DUELMASTERS NEWSLETTER
Date : 09/15/2003 Duedate: 09/27/2003
NIANIA ARENA
DM-2 TURN-364
This Weeks Top Honors
THE DUELMASTER IS
MORADOR
RESURRECTION (570)
(2-5089) [12-3-0,106]
Chartered Recognition Leader Unchartered Recognition Leader
MORADOR MAN FROM NANTUCKIT
RESURRECTION (570) PHILLY F2F ROLL UP (606)
(2-5089) [12-3-0,106] (2-5174) [1-0-1,16]
Popularity Leader This Weeks Favorite
ABALONEA BETTY
THE GOLDEN FISH (147) BIG COUNTRY (593)
(2-5032) [9-23-0,50] (2-5107) [8-4-1,84]
THE CURRENT TOP TEAM
RESURRECTION (570)
TEAMS ON THE MOVE TOP CAREER HONORS
Team Name Point Gain Chartered Team
1. BIG COUNTRY (593) 33
2. PHILLY F2F ROLL UP (606) 29 GLORY BOUND TROLLS (599)
3. RESURRECTION (570) 28 Unchartered Team
4. HARLEQUINS (577) 16
5. GLORY BOUND TROLLS (599) 6 PHILLY F2F ROLL UP (606)
The Top Teams
Career Win-Loss Record W L K % Win-Loss Record Last 3 Turns W L K
1/ 0*PHILLY F2F ROLL UP (606) 2 0 1 100 1/ 3 RESURRECTION (570) 11 3 0
2/ 1 GLORY BOUND TROLLS (599) 23 7 0 76.7 2/ 1 BIG COUNTRY (593) 7 7 0
3/ 3 BIG COUNTRY (593) 58 51 1 53.2 3/ 2 GLORY BOUND TROLLS (599) 6 2 0
4/ 4 HARLEQUINS (577) 118 111 8 51.5 4/ 4 THE GOLDEN FISH (147) 5 10 1
5/ 5 RESURRECTION (570) 156 161 16 49.2 5/ 5 HARLEQUINS (577) 4 5 0
6/ 6 THE GOLDEN FISH (147) 292 462 8 38.7 6/ 0*PHILLY F2F ROLL UP (606) 2 0 1
7/ 7*KNOT WHOLE (443) 3 8 0 27.3 7/ 6*KNOT WHOLE (443) 0 3 0
'*' Unchartered team '-' Team did not fight this turn
(###) Avoid teams by their Team Id ##/## This turn's/Last turn's rank
SPY REPORT
Hail and well met warriors of NIANIA! Know me for who I am, Zontani Sharp Eyes,
Spymaster extraordinaire of all Alastari. Former top team BIG COUNTRY was unseated
this week as RESURRECTION moved up from 3rd ranking to take the top spot with a 4-1-0
record for the round. BETTY caught the eye of many in the gladiatorial commission as
she skillfully bested FIERCE ONE-EYE and was awarded 20 points in recognition. In
one of the week's more notable duels, SORRY JUNK put down SOLITARE, causing him to
lose 13 points of recognition in the process. Not for nothing has MORADOR in the
past laid claim to the Duelmaster's throne, and this week he's proven his combat
skill yet again. Informants "close" to the city champion have told me that he never
fights without pantyhose on beneath his armor. Watch out!
But come now, let us look deeper into the maze of contention and crossed blades
that is city NIANIA. I saw one fighter that warriors avoided when this week's
challenge seeking began. RESURRECTION is feared. This much I can say. If you
didn't look down dark alleys you'd have been hard pressed to find any of BIG COUNTRY
last week. Busy avoiding RESURRECTION? Mighty fighters cannot but expect
competition from those below. NELLISTHA take warning! You have more than a few
enemies in NIANIA. BIG RED must really be harboring a grudge against the GLORY BOUND
TROLLS guild! Merciless, 19 challenged down TOOFLESS points this week to duel with
he. The Fates are not kind to the cowardly, as evidenced by the fact that BIG RED
was beat by TOOFLESS. And who can now doubt that TOOFLESS is a hardy opponent?
What warrior does not hone his years, impatiently waiting for the moment of his
foe's mortality? Fate is a fickle mistress. She showers the miserable with fortune
but sets enemies against the victorious. Remember this!
A thought before I go. Each warrior practices one style, but must not the wise
manager learn the secrets of them all? Sadly warriors, now longer can I keep thy
company nor savor the ale of thy fine city. Depart I must and soon! Till we meet
again, remember: a turtle walks slow, hides head in a shell, and harms no one; a
lion runs to slay its prey.-- Zontani Sharp Eyes
DUELMASTER W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
MORADOR 5089 12 3 0 106 RESURRECTION (570)
CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
TOOFLESS 5103 12 2 0 86 GLORY BOUND TROLLS (599)
BETTY 5107 8 4 1 84 BIG COUNTRY (593)
BIG RED 5080 14 3 0 72 BIG COUNTRY (593)
FIERCE ONE-EYE 5104 10 4 0 68 GLORY BOUND TROLLS (599)
CHALLENGER ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
HALF-TIME 5125 6 3 0 58 HARLEQUINS (577)
ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
JARCK 5132 7 2 0 52 RESURRECTION (570)
ABALONEA 5032 9 23 0 50 THE GOLDEN FISH (147)
COMEDY 5139 4 3 1 46 HARLEQUINS (577)
SORRY JUNK 5161 3 2 0 45 BIG COUNTRY (593)
YELLOW PIKE 5031 6 26 0 44 THE GOLDEN FISH (147)
BILLY 5153 5 1 0 39 BIG COUNTRY (593)
ANALIRA 5087 8 13 1 38 THE GOLDEN FISH (147)
SOLITARE 5120 4 7 0 34 HARLEQUINS (577)
CHALLENGER INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
LUBAYA 5126 7 5 0 30 THE GOLDEN FISH (147)
INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
TOLDERST 5159 4 0 0 22 RESURRECTION (570)
SMOLT 5152 4 2 0 20 RESURRECTION (570)
NELLISTHA 5156 4 3 1 18 THE GOLDEN FISH (147)
MAN FROM NANTUCKIT 5174 1 0 1 16 PHILLY F2F ROLL UP (606)
X-ULTRA SAID SO 5176 1 0 0 13 PHILLY F2F ROLL UP (606)
BA BAAK 5102 1 1 0 12 GLORY BOUND TROLLS (599)
-MELODY 5151 2 2 0 8 HARLEQUINS (577)
PROWESS 5155 0 5 0 5 KNOT WHOLE (443)
'-' denotes a warrior who did not fight this turn.
THE DEAD W L K TEAM NAME SLAIN BY TURN Revenge?
PERSISTENT BEGGAR 4 0 1 0 1 MAN FROM NANTUCK 5174 364 NONE
CHUCKY 5183 1 3 0 BIG COUNTRY 593 BLACK ORC 20 364 NONE
PINK 5160 2 2 0 HARLEQUINS 577 SHEWISH GIANT 21 364 NONE
GOSOSOSOS 5207 0 1 0 RESURRECTION 570 WURM KIN 27 364 NONE
PERSONAL ADS
Betty -- You filled me full of buttonholes. -- Abalonea, a pearl among buttons
Jarck -- Why am I not surprised, eh? -- Yellow Pike
Chucky -- If you don't want to lose, don't challenge someone with five times your
fights. -- Lubaya
P.S. And don't believe everything it says on the style-vs.-style chart. Many
factors are more important than the respective styles of the two warriors.
Experience of both warriors and managers head the list.
Half-Time -- If you can put up a good show, it'll be worth the loss. I do love a
good half-time show. -- Analira
Hmm, the Convicted Thief was pronounced dead on arrival in the Infirmary, which is
very suspicious. He wasn't hurt that badly when he left the sands. A non-critical
cut to the ass? I think someone in the Infirmary is selling black-market body parts!
-- Nellistha
Wally the Wacko -- I don't understand everything that happens in Duelmasters, either,
but if I can help, I will. Ask in the newsletter or send a diplo. -- Nick, The
Golden Fish
Chucky -- Losing is part of life. Nobody ENJOYS it, perhaps, but it happens. As the
chef Anatole said, "You have to take a rough with the smooth." -- Nellistha
19 August 2003
Citizens of Ghea (only the ignorant fail to note Lirith Kai is not in Alastari),
no new day is rising, but the sun is setting on just another beautiful evening.
While you were sleeping, an irksome rabble has entered the always fair Aruak City.
Of course they fought alongside our warriors, most not so treasured, as all
gladiators do. They drank with themselves, and slept with themselves. Whether they
had masks, who cares.
Warriors, don't be afraid. For years Aruak has been one of the safest cities in
Ghea, and that custom has been continually cultivated, and will continue to be by
those who have called it home for years and those who live, fight, and die by the
same ethics. There is no contest, nor has there ever needed to be one for many
years. A conflict of personalities has arisen, and the city has been 'invaded' by
pests.
Any rules that are annouced will be purely for the joy of the lemmings' own
little world. Those who are being targeted have no interest in participating except
to defend the integrity of an arena that is different from others. Whether you
choose to come to Aruak, do it for your own reasons, not theirs.
Competing in Aruak City has never been for the faint of heart or the weak willed.
Combat is combat, wherever you go. Blood will flow as always, and now many innocents
will be caught in the middle, but those who defend Aruak's traditions never target
those who bring respect of Aruaki customs with them to our home.
So ignore the private ranting announcement brought by the stuporous
Frothingsloshers. If you choose Aruak City, do not choose it for an unsanctioned and
bogus 'contest', choose it for the tradition. Choose it because Aruak is different.
Defenders of Aruak
25 August 2003
To any that care -- The CDC is back; our current roster is:
Malaquar -- Minion of Guardian
Pip the Troll -- Burly Enforcer Type
mouse -- Official Sneaky Bastard
Papa Bear -- Elder Statesmen
The Sealer says, "Hi, I'm the dealer."
Papa Bear says, "It's not my f****n fault."
Guardian -- Paper Figurehead
9 September 2003
WE'RE LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD MANAGERS! If you think you have what it takes to match
wits and blades with some of the best managers in Alastari, then WE WANT YOU! The
Tournament Of The Golden Scrod #4 will begin in Aradi (DM 60) the turn after the Fall
Mail-In. It's not too late for you to sign up. I realize that many of you may be
hesitant after seeing that myself and Hombre have teamed up again, but we'll try to
take it easy on you guys a little bit. For more information on T#%S IV, please
contact me at ganolus@aol.com. We're looking for a few good managers...the few, the
proud, the TOGS!
-- Ganolus Oakleaf, T#%S IV Commish
15 September 2003
An Announcement Concerning the Brotherhood of the Blade Alliance:
I have chosen to withdraw my membership from the Brotherhood of the Blade
alliance. The years I have spent in the alliance have been the best of my DM career.
I leave the alliance with many great friends and will always remain close to my
former brethren.
The Brotherhood of the Blade will not skip a beat without my membership. It
remains in very capable hands and its roster is among the strongest in the game.
With the return on some of its founding members to DM, I know the BOB will continue
to grow in strength and prestige in the years to come. -- The Sandman
LAST WEEK'S FIGHTS
PINK was viciously butchered by SHEWISH GIANT in a 2 minute bloody Dark Arena fight.
CHUCKY was slaughtered by BLACK ORC in a 1 minute Dark Arena battle.
GOSOSOSOS was easily killed by WURM KIN in a popular 1 minute Dark Arena match.
BIG RED was outwaited by TOOFLESS in a slow 21 minute veteran's Challenge contest.
BETTY viciously subdued FIERCE ONE-EYE in a action packed 7 minute Challenge brawl.
JARCK bested ABALONEA in a 3 minute mismatched Challenge match.
COMEDY handily defeated ANALIRA in a 1 minute uneven Challenge fight.
BILLY vanquished NELLISTHA in a 1 minute uneven Challenge duel.
SORRY JUNK won victory over SOLITARE in a 1 minute Challenge fight.
SMOLT overpowered PROWESS in a 2 minute gory uneven Challenge match.
BA BAAK was defeated by TOLDERST in a 6 minute novice's Challenge match.
MORADOR handily defeated KUNG-FU MASTER in a 1 minute one-sided Title contest.
YELLOW PIKE was demolished by HALF-TIME in a 1 minute bloody one-sided brawl.
LUBAYA handily defeated OSKSI NOBLE in a 1 minute uneven fight.
X-ULTRA SAID SO overpowered MORDANT DESERTER in a 1 minute uneven struggle.
MAN FROM NANTUCKIT easily killed PERSISTENT BEGGAR in a 1 minute mismatched bout.
BATTLE REPORT
MOST POPULAR RECORD DURING THE LAST 10 TURNS
|FIGHTING STYLE FIGHTS FIGHTING STYLE W - L - K PERCENT|
|LUNGING ATTACK 7 TOTAL PARRY 27 - 13 - 0 68 |
|TOTAL PARRY 5 SLASHING ATTACK 14 - 7 - 0 67 |
|BASHING ATTACK 3 LUNGING ATTACK 30 - 22 - 1 58 |
|SLASHING ATTACK 2 WALL OF STEEL 9 - 9 - 2 50 |
|AIMED BLOW 2 AIMED BLOW 7 - 7 - 0 50 |
|WALL OF STEEL 2 BASHING ATTACK 12 - 13 - 4 48 |
|PARRY-RIPOSTE 1 PARRY-RIPOSTE 5 - 7 - 0 42 |
|PARRY-LUNGE 1 STRIKING ATTACK 2 - 4 - 1 33 |
|PARRY-STRIKE 1 PARRY-STRIKE 3 - 13 - 1 19 |
|STRIKING ATTACK 1 PARRY-LUNGE 1 - 12 - 0 8 |
Turn 364 was great if you Not so great if you used The fighting styles of the
used the fighting styles: the fighting styles: top eleven warriors are:
PARRY-RIPOSTE 1 - 0 TOTAL PARRY 2 - 3 4 LUNGING ATTACK
SLASHING ATTACK 2 - 0 PARRY-LUNGE 0 - 1 3 TOTAL PARRY
LUNGING ATTACK 5 - 2 PARRY-STRIKE 0 - 1 1 SLASHING ATTACK
BASHING ATTACK 2 - 1 STRIKING ATTACK 0 - 1 1 PARRY-STRIKE
AIMED BLOW 1 - 1 WALL OF STEEL 0 - 2 1 BASHING ATTACK
1 PARRY-LUNGE
TOP WARRIOR OF EACH STYLE
FIGHTING STYLE WARRIOR W L K PNTS TEAM NAME
SLASHING ATTACK MORADOR 5089 12 3 0 106 RESURRECTION (570)
TOTAL PARRY TOOFLESS 5103 12 2 0 86 GLORY BOUND TROLLS (599)
LUNGING ATTACK BETTY 5107 8 4 1 84 BIG COUNTRY (593)
BASHING ATTACK COMEDY 5139 4 3 1 46 HARLEQUINS (577)
Note: Warriors have a winning record and are an Adept or Above.
The overall popularity leader is ABALONEA 5032. The most popular warrior this turn
was BETTY 5107. The ten other most popular fighters were BA BAAK 5102, JARCK 5132,
SORRY JUNK 5161, PINK 5160, ABALONEA 5032, SMOLT 5152, COMEDY 5139, BILLY 5153,
MORADOR 5089, and GOSOSOSOS 5207.
The least popular fighter this week was TOOFLESS 5103. The other ten least popular
fighters were BIG RED 5080, YELLOW PIKE 5031, TOLDERST 5159, PROWESS 5155, NELLISTHA
5156, ANALIRA 5087, CHUCKY 5183, MAN FROM NANTUCKIT 5174, X-ULTRA SAID SO 5176, and
LUBAYA 5126.
FACE-TO-FACE TOURNEY XXXI
GATEWAY TOURNEY W L K TEAM NAME
OXYGEN THIEF 3726 (132-67-2) 10 3 0 ODD SQUAD
PRIMUS TOURNEY W L K TEAM NAME
ENDME QUICKLEE 3511 (90-72-0) 0 5 0 CREAM OF THE SLOP
MORTICIAN 3890 (71-18-1) 0 5 0 INTIMIDATORS
ADM TOURNEY W L K TEAM NAME
BOXOFROX 3616 (82-76-6) 6 3 0 CREAM OF THE SLOP
BEDLAM'S BARD 4144 (28-21-2) 5 3 0 MYTH AND MIGHT
FRESHMEN TOURNEY W L K TEAM NAME
GOPHER BAROQUE 3359 (67-52-0) 1 3 0 CREAM OF THE SLOP
CHAMPIONS TOURNEY W L K TEAM NAME
WONDER BRA 5025 (7-4-0) 2 3 0 INTIMATE APPAREL
CONCRETE REDHEAD 3143 (0-0-0) 0 3 0 10,001 MANIACS
OTIS 3579 (0-0-0) 0 3 0 NEWMAN HALL
ADEPTS TOURNEY W L K TEAM NAME
BIG RED 5080 (11-1-0) 3 3 0 BIG COUNTRY
FIERCE ONE-EYE 5104 (7-3-0) 2 3 0 GLORY BOUND TROLLS
YOBER 4537 (7-2-0) 2 3 0 OF WOLF AND MAN 6
INITIATES TOURNEY W L K TEAM NAME
SGT SCRUBBRUSH 4209 (2-0-0) 2 3 0 WEEDS WE IS!!
BETTY 5107 (5-2-1) 1 3 0 BIG COUNTRY
NOVICES TOURNEY W L K TEAM NAME
BILLY 5153 (2-0-0) 5 3 0 BIG COUNTRY
ROOKIES TOURNEY W L K TEAM NAME
ONE BROW 5101 (0-0-0) 3 3 1 GLORY BOUND TROLLS