DUEL 2 NEWSLETTER
Date : 06/13/2006 Duedate: 06/26/2006
KALTOS ARENA
DM-5 TURN-550
This Weeks Top Honors
THE DUELMASTER IS
JILES
I HEART BALLS (498)
(5-4746) [9-3-0,94]
Chartered Recognition Leader Unchartered Recognition Leader
JILES BUCK NAKED
I HEART BALLS (498) MASSAGE PARLORS (487)
(5-4746) [9-3-0,94] (5-4654) [5-0-0,84]
Popularity Leader This Weeks Favorite
GLORIA IMBRO JILES
THE MIDDLE WAY 5 (453) I HEART BALLS (498)
(5-4718) [10-11-1,65] (5-4746) [9-3-0,94]
THE CURRENT TOP TEAM
MASSAGE PARLORS (487)
TEAMS ON THE MOVE TOP CAREER HONORS
Team Name Point Gain Chartered Team
1. MASSAGE PARLORS (487) 48
2. SPORTS GREATS (496) 25 I HEART BALLS (498)
3. I HEART BALLS (498) 14 Unchartered Team
4. PAPER MARIO (457) 0
5. THE MIDDLE WAY 5 (453) -19 MASSAGE PARLORS (487)
The Top Teams
Career Win-Loss Record W L K % Win-Loss Record Last 3 Turns W L K
1/ 1 I HEART BALLS (498) 27 6 0 81.8 1/ 3*MASSAGE PARLORS (487) 10 1 0
2- 2*PAPER MARIO (457) 12 3 1 80.0 2- 1*PAPER MARIO (457) 6 0 0
3/ 3*MASSAGE PARLORS (487) 14 5 0 73.7 3/ 2 I HEART BALLS (498) 6 2 0
4/ 5 THE MIDDLE WAY 5 (453) 275 284 12 49.2 4/ 4 THE MIDDLE WAY 5 (453) 2 13 0
5/ 6*SPORTS GREATS (496) 12 15 3 44.4 5/ 6*SPORTS GREATS (496) 1 4 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 546): TERCERO ENCANTO of LAB EXPERIMENTS (Mannequin, mgr.)
DM 2 NIANIA (turn 430): THE SHOCKER of INQUISITION SL5 (LHI, mgr.)
DM 3 OSKSI (turn 554): FLAGPOLE PANTIES of FRAT PARTY BLOWOUT (The Anarchist)
DM 4 JHELUM (turn 550): SCANDALF of THE SHALLOWSHIP (Elfwine, mgr.)
DM 5 KALTOS (turn 549): IAN of I HEART BALLS (The Muffin Man, mgr.)
DM 6 TRANSEL (turn 553): HOBBLED of DARK PANTHEON (Doc Steele, mgr.)
DM 7 BONSUR (turn 551): UMBRELLA MAN of BEACH BABES (Nick, mgr.)
DM 10 KOLACT (turn 545): QUO VADIS of QUBIT (Sultan, mgr.)
DM 18 TALCAMA (turn 537): JOSH of SHEPHERDS (Assurnasirbanipal, mgr.)
DM 21 SUNSET (turn 536): TUSK of GRIM FANDANGO (Stik, mgr.)
DM 36 JHANS (turn 510): PALADIN of ERRATA (JE, mgr.)
DM 38 CLIFFHOME (turn 500): ZIPPO of U.A.K. (Otis the Drunk, mgr.)
DM 39 XOCHITHLAN (turn 221): SKULK of CHEAP SHOTS (Cheap Shots Management, mgr.)
DM 42 RODEKI (turn 487): FOUR OF SPADES of COLOR ME SUAVE (Suave, mgr.)
DM 51 TRICORUS (turn 436): GRAPE of FRUITS (Assurnasirbanipal, mgr.)
DM 54 TROCAR (turn 208): DANI of JANIX (KAT, mgr.)
DM 59 ILLIS (turn 196): BRANA GOREFANG of VILE REAVERS (Bobby Bigfoot, mgr.)
DM 62 VALAMANTIS (turn 384): HOLLY MACKEREL of FISH MONGERS (Ghoti, mgr.)
DM 72 DRAGONHEAD (turn 173): MADKAWRAW'S LAW of MILCHAMAH (Hammer, mgr.)
ADM 104 DARKHOLM (turn 429): HITZ of 4-LETTER DOCTORS from DWES EG (TUM, mgr.)
Top Teams
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DM 1 MORDANT (turn 546): LIVE FROM MOSCOW! (Huckle Cat, mgr.)
DM 2 NIANIA (turn 430): THE GOLDEN FISH (Nick, mgr.)
DM 3 OSKSI (turn 554): FRAT PARTY BLOWOUT (The Anarchist, mgr.)
DM 4 JHELUM (turn 550): THE SHALLOWSHIP (Elfwine, mgr.)
DM 5 KALTOS (turn 549): PAPER MARIO (Luigi, mgr.)
DM 6 TRANSEL (turn 553): WINGED LEGION (Seraphim, mgr.)
DM 7 BONSUR (turn 551): BEACH BABES (Nick, mgr.)
DM 10 KOLACT (turn 545): CHILDREN OF INTI (Noachian, mgr.)
DM 18 TALCAMA (turn 537): WASTELAND (The Muffin Man, mgr.)
DM 21 SUNSET (turn 536): SEA DOGS (One-Armed Bandit, mgr.)
DM 36 JHANS (turn 510): ERRATA (JE, mgr.)
DM 38 CLIFFHOME (turn 500): INQUISITION CLONES (LHI, mgr.)
DM 39 XOCHITHLAN (turn 221): THE MIDDLE WAY (Nick, mgr.)
DM 42 RODEKI (turn 487): DELVERS (Nick, mgr.)
DM 51 TRICORUS (turn 436): AMAZON ELITE (Doc Miracle, mgr.)
DM 54 TROCAR (turn 208): JANIX (KAT, mgr.)
DM 59 ILLIS (turn 196): VILE REAVERS (Bobby Bigfoot, mgr.)
DM 62 VALAMANTIS (turn 384): CHAOS ENFORCERS (?, mgr.)
DM 72 DRAGONHEAD (turn 173): OUTLAWS (Savant, mgr.)
ADM 104 DARKHOLM (turn 429): BLACK PRIMERS (Doc Steele, mgr.)
Recent Graduates
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DM 5 KALTOS (turn 547): MOUSE DAVIS of PARTY ANIMALS (Crip, mgr.)
DM 7 BONSUR (turn 551): UMBRELLA MAN of BEACH BABES (Nick, mgr.)
DM 18 TALCAMA (turn 537): BARITUS of VINCERE AUT MORI (Dark Knight Toker, mgr.)
(turn 536): LOAF of CENTER FOR OLDS (Suave, mgr.)
ARMPIT CANDY of STREET PIZZA (TUM, mgr.)
PLANKWALKER of SEA DOGS (One-Armed Bandit, mgr.)
DM 21 SUNSET (turn 536): TUSK of GRIM FANDANGO (Stik, mgr.)
DM 36 JHANS (turn 509): CLOVER of ERRATA (JE, mgr.)
DM 42 RODEKI (turn 487): FOUR OF SPADES of COLOR ME SUAVE (Suave, mgr.)
DM 51 TRICORUS (turn 435): GRANDMASTER of RONIN (Rosebud, mgr.)
SPY REPORT
Good day, in KALTOS a quiet thief gets rich, but a quiet spymaster gets poor.
So bring me ale and harken to my tidbits of news. It seems the training can make the
difference, as PAPER MARIO is pushed out of top team by MASSAGE PARLORS, who came
from 3rd with a 5-0-0 this turn. And let's see, MICKEY MANTLE fought DANGEROUS
CRIMINAL and gained 24 points and contributed to SPORTS GREATS' 1-2-0. GLORIA IMBRO
has lost to BUCK NAKED, falling 9 points, while helping make THE MIDDLE WAY 5 a 0-5-0
turn. Due to his absence and inability to defend the throne, IAN has lost the title
of Duelmaster. And all eyes were on JILES this turn as he ascended to the throne of
Duelmaster. KALTOS has a new victor! By the way, was that our Duelmaster that I saw
last night, cramped under the table at The Victory Tavern?
Oriental wise man once say, 'Hiding behind shields prevents proper sun tanning.'
Inscrutable, but true. I also notice that the PAPER MARIO stable was the most
avoided team this turn. Come on KALTOS, what are you afraid of? And guess who
avoided PAPER MARIO stable the most? Believe it or not, it was SPORTS GREATS.
Anyone surprised?
The Dark Arena is for those who cannot win, not who cannot lose with grace.
Dignity in life or death is the warrior's creed. A brave warrior does not carry a
red shield, he has nothing to cover or hide when the fight is over. Consider well.
Thought for the day, a new sword shines bright, but the notched sword sings the
sweetest. Always good to rest in KALTOS, but never good to wear out my welcome.
Look for me in future turns. Until you see my quill in KALTOS again, farewell--
Alarond the Scribe
DUELMASTER W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
JILES 4746 9 3 0 94 I HEART BALLS (498)
CHALLENGER CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
-IAN 4737 8 0 0 103 I HEART BALLS (498)
CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
BUCK NAKED 4654 5 0 0 84 MASSAGE PARLORS (487)
CHALLENGER ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
GLORIA IMBRO 4718 10 11 1 65 THE MIDDLE WAY 5 (453)
ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
-SUSHIE 4394 5 1 0 56 PAPER MARIO (457)
SHANNO 4725 10 3 0 48 I HEART BALLS (498)
MICKEY MANTLE 4715 4 1 0 48 SPORTS GREATS (496)
RUB DOWN 4653 4 0 0 35 MASSAGE PARLORS (487)
FERGUS HILL 4805 7 7 0 34 THE MIDDLE WAY 5 (453)
CHALLENGER INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
HOT OIL MASSAGE 4673 2 0 0 28 MASSAGE PARLORS (487)
-TWINK 4396 3 1 1 27 PAPER MARIO (457)
-STAR ROD 4391 2 1 0 27 PAPER MARIO (457)
INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
FAT SHERIFF 4672 2 0 0 22 MASSAGE PARLORS (487)
ROD LAVER 4716 2 4 1 19 SPORTS GREATS (496)
-BOMBETTE 4399 2 0 0 17 PAPER MARIO (457)
HAPPY ENDING 4657 1 3 0 10 MASSAGE PARLORS (487)
ELINDE GOSS 4841 2 1 0 7 THE MIDDLE WAY 5 (453)
JERI LOUGH 4840 1 3 0 6 THE MIDDLE WAY 5 (453)
ORVERD QUILL 4834 1 3 0 6 THE MIDDLE WAY 5 (453)
'-' denotes a warrior who did not fight this turn.
THE DEAD W L K TEAM NAME SLAIN BY TURN Revenge?
DINEEN FOYLE 4827 1 2 0 THE MIDDLE WAY 5 453 TWINK 4396 547
J. NICKLAUS 4717 4 3 1 SPORTS GREATS 496 HIGH ELF 615 550 NONE
PERSONAL ADS
Hey, guys; four are prepped already for the Face. We cannot afford to run only one.
(Even with the free fights!) See you after Baltimore. -- Luigi, Paper Marios
Sushie -- What a bad-tempered little harridan you are! Always out to slice-and-dice
the nearest person. You won't make friends that way, girl. -- Fergus Hill
Bombette -- So, can all Shews blow up in people's faces, or is it just you? -- Jeri
Lough
Ian -- Kidney-and-onion balls to you, boy. -- Gloria Imbro
P.S. With no bread, right? You get no bread with one heart ball.
Rub Down -- Try that again and I'll bite your hand, see if I don't! -- Orverd Quill
Happy Ending -- And in fact, it was. When I win, it's always a happy ending. --
Elinde Goss
Sushie -- I know a shapely fish when I see one. Sort of a mermaid, yes? -- Fergus
Hill
Bombette -- (groaning) I noticed! -- Orvered Quill
26 May 2006
The Dark Knights of the Desolate Empire want to announce the joining of a new
member who cherishes the same ideals, respect and loyalty that we hold dear.
From this day forward let all know that Blackstorm is now a Dark Knight of the
Desolate Empire Alliance. With him as our chosen brother, our alliance only becomes
stronger. Let all his foes become ours, and ours his. May all our enemies' blood
flow freely and give NO quarter in war.
This is also a warning to any cowards, bullies, etc.... If you play with fire,
you WILL get burnt!!!
Dark Knights of the Desolate Empire
6 June 2006
To those involved, no, I have not abandoned your stories. But I've been letting them
drift, and that has to stop, so I am taking the time to make sure that I know where
they are going, more than just "what happens next" dreamed up on the fly, before
resuming work on them. No new stories will be started until at least one of the old
ones has concluded, for the same reason: quantity can't substitute for quality.
Your patience in this matter is appreciated. -- the Scribe
LAST WEEK'S FIGHTS
J. NICKLAUS was dealt death by HIGH ELF in a crowd pleasing 1 minute Dark Arena fight.
JILES demolished VENOMOUS CONCUBINE in a popular 1 minute one-sided Title melee.
GLORIA IMBRO was devastated by BUCK NAKED in a 1 minute one-sided contest.
SHANNO defeated FERGUS HILL in a 1 minute match.
MICKEY MANTLE devastated DANGEROUS CRIMINAL in a 2 minute gory uneven brawl.
RUB DOWN devastated ROD LAVER in a crowd pleasing 1 minute mismatched match.
FAT SHERIFF overpowered JERI LOUGH in a 1 minute uneven melee.
HOT OIL MASSAGE vanquished ELINDE GOSS in a 1 minute gory uneven duel.
HAPPY ENDING won victory over ORVERD QUILL in a popular 1 minute novice's duel.
BATTLE REPORT
MOST POPULAR RECORD DURING THE LAST 10 TURNS
|FIGHTING STYLE FIGHTS FIGHTING STYLE W - L - K PERCENT|
|LUNGING ATTACK 5 STRIKING ATTACK 27 - 5 - 2 84 |
|STRIKING ATTACK 3 TOTAL PARRY 11 - 4 - 0 73 |
|PARRY-RIPOSTE 2 SLASHING ATTACK 7 - 5 - 1 58 |
|SLASHING ATTACK 2 PARRY-RIPOSTE 7 - 6 - 0 54 |
|WALL OF STEEL 2 AIMED BLOW 10 - 10 - 0 50 |
|AIMED BLOW 1 LUNGING ATTACK 18 - 18 - 2 50 |
|PARRY-LUNGE 0 WALL OF STEEL 16 - 20 - 1 44 |
|PARRY-STRIKE 0 PARRY-STRIKE 0 - 0 - 0 0 |
|BASHING ATTACK 0 PARRY-LUNGE 0 - 0 - 0 0 |
|TOTAL PARRY 0 BASHING ATTACK 0 - 0 - 0 0 |
Turn 550 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:
AIMED BLOW 1 - 0 LUNGING ATTACK 2 - 3 4 STRIKING ATTACK
STRIKING ATTACK 3 - 0 PARRY-LUNGE 0 - 0 2 WALL OF STEEL
PARRY-RIPOSTE 1 - 1 PARRY-STRIKE 0 - 0 2 LUNGING ATTACK
SLASHING ATTACK 1 - 1 BASHING ATTACK 0 - 0 1 SLASHING ATTACK
TOTAL PARRY 0 - 0 1 AIMED BLOW
WALL OF STEEL 0 - 2 1 PARRY-RIPOSTE
TOP WARRIOR OF EACH STYLE
FIGHTING STYLE WARRIOR W L K PNTS TEAM NAME
STRIKING ATTACK JILES 4746 9 3 0 94 I HEART BALLS (498)
SLASHING ATTACK BUCK NAKED 4654 5 0 0 84 MASSAGE PARLORS (487)
AIMED BLOW SHANNO 4725 10 3 0 48 I HEART BALLS (498)
LUNGING ATTACK MICKEY MANTLE 4715 4 1 0 48 SPORTS GREATS (496)
Note: Warriors have a winning record and are an Adept or Above.
The overall popularity leader is GLORIA IMBRO 4718. The most popular warrior this
turn was JILES 4746. The ten other most popular fighters were MICKEY MANTLE 4715,
SHANNO 4725, RUB DOWN 4653, HOT OIL MASSAGE 4673, HAPPY ENDING 4657, BUCK NAKED 4654,
FAT SHERIFF 4672, ORVERD QUILL 4834, J. NICKLAUS 4717, and ROD LAVER 4716.
The least popular fighter this week was ELINDE GOSS 4841. The other ten least
popular fighters were JERI LOUGH 4840, FERGUS HILL 4805, GLORIA IMBRO 4718, ROD LAVER
4716, J. NICKLAUS 4717, ORVERD QUILL 4834, FAT SHERIFF 4672, BUCK NAKED 4654, HAPPY
ENDING 4657, and HOT OIL MASSAGE 4673.
MAIL-IN TOURNEY XLI
ADM TOURNEY W L K TEAM NAME
CAPTAIN CRUNCH 4330 (30-26-1) 7 3 0 TECHNOLOGY
MANUTE BOL 4233 (30-20-0) 5 3 0 LARGE LOSERS
SPOTTED PONY 3536 (0-0-0) 2 3 0 INDIANS
FRESHMEN TOURNEY W L K TEAM NAME
THE IMPECCABLE PIG 3818 (23-13-0) 5 3 0 JUST DON'T CARE
ICE FOX 3877 (16-8-0) 1 3 0 OF WOLF AND MEN 4
CHAMPIONS TOURNEY W L K TEAM NAME
WOLFMAN JACK 4594 (9-1-1) 6 3 0 PARTY ANIMALS
ADEPTS TOURNEY W L K TEAM NAME
IAN 4737 (5-0-0) 10 3 0 I HEART BALLS
SAMANTHA FOX 4574 (10-6-1) 1 3 0 PARTY ANIMALS
INITIATES TOURNEY W L K TEAM NAME
JILES 4746 (6-2-0) 5 3 0 I HEART BALLS
APPRENTICES TOURNEY W L K TEAM NAME
ROD LAVER 4716 (2-2-1) 4 3 0 SPORTS GREATS
STAR ROD 4391 (0-0-0) 3 3 0 PAPER MARIO
ROOKIES TOURNEY W L K TEAM NAME
LIGHTNING 4826 (0-0-0) 5 3 0 OF WOLF AND MEN 4
ELIGIBLES FOOLS TOURNEY W L K TEAM NAME
JANAE 3867 (67-49-3) 0 3 0 BLADES OF CHAOS
INITIATES FOOLS TOURNEY W L K TEAM NAME
SUSHIE 4394 (2-0-0) 2 3 0 PAPER MARIO
APPRENTICES FOOL TOURNEY W L K TEAM NAME
MICKEY MANTLE 4715 (3-1-0) 7 2 0 SPORTS GREATS
J. NICKLAUS 4717 (3-1-1) 3 3 0 SPORTS GREATS
CAT STEVENS 4802 (1-1-0) 0 3 0 PARTY ANIMALS
ROOKIES FOOLS TOURNEY W L K TEAM NAME
TUBBA BLUBBA 4395 (0-0-0) 4 3 0 PAPER MARIO
BOMBETTE 4399 (0-0-0) 0 3 0 PAPER MARIO
SUGAR RAY 4828 (0-0-0) 0 3 0 SPORTS GREATS