BATTLEGROUND 2026

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The drums are back. The Hive is restless. The frosting has begun to tremble.

This is not a normal war. Normal wars are about land, pride, or dramatic speeches on cliffs. This war is about CAKE. On one side: the Light, defending Vanilla (Angel) Cake, the fluffy beacon of righteousness and suspiciously perfect crumbs. On the other: the Dark, sworn to Chocolate Cake, rich, ruthless, and definitely running an illegal crit build. Both factions claim moral superiority. Both are lying. The truth is simpler: we will punch the air until we get that cake.

Here’s the good news: there are no complicated quests, no sacred relics, and no “prove your worth” rituals beyond throwing strikes like you mean it. Every punch, kick, elbow strike, knee strike, and backfist becomes a point for your chosen cake cult. For four days, the battlefield stays open. Allegiances may wobble. Diplomacy may fail. Someone will absolutely post “I switched sides because I had a chocolate croissant” and we will accept this as valid lore. At the end, one cake wins… and everyone gets cake anyway, because this is DAREBEE and we believe in chaotic goodness. Every warrior who logs points earns the Battleground Badge: a shiny proof-of-participation for those brave enough to fight for baked goods.

THE BATTLE BEGINS JANUARY 25TH and lasts 4 days.

How It Works

  • Pick Your Side: Light (Vanilla) or Dark (Chocolate). Update your profile or declare it in the thread.
  • FIGHT: Do any combat move. Punches, kicks, elbows, knees, backfists, shadowboxing, bag work, etc.
  • Earn Points: 1 rep = 1 point. Count each strike. (Combos count each strike in the combo.)
  • Post Your Score: Drop your total in the event thread and say which side gets the points.
  • Track the Battle: Mods update the leaderboard every hour(ish) on the thread and a public spreadsheet.
  • Victory: After 4 days, the side with the most points wins the Cake War.
  • Claim Your Badge: Everyone who posts points can claim the Battleground Badge in their user profile.

Rules & Guidelines
  1. Any combat strike counts. If it’s a strike, it’s a point.
  2. 1 strike = 1 point. No cap. No mercy. No crumbs left behind.
  3. You can switch sides during the event, but points already posted stay where you put them. (History remembers.)
  4. Post format examples: “Day 1: 500 points for the Light!” “Lunch break chaos: 220 points for the Dark.”
  5. Leaderboard updates happen every hour - or so. Final scores get posted when the 4-day war ends.

Diplomacy is allowed only in the form of memes. Bribes must be paid in imaginary frosting.

Start & Finish

Location / Time ZoneStart (Jan 25)End (Jan 29)
Greece (EET, UTC+2)10:00 AM10:00 AM
UK (GMT, UTC+0)8:00 AM8:00 AM
Central Europe (CET, UTC+1)9:00 AM9:00 AM
US East / Canada East (EST, UTC-5)3:00 AM3:00 AM
US Central / Canada Central (CST, UTC-6)2:00 AM2:00 AM
US West / Canada West (PST, UTC-8)12:00 AM (midnight)12:00 AM (midnight)
Brazil (BRT, UTC-3)5:00 AM5:00 AM
India (IST, UTC+5:30)1:30 PM1:30 PM
Australia East (AEDT, UTC+11)7:00 PM7:00 PM


All Points Spreadsheet (view only)
 
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AgileGrrl

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"The risk of failure is far sweeter than the regret of never trying at all. ~C Sanders"
Omigod, my arms feel like jello after doing a bunch of sessions throughout the day so far. I need a break, :giveup:and need to do some actual work. LOL

150 palm strikes x5 sessions
150 knee strikes x5 sessions
750 punches x5 sessions
= 5000 points for my DARK lord, Sauron

sauron GIF


- Knuckles really does pile on those strikes though. Thanks for the tip, Anpuankhses
 
Laura Rainbow Dragon

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"Striving to be the change."

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Messed up my sleep schedule far more than I'd intended Saturday night, so much of Sunday was spent catching up on much-needed sleep.
I did however put in 100 squat hold punches.

Monday was Aikido. A defensive martial art, where even most of the "attacking" involves grabbing. Also: the black belt I was training with wanted me to be Shite most of the time. (Shite being the person who performs the technique, i.e.: the one being attacked.) I did, however, get in a few punches and strikes (amidst all the fun of throwing my friends around and being thrown around by them). Let's call it 30 in total.

So 130 points for the DARK

Don't worry Team Chocolate. I'll get back in the game with some beefier numbers tonight and tomorrow. I've got cheesecake in my freezer waiting to celebrate our victory.

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CleverNickName

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"Limit Break Dancing."
Let's work these abs today.

50 Sit-up Cross-Body Punches (jab + cross)
50 Crunch Hold Punches
50 Crunch Kicks
50 Butterfly Kicks
(rest)
100 Sit-up Cross-Body Punches
100 Crunch Hold Punches
100 Crunch Kicks
100 Butterfly Kicks
(rest)
50 Sit-up Cross-Body Punches
50 Crunch Hold Punches
50 Crunch Kicks
50 Butterfly Kicks

1,000 points for the Light!

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Edit: Sorry, I can't count and do crunches at the same time apparently
 
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GSD

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Sci-Fi Starcraft GIF by MANGOTEETH
starcraft 2 zerg GIF

Our small attacks were effective, however Hivemind isn't happy with the results. Light Soldiers are using powerful weapons against us, but they used too much energy for that light beam that came across the battlefield. WE GOTTA REACT NOW. WE MUST STAY TOGETHER AND BREAK THE LIGHT BEAM CHARGERS, IT'S TIME FOR AN ALL IN.
Also let us breech into their stronghold and change their cake seasoning!

SETS​
EXERCISES​
POINTS​
10 SETS​
Jab+Cross
Hook x2
Uppercut x2
Overhead x2
Backfist x2
10 total per set		100
LEVEL 3 = 5 SETS​
KNUCKLES workout
150 punches total per set		750
6 SETS​
OFFICE BOXER workout
I did: 40 [20 jab+cross]+20[jab left]+20[jab right]= 80 total per set		480
LEVEL 3 = 7 SETS​
BEGGINER COMBAT workout
20 LFK + 20 LSK + 20 jabs + 20 cross + 40 [20 jab+cross] = 120 total per set		840
1 SET​
BOKKEN
20 Frontal Cut
10 Side Cut Right
10 Side Cut Left
10 Uppercut (5 each side)		50
LEVEL 3 = 7 SETS​
SKYBREAKER workout
180 total per set		1260
LEVEL 3 = 5 SETS​
MAXIMA workout
140 total per set		700
5 SETS​
ROWDY workout
150 total perset		750
1 SET​
22 moves of Kyokushin Kihon Geiko (strikes and kicks only) with proper stances 10 each220
3 SETS​
BOXER ARMS workout 140 per set420
LEVEL 3 = 7 SETS​
ART OF COMBAT workout also did combos so 180 per set1260
Instant Spells (stuff I did around the day)​
250 knee strike
140 low front kick
120 front kick
40 side kicks
200 elbow strike
70 elbow uppercut
100 backfist (sideways)
100 backfist (frontal)
1150 punches
150 uppercuts
260 hooks
160 knife hand strike
460 speed bag punches		3200

TOTAL SUM: 10.030 POINTS. DARK CAKE SHALL PREVAIL.
This was my day of battle my fellow allies. I may rest now for tomorrow comes, and I can already smell chocolate.

OOC: Holy shhh I will be in so much pain tomorrow :tears::tears::tears: I skipped gym today for this battle and it took way longer than I thought. Thanks @Anpuankhses for being a 10k point brat, you motivated the revenge in me. Good luck bees!
 

luaok

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neilarey said:
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The drums are back. The Hive is restless. The frosting has begun to tremble.

This is not a normal war. Normal wars are about land, pride, or dramatic speeches on cliffs. This war is about CAKE. On one side: the Light, defending Vanilla (Angel) Cake, the fluffy beacon of righteousness and suspiciously perfect crumbs. On the other: the Dark, sworn to Chocolate Cake, rich, ruthless, and definitely running an illegal crit build. Both factions claim moral superiority. Both are lying. The truth is simpler: we will punch the air until we get that cake.

Here’s the good news: there are no complicated quests, no sacred relics, and no “prove your worth” rituals beyond throwing strikes like you mean it. Every punch, kick, elbow strike, knee strike, and backfist becomes a point for your chosen cake cult. For four days, the battlefield stays open. Allegiances may wobble. Diplomacy may fail. Someone will absolutely post “I switched sides because I had a chocolate croissant” and we will accept this as valid lore. At the end, one cake wins… and everyone gets cake anyway, because this is DAREBEE and we believe in chaotic goodness. Every warrior who logs points earns the Battleground Badge: a shiny proof-of-participation for those brave enough to fight for baked goods.

THE BATTLE BEGINS JANUARY 25TH and lasts 4 days.

How It Works

  • Pick Your Side: Light (Vanilla) or Dark (Chocolate). Update your profile or declare it in the thread.
  • FIGHT: Do any combat move. Punches, kicks, elbows, knees, backfists, shadowboxing, bag work, etc.
  • Earn Points: 1 rep = 1 point. Count each strike. (Combos count each strike in the combo.)
  • Post Your Score: Drop your total in the event thread and say which side gets the points.
  • Track the Battle: Mods update the leaderboard every hour(ish) on the thread and a public spreadsheet.
  • Victory: After 4 days, the side with the most points wins the Cake War.
  • Claim Your Badge: Everyone who posts points can claim the Battleground Badge in their user profile.

Rules & Guidelines
  1. Any combat strike counts. If it’s a strike, it’s a point.
  2. 1 strike = 1 point. No cap. No mercy. No crumbs left behind.
  3. You can switch sides during the event, but points already posted stay where you put them. (History remembers.)
  4. Post format examples: “Day 1: 500 points for the Light!” “Lunch break chaos: 220 points for the Dark.”
  5. Leaderboard updates happen every hour - or so. Final scores get posted when the 4-day war ends.

Diplomacy is allowed only in the form of memes. Bribes must be paid in imaginary frosting.

Start & Finish

Location / Time ZoneStart (Jan 25)End (Jan 29)
Greece (EET, UTC+2)10:00 AM10:00 AM
UK (GMT, UTC+0)8:00 AM8:00 AM
Central Europe (CET, UTC+1)9:00 AM9:00 AM
US East / Canada East (EST, UTC-5)3:00 AM3:00 AM
US Central / Canada Central (CST, UTC-6)2:00 AM2:00 AM
US West / Canada West (PST, UTC-8)12:00 AM (midnight)12:00 AM (midnight)
Brazil (BRT, UTC-3)5:00 AM5:00 AM
India (IST, UTC+5:30)1:30 PM1:30 PM
Australia East (AEDT, UTC+11)7:00 PM7:00 PM


All Points Spreadsheet (view onl
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luaok

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neilarey said:
View attachment 8615

The drums are back. The Hive is restless. The frosting has begun to tremble.

This is not a normal war. Normal wars are about land, pride, or dramatic speeches on cliffs. This war is about CAKE. On one side: the Light, defending Vanilla (Angel) Cake, the fluffy beacon of righteousness and suspiciously perfect crumbs. On the other: the Dark, sworn to Chocolate Cake, rich, ruthless, and definitely running an illegal crit build. Both factions claim moral superiority. Both are lying. The truth is simpler: we will punch the air until we get that cake.

Here’s the good news: there are no complicated quests, no sacred relics, and no “prove your worth” rituals beyond throwing strikes like you mean it. Every punch, kick, elbow strike, knee strike, and backfist becomes a point for your chosen cake cult. For four days, the battlefield stays open. Allegiances may wobble. Diplomacy may fail. Someone will absolutely post “I switched sides because I had a chocolate croissant” and we will accept this as valid lore. At the end, one cake wins… and everyone gets cake anyway, because this is DAREBEE and we believe in chaotic goodness. Every warrior who logs points earns the Battleground Badge: a shiny proof-of-participation for those brave enough to fight for baked goods.

THE BATTLE BEGINS JANUARY 25TH and lasts 4 days.

How It Works

  • Pick Your Side: Light (Vanilla) or Dark (Chocolate). Update your profile or declare it in the thread.
  • FIGHT: Do any combat move. Punches, kicks, elbows, knees, backfists, shadowboxing, bag work, etc.
  • Earn Points: 1 rep = 1 point. Count each strike. (Combos count each strike in the combo.)
  • Post Your Score: Drop your total in the event thread and say which side gets the points.
  • Track the Battle: Mods update the leaderboard every hour(ish) on the thread and a public spreadsheet.
  • Victory: After 4 days, the side with the most points wins the Cake War.
  • Claim Your Badge: Everyone who posts points can claim the Battleground Badge in their user profile.

Rules & Guidelines
  1. Any combat strike counts. If it’s a strike, it’s a point.
  2. 1 strike = 1 point. No cap. No mercy. No crumbs left behind.
  3. You can switch sides during the event, but points already posted stay where you put them. (History remembers.)
  4. Post format examples: “Day 1: 500 points for the Light!” “Lunch break chaos: 220 points for the Dark.”
  5. Leaderboard updates happen every hour - or so. Final scores get posted when the 4-day war ends.

Diplomacy is allowed only in the form of memes. Bribes must be paid in imaginary frosting.

Start & Finish

Location / Time ZoneStart (Jan 25)End (Jan 29)
Greece (EET, UTC+2)10:00 AM10:00 AM
UK (GMT, UTC+0)8:00 AM8:00 AM
Central Europe (CET, UTC+1)9:00 AM9:00 AM
US East / Canada East (EST, UTC-5)3:00 AM3:00 AM
US Central / Canada Central (CST, UTC-6)2:00 AM2:00 AM
US West / Canada West (PST, UTC-8)12:00 AM (midnight)12:00 AM (midnight)
Brazil (BRT, UTC-3)5:00 AM5:00 AM
India (IST, UTC+5:30)1:30 PM1:30 PM
Australia East (AEDT, UTC+11)7:00 PM7:00 PM


All Points Spreadsheet (view only)
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100 points light side
 
Anpuankhses

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"’’A person’s reason for doing someone a good turn matters as much as the good turn itself.’’ - The Neverending Story"
Good morning! I probably won't be able to do much more today, as I have several matters to attend to and a perfectly planned schedule.

My heartfelt congratulations to the Darkie team, you've recovered amazingly quickly! I'm glad to have served as a “mini-boss” for some of you and thus motivated you to do more. You're all amazing! :worried:

As for my fellow Vanillians, I've done the best I can. I hope you don't lose heart, keep fighting until the last minute, and above all, have a great time today! For the vanilla! :ss:

See ya, bees!
 
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