DUEL 2 NEWSLETTER

Date   : 11/06/2006    Duedate: 11/18/2006

NIANIA ARENA

DM-2    TURN-441

This Weeks Top Honors

THE DUELMASTER IS

SHOCKING
INQUISITION SL5 (631)
(2-5352) [14-9-0,117]

Chartered Recognition Leader   Unchartered Recognition Leader

SPIKE MCGOLD                   POSITION IS EMPTY
THE GOLDEN FISH (147)          
(2-5318) [26-19-0,118]         

Popularity Leader              This Weeks Favorite

MARI COY                       SPIKE MCGOLD
THE GOLDEN FISH (147)          THE GOLDEN FISH (147)
(2-5342) [23-11-1,99]          (2-5318) [26-19-0,118]

THE CURRENT TOP TEAM

THE GOLDEN FISH (147)

          TEAMS ON THE MOVE            TOP CAREER HONORS
Team Name                  Point Gain  Chartered Team
1. INQUISITION SL5 (631)       11
2. THE GOLDEN FISH (147)        5      INQUISITION SL5 (631)
3. BABY GOT BACK (640)          0      Unchartered Team
4. 071409B (638)               -1
                                       071409B (638)

The Top Teams

Career Win-Loss Record           W   L  K    %  Win-Loss Record Last 3 Turns    W  L K
 1/ 2 INQUISITION SL5 (631)     30  15  1 66.7   1/ 1 THE GOLDEN FISH (147)    12  3 3
 2/ 4 THE GOLDEN FISH (147)    490 643 15 43.2   2/ 4 INQUISITION SL5 (631)     2  0 0
 3/ 3*071409B (638)              3   4  0 42.9   3/ 5*071409B (638)             1  2 0
 4- 5*BABY GOT BACK (640)        2   6  0 25.0   4- 2*BABY GOT BACK (640)       1  2 0

    '*'   Unchartered team                       '-'  Team did not fight this turn
   (###)  Avoid teams by their Team Id          ##/## This turn's/Last turn's rank

                                 DUELMASTER'S COLUMN
                             Notes from the arena champ.

      I salute the Khalhums Dwarf and keep out of his reach, thank you very much.
Some of these dwarves are...grabby.

                                      Mellisande

                                      SPY REPORT

     Greetings warriors!  It is I, Zontani Sharp Eyes, here to bring report of the 
clash and bustle of the weekly NIANIA games.  LARSEN E caught the eye of many in the 
gladiatorial commission as he skillfully bested ORANGE and was awarded 12 points in 
recognition.  This time victory fell to the grasp of the usurper.  All hail SHOCKING, 
Duelmaster of NIANIA!  Informants "close" to the city champion have told me that he 
never fights without pantyhose on beneath his armor.  Watch out!   
     I have been in deep conclave with my spies who watched all that has recently 
transpired.  Indeed there is much I would report.  I saw one fighter that warriors 
avoided when this week's challenge seeking began.  THE GOLDEN FISH is feared.  This 
much I can say.  Apparently the stalwarts of 071409B are catching the bulk of jests 
down at the challenging board for their large share of the avoids.   
     Is not Death a warrior's foremost adviser?   Warriors, may this counselor stand 
ready at your right hand forever!  Dark alleys may hide both secrets and assassins.  
In the arena there is only the brightness of steel.  Keep vigil always!   
     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                  
 SHOCKING 5352                14   9  0   117       INQUISITION SL5 (631)

CHALLENGER CHAMPIONS           W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
 SPIKE MCGOLD 5318            26  19  0   118       THE GOLDEN FISH (147)
 MARI COY 5342                23  11  1    99       THE GOLDEN FISH (147)

CHALLENGER INITIATES           W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
 LARSEN E 5421                 3   2  1    33       THE GOLDEN FISH (147)
 FINDELLIS 5427                2   0  1    24       THE GOLDEN FISH (147)

INITIATES                      W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
-JENNIFER LOPEZ 5416           2   0  0    21       BABY GOT BACK (640)
-KIRSTIE ALLIE 5420            0   2  0     2       BABY GOT BACK (640)

'-' denotes a warrior who did not fight this turn.

THE DEAD               W  L K TEAM NAME             SLAIN BY             TURN Revenge?
CONVICTED ASSASSIN 12  0  1 0   1                   MARI COY 5342         441 NONE    
ORANGE 5406            3  4 0 071409B 638           LARSEN E 5421         441         

                                     PERSONAL ADS

The Khalhums Dwarf?  Well, I suppose that he was better than nobody, but not by much.
Short, hairy, and useless. -- Spike McGold
P.S.  So how come Mellisande is the one graduating today?  I've got more fights than
she does, and I'm tall and manly, besides.  (flex, flex)  You should see me with my
shirt off!

Well, I don't say the orderlies were lying when they claimed that the Kung-Fu Master
has a secret admirer, but I bet they were stretching the truth a little. -- Mari Coy
P.S.  Oh, okay!  I know some women really go for that "orcish muscle" look, but
brains helps, and you won't find any of THAT in Geroge Krag, Master of Kung-Fu.  As
if!

Orange -- Ah, the only real opponent on the sands.  I can't say that I'm thrilled
with the chance to have a "real" fight, but at least you turned out to be an easy
woman.  Er, I didn't mean it THAT way, I'm sure you're very discriminating sometimes.
But on the sands...easy. -- Larsen E

They tell me that fighting the Embezzling Scribe on my first match is both good and

bad.  I don't care about the down-side, I won.  That's good. -- Findellis
P.S.  Besides, think how bad it would have been for me in the guildhouse if I had the
only loss?  So I didn't lose.

20 October 2006
In accordance with those rules set forth by the Lady of the Realm, I hereby announce
the formation of a small group of managers calling themselves "The Outsiders".  The
group consists of the following members:
     Doc LeGrande
     Apex
     Street Legal
     Carnage
     Ghoti
     Roadkill
     Valamond
     This group has only one rule.  Respect the play of the managers of this
alliance.  We have no worries about not playing by the rules set forth by others.  We
fight the way we like, and all those in this group appreciate what tools each manager
brings.  We have managers from the Delarquan, Andorian and Free Blade regions.  We
have managers that focus on the tournament arenas, and we have those that focus on
the regular city arenas.  We have those in our ranks that fight with honor and
respect for all, and we have those that have a bloodlust that cannot be quenched.
     Our goal is simple.  To create a ensemble of managers that will show their
prowess in the land of Alastari, and to bring a new level of competition to all those
that share the sands with our warriors.  Our warriors are many throughout the land.
We have no home arena.  We have no pacts we abide by.  Our fighters range from
Mordant to Talcama, from Lapur to Lyratilan, Aruak City to Valamantis, the Primus
arena to Talahya, and many more arenas throughout the land.
     Whether we are sought out or ignored makes no difference to us.  We are what we
are.  We fight how we fight.  And we do it however we wish.  We have no rules.  We
have no leader or ruler.  Be prepared.  We are.

20 October 2006
The Dark Knights of the Desolate Empire respond thus to the Avengers of the Light:
Where are you?  EACH AND EVERY Dark Knight can be found in arenas 31 and 52.  Your
pretty words mean less than nothing if you won't fight.  EVERY Dark Knight is more
than willing to back up their talk.  So...we give you three turns in either 31 or 52,
REPEAT 31 or 52 to show up or shut up.  If you don't show we'll let all of Alastari
know the Avengers are indeed cowards! -- Dark Knights of the Desolate Empire

2 November 2006
I received a Gift Certificate from someone.  I'm assuming it's for entry into the
Turf War 5.  Whoever sent this to me...please email me at rbaphomets@yahoo.com.
Thanks.

                                  LAST WEEK'S FIGHTS

MELLISANDE was bested by SHOCKING in a action packed 1 minute master's Title fight.
MARI COY murdered CONVICTED ASSASSIN in a 1 minute gory one-sided melee.
SPIKE MCGOLD vanquished KHALHUMS DWARF in a popular 1 minute gory mismatched brawl.
ORANGE was murdered by LARSEN E in a 1 minute gruesome mismatched competition.
FINDELLIS overpowered MORDANT DESERTER in a 1 minute one-sided struggle.

                                    BATTLE REPORT

             MOST POPULAR                        RECORD DURING THE LAST 10 TURNS     
|FIGHTING STYLE               FIGHTS        FIGHTING STYLE     W -   L -  K   PERCENT|
|LUNGING ATTACK                   2         WALL OF STEEL      9 -   3 -  1      75  |
|AIMED BLOW                       2         SLASHING ATTACK    6 -   2 -  0      75  |
|BASHING ATTACK                   1         PARRY-RIPOSTE     10 -   4 -  0      71  |
|WALL OF STEEL                    1         BASHING ATTACK     7 -   4 -  0      64  |
|PARRY-RIPOSTE                    1         LUNGING ATTACK     7 -   4 -  3      64  |
|PARRY-LUNGE                      0         AIMED BLOW        13 -  11 -  0      54  |
|PARRY-STRIKE                     0         TOTAL PARRY        0 -   2 -  0       0  |
|SLASHING ATTACK                  0         PARRY-STRIKE       0 -   0 -  0       0  |
|STRIKING ATTACK                  0         PARRY-LUNGE        0 -   0 -  0       0  |
|TOTAL PARRY                      0         STRIKING ATTACK    0 -   4 -  0       0  |

Turn 441 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:

LUNGING ATTACK     2 -  0     PARRY-LUNGE        0 -  0         2  WALL OF STEEL  
BASHING ATTACK     1 -  0     PARRY-STRIKE       0 -  0         2  LUNGING ATTACK 
WALL OF STEEL      1 -  0     PARRY-RIPOSTE      0 -  1         1  AIMED BLOW     
AIMED BLOW         1 -  1     SLASHING ATTACK    0 -  0         1  BASHING ATTACK 
                              STRIKING ATTACK    0 -  0         1  PARRY-RIPOSTE  
                              TOTAL PARRY        0 -  0     

                               TOP WARRIOR OF EACH STYLE

FIGHTING STYLE   WARRIOR                     W   L  K PNTS TEAM NAME                  
AIMED BLOW       SHOCKING 5352              14   9  0  117 INQUISITION SL5 (631)
BASHING ATTACK   SPIKE MCGOLD 5318          26  19  0  118 THE GOLDEN FISH (147)
WALL OF STEEL    MARI COY 5342              23  11  1   99 THE GOLDEN FISH (147)
Note: Warriors have a winning record and are an Adept or Above.

The overall popularity leader is MARI COY 5342.  The most popular warrior this turn 
was SPIKE MCGOLD 5318.  The ten other most popular fighters were SHOCKING 5352, MARI 
COY 5342, FINDELLIS 5427, LARSEN E 5421, ORANGE 5406,  0,  0,  0,  0, and  0.

The least popular fighter this week was ORANGE 5406.  The other ten least popular 
fighters were LARSEN E 5421, FINDELLIS 5427, MARI COY 5342, SHOCKING 5352, SPIKE 
MCGOLD 5318,  0,  0,  0,  0, and  0.

The following warriors will travel to AD after next turn:

SHOCKING (2-5352) INQUISITION SL5 (631)
SPIKE MCGOLD (2-5318) THE GOLDEN FISH (147)

The following warriors have traveled to AD after fighting this turn:

MELLISANDE (2-5332) THE GOLDEN FISH (147)

               NEW GRADUATES--FROM ALL ARENAS (INCLUDING CLOSED ARENAS)

     For those of you who keep track of such things, 5 additional warriors graduated 
from regular DM arenas (including closed arenas) since the last tournament.  

                       TONY TWILO (5-4525) of HOUSE OF PANCAKES
                           MARCIE (36-6076) of MER DE NOMS
                          WAR EAGLE (55-3289) of DRAGONFYRE
                         WIPEY (82-12634) of UNJUSTLY RENAMED 
                           FORMIDABLE (82-17495) of F-TROOP 

Congrats to the grads. -- Green Eyes