DUEL 2 NEWSLETTER
Date : 07/05/2022 Duedate: 07/18/2022
SEAM ARENA
DM-20 TURN-184
This Weeks Top Honors
THE DUELMASTER IS
CUT & PASTE
PIXELBENDERS (36)
(20-1036) [15-14-0,128]
Chartered Recognition Leader Unchartered Recognition Leader
CUT & PASTE FRIENDZONE
PIXELBENDERS (36) CONSTANT SORROW (81)
(20-1036) [15-14-0,128] (20-1174) [2-0-1,21]
Popularity Leader This Weeks Favorite
CUT & PASTE THE REDNECK
PIXELBENDERS (36) ROBO VILLAGE (68)
(20-1036) [15-14-0,128] (20-1129) [6-2-0,64]
THE CURRENT TOP TEAM
METAL BLADE (69)
TEAMS ON THE MOVE TOP CAREER HONORS
Team Name Point Gain Chartered Team
1. METAL BLADE (69) 42
2. STRANGER DANGERS (82) 39 PHARMANOMICON (76)
3. CONSTANT SORROW (81) 38 Unchartered Team
4. CALL YOUR SHOT (84) 34
5. ROBO VILLAGE (68) 31 STRANGER DANGERS (82)
The Top Teams
Career Win-Loss Record W L K % Win-Loss Record Last 3 Turns W L K
1/ 0*STRANGER DANGERS (82) 4 1 0 80.0 1/ 2 METAL BLADE (69) 11 4 0
2/ 0*CEREAL KILLERS (83) 3 2 0 60.0 2/12 PHARMANOMICON (76) 8 6 0
3/ 0*CALL YOUR SHOT (84) 3 2 0 60.0 3/ 3 WAY OF ALL FLESH (17) 8 7 1
4/ 0*HOLD MY BEER (79) 3 2 0 60.0 4/ 5 ALFREDOVISION(TM) (77) 8 7 0
5/ 1 PHARMANOMICON (76) 51 35 4 59.3 5/ 9 DARQUE KNIGHTS (22) 8 7 0
6/ 2 UNLIKELY HEROES (4) 60 44 3 57.7 6/ 4 PIXELBENDERS (36) 7 8 1
7/ 4 WAY OF ALL FLESH (17) 165 136 9 54.8 7/10 HERO'S INC (67) 7 8 1
8/ 6 ALFREDOVISION(TM) (77) 32 28 1 53.3 8/ 7 UNLIKELY HEROES (4) 7 8 1
9/ 7 ROBO VILLAGE (68) 100 89 2 52.9 9/ 6 HUCKLE'S CATS (23) 7 8 0
10/ 5 PIXELBENDERS (36) 425 381 14 52.7 10/11 ROBO VILLAGE (68) 7 8 0
11/ 8 DARQUE KNIGHTS (22) 469 436 29 51.8 11/13 THIRSTY THUGS (31) 5 8 0
12/ 9 HERO'S INC (67) 112 108 3 50.9 12/ 0*STRANGER DANGERS (82) 4 1 0
13/10 METAL BLADE (69) 90 88 2 50.6 13/14*ENDLESS HUNGER (80) 4 7 1
14/11 THIRSTY THUGS (31) 426 439 12 49.2 14/ 8 LOST SENTINELS (19) 4 8 0
15/12 HUCKLE'S CATS (23) 387 448 17 46.3 15/ 0*CEREAL KILLERS (83) 3 2 0
16/ 0 AH TONGUES OF FIRE (49) 24 32 2 42.9 16/ 0 AH TONGUES OF FIRE (49) 3 2 0
17/ 0*PANDEMIC BOREDOM (78) 2 3 0 40.0 17/ 0*HOLD MY BEER (79) 3 2 0
18/ 0*200 PROOF (87) 2 3 0 40.0 18/ 0*CALL YOUR SHOT (84) 3 2 0
Career Win-Loss Record W L K % Win-Loss Record Last 3 Turns W L K
19/13 LOST SENTINELS (19) 352 536 39 39.6 19/ 0*CONSTANT SORROW (81) 3 7 1
20/ 0*LIGHT OF THE MOON (21) 8 13 1 38.1 20/ 0*PANDEMIC BOREDOM (78) 2 3 0
21/14*ENDLESS HUNGER (80) 4 9 1 30.8 21/ 0*200 PROOF (87) 2 3 0
22/ 0*CONSTANT SORROW (81) 3 7 1 30.0 22/ 0*TALK NERDY 2 ME (85) 0 4 0
23/ 0*TALK NERDY 2 ME (85) 0 4 0 0.0 23/ 0*LIGHT OF THE MOON (21) 0 1 0
'*' Unchartered team '-' Team did not fight this turn
(###) Avoid teams by their Team Id ##/## This turn's/Last turn's rank
TEAM SPOTLIGHT
Is not My word like fire [that consumes all that cannot endure the test]?
says the Lord, and like a hammer that breaks in pieces the rock [of most
stubborn resistance]? -- Jeremiah 23:29B Amplified Classic Bible
The Veteran Manager unobtrusively made his way beyond the outskirts of the quiet and
unassuming town of Seam to a place he had long ago left in the capable hands of
trusted Shagornan and Half Elfs.
In his absence, what had once been a bustling business resort, was now hidden from
view by an Elven Portal of Transport that had caused it to vanish from sight without a
trace.
He diverted his carriage onto a little-used path that seemed to end where a massive
boulder caused any curiosity seekers to turn back in the direction from whence they
had come.
However, this Veteran Manager slowly drove his carriage forward towards the massive
boulder, speaking to the stallion that was pulling the carriage, in a reassuring tone
in an unknown language.
The stallion snorted as it approached the massive boulder, before both horse and
carriage disappeared from view, transporting the Veteran Manager to his destination.
[TIME JUMP]
The Veteran Manager conferred with his stable of warriors, who had continued their
training in this hidden refuge, knowing that the day would come when their Veteran
Manager would send them word to return to the battle-sands of the Seam Arena.
He gave them instructions to prepare to return in three days to their former stable
accommodations near the Seam Arena, before the start of the Frothingslosh Syndicate
sponsored contest 15-turn warm-up, spear-headed by Alfredo, where they would remain
until the contest had run its course!
[TIME JUMP]
The Veteran Manager made his way to the natural hot springs, where the refreshing
mineral waters ministered to both the body and soul of those who immersed themselves
in the healing waters!
As the Veteran Manager settled himself into his favorite hot spring to recuperate from
his long journey, he let out a deep-rooted sigh of satisfaction, while exclaiming to
no one in particular:
"Ah ..... Tongues Of Fire!"
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Good people of Seam, and the rest of you --
I clearly need to pay more attention in here, I can't tell who are jerks and who just
need a powerbar and a nap. In the end it doesn't particularly matter, as a prominent
writer of heavy metal music lyrics penned long ago, 'from the moment you're born,
you're dying.' (props to anyone who knows that individual, no research allowed).
Nevertheless I'm going to have to go all Bugs Bunny on the lot of you and put a brick
in my glove. A real one.
Be that as it may, there's no need to bunker up in our little enclaves. A little
birdie told me (after pooping on my shoulder--for the record, he was delicious) this
town desperately requires a house of refreshment and relaxation. A place wherein to be
wrapped in a warm towel of hospitality to just short of smothering, where everyone
knows your name ... not to mention CC# and last transaction on 'OnlyFans'. It's like
CBGBs at 7am on a Sunday.
Fine people of Rock Ridge, er, Seam, it's about time a new establishment opened its
doors ...
Welcome to the Grand Opening of 'the Six5 Tavern'!
Why 'the Six5' you ask? It's how tall I am when I don the dragon motif platform boots
previously stunk up by Gene Simmons which I recently completely overbid for on Kreig's
List! I got them for a pair of my underwear! (He also threw in a foot massage but
after extensive deliberation with my closest advisors I humbly requested that he pay
it forward. He shrugged, 'Your loss' and seemed to believe it.).
Beverage selection is second to none (well, second to maybe a couple - i mean they are
REALLY good -- but we're working fairly diligently to close that gap), you'll delight
at the blizzard of quirky little tapas delicacies (I say little but in all honesty
they are closer to tiny, please keep that under your tinfoil hats) and you'll be
mesmerized by our servers, so much so we tend to keep the lights pretty low. Very low.
Don't worry, put your head back, close your eyes (turn on your CPap) ... and dream of
England. "Laser Slosh" starts at midnight.
In celebration of this momentous occasion I think it's time to crack a keg of our new
limited edition 'Sloshingfroth ESB'. That joins 'Borf Stout Boogie', 'Stalking Booze
Pilsner' and 'Stiff Biff Nut Brown Ale' as the house libations, with more coming all
the time. And let me assure you, that is exhausting.
On behalf of the Frothingslosh Syndicate (still waiting to hear back from most of them
but I figure they are cool with it, I mean what choice do they have), have a drink on
us. The first one is free. (Well I'll end up paying for it all but I'm not resentful.
Resentment is for the weak!).
Is this thing on? ... Shit."
-- Manray, Marquis d'Frothingslosh
proprietor of 'The Six5 Tavern'
(reprinted from turn 162)
SPY REPORT
Welcome back to New Seam! It has been 2 weeks since we were last on the sands of this
spectacular arena, and all I can say is that it was worth the wait! It has been a
scorcher today, but that did not stop our gladiators from showing up and putting forth
their best efforts. As you can imagine, some efforts were better than others, so let's
get to looking at all that took place today!
Let's start where we always do with the Duelmaster. We had a Duelmaster last turn, I
assure you. He was listed and present, but when it came time to fight this week, the
team is nowhere to be found. Pappy Blue Ribs, wherever you are, thanks for your time
in Seam. Enjoy immortality!
With all the strange goings-on and a missing Duelmaster, we need a new person to sit
in the big chair. Cut & Paste was challenged by Sister Garlic, both fine Challenger
Champions, and this became our new title match. Cut & Paste was victorious, so we
welcome our new champion. There was no invite to the Isle, so C&P gets to defend the
next turn. It is like a modified game of King of the Hill, except there isn't a hill.
And, well, I guess people aren't just trying to push you down, they are trying to stab
you with pointy weapons or bash in a skull or a rib or your big toe. It can get very
specific with all the various gladiators and their strange proclivities. Anyway,
congrats again to Cut & Paste.
Robo Village is our most avoided team, and they were mostly avoided by Way of All
Flesh. I never thought I'd see the day when poultry would take the honor of being the
arena's most challenged, but it has arrived! Super Chicken was the most challenged
warrior today and I'm a bit speechless. Can you fly? Do you peck at unearthly
speeds? Sonic bawk? I have so many questions. Anyway, what we do know for sure is
that Super Chicken was challenged by Omen and won!
Goodbye to Cor Sevenblades! The fan-favorite fought his last today after being put to
death by The Silent Owl. More questions, but I will hold them. The other death of
note came when Friendzone blood feuded Darkheart for the death of his teammate, Diablo
Samich. Revenge is a bloody business, as this fight shows us. So, we will see if the
cycle continues next turn as Endless Hunger may seek revenge. Overall, there were 10
deaths this turn, which seems high, but we have an influx of new teams entering for
the upcoming contest. Most of the deaths came via Dark Arena.
We have 10 new teams in total, so we would like to welcome each of you. If you are
here for the contest, we hope you stick around and enjoy the festivities. Thanks to
Alfredo for all the planning and advertising for our great arena. Make yourself known
in the personal ads if you have not already.
Okay, time for me to go away for another 2 weeks. I have a life outside of the arena,
I'm just not sure where I have put it lately! There is an upcoming tournament, so I
must shop for that because you can't wear the last tournament's attire to this
tournament. I mean, you could, but who does such a thing. Well, yes, I have seen the
managers. But, I'm a spy reporter. We just have different standards . . . and
hygiene. I will see each of you lovelies next turn! Bye-bye!
-- Sidara Brightbell
DUELMASTER W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
CUT & PASTE 1036 15 14 0 128 PIXELBENDERS (36)
CHALLENGER CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
PASCAL LYNXEAR 1019 24 9 0 108 DARQUE KNIGHTS (22)
HELSTAR 976 17 19 0 108 METAL BLADE (69)
SUPER CHICKEN 39 15 6 1 98 UNLIKELY HEROES (4)
COMMAND X 1060 15 9 0 96 PIXELBENDERS (36)
SISTER GARLIC 41 14 7 0 93 UNLIKELY HEROES (4)
VERTEX 1025 19 12 1 92 PIXELBENDERS (36)
CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
THE SILENT OWL 42 13 8 1 90 UNLIKELY HEROES (4)
THE HANDYMAN 942 16 22 1 87 ROBO VILLAGE (68)
OMEN 1102 9 6 0 87 METAL BLADE (69)
OKSTUPID 950 22 11 0 79 WAY OF ALL FLESH (17)
I DON'T MOW 941 15 23 0 78 ROBO VILLAGE (68)
TRAPS 983 15 22 1 74 THIRSTY THUGS (31)
MECHADEPLORABLE 1080 13 6 0 74 WAY OF ALL FLESH (17)
LORELEI 1044 19 8 0 72 LOST SENTINELS (19)
YUTO 1016 12 21 4 70 LOST SENTINELS (19)
CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
TALA ONE-HAND 1097 12 4 0 69 DARQUE KNIGHTS (22)
CHALLENGER ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
MR. ROOT 994 15 20 1 66 HUCKLE'S CATS (23)
CROAKER 1086 8 9 0 64 THIRSTY THUGS (31)
THE REDNECK 1129 6 2 0 64 ROBO VILLAGE (68)
FURIOUS INHALER 1108 11 6 1 62 PHARMANOMICON (76)
AMOXIKILLIN 1105 8 3 0 61 PHARMANOMICON (76)
DYNAMITE 1151 5 2 0 60 METAL BLADE (69)
BENNAKYL 1109 11 7 1 58 PHARMANOMICON (76)
ANVIL 1113 7 6 0 57 METAL BLADE (69)
ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
GOAT WITH NO NAME 1148 6 2 0 50 ALFREDOVISION(TM) (77)
MR. READ-A-LOT 1077 7 12 0 46 HUCKLE'S CATS (23)
DY-QUIL 1107 10 8 1 44 PHARMANOMICON (76)
BULLY BOBCAT 1078 8 11 0 42 HUCKLE'S CATS (23)
GENERAL LIABILITY 38 10 11 0 41 UNLIKELY HEROES (4)
DOCTOR LION 1127 5 6 0 41 HUCKLE'S CATS (23)
ETERNAL BLOSSOM 1158 3 3 0 37 DARQUE KNIGHTS (22)
AHSHONDALAI 498 7 6 1 34 AH TONGUES OF FIRE (49)
CHALLENGER INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
GUMBO 1075 6 14 1 33 LOST SENTINELS (19)
NAKED AND AFRAID 1160 5 0 0 32 ALFREDOVISION(TM) (77)
DARK FUNERAL 1150 3 4 0 30 METAL BLADE (69)
BOZO THE CLOWN 1131 8 2 0 29 ALFREDOVISION(TM) (77)
KHONDOHLAVISHAH 506 7 4 1 26 AH TONGUES OF FIRE (49)
FREXX 1122 5 7 1 25 THIRSTY THUGS (31)
DEORN 1152 4 3 1 25 HERO'S INC (67)
FRAHNDAHDAHDIAH 552 2 1 0 25 AH TONGUES OF FIRE (49)
INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
FRIENDZONE 1174 2 0 1 21 CONSTANT SORROW (81)
-WEREVIPER 123 3 1 1 19 LIGHT OF THE MOON (21)
HARMACIST 1126 3 2 0 19 PHARMANOMICON (76)
REPLACEMENT THEORY 1164 2 2 0 19 WAY OF ALL FLESH (17)
DEFIANT 1182 1 1 0 19 ENDLESS HUNGER (80)
PANDA 1132 4 6 0 18 HERO'S INC (67)
WELFARE MOM 1161 3 2 0 18 ROBO VILLAGE (68)
PAYTRIOT GAME 1162 2 2 1 15 WAY OF ALL FLESH (17)
GIRL SCOUT 1198 1 0 0 14 CALL YOUR SHOT (84)
HOP ONTHEBUS GUS 1154 3 4 0 13 ALFREDOVISION(TM) (77)
DAKIA WILDROSE 1159 3 3 0 12 DARQUE KNIGHTS (22)
BRAHNDAHDAHDIAH 557 1 1 0 12 AH TONGUES OF FIRE (49)
HODAG 1188 1 0 0 11 STRANGER DANGERS (82)
POOR JUDGEMENT 1213 1 0 0 11 CONSTANT SORROW (81)
DARK INEBRIATOR 1216 1 0 0 11 200 PROOF (87)
SCROLLING REDDIT 1136 1 0 0 11 PANDEMIC BOREDOM (78)
DOOMBLADE 1169 2 0 0 10 ENDLESS HUNGER (80)
BURN OUT 1157 2 4 0 10 LOST SENTINELS (19)
SKUNK APE 1190 1 0 0 10 STRANGER DANGERS (82)
CRACKLE J. ARIUS 1193 1 0 0 10 CEREAL KILLERS (83)
MANNEQUIN 1144 1 0 0 10 HOLD MY BEER (79)
PLANK 1145 1 0 0 10 HOLD MY BEER (79)
CHUPS 1219 1 0 0 10 200 PROOF (87)
SNAP 'FOXY' KNOX 1192 1 0 0 10 CEREAL KILLERS (83)
-WERERAT 240 1 1 0 10 LIGHT OF THE MOON (21)
WENDIGO 1187 1 0 0 10 STRANGER DANGERS (82)
COCAINE SMILE 1180 2 1 0 9 WAY OF ALL FLESH (17)
FLAMING DR PEPPER 1200 1 0 0 8 CALL YOUR SHOT (84)
TUMBLE BELLY 1183 1 1 0 7 THIRSTY THUGS (31)
MOTHMAN 1189 1 0 0 7 STRANGER DANGERS (82)
INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
-WEREBEAR 126 1 3 0 7 LIGHT OF THE MOON (21)
PATRON SILVER 1197 1 0 0 6 CALL YOUR SHOT (84)
GI JANE 1171 1 2 0 5 HERO'S INC (67)
-WEREBAT 239 1 1 0 5 LIGHT OF THE MOON (21)
CAP'N C. MANSON 1195 1 0 0 5 CEREAL KILLERS (83)
TIDE POD 1143 1 0 0 5 HOLD MY BEER (79)
HOEB 1184 1 1 0 4 THIRSTY THUGS (31)
GROCERY DELIVERY 1134 0 1 0 4 PANDEMIC BOREDOM (78)
PREGNANT ALCOHOLIC 1170 0 3 0 4 ROBO VILLAGE (68)
DO IT TOMORROW 1133 1 0 0 3 PANDEMIC BOREDOM (78)
MAYOR FOX 1179 0 3 0 3 HUCKLE'S CATS (23)
AMENDS 1176 0 2 0 2 CONSTANT SORROW (81)
DREDLOCK 1172 0 2 0 2 ENDLESS HUNGER (80)
DRAGONWIND 1168 0 2 0 2 ENDLESS HUNGER (80)
WILLWORK FOR BEER 1207 0 1 0 1 ALFREDOVISION(TM) (77)
PUB CRAWLER 1220 0 1 0 1 200 PROOF (87)
TONY THE RIPPER 1191 0 1 0 1 CEREAL KILLERS (83)
POSTMAN 1201 0 1 0 1 HERO'S INC (67)
WHAT'S STREAMING 1137 0 1 0 1 PANDEMIC BOREDOM (78)
UPTIGHT BOOKWORM 1204 0 1 0 1 TALK NERDY 2 ME (85)
KYLIE JENNER LIP 1146 0 1 0 1 HOLD MY BEER (79)
LONELY OTAKU 1202 0 1 0 1 TALK NERDY 2 ME (85)
BUSTY COSPLAYER 1203 0 1 0 1 TALK NERDY 2 ME (85)
TEEPEETOTALER 1218 0 1 0 1 200 PROOF (87)
GIFTED CODER 1206 0 1 0 1 TALK NERDY 2 ME (85)
POP C. ANTHONY 1194 0 1 0 1 CEREAL KILLERS (83)
JERSEY DEVIL 1186 0 1 0 1 STRANGER DANGERS (82)
BOTTLE FLIP 1142 0 1 0 1 HOLD MY BEER (79)
WHAT MONTH IS IT 1135 0 1 0 1 PANDEMIC BOREDOM (78)
WASTED 1217 0 1 0 1 200 PROOF (87)
SHONDAILADONDAI 856 0 1 0 1 AH TONGUES OF FIRE (49)
CHARTREUSE 1199 0 1 0 1 CALL YOUR SHOT (84)
'-' denotes a warrior who did not fight this turn.
THE DEAD W L K TEAM NAME SLAIN BY TURN Revenge?
LECTER 1116 4 4 0 ALFREDOVISION(TM) 77 GUMBO 1075 180 JUST REVENGED
LEMON DROP 1196 0 1 0 CALL YOUR SHOT 84 BLACK ORC 184 NONE
DIABLO SAMICH 1178 0 1 0 CONSTANT SORROW 81 DARKHEART 1165 183 JUST REVENGED
HUMBLEBRAGGER 1214 0 1 0 CONSTANT SORROW 81 PAYTRIOT GAME 1162 184
MOPER 3 1215 0 1 0 CONSTANT SORROW 81 ARENAMASTER VYAN 184 NONE
COR SEVENBLADES 1032 12 17 1 DARQUE KNIGHTS 22 THE SILENT OWL 42 184
DARKHEART 1165 1 1 1 ENDLESS HUNGER 80 FRIENDZONE 1174 184
MOUNTAIN 1153 1 6 0 HERO'S INC 67 BANDIT PRINCE 184 NONE
WERESLOTH 125 0 5 0 LIGHT OF THE MOON 21 DEORN 1152 184
ERASE 1114 3 10 1 PIXELBENDERS 36 SPYMASTER 184 NONE
UNDO 1066 11 11 1 PIXELBENDERS 36 HIGH ELF 184 NONE
METH DEALER 1085 6 6 0 ROBO VILLAGE 68 ERASE 1114 181 REVENGED
GIGANTA MOUSE 389 1 6 0 UNLIKELY HEROES 4 BLACK ORC 184 NONE
PERSONAL ADS
3-2 with the death of Wolverine. I guess fate has decided that it is time to take out
the trash so Mountain is going to the Dark Arena. Postman will be the new guy. Not
going to give stats because apparently, because there is a tournament afoot and its
bad form to let folks know what you are bringing to the table. Speaking of GI Jane,
she was challenged by my good friend with one of his newbies and I am guessing he was
hoping for a kill to pad his record but it wasn't meant to be. Panda and Deorn both
won which is nice since Im essentially running this team on maintenance. I will pick
things up next turn and of course since there isn't an entry fee for the beer tour I
will attempt to do my part. Take it easy folks. -- Eli
Call Your Shots will be participating in AlfredoVision's 99 Bottles contest. We will
also be betting on ourselves in the CWaC portion. Looking forward to spilling some
blood -- I mean beer -- with you all. -- Riff-Raff, mgr Call Your Shots, a fully owned
subsidiary of Trump Gladiatorial Enterprises LLC
Welcome to all, and thank you for joining us for 99 BEERS III!!! (+100). HEY, let's be
careful out there; LET THE GAMES BEGIN!! -- alfredo Frothingslosh, Your Cruise
Director, and manager of ALFREDOVISION(TM)
I would like to make a further clarification: the "Status Badge" O^O being in a CotS
replacement's name is a request and not a mandate. The "Status Badge" is not intended
to be a burden; it is meant to be both an honor and a "challenge" for the winning
player. If you choose not to participate and accept it as such you are not going to be
forced to do so. On the other hand, please do not spoil the fun for others that win a
CotS replacement and do wish to "wear" the badge proudly; it would be much appreciated
if you would not "muddy the waters" by putting the O^O symbol in a warrior's name that
is not a CotS replacement. -- alfredo
Feel free to use the personal ads to ask about anything you wish clarified; there is
certainly plenty of time to work out any concerns you may have prior to turn 199 when
the Arena Achievement stage starts. -- alfredo
Which leads me to the first topic: I have heard from a few of the contest's
participants regarding the requirement to space out starting your CotS replacements by
10 active turns if you win more than one (i.e.: as it is now, if you come in first or
second place). I have heard from some contestants that object to having to wait; I
have heard from others that like the idea. I am not "married" to the rule by any
means; it just seemed to be a good idea to me at the time I wrote it. But on the other
hand perhaps it is not really necessary. I leave it open to discussion: Are you in
favor of a requirement to space out starting CotS replacements in the case of winning
more than one? Or do you think the winning player should be able to use all their CotS
replacements anytime or as soon as they want?
To all Seam contest managers. I'd like to say I wish everyone a happy and successful
contest, but I won't lie to you. I hope you all die and burn in hades. Any snowflakes
who are offended you can file a grievance with the cruise director. Now, get off my
lawn! -- Khagn, manager of Endless Hunger
P.S. Now where is my damn empty bottle?
Seam Psychos --- Return I Have! --- Hammer, mgr of Ah Tongues Of Fire
Seam -- I am officially announcing my intention to compete in the Beer contest. I am
also announcing my desire to participate in the "contest within a contest" so please
assess my account the six-certificate fee as required. My name is The Landlord and I
manage the Robo Village team. If you want to swing by, you can find us in the Robo
Village Trailer Park, my place is the first one on right. My team is filled with the
miscreants you normally find in a trailer park. Coincidentally, there is currently 99
bottles of beer on my wall from the last party, but we drink the cheap stuff, not the
expensive stuff the rest of you enjoy. And, we can only buy beer around the first of
the month when the checks come rolling in. Anyway, I need to get back to collecting
rent. See you on the sands. -- The Landlord & Robo Village
Eli -- I know I am just a guy that runs a trailer park and my education is pretty
limited, but even I noted the rules and explanation for the contest in every
newsletter for the last two turns. Are you living under a rock? -- The Landlord
Producer -- So, you run teams in 20, 21, and 22, pretty original. When do you start
in 23? -- The Landlord
Erase -- Don't worry little guy, only two more turns and then you can get away from
me. You still have a five fight advantage on me so I don't feel bad challenging you
each turn. -- The Redneck
Starting to play in this arena is, without a doubt, the most exciting thing to happen
to us for at least 2 or maybe 3 years. We'd write even more but the 3rd season of
Umbrella Academy isn't going to watch itself. -- Pandemic Boredom
Pappy Blu blah blah blah -- That was not nice. You can go away now. -- Helstar
Who will be starting the 99 bottles of beer song? I can not sing, I just produce. --
Producer, Manager of Metal Blade
Hello, I am Mr G of the Frothingslosh Syndicate. I manage Heroic Verse in 33,
Haruchai in 16, and now Hold My Beer in arena 20. I am currently clearing off my
shelf, guzzling all my beer to make room for the 199 bottles I will surely acquire.
Cheers and good luck to all of you. -- Mr. G
I just wanted to offer one more quick clarification: team or warrior spotlights
written can also serve as your required personal ad for the turn, just in case that is
ever an issue. -- alfredo
What about a DM Column? -- inquiring minds who want to know
All -- This is Manager Neuroticus of Pharmanomicon officially stating their part in
the 99 bottle competition
Ah, an old-school arena, perfect for relics like me and the menagerie of half-imagined
horrors that I've collected. It turns out that these creatures are not mythical at
all, just long forgotten and finally relegated to stories for scaring children. Well,
forgotten by everybody but those of us old enough to have grown up with them. I guess
it probably seems a little sketchy having them all living in a city with a bunch of
people/food, but just think of them as my old childhood buddies. Assuming everybody
has the common sense to stay away from the wendigo when he's eating, and nobody looks
directly at the hodag, I'm sure it'll be fine. -- Ebenezer Frothingslosh / Stranger
Dangers
All -- Bottles of Beer are more than good, they're GRRRREAT! -- Tony the Ripper, team
Cereal Killers
All -- If you hear us... it is already too late for you. -- Snap, Crackle, and Pop of
team Cereal Killers
All -- Tony and the triplets are not the ones you should be worried about. Don't let
me get into your head... -- Cap'n C. Manson, team Cereal Killers
99 B.O. . (+100) Comp. -- I'm sorry for meh *hic* warriors. They get purdy rambunskish
around arena time. I would like to register my team for the Bottles of Beer
competition. So these bosshels of beer... *hic* ... do they have to schtill has beer
in them to count? *As he fumbles at the cap of his first Bottle of Beer, trying to get
it open* -- Palinc Kalverus, manager of Cereal Killers
All -- This contest sounds like it will be fun, but can we change the name to Bottles
of winecoolers? -- Uptight Bookworm, fighter for Talk Nerdy 2 Me
All -- Have no fear, I have a handy dandy d20 bottle opener for all the beer I'm going
to take from all of you. -- Handy Roleplayer, fighter for Talk Nerdy 2 Me
All -- Let me say sorry for pre-programming the outcome of this contest. You can all
go home now, as I already count my prize. -- Gifted Coder, fighter for Talk Nerdy 2 Me
All -- No one will pay me any mind, so I'll just stay in my room. -- Lonely Otaku,
fighter for Talk Nerdy 2 Me
All -- I want you all to know that I have a set of eyes, yes that means two of them.
They're big, bright, and green. Keep your eyes off them. -- Busty Cosplayer, fighter
for Talk Nerdy 2 Me
All -- What do you mean I don't win the 199 Bottles contes? I brought all 199 bottles
of wine from Aljafir with me, and no one else has any. So I win, right? What? I have
to win them here? Fine, I'm here already, I might as well win this the hard way. --
Dante Killatroll, mgr. of Talk Nerdy to Me
Rule clarification -- Throwing a fight is allowed. Some people might be surprised that
I am changing this rule, but I realized that there really is not any way to properly
police it, and also strategically "taking a dive" at some crucial points in the
contest may be beneficial. I do ask, in the spirit of good sportsmanship, please do
not throw a fight to benefit anyone other than yourself. -- alf
Biff Frothingslosh welcomes "200 Proof" to Arena 20. May they quickly rise to the top
or at very least, violently hurl over all their opponents.
The Unlikely Heroes were on hiatus far too long! Let us see how these villainous
bottles fare against us! -- DD
Greetings my fellow duelists and brothers in Slosh. Here to introduce myself and my
crew. I dipped my 12 year old toe into the DM world back in 1987 with a brief stint
with "Inebriated Animals" in Willaf. Then life happened and I didn't have the
bandwidth or attention span to keep up with it. Fast forward to 2015... I'd heard
through the grapevine that this no-tournament arena was starting up and it'd be a
great opportunity to get back into it. The rest is history and Seam has been home to
me, Mixelplick, Lorenzo Frothingslosh, and Pixelbenders ever since. When I'm not
training my warriors I'm drawing up a tattoo or managing some other business --
currently residing somewhere between Tulsa, Kansas City, Little Rock, & Memphis.
All -- I am Nefoticus, the head pharmacist of Pharmanomicon. I look forward to you
all paying your copays... with your lives!
LAST WEEK'S FIGHTS
UNDO was butchered by HIGH ELF in a 1 minute bloody Dark Arena fight.
ERASE was slaughtered by SPYMASTER in a 1 minute Dark Arena battle.
MOUNTAIN was easily killed by BANDIT PRINCE in a 1 minute gory Dark Arena match.
GIGANTA MOUSE was slaughtered by BLACK ORC in a 1 minute bloody Dark Arena brawl.
MOPER 3 was assassinated by ARENAMASTER VYANDYL in a 1 minute Dark Arena fight.
LEMON DROP was murdered by BLACK ORC in a 1 minute bloody Dark Arena competition.
GOAT WITH NO NAME vanquished GUMBO in a 1 minute mismatched Bloodfeud fight.
FRIENDZONE killed DARKHEART in a popular 3 minute gruesome amateur's Bloodfeud brawl.
SISTER GARLIC was viciously subdued by CUT & PASTE in a 2 minute Challenge Title duel.
HELSTAR outlasted COMMAND X in a popular 7 minute expert's Challenge duel.
VERTEX overpowered TALA ONE-HAND in a popular 1 minute uneven Challenge match.
OMEN was defeated by SUPER CHICKEN in a 1 minute Challenge match.
THE SILENT OWL savagely slew COR SEVENBLADES in a 3 minute Challenge competition.
I DON'T MOW subdued YUTO in a crowd pleasing 4 minute veteran's Challenge brawl.
DYNAMITE handily defeated DOCTOR LION in a 1 minute uneven Challenge fight.
ETERNAL BLOSSOM overpowered PANDA in a 1 minute uneven Challenge struggle.
NAKED AND AFRAID handily defeated MAYOR FOX in a 1 minute mismatched Challenge bout.
DARK FUNERAL was bested by BULLY BOBCAT in a 2 minute Challenge brawl.
HOP ONTHEBUS GUS was defeated by FREXX in a 2 minute Challenge bout.
BOZO THE CLOWN demolished HOEB in a 1 minute one-sided Challenge bout.
REPLACEMENT THEORY savagely defeated BURN OUT in a 5 minute bloody Challenge fight.
COCAINE SMILE was unbelievably bested by WELFARE MOM in a 5 minute Challenge contest.
PASCAL LYNXEAR savagely defeated MECHADEPLORABLE in a dull 30 minute gruesome bout.
LORELEI overcame CROAKER in a popular 5 minute contest.
THE HANDYMAN subdued MR. ROOT in a 1 minute veteran's fight.
OKSTUPID won victory over THE REDNECK in a action packed 6 minute one-sided match.
TRAPS defeated AMOXIKILLIN in a 3 minute one-sided bout.
FURIOUS INHALER slimly lost to ROWDY DWARF in a 2 minute bout.
AHSHONDALAI was vanquished by ANVIL in a action packed 1 minute brutal one-sided fray.
DY-QUIL overcame TEENAGE HOODLUM in a 1 minute gory veteran vs. novice duel.
BENNAKYL vanquished MORDANT GOON in a 1 minute one-sided fray.
GENERAL LIABILITY was beaten by MR. READ-A-LOT in a popular 3 minute match.
DEORN assassinated WERESLOTH in a 1 minute gory one-sided bout.
DAKIA WILDROSE was overcome by DEFIANT in a crowd pleasing 2 minute match.
KHONDOHLAVISHAH won victory over PREGNANT ALCOHOLIC in a 2 minute fight.
AMENDS was demolished by SCROLLING REDDIT in a 1 minute one-sided struggle.
DREDLOCK was viciously subdued by MOTHMAN in a 2 minute brutal novice's fight.
GI JANE was handily defeated by GIRL SCOUT in a 1 minute uneven match.
TUMBLE BELLY savagely defeated WHAT'S STREAMING in a 2 minute gory beginner's bout.
HARMACIST handily defeated POP C. ANTHONY in a 1 minute mismatched match.
BRAHNDAHDAHDIAH vanquished POSTMAN in a exciting 1 minute one-sided match.
FRAHNDAHDAHDIAH won victory over GROCERY DELIVERY in a 5 minute amateur's duel.
PAYTRIOT GAME easily killed HUMBLEBRAGGER in a 1 minute mismatched duel.
DRAGONWIND was outlasted by DO IT TOMORROW in a unpopular 16 minute novice's brawl.
DOOMBLADE viciously subdued BOTTLE FLIP in a 2 minute brutal novice's conflict.
KYLIE JENNER LIP was overpowered by POOR JUDGEMENT in a 1 minute one-sided battle.
PLANK overpowered CHARTREUSE in a 1 minute uneven bout.
MANNEQUIN overpowered LONELY OTAKU in a 1 minute uneven competition.
TIDE POD subdued WILLWORK FOR BEER in a exciting 4 minute amateur's match.
WHAT MONTH IS IT was demolished by WENDIGO in a 1 minute one-sided battle.
JERSEY DEVIL was overpowered by CHUPS in a 1 minute mismatched conflict.
HODAG handily defeated BUSTY COSPLAYER in a 2 minute mismatched match.
SKUNK APE demolished TEEPEETOTALER in a 1 minute mismatched battle.
TONY THE RIPPER was savagely defeated by FLAMING DR PEPPER in a 3 minute brawl.
SNAP 'FOXY' KNOX devastated WASTED in a 1 minute one-sided bout.
CRACKLE J. ARIUS vanquished SHONDAILADONDAI in a 1 minute one-sided struggle.
CAP'N C. MANSON defeated PUB CRAWLER in a 2 minute amateur's brawl.
PATRON SILVER bested UPTIGHT BOOKWORM in a popular 1 minute novice's bout.
GIFTED CODER was vanquished by DARK INEBRIATOR in a 1 minute mismatched match.
BATTLE REPORT
MOST POPULAR RECORD DURING THE LAST 10 TURNS
|FIGHTING STYLE FIGHTS FIGHTING STYLE W - L - K PERCENT|
|LUNGING ATTACK 19 TOTAL PARRY 59 - 41 - 0 59 |
|TOTAL PARRY 17 PARRY-STRIKE 32 - 23 - 3 58 |
|SLASHING ATTACK 13 PARRY-RIPOSTE 17 - 13 - 2 57 |
|WALL OF STEEL 12 WALL OF STEEL 41 - 33 - 4 55 |
|AIMED BLOW 12 STRIKING ATTACK 25 - 25 - 0 50 |
|BASHING ATTACK 10 LUNGING ATTACK 49 - 58 - 4 46 |
|STRIKING ATTACK 9 AIMED BLOW 23 - 28 - 0 45 |
|PARRY-STRIKE 7 PARRY-LUNGE 4 - 5 - 0 44 |
|PARRY-RIPOSTE 6 SLASHING ATTACK 46 - 65 - 3 41 |
|PARRY-LUNGE 4 BASHING ATTACK 11 - 25 - 1 31 |
Turn 184 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 3 - 1 STRIKING ATTACK 4 - 5 4 TOTAL PARRY
PARRY-STRIKE 5 - 2 AIMED BLOW 5 - 7 3 PARRY-STRIKE
TOTAL PARRY 12 - 5 SLASHING ATTACK 5 - 8 2 WALL OF STEEL
PARRY-RIPOSTE 3 - 3 LUNGING ATTACK 6 - 13 1 LUNGING ATTACK
WALL OF STEEL 6 - 6 BASHING ATTACK 3 - 7 1 AIMED BLOW
TOP WARRIOR OF EACH STYLE
FIGHTING STYLE WARRIOR W L K PNTS TEAM NAME
PARRY-STRIKE CUT & PASTE 1036 15 14 0 128 PIXELBENDERS (36)
TOTAL PARRY PASCAL LYNXEAR 1019 24 9 0 108 DARQUE KNIGHTS (22)
LUNGING ATTACK SISTER GARLIC 41 14 7 0 93 UNLIKELY HEROES (4)
WALL OF STEEL THE SILENT OWL 42 13 8 1 90 UNLIKELY HEROES (4)
AIMED BLOW OMEN 1102 9 6 0 87 METAL BLADE (69)
STRIKING ATTACK THE REDNECK 1129 6 2 0 64 ROBO VILLAGE (68)
SLASHING ATTACK BENNAKYL 1109 11 7 1 58 PHARMANOMICON (76)
BASHING ATTACK DY-QUIL 1107 10 8 1 44 PHARMANOMICON (76)
Note: Warriors have a winning record and are an Adept or Above.
The overall popularity leader is CUT & PASTE 1036. The most popular warrior this
turn was THE REDNECK 1129. The ten other most popular fighters were COMMAND X 1060,
COR SEVENBLADES 1032, COCAINE SMILE 1180, CROAKER 1086, DARKHEART 1165, YUTO 1016,
GENERAL LIABILITY 38, DEFIANT 1182, GROCERY DELIVERY 1134, and WILLWORK FOR BEER
1207.
The least popular fighter this week was MECHADEPLORABLE 1080. The other ten least
popular fighters were PASCAL LYNXEAR 1019, DRAGONWIND 1168, DO IT TOMORROW 1133, BURN
OUT 1157, GIFTED CODER 1206, SHONDAILADONDAI 856, WASTED 1217, TEEPEETOTALER 1218,
BUSTY COSPLAYER 1203, and JERSEY DEVIL 1186.
TEAM AND CHARACTER MAINTENANCE SERVICE
As a service to all managers, we offer team and character maintenance. This
option allows you to make sure your team or selected warriors will never miss a turn!
Team Maintenance: This will cause all warriors on that team to fight every
turn; if it's an AD arena, any new warriors who arrive on that team will
fight the turn they arrive. In A.D. or in transfer arenas where you have
multiple teams, each individual team will need to be on Team Maintenance.
(The only exception is new warriors; they will not fight until you submit
an initial strategy for them.)
Character Maintenance: This will cause only that warrior to fight every
turn. If the character graduates or changes arenas, he/she/it will stay on
Character Maintenance.
In either case, you may submit strategy sheets for your warriors each turn, if
you wish. The Team/Character Maintenance will make sure your warriors fight each
turn, and they will always use their most recently entered strategy.
Remember that challenges, avoids, and challenge/if challenged strategies will not
carry through from turn to turn. These sections are only used on the turn they are
entered. In order to continually challenge or avoid you will need to submit a
strategy sheet each time.
One other thing to remember about maintenance: Maintenance is not something
that you write on your turnsheet (like in demo tourneys). In order to add or remove
maintenance for a team or warrior, please send a note to Customer Service. If you
just write things like this on your strategy sheet, they may or may not get done.
Likewise, don't write it on your personal ads. Please, please, please put it on a
separate piece of paper with "Customer Service" written on the top. If you don't,
well, you can imagine.
Thanks for your time. Good luck in Duelmasters! -- Green Eyes