DUEL 2 NEWSLETTER Date : 04/07/2008 Duedate: 04/19/2008 NIANIA ARENA DM-2 TURN-477 This Weeks Top Honors THE DUELMASTER IS SCURVY LAD SEA DOGS (633) (2-5366) [13-2-0,153] Chartered Recognition Leader Unchartered Recognition Leader SCURVY LAD POSITION IS EMPTY SEA DOGS (633) (2-5366) [13-2-0,153] Popularity Leader This Weeks Favorite HAROLUE SCURVY LAD THE GOLDEN FISH (147) SEA DOGS (633) (2-5464) [13-11-1,78] (2-5366) [13-2-0,153] THE CURRENT TOP TEAM THE GOLDEN FISH (147) TEAMS ON THE MOVE TOP CAREER HONORS Team Name Point Gain Chartered Team 1. TEAM HAVOK (645) 49 2. SEA DOGS (633) 8 SEA DOGS (633) 3. MASTERS OF SAND (636) 0 Unchartered Team 4. SWEETS (643) 0 5. THE GOLDEN FISH (147) -10 SCARLET KNIGHTS (442) The Top Teams Career Win-Loss Record W L K % Win-Loss Record Last 3 Turns W L K 1/ 1 SEA DOGS (633) 13 8 0 61.9 1/ 1 THE GOLDEN FISH (147) 8 7 0 2/ 3 TEAM HAVOK (645) 53 52 5 50.5 2/ 3 TEAM HAVOK (645) 4 3 0 3- 4 MASTERS OF SAND (636) 33 34 0 49.3 3/ 2 SEA DOGS (633) 3 0 0 4/ 5 THE GOLDEN FISH (147) 596 712 20 45.6 4- 4 SWEETS (643) 1 2 0 5- 6 SWEETS (643) 22 30 2 42.3 5- 5 MASTERS OF SAND (636) 0 3 0 '*' Unchartered team '-' Team did not fight this turn (###) Avoid teams by their Team Id ##/## This turn's/Last turn's rank TEAM SPOTLIGHT + ]H[ + ---:--- + ]H[ News from Niania ]H[ + ---:--- + ]H[ + The city fathers of Niania, again, announce the closing of Geroge Krag's School of Unarmed Combat for Non-Gladiators. The current trend of violence perpetrated by little old ladies in alleys must be halted. It is becoming increasingly difficult to persuade any small businessman to serve on the city council in the wake these hostile attacks. * }%|[-----+O+-----]|%{ * }%|[-----+O+-----]|%{ * }%|[-----+O+-----]|%{ * ---===DELARQUAN REGIONAL NEWS===--- Duelmasters ----------- DM 1 MORDANT (turn 594): MIASMA of SWEORDMASTERS (Mannequin, mgr.) DM 2 NIANIA (turn 476): SCURVY LAD of SEA DOGS (One-Armed Bandit, mgr.) DM 3 OSKSI (turn 602): GNOCCHI of PASTA (Papa Bear, mgr.) DM 4 JHELUM (turn 598): FUZZ BALL of F BALLS (Papa Bear, mgr.) DM 5 KALTOS (turn 597): BOMBETTE of PAPER MARIO (Luigi, mgr.) DM 6 TRANSEL (turn 601): DOMINO of HI ROLLERS (Darklock, mgr.) DM 7 BONSUR (turn 598): VEGAS, BABY! Of WASTELAND II (The Muffin Man, mgr.) DM 10 KOLACT (turn 593): ICARUS of THE MOONDOG (Jorja, mgr.) DM 18 TALCAMA (turn 584): MICHAEL JORDAN of CAROLINA BLUE (Apex, mgr.) DM 21 SUNSET (turn 583): NEVERMOOR of GRIM FANDANGO (Stik, mgr.) DM 36 JHANS (turn 557): PATCH of SEA DOGS (One-Armed Bandit, mgr.) DM 38 CLIFFHOME (turn 547): SHOGUN of BARHOPPERS (Apex, mgr.) DM 39 XOCHITHLAN (turn 245): SHRUG of CHEAP SHOTS (?, mgr.) DM 42 RODEKI (turn 534): SUCKFOOT of COLOR ME SUAVE (Suave, mgr.) DM 51 TRICORUS (turn 483): VARGOI of DARK HORSEMENT (Jorja, mgr.) DM 54 TROCAR (turn 232): DARISTAM of TRADERS OF TROCAR (Jorja, mgr.) DM 59 ILLIS (turn 220): KONA QUAIL of ISLANDERS (Jorja, mgr.) DM 62 VALAMANTIS (turn 432): DEATH MAGE of DEATH MOB (Jakari, mgr.) DM 72 DRAGONHEAD (turn 196): PORKY PIG of MEAT YOUR MAKER (Crip, mgr.) ADM 104 DARKHOLM (turn 476): NEOSPHINCTER of WASTELAND (TMM, mgr.) Top Teams --------- DM 1 MORDANT (turn 594): SWEORDMASTERS (Mannequin, mgr.) DM 2 NIANIA (turn 476): THE GOLDEN FISH (Jorja, mgr.) DM 3 OSKSI (turn 602): PASTA (Papa Bear, mgr.) DM 4 JHELUM (turn 598): F BALLS (Papa Bear, mgr.) DM 5 KALTOS (turn 597): PAPER MARIO (Luigi, mgr.) DM 6 TRANSEL (turn 601): SWIM SQUAD (Abraxis, mgr.) DM 7 BONSUR (turn 598): SENTINELS (Nomad, mgr.) DM 10 KOLACT (turn 593): SABBATH (Abraxis, mgr.) DM 18 TALCAMA (turn 584): WIZARDGUARD (?, mgr.) DM 21 SUNSET (turn 583): DEATH MOB 4 (Jakari, mgr.) DM 36 JHANS (turn 557): SEA DOGS (One-Armed Bandit, mgr.) DM 38 CLIFFHOME (turn 547): OLD SCHOOL (Abraxis, mgr.) DM 39 XOCHITHLAN (turn 245): KIWI CONNECTION (The Mun, mgr.) DM 42 RODEKI (turn 534): COLOR ME SUAVE (Suave, mgr.) DM 51 TRICORUS (turn 483): DARK HORSEMEN (Jorja, mgr.) DM 54 TROCAR (turn 232): TRADERS OF TROCAR (Jorja, mgr.) DM 59 ILLIS (turn 220): ISLANDERS (Jorja, mgr.) DM 62 VALAMANTIS (turn 432): DEATH MOB (Jakari, mgr.) DM 72 DRAGONHEAD (turn 196): SUE'S BOYS (Crip, mgr.) ADM 104 DARKHOLM (turn 476) VILLAINS et al (Doc Steele, mgr.) Recent Graduates ----------------- DM 5 KALTOS (turn 596): ELINDE GOSS of THE MIDDLE WAY 5 (Jorja, mgr.) DM 7 BONSUR (turn 597): OBROJOBO of SENTINELS (Nomad, mgr.) DM 18 TALCAMA (turn 583): LONGSHOT of THUNDR + LITENING (Doc Steele, mgr.) DM 21 SUNSET (turn 582): VULGE of GRIM FANDANGO (Stik, mgr.) CANNON FODDER of LIGHT BRIGADE (Woody, mgr.) (turn 581): ZIGGY WOLFSBANE of NOMADIC TRIBE (Nomad, mgr.) DM 42 RODEKI (turn 533): HOLLYMOOP of COLOR ME SUAVE (Suave, mgr.) SPY REPORT I was going on vacation, see? Surf, sun... But what do those bums say? "Hit the road, Debby Tonte. NIANIA needs a spyreport." Oh, well. MVP award for SAROVOND? THE GOLDEN FISH's proud of him after beating VETERAN MERCENARY and getting 21 points. Talk about yer big time losers! KESTRATLAK got smashed by GENDER BENDER, and lost 17 points! Don't you think the Duelmaster is being unfair? I think SCURVY LAD should let HAROLUE be Duelmaster for a while, without fighting about it. Who was the wiseguy that said NIANIA's Duelmaster was paying for drinks at Jim's Tap Room? Don't look at me! AAARRGH!!! I HATE SPYREPORTING!!! Sorry. I just had to say it. What does a fighter fight for? I mean, the crowds don't give a hoot if someone gets killed. Not after four more fights. Fight, fight, fight. Is that all you guys can do? I really didn't, you know, study when I was a kid. Who would've guessed I'd be a famous Spyreporter? I know how much you like reading this stuff, but I really should stop. Remember you guys, ease up sometimes! Chill out! Later, Debby Tonte DUELMASTER W L K POINTS TEAM NAME SCURVY LAD 5366 13 2 0 153 SEA DOGS (633) CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME -HAND OF GOD 5466 8 8 0 84 TEAM HAVOK (645) SAROVOND 5483 13 7 1 82 THE GOLDEN FISH (147) -KEY LIME 5444 8 6 0 79 SWEETS (643) HAROLUE 5464 13 11 1 78 THE GOLDEN FISH (147) CHALLENGER ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME -PECAN PIE 5495 5 2 1 59 SWEETS (643) DOLOVOR 5484 13 7 0 57 THE GOLDEN FISH (147) ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME HAND OF HELL 5456 8 14 1 56 TEAM HAVOK (645) GENDER BENDER 5497 6 2 0 44 TEAM HAVOK (645) GALLORDIN 5486 8 9 0 35 THE GOLDEN FISH (147) INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME DIVINE ASSASSIN 5499 3 3 1 23 TEAM HAVOK (645) KESTRATLAK 5511 4 1 0 22 THE GOLDEN FISH (147) -POP TART 5505 1 1 0 5 SWEETS (643) '-' denotes a warrior who did not fight this turn. THE DEAD W L K TEAM NAME SLAIN BY TURN Revenge? FATAL ANGEL II 5501 0 5 0 TEAM HAVOK 645 ARENAMISTRESS VO 477 NONE PERSONAL ADS Scurvy Lad -- May a little old lady beat you up in an alley! -- Harolue P.S. And shave your beard, too! When the announcer said you were coming out without clothing, I was appalled. But if you had no clothing on, your beard disguised it. That thing's a menace. P.P.S. I suppose you're like that guy that used to fight over in Mordant, who kept telling everyone he was naked under his armor. Must've chaffed, but that was his problem, not mine. Captured Orc? Ridiculous. -- Sarovond Oh, no! I fought the Kung-Fu Master, Geroge Krag himself! And he was pissed. -- Dolovor No, I really was NOT laughing at the Captured Orc! I wouldn't dare! -- Gallordin And I didn't laugh at the Orc, either, heck, he nearly turned the fight around on me. -- Kestratlak Ed. -- An excellent suggestion, and timely, as well. Since this arena had a grand total of six active gladiators last time, I consider every cycle we fight a surprise, even a gift (unwelcome, but I suppose I shouldn't look a gift contest and skill in the mouth). I shall begin immediately on my new "day job" of Artist. -- Kestratlak Remember to "sell out" at the first opportunity though, lest you end up as a Starving Artist. -- Ed. Sarovond -- You durned swamp rat! I'm going to study with Geroge Krag, and next time we meet, on the sands or off, you're going to be in for a big, squishy surprise. -- Doland Sork, Captured Orc du jour Dolovor -- If that's the best you can do, I have little hope for you. -- Geroge Krag, Master of Unarmed Combat Gallordin and Kestratlak -- Just watch out, that's all I have to say to you. The little old ladies are on MY side. -- Doland Sork, Captured Orc du jour LAST WEEK'S FIGHTS FATAL ANGEL II was butchered by ARENAMISTRESS VORA in a 1 minute Dark Arena fight. HAND OF HELL vanquished GALLORDIN in a 1 minute uneven Challenge battle. GENDER BENDER demolished KESTRATLAK in a 3 minute uneven Challenge fight. SCURVY LAD devastated HAROLUE in a 1 minute gory one-sided Title contest. SAROVOND demolished VETERAN MERCENARY in a 1 minute gruesome mismatched competition. DOLOVOR overpowered DIVINE ASSASSIN 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 4 AIMED BLOW 1 - 0 - 0 100 | |SLASHING ATTACK 2 WALL OF STEEL 6 - 2 - 0 75 | |TOTAL PARRY 1 TOTAL PARRY 4 - 2 - 0 67 | |PARRY-STRIKE 1 PARRY-STRIKE 10 - 6 - 0 63 | |BASHING ATTACK 1 LUNGING ATTACK 28 - 25 - 0 53 | |WALL OF STEEL 1 SLASHING ATTACK 16 - 18 - 0 47 | |AIMED BLOW 0 STRIKING ATTACK 4 - 5 - 0 44 | |PARRY-LUNGE 0 PARRY-RIPOSTE 3 - 4 - 0 43 | |PARRY-RIPOSTE 0 BASHING ATTACK 2 - 4 - 1 33 | |STRIKING ATTACK 0 PARRY-LUNGE 0 - 0 - 0 0 | Turn 477 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: SLASHING ATTACK 2 - 0 AIMED BLOW 0 - 0 4 LUNGING ATTACK TOTAL PARRY 1 - 0 PARRY-LUNGE 0 - 0 4 SLASHING ATTACK LUNGING ATTACK 2 - 2 PARRY-STRIKE 0 - 1 1 TOTAL PARRY PARRY-RIPOSTE 0 - 0 1 PARRY-STRIKE STRIKING ATTACK 0 - 0 1 BASHING ATTACK BASHING ATTACK 0 - 1 WALL OF STEEL 0 - 1 TOP WARRIOR OF EACH STYLE FIGHTING STYLE WARRIOR W L K PNTS TEAM NAME LUNGING ATTACK SCURVY LAD 5366 13 2 0 153 SEA DOGS (633) FIGHTING STYLE WARRIOR W L K PNTS TEAM NAME SLASHING ATTACK SAROVOND 5483 13 7 1 82 THE GOLDEN FISH (147) TOTAL PARRY GENDER BENDER 5497 6 2 0 44 TEAM HAVOK (645) Note: Warriors have a winning record and are an Adept or Above. The overall popularity leader is HAROLUE 5464. The most popular warrior this turn was SCURVY LAD 5366. The ten other most popular fighters were SAROVOND 5483, HAND OF HELL 5456, KESTRATLAK 5511, DOLOVOR 5484, GENDER BENDER 5497, DIVINE ASSASSIN 5499, FATAL ANGEL II 5501, GALLORDIN 5486, HAROLUE 5464, and 0. The least popular fighter this week was HAROLUE 5464. The other ten least popular fighters were GALLORDIN 5486, FATAL ANGEL II 5501, DIVINE ASSASSIN 5499, GENDER BENDER 5497, DOLOVOR 5484, KESTRATLAK 5511, HAND OF HELL 5456, SAROVOND 5483, SCURVY LAD 5366, and 0.