DUEL 2 NEWSLETTER
Date : 11/01/2019 Duedate: 11/28/2019
XOCHITHLAN ARENA
DM-39 TURN-395
This Weeks Top Honors
THE DUELMASTER IS
BROKEN TOY
BASH BROS BABY (461)
(39-4238) [16-3-0,164]
Chartered Recognition Leader Unchartered Recognition Leader
BROKEN TOY POSITION IS EMPTY
BASH BROS BABY (461)
(39-4238) [16-3-0,164]
Popularity Leader This Weeks Favorite
COLLYWOBBLES APPLE BLOSSOM
BOOK OF THOMAS (479) THE MIDDLE WAY (385)
(39-4170) [25-20-1,103] (39-4109) [7-4-0,45]
THE CURRENT TOP TEAM
BASH BROS BABY (461)
TEAMS ON THE MOVE TOP CAREER HONORS
Team Name Point Gain Chartered Team
1. THE MIDDLE WAY (385) 36
2. BASH BROS BABY (461) 35 BASH BROS BABY (461)
3. BOOK OF THOMAS (479) 4 Unchartered Team
4. WORLD BLADES 8 (466) -12
ALL ALONE (74)
The Top Teams
Career Win-Loss Record W L K % Win-Loss Record Last 3 Turns W L K
1/ 2 BASH BROS BABY (461) 151 111 7 57.6 1/ 1 BASH BROS BABY (461) 8 5 0
2/ 3 BOOK OF THOMAS (479) 115 102 10 53.0 2/ 3 THE MIDDLE WAY (385) 7 8 0
3/ 5 THE MIDDLE WAY (385) 484 543 13 47.1 3/ 2 BOOK OF THOMAS (479) 6 3 0
4/ 4 WORLD BLADES 8 (466) 29 33 0 46.8 4/ 5 WORLD BLADES 8 (466) 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
The Wheel of Misfortune: Kolact DM 10
Overview
A contest for Kolact (DM 10) that runs 12 turns (starting turn 889, due 02/03/2020).
Squads will consist of four (4) teams. One (1) team per manager. Participating
managers may not run multiple teams in the arena during the contest.
Premise
Master Darque is fiddling with Chaos Gates again, which creates CHAOS and randomness
during the contest. Turn 1 (Kolact turn 889) and Turn 12 (Kolact turn 900) will be
scored using STANDARD scoring (explained below). Turns 2 through 11 will use a wide
variety of scoring mechanisms and will be randomly determined as the contest
progresses using a random generator. The scoring mechanisms will be posted in Kolact's
newsletter two (2) turns in advance, as well as on the D2 website under the contest
forums.
Entry
Entry into the contest is open to anyone who meets the following criteria:
1) Form a squad. A squad will consist of four (4) managers. No more, no less. This
means there will be NO single manager teams. You must choose a name for your squad.
2) Each manager must declare their intention to participate in the contest BEFORE Turn
1 of The WHEEL OF MISFORTUNE contest (No exceptions will be made). Declarations must
include: 1) TEAM NAME, 2) MANAGER NAME, 3) PARTNERS' NAMES, and 4) SQUAD'S NAME, and
may be submitted by any of the following means:
a. A personal ad in DM 10
b. A diplomatic note to Darque Ages (29) in DM 81
c. An email to rebelnerfherder@yahoo.com with WHEEL OF MISFORTUNE in
the Subject Line.
**NOTE: Failure to meet this criteria by the deadline will result in NO ENTRY into the
contest. Please be mindful of the requirements and submit them in a timely manner to
avoid any misfortunes.
Prizes
Endurance Award: Here Is Your Participation Trophy
Every participating Team will receive one (1) +1 Bonus Potion for participating in all
12 rounds of the contest and in at least 55 of the 60 scheduled fights. Teams that
participate in ALL the scheduled 60 fights will receive an additional +1 Bonus Potion.
1ST Place: You're Awesome Awards (choose 3 from the following):
1. LIMITED Max Damage (one-time only; not perpetual; warrior must be from DM 10
and have participated in contest)
2. Move a warrior from another team (that you own) to your DM 10 squad (warrior
must be alive, NATURAL and UNMODIFIED; there must be an open spot via
death/dark arena or graduation)
3. Know Favorites (Initiates classed warrior or above)
4. Reroll one (1) warrior's favorite LEARN
5. Limited Immortality (one (1) resurrection following death in DM 10)
6. Two (2) +1 Skill Pots (added to warrior's base; no out of bound warriors)
2ND Place: Ever the Bride's Maid Awards (choose 2 of the following)
1. LIMITED Max Damage (one-time only; not perpetual; warrior must be from DM 10
and have participated in contest)
2. Know Favorites (Initiates classed warrior or above)
3. Reroll one (1) warrior's favorite LEARN
4. Two (2) +1 Skill Pots (added to warrior's base; no out of bound warriors)
3RD Place: The Aluminum Falcon Awards (choose 1 of the following)
1. Reroll one (1) warrior's favorite LEARN
2. Two (2) +1 Skill Pots (added to warrior's base; no out of bound warriors)
Moderator
Master Darque will be the moderator for this contest. All questions and disputes can
be directed to him. He is the final arbitrator for the contest and his decisions are
final.
Scoring Mechanisms
Standard Scoring (Turns 1 & 12)
+3 Win
-2 Death
+2 Kill
Wins and kills against Arena Stand Bys and Squad-mates will not be scored.
(Please note: Death against any opponent will be scored with a -2.)
Dark Arena fights will be scored regularly.
Option 1: Delarquan Death Fest (DM 59)
Win = +2 pts
Loss = -1 pt
Kill = +5 pts [in addition to +2 pts for Win]
Death = -3 pts [in addition to -1 pt for Loss]
Dark Arena Kill = +10 pts [in addition to +2 pts for Win]
Dark Arena Death = -5 pts [in addition to -1 pt for Loss]
Challenges against squad-mates will incur -1 penalty for both participants.
Death penalties will also apply.
Option 2: TOGS (DM 60)
10 points for winning on your upchallenge against another WoM warrior.
7 points for winning on your even challenge of another WoM warrior.
7 points for winning on another WoM warrior's challenge.
7 points for winning a random matchup against another WoM warrior.
4 points for winning a random matchup against a non-WoM warrior.
Do not fight your teammate, you will not get any points. Also, you will not get
any points if you challenge a non-WoM team (this includes the Dark Arena).
5 points for a spotlight written by any team member, 1 per manager per turn.
The minimum length of a spotlight to receive points is 1/2 column in the
newsletter (that's 31 lines--each line 86 characters across). In addition to
the length criteria, spotlights will not be given any points if they are in
any way plagiarized or if they are not Duelmasters or fantasy related. If in
doubt about the content, email me before the turn and I will be happy to
verify it for you.
-5 points per manager who does not write at least one (1) personal ad.
-5 points for being the team that avoided the most.
Option 3: Battle Royale (DM 18)
+1 Win
+1 Kill
-1 Loss
-1 Death
No Avoids (-10 point penalty for avoiding)
Option 4: (Un)Popularity Contest
+11 for Turn's Most Popular with a descending point award for most popular
warriors' list (e.g. +10 for second most popular, +9 for third most popular,
etc.). Only warriors listed on the most popular list will score points
(between +10 and +1).
+11 for Turn's Least Popular with a descending point award for least popular
warriors' list (e.g. +10 for second least popular, +9 for third least
popular, etc.). Only warriors listed on the least popular list will score
points (between +10 and +1).
Option 5: Slaughter Priest Memorial (DM 54)
No Challenges
3 points for winning
3 points for killing (giving 6 in total, 3 for the win and 3 for the kill)
3 points for at least one of your warriors writing a personal (regardless of
number of personals beyond one you still only get one point). Make sure it
is written from one of your team's warriors and not simply the manager
entity or you will not get the point.
-3 points for losing
-3 points for being killed (giving -6 in total, -3 for losing and -3 for being
killed)
Option 6: Turf War (DM 47)
Team Points:
* Fights made:
1 = 0 points, 2 = 0 points, 3 = 1 point, 4 = 3 points, 5 = 5 points
* Wins earned:
1 = 1 point, 2 = 3 points, 3 = 6 points, 4 = 10 points, 5 = 15 points
* Down Challenge = (-5) points each (DM is exempt from DC rule)
* Team with most wins per round earns 4 additional points
(if there is a tie, no points will be awarded)
Alliance Points:
* Fights made (DA fights count as a fight made)
All (each) team of the alliance fights 1 to 3 warriors = 3 points
All (each) team fights 4+ warriors = 6 points
All (each) team fights all five warriors = 9
* Alliance with most wins per that round = 5 points
(If tied, no points awarded.)
Option 7: Morya Madness (DM 28)
+3 points to the highest ranked warrior of each style. Highest ranked is the
highest recognition total, regardless of record. If case of a tie in
recognition points, win/loss percentage will be the tie breaker, followed by
total kills (warrior).
+5 Top Team on the Move descending scoring down to #5 (e.g. +5 for first, +4 for
second, etc).
+5 Most Successful Bloodfeuds (Contest Turns 1-8; cumulative for squad).
Bloodfeud victories for kills that did not occur during the contest do not
count to this total.
+5 Most Avoided Squad (Contest Turns 1-8; teammates avoiding one another will not
be counted)
-5 Most Avoiding Squad (Contest Turns 1-8)
+5 Most Turn's Most Favorite (Squad) (Contest Turns 1-8)
+5 Most Turn's Least Favorite (Squad) (Contest Turns 1-8)
Option 8: Mordant Olympics (DM 1) -- Only Available Turns 7-11
The three teams (not squads) with the best win-loss record over turns 1-9 (who
meet minimum fight criteria). Cumulative kills and total recognition will serve
as tie breaks if needed.
Gold: 25 points
Silver: 15 points
Bronze: 10 Points
+3 Points for an Attacker [Challenge] Win
(Challenges against squad-mates will incur a -2 point penalty)
+3 Points for a Defender [being Challenged] Win
(Challenges from squad-mates will incur a -2 point penalty)
Option 9: Stormcrowe Slaughterhouse (DM 45)
+5 Win
-5 Death
+5 Kill
Wins and kills against Arena Stand Bys and Squad-mates will not be scored
(Please note: Death against any opponent will be scored with a -1).
Dark Arena fights will be scored regularly.
SPY REPORT
Greetings warriors! It is I, Zontani Sharp Eyes, here to bring report of the
clash and bustle of the weekly XOCHITHLAN games. MEALTIME MESS caught the eye of
many in the gladiatorial commission as he skillfully bested AUSPICE and was awarded
18 points in recognition. In one of the week's more notable duels, MEALTIME MESS put
down AUSPICE, causing it to lose 16 points of recognition in the process. Unwilling
to wait upon the will of others, Duelmaster BROKEN TOY challenged ULRIK VENN last
week in a match to decide the fate of the throne. Not for nothing has BROKEN TOY in
the past laid claim to the Duelmaster's throne, and this week he's proven his combat
skill yet again. 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 XOCHITHLAN. My inside sources tell me that the team to beat in
XOCHITHLAN these days is BOOK OF THOMAS. At least, most blades in town are looking
to avoid them. If you didn't look down dark alleys you'd have been hard pressed to
find any of BASH BROS BABY last week. Busy avoiding BOOK OF THOMAS?
What warrior does not hone his years, impatiently waiting for the moment of his
foe's mortality? Fate is a fickle mistress. She showers the miserable with fortune
but sets enemies against the victorious. Remember this!
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 - the pen is mightier than the sword, but a maul is a different
story!-- Zontani Sharp Eyes
DUELMASTER W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
BROKEN TOY 4238 16 3 0 164 BASH BROS BABY (461)
CHALLENGER CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
-MANILA 3923 6 3 0 106 WORLD BLADES 8 (466)
COLLYWOBBLES 4170 25 20 1 103 BOOK OF THOMAS (479)
ULRIK VENN 3892 18 39 0 93 THE MIDDLE WAY (385)
FERNANDO 4050 14 16 0 93 WORLD BLADES 8 (466)
CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
WOVERN YANSY 3934 18 26 1 84 THE MIDDLE WAY (385)
-BRUNEI 3924 9 6 0 79 WORLD BLADES 8 (466)
CHALLENGER ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
ALFOR BEACHWOOD 4110 7 4 1 66 THE MIDDLE WAY (385)
ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
SICKNESS 4242 14 3 0 55 BASH BROS BABY (461)
ZEB ARN 4257 5 5 0 46 THE MIDDLE WAY (385)
APPLE BLOSSOM 4109 7 4 0 45 THE MIDDLE WAY (385)
DROOL BABY 4243 8 9 0 37 BASH BROS BABY (461)
CHALLENGER INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
-SOFT AND CHEWY 4250 3 1 0 33 BOOK OF THOMAS (479)
INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
LIFE CHANGES 4273 2 3 0 20 BASH BROS BABY (461)
MEALTIME MESS 4272 1 0 0 18 BASH BROS BABY (461)
INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
AUSPICE 4271 2 1 0 7 BOOK OF THOMAS (479)
'-' denotes a warrior who did not fight this turn.
THE DEAD W L K TEAM NAME SLAIN BY TURN Revenge?
PERSONAL ADS
Our congratulations to Old Glory. -- Jorja and the Middle Way
Broken Toy -- *I* didn't break the damned thing. It was some other guy. -- Ulrik Venn
Old Glory -- Well, OF COURSE I couldn't beat a Lord Protector. Not a chance. --
Wovern Yansy
Drool Baby -- That's fairly disgusting. Fortunately, I had a clean rag on hand. --
Alfor Beachwood
Who let that archer bring his bow in here? If he gets to fight as an archer, *I* want
to do the mounted lancer bit. With a BIG horse. -- Zeb Arn
Those who desert get trashed. It's a Rule. -- Apple Blossom
LAST WEEK'S FIGHTS
BROKEN TOY devastated ULRIK VENN in a 1 minute mismatched Challenge Title fight.
OLD GLORY demolished FERNANDO in a 1 minute one-sided melee.
COLLYWOBBLES overpowered WOVERN YANSY in a 1 minute mismatched duel.
SICKNESS was viciously subdued by ALFOR BEACHWOOD in a popular 3 minute brutal fight.
DROOL BABY was devastated by APPLE BLOSSOM in a popular 2 minute bloody uneven brawl.
ZEB ARN savagely defeated NATIVE LOOTER in a crowd pleasing 3 minute gory brawl.
AUSPICE was overcome by MEALTIME MESS in a 2 minute melee.
LIFE CHANGES vanquished LONG-RANGE ARCHERS in a 1 minute uneven duel.
BATTLE REPORT
MOST POPULAR RECORD DURING THE LAST 10 TURNS
|FIGHTING STYLE FIGHTS FIGHTING STYLE W - L - K PERCENT|
|WALL OF STEEL 3 PARRY-STRIKE 7 - 2 - 0 78 |
|BASHING ATTACK 3 BASHING ATTACK 21 - 10 - 0 68 |
|AIMED BLOW 3 STRIKING ATTACK 6 - 4 - 0 60 |
|TOTAL PARRY 2 AIMED BLOW 12 - 9 - 0 57 |
|LUNGING ATTACK 1 LUNGING ATTACK 8 - 6 - 0 57 |
|STRIKING ATTACK 1 PARRY-RIPOSTE 1 - 1 - 0 50 |
|SLASHING ATTACK 1 WALL OF STEEL 9 - 9 - 1 50 |
|PARRY-LUNGE 0 TOTAL PARRY 10 - 11 - 0 48 |
|PARRY-STRIKE 0 SLASHING ATTACK 2 - 14 - 0 13 |
|PARRY-RIPOSTE 0 PARRY-LUNGE 0 - 0 - 0 0 |
Turn 395 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:
LUNGING ATTACK 1 - 0 AIMED BLOW 1 - 2 2 BASHING ATTACK
STRIKING ATTACK 1 - 0 PARRY-LUNGE 0 - 0 2 STRIKING ATTACK
WALL OF STEEL 3 - 0 PARRY-STRIKE 0 - 0 2 AIMED BLOW
BASHING ATTACK 2 - 1 PARRY-RIPOSTE 0 - 0 2 TOTAL PARRY
SLASHING ATTACK 0 - 1 1 SLASHING ATTACK
TOTAL PARRY 0 - 2 1 WALL OF STEEL
1 LUNGING ATTACK
TOP WARRIOR OF EACH STYLE
FIGHTING STYLE WARRIOR W L K PNTS TEAM NAME
BASHING ATTACK BROKEN TOY 4238 16 3 0 164 BASH BROS BABY (461)
AIMED BLOW COLLYWOBBLES 4170 25 20 1 103 BOOK OF THOMAS (479)
WALL OF STEEL ALFOR BEACHWOOD 4110 7 4 1 66 THE MIDDLE WAY (385)
TOTAL PARRY SICKNESS 4242 14 3 0 55 BASH BROS BABY (461)
STRIKING ATTACK APPLE BLOSSOM 4109 7 4 0 45 THE MIDDLE WAY (385)
Note: Warriors have a winning record and are an Adept or Above.
The overall popularity leader is COLLYWOBBLES 4170. The most popular warrior this
turn was APPLE BLOSSOM 4109. The ten other most popular fighters were ALFOR
BEACHWOOD 4110, ZEB ARN 4257, BROKEN TOY 4238, COLLYWOBBLES 4170, AUSPICE 4271,
MEALTIME MESS 4272, DROOL BABY 4243, LIFE CHANGES 4273, ULRIK VENN 3892, and FERNANDO
4050.
The least popular fighter this week was SICKNESS 4242. The other ten least popular
fighters were WOVERN YANSY 3934, FERNANDO 4050, ULRIK VENN 3892, LIFE CHANGES 4273,
DROOL BABY 4243, MEALTIME MESS 4272, AUSPICE 4271, COLLYWOBBLES 4170, BROKEN TOY
4238, and ZEB ARN 4257.
The following warriors will travel to AD after next turn:
COLLYWOBBLES (39-4170) BOOK OF THOMAS (479)
ULRIK VENN (39-3892) THE MIDDLE WAY (385)
The following warriors have traveled to AD after fighting this turn:
OLD GLORY (39-4199) BOOK OF THOMAS (479)