DUEL 2 NEWSLETTER
Date : 03/24/2020 Duedate: 04/20/2020
FRATSFA ARENA
DM-52 TURN-397
This Weeks Top Honors
THE DUELMASTER IS
DELTA CYGNI
CYGNUS (446)
(52-4465) [10-4-0,84]
Chartered Recognition Leader Unchartered Recognition Leader
DELTA CYGNI BIG APPLE
CYGNUS (446) WORLD BLADES 14 (434)
(52-4465) [10-4-0,84] (52-4311) [2-5-0,31]
Popularity Leader This Weeks Favorite
TONIO SALAGAZA TONIO SALAGAZA
MIDDLE WAY 8 (351) MIDDLE WAY 8 (351)
(52-4362) [12-19-0,66] (52-4362) [12-19-0,66]
THE CURRENT TOP TEAM
IRON CATHEDRAL (159)
TEAMS ON THE MOVE TOP CAREER HONORS
Team Name Point Gain Chartered Team
1. MIDDLE WAY 8 (351) 23
2. CYGNUS (446) 14 IRON CATHEDRAL (159)
3. IRON CATHEDRAL (159) 13 Unchartered Team
4. WORLD BLADES 14 (434) 8
5. INCARNATIONS (281) 0 WORLD BLADES 14 (434)
The Top Teams
Career Win-Loss Record W L K % Win-Loss Record Last 3 Turns W L K
1/ 2 IRON CATHEDRAL (159) 229 203 21 53.0 1/ 1 IRON CATHEDRAL (159) 8 5 0
2/ 3 CYGNUS (446) 19 17 0 52.8 2/ 2 CYGNUS (446) 5 1 0
3- 4 INCARNATIONS (281) 221 199 13 52.6 3/ 4 MIDDLE WAY 8 (351) 4 11 0
4/ 5 MIDDLE WAY 8 (351) 183 254 3 41.9 4- 5 INCARNATIONS (281) 3 3 0
5/ 6*WORLD BLADES 14 (434) 5 9 2 35.7 5/ 6*WORLD BLADES 14 (434) 2 3 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
Ready for some action-packed adventure, some thrills, chills and spills? Well
fergit it, cause this is the Spyreport for FRATSFA. MVP award for TONIO SALAGAZA?
MIDDLE WAY 8's proud of him after beating SHACKLED PRIEST and getting 14 points.
Talk about yer big time losers! VERN WULF got smashed by BANDED ACOLATE, and lost 2
points! Was that a tear I saw in DELTA CYGNI's eye, as he took over Duelmastership?
And wasn't FORGED BISHOP fit to be tied! Is the Duelmaster really being a real snob
to his teammates? Don't ask me!
Look, you guys stick to fighting, all right?
Challenges, revenges, Bloodfeuds. All FRATSFA 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!!!
Remember, blood on a purple robe may stain. Soak it in cold water, and hand
wash. I know how much you like reading this stuff, but I really should stop. Its
been really albendranius! Later, guys-- Debby Tonte
DUELMASTER W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
DELTA CYGNI 4465 10 4 0 84 CYGNUS (446)
CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
FORGED BISHOP 4563 10 5 1 72 IRON CATHEDRAL (159)
CHALLENGER ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
TONIO SALAGAZA 4362 12 19 0 66 MIDDLE WAY 8 (351)
-BA'AL 4532 8 6 0 66 INCARNATIONS (281)
CHALLENGER ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
SHACKLED PRIEST 4464 16 15 2 65 IRON CATHEDRAL (159)
ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
SISTER STEEL 4562 9 9 1 56 IRON CATHEDRAL (159)
XAVIER YANG 4568 6 9 0 46 MIDDLE WAY 8 (351)
KAPPA CYGNI 4469 9 7 0 37 CYGNUS (446)
CHALLENGER INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
TENNESSE SMITH 4411 7 11 1 33 MIDDLE WAY 8 (351)
BANDED ACOLATE 4582 3 1 0 31 IRON CATHEDRAL (159)
BIG APPLE 4311 2 5 0 31 WORLD BLADES 14 (434)
VERN WULF 4567 6 9 0 27 MIDDLE WAY 8 (351)
INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
FERNY ROSS 4578 3 7 0 16 MIDDLE WAY 8 (351)
-SOKAR 4590 1 0 0 13 INCARNATIONS (281)
-AMAUNET 4574 1 0 0 13 INCARNATIONS (281)
MAIDEN ALLOY 4579 0 3 0 9 IRON CATHEDRAL (159)
'-' denotes a warrior who did not fight this turn.
THE DEAD W L K TEAM NAME SLAIN BY TURN Revenge?
HOGTOWN 4454 0 1 0 WORLD BLADES 14 434 HIGH ELF 397 NONE
PERSONAL ADS
Shackled Priest -- I wouldn't want to meat you if you were unshackled. -- Xavier Yang
Delta Cygni -- You guys in the delta need to watch out for storms coming in from the
Gulf. -- Tonio Salagaza
Sister Steel -- I don't feel like you're my sister. And thanks for the skills. --
Vern Wulf
Big Apple -- Apple pie, yes! -- Tennessee Smith
Kappa Cygni -- You put the kappa on me. -- Ferny Ross
LAST WEEK'S FIGHTS
HOGTOWN was butchered by HIGH ELF in a crowd pleasing 1 minute Dark Arena fight.
FORGED BISHOP was narrowly defeated by DELTA CYGNI in a exciting 3 minute Title melee.
SHACKLED PRIEST was viciously subdued by TONIO SALAGAZA in a 3 minute master's brawl.
XAVIER YANG subdued VISITING ORC in a 1 minute gory master vs. beginner competition.
KAPPA CYGNI was viciously subdued by SISTER STEEL in a crowd pleasing 2 minute match.
TENNESSE SMITH defeated MAIDEN ALLOY in a action packed 1 minute gruesome melee.
BIG APPLE won victory over FERNY ROSS in a 1 minute gory duel.
VERN WULF was unbelievably bested by BANDED ACOLATE in a 2 minute duel.
BATTLE REPORT
MOST POPULAR RECORD DURING THE LAST 10 TURNS
|FIGHTING STYLE FIGHTS FIGHTING STYLE W - L - K PERCENT|
|STRIKING ATTACK 5 TOTAL PARRY 2 - 0 - 0 100 |
|BASHING ATTACK 2 PARRY-LUNGE 3 - 1 - 0 75 |
|AIMED BLOW 2 BASHING ATTACK 11 - 5 - 0 69 |
|PARRY-LUNGE 1 AIMED BLOW 20 - 13 - 1 61 |
|PARRY-RIPOSTE 1 PARRY-RIPOSTE 6 - 4 - 0 60 |
|LUNGING ATTACK 1 LUNGING ATTACK 13 - 10 - 1 57 |
|PARRY-STRIKE 1 STRIKING ATTACK 25 - 31 - 1 45 |
|WALL OF STEEL 1 PARRY-STRIKE 2 - 3 - 0 40 |
|SLASHING ATTACK 0 WALL OF STEEL 4 - 6 - 0 40 |
|TOTAL PARRY 0 SLASHING ATTACK 5 - 11 - 0 31 |
Turn 397 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 STRIKING ATTACK 2 - 3 3 AIMED BLOW
PARRY-RIPOSTE 1 - 0 AIMED BLOW 0 - 2 2 STRIKING ATTACK
LUNGING ATTACK 1 - 0 PARRY-STRIKE 0 - 1 2 BASHING ATTACK
BASHING ATTACK 2 - 0 SLASHING ATTACK 0 - 0 1 PARRY-RIPOSTE
TOTAL PARRY 0 - 0 1 WALL OF STEEL
WALL OF STEEL 0 - 1 1 LUNGING ATTACK
1 PARRY-LUNGE
TOP WARRIOR OF EACH STYLE
FIGHTING STYLE WARRIOR W L K PNTS TEAM NAME
PARRY-RIPOSTE DELTA CYGNI 4465 10 4 0 84 CYGNUS (446)
AIMED BLOW FORGED BISHOP 4563 10 5 1 72 IRON CATHEDRAL (159)
WALL OF STEEL SHACKLED PRIEST 4464 16 15 2 65 IRON CATHEDRAL (159)
Note: Warriors have a winning record and are an Adept or Above.
The overall popularity leader is TONIO SALAGAZA 4362. The most popular warrior this
turn was TONIO SALAGAZA 4362. The ten other most popular fighters were SISTER STEEL
4562, FORGED BISHOP 4563, DELTA CYGNI 4465, VERN WULF 4567, BANDED ACOLATE 4582,
XAVIER YANG 4568, KAPPA CYGNI 4469, TENNESSE SMITH 4411, MAIDEN ALLOY 4579, and BIG
APPLE 4311.
The least popular fighter this week was FERNY ROSS 4578. The other ten least popular
fighters were HOGTOWN 4454, SHACKLED PRIEST 4464, BIG APPLE 4311, MAIDEN ALLOY 4579,
TENNESSE SMITH 4411, KAPPA CYGNI 4469, XAVIER YANG 4568, BANDED ACOLATE 4582, VERN
WULF 4567, and DELTA CYGNI 4465.