DUEL 2 NEWSLETTER

Date   : 02/20/2007    Duedate: 03/19/2007

DOUBLE-X ARENA

DM-47    TURN-247

This Weeks Top Honors

THE DUELMASTER IS

OPAI
DARK PINNACLE (598)
(47-5735) [12-3-0,116]

Chartered Recognition Leader   Unchartered Recognition Leader

SISTER MARY SARAH              LURKING FEAR
OLD HABITS (566)               ABYSMAL RITES (215)
(47-5137) [22-4-0,122]         (47-1755) [6-2-0,56]

Popularity Leader              This Weeks Favorite

HUMBUG                         SALSA ELEMENTAL
LAND OF OZ (217)               DARQUE FORCES (396)
(47-5199) [23-16-1,119]        (47-6312) [1-1-0,9]

THE CURRENT TOP TEAM

DOOMWOLVES (662)

          TEAMS ON THE MOVE            TOP CAREER HONORS
Team Name                  Point Gain  Chartered Team
1. THINGS I DROOL IN (614)     53
2. SALEM'S LOT (605)           47      OLD HABITS (566)
3. MYSTIC ORC FEAST (416)      44      Unchartered Team
4. DARK PINNACLE (598)         39
5. RONIN (651)                 35      DOOMWOLVES (662)

The Top Teams

Career Win-Loss Record           W   L  K    %  Win-Loss Record Last 3 Turns    W  L K
 1/ 3*DOOMWOLVES (662)          10   4  0 71.4   1/ 7*DOOMWOLVES (662)         10  4 0
 2/ 5 OLD HABITS (566)          71  39  6 64.5   2/ 9 THINGS I DROOL IN (614)   9  4 0
 3/ 2*DREADBLADE (664)           9   5  1 64.3   3/ 6*DREADBLADE (664)          9  5 1
 4/10 THINGS I DROOL IN (614)   46  29  4 61.3   4/ 2 THE OPERA (613)           9  6 0
 5/ 6 THE OPERA (613)           49  31  2 61.3   5/31 MYSTIC ORC FEAST (416)    8  3 0
 6/ 9 MYSTIC ORC FEAST (416)   297 189 24 61.1   6/19 SECOND BANANAS (573)      8  6 1
 7/ 8 LAND OF OZ (217)         503 326 14 60.7   7/13 ROYAL FLUSH (48)          8  6 0
 8-12*HEART BREAKERS (658)       6   4  2 60.0   8/ 5 BLACK STORM (171)         8  6 0
 9/13*BORN TO MACK (639)         6   4  0 60.0   9/24*ABYSMAL RITES (215)       8  7 0
10/ 7 LOST SOULS (618)          46  33  7 58.2  10/ 3*TIMELY HEROES (656)       8  7 0
11/ 0*SMOKED OUT!!! (637)       20  15  4 57.1  11/21 SALEM'S LOT (605)         7  3 0
12-15 GOTHIC MINISTRY (592)     45  34  3 57.0  12/27 OF WOLF AND MAN (603)     7  4 0
13/16 SECOND BANANAS (573)      95  72 11 56.9  13/ 8 ALL SWAMP HAMMERZ (594)   7  5 1
14/17 DRAKE'S COMICS (463)     150 119  5 55.8  14/ 4 LAND OF OZ (217)          7  6 0
15/18 ROYAL FLUSH (48)         639 517 33 55.3  15/ 1*CHEERS (659)              7  8 1
16/ 4*CHEERS (659)              11   9  1 55.0  16/17 BAAL'S MINIONS (626)      7  8 0
17/11*TIMELY HEROES (656)       11   9  0 55.0  17/20 GAELIC STORM (647)        6  2 0
18/20 SALEM'S LOT (605)         56  48  5 53.8  18/33*EMPIRE RISING (633)       6  3 2

Career Win-Loss Record           W   L  K    %  Win-Loss Record Last 3 Turns    W  L K
19/19 ALL SWAMP HAMMERZ (594)   70  61  7 53.4  19-16*HEART BREAKERS (658)      6  4 2
20/21 THE BEAR'S PAW (150)     362 332 33 52.2  20/34*BORN TO MACK (639)        6  4 0
21/26 DARK PINNACLE (598)       58  56  5 50.9  21/25*JGW PERISHABLE (653)      6  4 0
22/22 NATURAL B. KILLERS (584)  76  75  6 50.3  22/18 DARQUE FORCES (396)       6  5 0
23/23 DARQUE FORCES (396)      119 118  9 50.2  23/29 DRAKE'S COMICS (463)      6  6 1
24/24 PALINDROMES (599)         34  34  4 50.0  24/36 OLD HABITS (566)          6  6 0
25/28*EMPIRE RISING (633)       10  10  3 50.0  25/10 NATURAL B. KILLERS (584)  6  8 0
26/14*JGW PERISHABLE (653)       6   6  0 50.0  26/23 RAT SALAD (577)           6  9 0
27/ 1*THE LAST RESORT (663)      5   5  0 50.0  27/26*THE LAST RESORT (663)     5  5 0
28/ 0 RONIN (651)              197 200 17 49.6  28/30 DESOLATE ONES (524)       5  5 0
29/27 OF WOLF AND MAN (603)     33  35  0 48.5  29-14 X-MEN II (660)            5  5 0
30/31 BLACK STORM (171)        113 130  9 46.5  30/42 INDIFFERENCE (611)        5  8 0
31-32*FOLLOWER'S OF XOAN (665)  17  20  0 45.9  31/11*STRANGE BREW (661)        5 10 0
32/35 BAAL'S MINIONS (626)      42  50  1 45.7  32/ 0 I HATE THEM (597)         4  0 0
33/ 0 I HATE THEM (597)         31  37  1 45.6  33/28 DARK PINNACLE (598)       4  2 0
34/33 RAT SALAD (577)           30  36  0 45.5  34/39 DOK SIK KILLAS (595)      4  6 0
35/36 DESOLATE ONES (524)       83 101 12 45.1  35/15 THE SERPENTS (629)        4  6 0
36/29*STRANGE BREW (661)         9  11  1 45.0  36/32 WARHAMMERS (75)           4 11 1
37/37 INDIFFERENCE (611)        80  98  5 44.9  37/12*OBSCURE LEGENDS (654)     4 11 0
38/34 THE SERPENTS (629)        33  42  3 44.0  38/ 0*SMOKED OUT!!! (637)       3  2 0
39/38 WARHAMMERS (75)          237 303 14 43.9  39/ 0 RONIN (651)               3  2 0
40-39 X-MEN II (660)            23  30  2 43.4  40-35 GOTHIC MINISTRY (592)     3  4 0
41/41 GAELIC STORM (647)        52  70  3 42.6  41/43 PALINDROMES (599)         3  5 0
42/40 DOK SIK KILLAS (595)      35  48  3 42.2  42/22 THE BEAR'S PAW (150)      3 12 0
43/30*OBSCURE LEGENDS (654)      8  12  0 40.0  43/46*B.L.A.C.K. (657)          3 12 0
44/ 0*MALICE KEEPERS (666)       2   3  0 40.0  44/ 0*MALICE KEEPERS (666)      2  3 0
45/ 0*CYNICAL DELUSIONS (586)    2   3  0 40.0  45/41*IRON LEGION (652)         2  4 0
46/43*ABYSMAL RITES (215)       16  25  1 39.0  46-38*INFERNAL CABARET (648)    2  8 0
47-42 KNIGHTS TEMPLAR (568)     63 101  3 38.4  47-44*GANKERS, INC (667)        1  4 0
48/44*IRON LEGION (652)          4   7  0 36.4  48/40 LOST SOULS (618)          1  4 0
49-45*INFERNAL CABARET (648)     4  15  0 21.1  49-48 KNIGHTS TEMPLAR (568)     0  5 0
50/47*B.L.A.C.K. (657)           3  12  0 20.0  50-37*FOLLOWER'S OF XOAN (665)  0  5 0
51-46*GANKERS, INC (667)         1   4  0 20.0  51-47*DRANG'S TEAM (649)        0  4 0
52-48*DRANG'S TEAM (649)         0   7  0  0.0  52/ 0*CYNICAL DELUSIONS (586)   0  1 0

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

                                    TEAM SPOTLIGHT

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     Just so everyone knows...I have 55 Roll-up certs in the pot.  There are 37 teams
registered.  This means I have 18 Certs left over.
     After discussing this with the managers who sent more than they needed to, they
(AND I MEAN THEY) decided that the extras should go to the team which is in FIRST
PLACE at the mid-point of the Turf War.
     I would personally like to thank Oz, Master Darque, and Toker for their
awards...they are the managers who put up the extra certs.

Baphomet, Host of TW5

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                                      Mysteries

     Hanghin stood silently in the darkened room, waiting for more orders to come.
He held no illusions about his role or his status.  He was required to be obedient
without question, that was a lesson that had been painstakingly delivered.
     The room lightened perceptibly as a soft blue glow began to spread in the middle
of the room.  Dropping to his knees, the old form prostrated himself before the
light.  His hands were outstretched to be as close as possible to the light, without
touching it, another detail which had been "reinforced" to him.
     "You may look up."
     His head swung up, finding the harsh features which made his stomach lurch every
time he saw them.  The face was of the one he now called "Master".  His eyes searched
for his true goal, but saw no sight of his Virilia in the background was to be found.
     "Report?'
     "All is moving toward readiness master.  Those who you have named are being
watched closely, with special attention being paid to the 'Rookie Confederation'.
They had an adequate turn on round 1, but per your instructions we have not
interfered to date.  The Desolate Empire may need special attention as well, my
master."
     "I see...."
     "Master?'
     "Are you now my equal?  Do you claim to understand my purpose?  Do you presume
to be able to surmise what warrants *MY* attention?!"
     Trying hard to burrow into the earth, the weight of his mistake pressed down on
the old man as he groveled.  His face tucked into the ground, he could not see the
maniacal smile on the apparition's image.  The laughter which echoed through the room
served as a poignant counter-point to the screams which began.

<Offices of the Pink Playhouse>

     "Tell me some good news."
     "Sorry, sir.  No word on the paint."
     "WHAT?!  I have been to the new No-Tourney Arena.  I know they are just about
done out there!  Surely everything that is needed has already been bought."
     "Quite correct sir.  But unfortunately, that has been so successful to date that
the call has gone out to start a SLOW arena with the same rules.  As such, the
merchants say all the supplies are already beginning to route to this new arena."
     Master Beru leaned back in his chair, elevating the front legs of the chair off
the floor and hearing a warning "creak" from the wood.  Reconsidering his position,
he set the chair back on all four legs, cursing in his head at the lack of paint.
Once again it appeared he would have to wait.
     "Any word on the actual city?"
     "None sir.  Although there are plenty of rumors.  It appears the arena will be
one of the grandest architectural marvels ever.  Three competitive bids have been
made already and are all supposed to be grandiose on a scale unseen before.  At
least, that is what is said."
     Master Beru let that sink in.  "Grandiose" sounded like "highly profitable" for
the right people.  He smelled a big payoff.
     "Do those who have said so much, also happen to know what would be used to make
this arena 'grandiose'?"
     Arden suppressed a smile as he instead put a look of surprise on his face.  He
was amazed how easily he could draw in his prey sometimes.  The bait was taken, now
he merely had to set the hook.
     "Well, incidentally...."

<Dressing Room B, The Pink Playhouse>

     The sounds were soft and mostly consisted of gasps of breath, although other
"telling" sounds escaped occasionally.  The candle light cast shadows across the
small cot in the back where two forms moved, the starting point of the sounds.  Their
statures were small, but both had the muscled bodies of those used to hard physical
activity.
     Their fitness allowed their activities to continue for several minutes.  When
their movements finally slowed to a halt, their bodies lay entwined around each other
intimately.  The entire rendezvous was over in less than an hour.
     As the two figures finished dressing, the female pulled a cloak up over her
features.  Leaning forward, she kissed the male deeply, lingering for a moment
longer.  With a last lustful look, she turned and took the servant's route out of the
building.
     Watching her leave, the short man lasciviously imagined running up to her and
pulling her into another dark corner to have his fill of her once again.  But they
had both decided that they had to be strict about their meetings.  It was only
because his training schedule had been changed that she had agreed to meet him here.
     Of course it did add a bit of excitement that they could be interrupted at any
moment, but he did not want her to suffer.  Finishing with the buckles on his boots,
he stamped his feet firmly home.  Swinging his jacket around, he slid his arms into
the fine fabric.  As he moved down the hall, he heard the called greetings from the
other workers of the playhouse.
     Seeking out the director of the next play, he dodged a piece of the last set as
he approached to get directions.
     "Napoleon, good.  We are about to get started.  Have you read over your part?"
     "I have indeed.  Let me know when you are ready."
     "Excellent!  I don't think it is a difficult part, although it is meant to be
the lead.  Really, where Master Beru gets these plays from I will never know....
JACKSON!! STOP RIGHT THERE!  Excuse me.  WHAT ARE YOU DOING!!"
     As he walked away, the short actor walked over to the stack of scripts on the
edge of the stage, picking one up for the first time.  Flipping through, he looked
for his parts, reading spots as he went.  Flipping back to the front, he wondered
what this waste of paper was called.  On the front in big letters it proclaimed
itself as, "Hamlet".

                                      SPY REPORT

     I was going on vacation, see?  Surf, sun...  But what do those bums say?  "Hit 
the road, Debby Tonte.  DOUBLE-X needs a spyreport."  Oh, well.  Too bad, CHEERS, but 
DOOMWOLVES was just too good to be stopped.  I couldn't believe it.  Did MYSTIC ORC 
FEAST really go up by 26?  If only those guys didn't have so may missing teeth...  
Gross!  SECOND BANANAS had like a really albendranius week!  Those hunks got a 3-2-0 
and wound up as 6th team!  I couldn't believe it.  Did ABYSMAL RITES really go up by 
15?  If only those guys didn't have so may missing teeth...  Gross!  OF WOLF AND MAN 
had like a really albendranius week!  Those hunks got a 3-2-0 and wound up as 12th 
team!  Really, just how far can one team drop in one round?  CHEERS dropped 14, which 
I think's more than all the other teams combined!  I couldn't believe it.  Did EMPIRE 
RISING really go up by 15?  If only those guys didn't have so may missing teeth...  
Gross!  BORN TO MACK had like a really albendranius week!  Those hunks got a 3-2-0 
and wound up as 20th team!  I couldn't believe it.  Did OLD HABITS really go up by 
12?  If only those guys didn't have so may missing teeth...  Gross!  Wanna hear about 
a real loser?  Listen to this--NATURAL B. KILLERS 2 got 1-3-0 and dropped 15.  Didn't 
see much of them after the fights!  INDIFFERENCE had like a really albendranius week! 
Those hunks got a 3-2-0 and wound up as 30th team!  See if I even talk to any of 
those losers in STRANGE BREW again!  Didja see where they got 2-3-0?  Somebody musta 
won a lotta fights!  Wanna hear about a real loser?  Listen to this--THE SERPENTS got 
1-4-0 and dropped 20.  Didn't see much of them after the fights!  Really, just how 
far can one team drop in one round?  OBSCURE LEGENDS dropped 25, which I think's more 
than all the other teams combined!  Wanna hear about a real loser?  Listen to 
this--THE BEAR'S PAW got 1-4-0 and dropped 20.  Didn't see much of them after the 
fights!  Cut this out and put it in your scrapbooks, DARK PINNACLE!  'Cause they got 
3-0-0 and moved up to 33rd!  MVP award for ICHORID?  SALEM'S LOT's proud of him after 
beating BOQ and getting 24 points.  Talk about yer big time losers!  DON KING got 
smashed by CUP OF TOE, and lost 22 points!  Oh, wow, like the Duelmaster must be the 
most popular guy in all DOUBLE-X.  He got the most challenges.  (But what about 
proposals?) Like, OPAI must be pretty gutsy!  She challenged the Duelmaster from OLD 
HABITS.  Does this gal have a death wish or what!  And I was just getting used to the 
ex-Duelmaster's habit of...(!)  Oh well, welcome OPAI.  Aren't DARK PINNACLE proud.  
(Oh, my.) I hear the top team insists all their warriors get nine hours sleep.  They 
want photogenic fighters for PR photos.   
     AAARRGH!!!  I HATE SPYREPORTING!!!  Sorry.  I just had to say it.  ABYSMAL RITES 
was the most avoided team.  Is a 16-25-1 record really that scary?  Hhmph!  What kind 
of warriors are DREADBLADE?  ABYSMAL RITES, an easy team to beat if I ever saw one, 
can't get them to accept an invitation!  Ooh!  Did ORC PLAGUE really know what he was 
doing when he challenged PROHIBITION?  A 10-4-2 speaks volumes.  (Zontoni said that.  
I don't know what it means.) Do you think ORC PLAGUE knew something before he 
challenged PROHIBITION?  He got a win and 9 points.  What will the guy do next?  
People were asking me did MY SLEEP REALLY challenge LAST CALL?  (all right, maybe 
they didn't, but it sounded good!) It wasn't a spectacular fight, or anything, but 
LAST CALL wants me to write about it since he was subdued by MY SLEEP.  Satisfied?  
SISTER SAM must not be a good enough fighter to get in fair fights.  She challenged 
JOHNATHAN THOMPSON.  11 is a big difference.  (Well, that's what they tell me.) I 
thought SISTER SAM showed great skill and promise when she overcame JOHNATHAN 
THOMPSON.  All right, so I slept through it!  Big deal!   
     Man, all these warriors dying and killing each other!  Don't you guys ever give 
it a break?  How cruel!  BAAL'S MINIONS heartlessly sent his to STORMSTRIKE certain 
fate in the Dark Arena.  Is a 5-6-0 bad or something?  THE RAMPAGING BULK really 
fought hard against ASP.  That'll teach THE SERPENTS not to go and kill any of 
DRAKE'S COMICS' guys again, huh!  GAELIC STORM let DON KING of ROYAL FLUSH kill IRISH 
CAR BOMB unpunished.  That's really low.  (Even if IRISH CAR BOMB was kind of a 
jerk...) JETHRO bloodfeuded (is that a word?) SWAMP MUDD HAMMER for revenge over some 
guy's bad fortune.  Was it really worth it?  What if they had a fight and nobody 
showed up?  I'd be out of a job, that's what!!!   
     I really didn't, you know, study when I was a kid.  Who would've guessed I'd be 
a famous Spyreporter?  I gotta leave.  DOUBLE-X is like such a dump, and you guys 
smell too much!  Remember you guys, ease up sometimes!  Chill out!  Later, Debby 
Tonte  

DUELMASTER                     W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
 OPAI 5735                    12   3  0   116       DARK PINNACLE (598)

CHALLENGER CHAMPIONS           W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
 SISTER MARY SARAH 5137       22   4  0   122       OLD HABITS (566)
 HUMBUG 5199                  23  16  1   119       LAND OF OZ (217)
-SPECTRE 5654                  9   3  1   114       GOTHIC MINISTRY (592)
 ROISIN DUBH 6038             13  11  1   109       GAELIC STORM (647)
 ORC PLAGUE 5501              10   4  2   105       DARQUE FORCES (396)
 MORWHEN 5686                 12   6  2   103       LOST SOULS (618)
 WYRD 5167                    13   7  0   101       DESOLATE ONES (524)
 CUP OF TOE 5433              11   5  1   100       MYSTIC ORC FEAST (416)
-THE GREEK GUY 5478           11   4  0   100       I HATE THEM (597)
 PROHIBITION 5607             14  13  0    98       INDIFFERENCE (611)
 KILLING JOKE 5611            17  11  1    97       INDIFFERENCE (611)
 SUCULANT 3589                17  18  1    97       WARHAMMERS (75)
 RED DEVIL 5732                8   5  0    97       LOST SOULS (618)
 RAZOR 5689                    9   4  2    96       LOST SOULS (618)
 MY SLEEP 5657                 8   7  0    94       THINGS I DROOL IN (614)
 WOZZECK 5644                 11   7  0    91       THE OPERA (613)

CHAMPIONS                      W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
 ICHORID 5584                 12   9  1    90       SALEM'S LOT (605)
 PIZZA PIE PARTY 5659         11   5  2    88       THINGS I DROOL IN (614)
 JACK & JILL 5310             18  15  0    87       ROYAL FLUSH (48)
 DRAMA QUEEN 5494             15  11  0    87       ROYAL FLUSH (48)
 RHIANNON 6031                12   9  0    87       GAELIC STORM (647)
 SISTER SLEDGE 5341           12   4  1    85       OLD HABITS (566)
 EVICSERATOR 5358             15  14  1    84       BLACK STORM (171)
 DON KING 5374                14  14  1    81       ROYAL FLUSH (48)
 MAGIC WAND 5771              13   6  0    81       LAND OF OZ (217)
 SWAMP BURP HAMMER 5439       14  14  2    80       ALL SWAMP HAMMERZ (594)
 BOB'S COMIC COLLECTN 5658    12   4  0    80       THINGS I DROOL IN (614)
 BLACK THUNDER 3885           15  16  0    77       BLACK STORM (171)
 DA TING 5129                  6   3  0    77       DRAKE'S COMICS (463)
 LITTLE BIG MAN 5393          15  14  1    76       NATURAL B. KILLERS 2 (584)
 CRYPT ANGEL 5553             10  10  1    76       SALEM'S LOT (605)
 MEDEE 5642                   14   3  0    75       THE OPERA (613)
 KILL*SWITCH 5809              7   3  1    74       DARQUE FORCES (396)
 DEVOUT CHRISTIAN 5321        17  17  4    72       NATURAL B. KILLERS 2 (584)

CHAMPIONS                      W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
 BOQ 5873                     12   2  0    72       LAND OF OZ (217)
 HANTA 5443                    9   9  0    72       DOK SIK KILLAS (595)
 LAST CALL 5606               12  12  0    71       INDIFFERENCE (611)
 SISTER MERCY 5526             8   7  1    71       OLD HABITS (566)
 TEMPUS 4635                  15  18  1    70       WARHAMMERS (75)
-BLOOD RAYNE 5489             14  10  1    68       DARK PINNACLE (598)
 AVATAR OF WOE 5850           12   2  0    68       SALEM'S LOT (605)
 GREEDY 5223                   9   4  0    68       RAT SALAD (577)

CHALLENGER ADEPTS              W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
 CYANIDE 5444                  8   8  2    65       DOK SIK KILLAS (595)
 SWAMP STORM 5893             10   2  0    62       BLACK STORM (171)
 BLACK LOTUS 6091              9   8  0    62       RONIN (651)
 SISTER MARY SUEELLEN 5671     9   5  1    58       OLD HABITS (566)
 BEXAR 5906                    8   5  0    58       THE BEAR'S PAW (150)
 FADE TO BLACK 5695            9   6  0    57       OF WOLF AND MAN (603)

ADEPTS                         W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
 SAMURAI 6089                 10   3  0    56       RONIN (651)
 THE RAMPAGING BULK 5133       9   2  0    56       DRAKE'S COMICS (463)
 LURKING FEAR 1755             6   2  0    56       ABYSMAL RITES (215)
 CRYSTAL 5895                  5   1  0    56       DARK PINNACLE (598)
-TEN IS RAQUET 5815            6  11  0    55       ROYAL FLUSH (48)
 ZOMBIE ASSASSIN 5552         12   8  1    54       SALEM'S LOT (605)
 PARTY TRAP 5496               8   6  1    53       PALINDROMES (599)
 PRINCE IGOR 5640              8   4  0    53       THE OPERA (613)
 KING OF BEASTS 5880           7   4  0    53       LAND OF OZ (217)
-DEMONIC HEX 5530             10   5  0    52       GOTHIC MINISTRY (592)
 BLACKENED 5531                8   8  0    50       OF WOLF AND MAN (603)
 BULLPEN ACE 5907              7   5  1    50       ROYAL FLUSH (48)
 JUSTICE FOR ALL 5534          7   7  0    50       OF WOLF AND MAN (603)
 ANKH 6085                     5   4  0    50       RONIN (651)
 TNT 5499                      8   6  1    49       PALINDROMES (599)
-NIGHTCRAWLER 6237             7   4  1    49       X-MEN II (660)
 COURT JESTER 5883             3   1  1    48       EMPIRE RISING (633)
 ASP 5843                      7   8  1    45       THE SERPENTS (629)
 CHONG 5927                    4   3  0    45       SMOKED OUT!!! (637)
 SIEGE BEST 5797              10   9  1    43       BAAL'S MINIONS (626)
 RACECAR 5498                  8   6  1    43       PALINDROMES (599)
 FLESH HUNTER 6053             5   0  0    42       BAAL'S MINIONS (626)
-DEATH KISS 5751               8   3  1    40       GOTHIC MINISTRY (592)
 MOMBA 5945                    7   2  1    40       THE SERPENTS (629)
 KENSAI 5267                   5   6  0    40       RAT SALAD (577)
 MR NICE GUY 5931              4   3  1    40       SMOKED OUT!!! (637)
 NILES 5860                    4   3  0    39       SECOND BANANAS (573)
 BABY 5224                     8   6  0    38       RAT SALAD (577)
 MY PILLOW 5660                9   3  0    36       THINGS I DROOL IN (614)
 FIDELIO 5859                  6   2  0    36       THE OPERA (613)
-WONGA 6281                    5   1  0    36       FOLLOWER'S OF XOAN (665)
 BARBARINO 5957                3   0  0    36       SECOND BANANAS (573)
 SWAMP CALL HAMMER 5985        7   1  1    35       ALL SWAMP HAMMERZ (594)
 MADAME BUTTERFLY 5792         5   6  0    35       THE OPERA (613)
 ANTI 5457                     4   3  0    35       I HATE THEM (597)
 CHEECH 5930                   4   3  2    34       SMOKED OUT!!! (637)

CHALLENGER INITIATES           W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
 GENERATION 6243               3   0  0    33       DOOMWOLVES (662)
 LONELY SON 5882               3   3  0    33       EMPIRE RISING (633)
 MALARIA 5837                  3   2  0    32       DOK SIK KILLAS (595)
-RIGORMORTIS 5736              5   4  0    31       GOTHIC MINISTRY (592)
 COBRA 5842                    6   9  0    30       THE SERPENTS (629)
-PIER 6287                     6   2  0    30       FOLLOWER'S OF XOAN (665)
 THE RON 5914                  5   5  0    30       WARHAMMERS (75)

CHALLENGER INITIATES           W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
 SGT STANDANKO 5929            3   4  0    30       SMOKED OUT!!! (637)
 JOAN OF ARC 6198              3   1  0    30       TIMELY HEROES (656)
 MALICIOUS 6245                2   1  0    30       DOOMWOLVES (662)
 PYTHON 5903                   6   6  1    29       THE SERPENTS (629)
-ROGER L'BEAU 5828             5   6  0    29       KNIGHTS TEMPLAR (568)
 SISTER SAM 6300               2   0  0    29       OLD HABITS (566)
 T.H.C. 5928                   5   2  1    28       SMOKED OUT!!! (637)
 MIRAGE 5912                   4   2  0    28       DARK PINNACLE (598)
 QUEEN OF TARTS 5980           2   2  0    28       MYSTIC ORC FEAST (416)
 DETARTRATED 5497              5   9  0    27       PALINDROMES (599)
-STORM 6234                    5   6  0    27       X-MEN II (660)
 JUGGLENOUGHT 5111             2   1  0    27       DRAKE'S COMICS (463)
 BOGBANE 5500                  5  10  1    26       DARQUE FORCES (396)
 SIR KILLALOT 6020             4   3  0    26       NATURAL B. KILLERS 2 (584)
 LADY PERI 5599                4   2  0    26       DESOLATE ONES (524)
 CHRIS PERRY 6213              2   0  0    26       JGW PERISHABLE (653)
 RIPPER 6273                   2   1  0    26       DREADBLADE (664)
 ASYLUM 6186                   2   0  0    26       OF WOLF AND MAN (603)
 FE MALE 5211                  4   1  0    25       DRAKE'S COMICS (463)
 SS GUARD 6018                 3   2  0    25       NATURAL B. KILLERS 2 (584)
 BREMM SPARKFIST 5917          6   6  0    24       BAAL'S MINIONS (626)
 NORM 6227                     3   1  0    24       CHEERS (659)
 IN THE GRIP OF ERYX 6260      3   0  0    24       ABYSMAL RITES (215)

INITIATES                      W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
 WAR CRY HAMM 5436             6   4  0    23       DESOLATE ONES (524)
 SHOGUN 6082                   3   2  0    23       RONIN (651)
 TARNELUS 5359                 0   1  0    23       CYNICAL DELUSIONS (586)
 ADDER 5920                    6   4  0    22       THE SERPENTS (629)
 FANG SKIN 6070                4   1  0    22       BAAL'S MINIONS (626)
-CLAUDIA 6220                  2   0  1    22       HEART BREAKERS (658)
 TOO $HORT 5953                1   1  0    22       BORN TO MACK (639)
 CHRIS TURNER 6172             0   2  0    22       JGW PERISHABLE (653)
 DAVID 6199                    3   1  0    21       TIMELY HEROES (656)
 OBLIVION 6244                 3   0  0    21       DOOMWOLVES (662)
 JETHRO 5949                   2   0  1    21       SECOND BANANAS (573)
-MILLA 6221                    2   0  1    21       HEART BREAKERS (658)
 IRWIN ROMMEL 6200             2   2  0    21       TIMELY HEROES (656)
 RAY MONROE 6173               2   0  0    21       JGW PERISHABLE (653)
-PSYLOCKE 6228                 4   7  1    20       X-MEN II (660)
 SMOKESCREEN 5944              3   3  0    20       DARQUE FORCES (396)
 MISS GULCH 5984               3   5  0    20       LAND OF OZ (217)
 MALT 6238                     3   1  1    18       STRANGE BREW (661)
-JEKKI ZAI 6275                2   0  1    18       DREADBLADE (664)
 ARSENIC 5836                  2   5  0    18       DOK SIK KILLAS (595)
-HELLITH 6195                  2   0  0    18       INFERNAL CABARET (648)
 MICE CREAM 6265               2   0  0    18       MYSTIC ORC FEAST (416)
 SPENDID SPORE 6264            2   0  0    18       MYSTIC ORC FEAST (416)
 SWAMP BOGG HAMMER 6306        2   0  0    18       ALL SWAMP HAMMERZ (594)
 CRESCENT 6167                 2   0  0    18       IRON LEGION (652)
 YELLOW SNOW CONE 6266         2   0  0    18       MYSTIC ORC FEAST (416)
 ITHYIC THING 6292             1   1  0    18       ABYSMAL RITES (215)
-POLARIS 6230                  4   2  0    17       X-MEN II (660)
 HEIR APPARENT 5881            2   2  1    17       EMPIRE RISING (633)
 SOULTAKER 5455                2   0  0    17       I HATE THEM (597)
 BEAR AWARE 6004               4   3  0    16       THE BEAR'S PAW (150)
 UFALIN 6272                   3   0  0    16       DREADBLADE (664)
-CEREBRO 6229                  2   3  0    16       X-MEN II (660)
 HELLFYRE 6247                 2   1  0    16       DOOMWOLVES (662)
 PUNCHLINE 6333                1   0  0    16       INDIFFERENCE (611)
 SAMGLANT 6305                 1   1  0    16       OF WOLF AND MAN (603)
 BERA 6215                     1   3  0    16       THE BEAR'S PAW (150)
-WILDCHILD 6284                3   3  0    14       FOLLOWER'S OF XOAN (665)

INITIATES                      W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
 BLADE 6168                    1   1  0    14       IRON LEGION (652)
 GREEN KNIGHT 6069             0   4  0    14       WARHAMMERS (75)
 HAMMER 6170                   0   2  0    14       IRON LEGION (652)
 NAPOLEON BONAPARTE 6201       2   2  0    13       TIMELY HEROES (656)
 OBLIVIATOR 6067               2   3  0    13       BLACK STORM (171)
 BONEBREAKER 6296              1   1  0    13       DREADBLADE (664)
 WILT CHAMBERLAIN 5950         1   1  0    13       BORN TO MACK (639)
 VOLLER 6309                   1   0  0    13       MALICE KEEPERS (666)
 SCIMITAR 6169                 1   2  0    13       IRON LEGION (652)
 RICO SUAVE 5951               2   0  0    12       BORN TO MACK (639)
 HIGH TEST 6239                2   2  0    12       STRANGE BREW (661)
 SLAP MISTRESS 6179            2   1  0    12       DESOLATE ONES (524)
 DESCENT TO DUNWICH 6209       1   3  0    12       ABYSMAL RITES (215)
 XXL 6178                      1   2  0    12       INDIFFERENCE (611)
 SALTY DOG 6263                1   1  0    12       GAELIC STORM (647)
 WRETCH 5885                   2   1  1    11       EMPIRE RISING (633)
 BLUNDER WOMAN 6271            1   2  1    11       DRAKE'S COMICS (463)
-REBECCA 6222                  1   1  0    11       HEART BREAKERS (658)
-TWO 6319                      1   0  0    11       GANKERS, INC (667)
 FRASIER 6224                  3   1  0    10       CHEERS (659)
 WOODY 6185                    3   1  0    10       OBSCURE LEGENDS (654)
 PILSNER 6241                  2   2  0    10       STRANGE BREW (661)
 PUDDY 6295                    2   0  0    10       SECOND BANANAS (573)
 CAPTAIN KIRK 5954             1   1  0    10       BORN TO MACK (639)
-GALIUS 5865                   1   7  0    10       KNIGHTS TEMPLAR (568)
 FJALAR 6324                   1   0  0    10       B.L.A.C.K. (657)
 JAY MONROE 6175               1   1  0    10       JGW PERISHABLE (653)
 WOODY 6223                    2   2  1     9       CHEERS (659)
 WILLIE THE JANITOR 6251       2   0  0     9       THE LAST RESORT (663)
 ROIS ANIN 6068                1   3  1     9       WARHAMMERS (75)
 SWAMP MUDD HAMMER 6299        1   1  1     9       ALL SWAMP HAMMERZ (594)
 SALSA ELEMENTAL 6312          1   1  0     9       DARQUE FORCES (396)
 PESTILENCE 6203               1   2  0     9       B.L.A.C.K. (657)
-TOUCH OF STONE 5362           1   0  0     9       CYNICAL DELUSIONS (586)
 CLIFF 6226                    2   2  0     8       CHEERS (659)
 QUANTUM 6183                  2   2  0     8       OBSCURE LEGENDS (654)
 GROO 6182                     2   2  0     8       OBSCURE LEGENDS (654)
 CHOLORA 5866                  2   1  0     8       DOK SIK KILLAS (595)
 ABANDON HOPE 6289             1   1  0     8       SALEM'S LOT (605)
 JOHNATHAN THOMPSON 6214       1   1  0     8       JGW PERISHABLE (653)
 BRENDA KILRAVEN 6212          2   1  0     7       GAELIC STORM (647)
 DAYS-R-#'ERD 6304             1   1  0     7       RAT SALAD (577)
-SMOKED 5361                   1   0  0     7       CYNICAL DELUSIONS (586)
 HOPS 6242                     1   3  0     6       STRANGE BREW (661)
 GEORGE WASHINGTON 6197        1   3  0     6       TIMELY HEROES (656)
 BADGER 6184                   1   3  0     6       OBSCURE LEGENDS (654)
 ALE 6240                      1   3  0     6       STRANGE BREW (661)
 JIM BOB 6249                  1   1  0     6       THE LAST RESORT (663)
 SLUGBAIT 6329                 1   0  0     6       I HATE THEM (597)
-CATHA 6059                    1   3  0     6       INFERNAL CABARET (648)
 CARLA 6225                    1   3  0     6       CHEERS (659)
 SWAMP FOXX HAMMER 6297        0   2  0     6       ALL SWAMP HAMMERZ (594)
 ALGRUM 6276                   1   2  0     5       DREADBLADE (664)
 CLARYON 6307                  1   0  0     5       MALICE KEEPERS (666)
 THE CREEPSTER 6328            1   0  0     5       I HATE THEM (597)
 MEDUSA 6204                   1   2  0     5       B.L.A.C.K. (657)
-CHARLIZE 6219                 1   1  0     4       HEART BREAKERS (658)
 TIC-TAC 6252                  1   1  0     4       THE LAST RESORT (663)
 STU JAMISON 6248              1   1  0     4       THE LAST RESORT (663)
-MORRA FELLBLADE 6279          1   1  0     4       FOLLOWER'S OF XOAN (665)
 STIFFLER 5952                 1   1  0     4       BORN TO MACK (639)
 SCUM FIGHTS 6325              1   0  0     4       THINGS I DROOL IN (614)
-NIVIENE 6060                  0   4  0     4       INFERNAL CABARET (648)

INITIATES                      W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
 CHANCE 6205                   0   3  0     3       B.L.A.C.K. (657)
 GRAVE ROBBER 6202             0   3  0     3       B.L.A.C.K. (657)
 BEARCLAW 6315                 0   2  0     2       THE BEAR'S PAW (150)
-ANTOINE L'JOI 5988            0   2  0     2       KNIGHTS TEMPLAR (568)
 LOST SOUL 6291                0   2  0     2       ABYSMAL RITES (215)
 BEAR HUG 6316                 0   2  0     2       THE BEAR'S PAW (150)
-KIERA 6218                    0   2  0     2       HEART BREAKERS (658)
-HAVIK 6066                    0   2  0     2       DRANG'S TEAM (649)
-DRANG 6065                    0   2  0     2       DRANG'S TEAM (649)
 GRIM JACK 6301                0   2  0     2       OBSCURE LEGENDS (654)
-MICHELE CLOUGH 5989           0   2  0     2       KNIGHTS TEMPLAR (568)
 VLADIMIR 6250                 0   2  0     2       THE LAST RESORT (663)
 EMPEROR 6180                  0   1  0     1       RONIN (651)
-FAZT FIZT 6063                0   1  0     1       DRANG'S TEAM (649)
 JEDBULL 6308                  0   1  0     1       MALICE KEEPERS (666)
 THRUSHER 6322                 0   1  0     1       DESOLATE ONES (524)
 FLAMBO 6311                   0   1  0     1       MALICE KEEPERS (666)
-THREE 6317                    0   1  0     1       GANKERS, INC (667)
 SOULSLAYER 6327               0   1  0     1       BLACK STORM (171)
 HALLION 6331                  0   1  0     1       LOST SOULS (618)
-ONE 6321                      0   1  0     1       GANKERS, INC (667)
-GERGOR 6278                   0   1  0     1       FOLLOWER'S OF XOAN (665)
-PAIN KILLER 6257              0   1  0     1       DARK PINNACLE (598)
 JAHWA 6332                    0   1  0     1       LOST SOULS (618)
-FIVE 6318                     0   1  0     1       GANKERS, INC (667)
 BLEEDER 6334                  0   1  0     1       RAT SALAD (577)
-FOUR 6320                     0   1  0     1       GANKERS, INC (667)
 TURF WAR TUFFIE 6326          0   1  0     1       EMPIRE RISING (633)

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

THE DEAD               W  L K TEAM NAME             SLAIN BY             TURN Revenge?
AQUILLA 1756           3  2 1 ABYSMAL RITES 215     PYTHON 5903           244 REVENGED
THRESHER OF SOUL 6071  0  1 0 ABYSMAL RITES 215     VYXXEN 6075           243 NOT REVE
BRIANNA 6206           0  2 0 B.L.A.C.K. 657        WRETCH 5885           246         
STORMSTRIKE 5916       5  7 0 BAAL'S MINIONS 626    MURDEROUS MARK 18     247 NONE    
BEAR SKINRUG 5399     12 10 1 THE BEAR'S PAW 150    ROISIN DUBH 6038      243 NOT REVE
INNERVATE 6246         0  2 0 DOOMWOLVES 662        CLAUDIA 6220          246         
BEIGE SURFER 6021      2  2 0 DRAKE'S COMICS 463    ASP 5843              244 JUST REV
EVEL NEWT 6062         0  1 0 DRANG'S TEAM 649      MALT 6238             244         
NICOLE NOIR 6064       0  1 0 DRANG'S TEAM 649      WOODY 6223            245         
IRISH CAR BOMB 6024    8  3 0 GAELIC STORM 647      DON KING 5374         243 NOT REVE
HEMDAL 6057            1  3 0 INFERNAL CABARET 648  ROIS ANIN 6068        246         
KARGOTH 6058           0  1 0 INFERNAL CABARET 648  SWAMP CALL HAMME 5985 243 NOT REVE
BELERUS 6061           0  4 0 INFERNAL CABARET 648  BLUNDER WOMAN 6271    246         
BANE 5946              3  1 0 KNIGHTS TEMPLAR 568   COURT JESTER 5883     246         
JEBIDIAH 6310          0  1 0 MALICE KEEPERS 666    CARDIAC CRAIG 21      247 NONE    
MARINESINIRAQ 6193     0  2 0 NATURAL B. KILLER 584 JETHRO 5949           246         
SISTER CHRISTIAN 6008  0  1 0 OLD HABITS 566        JEKKI ZAI 6275        245         
SCOMSS REJECT 6323     0  1 0 SECOND BANANAS 573    DARRELL DEATH 25      247 NONE    
MR ROPER 6314          0  1 0 SECOND BANANAS 573    SWAMP MUDD HAMME 6299 246 JUST REV

                                     PERSONAL ADS

Sister Mary Sarah -- That DM habit looks very nice on you.  Congrats. -- Oz The All
Envious

Killing Joke -- How nice of you to call.  I needed that easy one.  Bah. -- Humbug

Father O -- Congratulations on your TC performance with Sister Sam.  Superb! -- Oz
The All Excited

Spectre -- I shall tell my fellow Munchkins of your aggressive transgressions. -- BOQ

Devout Christian -- You'd best go with magic.  That prayer stuff doesn't seem to work
for you. -- Magic Wand

Wow!  JGW had a 4-1!  Was that his first?  (smirk) -- Oz The All Mischievous

Norm -- I wouldn't watch you on TV if my life depended on it!  So there! -- Miss
Gulch

Mr. Confused Crip -- Mayhaps thee art befuddled?  (Great 3-2, BTW.  It is good to
have the real Crip back.)  Marriage does that.  Slugbait lost no character in the
late rounds in Tempe and does have a great TV working for The Fellowship.  It is
probably that west-coast Mannequin fellow of whom you are thinking who sacrificed his
SCOMSS aimer TV to the gods (and TGG) in order to bring home three personal TC's.
Greedy, greedy. -- Oz The All Envious (and falsely accused)

A little Storm is not going to hold up the great cat. -- King Of Beasts

The Opera?  Now who would have thought that, Manager?  Nice choice of champ on the
first round with Wozzeck.  Do you think he can win any?  Thank the gods, for you that
is, that Wozzeck does not qualify.  If you need some help figuring out this game and
event, I understand that Street Legal is available for tutoring. -- Oz The All
Helpful

Mannequin -- Death, J. Peterman, and The Almighty are beyond me.  I shall, however,
discourse with Glenda, the Good Witch Of The South. -- Oz The All Humble

Slugbait, Crip, Oz, Mannequin, Soultaker, Snuln -- and to you Father O -- a nice
first round.  But NOT GOOD ENOUGH.  Second place sucks! -- The SCOMSS Scintillating
Scribe

Father O'Malley -- We of the Iron Council do not consider each other on social levels
above or below each other, we are all equals inside the Council.  We do not share
that same view with others however.  Andorians and other such pitiful rabble are
normally beneath our prescence or are simply ignored and beaten into submission and
slavery when we deem to notice them.  As you will soon find out, The Iron Council
will eventually be here in full force.  And this competition will come to a crashing
and devestating end when we think it is time. -- Tripwire

SCOMMS -- Speaking of unworthy!  Nicely done challenging your own teammates to ensure
the throne stays in your team's hands.  Is that another "honorable" Andorian
tradition?  Never would I dishonor my warriors or nation by bringing that yellow and
cowardly stain to the sands. -- Tripwire

Malt -- Nicely done.  Bad matchup for me in my first fight.  I am sure we will see
each other in the future -- Samglant

Chris Turner -- Forgive my clumsy attempts at offense.  I am still working out the
kinks.  It seems that second minute was much better than the first, no? -- Asylum

Rigormortis -- Man I love the sound of the broadsword rending flesh, don't you? --
Fade to Black

Sister Mary Sueellen -- Whoopsie!  I'm not as think as you bad I am! -- Justice for
All

Siege Best -- Didn't give you a chance to use that nice attack.  Hope we meet again
soon! -- Blackened

DESOLATE EMPIRE TAKES TURN 1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dark Knights -- Let's keep this up, brothers!!  I have a replacement for Heathen if
we need one.  I fear Heathen may have some difficulties and may not be able to assist
us.  Let me know asap!! -- DK Blackstorm

All -- Ok, my first champ was ineligible, so I'm not declaring Medee(5642) as my
Champion.  (49 points going into Turn 1) -- Manager

Drake -- Thanks for the welcome. -- Wretch

Rookier Confederation -- Good start, all.  Let's just keep it going now. -- Wretch

Dark Knight Kon -- Thanks for the best wishes.  A very impressive first turn you and
your Desolate Empire had.  Congrats. -- Wretch

Father O'Malley -- Mass is for those weak minded souls that require hope.  Life and
death is decided on the sands.  There is no escape from the knowledge that death is
just one moment away.  We welcome you and yours to the church of the sands were
swords are welcome and bibles are not.  Where all soul are lost, no hope, no dreams,
just death and pain await. -- Wretch

Two -- It's is a sad thing that you did to me but I can handle it even though I don't
like to lose. :) -- Hops

Badger -- A cross and irritated badger you must be after that fight. -- High Test

Samglant -- Not a every good start for you but another malty beverage is just the
cure for you. -- Malt

Polaris -- If you are gonna beat me at least you could have been a better teacher.
Could have been my fault I guess I might have lingered a little long over the ale
barrel last night. -- Ale

Woody -- So close but I guess that doesn't count.  Seems you keep bumping into my
team, this time to your advantage.  May the next time be to ours. -- Pilsner

Court Jester -- I am unhappy in Ahringhol...but...at least I was a good
teacher...even in death! -- Ghost of Bane

Malaria -- After that fight, I might need some quinine. -- Roger L'Beau

Stiffler -- You get the win, I get the skills..or most of them. -- Antione L'Joi

Chris Perry -- They said I was cowering, but I was avoiding kicking the snot out of
an alliance mate. -- Michele Clough (sheepishly making excuses)

Smokescreen -- I was blinded by the mist...and no wonder you outjumped me with that
rating! -- Galius

Swamp Syndicate -- I apologize for such a poor showing last turn.  Hopefully, I won't
make you sorry you joined forces with me.  I'm working on things as I write this. --
Baphomet (the blunderer)

Kon -- While I was dismayed at losing Bane, I am quite pleased with his replacement.
No worries, though...you'll get to meet him in a couple turns.  I own Court Jester
for the next 3 anyway.  Of course, you could sit him out...but...would you really do
that? -- Baphomet (looking forward to the points) (grin)

Baphomet -- This is my declaration for my stable "smoked out" to fight under the
banner of the Desolate Empire! -- DK Toker mgr. Smoked Out!!!
P.S.  Use the extra roll-ups for the halfway prizes.

DE -- Good first round!  Keep it up.  I won't miss a turn again, my apologies for
missing this one.  It snuck up on me. -- DK Toker

DK Heathen -- I'm back, had some things going on.  Letter enroute! -- DK Toker

DK Wasby -- Let's handle the cowards!  You know who.  Miss you, bro! -- DK Toker

DK Dok Sik -- Write me or call, foolio! -- Toker

DK Blackstorm -- Got your emails, brother!  Good first round!  Let's
keep it going.

DK Goat -- You old goat!  Call me so we can discuss your old compatriots!  Let's
smash all who stand before us. -- DK Toker

All -- This should prove to be fun!  Good luck to all! -- Toker

Abraxis -- I won't say anything in the p-ads but check the diplo!  I did see you and
CFH patched things up.  That's good considering the things you told me.  Let's just
say the DE is better off without you!  You know forget the diplo, cuz you're not
worth the time!  Coward! -- DK Toker

Dark Knights -- Provided RSI finally sent my cert to Baphomet and he scores me, we
should be in first place by my calculations.  Good solid initial turn!  Do not allow
it to lull you into relaxation -- if anything we will be targets now and must
maintain the dominant attitude of the Desolate Empire!  Be strong in seeking glory!!
-- DK Kon, DEA

Baphomet -- I must admit it is frustrating to think I may not receive my points
because of RSI's error -- I wrote them twice about the cert, in the beginning and end
of December, so you should have had it by now!  I'll send the money to your street
address if you need me to! -- DK Kon
P.S.  Incidentally, Bane was accidentally killed so you have my condolences.  I will
prepare Court Jester the best I can for Galius' bloodfued.

Dark Knight Wasby -- It's about time!  Where is Toker and Heathen?  Good first turn--
get settled in and show no mercy!  This one's for real. -- DK Kon

DK Blackstorm -- Good show, Bro!  If we can keep pace we'll outdistance the
competition in no time! -- DK Kon

DK Dok Sik -- Not bad for a series of matchups, now show me what you can do with a
few creative challenges!  Yeah, those guys over there (nods to competition). -- DK
Kon

Goat -- Dammit, this is no time to be hanging out at the Horn-n-Wench!  We need your
sword here now!  Step up, dude!! -- DK Kon, rallying the troops

All -- The FTF saw the demise of our beloved Lord Desolate -- please observe a moment
of silence...into the void I hope you'll give a warm welcome to Turf War Tuffie, our
newest recruit with a nod to Hammer for the inspiration. -- DK Kon

Rookie Confederation -- Sandbagging the avoids for the team mention points?  I
thought perhaps you were a group of veterens in disguise, but that's a rookie move if
I ever saw it! -- DK Kon, amused
P.S.  Since there's no penalty for it maybe I'll give it a try myself -- it's not as
though I need to avoid anyone!  I welcome all challengers!!

Queen of Tarts -- Perhaps it's time to abdicate the throne -- the next generation is
now! -- Heir Apparent
P.S.  You taught well!

My Pillow -- MY pillow would never... wait, that's your strategy huh?  Lull your
opponent to sleep then exchange their weapon for a feather!  Care to try that again
when I'm better prepared for you? -- Lonely Son

Mgr. of Black -- I actually though Brianna was a TP!  Oops!!  Looking forward to the
bloodfued. -- Wretch

Abraxis -- I've heard good things about you and CFH and could come to like you one
day -- don't ruin it by insulting me!  Wasby is not the only Dark Knight in the
Empire -- when Goat looks around he finds Blackstorm, Dok Sik, and myself standing
beside him as well!! -- DK Kon, DEA

Evicserator -- Very impressive!  Ouch that hurt! -- Tempus

Baph -- Drake's Hardware declares Jugglenot as its champion. -- Drake

Prince Igor -- A Queen apparently beats a Prince.  Or, at least, she beats the guy
that beats the Prince. -- Da Ting

Greedy -- Bulk not like Greedy.  Greedy too greedy for win and hit too hard. -- The
Rampaging Bulk

Infernal Cabaret's Manager -- Well, I was trying to smack Belerus in the arm, but his
face kept getting in the way.  Sorry about that. -- Blunder Woman

SS Guard -- Right, time I retired. -- Booster Pyrite

Ten is Raquet -- Bulk not understand what you mean by "misunderstand".  Bulk's
dictionary lost last time Bulk clean room. -- The Rampaging Bulk

Drama Queen -- Geez, and that after I'd bought you dinner and took you dancing. -- Da
Ting

Crip -- I thought the brutal challenges were *because* you'd left things alone. --
Drake

Hammer -- Hey, if mail's got to go half-way around the world it might as well take
the scenic route. -- Drake
P.S.  Why do you have to be leaving dead pretenders all over the place?  Not only
could someone trip over one but I liked that band.

Words of Wisdom:  "The light at the end of the tunnel is a high-powered sunlamp.  You
now have skin cancer.  Have a nice day."

Dark Knight Wasby the Great, D.E. -- I thought 'swiftly and with no remorse' was
considered and offensive tactic.  I think for defense you're wanting 'steadfastly and
with great vigilance.  Of course, good luck fitting all of that onto the strategy
sheet. -- Drake
P.S.  Your name's too long.  I'm going to call you Fred.

Father O'Malley -- Wouldn't it be more useful for her to bring soap to the unwashed
masses? -- Drake
P.S.  What the heck have you done that you need to make a confession every two weeks?
P.P.S.  I can't find Everlasting Peace on my map of Alastari.  Is that anywhere near
Snowbound?

Liam -- We have one more slot that we can fill.  Email me at d_spinella@msn.com or
send a diplo with contact info to find out more. -- Master Beru

Kat -- BBQ, eh?  Hmm....  Count me out, kinda fearful of big fires.... -- Joan of Arc

Father O'Malley -- I can only speak for my group, but be fearful of several of the
guys, they have been known to enjoy hitting on women, even if they are Sisters. --
Master Beru

Catha -- Well met!  I was nervous for a while there. -- George Washington

Kensai -- You know, I expected that to be a little closer....  I need to look into a
refund on this sling shot. -- David

Ripper -- Fun dance.  I am glad we enjoyed ourselves, but now, I think we should
focus on those others in the initiates FROM OTHER TEAMS who are part of the contest.
-- Joan of Arc

Stormstrike -- I guess I outmanuevered the strike, eh? -- Irwin Rommel

Arsenic -- I didn't notice the 'old lace'?  Did I miss it, or was that
underneath...well, you know. -- Napoleon Bonaparte

All -- I wish to thank all those whose hard work went into making last turn such a
huge success for us.  Please be assured that your sacrifices have not gone unnoticed.
We look forward to being able to thank all of you again soon. -- Master Beru

Sister Mary Sarah -- Well done -- Good to see another SCOMSS on the throne. -- Don
King

Baphomet -- I guess I undeclare Don King for ineligibility under the Turf War Rules.
I will punish myself by not declaring a champion until a new character joins the
team. -- Crip

Suculant -- Is that all you've got.  Almost like you've been hibernating through the
winter. -- Jack & Jill

Madame Butterfly -- Some of us actually fight consistently in the arena and improve!
-- Ten Is Raquet

Opai -- We'll admit you have talent, but the talent for what? -- Drama Queen

Mirage -- What's with all the Royal Flush/Dark Pinnacle Random Matchups?  Let's just
call it even. -- Bullpen Ace

I declare Mice Cream to be my champion. -- Slugbait

Baphomet -- RSI billed me for a giftcert on 1/16/07. -- CFH

Swamp Syndicate -- No prisoners. -- CFH/Rat Salad

Baphomet -- My champion will be Baby. -- CFH

Drake -- Sorry about that man, my brain was on vacation.  No, I don't mind if your
"student" picks what's left of my grey matter for info on HW.  I'll give him all the
advice, strategy and insight he wants. -- CFH
P.S.  I really didn't mean to ignore your p-ad.

Master Darque -- Can you help me get in touch w/ Firehawk? -- CFH

Goat -- I heard D.E. holds a raffle to get its new members. -- CFH/Rat Salad/HDFA'$

24 January 2007
The Council of Lords would like to propose a rule change in ADM and Primus.  We
propose that Lord Protectors ranked "Grand Champions" and below (ADM) and "The Tower
Guard" and below (Primus) be allowed to fight in the Dark Arena.  This would not
impact the top rankings or title match.  Any managers who never got his fill or shot
at fighting Gateway monsters would have it as an option.  We believe it might spark
some interest in the ADM/Primus realm for some managers.  If interested, speak up in
the newsletters or on forums under the "rules changes" thread and let RSI know.  This
could even be something to try for 12 months and then be re-evaluated.  What say you,
managers of Ghea? -- The Icelord sends....

29 January 2007
     HDFA Mission Statement
     "Show me the money!"
     This is the battle cry of a newly formed collection of like-minded individuals:
The High Dolla' Free Agent$.  We are not a tough guy alliance:  No...we offer no
battle without reward.  We search for victory and the prizes and accolades that
follow.  We are motivated by winning and will freely use whatever means necessary to
obtain our currency.  No stuffy rules, no mandates, no constitutions, no leaders,
only a few objectives:
     1) Win as often as possible
     2) Celebrate freely and revel in your victories; the more meaningless the
victory the more we celebrate.  Highsiding and chest thumping are encouraged.
Ostentatious endzone celebrations with prop usage are encouraged, regardless of
fines, penalties, suspensions or arrest by local authorities.  It is important to let
your opponent know how great you are; more importantly, you must let your own
alliance mates know how great you are.
     This is a 1-up alliance, let the performance of your fellow Free Agent$ motivate
you.  If a Free Agent wins a TV, win 2; if a Free agent wins a contest, win a more
prestigious one.
     Current members of the HDFA include:  CFH and Abraxis.  Inquires can be directed
to:  CFH/Rat Salad DM 47

14 February 2007
RSI is now taking rollups for a slow version of the No-Tournament arena.  Send your
rollup to RSI listing the arena as "Slow No Tournament".  Sign and send in the
following pledge:

* I pledge that I will not send warriors from this team to a Tournament, nor will I
  use a Tournament prize on a warrior from this team.
* I pledge to run a full team when I run turns in this arena.  If circumstances
  preclude my running less than a full team I will notify the Player Committee.
* I agree to abide by the decisions of the Player Committee.
* I understand that any warrior that participates in a Tournament shall be sent to
  the Dark Arena until they are dead.
* I understand that any warrior that receives a Tournament prize shall be send to the
  Dark Arena until they are dead.

The following are the rules for joining this No-Tournament arena

1.  No tournament play (Dead tournament or otherwise)
2.  One team per manager
3.  Team starts with new rollup (or a zero fight equivalent team is transferred into
    this arena.)
4.  No tourney prizes allowed to modify warriors in the arena
5.  20 teams required, per RSI
6.  Waivers are required to allow self-regulation on tourney ban, granting RSI
    authority to Dark Arena any warrior that participates in a Tournament (until the
    warrior is dead.)
7.  Rotating council to enforce tourney ban and maintain arena integrity.

Hammer will be the focal point for this arena's Player Committee.

                                  LAST WEEK'S FIGHTS

STORMSTRIKE was dealt death by MURDEROUS MARK in a 2 minute Dark Arena fight.
SCOMSS REJECT was killed by DARRELL DEATH in a 1 minute brutal Dark Arena melee.
JEBIDIAH was slain by CARDIAC CRAIG in a 2 minute bloody Dark Arena duel.
THE RAMPAGING BULK bested ASP in a popular 3 minute Bloodfeud fight.
JETHRO subdued SWAMP MUDD HAMMER in a crowd pleasing 1 minute Bloodfeud competition.
GRAVE ROBBER lost to WRETCH in a 1 minute brutal amateur's Bloodfeud fight.
FLESH HUNTER devastated IRWIN ROMMEL in a 3 minute one-sided Challenge competition.
OPAI viciously subdued SISTER MARY SARAH in a 5 minute expert's Challenge Title duel.
RAZOR lost to ROISIN DUBH in a popular 3 minute veteran's Challenge duel.
HUMBUG beat RED DEVIL in a popular 1 minute veteran's Challenge melee.
ORC PLAGUE subdued PROHIBITION in a crowd pleasing 3 minute master's Challenge match.
EVICSERATOR demolished TEMPUS in a 1 minute mismatched Challenge match.
WYRD overpowered MAGIC WAND in a 2 minute gory mismatched Challenge conflict.
DRAMA QUEEN won victory over DA TING in a crowd pleasing 3 minute Challenge bout.
KILLING JOKE vanquished SWAMP BURP HAMMER in a 1 minute one-sided Challenge fray.
MY SLEEP devastated LAST CALL in a popular 1 minute brutal mismatched Challenge brawl.
PIZZA PIE PARTY narrowly defeated BLACK THUNDER in a 7 minute Challenge bout.
HANTA was overcome by WOZZECK in a popular 1 minute master's Challenge competition.
SISTER MERCY overpowered BLACKENED in a 1 minute gory one-sided Challenge duel.
PARTY TRAP was handily defeated by LITTLE BIG MAN in a 1 minute uneven Challenge duel.
MEDEE unbelievably bested DEVOUT CHRISTIAN in a 5 minute veteran's Challenge bout.
BOB'S COMIC COLLECTN vanquished PRINCE IGOR in a 11 minute one-sided Challenge match.
TNT overpowered MADAME BUTTERFLY in a 1 minute uneven Challenge match.
RACECAR was overpowered by CYANIDE in a 1 minute uneven Challenge duel.
CRYSTAL overpowered MY PILLOW in a 3 minute bloody one-sided Challenge fray.
KENSAI lost to LURKING FEAR in a popular 1 minute Challenge bout.
BULLPEN ACE overpowered THE RON in a 1 minute uneven Challenge duel.
MALARIA was overpowered by KING OF BEASTS in a 1 minute one-sided Challenge match.
QUEEN OF TARTS outlasted BERA in a 12 minute veteran vs. novice Challenge fight.
BARBARINO overcame NORM in a crowd pleasing 1 minute Challenge match.
BOGBANE lost to LONELY SON in a crowd pleasing 1 minute Challenge fight.
WAR CRY HAMM was savagely defeated by BABY in a 4 minute Challenge match.
COURT JESTER overcame NILES in a exciting 5 minute brutal Challenge fight.
FIDELIO overcame PYTHON in a action packed 6 minute gory Challenge match.
ASYLUM overpowered CHRIS TURNER in a 2 minute one-sided Challenge duel.
GENERATION handily defeated OBLIVIATOR in a 1 minute mismatched Challenge match.
SISTER SAM vanquished JOHNATHAN THOMPSON in a 1 minute one-sided Challenge match.
FE MALE demolished WOODY in a 2 minute uneven Challenge duel.
LADY PERI bested MALT in a crowd pleasing 5 minute Challenge match.
RAY MONROE won victory over DESCENT TO DUNWICH in a 2 minute Challenge conflict.
HELLFYRE luckily beat JIM BOB in a 2 minute Challenge brawl.
YELLOW SNOW CONE overpowered BEARCLAW in a 2 minute uneven Challenge competition.
MICE CREAM luckily beat ALGRUM in a popular 1 minute Challenge match.
CHOLORA was subdued by DETARTRATED in a 2 minute beginner vs. veteran Challenge fight.
NAPOLEON BONAPARTE was narrowly defeated by COBRA in a 3 minute Challenge competition.
ITHYIC THING overpowered STU JAMISON in a popular 1 minute one-sided Challenge battle.
ALE was unbelievably bested by PESTILENCE in a 1 minute amateur's Challenge contest.
BONEBREAKER was savagely defeated by MIRAGE in a exciting 5 minute Challenge struggle.
WOODY outwaited HAMMER in a unpopular 7 minute Challenge fight.
PILSNER savagely defeated CHANCE in a 1 minute bloody amateur's Challenge battle.
QUANTUM was beaten by SCIMITAR in a action packed 3 minute bloody Challenge bout.
PUDDY outlasted STIFFLER in a unpopular 7 minute bloody amateur's Challenge fight.
XXL narrowly defeated SWAMP FOXX HAMMER in a 3 minute novice's Challenge match.
RIPPER handily defeated BREMM SPARKFIST in a 1 minute mismatched Challenge battle.
JAY MONROE was beaten by HIGH TEST in a tiring 6 minute novice's Challenge struggle.
FANG SKIN devastated GREEN KNIGHT in a 1 minute uneven Challenge match.
CHRIS PERRY vanquished MISS GULCH in a 1 minute one-sided Challenge bout.
IN THE GRIP OF ERYX defeated SMOKESCREEN in a 2 minute Challenge fight.
SPENDID SPORE vanquished VLADIMIR in a 3 minute one-sided Challenge duel.
RICO SUAVE subdued BEAR HUG in a popular 1 minute beginner's Challenge battle.
WILT CHAMBERLAIN overpowered BADGER in a 1 minute one-sided Challenge contest.
SISTER SLEDGE lost to SUCULANT in a exciting 6 minute veteran's contest.
DON KING was demolished by CUP OF TOE in a 1 minute one-sided bout.
MORWHEN overpowered GREEDY in a action packed 1 minute mismatched fight.
BOQ was viciously subdued by ICHORID in a exciting 2 minute brutal master's match.
JACK & JILL viciously subdued CRYPT ANGEL in a popular 6 minute gory veteran's brawl.
RHIANNON won victory over KILL*SWITCH in a 2 minute brutal melee.
AVATAR OF WOE handily defeated MOMBA in a 3 minute gruesome one-sided melee.
JUSTICE FOR ALL was overpowered by BLACK LOTUS in a 1 minute brutal mismatched bout.
SWAMP STORM overcame ANKH in a 2 minute gruesome conflict.
BEXAR subdued SGT STANDANKO in a crowd pleasing 1 minute brutal bout.
SISTER MARY SUEELLEN viciously subdued SWAMP CALL HAMMER in a exciting 2 minute match.
FADE TO BLACK handily defeated SIR KILLALOT in a 1 minute one-sided fight.
CHONG was overcome by SAMURAI in a unpopular 6 minute match.
ZOMBIE ASSASSIN overpowered SS GUARD in a 1 minute one-sided match.
SIEGE BEST won victory over MALICIOUS in a exciting 1 minute duel.
HEIR APPARENT was vanquished by MR NICE GUY in a 1 minute one-sided fray.
T.H.C. won victory over BLADE in a 2 minute bout.
ANTI overcame ADDER in a crowd pleasing 1 minute battle.
CHEECH savagely defeated BEAR AWARE in a popular 5 minute gory bout.
OBLIVION overcame BLUNDER WOMAN in a 2 minute melee.
CRESCENT overpowered CARLA in a 2 minute one-sided bout.
JUGGLENOUGHT overpowered GRIM JACK in a 1 minute uneven battle.
SHOGUN overpowered GROO in a 1 minute one-sided contest.
ARSENIC won victory over CAPTAIN KIRK in a action packed 3 minute gory contest.
BRENDA KILRAVEN was vanquished by JOAN OF ARC in a 1 minute one-sided struggle.
MEDUSA was defeated by SALTY DOG in a 1 minute amateur's competition.
FRASIER luckily beat JEDBULL in a 2 minute novice's duel.
CLIFF was devastated by TOO $HORT in a 1 minute uneven duel.
DAVID vanquished TIC-TAC in a 1 minute one-sided competition.
GEORGE WASHINGTON was demolished by SAMGLANT in a 1 minute one-sided duel.
HOPS lost to ABANDON HOPE in a 1 minute beginner's fray.
SLAP MISTRESS savagely defeated TURF WAR TUFFIE in a 8 minute amateur's competition.
ROIS ANIN was bested by VOLLER in a 3 minute gruesome amateur's bout.
WILLIE THE JANITOR overcame LOST SOUL in a popular 2 minute novice's fight.
UFALIN outlasted SALSA ELEMENTAL in a exciting 7 minute amateur's bout.
SOULTAKER handily defeated BLEEDER in a 1 minute uneven competition.
DAYS-R-#'ERD slimly won victory over FLAMBO in a 3 minute gruesome novice's melee.
SWAMP BOGG HAMMER overpowered TARNELUS in a 2 minute uneven fight.
CLARYON subdued SOULSLAYER in a crowd pleasing 1 minute beginner's contest.
THRUSHER lost to THE CREEPSTER in a 2 minute beginner's duel.
EMPEROR was outwaited by SCUM FIGHTS in a exciting 7 minute novice's struggle.
FJALAR overpowered JAHWA in a 1 minute one-sided duel.
SLUGBAIT beat HALLION in a crowd pleasing 1 minute beginner's fight.
PUNCHLINE handily defeated MAXIMILLIAN in a 1 minute one-sided struggle.

                                    BATTLE REPORT

             MOST POPULAR                        RECORD DURING THE LAST 10 TURNS     
|FIGHTING STYLE               FIGHTS        FIGHTING STYLE     W -   L -  K   PERCENT|
|TOTAL PARRY                     38         WALL OF STEEL     76 -  39 -  4      66  |
|LUNGING ATTACK                  37         TOTAL PARRY      120 -  82 -  5      59  |
|STRIKING ATTACK                 36         AIMED BLOW        44 -  37 -  5      54  |
|BASHING ATTACK                  25         PARRY-LUNGE       29 -  28 -  2      51  |
|WALL OF STEEL                   24         STRIKING ATTACK   99 - 112 -  7      47  |
|SLASHING ATTACK                 14         SLASHING ATTACK   41 -  54 -  3      43  |
|AIMED BLOW                      12         LUNGING ATTACK    84 - 117 -  7      42  |
|PARRY-LUNGE                     10         PARRY-STRIKE      29 -  44 -  0      40  |
|PARRY-STRIKE                     6         BASHING ATTACK    49 - 106 -  4      32  |
|PARRY-RIPOSTE                    4         PARRY-RIPOSTE     11 -  25 -  0      31  |

Turn 247 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:

TOTAL PARRY       26 - 12     PARRY-LUNGE        4 -  6         4  STRIKING ATTACK
WALL OF STEEL     15 -  9     BASHING ATTACK    10 - 15         3  LUNGING ATTACK 
STRIKING ATTACK   20 - 16     SLASHING ATTACK    5 -  9         2  TOTAL PARRY    
PARRY-STRIKE       3 -  3     LUNGING ATTACK    13 - 24         1  WALL OF STEEL  
PARRY-RIPOSTE      2 -  2     AIMED BLOW         4 -  8         1  BASHING ATTACK 

                               TOP WARRIOR OF EACH STYLE

FIGHTING STYLE   WARRIOR                     W   L  K PNTS TEAM NAME                  
STRIKING ATTACK  OPAI 5735                  12   3  0  116 DARK PINNACLE (598)
TOTAL PARRY      SISTER MARY SARAH 5137     22   4  0  122 OLD HABITS (566)
LUNGING ATTACK   HUMBUG 5199                23  16  1  119 LAND OF OZ (217)
WALL OF STEEL    ORC PLAGUE 5501            10   4  2  105 DARQUE FORCES (396)
BASHING ATTACK   WYRD 5167                  13   7  0  101 DESOLATE ONES (524)
AIMED BLOW       RED DEVIL 5732              8   5  0   97 LOST SOULS (618)
PARRY-STRIKE     MY SLEEP 5657               8   7  0   94 THINGS I DROOL IN (614)
PARRY-LUNGE      RHIANNON 6031              12   9  0   87 GAELIC STORM (647)
SLASHING ATTACK  FADE TO BLACK 5695          9   6  0   57 OF WOLF AND MAN (603)
Note: Warriors have a winning record and are an Adept or Above.

The overall popularity leader is HUMBUG 5199.  The most popular warrior this turn was 
SALSA ELEMENTAL 6312.  The ten other most popular fighters were OPAI 5735, DEVOUT 
CHRISTIAN 5321, CHEECH 5930, DA TING 5129, PYTHON 5903, BABY 5224, MALT 6238, CRYPT 
ANGEL 5553, EMPEROR 6180, and NILES 5860.

The least popular fighter this week was BERA 6215.  The other ten least popular 
fighters were QUEEN OF TARTS 5980, PUDDY 6295, SLAP MISTRESS 6179, HIGH TEST 6239, 
WOODY 6185, PRINCE IGOR 5640, SCUM FIGHTS 6325, TURF WAR TUFFIE 6326, SAMURAI 6089, 
and JAY MONROE 6175.