DUEL 2 NEWSLETTER
Date : 08/11/2007 Duedate: 09/07/2007
SNOWBOUND ARENA
DM-50 TURN-240
This Weeks Top Honors
THE DUELMASTER IS
GERRICK GRIMM
DRUID'S GROVE (292)
(50-3530) [16-14-0,94]
Chartered Recognition Leader Unchartered Recognition Leader
GERRICK GRIMM POSITION IS EMPTY
DRUID'S GROVE (292)
(50-3530) [16-14-0,94]
Popularity Leader This Weeks Favorite
GERRICK GRIMM WINGED DEATH
DRUID'S GROVE (292) DREAMS OF KADATH (181)
(50-3530) [16-14-0,94] (50-1374) [4-10-0,30]
THE CURRENT TOP TEAM
LIFE IMPACTS (395)
TEAMS ON THE MOVE TOP CAREER HONORS
Team Name Point Gain Chartered Team
1. MIDDLE WAY 6 (368) 28
2. DREAMS OF KADATH (181) 25 LIFE IMPACTS (395)
3. LIFE IMPACTS (395) 24 Unchartered Team
4. OPEN SESAME (199) 0
5. DARQUE FORCES II (348) 0 MIX AND MATCH (367)
The Top Teams
Career Win-Loss Record W L K % Win-Loss Record Last 3 Turns W L K
1/ 1 LIFE IMPACTS (395) 46 19 1 70.8 1/ 2 LIFE IMPACTS (395) 10 5 0
2- 2 OPEN SESAME (199) 323 211 19 60.5 2- 1 OPEN SESAME (199) 9 0 1
3/ 3 DRUID'S GROVE (292) 149 143 15 51.0 3/ 3 MIDDLE WAY 6 (368) 9 6 1
4- 4 DARQUE FORCES II (348) 48 48 4 50.0 4- 4 DARQUE FORCES II (348) 3 4 0
5/ 5 DREAMS OF KADATH (181) 31 38 0 44.9 5/ 6 DRUID'S GROVE (292) 2 7 1
6/ 6 MIDDLE WAY 6 (368) 149 201 6 42.6 6/ 5 DREAMS OF KADATH (181) 2 7 0
'*' Unchartered team '-' Team did not fight this turn
(###) Avoid teams by their Team Id ##/## This turn's/Last turn's rank
SPY REPORT
Hail and well met warriors of SNOWBOUND! Know me for who I am, Zontani Sharp
Eyes, Spymaster extraordinaire of all Alastari. Former top team OPEN SESAME was
unseated this week as LIFE IMPACTS moved up from 2nd ranking to take the top spot
with a 4-1-0 record for the round. CANTEX caught the eye of many in the gladiatorial
commission as it skillfully bested EVALON ELKHORN and was awarded 16 points in
recognition. In one of the week's more notable duels, CANTEX put down EVALON
ELKHORN, causing him to lose 12 points of recognition in the process. Due to its
absence and inability to defend the throne, STREET SIGN has lost the title of
Duelmaster. This time victory fell to the grasp of the usurper. All hail GERRICK
GRIMM, Duelmaster of SNOWBOUND! Informants "close" to the city champion have told me
that he never fights without pantyhose on beneath his armor. Watch out!
But come now, let us look deeper into the maze of contention and crossed blades
that is city SNOWBOUND. SNOWBOUND, city of gladiators! Mighty among the names of
thy guilds is DRUID'S GROVE, a guild shunned and avoided by many in the weekly duels.
Apparently the stalwarts of LIFE IMPACTS 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. EVALON ELKHORN take warning! You have more
than a few enemies in SNOWBOUND.
What warrior does not hone his years, impatiently waiting for the moment of his
foe's mortality? Some say a warrior is judged by the way he bears arms. One thing
is sure, better a dagger in hand then a sword on the belt!
If it were not for my skills as a spy I would have been mugged three times
already in SNOWBOUND. Nice atmosphere you have here! Ahh, but I can hear the spires
of a far off city calling to me. I must away! Till we meet again, remember: a
turtle walks slow, hides head in a shell, and harms no one; a lion runs to slay its
prey.-- Zontani Sharp Eyes
DUELMASTER W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
GERRICK GRIMM 3530 16 14 0 94 DRUID'S GROVE (292)
CHALLENGER CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
-ADRIANNE 3190 13 6 1 119 DARQUE FORCES II (348)
-HARRY MONSTER 3430 12 12 0 105 OPEN SESAME (199)
-STREET SIGN 3523 11 7 0 105 OPEN SESAME (199)
-SWEET AIR 3381 24 12 0 104 OPEN SESAME (199)
-ON MY WAY 3378 24 12 1 103 OPEN SESAME (199)
CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
CANTEX 3618 9 4 1 90 LIFE IMPACTS (395)
-TRASH CAN 3403 5 1 2 68 OPEN SESAME (199)
EVALON ELKHORN 3553 11 9 3 67 DRUID'S GROVE (292)
CHALLENGER ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
GOBERT HINNY 3552 7 14 2 65 MIDDLE WAY 6 (368)
ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
C.H.S. 3616 10 3 0 56 LIFE IMPACTS (395)
MRS. VAUGHN 3614 11 2 0 49 LIFE IMPACTS (395)
-FAUSTICA 3563 4 0 0 47 DARQUE FORCES II (348)
DOMJON 3554 10 10 3 43 DRUID'S GROVE (292)
EXTRUSION 3617 10 3 0 39 LIFE IMPACTS (395)
-WHISTLIN' DIXIE 3565 5 2 1 38 DARQUE FORCES II (348)
CHALLENGER INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
PETRA QUORD 3577 8 7 0 33 MIDDLE WAY 6 (368)
WINGED DEATH 1374 4 10 0 30 DREAMS OF KADATH (181)
INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
SOJOURN TO SARNATH 3594 4 6 0 20 DREAMS OF KADATH (181)
KIRLA LORVIN 3621 3 0 0 19 MIDDLE WAY 6 (368)
CASS DOLAN 3625 2 0 0 18 MIDDLE WAY 6 (368)
-KLYMENESTRA 3620 1 1 0 18 DARQUE FORCES II (348)
INGLEMORT JULS 3596 2 6 0 12 MIDDLE WAY 6 (368)
HOOPS 3623 0 2 0 2 LIFE IMPACTS (395)
'-' denotes a warrior who did not fight this turn.
THE DEAD W L K TEAM NAME SLAIN BY TURN Revenge?
ANVIL CATCHER 3627 0 1 0 DREAMS OF KADATH 181 SHEWISH GIANT 21 240 NONE
LOSS MAGNET 3626 0 1 0 DREAMS OF KADATH 181 EXILED ELF 19 240 NONE
SANITY LOSS 3602 3 2 0 DREAMS OF KADATH 181 TRASH CAN 3403 237
LUPUS HORRIFIQUE 3605 3 1 0 DREAMS OF KADATH 181 DOMJON 3554 239
GRANDMA MILLER 3615 5 2 0 LIFE IMPACTS 395 GOBERT HINNY 3552 238 REVENGED
SIDURI 3576 7 4 0 MESOPOTAMIA 389 GOBERT HINNY 3552 236 NOT REVE
CASS DOLAN 3517 9 23 0 MIDDLE WAY 6 368 TRASH CAN 3403 238
IRINA JASSE 3551 8 10 1 MIDDLE WAY 6 368 CANTEX 3618 237
PERSONAL ADS
A salute to Street Sign, quite the striking Duelmaster. -- The Life Impacts
Crip -- Y'all done takin yer top spot. Agin yer cream be risin ta the top. Yup. --
Smitty
Jorja -- Thankin y'all fer yer thoughts on muh Granny. Hadta do that there Gobert.
Jest hadta. -- Smitty
Take THAT for Grandma Miller, Gobert! -- Cantex
Face The Sky II -- I meant nothing to you, did I? Nothing. You probably think I
should consolidate, don't you? Cad. -- C.H.S.
Trash Can -- Wow! You poked holes in me like I was taffy! I am going the high
impact route, you can bet. Call me HIPS next! -- Extrusion
Kirla Lorvin -- What can I say. Obviously I didn't have all the moves it took. I
will work on not picking up my dribble. -- Hoops (Hoosier Hoops at that)
Cantex -- (wincing) I don't know about your impact on LIFE, but you sure impacted my
FACE. Odd, considering our height difference. I'd have expected you to kneecap me.
(pause to peruse the fight in greater detail) Ah, all is now explained. First you
knocked me down, THEN you smashed my face. Nasty little golem, aren't you? -- Gobert
Hinny
Klymenestra -- It wasn't ME. I'm actually on YOUR side, dammit. Lay OFF! --
Inglemort Juls
Winged Death -- I don't remember if you're one of the ticklers, but if so, be warned!
I am not ticklish. It's a gift. -- Petra Quord
Hoops -- I'm not getting the connection here. -- Kirla Lorvin
P.S. Can you hula?
Ho! I'm taller than I used to be. Cool. -- Cass Dolan
P.S. Plus cool, attractive, and charismatic. What more could I ask?
P.P.S. Besides a winning record.
Face the Sky -- Still, not a bad name. -- Petra Quord
Sanity Loss -- Yes, they do say that death tends to cause that. -- Petra Quord
27 July 2007
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** STORMCROWE SLAUGHTERHOUSE II **
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Years have passed since the last Slaughterhouse, but the season is right for a return
to STORMCROWE! Join us in DM-45 for the STORMCROWE SLAUGHTERHOUSE II.
WHEN
*The actions begins TURN-263 (due approximately November 27, 2007)
WHERE
*STORMCROWE (DM 45)
HOW LONG
*13 Turns (Turns 263-275)
TEAMS
*Teams will consist of two (2) managers. No more, no less. Only one team allowed
per manager. Violators will be disqualified from the competition. Old teams and new
teams are welcome to join the competition. Once the contest has begun (TURN 263)
managers MAY NOT exchange teams or partners.
SCORING
In the tradition of the Slaughterhouse, scoring will be simple and straight-forward.
Victory and achievements will be rewarded while defeats will be mocked and ridiculed.
+3 Win
+2 Kill (in addition to +3 Win for a total of +5)
+5 Team on the Move (Top Gainer(s) Only)
+3 Turn's Most Popular
+3 Turn's Least Popular
+5 Current Top Team (begins 3rd turn of contest)
SPECIAL SCORING CONSIDERATIONS
*Fights against teammates garner NO POINTS.
*Fights against Judith's team (Northern Lights), Arena Stand Bys and the Dark Arena
garner NO POINTS (this includes DA kills).
*Tourney participation is allowed (even encouraged), but NO POINTS will be given for
success in those endeavors.
*NO POINTS will be awarded for DM, Popularity Leader, Chartered Recognition Leader,
Top Chartered Team, Stylemasters, Top Unchartered Team, and Unchartered Recognition
Leader. Every effort has been made to insure scoring neither benefits established
teams nor new teams.
ENTRY
Entry into the Stormcrowe Slaughterhouse is easy:
*Find a Partner
*Declare your intentions in the Stormcrowe newsletter to enter before the first turn
of the contest. You may also email or diplo Master Darque.
*Each manager entering the Stormcrowe Slaughterhouse must submit one (1) Team Roll-Up
Certificate. Only certificates will be accepted for entry. All certificates
submitted will be used during the course of the contest as prizes.
PRIZES
*ENDURANCE AWARD: One (1) +1 Bonus Potion will be given to every team that competes
in 60 of the 65 contest fights.
*KILL MASTER AWARD: The individual manager with the most kills will receive a
Limited Immortality Potion. This potion may be applied to one (1) warrior. He/she
will be resurrected ONE-TIME if they are killed in Basic D2.
*TOP TEAM AWARD: Each manager on the winning team will receive the following prize
pack for their Slaughterhouse Dominance:
*One (1) +1 Bonus Potion
*Favorites Knowledge for one (1) Warrior
*Undisclosed amount of Team RU Certificates
Special note from RSI on prizes: All contest prizes must be used within three
months. All contest prizes may only be used on a living warrior on the participating
contest team in DM 45. The immortality potion may resurrect a warrior one time,
after a death in DM 45 only, after which time the potion disappears.
TIE-BREAKERS
In the unlikely event of a tie, pre-contest established tie-breakers will be
consulted to determine a winner. The tie-breaking criteria are known to the
Moderator and RSI. They will not be made public knowledge to avoid any exploitation.
MODERATOR
Master Darque will be serving as Master of Ceremonies for the Slaughterhouse II. As
such, all his decisions are final. Any rules inquiries should be directed to him.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Master Darque can be reached by Diplo in DM 45 (Darque Forces-428) or you may email
him at the following address: rebelnerfherder at yahoo dot com. Be sure to put
STORMCROWE in the Subject line of your Email so it can be easily spotted if sent to
his Spam folder.
LAST WEEK'S FIGHTS
ANVIL CATCHER was dealt death by SHEWISH GIANT in a 2 minute Dark Arena fight.
LOSS MAGNET was murdered by EXILED ELF in a 1 minute Dark Arena melee.
CANTEX demolished EVALON ELKHORN in a crowd pleasing 1 minute uneven Challenge fight.
HOOPS was defeated by CASS DOLAN in a 2 minute novice's Challenge fight.
GERRICK GRIMM viciously subdued KHALHUMS DWARF in a 2 minute veteran's Title duel.
MRS. VAUGHN bested AMBITIOUS GUARD in a popular 3 minute competition.
EXTRUSION overcame WINGED DEATH in a action packed 5 minute melee.
GOBERT HINNY vanquished DOMJON in a action packed 1 minute one-sided duel.
C.H.S. viciously subdued PETRA QUORD in a 7 minute gory fight.
INGLEMORT JULS was beaten by SOJOURN TO SARNATH in a 2 minute melee.
KIRLA LORVIN beat EMBEZZLING SCRIBE in a 3 minute novice's fight.
BATTLE REPORT
MOST POPULAR RECORD DURING THE LAST 10 TURNS
|FIGHTING STYLE FIGHTS FIGHTING STYLE W - L - K PERCENT|
|TOTAL PARRY 4 PARRY-RIPOSTE 4 - 1 - 0 80 |
|STRIKING ATTACK 3 TOTAL PARRY 31 - 14 - 1 69 |
|BASHING ATTACK 3 WALL OF STEEL 12 - 7 - 0 63 |
|WALL OF STEEL 2 LUNGING ATTACK 23 - 14 - 2 62 |
|AIMED BLOW 2 STRIKING ATTACK 22 - 17 - 2 56 |
|PARRY-LUNGE 1 AIMED BLOW 24 - 23 - 2 51 |
|LUNGING ATTACK 1 BASHING ATTACK 17 - 19 - 2 47 |
|PARRY-STRIKE 1 PARRY-LUNGE 6 - 7 - 2 46 |
|PARRY-RIPOSTE 0 SLASHING ATTACK 2 - 4 - 0 33 |
|SLASHING ATTACK 0 PARRY-STRIKE 5 - 15 - 0 25 |
Turn 240 was great if you Not so great if you used The fighting styles of the
used the fighting styles: the fighting styles: top eleven warriors are:
PARRY-LUNGE 1 - 0 BASHING ATTACK 1 - 2 3 BASHING ATTACK
LUNGING ATTACK 1 - 0 AIMED BLOW 0 - 2 2 STRIKING ATTACK
TOTAL PARRY 3 - 1 PARRY-STRIKE 0 - 1 2 LUNGING ATTACK
STRIKING ATTACK 2 - 1 PARRY-RIPOSTE 0 - 0 2 TOTAL PARRY
WALL OF STEEL 1 - 1 SLASHING ATTACK 0 - 0 1 PARRY-LUNGE
1 WALL OF STEEL
TOP WARRIOR OF EACH STYLE
FIGHTING STYLE WARRIOR W L K PNTS TEAM NAME
STRIKING ATTACK GERRICK GRIMM 3530 16 14 0 94 DRUID'S GROVE (292)
BASHING ATTACK CANTEX 3618 9 4 1 90 LIFE IMPACTS (395)
WALL OF STEEL C.H.S. 3616 10 3 0 56 LIFE IMPACTS (395)
TOTAL PARRY MRS. VAUGHN 3614 11 2 0 49 LIFE IMPACTS (395)
Note: Warriors have a winning record and are an Adept or Above.
The overall popularity leader is GERRICK GRIMM 3530. The most popular warrior this
turn was WINGED DEATH 1374. The ten other most popular fighters were ANVIL CATCHER
3627, CASS DOLAN 3625, GERRICK GRIMM 3530, C.H.S. 3616, SOJOURN TO SARNATH 3594,
CANTEX 3618, GOBERT HINNY 3552, HOOPS 3623, DOMJON 3554, and INGLEMORT JULS 3596.
The least popular fighter this week was KIRLA LORVIN 3621. The other ten least
popular fighters were PETRA QUORD 3577, EXTRUSION 3617, MRS. VAUGHN 3614, EVALON
ELKHORN 3553, LOSS MAGNET 3626, INGLEMORT JULS 3596, DOMJON 3554, HOOPS 3623, GOBERT
HINNY 3552, and CANTEX 3618.