DUEL 2 NEWSLETTER
Date : 12/24/2004 Duedate: 01/06/2005
TRICORUS ARENA
DM-51 TURN-398
This Weeks Top Honors
THE DUELMASTER IS
SPIDER-MAN
WENSINWASIN M.H. (549)
(51-5173) [10-6-0,108]
Chartered Recognition Leader Unchartered Recognition Leader
SPIDER-MAN POSITION IS EMPTY
WENSINWASIN M.H. (549)
(51-5173) [10-6-0,108]
Popularity Leader This Weeks Favorite
SPIDER-MAN DELANGE
WENSINWASIN M.H. (549) DARK HORSEMEN (433)
(51-5173) [10-6-0,108] (51-5230) [15-9-2,61]
THE CURRENT TOP TEAM
DARK HORSEMEN (433)
TEAMS ON THE MOVE TOP CAREER HONORS
Team Name Point Gain Chartered Team
1. DARK HORSEMEN (433) 11
2. WENSINWASIN M.H. (549) 4 FRUITS (548)
3. FRUITS (548) 2 Unchartered Team
4. AMAZON ELITE (536) 0
SILK (327)
The Top Teams
Career Win-Loss Record W L K % Win-Loss Record Last 3 Turns W L K
1/ 1 FRUITS (548) 44 10 2 81.5 1/ 1 DARK HORSEMEN (433) 7 5 0
2/ 2 WENSINWASIN M.H. (549) 15 8 1 65.2 2/ 4 FRUITS (548) 2 1 1
3- 3 AMAZON ELITE (536) 89 80 7 52.7 3/ 3 WENSINWASIN M.H. (549) 2 1 0
4/ 4 DARK HORSEMEN (433) 454 552 15 45.1 4- 2 AMAZON ELITE (536) 1 1 0
'*' Unchartered team '-' Team did not fight this turn
(###) Avoid teams by their Team Id ##/## This turn's/Last turn's rank
DUELMASTER'S COLUMN
Notes from the arena champ.
I, Apple, do leave this arena as I entered it, Scum.
16(1)-20(1)-10-7(1)-21(1)-5(1)-11(1)
Skills at: -2?-10?-16-24-16-15?
Spider-Man -- I leave the arena in your capable hands. I enjoyed our series, though
I wish I'd won more than I did. But Assur appears to have been right on when he
claimed that the only way you'd win (against my normal strat--I fault the 396 loss to
Assur's unreasonable requirement on my fighting style) is to pull a series of hits to
the same location.
For me, it is to the Dark Arena for one last fight before retirement. Assur wants me
to face the dreaded Stone Golem. Myself, I'm hoping for an Orc or Elf. -- Apple
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-- Notes from Assur
In parting, I offer publicly my apology to Amazon Elite. I never intended to offend
you, but offend you I did. I may very well be back here in Tricorus again, soon
(with non-scum), but no promises. There are other teams and arenas I want to run.
In the meantime, if you want to compete with me, I invite you to Talcama and the
upcoming Battle Royal. That is my home and as long as I play, I'll have a team
there. Good luck and best wishes to you, both in game and out! -- Assurnasirbanipal
SPY REPORT
Greetings, Warriors of TRICORUS. Allow this humble servant Novgorodny Vir to
give you a respite from the fights in the form of this Spyreport. DARK HORSEMEN had
cause to celebrate, after TURAGH got 11 points by beating THE USEROUS MERCHANT.
KOLVEGH certainly had a baffled expression on his face, after losing to VENEMOUS
CONCUBINE and losing 5 points in the process! Well, Duelmaster APPLE Dark Arena
Challenged DARK ARENA's THREE-HORN TROLL. Is a 30-5-0 good enough? Those who hoped
for a new Duelmaster were disappointed by THREE-HORN TROLL, of DARK ARENA, who
despite a 0-0-0 couldn't overcome TRICORUS' Number 1. So who was the warrior seen
charging into immovable walls and challenging dead trees? Someone's got a basic
problem...
And how sociable are TRICORUS' warriors? Come, let us see.
Is there life after death? Pragmatics (and warriors) know there is death after
life! Those who owe APPLE of FRUITS money and had written him off, take note: he'S
BACK FROM THE DARK ARENA!!! AND he'S MAD!!! Oh hard! that to strike a flame, the
match itself must needs be wasting!
Do not think spyreporting in TRICORUS is the highlight of my life. More
important duties call me. Do not despair! I shall return!-- Novgorodny Vir
DUELMASTER W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
SPIDER-MAN 5173 10 6 0 108 WENSINWASIN M.H. (549)
CHALLENGER CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
-HANNAH 5059 10 13 2 102 AMAZON ELITE (536)
CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
HARZOGH 5210 12 16 0 73 DARK HORSEMEN (433)
-KALLIE 5244 5 2 0 71 AMAZON ELITE (536)
CHALLENGER ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
DELANGE 5230 15 9 2 61 DARK HORSEMEN (433)
KOLVEGH 5197 12 20 0 57 DARK HORSEMEN (433)
ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
TURAGH 5243 9 8 0 55 DARK HORSEMEN (433)
-WOLVERINE 5176 5 2 1 53 WENSINWASIN M.H. (549)
CHALLENGER INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
-DAPHNE 4987 4 4 0 33 AMAZON ELITE (536)
-JACINTHE 5211 6 4 0 31 AMAZON ELITE (536)
-MELISSA 5252 2 1 0 25 AMAZON ELITE (536)
'-' denotes a warrior who did not fight this turn.
THE DEAD W L K TEAM NAME SLAIN BY TURN Revenge?
THREE-HORN TROLL 21 0 1 0 DARK ARENA 0 APPLE 5169 398 NONE
PERSONAL ADS
All -- YIHAAAA!!!! We're finally going to be rid of that Fruits freak!! Now perhaps
my team, as well as several other teams that have been waiting, can at last get back
to filling the team roster of Tricorus arena. The Fruits freak manager should indeed
feel as embarrassed and humiliated as possible for disrupting this sanctified arena
for so very long. Good riddance, pal. May you never make your saving throws! --
Amazon Elite
Shouldn't there be a rule against the Venomous Concubine BITING her opponents? Maybe
she could wear a muzzle or something. -- Harzogh
I'm sure she'd enjoy it. -- Ed.
Yeah, and the Dangerous Criminal could be locked up, and I would PERSONALLY throw
away the key. I mean, it isn't like this guy makes a positive contribution to the
community or anything! -- Turagh
Turagh -- You don't consider the three skills you learned a "positive contribution"?
Besides, SOME people can defeat the Criminal. -- Kolvegh
And a Fratsfa Slave for me, which means we fought NOTHING but standbys this time.
Why did we even bother to suit up? And going 2-2 isn't so hot, either. -- Delange
8 December 2004
Battle Royal 4
The Battle Royal arena contests are one of the purest tests of manager skill
available. The rules are simple. The scoring is simple. The updates are live. If
you would like to participate, simply get a team ready in Talcama in the next month
and announce in the personals that you're in. The prize is bragging rights and
having your name along side previous winners (Doc Steele, Manray Frothingslosh, and
Manager). It is a brutal contest, but it is a lot of fun!
Basic rules: No avoiding other contest teams. Score = Wins + Kills - Losses.
Only fights against other BR teams count. First team to 25 wins!
BR4 begins in Talcama (DM 18) on turn 502, due on Jan 29, 2005.
Visit http://www.geocities.com/assurnasir/br4 for more information.
8 December 2004
TURF WAR IV -- GRAND CONTEST NOTICE!
The Turf War IV Grand Contest will commence on Turn 221 (approx. February 22,
2005). For those who have never participated, Turf Wars are alliance-type contest
and Winner-Takes-All. There are no 2nd place winners!
Everyone may participate; known alliances, new alliances, or temporary alliances
created to compete in the Turf War! However, to participate, each alliance must:
A. Announce the alliance name and the Captain of the alliance in the North Fork
(DM #47) newsletter.
Captains are responsible for:
A. Verifying those who wish to participate under the banner of their alliance;
B. Distribution of prizes should their alliance win the TW4.
Managers must:
A. Submit one (1) RSI Roll-up Gift Certificate to participate;
B. Announce their intent to compete with manager name, team name and alliance
in which they will be fighting under, in the DM #47 North Fork newsletter.
Rules:
1. No scoring will begin until an RSI Roll-up Gift Certificate is received. No
exceptions will be made.
2. Before a manager can compete, he must be acknowledged and verified by the Captain
of the alliance he has claimed for;
A. The following turn, points will begin to be awarded or subtracted;
3. Only one (1) team per manager may compete. No multiple aliases please (we'll be
checking this and if caught...you'll be disqualified and no refund);
4. The contest will end on Turn 233 (12 turns!). Winners will be announced on Turn
234 and prizes sent to winning alliance between Turn 233 and 234.
5. No declarations will be acknowledged after Turn 231.
6. For the purpose of scoring, I reserve the right to make all final decisions.
Scoring: Win Lose Kill Die
Challenge +2 -2 +5 -5
Match-up +1 -1 +1 -5
Bloodfeud +2 -5 +5 -10
Champion x2 x2 x2 x2
Downchallenge +2 -5 +2 -10
Dark Arena +10 -5 xx xx
Special Scoring:
A. Each mention in the Spy Report is worth 5 points;
B. Each Style Master is worth 5 points;
Champions:
A. Champions may be declared, but are not mandatory. If declared, they must be
in the Adepts or lower brackets.
Bloodfeuds:
A. Bloodfeuds will count for all four turns. However, the same warrior may not
bloodfeud all four turns. A penalty of -10 will be given to the team who
violates this rule.
Special Conditions:
A. I reserve the right for all final decisions.
B. If I make a mistake, I'll multiply the points by 2;
C. If you claim I did, and *YOU* are wrong; I'll subtract points at the rate of
x10!
D. Each alliance begins with zero (0) points.
E. Dark Arena may be used on the first turn of every warrior with no penalty.
F. T.V.'s won after contest begins gain a Triple rate of scoring.
G. T.C.'s won after the contest begins gain a multiple of 10 scoring.
H. No switching alliances once verified by an alliance.
Any questions or concerns may be addressed (if you're incarcerated) to:
Baphomet, mgr. Knights Templar (268), DM #47 -- North Fork.
If you're in the free world: Rick Strigner Merit East
SCI P.O. Box 500
Georgetown, DE 19947-0500
P.S. Prizes are:
A. 100% of the roll-up certs
B. Currently under negotiations with R.S.I. for other prizes
C. A special prize from me that I will discuss with the Captain of the winning
alliance.
15 December 2004
The Company of Brothers Alliance would like to welcome Azereth as our newest member.
We are sure he will be an asset to both our alliance and the dueling community! --
Baphomet, Co-Founder T.C.B.
24 December 2004
Due to requests, the Turf War IV will be postponed until turn 225 (approx May/June
2005). Sorry about the inconvenience. -- Baphomet, host of TW 4
LAST WEEK'S FIGHTS
APPLE viciously butchered THREE-HORN TROLL in a 7 minute Dark Arena fight.
SPIDER-MAN demolished HARZOGH in a 1 minute one-sided Title melee.
KOLVEGH was overpowered by VENEMOUS CONCUBINE in a 1 minute mismatched duel.
TURAGH overpowered THE USEROUS MERCHANT in a 1 minute one-sided fight.
DELANGE devastated AMBITIOUS GUARD in a popular 1 minute uneven brawl.
BATTLE REPORT
MOST POPULAR RECORD DURING THE LAST 10 TURNS
|FIGHTING STYLE FIGHTS FIGHTING STYLE W - L - K PERCENT|
|SLASHING ATTACK 1 STRIKING ATTACK 4 - 0 - 0 100 |
|BASHING ATTACK 1 TOTAL PARRY 12 - 6 - 1 67 |
|TOTAL PARRY 1 BASHING ATTACK 8 - 4 - 0 67 |
|WALL OF STEEL 1 WALL OF STEEL 6 - 4 - 0 60 |
|AIMED BLOW 1 AIMED BLOW 7 - 6 - 0 54 |
|PARRY-LUNGE 1 PARRY-LUNGE 5 - 5 - 0 50 |
|PARRY-STRIKE 0 LUNGING ATTACK 1 - 1 - 0 50 |
|PARRY-RIPOSTE 0 SLASHING ATTACK 4 - 5 - 0 44 |
|LUNGING ATTACK 0 PARRY-STRIKE 0 - 0 - 0 0 |
|STRIKING ATTACK 0 PARRY-RIPOSTE 0 - 0 - 0 0 |
Turn 398 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:
SLASHING ATTACK 1 - 0 AIMED BLOW 0 - 1 3 STRIKING ATTACK
BASHING ATTACK 1 - 0 PARRY-LUNGE 0 - 1 2 AIMED BLOW
TOTAL PARRY 1 - 0 PARRY-STRIKE 0 - 0 1 SLASHING ATTACK
WALL OF STEEL 1 - 0 PARRY-RIPOSTE 0 - 0 1 LUNGING ATTACK
LUNGING ATTACK 0 - 0 1 BASHING ATTACK
STRIKING ATTACK 0 - 0 1 PARRY-LUNGE
1 WALL OF STEEL
1 TOTAL PARRY
TOP WARRIOR OF EACH STYLE
FIGHTING STYLE WARRIOR W L K PNTS TEAM NAME
SLASHING ATTACK SPIDER-MAN 5173 10 6 0 108 WENSINWASIN M.H. (549)
BASHING ATTACK DELANGE 5230 15 9 2 61 DARK HORSEMEN (433)
WALL OF STEEL TURAGH 5243 9 8 0 55 DARK HORSEMEN (433)
Note: Warriors have a winning record and are an Adept or Above.
The overall popularity leader is SPIDER-MAN 5173. The most popular warrior this turn
was DELANGE 5230. The ten other most popular fighters were SPIDER-MAN 5173, KOLVEGH
5197, TURAGH 5243, HARZOGH 5210, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, and 0.
The least popular fighter this week was HARZOGH 5210. The other ten least popular
fighters were TURAGH 5243, KOLVEGH 5197, SPIDER-MAN 5173, DELANGE 5230, 0, 0, 0,
0, 0, and 0.
The following warriors have traveled to AD after fighting this turn:
APPLE (51-5169) FRUITS (548)
FACE-TO-FACE XXXIV
Our next Winter Face-to-Face will be held on Martin Luther King weekend, Friday
through Sunday, 14-16 January 2005, at the Embassy Suites in Tempe, Arizona (4400 S
Rural Rd--this is the same hotel as last year). Room rates are $139.00 per night,
1-4 occupancy, which includes breakfast. The rooms are blocked. The reservations
number is 480-897-7444; tell them you're with the "Reality Simulations Face to Face
Convention" block. Our room block will be released in mid-December, so please make
sure you reserve your room before then!
Room rates include a full cooked-to-order breakfast and a complimentary two-hour
manager's reception. There is a free shuttle to the airport, as well as free parking.
The hotel is located down the freeway in Tempe. All rooms have high speed internet
(for an extra charge). There is a fitness center, jacuzzi, and pool, and of course a
bar and Mexican restaurant inside the hotel. And there's Denny's right across the
street. Look for transportation info in the tournament information sheet.
The tournament information sheet/strategy sheet should be out sometime in late
November/early December.
If you haven't been to a Face-to-Face before, you're overdue. If you have,
you'll be back. Don't miss this one, it'll be a blast! See you there!
-- Green Eyes and the RSI Staff
MAIL-IN TOURNEY XXXVIII
PRIMUS TOURNEY W L K TEAM NAME
JACK DANIELS 3084 (81-75-3) 2 3 0 WHY I DRINK
CONTENDERS TOURNEY W L K TEAM NAME
MARCO 5008 (52-21-2) 4 3 0 BOY O'S
SUPERIOR SKULL 1580 (96-67-4) 2 3 0 SUPERIOR FORCES
CHRISTIANITY 4965 (48-49-0) 1 4 0 GENOCIDE
ELIGIBLES TOURNEY W L K TEAM NAME
BRUNO 4332 (43-21-2) 4 3 0 BOY O'S
NUNZIO 4799 (27-13-1) 2 3 0 BOY O'S
CHALLENGERS TOURNEY W L K TEAM NAME
F-WHITE SHADOW 4696 (12-3-0) 2 3 0 F-LLOD BLADES
ADEPTS TOURNEY W L K TEAM NAME
REALITY 5234 (9-3-0) 0 2 0 SRETSAMLEUD
DEAD CHAMPIONS TOURNEY W L K TEAM NAME
RANFURLY 3418 (5-1-1) 3 3 0 KIWI CONNECTION
ORANGE 5168 (13-5-1) 0 2 0 FRUITS
DEAD ADEPTS TOURNEY W L K TEAM NAME
ALEX LAUTERSTEIN 5066 (7-3-0) 3 3 0 PANSY DIVISION
DEAD INITIATES TOURNEY W L K TEAM NAME
LARRY KRAMER 5061 (0-2-0) 0 2 0 PANSY DIVISION