DUEL 2 NEWSLETTER Date : 08/09/2005 Duedate: 09/05/2005 SCOMSS SWAMP ARENA DM-47 TURN-227 This Weeks Top Honors THE DUELMASTER IS KALYPSO DARQUE FORCES (396) (47-3603) [21-15-0,115] Chartered Recognition Leader Unchartered Recognition Leader ACE METRIC TARANTELLA ROYAL FLUSH (48) LOST SOULS (618) (47-3554) [10-4-0,131] (47-5687) [4-1-1,66] Popularity Leader This Weeks Favorite AHURA MAZDA GRADE TEN KNIGHTS TEMPLAR (568) ROYAL FLUSH (48) (47-5152) [9-10-1,65] (47-5638) [1-2-1,6] THE CURRENT TOP TEAM ALL SWAMP HAMMERZ (594) TEAMS ON THE MOVE TOP CAREER HONORS Team Name Point Gain Chartered Team 1. LOST SOULS (618) 57 2. DARK PINNACLE (598) 55 MYSTIC ORC FEAST (416) 3. CHAOTIX BEASTS (610) 50 Unchartered Team 4. OLD HABITS (566) 49 5. FEATHERS FLYIN' (585) 47 THINGS I DROOL IN (614) The Top Teams Career Win-Loss Record W L K % Win-Loss Record Last 3 Turns W L K 1/ 0*THINGS I DROOL IN (614) 4 1 1 80.0 1/ 2*ALL SWAMP HAMMERZ (594) 11 4 0 2/ 1*THE MARAUDERS (619) 7 3 0 70.0 2/ 1 SECOND BANANAS (573) 10 4 2 3/ 3*AGE OF EMPIRES (617) 13 6 0 68.4 3/ 5*LOST SOULS (618) 9 6 1 4/ 4*LOST SOULS (618) 16 8 3 66.7 4/ 9 ROYAL FLUSH (48) 9 6 1 5/ 7*ALL SWAMP HAMMERZ (594) 25 15 3 62.5 5/ 4 SKELETON KEY (493) 9 6 1 6/ 5 MYSTIC ORC FEAST (416) 266 163 21 62.0 6/11 LAND OF OZ (217) 9 6 0 7/ 6 LAND OF OZ (217) 446 291 14 60.5 7/ 8*AGE OF EMPIRES (617) 8 1 0 8/ 8*THE OPERA (613) 12 8 2 60.0 8/16 KNIGHTS TEMPLAR (568) 8 7 1 9/ 2*MAYFAIR (607) 9 6 0 60.0 9/12*PALINDROMES (599) 8 7 1 10/10 OLD HABITS (566) 31 22 2 58.5 10/ 3 THE BEAR'S PAW (150) 8 7 0 11/11*OF WOLF AND MAN (603) 14 10 0 58.3 11/20*LEADERS (593) 8 7 0 12/12 SECOND BANANAS (573) 53 39 6 57.6 12/22*THE MARAUDERS (619) 7 3 0 13/15 ROYAL FLUSH (48) 591 467 31 55.9 13/30 DARQUE FORCES (396) 7 6 1 14/16 FEATHERS FLYIN' (585) 34 27 5 55.7 14/31*OF WOLF AND MAN (603) 7 7 0 15/24*LEADERS (593) 19 16 1 54.3 15/18 DARK PINNACLE (598) 7 8 1 16/18 COFFEE RULES! (505) 137 117 5 53.9 16/19*GOTHIC MINISTRY (592) 7 8 0 17/14 NATURAL B. KILLERS (584) 36 31 4 53.7 17/ 6 COFFEE RULES! (505) 7 8 0 18/ 9*PALINDROMES (599) 8 7 1 53.3 18/35 OLD HABITS (566) 6 4 1 Career Win-Loss Record W L K % Win-Loss Record Last 3 Turns W L K 19/17 LIFE'S LESSONS (562) 99 87 5 53.2 19/27*MAYFAIR (607) 6 4 0 20/19 THE BEAR'S PAW (150) 315 284 30 52.6 20/32 MANEGERIAL MAYHEM (574) 6 6 0 21/20 SKELETON KEY (493) 94 87 4 51.9 21/28*BAATANAR' RITEZU (600) 6 6 0 22/22 MANEGERIAL MAYHEM (574) 41 39 2 51.3 22/13*THE OPERA (613) 6 6 0 23/21 DARQUE FORCES (396) 91 87 6 51.1 23/10 LIFE'S LESSONS (562) 6 7 0 24-23*THE RIPPER CREW (489) 19 19 1 50.0 24/15 BLACK STORM (171) 6 9 1 25/13*BAATANAR' RITEZU (600) 6 6 0 50.0 25/ 7 NATURAL B. KILLERS (584) 6 9 0 26/25 FREEDONIA (32) 144 150 15 49.0 26-23 INDIFFERENCE (611) 5 3 1 27/26 BLACK STORM (171) 76 82 9 48.1 27/25 MAESTUS MORTALES (588) 5 8 0 28/33*CHAOTIX BEASTS (610) 15 17 2 46.9 28/24*SALEM'S LOT (605) 5 8 0 29/27*SALEM'S LOT (605) 12 14 2 46.2 29/26*BLEAK LEGION (601) 5 9 2 30-29 INDIFFERENCE (611) 71 83 5 46.1 30/14 SOULFORGE (587) 5 9 0 31/30 MAESTUS MORTALES (588) 21 26 0 44.7 31/17*FALLEN (590) 5 10 0 32/32 DARK PINNACLE (598) 25 31 4 44.6 32/21*DOK SIK KILLAS (595) 5 10 0 33/28*DOK SIK KILLAS (595) 17 22 2 43.6 33/34*MISNOMERS (608) 5 10 0 34/31*GOTHIC MINISTRY (592) 16 21 1 43.2 34/ 0*THINGS I DROOL IN (614) 4 1 1 35/34 TREBORS (232) 80 116 8 40.8 35/33 FREEDONIA (32) 4 11 0 36/36 KNIGHTS TEMPLAR (568) 40 58 3 40.8 36/38 FEATHERS FLYIN' (585) 3 2 0 37/35*FALLEN (590) 13 20 2 39.4 37/42*CHAOTIX BEASTS (610) 3 3 0 38-38*ADULT SWIM (589) 13 22 1 37.1 38/41 DRACONIC REALM (519) 3 12 0 39/37 SOULFORGE (587) 17 31 2 35.4 39/37*CODE RED (547) 3 12 0 40/40*BLEAK LEGION (601) 8 15 2 34.8 40-29*THE RIPPER CREW (489) 2 1 0 41/39 DRACONIC REALM (519) 14 27 0 34.1 41-39*THE DREAMING (591) 2 3 0 42/41*MISNOMERS (608) 8 17 0 32.0 42/40 MYSTIC ORC FEAST (416) 2 6 0 43-43*THE DREAMING (591) 6 19 1 24.0 43-36*ADULT SWIM (589) 1 4 1 44/42*CODE RED (547) 3 12 0 20.0 44/43 TREBORS (232) 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 * }%|[-----+O+-----]|%{ * }%|[-----+O+-----]|%{ * }%|[-----+O+-----]|%{ * Heather Cafi, A Spotlight The CONSORTIUM WASTE (reprinted) Not everything in DM needs to be defined by the parameters and expectations of today's game--godlings, sandbaggers, tournaments, life-changing prizes, +20 warriors, etc, etc. Many yet thrive on arena play, and for many years The Consortium was a presence in 30+ active arenas. The record of over 400 warriors graduated is not likely to be bested in our DM lifetimes. You may know of The Consortium for one or many reasons: * A different manager and theme in every arena with many personals, DM columns, and spotlights. * Helping many rookies and newcomers to understand and prosper in the game. * Running every rollup, with virtually no DM action. * 20+ arenas with .600+ W/L record, many with 500+ wins, and some nearing 1000. * No down challenging, little killing, and great respect for opponents. * Well known managers like: Pretty Pandora, Crazy Creepster, Fandil The Wise, Kennelworth, Ace, Senator Bob Dole, Mr. T, Lenpro, Mino, JD Rockefeller, Snuffy, Oz, Sweetie-Pie, Midas, Uncle Sam, Oremaster, and many more. * 400+ warriors graduated to ADM, with over 30,000 wins in the game One major factor in all the success was the running of mid-level, mediocre warriors, the most important of which was "The Consortium Waste". How would you like to have 9 warriors (these are only examples of many more) provide a record of 175-48-2? No, not "scum" as by far the majority of wins were by doing damage. These same nine below provided 16 DM crowns, 4 TVs, and a 98-73-1 tournament record. The contributions are from DM 20 (Animal Farm--Mino), DM 40 (Demons Of Death--Pretty Pandora), DM46 (Fandils--Fandil The Wise), DM47 (Land Of Oz--Oz), and DM60 (The Crazy Creeps--Creepster). The data provided is "known starting info" supplemented by "graduation info". WINGED MONKEY (47-1773) 11-14-9-15-17-5-13 WS 18- 2-0 record Good endure; normal dmg; +3 att/-1 par; 2TV 22-12-0 tourney Great axe/mod/low SHAHAG (46-1556) 11-14-11-15-17-5-11 WS 18- 2-0 record Good endure; good dmg; mode; 4DM crowns; 1TV 27-14-2 tourney Scimitar/Low/Very low AMBER APE (20-2735) 11-15-10-17-15-4-12 WS 20- 4-0 record Good endure; good dmg; +4 att/-3 par; 4 DM crowns 2- 3-0 tourney Battle axe/high/low WINKIE (47-3210) 11-14-14-14-15-4-12 WS 17- 3-0 record Good endure; great dmg (+); mode; 1TV 16- 7-1 tourney Greatsword/very high/very low SAINT LUCIFER (60-2194) 16-15-5-17-15-5-11 WS 20- 5-0 record Good endure; normal dmg; +3att; 11- 9-0 tourney Scimitar/mod/low HEATHER HIPPO (20-3229) 11-13-14-15-15-5-11 WS 17- 5-0 record Normal endure; good dmg; -2 att/+4 par; 4 DM crowns 2- 6-0 tourney Morning star/mod/very low GREY GRIFFON (20-1653) 11-13-12-15-15-5-13- WS 25- 9-0 record Normal endure; great dmg (+); mode 11-12-0 tourney Broad sword/high/very low AVARICE (40-2675) 11-13-15-16-15-4-10 WS 18-8-0 record Good endure; tremendous dmg (++); -1 att/-2 par; 2DM crowns 4-6-0 tourney Scimitar/high/low CHOCOLATE CRAB (20-1755) 11-12-14-14-15-5-13 WS 22-10-2 record Normal endure; good dmg; mode; 2 DM crowns 3- 6-0 tourney Great axe/mod/low These warriors and their managers made a very great contribution to making The Consortium what it was and is. As a final note, great warriors can be made with 5-9 WL warriors--the opposite of The Consortium Waste. Perhaps that makes for another day's presentation. P.S. By the way, for those of you who think that this type of design is a "thing of the past", please observe "Hourglass" in DM47 running this very moment (10- 12-04) with an 18-2 record. The Consortium Waste is invaluable and timeless. Brought to you by the many Consortium managers and scribes. * }%|[-----+O+-----]|%{ * }%|[-----+O+-----]|%{ * }%|[-----+O+-----]|%{ * Swamp Scribbling by Hammer the WordSmith A Personal Note from Hammer to His Friends and Friendly Foes: At the present time Hammer is hard pressed to cull his creative energies to write entertaining P-ads and more importantly his famous Spotlights that touch the hearts and minds of those who take the time to feed upon the missives of Hammer the WordSmith in the various newsletters where Hammer currently has active stables running on team maintenance throughout the sands of Alastari. Without going into great detail, suffice it to say that Hammer has encountered a great trial of patient waiting these past weeks as his former employer has refused to release payment of his final salary in the aftermath of his resignation and some other developments in the final month of his employment. Furthermore, until the proper paperwork is signed and filed, Hammer is unable to freely leave the State of Qatar to fly back home to the United States to visit with friends and family for the coming holiday seasons. Having been subjected to turning his passport over to his employers twice in the past year to file paperwork and then not receiving his passport until five months and then five weeks had passed respectively; Hammer is understandably reluctant to release this important identity document to the administrators of his former employment yet another time for yet another purpose. Meanwhile, Hammer is teaching English to local Qatar nationals and other English students from a variety of countries; patiently awaiting the return from summer vacation of a former student who serves with the police department, who told Hammer that should ever the need arise for his help in any matter that Hammer was not to hesitate to ask. Rest assured that everything will work out to benefit the patience of Hammer when God decrees that it be time for Hammer to return to the shores of the good old US of A to fellowship with friends and family who have not been seen in recent years past. Weep not for Hammer in this hour, but rest assured that all is well and Hammer is content with the hand that has been dealt him. Perhaps a creative surge will spring forth from something inspired within Hammer as he reads the fight results, P-ads and Spotlights that appear in this very issue of our favorite Swamp newsletter. Just Remember My Friends and Friendly Foes that the Best is Yet to Be! * }%|[-----+O+-----]|%{ * }%|[-----+O+-----]|%{ * }%|[-----+O+-----]|%{ * Turf War IV Updates Turn 226 Round Two Well folks, looks like this here Turf War is gonna be a real hoot! We've currently got 7 alliances and 40 individual managers. Now, doesn't that just make ya wanna stand up and holler?! Now, there seems to be an understanding that these here folks are here 'cause I done something. Well, that pretty much ain't the case. Kudos go out to all the Alliance Captains for getting their folks here, and to Oz, Tripwire, Bookie (TDH), Az, P, Master Darque, and all the other folks who pumped up the Turf War on the Forums. Oh, and before I forget, Hammer, for his ads in other arenas. (Don't want to forget, my buddy!) So, fellas, from me to you, thanks for your efforts. Again, a special thanks to Tripwire for posting the early returns on the forums. Folks, in case you don't know, we have a forum all our own labeled "Turf War" and you can generally find someone there who can fill you in on what's going on. Unfortunately, I'm a silent bystander, but I get to see what's going on! Okay, only question this month was from Buddy Lee in regards to points. Brother, if you challenge, or if you are challenged and lose the fight, as long as you ain't killed, it's minus two points either way. So, let me get on with the scores. I've sent these to Azraelus Prime to post on the forums, so if they get there early, give him the thanks for it. *VENDETTA CARTEL/Kat, Cpt. (TTL), (LT) D V CERT? Kat/The Bear's Paw/Paul Bearer ( 87), (36) Street Legal/Life's Lessons/Homey D. Clone ( 38), (19) y y y Master Darque/Darque Forces/Orc Plague ( 42), (16) y y y Maximillian/Natural B. Killers ( 2), (-3) y y y Sensei Jan/Salem's Lot ( 3), ( 3) y y y Fizban/Managerial Mayhem ( 0), ( 0), y y n *ILLUMINATI/Talon Darkhart, Cpt. ( 75), (34) Talon Darkhart/Adult Swim/Bender ( 14), ( 5) y y y Sir Chester/Draconic Realm/Arauthator (-17),(-12) y y y Azraelus Prime/Fallen Lil Bit ( -8),(-16) y y y P-Diddy/The Dreaming/Dead Angle ( -5), ( 0) y y y Assurnasirbanipal/Palindromes ( 16), (12) y y y Noachin/The Ripper Crew ( 3), ( 0) y y y Hammer/All-Swamp Hammerz/Swamp Lily Hammer ( 33), (14) y y y Asmo Dius/Baatanar'Ritezu/Pazuzu ( 6), ( 3) y y y Baphomet/Knights Templar ( 5), (16) y y y Liam the Goth/Gothic Ministry/Incubus ( 0), (-7) y y y Buddy Lee/Dark Pinnacle/Steal Shank ( 28), (19) y y y Pharoah/Celestial Knights ( 0), ( 0) y y y Suiside/Code Red/Judge ( 0), ( 0) y n y *SCOMS TOWER/Slugbait, Cpt. ( 71), (34) Slugbait/Mystic Orc Feast ( 2), ( 5) y y y Crip/Royal Flush ( 13), ( 3) y y y Oz/Land of Oz ( 22), (16) y y y Mannequin/Second Bananas/Wilson ( 31), ( 8) y y y Father O'Malley/Old Habits ( 3), ( 2) y y y *THE IRON COUNCIL/Tripwire, Cpt ( 30), (19) Tripwire/Of Wolf and Man ( 12), ( 6) y y y Jekyll/Indifference ( 18), (13) y y y Ultraist/Wolfcats ( 0), ( 0) y y y *X-SYNDICATE/Impresario, Cpt ( 11), ( 5) Impresario/The Opera ( 1), ( 0) y y y Raven/Lost Souls/Tarentella ( -3), (-6) y y y The Historian/Age of Empires/Cyrus the Great ( 4), ( 0) y y y Chaotix/Chaotix Beasts ( -2), ( 0) y y y Murker/The Marauders ( 11), (11) y y y *DESOLATE EMPIRES/Abraxis, Cpt. ( 7), (13) Abraxis/Leaders/Mr. Crowley ( 5), ( 0) y y y Goat/Desolate Ones ( 0), ( 0) y y y Toker/Maestus Mortales/Gangsta Creep ( -7), (-2) y y y Wasby the Great/Soulforge ( -1), ( 4) y y y Dok Sik/Dok Sik killas/Hanta ( 3), ( 4) y y y Skullagrim/Skeleton Key ( 7), ( 7) y y y Lasher/Mayfair ( 0), ( 0) y y y *T.A.T.I.O.A.H.C./Mr. Coffee, Cpt (-52),(-15) Mr. Coffee/Coffee Rules!/Freeze Dried ( 8), (13) y y y Heathen/Misnomers ( -7), ( 0) y y y Snarky/Freedonia/The Kurgen (-45),(-23) y y y Blackstorm/Black Storm/Zombie Knight ( -5), (-5) y y y Well folks, there you have it. You might not like it, but it is what it is. So, that's it for this turn. Just remember, ain't none of it personal, it's just business! Baphomet, host of TW4 TCB alliance Illuminati Confederation of Alliances/Illuminati War Beast * }%|[-----+O+-----]|%{ * }%|[-----+O+-----]|%{ * }%|[-----+O+-----]|%{ * ** Heathen's Cafe ** Recently, I heard one of the newer managers state something about Damage Ratings helping a warrior break through parries, dodges, etc. Does anyone know anything about this? It's the first time I've ever heard it, and it don't sound right to me. The way I understand it, modifiers for skills from faves, favourite weapon/tactic and Luck Factor may add or penalize skill areas, but I never heard tell of Damage Rating doing this! Can you enlighten me? Baphomet, mgr. Knights Templar * }%|[-----+O+-----]|%{ * }%|[-----+O+-----]|%{ * }%|[-----+O+-----]|%{ * Angelika and Axelrod Axelrod Gunner looked down the alley at the Dark Knight who had imbibed just a tad too much of elven ale that had continually been served to him from a certain "lady" all night. He barely contained a laugh. The laxative agent that had been applied would give him a rough night tonight. He turned around and started to the other end of the alley to meet with his beloved Angelika; why such a beautiful woman loved such an ugly brute as he was something he couldn't comprehend, but he appreciated the sentiment. "Are you ready?", she asked as he approached. "Tonight's mission is very important. Aside from embarrassing Clowns, that is. The Prime One wants some very discreet dealings taken care of before he returns and he doesn't want Jealousy aware of what is going on. So we have to hurry and get done before she realizes that we're are out on a pre-fight night." She started walking down the street, her fancloth cloak faded in and out to match the things beyond it, making it appear as if her head was floating in mid-air from his view. He shook his head. He was of the same mind as Jealousy concerning the High Lord these days. Something was wrong with him. But Angelika all but worshipped the ground that Lord High Commander Azrael walked on. He had saved her from a rape-gang in Rodeki and then taught her how to defend herself. She thought he was the Light incarnate. He thought Azrael had gone off his rocker. And if Angelika wanted to follow the High Lord's command blindly, he would go along to keep her as safe as he could. He began to watch more closely as they neared their destination and he eased his war hammer in its loop on his belt. He saw the building they were headed for and then he saw the man they had come to meet. Angelika gave the signal she had been instructed to give and the man returned it. He opened the side door and they all slipped inside. Axelrod nerves were about to go into overdrive. "The belly of the beast is where we are," he thought as the door to the Desolate Empire guildhouse swung shut. * }%|[-----+O+-----]|%{ * }%|[-----+O+-----]|%{ * }%|[-----+O+-----]|%{ * SWAMP SCRIBBLING by Hammer the WordSmith An unusually eerie mist was rising from the fetid marshes of the North Fork swampland as the blood red sun rose once again upon the denizens of the dank. The fate of an early riser was unceremoniously sealed as curiosity drew the unsuspecting one near to a disheveled figure that lay prone upon a charred plank of a once proud warrior vessel. Prone does not necessarily mean unguarded as the swamp echoed the cries of a slashed throat as a deadly scimitar swipe met its mark amid the early morning mists. "Oh! That felt good!" Soon the unsuspecting swamplanders would shiver at the discovery that The Red Haired Infidel had unceremoniously landed upon the shores of their beloved swamp! ***** To Whom It May Concern: Upon the premise that last cycle's spotlight finally landed in the pages of this cycle's newsletter, be it known that Hammer is busy at work while awaiting a resolution to his paperwork dilemma. Be it further acknowledged that a few lines of inspired prose fares much better than no lines of any kind of prose. Hopefully there will be more to write and report next cycle for all my friends and friendly foes in the swamp to peruse! * }%|[-----+O+-----]|%{ * }%|[-----+O+-----]|%{ * }%|[-----+O+-----]|%{ * Klown War Kronicles It is I, Boca Mierda yet again, and I want to thank all my loyal public for making my job easy. There were many rumors this week as there always are, but I want to address a point of concern that I along with the manager Expatriate of Bleak Legion share.... I also feel that things have stooped to an all time low in the p-ads and spotlights of late. With all the sexual comments and innuendoes that have been filling the p-ads and spotlights, the Expatriate has the right of it. I support the truth of his words. Fellas, can't we be constructive? I won't say names, but we all know who the ones involved are. PLEASE grow up! I give kudos to Bleak Legion's manager for saying the truth no matter the retaliation that he knew would follow. Everyone should support him for telling the honest truth. So for now, this is my last printing of the Klown War Kronicles. I too feel that it has a derogatory effect on the arena when I write this column. I meant it to be totally on the joke side of things and to make people see how stupid some things make people look. I don't know if it was working, but if it didn't, I hope this does. People have become so vengeful, hateful and totally disrespectful lately. Myself included! So, as I said before, this will be the last article I write for a long while. Unless people don't grow up, then I'll just start making fun of them again. Let's see the type of atmosphere that North Fork is famed for. Have fun and enjoy. It's what the game is about, isn't it? Signing off, Boca Mierda * }%|[-----+O+-----]|%{ * }%|[-----+O+-----]|%{ * }%|[-----+O+-----]|%{ * Sir Chester entered the arena where the people had gathered to see gladiators duel and be victorious or be killed. Sir Chester raised his arms and the crowd became quiet to listen to what the pud manager had to say. Sir Chester began to speak. "Ladies and Orcs give me your ear for just a minute if you will. I and my stable have come here to be involved in this mighty TW4 and thus far we have managed to have a 9-1-0 record!!! Things look pretty grim...grim indeed, but...things are about to get better for the stable I have. It seems that two new gladiators have come for a job. I'll take these two puds who do normal damage and kick the living daylights out of these other so-called gladiators. Just wait and see if it's not true what I'm telling you." Sir Chester walked away seeking out another manager who had had his fair share of bad luck. Suiside, Sir Chester was looking for. Code Red was seen at the watering hole...where Suiside had his face stuck in a big mug of the finest wine around. Sir Chester looked twice at the manager of Code Red and noticed he had been crying...crying a river in fact! Sir Chester asked, "What's the problem, pal?" Suiside responded. "What's it to you; looks like we have the same problem...losing!" Sir Chester busted out in laughter and spoke. "Nothing new for you ol' boy-- don't worry, things are about to get better." The two managers noticed at the other end of the watering hole Baphomet sitting my himself looking depressed and drunk. The two managers walked to stand beside Baphomet and as Baphomet looked up, looked up with a shit eating grin on his old mug...old beyond his years. Baphomet stated, "How you boys doing...not too good on the sands, I see!!!" Baphomet began to laugh like a madman and continued drunkenly speaking, "Heck, if you boys keep coming up short and keep sending gladiators to the dark arena...you might as well go back to Noblish Island and start all over again!" Both Sir Chester and Suiside were blood red from embarrassment and things were about to get ugly...the two managers walked off and waited outside to get some fresh air...like there was any to be found in this city! Sir Chester finally spoke, "Well, thanks be to the gods and our alliance mates. If it weren't for them we'd be dead last place in this war!" "Who gives a rat's anyway?" Suiside responded. "For the sake of the gods...act as if you do care. Managers will have your ears cut off for speaking in such a tone!" Sir Chester retorted. "Whatever, I'm off for the night...see you in a few days!!!" were Suiside's last words of the night. "Take 'er easy fella...and quit drowning your sorrows in the wines of your favorite inn...see you around," Sir Chester spoke for the last time. Both managers walked their way home, searching for answers for their poor managing for the last two months--Suiside in a depression and Sir Chester about to Dark Arena every last gladiator in his stable! Baphomet in the meantime was enjoying his victory of a 4-1-0 turn and boy was he gloating! By the way...the writer of this knows the cost of misspelling manager's names...so be it! Sir Chester thought to himself, "I now have to fight for my stable and I only hope that they bring my stable some honor, gods know the other three are not living up to their tough talk, we will see what the future holds for us and everyone around us." * }%|[-----+O+-----]|%{ * }%|[-----+O+-----]|%{ * }%|[-----+O+-----]|%{ * The managers of the Illuminati sat at the huge dining table of the penthouse inside the Lizard Tail's Inn. "What is this big announcement?" Asmo asked and everyone just shrugged. The double doors flew open and sulfuric smoke poured in. Some of the new managers jumped up or leaned away while the veterans just shook their heads as the cloaked figure of Suicide strode in. "So why this meeting?" Asmo asked. "I have a proposition," Suicide said, as he waved his left hand and the two double doors shut. He walked to the head of the table. "I foresee a goal, each one of you could fulfill that goal." He looked at each manager. "Asmo, Talon Darkhart, Baphomet, Sir Chester and myself all put input to help others in our cause and the new people who have joined us could likewise with experience." "This is old news," Baphomet voiced. "I am looking to divide and control the opposition with one huge goal, total destruction." "And how will you do this?" Buddy Lee asked. Suicide pulled down a map of SCOMSS Swamp. "Think of this place smelling as fresh as brimstone. All those souls could be ours, the O.D.N. or One Demon Nation." The managers looked at each other as Suicide went on. "Think about it. We will demolish the opposition and destroy their hope of even thinking of being victor of this contest, and devastate their dreams of leaving unscathed. We will turn this arena into one hellacious crematory with the freshment of burning corpses. It'll be so sweet." Liam the Goth stood up. "Can it really be done?" "One demon to another, either you're with us or get consumed by the flames. We will not surrender. We will not take pleading nor give the injured mercy. We will attack, attack, attack." He strode back to the doors and at a wave of his left hand the double doors opened. "Let me know your answers and let our opponents feel the total destructive hand of a demon and let us feast on their rotten souls." He walked out and the doors closed behind him. * }%|[-----+O+-----]|%{ * }%|[-----+O+-----]|%{ * }%|[-----+O+-----]|%{ * Abraxis sat chatting with the imp that was bound to him. "Little fellow, I think I will call you Ash in honor of another who will soon be subservient to me." Abraxis, then held out some dark brown rectangles with strange markings on them. They were very thick and smelled of the cocoa plant. "Take these to the kitchens of Maximillian. When his cooks use them the consequences will be quite dire." Ash grabbed the six bits and disappeared in a cloud of brimstone and fire. The chamber filled with the Druid's laughter. Abraxis sat in his study admitting the painting that was hanging over his fireplace. It had been sent to him by his brother Nostradomus and was a full frontal rendering of Maximillian wearing a blue frilly gown. The laughter just would not stop. Ash appeared in the kitchens at Max's and like his namesake, being not very bright, he simply dumped the bits into Maximillian's teapot before porting away. Shortly thereafter Maximillian had his daily cup of tea before his afternoon walk. Max wondered as to the strange sweet taste in his cup. He then vowed to have a talk with his cook. Maximillian walked into town and no sooner did he arrive at the marketplace than a strange cramping started in his belly. Max grabbed his rear as he looked frantically around, but alas, no privy, poor Maximillian! Ash returned to find Abraxis dozing in front of his fireplace. He then curled up in the fireplace where it was nice and warm to await his Master's bidding. * }%|[-----+O+-----]|%{ * }%|[-----+O+-----]|%{ * }%|[-----+O+-----]|%{ * Heathen's Cafe Wee now we're making some progress--input from veterans, some disagreement and healthy debate! That's what the cafe is for folks. Thank you for sharing the memories, Snarky. O'Lance sounds like a physical specimen that even the scummy types avoided! Though with that 8 wit I can see why he met the end he did. May he rest in peace. Would love to read the article on wastes, Oz, or anything else written by you and the Consortium as I'm sure I could learn a great deal from your vast knowledge-- you know my address should you feel generous! Ok Buddy Lee, as to your assertions--nothing with a 17 wit is a scum anything! Granted, if a waste (or any other style for that matter) were to get little damage, then I'd consider DAing him though with my design he would have to be seriously hosed to get that rating and would more than likely get good damage, especially after at train of ST to 16, which wouldn't burn any skills. Roughly 70% of my wastes and blessed in damage, while only 5% or less have been hosed--in fact, I have a waste right now with 15 ST/13 SZ who does Tremendous damage! If you check your handy damage chart this guy would have been lucky to get Great, let alone tremendous, and yet many of my wastes get blessed in this way. Secondly, you said these damage ratings won't cut it in the higher brackets of the game and I agree with that. In regular arenas a waste with normal damage can get by and be very successful, but consider this: a 17 wit will learn three to four skills a turn on average and wastes learn parry and attack first, so conceivably they could max these two skill areas in 20-30 fights and you could train ST as much as you need to for a damage rating. Mannaz Throsson, who is currently in DM 106 is 17-11-1 (three of those losses came in Aruak City when he'd killed on his first turn and was bloodfeuded by a warrior with 34 FE in the arena!) and looks like this: 16(1)-11(2)- 8-19(2)-19(2)-5-13 and he already maxed his parry and attack. So once I train his strength up I'll gain extra with no burn and probably get great damage. Those in TW II will remember Mannaz as he went 8-2 during the contest and represented as my champion! It's all in the development Buddy Lee and if you don't have the patience to develop a great waste, then perhaps you should stick with lungers! Thanks for your input though; that's what I'm trying to promote. This week's question: How important is a damage rating and what effect does it have? Can the use of a good favorite (SC or LO) and good attack skills make up for a normal or even little damage rating? Heathen Hatebred * }%|[-----+O+-----]|%{ * }%|[-----+O+-----]|%{ * }%|[-----+O+-----]|%{ * Musings of a Philosopher namdaM a fo sgnivaR "From the Sidelines" And they're off! The Turf War has started, and now the sheep shall be separated from the wolves (or War Beast). On second thought, War Sheep might be more apt, but our good host seems to have redeemed himself in the war's second turn.). You would think that after all the boasting the Desolate Empire did that they would've at least posted a positive score. TATIOAHC, you spilled the beans (Sorry, couldn't help myself!) This will be a short one. I'm hoping that they posted the ones I wrote for last turn. (That, and the voices in my head are fighting again.) The Expatriate * }%|[-----+O+-----]|%{ * }%|[-----+O+-----]|%{ * }%|[-----+O+-----]|%{ * Musings of a Philosopher namdaM a fo sgnivaR By: The Expatriate Hello there, it's me again, with my madam's take on life. It seems that the insults were a little quieter last turn, and the he said/she said was held to one drunken druid. I am still awaiting the fallout from my last ramble. It should be gracing the pages of this newsletter. Am I being a little egotistical in thinking that people will waste their time responding to what I wrote? Maybe, but I believe that some won't be able to stop themselves from responding. They have to save face, you understand. (I wonder how many of my warriors died in challenges from angry managers, but then again, I don't really care.) The Klown War Kronicles, fascinating. Cute how this Boca Mierda replaced all of his (her?) C's with K's. I distinctly remember a manager in another arena (Chimlevtal, I believe) who did the same thing. Could it be that this Boca Mierda is that self same manager in disguise who wants us to think it's a copycat? (Great, now my head hurts.) Whoever you are, you're nothing but a petty rumor monger. Just another example of the immature fools who are infecting this great game. All you do is spew venom and bite at those around you. Why? What was done to you that you feel the need to belittle the other players? I say get over it. You need a better motivation than spite. I used to write stories now and then for the entertainment of everyone in the arena with me. If I was going to use another's alias or warriors, I ASKED. I even gave them a heads' up on what I was going to do. (Ain't I nice?) I might be persuaded to start writing a story for all of you, especially if someone (anyone) asks me nicely (assuming I don't keel over dead from the shock of being shown that common courtesy). As I end this I want to give you a parting shot, er, thought. Never forget that words are a weapon that hits as hard as any other. The Expatriate DUELMASTER'S COLUMN Notes from the arena champ. I am Hourglass. I am a two-time Duelmistress of SCOMSS Swamp, formerly North Fork. I'm honored to be the top warrior in such a prestigious arena. I am often asked, "What makes you such a winner?" or "Are you a godling?" I answer them all with a simple statement. "I am a Consortium Waste". In a spotlight this week at Heathen's Cafi, you can read about me and others like me. In this column I will share with you the details of a complete "me". My natural 36-24-36 curves actually look like this: 13(+1)-14(+1)-12-15-18(+1)-5-11(+1) There is not much out of the ordinary there and I am completely mode. It sure took a lot of gym and aerobics work to get my 36-24-36. Yes, indeed! My key vitals are good endurance and good damage, both of which are pretty much as you would expect. With my hourglass figure, and my aerobic activity level, I am "good" in close up situations of all types, if you know what I mean. (wink) The commission decided that I was to be a War flail/moderate/low/parry/learn attack But I had most success with the scimitar (10/68/13) and the great axe (31/166/15). I have never tried the whiffle. My results, as you know were very good, with a 19-2-0 arena and 2 DM crown status, and a 60% record in my 38 tournament fights. No TV's, I am sorry to say. I will fight in one more tournament as a Challenger, hoping for a 4 or 5 win resultant in that very difficult class--especially for a waste. And then I have one more arena title fight before retirement along with the other 400+ Consortium Lord Protectors. Actually, I will then pursue my dream of extensive travel, following that yellow brick road all throughout the land. It will be fun, and a whole lot safer! Meanwhile, good luck and godspeed to you all. It has been an ultimate high in North Fork. And certainly--GO SCOMS TOWER!!! Hourglass, Duelmistress II SPY REPORT Greetings warriors! It is I, Zontani Sharp Eyes, here to bring report of the clash and bustle of the weekly SCOMSS SWAMP games. Former top team SECOND BANANAS was unseated this week as ALL SWAMP HAMMERZ moved up from 2nd ranking to take the top spot with a 4-1-0 record for the round. I have begun to suspect trickery on the part of DARQUE FORCES. How else weeks like this one's 3-2-1? How else the sudden move to 13th team? The proverbial rising comet can only hope to compare with OF WOLF AND MAN's team record! A 3-2-0 week and now a firm grasp on a 14th place ranking. COFFEE RULES! bore the brunt of major assault on their standings this week as they dropped to 17th position as the result of going 3-2-0! I have begun to suspect trickery on the part of OLD HABITS. How else weeks like this one's 3-2-1? How else the sudden move to 18th team? The proverbial rising comet can only hope to compare with MANEGERIAL MAYHEM's team record! A 3-1-0 week and now a firm grasp on a 20th place ranking. My tutors were fond of telling me that the higher you rise the harder you fall. This week LIFE'S LESSONS went 1-3-0 and fell 13 notches into 23rd! NATURAL B. KILLERS 2 bore the brunt of major assault on their standings this week as they dropped to 25th position as the result of going 1-4-0! My tutors were fond of telling me that the higher you rise the harder you fall. This week SOULFORGE went 1-4-0 and fell 16 notches into 30th! FALLEN bore the brunt of major assault on their standings this week as they dropped to 31st position as the result of going 2-3-0! My tutors were fond of telling me that the higher you rise the harder you fall. This week DOK SIK KILLAS went 1-4-0 and fell 11 notches into 32nd! Did only my eyes note the 4-1-0 record which LEADERS managed to post this round? I don't doubt that such a record will draw challengers! I could not but notice the fine record for THINGS I DROOL IN (4-1-1) after their first round of combat. May the gods of war favor you in SCOMSS SWAMP! SISTER MARY CLARENCE caught the eye of many in the gladiatorial commission as she skillfully bested ZOMBIE KNIGHT and was awarded 26 points in recognition. In one of the week's more notable duels, STEAL SHANK put down PAUL BEARER, causing him to lose 17 points of recognition in the process. The city has turned out in honor of KALYPSO, for with hers arena victory she may now lay claim to the highest position in the city! Informants "close" to the city champion have told me that he never fights without pantyhose on beneath his armor. Watch out! Many and various are the arts of battle. In SCOMSS SWAMP "art" is a word that has long since passed from the language! SCOMSS SWAMP, city of gladiators! Mighty among the names of thy guilds is SOULFORGE, a guild shunned and avoided by many in the weekly duels. Apparently the stalwarts of SOULFORGE are catching the bulk of jests down at the challenging board for their large share of the avoids. Mighty fighters cannot but expect competition from those below. EBOLA (Z) take warning! You have more than a few enemies in SCOMSS SWAMP. As a gladiator gets older, the icy grip of fear lays hold of his heart. True, ACE METRIC? Who could miss your "brave" challenge of GREGOLA? The weight of the challenge fell hard upon GREGOLA and predictably she was beat by ACE METRIC. This is how to arouse the anger of an entire guild! I cannot but express pride for the fearlessness of JABBERWOCK who cast caution to the winds and challenged KRAMER, a fighter 37 points higher. 1 points of newly earned recognition and a dose of my admiration is what JABBERWOCK must now weigh against the defeat which resulted. Give FREEZE DRIED credit for hers courage. Did you note how she challenged ART PENDRAGON despite the 29 point difference in their rankings? Truth to tell, FREEZE DRIED did not come out of the fight a winner, but she managed to capture much attention, gaining 2 in recognition. BONDS ON 'ROIDS must really be harboring a grudge against the MAESTUS MORTALES guild! Merciless, 17 challenged down BLACK BALL points this week to duel with it. Few would not have guessed the outcome of the bout as BLACK BALL lost to BONDS ON 'ROIDS. Is this what passes for courage in SCOMSS SWAMP? At the gambling halls I have started to bet money on OUT TO KILL. She has got the courage it takes. Witness hers challenge this turn against GENESIS! The DARK PINNACLE stable will be up late tonight, for indeed it was OUT TO KILL who claimed victory in the contest, ascending 25 in recognition! Vendettas. Bloodied blades and broken spears. Indeed the city has seen more than its fair share of red in recent times. I have seen warriors die in youth. I have seen men cut down in their prime. This week GOTHIC MINISTRY must mourn the loss of 6-3-1 INCUBUS to LOST SOULS. I must report the passing of ZOMBIE KNIGHT, veteran of many duels. 10-7-0 final record Its was not illustrious--but death plays no favorites. The warrior's path is harsh. For mediocrity there is but one reward--death. This past week BEAR NEKKID, at 13-9-0, departed SCOMSS SWAMP forever. My hearty congratulations JUSTICE FOR ALL, for thy revenge upon WILSON, slayer of thy fallen comrade. Next time it will know better, eh? Dark alleys may hide both secrets and assassins. In the arena there is only the brightness of steel. Keep vigil always! A thought before I go. Each warrior practices one style, but must not the wise manager learn the secrets of them all? 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 KALYPSO 3603 21 15 0 115 DARQUE FORCES (396) CHALLENGER CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME ACE METRIC 3554 10 4 0 131 ROYAL FLUSH (48) KRAMER 5191 12 5 0 120 SECOND BANANAS (573) SARA F. 5349 10 2 1 116 SKELETON KEY (493) GREGOLA 5101 21 16 0 101 LIFE'S LESSONS (562) TOTO 3914 19 10 0 99 LAND OF OZ (217) MINOR BLUE 5326 10 3 1 97 FEATHERS FLYIN' (585) -PROHIBITION 5607 12 12 0 96 INDIFFERENCE (611) SPAWING OF SPEWN 5197 11 7 0 94 MANEGERIAL MAYHEM (574) ART PENDRAGON 5151 10 12 0 94 KNIGHTS TEMPLAR (568) -KILLING JOKE 5611 15 9 1 93 INDIFFERENCE (611) CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME -LAST CALL 5606 11 10 0 88 INDIFFERENCE (611) JABBERWOCK 1277 14 19 4 79 FREEDONIA (32) FIGHTING TREE 5235 10 9 1 78 LAND OF OZ (217) BOMBADIL 2724 16 11 0 75 FREEDONIA (32) HUMBUG 5199 12 8 1 75 LAND OF OZ (217) SIR GALAHAD 5148 12 9 0 70 KNIGHTS TEMPLAR (568) SISTER MARY SARAH 5137 12 3 0 69 OLD HABITS (566) CHALLENGER ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME MARAJUANA MAN 3411 12 7 2 66 BLACK STORM (171) STEAL SHANK 5487 9 2 1 66 DARK PINNACLE (598) DASTER MARQUE 5196 8 10 0 66 MANEGERIAL MAYHEM (574) JACK MCFARLAND 5481 7 1 0 66 SECOND BANANAS (573) TARANTELLA 5687 4 1 1 66 LOST SOULS (618) AHURA MAZDA 5152 9 10 1 65 KNIGHTS TEMPLAR (568) JENNA 5099 13 13 3 62 LIFE'S LESSONS (562) CHALLENGER ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME LEPPADA 2257 13 23 0 62 TREBORS (232) WHITE SETTLER 5322 7 7 1 62 NATURAL B. KILLERS 2 (584) FREEZE DRIED 5308 12 4 0 61 COFFEE RULES! (505) SISTER MARY CLARENCE 5262 5 6 1 60 OLD HABITS (566) CLINTONLIKESBUSH 5318 9 5 0 58 NATURAL B. KILLERS 2 (584) -LADY ARCANE 4381 6 2 1 58 THE RIPPER CREW (489) ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME BODAK 5589 5 3 1 54 CHAOTIX BEASTS (610) DEVOUT CHRISTIAN 5321 9 5 2 53 NATURAL B. KILLERS 2 (584) CYRUS THE GREAT 5681 4 0 0 53 AGE OF EMPIRES (617) CRISTER MOFFEE 5289 10 7 1 51 MANEGERIAL MAYHEM (574) SWAMP LILY HAMMER 5441 7 1 0 51 ALL SWAMP HAMMERZ (594) PAUL BEARER 5187 9 9 2 48 THE BEAR'S PAW (150) B.B. CROSS 5323 9 4 2 46 FEATHERS FLYIN' (585) SWEET N LOW 5306 8 8 0 46 COFFEE RULES! (505) SWAMP TRAP HAMMER 5442 7 1 1 46 ALL SWAMP HAMMERZ (594) MORWHEN 5686 4 1 1 46 LOST SOULS (618) GANGSTA CREEP 5391 5 5 0 44 MAESTUS MORTALES (588) RED DRAGON 5585 5 2 0 44 CHAOTIX BEASTS (610) CAFE AU LAIT 5344 6 8 0 43 COFFEE RULES! (505) ANTON LEVAY 5429 5 2 1 43 LEADERS (593) MAHARA 2656 9 14 1 42 TREBORS (232) APPIUS 5392 7 3 0 42 MAESTUS MORTALES (588) ARAUTHATOR 4660 4 3 0 42 DRACONIC REALM (519) JACK & JILL 5310 8 5 0 41 ROYAL FLUSH (48) DAINTY CHINA 5564 4 1 0 41 LAND OF OZ (217) AMELA BUNDERSON 5339 8 5 0 39 SKELETON KEY (493) ETIENNE DUPLAIX 5377 4 6 2 39 KNIGHTS TEMPLAR (568) HALLE BEARY 5312 4 10 0 37 THE BEAR'S PAW (150) LITTLE BIG MAN 5393 6 3 1 36 NATURAL B. KILLERS 2 (584) BLOOD RAYNE 5489 8 7 0 35 DARK PINNACLE (598) BONDS ON 'ROIDS 5408 5 0 0 35 LIFE'S LESSONS (562) ZOMBIE ASSASSIN 5552 4 0 1 35 SALEM'S LOT (605) -BENDER 5395 7 0 1 34 ADULT SWIM (589) WILSON 5482 5 2 1 34 SECOND BANANAS (573) CHALLENGER INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME DAVID KARESH 5426 5 2 0 33 LEADERS (593) JUSTICE FOR ALL 5534 3 2 0 33 OF WOLF AND MAN (603) WOZZECK 5644 3 2 0 33 THE OPERA (613) CURSESHOCK 5234 7 6 0 32 DARQUE FORCES (396) SWAMP BURP HAMMER 5439 5 3 1 32 ALL SWAMP HAMMERZ (594) AXELROD GUNNER 5401 5 2 0 32 FALLEN (590) HANTA 5443 4 4 0 32 DOK SIK KILLAS (595) RACECAR 5498 2 1 0 32 PALINDROMES (599) LEET STREEGLE 5368 6 4 0 31 MANEGERIAL MAYHEM (574) BEAR SKINRUG 5399 5 2 0 31 THE BEAR'S PAW (150) CAESAR 5679 3 1 0 31 AGE OF EMPIRES (617) DROPSHOT 5402 4 2 1 30 FALLEN (590) CARLOTTA 5559 3 0 0 30 MAYFAIR (607) FRED BEAR 5348 5 7 0 29 THE BEAR'S PAW (150) SON YUNG MOON 5427 5 2 0 29 LEADERS (593) CUP OF TOE 5433 3 1 0 28 MYSTIC ORC FEAST (416) OUT TO KILL 5594 1 3 0 28 DARK PINNACLE (598) SWAMP CLAW HAMMER 5438 4 4 1 27 ALL SWAMP HAMMERZ (594) LIL BIT 5404 3 3 1 27 FALLEN (590) JACK DER RIERRE 5639 2 1 0 27 MISNOMERS (608) EVICSERATOR 5358 7 4 1 26 BLACK STORM (171) -GET THE POINT? 5097 4 8 0 26 LIFE'S LESSONS (562) ICHORID 5584 4 1 0 26 SALEM'S LOT (605) PAZUZU 5513 2 1 0 26 BAATANAR' RITEZU (600) BLACK THUNDER 3885 6 7 0 25 BLACK STORM (171) CHALLENGER INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME BLACKENED 5531 5 0 0 25 OF WOLF AND MAN (603) CYANIDE 5444 4 4 1 25 DOK SIK KILLAS (595) CAPPUCCINO 5382 3 7 0 25 COFFEE RULES! (505) SISTER SLEDGE 5341 3 2 0 25 OLD HABITS (566) FREEBORN BLOODBLADE 5597 2 2 0 25 BLACK STORM (171) DARK HEART 5684 4 1 1 24 LOST SOULS (618) STELLA 5561 3 0 0 24 MAYFAIR (607) -DAY DREAM 5417 2 3 0 24 THE DREAMING (591) INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME MEDEE 5642 5 0 0 23 THE OPERA (613) FAUST 5643 3 2 2 23 THE OPERA (613) DON KING 5374 3 5 0 23 ROYAL FLUSH (48) -VASH THE STAMPEDE 5396 3 4 0 23 ADULT SWIM (589) HITLER YOUTH 5547 2 4 0 23 NATURAL B. KILLERS 2 (584) TNT 5499 2 1 0 23 PALINDROMES (599) SUZANNE 5560 2 1 0 23 MAYFAIR (607) MR. CROWLEY 5570 3 2 0 22 LEADERS (593) FREMAN 5376 3 7 0 22 FREEDONIA (32) JENKINS 5708 2 0 0 22 THE MARAUDERS (619) -SEALAB DEBBIE 5567 1 2 0 22 ADULT SWIM (589) -TSO TSUNG T'ANG 4391 5 2 0 21 THE RIPPER CREW (489) LOWELL 5569 4 1 1 21 SECOND BANANAS (573) PHILP OF MACEDON 5680 3 1 0 21 AGE OF EMPIRES (617) SHORTEST STRAW 5532 2 3 0 21 OF WOLF AND MAN (603) HOLLE' CHERRY 5437 5 1 0 20 SKELETON KEY (493) TARGET 5573 3 2 0 20 SOULFORGE (587) SWAMP ROSE HAMMER 5440 2 6 0 20 ALL SWAMP HAMMERZ (594) TARZAN 5542 1 5 0 20 FREEDONIA (32) PRINCE IGOR 5640 1 0 0 20 THE OPERA (613) TRESSA 5388 3 6 0 19 MAESTUS MORTALES (588) DYERS EVE 5535 1 4 0 19 OF WOLF AND MAN (603) FEL STRIKE 5516 1 4 0 19 BLEAK LEGION (601) RAZOR 5689 1 2 0 19 LOST SOULS (618) DEMONIC HEX 5530 3 3 0 18 GOTHIC MINISTRY (592) KILLER 4999 1 2 0 18 CODE RED (547) OPAI 5735 1 0 0 17 DARK PINNACLE (598) GENESIS 5435 4 4 0 16 SOULFORGE (587) EBOLA (Z) 5447 4 4 0 16 DOK SIK KILLAS (595) -KENTSUI FURY 4382 4 4 0 16 THE RIPPER CREW (489) BINDI ATWATER 5704 2 0 0 16 SKELETON KEY (493) BARBAZU 5514 2 0 0 16 BAATANAR' RITEZU (600) ORC PLAGUE 5501 1 1 1 16 DARQUE FORCES (396) MY SLEEP 5657 1 0 0 16 THINGS I DROOL IN (614) BLACK BALL 5520 4 3 0 15 MAESTUS MORTALES (588) CASSIDY 5705 2 0 0 15 THE MARAUDERS (619) HAMATULA 5510 2 1 0 15 BAATANAR' RITEZU (600) LOW FAT LOON 5527 1 2 0 15 MYSTIC ORC FEAST (416) R.I. RED 5738 1 0 0 15 FEATHERS FLYIN' (585) MISS B. HAVEN 5701 1 1 0 15 MISNOMERS (608) RIGORMORTIS 5736 1 0 0 15 GOTHIC MINISTRY (592) DRAMA QUEEN 5494 4 2 0 14 ROYAL FLUSH (48) DAMIEN BANESON 5519 3 1 1 14 BLEAK LEGION (601) BALOR 5586 1 4 0 14 CHAOTIX BEASTS (610) ROBUST BREW 5400 2 7 0 13 COFFEE RULES! (505) CRYPT ANGEL 5553 1 3 1 13 SALEM'S LOT (605) FINCH 5627 1 1 0 13 FEATHERS FLYIN' (585) RED DEVIL 5732 1 0 0 13 LOST SOULS (618) SHADE'S FORM 5549 3 3 0 12 SALEM'S LOT (605) BULLSEYE 5571 3 2 0 12 SOULFORGE (587) WOW 5495 1 2 1 12 PALINDROMES (599) -UNLEASH 5603 1 1 1 12 INDIFFERENCE (611) BLACK 5706 1 1 0 12 THE MARAUDERS (619) INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME RICHARD CRANIUM 5577 3 2 0 11 MISNOMERS (608) CONSTANTINE 5677 2 1 0 11 AGE OF EMPIRES (617) DIPTHERIA 5445 2 5 0 11 DOK SIK KILLAS (595) STUFF 5656 1 0 1 11 THINGS I DROOL IN (614) BOB'S COMIC COLLECTN 5658 1 0 0 11 THINGS I DROOL IN (614) SISTER MARY SUEELLEN 5671 1 0 0 11 OLD HABITS (566) HOMEY D. CLONE 5637 3 1 0 10 LIFE'S LESSONS (562) OBLIVION 5518 2 3 1 10 BLEAK LEGION (601) -DEAD ANGLE 5418 2 3 1 10 THE DREAMING (591) CLAUGIYLIAMATAR 4694 2 4 0 10 DRACONIC REALM (519) TIMAT II 5726 1 0 0 10 DRACONIC REALM (519) SILVER 5727 1 0 0 10 DRACONIC REALM (519) BRUTE 5590 2 2 0 9 BLEAK LEGION (601) BOGBANE 5500 2 0 0 9 DARQUE FORCES (396) FADE TO BLACK 5695 1 0 0 9 OF WOLF AND MAN (603) TWIGGY 5731 0 1 0 9 MYSTIC ORC FEAST (416) MR. REE 5406 2 2 0 8 DARQUE FORCES (396) SPECTRE 5654 1 2 0 8 GOTHIC MINISTRY (592) RIKER 5707 1 1 0 8 THE MARAUDERS (619) PARTY TRAP 5496 2 1 0 7 PALINDROMES (599) THE KURGEN 5636 1 3 1 7 FREEDONIA (32) -NIGHT TERROR 5420 1 4 0 7 THE DREAMING (591) EGG HEAD 5730 1 0 0 7 MYSTIC ORC FEAST (416) DROW 5674 0 1 0 7 CHAOTIX BEASTS (610) GRADE TEN 5638 1 2 1 6 ROYAL FLUSH (48) -MUSTAFA 5568 1 1 0 6 THE DREAMING (591) DETARTRATED 5497 1 2 0 5 PALINDROMES (599) MARBURG 5655 1 2 0 5 DOK SIK KILLAS (595) XERXES 5742 1 0 0 5 AGE OF EMPIRES (617) ROWAN 5563 1 2 0 5 MAYFAIR (607) MAN HUNTER 5000 1 2 0 5 CODE RED (547) PIZZA PIE PARTY 5659 1 0 0 5 THINGS I DROOL IN (614) DEADLY 4996 1 2 0 5 CODE RED (547) SISTER MERCY 5526 0 1 0 5 OLD HABITS (566) MARILITH 5691 0 1 0 5 BAATANAR' RITEZU (600) -BROCK SAMPSON 5416 0 5 0 5 THE DREAMING (591) PAM D MONIUM 5725 0 1 0 5 MISNOMERS (608) RICK TERSCALE 5724 0 1 0 5 MISNOMERS (608) FETAL CREEPY 5634 0 4 0 4 SOULFORGE (587) JUDGE 4997 0 3 0 3 CODE RED (547) LETHAL 4998 0 3 0 3 CODE RED (547) CHARLOTTE 5562 0 3 0 3 MAYFAIR (607) JEALOUSY RAINS 5646 0 3 0 3 FALLEN (590) LEAVON WORTH 5703 0 2 0 2 SKELETON KEY (493) -DANTILLIUS 5675 0 2 0 2 MAESTUS MORTALES (588) BEOWOLF 5729 0 1 0 2 LEADERS (593) -SPACE GHOST 5648 0 1 0 1 ADULT SWIM (589) -FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST 5647 0 1 0 1 ADULT SWIM (589) LOUIE 5740 0 1 0 1 SECOND BANANAS (573) STAG 5737 0 1 0 1 FEATHERS FLYIN' (585) MY PILLOW 5660 0 1 0 1 THINGS I DROOL IN (614) '-' denotes a warrior who did not fight this turn. THE DEAD W L K TEAM NAME SLAIN BY TURN Revenge? GLABREZU 5512 0 2 0 BAATANAR' RITEZU 600 DAMIEN BANESON 5519 227 NALFESHNEE 5511 0 1 0 BAATANAR' RITEZU 600 GRADE TEN 5638 225 JUST REV BEAR NEKKID 5126 13 9 0 THE BEAR'S PAW 150 SARA F. 5349 227 ZOMBIE KNIGHT 3564 10 7 0 BLACK STORM 171 SISTER MARY CLAR 5262 227 NOT! AGAIN! 5699 1 1 1 DARK PINNACLE 598 GUILLOTINE GARTH 20 227 NONE GALDR 5171 7 6 1 DESOLATE ONES 524 FIGHTING TREE 5235 223 NOT REVE ZYKLON 5548 1 1 0 DESOLATE ONES 524 ZOMBIE ASSASSIN 5552 223 NOT REVE ANTHRAX 5446 2 3 1 DOK SIK KILLAS 595 DROPSHOT 5402 224 REVENGED THE DEAD W L K TEAM NAME SLAIN BY TURN Revenge? VALAMARADACE 4695 2 5 0 DRACONIC REALM 519 PUTRID PATRICK 19 227 NONE DRACONIC 5595 1 1 0 DRACONIC REALM 519 WOW 5495 225 ANGELIKA 5633 1 3 0 FALLEN 590 GUILLOTINE GARTH 20 227 NONE ERON RIPPER 5403 0 4 0 FALLEN 590 WOODY 5412 224 NONE MSK 5507 2 1 1 FEATHERS FLYIN' 585 WOODY 5412 223 NONE BRASSBACK 5544 0 2 0 FEATHERS FLYIN' 585 CRYPT ANGEL 5553 223 NOT REVE GULL 5626 0 1 0 FEATHERS FLYIN' 585 THE KURGEN 5636 224 NEUFCHATELLA 2958 3 9 0 FREEDONIA 32 STEAL SHANK 5487 223 NOT REVE INCUBUS 5423 6 3 1 GOTHIC MINISTRY 592 TARANTELLA 5687 227 NYCADAEMON 5592 1 3 0 GOTHIC MINISTRY 592 ORC PLAGUE 5501 227 DEAD ROSES 5697 0 1 0 GOTHIC MINISTRY 592 UNLEASH 5603 226 S.C. RUDE 5728 0 1 0 KNIGHTS TEMPLAR 568 WURM KIN 27 227 NONE AMALRIC 5378 1 7 0 KNIGHTS TEMPLAR 568 EVICSERATOR 5358 225 JAIDEN 5685 2 2 0 LOST SOULS 618 ETIENNE DUPLAIX 5377 226 KILL ME 5743 0 1 0 THE MARAUDERS 619 ARENAMASTER OKEL 23 227 NONE MISS DE MEANOR 5575 0 3 0 MISNOMERS 608 BENDER 5395 225 SIR PRIZE 5576 1 2 0 MISNOMERS 608 LOWELL 5569 225 REVENGED BIG BEER BELLY 5733 0 1 0 MYSTIC ORC FEAST 416 STUFF 5656 227 ONE 5533 2 1 0 OF WOLF AND MAN 603 WILSON 5482 225 JUST REV F 5700 0 1 0 THE OPERA 613 MURDEROUS MARK 18 227 NONE DA 5741 0 1 0 SALEM'S LOT 605 PUTRID PATRICK 19 227 NONE PAULA BONES 4414 18 14 1 SKELETON KEY 493 JABBERWOCK 1277 223 REVENGED Z 5739 0 1 0 SOULFORGE 587 CARDIAC CRAIG 21 227 NONE IMMAZAEL 5384 2 4 1 SOULFORGE 587 LIL BIT 5404 223 JUST REV ETHER 5572 1 2 0 SOULFORGE 587 OBLIVION 5518 225 KOZYTA 2640 9 13 2 TREBORS 232 LADY ARCANE 4381 224 PERSONAL ADS Swamp Claw Hammer -- Are you always this easy? Aren't you embarrassed that of a hammer and a piece of chinaware, I won? -- Dainty China Crip, Slugbait, Soultaker -- I look forward to seeing you at The Face. We will probably miss our fellow Mannequin, but perhaps we will all do well for the glory and honor of SCOMSS Swamp. -- Oz The All-Excited Blood Rayne -- Thanks! The Illuminati will certainly not miss those 5 points! It was my pleasure to make you say "Uncle" and "Bah, Humbug". -- Humbug (not feeling so "bah") Vendetta Cartel -- Congratulations on your fine first round. Nice scores, Street and Kat. You are the kind of team that is going to make this competition very, very interesting! -- Oz The All-Praising Kalypso -- Once was not enough. Perhaps you will save the last dance for me? -- Hourglass, Duelmistress Illuminati -- May we ask who that was with the low score on your team first round? Kudos to Baphomet for his contribution of points, but even more for hosting this event so well. -- Oz The All-Thankful Spawing Of Spew -- I was all up for the challenge and you caught me at my very best. By the way, what does a little doggie do with a decise skill? -- Toto Baphomet -- Perhaps I am dense. (Did I really say THAT?) But I did not understand the Muppets reference. -- Oz The All-Puzzled Ultraist -- Is there some true significance to your first round zero score? Is Tripwire going to have to carry the whole council both here in the Swamp and at The face? -- Oz The All-Curious Sara F -- You again? I thought we already had it settled that you were my daddy? -- Fighting Tree Hail, Hammer. Thank you for your kind words about strategy and Hourglass. You can read all about her in the DM Column and a Spotlight in this newsletter. -- Oz The All-Proud Toker -- I had to talk long and hard to convince Lady Fern to return to Fratsfa for your fine competition. And I agree Crip is always a good surprise. -- Oz The All- Helpful All -- Good luck to everyone in this Turf War competition and at The Face. May you do SCOMSS Swamp/North Fork proud. Freeze Dried -- My hat's off to you, Champ! Will see you again in the future and hope luck is on my side next time. -- Arauthator! Blackened -- Nice duel! Next time the gods will be with me. -- Claugiyliamatar! Son Youg Moon -- With my loss to you, my manager is sending me to my fate! -- Valamaredace Buddy Lee -- Sorry for the long delay. Steal Shank looks very nice! Crush the foes!! Will get with you soon. -- Sir Chester with a (0-5) turn Liam the Goth -- Sorry... (Arauthator!) just lost to Freeze Dried. Will talk to you soon. Hoping for better turns. -- Sir Chester Asmo -- Good to see you around. Hope you do well and much better than I. -- Sir Chester Illuminati -- Again, job well done, no thanks to me! -- Sir Chester, praying for or to my war gods Baphomet -- Well, well, well, what a monstrosity! What a savagery! What a shellacking my stable and I have taken! Hoping to find a potion of deflection...can anyone help me with this? -- Sir Chester, whimpering in a corner All -- Good luck to you, or should I say, "better luck than me"? -- Sir Chester Ice Pick, Hammer -- Thanks a million. -- Sir Chester, waiting to see how things turn out this time SCOMSS Swamp -- Hopefully since this turn runs on my son's birthday it will bring me luck. Crossed fingers. -- Az Abraxis -- First the name AZRAEL that I was using comes from Judeo-Christian mythology as an angel of death. Second, don't quote comics to a fan-boy. I have nearly the whole run of the Azrael comic. I started reading it because of the character's name. Jean-Paul wasn't psychotic, he was schizophrenic, I leave it to you to learn the difference. In the only physical confrontation that he had with Bruce (that I have seen, as I said, I have nearly the whole run) he handed Bruce his butt. Bruce had to use mental trickery to beat him. Jean-Paul no longer has that particular problem. And let us look at something else: Bruce vs. Bane 1-1. Az vs. Bane 3-0. As for history repeating itself let us remember what Tim Drake said to Bruce concerning Azrael, "Everything you want people to believe you are, He IS." So bring it on you Caped Clown, bring it on. -- Azraelus Maximillian -- Illuminati can't stand up to the VC? Poor delusional fool. As far as calling out Hammer goes, be wary of the lone wolf, the pack is rarely far away. -- Azraelus Toker -- Spell check. Coward. -- Azraelus Baphomet -- If I haven't verified Suicide (our team is freakin' huge!!!) I do so now. -- Talon Darkhart Oz -- Nemesis and his tendency to run blind warriors will teach you that we don't even need one eye to defeat you. -- Azraelus Baphomet -- The Opera declares Medee (5642) as its Champion for the Turf War. -- Impresario Raven -- Holy S@#@!! Wow...just...Wow! Congrats on the TC! That's totally unbelievable! I'm proud to be a member of the X-Syndicate with you. You go, girl! -- Impresario Nycadaemon -- Good challenge. Glad that worked out my way. -- Medee Bear Nekkid -- Love that name. -- Wozzeck Riker -- Ouch! -- Faust Jack Der Rierre -- Let me be the first to congratulate you on your victory. Well done! -- Lowell Of Wolf & Man -- As promised, I'm back and ready for action--and definitely NOT avoiding you. Will I be seeing Justice for All? -- Wilson Leet Streegle -- My performance in the arena continues to exceed my manager's expectations. -- Jack McFarland Bombadil -- My apologies for the down-challenge/style mismatch. Sometimes you have to take one for the team. -- Kramer, wingman for Ace Metric Woody has gone to the big bar in the sky. Everyone say hello to Louie (DePalma) and make the little psychopath feel at home here in the Swamp. -- Mannequin, mgr. Second Bananas Lost Souls -- Thanks for the kind words. We congratulate you and yours for a marvelous tourney performance. The Swamp's talent continues to improve! Salute! -- Mannequin, mgr. Second Bananas Buddy Lee -- Sorry no diplo this time, but I'm moving. Let me get settled, and I'll send you what I have. -- Jorja SCOMSS SWAMP Psychos and all you other Turf War 4 Toughies -- The creative spark is rekindling and hopefully both last cycle's and this cycle's Hammer spotlights are seeing print in our beloved swamp! Still no resolution on paper regarding my situation overseas as revealed by my spotlight that was intended for print last cycle. However, I am with my busy teaching schedule steadily amassing the coins to purchase my fare for travel back to my homeland for the holidays! Hopefully matters will be resolved in my favor by next cycle! -- Hammer; the Illuminati Ice Pick of International Real Life Intrigue Steel Shank -- Sure just come up North, were quite hospitable. -- Maximillian Zombie Knight -- Oooo that had to be embarrassing. -- LBM Ahura Mazda -- Watch out; next time that little trick won't work again. -- White Settler Swamp Trap Hammer -- Man, just a little on the scummy side, eh! -- Hitler Youth Amela Bunderson -- Maybe you need a smaller stick. -- Clintonlikesbush Killing Joke -- Man it was like, Ready! Set! and you had already gone.... -- Devout Christian Goat -- Where are you, buddy? We need your help for the Turf War. -- *Lasher* Dark Knight Toker -- Thank you for your support and advice. It is an honor to fight beside you in the Turf War. -- Lasher All -- I am a new manager and I am still learning and would appreciate any advice from the veteran managers. Thank you and much respect to all of you. -- *Lasher* Dark Knight Toker -- We stand at a crossroad, action on both parts will determine the outcome of our relationship. I have no ill will for anyone in this land. The ball is in your court. Funny, I almost probated with you guys, but someone talked me out of it. It would have been strange to be fighting against friends in your war, much like Abraxis and Baphomet are. I, being friends with Hammer, Baphomet and Sensei Jan, yes it would have been strange. -- Liam the Goth P.S. Though had I not come to SCOMMS, things would have been very different. P.P.S. Anyone who likes vampires is good in my book. Oz -- Well thank you. We'll see how well I do in the presence of so many Master Managers. We will see if faith will smile on me. -- Liam the Goth Assur -- Welcome. I for one would rather run in to hades than your boys. -- Liam the Goth Hammer -- Yes Trocar, will be there in one form or another. Have to see how something comes out. The silence is too much for me to bear. See you at Foul Marrow Castle for some fishing on Lake Moruchei. -- Liam the Goth Azraelus Prime -- Good to hear from you. Sent a letter. Hope the Face was great. -- Liam the Goth Maximillian -- Thank you. So when's the next madness? Morya was a little dead last month. I came back and everyone runs away. Not cool. What do I have, some blood stuck on my teeth? -- Liam the Goth Suiside -- Guess Az and Assur didn't know you are TCB, hum...good to be working with you and don't mind my undead demon Slayers. They ate already. -- Liam the Goth Heathen -- To you as well. Wastes, you say. You would love some of the undead I have. 11-12-7-15-17-5-17, 13-8-8-17-15-5-17, 13-13-3-17-19-4-15 and 15-12-3-17-17-3- 17. I have DAed most of them due to little damage. Oh well. -- Liam the Goth, fan of the week P.S. Buddy Lee and I come from the same school and teacher. Illuminati -- Oops, my bloody finger. -- Liam the Goth Captain Coffee -- A friend of a friend is a friend. -- Liam (drinking his iced coffee) Goth Sir Chester -- Hum...worm food and spilled blood. Now that's what I call lunch! Missed you in Jhans. What Bandit is dead? -- Liam the Goth Asmo -- Yes behind on your writing indeed. Too busy tormenting those fellows captured in the Necropolis. Hope they tell you who has the Sigil. Can I borrow a few of your Devils? Need them in Trocar until I finish the catalyst of the awaking. -- Liam the Goth, Company man Baphomet -- Regrets. No can't say I have any. Should be a fun ride, my brother. I'll be at the citadel of Shadows looking up something. In the middle of re- deploying my forces throughout Alastari. -- Liam the Goth, Paladin of the order of the Red Crescent Snark -- The Gandhi award huh? Well thank you, I think. May you know that sweetness of victory. You're definitely one of the most fun managers I've come across--a true honor to meet you. -- Liam the Goth Holle 'Cherry -- Nice challenge. Didn't see it coming. -- Spectre Unleash -- Oh sure, just Unleash on me. Thanks a lot. -- Dead Roses Buddy Lee -- Now you know why! Not for real though; life is too short to be anything else than HAPPY! And I do try my best. -- D.K. Toker Baphomet -- Right you are, there was no disrespect or innuendoes. My apologies, good sir! -- D.K. Toker P.S. Did you receive my snailmail? Ebola(Z) -- If I wasn't so worried about you being contagious, I might have asked for dinner and a movie. After spanking that brown bottom of yours, I was kinda excited and wanted more! -- Tressa Party Trap -- Rightly named you are. I came for a party and it ended a trap! Good fight! -- Dantillius Buddy Lee -- I don't know you, but you seem rather idoneous to the game. -- Abraxis Goat -- Where are you, my hircine one? -- Abraxis Lasher -- Your Mayfair Witches have done a wonderful job! -- Abraxis Azrael -- On second thought, I realize that you are merely picayune! As my will, so mote it be! -- Abraxis TDH -- My dear sir, you edentulous, eructative, gnathonic, glabrous cretin! You are not fit to fight in this arena. You are totally eleemosynary! As my will, so mote it be! -- Abraxis Punk-Diddy -- The company you keep! -- Abraxis Mr. Coffee -- Double mocha latte please! -- Abraxis Heathen -- I'm thinking about bringing back my limerick corner. What do you think? -- Abraxis Buffy -- Er, Baffy, I like the breakdown that you sent me. Keep up the good work! -- Abraxis Darque -- I noticed your absence last cycle. What's wrong, did you give up on your new boys too! -- Abraxis Hammer -- I've been asked by a friend to leave you be, but I still think you're exiguous, callipygian and prolegomenous! As my will, so mote it be! -- Abraxis Marauders -- Congrats on your 5-0 opener. And welcome to SCOMSS Swamp. -- Mr. Coffee/Coffee Rules! Hammer -- That is some Lily! Wow! -- Mr. Coffee Slugbait -- What do you say to a possible SCCOMS alliance sometime down the road? -- Mr. Coffee I hope that "possible" is correct. It got to me as "sposbile", which didn't make any sense. Come to think of it, not making sense might be what you intended, no? -- Ed. Oz -- Oh! Ambidextrous! And I thought Baphomet meant Mannequin went TO AND FROM work. Thanks for clearing that up. -- Mr. Coffee Humbug -- No, the luck was all ours in fighting such an experienced warrior. -- Freeze Dried P.S. I slowly ground the beans and lulled you to sleep--rather boring...grinding beans. Morwhen -- Indeed you were fortunate. You won, and you deserved it. -- Cafe Au Lait Swamp Claw Hammer -- Slip one past Hammer, NEVER! And you were the proof. -- Capuccino Buddy Lee -- Better wired than on decaf. -- Mr. Coffee Gangsta Creep -- You're welcome for the compliment. -- Mr. Coffee Heathen -- Need your FULL address for direct communication. -- Mr. Coffee Heathen -- Good showing! Let's keep up the momentum. The Fuhrer has been at it for a while. Hope he can game soon. -- Mr. Coffee Arauthator -- You should have stuck to Sweet N Low. That's what happens when a champion faces a real champion. Good luck in the future--against other warriors. -- Freeze Dried Hammer -- You gave me the "key" to improving and it is showing...I won, I won. -- Cappuccino Managerial Mayhem -- You won and I got the skills. -- Mr. Coffee Baphomet -- Yes, you are. -- Mr. Coffee Coffee -- 3-0 with two DA is about as serious as I can get for the moment and though the RUGS didn't give me much to work with I'll keep what I have and do the best I can! I won't go minus points again, if that's what you mean by serious. But I can't promise huge gains either! -- Heathen P.S. "Oz and his Cronies" sounds like a group from the big band era! I thought that was "Oz and the Ozettes". -- Ed. Chester -- You of all people should be aware of my methods and know that Sir Prize served his purpose, though it should have been the turn before! Good luck this turn!!! -- Heathen Hatebred Mr. Pee -- The true mystery is how your manager keeps the names of his warriors out of the newsletters, though they fight two turns in a row! -- Miss B. Haven Lethal -- Not so much huh? It's pretty sad when I have a bigger weapon than you do! Like they say: when all else fails, pick up a BIG weapon!! -- Dick Lowell -- Fortunately for you, without violating the rules I cannot bloodfeud again and Heathen doesn't have anyone else who could beat you. So thanks for the few points we received. -- Jack "A happy life is impossible--the highest to which a man can attain is an heroic course of life." Expatriate -- I admire your fortitude and desire for a fresh start, here and elsewhere. Over time I think we all learn that it's really about the game, not the ego. It just takes some longer than others. I'm sure there are still some around who remember how obnoxious I was in the beginning! -- Heathen Hatebred P.S. Feel free to join "the Alliance that isn't Oz or his cronies" if you'd like to join in the fray known as Turf War 4. Dannia tyl Sio -- I'll be right up there to "cool you off." -- Shade, Nemesis (My Ma was a "shrew" Shew, therefore tall, but not too.) Mirta -- Origin? Pause to flip back through the moments of our brief but intense affair on the hot hot sands, my lady. -- Ironbar, Nemesis 300 of PBA -- You're better than 300 on the PGA. I demand a rematch! -- Shade, baked at 300 on the sandy lanes Pooh-Bear -- I was just making sure of you. -- Ironbar Who will sign my petition asking G., Sheila to track the number of times each immortal Lord Protector is "killed"? -- Snarky, mgr. Nemesis Historian -- Welcome to here! Competition you will receive! Remember to have lots of fun. If you need help I'll be glad to help out. -- Blackstorm, mgr. Black Storm (sigh) Bombadil -- ...eyes fell out after...last blow.... -- Zombie Here, have a potato. -- Ed. Snarky -- I do try. Things will be back in order next turn. I don't like to drop like this. -- Blackstorm Richard Cranium -- Blackstorm thought I was a Waste. Good thing only you saw it, but now I got new gear. -- F - Bloodblade P.S. What's with that downchallenge you received. Let's rip 'im apart! Baphomet -- Thanx for letting us in. I am real sorry about Amalric. The bloodlust is strange for him; even at a three he has come close two or three times already. -- Blackstorm Dyer's Eve -- Now wasn't that cute. That is way too big. -- Black Thunder Kalypso -- That rocked!!! But not to my advantage. I'll roll up a big one and come see you again. -- MM Clintonlikesbush -- You lucky, you no do again, uhhh. -- Zombie Knight Ed. -- Do you think we could get Darque Forces warriors listed on the list? Thanks! -- Baphomet Listed on the list? Ummm...if you mean the list I put a bit further down, no problem. If you're talking about the regular, every-turn team and warrior listings in the newsletter, I have nothing to do with that. That's a CSR thing and I'm not sure they've gotten it fixed yet anyhow. -- Ed. Mr. Oz -- Don't know about being a gentleman, but...I respect the wishes of my friends. Lord willing, this situation is about to come to a close in the very near future. -- Baphomet P.S. Is that what they call it nowadays? Ambi? Mannequin -- Say it ain't so!! -- Baphomet (grin) Snarky -- You better stop looking at Manny's Bananas or someone's gonna think you're ambi too! -- Baphomet (chuckling at potty humour) Just low on potassium. -- Ed. Asmo -- Rarely do I pay attention to princes. They tend to be knaves. Unless they're ambi...then they're queens. Of course, if that were the case, it's Crip who runs Royal here. -- Baphomet (grin) I 'spect that'll just about be enough of that now. -- Ed. Liam -- When I said, "put 'em on ice..." I thought you were talking about enemies...not some sick Bloody Mary you concocted! -- Baphomet Chaotix -- O-kaaaaay! But, you might want to remind Raven. -- Baphomet Impresario -- Yeah, I am just a tad smarter than the average bear. Unless it's one of The Bear's Paws. Then I'm a whole lot smarter! (grin) -- Baphomet Kat -- Just kidding. Don't choke on a furball! -- Baphomet (chuckling) Hammer -- Thanks for your prayers. Know that ours continue on behalf of you and yours. Truly...your service is that of a hero! -- Baphomet P.S. And, you *ARE* a soldier for The King of Kings!!! Murker -- Gotcha! -- Baphomet The Historian -- Gotcha! -- Baphomet Liam -- Not a problem. This is "the Company of Brothers!" Not, I'm over you...I'm your boss...not...I'm the alpha male...etc. WE are in THIS together!!! -- Baphomet, TCB Mr. Coffee -- Actually, I think it was my warriors doing the falling! -- Baphomet Asmo -- Appreciate the accolades, but...it wasn't I who promoted this shindig. More like The Consortium, Bookie, Hammer, Az, Tripwire, Mr. Coffee and Master Darque. It was their efforts, and the efforts of the previous host...*YOU!* -- Baphomet (just picking up the slack) Saint -- Take your time. No big rush. -- Baphomet Ummm...for what? Was I supposed to do a manager list for y'all? I was out of town last time the arena ran, so I'm a bit behind the times. Just in case that IS what I'm supposed to be doing, here's a list. It's teams listed in last turn's newsletter. If I've gotten anyone's name wrong, just let me know and I'll fix it. -- The Saint, often confused keeper of lists ADULT SWIM Talon Darkhart LOST SOULS Raven AGE OF EMPIRES The Historian MAESTUS MORTALES Dark Knight Toker ALL SWAMP HAMMERZ Hammer MANEGERIAL MAYHEM Fizban BAATANAR' RITEZU Asmo Dius MAYFAIR Lasher BLACK STORM Blackstorm MISNOMERS Heathen BLEAK LEGION Lord Chaos MYSTIC ORC FEAST Slugbait CHAOTIX BEASTS Chaotix NATURAL B. KILLERS 2 Maximillian CODE RED Suicide OF WOLF AND MAN Tripwire COFFEE RULES! Mr. Coffee OLD HABITS Father O'Malley DARK PINNACLE Buddy Lee PALINDROMES Assurnasirbanipal DARQUE FORCES Master Darque ROYAL FLUSH Crip DOK SIK KILLAS Doc Sik SALEM'S LOT Sensei Jan DRACONIC REALM Warsprite SECOND BANANAS Mannequin FALLEN Azraelus Prime SKELETON KEY Skallagrim FEATHERS FLYIN' Barnabas SOULFORGE Wasby the Great FREEDONIA Mr. Snarky THE BEAR'S PAW KAT GOTHIC MINISTRY Liam the Goth THE DREAMING P-Diddy INDIFFERENCE Jekyll THE MARAUDERS Murker KNIGHTS TEMPLAR Baphomet THE OPERA Impresario LAND OF OZ Oz the Successful THE RIPPER CREW Noachian LEADERS Abraxis TREBORS ? LIFE'S LESSONS Street Legal Dark Heart -- My manager said that I should have danced with you longer, but I got tired. -- Diptheria Tressa -- I now have to write things on paper, for what you did to me. -- Ebola (z) Out to Kill -- Would you like to go and lift some weights with me? That way you can use a heavier weapon. Ha ha. -- Marburg Snarky -- We of Dark Pinnacle nominate you for the Ghandi award. -- Buddy Lee P.S. Steal Shank wanted to know why your guys are so stingy with the skills? He says the only reason you bloodfeud is because he teaches well even if you suffer a loss. It was well worth it. He wants to avoid. Baphomet -- Great turn around, bro. Now if we can just catch up to Vendetta and SCOMSS we'll be alright. -- Buddy Lee All -- What?! "Not! Again!" Won!? Whohoo! He straight up suck, Ba 17-6-18-11-7- 16-9, Awesome dam! Born ex int! What?! I just want to know, who would keep this Pud? -- Buddy Lee P.S. And you wonder why I keep DAing? He's going back for a rematch. Hope he comes back again! Cardia Craig -- I no like you stare at me chest. I hurt you good, make you dead. -- Not! Again! Impresario -- Welcome!? And what team is that? *All the idiots of Dark Pinnacles raise hands in hope it's them* -- Buddy Lee Illuminati -- Come on, boys! Time to send the rally monkeys out. SCOMSS Tower is getting higher. Vendetta is putting the pedal to the metal! -- Buddy Lee Mr. Coffee -- Thank you for the welcome. Had I known the swamp would be so fun, I'd have come sooner. -- Buddy Lee Sir Chester -- Any time, bro! Now go kick butt. -- Buddy Lee Oz the all conquering -- What if some of us were cyclops? -- Buddy Lee, putting one hand over one eye, imitating Cyclops Appius -- Ugh! Thought you were a women. And to think I brought flowers to seduce you. -- Incubus Homey D. Clone -- Next time we dance try to cut it short around the ten minute mark. -- Deadly Historian -- You know, the first time I came to this arena was during TW2. It's taken me all this time to build up the nerve to come back. Watch yourself. -- The Expatriate Incubus -- Well, so much for that. You are safe for the moment. I have no intention to bloodfeud you with either of my good warriors. What kid of monster are you anyway? -- The Expatriate P.S. Brute said "ouch." Liam -- I will be taking you up on your offer to drop you a line, but not just yet. (very busy) Thank you and good luck. -- The Expatriate Hammer -- You did respond but I am looking forward to hearing from you again. -- The Expatriate P.S. That's one. Ed. -- I noticed the word changes in my spotlight. Well done. -- The Expatriate Word changes like "you can't say that there here" or like "the typist gave it her best guess and I have no idea what was supposed to go here but this is my best guess"? Both get made on a regular basis. -- Ed. Constantine -- You got away. Good fight. -- Fel Strike Ether -- Your body is now in the ground and your soul is in the aether. HA! You should've been more careful who you challenged. -- Oblivion Wasby -- I have no idea why Oblivion went bloodthirsty like that. We await your bloodfeud. -- The Expatriate Oh where, oh where has my little klown gone? Oh where, oh where, oh where could he be? Why'd you run off just when I came back, chump? -- The Expatriate (a blast from your past) Claugiylianatar -- I don't see how I increased my constitution. I didn't even break a sweat. -- Damier Baneson It seems that HAL ate all of my personal ads AND the spotlight I wrote for last turn's newsletter. Needless to say, I'm a little upset. The only reason I don't inflict HAL with a dreaded Golem Virus is the fact that Lady Scale's replacement was an upgrade. All the personals for this turn are marked thus: (c). -- The Expatriate Target -- That was the finest display of scumhood that I've seen in a while. -- Fel Strike (c) Bindi Atwater -- They boo at you and roar contempt at me. What does that say about our skill as warriors? -- Oblivion (c) Wasby -- What, no bloodfeud? -- The Expatriate (c) Killer -- Unlucky random matchup for me. -- Danier Bareson (c) Shade's Form -- SMASH! -- Brute (he learned a new word) (c) Hammer -- I still haven't received the diplo you mailed to the commission. -- The Expatriate (c) P.S. Got it, one on the way. Buddy Lee -- Declare? With who? Isn't it too late for all that? Besides, I'm having too much fun from the sidelines. Thanks for the invite. -- The Expatriate (c) Liam -- No, I'm not out to get you. As I tried to say last turn, your monster is safe from me for now. -- The Expatriate (c) P.S. Got your diplo; one on the way. Mr. Coffee -- I don't see how. To my knowledge we have crossed neither swords nor words since I've been playing. -- The Expatriate (c) Snarky -- Sure potty humor's funny...if you're 12 (or on that level). -- The Expatriate (c) Obnoxious, er Abraxis -- You are supposed to be a druid, right? Druids are supposed to be wise and knowledgeable. How is it that you don't know that Azrael is the name given to the Angel of Death in several christian AND pagan texts on such things? Maybe next time you should do a little research before you stick your foot in your mouth (or at least wash said foot). -- The Expatriate (c) Azraelus Prime -- Yes, I know you can speak for yourself, but I had a check mark that was a perfect fit for Obnoxious' forehead. I hope you don't mind. -- The Expatriate Jealousy Rains -- Not a very good challenge. -- Man Hunter Sir Chester -- For starters Code Blue is totally overrated; Code Yellow is just a caution and Code Red is complete chaos. Any more questions? Second, I am glad we will be at arms together and not against. It will make things a whole lot easier. -- Suicide, watch of Hell's Gate Illuminati members -- Let's make this place sing with our victims' screams. Let's bring the aroma of brimstone into the air. And let us bring Hell's Fire onto the swamp for the hell of it. -- Suicide -- Watcher of Hell's Gate 4 August 2005 Ladies and Gentlemen...The Announcement You Have All Been Waiting For Is Here!!!!!!!! ZalCon3...The Rebirth!!!!!!! The Rules Are Simple, The Prizes Are Awesome, The Competition Fierce! Where: Dullens (DM13) When: October 8th, 2005 The Rules: Every Manager Must DA Their Entire Team On The First Turn They Enter The Contest. All Warriors DA'd In This Manner MUST Be At Zero FE And May Fight In The Contest If They Live. The Style Of The Warrior Must Be Present In The Name In A Non Ambiguous Manner, Standard Abbreviations Accepted. Scoring Starts On The 3rd Turn Of The Contest Which Will Also Be The First Turn After The October Mail In. Dead Warriors May Be Entered From The Contest To Dead Apprentices ONLY--And With Zero FE!!!!! All Living Warriors May Be Entered Into Rookies or Apprentices For The October Mail In. Scoring: 1 Point For Each Win. 1 Point For Each Kill. -1 Point For Each Loss. -1 Point For Each Death. Categories: Ultimate Style Master: Warrior Of Any Style With The Most Style Master Points. Top Team: Team With The Most Points At The End Of The Contest. Top Warrior: Warrior With The Most Points At The End Of The Contest. MVP Team: Team With The Most Free Fight Awards At The End Of The Contest. MVP Warrior: Warrior With The Most Free Fight Awards At The End Of The Contest. Style Master: Warrior With The Most Points Vs. Style In Each Style At The End Of The Contest. Warrior Top 11: Next 10 Top Point Gaining Warriors At The End Of The Contest. Iron Manager: Any Manager With 100 Fights During The Contest (20 Turns Plus 2 Pre Turns). ***Special Category*** An Additional Top Team Award Will Be Granted For Each 5 Iron Manager Awards Starting At 6. Prizes: Ultimate Style Master, Top Team, Top Warrior: +1 To Bonus, Damage Bump, Free Train Or Learn 2 Skills, Favorites Knowledge. MVP Team And MVP Warrior: 20 Rollups. Style Master: +1 To Bonus. Warrior Top 11: Free Train Or Learn 2 Skills. Iron Manager: +1 To Bonus. Please Contact Zalgor Prigg Via Diplo (Armor & Weapons DM102) or Email (zalgor@hotmail.com) Should You Have Any Questions Or Wish A Free Team Rollup To Dark Arena On Turn 1. Disclaimer: All Prizes Are To Be Used On Contest Team Only And Are Non Transferable. LAST WEEK'S FIGHTS NOT! AGAIN! was butchered by GUILLOTINE GARTH in a 1 minute Dark Arena fight. VALAMARADACE was butchered by PUTRID PATRICK in a 1 minute brutal Dark Arena duel. ANGELIKA was easily killed by GUILLOTINE GARTH in a 1 minute Dark Arena match. F was slain by MURDEROUS MARK in a crowd pleasing 1 minute bloody Dark Arena duel. KILL ME was assassinated by ARENAMASTER OKEL in a 1 minute Dark Arena fight. S.C. RUDE was murdered by WURM KIN in a 2 minute Dark Arena competition. Z was butchered by CARDIAC CRAIG in a 1 minute gory Dark Arena duel. DA was butchered by PUTRID PATRICK in a 1 minute bloody Dark Arena match. JUSTICE FOR ALL overcame WILSON in a 2 minute gruesome Bloodfeud fight. BARBAZU outwaited GRADE TEN in a action packed 9 minute Bloodfeud duel. DIPTHERIA was vanquished by DROPSHOT in a 1 minute uneven Bloodfeud fight. TARGET won victory over LIL BIT in a 2 minute Bloodfeud fight. TARANTELLA easily killed INCUBUS in a 1 minute one-sided Challenge bout. ACE METRIC demolished GREGOLA in a 1 minute mismatched Challenge match. MARAJUANA MAN was handily defeated by SPAWING OF SPEWN in a 1 minute contest. JABBERWOCK was demolished by KRAMER in a 1 minute one-sided Challenge brawl. FREEZE DRIED was savagely defeated by ART PENDRAGON in a 4 minute Challenge duel. SIR GALAHAD viciously subdued CLINTONLIKESBUSH in a tiresome 12 minute Challenge fray. SWAMP LILY HAMMER was devastated by HUMBUG in a 1 minute one-sided Challenge brawl. JENNA was beaten by BOMBADIL in a exciting 5 minute veteran's Challenge match. SISTER MARY SARAH overpowered MORWHEN in a 3 minute mismatched Challenge fight. BODAK devastated LEET STREEGLE in a 1 minute one-sided Challenge bout. STEAL SHANK vanquished PAUL BEARER in a 1 minute one-sided Challenge match. CYRUS THE GREAT overcame ARAUTHATOR in a action packed 1 minute Challenge duel. SISTER MARY CLARENCE butchered ZOMBIE KNIGHT in a 2 minute one-sided Challenge bout. WHITE SETTLER overpowered AMELA BUNDERSON in a 1 minute one-sided Challenge duel. HALLE BEARY was overpowered by JACK MCFARLAND in a 1 minute one-sided Challenge duel. BLACK THUNDER was outlasted by JACK & JILL in a dull 18 minute Challenge match. HITLER YOUTH was overpowered by APPIUS in a 1 minute uneven Challenge duel. TRESSA was overpowered by ETIENNE DUPLAIX in a 1 minute one-sided Challenge fray. DON KING was vanquished by CAFE AU LAIT in a 1 minute one-sided Challenge bout. SUZANNE was overpowered by CRISTER MOFFEE in a 1 minute uneven Challenge duel. DAINTY CHINA defeated FRED BEAR in a exciting 2 minute Challenge match. BONDS ON 'ROIDS defeated BLACK BALL in a 3 minute Challenge fight. HANTA beat SHORTEST STRAW in a 1 minute Challenge bout. TARZAN was beaten by AXELROD GUNNER in a 1 minute Challenge fray. CUP OF TOE subdued KILLER in a 1 minute expert vs. novice Challenge contest. SWAMP BURP HAMMER slimly won victory over SISTER SLEDGE in a 4 minute battle. SWAMP ROSE HAMMER beat FETAL CREEPY in a 3 minute veteran vs. novice Challenge fray. LOWELL subdued HOMEY D. CLONE in a exciting 4 minute gruesome Challenge conflict. BLACKENED beat CLAUGIYLIAMATAR in a action packed 5 minute gory Challenge bout. JENKINS handily defeated ROBUST BREW in a 5 minute mismatched Challenge match. EBOLA (Z) was vanquished by PAZUZU in a 4 minute brutal one-sided Challenge match. GLABREZU was dispatched by DAMIEN BANESON in a 2 minute bloody Challenge duel. RICHARD CRANIUM subdued JUDGE in a 6 minute beginner's Challenge conflict. LEAVON WORTH was overpowered by DEMONIC HEX in a 4 minute one-sided Challenge brawl. NYCADAEMON was put to death by ORC PLAGUE in a 2 minute Challenge conflict. SPECTRE was subdued by BINDI ATWATER in a 6 minute novice's Challenge match. OUT TO KILL demolished GENESIS in a 1 minute uneven Challenge fight. DEADLY was savagely defeated by FAUST in a 2 minute gruesome Challenge bout. MISS B. HAVEN was savagely defeated by ZOMBIE ASSASSIN in a 6 minute competition. OBLIVION was demolished by CARLOTTA in a 1 minute one-sided Challenge conflict. ROWAN was savagely defeated by CAPPUCCINO in a 2 minute gory Challenge battle. THE KURGEN was outlasted by HOLLE' CHERRY in a unpopular 17 minute Challenge conflict. HOURGLASS was overcome by KALYPSO in a exciting 5 minute master's Title match. SARA F. murdered BEAR NEKKID in a crowd pleasing 1 minute one-sided brawl. TOTO was subdued by MINOR BLUE in a crowd pleasing 1 minute mismatched battle. AHURA MAZDA overpowered WOZZECK in a 1 minute uneven bout. DEVOUT CHRISTIAN was devastated by FIGHTING TREE in a 1 minute one-sided fight. LEPPADA was handily defeated by DASTER MARQUE in a 1 minute one-sided contest. LITTLE BIG MAN was beaten by RED DRAGON in a action packed 3 minute fight. BEAR SKINRUG was subdued by ANTON LEVAY in a exciting 1 minute conflict. B.B. CROSS viciously subdued CURSESHOCK in a crowd pleasing 2 minute gory bout. MAHARA was luckily beaten by SWAMP TRAP HAMMER in a 2 minute brawl. CYANIDE was demolished by SWEET N LOW in a 1 minute uneven duel. BLOOD RAYNE was beaten by GANGSTA CREEP in a popular 2 minute fight. EVICSERATOR was outlasted by DARK HEART in a crowd boring 10 minute melee. JACK DER RIERRE narrowly defeated CRYPT ANGEL in a exciting 1 minute battle. BULLSEYE was vanquished by DAVID KARESH in a 1 minute one-sided fight. SON YUNG MOON viciously subdued LOW FAT LOON in a 1 minute gruesome match. CAESAR devastated DRAMA QUEEN in a 2 minute brutal one-sided bout. DYERS EVE was beaten by RAZOR in a popular 1 minute fight. HAMATULA was defeated by FEL STRIKE in a 3 minute brawl. SHADE'S FORM was vanquished by SWAMP CLAW HAMMER in a 1 minute one-sided struggle. RACECAR handily defeated STREET LEGAL in a 1 minute one-sided match. MEDEE won victory over BLACK in a exciting 5 minute brawl. WOW was luckily beaten by PHILP OF MACEDON in a action packed 2 minute fight. BALOR overcame CONSTANTINE in a crowd pleasing 3 minute gruesome match. FREMAN subdued FINCH in a popular 4 minute gory duel. BRUTE was viciously subdued by MR. CROWLEY in a 1 minute bloody beginner's match. ICHORID vanquished MAN HUNTER in a 1 minute bloody one-sided match. CHARLOTTE was overpowered by BOB'S COMIC COLLECTN in a 2 minute one-sided struggle. STELLA luckily beat BEOWOLF in a 2 minute beginner's fight. JEALOUSY RAINS was overpowered by CASSIDY in a 1 minute uneven match. MARBURG was demolished by OPAI in a 1 minute one-sided contest. FREEBORN BLOODBLADE demolished RIKER in a 1 minute uneven bout. BOGBANE viciously subdued DROW in a 5 minute gruesome beginner's match. TNT overpowered TWIGGY in a 1 minute one-sided duel. DETARTRATED was handily defeated by R.I. RED in a 1 minute mismatched battle. PARTY TRAP was demolished by PRINCE IGOR in a 3 minute one-sided bout. LETHAL was defeated by FADE TO BLACK in a 1 minute gory beginner's competition. MR. REE was overpowered by MY SLEEP in a 1 minute one-sided bout. MARILITH was subdued by EGG HEAD in a 2 minute novice's duel. SISTER MARY SUEELLEN devastated RICK TERSCALE in a 1 minute uneven bout. RED DEVIL devastated MY PILLOW in a 1 minute one-sided melee. SISTER MERCY lost to XERXES in a popular 3 minute novice's struggle. PAM D MONIUM was overcome by PIZZA PIE PARTY in a 2 minute novice's struggle. SILVER vanquished LOUIE in a 1 minute mismatched bout. TIMAT II vanquished STAG in a 1 minute uneven melee. BIG BEER BELLY was easily killed by STUFF in a 1 minute one-sided match. RIGORMORTIS unbelievably bested STREET LEGAL in a 1 minute beginner's fight. BATTLE REPORT MOST POPULAR RECORD DURING THE LAST 10 TURNS |FIGHTING STYLE FIGHTS FIGHTING STYLE W - L - K PERCENT| |STRIKING ATTACK 42 AIMED BLOW 59 - 47 - 4 56 | |TOTAL PARRY 32 TOTAL PARRY 112 - 90 - 2 55 | |LUNGING ATTACK 30 LUNGING ATTACK 107 - 100 - 11 52 | |BASHING ATTACK 25 WALL OF STEEL 61 - 59 - 4 51 | |SLASHING ATTACK 23 SLASHING ATTACK 81 - 86 - 7 49 | |WALL OF STEEL 17 STRIKING ATTACK 129 - 166 - 12 44 | |AIMED BLOW 11 PARRY-LUNGE 10 - 14 - 1 42 | |PARRY-STRIKE 7 BASHING ATTACK 73 - 117 - 5 38 | |PARRY-LUNGE 3 PARRY-RIPOSTE 15 - 25 - 2 38 | |PARRY-RIPOSTE 2 PARRY-STRIKE 16 - 33 - 1 33 | Turn 227 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 9 - 2 SLASHING ATTACK 11 - 12 3 STRIKING ATTACK TOTAL PARRY 19 - 13 STRIKING ATTACK 19 - 23 2 TOTAL PARRY PARRY-STRIKE 4 - 3 BASHING ATTACK 10 - 15 2 SLASHING ATTACK LUNGING ATTACK 16 - 14 WALL OF STEEL 5 - 12 2 LUNGING ATTACK PARRY-LUNGE 0 - 3 1 AIMED BLOW PARRY-RIPOSTE 0 - 2 1 WALL OF STEEL TOP WARRIOR OF EACH STYLE FIGHTING STYLE WARRIOR W L K PNTS TEAM NAME TOTAL PARRY KALYPSO 3603 21 15 0 115 DARQUE FORCES (396) SLASHING ATTACK ACE METRIC 3554 10 4 0 131 ROYAL FLUSH (48) AIMED BLOW KRAMER 5191 12 5 0 120 SECOND BANANAS (573) STRIKING ATTACK SARA F. 5349 10 2 1 116 SKELETON KEY (493) WALL OF STEEL TOTO 3914 19 10 0 99 LAND OF OZ (217) BASHING ATTACK FIGHTING TREE 5235 10 9 1 78 LAND OF OZ (217) LUNGING ATTACK HUMBUG 5199 12 8 1 75 LAND OF OZ (217) PARRY-LUNGE SWAMP LILY HAMMER 5441 7 1 0 51 ALL SWAMP HAMMERZ (594) Note: Warriors have a winning record and are an Adept or Above. The overall popularity leader is AHURA MAZDA 5152. The most popular warrior this turn was GRADE TEN 5638. The ten other most popular fighters were ZOMBIE ASSASSIN 5552, ART PENDRAGON 5151, CLAUGIYLIAMATAR 4694, SWAMP BURP HAMMER 5439, JENNA 5099, B.B. CROSS 5323, BLACK 5706, SISTER MERCY 5526, MORWHEN 5686, and DAINTY CHINA 5564. The least popular fighter this week was HOLLE' CHERRY 5437. The other ten least popular fighters were JACK & JILL 5310, THE KURGEN 5636, BLACK THUNDER 3885, DARK HEART 5684, CLINTONLIKESBUSH 5318, SIR GALAHAD 5148, EVICSERATOR 5358, BIG BEER BELLY 5733, STAG 5737, and LOUIE 5740. The following warriors will travel to AD after next turn: GREGOLA (47-5101) LIFE'S LESSONS (562) The following warriors have traveled to AD after fighting this turn: HOURGLASS (47-5127) LAND OF OZ (217) FACE-TO-FACE TOURNEY XXXV PRIMUS TOURNEY W L K TEAM NAME KING PIN 282 (112-85-2) 1 4 0 ROYAL FLUSH ADM TOURNEY W L K TEAM NAME DISCO QUEEN 1992 (39-21-1) 4 3 0 ROYAL FLUSH CHALLENGERS TOURNEY W L K TEAM NAME NULN 5467 (10-2-1) 6 3 1 DEAD I HATE THEM HOURGLASS 5127 (19-2-0) 1 3 0 LAND OF OZ THE GREEK GUY 5478 (11-4-0) 1 3 0 I HATE THEM TOTO 3914 (19-9-0) 1 3 0 LAND OF OZ CHAMPIONS TOURNEY W L K TEAM NAME PROHIBITION 5607 (12-12-0) 7 3 0 INDIFFERENCE KRAMER 5191 (11-5-0) 3 3 0 SECOND BANANAS SISTER MARY SARAH 5137 (11-3-0) 2 3 0 OLD HABITS TIMBER LION 5719 (13-0-0) 2 3 0 WOLFCATS II FIGHTING TREE 5235 (9-9-1) 1 3 0 LAND OF OZ LAST CALL 5606 (11-10-0) 1 3 0 INDIFFERENCE ADEPTS TOURNEY W L K TEAM NAME SWAMP LILY HAMMER 5441 (7-0-0) 2 3 0 ALL SWAMP HAMMERZ INITIATES TOURNEY W L K TEAM NAME JACK MCFARLAND 5481 (6-1-0) 6 3 0 SECOND BANANAS JUSTICE FOR ALL 5534 (2-2-0) 6 3 0 OF WOLF AND MAN RED DRAGON 5585 (4-2-0) 4 3 0 CHAOTIX BEASTS WILSON 5482 (5-1-1) 4 3 1 SECOND BANANAS WOODY 5412 (6-2-2) 4 3 0 DEAD SECOND BANANAS DAINTY CHINA 5564 (3-1-0) 3 3 0 LAND OF OZ DYERS EVE 5535 (1-3-0) 3 3 0 OF WOLF AND MAN BLACKENED 5531 (4-0-0) 2 3 0 OF WOLF AND MAN CREAMED CAMEL TOES 5183 (0-0-0) 2 3 0 EXOTIC TASTES LIL BIT 5404 (3-2-1) 2 3 0 FALLEN SWAMP BURP HAMMER 5439 (4-3-1) 2 3 0 ALL SWAMP HAMMERZ CUP OF TOE 5433 (2-1-0) 1 3 0 MYSTIC ORC FEAST PAZUZU 5513 (1-1-0) 1 3 0 BAATANAR' RITEZU SWAMP ROSE HAMMER 5440 (1-6-0) 1 3 0 ALL SWAMP HAMMERZ SWAMP TRAP HAMMER 5442 (6-1-1) 1 3 0 ALL SWAMP HAMMERZ AROSAUR 5558 (0-0-0) 0 3 0 ZOIDS BODAK 5589 (4-3-1) 0 3 0 CHAOTIX BEASTS SHORTEST STRAW 5532 (2-2-0) 0 3 0 OF WOLF AND MAN SWAMP CLAW HAMMER 5438 (3-4-1) 0 3 0 ALL SWAMP HAMMERZ APPRENTICES TOURNEY W L K TEAM NAME TARANTELLA 5687 (3-1-0) 17 1 1 LOST SOULS RAZOR 5689 (0-2-0) 11 3 1 LOST SOULS FAUST 5643 (2-2-2) 7 3 0 THE OPERA CYRUS THE GREAT 5681 (3-0-0) 5 3 1 AGE OF EMPIRES JENKINS 5708 (1-0-0) 5 3 0 THE MARAUDERS SOMEKIND OF MONSTER 5714 (0-1-0) 5 3 0 WOLFCATS II CARLSON 5709 (1-0-0) 3 2 0 DEAD THE MARAUDERS CAESAR 5679 (2-1-0) 4 3 0 AGE OF EMPIRES MEDEE 5642 (4-0-0) 4 3 0 THE OPERA PLEASURE SPOTS 5715 (2-0-0) 4 3 0 WOLFCATS II DARK HEART 5684 (3-1-1) 3 3 0 LOST SOULS LOW FAT LOON 5527 (1-1-0) 3 3 0 MYSTIC ORC FEAST LOWELL 5569 (3-1-1) 2 3 0 SECOND BANANAS MORWHEN 5686 (4-0-1) 2 3 0 LOST SOULS BALOR 5586 (0-4-0) 1 3 0 CHAOTIX BEASTS BLACK 5706 (1-0-0) 1 3 0 THE MARAUDERS CASSIDY 5705 (1-0-0) 1 3 0 THE MARAUDERS GLABREZU 5512 (0-1-0) 1 3 0 BAATANAR' RITEZU RIKER 5707 (1-0-0) 1 3 0 THE MARAUDERS UNLEASH 5603 (1-1-1) 1 3 0 INDIFFERENCE WOZZECK 5644 (3-1-0) 1 3 0 THE OPERA BARBAZU 5514 (1-0-0) 0 3 0 BAATANAR' RITEZU CONSTANTINE 5677 (2-0-0) 0 3 0 AGE OF EMPIRES HAMATULA 5510 (2-0-0) 0 3 0 BAATANAR' RITEZU ICKY ICED FLEA 5565 (1-1-0) 0 2 0 DEAD MYSTIC ORC FEAST POUNCE 5717 (1-2-0) 0 3 0 WOLFCATS II ROOKIES TOURNEY W L K TEAM NAME RED DEVIL 5732 (0-0-0) 6 3 0 LOST SOULS BASILISK 5723 (0-0-0) 3 2 1 DEAD CHAOTIX BEASTS SISTER MARY SUEELLEN 5671 (0-0-0) 4 3 0 OLD HABITS TWIGGY 5731 (0-0-0) 4 3 1 MYSTIC ORC FEAST DROW 5674 (0-0-0) 3 3 0 CHAOTIX BEASTS GENO BREAKER 5555 (0-0-0) 3 3 0 ZOIDS FADE TO BLACK 5695 (0-0-0) 2 3 0 OF WOLF AND MAN PRINCE IGOR 5640 (0-0-0) 2 3 0 THE OPERA CANNIBAL 5712 (0-0-0) 1 3 0 WOLFCATS II PAM D MONIUM 5725 (0-0-0) 1 3 0 MISNOMERS SISTER MERCY 5526 (0-0-0) 1 3 1 OLD HABITS EGG HEAD 5730 (0-0-0) 0 3 0 MYSTIC ORC FEAST F 5700 (0-0-0) 0 3 0 THE OPERA KONIG WOLF 5556 (0-0-0) 0 3 0 ZOIDS LIGER ZERO 5690 (0-0-0) 0 3 0 ZOIDS MARILITH 5691 (0-0-0) 0 3 0 BAATANAR' RITEZU RICK TERSCALE 5724 (0-0-0) 0 3 0 MISNOMERS