DUEL 2 NEWSLETTER Date : 09/20/2004 Duedate: 10/02/2004 TOBIR ARENA DM-14 TURN-498 This Weeks Top Honors THE DUELMASTER IS ZERO THE HERO THE DEATH SQUAD (63) (14-4129) [16-4-0,141] Chartered Recognition Leader Unchartered Recognition Leader ZERO THE HERO PUMA THE DEATH SQUAD (63) TOTEM (422) (14-4129) [16-4-0,141] (14-4139) [3-1-0,39] Popularity Leader This Weeks Favorite ZERO THE HERO VISIGOTH THE DEATH SQUAD (63) THE DEATH SQUAD (63) (14-4129) [16-4-0,141] (14-4214) [8-4-0,57] THE CURRENT TOP TEAM THE DEATH SQUAD (63) TEAMS ON THE MOVE TOP CAREER HONORS Team Name Point Gain Chartered Team 1. THE DOGHOUSE (188) 26 2. TOTEM (422) 16 THE DEATH SQUAD (63) 3. THE DEATH SQUAD (63) 14 Unchartered Team 4. SPQR (427) 0 TOTEM (422) The Top Teams Career Win-Loss Record W L K % Win-Loss Record Last 3 Turns W L K 1/ 0*TOTEM (422) 15 5 1 75.0 1/ 1 THE DEATH SQUAD (63) 13 2 0 2/ 1 THE DEATH SQUAD (63) 361 297 24 54.9 2/ 3 THE DOGHOUSE (188) 7 8 0 3- 2*SPQR (427) 18 19 5 48.6 3- 2*SPQR (427) 4 1 0 4/ 3 THE DOGHOUSE (188) 298 370 8 44.6 4/ 0*TOTEM (422) 3 2 1 '*' Unchartered team '-' Team did not fight this turn (###) Avoid teams by their Team Id ##/## This turn's/Last turn's rank TEAM SPOTLIGHT * }%|[-----+O+-----]|%{ * }%|[-----+O+-----]|%{ * }%|[-----+O+-----]|%{ * ---===ANDORIAN REGIONAL NEWS===--- Duelmasters ----------- DM 8 ARKERS (turn 248): GOLDENEYE of BONDAGE (Spawn, mgr.) DM 11 ARUAK CITY (turn 497): WALL OF GLASS of SCARLET KNIGHTS II (Talon Warsmith) DM 14 TOBIR (turn 497): ZERO THE HERO of THE DEATH SQUAD (Street Legal, mgr.) DM 22 SOLVEN (turn 490): SNAKE CHARMER of KELLUMBO'S KIDS (Detective Kellumbo) DM 24 ZORPUNT (turn 486): GYRADOS of WATER DECK (Destitute Noble, mgr.) DM 25 LYRATILAN (turn 486): FELAWESHIPE of CHAUCERS WORDS (Berylstar, mgr.) DM 26 CALEAM (turn 487): SAILOR VENUS of SHERWOOD FOREST (Papaiz, mgr.) DM 30 IAYE (turn 480): SONORA SARA of RED DOG GANG (Leeta, mgr.) DM 40 ZENSU (turn 448): SPECTRUM of AS FAR AS SIAM (?, mgr.) DM 41 KATI-TEI (turn 441): PORTERHOUSE ARREST of GLAD TO MEAT YOU (Alfredo Frothingslosh, mgr.) DM 46 ARDIVENT (turn 434): FLOYD B. RICK of FLOYDS FAN CLUB (Talon Volksie, mgr.) DM 52 FRATSFA (turn 195): MUTILATE of ASSASSIN NATION (Ghab, mgr.) DM 60 LOOPHOLES (turn 346): LACHES of LEGALESE (Judge, mgr.) DM 63 AMEN-TEI (turn 335): LOCKHEART of SAFE HAVEN (Keldon Blackfang, mgr.) DM 71 KYR'TERR (turn 150): CHEROKEE of CHIEFS' ELITE (Matrix, mgr.) ADM 105 ANDORAK (turn 382): HELIO of ULTIMATE ACCELERATION from ARVAT (LHI, mgr.) Top Teams --------- DM 8 ARKERS (turn 248): BONDAGE (Spawn, mgr.) DM 11 ARUAK CITY (turn 497): SCARLET KNIGHTS II (Talon Warsmith, mgr.) DM 14 TOBIR (turn 497): THE DEATH SQUAD (Street Legal, mgr.) DM 22 SOLVEN (turn 490): KELLUMBO'S KIDS (Detective Kellumbo, mgr.) DM 24 ZORPUNT (turn 486): 13 YRS & COUNTING (The Muffin Man, mgr.) DM 25 LYRATILAN (turn 486): THE MIDDLE WAY 4 (Leeta, mgr.) DM 26 CALEAM (turn 487): SHERWOOD FOREST (Papaiz, mgr.) DM 30 IAYE (turn 480): RED DOG GANG (Leeta, mgr.) DM 40 ZENSU (turn 448): BEYOND THE PALE (Leeta, mgr.) DM 41 KATI-TEI (turn 441): OLD SCHOOL (Otto X. Frothingslosh, mgr.) DM 46 ARDIVENT (turn 434): DEATHTONGUE (Technogeek, mgr.) DM 52 FRATSFA (turn 195): OHIO (Berylstar, mgr.) DM 60 LOOPHOLES (turn 346): MY BRAIN ON CHLORINE (The Sandman, mgr.) DM 63 AMEN-TEI (turn 335): SAFE HAVEN (Keldon Blackfang, mgr.) DM 71 KYR'TERR (turn 150): HAZAARDS OF CLONING (Crip, mgr.) ADM 105 ANDORAK (turn 382): BOXES (Doc Steele, mgr.) Recent Graduates ---------------- DM 11 ARUAK CITY (turn 496): TONY MCALPINE of THE HEADCUTTERS II (Street Legal) LONNIE JOHNSON of THE HEADCUTTERS II (Street Legal) DM 25 LYRATILAN (turn 486): SQUYER of CHAUCERS WORDS (Berylstar, mgr.) DM 60 LOOPHOLES (turn 346): SANDSTORM of NATURAL DISASTERS (Soultaker, mgr.) DM 63 AMEN-TEI (turn 334): FREAN of SAFE HAVEN (Keldon Blackfang, mgr.) SPY REPORT Greetings warriors! It is I, Zontani Sharp Eyes, here to bring report of the clash and bustle of the weekly TOBIR games. SNOW LEOPARD caught the eye of many in the gladiatorial commission as he skillfully bested CULT MEMBER and was awarded 14 points in recognition. In one of the week's more notable duels, HONEY PUP put down PUMA, causing him to lose 8 points of recognition in the process. Although BOWSER made a valiant effort, it did not suffice to topple the reign of victorious ZERO THE HERO. Informants "close" to the city champion have told me that he never fights without pantyhose on beneath his armor. Watch out! But come now, let us look deeper into the maze of contention and crossed blades that is city TOBIR. Loose talk at the arena has reached my ears and it but confirms the knowledge that many fighters are after PUSSYFOOT. Watch your back! Is not Death a warrior's foremost adviser? Warriors, may this counselor stand ready at your right hand forever! Dark alleys may hide both secrets and assassins. In the arena there is only the brightness of steel. Keep vigil always! A thought before I go. Each warrior practices one style, but must not the wise manager learn the secrets of them all? Ahh, but I can hear the spires of a far off city calling to me. I must away! Till next we meet remember - the pen is mightier than the sword, but a maul is a different story!-- Zontani Sharp Eyes DUELMASTER W L K POINTS TEAM NAME ZERO THE HERO 4129 16 4 0 141 THE DEATH SQUAD (63) CHALLENGER CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME ANGRY SHEW 4201 12 3 0 92 THE DEATH SQUAD (63) CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME DEAD MAN WALKING 4220 10 0 1 83 THE DEATH SQUAD (63) JUNO 4178 10 9 0 71 THE DOGHOUSE (188) BOWSER 4096 13 23 1 69 THE DOGHOUSE (188) CHALLENGER ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME HONEY PUP 4207 7 8 0 64 THE DOGHOUSE (188) VISIGOTH 4214 8 4 0 57 THE DEATH SQUAD (63) ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME PUSSYFOOT 4126 12 16 1 53 THE DOGHOUSE (188) THE THING 4185 12 6 0 53 THE DEATH SQUAD (63) PUMA 4139 3 1 0 39 TOTEM (422) CHALLENGER INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME -SCIPIO AFRICANUS 4221 4 1 1 30 SPQR (427) -FLAVIUS MAXIMUS 4223 4 1 2 29 SPQR (427) PEREGRINE 4138 3 1 0 29 TOTEM (422) SNOW LEOPARD 4142 3 1 1 28 TOTEM (422) -REMUS 4218 4 3 1 26 SPQR (427) INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME -CORNELIUS SULLA 4222 3 2 1 23 SPQR (427) -MARCUS ANTONIUS 4235 3 2 0 22 SPQR (427) FERRET 4140 4 0 0 16 TOTEM (422) DIM HAIRY THING 4236 1 2 0 5 THE DOGHOUSE (188) '-' denotes a warrior who did not fight this turn. THE DEAD W L K TEAM NAME SLAIN BY TURN Revenge? CULT MEMBER 497 0 1 0 1 SNOW LEOPARD 4142 498 NONE DUM HAIRY THING 4215 3 6 1 THE DOGHOUSE 188 FLAVIUS MAXIMUS 4223 495 REVENGED ROBIN 4179 1 1 0 TOTEM 422 SHEWISH GIANT 512 498 NONE PERSONAL ADS Dead Man Walking -- (puzzled whine) I don't understand. (sniffing strongly) You're dead, I can tell. Finest kind of bones. (sniffing again) Just the thing to chew on. (whine) I don't see why I should be hit for wanting to chew on you. It's my nature. I'm a DOG, after all. And YOU shouldn't be the one to hit me. You're dead! (long-suffering sigh) This is all so confusing. -- Bowser The Thing -- (soft growl) You're unnatural, and you know we don't like things that aren't natural. Us dogs--real dogs, not (sneer) toy poodles or something like--us dogs are the bottom line in natural. Kind of a test of naturalness, you might say. So, when you stepped out on the sand, in spite of other indications, I figured, okay, it moves, and if it moves, I can bite it. But you're a ROCK or something! You're not supposed to be moving, if you're a rock. And if you're not a rock, I should be able to bite you, and the Great Dog knows I TRIED. So you're not-a-rock and a rock, at the same time, and that means you're unnatural. May the Great Dog smite you for this offense against the Proper Order. -- Honey Pup Visigoth -- They tell me you're some kind of break-and-enter person. A burglar, or at least an intruder. Obviously, dog meat. Stop dancing out of the way. -- Pussyfoot P.S. Yes, I DO have pussy's foot. And the rest of pussy, too. Very tasty. Flavius Maximus -- I didn't mean to say you were a fine opponent. That's just some damned scribe putting words in my mouth. I meant to say you stopped too soon. I was just getting started! -- Juno Marcus Antonius -- (whine, cringe) -- Dim Hairy Thing Who is this Skippy who does well in tournaments but does not appear in the arena? We would welcome his company, and that of his teammates. -- Leeta, The Doghouse Honey Pup -- Who do I think I am? I'm myself, you mangy mutt. So I'm ambitious to make something more of myself, I suppose I can't expect a dog to understand that. Too bad. You could probably use a little ambition yourself. -- Dacio Torranz, an Ambitious Guard Juno -- You were no help, either! -- Gordos Harcinell, an Honest Merchant who does not belong in the arena 24 August 2004 Invitation to Newbie Managers by Hammer As a Captain of the Vendetta Cartel, Hammer has recently dissolved the Vendetta Cartel Crimson Ascension Family. Lady Martilyo and Rook are NO LONGER members of the Vendetta Cartel. The Vendetta Cartel is divided into "Families" under the leadership of Captains; who have been appointed by the VC God Father known throughout the dueling land as Master Darque. Hammer is now the Captain of the Vendetta Cartel Tarantula Tribe and the veteran manager extends an invitation for prospective membership as a Probate [ONLY 2 Probate positions are available in the VC Tarantula Tribe at the present time!] to any Newbie Manager who qualifies under the following conditions: 1. Newbie Manager MUST have Online Access for Email communications! [Hammer is presently living in Qatar and Lieutenants Maximillian and Firehawk are living in Canada; so Email Communication is a MUST for consideration!] 2. Newbie Manager MUST have the time and funds to create 2 new stables to be placed in 2 separate Slow Arenas [the cost of running 1 stable in a Regular Arena!] to actively participate on a monthly basis with the other 3 T-Tribe members of the Vendetta Cartel! 3. Newbie Manager MUST have the DESIRE to be an Active Member of the Vendetta Cartel as a Tarantula Tribe trainee aka Probate; developing his/her managerial skills under the mentorship of Hammer and the other VC members; thus proving themselves worthy to become Vendetta Cartel Lieutenants in the Vendetta Cartel Tarantula Tribe! The Vendetta Cartel Tarantula Tribe lives by the Feud; thereby prospective Probates are forewarned that membership guarantees instant Friends and instant Enemies! Any prospective Probates who 1.) seek to improve their managerial insights/abilities under the counsel of Hammer and other Vendetta Cartel members 2.) desire to be active members of an Active Alliance that WILL NOT Dissolve in a Few Months; building lasting friendships while enjoying Feuding with Common Enemies 3.) who enjoy sending their gladiators to Tournaments and would strive to see their manager name listed among the TV and TC winners in the Mailer Tourney Newsletters as a member of the Vendetta Cartel MUST DO THE FOLLOWING: Send an Email to HammerDM@fastermail.com to introduce yourself and provide Hammer with a short Bio of your managerial successes/failures and favorite/least favorite fighting styles; with a listing of your active stable/stables for Hammer to verify in the online newsletters. Hammer will choose the 2 prospective Probates for membership in the Vendetta Cartel Tarantula Tribe on the basis of who he decides will be most suited [to Hammer's purposes as the T-Tribe Captain!] from among those responding to this All Arena Ad on a first response/first acceptance or rejection basis! -- Hammer; Vendetta Cartel Captain/WordSmith and WeaponSmith of the Vendetta Cartel Tarantula Tribe 20 September 2004 Azereth has returned! I am the manager for Scarlet Blades in DM 25. I was a member of the Crimson Alliance and the Crimson Brotherhood (which was composed of former CA members). I've been out of the game for many (at least 5) years. I would like to hear from anyone who remembers me, as well as any Alliance that is seeking to add experienced managers to their roster. Contact me at: Anthony Wells 600 W. Shore Dr. Stanton, MI 48888 or by personal ads in DM 25. LAST WEEK'S FIGHTS ROBIN was butchered by SHEWISH GIANT in a crowd pleasing 1 minute Dark Arena fight. THE THING was subdued by JUNO in a exciting 3 minute Challenge melee. VISIGOTH narrowly defeated PUSSYFOOT in a crowd pleasing 4 minute Challenge duel. ZERO THE HERO overpowered BOWSER in a 1 minute one-sided Title fight. ANGRY SHEW bested KUNG-FU MASTER in a action packed 1 minute brawl. DEAD MAN WALKING defeated KUNG-FU MASTER in a 2 minute struggle. HONEY PUP overpowered PUMA in a 1 minute mismatched brawl. SNOW LEOPARD assassinated CULT MEMBER in a 1 minute uneven melee. FERRET unbelievably bested SHIFTYEYED VOLUNTEER in a popular 7 minute beginner's duel. PEREGRINE vanquished DIM HAIRY THING in a 1 minute gory one-sided duel. BATTLE REPORT MOST POPULAR RECORD DURING THE LAST 10 TURNS |FIGHTING STYLE FIGHTS FIGHTING STYLE W - L - K PERCENT| |LUNGING ATTACK 4 LUNGING ATTACK 23 - 5 - 2 82 | |TOTAL PARRY 3 TOTAL PARRY 9 - 3 - 0 75 | |SLASHING ATTACK 2 SLASHING ATTACK 14 - 6 - 0 70 | |STRIKING ATTACK 2 BASHING ATTACK 10 - 5 - 2 67 | |PARRY-LUNGE 1 PARRY-RIPOSTE 7 - 4 - 2 64 | |BASHING ATTACK 1 PARRY-LUNGE 9 - 6 - 0 60 | |AIMED BLOW 1 STRIKING ATTACK 7 - 10 - 1 41 | |PARRY-STRIKE 1 AIMED BLOW 5 - 8 - 0 38 | |PARRY-RIPOSTE 0 WALL OF STEEL 3 - 5 - 0 38 | |WALL OF STEEL 0 PARRY-STRIKE 1 - 2 - 0 33 | Turn 498 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-LUNGE 1 - 0 TOTAL PARRY 1 - 2 3 LUNGING ATTACK SLASHING ATTACK 2 - 0 AIMED BLOW 0 - 1 2 SLASHING ATTACK BASHING ATTACK 1 - 0 PARRY-STRIKE 0 - 1 1 BASHING ATTACK LUNGING ATTACK 3 - 1 PARRY-RIPOSTE 0 - 0 1 STRIKING ATTACK STRIKING ATTACK 1 - 1 WALL OF STEEL 0 - 0 1 PARRY-LUNGE 1 AIMED BLOW 1 TOTAL PARRY 1 PARRY-RIPOSTE TOP WARRIOR OF EACH STYLE FIGHTING STYLE WARRIOR W L K PNTS TEAM NAME LUNGING ATTACK ZERO THE HERO 4129 16 4 0 141 THE DEATH SQUAD (63) SLASHING ATTACK ANGRY SHEW 4201 12 3 0 92 THE DEATH SQUAD (63) FIGHTING STYLE WARRIOR W L K PNTS TEAM NAME BASHING ATTACK JUNO 4178 10 9 0 71 THE DOGHOUSE (188) PARRY-LUNGE VISIGOTH 4214 8 4 0 57 THE DEATH SQUAD (63) TOTAL PARRY THE THING 4185 12 6 0 53 THE DEATH SQUAD (63) Note: Warriors have a winning record and are an Adept or Above. The overall popularity leader is ZERO THE HERO 4129. The most popular warrior this turn was VISIGOTH 4214. The ten other most popular fighters were JUNO 4178, ANGRY SHEW 4201, DEAD MAN WALKING 4220, PUSSYFOOT 4126, PEREGRINE 4138, ROBIN 4179, ZERO THE HERO 4129, HONEY PUP 4207, SNOW LEOPARD 4142, and THE THING 4185. The least popular fighter this week was FERRET 4140. The other ten least popular fighters were DIM HAIRY THING 4236, PUMA 4139, BOWSER 4096, THE THING 4185, SNOW LEOPARD 4142, HONEY PUP 4207, ZERO THE HERO 4129, ROBIN 4179, PEREGRINE 4138, and PUSSYFOOT 4126. The following warriors will travel to AD after next turn: ZERO THE HERO (14-4129) THE DEATH SQUAD (63)