DUEL 2 NEWSLETTER
Date : 09/24/2008 Duedate: 10/07/2008
LAPUR ARENA
DM-29 TURN-589
This Weeks Top Honors
THE DUELMASTER IS
ALUMINUM AWL
METAL MINCERS (256)
(29-4238) [13-8-1,127]
Chartered Recognition Leader Unchartered Recognition Leader
ALUMINUM AWL MAKADOS
METAL MINCERS (256) PHILANTHROPISTS (407)
(29-4238) [13-8-1,127] (29-4704) [7-1-0,62]
Popularity Leader This Weeks Favorite
AMIE WEIPA
CROC FILES (374) CROC FILES (374)
(29-4718) [20-38-2,110] (29-4793) [15-27-2,86]
THE CURRENT TOP TEAM
WILL DUEL 4 MEAD (282)
TEAMS ON THE MOVE TOP CAREER HONORS
Team Name Point Gain Chartered Team
1. ESCAPADE (417) 70
2. WILL DUEL 4 MEAD (282) 43 STREET WALKERS (97)
3. EQUESTORS (158) 25 Unchartered Team
4. MID EARTH (223) 22
5. PHILANTHROPISTS (407) 21 PHILANTHROPISTS (407)
The Top Teams
Career Win-Loss Record W L K % Win-Loss Record Last 3 Turns W L K
1/ 1*PHILANTHROPISTS (407) 11 3 0 78.6 1/ 7 WILL DUEL 4 MEAD (282) 9 1 1
2/ 2*BOHICA (449) 19 10 0 65.5 2/ 1*BOHICA (449) 9 5 0
3/ 3 STREET WALKERS (97) 514 343 43 60.0 3/10 METAL MINCERS (256) 8 2 0
4/ 4 METAL MINCERS (256) 535 359 12 59.8 4/ 3 EQUESTORS (158) 8 7 2
5/ 5 WILL DUEL 4 MEAD (282) 136 99 17 57.9 5/ 2 STREET WALKERS (97) 8 7 0
6- 6 BLOOD KNIGHTS (436) 54 43 4 55.7 6/ 6 CARDOW HUNTERS (359) 8 7 0
7/ 8 ESCAPADE (417) 129 114 9 53.1 7/ 4 CROC FILES (374) 8 7 0
8- 7*2008 (450) 9 8 1 52.9 8/ 9*FAUX TIDES II (444) 7 8 1
9/10*FAUX TIDES II (444) 21 19 3 52.5 9/13 ESCAPADE (417) 7 8 0
10/ 9 MID EARTH (223) 414 376 16 52.4 10/ 8 FORCE OF NATURE (312) 6 6 0
11-11 GODS OF WAR (424) 102 97 10 51.3 11/ 5 VENUSIANS (321) 6 9 1
12-12*HILLTOP GURUS (442) 2 2 0 50.0 12-11*2008 (450) 4 4 1
13/13 CROC FILES (374) 396 416 28 48.8 13/15 MID EARTH (223) 3 12 0
14/14 EQUESTORS (158) 691 735 51 48.5 14/20*PHILANTHROPISTS (407) 2 1 0
15/15 VENUSIANS (321) 257 285 15 47.4 15-17*HILLTOP GURUS (442) 2 2 0
16/16 FORCE OF NATURE (312) 290 337 21 46.3 16-14 BLOOD KNIGHTS (436) 2 3 0
17/17 CARDOW HUNTERS (359) 442 521 10 45.9 17-12 DEATH MOB (437) 2 3 0
18-18 X-MEN (78) 41 49 8 45.6 18-18 X-MEN (78) 1 3 0
Career Win-Loss Record W L K % Win-Loss Record Last 3 Turns W L K
19-19 DEATH MOB (437) 46 63 0 42.2 19-16 GODS OF WAR (424) 1 4 0
20-20*MURDER OF CROWS (447) 3 16 0 15.8 20-19*MURDER OF CROWS (447) 1 8 0
21/ 0*PLATES (452) 0 1 0 0.0 21/ 0*PLATES (452) 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
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*** A Day in the Life of Scruffy Puff ***
If things had been different, I'd have been a street-performer. I'd have
juggled five, maybe six, daggers at a time and breathed fire or pulled rabbits out of
my helm. But I'm not. I'm merely a part-time fighter and manipulator of other
peoples' talent--a gladiatorial manager.
"What's with NS," she asked.
"I don't know," I said. "Someone hit back I suppose."
Confused, she continued, "He challenged up--way up. What did he expect?"
I don't know. I can't even explain MY actions most of the time. How could I
explain his?
"He won, though. How'd you do?"
GM smiled and her eyes widened. "I lost, but you should have seen it. Horn
Rock was amazing! I've never seen anyone like him."
"What's he doing down in the Challenger Initiates?"
"Beats me," she responded. "Hey, how did your fight go? I saw that your
challenge went through."
"I haven't fought yet. I go after RHC."
Three seconds later, RHC walked through the door.
Crap!
"Hey, they're waitin' for you, chief," RHC said. "You better hurry!"
I don't have time to blink. Paperwork can wait I guess. I cursed under my
breath as I mumbled, "I got to go!" What a ridiculous thing to say. Of course I had
to go.
I flew through the door and ran adroitly down the hill to the arena.
What's that awful smell?? Ah, Streetwalkers.
"Oh, hi Daisy," I whispered, as I held my breath and scampered past her while
she was doing what appeared to be some kind of victory dance--or primitive mating
ritual amongst early cretaceous period primates--I couldn't tell.
As I neared the bottom and began to walk into the arena, I heard a rumbling
behind me. I glanced up and saw a barrel of ale on its side rolling uncontrollably
towards the arena. Two clumsy, or possibly drunk, warriors were chasing after it.
"Ye lost it ye pansy," one of them yelled. The other tried to punch the first,
but missed and tripped. Or maybe he fell. Both warriors started laughing and
completely forgot about the runaway keg. "Ah feel dummer 'avin such a simple-minded,
troll-breath'd, good-for-nothing brudder like youz," the first warrior said. "Youz
disgust me!"
Oh yes, Gavin's boys. The last time I saw them they were using their steel caps
as goblets and drinking--heavily.
Trying to focus, I entered the arena amidst the smell of vomit and ale (now all
over the arena outer walls) mixed with sweat, blood, and a disgusting variety of body
odor. I looked around for more Street Walkers.
"There he is," yelled the Arenamaster. "You're late!"
No kidding.
"It's a good thing you pointed it out otherwise I might not have known," I
muttered.
"Begin," he said.
As I looked around for an opponent, I felt someone box my left ear.
"Ouch! What the...."
Illyria was swinging her sword in random directions as if she were swatting
flies. Puzzled, I looked closely and noticed that her helm was much too large for
her Orcish head and had slipped over her eyes.
This is going to be easy!
I reached for my scimitar and advanced. I lunged forward from a low guard,
slicing wickedly upwards at my foe--and missed! As Illyria continued her spastic
fit, a bead of sweat from her hairy armpit flew directly into my eye. I crumpled to
my knees! Excruciating pain reverberated through my head.
I motioned to the Arenamaster that I could not continue.
Merde!
I crawled to the arena wall and used it to pull myself upright. I wiped the
sweat from my eyes and noticed Illyria was still flailing away. Apparently no one
told her that the fight was over.
I walked towards the exit and saw Spartacus explaining to his team why Ausonious
needed to prove himself; something about a wet noodle.
"I don't mean to interrupt, but those things are dangerous and they DO cause
massive damage," I said. "Don't be too hard on Ausonious."
Spartacus looked confused and Crescens looked angry.
I continued, "I used one once--a wet noodle. Didn't have the deftness for it.
I whacked myself a couple times and almost lost a leg."
I probably shouldn't be here. Especially since I sent RHC after Crescens a few
turns ago.
I waved goodbye and quickly walked through the exit.
This life is hard. I should have been a street-performer.
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There was an unease in the Faux Tides stables. Not a quiet unsettling type.
Gavin could hardly sleep at nights while Ragnar and Jack partied or had their evening
row. The unease was more of a tension in the air; a continual buzz in the
background.
Gavin had seen Galen coming slowly out of his shell until Dalton had perished.
The effect had been devastating on him. Not having avenged his grandfather hadn't
helped, either. Gavin and Galen had nearly come to blows... (a fight Gavin would
have surely lost). He had chosen to send Ragnar instead. He had thought it more
important to secure a win and set an image for the team.
Galen's mood had improved only in honoring his fellow duelers. It was a half-
hearted attempt, but still Galen stayed to himself after fights.
Gavin gave a sign and knocked softly at Galen's door.
"Come," a soft voice called.
Gavin eased open the door and slipped into the sparsely furnished, yet
immaculate room where Galen laid on his bed with his arms behind his head.
"How's it going?" Gavin asked, hopping up to sit on the small dresser.
"Fine."
"You won your last fight," Gavin tried.
"Yep."
"You've been training pretty hard. Guess it paid off."
Galen signed and locked his dark eyes on Gavin. The cold look was like a silent
threat that made goosebumps rise on his arms.
Gavin hopped to his feet with his fists clenched at his sides. "What's your
problem, Galen? Stop that."
Galen smiled slightly but it had a touch of cruelty. "No problem."
"You're skulking around, barely anything to say... I thought we were friends,"
Gavin finished slightly more softly.
"I thought so too, until you let Rag--"
"You're still mad about that?!" Gavin interrupted. "You know exactly why I did
what I did. Get over it, ok?"
Galen unfolded and got to his feet, inches from Gavin. He spoke in a low,
dangerous voice, akin to a growl. "Get out, Gavin."
Gavin's heart beat swiftly as the tingle of fear trickled through his veins.
With a force of will, he stood his ground. "It's my room, Galen. It's my team and
you are my fighter...even if you will not be my friend. If you can't get ahold of
yourself, I CAN arrange a night match."
Galen narrowed his eyes in a question. "You wouldn't...you can't--I've just
won!"
"Don't try me, Galen." And with that, Gavin left the room and slammed the door.
He thought he had seen a touch of fear in Galen's eyes, just past the rage. Gavin
went to his room, shutting the door, and collapsed against the wall, breathing hard.
Then sobs wracked his body and he fell slowly to his knees.
"I'm sorry, Galen," he whispered. "I didn't mean it."
-- Faux Tides II
+ ]H[ + ---:--- + ]H[ Edge of Night #21 ]H[ + ---:--- + ]H[ +
Malcorn:
The Lord Protector Whisperstep burst in the Tavern of the Black Axe and stopped
short. His Greenwarden teammates had told him to make his report here, and he had
expected... other Greenwardens, and maybe a representative of Lord Malcorn. Well,
there was one other Greenwarden present, Patterson Pine. And Lord Malcorn *himself*
was sitting there just like an ordinary person, with a mug of ale in one hand. But
also a couple of gladiators he didn't recognize, one of them Rirorni, and an older
Rirorni wearing shaman's gear, and a... lizardy sort of... person. And... he
swallowed twice, someone or something who looked darkly elvish but had such an aura
of danger that Whisperstep almost turned around on the spot and left.
Patterson Pine had seen his teammate enter and waved him over. "Sit," he said.
The Rirorni shaman fixed him with an imperative stare. "You are the one who
stayed with the carcass of the bear," he said. "What did you see?"
Whisperstep sank into a chair and accepted the tankard handed to him. "A
ghost," he said. "It was bound to the bones of the bear. I burned the bones and the
ghost went away. Was freed, I hope."
The shaman and the elf exchanged grim nods. They'd been expecting this,
Whisperstep could tell. And there was something more they weren't telling, probably
something worse.
Lord Malcorn set his mug down. "Tell me the rest of it," he said. He was
normally so easy-going that it always came as a surprise when he spoke with that
regal authority that was his by right. Whisperstep could feel himself sitting up
straighter.
Again the shaman and the--no, he was not an elf, whatever he was--the dark
stranger exchanged glances. They didn't speak.
One of the others, the older gladiator, sighed. "This whole business--the
matter of the bear and other things we've seen since coming north--are just the edge
of the problem. The first symptoms, you could say. The problem appears to have its
root in Kurukar--"
"Sunk deep into the soul of the Black Kaliv of Kurukar," the dark stranger said.
"I am no worker of magic," the gladiator went on, "but I have studied many
things, and it appears that the Kaliv of Kurukar has opened some kind of gate that
would better have been left shut."
"He has opened the Door that leads to the land of the soul-eaters," the dark
stranger said. "As is their way, they are sure to have taken his soul first, making
him their creature to do their will. Until that Door is closed again, no person
living or dead may walk in safety."
Lord Malcorn nodded. He was often called the Black Lord or Blackie, which
Whisperstep had figured was because of his black hair and swarthy skin. Now he saw
that there was another reason for the nickname. "The Door must be closed," he
agreed, his voice as hard and dark as wrought iron. "There are certain arrangements
I must make; they will take much of the night. We will leave in the morning."
The shaman looked surprised. "We do not expect you to come with us, Lord
Malcorn," he said. "Surely you are needed here in your own lands?"
"Surely he is," the dark stranger said, "any lord worthy of the name is needed
in the lands he guards. But even more surely do we need him with us, Wolf."
"There are certain responsibilities laid on my lineage," Malcorn said. "You may
be able to close the Door, but only I can seal it."
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---===FREE BLADES REGIONAL NEWS===---
Duelmasters
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DM 9 ZUKAL (turn 601): MORAVIA MAUVE of BLUE MOON (Jorja, mgr.)
DM 12 RIZTAB (turn 603): SORAK of FORCE OF FIVE (?, mgr.)
DM 15 MALCORN (turn 597): WIND RIDER of GREENWARDENS (Jorja, mgr.)
DM 16 WILLAF (turn 599): 24 CARAT of GOLDEN GLADIATORS (Midas, mgr.)
DM 17 ALJAFIR (turn 597): AURELIUS of FIELDS OF ELYSIUM (Caesar, mgr.)
DM 19 ZUWAYZA (turn 595): WHITE CHOCOLATE of WALI'S FINEST (Wali Kharif, mgr.)
DM 28 MORYA (turn 298): SCARLET ROSE of STEEL AND SILK (Michael Eldritch, mgr.)
DM 29 LAPUR (turn 588): ALUMINUM AWL of METAL MINCERS (Oremaster, mgr.)
DM 31 CHIMLEVTAL (turn 295): EXECUTIONER of RETRIBUTION (Lord of Retribution, mgr.)
DM 32 ARVAT (turn 585): CANNIBALISTIC COW of BARN OF HORRORS (Mad Max, mgr.)
DM 33 NIATOLI ISLAND (turn 583): THIMBELL of THE SEWING CIRCLE (Jorja, mgr.)
DM 35 MURSKA (turn 574): PATRICE of CHILDREN OF LLYR (Jorja, mgr.)
DM 43 VEASTIAN (turn 536): LEO POWERS of MEDAL OF HONOR F1 (The Anarchist, mgr.)
DM 45 STORMCROWE (turn 273): TUNDRA of ARCTIC WASTES (Wretch, mgr.)
DM 47 DOUBLE X (turn 267): THE RON of WARHAMMERS (Coyote, mgr.)
DM 50 SNOWBOUND (turn 254): EXTRUSION of LIFE IMPACTS (Smitty, mgr.)
DM 56 ROCANIS (turn 464): WONDER BUBBLE of INCONSISTENT FURY (Banthius, mgr.)
DM 60 COLLUSION COVE (turn 451): B.C. GOLD of MY BEST BUDS (Street Legal, mgr.)
DM 61 JURINE (turn 441): XAVAN YOLE of MIDDLE WAY 16 (Jorja, mgr.)
DM 65 DAL SHANG (turn 427): UNLUCKY DUCK of MIGHTY DUCKS (WOODY, mgr.)
DM 73 ERINIKA (turn 203): SKIN PEELER of BLACKMAIL (The Mun, mgr.)
DM 74 DAYLA KIV (turn 397): RUBY TUESDAY of CORPS (Papa Bear, mgr.)
DM 75 JADE MOUNTAIN (turn 396): FOOTSTEPS of PARANOID ASYLUM (Jekyll, mgr.)
ADM 103 FREE BLADES (turn 489): NEBUCHADNEZZAR of BLADES OF WONDER (The Sandman)
Top Teams
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DM 9 ZUKAL (turn 601): SEA DOGS (One-Armed Bandit, mgr.)
DM 12 RIZTAB (turn 603): DREAMERS (Sleepy, mgr.)
DM 15 MALCORN (turn 597): DARK CREATION (Herbert Philip Lovecraft West, mgr.)
DM 16 WILLAF (turn 599): GOLDEN GLADIATORS (Midas, mgr.)
DM 17 ALJAFIR (turn 597): MIDDLE WAY (Jorja, mgr.)
DM 19 ZUWAYZA (turn 596): CYNNING RUNTS (Deep Thought, mgr.)
DM 28 MORYA (turn 298): D'HARAN EMPIRE (Lord Rahl, mgr.)
DM 29 LAPUR (turn 588): BOHICA (?, mgr.)
DM 31 CHIMLEVTAL (turn 295): WAR (Lord of War, mgr.)
DM 32 ARVAT (turn 585): SARATOGA GLORY (The Trainer, mgr.)
DM 33 NIATOLI ISLAND (turn 583): BAD COMPANY (Bill, mgr.)
DM 35 MURSKA (turn 574): PHILANTHROPISTS (Aragorn, mgr.)
DM 43 VEASTIAN (turn 536): ROAD WARRIORS (?, mgr.)
DM 45 STORMCROWE (turn 273): OF WOLF & MEN (Tripwire, mgr.)
DM 47 DOUBLE X (turn 267): THE BEAR'S PAW (Kat, mgr.)
DM 50 SNOWBOUND (turn 254): MIDDLE WAY 6 (Jorja, mgr.)
DM 56 ROCANIS (turn 464): BAD APPLES (Jorja, mgr.)
DM 60 COLLUSION COVE (turn 451): DEATH STUDS VII (Death Stud, mgr.)
DM 61 JURINE (turn 441): MIDDLE WAY 16 (Jorja, mgr.)
DM 65 DAL SHANG (turn 427): MIGHTY DUCKS (Woody, mgr.)
DM 73 ERINIKA (turn 203): MONGOL HORDE (Crip, mgr.)
DM 74 DAYLA KIV (turn 397): CORPS (Papa Bear, mgr.)
DM 75 JADE MOUNTAIN (turn 396): SAND DANCERS (Jorja, mgr.)
ADM 103 FREE BLADES (turn 489): DO IT AGAIN et al (The Dark One, mgr.)
Recent Graduates
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DM 12 RIZTAB (turn 603): SORAK of FORCE OF FIVE (?, mgr.)
DM 16 WILLAF (turn 599): 24 CARAT of GOLDEN GLADIATORS (Midas, mgr.)
DM 17 ALJAFIR (turn 596): NOVELUS of FIELDS OF ELYSIUM (Caesar, mgr.)
DM 19 ZUWAYZA (turn 595): DAN STEPPE of FUNKY FOLK (Papa Bear, mgr.)
(turn 594): PETE MOSS of FUNKY FOLK (Papa Bear, mgr.)
DM 28 MORYA (turn 297): TROOPER TED of THE PENTARCHY (Le Pentarque, mgr.)
DM 29 LAPUR (turn 587): MOSSMAN of CROCS (THawk, mgr.)
DM 32 ARVAT (turn 585): CANNIBALISTIC COW of BARN OF HORRORS (Mad Max, mgr.)
(turn 584): ANGUISH of ANGELS OF PAIN (The Dark One, mgr.)
DM 35 MURSKA (turn 573): ALE'CHAI TALLSKY of PHILANTHROPISTS (Aragorn, mgr.)
DM 45 STORMCROWE (turn 273): TUNDRA of ARCTIC WASTES (Wretch, mgr.)
DM 60 COLLUSION COVE (turn 451): ZIG-ZAG MAN of MY BEST BUDS (Street Legal, mgr.)
ODDALISQUE of ELOQUENT KNIGHTS (Soultaker, mgr.)
(turn 450): 911 of CHILDHOOD TRAUMA (Samwise the Bald, mgr.)
BOY GEORGE of CHILDHOOD TRAUMA (Samwise the Bald)
DM 73 ERINIKA (turn 203): LAELKORISSA of FAVORITE GUYS (Jorja, mgr.)
DUELMASTER'S COLUMN
Notes from the arena champ.
Hey there! I'm on top. Ain't that Awl right!? Who'd a thunk it? The Aluminum
Awl, Duelmaster of Lapur. Awl right!
I haveta admit it will be tough to stay here. Awl you guys want this spot, and
yer probly figurin out who gets me next. Well, I got news fer ya awl; I ain't gonna
sit here 'n be easy. No way. Yer gonna have ta fight fer it, and y'awl jest might
haveta die fer yer shot. So there!
I like ole Lapur. Lotsa talkin'. Lotsa people ta fight. Good managers awl
over the place! Yowsir! Gotta love it!
Y'awl come'n see me now, y'hear?
Aluminum Awl, Duelmaster
SPY REPORT
Good day, in LAPUR a quiet thief gets rich, but a quiet spymaster gets poor. So
bring me ale and harken to my tidbits of news. It seems the training can make the
difference, as BOHICA is pushed out of top team by WILL DUEL 4 MEAD, who came from
7th with a 4-1-1 this turn. Now keep the taverns open late tonight, for there are
sorrows to drown for VENUSIANS, whose 2-3-0 this turn dropped them by 6 into 11th.
METAL MINCERS stable has parlayed this turn's 3-1-0 into a 7 space move up the
rankings. This brings them up to 3rd place. Good work, guys! The WILL DUEL 4 MEAD
guild has had a 4-1-1 turn and deserves to be watched in the future. You never know
where this kind of thing can lead. And let's see, MAD JACK fought TINA COLADA and
gained 21 points and contributed to FAUX TIDES II's 3-2-1. A.A. SHOCK has lost to
HOOTCHY COOCHER, falling 17 points, while helping make FORCE OF NATURE a 2-2-0 turn.
Defending his title for another turn, ALUMINUM AWL kept MID EARTH's warrior, FHRAIN,
from claiming the throne. Can someone confirm a rumor for me? I hear the top team
makes their losing fighters do dishes at The Burning Tree until they win. Maybe?
Oriental wise man once say, 'Hiding behind shields prevents proper sun tanning.'
Inscrutable, but true. WILL DUEL 4 MEAD has cause to stand tall, as they were
LAPUR's most avoided team. A smart manager knows this is a team to beat. And
avoiding WILL DUEL 4 MEAD more than any other team we find BOHICA. LAPUR, are we
going to accept, or respect this sort of thing? The most challenged warrior this
turn was CARDOW HUNTERS' warrior HORN ROCK. More fighters challenged him than
challenged the Duelmaster! In a brave attempt, MAKADOS from PHILANTHROPISTS
challenged up 25 points to fight RAGNAR from the FAUX TIDES II stable. MAKADOS
perhaps got his just desserts, seeing as he subdued RAGNAR and ended up with 62
recognition points.
A coward dies a thousand deaths, a brave man only once. Wise men know this to
be true. CRESCENS has departed LAPUR, leaving EQUESTORS without their 4-6-0 warrior.
Question, just what was his team doing at the taverns last night? I guess it was
coming sooner or later, FORCE OF NATURE has lost BLACK TORCH, and LAPUR is bound to
miss him. For a little while, at least. The manager of STREET WALKERS will not be
pleased to learn that TINA COLADA, a 3-0-1 fighter, has been killed at the hands of
FAUX TIDES II's MAD JACK. A brave warrior does not carry a red shield, he has
nothing to cover or hide when the fight is over. Consider well.
Thought for the day, a new sword shines bright, but the notched sword sings the
sweetest. Well, I'm burning daylight here in LAPUR and I've a long road ahead of me.
Happy Trails. Until you see my quill in LAPUR again, farewell-- Alarond the Scribe
DUELMASTER W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
ALUMINUM AWL 4238 13 8 1 127 METAL MINCERS (256)
CHALLENGER CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
AMIE 4718 20 38 2 110 CROC FILES (374)
-KYRA 5002 15 5 1 108 BLOOD KNIGHTS (436)
SOLAR ERUPTION 5031 19 8 3 104 VENUSIANS (321)
CHROME CRIMPER 4296 29 13 0 100 METAL MINCERS (256)
CELADUS 4948 19 13 2 98 EQUESTORS (158)
MAD DOG MONTANA 4984 15 15 4 95 STREET WALKERS (97)
HULIK 4992 16 14 1 92 MID EARTH (223)
CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
-BASAIDO 4999 10 7 0 89 BLOOD KNIGHTS (436)
PLATINUM PEENER 4298 14 10 1 88 METAL MINCERS (256)
WEIPA 4793 15 27 2 86 CROC FILES (374)
FHRAIN 5124 9 3 2 84 MID EARTH (223)
HOOTCHY COOCHER 5119 12 4 1 80 ESCAPADE (417)
-STORM 553 16 10 3 79 X-MEN (78)
RED BULL 5062 14 8 0 79 CARDOW HUNTERS (359)
DAISY CHAINS 5096 10 9 0 72 STREET WALKERS (97)
CHALLENGER ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
LUNA 5179 6 2 0 66 WILL DUEL 4 MEAD (282)
-INCONEL INDENTER 4324 7 2 1 65 METAL MINCERS (256)
-AEREON 5001 11 9 1 63 BLOOD KNIGHTS (436)
CALLISTO 5036 13 13 2 62 VENUSIANS (321)
BONZO 5132 7 6 2 62 ESCAPADE (417)
MAKADOS 4704 7 1 0 62 PHILANTHROPISTS (407)
GLAUCO 5102 10 8 1 61 EQUESTORS (158)
A.A. SHOCK 5054 9 14 1 61 FORCE OF NATURE (312)
-COLOSSUS 556 12 15 4 57 X-MEN (78)
ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
LITERNIUS 5049 12 13 1 56 EQUESTORS (158)
YURI 5188 5 1 1 55 WILL DUEL 4 MEAD (282)
RAGNAR 5146 5 3 2 53 FAUX TIDES II (444)
LIME 5178 6 2 0 51 WILL DUEL 4 MEAD (282)
-NEEDS SALT 5206 5 0 0 51 BOHICA (449)
-CRAGS 5087 9 8 0 49 DEATH MOB (437)
CLOUDSHADOW 5154 9 3 0 48 CARDOW HUNTERS (359)
COPPER COMPACTER 5092 8 6 0 46 METAL MINCERS (256)
MAD JACK 5190 5 1 1 45 FAUX TIDES II (444)
-TALYM 5004 10 7 1 40 BLOOD KNIGHTS (436)
HORN ROCK 5113 8 9 0 40 CARDOW HUNTERS (359)
-SHANGGAR 4703 3 2 0 40 PHILANTHROPISTS (407)
ATRIA 5101 8 10 1 35 VENUSIANS (321)
CHALLENGER INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
AYA 5159 5 5 1 33 WILL DUEL 4 MEAD (282)
CUDDLE ME TENDER 5205 5 1 0 33 BOHICA (449)
FIREWALKER 5122 8 8 0 32 CARDOW HUNTERS (359)
MAD DOG 5125 8 7 0 31 CARDOW HUNTERS (359)
DAX 5147 4 4 0 31 FAUX TIDES II (444)
RED HOT CHILI 5202 4 2 0 30 BOHICA (449)
ILLYRIA 5149 7 5 0 29 VENUSIANS (321)
CHALLENGER INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
THORNWILD 5144 4 4 0 27 FAUX TIDES II (444)
INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
MISSY CAPPER 5232 2 1 0 23 ESCAPADE (417)
LUHAR 5244 1 1 0 21 MID EARTH (223)
-VOW OF SILENCE 5130 1 0 0 21 HILLTOP GURUS (442)
-BOUNCER 5184 4 2 0 20 DEATH MOB (437)
OCCY 5160 4 7 0 19 CROC FILES (374)
STARRY NITE 5186 5 3 0 18 FORCE OF NATURE (312)
-FORGE DEATHWIND 5196 2 2 0 18 MURDER OF CROWS (447)
ICE SHARD 5191 3 4 0 17 FORCE OF NATURE (312)
-JUNE 5211 3 1 0 17 2008 (450)
-IZALOR 4702 1 0 0 17 PHILANTHROPISTS (407)
GALEN ELDACAR 5148 3 5 0 16 FAUX TIDES II (444)
-BARONESS CHILL 5209 2 2 0 16 DEATH MOB (437)
-ANDRASTE 5153 3 5 1 15 GODS OF WAR (424)
-NINURTA 5231 2 0 0 15 GODS OF WAR (424)
SCRUFFY PUFF 5207 3 3 0 14 BOHICA (449)
DANG IT DEBBIE 5217 4 1 0 13 STREET WALKERS (97)
CAPELLA 5181 2 7 0 13 VENUSIANS (321)
-PURPLE SAGE 5127 1 0 0 13 HILLTOP GURUS (442)
NORMAN 5208 3 3 0 12 CROC FILES (374)
SKANK 5249 1 1 0 12 STREET WALKERS (97)
CRABBY ABBIE 5252 1 0 0 12 ESCAPADE (417)
-VOSSLER 5218 1 2 0 11 BLOOD KNIGHTS (436)
-MAY 5212 3 1 0 10 2008 (450)
GOT MILK 5203 2 4 0 10 BOHICA (449)
-NOVEMBER 5230 1 1 0 9 2008 (450)
-AUGUST 5210 1 1 0 8 2008 (450)
VINDOCOMUS 5251 1 0 0 7 EQUESTORS (158)
LUCY 5253 1 0 0 6 CROC FILES (374)
-KROOGA 5195 1 3 0 6 MURDER OF CROWS (447)
-FEBRUARY 5239 1 1 1 5 2008 (450)
HIMEKO 5247 1 1 0 4 WILL DUEL 4 MEAD (282)
-MAIDEN MERCURY 5194 0 4 0 4 MURDER OF CROWS (447)
-DARK UNCLE 2168 0 4 0 4 X-MEN (78)
-FIEREL 5192 0 4 0 4 MURDER OF CROWS (447)
-ROUGE 2549 0 3 0 3 X-MEN (78)
SPANGLE 5241 0 2 0 2 ESCAPADE (417)
NILITH 5243 0 2 0 2 MID EARTH (223)
GILAN 5242 0 2 0 2 MID EARTH (223)
STR82HEL 5227 0 1 0 1 PLATES (452)
-LONELY MYSTIC 5131 0 1 0 1 HILLTOP GURUS (442)
-KARTTIKEYA 5240 0 1 0 1 GODS OF WAR (424)
'-' denotes a warrior who did not fight this turn.
THE DEAD W L K TEAM NAME SLAIN BY TURN Revenge?
DEATH TRAP 5213 0 2 0 2008 450 TINA COLADA 5229 586
ALTERIUS 5216 2 1 0 DEATH MOB 437 AUSONIUS 5123 587 NONE
CRESCENS 5157 4 7 0 EQUESTORS 158 AYA 5159 589
LILLY 5182 3 2 0 ESCAPADE 417 COLOSSUS 556 586 REVENGED
BLACK TORCH 5150 6 6 2 FORCE OF NATURE 312 GLAUCO 5102 589
ATHENA 4990 11 8 0 GODS OF WAR 424 CALLISTO 5036 588
BLUE MONK 5129 0 1 0 HILLTOP GURUS 442 FEBRUARY 5239 587
SEXY CELIA 5134 5 4 0 STREET WALKERS 97 RAGNAR 5146 586 REVENGED
TINA COLADA 5229 3 1 1 STREET WALKERS 97 MAD JACK 5190 589
PERSONAL ADS
Mad Dog Montana -- Of course I am waiting in the wings for you. You are my personal
FAVORITE. And my job is to keep you away from Crimper. Is that so bad? But since
you seem to be taking this rather personally, Ora has asked me to ease up on you.
(sigh) -- Platinum Peener (a sad Mincer)
Fhrain -- That felt mighty, mighty good. (Even though it was probably awl luck.) --
Aluminum Awl
Makados -- No one can be perfect, now; can they? It was my pleasure to be your
first. -- Inconel Indenter
Mad Dog Montana -- What? Why weren't you previously occupied with Peener? That was
unfair! -- Chrome Crimper
All -- It is wonderful to see the many fights and the great personals in Lapur. A
salute to you all. -- Ora and Oremaster
Looky there! Me Awl made er to yer top. Champeen! Aye. -- Oremaster
Cuddle Me Tender -- Not bad. No really, there was just a tad too much tender
attention there, Cuddles. Look me up when I have 4 fights...which'll mean you will
have 8 fights...adepts maybe. -- Spangle
Ragnar -- AND you got the skills. Creep. But I mean that in a nice way. It's
always good to make the acquaintance of a fellow killer. -- Bonzo
Dax -- Big risk, big rewards...I get it, long as you don't try to make a patsy of me.
-- Hootchy Cootcher
Crescens -- Let's hope that helps in the long term sense. -- the Cap-Meister
Death Mob -- Due to calendar mismanagement I submitted the turn sending Ausonius to
the Dark Arena before receiving the turn where Alterius died thus denying you your
chance for revenge. For this I apologize. -- Spartacus
Talym -- My shortest contest. Be careful when you challenge. -- Liternius
Amie -- Thanks for the jump in recognition and the learns. -- Celadus
Atria -- Coming from Venus obviously contributes to your damage absorbing ability.
Was surprised you lasted so long after my attacks started to land. My other
opponents only took about half as many hits. -- Glauco
Lapur -- For those of you have a gladiatrix on your team, you should read Juvenal's
Satirae V1 246-264. He does not have very high opinion of female fighters. I am
willing to send a copy if you would like to read it. -- Spartacus
Lapur -- Vindocomus, my new gladiator, was a retiarius who was killed in the
Coliseum. The graffito indicates as much. -- Spartacus
Cloud Shadow -- Ah suppose gittin' tanked fer a match ain't a good idea...ah tripped
on sum thin' then the three of you just kept on stickin'... -- Mad Jack
Bonzo -- The Bonzo bomber eh? I had to give ye a shot and down in flames ye go.
Hope ta keep it up. -- Ragnar
Got Milk -- Well, I'm certainly glad I could teach you a few things. Perhaps that is
my difficulty, I teach more than I ever gain. Well, a good soldier knows when he's
whooped.... Besides if I hadn't given you the match I'm afraid my arm would be a
stump by now. -- Galen
Lime -- Well hell...I thought for sure that could have been my match. Always a
pleasure facing Spakis and Company...we'll clash again I am sure. Well won...oh and
ye think I might get you and Tina together? Maybe she has a sister named Tequila. --
Thornwild
Hootchy Coocher -- So that's how it's done! -- Dax
Ora -- Thank you for the vote of confidence and good wishes. Yet, fear not, Faux II
will not be participating...their hands are full here. -- Gavin
All -- Ye lily livered land slugs, ye can't keep a good swashbuckler down... Here I
come. Arrr... -- Ragnar
P.S. Daisy -- Whiffle bat me arse!
Needs Salt -- I don't think that will help. -- Firewalker
Yuri -- This mead works for you? Are there any special ingredients? -- Mad Dog
Mad Jack -- Everyone needs a loss to give balance to their record. -- Cloudshadow,
glad to be of help
Got Milk -- This is good. Milk is good for you. -- Horn Rock
Solar Eruption -- Wow, no kidding! -- Red Bull
Platinum Peener -- Better get your eyes checked, bub. I'm no "gal." -- Mad Dog
Roadkill -- I fear it was a fluke. -- Jorja, Cardow Hunters
P.S. Especially today, because if the gladiators take their tone from me today, it
will be pathetic. SUCH a headcold!
All -- These got cut off last time. -- Visionist
All -- A first for the Mid Earth Guild, two members graduate on the same turn.
Aronwe and Urat will be retiring, here are their particulars. Aronwe 9(+1)-9-9-
17(+1)-17(+1)-10-17(+1) Slasher, Scimitar, High/Low, Parry skills, learned 72
skills and raise 4 stats in 6 tries.
All -- Urat 17(+2)-17(+2)-16-11(+2)-17(+2)-3-13(+2) Wall of Steel, Morning Star,
Low/Low, Defensive skills, learned 50 skills and raised 10 stats in 16 tries. Urat
is also the first Wall of Steel to graduate from the Mid Earth Guild.
Amie -- Urat warned me you were improving. -- Hulik
Solar Eruption -- Sometimes I even surprise myself. -- Fhrain
Kyra -- You are starting to get on my nerves. -- Hulik
Aluminum Awl -- Well fought sir, you showed your true metal. -- Fhrain
November -- So close, but yet so far. -- Gilan
Ninurta -- Okay, victory wasn't mine and you didn't die. My bad. -- Luhar
Himeko -- Argghhh! You will pay for that. -- Nilith
Mossman -- Congrats on your invite. -- All of the Mid Earth Guild
8 July 2008
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ALLIANCES
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*TURF WAR VI RULES*
Starting Nov 2008 (10 turns)
Anyone may participate; known alliances, new alliances, or temporary alliances created solely to compete in the Turf War! To participate, each alliance must:
1. Announce the alliance and the Captain of the alliance in the North Fork
(DM 47) newsletter.
2. Announcements made on the D2 Forums will not be accepted.
Captains are responsible for:
1. Verifying those who wish to participate under the banner of their
alliance;
2. Distribution of prizes should their alliance win the Turf War.
3. Submit one (1) RSI Roll-Up Certificate to participate
Participating managers who are not Captains must:
1. Submit one (1) RSI Roll-Up Certificate to participate
2. Announce their intent to compete with manager name, team name, and
alliance they will represent in the North Fork (DM 47) newsletter.
Announcement made on the D2 Forums will not be accepted.
a. No scores will be tabulated until a Gift Certificate is received.
No EXCEPTIONS.
b. Before a manager can compete, he/she must declare themselves in
the North Fork (DM 47) newsletter as stated above AND be verified
by the alliance Captain they will represent.
c. Only one (1) team per player may compete. No multiple teams or
aliases will be allowed. Violations will result in immediate
disqualification from the Turf War (so be sure to take any
multiple teams OFF of Team Maintenance).
d. Scoring will NOT be retroactive for teams that do not properly
declare or fail to send a Gift Certificate by Turn 1. In other
words, if your Gift Certificate is not received until Turn 3 of
the Turf War, and you have fought on Turns 1 and 2, your scoring
will not begin until Turn 3. All conditions must be met before
scoring will begin--declaration, verification, and Gift
Certificate received.
e. No declarations or verifications will be accepted after Turn 5 of
the Turf War.
f. For purposes of scoring, the moderators will score the Turf War
and settle any and all disputes as they arise. Their decisions
will be final.
Scoring will be as follows for Fights:
Win Loss Kill Die
Challenge +2 -2 +5 -5
Match Up +1 -1 +1 -5
Bloodfeud +2 -5 +5 -10
Champion x2 x2 x2 x2
Dark Arena* +10 -5 xx xx
*After 2nd win, warrior scores no points for wins
Special Scoring Considerations for the Turf War are as follows:
Spy Report mention (team name only) +2
Style Master +2
Duelmaster +2
Champions:
1. A Champion may be declared, but one is not mandatory.
2. Only one Champion allowed per manager at any given time.
3. Champions that graduate or are killed by another warrior in the arena, but
not the Dark Arena, may be replaced.
4. Champions must be in the Adepts bracket or lower on the turn they are
declared, and may NOT have gone above Adepts level at any time; this
includes teams transferred into North Fork for the Turf War.
Bloodfeuds:
1. Bloodfeuds will score points on all four (4) turns.
2. There is no limit to which warrior may bloodfeud or how often.
Tournament Considerations:
1. Tournament participation is ALLOWED and encouraged.
2. Tournament Victors won during the course of the contest will gain a one
(1) time bonus of 25 points. This bonus will apply EACH time a
warrior(s) wins such status.
3. Tournament Champions won during the course of the contest will gain a one
(1) time bonus of 50 points. This bonus will apply EACH time a
warrior(s) win such status.
4. Points for TVs and TCs will be applied the Turn after RSI posts
tournament results in the North Fork (DM 47) newsletter (i.e., if the
results post on North Fork turn 275, points will be credited on North
Fork turn 276 to the applicable teams).
Special Considerations:
1. Each alliance begins the Turf War with zero (0) points.
2. There will be NO alliance or team changes once the contest has begun. If
you begin the Turf War with Alliance A, you must end the Turf War with
Alliance A. If you begin the Turf War with Team A, you must end the Turf
War with Team A.
3. There will be a maximum of seven (7) teams allowed per alliance for the
Turf War.
4. The Dark Arena may be used on the first turn only, of every warrior,
without penalty.
Prizes:
The Turf War is a "winner take all" contest. All prizes and 100% of the Gift
Certificates will be awarded to the Captain of the winning alliance. It is the
responsibility of the Captain to distribute Gift Certificates. Moderators will
submit a list of each manager on the winning alliance to RSI at the completion of the
contest for the non-Certificate prizes.
The following prizes have been secured from RSI:
1. Renaming of the North Fork (DM 47) arena;
2. Renaming of Dark Arena Monsters (one for each manager in the winning
alliance);
3. Known Favorites for one warrior on each team of the winning alliance
(warrior must be ranked Initiate or above, must be alive, and must have
at least one arena fight to receive this award).
4. +1 Skill bonus potion for each manager on the winning alliance. Bonus
potion must be applied to a living warrior from (DM 47)
5. +1 Skill bonus potion (one) for each manager who fights in all 10 rounds
AND 45 fights of the Turf War. Bonus potion must be applied to a living
warrior from (DM 47)
These awards will be listed by the Moderator for claiming from RSI (Lee) within 4
turns of the end of TW VI.
Moderators:
The Moderators for this event will be Oz and Master Darque. They will arbitrate all
dealings during the course of the contest. Their decisions will be final. All
questions, comments, and scoring disputes may be directed to Land of Oz or Darque
Forces via diplo in DM 47. Managers with internet access may send a private message
to [The Consortium] or [Darque] on the Duel2 Forums. Lastly, you may also email
questions, comments, and scoring disputes to rebelnerfherder at yahoo dot com.
Please note there have been rule changes from the last Turf War. Please read them
carefully!
Contest will begin in November following the Fall Mail In Tournament.
LAST WEEK'S FIGHTS
AMIE viciously subdued MAD DOG MONTANA in a 2 minute master's Challenge fight.
WEIPA was unbelievably bested by CHROME CRIMPER in a 6 minute Challenge match.
DAISY CHAINS was bested by PLATINUM PEENER in a 2 minute veteran's Challenge fight.
MAKADOS slimly won victory over RAGNAR in a action packed 2 minute Challenge brawl.
RED HOT CHILI was overpowered by YURI in a 1 minute one-sided Challenge struggle.
BONZO viciously subdued LITERNIUS in a popular 2 minute Challenge competition.
COPPER COMPACTER lost to LUNA in a action packed 4 minute Challenge duel.
OCCY was vanquished by HORN ROCK in a 1 minute uneven Challenge fight.
GALEN ELDACAR slimly lost to ILLYRIA in a 3 minute Challenge fight.
AYA assassinated CRESCENS in a 1 minute uneven Challenge match.
SCRUFFY PUFF was beaten by DAX in a 2 minute Challenge fight.
SPANGLE was outlasted by DANG IT DEBBIE in a 10 minute amateur's Challenge match.
MISSY CAPPER handily defeated GOT MILK in a 2 minute one-sided Challenge contest.
ALUMINUM AWL demolished FHRAIN in a 1 minute one-sided Title brawl.
SOLAR ERUPTION viciously subdued VETERAN MERCENARY in a popular 4 minute conflict.
CELADUS defeated RED BULL in a 1 minute expert's struggle.
A.A. SHOCK was handily defeated by HOOTCHY COOCHER in a 2 minute mismatched bout.
HULIK devastated CALLISTO in a 1 minute one-sided fight.
LIME demolished FIREWALKER in a 1 minute one-sided bout.
ATRIA was beaten by CLOUDSHADOW in a crowd pleasing 1 minute fight.
GLAUCO butchered BLACK TORCH in a 1 minute one-sided contest.
MAD JACK assassinated TINA COLADA in a 2 minute gory one-sided duel.
MAD DOG was handily defeated by CUDDLE ME TENDER in a 1 minute uneven duel.
CAPELLA slimly lost to ICE SHARD in a 5 minute brutal bout.
STARRY NITE savagely defeated HIMEKO in a dull 9 minute brutal fight.
NORMAN was overpowered by LUHAR in a 1 minute one-sided duel.
THORNWILD defeated SKANK in a 3 minute expert vs. novice match.
GILAN lost to VINDOCOMUS in a 5 minute novice's fray.
NILITH was handily defeated by CRABBY ABBIE in a 2 minute mismatched bout.
STR82HEL lost to LUCY in a 2 minute gory novice's bout.
BATTLE REPORT
MOST POPULAR RECORD DURING THE LAST 10 TURNS
|FIGHTING STYLE FIGHTS FIGHTING STYLE W - L - K PERCENT|
|LUNGING ATTACK 9 SLASHING ATTACK 32 - 19 - 2 63 |
|AIMED BLOW 8 TOTAL PARRY 44 - 31 - 0 59 |
|BASHING ATTACK 8 AIMED BLOW 46 - 34 - 0 58 |
|STRIKING ATTACK 8 STRIKING ATTACK 57 - 43 - 6 57 |
|TOTAL PARRY 7 LUNGING ATTACK 40 - 40 - 2 50 |
|WALL OF STEEL 5 PARRY-LUNGE 20 - 21 - 1 49 |
|PARRY-LUNGE 4 WALL OF STEEL 32 - 41 - 2 44 |
|PARRY-RIPOSTE 4 PARRY-STRIKE 18 - 29 - 2 38 |
|SLASHING ATTACK 3 BASHING ATTACK 45 - 76 - 5 37 |
|PARRY-STRIKE 3 PARRY-RIPOSTE 9 - 21 - 1 30 |
Turn 589 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:
SLASHING ATTACK 3 - 0 BASHING ATTACK 3 - 5 2 SLASHING ATTACK
PARRY-LUNGE 3 - 1 PARRY-RIPOSTE 1 - 3 2 LUNGING ATTACK
TOTAL PARRY 5 - 2 STRIKING ATTACK 2 - 6 2 AIMED BLOW
PARRY-STRIKE 2 - 1 WALL OF STEEL 1 - 4 2 BASHING ATTACK
AIMED BLOW 5 - 3 1 WALL OF STEEL
LUNGING ATTACK 5 - 4 1 TOTAL PARRY
1 STRIKING ATTACK
TOP WARRIOR OF EACH STYLE
FIGHTING STYLE WARRIOR W L K PNTS TEAM NAME
SLASHING ATTACK ALUMINUM AWL 4238 13 8 1 127 METAL MINCERS (256)
WALL OF STEEL SOLAR ERUPTION 5031 19 8 3 104 VENUSIANS (321)
TOTAL PARRY CHROME CRIMPER 4296 29 13 0 100 METAL MINCERS (256)
BASHING ATTACK CELADUS 4948 19 13 2 98 EQUESTORS (158)
LUNGING ATTACK PLATINUM PEENER 4298 14 10 1 88 METAL MINCERS (256)
STRIKING ATTACK RED BULL 5062 14 8 0 79 CARDOW HUNTERS (359)
AIMED BLOW LUNA 5179 6 2 0 66 WILL DUEL 4 MEAD (282)
PARRY-RIPOSTE MAD JACK 5190 5 1 1 45 FAUX TIDES II (444)
Note: Warriors have a winning record and are an Adept or Above.
The overall popularity leader is AMIE 4718. The most popular warrior this turn was
WEIPA 4793. The ten other most popular fighters were LUNA 5179, AMIE 4718, RAGNAR
5146, BONZO 5132, SOLAR ERUPTION 5031, PLATINUM PEENER 4298, SPANGLE 5241, VINDOCOMUS
5251, MAKADOS 4704, and HOOTCHY COOCHER 5119.
The least popular fighter this week was HIMEKO 5247. The other ten least popular
fighters were STARRY NITE 5186, DANG IT DEBBIE 5217, GILAN 5242, NILITH 5243, NORMAN
5208, MAD DOG 5125, BLACK TORCH 5150, FIREWALKER 5122, CALLISTO 5036, and A.A. SHOCK
5054.
The following warriors will travel to AD after next turn:
AMIE (29-4718) CROC FILES (374)