DUEL 2 NEWSLETTER
Date : 03/21/2005 Duedate: 04/02/2005
CALEAM ARENA
DM-26 TURN-501
This Weeks Top Honors
THE DUELMASTER IS
PINK
SEEING RED (437)
(26-4180) [17-7-0,104]
Chartered Recognition Leader Unchartered Recognition Leader
PINK POSITION IS EMPTY
SEEING RED (437)
(26-4180) [17-7-0,104]
Popularity Leader This Weeks Favorite
BLACKADDER LIONFISH
VENOM (176) VENOM (176)
(26-4168) [24-11-1,101] (26-4509) [9-4-0,88]
THE CURRENT TOP TEAM
VENOM (176)
TEAMS ON THE MOVE TOP CAREER HONORS
Team Name Point Gain Chartered Team
1. VENOM (176) 19
2. GOLDEN CANYON (290) 17 SEEING RED (437)
3. IT'S ALL RELATIVE (449) 7 Unchartered Team
4. SEEING RED (437) 4
5. HEADBANGERS (87) 0 RAPTORS (327)
The Top Teams
Career Win-Loss Record W L K % Win-Loss Record Last 3 Turns W L K
1- 1*PARADISE THEATRE (457) 4 1 0 80.0 1/ 1 VENOM (176) 10 5 0
2/ 2 SEEING RED (437) 53 16 0 76.8 2/ 3 SEEING RED (437) 5 1 0
3- 3 HEADBANGERS (87) 439 318 25 58.0 3/ 2 IT'S ALL RELATIVE (449) 4 1 1
4- 4 WARCKERS (362) 565 418 29 57.5 4/ 4 GOLDEN CANYON (290) 4 11 0
5- 5 SHERWOOD FOREST (438) 189 144 22 56.8 5/ 6 ERRATUM (440) 2 1 1
6/ 7 VENOM (176) 541 473 28 53.4 6- 7 SHERWOOD FOREST (438) 2 2 0
7/ 8 IT'S ALL RELATIVE (449) 24 26 2 48.0 7- 8*PARADISE THEATRE (457) 1 1 0
8/ 9 ERRATUM (440) 36 43 3 45.6 8-10 WARCKERS (362) 1 2 0
9/10 GOLDEN CANYON (290) 403 616 16 39.5 9- 5 HEADBANGERS (87) 1 3 0
'*' Unchartered team '-' Team did not fight this turn
(###) Avoid teams by their Team Id ##/## This turn's/Last turn's rank
SPY REPORT
I can't believe the violence in CALEAM! I still haven't told Mom I'm writing
Spyreports. She'd have a cow! Well, here we go... I don't wanna hurt anybody's
feelings or anything, but HEADBANGERS really goofed with their 0-0-0. MVP award for
KORBEL? GOLDEN CANYON's proud of him after beating GANGRENE and getting 14 points.
Talk about yer big time losers! GANGRENE got smashed by KORBEL, and lost 9 points!
What a putz! SAILOR VENUS fights so hard to be Duelmaster, then quits fighting and
loses the title. No one said she was a genius... And I was just getting used to the
ex-Duelmaster's habit of...(!) Oh well, welcome PINK. Aren't SEEING RED proud.
(Oh, my.) Who was the wiseguy that said CALEAM's Duelmaster was paying for drinks at
The Dripping Blade? Don't look at me!
I gotta admit I haven't been in "deep con caves" with any spies. Really, I just
wing this stuff. The warriors of GOLDEN CANYON must be getting lonely. They were
the most avoided team. Do you guys know something that I don't? Hhmph! What kind
of warriors are VENOM? GOLDEN CANYON, an easy team to beat if I ever saw one, can't
get them to accept an invitation! Like, is MISS PRISS popular, or what? She was
challenged the most in all of CALEAM! She's got a 16-24-0, is that good?
Man, all these warriors dying and killing each other! Don't you guys ever give
it a break? What if they had a fight and nobody showed up? I'd be out of a job,
that's what!!!
I really didn't, you know, study when I was a kid. Who would've guessed I'd be
a famous Spyreporter? I'm getting tired of writing this stuff, so I'm calling it
quits. I had a fun time, see you later-- Debby Tonte
DUELMASTER W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
PINK 4180 17 7 0 104 SEEING RED (437)
CHALLENGER CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
-SAILOR VENUS 4326 23 6 0 126 SHERWOOD FOREST (438)
-DOOMSDAY 4475 14 3 0 108 HEADBANGERS (87)
BLACKADDER 4168 24 11 1 101 VENOM (176)
-SON OF A GUN 4382 9 2 1 100 IT'S ALL RELATIVE (449)
CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
-DE DE MAO 4397 12 5 2 90 SHERWOOD FOREST (438)
-HAMMERFALL 4474 11 8 0 89 HEADBANGERS (87)
LIONFISH 4509 9 4 0 88 VENOM (176)
TWISTED SISTER 4390 8 3 0 76 IT'S ALL RELATIVE (449)
MISS PRISS 4371 16 24 0 72 GOLDEN CANYON (290)
MASSASAUGUS 4517 7 3 0 67 VENOM (176)
CHALLENGER ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
GO-FER 4444 10 19 2 66 GOLDEN CANYON (290)
-YUCKY TUCKY 4460 7 2 0 66 SHERWOOD FOREST (438)
BOUNCER 4445 14 15 1 58 GOLDEN CANYON (290)
ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
POPPA LODE 4392 9 26 0 53 GOLDEN CANYON (290)
CHALLENGER INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
TELSIN 4560 2 1 0 31 VENOM (176)
-SIGMA 4553 2 0 0 27 HEADBANGERS (87)
-MAY FLY 4542 2 2 0 26 HEADBANGERS (87)
INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
-BLOOD MOON 4507 2 3 0 22 WARCKERS (362)
-R TO L 4268 4 3 0 21 ERRATUM (440)
-WICK 4267 3 3 0 20 ERRATUM (440)
-SUPER FREAK 4532 1 0 0 17 WARCKERS (362)
-MOLLY HATCHET 4487 1 0 0 16 PARADISE THEATRE (457)
-RIKI TIKI TAVI 4489 2 0 0 14 PARADISE THEATRE (457)
KORBEL 4565 1 0 0 14 GOLDEN CANYON (290)
BCW 4494 2 2 1 9 ERRATUM (440)
-GYPSY ROSE 4486 1 1 0 8 PARADISE THEATRE (457)
-DUSTY BLADE 4537 0 1 0 7 WARCKERS (362)
INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
GANGRENE 4562 1 1 0 4 VENOM (176)
'-' denotes a warrior who did not fight this turn.
THE DEAD W L K TEAM NAME SLAIN BY TURN Revenge?
KORIBUS 4227 14 51 0 GOLDEN CANYON 290 SON OF A GUN 4382 499
KORIBAN 4563 0 1 0 GOLDEN CANYON 290 BCW 4494 500
CANE TOAD 4512 6 3 3 VENOM 176 GO-FER 4444 498 JUST REV
PERSONAL ADS
All -- Well, folks, I'm gone. I'd like to deride De De Mao for the one smear upon my
record. May you get some very uncomfortable and embarassing boils. -- Ruby
All -- Ruby has currently the best record I've ever had on a warrior to Advance.
Parry-riposte is definitely my favorite style and her numbes were great, but she was
only barely blessed. Her ultimate fate is undecided now. -- Lord Fang
Go-Fer -- Well you lived through it, so the Bloodfeud is done. -- Lionfish
Twisted Sister -- Straightened you out, eh? -- Blackadder
Poppa Lode -- Thanks for the learns! Taking Koribus' professorial position? --
Massasaugus
Lionfish -- I hate it when you say I'm a fine-tasting opponent. It gives me a cold
grue, you know? -- Go-Fer
Son of a Gun -- Your mother must be ashamed of you, where are your manners? -- Miss
Priss
Massasaugus -- With a mouthful of a name like that, you don't need skills, boy. You
can walk away with the victory while your opponent is figuring out how to say your
name. -- Poppa Lode
Yucky Tucky -- Bah, humbug. Or something along those lines. -- Bouncer
Bcw -- That replacement is no loss, but try not to kill the next one, okay? -- Leeta
Nobody talking but me? What happened to the Caleam Boosters? -- Leeta
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
TWISTED SISTER bested MISS PRISS in a 2 minute Challenge fight.
RUBY devastated NOBLE ASSASSIN in a 1 minute one-sided duel.
PINK overcame VIRGINAL CONCUBINE in a 2 minute veteran's Title match.
BLACKADDER vanquished VIRGINAL CONCUBINE in a 2 minute mismatched brawl.
LIONFISH defeated GO-FER in a 2 minute fight.
BOUNCER was demolished by AMBITIOUS GUARD in a 1 minute mismatched competition.
MASSASAUGUS vanquished POPPA LODE in a 1 minute mismatched fight.
BCW was overpowered by TELSIN in a 1 minute mismatched brawl.
GANGRENE was defeated by KORBEL in a 2 minute beginner's melee.
BATTLE REPORT
MOST POPULAR RECORD DURING THE LAST 10 TURNS
|FIGHTING STYLE FIGHTS FIGHTING STYLE W - L - K PERCENT|
|WALL OF STEEL 4 PARRY-RIPOSTE 12 - 2 - 0 86 |
|PARRY-RIPOSTE 2 STRIKING ATTACK 10 - 4 - 2 71 |
|SLASHING ATTACK 2 PARRY-LUNGE 11 - 5 - 0 69 |
|AIMED BLOW 1 TOTAL PARRY 17 - 13 - 1 57 |
|PARRY-LUNGE 1 BASHING ATTACK 16 - 14 - 2 53 |
|STRIKING ATTACK 1 WALL OF STEEL 15 - 15 - 1 50 |
|BASHING ATTACK 1 LUNGING ATTACK 15 - 18 - 1 45 |
|PARRY-STRIKE 1 AIMED BLOW 8 - 12 - 0 40 |
|LUNGING ATTACK 1 PARRY-STRIKE 4 - 8 - 0 33 |
|TOTAL PARRY 0 SLASHING ATTACK 6 - 23 - 0 21 |
Turn 501 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:
AIMED BLOW 1 - 0 PARRY-STRIKE 0 - 1 2 PARRY-LUNGE
PARRY-LUNGE 1 - 0 LUNGING ATTACK 0 - 1 2 TOTAL PARRY
PARRY-RIPOSTE 2 - 0 SLASHING ATTACK 0 - 2 1 WALL OF STEEL
STRIKING ATTACK 1 - 0 TOTAL PARRY 0 - 0 1 STRIKING ATTACK
BASHING ATTACK 1 - 0 1 LUNGING ATTACK
WALL OF STEEL 2 - 2 1 AIMED BLOW
1 PARRY-RIPOSTE
1 SLASHING ATTACK
1 BASHING ATTACK
TOP WARRIOR OF EACH STYLE
FIGHTING STYLE WARRIOR W L K PNTS TEAM NAME
PARRY-LUNGE PINK 4180 17 7 0 104 SEEING RED (437)
WALL OF STEEL BLACKADDER 4168 24 11 1 101 VENOM (176)
AIMED BLOW LIONFISH 4509 9 4 0 88 VENOM (176)
PARRY-RIPOSTE TWISTED SISTER 4390 8 3 0 76 IT'S ALL RELATIVE (449)
BASHING ATTACK MASSASAUGUS 4517 7 3 0 67 VENOM (176)
Note: Warriors have a winning record and are an Adept or Above.
The overall popularity leader is BLACKADDER 4168. The most popular warrior this turn
was LIONFISH 4509. The ten other most popular fighters were TWISTED SISTER 4390,
PINK 4180, BLACKADDER 4168, KORBEL 4565, MISS PRISS 4371, GO-FER 4444, MASSASAUGUS
4517, TELSIN 4560, GANGRENE 4562, and BOUNCER 4445.
The least popular fighter this week was BCW 4494. The other ten least popular
fighters were POPPA LODE 4392, BOUNCER 4445, GANGRENE 4562, TELSIN 4560, MASSASAUGUS
4517, GO-FER 4444, MISS PRISS 4371, KORBEL 4565, BLACKADDER 4168, and PINK 4180.
The following warriors will travel to AD after next turn:
PINK (26-4180) SEEING RED (437)
The following warriors have traveled to AD after fighting this turn:
RUBY (26-4176) SEEING RED (437)