DUEL 2 NEWSLETTER
Date : 12/14/2009 Duedate: 12/26/2009
NIANIA ARENA
DM-2 TURN-521
This Weeks Top Honors
THE DUELMASTER IS
GROND
THE GOLDEN FISH (147)
(2-5540) [23-18-0,103]
Chartered Recognition Leader Unchartered Recognition Leader
GOLDINA IGNORANT BAUD
THE GOLDEN FISH (147) 042909A (659)
(2-5563) [17-9-0,120] (2-5609) [5-0-0,54]
Popularity Leader This Weeks Favorite
GROND LORINDA
THE GOLDEN FISH (147) THE GOLDEN FISH (147)
(2-5540) [23-18-0,103] (2-5603) [6-5-0,25]
THE CURRENT TOP TEAM
(-1)
TEAMS ON THE MOVE TOP CAREER HONORS
Team Name Point Gain Chartered Team
1. 042909A (659) 20
2. REPTILES 'R' US (331) 18PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE (657)
3. PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE (657) 9 Unchartered Team
4. THE GOLDEN FISH (147) 6
5. HISTORICAL WUSSES (660) -2 042909A (659)
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) 66 33 1 66.7 1/ 2 THE GOLDEN FISH (147) 9 6 0
2/ 2*042909A (659) 7 4 0 63.6 2/ 1 PEANUT BUTTER FUDG (657) 9 6 0
3/ 4 THE GOLDEN FISH (147) 724 803 22 47.4 3/ 4*042909A (659) 5 4 0
4/ 3*HISTORICAL WUSSES (660) 14 16 3 46.7 4/ 3*HISTORICAL WUSSES (660) 5 10 0
5/ 5*REPTILES 'R' US (331) 2 7 0 22.2 5/ 5*REPTILES 'R' US (331) 2 7 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
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DM 1 MORDANT (turn 638): VAN DERMINT of BOOZE (Papa Bear, mgr.)
DM 2 NIANIA (turn 520): BUBBA BENDER of PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE (Gavin Rule, mgr.)
DM 3 OSKSI (turn 644): HELIAS SOL of ASTRAL KIN (Kid Arcane, mgr.)
DM 4 JHELUM (turn 615): PETE MASTIFF of DOGS OF WAR (Jorja, mgr.)
DM 5 KALTOS (turn 639): CREDIT CARD of BLOOD SUCKERS (The Mun, mgr.)
DM 6 TRANSEL (turn 634): MR. GHERKIN of 071406AD (The Muffin Man, mgr.)
DM 7 BONSUR (turn 642): BLUEBURN of SENTINELS (Nomad, mgr.)
DM 10 KOLACT (turn 627): CHAGAN of VIKINGS (Nomad, mgr.)
DM 18 TALCAMA (turn 628): TAREK of LUROCIAN PRIDE (The Greek Guy, mgr.)
DM 21 SUNSET (turn 627): FATHOM JUMPER of SEA DOGS (One Armed Bandit, mgr.)
DM 36 JHANS (turn 599): EVA MENDEZ of GIRLS X3 (Non, mgr.)
DM 38 CLIFFHOME (turn 591): ZIG of U.A.K. (Otis the Drunk, mgr.)
DM 39 XOCHITHLAN (turn 267): WHAKAPAPA of KIWI CONNECTION (The Mun, mgr.)
DM 42 RODEKI (turn 575): LAZY LOOKOUT of DUNGEON CELL (One Armed Bandit, mgr.)
DM 51 TRICORUS (turn 526): SHALAITHA of DARK HORSEMEN (Jorja, mgr.)
DM 54 TROCAR (turn 253): MATEEN of SAI'FULLAH (?, mgr.)
DM 59 ILLIS (turn 242): GISBORNE of KIWI CONNECTION (The Mun, mgr.)
DM 62 VALAMANTIS (turn 476): SAND STORM of DISASTERS (Papa Bear, mgr.)
DM 72 DRAGONHEAD (turn 218): EAGLE KEYS of ANCIENT KNIGHTS (?, mgr.)
ADM 104 DARKHOLM (turn 520): GATEWAY of ATTACK OF THE CLONES (The Upright Man, mgr.)
Top Teams
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DM 1 MORDANT (turn 638): HOMICIDAL MANIACS (Jorja, mgr.)
DM 2 NIANIA (turn 520): PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE (Gavin Rule, mgr.)
DM 3 OSKSI (turn 644): IRATE FORMATIONS (The Muffin Man, mgr.)
DM 4 JHELUM (turn 615): DOGS OF WAR (Jorja, mgr.)
DM 5 KALTOS (turn 639): THE MIDDLE WAY 5 (Jorja, mgr.)
DM 6 TRANSEL (turn 634): THE DIRECTORS (?, mgr.)
DM 7 BONSUR (turn 642): SENTINELS (Nomad, mgr.)
DM 10 KOLACT (turn 627): BACON MAKIN' (?, mgr.)
DM 18 TALCAMA (turn 628): OF WOLF AND MAN II (Tripwire, mgr.)
DM 21 SUNSET (turn 627): SEA DOGS (One Armed Bandit, mgr.)
DM 36 JHANS (turn 599): GIRLS X3 (Non, mgr.)
DM 38 CLIFFHOME (turn 591): U.A.K. (Otis the Drunk, mgr.)
DM 39 XOCHITHLAN (turn 267): THE MIDDLE WAY (Jorja, mgr.)
DM 42 RODEKI (turn 575): DUNGEON CELL (One Armed Bandit, mgr.)
DM 51 TRICORUS (turn 526): DARK HORSEMEN (Jorja, mgr.)
DM 54 TROCAR (turn 253): STREET-SOLDIERS (Darkface, mgr.)
DM 59 ILLIS (turn 242): WHAT'S IN A NAME (?, mgr.)
DM 62 VALAMANTIS (turn 476): MIDDLE WAY 10 (Jorja, mgr.)
DM 72 DRAGONHEAD (turn 218): KIWI CONNECTION 7 (The Mun, mgr.)
ADM 104 DARKHOLM (turn 520) 0729205R et al (The Muffin Man, mgr.)
Recent Graduates
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DM 3 OSKSI (turn 643): ELVORN MARSLAN of GAMES LIBRARY (Jorja, mgr.)
DM 4 JHELUM (turn 614): JOSEPH of DOGS OF WAR (Jorja, mgr.)
DM 7 BONSUR (turn 640): KRONOS GRIMHOLT of SENTINELS (Nomad, mgr.)
DM 10 KOLACT (turn 626): ORBIN PAES of THE MOONDOGS (Jorja, mgr.)
DM 18 TALCAMA (turn 628): SPARE ANCHOR of SEA DOGS (One Armed Bandit, mgr.)
DOT DOT DOT of CENTER FOR OLDS (Suave, mgr.)
DM 39 XOCHITHLAN (turn 267): WHAKAPAPA of KIWI CONNECTION (The Mun, mgr.)
DM 59 ILLIS (turn 241): STINGAREE of ISLANDERS (Jorja, mgr.)
DM 62 VALAMANTIS (turn 475): SALTY DOG of DEATH MOB (Jakari, mgr.)
DM 72 DRAGONHEAD (turn 218): EAGLE KEYS of ANCIENT KNIGHTS (?, mgr.)
(turn 217): MYSTIQUE of BARBARIAN HORDE (?, mgr.)
DUELMASTER'S COLUMN
Notes from the arena champ.
Man, Gavin is going ballistic. The elusive fifth award in a single turn. I
keep telling him to be thankful for what we have. "Strive for perfection, settle for
excellence" he says and sneers.
Well, I've retained the right to ramble again. I wonder who I'll fight next.
Khalhums Dwarf was a joke. I taught him a few painful lessons.
Goldina really handed it to Brandy... that worries me a little. I hope I fight
her, though... Sorta.
Beware of our new fighter Ori. Gavin wanted a slave, I talked him into a
troubled young man from Flea Bottom. He's crafty!
If I retain this position next week, maybe I'll throw in a few riddles or
something. Better than bad poetry!
-- Bubba
SPY REPORT
Hail and well met warriors of NIANIA! Know me for who I am, Zontani Sharp Eyes,
Spymaster extraordinaire of all Alastari. LILLY PEPPER caught the eye of many in the
gladiatorial commission as she skillfully bested GULBY and was awarded 21 points in
recognition. In one of the week's more notable duels, LILLY PEPPER put down GULBY,
causing him to lose 16 points of recognition in the process. This time victory fell
to the grasp of the usurper. All hail GROND, Duelmaster of NIANIA! Heed this! A
seer has warned that if exactly 6 die in duels this week, the whole city shall
perish! Just remember...5 or 7!
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. If you didn't look down dark alleys you'd have been hard pressed to
find any of PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE last week. Busy avoiding THE GOLDEN FISH? Mighty
fighters cannot but expect competition from those below. GOLDINA take warning! You
have more than a few enemies in NIANIA. I cannot but express pride for the
fearlessness of BRANDY PINKERTON who cast caution to the winds and challenged
GOLDINA, a fighter 26 points higher. To be sure the battle was a losing one. But I
like to think BRANDY PINKERTON at least gave GOLDINA a run for hers money.
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? Ahh, but I can hear the spires of a far off
city calling to me. I must away! 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 23 18 0 103 THE GOLDEN FISH (147)
CHALLENGER CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
GOLDINA 5563 17 9 0 120 THE GOLDEN FISH (147)
LILLY PEPPER 5564 14 6 0 105 PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE (657)
CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
BUBBA BENDER 5566 14 5 0 88 PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE (657)
BRANDY PINKERTON 5565 13 7 1 88 PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE (657)
EIO YUE 5568 13 7 0 87 PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE (657)
ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
GULBY 5558 18 14 1 83 THE GOLDEN FISH (147)
ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
IGNORANT BAUD 5609 5 0 0 54 042909A (659)
CHALLENGER INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
DESMOND TUTU 5610 3 3 0 31 HISTORICAL WUSSES (660)
LORINDA 5603 6 5 0 25 THE GOLDEN FISH (147)
TURTELLINNI 2416 2 1 0 25 REPTILES 'R' US (331)
INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
AMBEERDEXTROUS 5618 2 0 0 22 042909A (659)
ORI ONYX 5620 2 0 0 17 PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE (657)
ENRKO FERMI 5613 4 2 0 16 HISTORICAL WUSSES (660)
JEAN PAUL SATRE 5612 4 2 1 15 HISTORICAL WUSSES (660)
GHANDI 5611 2 4 1 11 HISTORICAL WUSSES (660)
MORDALL 5616 2 1 0 11 THE GOLDEN FISH (147)
IMMANUEL KANT 5614 1 5 1 9 HISTORICAL WUSSES (660)
SLITHER N' COIL 5621 0 2 0 2 REPTILES 'R' US (331)
-AL E. GATOR 2414 0 1 0 1 REPTILES 'R' US (331)
'-' denotes a warrior who did not fight this turn.
THE DEAD W L K TEAM NAME SLAIN BY TURN Revenge?
EXTINCT 3 5628 0 1 0 REPTILES 'R' US 331 STONE GOLEM 521 NONE
MELANTOR 5615 1 1 0 THE GOLDEN FISH 147 IMMANUEL KANT 5614 517 REVENGED
PERSONAL ADS
Goldina -- Whatever you did, keep doing it. I'm going to try and outdo you next
time. -- Brandy <3
Grond -- After Adsa's demise (she was a true golem), we found it odd that she was
found "missing" soon after, despite our efforts. Also, I'm beginning to suspect
something fishy is going on. Brandy's going to help me research this "Golem Master"
fellow we heard about. Keep a watch on Goldy. -- Eio Yue
Someone had to make sense of this. Eio wouldn't have chased the idea if it wasn't
for me. -- Brandy
Wusses -- Not sure how long you've been around, but in my opinion, your fighters may
benefit from less equipment... it really bogs them down. -- P.B.F.
Grond -- Yes! I *love* being on top! -- Lilly
Brandy Pinkerton -- That was... surprising, and not surprising at the same time.
It's like there was someone sitting on my shoulder telling me what to do. It was
strange, but it seems to have worked. But then, *life* is strange. -- Goldina
Eio Yue -- Us cats don't like the cold weather, especially with freezing rain, and it
makes us, well, nasty. Inclined to take it out on anyone handy. -- Gulby
P.S. Although, if you could show me the Door into Summer, I'd be your friend for...
a season, anyway. I like summer. I don't mind being hot.
Lilly Pepper -- That fiery red hair... so true a signal to your character!
Decorative, too. -- Grond
P.S. Amazing that a little thing like you could be so intense.
Ignorant Baud -- You might suggest to your manager that fewer teams with more
attention would allow him to give them real names instead of just serial numbers.
Right, fat chance. Oh, well. I 'spect you'll be gone again after the tourney. --
Lorinda
Immanuael Kant -- Consider that by way of a bloodfeud for my predecessor, Melantor.
-- Mordall
P.S. Although I hesitate to use the word "predecessor" for fear it will bias the
universe into seeing me as the next decessor, which I do *not* want to be. Let the
golem die, I want to live.
Bubba -- I don't know, I never remember what the voices say. I suppose they must
tell me to do things, because afterward stuff happens that I don't remember, either.
It isn't easy being a golem. -- Goldina
LAST WEEK'S FIGHTS
EXTINCT 3 was dealt death by STONE GOLEM in a 2 minute Dark Arena fight.
BRANDY PINKERTON was bested by GOLDINA in a 1 minute veteran's Challenge duel.
LILLY PEPPER handily defeated GULBY in a 1 minute one-sided Challenge match.
BUBBA BENDER was viciously subdued by GROND in a 1 minute master's Title brawl.
EIO YUE demolished KUNG-FU MASTER in a 1 minute mismatched competition.
DESMOND TUTU was vanquished by IGNORANT BAUD in a 1 minute brutal mismatched fight.
JEAN PAUL SATRE was bested by AMBEERDEXTROUS in a 4 minute competition.
ENRKO FERMI narrowly defeated SLITHER N' COIL in a action packed 2 minute melee.
IMMANUEL KANT lost to ORI ONYX in a 4 minute duel.
LORINDA viciously subdued GHANDI in a action packed 3 minute gruesome fight.
TURTELLINNI defeated MORDALL in a action packed 2 minute novice's fight.
BATTLE REPORT
MOST POPULAR RECORD DURING THE LAST 10 TURNS
|FIGHTING STYLE FIGHTS FIGHTING STYLE W - L - K PERCENT|
|AIMED BLOW 4 TOTAL PARRY 2 - 0 - 0 100 |
|STRIKING ATTACK 4 LUNGING ATTACK 18 - 8 - 0 69 |
|LUNGING ATTACK 3 WALL OF STEEL 9 - 5 - 0 64 |
|BASHING ATTACK 3 AIMED BLOW 13 - 8 - 0 62 |
|PARRY-RIPOSTE 2 PARRY-RIPOSTE 7 - 7 - 1 50 |
|SLASHING ATTACK 2 SLASHING ATTACK 8 - 8 - 0 50 |
|TOTAL PARRY 1 BASHING ATTACK 12 - 12 - 1 50 |
|WALL OF STEEL 1 STRIKING ATTACK 13 - 16 - 1 45 |
|PARRY-LUNGE 0 PARRY-STRIKE 0 - 0 - 0 0 |
|PARRY-STRIKE 0 PARRY-LUNGE 0 - 0 - 0 0 |
Turn 521 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 3 - 0 BASHING ATTACK 1 - 2 3 LUNGING ATTACK
TOTAL PARRY 1 - 0 STRIKING ATTACK 1 - 3 2 STRIKING ATTACK
WALL OF STEEL 1 - 0 PARRY-LUNGE 0 - 0 2 SLASHING ATTACK
AIMED BLOW 3 - 1 PARRY-STRIKE 0 - 0 1 BASHING ATTACK
PARRY-RIPOSTE 0 - 2 1 PARRY-RIPOSTE
SLASHING ATTACK 0 - 2 1 AIMED BLOW
1 WALL OF STEEL
TOP WARRIOR OF EACH STYLE
FIGHTING STYLE WARRIOR W L K PNTS TEAM NAME
BASHING ATTACK GROND 5540 23 18 0 103 THE GOLDEN FISH (147)
STRIKING ATTACK GOLDINA 5563 17 9 0 120 THE GOLDEN FISH (147)
LUNGING ATTACK LILLY PEPPER 5564 14 6 0 105 PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE (657)
SLASHING ATTACK BUBBA BENDER 5566 14 5 0 88 PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE (657)
PARRY-RIPOSTE BRANDY PINKERTON 5565 13 7 1 88 PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE (657)
AIMED BLOW EIO YUE 5568 13 7 0 87 PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE (657)
FIGHTING STYLE WARRIOR W L K PNTS TEAM NAME
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
LORINDA 5603. The ten other most popular fighters were ENRKO FERMI 5613, TURTELLINNI
2416, GROND 5540, SLITHER N' COIL 5621, EIO YUE 5568, IGNORANT BAUD 5609, IMMANUEL
KANT 5614, EXTINCT 3 5628, GOLDINA 5563, and GHANDI 5611.
The least popular fighter this week was MORDALL 5616. The other ten least popular
fighters were DESMOND TUTU 5610, BUBBA BENDER 5566, GULBY 5558, ORI ONYX 5620,
AMBEERDEXTROUS 5618, JEAN PAUL SATRE 5612, LILLY PEPPER 5564, BRANDY PINKERTON 5565,
GHANDI 5611, and GOLDINA 5563.