DUEL 2 NEWSLETTER

Date   : 03/15/2005    Duedate: 03/28/2005

KATI-TEI ARENA

DM-41    TURN-455

This Weeks Top Honors

THE DUELMASTER IS

THE VEAL DEAL
GLAD TO MEAT YOU (370)
(41-4104) [14-7-0,87]

Chartered Recognition Leader   Unchartered Recognition Leader

THE VEAL DEAL                  ISHMAEL
GLAD TO MEAT YOU (370)         THE FORSAKEN (374)
(41-4104) [14-7-0,87]          (41-4136) [2-0-0,17]

Popularity Leader              This Weeks Favorite

THE VEAL DEAL                  FALCON
GLAD TO MEAT YOU (370)         BIRDS (286)
(41-4104) [14-7-0,87]          (41-4004) [2-5-0,31]

THE CURRENT TOP TEAM

GLAD TO MEAT YOU (370)

          TEAMS ON THE MOVE            TOP CAREER HONORS
Team Name                  Point Gain  Chartered Team
1. GLAD TO MEAT YOU (370)      66
2. BIRDS (286)                 17      GLAD TO MEAT YOU (370)
3. WANDERERS (329)              3      Unchartered Team
4. OLD SCHOOL (368)             0
5. THE FORSAKEN (374)          -2      THE FORSAKEN (374)

The Top Teams

Career Win-Loss Record           W   L  K    %  Win-Loss Record Last 3 Turns    W  L K
 1/ 0*THE FORSAKEN (374)         7   4  2 63.6   1/ 1 GLAD TO MEAT YOU (370)    9  6 0
 2/ 2 GLAD TO MEAT YOU (370)    71  50  2 58.7   2- 2 OLD SCHOOL (368)          5  3 0
 3- 4 OLD SCHOOL (368)          57  60  2 48.7   3/ 3 WANDERERS (329)           5 10 1
 4/ 3 BIRDS (286)               70  74  6 48.6   4/ 4 BIRDS (286)               4  4 1
 5/ 5 WANDERERS (329)          342 402  8 46.0   5/ 0*THE FORSAKEN (374)        1  1 0

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

                                      SPY REPORT

     Greetings warriors!  It is I, Zontani Sharp Eyes, here to bring report of the 
clash and bustle of the weekly KATI-TEI games.  In one of the week's more notable 
duels, OSTRICH put down FLUTTERLEE, causing her to lose 12 points of recognition in 
the process.  Due to his absence and inability to defend the throne, GREW SOME GRUE 
has lost the title of Duelmaster.  This time victory fell to the grasp of the 
usurper.  All hail THE VEAL DEAL, Duelmaster of KATI-TEI!  No confirmation, but my 
sources claim that the top team has gained their position using magical aids.  
Charmed weapons perhaps?   
     But come now, let us look deeper into the maze of contention and crossed blades 
that is city KATI-TEI.  I saw one fighter that warriors avoided when this week's 
challenge seeking began.  OLD SCHOOL is feared.  This much I can say.  Methinks more 
than a few here could name the guild it was that spent the better part of last week 
avoiding OLD SCHOOL.  Indeed it was BIRDS.  Loose talk at the arena has reached my 
ears and it but confirms the knowledge that many fighters are after OSPRY.  Watch 
your back!  A match that raised a few eyebrows at the games this week, it seems that 
THE VEAL DEAL posted a challenge against the more highly recognized JEHU.  The 
results, you ask?  Well, the firebrand THE VEAL DEAL bested JEHU.  Remember warriors, 
this is the discipline of steel.   
     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!   
     If it were not for my skills as a spy I would have been mugged three times 
already in KATI-TEI.  Nice atmosphere you have here!  More than a sharp eye must I 
keep, indeed a stout pair of legs must I keep as well!  The endless paths of Alastari 
await me!  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                  
 THE VEAL DEAL 4104           14   7  0    87       GLAD TO MEAT YOU (370)

CHALLENGER CHAMPIONS           W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
-HOLY SCHLITZ 4052            17  10  2    99       OLD SCHOOL (368)
-GREW SOME GRUE 4124          14   6  0    97       OLD SCHOOL (368)

CHAMPIONS                      W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
 JEHU 3963                    19  28  1    86       WANDERERS (329)
 OSTRICH 3970                 14  13  0    82       BIRDS (286)
-SPOCKA THE HUTT 4137          7   2  0    71       OLD SCHOOL (368)

CHALLENGER ADEPTS              W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
-SPUD-BEARING FUZZ 4161        6   1  0    61       OLD SCHOOL (368)
 FLUTTERLEE 4153               8   8  0    59       WANDERERS (329)

ADEPTS                         W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
 SATURN 3990                   8  29  0    53       WANDERERS (329)
 RUBIX CUBESTEAK 4165          5   4  0    52       GLAD TO MEAT YOU (370)
 OSPRY 3988                    4  12  2    42       BIRDS (286)
 LURLINE GRACE 4164            7   3  0    41       WANDERERS (329)
-CUDDLY KAHLUA 4139            7   5  0    34       OLD SCHOOL (368)
 PARNIAN 4138                  6  13  1    34       WANDERERS (329)

CHALLENGER INITIATES           W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
 FALCON 4004                   2   5  0    31       BIRDS (286)
-SAMMUEL 4091                  2   0  0    28       THE FORSAKEN (374)
 SWAN 4107                     2   2  1    26       BIRDS (286)

INITIATES                      W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
-DEMADRED 4092                 2   0  1    20       THE FORSAKEN (374)
 VENISON OF SAM 4181           1   0  0    19       GLAD TO MEAT YOU (370)
 ISHMAEL 4136                  2   0  0    17       THE FORSAKEN (374)
 RAHVIN 4094                   1   3  1     7       THE FORSAKEN (374)

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

THE DEAD               W  L K TEAM NAME             SLAIN BY             TURN Revenge?
FRATSFAN NOBLE 3       0  1 0   1                   PARNIAN 4138          455 NONE    
MAGGOT COLLECTOR 4183  0  1 0 GLAD TO MEAT YOU 370  DARK CHAMPION 24      455 NONE    
FREEZER BURN 4182      0  1 0 GLAD TO MEAT YOU 370  BLACK ORC 20          455 NONE    

                                     PERSONAL ADS

Holy Schlitz -- I wish I could use the tactic: Withhold Skills.  Oh, well. -- Jehu

The Veal Deal -- Go ahead, laugh.  See if I care. -- Saturn

Rubix Cubesteak -- You make my head ache, it didn't feel too good to begin with. -- 
Parnia

Ostrich -- It's been a while since we've fought Birds.  Obviously, you haven't lost 
the knack.  (sigh)  Can I at least have a couple of plumes?  I think I could fix up a 
really classy bonnet with 'em. -- Lurline Grace

Cuddly Kahlua -- Pardon ME if I don't get all friendly and cozy with you! -- 
Flutterlee

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

MAGGOT COLLECTOR was viciously butchered by DARK CHAMPION in a 2 minute fight.
FREEZER BURN was slaughtered by BLACK ORC in a 1 minute gruesome Dark Arena battle.
OSTRICH demolished FLUTTERLEE in a crowd pleasing 1 minute uneven Challenge fight.
THE VEAL DEAL overpowered JEHU in a 1 minute one-sided Challenge Title fight.
RUBIX CUBESTEAK devastated OSPRY in a 1 minute uneven Challenge brawl.
LURLINE GRACE defeated SWAN in a 2 minute struggle.
SATURN luckily beat FALCON in a popular 3 minute mismatched brawl.
PARNIAN easily killed FRATSFAN NOBLE in a 1 minute uneven melee.
RAHVIN was vanquished by VENISON OF SAM in a 1 minute one-sided duel.
ISHMAEL vanquished POLITE BEGGAR in a slow 5 minute one-sided duel.

                                    BATTLE REPORT

             MOST POPULAR                        RECORD DURING THE LAST 10 TURNS     
|FIGHTING STYLE               FIGHTS        FIGHTING STYLE     W -   L -  K   PERCENT|
|SLASHING ATTACK                  4         PARRY-RIPOSTE      7 -   3 -  0      70  |
|LUNGING ATTACK                   3         PARRY-LUNGE        2 -   1 -  0      67  |
|TOTAL PARRY                      2         SLASHING ATTACK   24 -  13 -  2      65  |
|AIMED BLOW                       2         PARRY-STRIKE       3 -   2 -  1      60  |
|STRIKING ATTACK                  2         STRIKING ATTACK    7 -   6 -  0      54  |
|PARRY-LUNGE                      1         LUNGING ATTACK    21 -  22 -  1      49  |
|PARRY-RIPOSTE                    1         TOTAL PARRY       18 -  21 -  0      46  |
|PARRY-STRIKE                     1         AIMED BLOW         2 -   4 -  0      33  |
|BASHING ATTACK                   0         BASHING ATTACK     1 -   4 -  0      20  |
|WALL OF STEEL                    0         WALL OF STEEL      0 -   0 -  0       0  |

Turn 455 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-LUNGE        1 -  0     LUNGING ATTACK     1 -  2         3  SLASHING ATTACK
PARRY-RIPOSTE      1 -  0     AIMED BLOW         0 -  2         3  LUNGING ATTACK 
TOTAL PARRY        2 -  0     PARRY-STRIKE       0 -  1         2  TOTAL PARRY    
SLASHING ATTACK    3 -  1     STRIKING ATTACK    0 -  2         1  PARRY-LUNGE    
                              BASHING ATTACK     0 -  0         1  STRIKING ATTACK
                              WALL OF STEEL      0 -  0         1  AIMED BLOW     

                               TOP WARRIOR OF EACH STYLE

FIGHTING STYLE   WARRIOR                     W   L  K PNTS TEAM NAME                  
SLASHING ATTACK  THE VEAL DEAL 4104         14   7  0   87 GLAD TO MEAT YOU (370)
PARRY-LUNGE      OSTRICH 3970               14  13  0   82 BIRDS (286)
LUNGING ATTACK   RUBIX CUBESTEAK 4165        5   4  0   52 GLAD TO MEAT YOU (370)
PARRY-RIPOSTE    LURLINE GRACE 4164          7   3  0   41 WANDERERS (329)
Note: Warriors have a winning record and are an Adept or Above.

The overall popularity leader is THE VEAL DEAL 4104.  The most popular warrior this 
turn was FALCON 4004.  The ten other most popular fighters were MAGGOT COLLECTOR 
4183, OSTRICH 3970, THE VEAL DEAL 4104, RUBIX CUBESTEAK 4165, LURLINE GRACE 4164, 
SATURN 3990, VENISON OF SAM 4181, FREEZER BURN 4182, FLUTTERLEE 4153, and SWAN 4107.

The least popular fighter this week was ISHMAEL 4136.  The other ten least popular 
fighters were RAHVIN 4094, OSPRY 3988, JEHU 3963, PARNIAN 4138, SWAN 4107, FLUTTERLEE 
4153, FREEZER BURN 4182, VENISON OF SAM 4181, SATURN 3990, and LURLINE GRACE 4164.