DUEL 2 NEWSLETTER

Date   : 12/28/2006    Duedate: 01/24/2007

ARKERS ARENA

DM-8    TURN-278

This Weeks Top Honors

THE DUELMASTER IS

HELEN OF TROY
SMITHSONIAN (245)
(8-4603) [14-5-0,112]

Chartered Recognition Leader   Unchartered Recognition Leader

HELEN OF TROY                  NYTHIA
SMITHSONIAN (245)              PENUMBRAL MISTS (571)
(8-4603) [14-5-0,112]          (8-4923) [7-2-0,74]

Popularity Leader              This Weeks Favorite

OL' GRIZ                       OL' GRIZ
NORTHERN BADLANDS (397)        NORTHERN BADLANDS (397)
(8-4755) [11-6-2,86]           (8-4755) [11-6-2,86]

THE CURRENT TOP TEAM

THE ANIMALS (576)

          TEAMS ON THE MOVE            TOP CAREER HONORS
Team Name                  Point Gain  Chartered Team
1. CHAMPIONS OF STEEL (202)    38
2. BLOOD RITES (585)           36      ORCISH IDIOMS (563)
3. THE ANIMALS (576)           34      Unchartered Team
4. ACID FIRE HAMMERZ (545)     30
5. SMITHSONIAN (245)           26      THE LAST SAMURI (582)

The Top Teams

Career Win-Loss Record           W   L  K    %  Win-Loss Record Last 3 Turns    W  L K
 1/ 0*THE LAST SAMURI (582)      1   0  0  100   1/ 9*THE ANIMALS (576)        10  5 0
 2- 1*WARRIOR POETS (578)        8   2  2 80.0   2/ 6 Z GLADIATORZ (519)        9  1 0
 3/ 0*BLOOD RITES (585)          4   1  0 80.0   3/ 4 LA PENTARCHIE (481)       9  4 2
 4/ 2 ORCISH IDIOMS (563)       37  15  2 71.2   4/13 CHAMPIONS OF STEEL (202)  9  6 1
 5/ 5*THE ANIMALS (576)         20  10  0 66.7   5/ 2 NORTHERN BADLANDS (397)   9  6 1
 6/ 3 Z GLADIATORZ (519)        83  47  0 63.8   6/ 1 X-FORCE (484)             8  7 1
 7/ 9*ACID FIRE HAMMERZ (545)   18  11  3 62.1   7/ 5 SMITHSONIAN (245)         7  4 0
 8/ 4 SMITHSONIAN (245)        529 346 13 60.5   8/ 8*DEATH'S CHOSEN (570)      7  8 0
 9- 6 YAKUZA (541)             165 112 11 59.6   9/12 MIDDLE WAY 11 (546)       6  8 0
10/ 7 LA PENTARCHIE (481)      237 180  6 56.8  10/18*ACID FIRE HAMMERZ (545)   5  4 1
11/ 8 NORTHERN BADLANDS (397)  157 125 14 55.7  11/10*PENUMBRAL MISTS (571)     5  9 0
12/10*PENUMBRAL MISTS (571)     23  21  1 52.3  12/11 LEVIATHAN (556)           5 10 0
13/13 CHAMPIONS OF STEEL (202) 125 136 12 47.9  13- 3*WARRIOR POETS (578)       4  1 1
14/12 MIDDLE WAY 11 (546)       74  84  2 46.8  14/ 0*BLOOD RITES (585)         4  1 0
15/11 CELESTIAL KNIGHTS (25)    22  25  3 46.8  15- 7 YAKUZA (541)              4  6 0
16/14*DEATH'S CHOSEN (570)      18  22  2 45.0  16/17 ORCISH IDIOMS (563)       2  3 1
17/15 X-FORCE (484)            164 210 15 43.9  17/15*BAUBLES, INC. (583)       2  8 2
18/ 0 ASSASSIN NATION (377)     34  52  5 39.5  18/16*TRAGIC DESIRE (575)       2  8 0

Career Win-Loss Record           W   L  K    %  Win-Loss Record Last 3 Turns    W  L K
19/16 LEVIATHAN (556)           24  54  1 30.8  19/ 0*THE LAST SAMURI (582)     1  0 0
20/17*TRAGIC DESIRE (575)        6  19  1 24.0  20/ 0 ASSASSIN NATION (377)     1  4 0
21/18*BAUBLES, INC. (583)        6  26  3 18.8  21/14 CELESTIAL KNIGHTS (25)    1  5 0
22-19*GLANGEDDEN (581)           0   1  0  0.0  22-19*GLANGEDDEN (581)          0  1 0

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

                                    TEAM SPOTLIGHT

                                    ARKERS ASYLUM
                               Chapter the Second 278
                               by Hammer the WordSmith

"Whoever despises the word and counsel [of God] brings destruction upon himself, but
he who [reverently] fears and respects the commandment [of God] is rewarded. --
Proverbs 13:13 Amplified

     Hammer stepped through the Elven Mirror of Migration into the Psychosis Cell
Quarters of ELVEN FIRE HAMMER that was now deserted but for the haunted memories that
lingered like cobwebs from a spidery imagination of a mind long tormented by misdeeds
and greeds of the nature of seeds sown in the heat of battle passion and blood lust.
     She had been the least favored of the stable inherited from Maximillian the Mad.
Long years of inactivity had made her and the others listless in the ways of
gladiatorial mayhem.  Yet here in the confines of Arkers Asylum she had found a
solace for her soul.  Now hers had been laid to rest in a quiet ceremony of honor
among the Elves and it was the duty of Hammer to visit her chambers for one last
ritual of remembrance before enlisting another to occupy her quarters and station
within the ACID FIRE HAMMERZ stable that had so recently been reactivated on a whim
and a prayer.
     This Master Beru who had brought his BAUBLES INC into Arkers and who had
contacted Hammer many days before his entourage's arrival was one to be watched
closely.  Already the manager was amassing a small army to compete in the Turf War 5
in the renamed Swamp of North Fork Arena in DM 47 and the hushed whispers conveyed
the rumors that the same mysterious manager had filed the necessary papers to assign
yet another stable to the No Tourney Arena in DM 81 that would soon open for the
adventurous and free spirited managers willing to abide by a committee of rules.
     GINGLIO had fought a fierce fight and could not be faulted for the Blood Lust
unleashed in the Andorian regional arena.  Hammer had no such compunctions for
retaliation or revenge.  The veteran Free Blader held to the credos that Life and
Death in the Hand of the Blade Justly Wielded the Sword with Neither Malice nor Fear
for the Safety of the One Wielding the Weapons of Warfare.  Death was an Accepted
Fact in the Arenas of Alastari and Hammer held No False Opinion that Warriors were
meant for Grooming and Preening for Tourneys and Prizes and Graduation Guarantees.
     None were Guaranteed the Privilege of Immortality.  Such was to be Earned and
Gained by the Sword and Wit and Will and Deftness of the Warrior.  Managers Crying
Foul for the Finances Wagered and Time Invested to Train and Equip Gladiators of
Promise were to be Sullenly Reminded that the Sharpness of the Blade Draws Blood and
the Seriousness of the Wound and Depth of the Plunge with Marked Frequency Determines
the Fate and Worth of the Gladiators and Warriors upon whom the Dreams of Glory are
Pinned and Hung and so Suddenly Slashed and Ripped from Imagination's Anticipation.
     Death be Bashed and Dashed and Thrashed and Clashed and Dealt to One and All.
You Pay Your Ticket and Find it to be either Punched or Transferred as Expected.
Hammer had no Respect for the Whiners in the Ranks.  Hammer had Respect for their
Choice to Whine and their Choice in the Paths to Follow to the Quest for Immortality
upon the Isle and the Glories Awaiting Far BeYond the Invitations to the Isle to be
Delivered in Time.
     Hammer withdrew the papers from within the folds of his Elven War Cloak and
signed them in the presence of his dearly departed ELVEN FIRE HAMMER as the Ritual of
Replacement was set in motion for RAPID FIRE HAMMER to take up his quarters in this
Death Defiant Domicile within the Ivied Walls of Arkers Asylum.
     Now as to the Matter of the Blood Feud....

"May Your Blades Be Sharp and Your Wits Sharper!"
Hammer
Minister of War

                                      SPY REPORT

     Hail ARKERS!  Warriors of the arena, prepare to be praised and blamed for your 
deeds.  It seems the training can make the difference, as X-FORCE is pushed out of 
top team by THE ANIMALS, who came from 9th with a 5-0-0 this turn.  CHAMPIONS OF 
STEEL stable has parlayed this turn's 5-0-1 into a 9 space move up the rankings.  
This brings them up to 4th place.  Good work, guys!  The THE ANIMALS guild has had a 
5-0-0 turn and deserves to be watched in the future.  You never know where this kind 
of thing can lead.  On their very first turn, BLOOD RITES had a 4-1-0, and with this 
kind of luck or skill, should do well.  Welcome to ARKERS.  And let's see, BLACK WIND 
fought B.A.S.H. and gained 16 points and contributed to CHAMPIONS OF STEEL's 5-0-1.  
SIR HEELIUS has lost to IMBER LACK, falling 9 points, while helping make CELESTIAL 
KNIGHTS a 0-2-0 turn.  And all eyes were on HELEN OF TROY this turn as she ascended 
to the throne of Duelmaster.  ARKERS has a new victor!  Can someone confirm a rumor 
for me?  I hear the top team makes their losing fighters do dishes at The Warty Toad 
until they win.  Maybe?   
     He who challenges well, fights well.  He who avoids without cause, shall lose 
for good reasons.  My mama told me that one.  I also notice that the PENUMBRAL MISTS 
stable was the most avoided team this turn.  Come on ARKERS, what are you afraid of?  
And avoiding PENUMBRAL MISTS more than any other team we find DEATH'S CHOSEN.  
ARKERS, are we going to accept, or respect this sort of thing?  Well, sports fans, 
take notice that EARTH PIG from LA PENTARCHIE was ARKERS' most challenged warrior 
this turn.  In a brave attempt, BURIED TREASURE from BAUBLES, INC. challenged up 24 
points to fight OUTLAW from the CHAMPIONS OF STEEL stable.  BURIED TREASURE perhaps 
got hers just desserts, seeing as she was bested by OUTLAW and ended up with 2 
recognition points.  ROCK GLAS HUT FUN of ORCISH IDIOMS had better have a good reason 
for challenging down 8 points in a challenge which he killed.  I thought ROCK GLAS 
HUT FUN showed great skill and promise when he killed HOLGA KOBB.  All right, so I 
slept through it!  Big deal!   
     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.  Hearty mugs of ale were raised in 
ARKERS today as B.A.S.H. was bid farewell to a 6-4-0 warrior, with BLACK WIND of 
CHAMPIONS OF STEEL standing silent and pensive.  Kudos go out to DWARF FIRE HAMMER 
this turn, for revenging ACID FIRE HAMMERZ's bloodfeud against BAUBLES, INC.'s 
warrior GINGLIO.  Well done.  A brave warrior does not carry a red shield, he has 
nothing to cover or hide when the fight is over.  Consider well.   
     I like this place, ARKERS, the taverns have old wine, and young serving girls.  
Who could ask for more?  Well, I'm burning daylight here in ARKERS and I've a long 
road ahead of me.  Happy Trails.  Until the sun next rises and my pen sets to paper-- 
Alarond the Scribe  

DUELMASTER                     W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
 HELEN OF TROY 4603           14   5  0   112       SMITHSONIAN (245)

CHALLENGER CHAMPIONS           W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
-KISERU 4717                  16   7  1   104       YAKUZA (541)
 LADY MACBETH 4627            13   6  0   103       SMITHSONIAN (245)
 MORE MOORE 4864              12   4  0   100       LA PENTARCHIE (481)
 THUNDAR THE CRUEL 4661       13  12  0    92       NORTHERN BADLANDS (397)

CHAMPIONS                      W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
-TIEN 4672                    19  16  2    89       YAKUZA (541)
 V.BALTIMORE-'W.BALT 4598     21  23  0    88       LA PENTARCHIE (481)
 ME CHEAT U LOSE 4854          8   3  0    87       ORCISH IDIOMS (563)
 OL' GRIZ 4755                11   6  2    86       NORTHERN BADLANDS (397)
-HAMMURABI 4219               13  11  0    82       SMITHSONIAN (245)

CHAMPIONS                      W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
 NYTHIA 4923                   7   2  0    74       PENUMBRAL MISTS (571)
 ELIXIR 4815                  11  12  2    71       X-FORCE (484)

CHALLENGER ADEPTS              W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
 IMBER LACK 4748              13  17  0    66       MIDDLE WAY 11 (546)
-ZIP 4383                     10   8  0    66       Z GLADIATORZ (519)
-LIN MINMEI 4875               9   6  2    66       YAKUZA (541)
 KIK BAKET OW TOE 4852         6   4  0    66       ORCISH IDIOMS (563)
 FEORDIS INK 4746             16  17  0    65       MIDDLE WAY 11 (546)
 CHAOS INVADER 4867           11   5  1    61       CHAMPIONS OF STEEL (202)
 ROCK GLAS HUT FUN 4851        8   3  2    61       ORCISH IDIOMS (563)
 MAX VON SCUM 4737            10   9  1    58       NORTHERN BADLANDS (397)
-SIR DAMAS 156                 7   3  1    58       CELESTIAL KNIGHTS (25)

ADEPTS                         W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
 AERYN SUN 4811                9  11  0    52       LEVIATHAN (556)
-SOHEI 4876                    8   7  2    52       YAKUZA (541)
 YOR DETHKALL 4850            10   9  1    49       CHAMPIONS OF STEEL (202)
-LORD BYRON 4935               4   1  0    48       SMITHSONIAN (245)
 GOT CAT'S TONGUE 4855         8   3  0    45       ORCISH IDIOMS (563)
 ZINGER 4890                   9   3  0    42       Z GLADIATORZ (519)
 SIR HEELIUS 159              10   3  1    41       CELESTIAL KNIGHTS (25)
 ARAMIL DRALLION 4918          4   4  1    40       DEATH'S CHOSEN (570)
 MEERKAT 4963                  6   0  0    39       THE ANIMALS (576)
 DWARF FIRE HAMMER 4744        4   2  1    39       ACID FIRE HAMMERZ (545)
 MARSHMALLOW 4878              6  10  1    38       LEVIATHAN (556)
 UGLY KIDD JOE 4942            4   3  0    35       NORTHERN BADLANDS (397)

CHALLENGER INITIATES           W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
 BLACK WIND 4900               5   5  1    33       CHAMPIONS OF STEEL (202)
 TROLL FIRE HAMMER 4742        4   2  2    32       ACID FIRE HAMMERZ (545)
 KYLUN 4984                    4   1  0    32       X-FORCE (484)
 FAIRY FIRE HAMMER 4743        3   3  0    31       ACID FIRE HAMMERZ (545)
 NYMIRA NAILO 4961             3   3  0    31       DEATH'S CHOSEN (570)
-ZERO 4658                     4   1  0    30       Z GLADIATORZ (519)
-JUVENAL 4988                  2   0  1    30       WARRIOR POETS (578)
 FAT CAT YUMMY 4863            7   2  0    29       ORCISH IDIOMS (563)
 OUTLAW 4888                   6   6  0    29       CHAMPIONS OF STEEL (202)
 RABBIT 4965                   5   1  0    28       THE ANIMALS (576)
 HOSTILITY 4908                4   1  0    27       ASSASSIN NATION (377)
 ZAERENA NAILO 4920            5   3  1    26       DEATH'S CHOSEN (570)
 MORG POTTS 4868               6   7  0    25       MIDDLE WAY 11 (546)

INITIATES                      W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
 BURPS FIRE HAMMER 4741        4   2  0    23       ACID FIRE HAMMERZ (545)
 SKUNK 4964                    4   2  0    23       THE ANIMALS (576)
 HUSK 4977                     3   3  2    23       X-FORCE (484)
 THE AARDVARK 4983             2   0  1    23       LA PENTARCHIE (481)
 MORNGRYM 4926                 5   4  0    22       PENUMBRAL MISTS (571)
 ZIPPETY 4889                  4   9  0    21       Z GLADIATORZ (519)
 BGAZ REDCLAW 4925             3   6  0    21       PENUMBRAL MISTS (571)
-DIOCLETIAN 4990               1   1  0    21       WARRIOR POETS (578)
-MARTIN LUTHER 4987            2   0  1    20       WARRIOR POETS (578)
 SWAMP FOX 4971                3   3  0    19       SMITHSONIAN (245)
-MENCIUS 4986                  2   0  0    19       WARRIOR POETS (578)
 LORD TALIMAR 320              3   7  1    17       CELESTIAL KNIGHTS (25)
 EVATOR'S DESIRE 4954          3   2  0    17       TRAGIC DESIRE (575)
 DESPAYRE 5038                 2   0  0    16       CHAMPIONS OF STEEL (202)
 THOG SKULLREAVER 4921         3   5  0    14       DEATH'S CHOSEN (570)
 ASPHYXIATE 4995               1   0  0    13       ASSASSIN NATION (377)
 WARPATH 4960                  3   3  0    12       X-FORCE (484)
 ILLMYRN NAILO 4917            2   6  0    12       DEATH'S CHOSEN (570)
 GINGNIA 5026                  1   1  1    12       BAUBLES, INC. (583)

INITIATES                      W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
 ALLEY CAT 5021                1   1  0    12       THE ANIMALS (576)
 BRUISER 4985                  3   2  0    11       X-FORCE (484)
 DREYA 4969                    2   5  0    11       LEVIATHAN (556)
 SUN-PE 5018                   1   0  0    10       THE LAST SAMURI (582)
 DEATHWALKER 5050              1   0  0    10       BLOOD RITES (585)
 CRIMSON MIST 5047             1   0  0    10       BLOOD RITES (585)
 BLACKHEART 5048               1   0  0    10       BLOOD RITES (585)
 RUBY PENDANT 5025             1   6  0     9       BAUBLES, INC. (583)
-SIR GILMERE 157               1   6  0     9       CELESTIAL KNIGHTS (25)
 AROURA 4928                   0   9  0     9       LEVIATHAN (556)
 BULL FROG 5022                1   1  0     8       THE ANIMALS (576)
-SIMON BOLIVAR 4989            1   1  0     8       WARRIOR POETS (578)
 ZANZIBAR 5020                 2   0  0     7       Z GLADIATORZ (519)
 BLAZING DESIRE 4957           1   4  0     7       TRAGIC DESIRE (575)
 GRILLIN TAR 4979              1   4  0     7       LEVIATHAN (556)
 BLOOD STAIN 5049              1   0  0     5       BLOOD RITES (585)
 ONIROMANCER 5023              1   1  0     4       PENUMBRAL MISTS (571)
 DREW'S DESIRE 4991            0   4  0     4       TRAGIC DESIRE (575)
 SCAVENGER 5028                0   3  0     3       BAUBLES, INC. (583)
 MAIM 4993                     0   1  0     3       ASSASSIN NATION (377)
 KERBIN NOTTS 5040             0   2  0     2       MIDDLE WAY 11 (546)
 BURIED TREASURE 5029          0   2  0     2       BAUBLES, INC. (583)
 MAIDEN OF PAIN 5052           0   1  0     1       TRAGIC DESIRE (575)
 MALBORGIA III 5041            0   1  0     1       PENUMBRAL MISTS (571)
 DEVASTATE 4994                0   1  0     1       ASSASSIN NATION (377)
 MAR 4996                      0   1  0     1       ASSASSIN NATION (377)
 UNHOLY TERROR 5051            0   1  0     1       BLOOD RITES (585)
-DOH2 5010                     0   1  0     1       GLANGEDDEN (581)

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

THE DEAD               W  L K TEAM NAME             SLAIN BY             TURN Revenge?
ELVEN FIRE HAMME 4745  3  2 0 ACID FIRE HAMMERZ 545 GINGLIO 5027          277 JUST REV
RACOON 4966            2  2 0 THE ANIMALS 576       MARTIN LUTHER 4987    276         
FROG 4967              1  2 0 THE ANIMALS 576       JUVENAL 4988          275         
EXSANGUINATE 4981      0  2 0 ASSASSIN NATION 377   DEADLY DESIRE 4956    274 NONE    
GINGLIO 5027           1  1 1 BAUBLES, INC. 583     DWARF FIRE HAMME 4744 278         
EARTH PIG 4982         1  1 1 LA PENTARCHIE 481     WURM KIN 411          278 NONE    
B.A.S.H. 4909          6  4 0 LA PENTARCHIE 481     BLACK WIND 4900       278         
HOLGA KOBB 4898        4  4 1 MIDDLE WAY 11 546     ROCK GLAS HUT FU 4851 278         
GRIM SLAYER 5024       1  1 0 NORTHERN BADLANDS 397 HUSK 4977             278         
INTENT DESIRE 4955     1  4 0 TRAGIC DESIRE 575     HIGH ELF 403          278 NONE    
DEADLY DESIRE 4956     1  3 1 TRAGIC DESIRE 575     THE AARDVARK 4983     277         

                                     PERSONAL ADS

Azaiel -- Bet you weren't expecting that!?  Sorry bout it, too.  Lost yer numbers and
worms, too.  Got yer diplo, but no worms.  All should be clear here on out.  Still at
Clombia.  Until next time.  Salute! -- Alpha Omega

Eldritch -- The next time we meet on the sands, I'm bringing a sharpened turkey leg
bone!  So, where would you like it?  Under, or between the ribs!!  Show Nick this
one, would ya?  Salute! -- Alpha Omega

Memento Mori -- Overbearing!  You bloody well almost kilt me! -- Drew's Desire

Mad Prophet -- Whom art thou?  Identify yourself at once, and be accounted for they
deeds.  As the mist raises, so shall the hazing of my eyes.  And when twilight
blazes, will you remain under Arkers sky? -- Alpha Omega

To All -- "I got lost within myself for a moment, but I'm back again!"  (That happens
from time to time.)  Salute. -- Alpha Omega

To All -- Team Desire's W-L ratio isn't doing too great.  Any advice would be much
welcomed via "diplo," on equipping armor and offensive, movement and kill desire.
The rules suggestions haven't meshed well for some reason.  I'd really like to
continue playing, but I fear a loss of interest (due to lack of understanding) will
lead me toward another pasture. -- Alpha Omega, mgr. Team Desire

Swamp Fox -- I'm trying to learn how to improve my style...(diplo any suggestions?
Thxs!!)  Well fought for you.  Congrats! -- Intent Desire

Rabbit...ummm...sounds delicious over an open spit!!  Be verrry quiet.  I'm hunting
rabbit. -- Deadly Desire

Oh Dear Dear, it seems I can't get enough of those delicious tactics of yours.  And
no armor, too?  You are just too much to resist.  So please, let's try it a third
time, shall we? -- Three Times

Warpath -- I've not forgotten of you either, so say hello to my little friend.  Oh,
Evator Dear, give our friend Warpath a proper introduction to the finer aspects a
woman such as you has to offer.  A bloody toast to you, Warpath.  Regards. -- Blazing
Desire

Martin Luther -- When I figure out how to activate this thing.  I'll be back to show
you how it works!  Until then, well fought from an amateur. -- Drew's Desire

Memento Mori -- Let me count the ways...ahhh, first you made me cry out like a
drunken man on his wedding night, then you bled me for all to enjoy and lastly the
lights flickered on and off.  Until I could no longer deny your superiority.  Well
fought, you ruthless Henie!! -- Drew's Desire

Rabbit -- Greetings noble warrior.  It seems we've some unfinished business.  One and
one just doesn't do it for a woman like myself, so to the sand.  Don't keep me
waiting, for I shall look in every hole upon Arkers! -- Evator's Desire

Curator -- Thx for the welcoming!!!  (Sorry for such a long absence of response.) --
Alpha Omega

Kerbin Notts -- A little travel to faraway places is good for you, no? -- Zanzibar

Aramil -- The way you were going, I thought you were trying to make me a death's
chosen! -- Zippety

Zaerena Nailo -- Your challenge, your wi....  Oops!  No it wasn't, was it?  Tsk.
Tsk.  ...zing... -- Zinger

Feordis -- Thanks for being there. -- Zip

Bgaz -- Smiths age good things.  We know. -- Zippety

Inochi -- We dabble in ADM.  But it is not really our thing. -- The Z Man

Yor Dethkall -- Not mine, Sir!  Not mine at all. -- Lord Byron

Lin Minmei -- It is a pleasure to defeat a Yakuza every now and then.  Whew!
Slashers must be the "thing". -- Helen Of Troy

Intent Desire -- Turnabout is fair play.  Salute. -- Swamp Fox

Ol' Griz -- You wanted some of me?  Was it pleasant?  Are you hurt?  Thanks for the
w. -- Lady Macbeth

Thundar -- A continued salute to your repeat Duelmastership.  Your teammates are
doing a fine job of keeping mine away from you. -- Curator

Anger?!  Anger?  Surely you jest, Blackstorm?  There was never a single bit of anger.
There WAS a lot of humility, however--for getting our butts kicked.  A salute to you
both. -- Curator

Hammer -- Welcome back, my friend. -- Curator (Consortium affiliate)

DeGotti -- Jack is great!  I, too, enjoy watching the pretties, but I am afraid that
is all I am good for anymore. -- Curator

Sensei, Azaziel -- No doubt about it, the North Fork Turf War is the number one
alliance "war" in all Alastari.  Be there or be square. -- The Consortium Scribe

Max Von Scum The Killer -- Salute!  WE are avoiding. -- Curator

Pentarque -- Done.  Finis.  You and Blackstorm were the champs.  I salute you both. -
- Curator (gulping the prune juice)

Ed. -- For the record, while it would wake great sense for my name to be "the
Curator", for some reason The Consortium felt mere "Curator" was best. -- Curator

     Okiedokie.  Far be it from me to add an unnecessary article! -- The Saint,
     keeper of lists

Azaziel -- Aside from watching them closely (your words) there are two actual ways to
learn the warrior's exact favorite weapon.  (1) Graduate to ADM and the weapon is
revealed to you.  (2) Use a prize (won in tournaments or events and traded or sold)
which will either disclose or allow selection of the favorite weapon for that
warrior.  Other than that, watch closely.  Consortium managers keep weapon ratios for
each weapon for each warrior. (crits, swings, extra value hits.) -- Curator

Sensei Jan -- Diplo on the way. --Azaziel

Erudite Ed. -- Tragic Desire's manager is Alpha Omega. -- Azaziel

     Got it, thanks! -- The Saint, keeper of lists

DK Blackstorm -- Well met!  I'm recruiting warriors in 31 as we speak!  What teams
are in the AOL, I'll let you know if I see them anywhere else! -- Azaiel
P.S.  I sent an answer to your question in Morya, did you receive it?

Zinger -- Next time, I'll bring a can opener! -- Zaerena

Zippety -- Do dah!  Zippety day!  Good fight, see you around! -- Aramil

Evator -- Thank you! -- Nymira

Alpha Omega -- Diplo on the way! -- Azaziel

Dreya -- Never saw THAT coming, did ya? -- Thog

Husk -- You win some, you lose some, but at least we're still fighting! -- Illmrym

DK Toker -- Was my diplo received? -- Eldritch

Pentarque -- You will be remaining active in Morya, won't you? -- Eldritch

Sensei -- As a statistics buff, I can appreciate the strategic potential of wielding

dual-shields.  But I tend to be a realist as well, and aside from perhaps small
shields it just seems hokey.  I'll be in touch.  In the meanwhile, good luck! -- M.
Eldritch

Hammer -- I've always wanted to meet a living chronomancer.  Mind if I buy you a
drink? -- Eldritch

Buried Treasure -- Go dig yourself up, and find some armor. -- Oniromancer

Imber Lack -- Ooo...I didn't mean to hit you THAT hard! -- Nythia

Morg Potts -- Ah well, at least I learned a thing or two.  Could I buy you a pint of
grog? -- Bgaz Redclaw

Skunk -- Now that, my boy, was close.  Michael's sending your keeper a few tips, buy
you're doing well regardless. -- Morngrym

I'm back! -- Malborgia III

B.A.S.H. -- Please put your bat away.  If you don't like our merchandise, just say
so!  Thank you! -- Ruby Pendant

Acid Fire Hammerz -- My deepest regrets on the loss of Elven Fire Hammer.  I stand
ready to defend my honor against all comers. -- Ginglio

Black Wind -- Have you read the Wheel of Time books by any chance??  I think I got a
taste of Machin Shin in those stories....  Nasty bugger, ain'tcha? -- Scavenger

Oniromancer -- Well fought.  I think it could go differently if we met again, but for
today, I concede to your prowess. -- Buried Treasure

Stray Catman???  So did I kill a pest or a citizen?  I'm confused. -- Gingnia

Curator -- I guess the action is too much for the Pentarque.  (hehe)  I guess we'll
be finishing just the two of us.  That makes 9-6, doesn't it? -- Blackstorm

Azaziel -- I guess I'll be getting your armor ready.  I know of two sure ways to find
a warriors favorite weapon!!!!  1--Graduate him and his new overview will tell you
what it is.  2--Find or win a favorites potion.  I'm not being funny but since I gave
you two right answers, I guess that makes you a new probate.  (wink) -- DK Blackstorm

Zaerena -- Gee thanks.  Taking it easy on me may help me survive.  I'm almost ready!
-- Outlaw

Sensei Jan -- Yeah, I was lulled to sleep by all the action!!  "yawn"  How about a 4-
1-0 to get things rolling? -- Blackstorm

Feordis Ink -- You have a bad habit of showing up when you're not called to be exact.
I won't be calling any time soon.... -- Yor Dethkall

Morg Pots -- But I had you scared to death when I got up, admit it. -- Blackwind

Lord Byron -- That was rather impolite, even for a Baron.  I've lightened up and have
decided to issue challenges, youngster!!! -- Yor Dethkall

Troll Fire Hammer -- Unlucky match.  Better luck! -- Chaos Invader

Drews Desire -- You did want it but not enough.  You'll be better someday.  Start by
losing the Whiffle. -- Outlaw

Scavenger -- That'll teach you to try and scavenge my stuff!!  You should wait until
the other guy is dead first. -- Blackwind

DOH2 -- ?? That was real despairing, especially on your part. -- Despayre

All -- WELCOME TO ARKERS--Glangedden, Baubles Inc., Tragic Desire, Acid Fire Hammerz
and to the returning managers.  Three new taverns are opening and the city is
booming.  Bring some friends as well! -- Blackstorm

All -- Greetings all.  Blood Rites have decided to call your arena home.  We shall
see your blood on our blades or our blood spilled on the round.  The blood calls and
the rites must be observed. -- Wretch, mgr. Blood Rites

Arkers Analysts -- As you can see Blood and Life has been shed.  That is the way of
the Arena be it Andorian or Otherwise!  Thanks for the Welcome Home for my Beauties!
-- Hammer/Minister of War

Master Beru -- Salute for the Culling!  Story Teller and Death Dealer!  Welcome to
Arkers! -- Hammer/Minister of War

GINGLIO -- Save Your Challenges Until the Spring! -- Hammer/Minister of War

UGLY KIDD JOE -- Knocked the [BURP!] right out of me! -- BURPS FIRE HAMMER

CHAOS INVADER -- You have the Scent of a Dark Knight upon you!  Death is such a Musky
Scent surrounding you!  Nearly Claimed Me! -- TROLL FIRE HAMMER

ALLEY CAT -- They say I am a Duck but I am really a Fairy!  Must be that Elven Shift
Stone that Hammer gave me as a gift for signing on as a Gladiator!  Feathered Fighter
Indeed as My Fury Bested You! -- FAIRY FIRE HAMMER

AERYN SUN -- Salute to you for the Skills and the Back Pedal Dance Steps you brought
out in me!  Watch out for that GIGLIO character!  I get first shot for Revenge! --
DWARF FIRE HAMMER

Maximillian the Mad -- What Emotions gripped your heart when you read that ELVEN FIRE
HAMMER was Slain?  The Remainder of Your Original Ladies Shall Slay or Be Slain! --
Hammer/Minister of War

Death's Chosen -- Good fighting.  I'm stuck here, it seems.  Received one diplo.  Get
mine yet? -- Alpha Omega

Eldritch -- Still waiting to get to W.R.  Nythia's doing well, and that's great!
Please send me your strategies, so I can improve my stable.  Use a diplo.  Thanks. --
Alpha Omega

Zip -- (staggering back)  It's...a surprise to see someone your size zipping around
like that.  (pause to pick fragments of armor out of his chest)  Somehow, you didn't
seem very friendly. -- Feordis Ink

Elixir -- (raised eyebrows)  I can guess what kind of elixir YOU took in order to try
to keep up with me.  But--I'll give you a valuable hint here--if you want a date with
a woman, you don't grab her and throw her across the arena to get her attention.
Even us orcs don't go for THAT much unbridled physicality. -- Holga Kobb

Bgaz Redclaw -- I've given it serious thought, and it seems to me that your handicap
is that you're fighting in full daylight, yet you're only used to a very subdued
lighting.  So you're half-blind with it, see?  No wonder you couldn't lay a hand on
me.  Of course, if you'd actually tried to lay a HAND on me, I would have been truly
annoyed, because I am NOT that kind of guy. -- Morg Potts
P.S.  With a record like yours, you should be on OUR team.

Nythia -- Well, you give the lie to Morg's theory, don't you?  I didn't even have a

chance to give you my pick-up line. -- Imber Lack
P.S.  And NO, I am NOT going to tell you what my pick-up line would have been.
You'll just have to wonder until I decide to try it again.

Zanzibar -- When the arenamaster called your name, I thought he was asking for a
chocolate bar.  Maybe with cinnamon in it, or orange.  Very disappointing that you
weren't the chocolate golem I'd visualized.  Oh, well. -- Kerbin Notts
P.S.  Next time we meet, either bring chocolate or teach me skills.
P.P.S.  After all, though I'm not at all charismatic, I'm extremely attractive.  That
should make a difference.

Yor Dehkall -- Well...it depends on whether you're swinging it or being hit by it.
It isn't the weapon I'd choose if I were your style. -- Feordis Ink

30 November 2006
NEED A TURF WAR ALLIANCE??  Master Beru, Wretch, Reaper, and Xoan have come together
to form an Alliance for the TURF WAR in DM47 with no regards for experience in
competitions or even the game.  If you want to enjoy the thrills of the competition,
we have space for up to three more managers.  Contact Master Beru at
d_spinella@msn.com for more information or send a note to Master Beru at DM 29--Army
of Darkness.  If you are interested, we need to move quickly, since the contest
starts in January and there are a few requirements to meet to participate.  May your
blades find the chinks in your enemy's armor. -- Master Beru

6 December 2006
ANNOUNCING THE NO-TOURNAMENT ARENA (81)

As an American I honor my cultural heritage by stealing any good idea.  This idea was
originally proposed by Lord Xiang in November 2005.  RSI will be opening the arena
(81) for teams willing to sign the following pledge:

*  I pledge that I will not send warriors from this arena to a Tournament, nor will I
   use a Tournament prize on a warrior from this arena.
*  I pledge to run a full team when I run turns in this arena.  If circumstances
   preclude my running less than a full team I will notify the Player Committee.
*  I agree to abide by the decisions of the Player Committee.
*  I understand that any warrior that participates in a Tournament shall be sent to
   the Dark Arena until they are dead.
*  I understand that any warrior that receives a Tournament prize shall be send to
   the Dark Arena until they are dead.

The following are the rules for joining this No-Tournament arena
1.  No tournament play for warriors in this arena (Dead tournament or otherwise).
2.  One team per manager.
3.  Teams start with new rollup (or a zero fight equivalent team is transferred into
    this arena.)
4.  No tourney prizes allowed to modify warriors in the arena.
5.  Twenty teams required, per RSI.
6.  Waivers are required to allow self-regulation on tourney ban, granting RSI
    authority to Dark Arena any warrior that participates in a Tournament (until the
    warrior is dead).
7.  Rotating council to enforce tourney ban and maintain arena integrity.

The main purpose of the Player Committee is to maintain fair play in the arena:
*  Warriors that participate in Tournaments will be sent to the Dark Arena until they
   are dead.  This means that the Player Committee has the power to send another
   player's warrior to the Dark Arena
*  Managers that abuse the rules of the Arena may be banned/transferred from the
   Arena.

The player with the most votes for Chairman will fill slot 1 [Chairperson] and that
term expires end of March 2007.
The player with the most votes overall will fill slot 5 and that term expires end of
November 2007.
The player with the second most votes overall will fill slot 4 and that term expires
end of September 2007.
The player with the third most votes overall will fill slot 3 and that term expires
end of November 2007.
The player with the fourth most votes overall will fill slot 2 and that term expires
end of May 2007.

During the month that the chairperson's term expires the Player Committee will select
one of the remaining 4 players to be the next chairperson.  During the month that any
member's term expires the arena will vote for a different player to join the Players'
Committee.

If you want to be a candidate for the player committee:
1.  Post a message in the Duel2 Forum at
    http://www.reality.com/duel2/modules.php?name=Forums
2.  E-Mail Deke at DekeYoung@Comcast.NET
3.  Send a Diplomatic Note to Doc LeGrand's Lab [ARENA 81]

There are 4 steps to joining this arena
1) Send in a new team rollup to RSI with the following pledge taped/stapled to the
rollup sheet, or transfer a ZERO FIGHT EQUIVALENT TEAM to Arena 81 and send RSI the
following form.

No-Tournament Arena (81)
*  I pledge that I will not send warriors from this team to a Tournament, nor will I
   use a Tournament prize on a warrior from this team.
*  I pledge to run a full team when I run turns in this arena.  If circumstances
   preclude my running less than a full team I will notify the Player Committee.
*  I agree to abide by the decisions of the Player Committee.
*  I understand that any warrior that participates in a Tournament shall be sent to
   the Dark Arena until they are dead.
*  I understand that any warrior that receives a Tournament prize shall be send to
   the Dark Arena until they are dead.

[Sign your name here ..............................................................]

2) [Optional] post a message on the Duel 2 Forums in the Creating a No-Tournament
   Arena thread
   http://www.reality.com/duel2/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=2296&sid=
   94ebf69603ccaf5c7dbf1b19da799732
3) [Optional] send an e-mail to DekeYoung@Comcast.NET with your team name
4) [Optional] Send a Diplomatic Note to Doc LeGrand's Lab in Arena 81 with your team
   name and intent to join Arena 81 and abide by the Arena rules.

     RSI will be processing overviews for this arena as soon as you send them into
RSI.
     The first turn will run in January 2007.  This will be a normal speed arena.
     While I am encouraging everyone to use TEAM MAINTENANCE it is not mandatory.
The intent is that players that run turns will run a full team.  One warrior teams
are discouraged and will a topic for the Player Committee to resolve.
     I also encourage players to join the Duel2 Yahoo Group for faster updates and
feedback.  http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/duel/

There are already 29 managers already committed to the project
x    Apex = CAROLINA BLUE -- Cf PC -- Cf PCC
x    Bill (I think this is the same person) = CLUB CUTTHROAT
x    Blackstorm = DARK ENCLAVE -- Cf PC
     Master Darque = DARQUE AGES
x    DeGotti = CULT OF BACCHUS
x    Deke = DOC LEGRAND'S LAB
     Den = BIG LAKE OUTCASTS
x    Drake = DRAKE'S HARDWARE -- Cf PC
     Ghab = ASSASSIN NATION
     Grimm = FURRY FURY
     Hammer = AARDVARK HAMMERZ
     Ikillu = BATTLE GRUNTS
x    Indimar = AS SEEN ON TV II
x    Kat = KATHOUSE
x    Kellumbo = KELLUMBO'S KIDS
x    Le Pentarque = LA PENTARCHIE
x    Master Beru = CHILDHOOD HEROES -- Cf PC
x    Nomad = DRAGONBANE GUILD
     Nuln = RED IRON KNIGHTS
x    Pauly = ALE HOUSE MERCS
     Ragnarokwolf = RAGNAROK'S WOLVES
x    Rillon = THE DRAUGS
x    Roadkill = STREET WALKERS
     Seraphim = LEGION OF SOLITUDE
     Silas = GRIFFONRAWL MMA
     SlugBait = ORCS HATE PHYSICS
x    Terminator = WARMASTERS
x    The Consortium = LIFE IMPACTS -- Cf PC -- Cf PCC
     Woody

X  = 17 Team Rollups received by RSI as of 29 November 2006
Cf = Candidate for
PC = Player Committee
PCC = Player Committee Chairperson

     Deke Young will not be part of the inaugural Player Committee, maybe later once
the Arena direction has been developed.
     Any questions can be directed to DekeYoung@Comcast.NET
     I will track Awards in Arena 81, which will be posted on a web site and included
in the following turn's newsletter.

The Honor of Sunset Award:
     The first team to reach 10 Team Kills.  In the case that there is more than one
team that achieves 10 Team Kills on the same turn, I will pay the Award to the team
with the most kills.  If two or more teams are tied for Team Kills, I will prolong
the contest until one team has the most Kills in the Arena (it does not have to be
one of the teams that first reached 10 Team Kills.)

The Race to Victory Award:
     The first team to reach 75 Team Wins.  In the case that there is more than one
team that reaches 75 Team wins on the same turn, I will pay the Award to the team
with the most wins.  If two or more teams are tied for Team Wins, I will prolong the
contest until one team has the most wins in the Arena (it does not have to be one of
the teams that first reached 75 Team Wins.)

The Commitment to Change Award:
     The first team to reach 125 Team Fights.  In the case that there is more than
one team that reaches 125 Team Fights on the same turn, I will pay the Award to the
team with the most fights.  If two or more teams are tied for Team Fights, I will
prolong the contest until one team has the most fights in the Arena (it does not have
to be one of the teams that first reached 125 Team Fights.)  I hope I never give out
this award {figure it out on your own.}

The Team Advancement Award:
     The first team to graduate 5 warriors to ADM.  In the case that there is more
than 1 team that graduates 5 warriors on the same turn, I will pay the Award to the

first team to graduate 6 warriors.  In the case that there is more than 1 team that
graduates 6 warriors on the same turn, I will pay the Award to the first team to
graduate 7 warriors, and so on.

The Iron Throne Award:
     The first team to hold the Duelmaster for 10 turns STARTING ON TURN 11.

The Stylemaster Award.
     The first team to hold the Stylemaster Award in 7 different styles, STARTING ON
TURN 11.  If two teams obtain Stylemaster Awards in 7 styles on the same turn, the
goal will be increased to 8 Styles.

Team Recognition Points:  The total recognition points for all warriors in the arena
The Iron Throne Ledger:  We will track who has been the Duelmaster every turn in
     Arena history.
Iron Throne Counter:  The total number of times a team has been the Duelmaster.
Composite Team Stylemaster awards:  The number of times a team has had any of the 10
     Stylemasters.  Having 2 Stylemasters = 2 points that turn.
Challenge win percentage:  How often your warriors win when they challenge.
Challenge Defender rate:  How often your warriors win when they WERE challenged.
Team Invitations:  Number of warriors graduated to ADM.
Team Graduation Rate:  Total team fights/Graduated Warriors.
Team Kill Percentage:  Total of team Kills/Team Fights
Team Death Percentage:  Total of Team Deaths/Team Fights
Team Revenge Rate: Number of Deaths/BloodFeuds Revenged (Note that the Dark Arena
     will be counted as not-revenged.)  You only get credit for one successful
     BloodFeud per death (though I encourage you to BloodFeud all 4 turns.)
Current Win Streaks:  Warriors that have gone the most turns without losing or
     missing a turn.
Team Yahtzee counter:  Number of times a team has gone 5-0 in a turn.
Team Bagel counter:  Number of times a team has fought without a win.
Team Dark Arena counter:  Number of times each team has used the Dark Arena.
The Most Feared (avoided) Team counter:  Number of turns that team was the most
     avoided team.

     We will create a web page just for Arena 81 category leaders.
     Hope to see you there. -- Deke

18 December 2006
Let it be known that Buddy Lee is no longer a member of The Company of Brothers,
T.C.B.  I have resigned as of 10-23-06.  Thank you.

                                  LAST WEEK'S FIGHTS

EARTH PIG was butchered by WURM KIN in a 1 minute Dark Arena fight.
INTENT DESIRE was dealt death by HIGH ELF in a exciting 1 minute Dark Arena duel.
DWARF FIRE HAMMER put to death GINGLIO in a 1 minute Bloodfeud match.
DREW'S DESIRE was overpowered by THE AARDVARK in a 1 minute mismatched Bloodfeud duel.
OL' GRIZ was outlasted by LADY MACBETH in a exciting 8 minute bloody Challenge fight.
ME CHEAT U LOSE was viciously subdued by MORE MOORE in a 1 minute Challenge duel.
NYTHIA devastated FEORDIS INK in a dull 7 minute one-sided Challenge competition.
MAX VON SCUM was viciously subdued by ELIXIR in a 2 minute gruesome Challenge duel.
SIR HEELIUS was vanquished by IMBER LACK in a 1 minute uneven Challenge fight.
GOT CAT'S TONGUE won victory over MARSHMALLOW in a popular 3 minute Challenge fight.
KYLUN was beaten by ZINGER in a 3 minute novice vs. veteran Challenge melee.
ROCK GLAS HUT FUN killed HOLGA KOBB in a 1 minute bloody Challenge match.
MORNGRYM was handily defeated by AERYN SUN in a 3 minute one-sided Challenge contest.
FAT CAT YUMMY was devastated by ARAMIL DRALLION in a 3 minute Challenge bout.
ILLMYRN NAILO was overpowered by FAIRY FIRE HAMMER in a 1 minute Challenge duel.
RUBY PENDANT was devastated by BGAZ REDCLAW in a 1 minute uneven Challenge duel.
THOG SKULLREAVER was overpowered by MEERKAT in a 1 minute mismatched Challenge brawl.
HUSK assassinated GRIM SLAYER in a 1 minute one-sided Challenge bout.
LORD TALIMAR was savagely defeated by BURPS FIRE HAMMER in a 1 minute Challenge bout.
SWAMP FOX handily defeated AROURA in a 1 minute mismatched Challenge competition.
BURIED TREASURE was overpowered by OUTLAW in a 4 minute uneven Challenge fight.
GINGNIA was luckily beaten by ZAERENA NAILO in a 1 minute Challenge bout.
ONIROMANCER was overcome by DESPAYRE in a 2 minute bloody beginner's Challenge duel.
BRUISER was overpowered by TROLL FIRE HAMMER in a 1 minute one-sided Challenge match.
ALLEY CAT overpowered KERBIN NOTTS in a 1 minute one-sided Challenge duel.
BULL FROG defeated SCAVENGER in a 2 minute novice's Challenge duel.
THUNDAR THE CRUEL was overpowered by HELEN OF TROY in a 1 minute uneven Title match.
V.BALTIMORE-'W.BALT beat KIK BAKET OW TOE in a popular 1 minute expert's duel.
CHAOS INVADER handily defeated NYMIRA NAILO in a 1 minute mismatched bout.
YOR DETHKALL savagely defeated HOSTILITY in a popular 3 minute gruesome fight.
RABBIT overcame CULT MEMBER in a 1 minute fight.
B.A.S.H. was narrowly killed by BLACK WIND in a popular 1 minute gory match.
UGLY KIDD JOE beat MORG POTTS in a 2 minute bout.
WARPATH was beaten by SKUNK in a 1 minute fray.
DREYA was luckily beaten by ZIPPETY in a action packed 3 minute gory contest.
GRILLIN TAR was bested by EVATOR'S DESIRE in a 2 minute novice's battle.
BLAZING DESIRE was unbelievably bested by BLOOD STAIN in a 8 minute beginner's bout.
ZANZIBAR subdued MAIDEN OF PAIN in a exciting 5 minute amateur's match.
ASPHYXIATE won victory over MALBORGIA III in a 3 minute bout.
MAIM was overpowered by DEATHWALKER in a 1 minute one-sided duel.
SUN-PE handily defeated UNHOLY TERROR in a 1 minute mismatched match.
MAR was vanquished by BLACKHEART in a 1 minute one-sided match.
DEVASTATE was demolished by CRIMSON MIST in a 1 minute uneven duel.

                                    BATTLE REPORT

             MOST POPULAR                        RECORD DURING THE LAST 10 TURNS     
|FIGHTING STYLE               FIGHTS        FIGHTING STYLE     W -   L -  K   PERCENT|
|SLASHING ATTACK                 13         AIMED BLOW        30 -  14 -  2      68  |
|STRIKING ATTACK                 13         SLASHING ATTACK   46 -  30 -  2      61  |
|BASHING ATTACK                  13         TOTAL PARRY       48 -  35 -  1      58  |
|LUNGING ATTACK                  12         LUNGING ATTACK    46 -  42 -  5      52  |
|TOTAL PARRY                     11         STRIKING ATTACK   55 -  58 - 10      49  |
|PARRY-RIPOSTE                    8         BASHING ATTACK    58 -  67 -  6      46  |
|AIMED BLOW                       5         PARRY-STRIKE      11 -  13 -  0      46  |
|WALL OF STEEL                    4         PARRY-LUNGE        5 -   6 -  1      45  |
|PARRY-STRIKE                     2         WALL OF STEEL     12 -  16 -  1      43  |
|PARRY-LUNGE                      2         PARRY-RIPOSTE     12 -  37 -  0      24  |

Turn 278 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         5 -  0     LUNGING ATTACK     5 -  7         3  LUNGING ATTACK 
PARRY-STRIKE       2 -  0     BASHING ATTACK     5 -  8         3  BASHING ATTACK 
SLASHING ATTACK    8 -  5     PARRY-RIPOSTE      2 -  6         2  AIMED BLOW     
TOTAL PARRY        6 -  5     WALL OF STEEL      0 -  4         1  SLASHING ATTACK
STRIKING ATTACK    7 -  6                                       1  STRIKING ATTACK
PARRY-LUNGE        1 -  1                                       1  TOTAL PARRY    

                               TOP WARRIOR OF EACH STYLE

FIGHTING STYLE   WARRIOR                     W   L  K PNTS TEAM NAME                  
SLASHING ATTACK  HELEN OF TROY 4603         14   5  0  112 SMITHSONIAN (245)
TOTAL PARRY      LADY MACBETH 4627          13   6  0  103 SMITHSONIAN (245)
LUNGING ATTACK   MORE MOORE 4864            12   4  0  100 LA PENTARCHIE (481)
BASHING ATTACK   ME CHEAT U LOSE 4854        8   3  0   87 ORCISH IDIOMS (563)
AIMED BLOW       NYTHIA 4923                 7   2  0   74 PENUMBRAL MISTS (571)
STRIKING ATTACK  KIK BAKET OW TOE 4852       6   4  0   66 ORCISH IDIOMS (563)
WALL OF STEEL    SIR HEELIUS 159            10   3  1   41 CELESTIAL KNIGHTS (25)

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 OL' GRIZ 4755.  The most popular warrior this turn 
was OL' GRIZ 4755.  The ten other most popular fighters were DREYA 4969, MARSHMALLOW 
4878, YOR DETHKALL 4850, BLAZING DESIRE 4957, MAIDEN OF PAIN 5052, ELIXIR 4815, AERYN 
SUN 4811, ARAMIL DRALLION 4918, BURPS FIRE HAMMER 4741, and MALBORGIA III 5041.

The least popular fighter this week was FEORDIS INK 4746.  The other ten least 
popular fighters were BLOOD STAIN 5049, MAR 4996, UNHOLY TERROR 5051, MAIM 4993, 
ASPHYXIATE 4995, ZANZIBAR 5020, NYMIRA NAILO 4961, THUNDAR THE CRUEL 4661, KERBIN 
NOTTS 5040, and AROURA 4928.