DUEL 2 NEWSLETTER
Date : 09/01/2004 Duedate: 09/14/2004
LAPUR ARENA
DM-29 TURN-483
This Weeks Top Honors
THE DUELMASTER IS
MACRINUS
EQUESTORS (158)
(29-4452) [17-12-3,113]
Chartered Recognition Leader Unchartered Recognition Leader
MACRINUS POSITION IS EMPTY
EQUESTORS (158)
(29-4452) [17-12-3,113]
Popularity Leader This Weeks Favorite
LUCIUS AMIE
EQUESTORS (158) CROC FILES (374)
(29-4406) [21-20-2,91] (29-4564) [5-3-0,50]
THE CURRENT TOP TEAM
EQUESTORS (158)
TEAMS ON THE MOVE TOP CAREER HONORS
Team Name Point Gain Chartered Team
1. CROC FILES (374) 24
2. EQUESTORS (158) 21SHREW CAN IT BE NOW (309)
3. DEATH THREAT (376) 19 Unchartered Team
4. SHREW CAN IT BE NOW (309) 12
5. BLACK SAMURAI (166) 9ARMED AND DANGEROUS (368)
The Top Teams
Career Win-Loss Record W L K % Win-Loss Record Last 3 Turns W L K
1- 1*DARK GLORY (395) 5 0 0 100 1/ 1 EQUESTORS (158) 10 5 1
2- 2*WYRMS OF SCOURGE (394) 3 0 0 100 2/ 2 CROC FILES (374) 8 7 0
3/ 4 SHREW CAN IT BE NO (309) 88 67 9 56.8 3- 3*DARK GLORY (395) 5 0 0
4/ 5 DEATH THREAT (376) 98 78 14 55.7 4/ 4 SHREW CAN IT BE NO (309) 4 4 0
5/ 6 CROC FILES (374) 184 153 14 54.6 5/ 5 CARDOW HUNTERS (359) 4 8 0
6/ 7 BLACK SAMURAI (166) 254 256 20 49.8 6- 6*WYRMS OF SCOURGE (394) 2 0 0
7/ 8 EQUESTORS (158) 496 544 38 47.7 7/ 9 DEATH THREAT (376) 2 5 0
8/ 9 CARDOW HUNTERS (359) 194 265 7 42.3 8/ 8 BLACK SAMURAI (166) 1 5 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.
SPY REPORT
Greetings warriors! It is I, Zontani Sharp Eyes, here to bring report of the
clash and bustle of the weekly LAPUR games. LEAST SHREW caught the eye of many in
the gladiatorial commission as he skillfully bested LUCIUS and was awarded 17 points
in recognition. In one of the week's more notable duels, BARNEY put down CRISPUS,
causing him to lose 10 points of recognition in the process. Not for nothing has
MACRINUS in the past laid claim to the Duelmaster's throne, and this week he's proven
his combat skill yet again. No confirmation, but my sources claim that the top team
has gained their position using magical aids. Charmed weapons perhaps?
But come now, let us look deeper into the maze of contention and crossed blades
that is city LAPUR. LAPUR, city of gladiators! Mighty among the names of thy guilds
is CROC FILES, a guild shunned and avoided by many in the weekly duels. Methinks
more than a few here could name the guild it was that spent the better part of last
week avoiding CROC FILES. Indeed it was BLACK SAMURAI. Loose talk at the arena has
reached my ears and it but confirms the knowledge that many fighters are after
KOJIRO. Watch your back!
Is not Death a warrior's foremost adviser? Warriors, may this counselor stand
ready at your right hand forever! Fate is a fickle mistress. She showers the
miserable with fortune but sets enemies against the victorious. Remember this!
If it were not for my skills as a spy I would have been mugged three times
already in LAPUR. Nice atmosphere you have here! Sadly warriors, now longer can I
keep thy company nor savor the ale of thy fine city. Depart I must and soon! Till
we meet again, remember: a turtle walks slow, hides head in a shell, and harms no
one; a lion runs to slay its prey.-- Zontani Sharp Eyes
DUELMASTER W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
MACRINUS 4452 17 12 3 113 EQUESTORS (158)
CHALLENGER CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
-ENOSHIMA 4349 28 9 0 112 BLACK SAMURAI (166)
-SHORT-TAILED SHREW 3747 12 9 0 98 SHREW CAN IT BE NOW (309)
TALL TREE 4380 22 30 0 96 CARDOW HUNTERS (359)
-SOUTHEASTERN SHREW 3719 9 9 2 92 SHREW CAN IT BE NOW (309)
LUCIUS 4406 21 20 2 91 EQUESTORS (158)
CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
MUCIANUS 4478 16 11 2 88 EQUESTORS (158)
LEAST SHREW 3513 14 10 1 88 SHREW CAN IT BE NOW (309)
-MASHED SHREW 4552 5 4 1 74 SHREW CAN IT BE NOW (309)
CHALLENGER ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
TINY 4537 8 8 0 61 SHREW CAN IT BE NOW (309)
MACHIGAI 4506 11 3 0 58 BLACK SAMURAI (166)
ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
BLACK TIGER 4436 10 22 0 52 CARDOW HUNTERS (359)
AMIE 4564 5 3 0 50 CROC FILES (374)
-SMAUG 4573 3 0 0 43 WYRMS OF SCOURGE (394)
-CHUBON 4381 3 3 0 42 BLACK SAMURAI (166)
CHALLENGER INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
BARNEY 4582 2 1 0 33 CROC FILES (374)
KOJIRO 4456 6 5 1 30 BLACK SAMURAI (166)
CHARLIE 4555 4 7 0 24 CROC FILES (374)
INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
EBOLA 4581 2 0 0 22 DEATH THREAT (376)
STONETOOTH 4560 5 5 0 20 CARDOW HUNTERS (359)
-LEXINGTON 4580 2 0 0 19 DARK GLORY (395)
-LOUISVILLE 4579 2 0 0 19 DARK GLORY (395)
-ONOSUKE 4559 3 6 0 15 BLACK SAMURAI (166)
CRISPUS 4562 3 6 0 15 EQUESTORS (158)
INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
QUICK DEATH 4544 2 3 0 15 DEATH THREAT (376)
-CYANIDE 4567 0 2 0 14 DEATH THREAT (376)
DOMITIAN 4594 1 0 0 13 EQUESTORS (158)
CASSIE 4574 3 2 0 11 CROC FILES (374)
-NASHVILLE 4577 1 0 0 10 DARK GLORY (395)
LUCY 4588 1 1 0 9 CROC FILES (374)
WALKS SOFTLY 4568 0 6 0 6 CARDOW HUNTERS (359)
'-' denotes a warrior who did not fight this turn.
THE DEAD W L K TEAM NAME SLAIN BY TURN Revenge?
ACCO 4535 8 6 0 CROC FILES 374 MUCIANUS 4478 481
PERSONAL ADS
Masked Shrew -- Correct me if I'm wrong, little fellow, but haven't we done this
before? More than once, I feel sure. -- Tall Tree, weary of mashing insectivorous
golems because we need all the insectivores we can get
P.S. Besides, you teach me nothing.
Tiny -- You call that small? I've seen Dwarves... no, wait, that's backward. I've
seen SHEWS smaller than you. -- Black Tiger
P.S. I'm NOT a Dwarf. The Commission calls me that to be annoying. I'm Rirorni and
proud of it.
Smaugh -- You feel yourself to be victorious now, but a good rain is all it'd take to
wash you out of the air, or a wind to blow you away. -- Stonetooth
Lexington -- You're not another horse, are you? It seems like every time we turn
around, there's another stable of horses waiting to beat us up. We should never have
given them the vote! -- Walks Softly
Croc Files -- Am really becoming annoyed at your interference and presumptuous
behavior. An immature novice like you is completely out of place in the company of
men conducting their business of warfare and killing. Now get out of my way and go
play in the streets, boy. -- Black Samurai
Charlie -- Well you have made some positive adjustments. It took me longer to beat
you this time. -- Crispus
24 August 2004
Invitation to Newbie Managers
by Hammer
As a Captain of the Vendetta Cartel, Hammer has recently dissolved the Vendetta
Cartel Crimson Ascension Family. Lady Martilyo and Rook are NO LONGER members of the
Vendetta Cartel.
The Vendetta Cartel is divided into "Families" under the leadership of Captains;
who have been appointed by the VC God Father known throughout the duelingland as
Master Darque.
Hammer is now the Captain of the Vendetta Cartel Tarantula Tribe and the veteran
manager extends an invitation for prospective membership as a Probate [ONLY 2 Probate
positions are available in the VC Tarantula Tribe at the present time!] to any Newbie
Manager who qualifies under the following conditions:
1. Newbie Manager MUST have Online Access for Email communications! [Hammer is
presently living in Qatar and Lieutenants Maximillian and Firehawk are living in
Canada; so Email Communication is a MUST for consideration!]
2. Newbie Manager MUST have the time and funds to create 2 new stables to be
placed in 2 separate Slow Arenas [the cost of running 1 stable in a Regular Arena!]
to actively participate on a monthly basis with the other 3 T-Tribe members of the
Vendetta Cartel!
3. Newbie Manager MUST have the DESIRE to be an Active Member of the Vendetta
Cartel as a Tarantula Tribe trainee aka Probate; developing his/her managerial skills
under the mentorship of Hammer and the other VC members; thus proving themselves
worthy to become Vendetta Cartel Lieutenants in the Vendetta Cartel Tarantula Tribe!
The Vendetta Cartel Tarantula Tribe lives by the Feud; thereby prospective
Probates are forewarned that membership guarantees instant Friends and instant
Enemies!
Any prospective Probates who:
1) seek to improve their managerial insights/abilities under the counsel of
Hammer and other Vendetta Cartel members
2) desire to be active members of an Active Alliance that WILL NOT Dissolve in a
Few Months; building lasting friendships while enjoying Feuding with Common Enemies
3) who enjoy sending their gladiators to Tournaments and would strive to see
their manager name listed among the TV and TC winners in the Mailer Tourney
Newsletters as a member of the Vendetta Cartel
MUST DO THE FOLLOWING:
Send an Email to HammerDM@fastermail.com to introduce yourself and provide Hammer
with a short Bio of your managerial successes/failures and favorite/least favorite
fighting styles; with a listing of your active stable/stables for Hammer to verify in
the online newsletters.
Hammer will choose the 2 prospective Probates for membership in the Vendetta
Cartel Tarantula Tribe on the basis of who he decides will be most suited [to Hammer's
purposes as the T-Tribe Captain!] from among those responding to this All Arena Ad on
a first response/first acceptance or rejection basis!
-- Hammer; Vendetta Cartel Captain/WordSmith and WeaponSmith of the Vendetta
Cartel Tarantula Tribe
LAST WEEK'S FIGHTS
MACHIGAI outwaited AMIE in a crowd pleasing 7 minute Challenge fight.
QUICK DEATH was vanquished by CHARLIE in a 1 minute uneven Challenge battle.
BARNEY demolished CRISPUS in a 1 minute uneven Challenge fight.
MACRINUS devastated TALL TREE in a 2 minute one-sided Title contest.
MUCIANUS overpowered TINY in a 1 minute mismatched match.
LUCIUS was viciously subdued by LEAST SHREW in a 1 minute bloody veteran's duel.
BLACK TIGER beat KOJIRO in a popular 1 minute mismatched brawl.
WALKS SOFTLY was overcome by LUCY in a 1 minute melee.
STONETOOTH lost to EBOLA in a 1 minute gruesome duel.
CASSIE was luckily beaten by DOMITIAN in a 2 minute gory beginner's duel.
BATTLE REPORT
MOST POPULAR RECORD DURING THE LAST 10 TURNS
|FIGHTING STYLE FIGHTS FIGHTING STYLE W - L - K PERCENT|
|LUNGING ATTACK 5 TOTAL PARRY 12 - 7 - 0 63 |
|BASHING ATTACK 4 BASHING ATTACK 26 - 18 - 2 59 |
|SLASHING ATTACK 2 PARRY-LUNGE 7 - 5 - 0 58 |
|STRIKING ATTACK 2 LUNGING ATTACK 37 - 30 - 2 55 |
|TOTAL PARRY 2 STRIKING ATTACK 12 - 12 - 0 50 |
|AIMED BLOW 1 PARRY-STRIKE 7 - 8 - 1 47 |
|PARRY-STRIKE 1 WALL OF STEEL 7 - 8 - 0 47 |
|WALL OF STEEL 1 SLASHING ATTACK 17 - 21 - 0 45 |
|PARRY-LUNGE 1 AIMED BLOW 5 - 11 - 1 31 |
|PARRY-RIPOSTE 1 PARRY-RIPOSTE 0 - 7 - 0 0 |
Turn 483 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 LUNGING ATTACK 1 - 4 3 TOTAL PARRY
PARRY-STRIKE 1 - 0 PARRY-LUNGE 0 - 1 3 SLASHING ATTACK
WALL OF STEEL 1 - 0 PARRY-RIPOSTE 0 - 1 2 BASHING ATTACK
BASHING ATTACK 3 - 1 2 LUNGING ATTACK
SLASHING ATTACK 1 - 1 1 PARRY-STRIKE
STRIKING ATTACK 1 - 1
TOTAL PARRY 1 - 1
TOP WARRIOR OF EACH STYLE
FIGHTING STYLE WARRIOR W L K PNTS TEAM NAME
BASHING ATTACK MACRINUS 4452 17 12 3 113 EQUESTORS (158)
LUNGING ATTACK LUCIUS 4406 21 20 2 91 EQUESTORS (158)
SLASHING ATTACK LEAST SHREW 3513 14 10 1 88 SHREW CAN IT BE NOW (309)
TOTAL PARRY MACHIGAI 4506 11 3 0 58 BLACK SAMURAI (166)
STRIKING ATTACK AMIE 4564 5 3 0 50 CROC FILES (374)
Note: Warriors have a winning record and are an Adept or Above.
The overall popularity leader is LUCIUS 4406. The most popular warrior this turn was
AMIE 4564. The ten other most popular fighters were MACRINUS 4452, BARNEY 4582,
LEAST SHREW 3513, BLACK TIGER 4436, LUCY 4588, MUCIANUS 4478, EBOLA 4581, CASSIE
4574, DOMITIAN 4594, and MACHIGAI 4506.
The least popular fighter this week was STONETOOTH 4560. The other ten least popular
fighters were WALKS SOFTLY 4568, LUCIUS 4406, TINY 4537, CRISPUS 4562, QUICK DEATH
4544, KOJIRO 4456, TALL TREE 4380, CHARLIE 4555, MACHIGAI 4506, and DOMITIAN 4594.
FACE-TO-FACE TOURNEY XXXIII
PRIMUS TOURNEY W L K TEAM NAME
BONNIE 2780 (142-110-8) 19 1 0 SUPERIOR FORCES
SUMMONED MONSTER 2992 (146-93-6) 3 3 0 SUPERIOR FORCES
ELIGIBLES TOURNEY W L K TEAM NAME
MASKED SHREW 3514 (53-72-3) 1 3 0 SHREW CAN IT BE NOW
ADM TOURNEY W L K TEAM NAME
COBRA 4355 (21-17-1) 1 3 0 DEATH THREAT
PYGMY SHREW 3743 (19-6-3) 0 3 0 SHREW CAN IT BE NOW
RAGING FIRE 4407 (19-6-2) 0 3 0 DEATH THREAT
FRESHMEN TOURNEY W L K TEAM NAME
BINDI 4454 (18-7-2) 0 3 0 CROC FILES
FURTIVE RETURNS 4186 (30-81-1) 0 3 0 SUPERIOR FORCES 5R
INITIATES TOURNEY W L K TEAM NAME
THE PLAGUE 4519 (4-4-2) 1 1 0 DEAD DEATH THREAT
APPRENTICES TOURNEY W L K TEAM NAME
BUSCH GARDENS 4300 (1-0-0) 3 3 0 TOURIST TRAPS
QUICK DEATH 4544 (2-2-0) 2 3 0 DEATH THREAT
ROOKIES TOURNEY W L K TEAM NAME
CYANIDE 4567 (0-0-0) 8 3 0 DEATH THREAT
SMAUG 4573 (0-0-0) 6 3 0 WYRMS OF SCOURGE
CYBORG 420 4547 (0-0-0) 3 3 0 BLUNT FORCE
PINK EYE 4575 (0-0-0) 1 3 0 DEATH THREAT