DUEL 2 NEWSLETTER

Date   : 09/21/2009    Duedate: 10/03/2009

NIANIA ARENA

DM-2    TURN-515

This Weeks Top Honors

THE DUELMASTER IS

GROND
THE GOLDEN FISH (147)
(2-5540) [21-14-0,109]

Chartered Recognition Leader   Unchartered Recognition Leader

GROND                          POSITION IS EMPTY
THE GOLDEN FISH (147)          
(2-5540) [21-14-0,109]         

Popularity Leader              This Weeks Favorite

GROND                          LILLY PEPPER
THE GOLDEN FISH (147)          PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE (657)
(2-5540) [21-14-0,109]         (2-5564) [9-5-0,54]

THE CURRENT TOP TEAM

THE GOLDEN FISH (147)

          TEAMS ON THE MOVE            TOP CAREER HONORS
Team Name                  Point Gain  Chartered Team
1. PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE (657)    0
2. STEEL ARMS (658)             0PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE (657)
3. MEDAL OF HONOR A1 (646)      0      Unchartered Team
4. THE GOLDEN FISH (147)      -15
                                        (-1)

The Top Teams

Career Win-Loss Record           W   L  K    %  Win-Loss Record Last 3 Turns    W  L K
 1/ 1 PEANUT BUTTER FUDG (657)  45  24  1 65.2   1/ 1 THE GOLDEN FISH (147)    11  4 0
 2- 2 STEEL ARMS (658)          26  19  2 57.8   2- 2 STEEL ARMS (658)          2  1 0
 3- 3 MEDAL OF HONOR A1 (646)   30  24  1 55.6   3/ 3 PEANUT BUTTER FUDG (657)  2  2 0
 4/ 4 THE GOLDEN FISH (147)    711 787 22 47.5   4- 4 MEDAL OF HONOR A1 (646)   1  0 0

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

                                    TEAM SPOTLIGHT

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                         ---===DELARQUAN REGIONAL NEWS===---

                                     Duelmasters
                                     -----------
 DM   1 MORDANT (turn 632): DOOMTAIL of EVIL BEAVERS (Dark One, mgr.)
 DM   2 NIANIA (turn 514): KESTRATLAK of THE GOLDEN FISH (Jorja, mgr.)
 DM   3 OSKSI (turn 638): FARFALE of PASTA (Papa Bear, mgr.)
 DM   4 JHELUM (turn 613): JOSEPH of DOGS OF WAR (Jorja, mgr.)
 DM   5 KALTOS (turn 633): FELISSA HURM of THE MIDDLE WAY 5 (Jorja, mgr.)
 DM   6 TRANSEL (turn 631): CONCUSSION of PSYCHO SQUAD (Jorja, mgr.)
 DM   7 BONSUR (turn 636): BALDASSARE of SENTINELS (Nomad, mgr.)
 DM  10 KOLACT (turn 623): DEIMOS of THE MOONDOGS (Jorja, mgr.)
 DM  18 TALCAMA (turn 622): DIRT BATH of GHOST RIDERS TOO (Bladerunner, mgr.)
 DM  21 SUNSET (turn 621): BONEFACE of RAGING LORDS (General Ikillu, mgr.)
 DM  36 JHANS (turn 593): SHERRY of BABES (Papa Bear, mgr.)
 DM  38 CLIFFHOME (turn 585): TORCHLIGHT KID of U.A.K. (Otis the Drunk, mgr.)
 DM  39 XOCHITHLAN (turn 264): COLLINGWOOD of KIWI CONNECTION (The Mun, mgr.)
 DM  42 RODEKI (turn 569): CORRUPT TURNKEY of DUNGEON CELL (One Armed Bandit, mgr.)
 DM  51 TRICORUS (turn 520): CARGO of SEA DOGS (One Armed Bandit, mgr.)
 DM  54 TROCAR (turn 251): VARDIN ABEQ of TRADERS OF TROCAR (Jorja, mgr.)
 DM  59 ILLIS (turn 239): STINGAREE of ISLANDERS (Jorja, mgr.)
 DM  62 VALAMANTIS (turn 470): CAPTAIN SCOURGE of DEATH MOB (Jakari, mgr.)
 DM  72 DRAGONHEAD (turn 215): MYSTIQUE of BARBARIAN HORDE (?, mgr.)
ADM 104 DARKHOLM (turn 514): GATEWAY of ATTACK OF THE CLONES (TUM, mgr.)

                                      Top Teams
                                      ---------
 DM   1 MORDANT (turn 632): HOMICIDAL MANIACS (Jorja, mgr.)
 DM   2 NIANIA (turn 514): THE GOLDEN FISH
 DM   3 OSKSI (turn 638): PASTA (Papa Bear, mgr.)
 DM   4 JHELUM (turn 613): DOGS OF WAR (Jorja, mgr.)
 DM   5 KALTOS (turn 633): THE MIDDLE WAY 5 (Jorja, mgr.)
 DM   6 TRANSEL (turn 631): GOLDEN DAWN (?, mgr.)
 DM   7 BONSUR (turn 636): AMEN! (?, mgr.)
 DM  10 KOLACT (turn 623): THE MOONDOGS (Jorja, mgr.)
 DM  18 TALCAMA (turn 622): GHOST RIDERS TOO (Bladerunner, mgr.)
 DM  21 SUNSET (turn 621): RAGING LORDS (General Ikillu, mgr.)
 DM  36 JHANS (turn 593): BABES (Papa Bear, mgr.)
 DM  38 CLIFFHOME (turn 585): U.A.K. (Otis the Drunk, mgr.)
 DM  39 XOCHITHLAN (turn 264): KIWI CONNECTION (The Mun, mgr.)
 DM  42 RODEKI (turn 569): DUNGEON CELL (One Armed Bandit, mgr.)
 DM  51 TRICORUS (turn 520): OMINOUS REIGN (Archaic Elf, mgr.)
 DM  54 TROCAR (turn 251): EXTRADITION (?, mgr.)
 DM  59 ILLIS (turn 239): ISLANDERS (Jorja, mgr.)
 DM  62 VALAMANTIS (turn 470): DEATH MOB (Jakari, mgr.)
 DM  72 DRAGONHEAD (turn 215): BARBARIAN HORDE (?, mgr.)
ADM 104 DARKHOLM (turn 514) 0729205R et al (The Muffin Man, mgr.)

                                   Recent Graduates
                                  -----------------
 DM   1 MORDANT (turn 631): MIASMA of SWEORDMASTERS (Mannequin, mgr.)
 DM   2 NIANIA (turn 514): KESTRATLAK of THE GOLDEN FISH (Jorja, mgr.)
 DM   4 JHELUM (turn 613): LOVARNO of DOGS OF WAR (Jorja, mgr.)
 DM   5 KALTOS (turn 633): FELISSA HURM of THE MIDDLE WAY 5 (Jorja, mgr.)
 DM   6 TRANSEL (turn 631): CONCUSSION of PSYCHO SQUAD (Jorja, mgr.)
 DM  10 KOLACT (turn 623): DEIMOS of THE MOONDOGS (Jorja, mgr.)
 DM  18 TALCAMA (turn 622): THE CLOSER of OF WOLF AND MAN II (Tripwire, mgr.)
                (turn 621): CANDIRU of STREET PIZZA (The Upright Man, mgr.)
 DM  42 RODEKI (turn 568): THE HYPHEN-DASH of COLOR ME SUAVE (Suave, mgr.)
 DM  51 TRICORUS (turn 519): TELENIA of OMINOUS REIGN (Archaic Elf, mgr.)

                                 DUELMASTER'S COLUMN
                             Notes from the arena champ.

     I salute Ssothiss, Assassin of Note, and am glad to be graduating from here.
If, as a golem, I can safely get away, we'll have to see on that.

                                     Kestratlak

                                      SPY REPORT

     Greetings warriors!  It is I, Zontani Sharp Eyes, here to bring report of the 
clash and bustle of the weekly NIANIA games.  GROND caught the eye of many in the 
gladiatorial commission as he skillfully bested BRANDY PINKERTON and was awarded 12 
points in recognition.  In one of the week's more notable duels, CONVICTED ASSASSIN 
put down GOLDINA, causing her to lose 21 points of recognition in the process.  As is 
fitting, the most sought after warrior on the challenge boards this week was none 
other than Duelmaster KESTRATLAK himself.  Who here was not present for the title 
fight this week as EIO YUE boldly challenged KESTRATLAK in order to strive for the 
Duelmasters honors?  Not for nothing has KESTRATLAK in the past laid claim to the 
Duelmaster's throne, and this week he's proven his combat skill yet again.  Would you 
believe that over half of the old women in NIANIA seem to feel that they could fight 
better than you gladiators?   
     Many and various are the arts of battle.  In NIANIA "art" is a word that has 
long since passed from the language!   
     Vendettas.  Bloodied blades and broken spears.  Indeed the city has seen more 
than its fair share of red in recent times.  Fate is a fickle mistress.  She showers 
the miserable with fortune but sets enemies against the victorious.  Remember this!   
     If it were not for my skills as a spy I would have been mugged three times 
already in NIANIA.  Nice atmosphere you have here!  More than a sharp eye must I 
keep, indeed a stout pair of legs must I keep as well!  The endless paths of Alastari 
await me!  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                  
 GROND 5540                   21  14  0   109       THE GOLDEN FISH (147)

CHAMPIONS                      W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
 EIO YUE 5568                 10   4  0    90       PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE (657)
-EDWARD O'HARE 5461           12   7  0    87       MEDAL OF HONOR A1 (646)
 BRANDY PINKERTON 5565        10   4  1    82       PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE (657)
-BUBBA BENDER 5566             9   4  0    81       PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE (657)
 GULBY 5558                   16  10  1    74       THE GOLDEN FISH (147)
 GOLDINA 5563                 14   6  0    71       THE GOLDEN FISH (147)

CHALLENGER ADEPTS              W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
-HAROLD MOON 5500              4   2  0    61       MEDAL OF HONOR A1 (646)
-LAW 5574                     11   2  0    59       STEEL ARMS (658)

ADEPTS                         W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
 LILLY PEPPER 5564             9   5  0    54       PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE (657)
-YUKIO OKUTSU 5460             8  11  1    42       MEDAL OF HONOR A1 (646)
-BARETTA 5573                  6   4  1    34       STEEL ARMS (658)

CHALLENGER INITIATES           W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
-LUGER 5576                    3   4  0    31       STEEL ARMS (658)

INITIATES                      W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
 ADSA JENSEN 5604              2   0  0    23       PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE (657)
 LORINDA 5603                  3   2  0    13       THE GOLDEN FISH (147)

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

THE DEAD                W  L K TEAM NAME            SLAIN BY              TURN Revenge?

                                     PERSONAL ADS

We want to battle so bad.  This is killing our tourney FE we were hoping for.  Oh
well, next turn we're on for sure! -- Peanut Butter Fudge

Gulby -- And this time Kungfu Master bended you.  Should we meet again, don't count
yourself so lucky.  You'll rue the day, yadda yadda... -- Bubba

Two Step -- Don't you get tired of people and their clever jests on your name?
Personally, I like your name.  Too bad all the cool names seem to belong to everyone
else. -- Gavin Rule

Goldina -- Sure thing, sugar.  Uh, wait, are you feeling okay?  You're looking at me
funny. -- Lilly

Lorinda -- Try something final on this, golem.  I'll make you beg.  I'll destroy you
piece by groveling piece in a bloody display the likes of which this arena has never
seen. -- Adsa

Grond -- By "Those Kungfu Types" I assume you mean that self named orc.  Definitely
don't listen to him.  He'll tell you all sorts of nonsense when he's in his cups. --
Eio

     And getting him out of those cups can be a real pain, too. -- Arenamistress Vora

Kestratlak -- You beat Brandy... worse, you hurt my sis.  That could be bad for you.
It's a good thing we're not competing right now.  Gladiator or not, she's my flesh
and blood.  Maybe I'll find you at the pub.  Maybe you'll get lucky and graduate
before I get my hands on you. -- Bubba

Geez, guess we know who's been tutoring Adsa.  By the way, everyone, Bubba just found
out he's a daddy.  I'll give more Details when I can weasel them out of him. --
Brandy <3

Law -- You're in position.  Next turn I hope you're ready.  Style and fight
advantage.  I love a good fight.  Care to make a little wager?  Say, slave for a day?
-- Brandy <3

Jorja -- You know how I love a good story.  Has anyone gone in depth about golems,
chaos gates, where the "managers" come from, etc.?  I'm tempted on the latter
(humorously hypothetically) and would like to "interview" and collaborate with anyone
willing. -- Gavin Rule

I never did like Insurance Salesmen, and it did me good to beat up on one.  Ha. --
Grond

Well!  Talk about a bit of "all right," I asked Seef Haraine, the Concubine, you
know, if she could give me some tips on dealing with men, and she DID.  Not that I'm
going to try biting them, necessarily, but still.  Plus the win and three skills. --
Goldina

Huh, usually the Khalhums Dwarf puts up more of a fight.  Either I'm getting better,
or he had an off da. -- Gulby

My teammates laugh, but, really, Biff Mugg the Mordant Deserter is SWEET. -- Lorinda
P.S.  But not cloying.

Okay, finally we have some breathing room.  Bummer this break ruined the tourney
advantage we had hopped to achieve.  Oh well, since we're making a comeback hopefully
we'll do it with a BANG! -- Gavin

Jorja -- What's new?  Sounds like you and the RSI gang are being worked to death.  I
hope that's a good sign.  Hang in there...

I guess some of us were productive with our vacation.  We had tossed the idea around
of sending Lilly on a mission to exhaust our opponents.  Then an idea
ofospitilization popped up and it's been down hill ever since.  Amazing what people
can come up with when they're bored.  Let it be known all of this was only idle
speculation (as far as we know) and so relatively harmless. -- Brandy

26 August 09
     There has been a run lately of personals and columns turning up in the wrong
     arenas.  When you email in something, check and make sure you have the correct
     arena number!  It's easy for a finger to slip onto the wrong key.  When the
     receipt comes back, check again to be sure it went where you intended!
     Vigilance is your friend, and mine too. -- the Editor

                                  LAST WEEK'S FIGHTS

EIO YUE was devastated by KESTRATLAK in a 1 minute mismatched Challenge fight.
GROND demolished BRANDY PINKERTON in a 1 minute one-sided Title melee.
GOLDINA was overpowered by CONVICTED ASSASSIN in a 1 minute mismatched duel.
GULBY was bested by CONVICTED ASSASSIN in a popular 1 minute fight.
LILLY PEPPER subdued FRATSFA SLAVE in a 2 minute master vs. beginner competition.
ADSA JENSEN bested LORINDA in a crowd pleasing 1 minute gory amateur's match.

                                    BATTLE REPORT

             MOST POPULAR                        RECORD DURING THE LAST 10 TURNS     
|FIGHTING STYLE               FIGHTS        FIGHTING STYLE     W -   L -  K   PERCENT|
|BASHING ATTACK                   2         PARRY-STRIKE       6 -   1 -  1      86  |
|WALL OF STEEL                    2         LUNGING ATTACK    15 -   6 -  1      71  |
|STRIKING ATTACK                  2         BASHING ATTACK     9 -   4 -  0      69  |
|LUNGING ATTACK                   1         SLASHING ATTACK    8 -   5 -  0      62  |
|AIMED BLOW                       1         PARRY-RIPOSTE      4 -   3 -  0      57  |
|PARRY-RIPOSTE                    1         STRIKING ATTACK   17 -  14 -  0      55  |
|PARRY-LUNGE                      0         AIMED BLOW         7 -   7 -  0      50  |
|PARRY-STRIKE                     0         WALL OF STEEL      8 -   9 -  0      47  |
|SLASHING ATTACK                  0         TOTAL PARRY        1 -   3 -  0      25  |
|TOTAL PARRY                      0         PARRY-LUNGE        0 -   0 -  0       0  |

Turn 515 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     1 -  0     AIMED BLOW         0 -  1         4  LUNGING ATTACK 
BASHING ATTACK     2 -  0     PARRY-LUNGE        0 -  0         3  STRIKING ATTACK
WALL OF STEEL      1 -  1     PARRY-STRIKE       0 -  0         1  BASHING ATTACK 
                              PARRY-RIPOSTE      0 -  1         1  AIMED BLOW     
                              SLASHING ATTACK    0 -  0         1  PARRY-RIPOSTE  
                              STRIKING ATTACK    0 -  2         1  SLASHING ATTACK
                              TOTAL PARRY        0 -  0     

                               TOP WARRIOR OF EACH STYLE

FIGHTING STYLE   WARRIOR                     W   L  K PNTS TEAM NAME                  
BASHING ATTACK   GROND 5540                 21  14  0  109 THE GOLDEN FISH (147)
AIMED BLOW       EIO YUE 5568               10   4  0   90 PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE (657)
PARRY-RIPOSTE    BRANDY PINKERTON 5565      10   4  1   82 PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE (657)
STRIKING ATTACK  GULBY 5558                 16  10  1   74 THE GOLDEN FISH (147)
LUNGING ATTACK   LILLY PEPPER 5564           9   5  0   54 PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE (657)
Note: Warriors have a winning record and are an Adept or Above.

The overall popularity leader is GROND 5540.  The most popular warrior this turn was 
LILLY PEPPER 5564.  The ten other most popular fighters were GROND 5540, ADSA JENSEN 
5604, LORINDA 5603, EIO YUE 5568, GULBY 5558, BRANDY PINKERTON 5565, GOLDINA 5563,  
0,  0, and  0.

The least popular fighter this week was GOLDINA 5563.  The other ten least popular 
fighters were BRANDY PINKERTON 5565, GULBY 5558, EIO YUE 5568, LORINDA 5603, ADSA 
JENSEN 5604, GROND 5540, LILLY PEPPER 5564,  0,  0, and  0.

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

KESTRATLAK (2-5511) THE GOLDEN FISH (147)