DUEL 2 NEWSLETTER
Date : 03/05/2005 Duedate: 03/18/2005
WILLAF ARENA
DM-16 TURN-507
This Weeks Top Honors
THE DUELMASTER IS
FELIX
ARENA FELINES (452)
(16-4413) [31-17-1,125]
Chartered Recognition Leader Unchartered Recognition Leader
FELIX O.J. THE JUICE
ARENA FELINES (452) ALL IN MY HEAD (568)
(16-4413) [31-17-1,125] (16-5505) [3-0-0,25]
Popularity Leader This Weeks Favorite
CAT MAN DO OLD GOLD
ARENA FELINES (452) GOLDEN GLADIATORS (362)
(16-4901) [14-14-1,99] (16-3878) [9-10-0,81]
THE CURRENT TOP TEAM
ARENA FELINES (452)
TEAMS ON THE MOVE TOP CAREER HONORS
Team Name Point Gain Chartered Team
1. DAGGERS EDGE (566) 46
2. GOLDEN GLADIATORS (362) 24 GOLDEN GLADIATORS (362)
3. ALL IN MY HEAD (568) 21 Unchartered Team
4. PUNNY AMINALS (305) 19
5. ARENA FELINES (452) 12 DAGGERS EDGE (566)
The Top Teams
Career Win-Loss Record W L K % Win-Loss Record Last 3 Turns W L K
1- 1 STAR DRECK TNG (562) 9 3 1 75.0 1/ 2 ARENA FELINES (452) 8 5 1
2/ 7*DAGGERS EDGE (566) 8 4 2 66.7 2/ 6*DAGGERS EDGE (566) 7 3 2
3/ 2 GOLDEN GLADIATORS (362) 291 153 5 65.5 3/ 5*ALL IN MY HEAD (568) 7 4 1
4/ 5*ALL IN MY HEAD (568) 7 4 1 63.6 4/ 3 PUNNY AMINALS (305) 7 8 0
5/ 3 ARENA FELINES (452) 143 94 8 60.3 5/ 1 GOLDEN GLADIATORS (362) 6 3 0
6- 4 FUNKY FOLK II (565) 15 12 4 55.6 6- 4 FUNKY FOLK II (565) 2 2 1
7- 6 YAMABUSHI (432) 100 120 12 45.5 7/ 8*FORCE OF FIVE 2 (569) 2 7 0
8/ 9 PUNNY AMINALS (305) 407 587 16 40.9 8- 7 STAR DRECK TNG (562) 1 1 0
9/ 8 THUNDER CLAP (543) 44 66 5 40.0 9- 9 YAMABUSHI (432) 1 3 0
10/10*FORCE OF FIVE 2 (569) 2 7 0 22.2 10/10 THUNDER CLAP (543) 0 3 0
'*' Unchartered team '-' Team did not fight this turn
(###) Avoid teams by their Team Id ##/## This turn's/Last turn's rank
TEAM SPOTLIGHT
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Duelmasters
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DM 9 ZUKAL (turn 510): CAT TASTROPHIE of ARENA FELINES (Garfield, mgr.)
DM 12 RIZTAB (turn 510): PLATO of DREAMERS (Sleepy, mgr.)
DM 15 MALCORN (turn 504): CITATION of TRIPLE CROWN (Sultan, mgr.)
DM 16 WILLAF (turn 506): FELIX of ARENA FELINES (Garfield, mgr.)
DM 17 ALJAFIR (turn 505): PIP THE TROLL of HEROESANDFOUNDONES (The Judge, mgr.)
DM 19 ZUWAYZA (turn 503): SIT of VALHALLA (Odin, mgr.)
DM 28 MORYA (turn 251): LAVA RUNNER of PRIMAL FURY (Sensei Jan, mgr.)
DM 29 LAPUR (turn 495): ENOSHIMA of BLACK SAMURAI (Doc Miracle, mgr.)
DM 31 CHIMLEVTAL (turn 249): KIRKEN TUORNIN of THE NIGHTHAWKS (Firehawk, mgr.)
DM 32 ARVAT (turn 492): SAVORY of SARATOGA GLORY (The Trainer, mgr.)
DM 33 NIATOLI ISLAND (turn 490): NIMBLE NEUTER of ARENA FELINES (Garfield, mgr.)
DM 35 MURSKA (turn 483): HUCKLE CAT of BUSY, BUSYTOWN (Huckle Cat, mgr.)
DM 43 VEASTIAN (turn 446): ELLEN SUE GOTLANDER of GIRLS X3 (Non, mgr.)
DM 45 STORMCROWE (turn 226): STORM SERPENT of SUPERIOR FORCES (Manager, mgr.)
DM 47 SCOMSS SWAMP (turn 221): RAINBOW of LAND OF OZ (Oz the Successful, mgr.)
DM 50 SNOWBOUND (turn 208): YAIWE of DARK SIDHE (Daehir, mgr.)
DM 56 ROCANIS (turn 371): MECHANISM of TOOLS OF TORMENT (Mad Max, mgr.)
DM 61 JURINE (turn 350): COOL CAT of ARENA FELINES (Garfield, mgr.)
DM 73 ERINIKA (turn 156): YANKEE DOODLE of WORLDWIDE GORE (Crip, mgr.)
ADM 103 FREE BLADES (turn 396): PARANOIA of DSM4 from ZUKAL (The Sandman, mgr.)
Top Teams
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DM 9 ZUKAL (turn 510): BLUE MOON (Jorja, mgr.)
DM 12 RIZTAB (turn 510): BLOODSUCKERS (Way Cool, mgr.)
DM 15 MALCORN (turn 504): STARBASE 5 (Zeus, mgr.)
DM 16 WILLAF (turn 506): GOLDEN GLADIATORS (Midas, mgr.)
DM 17 ALJAFIR (turn 505): HEROESANDFOUNDONES (The Judge, mgr.)
DM 19 ZUWAYZA (turn 503): THE MAGNIFICENT MAGS (Jorja, mgr.)
DM 28 MORYA (turn 251): NORTHERN BADLANDS (Maximillian, mgr.)
DM 29 LAPUR (turn 495): EQUESTORS (Spartacus, mgr.)
DM 31 CHIMLEVTAL (turn 249): THE STORMGUARDS (The Icelord, mgr.)
DM 32 ARVAT (turn 492): SARATOGA GLORY (The Trainer, mgr.)
DM 33 NIATOLI ISLAND (turn 490): THE SEWING CIRCLE (Jorja, mgr.)
DM 35 MURSKA (turn 483): CHILDREN OF LLYR (Jorja, mgr.)
DM 43 VEASTIAN (turn 446): GIRLS X3 (Non, mgr.)
DM 45 STORMCROWE (turn 226): DARQUE FORCES (Master Darque, mgr.)
DM 47 SCOMSS SWAMP (turn 221): LAND OF OZ (Oz the Successful, mgr.)
DM 50 SNOWBOUND (turn 208): SNOW CALL HAMMERZ (Hammer, mgr.)
DM 56 ROCANIS (turn 371): ARNIE'S ARMY (Barnabas, mgr.)
DM 61 JURINE (turn 350): FAVORITE GUYS (Jorja, mgr.)
DM 73 ERINIKA (turn 156): DUDS (Amy A. Airhead, mgr.)
ADM 103 FREE BLADES (turn 396): LEGION OF DUMB (Carnage, mgr.)
Recent Graduates
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DM 12 RIZTAB (turn 510): BADGER of HIGH JINKS (Jondeaux, mgr.)
DM 16 WILLAF (turn 505): PEACH NUTT of PUNNY AMINALS (Jorja, mgr.)
DM 17 ALJAFIR (turn 504): MCARTHUR of HEROESANDFOUNDONES (The Judge, mgr.)
DM 28 MORYA (turn 250): ALARIC of THE WARLORDS II (Fizban, mgr.)
RAY D AYTOR of OTTO'S MECHANICS (Crip, mgr.)
DM 31 CHIMLEVTAL (turn 249): DROKK of WHAMMO & THUDDA 4 U! (Micky, mgr.)
DM 43 VEASTIAN (turn 445): DISMAY of HELL'S PAWNS (Harbinger, mgr.)
DM 47 SCOMSS SWAMP (turn 221): RAINBOW of LAND OF OZ (Oz the Successful, mgr.)
DEEP FRIED LARD of MYSTIC ORC FEAST (Slugbait, mgr.)
(turn 220): COURAGE of LAND OF OZ (Oz the Successful, mgr.)
DM 61 JURINE (turn 349): DRACO EL TANIN of BLADE AND BLOOD (Noachian, mgr.)
SPY REPORT
Much has changed in WILLAF since last I was here. Never fear, Olaf Modeen
adapts to many situations, as do all successful fighters. Biff! Pow! WILLAF
watched with glee as GOLDEN GLADIATORS got knocked off top spot by ARENA FELINES!
Hmmmph! I always thought GOLDEN GLADIATORS was an over-rated team and they proved it
with a 1-2-0! Up 'n down. Up 'n down. Rankings always change. Up 'n down. I
think I'm gonna be... Well, DAGGERS EDGE's 2nd moved them up to 5-0-2 place. ALL IN
MY HEAD showed WILLAF what they were made of as they fought with a vengeance to walk
off with 3-0-1. Major screwup at FORCE OF FIVE 2. BOBO THE CLOWN lost 11 points to
DEADLY VENOM. Some new strategies, perhaps? Maybe BOBO THE CLOWN will provide more
easy wins... Try as he might, OLD GOLD wasn't good enough at persuading FELIX to
step down from the Duelmaster's throne... Advice to fighters with a 1 will--give up
fighting!
If at first you don't succeed, avoid. That'll get you in the Spyreports. The
most avoided team was YAMABUSHI. The bums at GOLDEN GLADIATORS couldn't face the
challenges from YAMABUSHI! No excuse for that! What do people see in GOLDENROD?
Hers 11-2-0? GOLDEN GLADIATORS ain't talkin', but she's got 91 points. GOLDENROD of
GOLDEN GLADIATORS knows how to pick 'em. She challenged O. PUN PLEEZJ of PUNNY
AMINALS who is up by 21. Now was this a wise move? GOLDENROD perhaps got hers just
desserts, seeing as she won victory over O. PUN PLEEZJ and ended up with 91
recognition points.
A fighter's lot is filled with strife, revenge, and killing. Some fighters
don't accept this. The best do. How long have I been here? I got people to see,
places to go...
Many other cities have retirement homes for aged warriors. Any plans here? Are
you as tired of reading this as I am of writing it? Actually, I guess I'm writing it
before you read it. Oh, well. I don't want to overstay my welcome...-- Olaf Modeen
DUELMASTER W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
FELIX 4413 31 17 1 125 ARENA FELINES (452)
CHALLENGER CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
CAT MAN DO 4901 14 14 1 99 ARENA FELINES (452)
-YUSHIMO 5101 13 13 3 98 YAMABUSHI (432)
-OLD BALDY 5449 8 3 1 94 STAR DRECK TNG (562)
O. PUN PLEEZJ 5113 17 41 0 92 PUNNY AMINALS (305)
GOLDENROD 4805 11 2 0 91 GOLDEN GLADIATORS (362)
CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
FLUFFY 5060 16 4 0 87 ARENA FELINES (452)
OLD GOLD 3878 9 10 0 81 GOLDEN GLADIATORS (362)
-SHOCHU 4912 10 9 2 79 YAMABUSHI (432)
-CARRIE OAKEY 5469 6 0 3 69 FUNKY FOLK II (565)
CHALLENGER ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
PUNH JENTLY 5485 7 3 0 66 PUNNY AMINALS (305)
ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
GOLD FILLING 4510 15 5 0 50 GOLDEN GLADIATORS (362)
-CAT A. CLYSMIC 5074 8 7 0 49 ARENA FELINES (452)
-KUROME 5342 7 8 2 41 YAMABUSHI (432)
-MARI ACHIE 5471 4 3 1 39 FUNKY FOLK II (565)
-KUROHANA 5128 10 4 0 34 YAMABUSHI (432)
-TANOSHII 5488 3 1 0 34 YAMABUSHI (432)
CHALLENGER INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
O. FISH 5482 6 7 0 28 PUNNY AMINALS (305)
-STAN DAUFFISH 5472 2 1 0 27 FUNKY FOLK II (565)
-SPLASH 5480 3 2 1 26 THUNDER CLAP (543)
CHALLENGER INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
KITTEN KABOODLE 5515 2 0 0 26 ARENA FELINES (452)
O.J. THE JUICE 5505 3 0 0 25 ALL IN MY HEAD (568)
INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
DARK MAGE 5497 2 0 1 20 DAGGERS EDGE (566)
MOOK 5503 2 1 0 20 ALL IN MY HEAD (568)
SHADOW WRAITH 5495 2 1 0 18 DAGGERS EDGE (566)
-GEORDI LAFROG 5451 1 0 0 18 STAR DRECK TNG (562)
VANGOR 5521 2 0 1 15 DAGGERS EDGE (566)
-APRIL FOOLS 5476 2 4 1 15 THUNDER CLAP (543)
-GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY 5491 2 0 0 15 GOLDEN GLADIATORS (362)
DIRTY KITTEN 5507 2 1 1 14 ALL IN MY HEAD (568)
DEADLY VENOM 5496 1 1 0 14 DAGGERS EDGE (566)
KETL PHYSHE 5489 2 5 0 11 PUNNY AMINALS (305)
HEC-TOR 5478 2 5 0 11 THUNDER CLAP (543)
-GOLDEN ARCHES 4984 1 0 0 10 GOLDEN GLADIATORS (362)
ANOTHER ONE! 5510 1 1 0 8 FORCE OF FIVE 2 (569)
HOWLING ARC 5493 1 1 0 6 DAGGERS EDGE (566)
MONDAY 5487 1 2 0 5 THUNDER CLAP (543)
BOBO THE CLOWN 5509 1 1 0 4 FORCE OF FIVE 2 (569)
SLIPPERY SUE 5508 0 2 0 2 FORCE OF FIVE 2 (569)
O PUNCHA 5531 0 1 0 1 PUNNY AMINALS (305)
'-' denotes a warrior who did not fight this turn.
THE DEAD W L K TEAM NAME SLAIN BY TURN Revenge?
VETERAN MERCENARY 533 0 1 0 1 CAT MAN DO 4901 507 NONE
CONVICTED THIEF 517 0 1 0 1 DARK MAGE 5497 507 NONE
MALCORN INSURGENT 518 0 1 0 1 VANGOR 5521 507 NONE
CRUD 5530 0 1 0 FORCE OF FIVE 2 569 SHEWISH GIANT 537 507 NONE
MANTIS 5514 0 1 0 THUNDER CLAP 543 DIRTY KITTEN 5507 507
PERSONAL ADS
Felix -- You are still "the man", feline! Salute. -- Midas & The Golden Gladiators
O. Fish -- Well, you're kinda offensive. Does that count? I am sorry I thought you
were a mackeral. -- Goldenrod
He smells like one.
O. Fish -- I am NOT giving up my gold for anyone! Porcelain, bah, humbug! -- Gold
Filling
Cat A. Clysmic -- I'm feeling pretty excited about that win. Sort of cataclysmatic
for me. -- Gold Filling
Mari -- I guess I had "All The Right Moves"? -- Goldenrod
A great big welcome to Force Of Five 2. -- Midas, Golden Gladiators
Old Baldy -- See? I TOLD you that you weren't worthless and weak, and I was RIGHT. -
- O. Pun Pleezj
Cat Man Do -- Well... sometimes you do. Other times, not. -- Peach Nutt
Kurohana -- Notice how unfair that matchup was? You, 10-3-0,53 and me 5-3-0,31. But
I'm NOT complaining. I liked it. A win, and FIVE skills? No, I mis-counted, SIX
skills! -- Punh Jently
P.S. If you don't want unfair matchups, issue challenges.
O.J. the Juice -- You're some kind of closet Duck, right? I can tell. -- O. Fish
Mook -- Just what I'd EXPECT of a damned CAT. -- Ketl Physhe
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
CRUD was barely slain by SHEWISH GIANT in a 2 minute bloody Dark Arena fight.
GOLDENROD vanquished O. PUN PLEEZJ in a 1 minute uneven Challenge battle.
ANOTHER ONE! was subdued by MOOK in a 1 minute beginner's Challenge fight.
FELIX unbelievably bested OLD GOLD in a popular 7 minute one-sided Title contest.
FLUFFY was bested by KHALHUMS DWARF in a popular 2 minute bloody expert's brawl.
CAT MAN DO executed VETERAN MERCENARY in a popular 1 minute gruesome mismatched brawl.
GOLD FILLING was vanquished by PUNH JENTLY in a 2 minute uneven duel.
KETL PHYSHE was vanquished by SHADOW WRAITH in a 1 minute uneven fight.
HEC-TOR was vanquished by KITTEN KABOODLE in a 1 minute one-sided fight.
O. FISH overpowered MONDAY in a 1 minute one-sided melee.
HOWLING ARC defeated SLIPPERY SUE in a 3 minute novice's match.
DEADLY VENOM bested BOBO THE CLOWN in a 2 minute amateur's conflict.
DARK MAGE murdered CONVICTED THIEF in a 1 minute mismatched match.
O.J. THE JUICE overpowered O PUNCHA in a 1 minute mismatched conflict.
DIRTY KITTEN assassinated MANTIS in a 1 minute one-sided duel.
VANGOR delivered the death blow upon MALCORN INSURGENT in a 1 minute beginner's duel.
BATTLE REPORT
MOST POPULAR RECORD DURING THE LAST 10 TURNS
|FIGHTING STYLE FIGHTS FIGHTING STYLE W - L - K PERCENT|
|STRIKING ATTACK 6 AIMED BLOW 9 - 4 - 1 69 |
|LUNGING ATTACK 3 TOTAL PARRY 24 - 11 - 0 69 |
|AIMED BLOW 3 BASHING ATTACK 12 - 6 - 0 67 |
|BASHING ATTACK 3 SLASHING ATTACK 15 - 11 - 3 58 |
|WALL OF STEEL 3 WALL OF STEEL 5 - 4 - 0 56 |
|SLASHING ATTACK 3 STRIKING ATTACK 19 - 17 - 1 53 |
|TOTAL PARRY 2 PARRY-LUNGE 6 - 7 - 1 46 |
|PARRY-RIPOSTE 2 LUNGING ATTACK 15 - 18 - 1 45 |
|PARRY-LUNGE 1 PARRY-RIPOSTE 8 - 17 - 1 32 |
|PARRY-STRIKE 1 PARRY-STRIKE 2 - 5 - 1 29 |
Turn 507 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 SLASHING ATTACK 1 - 2 3 SLASHING ATTACK
LUNGING ATTACK 3 - 0 STRIKING ATTACK 2 - 4 2 STRIKING ATTACK
AIMED BLOW 2 - 1 PARRY-STRIKE 0 - 1 2 LUNGING ATTACK
BASHING ATTACK 2 - 1 PARRY-RIPOSTE 0 - 2 1 TOTAL PARRY
WALL OF STEEL 2 - 1 1 PARRY-RIPOSTE
TOTAL PARRY 1 - 1 1 BASHING ATTACK
1 AIMED BLOW
TOP WARRIOR OF EACH STYLE
FIGHTING STYLE WARRIOR W L K PNTS TEAM NAME
TOTAL PARRY FELIX 4413 31 17 1 125 ARENA FELINES (452)
BASHING ATTACK GOLDENROD 4805 11 2 0 91 GOLDEN GLADIATORS (362)
FIGHTING STYLE WARRIOR W L K PNTS TEAM NAME
STRIKING ATTACK FLUFFY 5060 16 4 0 87 ARENA FELINES (452)
AIMED BLOW PUNH JENTLY 5485 7 3 0 66 PUNNY AMINALS (305)
Note: Warriors have a winning record and are an Adept or Above.
The overall popularity leader is CAT MAN DO 4901. The most popular warrior this turn
was OLD GOLD 3878. The ten other most popular fighters were FLUFFY 5060, CAT MAN DO
4901, FELIX 4413, O. FISH 5482, CRUD 5530, MOOK 5503, PUNH JENTLY 5485, KITTEN
KABOODLE 5515, O.J. THE JUICE 5505, and GOLDENROD 4805.
The least popular fighter this week was SLIPPERY SUE 5508. The other ten least
popular fighters were BOBO THE CLOWN 5509, MANTIS 5514, O PUNCHA 5531, HOWLING ARC
5493, MONDAY 5487, HEC-TOR 5478, KETL PHYSHE 5489, GOLD FILLING 4510, O. PUN PLEEZJ
5113, and VANGOR 5521.