DUEL 2 NEWSLETTER

Date   : 07/22/2008    Duedate: 08/04/2008

KOLACT ARENA

DM-10    TURN-601

This Weeks Top Honors

THE DUELMASTER IS

N.I.B.
SABBATH (545)
(10-5860) [11-3-1,103]

Chartered Recognition Leader   Unchartered Recognition Leader

N.I.B.                         POSITION IS EMPTY
SABBATH (545)                  
(10-5860) [11-3-1,103]         

Popularity Leader              This Weeks Favorite

LUNAR COYOTE                   LUNAR COYOTE
THE MOONDOGS (97)              THE MOONDOGS (97)
(10-5849) [9-10-0,58]          (10-5849) [9-10-0,58]

THE CURRENT TOP TEAM

SABBATH (545)

          TEAMS ON THE MOVE            TOP CAREER HONORS
Team Name                  Point Gain  Chartered Team
1. THE MOONDOGS (97)           47
2. WRETCHED HORDE (549)        26      SABBATH (545)
3. SABBATH (545)                6      Unchartered Team

                                       WRETCHED HORDE (549)

The Top Teams

Career Win-Loss Record           W   L  K    %  Win-Loss Record Last 3 Turns    W  L K
 1/ 0*WRETCHED HORDE (549)       2   0  0  100   1/ 1 SABBATH (545)            13  2 0
 2/ 1 SABBATH (545)             52  15  3 77.6   2/ 2 THE MOONDOGS (97)         9  6 0
 3/ 2 THE MOONDOGS (97)        439 658 11 40.0   3/ 0*WRETCHED HORDE (549)      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
                                     -----------
 DM   1 MORDANT (turn 601): WAIF of SWEORDMASTERS (Mannequin, mgr.)
 DM   2 NIANIA (turn 484): PECAN PIE of SWEETS (Papa Bear, mgr.)
 DM   3 OSKSI (turn 609): SOLDIER 2 of OUR HIGHEST HONOR (The Anarchist, mgr.)
 DM   4 JHELUM (turn 605): PETE MASTIFF of DOGS OF WAR (Jorja, mgr.)
 DM   5 KALTOS (turn 604): SASHA of CASSEY'S CREW (Dartor, mgr.)
 DM   6 TRANSEL (turn 608): BULLSEYE of HI ROLLERS (Darklock, mgr.)
 DM   7 BONSUR (turn 606): SOLSKJAER of IMPORTED FOOTBALLERS (Crip, mgr.)
 DM  10 KOLACT (turn 600): N.I.B. of SABBATH (Abraxis, mgr.)
 DM  18 TALCAMA (turn 592): BLUE MOON of RUN AND HYDE (Jekyll, mgr.)
 DM  21 SUNSET (turn 591): KEROUAC of LITERATE LOONS (Sherman, mgr.)
 DM  36 JHANS (turn 565): SALLI VOSS of MIDDLE WAY 13 (Jorja, mgr.)
 DM  38 CLIFFHOME (turn 555): 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 490): VOICES IN MY HEAD of RAISING R'LYEH (Reaper, mgr.)
 DM  54 TROCAR (turn 235): MOUSETRAP of USELESS TOOLS (Crip, mgr.)
 DM  59 ILLIS (turn 223): IMMACULATECONCEPTION of CHAPEL ROCK (Crip, mgr.)
 DM  62 VALAMANTIS (turn 439): JAGGED SHIV of GRIM OBITUARY (?, mgr.)
 DM  72 DRAGONHEAD (turn 200): HAMMY HAMSTER of MEAT YOUR MAKER (Crip, mgr.)
ADM 104 DARKHOLM (turn 483): NEOSPHINCTER of WASTELAND (TMM, mgr.)

                                      Top Teams
                                      ---------
 DM   1 MORDANT (turn 601): MANNEQUIN'S BEST (Mannequin, mgr.)
 DM   2 NIANIA (turn 484): THE GOLDEN FISH (Jorja, mgr.)
 DM   3 OSKSI (turn 609): GAMES LIBRARY (Jorja, mgr.)
 DM   4 JHELUM (turn 605): DOGS OF WAR (Jorja, mgr.)
 DM   5 KALTOS (turn 604): IMAGE (Abraxis, mgr.)
 DM   6 TRANSEL (turn 607): RAPTOR (Owlin the Wise, mgr.)
 DM   7 BONSUR (turn 606): SENTINELS (Nomad, mgr.)
 DM  10 KOLACT (turn 600): SABBATH (Abraxis, mgr.)
 DM  18 TALCAMA (turn 592): HELP WANTED (Bill, mgr.)
 DM  21 SUNSET (turn 591): LIGHT BRIGADE (Woody, mgr.)
 DM  36 JHANS (turn 565): ACT OF MALICE (Jekyll, mgr.)
 DM  38 CLIFFHOME (turn 555): 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 490): RAISING R'LYEH (Reaper, mgr.)
 DM  54 TROCAR (turn 235): RAPTORZ (Owlin the Wise, mgr.)
 DM  59 ILLIS (turn 223): ALL-STAR NANA'S (The Mun, mgr.)
 DM  62 VALAMANTIS (turn 439): DEATH MOB (Jakari, mgr.)
 DM  72 DRAGONHEAD (turn 200): RAPTOR (Owlin the Wise, mgr.)
ADM 104 DARKHOLM (turn 483) POWER PLAY et al (Doc Steele, mgr.)

                                   Recent Graduates
                                  -----------------
 DM   1 MORDANT (turn 601): KOOK AROCHA of LAB EXPERIMENTS (Mannequin, mgr.)
 DM   5 KALTOS (turn 603): APPRENTICE of WIZARD'S WRATH (Visionist, mgr.)
                           BOMBETTE of PAPER MARIO (Luigi, mgr.)
 DM  18 TALCAMA (turn 591): BOTHACH of BURN N' PILLAGE (Jolly, 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 234): SKORINDELLE of TRADERS OF TROCAR (Jorja, mgr.)
 DM  62 VALAMANTIS (turn 438): DEATH MAGE of DEATH MOB (Jakari, mgr.)

                                      SPY REPORT

     Much has changed in KOLACT since last I was here.  Never fear, Olaf Modeen 
adapts to many situations, as do all successful fighters.  What's with LUNAR COYOTE?  
He actually beat SABBATH's WARPIG, and walked away with 24 more points from the 
fight.  Major screwup at SABBATH.  WARPIG lost 17 points to LUNAR COYOTE.  Some new 
strategies, perhaps?  Maybe WARPIG will provide more easy wins...  CONVICTED ASSASSIN 
was reminded on the sands why N.I.B. is Duelmaster.  Advice to fighters with a 1 
will--give up fighting!   
     No matter the time or place, men will always duel.   
     Warriors of KOLACT unite.  You have only your games to lose!  How long have I 
been here?  I got people to see, places to go...   
     Who knows what the future holds for a warrior.  More fights, there's no doubt.  
The end of another Spyreport!  That's cause for celebration in my book!  I don't want 
to overstay my welcome...-- Olaf Modeen  

DUELMASTER                     W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
 N.I.B. 5860                  11   3  1   103       SABBATH (545)

CHALLENGER CHAMPIONS           W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
 OZZY 5857                    10   3  0   100       SABBATH (545)
 DIO 5859                     11   2  0    93       SABBATH (545)

CHAMPIONS                      W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
 IRON MAN 5856                10   3  1    88       SABBATH (545)

CHALLENGER ADEPTS              W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
 LUNAR COYOTE 5849             9  10  0    58       THE MOONDOGS (97)

ADEPTS                         W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
 REESE SILEEN 5852            12   5  0    52       THE MOONDOGS (97)
 DEIMOS 5876                   6   2  0    51       THE MOONDOGS (97)
 WARPIG 5858                  10   4  1    40       SABBATH (545)

CHALLENGER INITIATES           W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
 ORBIN PAES 5877               3   3  0    30       THE MOONDOGS (97)
 JOLEEN KRUZ 5883              3   2  0    29       THE MOONDOGS (97)

INITIATES                      W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
 BINJU 5880                    1   0  0    13       WRETCHED HORDE (549)
 DAHLII 5879                   1   0  0    13       WRETCHED HORDE (549)

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

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

                                     PERSONAL ADS

Iron Man -- Seriously, as humid as it is, don't you have trouble with rust?  I'm not
even iron, and I can feel myself rusting as I cross the street. -- Reese Sileen

Warpig -- Somehow, when I started out at this, I didn't see myself primarily as a
teacher.  Just goes to show, doesn't it? -- Lunar Coyote
P.S.  At least I'm a good teacher.

The Osksi Noble?  I know we're supposed to be loose allies with them, or at least we
were, but that's no reason to send this idiot over here to fight.  He doesn't
contribute much of anything to the ongoing scene. -- Joleen Kruz

But I don't want a Captured Orc.  What could I possibly do with him? -- Deimos

Mordant should keep their wussy deserters at home. -- Orbin Paes the annoyed

Warpig -- What, did I win or something a while back?  I'm a *good* reese. -- Reese
Sileen

Iron Man -- Yes, I'd noticed that. -- Lunar Coyote

N.I.B. -- Ah.  Thanks. -- Reese Sileen, wondering what that means but too hot to ask
today

Ranzargas, of the Cult of the Black Chalise -- Yeah, well, I'll shiver in my shoes
while I wait for 'em. -- Deimos

Gromet Stonefinger, Engraving Scribe -- Ah... maybe you should look into a different
medium? -- Joleen Kruz

Danno, sort-of-Convicted Thief -- Not if you have to steal the chalk to do it with.
-- Orbin Paes

N.I.B. -- The first step in a rotten day.  Not much thanks to you. -- M. Porliu
Chardinee

Ozzy and Dio -- Okay, you have an advantage, such as fighting an already-tired and
wounded opponent, you should take it.  But that doesn't mean said opponent will be
thrilled. -- M. Porliu Chardinee

Joleen Kruz -- Have you no sympathy, woman? -- Benido d'Osksi, impoverished noble

Deimos -- You're just another oppressor as far as I'm concerned. -- Travek Krag,
resentful, wrongfully imprisoned orc

Orbin Paes -- Don't knock "deserting Mordant" until you've tried it. -- Vardo Korlete
of Mordant

Deimos -- You mock me!  You will mock out of the other side of your mouth when we've
finished. -- Ranzargas, of the Cult of the Black Chalice

Joleen Kruz -- Of course.  Officially sanctioned bedrest is a prize worth being
injured for. -- Gromet Stonefinger, Engraving Scribe

Orbin Paes -- Exactly what I want to know! -- Danno, officially Convicted Thief

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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                **********************ATTENTION**********************
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                                      ALLIANCES
                                         OF
                                      ALASTARI
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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

N.I.B. devastated CONVICTED ASSASSIN in a 1 minute mismatched Title fight.
OZZY vanquished M. CHARDINEE in a 1 minute uneven battle.
DIO subdued CONVICTED ASSASSIN in a 1 minute fight.
IRON MAN vanquished VETERAN MERCENARY in a popular 1 minute gory mismatched brawl.
WARPIG was savagely defeated by LUNAR COYOTE in a crowd pleasing 2 minute competition.
DEIMOS overpowered AMBITIOUS GUARD in a 1 minute one-sided struggle.
REESE SILEEN devastated CAPTURED ORC in a 1 minute one-sided competition.
JOLEEN KRUZ lost to THE USEROUS MERCHANT in a 3 minute duel.
ORBIN PAES lost to DANGEROUS CRIMINAL in a action packed 1 minute fight.
BINJU vanquished MORDANT DESERTER in a 1 minute one-sided fight.
DAHLII overpowered CONVICTED THIEF in a 1 minute one-sided melee.

                                    BATTLE REPORT

             MOST POPULAR                        RECORD DURING THE LAST 10 TURNS     
|FIGHTING STYLE               FIGHTS        FIGHTING STYLE     W -   L -  K   PERCENT|
|BASHING ATTACK                   5         PARRY-RIPOSTE      2 -   0 -  0     100  |
|AIMED BLOW                       2         PARRY-LUNGE        1 -   0 -  0     100  |
|PARRY-LUNGE                      1         AIMED BLOW         8 -   2 -  0      80  |
|LUNGING ATTACK                   1         SLASHING ATTACK    8 -   3 -  0      73  |
|SLASHING ATTACK                  1         BASHING ATTACK    29 -  11 -  1      73  |
|WALL OF STEEL                    1         WALL OF STEEL      7 -   4 -  0      64  |
|STRIKING ATTACK                  1         STRIKING ATTACK    6 -   5 -  0      55  |
|PARRY-STRIKE                     0         TOTAL PARRY        3 -   3 -  0      50  |
|PARRY-RIPOSTE                    0         LUNGING ATTACK     7 -  12 -  0      37  |
|TOTAL PARRY                      0         PARRY-STRIKE       0 -   0 -  0       0  |

Turn 601 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         2 -  0     PARRY-STRIKE       0 -  0         5  BASHING ATTACK 
PARRY-LUNGE        1 -  0     PARRY-RIPOSTE      0 -  0         1  SLASHING ATTACK
LUNGING ATTACK     1 -  0     STRIKING ATTACK    0 -  1         1  LUNGING ATTACK 
SLASHING ATTACK    1 -  0     TOTAL PARRY        0 -  0         1  WALL OF STEEL  
WALL OF STEEL      1 -  0                                       1  AIMED BLOW     
BASHING ATTACK     3 -  2                                       1  STRIKING ATTACK
                                                                1  PARRY-LUNGE    

                               TOP WARRIOR OF EACH STYLE

FIGHTING STYLE   WARRIOR                     W   L  K PNTS TEAM NAME                  
SLASHING ATTACK  N.I.B. 5860                11   3  1  103 SABBATH (545)
BASHING ATTACK   OZZY 5857                  10   3  0  100 SABBATH (545)
WALL OF STEEL    REESE SILEEN 5852          12   5  0   52 THE MOONDOGS (97)
AIMED BLOW       DEIMOS 5876                 6   2  0   51 THE MOONDOGS (97)
STRIKING ATTACK  WARPIG 5858                10   4  1   40 SABBATH (545)
Note: Warriors have a winning record and are an Adept or Above.

The overall popularity leader is LUNAR COYOTE 5849.  The most popular warrior this 
turn was LUNAR COYOTE 5849.  The ten other most popular fighters were JOLEEN KRUZ 
5883, ORBIN PAES 5877, IRON MAN 5856, REESE SILEEN 5852, N.I.B. 5860, OZZY 5857, DIO 
5859, WARPIG 5858, DEIMOS 5876, and BINJU 5880.

The least popular fighter this week was DAHLII 5879.  The other ten least popular 
fighters were BINJU 5880, DEIMOS 5876, WARPIG 5858, DIO 5859, OZZY 5857, N.I.B. 5860, 
REESE SILEEN 5852, IRON MAN 5856, ORBIN PAES 5877, and JOLEEN KRUZ 5883.