DUEL 2 NEWSLETTER
Date : 03/23/2005 Duedate: 04/05/2005
RIZTAB ARENA
DM-12 TURN-512
This Weeks Top Honors
THE DUELMASTER IS
PLATO
DREAMERS (142)
(12-6003) [19-2-0,132]
Chartered Recognition Leader Unchartered Recognition Leader
PLATO TOWERING CUMULUS
DREAMERS (142) FORCE OF NATURE (608)
(12-6003) [19-2-0,132] (12-6159) [2-0-0,19]
Popularity Leader This Weeks Favorite
STANK SHANK ALLAN PINKERTON
BLOODSUCKERS (416) THE LAWMEN (148)
(12-5863) [18-12-1,105] (12-6166) [2-1-0,21]
THE CURRENT TOP TEAM
DOOM LEGION (597)
TEAMS ON THE MOVE TOP CAREER HONORS
Team Name Point Gain Chartered Team
1. HIGH JINKS (584) 40
2. FORCE OF NATURE (608) 36 THE LAWMEN (148)
3. BLOODSUCKERS (416) 28 Unchartered Team
4. DOOM LEGION (597) 24
5. SWEET MAGIC (267) 22 FORCE OF NATURE (608)
The Top Teams
Career Win-Loss Record W L K % Win-Loss Record Last 3 Turns W L K
1/ 1*FORCE OF NATURE (608) 6 4 0 60.0 1/ 5 DOOM LEGION (597) 8 7 1
2- 3 THE NORTH (554) 7 5 1 58.3 2/ 2 HIGH JINKS (584) 8 7 0
3/ 4 THE LAWMEN (148) 521 384 30 57.6 3/ 8 THE LAWMEN (148) 7 3 0
4/ 5 ARENA FELINES (177) 687 516 63 57.1 4/ 9 DRYNN'S PRETTIES (592) 7 7 1
5- 6*TEAM MARIO (598) 20 16 1 55.6 5/ 4 BLOODSUCKERS (416) 7 8 2
6- 8 TEAM GNASTY (460) 89 87 8 50.6 6/10 SWEET MAGIC (267) 7 8 0
7/ 9 DOOM LEGION (597) 62 62 5 50.0 7/12*FORCE OF NATURE (608) 6 4 0
8/10 DREAMERS (142) 972 %1025 84 48.7 8/ 1 HOUNDS OF HELL (596) 5 5 0
9/11 BLOODSUCKERS (416) 365 392 33 48.2 9/ 6 DREAMERS (142) 5 9 0
10/12 HIGH JINKS (584) 81 88 6 47.9 10- 7 TEAM GNASTY (460) 4 3 0
11-13*ALL HALLOW'S EVE (599) 11 15 1 42.3 11/ 3 ARENA FELINES (177) 4 6 0
12-14*THE ARCHIVES (601) 7 10 1 41.2 12-11*TEAM MARIO (598) 3 1 0
13/15 HOUNDS OF HELL (596) 24 35 2 40.7 13/13*TEAM FUZZ (605) 3 6 0
14/16 DRYNN'S PRETTIES (592) 44 66 7 40.0 14-15 THE NORTH (554) 1 0 0
15/17 SWEET MAGIC (267) 361 591 9 37.9 15-16*ALL HALLOW'S EVE (599) 1 3 0
16-18*ERRATA (604) 3 5 0 37.5 16-14*THE ARCHIVES (601) 1 3 0
17/ 2*TEAM FUZZ (605) 3 6 0 33.3 17-17*ERRATA (604) 0 2 0
Career Win-Loss Record W L K % Win-Loss Record Last 3 Turns W L K
'*' Unchartered team '-' Team did not fight this turn
(###) Avoid teams by their Team Id ##/## This turn's/Last turn's rank
DUELMASTER'S COLUMN
Notes from the arena champ.
Greetings Riztab,
Hello again from the throne here in Riztab. Another great fight to keep the title.
Once again Sleepy is letting me not challenge, so we'll see who challenges or matches
up for the title fight this week.
I'll keep this week's note short, but before I go I'd like to share some of my
thoughts. People tell me this stuff is distracting when I ask it during the fights.
It's a mystery to me.
A hero is born among a hundred, a wise man is found among a thousand, but an
accomplished one might not be found even among a hundred thousand men.
No one knows whether death, which people fear to be the greatest evil, may not be the
greatest good.
Moderation, which consists in an indifference about little things, and in a prudent
and well-proportioned zeal about things of importance, can proceed from nothing but
true knowledge, which has its foundation in self-acquaintance.
Beware would be opponents, you will receive my advice and education if you step onto
the sands with me regardless of your wishes.
Best of luck to all in the tourney!
Sleep Well Riztab,
Plato
SPY REPORT
Much has changed in RIZTAB since last I was here. Never fear, Olaf Modeen
adapts to many situations, as do all successful fighters. Woof! HOUNDS OF HELL were
a bunch of dogs after DOOM LEGION got through with 'em! 8th ain't so sweet as 1st!
Hmmmph! I always thought ARENA FELINES was an over-rated team and they proved it
with a 0-2-0! Up 'n down. Up 'n down. Rankings always change. Up 'n down. I
think I'm gonna be... Well, THE LAWMEN's 3rd moved them up to 3-1-0 place. What's
with CIRROSTRATUS? She actually beat DRYNN'S PRETTIES' MEGAN, and walked away with
15 more points from the fight. Major screwup at DRYNN'S PRETTIES. MEGAN lost 11
points to CIRROSTRATUS. Some new strategies, perhaps? Maybe MEGAN will provide more
easy wins... Try as he might, CAT SCAN wasn't good enough at persuading PLATO to
step down from the Duelmaster's throne... Wouldn't it be nice to have live subjects
to practice on? I hear some team is looking into the uses of convicted prisoners.
Speaking of cowardly avoiders and unfair challenges... How well I know the
feeling of being in the most avoided team! Don't fall out of practive, BLOODSUCKERS!
Management must be dealin', as the boys at DREAMERS ain't reelin'! BLOODSUCKERS'
mad! What do people see in STANK SHANK? His 18-12-1? BLOODSUCKERS ain't talkin',
but he's got 105 points.
A fighter's lot is filled with strife, revenge, and killing. Some fighters
don't accept this. The best do. Someone told KAJA-RANG that BLOODSUCKERS never
Bloodfeuded, that he'd have an easy kill. Well, I'm sure whoever misled you is right
sorry. Many a warrior has met his fate in a hungover stupor. You young
rapscallions, take note!
Who knows what the future holds for a warrior. More fights, there's no doubt.
All work and no play makes Olaf a dull fighter. Work and play no fighter dull Olaf.
Olaffighterwork and no play. I don't want to overstay my welcome...-- Olaf Modeen
DUELMASTER W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
PLATO 6003 19 2 0 132 DREAMERS (142)
CHALLENGER CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
DREB 3 5947 13 8 0 113 THE LAWMEN (148)
STANK SHANK 5863 18 12 1 105 BLOODSUCKERS (416)
TOM SMITH 5876 14 9 0 105 THE LAWMEN (148)
DASTARDLY DAN 5887 20 14 1 104 HIGH JINKS (584)
CAT SCAN 5976 10 7 1 95 ARENA FELINES (177)
CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
CAT TAGIOUS 5900 18 15 3 90 ARENA FELINES (177)
-AF BOX GNASTY 5417 14 4 0 89 TEAM GNASTY (460)
GRATCH 6030 14 9 1 80 DOOM LEGION (597)
-MARIGOLD 6087 3 3 1 76 THE ARCHIVES (601)
BROPHY 6031 14 12 0 75 DOOM LEGION (597)
SOCRATES 6001 9 12 0 67 DREAMERS (142)
CHALLENGER ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
STINK EYE 6065 8 3 0 65 BLOODSUCKERS (416)
-DIRTY SANCHEZ 5725 11 8 0 64 TEAM GNASTY (460)
KAJA-RANG 6036 8 7 1 64 DOOM LEGION (597)
POISON SUMAC 6032 11 15 1 63 DOOM LEGION (597)
-ALEX SCHIMMELFENNIG 5748 7 4 1 60 THE NORTH (554)
-LUIGI 6056 5 3 0 60 TEAM MARIO (598)
-FELINE GRIN 5956 13 7 0 59 ARENA FELINES (177)
-ASTRO ASSASSIN 6047 5 3 1 57 HOUNDS OF HELL (596)
ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
BASS REEVES 5901 12 9 0 55 THE LAWMEN (148)
TILLERITA 6007 9 10 0 53 SWEET MAGIC (267)
-INVINCIBLE MARIO 6055 6 2 1 53 TEAM MARIO (598)
SADIE 5970 13 10 1 52 DRYNN'S PRETTIES (592)
AUTUMN LEAVES 5975 10 14 0 52 SWEET MAGIC (267)
-TURD FERGUSON 5979 7 3 0 52 TEAM GNASTY (460)
-GNASTY EDGAR 5867 9 6 1 49 TEAM GNASTY (460)
SUGAR JANE 5948 9 19 0 46 SWEET MAGIC (267)
NIETZSCHE 6039 6 8 0 45 DREAMERS (142)
-BUB II 6090 3 2 0 44 THE ARCHIVES (601)
-DAVE COOK 5999 8 5 0 43 THE LAWMEN (148)
-KANT 6038 7 7 1 41 DREAMERS (142)
-GROTESQUE ZOMBIE 6071 4 1 0 40 ALL HALLOW'S EVE (599)
-SCOOBY DOOM 6021 5 3 1 34 HOUNDS OF HELL (596)
CHALLENGER INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
-THUNDER CAT 6048 5 4 0 33 ARENA FELINES (177)
INSIGHTFULL INGIE 6139 4 0 0 32 HIGH JINKS (584)
FUZZYMOTTO 6045 6 8 0 26 BLOODSUCKERS (416)
-MARIO 6054 3 4 0 24 TEAM MARIO (598)
-YOSHII 6061 3 2 0 24 TEAM MARIO (598)
INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
TALA GOG 6066 2 10 0 22 SWEET MAGIC (267)
LILLY 6136 2 2 1 21 DRYNN'S PRETTIES (592)
ALLAN PINKERTON 6166 2 1 0 21 THE LAWMEN (148)
-MEOW MIX 6072 1 0 0 21 ARENA FELINES (177)
-THE FENRIS WOLF 6114 2 2 0 20 HOUNDS OF HELL (596)
TOWERING CUMULUS 6159 2 0 0 19 FORCE OF NATURE (608)
ALOURSHIN 6126 2 5 0 18 SWEET MAGIC (267)
MARX 6125 3 4 0 17 DREAMERS (142)
CIRROSTRATUS 6162 1 1 0 16 FORCE OF NATURE (608)
CRAZED CLIFFORD 6140 3 1 0 15 HOUNDS OF HELL (596)
HOT SUMMER DAY 6163 2 0 0 15 FORCE OF NATURE (608)
-RYE 6108 1 0 0 15 ERRATA (604)
INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
-HIPPY CHICK 6127 1 0 0 15 ALL HALLOW'S EVE (599)
-WRIST 6107 1 1 0 14 ERRATA (604)
TERESA 6172 1 1 0 12 DRYNN'S PRETTIES (592)
T. COREY 6188 1 0 0 10 HIGH JINKS (584)
-MONKEY 6105 1 0 0 10 ERRATA (604)
MARSHMALLOW JOE 6179 1 1 0 10 DOOM LEGION (597)
AUGURATE ADDIE 6138 2 2 0 8 HIGH JINKS (584)
MEGAN 6137 2 2 0 8 DRYNN'S PRETTIES (592)
JEANIE 6135 1 3 0 8 DRYNN'S PRETTIES (592)
-SUGAR 6104 0 1 0 7 ERRATA (604)
FUZZ CUT 6143 1 1 0 5 TEAM FUZZ (605)
PEACH FUZZ 6142 1 1 0 4 TEAM FUZZ (605)
FUZZINATOR 6144 1 1 0 4 TEAM FUZZ (605)
-YACKITCH 6088 1 1 0 4 THE ARCHIVES (601)
WALL CLOUD 6161 1 1 0 4 FORCE OF NATURE (608)
-C'BOATH 6093 0 2 0 4 THE ARCHIVES (601)
-BOGUS LA 6132 0 3 0 3 ERRATA (604)
CHINOOK 6160 0 2 0 2 FORCE OF NATURE (608)
FUZZY LOGIC 6146 0 2 0 2 TEAM FUZZ (605)
'-' denotes a warrior who did not fight this turn.
THE DEAD W L K TEAM NAME SLAIN BY TURN Revenge?
TOO BIG 6186 0 1 0 BLOODSUCKERS 416 TILKIRRIN THE ELF 492 512 NONE
NOT EVEN 6185 0 1 0 BLOODSUCKERS 416 SHISHZAR THE SNAK 500 512 NONE
HODAG 6085 5 3 0 BLOODSUCKERS 416 KAJA-RANG 6036 511 JUST REV
MOOSE 6178 0 2 0 HIGH JINKS 584 GORASH THE ORC 493 512 NONE
WIDDER GERTRUDE 6109 2 3 1 HIGH JINKS 584 SADIE 5970 508 NOT REVE
STRIFE 6189 0 1 0 HOUNDS OF HELL 596 GORASH THE ORC 493 512 NONE
FREAKY BARBER 5283 12 11 2 TEAM GNASTY 460 STANK SHANK 5863 511
PERSONAL ADS
Bogus La -- The true rocket and roll on rainbow run. Kinda sticks in yer craw an
inflames you with passion. Don't it? -- Ingie
Jeanie -- Whoosh, n' me a kid outten the sparkle-eyed south. I'll take the earlier
effort. -- Addie
Marigold -- You're a good scout, wise beyond your years. A duel to the death? Bet
you say that to everyone. -- Dan
Dirty Sanchez -- Gods, man, wash! You make my relatives look like models of hygiene
and couth. You're disgusting. -- Tillerita
P.S. And while you're washing, use some of that soap on your mouth.
Scooby Doom -- I have given your problems careful thought, and my conclusion is that
your feet are too big. If you were to have a couple of toes trimmed off, it might
help. -- Autumn Leaves
Allan Pinkerton -- (wincing) That pink tie... no. It's a mistake. -- Alourshin
Turd Ferguson -- Dammit, I KNOW I had that pooper-scooper just this morning! Why can
I never find such a thing when I want it? -- Sugar Jane
Well, I can see why Bolgar's tribe cast him out. He SHORT, as well as stupid and
reckless. Not the perfect model of a Shew. -- Tala Gog
1 March 2005
The Contract
[as retold by Hammer the WordSmith]
What had begun as a contract for swords and armor between a well known name in
the DM community and the former VC Captain/WordSmith and WeaponSmith of the Vendetta
Cartel Tarantula Tribe was destined to impact and altar the landscape of the dueling
community for years to come.
The following is but a condensed retelling of history in the making.
Hammer continued sipping his tankard of Elven Tonic as the mysterious hooded
figure quietly seated himself across the table from the Veteran Manager whose back
was against the wall; allowing for a subtle, but effective surveillance of the dimly
lit tavern.
Recent events in both Illis and North Fork/SCOMSS Swamp Arena had stunned the DM
managerial world with the announcement that Hammer had resigned from his position as
a well respected member of the Vendetta Cartel Alliance.
Those managers and associates closest to Hammer were shocked and dismayed that
there seemed to be NO Rational Explanation for Hammer making such a seemingly
irrational, hasty and extremely illogical decision; by what seemed to be a spur of
the moment reaction following the Declaration of War by Hammer in the DM 47 P-ads.
This is what stirred the mysterious hooded figure to seek Hammer with a request
that would change the managerial course of both men; ultimately Rocking the
Managerial World of Alastari as a result of the forthcoming decisions reached by the
two Veterans.
Time passed swiftly as both Veteran Managers discussed how the landscape of the
DM game on the sands of Alastari had changed over the years both in Basic and Tourney
play; producing a new breed of managers who would of necessity band together in an
alliance with a common goal; waging war against antagonists while improving the
managerial skills of each participating member in their glorious quest for DM
excellence.
Hammer listened intently as his unexpected guest inquired about the situation in
North Fork/SCOMSS Swamp Arena; revealing his desire to participate in the upcoming
Turf War 4 contest in DM 47 with an alliance that would accept him on a more
permanent basis other than for just fighting together as a TW4 alliance to win fame
and Gift Certs.
Here was a Veteran Manager, seeking the advice of Hammer regarding an alliance
to join on a permanent basis; plus extending a sword arm of friendship and requesting
that Hammer join him as an alliance mate with those who would welcome their
membership.
The Iron in the Words of Hammer had produced this opportunity as a result of the
recent conflicts witnessed first hand by the manager seated across the table from
Hammer. This Veteran Manager had been secretly searching and scouting around
Alastari for someone worth his mettle to fight alongside; someone who would know
where to find the perfect gang of rebels who were unafraid of waging war against
anyone.
Hammer knew exactly where to look and in a matter of days the two newcomers were
welcomed into the ranks of a group of managers who received them as war waging equals
in an alliance that had joined a Confederation of Alliances for the TW4 contest.
Fighting under the banner of The Illuminati Confederation of Alliances alongside
members of Chaos Inc, kLk and The Company of Brothers during the TW4 was more than
either of the two Veteran Managers had envisioned a few months ago.
Hammer was now entering a new journey with a new attitude.
Perhaps you readers may have noticed that new attitude by now since this
announcement by Hammer is uncharacteristically Exclamation Point Free.
Except for the famous quote by Hammer at the end of this announcement.
Now that Hammer and the Mysterious Hooded Figure have agreed to join forces with
an alliance whose members have welcomed them enthusiastically; let those who desire
to be antagonistic be forewarned as to the identities of these newly welcomed wagers
of war:
Tripwire
kLk Bringer of Pain
Hammer
kLk WordSmith and WeaponSmith
Minister of War
Illuminati Idealist
"May Your Blades Be Sharp and Your Wits Sharper!"
LAST WEEK'S FIGHTS
MOOSE was dealt death by GORASH THE ORC in a 1 minute Dark Arena fight.
TOO BIG was butchered by TILKIRRIN THE ELF in a 1 minute Dark Arena duel.
NOT EVEN was murdered by SHISHZAR THE SNAKE in a exciting 1 minute Dark Arena melee.
STRIFE was barely slain by GORASH THE ORC in a 1 minute Dark Arena brawl.
STANK SHANK overpowered KAJA-RANG in a 1 minute one-sided Bloodfeud fight.
HOT SUMMER DAY unbelievably bested FUZZ CUT in a 2 minute beginner's Challenge brawl.
FUZZY LOGIC was devastated by CRAZED CLIFFORD in a 1 minute Challenge match.
INSIGHTFULL INGIE overcame LILLY in a 1 minute beginner's Challenge fight.
ALLAN PINKERTON viciously subdued JEANIE in a 4 minute beginner's Challenge duel.
TOWERING CUMULUS vanquished FUZZINATOR in a 1 minute one-sided Challenge duel.
MARSHMALLOW JOE defeated PEACH FUZZ in a popular 1 minute beginner's Challenge match.
PLATO overpowered CAT SCAN in a 2 minute bloody one-sided Title match.
DREB 3 handily defeated CAT TAGIOUS in a exciting 1 minute one-sided contest.
DASTARDLY DAN devastated BROPHY in a 2 minute mismatched bout.
TOM SMITH handily defeated SOCRATES in a popular 1 minute bloody uneven fight.
GRATCH viciously subdued MOTTA THE PIKE in a exciting 1 minute bloody fray.
BASS REEVES slimly lost to STINK EYE in a 4 minute gory brawl.
POISON SUMAC savagely defeated SUGAR JANE in a exciting 2 minute veteran's match.
AUTUMN LEAVES defeated TIO THE MONEYCHANGER in a 5 minute bloody conflict.
SADIE devastated TALA GOG in a 1 minute one-sided bout.
TILLERITA slimly won victory over NIETZSCHE in a popular 3 minute gruesome match.
ALOURSHIN slimly won victory over MARX in a crowd pleasing 3 minute gory fray.
FUZZYMOTTO luckily beat AUGURATE ADDIE in a 2 minute veteran vs. beginner fight.
CHINOOK was overpowered by TERESA in a 1 minute uneven fight.
WALL CLOUD was savagely defeated by T. COREY in a 1 minute novice's bout.
CIRROSTRATUS won victory over MEGAN in a 1 minute novice's fray.
BATTLE REPORT
MOST POPULAR RECORD DURING THE LAST 10 TURNS
|FIGHTING STYLE FIGHTS FIGHTING STYLE W - L - K PERCENT|
|STRIKING ATTACK 7 WALL OF STEEL 38 - 25 - 1 60 |
|BASHING ATTACK 6 STRIKING ATTACK 44 - 35 - 2 56 |
|LUNGING ATTACK 5 SLASHING ATTACK 28 - 28 - 2 50 |
|WALL OF STEEL 5 LUNGING ATTACK 34 - 34 - 4 50 |
|PARRY-LUNGE 5 PARRY-RIPOSTE 19 - 20 - 0 49 |
|SLASHING ATTACK 5 TOTAL PARRY 16 - 19 - 0 46 |
|PARRY-RIPOSTE 4 AIMED BLOW 20 - 24 - 2 45 |
|AIMED BLOW 4 BASHING ATTACK 30 - 41 - 4 42 |
|TOTAL PARRY 3 PARRY-STRIKE 7 - 11 - 0 39 |
|PARRY-STRIKE 2 PARRY-LUNGE 12 - 29 - 0 29 |
Turn 512 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:
PARRY-STRIKE 2 - 0 STRIKING ATTACK 2 - 5 4 WALL OF STEEL
PARRY-RIPOSTE 4 - 0 AIMED BLOW 1 - 3 3 STRIKING ATTACK
TOTAL PARRY 2 - 1 PARRY-LUNGE 1 - 4 2 BASHING ATTACK
LUNGING ATTACK 3 - 2 SLASHING ATTACK 1 - 4 1 PARRY-STRIKE
WALL OF STEEL 3 - 2 1 PARRY-LUNGE
BASHING ATTACK 3 - 3
TOP WARRIOR OF EACH STYLE
FIGHTING STYLE WARRIOR W L K PNTS TEAM NAME
WALL OF STEEL PLATO 6003 19 2 0 132 DREAMERS (142)
FIGHTING STYLE WARRIOR W L K PNTS TEAM NAME
BASHING ATTACK DREB 3 5947 13 8 0 113 THE LAWMEN (148)
STRIKING ATTACK TOM SMITH 5876 14 9 0 105 THE LAWMEN (148)
PARRY-STRIKE DASTARDLY DAN 5887 20 14 1 104 HIGH JINKS (584)
PARRY-LUNGE BROPHY 6031 14 12 0 75 DOOM LEGION (597)
SLASHING ATTACK KAJA-RANG 6036 8 7 1 64 DOOM LEGION (597)
LUNGING ATTACK SADIE 5970 13 10 1 52 DRYNN'S PRETTIES (592)
Note: Warriors have a winning record and are an Adept or Above.
The overall popularity leader is STANK SHANK 5863. The most popular warrior this
turn was ALLAN PINKERTON 6166. The ten other most popular fighters were NIETZSCHE
6039, MARX 6125, POISON SUMAC 6032, DREB 3 5947, DASTARDLY DAN 5887, GRATCH 6030,
TILLERITA 6007, CAT SCAN 5976, TOM SMITH 5876, and BASS REEVES 5901.
The least popular fighter this week was CHINOOK 6160. The other ten least popular
fighters were TALA GOG 6066, FUZZINATOR 6144, LILLY 6136, FUZZY LOGIC 6146, KAJA-RANG
6036, TOO BIG 6186, CIRROSTRATUS 6162, WALL CLOUD 6161, FUZZYMOTTO 6045, and SADIE
5970.
The following warriors will travel to AD after next turn:
PLATO (12-6003) DREAMERS (142)