DUEL 2 NEWSLETTER
Date : 11/01/2019 Duedate: 11/28/2019
SNOWBOUND ARENA
DM-50 TURN-396
This Weeks Top Honors
THE DUELMASTER IS
INNUIT
WORLD BLADES 12 (409)
(50-3795) [10-4-0,111]
Chartered Recognition Leader Unchartered Recognition Leader
INNUIT POSITION IS EMPTY
WORLD BLADES 12 (409)
(50-3795) [10-4-0,111]
Popularity Leader This Weeks Favorite
OLIVER QUEEN OLIVER QUEEN
MIDDLE WAY 6 (368) MIDDLE WAY 6 (368)
(50-3825) [10-25-0,65] (50-3825) [10-25-0,65]
THE CURRENT TOP TEAM
MIDDLE WAY 6 (368)
TEAMS ON THE MOVE TOP CAREER HONORS
Team Name Point Gain Chartered Team
1. MIDDLE WAY 6 (368) 23
2. WORLD BLADES 12 (409) 7 WORLD BLADES 12 (409)
Unchartered Team
THE UNKNOWN (76)
The Top Teams
Career Win-Loss Record W L K % Win-Loss Record Last 3 Turns W L K
1/ 3 WORLD BLADES 12 (409) 11 10 0 52.4 1/ 1 MIDDLE WAY 6 (368) 11 4 0
2/ 4 MIDDLE WAY 6 (368) 365 523 10 41.1 2/ 4 WORLD BLADES 12 (409) 2 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
The Wheel of Misfortune: Kolact DM 10
Overview
A contest for Kolact (DM 10) that runs 12 turns (starting turn 889, due 02/03/2020).
Squads will consist of four (4) teams. One (1) team per manager. Participating
managers may not run multiple teams in the arena during the contest.
Premise
Master Darque is fiddling with Chaos Gates again, which creates CHAOS and randomness
during the contest. Turn 1 (Kolact turn 889) and Turn 12 (Kolact turn 900) will be
scored using STANDARD scoring (explained below). Turns 2 through 11 will use a wide
variety of scoring mechanisms and will be randomly determined as the contest
progresses using a random generator. The scoring mechanisms will be posted in Kolact's
newsletter two (2) turns in advance, as well as on the D2 website under the contest
forums.
Entry
Entry into the contest is open to anyone who meets the following criteria:
1) Form a squad. A squad will consist of four (4) managers. No more, no less. This
means there will be NO single manager teams. You must choose a name for your squad.
2) Each manager must declare their intention to participate in the contest BEFORE Turn
1 of The WHEEL OF MISFORTUNE contest (No exceptions will be made). Declarations must
include: 1) TEAM NAME, 2) MANAGER NAME, 3) PARTNERS' NAMES, and 4) SQUAD'S NAME, and
may be submitted by any of the following means:
a. A personal ad in DM 10
b. A diplomatic note to Darque Ages (29) in DM 81
c. An email to rebelnerfherder@yahoo.com with WHEEL OF MISFORTUNE in
the Subject Line.
**NOTE: Failure to meet this criteria by the deadline will result in NO ENTRY into the
contest. Please be mindful of the requirements and submit them in a timely manner to
avoid any misfortunes.
Prizes
Endurance Award: Here Is Your Participation Trophy
Every participating Team will receive one (1) +1 Bonus Potion for participating in all
12 rounds of the contest and in at least 55 of the 60 scheduled fights. Teams that
participate in ALL the scheduled 60 fights will receive an additional +1 Bonus Potion.
1ST Place: You're Awesome Awards (choose 3 from the following):
1. LIMITED Max Damage (one-time only; not perpetual; warrior must be from DM 10
and have participated in contest)
2. Move a warrior from another team (that you own) to your DM 10 squad (warrior
must be alive, NATURAL and UNMODIFIED; there must be an open spot via
death/dark arena or graduation)
3. Know Favorites (Initiates classed warrior or above)
4. Reroll one (1) warrior's favorite LEARN
5. Limited Immortality (one (1) resurrection following death in DM 10)
6. Two (2) +1 Skill Pots (added to warrior's base; no out of bound warriors)
2ND Place: Ever the Bride's Maid Awards (choose 2 of the following)
1. LIMITED Max Damage (one-time only; not perpetual; warrior must be from DM 10
and have participated in contest)
2. Know Favorites (Initiates classed warrior or above)
3. Reroll one (1) warrior's favorite LEARN
4. Two (2) +1 Skill Pots (added to warrior's base; no out of bound warriors)
3RD Place: The Aluminum Falcon Awards (choose 1 of the following)
1. Reroll one (1) warrior's favorite LEARN
2. Two (2) +1 Skill Pots (added to warrior's base; no out of bound warriors)
Moderator
Master Darque will be the moderator for this contest. All questions and disputes can
be directed to him. He is the final arbitrator for the contest and his decisions are
final.
Scoring Mechanisms
Standard Scoring (Turns 1 & 12)
+3 Win
-2 Death
+2 Kill
Wins and kills against Arena Stand Bys and Squad-mates will not be scored.
(Please note: Death against any opponent will be scored with a -2.)
Dark Arena fights will be scored regularly.
Option 1: Delarquan Death Fest (DM 59)
Win = +2 pts
Loss = -1 pt
Kill = +5 pts [in addition to +2 pts for Win]
Death = -3 pts [in addition to -1 pt for Loss]
Dark Arena Kill = +10 pts [in addition to +2 pts for Win]
Dark Arena Death = -5 pts [in addition to -1 pt for Loss]
Challenges against squad-mates will incur -1 penalty for both participants.
Death penalties will also apply.
Option 2: TOGS (DM 60)
10 points for winning on your upchallenge against another WoM warrior.
7 points for winning on your even challenge of another WoM warrior.
7 points for winning on another WoM warrior's challenge.
7 points for winning a random matchup against another WoM warrior.
4 points for winning a random matchup against a non-WoM warrior.
Do not fight your teammate, you will not get any points. Also, you will not get
any points if you challenge a non-WoM team (this includes the Dark Arena).
5 points for a spotlight written by any team member, 1 per manager per turn.
The minimum length of a spotlight to receive points is 1/2 column in the
newsletter (that's 31 lines--each line 86 characters across). In addition to
the length criteria, spotlights will not be given any points if they are in
any way plagiarized or if they are not Duelmasters or fantasy related. If in
doubt about the content, email me before the turn and I will be happy to
verify it for you.
-5 points per manager who does not write at least one (1) personal ad.
-5 points for being the team that avoided the most.
Option 3: Battle Royale (DM 18)
+1 Win
+1 Kill
-1 Loss
-1 Death
No Avoids (-10 point penalty for avoiding)
Option 4: (Un)Popularity Contest
+11 for Turn's Most Popular with a descending point award for most popular
warriors' list (e.g. +10 for second most popular, +9 for third most popular,
etc.). Only warriors listed on the most popular list will score points
(between +10 and +1).
+11 for Turn's Least Popular with a descending point award for least popular
warriors' list (e.g. +10 for second least popular, +9 for third least
popular, etc.). Only warriors listed on the least popular list will score
points (between +10 and +1).
Option 5: Slaughter Priest Memorial (DM 54)
No Challenges
3 points for winning
3 points for killing (giving 6 in total, 3 for the win and 3 for the kill)
3 points for at least one of your warriors writing a personal (regardless of
number of personals beyond one you still only get one point). Make sure it
is written from one of your team's warriors and not simply the manager
entity or you will not get the point.
-3 points for losing
-3 points for being killed (giving -6 in total, -3 for losing and -3 for being
killed)
Option 6: Turf War (DM 47)
Team Points:
* Fights made:
1 = 0 points, 2 = 0 points, 3 = 1 point, 4 = 3 points, 5 = 5 points
* Wins earned:
1 = 1 point, 2 = 3 points, 3 = 6 points, 4 = 10 points, 5 = 15 points
* Down Challenge = (-5) points each (DM is exempt from DC rule)
* Team with most wins per round earns 4 additional points
(if there is a tie, no points will be awarded)
Alliance Points:
* Fights made (DA fights count as a fight made)
All (each) team of the alliance fights 1 to 3 warriors = 3 points
All (each) team fights 4+ warriors = 6 points
All (each) team fights all five warriors = 9
* Alliance with most wins per that round = 5 points
(If tied, no points awarded.)
Option 7: Morya Madness (DM 28)
+3 points to the highest ranked warrior of each style. Highest ranked is the
highest recognition total, regardless of record. If case of a tie in
recognition points, win/loss percentage will be the tie breaker, followed by
total kills (warrior).
+5 Top Team on the Move descending scoring down to #5 (e.g. +5 for first, +4 for
second, etc).
+5 Most Successful Bloodfeuds (Contest Turns 1-8; cumulative for squad).
Bloodfeud victories for kills that did not occur during the contest do not
count to this total.
+5 Most Avoided Squad (Contest Turns 1-8; teammates avoiding one another will not
be counted)
-5 Most Avoiding Squad (Contest Turns 1-8)
+5 Most Turn's Most Favorite (Squad) (Contest Turns 1-8)
+5 Most Turn's Least Favorite (Squad) (Contest Turns 1-8)
Option 8: Mordant Olympics (DM 1) -- Only Available Turns 7-11
The three teams (not squads) with the best win-loss record over turns 1-9 (who
meet minimum fight criteria). Cumulative kills and total recognition will serve
as tie breaks if needed.
Gold: 25 points
Silver: 15 points
Bronze: 10 Points
+3 Points for an Attacker [Challenge] Win
(Challenges against squad-mates will incur a -2 point penalty)
+3 Points for a Defender [being Challenged] Win
(Challenges from squad-mates will incur a -2 point penalty)
Option 9: Stormcrowe Slaughterhouse (DM 45)
+5 Win
-5 Death
+5 Kill
Wins and kills against Arena Stand Bys and Squad-mates will not be scored
(Please note: Death against any opponent will be scored with a -1).
Dark Arena fights will be scored regularly.
SPY REPORT
I was going on vacation, see? Surf, sun... But what do those bums say? "Hit
the road, Debby Tonte. SNOWBOUND needs a spyreport." Oh, well. MVP award for HELGA
ICELAND? MIDDLE WAY 6's proud of her after beating CAPTURED ORC and getting 11
points. This Duelmaster is like something else! INNUIT stopped NEWLIN OHM dead in
his tracks! Is the Duelmaster really being a real snob to his teammates? Don't ask
me!
So just why would someone becomes a warrior anyway? It can't be for these
really neat Spyreports can it?
Challenges, revenges, Bloodfeuds. All SNOWBOUND ever talks about is fighting!
Me, I'm more laid back. 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 know how much you like reading this stuff, but I really
should stop. Remember you guys, ease up sometimes! Chill out! Later, Debby Tonte
DUELMASTER W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
INNUIT 3795 10 4 0 111 WORLD BLADES 12 (409)
CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
NEWLIN OHM 3801 14 28 0 70 MIDDLE WAY 6 (368)
CHALLENGER ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
OLIVER QUEEN 3825 10 25 0 65 MIDDLE WAY 6 (368)
HAILEY ICEWIND 3884 9 4 2 57 MIDDLE WAY 6 (368)
ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
HELGA ICELAND 4020 7 3 0 50 MIDDLE WAY 6 (368)
INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
VIOLA WING 4037 2 0 0 19 MIDDLE WAY 6 (368)
'-' denotes a warrior who did not fight this turn.
THE DEAD W L K TEAM NAME SLAIN BY TURN Revenge?
THE MOUNTAIN 3969 10 8 2 GOT BLOOD? 427 TELLY MONSTER 3947 392 NOT REVENGED
METIS 3794 0 1 0 WORLD BLADES 12 409 GLACIER TROLL 396 NONE
PERSONAL ADS
Innuit -- Wow, a managed opponent. You're welcome for the skills, anyway. -- Newlin
Ohm
Damned guard. -- Helga Iceland
I captured an orc, but they wouldn't let me keep him. Bummer. -- Oliver Queen
I did laugh at the guard. He was ridiculous. -- Hailey Icewind
A thief? I had to fight a thief? He's silly. Pathetic. -- Viola Wing
LAST WEEK'S FIGHTS
METIS was viciously butchered by GLACIER TROLL in a 1 minute Dark Arena fight.
INNUIT demolished NEWLIN OHM in a 1 minute gory one-sided Title melee.
OLIVER QUEEN lost to KHALHUMS DWARF in a popular 3 minute master's brawl.
HELGA ICELAND overpowered CAPTURED ORC in a 1 minute mismatched match.
HAILEY ICEWIND viciously subdued CAPTURED ORC in a 1 minute veteran vs. amateur duel.
VIOLA WING overcame PERSISTENT BEGGAR in a 2 minute beginner's fight.
BATTLE REPORT
MOST POPULAR RECORD DURING THE LAST 10 TURNS
|FIGHTING STYLE FIGHTS FIGHTING STYLE W - L - K PERCENT|
|WALL OF STEEL 2 WALL OF STEEL 17 - 6 - 1 74 |
|AIMED BLOW 2 BASHING ATTACK 4 - 2 - 1 67 |
|LUNGING ATTACK 1 STRIKING ATTACK 11 - 6 - 0 65 |
|PARRY-STRIKE 1 LUNGING ATTACK 8 - 6 - 0 57 |
|STRIKING ATTACK 1 PARRY-RIPOSTE 5 - 4 - 0 56 |
|PARRY-LUNGE 0 PARRY-STRIKE 1 - 1 - 0 50 |
|PARRY-RIPOSTE 0 AIMED BLOW 17 - 19 - 0 47 |
|SLASHING ATTACK 0 SLASHING ATTACK 3 - 7 - 1 30 |
|BASHING ATTACK 0 TOTAL PARRY 0 - 3 - 0 0 |
|TOTAL PARRY 0 PARRY-LUNGE 0 - 0 - 0 0 |
Turn 396 was great if you Not so great if you used The fighting styles of the
used the fighting styles: the fighting styles: top eleven warriors are:
LUNGING ATTACK 1 - 0 PARRY-LUNGE 0 - 0 2 WALL OF STEEL
WALL OF STEEL 2 - 0 PARRY-STRIKE 0 - 1 2 AIMED BLOW
AIMED BLOW 1 - 1 PARRY-RIPOSTE 0 - 0 1 STRIKING ATTACK
SLASHING ATTACK 0 - 0 1 LUNGING ATTACK
STRIKING ATTACK 0 - 1
BASHING ATTACK 0 - 0
TOTAL PARRY 0 - 0
TOP WARRIOR OF EACH STYLE
FIGHTING STYLE WARRIOR W L K PNTS TEAM NAME
WALL OF STEEL INNUIT 3795 10 4 0 111 WORLD BLADES 12 (409)
AIMED BLOW HELGA ICELAND 4020 7 3 0 50 MIDDLE WAY 6 (368)
Note: Warriors have a winning record and are an Adept or Above.
The overall popularity leader is OLIVER QUEEN 3825. The most popular warrior this
turn was OLIVER QUEEN 3825. The ten other most popular fighters were VIOLA WING
4037, HAILEY ICEWIND 3884, METIS 3794, INNUIT 3795, HELGA ICELAND 4020, NEWLIN OHM
3801, 0, 0, 0, and 0.
The least popular fighter this week was NEWLIN OHM 3801. The other ten least popular
fighters were HELGA ICELAND 4020, INNUIT 3795, METIS 3794, HAILEY ICEWIND 3884, VIOLA
WING 4037, OLIVER QUEEN 3825, 0, 0, 0, and 0.