DUEL 2 NEWSLETTER
Date : 03/16/2005 Duedate: 03/29/2005
SUNSET ARENA
DM-21 TURN-504
This Weeks Top Honors
THE DUELMASTER IS
SUIGENERIS
TROOPERS (271)
(21-5545) [11-5-1,116]
Chartered Recognition Leader Unchartered Recognition Leader
SUIGENERIS MARIT BASHIER
TROOPERS (271) THE ABYSMALS (517)
(21-5545) [11-5-1,116] (21-5998) [1-0-0,18]
Popularity Leader This Weeks Favorite
LUGO BELOSKI SKYDANCER
SWORD OPERA (323) GRIM FANDANGO (454)
(21-5566) [18-31-2,92] (21-5834) [17-13-0,77]
THE CURRENT TOP TEAM
GRIM FANDANGO (454)
TEAMS ON THE MOVE TOP CAREER HONORS
Team Name Point Gain Chartered Team
1. REAL BEER (424) 60
2. SWORD OPERA (323) 35 REAL BEER (424)
3. TROOPERS (271) 22 Unchartered Team
4. THE ABYSMALS (517) 22
5. SONS OF SATAN (20) 15 THE ABYSMALS (517)
The Top Teams
Career Win-Loss Record W L K % Win-Loss Record Last 3 Turns W L K
1- 1*BRANDY HALL (515) 3 1 0 75.0 1/ 1 GRIM FANDANGO (454) 8 7 0
2- 2*NATURALBORN KILLER (521) 2 1 0 66.7 2/ 5 TROOPERS (271) 7 7 2
3/ 0*THE ABYSMALS (517) 2 1 0 66.7 3/ 6 SWORD OPERA (323) 6 9 0
4/ 0 REAL BEER (424) 102 53 8 65.8 4- 4 BLACKEST PRIDE (71) 5 0 1
5- 3 COSMIC FREAK OUT (498) 83 47 3 63.8 5/ 2 SONS OF SATAN (20) 5 5 1
6- 4 MEOW MIX (466) 85 50 1 63.0 6/11 AGE OF EMPIRE (376) 4 4 0
7/ 5 MINISTRY OF SKA (496) 73 60 4 54.9 7/ 0 REAL BEER (424) 3 1 0
8- 7 BLACKEST PRIDE (71) 387 339 36 53.3 8/ 0*THE ABYSMALS (517) 2 1 0
9/ 6 SONS OF SATAN (20) 296 260 35 53.2 9- 8*NATURALBORN KILLER (521) 2 1 0
10/ 0 I MAGI (133) 317 279 20 53.2 10- 3 SCRAGITARIOUS (377) 2 3 0
11/ 8 GRIM FANDANGO (454) 222 198 4 52.9 11-10 OUTSIDERS (468) 2 3 0
12-10 NASTY MOB (456) 80 77 6 51.0 12/12 MINISTRY OF SKA (496) 1 1 0
13-11 SCRAGITARIOUS (377) 112 109 8 50.7 13-13 COSMIC FREAK OUT (498) 1 1 0
14/12 AGE OF EMPIRE (376) 39 39 5 50.0 14- 7*BRANDY HALL (515) 1 1 0
15/13 TRIAL & ERROR (408) 30 32 0 48.4 15/15 TRIAL & ERROR (408) 1 2 0
16/14 TROOPERS (271) 120 135 19 47.1 16-14 NASTY MOB (456) 1 3 0
17-15 OUTSIDERS (468) 27 33 5 45.0 17/ 0 I MAGI (133) 0 1 0
Career Win-Loss Record W L K % Win-Loss Record Last 3 Turns W L K
18/16 SWORD OPERA (323) 439 645 16 40.5 18-16 MEOW MIX (466) 0 1 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.
YYYEEAAAHHH!!! All hail ME!!! Up here in the big chair at last! I'd like to take a
moment to spit on the haircuts of all those toiling away below me who thought I'd
never even get a sniff of the good life called being DUELMASTER!!! Or, Duel2-dude,
or whatever it is these days...That's right, you all suck and must now bow down
before the one, the only....BLEVINS!!! BUWAHAHAHAHAAAAA!!!! And nobody should be
bowing lower than my beloved stablemates, pretty much all of whom led the way in the
chanting of the insults and the administering of the wedgies down at the Broken Bone
after each of my losses when I was too damn drunk to do anything about it. HAH!!
Well, now the Old Man says you've all gotta run interference for me so he can get me
off to the Big Show before I go and get myself dead. Enjoy, my loyal compatriots,
enjoy!! Put your very lives on the line challenging those bloodthirsty crazies down
there just so I can get a matchup with that hottie "P.O.'d concubine" chick and skate
the rest of the way to Immortality!! At least, that's the plan, anyway. Also a
pretty good chance I could be pushin' daisies by the time this gets printed...not a
good thing to contemplate. So anyway, hopefully I'll be around next cycle to further
dress you down and berate you all, as befits one of my lofty stature and position. I
bid you GOOD DAY!
Blevins
Duelmaster of Sunset
SPY REPORT
Hail and well met warriors of SUNSET! Know me for who I am, Zontani Sharp Eyes,
Spymaster extraordinaire of all Alastari. There were bitter words at SCRAGITARIOUS'
guildhouse after a 0-0-0 showing this week which dropped the stable into 10th. Dark
Arena anyone? Warriors--remember that glory waits always around the corner! Witness
how this week AGE OF EMPIRE went 2-2-0 to move up 5 in the rankings. Did only my
eyes note the 4-1-1 record which TROOPERS managed to post this round? I don't doubt
that such a record will draw challengers! I could not but notice the fine record for
THE ABYSMALS (2-1-0) after their first round of combat. May the gods of war favor
you in SUNSET! BASS caught the eye of many in the gladiatorial commission as it
skillfully bested BLAK MASK and was awarded 29 points in recognition. In one of the
week's more notable duels, BASS put down BLAK MASK, causing him to lose 24 points of
recognition in the process. This time out SUIGENERIS made his bid for the throne as
he challenged BLEVINS in an all out contest of skill for possession of the title!
The city has turned out in honor of SUIGENERIS, for with his arena victory he may now
lay claim to the highest position in the city! Would you believe that over half of
the old women in SUNSET 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. I saw one fighter that warriors
avoided when this week's challenge seeking began. BLACKEST PRIDE is feared. This
much I can say. If you didn't look down dark alleys you'd have been hard pressed to
find any of GRIM FANDANGO last week. Busy avoiding BLACKEST PRIDE? Loose talk at
the arena has reached my ears and it but confirms the knowledge that many fighters
are after DRUNK MOOSE. Watch your back!
What warrior does not hone his years, impatiently waiting for the moment of his
foe's mortality? The warrior's path is harsh. For mediocrity there is but one
reward--death. This past week BEORN, at 3-7-0, departed SUNSET forever. Dark alleys
may hide both secrets and assassins. In the arena there is only the brightness of
steel. Keep vigil always!
A thought before I go. Each warrior practices one style, but must not the wise
manager learn the secrets of them all? Sadly warriors, now longer can I keep thy
company nor savor the ale of thy fine city. Depart I must and soon! Till next we
meet remember: a fool flies into a rage quickly and often. The wise are angered by
the same thing only once. Zontani Sharp Eyes
DUELMASTER W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
SUIGENERIS 5545 11 5 1 116 TROOPERS (271)
CHALLENGER CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
-ASYLUM 5786 13 10 1 112 BLACKEST PRIDE (71)
-HORNS 5770 11 9 0 110 BLACKEST PRIDE (71)
-BODDINGTON'S 5035 16 9 0 108 REAL BEER (424)
BASS 5262 8 1 2 102 REAL BEER (424)
DAZEY 5904 13 9 0 100 GRIM FANDANGO (454)
THAT! 5272 10 5 2 99 REAL BEER (424)
PRIME SLIME 5522 11 7 0 93 TROOPERS (271)
LUGO BELOSKI 5566 18 31 2 92 SWORD OPERA (323)
BLEVINS 5900 15 9 0 92 GRIM FANDANGO (454)
CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
-TOAD LICKER 5830 19 9 0 88 COSMIC FREAK OUT (498)
-BAUMGARTEN 4670 12 12 1 87 I MAGI (133)
-RUDE BUDDHA 5765 16 11 0 86 MINISTRY OF SKA (496)
DRANE 5833 23 6 0 83 GRIM FANDANGO (454)
-PISCES INCARNATE 4919 8 1 2 83 SCRAGITARIOUS (377)
BLAK MASK 5935 12 6 0 78 GRIM FANDANGO (454)
SKYDANCER 5834 17 13 0 77 GRIM FANDANGO (454)
AGENT 99 5840 9 5 0 74 MINISTRY OF SKA (496)
ASHANDAR 5694 5 1 0 73 AGE OF EMPIRE (376)
CHALLENGER ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
ACE 5732 11 31 0 64 SWORD OPERA (323)
-SUGAR MAGNOLIA 5955 7 4 0 63 COSMIC FREAK OUT (498)
LILLIAN LUST 5954 5 7 0 62 SONS OF SATAN (20)
-INCISION 5911 8 5 1 58 OUTSIDERS (468)
-OL' BLUE 5957 4 3 0 58 NASTY MOB (456)
ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
DJININSKI 5953 8 9 0 53 SWORD OPERA (323)
-EVOLUTION THEORY 5958 6 1 0 51 BLACKEST PRIDE (71)
STELLA ARTOIS 5560 8 4 0 50 REAL BEER (424)
-ICON 5982 5 1 1 48 BLACKEST PRIDE (71)
-ALEXANDER THE GR8 5064 4 1 1 47 SCRAGITARIOUS (377)
HOODLUM 5533 11 7 1 45 TROOPERS (271)
DRUNK MOOSE 5451 10 12 3 45 TROOPERS (271)
-TVEDEN 4961 6 4 0 45 I MAGI (133)
-POWER THRUSTER 5914 4 7 1 42 OUTSIDERS (468)
TERRE HAUTE 4522 9 5 0 36 TRIAL & ERROR (408)
DUCKBERT 5970 7 5 1 36 SWORD OPERA (323)
JOHN DARLING 5932 8 11 0 35 SWORD OPERA (323)
CHALLENGER INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
-KNEADS FLESH 5912 3 0 0 33 MEOW MIX (466)
HOEGARDEN 5554 3 7 0 28 REAL BEER (424)
-EVULSION 6007 3 1 0 28 BLACKEST PRIDE (71)
-THE MAGIC SHROOM 5984 2 1 2 25 COSMIC FREAK OUT (498)
-SARADOC 5987 2 1 0 24 BRANDY HALL (515)
INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
-THE KITTEN 5948 1 1 0 20 MEOW MIX (466)
MARIT BASHIER 5998 1 0 0 18 THE ABYSMALS (517)
MALACODA 5981 5 2 0 17 SONS OF SATAN (20)
-SANDY ON SUNDAY 6033 1 0 0 16 NATURALBORN KILLERS (521)
INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
-RIPPER OF DEATH 5366 2 3 0 14 SCRAGITARIOUS (377)
-NOT FAIR 6039 1 0 0 13 SCRAGITARIOUS (377)
ZERO 6063 1 0 0 11 AGE OF EMPIRE (376)
-GORBADOC 5985 1 0 0 11 BRANDY HALL (515)
-NEON'S BREATH 6032 1 0 0 11 NATURALBORN KILLERS (521)
BELIAL 6009 2 2 1 10 SONS OF SATAN (20)
-BLACK SCRAG 5455 1 1 0 10 SCRAGITARIOUS (377)
-BLUE BEARD 6006 1 0 0 10 NASTY MOB (456)
-STREET LEGAL 5869 1 0 0 9 I MAGI (133)
KHORAG 6011 2 2 0 8 AGE OF EMPIRE (376)
-LUCY 4523 2 2 0 8 TRIAL & ERROR (408)
HOLLYWOOD 6060 1 0 0 7 TROOPERS (271)
-NEVER 5633 1 3 0 6 TRIAL & ERROR (408)
-MORDRAITH 6030 0 1 0 5 NATURALBORN KILLERS (521)
ARABESQUE 5999 1 0 0 3 THE ABYSMALS (517)
BAALBERITH 6035 0 3 0 3 SONS OF SATAN (20)
MERIHIM 6061 0 1 0 1 SONS OF SATAN (20)
'-' denotes a warrior who did not fight this turn.
THE DEAD W L K TEAM NAME SLAIN BY TURN Revenge?
OVALI ASTERS 6000 0 1 0 THE ABYSMALS 517 BELIAL 6009 504
DA 1 6062 0 1 0 AGE OF EMPIRE 376 MR. TWISTER 405 504 NONE
GYE LO KAT 5695 1 2 0 AGE OF EMPIRE 376 THE MAGIC SHROOM 5984 500 NONE
BEORN 5044 3 7 0 I MAGI 133 HOODLUM 5533 504
DEVIL PRINCE 6014 1 1 0 MEOW MIX 466 DRUNK MOOSE 5451 503
PERSONAL ADS
Ministry of Ska and Trial and Error -- Glad to see you back in action on the sands of
Sunset! -- Stik and Grim Fandango
Horns -- What, did I mess with the bull or something?!?? I sure as hell didn't ask
to. I was avoiding it, in fact! -- Drane
First that venomous concubine and now I get served the Bruce Lee wannabe?? My TV
challenges are dissapearing into the abyss...doesn't anyone wanna play? -- Blak Mask
Your lack of a C is scaring people off.
Suigeneris -- And now you see why I'm down here and the rest of my cohorts are up
there...someday! -- Skydancer
Asylum -- Oooh, just let me lay one on ya, just one! -- Dazey
Ronny Reagan -- Sat the last dance out, didya? I was so looking forward to one more,
but instead I get the aimer with a chip on his shoulder, thanks...congrats anyway, in
case our last turn's personals still don't make it this cycle. -- Drane
Look at that beautiful style listing, more slashers than lungers, whoo-hoo!! -- Stik
Nasty Mob and Papa Bear -- Congrats for holding the Tower Guardian in Talahya with
one of Sunset's own. He rose fast, pretty scary there! -- Stik
Ashandar -- Damned upstart! You should have more respect for an experienced warrior
like me! I've paid my dues. You youngsters should just be HANDING me wins for the
privilege of stepping out on the sands with me. -- Ace
Saradoc -- Brandy's all well and good, my friend, but not just before the fight.
After, sure, finest thing. But not before. -- John Darling
Agent 99 -- A lovely lady like you should not be bashed around by an old villain like
me. At least, not unless there's some hero handy to step in and help you out. Not
that you seem to need helping out. -- Lugo Beloski
Incision -- You absolute FIEND of a mammal! You damaged my flight feathers! --
Duckbert
P.S. At least I was able to withhold skills.
Terre Haute -- Another error; you need more trials. I'd be glad to help you out.
You know where to find me. -- Djininski
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
DA 1 was butchered by MR. TWISTER in a 1 minute bloody Dark Arena fight.
ASHANDAR vanquished ACE in a exciting 1 minute gory uneven Challenge battle.
SUIGENERIS vanquished BLEVINS in a popular 1 minute mismatched Challenge Title brawl.
SKYDANCER was subdued by PRIME SLIME in a 4 minute master's Challenge competition.
LILLIAN LUST overpowered DRUNK MOOSE in a 1 minute one-sided Challenge struggle.
BLAK MASK was handily defeated by BASS in a action packed 1 minute uneven fight.
DRANE was viciously subdued by THAT! in a popular 2 minute gruesome expert's duel.
LUGO BELOSKI vanquished M. CHARDINEE in a 1 minute one-sided fight.
AGENT 99 was overpowered by DAZEY in a 1 minute one-sided melee.
DJININSKI overpowered THE USEROUS MERCHANT in a 1 minute one-sided match.
JOHN DARLING was devastated by STELLA ARTOIS in a 1 minute mismatched conflict.
HOODLUM killed BEORN in a 1 minute match.
TERRE HAUTE unbelievably bested HOEGARDEN in a unpopular 14 minute bloody bout.
DUCKBERT overpowered MALACODA in a 1 minute bloody one-sided duel.
BELIAL dispatched OVALI ASTERS in a 1 minute novice's fray.
BAALBERITH was bested by HOLLYWOOD in a 1 minute amateur's brawl.
KHORAG was defeated by MARIT BASHIER in a 2 minute novice's bout.
ARABESQUE outlasted MERIHIM in a tiring 19 minute novice's bout.
ZERO overcame PERSISTENT BEGGAR in a 2 minute amateur's competition.
BATTLE REPORT
MOST POPULAR RECORD DURING THE LAST 10 TURNS
|FIGHTING STYLE FIGHTS FIGHTING STYLE W - L - K PERCENT|
|LUNGING ATTACK 8 SLASHING ATTACK 49 - 26 - 2 65 |
|TOTAL PARRY 7 WALL OF STEEL 17 - 14 - 2 55 |
|SLASHING ATTACK 6 STRIKING ATTACK 18 - 15 - 0 55 |
|BASHING ATTACK 4 TOTAL PARRY 31 - 29 - 0 52 |
|STRIKING ATTACK 2 PARRY-RIPOSTE 7 - 7 - 1 50 |
|PARRY-RIPOSTE 2 LUNGING ATTACK 50 - 56 - 2 47 |
|WALL OF STEEL 2 PARRY-STRIKE 10 - 13 - 0 43 |
|PARRY-STRIKE 1 AIMED BLOW 10 - 15 - 0 40 |
|AIMED BLOW 1 PARRY-LUNGE 3 - 5 - 0 38 |
|PARRY-LUNGE 1 BASHING ATTACK 5 - 15 - 1 25 |
Turn 504 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-STRIKE 1 - 0 TOTAL PARRY 3 - 4 3 LUNGING ATTACK
STRIKING ATTACK 2 - 0 LUNGING ATTACK 3 - 5 2 SLASHING ATTACK
BASHING ATTACK 3 - 1 AIMED BLOW 0 - 1 2 BASHING ATTACK
SLASHING ATTACK 4 - 2 PARRY-LUNGE 0 - 1 1 AIMED BLOW
PARRY-RIPOSTE 1 - 1 1 STRIKING ATTACK
WALL OF STEEL 1 - 1 1 PARRY-STRIKE
1 TOTAL PARRY
TOP WARRIOR OF EACH STYLE
FIGHTING STYLE WARRIOR W L K PNTS TEAM NAME
LUNGING ATTACK SUIGENERIS 5545 11 5 1 116 TROOPERS (271)
STRIKING ATTACK BASS 5262 8 1 2 102 REAL BEER (424)
PARRY-STRIKE DAZEY 5904 13 9 0 100 GRIM FANDANGO (454)
BASHING ATTACK THAT! 5272 10 5 2 99 REAL BEER (424)
TOTAL PARRY PRIME SLIME 5522 11 7 0 93 TROOPERS (271)
SLASHING ATTACK BLEVINS 5900 15 9 0 92 GRIM FANDANGO (454)
PARRY-RIPOSTE DUCKBERT 5970 7 5 1 36 SWORD OPERA (323)
Note: Warriors have a winning record and are an Adept or Above.
The overall popularity leader is LUGO BELOSKI 5566. The most popular warrior this
turn was SKYDANCER 5834. The ten other most popular fighters were THAT! 5272,
SUIGENERIS 5545, PRIME SLIME 5522, LILLIAN LUST 5954, KHORAG 6011, MARIT BASHIER
5998, ZERO 6063, ASHANDAR 5694, BASS 5262, and DJININSKI 5953.
The least popular fighter this week was MERIHIM 6061. The other ten least popular
fighters were ARABESQUE 5999, TERRE HAUTE 4522, BAALBERITH 6035, OVALI ASTERS 6000,
JOHN DARLING 5932, BLEVINS 5900, DA 1 6062, BELIAL 6009, MALACODA 5981, and BEORN
5044.