DUEL 2 NEWSLETTER
Date : 08/11/2004 Duedate: 08/24/2004
MURSKA ARENA
DM-35 TURN-469
This Weeks Top Honors
THE DUELMASTER IS
GWALCHMAI
CHILDREN OF LLYR (141)
(35-3749) [20-16-3,95]
Chartered Recognition Leader Unchartered Recognition Leader
GWALCHMAI MEGALODON
CHILDREN OF LLYR (141) DEVILS OF THE DEEP (358)
(35-3749) [20-16-3,95] (35-3838) [7-1-0,62]
Popularity Leader This Weeks Favorite
GWALCHMAI GWALCHMAI
CHILDREN OF LLYR (141) CHILDREN OF LLYR (141)
(35-3749) [20-16-3,95] (35-3749) [20-16-3,95]
THE CURRENT TOP TEAM
CHILDREN OF LLYR (141)
TEAMS ON THE MOVE TOP CAREER HONORS
Team Name Point Gain Chartered Team
1. CHILDREN OF LLYR (141) 32
2. DEVILS OF THE DEEP (358) 7 THE BEARS (253)
3. THE BEARS (253) 0 Unchartered Team
DEVILS OF THE DEEP (358)
The Top Teams
Career Win-Loss Record W L K % Win-Loss Record Last 3 Turns W L K
1/ 1*DEVILS OF THE DEEP (358) 7 1 0 87.5 1/ 1 CHILDREN OF LLYR (141) 9 6 0
2/ 3 THE BEARS (253) 334 242 22 58.0 2/ 2 THE BEARS (253) 3 4 0
3/ 4 CHILDREN OF LLYR (141) 443 676 18 39.6 3/ 4*DEVILS OF THE DEEP (358) 2 0 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
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DM 9 ZUKAL (turn 497): TOXIK of KILLING FLOOR (Stik, mgr.)
DM 12 RIZTAB (turn 495): CROUCHING TIGER of ARENA FELINES (Garfield, mgr.)
DM 15 MALCORN (turn 491): RUTHLESS of TRIPLE CROWN (Sultan, mgr.)
DM 16 WILLAF (turn 491): AMBROSIUS of BLACKHEART'S AXE (?, mgr.)
DM 17 ALJAFIR (turn 489): SIGIL CAMISADO of BALANCE OF TERROR (Noachian, mgr.)
DM 19 ZUWAYZA (turn 488): ADARA AL ZAHRA of JAGUAR WARRIORS (Noachian, mgr.)
DM 28 MORYA (turn 244): GALENA of BOXOROX (Berylstar, mgr.)
DM 29 LAPUR (turn 480): ENOSHIMA of BLACK SAMURAI (Doc Miracle, mgr.)
DM 31 CHIMLEVTAL (turn 242): LUCKY 7 of NUMBERS GAME (Destitute Noble, mgr.)
DM 32 ARVAT (turn 477): SOLAR MAN of SARATOGA GLORY (The Trainer, mgr.)
DM 33 NIATOLI ISLAND (turn 475): STRAY of ARENA FELINES (Garfield, mgr.)
DM 35 MURSKA (turn 468): GWALCHMAI of CHILDREN OF LLYR (Jorja, mgr.)
DM 43 VEASTIAN (turn 431): DESPAIR of HELL'S PAWNS (Harbinger, mgr.)
DM 45 STORMCROWE (turn 219): ZINDELLA AZRON of MOJO P@TROL (Master Voodoo, mgr.)
DM 47 NORTH FORK (turn 213): CUP OF CAT of MYSTIC ORC FEAST (Slugbait, mgr.)
DM 50 SNOWBOUND (turn 200): TOM SMITH DISEASE of STRANGE TUNES (Berylstar, mgr.)
DM 56 ROCANIS (turn 356): BROKEN TOE of REDHORSE (Mila, mgr.)
DM 61 JURINE (turn 336): TAIL IN THE AIR of ARENA FELINES (Garfield, mgr.)
DM 73 ERINIKA (turn 149): MIGHTY CUT-UP of PERFECTION QUEST (Mannequin, mgr.)
ADM 103 FREE BLADES (turn 381): WOUNDWORT of DARKMOON from RIZTAB (Bobby Bigfoot)
Top Teams
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DM 9 ZUKAL (turn 497): BLUE MOON (Jorja, mgr.)
DM 12 RIZTAB (turn 495): THE LAWMEN (Marshal D?, mgr.)
DM 15 MALCORN (turn 491): TRIPLE CROWN (Sultan, mgr.)
DM 16 WILLAF (turn 491): PUNNY AMINALS (Jorja, mgr.)
DM 17 ALJAFIR (turn 489): HEROESANDFOUNDONES (The Judge, mgr.)
DM 19 ZUWAYZA (turn 488): JAGUAR WARRIORS (Noachian, mgr.)
DM 28 MORYA (turn 244): OTTO'S MECHANICS (Crip, mgr.)
DM 29 LAPUR (turn 480): EQUESTORS (Spartacus, mgr.)
DM 31 CHIMLEVTAL (turn 242): THE STORMGUARDS (The Icelord, mgr.)
DM 32 ARVAT (turn 477): SARATOGA GLORY (The Trainer, mgr.)
DM 33 NIATOLI ISLAND (turn 475): ARENA FELINES (Garfield, mgr.)
DM 35 MURSKA (turn 468): CHILDREN OF LLYR (Jorja, mgr.)
DM 43 VEASTIAN (turn 431): THE FAMILY (Jorja, mgr.)
DM 45 STORMCROWE (turn 219): VENDETTA INC. (Goat, mgr.)
DM 47 NORTH FORK (turn 213): MYSTIC ORC FEAST (Slugbait, mgr.)
DM 50 SNOWBOUND (turn 200): DRUID'S GROVE (Talon Warsmith, mgr.)
DM 56 ROCANIS (turn 356): BAD APPLES (Uncle Wolf, mgr.)
DM 61 JURINE (turn 336): ARENA FELINES (Garfield, mgr.)
DM 73 ERINIKA (turn 149): DEMONIC (?, mgr.)
ADM 103 FREE BLADES (turn 381): DARKENED PRIDE, etc. (Ultraist, mgr.)
Recent Graduates
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DM 9 ZUKAL (turn 497): INSOMNIAC of DSM4 (The Sandman, mgr.)
DM 12 RIZTAB (turn 495): BATAAKAPPU of POWERPUFF GIRLS (The Narrator, mgr.)
DM 17 ALJAFIR (turn 489): KARO LEE of MIDDLE WAY (Jorja, mgr.)
DM 28 MORYA (turn 243): CIARAN POWER of 50TH MILK RAS (Dr. Mabuse, mgr.)
STUPID SMILEY of IDIOTIC ICCERS (THawk, mgr.)
DM 29 LAPUR (turn 479): COOKIE of CROC FILES (THawk, mgr.)
DM 31 CHIMLEVTAL (turn 242): LUCKY 7 of NUMBERS GAME (Destitute Noble, mgr.)
SUBOTAI of THE STORMGUARDS (The Icelord, mgr.)
(turn 241): DIXIE SCUM of LOONY TOONS (Rascally Rabbit, mgr.)
DM 33 NIATOLI ISLAND (turn 474): LUCKY LADY HAMMER of CASINO HAMMERZ (Hammer, mgr.)
DM 43 VEASTIAN (turn 431): DESPAIR of HELL'S PAWNS (Harbinger, mgr.)
DM 45 STORMCROWE (turn 218): SUNFLASH of NORTHERN LIGHTS (Jorja, mgr.)
DM 47 NORTH FORK (turn 213): CUP OF CAT of MYSTIC ORC FEAST (Slugbait, mgr.)
(turn 212): HONEY BEAR of THE BEAR'S PAW (Kat, mgr.)
DM 50 SNOWBOUND (turn 199): MAEGOLOS of DARK SIDHE (Daehir, mgr.)
DM 56 ROCANIS (turn 356): CAPTAIN CAVEMAN of LAFFALYMPICS (The Dark One, mgr.)
DM 73 ERINIKA (turn 149): MIGHTY CUT-UP of PERFECTION QUEST (Mannequin, mgr.)
DUELMASTER'S COLUMN
Notes from the arena champ.
Well, well, I have staunchly defended the title of Dueltoodude against the
advances of M. Chardinee. This was sooo difficult. (Hope I haven't cursed myself in
saying that!) It was, of course, absolutely necessary that Chardinee not get his hot
little hands on the title-- You know why it's called the title? Because when you
achieve it, you get to hold the actual title to the arena in your hands. It doesn't
have your NAME on it, you understand, but you do get to hold it. And even without
your name, well, you can do things with that title, if you know a few tricks. Which,
let me tell you, all my sources say that Chradinee DOES. Besides which, he's a
Karnhorn, and you know what THEY are like. Let one of THEM get his hands on the
title to Murska arena, and next thing you know there'll be sacrifices to Kjarran
right in the middle of town. Okay, on the edge of town. Still, it's the principle
of the thing.
Therefore, the staunch defense.
And, since the said defense was successful, and *I* am the one holding the title
today, I'm declaring a holiday and party here tonight. All seven of my fellow
Murskan gladiators are invited.
Gwalchmai
SPY REPORT
It is I, Novgorodny Vir, Spymaster of Spymasters. Look on my work, ye mighty,
and despair! CHILDREN OF LLYR had cause to celebrate, after BRANGWYN got 12 points
by beating PADRE. Win some, lose some. Speaking of which, BRANGWYN was winsome,
after beating PADRE and seeing him lose 11 points. M. CHARDINEE found out that
MURSKA isn't a democracy. You've gotta be the best to be Duelmaster here! Word has
it one team in MURSKA is using psychics to predict wins. They lead a charmed life!
So much to report, so little time! Like a horde of jackals fleeing from the
lion, so did the "warriors" in MURSKA avoid THE BEARS. The warriors of THE BEARS
found their efforts at combat frustrated as DEVILS OF THE DEEP apparently had more
important things to do than fight. Is it charming personality? Conversational
abilities? Good oral hygiene? Whatever it is, OISAN is the most challenged warrior.
The moving sword slashes, and having slashed, moves on... Oh hard! that to
strike a flame, the match itself must needs be wasting!
Leave me now, you base fools! My fingers tire and I fear my incessant prattling
may cause unfair judgement upon my impeccable character. MURSKA, I leave you now.
The Duelmaster has agreed to foot my bill at The Howling Wolf. 'Til next time--
Novgorodny Vir
DUELMASTER W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
GWALCHMAI 3749 20 16 3 95 CHILDREN OF LLYR (141)
CHALLENGER CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
-TOM THUMB 3791 12 1 1 113 THE BEARS (253)
CHALLENGER ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
MEGALODON 3838 7 1 0 62 DEVILS OF THE DEEP (358)
ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
BRANGWYN 3793 6 19 0 47 CHILDREN OF LLYR (141)
-BLUE EYES 3845 5 1 0 41 THE BEARS (253)
OISAN 3794 7 18 0 39 CHILDREN OF LLYR (141)
INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
MORPETH 3862 4 1 0 37 CHILDREN OF LLYR (141)
CHALLENGER INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
PADRE 3844 4 3 2 25 THE BEARS (253)
INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
CU-CADAL 3848 3 8 0 22 CHILDREN OF LLYR (141)
'-' denotes a warrior who did not fight this turn.
THE DEAD W L K TEAM NAME SLAIN BY TURN Revenge?
CLUB FOOT 3828 0 1 0 THE BEARS 253 BANDIT PRINCE 25 469 NONE
PERSONAL ADS
Blue Eyes -- (reproachfully) How could a cuddly little blue-eyed bear be so MEAN? --
Oisan
P.S. It seems to me that this is against nature. Ah, I mean, against Nature with a
capital N, the kind old grandmotherly lady that people who live in cities imagine her
to be. Not the old "red in tooth and claw" nature that country folk know.
Megalodon -- I tell you what, you should go BACK to the deep. I feel sure it would
be your best career move. Why, some other, lesser, megalodon is probably casting an
acquisitive eye at your own personal ecological niche at this very moment! If you
wait too long, you may find that there's no place left for you, and THEN what will
you do, eh? -- Brangwyn
Padre -- There you go, confusing me. The announcer talks about "in this corner, the
redoubtable Shewish gladiator, Padre," and I look around and don't see anyone who
comes close to my height, much less passes it, and I think you're one of the stewards
or something. Until you whack me. Ouch. -- Cu-Cadal
The Embezzling Scribe was no better than the Convicted Thief on the previous turn.
What nonsense! -- Morpeth
17 July 2004
I am currently trying to put together a favorites chart for AD warriors. I
desperately need help with this. What I need are style, favorite rhythm (ex.:
hi/low), favorite weapons, and tactics. What would be great is if you could send me
a copy of the invite with the warrior's name, id#, and arena blacked out. This way,
I can verify that this is an actual warrior. Minis will work, too!
For those interested, I have both a challenge style vs. style and a match-up style
vs. style chart. There's about 250 fights calculated in these charts, and I'll be
happy to send a copy to anyone who asks. You can contact me (if you're a free world
player) at: Rick Stringer, Merit/East, SCI, P.O. Box 500, Georgetown, DE 19947-0500.
If you're in prison, just send a diplo to: Baphomet, Mgr. Knights Templar (568), DM
#47--North Fork. (I also have a lot of other charts and info for anyone who wants
it.) Thanks!
30 July 2004
The total number of fights calculated was reported as 250 fights. This is a
misprint. It should have read "over 2,500 fights." -- Baphomet
LAST WEEK'S FIGHTS
CLUB FOOT was butchered by BANDIT PRINCE in a 2 minute bloody Dark Arena fight.
GWALCHMAI won victory over M. CHARDINEE in a 2 minute uneven Title battle.
MEGALODON demolished OISAN in a 1 minute uneven fight.
PADRE was devastated by BRANGWYN in a 1 minute one-sided contest.
MORPETH overpowered CULT MEMBER in a crowd pleasing 1 minute mismatched match.
CU-CADAL savagely defeated CULT MEMBER in a 3 minute brutal struggle.
BATTLE REPORT
MOST POPULAR RECORD DURING THE LAST 10 TURNS
|FIGHTING STYLE FIGHTS FIGHTING STYLE W - L - K PERCENT|
|LUNGING ATTACK 3 TOTAL PARRY 5 - 1 - 0 83 |
|WALL OF STEEL 2 LUNGING ATTACK 29 - 13 - 4 69 |
|PARRY-RIPOSTE 1 AIMED BLOW 6 - 3 - 0 67 |
|BASHING ATTACK 1 PARRY-STRIKE 1 - 1 - 0 50 |
|TOTAL PARRY 1 PARRY-LUNGE 3 - 3 - 0 50 |
|AIMED BLOW 0 STRIKING ATTACK 1 - 1 - 0 50 |
|PARRY-LUNGE 0 SLASHING ATTACK 4 - 4 - 0 50 |
|PARRY-STRIKE 0 WALL OF STEEL 15 - 19 - 0 44 |
|SLASHING ATTACK 0 PARRY-RIPOSTE 4 - 6 - 0 40 |
|STRIKING ATTACK 0 BASHING ATTACK 4 - 13 - 0 24 |
Turn 469 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-RIPOSTE 1 - 0 AIMED BLOW 0 - 0 4 LUNGING ATTACK
WALL OF STEEL 2 - 0 PARRY-LUNGE 0 - 0 2 WALL OF STEEL
LUNGING ATTACK 2 - 1 PARRY-STRIKE 0 - 0 1 AIMED BLOW
SLASHING ATTACK 0 - 0 1 PARRY-RIPOSTE
STRIKING ATTACK 0 - 0 1 BASHING ATTACK
BASHING ATTACK 0 - 1
TOTAL PARRY 0 - 1
TOP WARRIOR OF EACH STYLE
FIGHTING STYLE WARRIOR W L K PNTS TEAM NAME
WALL OF STEEL GWALCHMAI 3749 20 16 3 95 CHILDREN OF LLYR (141)
LUNGING ATTACK MEGALODON 3838 7 1 0 62 DEVILS OF THE DEEP (358)
Note: Warriors have a winning record and are an Adept or Above.
The overall popularity leader is GWALCHMAI 3749. The most popular warrior this turn
was GWALCHMAI 3749. The ten other most popular fighters were MORPETH 3862, MEGALODON
3838, BRANGWYN 3793, CU-CADAL 3848, CLUB FOOT 3828, OISAN 3794, PADRE 3844, 0, 0,
and 0.
The least popular fighter this week was PADRE 3844. The other ten least popular
fighters were OISAN 3794, CLUB FOOT 3828, CU-CADAL 3848, BRANGWYN 3793, MEGALODON
3838, MORPETH 3862, GWALCHMAI 3749, 0, 0, and 0.
NEW TEAMS IN THE TEMPORARY TOURNAMENT ARENAS (DM 81/83)
Please note that all new teams created at the Face-to-Face were temporarily placed
in a temporary Tournament Arena, DM 81 or DM 83. If you requested that your team be
placed in a specific arena, it has already transferred to that arena. Any teams not
transferred out of DM 81 and DM 83 by October 1st will be deleted. If you have
questions about any of your teams, please contact Customer Service. -- RSI
FACE-TO-FACE XXXIV
Our next Winter Face-to-Face will be held on Martin Luther King weekend, Friday
through Sunday, 14-16 January 2005, at the Embassy Suites in Tempe, Arizona (4400 S
Rural Rd--this is the same hotel as last year). Room rates are $139.00 per night,
1-4 occupancy, which includes breakfast. The rooms are blocked. The reservations
number is 480-897-7444; tell them you're with the "Reality Simulations Face to Face
Convention" block. Our room block will be released in mid-December, so please make
sure you reserve your room before then!
Room rates include a full cooked-to-order breakfast and a complimentary two-hour
manager's reception. There is a free shuttle to the airport, as well as free parking.
The hotel is located down the freeway in Tempe. All rooms have high speed internet
(for an extra charge). There is a fitness center, jacuzzi, and pool, and of course a
bar and Mexican restaurant inside the hotel. And there's Denny's right across the
street. Look for transportation info in the tournament information sheet.
The tournament information sheet/strategy sheet should be out sometime in late
November/early December.
If you haven't been to a Face-to-Face before, you're overdue. If you have,
you'll be back. Don't miss this one, it'll be a blast! See you there!
-- Green Eyes and the RSI Staff