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[[Image:Battledome_small.gif|right|frame|[[Grarrl]] and [[Kacheek]] engaged in a battle.]] | [[Image:Battledome_small.gif|right|frame|[[Grarrl]] and [[Kacheek]] engaged in a battle.]] | ||
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 | 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 The Battledome was originally made available in an open beta on 11 January 2001.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 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 | 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 The old Battledome was withdrawn on 17 October, and following a brief closed beta test, the open beta of the new system began on 9 November. | ||
Battling is a very popular activity on the [[Neopets]] site, and the most powerful | 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. | ||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
[[Image:Punchbag left.gif|[[Punchbag Bob]] is a challenger that allows players to test their weapons risk free.|frame|left]] | [[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. 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. | ||
Battledome matches are turn-based, and consist of several rounds. In each round, the player may select up to two items of their Neopet's equipment for it to use, and select a stance or [[ability]] (either species specific or a Faerie ability). Once both players have chosen, what equipment each battler used and the damage they did is displayed. Since the 2012 update, this is accompanied with battle animations. If both of the competitors still have health remaining, another round begins and this repeats. Else, the challenger with no health remaining loses and the other player is victorious. Matches may end up in a draw. | Battledome matches are turn-based, and consist of several rounds. In each round, the player may select up to two items of their Neopet's equipment for it to use, and select a stance or [[ability]] (either species specific or a Faerie ability). Once both players have chosen, what equipment each battler used and the damage they did is displayed. Since the 2012 update, this is accompanied with battle animations. If both of the competitors still have health remaining, another round begins and this repeats. Else, the challenger with no health remaining loses and the other player is victorious. Matches may end up in a draw. | ||
Damage is done by different numbers of elemental icons. Some equipment deals damage to the opponent, and some equipment defends against icons dealt by the opponent - many items do a combination of both. The actual damage done by a Neopet by a certain number of icons depends on that Neopet's strength stat. The amount of damage defended depends on their defence stat | Damage is done by different numbers of elemental icons. Some equipment deals damage to the opponent, and some equipment defends against icons dealt by the opponent - many items do a combination of both. The actual damage done by a Neopet by a certain number of icons depends on that Neopet's strength stat. The amount of damage defended depends on their defence stat: | ||
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As a worked example, suppose a Neopet with a strength stat of 125 uses the ''Scroll of Flame Strike''. This weapon does three icons of fire and three icons of physical, and a strength stat of 125 corresponds to a multiplier of 3. Hence, the damage this attack will do is (3+3) x 3 = 18. | As a worked example, suppose a Neopet with a strength stat of 125 uses the ''Scroll of Flame Strike''. This weapon does three icons of fire and three icons of physical, and a strength stat of 125 corresponds to a multiplier of 3. Hence, the damage this attack will do is (3+3) x 3 = 18. | ||
If the opponent uses a ''Leaf Shield'' in the same round, this | If the opponent uses a ''Leaf Shield'' in the same round, this blocks the three icons of physical damage but not the three icons of fire damage. If their defence stat is also 125, then the damage they receive is reduced by 3 x 3 = 9, and they receive 18 - 9 = 9 HP of damage. However, if the opponent had a defence stat of 300 - corresponding to a multiplier of 6.5 - then the three icons they block would be worth 3 x 6.5 = 19.5 HP, and their damage is reduced to 0 (damage does not go negative), even though the three fire icons got passed the shield. | ||
In the old Battledome, at the end of the match the winner's health is restored to full. This no longer happens in the new Battledome, but the player can now earn Neopoints and items from defeating one player challengers. | In the old Battledome, at the end of the match the winner's health is restored to full. This no longer happens in the new Battledome, but the player can now earn Neopoints and items from defeating one player challengers. | ||