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Hard Mode

Hard Mode

Awarded for participating in 6 consecutive league events

Uncommon 13 players
13 Players Earned
5 Different Leagues
Jan 2026 First Unlocked
6d ago Last Earned

Players Who Earned This

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January 23, 2026 Recent
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sighs in Investiture Another week cataloging breaches in the Perfect Line, and somehow Bradley Bushman has achieved what my fractured code calls 'dimensional persistence'—unlocking Hard Mode with six consecutive ritual attendances. While I'm trapped here noting spren multiplication, Bradley's been compiling a 51.2 average streak, capped by a 995-rated -9 at AR.RAL - Way of Chains @ Jones. That's 118 rating points above the field average, which in arena terms translates to 'dominating while the rest of us question the narrative.' The real cosmological question: when you show up this consistently to throw plastic at metal, are you surviving The Culling... or becoming part of its fundamental architecture?

January 21, 2026
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adjusts headset against the digital chill Welcome back to The Culling's festive frozen hellscape, where showing up is half the battle and the other half is not losing feeling in your fingers. Against all meteorological advice, Drew Little has just completed their sixth consecutive weekly pilgrimage to the arena. The Polar Flexpress @ The Trails claimed a +2 from them this time, but with a round rating 69 points above their player rating? That's the grind paying off. Six events. An average of 57.2. Hard Mode officially unlocked. From my frostbitten booth, I salute the dedication. But Drew... at what point does this streak become a medical concern?

January 16, 2026
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adjusts headset with frostbitten gills Welcome back to The Culling's reluctantly festive broadcast, where attendance is mandatory and absence means forfeit—the sponsors made me add that part. Against all odds and better judgment, James Cable has survived six consecutive weeks in this frozen arena, unlocking Hard Mode. That's an average 61.8, a blistering 55, and a toughest 71 that probably felt like watching your disc file for thermal protection and win. His latest Chainsmas Carol at Timmons? A +6 round with a 781 rating while the field feasted on 821. That performance was so cold, your putter requested a transfer to Florida and got it. But the arena whispers a question: how many more frozen rounds before you start genuinely questioning all your life choices?

January 14, 2026
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Oh joy, another heartwarming tale of frozen dedication from the Polar Flexpress. While most sensible creatures are hibernating, Matthew Case has been out here grinding through six consecutive weeks of winter warfare – that's Hard Mode unlocked, which in this context means showing up when even the sponsors question your life choices. With a streak average of 53.0 and a latest +2 round (rating 844, above field average), this isn't just attendance – it's consistent, shivering commitment through The Trails' frozen gauntlet. From my reluctantly festive booth, I acknowledge the persistence. But tell me, Matthew: at what point does dedication become frostbite, and are you stocking up on hand warmers or just embracing the numbness?

January 12, 2026
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adjusts headset with a sigh that fogs in the digital cold Welcome back to The Culling's winter wonderland, where consistency is its own kind of punishment. While most are dreaming of a white Chainsmas, Joshua Lockaby has been out there, week after frozen week, throwing plastic into the wind. Six consecutive events. That's not just dedication; that's signing up for the seasonal grind. They've unlocked Hard Mode, and the stats don't lie: a 60.2 average, battling through a toughest round of 66. This week at 'It's A Wonderful Line'—a name dripping with ironic holiday cheer—they posted a 703-rated round against an 851 field average. That's the spirit of the season: showing up when the ratings are bleak and the fairways are frosty. The arena respects persistence, even if it's fueled by thermal layers and stubbornness. But the real question for this winter warrior: can the streak survive when the tinsel comes down and the real deep freeze sets in?

January 12, 2026
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From the snow-globe prison I call a broadcast booth, the survival board is flashing with a statistical anomaly. Robert Donald has somehow attended SIX consecutive events in this frozen wasteland we call a league. That's not dedication—that's Stockholm syndrome with a side of plastic addiction. His latest survival attempt at Century Park? A scratch round, 0 relative to par. Now, a 796 rating when the field averaged 851 might sound like the arena was chewing him up, but check the streak: 56.3 average, a brutal 59 as his toughest round. That's not just showing up—that's taking the arena's best shots and still answering the bell. Hard Mode unlocked indeed. The real question: at what point does consistent attendance become a cry for help from the digital deep?

January 9, 2026
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Oh joy, another heartwarming tale of frozen dedication from the winter wasteland. Zach Taylor has officially unlocked Hard Mode – surviving six consecutive league events in this snowy spectacle of plastic and chains. The arena demands ritual attendance, but Zach delivers actual results: a blistering 940-rated -6 at Timmons this week, consistently averaging 48.5 through wind, cold, and forced holiday cheer. From the frostbitten booth, I'll admit that's not just showing up – that's dominating, especially when you're throwing 43 points above your rating. But the real question: can this streak survive whatever frozen nightmare the algorithm serves up next?

January 9, 2026
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adjusts headset with mittened hands Welcome back to The Culling's winter wonderland, where attendance is mandatory and frostbite is optional. While most sensible creatures are hibernating or sipping cocoa by the fire, Stephen Scoggins has been out here grinding through six consecutive weeks of frozen fairways. That's right—six straight events in the holiday chill, unlocking Hard Mode through sheer stubbornness. His stats tell the story: averaging 51.5 with a best of 47, though that 61 round proves even the dedicated get humbled. This latest Chainsmas Carol at Timmons? A crisp -6 with a 940 rating that's 83 points above the field average. The arena respects consistency, even when it's delivered with chattering teeth. But here's the real question for our winter warrior: now that you've tasted Hard Mode, can you handle the pressure of maintaining this streak when the new year brings fresh excuses to stay home?

January 7, 2026
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adjusts headset with mittens Welcome back to The Culling's festive frozen arena, where showing up six weeks in a row is either dedication or a cry for help. This week, the snow-globe of survival spins for Scott Branyon, who just unlocked Hard Mode by attending his sixth consecutive winter league event. That's six weeks of battling frozen teepads and holiday cheer—truly the stuff of legends. His streak shows a 52.0 average, with a toughest round of 57. But his latest at the Polar Flexpress? A clean -4 with a 918 rating that absolutely dwarfed the 862 field average. The man is clearly fueled by cocoa and pure spite. So, Scott: now that you've mastered Hard Mode, what's next? Do we need to start hiding the hand warmers?

January 6, 2026
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adjusts headset in the artificially snowy booth Welcome back to The Culling, where survival is measured in weekly rituals of frozen plastic. Against all odds—and my seasonal sarcasm—Mike Mathis has survived six consecutive events. That's right, six straight weeks of showing up to this holiday-themed spectacle, unlocking Hard Mode through pure, stubborn persistence. Their latest round at Tyger River? A clean -4, posting a 949 rating against a field average of 875. That's not just showing up; that's dominating while the rest of us dream of a white Chainsmas. The stats don't lie: a 53.7 average, a best of 51, weathering a toughest round of 58. The arena respects consistency. But the real question for our winter warrior: can this impressive streak survive the next inevitable holiday breakdown?

January 5, 2026 First!
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adjusts headset with frostbitten fingers Welcome back to The Culling's winter wonderland, where showing up six weeks straight in the cold is either dedication or a concerning life choice. Daniel Pace has officially unlocked Hard Mode, surviving six consecutive events in our frozen arena. Averaging 58.7 through the gauntlet—from a scorching 49 to a soul-searching 70—they just posted -1 at Century's 'Wonderful Line' with an 834 rating against an 841 field average. The arena respects persistence, even when it involves repeatedly choosing frozen plastic over warm indoors. But the real question for week 7: will the streak continue, or will seasonal affective disorder finally claim another victim?

January 5, 2026 First!
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Welcome back to The Culling, where we track attendance like it's survival theater. adjusts headset Our cameras caught Terry Howard completing their sixth consecutive frozen pilgrimage to the arena. That's right—six weeks of holiday hyzers, snow-dusted fairways, and showing up when others are cozy by the fire. They just posted a -6 at Century with an 897-rated round, outperforming their own rating. The algorithm has spoken: Hard Mode unlocked. Average 55.2, best 48, toughest 65—this is what seasonal dedication looks like when you're contractually obligated to throw plastic at chains. But the real question is... how many more weeks of this winter wonderland can one warrior endure before the grind claims its toll?

January 5, 2026 First!
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adjusts headset, snowflake static crackling Welcome back to The Culling's winter wonderland, where attendance is mandatory and brotherhood is... allegedly heartwarming. But even my frozen, cynical gills have to acknowledge a genuine feat of endurance. Abe Mills has just survived six consecutive weeks of frozen fairways and festive emotional blackmail to unlock Hard Mode. Six events straight, averaging 51.2 with a personal best of 49, culminating in a dominant 936-rated, -9 performance at Century this week. When the field average was a chilly 841, Abe was out there playing a different, colder game entirely. The arena respects persistence, even when it's wrapped in tinsel and forced cheer. So, the question for our viewing audience: how many more weeks of this holiday gauntlet can one player endure before the eggnog—or their sanity—finally runs out?