DUEL 2 NEWSLETTER

Date   : 04/02/2019    Duedate: 04/15/2019

SEAM ARENA

DM-20    TURN-99

This Weeks Top Honors

THE DUELMASTER IS

DEARLY DEPARTED
PHANTOM REGIMENT (25)
(20-659) [17-7-2,127]

Chartered Recognition Leader   Unchartered Recognition Leader

DEARLY DEPARTED                ZULA
PHANTOM REGIMENT (25)          80S FANTASY (60)
(20-659) [17-7-2,127]          (20-750) [7-0-0,63]

Popularity Leader              This Weeks Favorite

KAGEWA                         GREY MOUSER
THIRSTY THUGS (31)             DIETIES AND DEMIGODS (37)
(20-601) [22-21-0,122]         (20-729) [4-6-1,33]

THE CURRENT TOP TEAM

PIXELBENDERS (36)

          TEAMS ON THE MOVE            TOP CAREER HONORS
Team Name                  Point Gain  Chartered Team
1. DARQUE KNIGHTS (22)         33
2. I'M NOT EGGBERT (9)         24      PHANTOM REGIMENT (25)
3. THIRSTY THUGS (31)          22      Unchartered Team
4. 80S FANTASY (60)            15
5. DIETIES AND DEMIGODS (37)   12      80S FANTASY (60)

The Top Teams

Career Win-Loss Record           W   L  K    %  Win-Loss Record Last 3 Turns    W  L K
 1/ 2 PHANTOM REGIMENT (25)    158 116  7 57.7   1/ 4 PIXELBENDERS (36)        10  5 0
 2/ 3 I'M NOT EGGBERT (9)      218 169 19 56.3   2/ 3 OAKLEAF (59)              9  6 0
 3/ 1*80S FANTASY (60)          19  15  2 55.9   3/ 1 THIRSTY THUGS (31)        8  5 0
 4/ 4 DARQUE KNIGHTS (22)      261 223 21 53.9   4/ 2*80S FANTASY (60)          8  6 1
 5/ 5 THIRSTY THUGS (31)       258 223  7 53.6   5/ 9 PHANTOM REGIMENT (25)     8  7 1
 6/ 6 PIXELBENDERS (36)        198 185  9 51.7   6/ 6 I'M NOT EGGBERT (9)       7  6 1
 7/ 7 DIETIES AND DEMIGOD (37) 213 209 11 50.5   7/ 8 DARQUE KNIGHTS (22)       7  8 0
 8/ 8 OAKLEAF (59)              28  32  0 46.7   8/ 7 DIETIES AND DEMIGOD (37)  6  6 0
 9/ 9 HUCKLE'S CATS (23)       191 220  5 46.5   9/11 LOST SENTINELS (19)       6  9 0
10/10 LOST SENTINELS (19)      206 277 22 42.7  10/10 LOSERS (20)               5  7 1
11/11 LOSERS (20)              188 291 34 39.2  11/ 5 HUCKLE'S CATS (23)        4 10 0

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

                                 DUELMASTER'S COLUMN
                             Notes from the arena champ.

     Well, that was unexpected.  Not the fact that I fought on of the Lynxears.  There 
were enough of those around that it seemed quite likely.  And not the win either.  I 
was reasonably confident going into that one.  But a kill?  I didn't see that coming.  
Evidently neither did Castor, although with those ears you would have thought he might 
have heard it coming.  But then maybe death, creepy old pile o' bones that he is, 
moves softly.  Actually, from personal experience I can say that he does move quietly.  
Sneaky little bugger.  Nabs you with that scythe when you least expect it.  At least 
that was my experience.  And Castor certainly did seem surprised.  Who knows, maybe he 
can join our squad soon?  As for the kill, my apologies to the Darque knights.  It was 
not intentional -- just look at our teams respective kill totals and you can tell we 
don't try to recruit that way.  And killing a vet like Castor always stinks.  But such 
is the way of the arena. Even those who look skilled and determined can push it too 
far.  I await the Knight's bloodfeud should they wish to pursue it.
     As for the rest of the arena, it was a good turn for the Phantoms.  Only 3-2 
overall, but the throne and five free fights.  You don't see that very often in a 
reasonably sized arena.  The boss was happy with that.  You can add me to the count of 
pleased as well.  Not so much about the kill, but the other result of that fight was 
me sitting here and penning this little message -- words of wisdom from the 
Duelmaster.  At least words from me anyway, that wisdom piece might be pushing it a 
bit far.  But I am the Duelmaster and I will take it!  At least for one turn.  Looking 
down and seeing a piker, striker and basher (with a bloodfeud on me) doesn't exactly 
warm this slashers heart.  No sense worrying about matchups.  I'll take on whoever 
wants a shot.  
     Looking forward to a great turn!  May the stands ring with cheers to honor those 
daring enough to take to the sands!

                                          -- Dearly Departed
                                             Duelmaster of Seam



                                      SPY REPORT

     Hello, my sweets!  Ah, it is so good to hear from you each fo you again.  Welcome 
to turn 99 for Seam!  Yes, we are on the eve of our arena's century turn!  We do not 
have to save all the fun for next cycle.  This turn had enough of its own excitement.  
Let's not dawdle and waste any of our time together!  Shall we take a stroll through 
this turn's arena news?

     Dearly Departed took the throne last turn after killing Castor Lynxear in the 
Title fight.  Seam has been abuzz over the death, mainly because Castor's brother is 
an active gladiator in our arena. People were wondering how he would respond.  Well, 
we do not have to guess any longer.  Pollux Lynxear challenged Dearly Departed for the 
throne, but probably more for vengeance.  Sadly, or perhaps ot if you are a fan of 
Dearly Departed, Pollux was not able to get either victory or vengeance.  Dearly 
Departed remains our Duelmaster after defeating Pollux in a 2-minute fight.  Congrats 
once again to Nomad and his gladiators on the accomplishment.

     The most avoided team is Losers.  They were most avoided by Ganolus's Oakleaf 
guild.  The most challenged warrior for turn 99 is Twofeet D'Grave.  Craggy Matterhorn 
. . . oh my, I'm loving these names.  Ahem, Craggy Matterhorn challenged Twofeet 
D'Grave.  The defender wins this round as Twofeet walks all over Matterhorn in another 
2-minute fight.  It was a 9 point up challenge for Craggy, and it just so happens to 
be the largest up challenge for the turn.  Not many people reaching for the stars 
here, eh?  Well, there was the Title Fight - Bloodfeud that was 28 points, but who is 
counting those?

     There were lots of changes in the top 5 rankings this turn. Pixelbenders move 
into 1st place from 4th and have a 10-5-0 record over the last 3 turns.  They are the 
only guild in the double-digit win category.  Oakleaf is closing in after moving from 
3rd to 2nd. Thirsty Thugs fall from 1st to 3rd after a 3-1-0 turn.  Hey, DMobster!  
You're missing a warrior!  80s Fantasy drops to 4th and Phantom Regiment has the 
turn's largest rise, going from 9th to 5th.  The biggest lose for the turn belongs to 
Huckle's Cats, who fell out of the top 5 into 11th place. 

     There were only Dark Arena deaths this turn, so I'll close out the report with a 
plea to each manager.  WRITE A SPOTLIGHT OR SOME PERSONAL ADS FOR OUR 100TH TURN!!!  
It would be great to see everyone participate on such a milestone turn!  I hope to see 
each of you back with us next turn.  Is Pollux done with his search for vengeance?  
Can Dearly Departed hold the throne against the formidable Challenger Champions?  Can 
Vlad further entertain me with his warriors' names? Come back and see!

                                          -- Sidara Brightbell

DUELMASTER                     W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
 DEARLY DEPARTED 659          17   7  2   127       PHANTOM REGIMENT (25)

CHALLENGER CHAMPIONS           W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
 KAGEWA 601                   22  21  0   122       THIRSTY THUGS (31)
 CYANIDE 647                  16  14  2    99       LOSERS (20)
 POLLUX LYNXEAR 672           13  11  2    91       DARQUE KNIGHTS (22)

CHAMPIONS                      W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
 MR. RACOON 670               15  10  1    90       HUCKLE'S CATS (23)
 TEXTURIZER 665               10   5  0    85       PIXELBENDERS (36)
 INVERT 642                   10  10  1    78       PIXELBENDERS (36)
 CHANNEL MIXER 646            10   9  0    76       PIXELBENDERS (36)
 YINGLING DISCO 711            7   4  0    75       I'M NOT EGGBERT (9)
 MAUSOLEUM 710                10   5  1    73       PHANTOM REGIMENT (25)
 PESTILENCE 648               14  16  2    70       LOSERS (20)

CHALLENGER ADEPTS              W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
 LC 707                       10   6  0    65       THIRSTY THUGS (31)
 ZULA 750                      7   0  0    63       80S FANTASY (60)
 HEIMDALL 719                 10   3  0    60       DIETIES AND DEMIGODS (37)
 YOG-SOTHOTH 681               6  16  0    60       DIETIES AND DEMIGODS (37)
 BURIAL RITES 643             12  13  0    57       PHANTOM REGIMENT (25)

ADEPTS                         W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
 XAPHA IRONJAW 760             4   1  1    55       DARQUE KNIGHTS (22)
 BAGHERRA 639                 10  22  2    54       LOST SENTINELS (19)
 DEAD GIRL 690                10   9  3    53       LOSERS (20)
 JUNO 688                      9  11  3    53       LOST SENTINELS (19)
 WELVET 721                    6   6  0    50       OAKLEAF (59)
 SCARRED 725                   8   4  0    40       OAKLEAF (59)
 RAMIREZ 748                   3   4  1    40       80S FANTASY (60)
 ALITA BLOODLEAF 714           8   6  0    38       DARQUE KNIGHTS (22)
 MR. GRUNKLE 677               7  15  1    37       HUCKLE'S CATS (23)

CHALLENGER INITIATES           W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
 GREY MOUSER 729               4   6  1    33       DIETIES AND DEMIGODS (37)
 BIGFOOT 740                   3   5  0    33       OAKLEAF (59)
 ZEPHYR 713                    4  10  1    30       LOSERS (20)
 MUCK 736                      4   5  1    29       LOST SENTINELS (19)
 KURGAN 751                    4   3  0    28       80S FANTASY (60)
 TWOFEET D'GRAVE 757           3   2  0    28       PHANTOM REGIMENT (25)
 PATHAREA 765                  3   0  0    26       PIXELBENDERS (36)
 ODIN 718                      6   7  0    25       DIETIES AND DEMIGODS (37)
 SLEEPLESS 752                 3   3  1    25       PHANTOM REGIMENT (25)

INITIATES                      W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
 DRUMBO 723                    4   8  0    21       OAKLEAF (59)
 MIGHT WIND MAKER 756          2   2  0    20       I'M NOT EGGBERT (9)
 SAWDUST 717                   3  10  0    19       HUCKLE'S CATS (23)
 BASANT 769                    2   1  0    19       THIRSTY THUGS (31)
 BERTHA 744                    4   3  0    17       OAKLEAF (59)
 ZOLTOID 766                   2   0  0    16       I'M NOT EGGBERT (9)
 MEG MUCKLEBONES 747           2   5  0    15       80S FANTASY (60)

INITIATES                      W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
 CRAGGY MATTERHORN 767         1   1  1    13       I'M NOT EGGBERT (9)
 HARUSHU 753                   3   3  0    12       THIRSTY THUGS (31)
 ZEEVA 762                     1   3  0    10       LOST SENTINELS (19)
 SAZA DOOMBLADE 764            1   2  0     9       DARQUE KNIGHTS (22)
 TARL 761                      1   3  0     7       LOST SENTINELS (19)
 FREDDIE FOX 768               1   2  0     5       HUCKLE'S CATS (23)
 CLOUDZILLA 763                1   2  0     5       I'M NOT EGGBERT (9)
 VOX SUNFIRE 773               0   1  0     1       DARQUE KNIGHTS (22)
 MR READ-A-LOT 774             0   1  0     1       HUCKLE'S CATS (23)

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

THE DEAD                W  L K TEAM NAME            SLAIN BY              TURN Revenge?
THE MOUSE 749           3  2 1 80S FANTASY 60       DEAD GIRL 690          97  REVENGED
YOR 772                 0  1 0 80S FANTASY 60       BLACK ORC              99  NONE
CASTOR LYNXEAR 658     17 10 0 DARQUE KNIGHTS 22    DEARLY DEPARTED 659    98   
JASON THE MASON 512    16 19 0 HUCKLE'S CATS 23     PESTILENCE 648         96  JUST REVENGED
CHEF LOBSTER 695        5  5 0 I'M NOT EGGBERT 9    XAPHA IRONJAW 760      96   
THE GREAT TRICKTI 661   9  9 0 I'M NOT EGGBERT 9    JUNO 688               96  JUST REVENGED
PIXELBENT XL 771        0  1 0 PIXELBENDERS 36      DARK CHAMPION          99  NONE
POINTILLIZE 743         1  3 0 PIXELBENDERS 36      SLEEPLESS 752          95  REVENGED

                                     PERSONAL ADS

Pixelbenders -- I'm a turn late on this, but allow me to say, Ooops."  Pointillism is 
a much better style of art if you leave the little dots together.  Start spreading 
them out and they just turn into so many spots.  Plus it gets kinda bloody.  In the 
end death comes for us all and it appears to have been Pointillize's turn.  I'd say I 
await the bloodfeud, but Invert has already done a masterful job of defending your 
honor. -- Sleepless

Cyanide -- There was much about the fight that was impressive.  From your side anyway.  
It makes me wonder why you were only 14-14.  Perhaps the fact that you failed to teach 
me even one skill is a hint?  Or does that say more about me? -- Burial Rites

Mr. Racoon -- A nice fight.  Certainly one to add to my popularity.  It is nice to see 
another piker at the top of the arena... wait a minute.  Is this a joke?  

Ok, Sidara Brightbell, head spyperson of Seam, what the heck is going on around here?  
I think this calls for an investigation.
   Five.  Count 'em.  FIVE.  5.  Fully half of the top 10 warriors in this arena.  
   Are PIKERS! 
   Yes, Pikers.  You heard me correctly.
   Me!  Mr. Racoon, Invert, Texturizer and Kagewa.  That makes five.  Count 'em.  I 
promise it makes five and that isn't even some fancy piker math.  
   Ok, so that is also the total of all of the pikers in the arena, which is sad.  But 
five of the top ten?  When was the last time any arena managed that?  Seriously.  I 
think this calls for a little research by our spymaster.  That is what they are for, 
right?  Spying and reporting on things.  Call it investigative spying, if you will.  
   There should be a parade!  Pikers of the world unite!  
     -- Mausoleum

Kurgan -- Uhm, yeah, thanks for the win.  Hard to top that thing Mausoleum just wrote. 
-- Twofeet

All -- Castor Lynxear 15-19-6-8-16-13-7 TP.  No bonuses that I could see on the 
overview or through learning.  I've been amazed at the number of scum I have lost in 
this arena.  His brother will be seeking to avenge his death.  I hope he doesn't join 
him. -- Master Darque

Dearly Departed -- My name is Pollux Lynxear.  You killed my brother. Prepare to die. 
-- Pollux Lynxear

Welvet -- Bah, I loathe your style.  Actually, I loathe anyone that can jump me. I 
guess you can say I'm not much of a people person. -- Alita Bloodleaf

Harushu -- I think you are a bit different, but your style is the reason Darque 
recruited me to this arena. -- Xapha Ironjaw

Zoltoid -- I don't know what your name means, but I've had this burning sensation ever 
since our fight.  Anyhow, thanks for the learns and ratings.  I'd much appreciate a 
win next time though. -- Saza Doomblade

                                  LAST WEEK'S FIGHTS

YOR was butchered by BLACK ORC in a 1 minute Dark Arena fight.
PIXELBENT XL was butchered by DARK CHAMPION in a 1 minute Dark Arena duel.
POLLUX LYNXEAR was savagely defeated by DEARLY DEPARTED in a 2 minute Bloodfeud melee.
YINGLING DISCO devastated JUNO in a 1 minute one-sided Bloodfeud contest.
WELVET was luckily beaten by HEIMDALL in a 2 minute Challenge match.
RAMIREZ was bested by DEAD GIRL in a 2 minute gruesome Challenge brawl.
SCARRED luckily beat GREY MOUSER in a exciting 4 minute Challenge struggle.
DRUMBO was bested by ZEPHYR in a 2 minute Challenge competition.
BERTHA was defeated by MUCK in a 2 minute Challenge melee.
SAZA DOOMBLADE won victory over CLOUDZILLA in a 1 minute beginner's Challenge duel.
CRAGGY MATTERHORN lost to TWOFEET D'GRAVE in a 2 minute beginner's Challenge fight.
MIGHT WIND MAKER won victory over HARUSHU in a 1 minute gory Challenge fight.
ZOLTOID beat FREDDIE FOX in a popular 1 minute brutal novice's Challenge melee.
PESTILENCE was demolished by MR. RACOON in a 1 minute mismatched competition.
KAGEWA devastated CHANNEL MIXER in a crowd pleasing 1 minute gory one-sided battle.
MAUSOLEUM was viciously subdued by TEXTURIZER in a 2 minute gory conflict.
CYANIDE vanquished INVERT in a 1 minute mismatched bout.
BURIAL RITES lost to ZULA in a exciting 2 minute fray.
BAGHERRA was devastated by LC in a popular 1 minute mismatched brawl.
MR. GRUNKLE was overpowered by XAPHA IRONJAW in a 1 minute one-sided match.
YOG-SOTHOTH beat THE HONEST MERCHANT in a popular 2 minute match.
ODIN was handily defeated by KURGAN in a 1 minute mismatched competition.
ALITA BLOODLEAF overpowered SAWDUST in a 1 minute uneven fight.
MEG MUCKLEBONES was demolished by BIGFOOT in a 1 minute uneven bout.
SLEEPLESS won victory over ZEEVA in a crowd pleasing 3 minute gory fray.
TARL subdued VOX SUNFIRE in a 1 minute novice's fight.
PATHAREA won victory over INCOMPETENT PUNK in a 2 minute novice's match.
BASANT vanquished MR READ-A-LOT 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                  11         PARRY-RIPOSTE     11 -   4 -  0      73  |
|BASHING ATTACK                   8         WALL OF STEEL     24 -  15 -  1      62  |
|STRIKING ATTACK                  6         TOTAL PARRY       27 -  24 -  0      53  |
|AIMED BLOW                       6         PARRY-STRIKE      31 -  28 -  2      53  |
|PARRY-STRIKE                     5         LUNGING ATTACK    56 -  55 -  5      50  |
|SLASHING ATTACK                  5         SLASHING ATTACK   29 -  29 -  3      50  |
|WALL OF STEEL                    4         STRIKING ATTACK   32 -  33 -  1      49  |
|TOTAL PARRY                      4         AIMED BLOW        19 -  22 -  3      46  |
|PARRY-RIPOSTE                    2         BASHING ATTACK    33 -  42 -  2      44  |
|PARRY-LUNGE                      1         PARRY-LUNGE        2 -  11 -  0      15  |

Turn  99 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-RIPOSTE      2 -  0     BASHING ATTACK     3 -  5         5  PARRY-STRIKE   
WALL OF STEEL      4 -  0     TOTAL PARRY        1 -  3         2  LUNGING ATTACK 
LUNGING ATTACK     8 -  3     SLASHING ATTACK    1 -  4         1  SLASHING ATTACK
PARRY-STRIKE       3 -  2     AIMED BLOW         1 -  5         1  WALL OF STEEL  
STRIKING ATTACK    3 -  3     PARRY-LUNGE        0 -  1         1  BASHING ATTACK 
                                                                1  STRIKING ATTACK

                               TOP WARRIOR OF EACH STYLE

FIGHTING STYLE   WARRIOR                     W   L  K PNTS TEAM NAME                  
SLASHING ATTACK  DEARLY DEPARTED 659        17   7  2  127 PHANTOM REGIMENT (25)
PARRY-STRIKE     KAGEWA 601                 22  21  0  122 THIRSTY THUGS (31)
WALL OF STEEL    CYANIDE 647                16  14  2   99 LOSERS (20)
BASHING ATTACK   POLLUX LYNXEAR 672         13  11  2   91 DARQUE KNIGHTS (22)
LUNGING ATTACK   CHANNEL MIXER 646          10   9  0   76 PIXELBENDERS (36)
PARRY-RIPOSTE    HEIMDALL 719               10   3  0   60 DIETIES AND DEMIGODS (37)
TOTAL PARRY      SCARRED 725                 8   4  0   40 OAKLEAF (59)
AIMED BLOW       ALITA BLOODLEAF 714         8   6  0   38 DARQUE KNIGHTS (22)
Note: Warriors have a winning record and are an Adept or Above.

The overall popularity leader is KAGEWA 601.  The most popular warrior this turn was 
GREY MOUSER 729.  The ten other most popular fighters were BURIAL RITES 643, DEARLY 
DEPARTED 659, YOG-SOTHOTH 681, SLEEPLESS 752, WELVET 721, DRUMBO 723, TEXTURIZER 665, 
MUCK 736, MAUSOLEUM 710, and LC 707.

The least popular fighter this week was MR READ-A-LOT 774.  The other ten least 
popular fighters were VOX SUNFIRE 773, ZEEVA 762, MEG MUCKLEBONES 747, SAWDUST 717, 
ODIN 718, MR. GRUNKLE 677, INVERT 642, PESTILENCE 648, CLOUDZILLA 763, and BERTHA 
744.