DUEL 2 NEWSLETTER
Date : 07/25/2008 Duedate: 08/21/2008
TROCAR ARENA
DM-54 TURN-236
This Weeks Top Honors
THE DUELMASTER IS
MOUSETRAP
USELESS TOOLS (219)
(54-2521) [20-10-1,97]
Chartered Recognition Leader Unchartered Recognition Leader
MADAM VENUSIA RAVENZ
SPARF! (310) RAPTORZ (321)
(54-2887) [18-10-0,101] (54-3014) [5-2-1,47]
Popularity Leader This Weeks Favorite
MADAM VENUSIA BLACKHAWKZ
SPARF! (310) RAPTORZ (321)
(54-2887) [18-10-0,101] (54-3011) [4-3-0,44]
THE CURRENT TOP TEAM
RAPTORZ (321)
TEAMS ON THE MOVE TOP CAREER HONORS
Team Name Point Gain Chartered Team
1. RAPTORZ (321) 19
2. USELESS TOOLS (219) 15 USELESS TOOLS (219)
3. TRADERS OF TROCAR (252) 10 Unchartered Team
4. SPARF! (310) 8
5. AMERICAN PRAYER (320) 0 RAPTORZ (321)
The Top Teams
Career Win-Loss Record W L K % Win-Loss Record Last 3 Turns W L K
1/ 1 USELESS TOOLS (219) 187 89 6 67.8 1/ 1*RAPTORZ (321) 10 4 2
2/ 2*RAPTORZ (321) 22 12 4 64.7 2/ 2 TRADERS OF TROCAR (252) 5 9 0
3- 3*AMERICAN PRAYER (320) 14 9 1 60.9 3/ 4 USELESS TOOLS (219) 4 0 0
4/ 4 SPARF! (310) 87 69 4 55.8 4/ 5 SPARF! (310) 3 1 0
5/ 5 TRADERS OF TROCAR (252) 256 222 9 53.6 5- 3*AMERICAN PRAYER (320) 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
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---===DELARQUAN REGIONAL NEWS===---
Duelmasters
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DM 1 MORDANT (turn 601): WAIF of SWEORDMASTERS (Mannequin, mgr.)
DM 2 NIANIA (turn 484): PECAN PIE of SWEETS (Papa Bear, mgr.)
DM 3 OSKSI (turn 609): SOLDIER 2 of OUR HIGHEST HONOR (The Anarchist, mgr.)
DM 4 JHELUM (turn 605): PETE MASTIFF of DOGS OF WAR (Jorja, mgr.)
DM 5 KALTOS (turn 604): SASHA of CASSEY'S CREW (Dartor, mgr.)
DM 6 TRANSEL (turn 608): BULLSEYE of HI ROLLERS (Darklock, mgr.)
DM 7 BONSUR (turn 606): SOLSKJAER of IMPORTED FOOTBALLERS (Crip, mgr.)
DM 10 KOLACT (turn 600): N.I.B. of SABBATH (Abraxis, mgr.)
DM 18 TALCAMA (turn 592): BLUE MOON of RUN AND HYDE (Jekyll, mgr.)
DM 21 SUNSET (turn 591): KEROUAC of LITERATE LOONS (Sherman, mgr.)
DM 36 JHANS (turn 565): SALLI VOSS of MIDDLE WAY 13 (Jorja, mgr.)
DM 38 CLIFFHOME (turn 555): CYPRIAN of OLD SCHOOL (Abraxis, mgr.)
DM 39 XOCHITHLAN (turn 249): DUCK A L'ORANGE of DUCKS UNLIMITED (Crip, mgr.)
DM 42 RODEKI (turn 542): CHEESY SQUEEZER of COLOR ME SUAVE (Suave, mgr.)
DM 51 TRICORUS (turn 490): VOICES IN MY HEAD of RAISING R'LYEH (Reaper, mgr.)
DM 54 TROCAR (turn 235): MOUSETRAP of USELESS TOOLS (Crip, mgr.)
DM 59 ILLIS (turn 223): IMMACULATECONCEPTION of CHAPEL ROCK (Crip, mgr.)
DM 62 VALAMANTIS (turn 439): JAGGED SHIV of GRIM OBITUARY (Jekyll, mgr.)
DM 72 DRAGONHEAD (turn 200): HAMMY HAMSTER of MEAT YOUR MAKER (Crip, mgr.)
ADM 104 DARKHOLM (turn 483): NEOSPHINCTER of WASTELAND (TMM, mgr.)
Top Teams
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DM 1 MORDANT (turn 601): MANNEQUIN'S BEST (Mannequin, mgr.)
DM 2 NIANIA (turn 484): THE GOLDEN FISH (Jorja, mgr.)
DM 3 OSKSI (turn 609): GAMES LIBRARY (Jorja, mgr.)
DM 4 JHELUM (turn 605): DOGS OF WAR (Jorja, mgr.)
DM 5 KALTOS (turn 604): IMAGE (Abraxis, mgr.)
DM 6 TRANSEL (turn 607): RAPTOR (Owlin the Wise, mgr.)
DM 7 BONSUR (turn 606): SENTINELS (Nomad, mgr.)
DM 10 KOLACT (turn 600): SABBATH (Abraxis, mgr.)
DM 18 TALCAMA (turn 592): HELP WANTED (Bill, mgr.)
DM 21 SUNSET (turn 591): LIGHT BRIGADE (Woody, mgr.)
DM 36 JHANS (turn 565): ACT OF MALICE (Jekyll, mgr.)
DM 38 CLIFFHOME (turn 555): OLD SCHOOL (Abraxis, mgr,(
DM 39 XOCHITHLAN (turn 249): WACKY (The Zoo Keeper, mgr.)
DM 42 RODEKI (turn 542): COLOR ME SUAVE (Suave, mgr.)
DM 51 TRICORUS (turn 490): RAISING R'LYEH (Reaper, mgr.)
DM 54 TROCAR (turn 235): RAPTORZ (Owlin the Wise, mgr.)
DM 59 ILLIS (turn 223): ALL-STAR NANA'S (The Mun, mgr.)
DM 62 VALAMANTIS (turn 439): DEATH MOB (Jakari, mgr.)
DM 72 DRAGONHEAD (turn 200): RAPTOR (Owlin the Wise, mgr.)
ADM 104 DARKHOLM (turn 483) POWER PLAY et al (Doc Steele, mgr.)
Recent Graduates
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DM 1 MORDANT (turn 601): KOOK AROCHA of LAB EXPERIMENTS (Mannequin, mgr.)
DM 5 KALTOS (turn 603): APPRENTICE of WIZARD'S WRATH (Visionist, mgr.)
BOMBETTE of PAPER MARIO (Luigi, mgr.)
DM 18 TALCAMA (turn 591): BOTHACH of BURN N' PILLAGE (Jolly, mgr.)
DM 39 XOCHITHLAN (turn 249): HOT AIR DUCK of DUCKS UNLIMITED (Crip, mgr.)
DM 42 RODEKI (turn 542): CHEESY SQUEEZER of COLOR ME SUAVE (Suave, mgr.)
(turn 541): CHRISTELLINA of DELVERS (Harby, mgr.)
DM 51 TRICORUS (turn 489): BLADERUNNER of RAISING R'LYEH (Reaper, mgr.)
DM 54 TROCAR (turn 234): SKORINDELLE of TRADERS OF TROCAR (Jorja, mgr.)
DM 62 VALAMANTIS (turn 438): DEATH MAGE of DEATH MOB (Jakari, mgr.)
DUELMASTER'S COLUMN
Notes from the arena champ.
It's been a long time since the trap has been laid, so watch out Skorindelle,
I've been known to snap down on unprotected fingers. Thirty-one political points and
counting. When will I get my invite? Any bets?
Mousetrap
Useless Tool
4 Time Duelmaster of Trocar
SPY REPORT
Greetings, Warriors of TROCAR. Allow this humble servant Novgorodny Vir to give
you a respite from the fights in the form of this Spyreport. RAPTORZ had cause to
celebrate, after BLACKHAWKZ got 17 points by beating KORASIM. MOUSETRAP successfully
staved off a grab for the roses by WARRIOR-MAGE of TROCAR. Does TROCAR have no one
talented enough to dethrone it? So who was the warrior seen charging into immovable
walls and challenging dead trees? Someone's got a basic problem...
So much to report, so little time! Perhaps the warriors of USELESS TOOLS should
take up some hobbies, as they are the most avoided team... The warriors of USELESS
TOOLS found their efforts at combat frustrated as RAPTORZ apparently had more
important things to do than fight. Is it charming personality? Conversational
abilities? Good oral hygiene? Whatever it is, RAVENZ is the most challenged
warrior. RAVENZ found himself challenged by a warrior 18 below: YAHOO WAHOO. YAHOO
WAHOO of USELESS TOOLS kept its wits as it won victory over RAVENZ.
Is there life after death? Pragmatics (and warriors) know there is death after
life! Questions are being raised about the disposing of severed body parts in the
arena. A certain tavern in TROCAR would I avoid!
Leave me now, you base fools! As the seasons change, and the creatures of the
wild change also, so do I feel a yearning to leave this place. Like a mixed
metaphor, and an overtaxed simile, I now bid TROCAR farewell-- Novgorodny Vir
DUELMASTER W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
MOUSETRAP 2521 20 10 1 97 USELESS TOOLS (219)
CHALLENGER CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
-NO-STICK TAPE 2541 16 4 2 131 USELESS TOOLS (219)
-A.O. HELL 2523 16 5 1 130 USELESS TOOLS (219)
-RUBBER BULLET 2503 18 1 0 120 USELESS TOOLS (219)
MADAM VENUSIA 2887 18 10 0 101 SPARF! (310)
CHALLENGER ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
YAHOO WAHOO 2733 5 4 0 59 USELESS TOOLS (219)
ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
RAVENZ 3014 5 2 1 47 RAPTORZ (321)
BLACKHAWKZ 3011 4 3 0 44 RAPTORZ (321)
-LA WOMAN 3010 3 2 0 41 AMERICAN PRAYER (320)
FALCONZ 3013 6 1 0 40 RAPTORZ (321)
CHALLENGER INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
SPARROWZ 3016 4 2 2 32 RAPTORZ (321)
KORASIM 3001 9 4 0 31 TRADERS OF TROCAR (252)
VARDIN ABEQ 3002 5 8 0 31 TRADERS OF TROCAR (252)
-THE END 3007 4 1 1 31 AMERICAN PRAYER (320)
VICTORIAN MANDARIN 2911 6 7 0 30 SPARF! (310)
INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
SAMILDAR 3004 5 4 1 20 TRADERS OF TROCAR (252)
ALLERDAE CHAN 3024 1 0 0 13 TRADERS OF TROCAR (252)
DARSINGI FAL 3025 1 0 0 11 TRADERS OF TROCAR (252)
-JIM MORRISON 3009 2 2 0 8 AMERICAN PRAYER (320)
-ROBBY KRIEGER 3008 1 3 0 6 AMERICAN PRAYER (320)
INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
-KENAZ THORSSON 2507 0 2 0 2 ODIN'S CHOSEN (264)
'-' denotes a warrior who did not fight this turn.
THE DEAD W L K TEAM NAME SLAIN BY TURN Revenge?
CULT MEMBER 0 0 0 SPARROWZ 3016 236 NONE
MR MOJO 3006 4 1 0 AMERICAN PRAYER 320 RAVENZ 3014 234
BUZZARDZ 3015 2 2 1 RAPTORZ 321 THE END 3007 233
PERSONAL ADS
Hmm, somebody has been failing to show up here! Looks like we have to send out the
body-hunters to bring us in more warm bodies. -- Jorja, frowning over the mini-
overviews
Mousetrap -- I don't know, describing your nature as "useless," while true in many
senses, can be questioned on the issue of catching mice. Which I presume is the
issue for which you are being designated a "Useless Tool." I have know a few
exceptionally stupid mice here and there who were caught in traps. And unathletic
ones who were caught in cats. And greedy ones who were caught with poison. I figure
the smart mice eschew the vicinity of us inhospitable humans. There's a lot to be
said for trap-free fields, even when it rains. -- Skorindelle, feeling philosophical
Victorian Mandarin -- Gosh, that's a horrible thing to do to anyone. Even a half-
elf. Maybe you can get a gender attachment? -- Korasim
Yahoo Wahoo -- I'll agree with that assessment. The only puzzle is how, given the
general uselessness and failure to function properly, you won the fight. Seems out
of character. -- Vardin Abeq
Falconz -- Did you realize that you have a bee in your ear? I'd've expected--well, I
*hoped*--it would be more distracting. -- Samildar
Sparrowz -- And, eventually, how far you got. It comes down to that in the end, even
though there are preliminary successes along the way. -- Samildar
Owlin -- Seems like my life has been one speed bump after another lately. Like the
tree that fell on my house, though fortunately little damage was done. -- Jorja
P.S. I'm not sure if Liam's comment should be taken as a compliment, or what. But
since I've already had my quota of what, I'll take it as a compliment.
Grouse, very tasty! -- Mainakha-Te Assassin
Sparrowz -- Phbbt! -- Pretty Lerona
17 July 2008
All -- Many of you know me and many more don't, but I will be scarce for a few
months. I am relocating, so look for my presence online! As my will, so mote it
be! -- Abraxis
8 July 2008
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ALLIANCES
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*TURF WAR VI RULES*
Starting Nov 2008 (10 turns)
Anyone may participate; known alliances, new alliances, or temporary alliances created solely to compete in the Turf War! To participate, each alliance must:
1. Announce the alliance and the Captain of the alliance in the North Fork
(DM 47) newsletter.
2. Announcements made on the D2 Forums will not be accepted.
Captains are responsible for:
1. Verifying those who wish to participate under the banner of their
alliance;
2. Distribution of prizes should their alliance win the Turf War.
3. Submit one (1) RSI Roll-Up Certificate to participate
Participating managers who are not Captains must:
1. Submit one (1) RSI Roll-Up Certificate to participate
2. Announce their intent to compete with manager name, team name, and
alliance they will represent in the North Fork (DM 47) newsletter.
Announcement made on the D2 Forums will not be accepted.
a. No scores will be tabulated until a Gift Certificate is received.
No EXCEPTIONS.
b. Before a manager can compete, he/she must declare themselves in
the North Fork (DM 47) newsletter as stated above AND be verified
by the alliance Captain they will represent.
c. Only one (1) team per player may compete. No multiple teams or
aliases will be allowed. Violations will result in immediate
disqualification from the Turf War (so be sure to take any
multiple teams OFF of Team Maintenance).
d. Scoring will NOT be retroactive for teams that do not properly
declare or fail to send a Gift Certificate by Turn 1. In other
words, if your Gift Certificate is not received until Turn 3 of
the Turf War, and you have fought on Turns 1 and 2, your scoring
will not begin until Turn 3. All conditions must be met before
scoring will begin--declaration, verification, and Gift
Certificate received.
e. No declarations or verifications will be accepted after Turn 5 of
the Turf War.
f. For purposes of scoring, the moderators will score the Turf War
and settle any and all disputes as they arise. Their decisions
will be final.
Scoring will be as follows for Fights:
Win Loss Kill Die
Challenge +2 -2 +5 -5
Match Up +1 -1 +1 -5
Bloodfeud +2 -5 +5 -10
Champion x2 x2 x2 x2
Dark Arena* +10 -5 xx xx
*After 2nd win, warrior scores no points for wins
Special Scoring Considerations for the Turf War are as follows:
Spy Report mention (team name only) +2
Style Master +2
Duelmaster +2
Champions:
1. A Champion may be declared, but one is not mandatory.
2. Only one Champion allowed per manager at any given time.
3. Champions that graduate or are killed by another warrior in the arena, but
not the Dark Arena, may be replaced.
4. Champions must be in the Adepts bracket or lower on the turn they are
declared, and may NOT have gone above Adepts level at any time; this
includes teams transferred into North Fork for the Turf War.
Bloodfeuds:
1. Bloodfeuds will score points on all four (4) turns.
2. There is no limit to which warrior may bloodfeud or how often.
Tournament Considerations:
1. Tournament participation is ALLOWED and encouraged.
2. Tournament Victors won during the course of the contest will gain a one
(1) time bonus of 25 points. This bonus will apply EACH time a
warrior(s) wins such status.
3. Tournament Champions won during the course of the contest will gain a one
(1) time bonus of 50 points. This bonus will apply EACH time a
warrior(s) win such status.
4. Points for TVs and TCs will be applied the Turn after RSI posts
tournament results in the North Fork (DM 47) newsletter (i.e., if the
results post on North Fork turn 275, points will be credited on North
Fork turn 276 to the applicable teams).
Special Considerations:
1. Each alliance begins the Turf War with zero (0) points.
2. There will be NO alliance or team changes once the contest has begun. If
you begin the Turf War with Alliance A, you must end the Turf War with
Alliance A. If you begin the Turf War with Team A, you must end the Turf
War with Team A.
3. There will be a maximum of seven (7) teams allowed per alliance for the
Turf War.
4. The Dark Arena may be used on the first turn only, of every warrior,
without penalty.
Prizes:
The Turf War is a "winner take all" contest. All prizes and 100% of the Gift
Certificates will be awarded to the Captain of the winning alliance. It is the
responsibility of the Captain to distribute Gift Certificates. Moderators will
submit a list of each manager on the winning alliance to RSI at the completion of the
contest for the non-Certificate prizes.
The following prizes have been secured from RSI:
1. Renaming of the North Fork (DM 47) arena;
2. Renaming of Dark Arena Monsters (one for each manager in the winning
alliance);
3. Known Favorites for one warrior on each team of the winning alliance
(warrior must be ranked Initiate or above, must be alive, and must have
at least one arena fight to receive this award).
4. +1 Skill bonus potion for each manager on the winning alliance. Bonus
potion must be applied to a living warrior from (DM 47)
5. +1 Skill bonus potion (one) for each manager who fights in all 10 rounds
AND 45 fights of the Turf War. Bonus potion must be applied to a living
warrior from (DM 47)
These awards will be listed by the Moderator for claiming from RSI (Lee) within 4
turns of the end of TW VI.
Moderators:
The Moderators for this event will be Oz and Master Darque. They will arbitrate all
dealings during the course of the contest. Their decisions will be final. All
questions, comments, and scoring disputes may be directed to Land of Oz or Darque
Forces via diplo in DM 47. Managers with internet access may send a private message
to [The Consortium] or [Darque] on the Duel2 Forums. Lastly, you may also email
questions, comments, and scoring disputes to rebelnerfherder at yahoo dot com.
Please note there have been rule changes from the last Turf War. Please read them
carefully!
Contest will begin in November following the Fall Mail In Tournament.
LAST WEEK'S FIGHTS
YAHOO WAHOO outwaited RAVENZ in a unpopular 11 minute Challenge fight.
MOUSETRAP outwaited WARRIOR-MAGE in a 12 minute uneven Title battle.
MADAM VENUSIA demolished WARRIOR-MAGE in a 1 minute uneven fight.
VARDIN ABEQ was bested by FALCONZ in a popular 1 minute contest.
KORASIM was defeated by BLACKHAWKZ in a crowd pleasing 2 minute bloody match.
VICTORIAN MANDARIN won victory over SAMILDAR in a crowd pleasing 1 minute fight.
SPARROWZ executed CULT MEMBER in a 1 minute gory mismatched brawl.
ALLERDAE CHAN handily defeated TROLLBAIT in a 1 minute uneven melee.
DARSINGI FAL viciously subdued PRETTY LERONA in a 3 minute gruesome novice's duel.
BATTLE REPORT
MOST POPULAR RECORD DURING THE LAST 10 TURNS
|FIGHTING STYLE FIGHTS FIGHTING STYLE W - L - K PERCENT|
|TOTAL PARRY 3 PARRY-LUNGE 8 - 1 - 0 89 |
|AIMED BLOW 2 AIMED BLOW 13 - 6 - 0 68 |
|PARRY-LUNGE 2 LUNGING ATTACK 15 - 7 - 1 68 |
|PARRY-STRIKE 2 BASHING ATTACK 4 - 2 - 1 67 |
|LUNGING ATTACK 1 PARRY-STRIKE 9 - 5 - 3 64 |
|WALL OF STEEL 1 TOTAL PARRY 13 - 10 - 0 57 |
|SLASHING ATTACK 1 SLASHING ATTACK 5 - 4 - 1 56 |
|STRIKING ATTACK 1 STRIKING ATTACK 11 - 9 - 0 55 |
|PARRY-RIPOSTE 0 WALL OF STEEL 9 - 11 - 0 45 |
|BASHING ATTACK 0 PARRY-RIPOSTE 3 - 5 - 1 38 |
Turn 236 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:
AIMED BLOW 2 - 0 PARRY-RIPOSTE 0 - 0 3 PARRY-LUNGE
PARRY-LUNGE 2 - 0 SLASHING ATTACK 0 - 1 2 TOTAL PARRY
LUNGING ATTACK 1 - 0 STRIKING ATTACK 0 - 1 2 STRIKING ATTACK
WALL OF STEEL 1 - 0 BASHING ATTACK 0 - 0 2 PARRY-STRIKE
TOTAL PARRY 2 - 1 1 WALL OF STEEL
PARRY-STRIKE 1 - 1 1 AIMED BLOW
TOP WARRIOR OF EACH STYLE
FIGHTING STYLE WARRIOR W L K PNTS TEAM NAME
TOTAL PARRY MOUSETRAP 2521 20 10 1 97 USELESS TOOLS (219)
PARRY-LUNGE MADAM VENUSIA 2887 18 10 0 101 SPARF! (310)
PARRY-STRIKE RAVENZ 3014 5 2 1 47 RAPTORZ (321)
AIMED BLOW BLACKHAWKZ 3011 4 3 0 44 RAPTORZ (321)
Note: Warriors have a winning record and are an Adept or Above.
The overall popularity leader is MADAM VENUSIA 2887. The most popular warrior this
turn was BLACKHAWKZ 3011. The ten other most popular fighters were SAMILDAR 3004,
DARSINGI FAL 3025, VARDIN ABEQ 3002, FALCONZ 3013, VICTORIAN MANDARIN 2911, SPARROWZ
3016, ALLERDAE CHAN 3024, MADAM VENUSIA 2887, KORASIM 3001, and MOUSETRAP 2521.
The least popular fighter this week was YAHOO WAHOO 2733. The other ten least
popular fighters were RAVENZ 3014, MOUSETRAP 2521, KORASIM 3001, MADAM VENUSIA 2887,
ALLERDAE CHAN 3024, SPARROWZ 3016, VICTORIAN MANDARIN 2911, FALCONZ 3013, VARDIN ABEQ
3002, and DARSINGI FAL 3025.
The following warriors will travel to AD after next turn:
MOUSETRAP (54-2521) USELESS TOOLS (219)