DUEL 2 NEWSLETTER
Date : 03/09/2005 Duedate: 03/22/2005
MURSKA ARENA
DM-35 TURN-484
This Weeks Top Honors
THE DUELMASTER IS
BARRISTER
BLITZKRIEG (357)
(35-3817) [14-3-3,142]
Chartered Recognition Leader Unchartered Recognition Leader
BARRISTER POSITION IS EMPTY
BLITZKRIEG (357)
(35-3817) [14-3-3,142]
Popularity Leader This Weeks Favorite
SOYOYAY O'MALLEY
PHILANTHROPISTS (153) BLITZKRIEG (357)
(35-3463) [15-16-0,105] (35-3816) [12-6-1,99]
THE CURRENT TOP TEAM
CHILDREN OF LLYR (141)
TEAMS ON THE MOVE TOP CAREER HONORS
Team Name Point Gain Chartered Team
1. PHILANTHROPISTS 3 (347) 46
2. PHILANTHROPISTS (153) 37 BLITZKRIEG (357)
3. CHILDREN OF LLYR (141) 19 Unchartered Team
4. THE BEARS (253) 0
5. BUSY, BUSYTOWN (360) 0 SIMPLY DESSERTS (295)
The Top Teams
Career Win-Loss Record W L K % Win-Loss Record Last 3 Turns W L K
1/ 1 BLITZKRIEG (357) 65 21 9 75.6 1/ 2 CHILDREN OF LLYR (141) 11 4 0
2- 2*BUSY, BUSYTOWN (360) 28 12 5 70.0 2/ 1 BLITZKRIEG (357) 8 2 0
3- 3 THE BEARS (253) 349 258 25 57.5 3- 3*BUSY, BUSYTOWN (360) 4 4 1
4/ 0 PHILANTHROPISTS (153) 342 289 28 54.2 4/ 0 PHILANTHROPISTS (153) 2 0 0
5/ 0 PHILANTHROPISTS 3 (347) 40 37 1 51.9 5/ 0 PHILANTHROPISTS 3 (347) 2 3 0
6- 4*DEAD MUSICIANS (362) 6 6 2 50.0 6- 6 THE BEARS (253) 1 2 1
7- 5*DIRT DEVILS (363) 2 2 0 50.0 7- 5*DEAD MUSICIANS (362) 1 3 0
8/ 6 CHILDREN OF LLYR (141) 472 722 20 39.5 8- 4*DIRT DEVILS (363) 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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Duelmasters
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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
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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
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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.)
SPY REPORT
Greetings warriors! It is I, Zontani Sharp Eyes, here to bring report of the
clash and bustle of the weekly MURSKA games. Former top team BLITZKRIEG was unseated
this week as CHILDREN OF LLYR moved up from 2nd ranking to take the top spot with a
3-2-0 record for the round. There were bitter words at DIRT DEVILS' guildhouse after
a 0-0-0 showing this week which dropped the stable into 8th. Dark Arena anyone?
SOYOYAY caught the eye of many in the gladiatorial commission as he skillfully bested
RAZZLE DAZZLE and was awarded 20 points in recognition. In one of the week's more
notable duels, SOYOYAY put down RAZZLE DAZZLE, causing him to lose 15 points of
recognition in the process. Due to his absence and inability to defend the throne,
HUCKLE CAT has lost the title of Duelmaster. The city has turned out in honor of
BARRISTER, for with his arena victory he may now lay claim to the highest position in
the city! Heed this! A seer has warned that if exactly 6 die in duels this week,
the whole city shall perish! Just remember...5 or 7!
But come now, let us look deeper into the maze of contention and crossed blades
that is city MURSKA.
Is not Death a warrior's foremost adviser? Warriors, may this counselor stand
ready at your right hand forever! Some say a warrior is judged by the way he bears
arms. One thing is sure, better a dagger in hand then a sword on the belt!
A thought before I go. Each warrior practices one style, but must not the wise
manager learn the secrets of them all? Sadly warriors, now longer can I keep thy
company nor savor the ale of thy fine city. Depart I must and soon! Till next we
meet remember: a fool flies into a rage quickly and often. The wise are angered by
the same thing only once. Zontani Sharp Eyes
DUELMASTER W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
BARRISTER 3817 14 3 3 142 BLITZKRIEG (357)
CHALLENGER CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
SOYOYAY 3463 15 16 0 105 PHILANTHROPISTS (153)
ZEBZAMBEZI 3581 9 4 2 105 PHILANTHROPISTS (153)
O'MALLEY 3816 12 6 1 99 BLITZKRIEG (357)
KAMA KAZI 3859 12 1 1 98 BLITZKRIEG (357)
CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
DARLING NIKKI 3842 12 3 2 79 BLITZKRIEG (357)
RAZZLE DAZZLE 3863 10 2 1 79 BLITZKRIEG (357)
CHALLENGER ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
-HUCKLE CAT 3874 7 2 0 59 BUSY, BUSYTOWN (360)
ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
-FATHER CAT 3875 5 1 1 53 BUSY, BUSYTOWN (360)
-BANANNAS GORILLA 3876 7 2 1 52 BUSY, BUSYTOWN (360)
-TAKE COVER 3870 6 2 3 52 THE BEARS (253)
-DINGO DOG 3878 5 2 3 51 BUSY, BUSYTOWN (360)
-JANICE JOPLIN 3891 3 0 1 51 DEAD MUSICIANS (362)
MORPETH 3862 9 11 0 48 CHILDREN OF LLYR (141)
KAI 3873 7 6 0 37 CHILDREN OF LLYR (141)
CHALLENGER INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
MOZART 3756 2 0 0 32 PHILANTHROPISTS 3 (347)
GARTH THE SEAMITE 3748 4 2 0 31 PHILANTHROPISTS 3 (347)
LOCO 3677 5 4 0 26 PHILANTHROPISTS 3 (347)
INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
-BOOMSHAKALAKA 3611 2 2 0 23 PHILANTHROPISTS (153)
DALLOW 3872 4 9 1 22 CHILDREN OF LLYR (141)
PADDY 3898 4 2 0 21 CHILDREN OF LLYR (141)
-TYPHOON 3895 1 1 0 16 DIRT DEVILS (363)
-UGLY GENTLEMAN 3582 3 5 0 14 PHILANTHROPISTS (153)
-BUDDY HOLLY 3890 2 1 1 14 DEAD MUSICIANS (362)
CADAL COONTZ 3901 3 2 0 12 CHILDREN OF LLYR (141)
INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
-NOREASTER 3896 1 1 0 10 DIRT DEVILS (363)
-JIMI HENDRIX 3889 1 2 0 5 DEAD MUSICIANS (362)
-MR. FIXIT 3905 0 1 0 1 BUSY, BUSYTOWN (360)
'-' denotes a warrior who did not fight this turn.
THE DEAD W L K TEAM NAME SLAIN BY TURN Revenge?
MR. FRUMBLE 3877 4 4 0 BUSY, BUSYTOWN 360 TAKE COVER 3870 482
- . 3907 0 1 0 PHILANTHROPISTS 3 347 MISTRESS SHA'TYIR 23 484 NONE
- - 3906 0 1 0 PHILANTHROPISTS 3 347 BLACK ORC 20 484 NONE
PERSONAL ADS
All -- The Philanthropists are back in Murska! It's nice coming out of retirement
after two years. It's all new again. I recognize M. Bear and Jorja, but boy has
this place been abandoned. We will be trying to liven things up a bit with our 3
teams here. Good to be back and see you on the sands! -- Aragorn, Philanthropists
Janice Joplin -- If you drank less whiskey, you might have better stamina, you know.
Then you wouldn't need to rush through your fights. -- Morpeth
Jimi Hendrix -- I'll light your fire, see if I don't! I've got matches right here.
-- Kai
Buddy Holly -- Pah. Overrated. -- Dallow
P.S. Actually, just the wrong style.
Ooooh, somebody's been feeding the Mordant Deserter red meat! -- Paddy
P.S. But he taught well, so I'll forgive it.
Mr. Fixit -- Aw, how about if you get one of the girls to kiss it and make it well? -
- Cadal Coontz
P.S. No, wait, if you're a golem, you need a mechanic to kiss it and.... Euwh.
Maybe you should pass on that after all.
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
- . was butchered by MISTRESS SHA'TYIR in a 1 minute Dark Arena fight.
- - was dealt death by BLACK ORC in a 1 minute Dark Arena duel.
O'MALLEY demolished CONVICTED ASSASSIN in a popular 1 minute one-sided melee.
BARRISTER vanquished KUNG-FU MASTER in a 1 minute mismatched Title brawl.
RAZZLE DAZZLE was overpowered by SOYOYAY in a 1 minute one-sided fight.
ZEBZAMBEZI devastated DARLING NIKKI in a 1 minute uneven brawl.
KAMA KAZI overpowered VETERAN MERCENARY in a 1 minute one-sided struggle.
LOCO was defeated by KAI in a 2 minute melee.
MORPETH vanquished AMBITIOUS GUARD in a 1 minute uneven duel.
DALLOW was vanquished by GARTH THE SEAMITE in a 1 minute uneven fight.
PADDY vanquished OSKSI NOBLE in a 1 minute one-sided fight.
MOZART overpowered CADAL COONTZ in a 1 minute one-sided melee.
BATTLE REPORT
MOST POPULAR RECORD DURING THE LAST 10 TURNS
|FIGHTING STYLE FIGHTS FIGHTING STYLE W - L - K PERCENT|
|LUNGING ATTACK 6 TOTAL PARRY 2 - 1 - 1 67 |
|STRIKING ATTACK 4 PARRY-RIPOSTE 4 - 2 - 0 67 |
|BASHING ATTACK 2 LUNGING ATTACK 39 - 22 - 5 64 |
|PARRY-LUNGE 2 AIMED BLOW 7 - 4 - 0 64 |
|AIMED BLOW 1 SLASHING ATTACK 15 - 9 - 3 63 |
|PARRY-RIPOSTE 1 WALL OF STEEL 7 - 5 - 1 58 |
|WALL OF STEEL 1 STRIKING ATTACK 8 - 7 - 1 53 |
|PARRY-STRIKE 0 BASHING ATTACK 4 - 6 - 0 40 |
|SLASHING ATTACK 0 PARRY-STRIKE 3 - 5 - 0 38 |
|TOTAL PARRY 0 PARRY-LUNGE 3 - 9 - 0 25 |
Turn 484 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 STRIKING ATTACK 1 - 3 5 LUNGING ATTACK
PARRY-RIPOSTE 1 - 0 PARRY-LUNGE 0 - 2 3 SLASHING ATTACK
WALL OF STEEL 1 - 0 PARRY-STRIKE 0 - 0 1 BASHING ATTACK
LUNGING ATTACK 5 - 1 SLASHING ATTACK 0 - 0 1 WALL OF STEEL
BASHING ATTACK 1 - 1 TOTAL PARRY 0 - 0 1 STRIKING ATTACK
TOP WARRIOR OF EACH STYLE
FIGHTING STYLE WARRIOR W L K PNTS TEAM NAME
LUNGING ATTACK BARRISTER 3817 14 3 3 142 BLITZKRIEG (357)
BASHING ATTACK ZEBZAMBEZI 3581 9 4 2 105 PHILANTHROPISTS (153)
WALL OF STEEL KAMA KAZI 3859 12 1 1 98 BLITZKRIEG (357)
STRIKING ATTACK RAZZLE DAZZLE 3863 10 2 1 79 BLITZKRIEG (357)
AIMED BLOW KAI 3873 7 6 0 37 CHILDREN OF LLYR (141)
Note: Warriors have a winning record and are an Adept or Above.
The overall popularity leader is SOYOYAY 3463. The most popular warrior this turn
was O'MALLEY 3816. The ten other most popular fighters were LOCO 3677, KAI 3873,
BARRISTER 3817, ZEBZAMBEZI 3581, KAMA KAZI 3859, SOYOYAY 3463, MORPETH 3862, GARTH
THE SEAMITE 3748, MOZART 3756, and - - 3906.
The least popular fighter this week was CADAL COONTZ 3901. The other ten least
popular fighters were DALLOW 3872, DARLING NIKKI 3842, RAZZLE DAZZLE 3863, - . 3907,
PADDY 3898, - - 3906, MOZART 3756, GARTH THE SEAMITE 3748, MORPETH 3862, and SOYOYAY
3463.