DUEL 2 NEWSLETTER
Date : 12/27/2004 Duedate: 01/08/2005
TOBIR ARENA
DM-14 TURN-505
This Weeks Top Honors
THE DUELMASTER IS
THE THING
THE DEATH SQUAD (63)
(14-4185) [18-6-0,112]
Chartered Recognition Leader Unchartered Recognition Leader
THE THING POSITION IS EMPTY
THE DEATH SQUAD (63)
(14-4185) [18-6-0,112]
Popularity Leader This Weeks Favorite
SCARBOROUGH SCARBOROUGH
FRAG 'EM ALL! (403) FRAG 'EM ALL! (403)
(14-3941) [15-10-0,95] (14-3941) [15-10-0,95]
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) 18
2. I BENT MY WOOKIE (413) 18 I BENT MY WOOKIE (413)
3. THE DEATH SQUAD (63) 6 Unchartered Team
4. FRAG 'EM ALL! (403) 2
5. STEEL VALOR (59) 0 SCARLET KNIGHTS (302)
The Top Teams
Career Win-Loss Record W L K % Win-Loss Record Last 3 Turns W L K
1/ 1 I BENT MY WOOKIE (413) 19 4 0 82.6 1/ 2 THE DEATH SQUAD (63) 9 5 1
2/ 2 THE DEATH SQUAD (63) 382 310 26 55.2 2/ 1 FRAG 'EM ALL! (403) 8 7 0
3/ 3 FRAG 'EM ALL! (403) 178 154 11 53.6 3/ 3 THE DOGHOUSE (188) 6 8 1
4- 4*STEEL VALOR (59) 17 17 2 50.0 4/ 4 I BENT MY WOOKIE (413) 3 0 0
5/ 5 THE DOGHOUSE (188) 311 391 9 44.3 5- 5*STEEL VALOR (59) 1 0 1
'*' Unchartered team '-' Team did not fight this turn
(###) Avoid teams by their Team Id ##/## This turn's/Last turn's rank
SPY REPORT
It is I, Novgorodny Vir, Spymaster of Spymasters. Look on my work, ye mighty,
and despair! FRAG 'EM ALL!? Who? THE DEATH SQUAD is the top team these days,
buddies! Duelmaster THE THING from THE DEATH SQUAD is going for the gold, as he
challenged FRAG 'EM ALL!'s SCARBOROUGH. Ooh, the excitement! Those who hoped for a
new Duelmaster were disappointed by SCARBOROUGH, of FRAG 'EM ALL!, who despite a
15-10-0 couldn't overcome TOBIR's Number 1. So who's the team that's been walking
into taverns last week and ordering milk? Sounds like a PR stunt to me.
My mother wished me to avoid conflict, and seek the gentle trade of Spyreporter.
But warriors aren't supposed to avoid fights! To quell some nasty rumors, the guys
in FRAG 'EM ALL! are not carrying any incurable diseases. No need to avoid 'em. The
warriors of FRAG 'EM ALL! found their efforts at combat frustrated as THE DEATH SQUAD
apparently had more important things to do than fight. Everyone is famous for
fifteen minutes, and RICK JONES is it right now. Most challenged warrior. Isn't
FRAG 'EM ALL! proud! I WET MY BED! challenged RICK JONES! Who says I BENT MY WOOKIE
are just a bunch of wimps! I WET MY BED! of I BENT MY WOOKIE kept its wits as it won
victory over RICK JONES.
Ah, the duel! The roar of the oppenent, the smell of the crowd! Charity is
unknown in TOBIR, and rightly so. THE DOGHOUSE exacted their revenge against THE
DEATH SQUAD. Ask not for whom the sword slashes; it slashes for thee.
Leave me now, you base fools! More important duties call me. Can anything
compare to the pleasure of writing Spyreports for TOBIR? On that giddy note I take
my leave-- Novgorodny Vir
DUELMASTER W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
THE THING 4185 18 6 0 112 THE DEATH SQUAD (63)
CHALLENGER CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
I WET MY BED! 4052 6 0 0 108 I BENT MY WOOKIE (413)
SCARBOROUGH 3941 15 10 0 95 FRAG 'EM ALL! (403)
DEAD MAN WALKING 4220 14 3 1 95 THE DEATH SQUAD (63)
CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
RICK JONES 3942 12 10 1 87 FRAG 'EM ALL! (403)
ANGRY SHEW 4201 14 8 0 78 THE DEATH SQUAD (63)
VISIGOTH 4214 12 7 0 78 THE DEATH SQUAD (63)
*IRONFIST* 3947 8 3 0 73 FRAG 'EM ALL! (403)
BOWSER 4096 14 29 1 72 THE DOGHOUSE (188)
ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
HONEY PUP 4207 10 12 0 55 THE DOGHOUSE (188)
JUNO 4178 12 14 0 53 THE DOGHOUSE (188)
CHALLENGER INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
HAYWOOD JAB 4238 4 2 1 30 THE DEATH SQUAD (63)
-CYRRYCE 418 4 4 2 28 STEEL VALOR (59)
-AHKMED HUZARI 419 5 2 0 25 STEEL VALOR (59)
INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
ANDILLIA 4255 2 0 0 23 THE DOGHOUSE (188)
WOOFER 4254 2 0 1 19 THE DOGHOUSE (188)
OBNOXIO 3939 4 6 0 18 FRAG 'EM ALL! (403)
-KYRIEL 420 4 2 0 14 STEEL VALOR (59)
-SWIFTCUT 416 3 3 0 12 STEEL VALOR (59)
-SURESTROKE 417 1 6 0 9 STEEL VALOR (59)
'-' denotes a warrior who did not fight this turn.
THE DEAD W L K TEAM NAME SLAIN BY TURN Revenge?
PUSSYFOOT 4126 13 19 1 THE DOGHOUSE 188 RICK JONES 3942 502
DIM HAIRY THING 4236 3 5 0 THE DOGHOUSE 188 HAYWOOD JAB 4238 503 JUST REV
PERSONAL ADS
Angry Shew -- I don't know why you're mad at ME. What did *I* do? -- Bowser
P.S. Okay, so the Commission admits I'm a Shew and they claim YOU are a cat, but
still.
P.P.S. Actually, I'm a Shewish Mastiff.
Visigoth -- (very crossly) I think you're REALLY an IN-Visigoth. Or else why didn't
I see you in time to parry or dodge or HIT BACK? This is no way to treat a good dog.
-- Honey Pup the annoyed
Shadowcat -- Why should you want to frag 'em all? Don't you know that
generalizations are the downfall of the thinking dog? And cat, too, of course. And
besides, which "em all" do you refer to? You need to clarify some things here. --
Juno, seeking enlightenment
That was a pretty flimsy Convincian Hero! I mean, I just bounced out and barked a
couple of times, and he keeled right over. Whatever "keeled" means. Probably some
kind of cat disease. Phooey. -- Woofer
P.S. Why does the Commission have me listed as a cat? I'm not a cat. I'm a dog.
Anyone can see that.
Yes, well, I think the Trustworthy Scribe is a fool, but what else is new? What I
want to know is, what the HECK was the deal with the demon that leaped out of nowhere
when I hit him? Is that kind of thing allowed? Can *I* have a guardian demon? --
Andillia
P.S. But his guardian demon was a weakling.
Woofer -- Bad dog! BAD! -- Ghost of Tomath Woodman, Convincian Hero
8 December 2004
Battle Royal 4
The Battle Royal arena contests are one of the purest tests of manager skill
available. The rules are simple. The scoring is simple. The updates are live. If
you would like to participate, simply get a team ready in Talcama in the next month
and announce in the personals that you're in. The prize is bragging rights and
having your name along side previous winners (Doc Steele, Manray Frothingslosh, and
Manager). It is a brutal contest, but it is a lot of fun!
Basic rules: No avoiding other contest teams. Score = Wins + Kills - Losses.
Only fights against other BR teams count. First team to 25 wins!
BR4 begins in Talcama (DM 18) on turn 502, due on Jan 29, 2005.
Visit http://www.geocities.com/assurnasir/br4 for more information.
8 December 2004
TURF WAR IV -- GRAND CONTEST NOTICE!
The Turf War IV Grand Contest will commence on Turn 221 (approx. February 22,
2005). For those who have never participated, Turf Wars are alliance-type contest
and Winner-Takes-All. There are no 2nd place winners!
Everyone may participate; known alliances, new alliances, or temporary alliances
created to compete in the Turf War! However, to participate, each alliance must:
A. Announce the alliance name and the Captain of the alliance in the North Fork
(DM #47) newsletter.
Captains are responsible for:
A. Verifying those who wish to participate under the banner of their alliance;
B. Distribution of prizes should their alliance win the TW4.
Managers must:
A. Submit one (1) RSI Roll-up Gift Certificate to participate;
B. Announce their intent to compete with manager name, team name and alliance
in which they will be fighting under, in the DM #47 North Fork newsletter.
Rules:
1. No scoring will begin until an RSI Roll-up Gift Certificate is received. No
exceptions will be made.
2. Before a manager can compete, he must be acknowledged and verified by the Captain
of the alliance he has claimed for;
A. The following turn, points will begin to be awarded or subtracted;
3. Only one (1) team per manager may compete. No multiple aliases please (we'll be
checking this and if caught...you'll be disqualified and no refund);
4. The contest will end on Turn 233 (12 turns!). Winners will be announced on Turn
234 and prizes sent to winning alliance between Turn 233 and 234.
5. No declarations will be acknowledged after Turn 231.
6. For the purpose of scoring, I reserve the right to make all final decisions.
Scoring: Win Lose Kill Die
Challenge +2 -2 +5 -5
Match-up +1 -1 +1 -5
Bloodfeud +2 -5 +5 -10
Champion x2 x2 x2 x2
Downchallenge +2 -5 +2 -10
Dark Arena +10 -5 xx xx
Special Scoring:
A. Each mention in the Spy Report is worth 5 points;
B. Each Style Master is worth 5 points;
Champions:
A. Champions may be declared, but are not mandatory. If declared, they must be
in the Adepts or lower brackets.
Bloodfeuds:
A. Bloodfeuds will count for all four turns. However, the same warrior may not
bloodfeud all four turns. A penalty of -10 will be given to the team who
violates this rule.
Special Conditions:
A. I reserve the right for all final decisions.
B. If I make a mistake, I'll multiply the points by 2;
C. If you claim I did, and *YOU* are wrong; I'll subtract points at the rate of
x10!
D. Each alliance begins with zero (0) points.
E. Dark Arena may be used on the first turn of every warrior with no penalty.
F. T.V.'s won after contest begins gain a Triple rate of scoring.
G. T.C.'s won after the contest begins gain a multiple of 10 scoring.
H. No switching alliances once verified by an alliance.
Any questions or concerns may be addressed (if you're incarcerated) to:
Baphomet, mgr. Knights Templar (268), DM #47 -- North Fork.
If you're in the free world: Rick Strigner Merit East
SCI P.O. Box 500
Georgetown, DE 19947-0500
P.S. Prizes are:
A. 100% of the roll-up certs
B. Currently under negotiations with R.S.I. for other prizes
C. A special prize from me that I will discuss with the Captain of the winning
alliance.
15 December 2004
The Company of Brothers Alliance would like to welcome Azereth as our newest member.
We are sure he will be an asset to both our alliance and the dueling community! --
Baphomet, Co-Founder T.C.B.
24 December 2004
Due to requests, the Turf War IV will be postponed until turn 225 (approx May/June
2005). Sorry about the inconvenience. -- Baphomet, host of TW 4
LAST WEEK'S FIGHTS
THE THING bested SCARBOROUGH in a 2 minute master's Challenge Title fight.
I WET MY BED! vanquished RICK JONES in a exciting 1 minute uneven Challenge battle.
VISIGOTH overpowered BOWSER in a 1 minute mismatched Challenge duel.
HAYWOOD JAB was devastated by HONEY PUP in a 1 minute one-sided Challenge fight.
DEAD MAN WALKING subdued NOBLE ASSASSIN in a crowd pleasing 1 minute competition.
SHADOWCAT overpowered ANGRY SHEW in a 1 minute one-sided struggle.
*IRONFIST* devastated JUNO in a 1 minute one-sided competition.
OBNOXIO was overcome by WOOFER in a action packed 1 minute melee.
ANDILLIA vanquished SHIFTYEYED VOLUNTEER in a 1 minute one-sided duel.
BATTLE REPORT
MOST POPULAR RECORD DURING THE LAST 10 TURNS
|FIGHTING STYLE FIGHTS FIGHTING STYLE W - L - K PERCENT|
|LUNGING ATTACK 6 PARRY-RIPOSTE 5 - 1 - 2 83 |
|SLASHING ATTACK 3 TOTAL PARRY 9 - 3 - 0 75 |
|AIMED BLOW 1 LUNGING ATTACK 39 - 13 - 3 75 |
|PARRY-LUNGE 1 PARRY-LUNGE 8 - 3 - 0 73 |
|PARRY-RIPOSTE 1 SLASHING ATTACK 15 - 12 - 0 56 |
|TOTAL PARRY 1 BASHING ATTACK 5 - 6 - 0 45 |
|STRIKING ATTACK 1 PARRY-STRIKE 3 - 5 - 0 38 |
|BASHING ATTACK 1 AIMED BLOW 3 - 6 - 0 33 |
|WALL OF STEEL 1 WALL OF STEEL 2 - 5 - 0 29 |
|PARRY-STRIKE 0 STRIKING ATTACK 4 - 10 - 2 29 |
Turn 505 was great if you Not so great if you used The fighting styles of the
used the fighting styles: the fighting styles: top eleven warriors are:
AIMED BLOW 1 - 0 PARRY-STRIKE 0 - 0 5 LUNGING ATTACK
PARRY-LUNGE 1 - 0 STRIKING ATTACK 0 - 1 2 SLASHING ATTACK
PARRY-RIPOSTE 1 - 0 BASHING ATTACK 0 - 1 1 TOTAL PARRY
TOTAL PARRY 1 - 0 WALL OF STEEL 0 - 1 1 PARRY-LUNGE
SLASHING ATTACK 2 - 1 1 STRIKING ATTACK
LUNGING ATTACK 3 - 3 1 BASHING ATTACK
TOP WARRIOR OF EACH STYLE
FIGHTING STYLE WARRIOR W L K PNTS TEAM NAME
TOTAL PARRY THE THING 4185 18 6 0 112 THE DEATH SQUAD (63)
LUNGING ATTACK I WET MY BED! 4052 6 0 0 108 I BENT MY WOOKIE (413)
SLASHING ATTACK ANGRY SHEW 4201 14 8 0 78 THE DEATH SQUAD (63)
PARRY-LUNGE VISIGOTH 4214 12 7 0 78 THE DEATH SQUAD (63)
Note: Warriors have a winning record and are an Adept or Above.
The overall popularity leader is SCARBOROUGH 3941. The most popular warrior this
turn was SCARBOROUGH 3941. The ten other most popular fighters were I WET MY BED!
4052, DEAD MAN WALKING 4220, *IRONFIST* 3947, OBNOXIO 3939, THE THING 4185, VISIGOTH
4214, HONEY PUP 4207, RICK JONES 3942, WOOFER 4254, and ANDILLIA 4255.
The least popular fighter this week was JUNO 4178. The other ten least popular
fighters were ANGRY SHEW 4201, HAYWOOD JAB 4238, BOWSER 4096, ANDILLIA 4255, WOOFER
4254, RICK JONES 3942, HONEY PUP 4207, VISIGOTH 4214, THE THING 4185, and OBNOXIO
3939.
The following warriors have traveled to AD after fighting this turn:
SHADOWCAT (14-3950) FRAG 'EM ALL! (403)
FACE-TO-FACE XXXIV
Our next Winter Face-to-Face will be held on Martin Luther King weekend, Friday
through Sunday, 14-16 January 2005, at the Embassy Suites in Tempe, Arizona (4400 S
Rural Rd--this is the same hotel as last year). Room rates are $139.00 per night,
1-4 occupancy, which includes breakfast. The rooms are blocked. The reservations
number is 480-897-7444; tell them you're with the "Reality Simulations Face to Face
Convention" block. Our room block will be released in mid-December, so please make
sure you reserve your room before then!
Room rates include a full cooked-to-order breakfast and a complimentary two-hour
manager's reception. There is a free shuttle to the airport, as well as free parking.
The hotel is located down the freeway in Tempe. All rooms have high speed internet
(for an extra charge). There is a fitness center, jacuzzi, and pool, and of course a
bar and Mexican restaurant inside the hotel. And there's Denny's right across the
street. Look for transportation info in the tournament information sheet.
The tournament information sheet/strategy sheet should be out sometime in late
November/early December.
If you haven't been to a Face-to-Face before, you're overdue. If you have,
you'll be back. Don't miss this one, it'll be a blast! See you there!
-- Green Eyes and the RSI Staff
MAIL-IN TOURNEY XXXVIII
ELIGIBLES TOURNEY W L K TEAM NAME
BALCLUTHA 3169 (30-38-1) 0 2 0 OTAGO HIGHLANDERS
ADM TOURNEY W L K TEAM NAME
BEAVIS 3996 (20-11-3) 4 3 0 THE DEATH SQUAD
FRESHMEN TOURNEY W L K TEAM NAME
ZERO THE HERO 4129 (18-5-1) 2 3 0 THE DEATH SQUAD
CHAMPIONS TOURNEY W L K TEAM NAME
MICHAEL PALIN 2750 (7-2-0) 1 3 0 MONTY PYTHON
ADEPTS TOURNEY W L K TEAM NAME
PICCOLO 3988 (2-0-0) 4 3 0 DRAGONBALL Z
*IRONFIST* 3947 (4-2-0) 1 3 0 FRAG 'EM ALL!
INITIATES TOURNEY W L K TEAM NAME
I WET MY BED! 4052 (2-0-0) 7 3 0 I BENT MY WOOKIE
DEAD CHALLENGERS TOURNEY W L K TEAM NAME
I ATE MY WORM 4053 (13-3-0) 5 3 0 I BENT MY WOOKIE
THE SCORPION 604 (17-19-4) 3 3 0 THE DEATH SQUAD
ED MCMUN 4150 (16-4-2) 1 3 0 ALL THE MUN'S MEN
ELEFUNTMUN 4173 (10-7-1) 1 3 0 ALL THE MUN'S MEN
DEAD ADEPTS TOURNEY W L K TEAM NAME
ARAGORN 4082 (3-0-0) 4 1 1 DEAD THE FELLOWSHIP
LIVING DEAD GIRL 4077 (12-1-1) 4 3 0 THE DEATH SQUAD
DEAD INITIATES TOURNEY W L K TEAM NAME
NASTY 3651 (3-2-0) 6 3 1 THE SEALS
HAROLD JOHNSON 4130 (5-4-0) 3 3 0 THE DEATH SQUAD
*JERICHO NOLESKI* 3949 (1-0-0) 1 3 0 FRAG 'EM ALL!
DEAD APPRENTICES TOURNEY W L K TEAM NAME
I'M SPECIAL 4055 (0-0-0) 4 3 0 I BENT MY WOOKIE
WONDER WOMUN 4180 (0-0-0) 2 3 0 DEAD ALL THE MUN'S MEN
GO BANANA! 4062 (0-0-0) 0 2 0 I BENT MY WOOKIE