DUEL 2 NEWSLETTER

Date   : 08/08/2007    Duedate: 08/21/2007

MURSKA ARENA

DM-35    TURN-545

This Weeks Top Honors

THE DUELMASTER IS

GARTH THE SEAMITE
PHILANTHROPISTS 3 (347)
(35-3748) [20-11-1,130]

Chartered Recognition Leader   Unchartered Recognition Leader

GARTH THE SEAMITE              POSITION IS EMPTY
PHILANTHROPISTS 3 (347)        
(35-3748) [20-11-1,130]        

Popularity Leader              This Weeks Favorite

PITFALL HARRY                  VEXED VIKING
FLIPPERS ARCADE (366)          PHILANTHROPISTS 2 (345)
(35-3927) [20-31-0,106]        (35-3641) [13-9-0,105]

THE CURRENT TOP TEAM

PHILANTHROPISTS (153)

          TEAMS ON THE MOVE            TOP CAREER HONORS
Team Name                  Point Gain  Chartered Team
1. PHILANTHROPISTS (153)       35
2. PHILANTHROPISTS 2 (345)     27      ERRATA (371)
3. FLIPPERS ARCADE (366)       19      Unchartered Team
4. PHILANTHROPISTS 3 (347)     15
5. BUSY, BUSYTOWN (360)         1      TRUE LOSERS (118)

The Top Teams

Career Win-Loss Record           W   L  K    %  Win-Loss Record Last 3 Turns    W  L K
 1- 1*LORD OF MORIA (367)        4   0  0  100   1/ 1 PHILANTHROPISTS (153)    14  1 0
 2/ 2 ERRATA (371)              10   6  0 62.5   2/ 3 PHILANTHROPISTS 2 (345)   5  1 0
 3/ 3 BUSY, BUSYTOWN (360)      98  59  7 62.4   3/ 2 CHILDREN OF LLYR (141)    5 10 0
 4/ 4 PHILANTHROPISTS 3 (347)  109  76  4 58.9   4/ 4 PHILANTHROPISTS 3 (347)   3  0 0
 5/ 5 PHILANTHROPISTS 2 (345)  150 106  9 58.6   5/ 5 FLIPPERS ARCADE (366)     3  3 0
 6/ 6 PHILANTHROPISTS (153)    374 301 29 55.4   6- 6*LORD OF MORIA (367)       1  0 0
 7/ 7 FLIPPERS ARCADE (366)    104 106  7 49.5   7/ 7 ERRATA (371)              1  2 0
 8/ 8 CHILDREN OF LLYR (141)   620 877 21 41.4   8/ 8 BUSY, BUSYTOWN (360)      0  3 0

    '*'   Unchartered team                       '-'  Team did not fight this turn
   (###)  Avoid teams by their Team Id          ##/## This turn's/Last turn's rank

                                      SPY REPORT

     Like the magnificent Sun, rising upon the Dawn and exiling the Night for a Day, 
I, Novgorodny Vir, return once again!  PHILANTHROPISTS had cause to celebrate, after 
ALE'CHAI TALLSKY got 19 points by beating THE USEROUS MERCHANT.  Win some, lose some. 
Speaking of which, HYPER VIPER was winsome, after beating CULANN COONTZ and seeing 
him lose 8 points.  Well, Duelmaster GARTH THE SEAMITE challenged CHILDREN OF LLYR's 
BALIN.  Is a 19-11-1 good enough?  Those who hoped for a new Duelmaster were 
disappointed by BALIN, of CHILDREN OF LLYR, who despite a 27-10-0 couldn't overcome 
MURSKA's Number 1.  So who was the warrior seen charging into immovable walls and 
challenging dead trees?  Someone's got a basic problem...   
     So much to report, so little time!  Perhaps the warriors of FLIPPERS ARCADE 
should take up some hobbies, as they are the most avoided team...  Like a pup with 
its tail between its legs, ERRATA scurried away from FLIPPERS ARCADE.  Oh, the shame! 
If challenges were horses, BALIN could open up a fast food joint!   
     Is there life after death?  Pragmatics (and warriors) know there is death after 
life!  Questions are being raised about the disposing of severed body parts in the 
arena.  A certain tavern in MURSKA would I avoid!   
     Do not think spyreporting in MURSKA is the highlight of my life.  My fingers 
tire and I fear my incessant prattling may cause unfair judgement upon my impeccable 
character.  Can anything compare to the pleasure of writing Spyreports for MURSKA?  
On that giddy note I take my leave-- Novgorodny Vir  

DUELMASTER                     W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
 GARTH THE SEAMITE 3748       20  11  1   130       PHILANTHROPISTS 3 (347)

CHALLENGER CHAMPIONS           W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
 HYPER VIPER 3646             16  15  1   113       PHILANTHROPISTS 2 (345)
 PITFALL HARRY 3927           20  31  0   106       FLIPPERS ARCADE (366)
 VEXED VIKING 3641            13   9  0   105       PHILANTHROPISTS 2 (345)
 BALIN 3955                   27  10  0    97       CHILDREN OF LLYR (141)
 JUNGLE KING 3930             20  34  0    94       FLIPPERS ARCADE (366)
 LOONY 3990                    9   3  0    91       ERRATA (371)

CHAMPIONS                      W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
 TOURNEY SCUM 3943            22   6  0    84       BUSY, BUSYTOWN (360)
 CULANN COONTZ 3984           13   7  0    83       CHILDREN OF LLYR (141)

CHALLENGER ADEPTS              W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
-JANICE JOPLIN 3891            4   0  1    61       DEAD MUSICIANS (362)
 BOOMSHAKALAKA 3611            6   3  0    58       PHILANTHROPISTS (153)

ADEPTS                         W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
 UGLY GENTLEMAN 3582           8   6  0    56       PHILANTHROPISTS (153)
-NI 3945                       3   3  0    47       PHILANTHROPISTS 3 (347)
 ALE'CHAI TALLSKY 4026         4   0  0    46       PHILANTHROPISTS (153)
-DURIN 3935                    4   0  0    44       LORD OF MORIA (367)
 BILDIS 3978                   8  17  0    41       CHILDREN OF LLYR (141)
 BRENNA 3995                   9   7  0    34       CHILDREN OF LLYR (141)
 PACIFIST 3939                 5   0  0    34       PHILANTHROPISTS (153)

CHALLENGER INITIATES           W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
 LAELAMESTO 3745               4   2  0    30       PHILANTHROPISTS (153)
-SIR PSYCHO 3707               2   1  0    26       PHILANTHROPISTS 2 (345)

INITIATES                      W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
-AHANTI GRAVETT 3747           2   0  0    21       PHILANTHROPISTS 2 (345)
-ALCARESE 3946                 1   0  0    20       PHILANTHROPISTS 3 (347)
-SHYBEL GIBBEN 3979            2   0  0    18       PHILANTHROPISTS 3 (347)
 DRENDAN O'KAI 4030            2   2  0    16       CHILDREN OF LLYR (141)
-ORDENASH 3950                 1   0  0    10       PHILANTHROPISTS 3 (347)
-MR SHORTSWORD 3746            0   1  0     1       PHILANTHROPISTS 2 (345)

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

THE DEAD               W  L K TEAM NAME             SLAIN BY             TURN Revenge?
AIDAN O'KAI 3989      10  4 1 CHILDREN OF LLYR 141  HYPER VIPER 3646      541 REVENGED

                                     PERSONAL ADS

Garth the Seamite -- Finally!  I am so glad that someone finally got it together to
defeat me for the title, you can't IMAGINE the relief.  Hang onto it, boy, because as
soon as you let it slip, through carelessness or graduation, Balin and I will be in
contention again, and we're so tired of all that.  The parties, the wine, the women,
the laudatory verses from all the bards, it all gets old, you know? -- Culann Coontz

Pacifist -- Well, I'm not sure.  Some would call it philanthropy, I suppose, but in
the arena, on a hot summer day, some might call it sadism toward the fans, and
probably masochism toward yourself.  Certainly toward me!  Fourteen minutes in armor
in the sun, that was just plain cruelty.  I was dripping by the end of that match,
and it isn't like I need to loose weight any, you know. -- Brenna

Hyper Viper -- Ah, the old "hot rocks" effect, eh?  But I've been properly educated
and know that around vipers, one always wears high boots.  There are some chances I
don't take. -- Balin

Ugly Gentleman -- Now, there's a weird name.  If you're a true gentleman, "ugly" is
irrelevant.  My mama told me that, right after she commented on the size of my nose.
(sigh)  She meant it well, though. -- Bildis

Laelamesto -- Well, HECK!  I'd've enjoyed the "several days' bedrest" more if I'd
been intact from the beginning.  Bonbons, cool drinks, good books, and a friendly
woman or two, that's what makes bedrest fun.  Well, maybe not BONBONS, I never did
care much for them.  Brandy balls or something, liqueur chocolates, stuff like that.
-- Drendan O'Kai
P.S.  You didn't need those attack skills, you were attacking too much as it was.
Give 'em back.

It's a pleasant surprise to find more Philanthropists on our dance card this week.
Does it signal a return, bigger and better things, CONVERSATION? -- Jorja, Children
of Llyr

9 July 2007
I have not been receiving my physical turns in a reliable manner lately.  If there
are diplos with the turns that go missing, they're gone for good.  So if you send me
a diplo and do not see an acknowledgement of receipt in the personals, know that I
have not gotten it (yet).  If you have email, contact me at Livia AT reality DOT com.
If you don't have email, keep trying with the diplos.  We are working on this
problem. -- the Scribe/Jorja/Leeta
P.S.  If you email me, put "Re DM" on the subject line.

27 July 2007
                        *************************************
                        *************************************
                        **  STORMCROWE SLAUGHTERHOUSE II   **
                        *************************************
                        *************************************

Years have passed since the last Slaughterhouse, but the season is right for a return
to STORMCROWE!  Join us in DM-45 for the STORMCROWE SLAUGHTERHOUSE II.

WHEN

*The actions begins TURN-263 (due approximately November 27, 2007)

WHERE

*STORMCROWE (DM 45)

HOW LONG

*13 Turns (Turns 263-275)

TEAMS

*Teams will consist of two (2) managers.  No more, no less.  Only one team allowed
per manager.  Violators will be disqualified from the competition.  Old teams and new
teams are welcome to join the competition.  Once the contest has begun (TURN 263)
managers MAY NOT exchange teams or partners.

SCORING

In the tradition of the Slaughterhouse, scoring will be simple and straight-forward.
Victory and achievements will be rewarded while defeats will be mocked and ridiculed.

+3 Win
+2 Kill (in addition to +3 Win for a total of +5)
+5 Team on the Move (Top Gainer(s) Only)
+3 Turn's Most Popular
+3 Turn's Least Popular
+5 Current Top Team (begins 3rd turn of contest)

SPECIAL SCORING CONSIDERATIONS

*Fights against teammates garner NO POINTS.

*Fights against Judith's team (Northern Lights), Arena Stand Bys and the Dark Arena
garner NO POINTS (this includes DA kills).

*Tourney participation is allowed (even encouraged), but NO POINTS will be given for
success in those endeavors.

*NO POINTS will be awarded for DM, Popularity Leader, Chartered Recognition Leader,
Top Chartered Team, Stylemasters, Top Unchartered Team, and Unchartered Recognition
Leader.  Every effort has been made to insure scoring neither benefits established
teams nor new teams.

ENTRY

Entry into the Stormcrowe Slaughterhouse is easy:

*Find a Partner

*Declare your intentions in the Stormcrowe newsletter to enter before the first turn
of the contest.  You may also email or diplo Master Darque.

*Each manager entering the Stormcrowe Slaughterhouse must submit one (1) Team Roll-Up
Certificate.  Only certificates will be accepted for entry.  All certificates
submitted will be used during the course of the contest as prizes.

PRIZES

*ENDURANCE AWARD:  One (1) +1 Bonus Potion will be given to every team that competes
in 60 of the 65 contest fights.

*KILL MASTER AWARD:  The individual manager with the most kills will receive a
Limited Immortality Potion.  This potion may be applied to one (1) warrior.  He/she
will be resurrected ONE-TIME if they are killed in Basic D2.

*TOP TEAM AWARD:  Each manager on the winning team will receive the following prize
pack for their Slaughterhouse Dominance:

*One (1) +1 Bonus Potion
*Favorites Knowledge for one (1) Warrior
*Undisclosed amount of Team RU Certificates

Special note from RSI on prizes:  All contest prizes must be used within three
months.  All contest prizes may only be used on a living warrior on the participating
contest team in DM 45.  The immortality potion may resurrect a warrior one time,
after a death in DM 45 only, after which time the potion disappears.

TIE-BREAKERS

In the unlikely event of a tie, pre-contest established tie-breakers will be
consulted to determine a winner.  The tie-breaking criteria are known to the
Moderator and RSI.  They will not be made public knowledge to avoid any exploitation.

MODERATOR

Master Darque will be serving as Master of Ceremonies for the Slaughterhouse II.  As
such, all his decisions are final.  Any rules inquiries should be directed to him.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Master Darque can be reached by Diplo in DM 45 (Darque Forces-428) or you may email
him at the following address:  rebelnerfherder at yahoo dot com.  Be sure to put
STORMCROWE in the Subject line of your Email so it can be easily spotted if sent to
his Spam folder.

                                  LAST WEEK'S FIGHTS

GARTH THE SEAMITE bested BALIN in a 1 minute master's Challenge Title fight.
LOONY was narrowly defeated by PITFALL HARRY in a exciting 5 minute gory melee.
CULANN COONTZ was vanquished by HYPER VIPER in a 1 minute mismatched brawl.
JUNGLE KING savagely defeated M. CHARDINEE in a 9 minute one-sided fight.
VEXED VIKING viciously subdued TOURNEY SCUM in a exciting 3 minute master's fight.
UGLY GENTLEMAN overcame BRENNA in a action packed 2 minute gruesome fight.
BOOMSHAKALAKA won victory over BILDIS in a action packed 1 minute duel.
ALE'CHAI TALLSKY overpowered THE USEROUS MERCHANT in a 1 minute uneven duel.
LAELAMESTO overpowered OSKSI NOBLE in a 1 minute one-sided fight.
PACIFIST unbelievably bested CULT MEMBER in a slow 6 minute bout.
DRENDAN O'KAI subdued CONVICTED THIEF in a 1 minute amateur's match.

                                    BATTLE REPORT

             MOST POPULAR                        RECORD DURING THE LAST 10 TURNS     
|FIGHTING STYLE               FIGHTS        FIGHTING STYLE     W -   L -  K   PERCENT|
|TOTAL PARRY                      4         AIMED BLOW         5 -   0 -  0     100  |
|STRIKING ATTACK                  3         STRIKING ATTACK   15 -   6 -  0      71  |
|SLASHING ATTACK                  3         LUNGING ATTACK    10 -   4 -  1      71  |
|LUNGING ATTACK                   2         SLASHING ATTACK   19 -  10 -  1      66  |
|WALL OF STEEL                    2         TOTAL PARRY       22 -  14 -  0      61  |
|AIMED BLOW                       1         PARRY-RIPOSTE      7 -   8 -  0      47  |
|PARRY-STRIKE                     1         WALL OF STEEL      7 -  11 -  0      39  |
|PARRY-RIPOSTE                    1         PARRY-STRIKE       5 -   8 -  0      38  |
|PARRY-LUNGE                      0         PARRY-LUNGE        0 -   0 -  0       0  |
|BASHING ATTACK                   0         BASHING ATTACK     0 -   1 -  0       0  |

Turn 545 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     TOTAL PARRY        1 -  3         2  STRIKING ATTACK
PARRY-STRIKE       1 -  0     PARRY-LUNGE        0 -  0         2  LUNGING ATTACK 
LUNGING ATTACK     2 -  0     PARRY-RIPOSTE      0 -  1         2  TOTAL PARRY    
STRIKING ATTACK    3 -  0     BASHING ATTACK     0 -  0         2  WALL OF STEEL  
SLASHING ATTACK    2 -  1                                       2  SLASHING ATTACK
WALL OF STEEL      1 -  1                                       1  PARRY-STRIKE   

                               TOP WARRIOR OF EACH STYLE

FIGHTING STYLE   WARRIOR                     W   L  K PNTS TEAM NAME                  
STRIKING ATTACK  GARTH THE SEAMITE 3748     20  11  1  130 PHILANTHROPISTS 3 (347)
LUNGING ATTACK   HYPER VIPER 3646           16  15  1  113 PHILANTHROPISTS 2 (345)
TOTAL PARRY      BALIN 3955                 27  10  0   97 CHILDREN OF LLYR (141)
WALL OF STEEL    LOONY 3990                  9   3  0   91 ERRATA (371)
SLASHING ATTACK  CULANN COONTZ 3984         13   7  0   83 CHILDREN OF LLYR (141)
AIMED BLOW       ALE'CHAI TALLSKY 4026       4   0  0   46 PHILANTHROPISTS (153)
Note: Warriors have a winning record and are an Adept or Above.

The overall popularity leader is PITFALL HARRY 3927.  The most popular warrior this 
turn was VEXED VIKING 3641.  The ten other most popular fighters were PITFALL HARRY 
3927, UGLY GENTLEMAN 3582, LOONY 3990, GARTH THE SEAMITE 3748, JUNGLE KING 3930, 
BOOMSHAKALAKA 3611, HYPER VIPER 3646, TOURNEY SCUM 3943, ALE'CHAI TALLSKY 4026, and 
LAELAMESTO 3745.

The least popular fighter this week was PACIFIST 3939.  The other ten least popular 
fighters were CULANN COONTZ 3984, BILDIS 3978, BRENNA 3995, BALIN 3955, DRENDAN O'KAI 
4030, LAELAMESTO 3745, ALE'CHAI TALLSKY 4026, TOURNEY SCUM 3943, HYPER VIPER 3646, 
and BOOMSHAKALAKA 3611.

The following warriors will travel to AD after next turn:

BALIN (35-3955) CHILDREN OF LLYR (141)