DUEL 2 NEWSLETTER
Date : 04/17/2020 Duedate: 05/14/2020
SNOWBOUND ARENA
DM-50 TURN-402
This Weeks Top Honors
THE DUELMASTER IS
FROZEN GHOST
BOOK OF THOMAS (421)
(50-3992) [12-2-0,103]
Chartered Recognition Leader Unchartered Recognition Leader
FROZEN GHOST FREEDOM FRIES
BOOK OF THOMAS (421) COSMIC FARCE (414)
(50-3992) [12-2-0,103] (50-3845) [6-1-0,93]
Popularity Leader This Weeks Favorite
OLIVER QUEEN MORTAL LLAMA
MIDDLE WAY 6 (368) BOOK OF THOMAS (421)
(50-3825) [11-30-0,63] (50-4035) [5-3-0,30]
THE CURRENT TOP TEAM
DARQUE THEORY (348)
TEAMS ON THE MOVE TOP CAREER HONORS
Team Name Point Gain Chartered Team
1. MIDDLE WAY 6 (368) 22
2. COSMIC FARCE (414) 17 DARQUE THEORY (348)
3. DARQUE THEORY (348) 11 Unchartered Team
4. BOOK OF THOMAS (421) 4
5. WORLD BLADES 12 (409) 0 COSMIC FARCE (414)
The Top Teams
Career Win-Loss Record W L K % Win-Loss Record Last 3 Turns W L K
1- 1 GOT BLOOD? (427) 52 38 7 57.8 1/ 1 DARQUE THEORY (348) 13 2 0
2/ 0*COSMIC FARCE (414) 10 8 0 55.6 2/ 2 BOOK OF THOMAS (421) 7 2 0
3/ 2 DARQUE THEORY (348) 101 91 9 52.6 3- 3 WORLD BLADES 12 (409) 2 4 1
4- 3 WORLD BLADES 12 (409) 14 14 2 50.0 4/ 5 MIDDLE WAY 6 (368) 2 13 0
5/ 4 BOOK OF THOMAS (421) 96 101 6 48.7 5/ 0*COSMIC FARCE (414) 1 0 0
6/ 5 MIDDLE WAY 6 (368) 371 547 10 40.4 6- 4 GOT BLOOD? (427) 0 5 0
'*' Unchartered team '-' Team did not fight this turn
(###) Avoid teams by their Team Id ##/## This turn's/Last turn's rank
TEAM SPOTLIGHT
WHEEL OF MISFORTUNE
DM 45 VERSION
Do you want to join an arena contest with cool prizes, but always have trouble finding
a partner? Fret not! I have just the contest for you! No partners needed.
Stormcrowe (DM 45) will be hosting a contest for single teams. The rules are exactly
the same as the current WHEEL OF MISFORTUNE contest in Kolact (DM 10), but for single
teams!
Here is all the pertinent information so you can join us for a festive time in
Stormcrowe!
Overview
A contest for Stormcrowe (DM 45) that runs 10 turns (starting turn 424, due
05/19/2020). 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 (Stormcrowe turn 424) and Turn 10 (Stormcrowe turn 433)
will be scored using STANDARD scoring (explained below). Turns 2 through 9 will use a
wide variety scoring mechanisms and will be randomly determined as the contest
progresses using a random generator. The scoring mechanisms will be posted in
Stormcrowe'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) Bring a team to Stormcrowe (DM 45).
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 A) TEAM NAME and B) MANAGER NAME. You can submit a declaration by:
a. A personal ad in DM 45 BEFORE turn 324
b. A diplomatic note to Darque Ages (29) in DM 81
c. An email to rebelnerfherder @ yahoo.com (put "WHEEL OF MISFORTUNE DM 45" in
the Subject Line)
d. Private Message in the Duel2 Chatzy channel
**NOTE: Failure to meet these criteria by the deadline will result in NO ENTRY into
the contest. Your team MUST be listed on the Master Contest List for Turn 1 to
participate. 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
10 rounds of the contest and in at least 45 of the 50 scheduled fights. Teams that
participate in ALL 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 45 and
participated in the contest)
2. Move a warrior from another team (that you own) to your DM 45 squad (warrior must
be NATURAL and UNMODIFIED; there must be an open spot via death/dark arena or
graduation, warrior must be alive)
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 45)
6. Two (2) +1 Skill Potions (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 45 and
participated in the contest)
2. Know Favorites (Initiates classed warrior or above)
3. Reroll one (1) warrior's favorite LEARN
4. Two (2) +1 Skill Potions (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 Potions (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
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 Scoring (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 IV Scoring (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 Royal (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 (DA fights scored regularly; avoids allowed)
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 three points). Make sure it is
written from one of your team's warriors and not simply the manager entity or you
will not get the points.
-3 points for losing
-3 points for being killed (giving -6 in total, -3 for losing and -3 for being
killed)
Special Note: Challenging during an SPM scoring turn will result in disqualification.
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 ties, no points
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).
+2 Successful Bloodfeud. Bloodfeud victories for kills that did not occur during the
contest do not count to this total.
+5 Most Avoided Squad (teammates avoiding one another will not be counted)
-5 Most Avoiding Squad
+5 Most Turn's Most Favorite
+5 Most Turn's Least Favorite
Option 8 -- Mordant Olympics (DM 1) -- Only Available Turns 6-9
The three teams with the best win-loss record from the previous contest turns (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
-3 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 -3). Dark Arena fights will
be scored regularly.
SPY REPORT
Good day, in SNOWBOUND a quiet thief gets rich, but a quiet spymaster gets poor.
So bring me ale and harken to my tidbits of news. And let's see, FREEDOM FRIES
fought GEISTLICH and gained 17 points and contributed to COSMIC FARCE's 1-0-0.
GEISTLICH has lost to FREEDOM FRIES, falling 13 points, while helping make DARQUE
THEORY a 3-2-0 turn. The attempts to dethrone the Duelmaster have failed, and FROZEN
GHOST remains SNOWBOUND's top warrior for another turn. By the way, was that our
Duelmaster that I saw last night, cramped under the table at The Victory Tavern?
The crowd's roar, the smell of iron and leather, mixed with sweat, what more
could a warrior ask of life? Well, besides that.
We only live a short time in this world, so why not take a sharp blade, and
shave it close? A brave warrior does not carry a red shield, he has nothing to cover
or hide when the fight is over. Consider well.
I like this place, SNOWBOUND, the taverns have old wine, and young serving
girls. Who could ask for more? Well, I'm burning daylight here in SNOWBOUND and
I've a long road ahead of me. Happy Trails. Until you see my quill in SNOWBOUND
again, farewell-- Alarond the Scribe
DUELMASTER W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
FROZEN GHOST 3992 12 2 0 103 BOOK OF THOMAS (421)
CHALLENGER CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
FREEDOM FRIES 3845 6 1 0 93 COSMIC FARCE (414)
CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
CRESCENDO 3755 6 0 0 87 DARQUE THEORY (348)
RIGOROSO 3718 9 7 1 81 DARQUE THEORY (348)
NEWLIN OHM 3801 14 34 0 76 MIDDLE WAY 6 (368)
GEISTLICH 3720 10 6 1 70 DARQUE THEORY (348)
CHALLENGER ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
OLIVER QUEEN 3825 11 30 0 63 MIDDLE WAY 6 (368)
ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
HAILEY ICEWIND 3884 12 7 2 52 MIDDLE WAY 6 (368)
HELGA ICELAND 4020 9 7 0 40 MIDDLE WAY 6 (368)
-NK POWER 3847 3 4 0 34 COSMIC FARCE (414)
CHALLENGER INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
MORTAL LLAMA 4035 5 3 0 30 BOOK OF THOMAS (421)
VIVACE 3745 6 4 0 29 DARQUE THEORY (348)
TONIC 3955 3 2 0 24 DARQUE THEORY (348)
INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
GRANNY NINJA 4032 4 4 0 20 BOOK OF THOMAS (421)
-UNIQUE 4033 1 0 0 15 BOOK OF THOMAS (421)
-PREDATOR 4034 1 0 1 14 BOOK OF THOMAS (421)
-GOD 3848 1 1 0 13 COSMIC FARCE (414)
VIOLA WING 4037 2 6 0 12 MIDDLE WAY 6 (368)
'-' denotes a warrior who did not fight this turn.
THE DEAD W L K TEAM NAME SLAIN BY TURN Revenge?
PERSONAL ADS
Geidtlich -- We don't need dark forces up here in the land of long winter nights.
It's dark and cold enough as it is. -- Newlin Ohm
Crescendo -- I need my OWN crescendo, of blows and skills going MY way. -- Oliver
Queen
Rigoroso -- Rigorous bear? -- Hailey Icewind
If the guard thought I was FINE, he could've taught me more than one skill. -- Helga
Iceland
Mortal Llama -- I don't really belong here, not with my dark complexion. -- Viola Wing
LAST WEEK'S FIGHTS
FROZEN GHOST devastated NEWLIN OHM in a 1 minute mismatched Title fight.
CRESCENDO vanquished VETERAN MERCENARY in a exciting 1 minute gory uneven battle.
GEISTLICH was vanquished by FREEDOM FRIES in a 1 minute mismatched brawl.
RIGOROSO overpowered OLIVER QUEEN in a 1 minute one-sided fight.
HAILEY ICEWIND devastated VIVACE in a 1 minute uneven brawl.
GRANNY NINJA was overpowered by HELGA ICELAND in a 1 minute one-sided struggle.
MORTAL LLAMA viciously subdued VIOLA WING in a popular 2 minute gruesome competition.
TONIC vanquished PERSISTENT BEGGAR in a 1 minute uneven duel.
BATTLE REPORT
MOST POPULAR RECORD DURING THE LAST 10 TURNS
|FIGHTING STYLE FIGHTS FIGHTING STYLE W - L - K PERCENT|
|AIMED BLOW 4 WALL OF STEEL 15 - 3 - 2 83 |
|LUNGING ATTACK 3 PARRY-LUNGE 3 - 1 - 0 75 |
|STRIKING ATTACK 2 LUNGING ATTACK 14 - 8 - 1 64 |
|PARRY-RIPOSTE 2 PARRY-STRIKE 3 - 2 - 0 60 |
|PARRY-LUNGE 1 PARRY-RIPOSTE 7 - 6 - 0 54 |
|WALL OF STEEL 1 STRIKING ATTACK 10 - 9 - 0 53 |
|SLASHING ATTACK 1 SLASHING ATTACK 4 - 4 - 0 50 |
|PARRY-STRIKE 0 AIMED BLOW 15 - 17 - 0 47 |
|BASHING ATTACK 0 TOTAL PARRY 0 - 0 - 0 0 |
|TOTAL PARRY 0 BASHING ATTACK 0 - 2 - 0 0 |
Turn 402 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 PARRY-STRIKE 0 - 0 4 AIMED BLOW
WALL OF STEEL 1 - 0 PARRY-RIPOSTE 0 - 2 3 STRIKING ATTACK
AIMED BLOW 3 - 1 SLASHING ATTACK 0 - 1 2 LUNGING ATTACK
LUNGING ATTACK 2 - 1 BASHING ATTACK 0 - 0 1 SLASHING ATTACK
STRIKING ATTACK 1 - 1 TOTAL PARRY 0 - 0 1 WALL OF STEEL
TOP WARRIOR OF EACH STYLE
FIGHTING STYLE WARRIOR W L K PNTS TEAM NAME
LUNGING ATTACK FROZEN GHOST 3992 12 2 0 103 BOOK OF THOMAS (421)
AIMED BLOW FREEDOM FRIES 3845 6 1 0 93 COSMIC FARCE (414)
STRIKING ATTACK CRESCENDO 3755 6 0 0 87 DARQUE THEORY (348)
SLASHING ATTACK GEISTLICH 3720 10 6 1 70 DARQUE THEORY (348)
WALL OF STEEL HAILEY ICEWIND 3884 12 7 2 52 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 MORTAL LLAMA 4035. The ten other most popular fighters were CRESCENDO 3755,
VIOLA WING 4037, FROZEN GHOST 3992, FREEDOM FRIES 3845, RIGOROSO 3718, HAILEY ICEWIND
3884, HELGA ICELAND 4020, TONIC 3955, NEWLIN OHM 3801, and GEISTLICH 3720.
The least popular fighter this week was GRANNY NINJA 4032. The other ten least
popular fighters were VIVACE 3745, OLIVER QUEEN 3825, GEISTLICH 3720, NEWLIN OHM
3801, TONIC 3955, HELGA ICELAND 4020, HAILEY ICEWIND 3884, RIGOROSO 3718, FREEDOM
FRIES 3845, and FROZEN GHOST 3992.