DUEL 2 NEWSLETTER
Date : 03/09/2005 Duedate: 03/22/2005
IAYE ARENA
DM-30 TURN-492
This Weeks Top Honors
THE DUELMASTER IS
THE ROCK
WRESTLMANIACS (73)
(30-4314) [10-1-1,121]
Chartered Recognition Leader Unchartered Recognition Leader
THE ROCK STINGER
WRESTLMANIACS (73) RANDOM (391)
(30-4314) [10-1-1,121] (30-4098) [4-4-0,53]
Popularity Leader This Weeks Favorite
MESSENGER BIRD CRAZY FINGERS
GAMEHENDGE (299) THE WARLOCKS (430)
(30-4414) [13-11-1,75] (30-4480) [8-5-1,61]
THE CURRENT TOP TEAM
THE WARLOCKS (430)
TEAMS ON THE MOVE TOP CAREER HONORS
Team Name Point Gain Chartered Team
1. WRESTLMANIACS (73) 47
2. RED DOG GANG (356) 22 THE WARLOCKS (430)
3. LOW BLOW (436) 21 Unchartered Team
4. THE WARLOCKS (430) 18
5. RESCUE RANGERS II (385) 13 CRYSTAL PALACE (435)
The Top Teams
Career Win-Loss Record W L K % Win-Loss Record Last 3 Turns W L K
1/ 2 THE WARLOCKS (430) 54 16 5 77.1 1/ 1 THE WARLOCKS (430) 10 5 1
2/ 1*CRYSTAL PALACE (435) 4 2 0 66.7 2/ 2 GAMEHENDGE (299) 8 4 0
3/ 3 THE A'S -- LOSERS (431) 62 37 2 62.6 3/ 6 LENPROS (145) 6 5 2
4/ 4 LENPROS (145) 803 535 24 60.0 4/ 3 THE A'S -- LOSERS (431) 5 5 0
5/ 5 GAMEHENDGE (299) 79 68 6 53.7 5/ 4 RED DOG GANG (356) 5 10 0
6/ 0 WRESTLMANIACS (73) 35 34 3 50.7 6/ 5*CRYSTAL PALACE (435) 4 2 0
7/ 6*RANDOM (391) 6 6 0 50.0 7/ 0 WRESTLMANIACS (73) 3 2 0
8/ 0*LOW BLOW (436) 1 1 0 50.0 8/ 7*RANDOM (391) 3 3 0
9/ 8*RESCUE RANGERS II (385) 1 1 0 50.0 9/ 8*RESCUE RANGERS II (385) 1 1 0
10/ 7 RED DOG GANG (356) 374 502 6 42.7 10/ 0*LOW BLOW (436) 1 1 0
11/ 0*INHUMANS III (437) 0 2 0 0.0 11/ 0*INHUMANS III (437) 0 2 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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---===ANDORIAN REGIONAL NEWS===---
Duelmasters
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DM 8 ARKERS (turn 254): CHAOS WARRIOR of CHAMPIONS OF STEEL (Blackstorm, mgr.)
DM 11 ARUAK CITY (turn 509): PURPLE PANTHER of ANIMAL FARM (Mino, mgr.)
DM 14 TOBIR (turn 509): I WET MY BED! of I BENT MY WOOKIE (The Muffin Man, mgr.)
DM 22 SOLVEN (turn 502): ANTHONY SCALIA of CONSPIRACY INC. (Damion, mgr.)
DM 24 ZORPUNT (turn 498): STONEFISH of AUSSIE KILLERS (THawk, mgr.)
DM 25 LYRATILAN (turn 498): TRIMOX of OSCO INTOXICATORS (Osco, mgr.)
DM 26 CALEAM (turn 499): PINK of SEEING RED (Edge, mgr.)
DM 30 IAYE (turn 491): ADMIRAL ISO of LENPROS (Lenpro, mgr.)
DM 40 ZENSU (turn 460): BORIS KARLOFF of MEN OF 1,000 FACES (Mad Max, mgr.)
DM 41 KATI-TEI (turn 453): GREW SOME GRUE of OLD SCHOOL (Otto X. Frothingslosh)
DM 46 ARDIVENT (turn 445): KHORNE SHADOWSPAWN of RUBY DRAGONS (Talon Warsmith)
DM 52 FRATSFA (turn 201): BEXLEY of OHIO (Berylstar, mgr.)
DM 60 ARADI (turn 358): THE-SHOCKER of DEATH STUDS VII (Death Stud, mgr.)
DM 63 AMEN-TEI (turn 347): SELAUNAH of WAYFARERS (Leeta, mgr.)
DM 71 KYR'TERR (turn 156): THE SADMAN of THE FURIOUS FIVE (Generalissimo Puerco)
ADM 105 ANDORAK (turn 395): DEADPOOL of X-FORCE from TARRGIR (Talon Warsmith, mgr.)
Top Teams
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DM 8 ARKERS (turn 254): ACID FIRE HAMMERZ (Hammer, mgr.)
DM 11 ARUAK CITY (turn 509): none
DM 14 TOBIR (turn 509): THE DEATH SQUAD (Street Legal, mgr.)
DM 22 SOLVEN (turn 502): THE POISON CLAN (Master Tazo, mgr.)
DM 24 ZORPUNT (turn 498): KRILL CAVALRY (Leeta, mgr.)
DM 25 LYRATILAN (turn 498): MADTOWN (Carnage, mgr.)
DM 26 CALEAM (turn 499): HEADBANGERS (Sablon-O-Vlad, mgr.)
DM 30 IAYE (turn 491): THE WARLOCKS (Malaquar, mgr.)
DM 40 ZENSU (turn 460): MEN OF 1,000 FACES (Mad Max, mgr.)
DM 41 KATI-TEI (turn 453): GLAD TO MEAT YOU (Alfredo Frothingslosh, mgr.)
DM 46 ARDIVENT (turn 445): BLUVALLEY WARRIORS (Leeta, mgr.)
DM 52 FRATSFA (turn 201): ASSASSIN NATION (Ghab, mgr.)
DM 60 ARADI (turn 358): DEATH STUDS VII (Death Stud, mgr.)
DM 63 AMEN-TEI (turn 347): WAYFARERS (Leeta, mgr.)
DM 71 KYR'TERR (turn 156): THE FURIOUS FIVE (Generalissimo Puerco, mgr.)
ADM 105 ANDORAK (turn 395): JUST CHILLIN (Mr. Freeze, mgr.)
Recent Graduates
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DM 8 ARKERS (turn 253): L'ORC BLEU of LA PENTARCHIE (The Pentalque, mgr.)
DM 11 ARUAK CITY (turn 509): PURPLE PANTHER of ANIMAL FARM (Mino, mgr.)
(turn 508): STRONGBOW of ELFQUEST (Armalias, mgr.)
DM 22 SOLVEN (turn 502): SNAKE CHARMER of KELLUMBO'S KIDS (Detective Kellumbo)
BLIND ILLUSION of MEDIEVAL CHAOS (Huckle Cat, mgr.)
DM 40 ZENSU (turn 459): PISTON HURRICANE of AS FAR AS SIAM (Huckle Cat, mgr.)
DM 41 KATI-TEI (turn 453): PORTERHOUSE ARREST of GLAD TO MEAT YOU (Alfredo
Frothingslosh, mgr.)
CHICKEN TIGHT JEANS of GLAD TO MEAT YOU (Alfredo
Frothingslosh, mgr.)
DM 63 AMEN-TEI (turn 346): PASSER BY of WAYFARERS (Leeta, mgr.)
DM 71 KYR'TERR (turn 156): THE SADMAN of THE FURIOUS FIVE (Generalissimo Puerco)
WHIPSNADE of THE FURIOUS FIVE (Generalissimo Puerco)
DASKINOR of DARQUE FORCES (Master Darque, mgr.)
DUELMASTER'S COLUMN
Notes from the arena champ.
Amazing! One thing is for sure -- I'd better write the DM column NOW, because I
may seldom , if ever, see this throne again. I may be an Admiral, but I am simply
not that good. But, I'LL TAKE IT!!!!!!
Of all the Lenpros, I would not have expected this honor, until possibly much
later on in my career. I am just a plain old admiral.
But speaking for all The Lenpros, we are glad to be back representing our home
arena of Iaye.
Many years ago, when the arena was stronger and better, and alliances like The
Ivory League were present, there way a "discussion" as to how the name of our home
was pronounced. It was the "phonetical long I -- long A" verses the "phonetical long
E -- long A". The end resultant was that eye-ay became our home. So what about the
current population? What do you call our home?
I will defend this crown to the best of my ability, and I sense it will take
more than I have. I am not challenging, but I am avoiding, and I would have no
problem matching with an NPC that might be more my talent level. We will see.
And a final note to The rescue Rangers II, (if you are still in the arena)
Lenpros are part of the strong Andorian side of The Consortium. Killing is never our
intention, and we often go out of the way to avoid doing so. We apologize for all
the angst we may have caused. Mea culpa.
Admiral Iso, Duelmaster
SPY REPORT
Good day, in IAYE a quiet thief gets rich, but a quiet spymaster gets poor. So
bring me ale and harken to my tidbits of news. LENPROS stable has parlayed this
turn's 2-2-0 into a 3 space move up the rankings. This brings them up to 3rd place.
Good work, guys! And let's see, STONE COLD fought PASTOR PENTANE and gained 33
points and contributed to WRESTLMANIACS' 3-2-0. MESSENGER BIRD has lost to M.
CHARDINEE, falling 11 points, while helping make GAMEHENDGE a 2-2-0 turn. And not
without some honor, THE ROCK now claims the title and throne of Duelmaster of IAYE.
Tell me, is nothing sacred? I have heard from unimpeachable sources that The
Dragon's Blood Inn uses trolls in their stew. Talk about gristle!
He who challenges well, fights well. He who avoids without cause, shall lose
for good reasons. My mama told me that one. I also notice that the GAMEHENDGE
stable was the most avoided team this turn. Come on IAYE, what are you afraid of?
And avoiding GAMEHENDGE more than any other team we find LENPROS. IAYE, are we going
to accept, or respect this sort of thing? Well, sports fans, take notice that
STEINBACH from THE A'S -- LOSERS II was IAYE's most challenged warrior this turn.
A coward dies a thousand deaths, a brave man only once. Wise men know this to
be true. Is it really true that IAYE has more dishwashers per capita that fighters?
Just thought I'd ask...
Thought for the day, a new sword shines bright, but the notched sword sings the
sweetest. Well, I'm burning daylight here in IAYE and I've a long road ahead of me.
Happy Trails. Until the sun next rises and my pen sets to paper-- Alarond the Scribe
DUELMASTER W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
THE ROCK 4314 10 1 1 121 WRESTLMANIACS (73)
CHALLENGER CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
BERTHA 4469 14 0 0 118 THE WARLOCKS (430)
DARK STAR 4468 12 2 1 95 THE WARLOCKS (430)
GISSANNIAH 4486 10 7 0 95 RED DOG GANG (356)
ADMIRAL ISO 4202 13 6 2 92 LENPROS (145)
SENATOR SEDALIA 4245 13 6 0 92 LENPROS (145)
CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
TELA 2973 17 16 0 79 GAMEHENDGE (299)
MESSENGER BIRD 4414 13 11 1 75 GAMEHENDGE (299)
CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
DR. ROSENZWEIG 4247 10 4 0 69 LENPROS (145)
CHALLENGER ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
H. HATRACK 4481 10 3 2 65 THE WARLOCKS (430)
SIERRA 4477 11 4 1 64 THE A'S -- LOSERS II (431)
CRAZY FINGERS 4480 8 5 1 61 THE WARLOCKS (430)
THE RIVER 4460 12 2 0 60 GAMEHENDGE (299)
WALT WEISS 4482 10 3 0 59 THE A'S -- LOSERS II (431)
FREEDA 4485 7 10 0 57 RED DOG GANG (356)
ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
THE WIND 4461 9 5 1 53 GAMEHENDGE (299)
STINGER 4098 4 4 0 53 RANDOM (391)
CANDYMAN 4467 10 4 1 52 THE WARLOCKS (430)
OUTBACK JACK 672 8 7 2 45 WRESTLMANIACS (73)
STEINBACH 4473 6 10 0 44 THE A'S -- LOSERS II (431)
ROWDY RODDY 621 7 8 0 38 WRESTLMANIACS (73)
CHALLENGER INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
STONE COLD 4315 1 0 0 33 WRESTLMANIACS (73)
COCO B. WARE 685 8 6 0 30 WRESTLMANIACS (73)
INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
MOPT 4103 2 0 0 22 RANDOM (391)
PERROJO 4510 3 6 0 21 RED DOG GANG (356)
RISHTEKE 4511 4 5 0 20 RED DOG GANG (356)
STENCH 4524 1 0 0 20 LOW BLOW (436)
ENCHANTED 4517 2 1 0 14 CRYSTAL PALACE (435)
MONTY 4037 1 0 0 13 RESCUE RANGERS II (385)
BIGFOOTS 4512 2 5 0 11 RED DOG GANG (356)
UNSCATHED 4516 2 1 0 7 CRYSTAL PALACE (435)
PASTOR PENTANE 4519 1 1 1 5 LENPROS (145)
QUAGMIRE 4522 0 1 0 1 LOW BLOW (436)
'-' denotes a warrior who did not fight this turn.
THE DEAD W L K TEAM NAME SLAIN BY TURN Revenge?
THE HONEST MERCHA 369 0 1 0 1 CANDYMAN 4467 492 NONE
LARUSSA 4508 7 1 1 THE A'S -- LOSERS 431 ADMIRAL ISO 4202 490
DARK ONE 4533 0 1 0 INHUMANS III 437 MOUNTAIN TROLL 377 492 NONE
WRONG WAY 4529 0 1 0 INHUMANS III 437 WURM KIN 386 492 NONE
ZIPPER 4034 0 1 0 RESCUE RANGERS II 385 PASTOR PENTANE 4519 491
PERSONAL ADS
Rescue Rangers -- Sorry, sorry, sorry. I had no ill intentions. Please forgive me.
-- Pastor Pentane
Dark Star -- Who'd have thought it? Whoooooopppeeeeeee! -- Admiral Iso (being very
unadmiral-like)
Bertha -- I salute your great skills. You could go places in politics. -- Senator
Sedalia
Messenger Bird -- You were pretty wicked with thet thing! I got the message. Now, I
need a doctor. -- Dr. Rosenzweig
Health. Humility. Honor. Iaye Forever! -- Lenpro
Sierra -- It's probably the snow--the sierras are all snow-capped still--that slowed
you down. So chilly, you know. -- Gissanniah
The River -- I'm sure this is terribly symbolic of something or other, but I DON'T
LIKE IT. Stop hitting me. -- Freeda
P.S. Oops, um, how about, stop blocking it when I hit you?
The Wind -- Damned blowhard. -- Perrojo
Steinbach -- There was no need to step on my toes! They're my favorite toes. Be
nice to them. -- Bigfoots
Enchanted -- I have to say that I didn't expect a glass golem as big as you to be so
tough. -- Rishteke
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
DARK ONE was barely slain by MOUNTAIN TROLL in a 2 minute bloody Dark Arena fight.
WRONG WAY was slaughtered by WURM KIN in a 1 minute Dark Arena battle.
DR. ROSENZWEIG unbelievably bested CRAZY FINGERS in a 6 minute Challenge match.
ENCHANTED was devastated by STEINBACH in a 3 minute one-sided Challenge contest.
UNSCATHED was viciously subdued by RISHTEKE in a 3 minute gruesome Challenge brawl.
ADMIRAL ISO was overpowered by THE ROCK in a 1 minute one-sided Title struggle.
BERTHA bested KUNG-FU MASTER in a popular 1 minute competition.
TELA was overcome by SENATOR SEDALIA in a action packed 4 minute expert's melee.
MESSENGER BIRD was viciously subdued by M. CHARDINEE in a 2 minute gruesome fight.
GISSANNIAH vanquished SIERRA in a 1 minute one-sided fight.
DARK STAR overpowered KUNG-FU MASTER in a popular 1 minute brutal one-sided melee.
H. HATRACK demolished VISITING ORC in a 1 minute bloody mismatched competition.
OUTBACK JACK was subdued by FREEDA in a 3 minute match.
WALT WEISS bested ROWDY RODDY in a crowd pleasing 2 minute bloody bout.
STINGER was luckily beaten by THE RIVER in a 4 minute gory duel.
THE WIND devastated PERROJO in a 1 minute uneven duel.
CANDYMAN killed THE HONEST MERCHANT in a 1 minute bloody brawl.
COCO B. WARE bested BIGFOOTS in a 4 minute fight.
MOPT overpowered SHIFTYEYED VOLUNTEER in a 1 minute one-sided match.
PASTOR PENTANE was beaten by STONE COLD in a 2 minute bloody novice vs. master match.
MONTY viciously subdued QUAGMIRE in a popular 3 minute gruesome bout.
STENCH demolished TRUSTWORTHY SCRIBE in a 1 minute uneven bout.
BATTLE REPORT
MOST POPULAR RECORD DURING THE LAST 10 TURNS
|FIGHTING STYLE FIGHTS FIGHTING STYLE W - L - K PERCENT|
|TOTAL PARRY 6 PARRY-LUNGE 15 - 5 - 0 75 |
|LUNGING ATTACK 6 STRIKING ATTACK 15 - 6 - 2 71 |
|BASHING ATTACK 5 AIMED BLOW 17 - 7 - 2 71 |
|SLASHING ATTACK 4 LUNGING ATTACK 26 - 15 - 2 63 |
|WALL OF STEEL 4 SLASHING ATTACK 14 - 9 - 1 61 |
|STRIKING ATTACK 3 BASHING ATTACK 15 - 10 - 3 60 |
|PARRY-LUNGE 2 TOTAL PARRY 17 - 16 - 0 52 |
|PARRY-RIPOSTE 2 WALL OF STEEL 15 - 15 - 0 50 |
|AIMED BLOW 2 PARRY-RIPOSTE 7 - 12 - 0 37 |
|PARRY-STRIKE 1 PARRY-STRIKE 2 - 5 - 0 29 |
Turn 492 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:
TOTAL PARRY 5 - 1 BASHING ATTACK 2 - 3 3 SLASHING ATTACK
SLASHING ATTACK 3 - 1 LUNGING ATTACK 2 - 4 2 BASHING ATTACK
WALL OF STEEL 3 - 1 AIMED BLOW 0 - 2 2 TOTAL PARRY
STRIKING ATTACK 2 - 1 PARRY-STRIKE 0 - 1 1 PARRY-LUNGE
PARRY-LUNGE 1 - 1 1 WALL OF STEEL
PARRY-RIPOSTE 1 - 1 1 STRIKING ATTACK
1 LUNGING ATTACK
TOP WARRIOR OF EACH STYLE
FIGHTING STYLE WARRIOR W L K PNTS TEAM NAME
SLASHING ATTACK THE ROCK 4314 10 1 1 121 WRESTLMANIACS (73)
PARRY-LUNGE BERTHA 4469 14 0 0 118 THE WARLOCKS (430)
BASHING ATTACK DARK STAR 4468 12 2 1 95 THE WARLOCKS (430)
WALL OF STEEL GISSANNIAH 4486 10 7 0 95 RED DOG GANG (356)
TOTAL PARRY SENATOR SEDALIA 4245 13 6 0 92 LENPROS (145)
STRIKING ATTACK MESSENGER BIRD 4414 13 11 1 75 GAMEHENDGE (299)
LUNGING ATTACK SIERRA 4477 11 4 1 64 THE A'S -- LOSERS II (431)
Note: Warriors have a winning record and are an Adept or Above.
The overall popularity leader is MESSENGER BIRD 4414. The most popular warrior this
turn was CRAZY FINGERS 4480. The ten other most popular fighters were MONTY 4037,
TELA 2973, STEINBACH 4473, WALT WEISS 4482, FREEDA 4485, STINGER 4098, DARK ONE 4533,
BERTHA 4469, OUTBACK JACK 672, and STONE COLD 4315.
The least popular fighter this week was QUAGMIRE 4522. The other ten least popular
fighters were COCO B. WARE 685, PERROJO 4510, ROWDY RODDY 621, SIERRA 4477, ADMIRAL
ISO 4202, UNSCATHED 4516, WRONG WAY 4529, PASTOR PENTANE 4519, MOPT 4103, and THE
RIVER 4460.