DUEL 2 NEWSLETTER Date : 01/07/2009 Duedate: 01/20/2009 IAYE ARENA DM-30 TURN-592 This Weeks Top Honors THE DUELMASTER IS OUT OF TIME GAMEHENDGE (299) (30-4681) [24-31-1,104] Chartered Recognition Leader Unchartered Recognition Leader OUT OF TIME POSITION IS EMPTY GAMEHENDGE (299) (30-4681) [24-31-1,104] Popularity Leader This Weeks Favorite SPUD MOONDOG RED DOG GANG (356) RED DOG GANG (356) (30-4783) [8-8-0,49] (30-4790) [9-3-1,49] THE CURRENT TOP TEAM LENPROS (145) TEAMS ON THE MOVE TOP CAREER HONORS Team Name Point Gain Chartered Team 1. RED DOG GANG (356) 29 2. THE WARLOCKS (430) 21 LENPROS (145) 3. GAMEHENDGE (299) 8 Unchartered Team 4. LENPROS (145) -70 SORROW'S HARVEST (414) The Top Teams Career Win-Loss Record W L K % Win-Loss Record Last 3 Turns W L K 1/ 1 LENPROS (145) %1042 668 31 60.9 1/ 1 LENPROS (145) 8 3 0 2/ 2 THE WARLOCKS (430) 206 134 12 60.6 2/ 2 RED DOG GANG (356) 8 7 0 3/ 3 GAMEHENDGE (299) 213 210 11 50.4 3/ 3 GAMEHENDGE (299) 4 2 0 4/ 4 RED DOG GANG (356) 609 760 13 44.5 4/ 4 THE WARLOCKS (430) 1 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 + ]H[ + ---:--- + ]H[ The Andorian Succession #20 ]H[ + ---:--- + ]H[ + Fratsfa: Lenpro was no magician, but he could tell that something had happened...even if two men over in the corner hadn't been screaming and holding their heads. Something magical, probably. He put down his beer, took the glass out of Dandy's hand--he didn't want to know what weird concoction was in it--and stood. "We have to get back to the Flower Shoppe," he said. "Fandil may need me." ***** *** ***** *** ***** Fandil was okay. That was a relief, but not entirely unexpected. His brother was tough, and experienced; he would know how to defend himself. Against...whatever that had been. He raised an eyebrow inquiringly. "I don't know either," Fandil said. "Some kind of magical barrier, yes. But whether it's intended to seal up the magical activity of Fratsfa, or block magical communication with somewhere else--Andor, for instance, or what exactly was intended...?" He shrugged. "I don't know who, I don't know why. But I think we need to go to Andor physically and soon." "I thought you were concerned about the safety of Emperor Alonj," Lady Fern said. "We are," Lenpro answered quickly. "But I would think we could leave that in your capable hands, sister." Fern frowned but nodded. "I'll take care of it." Amen-Tei: Senator Sedalia looked at his hands and sighed. The oars had rubbed them into blisters, despite the gloves he'd worn. His back ached. And he loathed the clothing that went with his costume. Would anyone here in Amen-Tei seriously believe that he was an itinerant peddler? At least the gods favored him in one thing, and Senator Dole was no longer resident in this town. He couldn't have fooled Dole for a minute; one senator always knew another. Sedalia had argued with the demon on the Black Ship, Tashkemk, that this masquerade was unnecessary and would be unconvincing, but arguing with demons turned out to be monumentally unproductive. In a human, the senator would have suspected a simple enthusiasm for the theatrical, but did that apply to demons? But the worst was that Tashkemk had insisted that the senator's companion, Gissanniah, remain on the Black Ship as a hostage for his, Sedalia's, performance. Dammit, he had given the demon his WORD. If they couldn't trust him, why employ him on this fool's errand? And when he'd asked what guarantee HE had of the young woman's safety, the demon had just LAUGHED. All of which put the senator in a really bad mood, so that when a dockhand slouched up and sneered at the wretched little boat, skiff, whatever was the proper term, why, he let fly with some harsh language that would have blistered the hide on a rhinoceros. Which, Sedalia pointed out in a calmer afterthought, the dockhand rather resembled--big, ugly, stupid, with a misshapen nose, and a singularly unlovely attitude. It turned out that this was precisely the way one should approach sneering dockhands, and the fellow tethered the vessel to the dock in some appropriate manner--Sedalia didn't want to know the details--and helped unload the cargo. The senator didn't care about most of the cargo. Yes, it was valuable, but it was just stuff, and a man who couldn't pour out wealth to achieve a goal had no business in politics. Still, it wouldn't do to let the dockhand think he had secret agendas, so he asked questions about rental space and then watched closely while the cargo was loaded on a cart, hauled to a sturdy warehouse, and stored in a sealed room. One leather case with a shoulder strap and brass fastenings he kept with him. Cargo dealt with, Sedalia's next goal was a dockside tavern called the Pig's Eye. He had no great hopes of it but found the place cleaner than he'd expected, busy but not raucous. Of course, he had no inherent objection to "raucous," political conventions were always like that. But which of these rather ordinary looking people was his contact? What would a demon's contact look like, anyway? It couldn't be another demon, surely, not here in the open. * }%|[-----+O+-----]|%{ * }%|[-----+O+-----]|%{ * }%|[-----+O+-----]|%{ * ---===ANDORIAN REGIONAL NEWS===--- Duelmasters ----------- DM 8 ARKERS (turn 304): GOLDENEYE of BONDAGE (Spawn, mgr.) DM 11 ARUAK CITY (turn 610): SEPHIROTH of NIGHT'S GUARDIANS (Ichabod Frothingslosh) DM 14 TOBIR (turn 609): WHOLE MUTT of THE DOGHOUSE (Jorja, mgr.) DM 22 SOLVEN (turn 602): HOT EIGHTEEN of KELLUMBO'S KIDS (Detective Kellumbo, mgr.) DM 24 ZORPUNT (turn 599): POSITION IS EMPTY DM 25 LYRATILAN (turn 598): TRELLIN XISS of THE MIDDLE WAY 4 (Jorja, mgr.) DM 26 CALEAM (turn 595): HEART BREAKER of ULTRA-VIOLENT (Deep Thought, mgr) DM 30 IAYE (turn 591): PRINCE POLIOLES of LENPROS (Lenpro, mgr.) DM 40 ZENSU (turn 561): DACEANA LINZ of BEYOND THE PALE (Jorja, mgr.) DM 41 KATI-TEI (turn 552): GHETTO DEFENDANT of RADIO CLASH (Rude Buddha, mgr.) DM 46 ARDIVENT (turn 543): BIG DOPE of DEATHTONGUE (Technogeek, mgr.) DM 52 FRATSFA (turn 252): BRAIN TUMOR of OTTO'S PARTS (Crip, mgr.) DM 63 AMEN-TEI (turn 442): M.T. LANE of WAYFARERS (Jorja, mgr.) DM 71 KYR'TERR (turn 205): TRYPTOPHAN of SUPERIOR FORCES ZC (Manager, mgr.) ADM 105 ANDORAK (turn 465): GOKU of DRAGONBALL Z (Armalias, mgr.) Top Teams --------- DM 8 ARKERS (turn 304): CONSANGUINEOUS (Mannequin, mgr.) DM 11 ARUAK CITY (turn 610): ANIMAL FARM (Mino, mgr.) DM 14 TOBIR (turn 609): ALL THE MUN'S MEN (The Mun, mgr.) DM 22 SOLVEN (turn 602): KELLUMBO'S KIDS (Detective Kellumbo, mgr.) DM 24 ZORPUNT (turn 599): KRILL CAVALRY (Jorja, mgr.) DM 25 LYRATILAN (turn 598): THE MIDDLE WAY 4 (Jorja, mgr.) DM 26 CALEAM (turn 595): ULTRA-VIOLENT (Deep Thought, mgr) DM 30 IAYE (turn 591): LENPROS (Lenpro, mgr.) DM 40 ZENSU (turn 561): BEYOND THE PALE (Jorja, mgr.) DM 41 KATI-TEI (turn 552): MEDAL OF HONOR H3 (The Anarchist, mgr.) DM 46 ARDIVENT (turn 543): FANDILS (Wise Old Fandil, mgr.) DM 52 FRATSFA (turn 252): THE ORDER (Torak, mgr.) DM 63 AMEN-TEI (turn 442): WAYFARERS (Jorja, mgr.) DM 71 KYR'TERR (turn 205): THE ZOO (Jorja, mgr.) ADM 105 ANDORAK (turn 494): KELLUMBO'S KIDS (Detective Kellumbo, mgr.) Recent Graduates ---------------- DM 8 ARKERS (turn 304): GOLDENEYE of BONDAGE (Spawn, mgr.) (turn 303): ROCK GLAS HUT FUN of ORCISH IDIOMS (Slugbait, mgr.) DM 11 ARUAK CITY (turn 609): SILVER SNAIL of ANIMAL FARM (Mino, mgr.) ERITHE ENDIREDRE of PATRONAS VERITAS (Ichabod Frothingslosh, mgr.) DM 30 IAYE (turn 591): PRINCE POLIOLES of LENPROS (Lenpro, mgr.) (turn 590): BROTHER J.J. of LENPROS (Lenpro, mgr.) DM 40 ZENSU (turn 560): NORM THE GNOME of GUARDIANS II (Twig, mgr.) DM 41 KATI-TEI (turn 552): GHETTO DEFENDANT of RADIO CLASH (Rude Buddha, mgr.) DM 52 FRATSFA (turn 552): SIZZLING SUNFLOWER of FLOWER GIRLS (Lady Fern, mgr.) DM 63 AMEN-TEI (turn 441): CRUZIA GARDETT of WAYFARERS (Jorja, mgr.) DUELMASTER'S COLUMN Notes from the arena champ. My fellow royalty say that it is only right that a prince rises to the top. I ray it has been a very, very difficult road. I have learned a lot on the way. Most importantly, I have learned that there are a lot of people out there better than me. A good life lesson, I think. But now, with my first title (I lost in three attempts sometime back--twice to Ozzie Canseco and once to Franklin's Tower.) I have reached Lord Protectorship status and I will be moving on. Even princes retire sometimes. The short and the sweet of me.............................. 21-10-20-15-9-4-5 hosed Init basher Devastating damage (expected) with normal endurance is nice. Adexes in Init and Attack with a mere expert in Decisiveness. Skill learn rate = 1.86 Thought mace was the fave (18-96-33) Faves: Maul, High, Low, favors Init. 14-9-0 (no tournaments I wish you all the best. Prince Polioles SPY REPORT Thankyouthankyou. It's great for me, The Unknown Spymaster to be back in IAYE. Hope you enjoy the show. Oh, who am I kidding? I already got paid! Hey everybody, watch out for HELP ON THE WAY, who flew up 21 points in the rankings after mashing SIR CARLSON like a melon. Keep your eye on this beast. Ya know, some days it doesn't pay to walk out on the sands. SIR CARLSON was bested by HELP ON THE WAY and drops 19 points. Unlike most arenas, PRINCE POLIOLES managed to get his challenge off against the 0-0-0 STONE GOLEM. The crowds were amazed this turn, as STONE GOLEM killed the Duelmaster, PRINCE POLIOLES, leaving LENPROS in mourning. This incredible death has allowed, I might add, OUT OF TIME from GAMEHENDGE to ascend to the throne of Duelmaster, and I hear DARK ARENA is not happy. An apple a day keeps the doctor away, but an onion a day keeps T.P.s at bay. Here is other news that is of note. Here's a song for you: Who's afraid of the big, bad RED DOG GANG? Big bad RED DOG GANG. Big bad RED DOG GANG. IAYE's afraid of the big bad RED DOG GANG. Tra la la la la! For those of you who like math, try this one: RED DOG GANG + Weapons That go Boom = LENPROS + Avoid City. And who is this OUT OF TIME you ask, with 104 points and a 24-31-1 record. Ooh, the tales I could tell! Remember that an arena is not always a safe place to be, but it is one of the most interesting, though! Ask not the elves for counsel, for they will say both yes and no. Silly buggers, eh? I think I had better cut this one short. It's been nice chatting to those of you whom I have not offended yet. Well, there goes another Spy Report. Good luck in next week's fights. And remember, you can pick your friends and you can pick your--(loud boos), oh, you've heard that one already!-- The Unknown Spymaster DUELMASTER W L K POINTS TEAM NAME OUT OF TIME 4681 24 31 1 104 GAMEHENDGE (299) CHALLENGER CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME HELP ON THE WAY 4717 15 26 2 91 THE WARLOCKS (430) CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME BAINES 4724 17 24 0 82 GAMEHENDGE (299) LITTLE ROCKY 4768 19 9 0 76 RED DOG GANG (356) SIR CARLSON 4777 15 4 0 73 LENPROS (145) CHALLENGER ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME RUSTIE 4789 10 2 0 60 RED DOG GANG (356) ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME -MAYOR MCLAY 4784 7 3 1 51 LENPROS (145) MOONDOG 4790 9 3 1 49 RED DOG GANG (356) SPUD 4783 8 8 0 49 RED DOG GANG (356) CHALLENGER INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME LADY LIBERTY 4792 4 0 0 25 LENPROS (145) INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME DIGGITY DOG 4793 0 3 0 3 RED DOG GANG (356) '-' denotes a warrior who did not fight this turn. THE DEAD W L K TEAM NAME SLAIN BY TURN Revenge? PRINCE POLIOLES 4742 14 10 0 LENPROS 145 STONE GOLEM 592 NONE PERSONAL ADS Out Of Time -- I wanted one more shot at a golem. Prayer works! -- Brother J.J. Little Rocky -- You had the bark, but neither of us had the bite. It was fun! -- Sir Carlson Help On The Way -- I was at my very best. Whammo! -- Prince Polioles My, my, Diggety Dog. All I did was pet you! -- Lady Liberty Hot Diggety Dog! And hot Lady Liberty, too! (wink) -- Lady Liberty Health. Humility. Honor. Iaye Forever. -- Lenpro Sir Carlson -- Whew! That was a good one. I like 'em long. It's more fun. -- Little Rocky P.S. I tried to out-stare you, but it just didn't work. Oh, well. Ambitious Guard? Phooey. -- Moondog The Ruthless Jaywalker actually KICKED me! What a low-down human. -- Spud I don't like this Visiting Orc person. He smells different, and he's got big teeth. Very suspicious. -- Rustie Lady Liberty -- Honest, it wasn't meant as an insult when I sniffed you there. It's what a dog does. -- Diggity Dog P.S. You asked for this, yes? Our congratulations to Prince Polioles. -- Jorja and the Red Dog Gang LAST WEEK'S FIGHTS PRINCE POLIOLES was dealt death by STONE GOLEM in a 2 minute Dark Arena fight. SIR CARLSON was savagely defeated by HELP ON THE WAY in a 8 minute veteran's melee. OUT OF TIME outwaited LITTLE ROCKY in a slow 15 minute veteran's Title contest. BAINES luckily beat M. CHARDINEE in a 4 minute mismatched competition. MOONDOG vanquished AMBITIOUS GUARD in a exciting 1 minute bloody mismatched fight. SPUD overcame THE HONEST MERCHANT in a 2 minute fight. RUSTIE handily defeated THE HONEST MERCHANT in a 2 minute gruesome uneven melee. DIGGITY DOG lost to LADY LIBERTY in a 2 minute beginner's fight. BATTLE REPORT MOST POPULAR RECORD DURING THE LAST 10 TURNS |FIGHTING STYLE FIGHTS FIGHTING STYLE W - L - K PERCENT| |TOTAL PARRY 3 PARRY-STRIKE 8 - 2 - 1 80 | |AIMED BLOW 2 PARRY-RIPOSTE 8 - 2 - 0 80 | |PARRY-LUNGE 1 LUNGING ATTACK 4 - 1 - 0 80 | |PARRY-STRIKE 1 BASHING ATTACK 16 - 6 - 0 73 | |PARRY-RIPOSTE 1 PARRY-LUNGE 11 - 5 - 0 69 | |LUNGING ATTACK 1 TOTAL PARRY 15 - 15 - 0 50 | |WALL OF STEEL 1 WALL OF STEEL 7 - 10 - 0 41 | |BASHING ATTACK 1 AIMED BLOW 6 - 10 - 1 38 | |SLASHING ATTACK 0 STRIKING ATTACK 0 - 2 - 0 0 | |STRIKING ATTACK 0 SLASHING ATTACK 0 - 1 - 0 0 | Turn 592 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-LUNGE 1 - 0 TOTAL PARRY 1 - 2 3 TOTAL PARRY PARRY-STRIKE 1 - 0 SLASHING ATTACK 0 - 0 2 AIMED BLOW PARRY-RIPOSTE 1 - 0 STRIKING ATTACK 0 - 0 1 WALL OF STEEL LUNGING ATTACK 1 - 0 BASHING ATTACK 0 - 1 1 PARRY-RIPOSTE WALL OF STEEL 1 - 0 1 BASHING ATTACK AIMED BLOW 1 - 1 1 PARRY-STRIKE 1 PARRY-LUNGE 1 LUNGING ATTACK TOP WARRIOR OF EACH STYLE FIGHTING STYLE WARRIOR W L K PNTS TEAM NAME TOTAL PARRY LITTLE ROCKY 4768 19 9 0 76 RED DOG GANG (356) PARRY-RIPOSTE RUSTIE 4789 10 2 0 60 RED DOG GANG (356) PARRY-STRIKE MOONDOG 4790 9 3 1 49 RED DOG GANG (356) Note: Warriors have a winning record and are an Adept or Above. The overall popularity leader is SPUD 4783. The most popular warrior this turn was MOONDOG 4790. The ten other most popular fighters were LADY LIBERTY 4792, BAINES 4724, SPUD 4783, RUSTIE 4789, DIGGITY DOG 4793, HELP ON THE WAY 4717, LITTLE ROCKY 4768, SIR CARLSON 4777, OUT OF TIME 4681, and 0. The least popular fighter this week was OUT OF TIME 4681. The other ten least popular fighters were SIR CARLSON 4777, LITTLE ROCKY 4768, HELP ON THE WAY 4717, DIGGITY DOG 4793, RUSTIE 4789, SPUD 4783, BAINES 4724, LADY LIBERTY 4792, MOONDOG 4790, and 0. The following warriors will travel to AD after next turn: OUT OF TIME (30-4681) GAMEHENDGE (299) The following warriors have traveled to AD after fighting this turn: PRINCE POLIOLES (30-4742) LENPROS (145)