DUEL 2 NEWSLETTER

Date   : 03/09/2005    Duedate: 03/22/2005

ARVAT ARENA

DM-32    TURN-493

This Weeks Top Honors

THE DUELMASTER IS

SAVORY
SARATOGA GLORY (352)
(32-4143) [12-4-1,125]

Chartered Recognition Leader   Unchartered Recognition Leader

SAVORY                         IZUSU TROOPER
SARATOGA GLORY (352)           FLAMING DEATH (347)
(32-4143) [12-4-1,125]         (32-4062) [4-0-0,56]

Popularity Leader              This Weeks Favorite

BOATMAN KU                     SILVER TRAIN
FISHERMAN'S WHARF (288)        SARATOGA GLORY (352)
(32-4130) [12-18-1,77]         (32-4170) [4-0-0,50]

THE CURRENT TOP TEAM

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          TEAMS ON THE MOVE            TOP CAREER HONORS
Team Name                  Point Gain  Chartered Team
1. SARATOGA GLORY (352)        41
2. FLAMING DEATH (347)         23      SARATOGA GLORY (352)
3. FISHERMAN'S WHARF (288)     21      Unchartered Team
4. DEVIL ADVOCATES (105)       17
5. BLITZKRIEG II (354)          3      FLAMING DEATH (347)

The Top Teams

Career Win-Loss Record           W   L  K    %  Win-Loss Record Last 3 Turns    W  L K
 1/ 0*FLAMING DEATH (347)        4   1  0 80.0   1/ 2 DEVIL ADVOCATES (105)     9  6 0
 2/ 1 SARATOGA GLORY (352)      94  37  9 71.8   2/ 1 SARATOGA GLORY (352)      9  6 0
 3/ 3 BLITZKRIEG II (354)       26  14  2 65.0   3/ 4 BLITZKRIEG II (354)       6  2 1
 4/ 4 DEVIL ADVOCATES (105)    773 454 40 63.0   4/ 3 THE STORMLORDS (337)      6  9 0
 5- 5 BUFFY'S DINER (346)       31  22  0 58.5   5/ 5 FISHERMAN'S WHARF (288)   4 11 0
 6/ 6 THE STORMLORDS (337)     100  84 10 54.3   6/ 0*FLAMING DEATH (347)       1  0 0
 7/ 7 FISHERMAN'S WHARF (288)  332 478 10 41.0   7- 7 BUFFY'S DINER (346)       1  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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                        ---===FREE BLADES REGIONAL NEWS===---

                                     Duelmasters
                                     -----------
 DM   9 ZUKAL (turn 510): CAT TASTROPHIE of ARENA FELINES (Garfield, mgr.)
 DM  12 RIZTAB (turn 510): PLATO of DREAMERS (Sleepy, mgr.)
 DM  15 MALCORN (turn 504): CITATION of TRIPLE CROWN (Sultan, mgr.)
 DM  16 WILLAF (turn 506): FELIX of ARENA FELINES (Garfield, mgr.)
 DM  17 ALJAFIR (turn 505): PIP THE TROLL of HEROESANDFOUNDONES (The Judge, mgr.)
 DM  19 ZUWAYZA (turn 503): SIT of VALHALLA (Odin, mgr.)
 DM  28 MORYA (turn 251): LAVA RUNNER of PRIMAL FURY (Sensei Jan, mgr.)
 DM  29 LAPUR (turn 495): ENOSHIMA of BLACK SAMURAI (Doc Miracle, mgr.)
 DM  31 CHIMLEVTAL (turn 249): KIRKEN TUORNIN of THE NIGHTHAWKS (Firehawk, mgr.)
 DM  32 ARVAT (turn 492): SAVORY of SARATOGA GLORY (The Trainer, mgr.)
 DM  33 NIATOLI ISLAND (turn 490): NIMBLE NEUTER of ARENA FELINES (Garfield, mgr.)
 DM  35 MURSKA (turn 483): HUCKLE CAT of BUSY, BUSYTOWN (Huckle Cat, mgr.)
 DM  43 VEASTIAN (turn 446): ELLEN SUE GOTLANDER of GIRLS X3 (Non, mgr.)
 DM  45 STORMCROWE (turn 226): STORM SERPENT of SUPERIOR FORCES (Manager, mgr.)
 DM  47 SCOMSS SWAMP (turn 221): RAINBOW of LAND OF OZ (Oz the Successful, mgr.)
 DM  50 SNOWBOUND (turn 208): YAIWE of DARK SIDHE (Daehir, mgr.)
 DM  56 ROCANIS (turn 371): MECHANISM of TOOLS OF TORMENT (Mad Max, mgr.)
 DM  61 JURINE (turn 350): COOL CAT of ARENA FELINES (Garfield, mgr.)
 DM  73 ERINIKA (turn 156): YANKEE DOODLE of WORLDWIDE GORE (Crip, mgr.)
ADM 103 FREE BLADES (turn 396): PARANOIA of DSM4 from ZUKAL (The Sandman, mgr.)

                                      Top Teams
                                      ---------
 DM   9 ZUKAL (turn 510): BLUE MOON (Jorja, mgr.)
 DM  12 RIZTAB (turn 510): BLOODSUCKERS (Way Cool, mgr.)
 DM  15 MALCORN (turn 504): STARBASE 5 (Zeus, mgr.)
 DM  16 WILLAF (turn 506): GOLDEN GLADIATORS (Midas, mgr.)
 DM  17 ALJAFIR (turn 505): HEROESANDFOUNDONES (The Judge, mgr.)
 DM  19 ZUWAYZA (turn 503): THE MAGNIFICENT MAGS (Jorja, mgr.)
 DM  28 MORYA (turn 251): NORTHERN BADLANDS (Maximillian, mgr.)
 DM  29 LAPUR (turn 495): EQUESTORS (Spartacus, mgr.)
 DM  31 CHIMLEVTAL (turn 249): THE STORMGUARDS (The Icelord, mgr.)
 DM  32 ARVAT (turn 492): SARATOGA GLORY (The Trainer, mgr.)
 DM  33 NIATOLI ISLAND (turn 490): THE SEWING CIRCLE (Jorja, mgr.)
 DM  35 MURSKA (turn 483): CHILDREN OF LLYR (Jorja, mgr.)
 DM  43 VEASTIAN (turn 446): GIRLS X3 (Non, mgr.)
 DM  45 STORMCROWE (turn 226): DARQUE FORCES (Master Darque, mgr.)
 DM  47 SCOMSS SWAMP (turn 221): LAND OF OZ (Oz the Successful, mgr.)
 DM  50 SNOWBOUND (turn 208): SNOW CALL HAMMERZ (Hammer, mgr.)
 DM  56 ROCANIS (turn 371): ARNIE'S ARMY (Barnabas, mgr.)
 DM  61 JURINE (turn 350): FAVORITE GUYS (Jorja, mgr.)
 DM  73 ERINIKA (turn 156): DUDS (Amy A. Airhead, mgr.)
ADM 103 FREE BLADES (turn 396): LEGION OF DUMB (Carnage, mgr.)

                                   Recent Graduates
                                  -----------------
 DM  12 RIZTAB (turn 510): BADGER of HIGH JINKS (Jondeaux, mgr.)
 DM  16 WILLAF (turn 505): PEACH NUTT of PUNNY AMINALS (Jorja, mgr.)
 DM  17 ALJAFIR (turn 504): MCARTHUR of HEROESANDFOUNDONES (The Judge, mgr.)
 DM  28 MORYA (turn 250): ALARIC of THE WARLORDS II (Fizban, mgr.)
                          RAY D AYTOR of OTTO'S MECHANICS (Crip, mgr.)
 DM  31 CHIMLEVTAL (turn 249): DROKK of WHAMMO & THUDDA 4 U! (Micky, mgr.)
 DM  43 VEASTIAN (turn 445): DISMAY of HELL'S PAWNS (Harbinger, mgr.)
 DM  47 SCOMSS SWAMP (turn 221): RAINBOW of LAND OF OZ (Oz the Successful, mgr.)
                                 DEEP FRIED LARD of MYSTIC ORC FEAST (Slugbait, mgr.)
                     (turn 220): COURAGE of LAND OF OZ (Oz the Successful, mgr.)
 DM  61 JURINE (turn 349): DRACO EL TANIN of BLADE AND BLOOD (Noachian, mgr.)

                                 DUELMASTER'S COLUMN
                             Notes from the arena champ.

We have two columns today, one that belongs today, and one that should have been in 
last time.  First, today's column:

Well, I'm back!  It's been a while Arvat but I have reclaimed my title of Duelmaster.  
I was last Duelmaster on Turn 480 after defeating Baskervole for the title.  Due to 
inactivity I was relieved of my title.  Now, after a span of 12 turns, I am again the 
top dog, after avenging the death of my former guildmate, Pretty Wild at the hands of 
Tad Deville.  I was unable to get revenge in our first bout but after some slight 
strategy tweaking justice was served.

I must say the view is much better up here.  This time I have no plans of going 
inactive so I will hold the throne until someone can beat me.  Hopefully that will 
not be for quite some time.  This next turn my challenges go out to Obsidian Golem.  
We have never fought and I am looking forward to testing my skills with him.  It 
should prove to be an exciting duel.

Well, that's about all I have time for this week.  I'd best be getting to practice if 
I want to be here again next week.

Savory

The old one:

     So I finally got permission from the boss to write one of these things.  I'm 
actually very lucky to be here, seeing as I don't stack up well to a bloodfeud from 
an Aimer.  Savory popped me good, but if I can do one thing well, it's take a hit.  
And here I am!
     I was instructed to say thank you to the arena and offer a welcome back to the 
Icelord.  My manager says that he's a cool guy...Heh, heh, heh.  Get it?  ICElord?  
COOL guy?  I love it!  I also have to spout the party propaganda and let you all know 
that I am the 24th Duelmaster from the Devil Advocates to hold teh title here in 
Arvat.  When and if I graduate I will be the 26th Lord Protector from this team.  
Both are arena records.  Of course most of us are dreadful, so there's that...
     That's about it for me.  I need to work out extra hard this week if I'm going to 
try to beat Savory again!

                                                            Tad Deville

                                      SPY REPORT

     Oh, hi.  Its just little 'ol Debby Tonte.  Thought I'd check out ARVAT to see 
what's new.  MVP award for LITTLE RAINBOW?  FISHERMAN'S WHARF's proud of him after 
beating SENSOO O SURU and getting 28 points.  Talk about yer big time losers!  DESERT 
FOX got smashed by IZUSU TROOPER, and lost 20 points!  Like THE STORMLORDS' OBSIDIAN 
GOLEM is sweating since it got challenged by Duelmaster SAVORY!  This Duelmaster is 
like something else!  SAVORY stopped OBSIDIAN GOLEM dead in its tracks!  Is the 
Duelmaster really being a real snob to his teammates?  Don't ask me!   
     Look, you guys stick to fighting, all right?  DEVIL ADVOCATES was ARVAT's most 
avoided team.  Is there some award for that?  I don't know what THE STORMLORDS' been 
doing.  They certainly haven't been accepting many fights from DEVIL ADVOCATES, 
that's fer sher.  Can BLITZKRIEG II's ARGONAUT be more popular than me?  He was 
challenged the most, but is that really the same?  Some fights are really unfair.  
How do you think BASKERVOLE feels about being challenged by DIETER KWAN, 17 points 
above him?  Is this how DEVIL ADVOCATES advances, by having their members (DIETER 
KWAN) fight people that are really below them (BASKERVOLE)?  TAD DEVILLE is being 
unfair.  He's challenged down 18 against TASSALTER.  I don't know why they let this 
stuff go on.  (I'd better shut up) I was sorry to see such an unfair "fight" in 
ARVAT.  TAD DEVILLE got 2 points after beating TASSALTER, 18 points below him.  
People were asking me did ARGONAUT REALLY challenge BOATMAN KU?  (all right, maybe 
they didn't, but it sounded good!) It wasn't a spectacular fight, or anything, but 
BOATMAN KU wants me to write about it since he was defeated by ARGONAUT.  Satisfied?  
     Challenges, revenges, Bloodfeuds.  All ARVAT ever talks about is fighting!  Me, 
I'm more laid back.  What if they had a fight and nobody showed up?  I'd be out of a 
job, that's what!!!   
     Remember, blood on a purple robe may stain.  Soak it in cold water, and hand 
wash.  I'm getting tired of writing this stuff, so I'm calling it quits.  Remember 
you guys, ease up sometimes!  Chill out!  Later, Debby Tonte  

DUELMASTER                     W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
 SAVORY 4143                  12   4  1   125       SARATOGA GLORY (352)

CHALLENGER CHAMPIONS           W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
-PICKLED PIGSKIN 4051         12   0  0   130       BUFFY'S DINER (346)
 DIETER KWAN 4092             21  11  0   109       DEVIL ADVOCATES (105)
 LIL ETH 4093                 23   8  2   100       DEVIL ADVOCATES (105)
 TAD DEVILLE 4140             17   4  1    99       DEVIL ADVOCATES (105)

CHAMPIONS                      W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
 OBSIDIAN GOLEM 3975          19  17  1    89       THE STORMLORDS (337)
 LITTLE RAINBOW 4146          15   6  0    89       FISHERMAN'S WHARF (288)
 BASKERVOLE 4071              14  44  0    86       FISHERMAN'S WHARF (288)
 ARGONAUT 4135                 8   2  0    86       BLITZKRIEG II (354)
 TASSALTER 4112                9  26  0    83       FISHERMAN'S WHARF (288)
 BOATMAN KU 4130              12  18  1    77       FISHERMAN'S WHARF (288)
 SENSOO O SURU 3979           20  12  0    72       THE STORMLORDS (337)

CHALLENGER ADEPTS              W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
-MISS AMERICAN PIE 4058        6   1  0    59       BUFFY'S DINER (346)

ADEPTS                         W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
 IZUSU TROOPER 4062            4   0  0    56       FLAMING DEATH (347)
 NAUTILUS 4134                 7   3  0    51       BLITZKRIEG II (354)
 SILVER TRAIN 4170             4   0  0    50       SARATOGA GLORY (352)
-LOGGERHEAD 4133               3   2  0    44       BLITZKRIEG II (354)
 LOGGERHEAD 4149              10   8  0    38       FISHERMAN'S WHARF (288)
 DESERT FOX 4131               5   5  1    35       BLITZKRIEG II (354)
-EDIBLE UNDIES 4052            4   3  0    34       BUFFY'S DINER (346)

CHALLENGER INITIATES           W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
-DAHLGREN 4132                 3   2  1    33       BLITZKRIEG II (354)
 CHARON 4103                   4   2  0    28       THE STORMLORDS (337)

INITIATES                      W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
 STRATOSTAR 4173               2   1  0    19       SARATOGA GLORY (352)
 FREKI 4179                    1   0  0    10       THE STORMLORDS (337)
 THOR 4169                     1   3  0     6       THE STORMLORDS (337)
 DYNAMITE FLYER 4172           1   2  0     5       SARATOGA GLORY (352)
 S. MOE DIUS 4180              0   1  0     1       DEVIL ADVOCATES (105)

'-' denotes a warrior who did not fight this turn.

THE DEAD               W  L K TEAM NAME             SLAIN BY             TURN Revenge?
S.A. TANN 4177         1  1 0 DEVIL ADVOCATES 105   SHEWISH GIANT 330     493 NONE    
DR. ROCKETT 4181       0  1 0 SARATOGA GLORY 352    DARK CHAMPION 333     493 NONE    
PRETTY WILD 4113      18  7 1 SARATOGA GLORY 352    TAD DEVILLE 4140      490 REVENGED
DEATH KNIGHT 4104      2  3 2 THE STORMLORDS 337    DAHLGREN 4132         492         

                                     PERSONAL ADS

Arvat -- Death Knight was 9-9-14-17-7-11-17 ST.  He had learned 4 skills.  On the 
positive side, since he is not really dead, he can always be resummoned! -- The 
Icelord
P.S  Dahlgren, since Obsidian Golem has NO chance of beating Savory, I'm sending him 
down for the massive down-challenge BF.  You should be able to learn skills, I avenge 
Death Knight, and Obsidian Golem avoids a serious style disadvantage.

The Trainer -- It would be great to see you in Chimlevtal.  The newsletter is pretty 
good about updating as far as I know. -- The Icelord 

The Trainer -- Arvat turn #500: 15 teams and 3 personal ads--we will do our part. -- 
The Icelord and The Stormlords

Jorja -- Good to see you.  Give my regards to Lulu. -- The Icelord
P.S.  What is this "if it stays open until fight 500" stuff?  Do you KNOW something 
we don't?  Spill the beans and give us a heads up!

Snide Clemens -- When is the April mail-in going to run? -- The Icelord

     Nobody tells us those things. -- Temp. Ed.

Arvat -- Goal #1: 100 victories in Arvat.  Will it be this turn? -- The Stormlords

Stratostar -- That was better.  You need to slow down on the learning of skills 
though! -- Thor

All -- It has been quit a while since I have written personals, but I'm going to do 
my best! -- the Dark One

     Good!

The Ice Lord -- Well met!  It has been a while!  Luck to you and yours on the sands!  
By the way, I recently spoke with Caesar and requested that he and his bloody crew 
return to Arvat.  He is considering a return. -- the Dark One

Ghost of Pretty Wild -- I thought you had me, too. -- Tad Deville

Savory -- As you discovered, I am somewhat better than Lil Eth... -- Tad Deville

Saratoga Glory -- Ask and you shall receive.  A DM column AND personal ads.  Will 
wonders never cease? -- Devil Advocates

RUGs -- Speaking of wonders...is it possible for me to receive a replacement warrior 
for this team that isn't a certifiable moron and/or a gigantic, drooling Shew?  Over 
the span of my years here I have had over 100 warriors.  That's right, over 100 
warriors.  Of thsoe exactly two have been of genius intelligence.  I would call 
exactly five of the replacements "good."  How about a break?  Or at least a volume 
discount! -- the Dark One

     What's in it for us? -- RUG #4573

Baskervole -- We know it has been long in coming, but thanks for being you! -- Devil 
Advocates

Fisherman's Wharf -- Pick up the pace!  I out-personalled you this turn! -- the Dark 
One

     Ah, but you've been saving up for months.

Tad Deville -- Good fight.  I think I got you a little over anxious this time.  Lucky 
for me my tweak worked.  I think we will consider things even now.  Good luck and 
thanks for the rematch. -- Savory

Charon -- Thanks for the fight.  Sorry about the rough treatment.  I'm sure we'll see 
each other around. -- Silver Train

S.A. Tann -- Jeez, you're huge.  I thought I had you there.  Good job on turning the 
tables so quickly. -- Dynamite Flyer

Thor -- Hmmmmmmm.  That wasn't supposed to happen.  I think we need a rubber match.  
Congrats on the win.  Count on seeing me around. -- Stratostar

the Dark One -- I guess my rumor was just that.....  a rumor. -- the Trainer

     You know how it is with premonitions, sometimes the timing is off.

Blitzkrieg II & Polaris(?) -- Welcome back.  We were wondering if you were going to 
join us again.  We hope you stick around a little longer than just for the tourneys 
this time.  We enjoy the competition. -- the Trainer

Jorja and Fisherman's Wharf -- Thank you for the kind words.  I'll pass your praise 
on to Trademark.  It's good to see that everything is okay with you and yours.  Now 
will you graduate some of your fossils please?  It's getting a little crowded up top. 
-- the Trainer

Dieter Kwan -- Same as last time, no doubt. -- Baskervole the Bored

Sensoo O Suru -- Urg.  Wind sprints for me, I guess. -- Tassalter

Miss American Pie -- I loathe pie.  Especially when you throw it at me. -- Loggerhead

Lil Eth -- (sigh) -- Boatman Ku

Nautilus -- You should use your own exercise equipment. -- Little Rainbow

The Trainer -- It was the toothache, and the subsequent root canal.  Not to mention 
discouragement--how many arenas have no personals in them but mine?  But as long as 
you hang around here and write personals, I will be delighted to write personals 
back. -- Jorja, Fisherman's Wharf

Dynamite Flyer -- No, but it'll teach me to get out of town ahead of the auditor. -- 
Embezzling Scribe

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

S.A. TANN was dealt death by SHEWISH GIANT in a 1 minute Dark Arena fight.
DR. ROCKETT was murdered by DARK CHAMPION in a 1 minute brutal Dark Arena melee.
SAVORY overpowered OBSIDIAN GOLEM in a 1 minute mismatched Challenge Title duel.
DIETER KWAN devastated BASKERVOLE in a exciting 1 minute one-sided Challenge fight.
TAD DEVILLE bested TASSALTER in a 2 minute expert's Challenge brawl.
ARGONAUT narrowly defeated BOATMAN KU in a exciting 1 minute Challenge struggle.
SILVER TRAIN viciously subdued LOGGERHEAD in a 5 minute Challenge competition.
LIL ETH slimly won victory over KHALHUMS DWARF in a 5 minute gruesome veteran's duel.
SENSOO O SURU was viciously subdued by LITTLE RAINBOW in a 9 minute veteran's fight.
DESERT FOX was overpowered by IZUSU TROOPER in a exciting 1 minute one-sided fight.
NAUTILUS viciously subdued THE USEROUS MERCHANT in a crowd pleasing 1 minute conflict.
CHARON demolished DYNAMITE FLYER in a 1 minute one-sided brawl.
THOR was handily defeated by STRATOSTAR in a 1 minute one-sided conflict.
S. MOE DIUS was vanquished by FREKI in a 1 minute mismatched bout.

                                    BATTLE REPORT

             MOST POPULAR                        RECORD DURING THE LAST 10 TURNS     
|FIGHTING STYLE               FIGHTS        FIGHTING STYLE     W -   L -  K   PERCENT|
|LUNGING ATTACK                   4         PARRY-LUNGE        8 -   3 -  0      73  |
|TOTAL PARRY                      4         WALL OF STEEL     25 -  10 -  1      71  |
|STRIKING ATTACK                  3         LUNGING ATTACK    24 -  11 -  0      69  |
|PARRY-RIPOSTE                    3         STRIKING ATTACK   18 -  10 -  4      64  |
|WALL OF STEEL                    2         SLASHING ATTACK    9 -   6 -  1      60  |
|PARRY-LUNGE                      2         PARRY-RIPOSTE     11 -  10 -  0      52  |
|SLASHING ATTACK                  2         AIMED BLOW         6 -   6 -  0      50  |
|BASHING ATTACK                   2         TOTAL PARRY       10 -  12 -  0      45  |
|AIMED BLOW                       1         BASHING ATTACK     4 -  13 -  0      24  |
|PARRY-STRIKE                     1         PARRY-STRIKE       0 -  10 -  0       0  |

Turn 493 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         3  LUNGING ATTACK 
STRIKING ATTACK    3 -  0     SLASHING ATTACK    0 -  2         2  WALL OF STEEL  
WALL OF STEEL      2 -  0     BASHING ATTACK     0 -  2         2  PARRY-RIPOSTE  
LUNGING ATTACK     3 -  1     TOTAL PARRY        0 -  4         1  AIMED BLOW     
PARRY-RIPOSTE      2 -  1                                       1  TOTAL PARRY    
PARRY-LUNGE        1 -  1                                       1  PARRY-STRIKE   
                                                                1  BASHING ATTACK 

                               TOP WARRIOR OF EACH STYLE

FIGHTING STYLE   WARRIOR                     W   L  K PNTS TEAM NAME                  
AIMED BLOW       SAVORY 4143                12   4  1  125 SARATOGA GLORY (352)
LUNGING ATTACK   DIETER KWAN 4092           21  11  0  109 DEVIL ADVOCATES (105)
WALL OF STEEL    LIL ETH 4093               23   8  2  100 DEVIL ADVOCATES (105)
TOTAL PARRY      OBSIDIAN GOLEM 3975        19  17  1   89 THE STORMLORDS (337)
PARRY-RIPOSTE    LITTLE RAINBOW 4146        15   6  0   89 FISHERMAN'S WHARF (288)
PARRY-LUNGE      NAUTILUS 4134               7   3  0   51 BLITZKRIEG II (354)
STRIKING ATTACK  SILVER TRAIN 4170           4   0  0   50 SARATOGA GLORY (352)
Note: Warriors have a winning record and are an Adept or Above.

The overall popularity leader is BOATMAN KU 4130.  The most popular warrior this turn 
was SILVER TRAIN 4170.  The ten other most popular fighters were LITTLE RAINBOW 4146, 
NAUTILUS 4134, ARGONAUT 4135, IZUSU TROOPER 4062, SAVORY 4143, DIETER KWAN 4092, TAD 
DEVILLE 4140, TASSALTER 4112, BOATMAN KU 4130, and CHARON 4103.

The least popular fighter this week was SENSOO O SURU 3979.  The other ten least 
popular fighters were THOR 4169, DYNAMITE FLYER 4172, LIL ETH 4093, OBSIDIAN GOLEM 
3975, FREKI 4179, S. MOE DIUS 4180, DESERT FOX 4131, LOGGERHEAD 4149, BASKERVOLE 
4071, and DR. ROCKETT 4181.