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 Dare is a veteran player from the early days of the Starsiege: Tribes series, particularly active in Starsiege: Tribes (T1, released 1998) and Tribes 2 (T2, released 2001). He's remembered in the Tribes community as a highly skilled but controversial figure, often labeled the "best tryhard" for his intense playstyle and alleged use of multiple accounts to manipulate ladders or gain advantages.

Key Highlights from the Community:

Dueling Prowess (T1): Dare was a top-tier dueler, frequently challenging and competing on the duel ladder. A dedicated Reddit thread discusses "izza vs dare duels," noting that while izza was "one of the best duelers of all time" and dominated the #1 spot for a long period in T1 history, Dare was a notable rival in 1v1 matches.

Tryhard Reputation (T2): In a 2016 r/Tribes discussion on the "best Tribes player of all time," Dare earned a special mention as the "Best tryhard" specifically "for making a lot of accounts just to..." (likely referring to ladder boosting, farming points, or evading bans/restrictions in competitive play). This thread lists other legends like bara2000 (best capper), zuzboss (best dueler), and mstar (best HoF), but highlights Dare's dedication (or cheesing) separately.

Community Mentions and Drama: Dare pops up in older r/Tribes posts (2012–2016) as a polarizing figure. He's referenced in contexts like calls for bans ("why is Dare not banned yet?"), comparisons to other vets like Stork, and even mimicking his "oldschool" posting style in forums. He was part of the competitive scene during the height of T1/T2 ladders (e.g., duel, CTF, arena).

Context in Tribes History:

Tribes 1 and 2 had vibrant competitive ladders (e.g., via sites like TWL or internal systems) focused on duels, capture-the-flag (CTF), and rabbit modes. Players like Dare thrived in the fast-paced, jetpack-fueled arena shooter gameplay. Multi-accounting was a known issue back then, used to smurf (play on alt accounts against weaker opponents) or boost team ratings—earning Dare his "tryhard" infamy.

No major records of him in later games like Tribes: Ascend or Tribes 3, and little recent activity (post-2016 mentions are nostalgic). You can still play T1/T2 online via fan patches like TribesNEXT, where old-timers occasionally reminisce about players like him.

If you're into Tribes, check r/Tribes or tribesnext.com forums for more lore—Dare embodies the gritty, no-holds-barred spirit of the series' golden era!