DUEL 2 NEWSLETTER

Date   : 12/29/2004    Duedate: 01/11/2005

MALCORN ARENA

DM-15    TURN-500

This Weeks Top Honors

THE DUELMASTER IS

BATTERY
STARBASE 5 (263)
(15-2293) [11-3-0,94]

Chartered Recognition Leader   Unchartered Recognition Leader

BATTERY                        POSITION IS EMPTY
STARBASE 5 (263)               
(15-2293) [11-3-0,94]          

Popularity Leader              This Weeks Favorite

GREENGROVE                     GREENGROVE
GREENWARDENS (244)             GREENWARDENS (244)
(15-4612) [11-9-0,53]          (15-4612) [11-9-0,53]

THE CURRENT TOP TEAM

GREENWARDENS (244)

          TEAMS ON THE MOVE            TOP CAREER HONORS
Team Name                  Point Gain  Chartered Team
1. GREENWARDENS (244)          33
2. TRIPLE CROWN (382)           7      STARBASE 5 (263)
3. STARBASE 5 (263)             6      Unchartered Team
4. BIRDS OF A FEATHER (465)     0
                                       I LOVE SCRAG... (327)

The Top Teams

Career Win-Loss Record           W   L  K    %  Win-Loss Record Last 3 Turns    W  L K
 1/ 1 STARBASE 5 (263)          35  27  1 56.5   1/ 1 GREENWARDENS (244)        9  6 0
 2/ 2 TRIPLE CROWN (382)       281 234 16 54.6   2/ 2 STARBASE 5 (263)          8  4 0
 3- 3*BIRDS OF A FEATHER (465)   7   6  0 53.8   3/ 4 TRIPLE CROWN (382)        2  4 0
 4/ 4 GREENWARDENS (244)       354 464  8 43.3   4- 3*BIRDS OF A FEATHER (465)  1  3 0

    '*'   Unchartered team                       '-'  Team did not fight this turn
   (###)  Avoid teams by their Team Id          ##/## This turn's/Last turn's rank

                                      SPY REPORT

     Hail and well met warriors of MALCORN!  Know me for who I am, Zontani Sharp 
Eyes, Spymaster extraordinaire of all Alastari.  OAKLEAF caught the eye of many in 
the gladiatorial commission as he skillfully bested AMBITIOUS GUARD and was awarded 
16 points in recognition.  In one of the week's more notable duels, CHARISMATIC put 
down FOREVER, causing him to lose 9 points of recognition in the process.  Although 
LIL E. TEE made a valiant effort, it did not suffice to topple the reign of 
victorious BATTERY.  Would you believe that over half of the old women in MALCORN 
seem to feel that they could fight better than you gladiators?   
     I have been in deep conclave with my spies who watched all that has recently 
transpired.  Indeed there is much I would report.   
     Vendettas.  Bloodied blades and broken spears.  Indeed the city has seen more 
than its fair share of red in recent times.  Some say a warrior is judged by the way 
he bears arms.  One thing is sure, better a dagger in hand then a sword on the belt!  
     If it were not for my skills as a spy I would have been mugged three times 
already in MALCORN.  Nice atmosphere you have here!  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                  
 BATTERY 2293                 11   3  0    94       STARBASE 5 (263)

CHAMPIONS                      W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
 MORTIKHAN 2294               11   7  1    89       STARBASE 5 (263)
 LIL E. TEE 4608               8   4  0    77       TRIPLE CROWN (382)
-CITATION 3925                14  13  0    71       TRIPLE CROWN (382)
 STALKING HORSE 4569          14  24  1    67       GREENWARDENS (244)

ADEPTS                         W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
 WOODEN ARROW 4619             9   4  0    56       GREENWARDENS (244)
 GREENGROVE 4612              11   9  0    53       GREENWARDENS (244)
 CHARISMATIC 4607             11   7  0    48       TRIPLE CROWN (382)
 OAKLEAF 4651                  3   1  0    44       GREENWARDENS (244)
 FOREVER 2540                  6   2  0    36       STARBASE 5 (263)

CHALLENGER INITIATES           W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
 MAYFLOWER 4649                3   2  0    32       GREENWARDENS (244)
-RUBY-THROATED HBIRD 4625      3   0  0    27       BIRDS OF A FEATHER (465)

INITIATES                      W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
 PHANTOM LORD 4613             5   8  0    23       STARBASE 5 (263)
-LADDERBACKWOODPECKER 4621     1   2  0    16       BIRDS OF A FEATHER (465)
-KESTREL 4623                  2   1  0     7       BIRDS OF A FEATHER (465)
-STARLING 4624                 1   2  0     5       BIRDS OF A FEATHER (465)
-SNOWY EGRET 4622              0   1  0     1       BIRDS OF A FEATHER (465)

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

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

                                     PERSONAL ADS

Wooden Arrow -- It takes many sticks to make me fall, but yes, I feel a stick
piercing me.  However I am disappointed.  I may not be around much longer.  That's
what happens when you don't meet all your objectives.  We will see. -- Phantom Lord

Lil E. Tee -- You are piercingly accurate with that aren't you?  That was a very
intense duel.  Thank you for the opportunity. -- Battery

Greengrove -- Wicked!  Swing that thing somewhere else.  Thanks for the learn. --
Forever

Manager of GreenWardens -- Jorja is it?  I am curious.  Are you the same as the
manager of Middle Way?  If you are, I am looking at joining another arena, 17 and 93.
Any advice?  Thanks. -- Zeus mgr. of Starbase 5
P.S.  Feel free to contact me on the open forum.

Sultan -- You don't run in Kolact, do you? -- Zeus

Mortikhan -- Ah, the old familiar friends. -- Stalking Horse
P.S.  I presume you don't mind if I call you a friend?
P.P.S.  Friends don't kill each other.  Just a hint, in case you were thinking of it.

Charismatic -- You're one of the slowest horses I've seen in a while.  Could it be
that you're actually a cart horse? -- Wooden Arrow

Forever -- Is this like "on a clear day, I can see you" or "that's how long this
fight will last"?  Inquiring minds, you know. -- Greengrove

Phantom Lord -- Aha!  I got a special amulet to prevent phantoms from
dematerializing, supposing them to be material to begin with, which in most cases is
debatable, and it enabled me to land a shrewd blow.  Frankly, that was a surprise. --
Mayflower the surprised
P.S.  And a relief.

Persistent Beggar?  I'm surprised he isn't Karnhorn.  We get a lot of Karnhorn
refugees who have no skills. -- Oakleaf

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

BATTERY bested LIL E. TEE in a 1 minute Title fight.
MORTIKHAN devastated WOODEN ARROW in a 1 minute one-sided duel.
STALKING HORSE was handily defeated by VETERAN MERCENARY in a 1 minute match.
FOREVER was outwaited by CHARISMATIC in a unpopular 18 minute brawl.
GREENGROVE overpowered THE USEROUS MERCHANT in a 1 minute one-sided fight.
OAKLEAF devastated AMBITIOUS GUARD in a 1 minute one-sided duel.
MAYFLOWER viciously subdued PHANTOM LORD in a 1 minute amateur vs. master upset match.

                                    BATTLE REPORT

             MOST POPULAR                        RECORD DURING THE LAST 10 TURNS     
|FIGHTING STYLE               FIGHTS        FIGHTING STYLE     W -   L -  K   PERCENT|
|WALL OF STEEL                    5         AIMED BLOW         9 -   4 -  0      69  |
|BASHING ATTACK                   2         LUNGING ATTACK    11 -   5 -  1      69  |
|TOTAL PARRY                      2         WALL OF STEEL     20 -  15 -  0      57  |
|AIMED BLOW                       1         TOTAL PARRY        6 -   6 -  0      50  |
|LUNGING ATTACK                   1         PARRY-RIPOSTE      3 -   3 -  0      50  |
|PARRY-LUNGE                      0         BASHING ATTACK    14 -  14 -  0      50  |
|PARRY-STRIKE                     0         STRIKING ATTACK    4 -   5 -  1      44  |
|PARRY-RIPOSTE                    0         PARRY-STRIKE       0 -   1 -  0       0  |
|SLASHING ATTACK                  0         PARRY-LUNGE        0 -   0 -  0       0  |
|STRIKING ATTACK                  0         SLASHING ATTACK    0 -   2 -  0       0  |

Turn 500 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:

BASHING ATTACK     2 -  0     AIMED BLOW         0 -  1         4  WALL OF STEEL  
WALL OF STEEL      3 -  2     PARRY-LUNGE        0 -  0         2  BASHING ATTACK 
TOTAL PARRY        1 -  1     PARRY-STRIKE       0 -  0         2  LUNGING ATTACK 
                              PARRY-RIPOSTE      0 -  0         2  TOTAL PARRY    
                              LUNGING ATTACK     0 -  1         1  AIMED BLOW     
                              SLASHING ATTACK    0 -  0     
                              STRIKING ATTACK    0 -  0     

                               TOP WARRIOR OF EACH STYLE

FIGHTING STYLE   WARRIOR                     W   L  K PNTS TEAM NAME                  
WALL OF STEEL    BATTERY 2293               11   3  0   94 STARBASE 5 (263)
BASHING ATTACK   MORTIKHAN 2294             11   7  1   89 STARBASE 5 (263)
LUNGING ATTACK   LIL E. TEE 4608             8   4  0   77 TRIPLE CROWN (382)
AIMED BLOW       WOODEN ARROW 4619           9   4  0   56 GREENWARDENS (244)
TOTAL PARRY      CHARISMATIC 4607           11   7  0   48 TRIPLE CROWN (382)
Note: Warriors have a winning record and are an Adept or Above.

The overall popularity leader is GREENGROVE 4612.  The most popular warrior this turn 
was GREENGROVE 4612.  The ten other most popular fighters were BATTERY 2293, 
MORTIKHAN 2294, MAYFLOWER 4649, OAKLEAF 4651, PHANTOM LORD 4613, LIL E. TEE 4608, 
WOODEN ARROW 4619, STALKING HORSE 4569, FOREVER 2540, and CHARISMATIC 4607.

The least popular fighter this week was CHARISMATIC 4607.  The other ten least 
popular fighters were FOREVER 2540, STALKING HORSE 4569, WOODEN ARROW 4619, LIL E. 
TEE 4608, PHANTOM LORD 4613, OAKLEAF 4651, MAYFLOWER 4649, MORTIKHAN 2294, BATTERY 
2293, and GREENGROVE 4612.

               NEW GRADUATES--FROM ALL ARENAS (INCLUDING CLOSED ARENAS)

     For those of you who keep track of such things, 11 additional warriors graduated 
from regular DM arenas (including closed arenas) since the last tournament.  

                        EEK THE CAT (2-4110) of THE FUNNY FARM 
                             HADES (11-5338) of MYTHICAL 
                    DRAUGHT DODGER (12-5209) of WISH YOU WERE BEER 
                      DRACO MALFOY (18-7115) of HOUSE SLYTHERIN 
                           FREAK (18-7300) of RUN AND HYDE 
                   BETWEEN THE EYES (60-716) of METAL MILITIA II 6
                  SHOVELING SANDY (65-3584) of STORMNITE SANDBAGGER 
                         BLUE BLOOD (73-3657) of BLACK & BLUE 
                          JOCK (82-10452) of 4-LETTER ITCHES 
                       WILLIE BROWN (82-13201) of 1976 RAIDERS 
                          YUENGLING (82-16265) of LOCAL BEER 

Congrats to the grads. -- Green Eyes

                                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

CONTENDERS TOURNEY                     W  L  K         TEAM NAME            
THUNDER GULCH 3924 (69-45-0)           9  3  1         TRIPLE CROWN         
ON GUARD 3234 (117-66-0)               1  4  0         SOMETHING FAMILIAR   

ELIGIBLES TOURNEY                      W  L  K         TEAM NAME            
SENGIR VAMPIRE 2872 (41-31-1)          6  3  0         WENSINWASIN          
ROAD TO DAKAR 3978 (59-30-2)           4  3  0         KA-POW!              
UNBRIDLED 3923 (51-37-1)               3  3  0         TRIPLE CROWN         

ADM TOURNEY                            W  L  K         TEAM NAME            
MAN O' WAR 4517 (23-15-1)              1  3  0         TRIPLE CROWN         

FRESHMEN TOURNEY                       W  L  K         TEAM NAME            
HIGH GUN 4386 (21-23-2)                0  2  0         TRIPLE CROWN         
RUTHLESS 4591 (19-6-0)                 0  2  0         TRIPLE CROWN         

CHALLENGERS TOURNEY                    W  L  K         TEAM NAME            
KEYSER SOZE 891 (14-14-2)              0  2  0         KAMAKAZI HITMEN      

ADEPTS TOURNEY                         W  L  K         TEAM NAME            
THE GOVERNATOR 4578 (10-3-0)           5  1  0  DEAD   POLITICALY INCORRECT 
GHOST SHRIMP 4472 (0-0-0)              9  3  0         LITTLE EVIL SHRIMP   
BATTERY 2293 (7-3-0)                   1  3  0         STARBASE 5           

APPRENTICES TOURNEY                    W  L  K         TEAM NAME            
BLACKWIND 2518 (0-0-0)                 0  2  0         STARBASE 5           
TATTOO 1977 (0-0-0)                    0  2  0         JIVE BUNNIES         

ROOKIES TOURNEY                        W  L  K         TEAM NAME            
GO AND GO 4638 (0-0-0)                 5  3  0         TRIPLE CROWN         
WHIRLAWAY 4632 (0-0-0)                 2  3  0  DEAD   TRIPLE CROWN         

DEAD CHALLENGERS TOURNEY               W  L  K         TEAM NAME            
BRASH 4043 (4-2-0)                     2  3  0         SPELLBOUND           
CITATION 3925 (14-13-0)                1  3  0         TRIPLE CROWN         

DEAD ADEPTS TOURNEY                    W  L  K         TEAM NAME            
SLICK BILLY 4576 (5-1-0)               4  3  0         POLITICALY INCORRECT