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[[Image:Battledome_small.gif|right|frame|[[Grarrl]] and [[Kacheek]] engaged in a battle.]]
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The '''Battledome''' is a [[wikipedia:Turn-based strategy|turn based]] [[game]] where the player's [[Neopet]] can [[wikipedia:Sparring|sparr]] against [[1-player challenger|computer-controlled characters]] and other users' Neopets. The Battledome was discovered by [[Professor Chesterpot]] during the [[Hunt for the Battledome]] [[plot]]. The original alpha tests began on 15 November 2000, and the one player challenger alpha test began on 20 April 2001. The Battledome was originally made available in an open beta on 11 January 2001.
The '''Battledome''' is a [[wikipedia:Turn-based strategy|turn based]] [[game]] in which users can have their [[Neopet]]s [[wikipedia:Sparring|spar]] against either [[1-player challenger|computer-controlled characters]] or other users' Neopets.   Battling is a very popular activity on the [[Neopets|Neopets website]], and there is an entire [[NeoBoard]] section dedicated to the game.  There are thousands of [[item]]s that exist solely to be used in the Battledome, and [[plot]]s often involve fighting in the Battledome against specific opponents.  


The Battledome received its first major overhaul in 2012, with a comic book style graphics update and prizes given out after each one player match. The old Battledome was withdrawn on 17 October, and following a brief closed beta test, the open beta of the new system began on 9 November.  
==History==
The Battledome began testing on November 15, 2000, with the one-player testing being added on April 20, 2001. On January 11, 2001, the Battledome was officially released as part of the [[Hunt for the Battledome]] [[plot]].  The Battledome became wildly popular upon its release, and it remained largely unchanged for an entire decade.


Battling is a very popular activity on the [[Neopets]] site, and the most powerful equipment can cost millions of [[Neopoint]]s to purchase. There is a full [[NeoBoard]] section dedicated to the game, and it is a common theme for [[Guild]]s. Plots often involve participation in the Battledome against plot specific one-player characters.  
On October 17, 2012, the Battledome was closed down for renovations.  The new and improved Battledome began closed beta testing on October 26, 2012.  This new Battledome sported updated art, new comic-style animations, and a prize system to reward users for battling. The [[ability]] system was also completely overhauled and single player challengers were given multiple difficulty levels.  The improved Battledome was opened up to all users on November 9, 2012, and it has been active ever since.


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
[[Image:Punchbag left.gif|[[Punchbag Bob]] is a challenger that allows players to test their weapons risk free.|frame|left]]
Entering the Battledome, the player can choose one of their Neopets to enter a match, and either a one player opponent or another player's Neopet looking for a battle to fight. The player must provide their own equipment for their Neopet, equipped to them from their inventory or the [http://www.neopets.com/dome/neopets.phtml stats page]. Only Neopets that have at least one hit point (HP), are not hungry, and are not [[disease|sick]] may fight. Battles occur in one of seven arenas, which correspond to several different worlds. Each arena looks different but are otherwise the same. An eighth arena is available only for [[Neopets Premium]] members with additional challengers.  
Entering the Battledome, the player can choose one of their Neopets to enter a match, and either a one player opponent or another player's Neopet looking for a battle to fight. The player must provide their own equipment for their Neopet, equipped to them from their inventory or the [http://www.neopets.com/dome/neopets.phtml stats page]. Only Neopets that have at least one hit point (HP), are not hungry, and are not [[disease|sick]] may fight. Battles occur in one of seven arenas, which correspond to several different worlds. Each arena looks different but are otherwise the same. An eighth arena is available only for [[Neopets Premium]] members with additional challengers.  


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*[http://www.neopets.com/battledome/battledome.phtml Battledome Front Page]


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