DUEL 2 NEWSLETTER
Date : 08/04/2008 Duedate: 08/16/2008
TOBIR ARENA
DM-14 TURN-599
This Weeks Top Honors
THE DUELMASTER IS
LRB
NO-HALF STEPPING (451)
(14-4488) [13-10-0,109]
Chartered Recognition Leader Unchartered Recognition Leader
LRB POSITION IS EMPTY
NO-HALF STEPPING (451)
(14-4488) [13-10-0,109]
Popularity Leader This Weeks Favorite
ECHANOSARAH MINUTE MUN
THE DOGHOUSE (188) ALL THE MUN'S MEN (423)
(14-4490) [19-23-0,80] (14-4545) [10-7-0,74]
THE CURRENT TOP TEAM
ALL THE MUN'S MEN (423)
TEAMS ON THE MOVE TOP CAREER HONORS
Team Name Point Gain Chartered Team
1. THE DOGHOUSE (188) 44
2. OTAGO HIGHLANDERS (348) 35 OTAGO HIGHLANDERS (348)
3. ALL THE MUN'S MEN (423) 14 Unchartered Team
4. NO-HALF STEPPING (451) -4
(-1)
The Top Teams
Career Win-Loss Record W L K % Win-Loss Record Last 3 Turns W L K
1/ 1 OTAGO HIGHLANDERS (348) 302 199 24 60.3 1/ 1 ALL THE MUN'S MEN (423) 10 5 1
2/ 2 ALL THE MUN'S MEN (423) 312 236 20 56.9 2/ 2 OTAGO HIGHLANDERS (348) 8 7 2
3/ 3 NO-HALF STEPPING (451) 64 59 5 52.0 3/ 3 THE DOGHOUSE (188) 7 8 0
4/ 4 THE DOGHOUSE (188) 536 625 9 46.2 4/ 4 NO-HALF STEPPING (451) 6 4 0
'*' Unchartered team '-' Team did not fight this turn
(###) Avoid teams by their Team Id ##/## This turn's/Last turn's rank
TEAM SPOTLIGHT
+ ]H[ + ---:--- + ]H[ The Andorian Succession #9 ]H[ + ---:--- + ]H[ +
On the shores of a lake:
Senator Sedalia stared at the magicians with consternation and displeasure.
The magicians stared back, in much the same mood. The one who seemed to be in
charge repeated his statement of position. "We came here to summon lesser daemons to
deal with certain problems in Istoreth," he said. "You appeared in response to that
spell. Therefore you are the summoned daemons and must do our bidding."
"And what if we can't deal with your problems?" Sedalia asked. There might be
some value in passing through Istoreth--a city on the Skaithvarn Peninsula, as he
recalled--in the character of magical spirits. And some risks.
The chief magician scowled. "Then you are the wrong daemons and must be
dismissed out of hand." His scowl deepened, and he tapped his wand on the palm of
his other hand. "A task which I am prepared to undertake without delay, it that
should prove... necessary."
"Or any of us!" another mage added.
"Summoned daemons should not be so quarrelsome," a third said. His fingers were
twitching. Since he was the one standing by the altar holding the knife (the victim
appeared to have been a rabbit), this was not encouraging.
Sedalia was quiet for a moment, reviewing what facts he had, then nodded
sharply. "It appears to me that you and we have been the victims of a daemonic
prank. Just as you cast your spell, your net, as it were, into the immaterial world,
my comrade and I were attempting to escape the magical bounds of the Isle of the Eye.
And some mischievous daemon, seeing a way to escape the spell himself, guided us into
it in his place." The senator shrugged. "You have, in a way, done us a favor. So
we will, so far as we can, return that favor by attempting whatever it was you wanted
the daemon to do."
The mages all stared at him fixedly for several moments, then turned to their
leader, consulting with glances.
Behind him, Gissanniah pinched his arm. "You don't know what they might want,"
she said, keeping her voice low. "We aren't demons--"
"Freely granted," Sedalia said, "though some might argue that politicians do fall
into that category. But they weren't fishing for demons. 'Lesser daemons', minor
spirits of some kind. And we are ingenious and capable. We may be able to handle
whatever is afoot."
"The spell specified that certain abilities believed necessary would be present,
and you could not have been substituted if you did not have them," the chief mage
said. "Therefore, we will allow you the attempt." He gestured toward a grove of
trees farther along the shore, where a carriage could be glimpsed. "Let us be away
to Istoreth and put it to the test."
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---===ANDORIAN REGIONAL NEWS===---
Duelmasters
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DM 8 ARKERS (turn 298): UNHOLY TERROR of BLOOD RITES (Wretch, mgr.)
DM 11 ARUAK CITY (turn 599): SNOW WHITE of COLORIFIC (Purple People Eater, mgr.)
DM 14 TOBIR (turn (598): LRB of NO-HALF STEPPING (?, mgr.)
DM 22 SOLVEN (turn 591): DONDRIC of KELLUMBO'S KIDS (Detective Kellumbo, mgr.)
DM 24 ZORPUNT (turn 588): DAVID WAYBUR of MEDAL OF HONOR F3 (The Anarchist, mgr.)
DM 25 LYRATILAN (turn 587): X. ROLPH TUPP of THE MIDDLE WAY 4 (Jorja, mgr.)
DM 26 CALEAM (turn 584): ALEGRIA of MENAGERIE (Ichabod Frothingslosh, mgr.)
DM 30 IAYE (turn 580): STONE COLD of WRESTLEMANIACS (Crip, mgr.)
DM 40 ZENSU (turn 550): BELA LUGOSI of MEN OF 1,000 FACES (Mad Max, mgr.)
DM 41 KATI-TEI (turn 541): GUNS OF BRIXTON of RADIO CLASH (Rude Buddha, mgr.)
DM 46 ARDIVENT (turn 532): GODZILLA of THE BEARS II (Papa Bear, mgr.)
DM 52 FRATSFA (turn 246): LEO of DARQUE AGES (Master Darque, mgr.)
DM 63 AMEN-TEI (turn 434): DIMAGGIO oF 1949 YANKEES (Papa Bear, mgr.)
DM 71 KYR'TERR (turn 200): ALBURQUERQUE of WESTERN FRONTIER (Crip, mgr.)
ADM 105 ANDORAK (turn 484): VISION of KELLUMBO'S KIDS (Detective Kellumbo, mgr.)
Top Teams
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DM 8 ARKERS (turn 298): CONSANGUINEOUS (Mannequin, mgr.)
DM 11 ARUAK CITY (turn 599): POSITION IS EMPTY
DM 14 TOBIR (turn 598): ALL THE MUN'S MEN (The Mun, mgr.)
DM 22 SOLVEN (turn 591): KELLUMBO'S KIDS (Detective Kellumbo, mgr.)
DM 24 ZORPUNT (turn 588): KRILL CAVALRY (Jorja, mgr.)
DM 25 LYRATILAN (turn 587): THE MIDDLE WAY 4 (Jorja, mgr.)
DM 26 CALEAM (turn 584): MENAGERIE (Ichabod Frothingslosh, mgr.)
DM 30 IAYE (turn 580): RED DOG GANG (Jojra, mgr.)
DM 40 ZENSU (turn 550): MEDAL OF HONOR G1 (The Anarchist, mgr.)
DM 41 KATI-TEI (turn 541): WANDERERS (Jorja, mgr.)
DM 46 ARDIVENT (turn 532): THE ZEN ZONE (Jondeaux, mgr.)
DM 52 FRATSFA (turn 246): OTTO'S PARTS (Crip, mgr.)
DM 63 AMEN-TEI (turn 434): THE EXILED ONES (Darklock, mgr.)
DM 71 KYR'TERR (turn 200): OUT OF THIS WORLD (?, mgr.)
ADM 105 ANDORAK (turn 484): KELLUMBO'S KIDS (Detective Kellumbo, mgr.)
Recent Graduates
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DM 8 ARKERS (turn 298): UNHOLY TERROR of BLOOD RITES (Wretch, mgr.)
DM 11 ARUAK CITY (turn 599): BLACK EYES of COLORIFIC (Purple People Eater, mgr.)
(turn 598): PONY of KRILL CAVALRY (Jorja, mgr.)
DM 14 TOBIR (turn 597): STEWART of OTAGO HIGHLANDERS (The Mun, mgr.)
GINKOR of THE DOGHOUSE (Jorja, mgr.)
DM 26 CALEAM (turn 583): CALONYMUS of STEEL CRUSADE (Cassius Calvata, mgr.)
IRIS of MENAGERIE (Ichabod Frothingslosh, 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. PITCH caught the eye of many in the
gladiatorial commission as he skillfully bested BIGGER THOMAS and was awarded 20
points in recognition. In one of the week's more notable duels, PITCH put down
BIGGER THOMAS, causing him to lose 10 points of recognition in the process. Not for
nothing has LRB in the past laid claim to the Duelmaster's throne, and this week he's
proven his combat skill yet again. Would you believe that over half of the old women
in TOBIR seem to feel that they could fight better than you gladiators?
But come now, let us look deeper into the maze of contention and crossed blades
that is city TOBIR.
Vendettas. Bloodied blades and broken spears. Indeed the city has seen more
than its fair share of red in recent times. 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: a fool flies into a
rage quickly and often. The wise are angered by the same thing only once. Zontani
Sharp Eyes
DUELMASTER W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
LRB 4488 13 10 0 109 NO-HALF STEPPING (451)
CHALLENGER CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
WESTON 4137 18 12 3 97 OTAGO HIGHLANDERS (348)
CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
WHOLE MUTT 4516 17 16 0 84 THE DOGHOUSE (188)
ECHANOSARAH 4490 19 23 0 80 THE DOGHOUSE (188)
MINUTE MUN 4545 10 7 0 74 ALL THE MUN'S MEN (423)
GEORGE FOREMUN 4187 15 9 0 69 ALL THE MUN'S MEN (423)
LITTLE BIG MUN 4559 8 1 0 67 ALL THE MUN'S MEN (423)
CHALLENGER ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
MR FANG 4550 7 5 0 60 THE DOGHOUSE (188)
ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
TWO BUCK CHUCK 4558 4 1 0 52 NO-HALF STEPPING (451)
ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
RAIN MUN 4561 5 0 1 47 ALL THE MUN'S MEN (423)
MUN OVER BOARD 4219 12 8 1 45 ALL THE MUN'S MEN (423)
CHALLENGER INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
BOMBAY 4519 3 20 0 29 OTAGO HIGHLANDERS (348)
-CODECRACKER 4518 3 4 0 27 NO-HALF STEPPING (451)
DALMORE 4563 3 0 1 24 OTAGO HIGHLANDERS (348)
INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
ANZAC 4560 4 4 0 21 OTAGO HIGHLANDERS (348)
PITCH 4572 1 0 0 20 THE DOGHOUSE (188)
FENWICK 4573 1 0 0 13 OTAGO HIGHLANDERS (348)
BIGGER THOMAS 4532 1 2 0 7 NO-HALF STEPPING (451)
LADY NIP 4571 0 1 0 1 THE DOGHOUSE (188)
'-' denotes a warrior who did not fight this turn.
THE DEAD W L K TEAM NAME SLAIN BY TURN Revenge?
LUKE RATTER 4564 0 1 0 THE DOGHOUSE 188 DALMORE 4563 598
MISS MUTT 4557 6 3 0 THE DOGHOUSE 188 WESTON 4137 597
PERSONAL ADS
Stewart -- Just because you're graduating too is no reason for me to let you go out
with a win. After all, I need a win more than you do! -- Ginkor
I think the Kung-Fu Master has an unfair advantage. Any reasonable dog will bite the
hand that hits it, but his! It's like biting a darned rock. I nearly broke a tooth
on that hand. And then he hit me again! -- Whole Mutt, muttering
Minute Mun -- Well, it least it didn't take more than a minute. I guess I should be
glad of that. You made a mess of my manicure as it is, I shudder to think what
you'd've done if you'd take longer. -- Echanosarah, shuddering
Little Big Mun -- You just don't understand about dogs, do you? Sure, we've got
teeth. It's part of the whole Dog Thing. But if you treat us well, we treat you
well, he-- heck, we even protect you from others! So it isn't a good move on your
part to go kicking a dog IN the teeth. Because dogs remember injuries, too. You
make no friends in the pack that way. -- Mr Fang
Dalmore -- We send you the thanks and full appreciation of every other member of the
Doghouse for sparing us that... that TERRIER. Horrid beasts, terriers. Oh, sure, he
was "cute," but who wants a cute, hyperactive, high-strung, little yapper around all
the time? -- the pack from the Doghouse
Ginkor -- You might learn modesty. -- Marianne, Not Really a Concubine if I Can Help
It
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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ALLIANCES
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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
LRB devastated LITTLE BIG MUN in a 1 minute mismatched Title fight.
MINUTE MUN was unbelievably bested by WHOLE MUTT in a action packed 3 minute battle.
ECHANOSARAH was overpowered by WESTON in a crowd pleasing 1 minute mismatched duel.
GEORGE FOREMUN defeated TWO BUCK CHUCK in a 1 minute fight.
MR FANG demolished MUN OVER BOARD in a 1 minute mismatched competition.
RAIN MUN viciously subdued THE HONEST MERCHANT in a crowd pleasing 4 minute fight.
BOMBAY was bested by CIVILIZED CRIMINAL in a 2 minute competition.
ANZAC overpowered SHIFTYEYED VOLUNTEER in a 1 minute uneven melee.
BIGGER THOMAS was vanquished by PITCH in a 1 minute uneven duel.
DALMORE overpowered LADY NIP in a 1 minute uneven duel.
FENWICK overpowered SHIFTYEYED VOLUNTEER in a 1 minute one-sided fight.
BATTLE REPORT
MOST POPULAR RECORD DURING THE LAST 10 TURNS
|FIGHTING STYLE FIGHTS FIGHTING STYLE W - L - K PERCENT|
|LUNGING ATTACK 6 PARRY-STRIKE 5 - 0 - 1 100 |
|BASHING ATTACK 3 STRIKING ATTACK 6 - 1 - 1 86 |
|STRIKING ATTACK 2 WALL OF STEEL 13 - 4 - 0 76 |
|AIMED BLOW 2 AIMED BLOW 7 - 3 - 0 70 |
|PARRY-LUNGE 1 TOTAL PARRY 10 - 6 - 0 63 |
|PARRY-STRIKE 1 SLASHING ATTACK 13 - 8 - 1 62 |
|SLASHING ATTACK 1 BASHING ATTACK 9 - 6 - 1 60 |
|TOTAL PARRY 1 PARRY-LUNGE 6 - 5 - 0 55 |
|WALL OF STEEL 1 LUNGING ATTACK 28 - 33 - 1 46 |
|PARRY-RIPOSTE 0 PARRY-RIPOSTE 0 - 1 - 0 0 |
Turn 599 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 LUNGING ATTACK 1 - 5 4 LUNGING ATTACK
PARRY-STRIKE 1 - 0 PARRY-RIPOSTE 0 - 0 2 AIMED BLOW
SLASHING ATTACK 1 - 0 WALL OF STEEL 0 - 1 1 BASHING ATTACK
STRIKING ATTACK 2 - 0 1 TOTAL PARRY
TOTAL PARRY 1 - 0 1 WALL OF STEEL
BASHING ATTACK 2 - 1 1 PARRY-LUNGE
AIMED BLOW 1 - 1 1 PARRY-STRIKE
TOP WARRIOR OF EACH STYLE
FIGHTING STYLE WARRIOR W L K PNTS TEAM NAME
AIMED BLOW LRB 4488 13 10 0 109 NO-HALF STEPPING (451)
BASHING ATTACK WESTON 4137 18 12 3 97 OTAGO HIGHLANDERS (348)
TOTAL PARRY WHOLE MUTT 4516 17 16 0 84 THE DOGHOUSE (188)
LUNGING ATTACK MINUTE MUN 4545 10 7 0 74 ALL THE MUN'S MEN (423)
WALL OF STEEL LITTLE BIG MUN 4559 8 1 0 67 ALL THE MUN'S MEN (423)
PARRY-LUNGE MR FANG 4550 7 5 0 60 THE DOGHOUSE (188)
PARRY-STRIKE RAIN MUN 4561 5 0 1 47 ALL THE MUN'S MEN (423)
Note: Warriors have a winning record and are an Adept or Above.
The overall popularity leader is ECHANOSARAH 4490. The most popular warrior this
turn was MINUTE MUN 4545. The ten other most popular fighters were RAIN MUN 4561,
WESTON 4137, MR FANG 4550, PITCH 4572, WHOLE MUTT 4516, BOMBAY 4519, DALMORE 4563,
LRB 4488, GEORGE FOREMUN 4187, and TWO BUCK CHUCK 4558.
The least popular fighter this week was LADY NIP 4571. The other ten least popular
fighters were BIGGER THOMAS 4532, MUN OVER BOARD 4219, ECHANOSARAH 4490, LITTLE BIG
MUN 4559, FENWICK 4573, ANZAC 4560, TWO BUCK CHUCK 4558, GEORGE FOREMUN 4187, LRB
4488, and DALMORE 4563.