DUEL 2 NEWSLETTER
Date : 08/05/2008 Duedate: 08/18/2008
JHELUM ARENA
DM-4 TURN-607
This Weeks Top Honors
THE DUELMASTER IS
PETE MASTIFF
DOGS OF WAR (115)
(4-6387) [21-9-0,107]
Chartered Recognition Leader Unchartered Recognition Leader
LEONIDAS POSITION IS EMPTY
DOGS OF WAR (115)
(4-6382) [18-16-0,112]
Popularity Leader This Weeks Favorite
PETE MASTIFF PETE MASTIFF
DOGS OF WAR (115) DOGS OF WAR (115)
(4-6387) [21-9-0,107] (4-6387) [21-9-0,107]
THE CURRENT TOP TEAM
DOGS OF WAR (115)
TEAMS ON THE MOVE TOP CAREER HONORS
Team Name Point Gain Chartered Team
1. DOGS OF WAR (115) 37
2. REDLEGS (602) 19 REDLEGS (602)
3. F BALLS (523) 0 Unchartered Team
4. FAUX TIDES (606) -11
ROCK-ETTS (552)
The Top Teams
Career Win-Loss Record W L K % Win-Loss Record Last 3 Turns W L K
1/ 1 REDLEGS (602) 42 22 3 65.6 1/ 1 DOGS OF WAR (115) 14 1 0
2- 2 F BALLS (523) 150 110 11 57.7 2/ 2 REDLEGS (602) 10 5 0
3/ 3 DOGS OF WAR (115) 522 715 26 42.2 3/ 3 FAUX TIDES (606) 4 6 0
4/ 4 FAUX TIDES (606) 28 50 5 35.9 4- 4 F BALLS (523) 2 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
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DM 1 MORDANT (turn 602): WAIF of SWEORDMASTERS (Mannequin, mgr.)
DM 2 NIANIA (turn 485): SCURVY LAD of SEA DOGS (One-Armed Bandit, mgr.)
DM 3 OSKSI (turn 610): SOLDIER 2 of OUR HIGHEST HONOR (The Anarchist, mgr.)
DM 4 JHELUM (turn 606): PETE MASTIFF of DOGS OF WAR (Jorja, mgr.)
DM 5 KALTOS (turn 605): SASHA of CASSEY'S CREW (Dartor, mgr.)
DM 6 TRANSEL (turn 609): OL SMOKEY of THE VOLS (?, mgr.)
DM 7 BONSUR (turn 607): POSITION IS EMPTY
DM 10 KOLACT (turn 601): N.I.B. of SABBATH (Abraxis, mgr.)
DM 18 TALCAMA (turn 593): BLUE MOON of RUN AND HYDE (Jekyll, mgr.)
DM 21 SUNSET (turn 592): DANTE FURIOSO of NOMADIC TRIBE (Nomad, mgr.)
DM 36 JHANS (turn 566): SALLI VOSS of MIDDLE WAY 13 (Jorja, mgr.)
DM 38 CLIFFHOME (turn 556): CYPRIAN of OLD SCHOOL (Abraxis, mgr.)
DM 39 XOCHITHLAN (turn 249): DUCK A L'ORANGE of DUCKS UNLIMITED (Crip, mgr.)
DM 42 RODEKI (turn 542): CHEESY SQUEEZER of COLOR ME SUAVE (Suave, mgr.)
DM 51 TRICORUS (turn 491): BILGE RAT of SEA DOGS (One-Armed Bandit, mgr.)
DM 54 TROCAR (turn 236): MOUSETRAP of USELESS TOOLS (Crip, mgr.)
DM 59 ILLIS (turn 224): IMMACULATECONCEPTION of CHAPEL ROCK (Crip, mgr.)
DM 62 VALAMANTIS (turn 440): JAGGED SHIV of GRIM OBITUARY (Jekyll, mgr.)
DM 72 DRAGONHEAD (turn 200): HAMMY HAMSTER of MEAT YOUR MAKER (Crip, mgr.)
ADM 104 DARKHOLM (turn 484): NEOSPHINCTER of WASTELAND (TMM, mgr.)
Top Teams
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DM 1 MORDANT (turn 602): MANNEQUIN'S BEST (Mannequin, mgr.)
DM 2 NIANIA (turn 485): THE GOLDEN FISH (Jorja, mgr.)
DM 3 OSKSI (turn 610): GAMES LIBRARY (Jorja, mgr.)
DM 4 JHELUM (turn 606): DOGS OF WAR (Jorja, mgr.)
DM 5 KALTOS (turn 605): IMAGE (Abraxis, mgr.)
DM 6 TRANSEL (turn 606): THE VOLS (?, mgr.)
DM 7 BONSUR (turn 607): BONSUR BABES ROCK (Hammer, mgr.)
DM 10 KOLACT (turn 601): SABBATH (Abraxis, mgr.)
DM 18 TALCAMA (turn 593): CENTER FOR OLDS (Suave, mgr.)
DM 21 SUNSET (turn 592): NOMADIC TRIBE (Nomad, mgr.)
DM 36 JHANS (turn 566): BABES (Papa Bear, mgr.)
DM 38 CLIFFHOME (turn 556): OLD SCHOOL (Abraxis, mgr,(
DM 39 XOCHITHLAN (turn 249): WACKY (The Zoo Keeper, mgr.)
DM 42 RODEKI (turn 542): COLOR ME SUAVE (Suave, mgr.)
DM 51 TRICORUS (turn 491): DARK HORSEMENT (Jorja, mgr.)
DM 54 TROCAR (turn 236): RAPTORZ (Owlin the Wise, mgr.)
DM 59 ILLIS (turn 224): ALL-STAR NANA'S (The Mun, mgr.)
DM 62 VALAMANTIS (turn 440): DEATH MOB (Jakari, mgr.)
DM 72 DRAGONHEAD (turn 200): RAPTOR (Owlin the Wise, mgr.)
ADM 104 DARKHOLM (turn 484) POWER PLAY et al (Doc Steele, mgr.)
Recent Graduates
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DM 1 MORDANT (turn 601): KOOK AROCHA of LAB EXPERIMENTS (Mannequin, mgr.)
DM 2 NIANIA (turn 485): SCURVY LAD of SEA DOGS (One-Armed Bandit, mgr.)
DM 4 JHELUM (turn 606): FOOS BALL of F BALLS (Papa Bear, mgr.)
DM 18 TALCAMA (turn 593): MARV JR of WASTELAND (The Muffin Man, mgr.)
DM 36 JHANS (turn 566): RIREMA of KARNIVORZ (Tripwire, mgr.)
DM 39 XOCHITHLAN (turn 249): HOT AIR DUCK of DUCKS UNLIMITED (Crip, mgr.)
DM 42 RODEKI (turn 542): CHEESY SQUEEZER of COLOR ME SUAVE (Suave, mgr.)
(turn 541): CHRISTELLINA of DELVERS (Harby, mgr.)
DM 51 TRICORUS (turn 489): BLADERUNNER of RAISING R'LYEH (Reaper, mgr.)
DM 54 TROCAR (turn 236): MOUSETRAP of USELESS TOOLS (Crip, mgr.)
DUELMASTER'S COLUMN
Notes from the arena champ.
Morvangor, not-from-Khalhums Dwarf, you put up a good fight, perhaps better
than any managed warrior might have done on this day. I salute you.
Pete Mastiff
P.S. And my thanks for the skills.
SPY REPORT
Greetings warriors! It is I, Zontani Sharp Eyes, here to bring report of the
clash and bustle of the weekly JHELUM games. JOSEPH caught the eye of many in the
gladiatorial commission as he skillfully bested BROTHER TAO and was awarded 16 points
in recognition. In one of the week's more notable duels, JOSEPH put down BROTHER
TAO, causing him to lose 16 points of recognition in the process. Although KUNG-FU
MASTER made a valiant effort, it did not suffice to topple the reign of victorious
PETE MASTIFF. Would you believe that over half of the old women in JHELUM seem to
feel that they could fight better than you gladiators?
But come now, let us look deeper into the maze of contention and crossed blades
that is city JHELUM. I saw one fighter that warriors avoided when this week's
challenge seeking began. DOGS OF WAR is feared. This much I can say. Methinks more
than a few here could name the guild it was that spent the better part of last week
avoiding DOGS OF WAR. Indeed it was REDLEGS. Mighty fighters cannot but expect
competition from those below. SPARKY take warning! You have more than a few enemies
in JHELUM. A match that raised a few eyebrows at the games this week, it seems that
BASTOR posted a challenge against the more highly recognized SPARKY. The results,
you ask? Well, the firebrand BASTOR was bested by SPARKY. Remember warriors, this
is the discipline of steel.
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 next we
meet remember - the pen is mightier than the sword, but a maul is a different
story!-- Zontani Sharp Eyes
DUELMASTER W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
PETE MASTIFF 6387 21 9 0 107 DOGS OF WAR (115)
CHALLENGER CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
LEONIDAS 6382 18 16 0 112 DOGS OF WAR (115)
LOVARNO 6424 12 3 0 96 DOGS OF WAR (115)
CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
DUNN 6425 9 4 1 68 REDLEGS (602)
GRIFFEY 6468 6 0 0 68 REDLEGS (602)
CHALLENGER ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
JOSEPH 6407 14 7 0 66 DOGS OF WAR (115)
-FUR BALL 6398 6 4 1 57 F BALLS (523)
ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
SPARKY 6469 6 0 1 56 REDLEGS (602)
BROTHER TAO 6458 8 7 2 50 FAUX TIDES (606)
ONE EYED MACK 6459 9 6 0 42 FAUX TIDES (606)
RED HAMMER 6476 4 1 0 40 DOGS OF WAR (115)
CHALLENGER INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
BASTOR 6453 4 9 2 30 FAUX TIDES (606)
INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
LARKIN 6467 4 3 0 22 REDLEGS (602)
MORGAN 6450 4 5 0 19 REDLEGS (602)
INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
SMYD 6478 2 1 0 18 FAUX TIDES (606)
'-' denotes a warrior who did not fight this turn.
THE DEAD W L K TEAM NAME SLAIN BY TURN Revenge?
CHANCE CORBIN 6466 1 4 0 FAUX TIDES 606 BANDIT PRINCE 607 NONE
PERSONAL ADS
Red Hammer -- First your manager complains about scrap paper now you hit me with a
low blow! This is nuts. I see perfectly where this is headed. One and one make
two. It's no wonder a single shot to the grapes with that hammer tood me out of the
fight. You are so...going to get it. *mutter something about muscle rub in Red
Hammer's underwear drawer* -- Smyd
Dunn -- I not sure how that happened but me know it Gavin's fault! He angry and make
Mack lose, me know it. Orc's no lose. -- Mack
Larkin -- Yeah! Eat that! I've been working out. *flexes* -- Bastor
Dogs of War -- I applaud your good showing and give Pete his due, it will be an
undertaking to climb this ladder but, beware I am coming. -- Tao
Hey Red Legs what's shakin'? You've been aweful quiet lately. Is Deep Thought
reparing his team for the tourney? Hope to see you there. Otherwise, I regret
testing chance in the Dark Arena, he must stand on his feet or fall as any good
manager knows. -- Gavin
P.S. How's the moving Jorja? Hope you're doing well and all is in order.
P.P.S. Anyone participating in Turf wars? I thought I might but it's doubtful. Not
unless I get in with someone I know!
Brother Tao -- Have you ever had any use of this "insurance policy" that the arena
stewards appear so concerned with? They speak of it "lapsing" as though this were a
major disaster, and yet, it never did anything that I could detect before then. --
Joseph
Smyd -- Ha. And again, ha. It looks to me like your primary-hand weapon was a waste
of time and energy to carry out on the sands. Other than that... do you suppose we
could hire on with some band as a two-man drum set? -- Red Hammer
Having done a little in that line myself, I always feel a little sorry for the
Veteran Mercenaries. The pension plan is usually... very bad. But I never feel
sorry enough to let 'em win. -- Leonidas
I dunno what they caught the Convicted Assassin trying to do, but I'm sure he
deserved everything I did to him. -- Lovarno
P.S. Not to mention, I enjoyed it.
P.P.S. Hey, of course I like doing violence to people! Why else would I be a
gladiator?
Faux Tides -- Enjoyed the spotlight, do it again! -- the Dogs of War
One-Eyed Mack -- Go ahead and burn skills. I didn't make a note of what you were
lacking, so I can't offer specific advice there, but I feel that it's better to burn
skills and survive, winning and achieving graduation, than to preserve those skills
untouched in their original wrappers and die. -- Leonidas
P.S. "Burned skills" don't matter until you reach the Isle, and if you get that far
and can make it to Primus, you get a chance to learn 'em back.
Smyd -- Well, of COURSE I blamed you. Which of us was out there trying dawdle and
goof off, huh? -- Red Hammer
Our congratulations to Foos Ball. -- Jorja and the Dogs of War
Brother Tao -- So long as it isn't that Adantri stuff, Mantor and honor and no magic
and all that nonsense, yeah, I'd like to hear about it. -- Radziff the Hook,
dangerous and criminal but there's no need to make a big deal of that
Joseph -- The only time that my 6'10" frame causes me problems during storm season
is when I practice with my longspear in an open field. Maybe I should cut that out.
-- Dunn
17 July 2008
All -- Many of you know me and many more don't, but I will be scarce for a few
months. I am relocating, so look for my presence online! As my will, so mote it
be! -- Abraxis
8 July 2008
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ALLIANCES
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*TURF WAR VI RULES*
Starting Nov 2008 (10 turns)
Anyone may participate; known alliances, new alliances, or temporary alliances created solely to compete in the Turf War! To participate, each alliance must:
1. Announce the alliance and the Captain of the alliance in the North Fork
(DM 47) newsletter.
2. Announcements made on the D2 Forums will not be accepted.
Captains are responsible for:
1. Verifying those who wish to participate under the banner of their
alliance;
2. Distribution of prizes should their alliance win the Turf War.
3. Submit one (1) RSI Roll-Up Certificate to participate
Participating managers who are not Captains must:
1. Submit one (1) RSI Roll-Up Certificate to participate
2. Announce their intent to compete with manager name, team name, and
alliance they will represent in the North Fork (DM 47) newsletter.
Announcement made on the D2 Forums will not be accepted.
a. No scores will be tabulated until a Gift Certificate is received.
No EXCEPTIONS.
b. Before a manager can compete, he/she must declare themselves in
the North Fork (DM 47) newsletter as stated above AND be verified
by the alliance Captain they will represent.
c. Only one (1) team per player may compete. No multiple teams or
aliases will be allowed. Violations will result in immediate
disqualification from the Turf War (so be sure to take any
multiple teams OFF of Team Maintenance).
d. Scoring will NOT be retroactive for teams that do not properly
declare or fail to send a Gift Certificate by Turn 1. In other
words, if your Gift Certificate is not received until Turn 3 of
the Turf War, and you have fought on Turns 1 and 2, your scoring
will not begin until Turn 3. All conditions must be met before
scoring will begin--declaration, verification, and Gift
Certificate received.
e. No declarations or verifications will be accepted after Turn 5 of
the Turf War.
f. For purposes of scoring, the moderators will score the Turf War
and settle any and all disputes as they arise. Their decisions
will be final.
Scoring will be as follows for Fights:
Win Loss Kill Die
Challenge +2 -2 +5 -5
Match Up +1 -1 +1 -5
Bloodfeud +2 -5 +5 -10
Champion x2 x2 x2 x2
Dark Arena* +10 -5 xx xx
*After 2nd win, warrior scores no points for wins
Special Scoring Considerations for the Turf War are as follows:
Spy Report mention (team name only) +2
Style Master +2
Duelmaster +2
Champions:
1. A Champion may be declared, but one is not mandatory.
2. Only one Champion allowed per manager at any given time.
3. Champions that graduate or are killed by another warrior in the arena, but
not the Dark Arena, may be replaced.
4. Champions must be in the Adepts bracket or lower on the turn they are
declared, and may NOT have gone above Adepts level at any time; this
includes teams transferred into North Fork for the Turf War.
Bloodfeuds:
1. Bloodfeuds will score points on all four (4) turns.
2. There is no limit to which warrior may bloodfeud or how often.
Tournament Considerations:
1. Tournament participation is ALLOWED and encouraged.
2. Tournament Victors won during the course of the contest will gain a one
(1) time bonus of 25 points. This bonus will apply EACH time a
warrior(s) wins such status.
3. Tournament Champions won during the course of the contest will gain a one
(1) time bonus of 50 points. This bonus will apply EACH time a
warrior(s) win such status.
4. Points for TVs and TCs will be applied the Turn after RSI posts
tournament results in the North Fork (DM 47) newsletter (i.e., if the
results post on North Fork turn 275, points will be credited on North
Fork turn 276 to the applicable teams).
Special Considerations:
1. Each alliance begins the Turf War with zero (0) points.
2. There will be NO alliance or team changes once the contest has begun. If
you begin the Turf War with Alliance A, you must end the Turf War with
Alliance A. If you begin the Turf War with Team A, you must end the Turf
War with Team A.
3. There will be a maximum of seven (7) teams allowed per alliance for the
Turf War.
4. The Dark Arena may be used on the first turn only, of every warrior,
without penalty.
Prizes:
The Turf War is a "winner take all" contest. All prizes and 100% of the Gift
Certificates will be awarded to the Captain of the winning alliance. It is the
responsibility of the Captain to distribute Gift Certificates. Moderators will
submit a list of each manager on the winning alliance to RSI at the completion of the
contest for the non-Certificate prizes.
The following prizes have been secured from RSI:
1. Renaming of the North Fork (DM 47) arena;
2. Renaming of Dark Arena Monsters (one for each manager in the winning
alliance);
3. Known Favorites for one warrior on each team of the winning alliance
(warrior must be ranked Initiate or above, must be alive, and must have
at least one arena fight to receive this award).
4. +1 Skill bonus potion for each manager on the winning alliance. Bonus
potion must be applied to a living warrior from (DM 47)
5. +1 Skill bonus potion (one) for each manager who fights in all 10 rounds
AND 45 fights of the Turf War. Bonus potion must be applied to a living
warrior from (DM 47)
These awards will be listed by the Moderator for claiming from RSI (Lee) within 4
turns of the end of TW VI.
Moderators:
The Moderators for this event will be Oz and Master Darque. They will arbitrate all
dealings during the course of the contest. Their decisions will be final. All
questions, comments, and scoring disputes may be directed to Land of Oz or Darque
Forces via diplo in DM 47. Managers with internet access may send a private message
to [The Consortium] or [Darque] on the Duel2 Forums. Lastly, you may also email
questions, comments, and scoring disputes to rebelnerfherder at yahoo dot com.
Please note there have been rule changes from the last Turf War. Please read them
carefully!
Contest will begin in November following the Fall Mail In Tournament.
LAST WEEK'S FIGHTS
CHANCE CORBIN was butchered by BANDIT PRINCE in a 1 minute Dark Arena fight.
ONE EYED MACK was devastated by GRIFFEY in a 1 minute one-sided Challenge duel.
BASTOR was overpowered by SPARKY in a 1 minute mismatched Challenge duel.
PETE MASTIFF devastated KUNG-FU MASTER in a 2 minute brutal one-sided Title fight.
LEONIDAS devastated VENOMOUS VIXEN in a popular 1 minute uneven brawl.
LOVARNO viciously subdued VETERAN MERCENARY in a 2 minute bloody match.
DUNN overcame THE USEROUS MERCHANT in a 2 minute gruesome fight.
BROTHER TAO was vanquished by JOSEPH in a 2 minute uneven duel.
RED HAMMER vanquished MORGAN in a 1 minute uneven fight.
LARKIN vanquished PERSISTENT BEGGAR in a 1 minute one-sided fight.
SMYD beat EMBEZZLING SCRIBE in a 3 minute novice's melee.
BATTLE REPORT
MOST POPULAR RECORD DURING THE LAST 10 TURNS
|FIGHTING STYLE FIGHTS FIGHTING STYLE W - L - K PERCENT|
|STRIKING ATTACK 5 TOTAL PARRY 4 - 1 - 0 80 |
|LUNGING ATTACK 2 AIMED BLOW 10 - 4 - 1 71 |
|AIMED BLOW 2 LUNGING ATTACK 14 - 6 - 0 70 |
|BASHING ATTACK 2 WALL OF STEEL 11 - 6 - 1 65 |
|SLASHING ATTACK 2 PARRY-STRIKE 3 - 2 - 0 60 |
|TOTAL PARRY 1 STRIKING ATTACK 28 - 20 - 1 58 |
|WALL OF STEEL 1 SLASHING ATTACK 17 - 17 - 1 50 |
|PARRY-LUNGE 0 BASHING ATTACK 12 - 16 - 1 43 |
|PARRY-STRIKE 0 PARRY-RIPOSTE 2 - 3 - 1 40 |
|PARRY-RIPOSTE 0 PARRY-LUNGE 0 - 0 - 0 0 |
Turn 607 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 3 STRIKING ATTACK
TOTAL PARRY 1 - 0 PARRY-STRIKE 0 - 0 2 LUNGING ATTACK
WALL OF STEEL 1 - 0 PARRY-RIPOSTE 0 - 0 2 SLASHING ATTACK
STRIKING ATTACK 4 - 1 SLASHING ATTACK 0 - 2 2 AIMED BLOW
AIMED BLOW 1 - 1 1 BASHING ATTACK
BASHING ATTACK 1 - 1 1 WALL OF STEEL
TOP WARRIOR OF EACH STYLE
FIGHTING STYLE WARRIOR W L K PNTS TEAM NAME
STRIKING ATTACK PETE MASTIFF 6387 21 9 0 107 DOGS OF WAR (115)
LUNGING ATTACK LEONIDAS 6382 18 16 0 112 DOGS OF WAR (115)
BASHING ATTACK LOVARNO 6424 12 3 0 96 DOGS OF WAR (115)
WALL OF STEEL JOSEPH 6407 14 7 0 66 DOGS OF WAR (115)
AIMED BLOW SPARKY 6469 6 0 1 56 REDLEGS (602)
SLASHING ATTACK ONE EYED MACK 6459 9 6 0 42 FAUX TIDES (606)
Note: Warriors have a winning record and are an Adept or Above.
The overall popularity leader is PETE MASTIFF 6387. The most popular warrior this
turn was PETE MASTIFF 6387. The ten other most popular fighters were JOSEPH 6407,
LEONIDAS 6382, LOVARNO 6424, DUNN 6425, GRIFFEY 6468, SPARKY 6469, RED HAMMER 6476,
LARKIN 6467, ONE EYED MACK 6459, and BROTHER TAO 6458.
The least popular fighter this week was MORGAN 6450. The other ten least popular
fighters were BASTOR 6453, CHANCE CORBIN 6466, SMYD 6478, BROTHER TAO 6458, ONE EYED
MACK 6459, LARKIN 6467, RED HAMMER 6476, SPARKY 6469, GRIFFEY 6468, and DUNN 6425.
The following warriors will travel to AD after next turn:
LEONIDAS (4-6382) DOGS OF WAR (115)
The following warriors have traveled to AD after fighting this turn:
FOOS BALL (4-6366) F BALLS (523)