DUEL 2 NEWSLETTER

Date   : 01/14/2025    Duedate: 01/27/2025

SEAM ARENA

DM 20    TURN 250

This Week's Top Honors

THE DUELMASTER IS

DOOMSROLLING
PANDEMIC BOREDOM (78)
(20-1473) [13-14-0,109]

Chartered Recognition Leader   Unchartered Recognition Leader

DOOMSROLLING                   POSITION IS EMPTY
PANDEMIC BOREDOM (78)          
(20-1473) [13-14-0,109]        

Popularity Leader              This Week's Favorite

MISSISSIPPI SHEIKS             LIKE SUNDAY
NO TOURNAMENT BLUES (89)       PANDEMIC BOREDOM (78)
(20-1378) [18-27-0,81]         (20-1503) [14-7-1,80]

THE CURRENT TOP TEAM

THIRSTY THUGS (31)

          TEAMS ON THE MOVE            TOP CAREER HONORS
Team Name                  Point Gain  Chartered Team
1. THIRSTY THUGS (31)            38 
2. DARQUE KNIGHTS (22)           17    DARQUE KNIGHTS (22)
3. PANDEMIC BOREDOM (78)         14    Unchartered Team
4. NO TOURNAMENT BLUES (89)      6  
5. HUCKLE'S CATS (23)            -23   NIGHT CRUE (46)

The Top Teams

Career Win-Loss Record           W   L  K    %  Win-Loss Record Last 3 Turns    W  L K
 1- 1 RUBBER VS GLUE (90)      109  57  4 65.7   1/ 3 THIRSTY THUGS (31)        9  5 0
 2- 2 LOCAL GIRLS (88)         156 124  5 55.7   2- 1 LOCAL GIRLS (88)          8  2 0
 3/ 3 DARQUE KNIGHTS (22)      617 601 33 50.7   3/ 5 PANDEMIC BOREDOM (78)     8  7 0
 4/ 4 NO TOURNAMENT BLUES (89) 144 147  9 49.5   4/ 4 DARQUE KNIGHTS (22)       7  7 1
 5/ 5 THIRSTY THUGS (31)       577 590 17 49.4   5/ 2 NO TOURNAMENT BLUES (89)  6  9 0
 6/ 6 HUCKLE'S CATS (23)       547 582 28 48.4   6- 6 RUBBER VS GLUE (90)       4  6 0
 7/ 7 PANDEMIC BOREDOM (78)    145 169  6 46.2   7/ 7 HUCKLE'S CATS (23)        1  5 0

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

                                      SPY REPORT

Ah, Seam--where bubbling hot springs and the golden sunlit streets provide the perfect 
backdrop to the ferocious battles in the arena! There is also the threat of a massive 
earthquake from the visible faultline that gives our city its name! In short, this 
place is nothing but amazing! The waters here, so pure and sparkling, could almost 
wash away the bloodstains from the sands--almost. No one is rushing to do it because 
who would want that? After all, the tales forged in Seam are epic tales of bravery, 
tragedy, and a touch of stupidity. Now, let's take a look at the latest clashes that 
visited our arena today.

Doomsrolling from Pandemic Boredom has rolled its way to the throne. I think the name 
is misspelled, but I will wait for management to confirm. Doomsrolling beat Lexee 
Lioneye in a decisive one-minute duel to take over the champion duties. Heller, our 
former Duelmaster, won his final fight but gives us his post to journey to the Isle of 
the Eye. All eyes are now on Doomsrolling who rules the arena with a 13-14-0 record. 
It is a tenuous hold, though. Can our newest Duelmaster hold on, or is this reign just 
another pandemic distraction.

A hearty applause for Thirsty Thugs! They have climbed to the top of the ranks and 
dethroned Local Girls, who were sadly absent today.  The Thugs' grit and grind have 
left the fans buzzing with excitement. Can they keep a firm grasp on their streak? I 
appear to have a lot of questions this week! Why is that? Oh, sorry, I did it again!

Local Girls were absent, but they were the most avoided team. I am unsure if this is 
an honor or an "honor" to be the most avoided team. Who led the exit line trying to 
get away from the Local Girls? None other than Pandemic Boredom. One can only 
speculate whether it is strategy or sheer terror causing them to flee.  Doomsrolling, 
our new champion, faced more challenges than any other contender this week. Again, I 
have to ask if this is an insult or admiration. I guess this is for the audience to 
decide. The only thing I can be sure of is Doomsrolling had a target on his back, and 
it just got bigger by being on Seam's throne.

The fights might be over, my dears, but the echoes of steel are still ringing in many 
ears. The roar of the crowd has settled down for now, but it is time to move the 
excitement of today's victories to the taverns. Join me, Sidara Brightbell, in two 
weeks as we once again plunge into the sandy drama, triumphs, and tragedies of Seam.  
Until then, visit a hot spring, do some shopping, and savor the tales of bravery from 
this day. See you soon, managers, warriors, and fans!

                                          -- Sidara Brightbell

DUELMASTER                     W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
 DOOMSROLLING 1473            13  14  0 109         PANDEMIC BOREDOM (78)     

CHALLENGER CHAMPIONS           W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
 EXYL ROTT 1515               11  11  0  92         DARQUE KNIGHTS (22)       
 FAZ EBONSTEEL 1487           14  16  1  91         DARQUE KNIGHTS (22)       

CHAMPIONS                      W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
 HODJA 1517                   14   7  0  90         THIRSTY THUGS (31)        
 LEXXEE LIONEYE 1516          10  12  1  89         DARQUE KNIGHTS (22)       
-BUT WHAT AM I 1383           26   8  0  86         RUBBER VS GLUE (90)       
-I KNOW YOU ARE 1381          25   9  0  84         RUBBER VS GLUE (90)       
 MISSISSIPPI SHEIKS 1378      18  27  0  81         NO TOURNAMENT BLUES (89)  
 LIKE SUNDAY 1503             14   7  1  80         PANDEMIC BOREDOM (78)     
 HILDA HIPPO 1446             20  19  0  79         HUCKLE'S CATS (23)        
 SAFFIRE 1530                  7   6  0  71         NO TOURNAMENT BLUES (89)  

CHALLENGER ADEPTS              W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
 VALERIE WELLINGTON 1536       7   5  0  65         NO TOURNAMENT BLUES (89)  
 SHAKEY JAKE HARRIS 1501      11  15  1  61         NO TOURNAMENT BLUES (89)  
-MARY JO WEST 1492            11  10  0  60         LOCAL GIRLS (88)          

ADEPTS                         W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
 KYE SMALLFOOT 1523           11   7  1  50         DARQUE KNIGHTS (22)       
-LIZ MONTGOMERY 1505           6  11  0  47         LOCAL GIRLS (88)          
 SWIPE LEFT 1520              11   6  0  44         PANDEMIC BOREDOM (78)     
-BOOGERHEAD 1468              10  11  3  44         RUBBER VS GLUE (90)       

ADEPTS                         W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
 OH MORRISSEY 1504             8  13  0  40         PANDEMIC BOREDOM (78)     

CHALLENGER INITIATES           W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
 SONNY BOY 1 1543              3   6  0  30         NO TOURNAMENT BLUES (89)  
-WILMA WILDCAT 1548            2   2  0  26         LOCAL GIRLS (88)          
 ROGER, RODGER 1538            6   5  0  24         THIRSTY THUGS (31)        

INITIATES                      W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
-ICKY 1550                     1   1  0  23         RUBBER VS GLUE (90)       
 SAU SAGE 1529                 4  10  0  22         THIRSTY THUGS (31)        
 PSYDE 1553                    2   0  0  22         THIRSTY THUGS (31)        
-FLAMBERGE 1547                4   1  0  21         LOCAL GIRLS (88)          
 DUO LINGO 1541                3   6  0  15         PANDEMIC BOREDOM (78)     
-RAT FINK 1549                 1   1  0   4         RUBBER VS GLUE (90)       

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

THE DEAD                W  L K TEAM NAME            SLAIN BY              TURN Revenge?
DEAD 1554               0  1 0 DARQUE KNIGHTS 22    SHEWISH BOUNCER        250 NONE

                                     PERSONAL ADS

Pappy -- You are better than the rest of us at keeping the personal ads open. I SWEAR 
that I mean to send ads every turn, but then the due dates slips past me. There isn't 
much to report on my end. Real life was kicking my tail for a few months with 
deadlines and the candle getting blowtorched on both ends. Hopefully, I can pay better 
attention in 2025. I really do enjoy this arena. I just need to make wiser choices 
when I get replacements. Not everyone deserves a chance! -- Darque

Hey gang, I'm probably going to take advantage of the name change. We've had fun with 
my current name but I don't think the guys in Talahya would get it.  Besides, I like 
goat yoga and I like the fact that my money will be going towards that. -- 
Doomsrolling, soon to be Doomscrolling

                                  LAST WEEK'S FIGHTS

DEAD was butchered by SHEWISH BOUNCER in a 1 minute Dark Arena fight.
LEXXEE LIONEYE was devastated by DOOMSROLLING in a 1 minute Challenge Title duel.
KYE SMALLFOOT viciously subdued OH MORRISSEY in a 2 minute gory Challenge match.
DUO LINGO lost to ROGER, RODGER in a 2 minute bloody Challenge brawl.
HELLER overpowered BULLY BOBCAT in a 1 minute one-sided fight.
MISSISSIPPI SHEIKS was viciously subdued by HODJA in a 2 minute gory expert's brawl.
EXYL ROTT bested SAFFIRE in a crowd pleasing 1 minute match.
FAZ EBONSTEEL handily defeated VALERIE WELLINGTON in a 1 minute uneven fight.
HILDA HIPPO was viciously subdued by LIKE SUNDAY in a 6 minute expert's duel.
SHAKEY JAKE HARRIS viciously subdued SWIPE LEFT in a 2 minute gory duel.
SAU SAGE was overpowered by SONNY BOY 1 in a 1 minute uneven match.
PSYDE overpowered POLITE BEGGAR 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|
|BASHING ATTACK                   5         SLASHING ATTACK   29 -  18 -  0      62  |
|LUNGING ATTACK                   4         PARRY-RIPOSTE     12 -   8 -  1      60  |
|SLASHING ATTACK                  3         AIMED BLOW         9 -   6 -  0      60  |
|TOTAL PARRY                      3         WALL OF STEEL     14 -  10 -  0      58  |
|STRIKING ATTACK                  2         PARRY-LUNGE        6 -   5 -  0      55  |
|PARRY-STRIKE                     2         LUNGING ATTACK    26 -  24 -  1      52  |
|WALL OF STEEL                    2         PARRY-STRIKE      15 -  15 -  0      50  |
|PARRY-RIPOSTE                    1         TOTAL PARRY       18 -  24 -  0      43  |
|AIMED BLOW                       0         STRIKING ATTACK    9 -  12 -  0      43  |
|PARRY-LUNGE                      0         BASHING ATTACK    19 -  26 -  0      42  |

Turn 250 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      1 -  0     SLASHING ATTACK    1 -  2         3  TOTAL PARRY    
STRIKING ATTACK    2 -  0     TOTAL PARRY        1 -  2         2  BASHING ATTACK 
BASHING ATTACK     3 -  2     LUNGING ATTACK     1 -  3         2  PARRY-STRIKE   
PARRY-STRIKE       1 -  1     AIMED BLOW         0 -  0         2  LUNGING ATTACK 
WALL OF STEEL      1 -  1     PARRY-LUNGE        0 -  0         1  SLASHING ATTACK
                                                                1  WALL OF STEEL  

                               TOP WARRIOR OF EACH STYLE

FIGHTING STYLE   WARRIOR                     W   L  K PNTS TEAM NAME                  
LUNGING ATTACK   HODJA 1517                 14   7  0   90 THIRSTY THUGS (31)
WALL OF STEEL    LIKE SUNDAY 1503           14   7  1   80 PANDEMIC BOREDOM (78)
TOTAL PARRY      HILDA HIPPO 1446           20  19  0   79 HUCKLE'S CATS (23)
PARRY-RIPOSTE    KYE SMALLFOOT 1523         11   7  1   50 DARQUE KNIGHTS (22)
Note: Warriors have a winning record and are an Adept or Above.

The overall popularity leader is MISSISSIPPI SHEIKS 1378.  The most popular warrior 
this turn was LIKE SUNDAY 1503.  The ten other most popular fighters were ROGER, 
RODGER 1538, HODJA 1517, SHAKEY JAKE HARRIS 1501, KYE SMALLFOOT 1523, EXYL ROTT 1515, 
DOOMSROLLING 1473, DUO LINGO 1541, FAZ EBONSTEEL 1487, OH MORRISSEY 1504, and SAFFIRE 
1530.

The least popular fighter this week was SAU SAGE 1529.  The other ten least popular 
fighters were HILDA HIPPO 1446, VALERIE WELLINGTON 1536, MISSISSIPPI SHEIKS 1378, 
LEXXEE LIONEYE 1516, DEAD 1554, PSYDE 1553, SONNY BOY 1 1543, SWIPE LEFT 1520, 
SAFFIRE 1530, and OH MORRISSEY 1504.

The following warriors will travel to AD after next turn:

FAZ EBONSTEEL (20-1487) DARQUE KNIGHTS (22)

The following warriors have traveled to AD after fighting this turn:

GRUMPY CAT (20-1457) LOCAL GIRLS (88)
BULLY BOBCAT (20-1467) HUCKLE'S CATS (23)
HELLER (20-1485) THIRSTY THUGS (31)