DUEL 2 NEWSLETTER Date : 12/15/2016 Duedate: 12/28/2016 ROCANIS ARENA DM-56 TURN-676 This Weeks Top Honors THE DUELMASTER IS BOSH SKULL SQUADRON (28) (56-4656) [17-8-1,99] Chartered Recognition Leader Unchartered Recognition Leader BOSH PRINTS OF WHALES SKULL SQUADRON (28) PICTURE THIS (448) (56-4656) [17-8-1,99] (56-4289) [6-2-0,98] Popularity Leader This Weeks Favorite JOMMY TARGUS MEN OF STEEL (131) SKULL SQUADRON (28) (56-4539) [19-33-1,97] (56-4665) [10-8-1,56] THE CURRENT TOP TEAM MEN OF STEEL (131) TEAMS ON THE MOVE TOP CAREER HONORS Team Name Point Gain Chartered Team 1. SKULL SQUADRON (28) 31 2. THEM (433) 11 GRIZZLED VETERANS! (466) 3. PICTURE THIS (448) 5 Unchartered Team 4. GRIZZLED VETERANS! (466) 0 5. MEN OF STEEL (131) -18 PICTURE THIS (448) The Top Teams Career Win-Loss Record W L K % Win-Loss Record Last 3 Turns W L K 1/ 1 GRIZZLED VETERANS! (466) 16 5 0 76.2 1/ 1 MEN OF STEEL (131) 8 2 1 2/ 2*PICTURE THIS (448) 6 2 0 75.0 2/ 2 SKULL SQUADRON (28) 5 5 0 3/ 3 SKULL SQUADRON (28) 484 383 30 55.8 3/ 4*PICTURE THIS (448) 3 0 0 4/ 4 THEM (433) 164 170 13 49.1 4/ 5 THEM (433) 2 5 0 5/ 5 MEN OF STEEL (131) 345 380 47 47.6 5/ 3 GRIZZLED VETERANS! (466) 1 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 "What do you mean you don't have my paperwork!" Anusha of the Skull Squadron stable screamed over the roar of the crowd at Khel Rojida, the arena manager of Rocanis. They stood inside the staging area of the gladiatorial stadium. Khel shuffled quickly through a stack of half-sheets of colored paper and kept shaking his head. "I'm the Duelmaster! This is my last turn to fight--and in the dark arena! You don't get a second chance to do that!" Anusha lambasted as she pounded her new quarterstaff repeatedly into the sandy ground in frustration. "I'm well aware you are the Duelmaster, but no paper work, no filings, no fighting," Khel replied. "My manager, Grimwood, sent it by normal courier and early as usual!" "I'm sorry," Khel turned and waived his hand with the colored strategy sheets in apology and left. "Damn the nine hells!" "Don't worry yer pretty head little girl, ya just saved yer-self a trip to the Isle of the Eye in a box," chuckled a deep voice from behind her. Anusha turned on her heels, as her ankle bracelet jingled, and glared at the dark arena Shewish Giant known as Rokori Klee, behind a caged wall. His thick hands gripped tightly around heavy iron bars as he smirked under a nose, broken many times over, and a thick brow with beady eyes. She could smell his foul breath, likely due to rotting teeth, from even several feet away. She tilted her head, smiled coquettishly, and sauntered up to him. The shew snored up a ball of snot, spat it to the side with a thick splat, and said, "Rirorni, Khel did ya a favor by not letting ya fight in the dark-" "WHAM! The shew went down squealing in pain as Anusha retraced the butt of her quarterstaff from between the bars at groin level. She bent down at the knees to the reeling giant on the straw covered floor, she smiled brazenly and said, "Shew, Khel did you a favor by not letting me fight in the dark arena." * * * Two weeks later... "Something is stirring up the creatures of the Lake of Mists!" Captain Darien called out from the little dingy that brought Anusha to the shore of the Isle of the Eye. He wore well-oiled leather armor. His golden-brown arms and legs boasted perfectly carved muscles. A round helm covered his entire head, including a nose guard with thick rivets around the opening, so only his lips were visible. He was a perfect male specimen. Anusha rose, but Darien placed his hand on her shoulder. His strong hand sat her back down. "Hold, lass." On any given day, she would have resisted and likely break his wrist, but the strength, yet gentleness in his touch melted her shoulder like butter. Darien threw a thick rope to a young man on the dock and said, "Your pardon, Lady Protector, you're the only thing keeping this boat afloat." Anusha looked down at her boots, where one covered a gash a sea creature tore through the metal plate lining of their craft on their way from the other shore. "Oh yes, of course. I'm so sorry. I forgot. How foolish of me." Darien nodded and started throwing the passengers' luggage to the young dockworker one right after the other. How foolish of me? I'm so sorry? Anusha thought and admonished herself. Why was she acting like some stupid school girl around him. She glanced at Darien and watched his muscles flex as he heaved the heavy baggage from the craft. In short order, there was nothing left except him and herself on the boat. She would be perfectly content to keep her foot in place and travel back across the Lake of Mists; just the two of them. However, Darien stepped onto the dock and turned back to her extending his hand. "Lady Protector, welcome to the Isle of the Eye." "If I move the boat will sink." "Ah, no need to get yourself wet." Darien reached and grabbed her around the waist. She gasped as he easily picked her up and placed her on the wooden dock. Water began to seep into the boat from the gash. The dockworker then began to drag the boat towards the shore, likely to begin repairs. Anusha picked up her gear and walked down the wooden docks looking over her shoulder at Captain Darien as he barked orders. At the end were her stablemate Rao and a woman with short dark hair, similar to the servant class in the Rirorni Empire. Rao said, "I heard Khel Rojida got rid of you from Rocanis too. I don't think he's too fond of us Rirorni." "Yes, so it seems. At least I'll have someone I can talk with in the Khan's tongue," Anusha said in Rathiri. She then began to hand her gear to the woman accompany Rao, who folded her arms and snorted. "Take them, servant." "I am not your servant." Rao cleared his throat in unease. "Um, this is My-re. She is also one of our stablemates." Anusha regarded My-re and her perfect inflection of the Khan's tongue and said, "You're not a Rirorni, yet you speak like you grew up in the Empire, but wear your hair short like the servant class." "I like wearing my hair short." Rao stepped up and said, "I thought it might be nice for you to meet someone else here that spoke Rathiri, as it seems it's not common on the isle." "Ah, it does take a certain mastery and intelligence." Anusha nodded to My-re then continued, "I'll consider it my gift to these people to teach them our refined language. Especially, that one." She then looked back at Captain Darien on the docks helping pull the quickly filling boat to shore. My-re followed her gaze and chuckled. "That one is friendly with the ladies." "Yum." "However, he is even friendlier with the lords." Anusha turned to My-re then back to Captain Darien as he patted the young dockworker on the back for a job well done for bringing the sinking, water lagged boat to shore. "Huh?" Anusha said then continued, "Oh, I see. A pity. Well, I hope this island doesn't disappoint with its taverns. Anyone know a good place to get a drink?" My-re smiled, "I think I do." SPY REPORT Greetings, Warriors of ROCANIS. Allow this humble servant Novgorodny Vir to give you a respite from the fights in the form of this Spyreport. MEN OF STEEL had cause to celebrate, after GENIUS AWESOME got 20 points by beating KROM. JOMMY certainly had a baffled expression on his face, after losing to BOSH and losing 18 points in the process! Duelmaster GREYLOCK from MEN OF STEEL is going for the gold, as he Dark Arena Challenged DARK ARENA's TABAR THE KNIFE. Ooh, the excitement! The crowds were amazed this turn, as TABAR THE KNIFE killed the Duelmaster, GREYLOCK, leaving MEN OF STEEL in mourning. Even 87 points weren't good enough to save GREYLOCK from BOSH. ROCANIS welcomes BOSH as the new Duelmaster! Word has it one team in ROCANIS is using psychics to predict wins. They lead a charmed life! So much to report, so little time! Like the noble eagle soaring amongst the mountaintops, so stand the warriors of SKULL SQUADRON, alone and unchallenged. As a woman of good breeding scorns the "warriors" of THEM, so did that sorry team shy from SKULL SQUADRON Ah, the duel! The roar of the oppenent, the smell of the crowd! Ask not a spymaster for counsel, for he will pontificate long after you have fallen into an unconscious stupor. Do not think spyreporting in ROCANIS is the highlight of my life. As if buffeted by forces of nature beyond my control, I must take my leave of this place. Like a mixed metaphor, and an overtaxed simile, I now bid ROCANIS farewell-- Novgorodny Vir DUELMASTER W L K POINTS TEAM NAME BOSH 4656 17 8 1 99 SKULL SQUADRON (28) CHALLENGER CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME PRINTS OF WHALES 4289 6 2 0 98 PICTURE THIS (448) JOMMY 4539 19 33 1 97 MEN OF STEEL (131) CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME XYIM 4572 7 2 0 76 GRIZZLED VETERANS! (466) CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME T BONES 4551 8 3 1 68 THEM (433) ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME TARGUS 4665 10 8 1 56 SKULL SQUADRON (28) -CTHOFUR 4573 7 1 0 50 GRIZZLED VETERANS! (466) NAKOR 4686 5 0 0 47 MEN OF STEEL (131) GENIUS AWESOME 4402 3 1 0 42 MEN OF STEEL (131) CHALLENGER INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME -ANVIAM 4571 2 2 0 30 GRIZZLED VETERANS! (466) CROM 4719 2 1 0 27 SKULL SQUADRON (28) INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME ROC 4735 2 0 0 14 SKULL SQUADRON (28) KROM 4716 1 3 0 8 SKULL SQUADRON (28) '-' denotes a warrior who did not fight this turn. THE DEAD W L K TEAM NAME SLAIN BY TURN Revenge? GREYLOCK 4605 17 4 2 MEN OF STEEL 131 TABAR THE KNIFE 676 NONE GUARD DOG 4717 1 1 0 THEM 433 MAINAKHA-TE MAST 676 NONE PERSONAL ADS THE STORMCROWE SLAUGHTERHOUSE 5 OVERVIEW A contest for Stormcrowe (DM 45) that runs 10 turns (starting turn 385, due 05/23/2017). Squads will consist of two (2) teams. One (1) team per manager. Participating managers may not run multiple teams in the arena during the contest. PREMISE Master Darque opens a Chaos Gate in Stormcrowe, which creates a temporal distortion. Turn 1 (Stormcrowe turn 385) and Turn 10 (Stormcrowe turn 394) will be scored using Slaughterhouse scoring. Turns 2 through 9 will use a wide variety scoring mechanisms from various contests throughout Alastari's history. ENTRY Entry into the contest is open to anyone who meets the following criteria: 1) FORM A SQUAD: A squad will consist of two (2) managers. No more, no less. This means there will be NO single manager teams. You must choose a name for your squad. 2) DECLARE ENTRY: Each manager must declare their intention to participate in the contest BEFORE Turn 1 of the Stormcrowe Slaughterhouse (No exceptions will be made). Declarations must include 1) TEAM NAME; 2) MANAGER NAME; 3) PARTNER'S NAME; and 4) SQUAD'S NAME, and may be submitted by any of the following means: a. A personal ad in DM 45 b. A diplomatic note to Darque Forces (428) in DM 45 c. An email to rebelnerfherder@yahoo.com (put SLAUGHTERHOUSE 5 in 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. 3) SEND RU CERTIFICATES: Submit two (2) Roll Up Certificates to Master Darque, contest moderator. This can be done by requesting Roll Up Certificates from RSI Customer Service. NOTE: Be sure to submit Roll Up Certificates, not Roll Up Sheets. PRIZES ENDURANCE AWARD 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. BEST RECORD AWARD The individual manager that achieves the best Win/Loss% over the course of the contest (turns 385-394), will receive 10% of the entry RU Certificates. Tie breakers will be: 1) total kills during contest; 2) total fights during contest; and lastly, 3) head-to- head win/loss% between tied teams. UNSTUCK IN TIME AWARD The manager that achieves the most kills during the course of the contest (turns 385- 394) will be allowed to transfer one (1) warrior from another team onto his/her team in DM 45. FIRST PLACE WINNERS The winning squad receives the following: 1. 60% of the Entry RU Certificates (to be divided at squad's discretion) 2. Two (2) +1 Bonus Potions for each member of the squad* 3. Favorites Knowledge for one (1) warrior on DM 45 team of each squad member 4. Rename Stormcrowe Arena for six (6) months 5. Rename four (4) Dark Arena Monsters for six (6) months 6. Rename four (4) Arena Stand Bys for six (6) months SECOND PLACE WINNERS 1. 20% of the Entry RU Certificates (to be divided at squad's discretion) 2. One (1) +1 Bonus Potion for each member of the squad* 3. Favorites Knowledge for one warrior on DM 45 team of each squad member 4. Rename four (4) Dark Arena Monsters for six (6) months THIRD PLACE WINNERS 1. 10% of the Entry RU Certificates (to be divided at squad's discretion) 2. Favorites Knowledge for one warrior on DM 45 team of each squad member 3. Rename four (4) Arena Stand Bys for six (6) months *Bonus potions must be used with 2 turns of contest end AND can only be used on living warriors that participated in the Stormcrowe Slaughterhouse 5 contest. 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. A copy of the scoring rules can be requested via email or diplomatic note. Please use the email listed above for any inquiries and note SLAUGHTERHOUSE in the subject line. * * * * * * * * * * SCORING FOR THE STORMCROWE SLAUGHTERHOUSE 5 (SSV) Turn 1: SSV Scoring (DM 45) +1 Win -1 Death +1 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. Turn 2: 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. Turn 3: TOGS IV Scoring (DM 60) 10 points for winning on your upchallenge against another SSV warrior. 7 points for winning on your even challenge of another SSV warrior. 7 points for winning on another SSV warrior's challenge. 7 points for winning a random matchup against another SSV warrior. 4 points for winning a random matchup against a non-SSV warrior. Do not fight your teammate, you will not get any points. Also, you will not get any points if you challenge a non-SSV 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. Turn 4: Battle Royale (DM 18) +1 Win +1 Kill -1 Loss -1 Death No Avoids (-10 point penalty for avoiding) Turn 5: (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). Turn 6: 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 three (3) 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 point. -3 points for losing -3 points for being killed (giving -6 in total, -3 for losing and -3 for being killed) Turn 7: 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 Champion win = 3 additional 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/Squad Points (Round 7 Only): 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.) Turn 8: 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) Turn 9: Mordant Olympics (DM 1) 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) Turn 10: Slaughterhouse V (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. LAST WEEK'S FIGHTS GREYLOCK was butchered by TABAR THE KNIFE in a 1 minute Dark Arena fight. GUARD DOG was butchered by MAINAKHA-TE MASTER in a 2 minute brutal Dark Arena duel. JOMMY was viciously subdued by BOSH in a action packed 3 minute veteran's Title match. PRINTS OF WHALES bested XYIM in a exciting 1 minute one-sided fight. T BONES bested TARGUS in a action packed 3 minute brawl. NAKOR overpowered RABID GOPHER in a 1 minute bloody one-sided struggle. GENIUS AWESOME handily defeated KROM in a 2 minute uneven fight. ROC won victory over PERSISTENT BEGGAR in a 3 minute beginner's duel. CROM vanquished MAGE'S APPRENTICE in a 1 minute uneven fight. BATTLE REPORT MOST POPULAR RECORD DURING THE LAST 10 TURNS |FIGHTING STYLE FIGHTS FIGHTING STYLE W - L - K PERCENT| |WALL OF STEEL 3 PARRY-RIPOSTE 1 - 0 - 0 100 | |STRIKING ATTACK 3 PARRY-LUNGE 5 - 2 - 1 71 | |AIMED BLOW 2 WALL OF STEEL 16 - 8 - 0 67 | |LUNGING ATTACK 2 AIMED BLOW 8 - 4 - 0 67 | |PARRY-STRIKE 1 PARRY-STRIKE 6 - 4 - 0 60 | |PARRY-LUNGE 1 LUNGING ATTACK 7 - 7 - 1 50 | |SLASHING ATTACK 1 STRIKING ATTACK 7 - 11 - 1 39 | |PARRY-RIPOSTE 0 SLASHING ATTACK 1 - 3 - 0 25 | |BASHING ATTACK 0 TOTAL PARRY 0 - 1 - 0 0 | |TOTAL PARRY 0 BASHING ATTACK 0 - 0 - 0 0 | Turn 676 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-LUNGE 0 - 1 4 WALL OF STEEL PARRY-STRIKE 1 - 0 PARRY-RIPOSTE 0 - 0 3 LUNGING ATTACK WALL OF STEEL 3 - 0 SLASHING ATTACK 0 - 1 2 STRIKING ATTACK LUNGING ATTACK 1 - 1 STRIKING ATTACK 0 - 3 2 AIMED BLOW 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 BOSH 4656 17 8 1 99 SKULL SQUADRON (28) STRIKING ATTACK XYIM 4572 7 2 0 76 GRIZZLED VETERANS! (466) LUNGING ATTACK TARGUS 4665 10 8 1 56 SKULL SQUADRON (28) AIMED BLOW NAKOR 4686 5 0 0 47 MEN OF STEEL (131) Note: Warriors have a winning record and are an Adept or Above. The overall popularity leader is JOMMY 4539. The most popular warrior this turn was TARGUS 4665. The ten other most popular fighters were BOSH 4656, JOMMY 4539, PRINTS OF WHALES 4289, T BONES 4551, NAKOR 4686, GENIUS AWESOME 4402, KROM 4716, XYIM 4572, CROM 4719, and GREYLOCK 4605. The least popular fighter this week was ROC 4735. The other ten least popular fighters were GUARD DOG 4717, GREYLOCK 4605, CROM 4719, XYIM 4572, KROM 4716, GENIUS AWESOME 4402, NAKOR 4686, T BONES 4551, PRINTS OF WHALES 4289, and JOMMY 4539. The following warriors will travel to AD after next turn: JOMMY (56-4539) MEN OF STEEL (131) NEW GRADUATES--FROM ALL ARENAS (INCLUDING CLOSED ARENAS) For those of you who keep track of such things, several additional warriors graduated from regular DM arenas (including closed arenas) since the last tournament. TRICK SHOULDER (52-1053) OTTO'S PARTS (150) POSSUMS (82-23222) LEE SAYS SO (3699) MEROBRYLLA (82-37956) SUPERIOR FORCES 5702 (6302) IRONPUSS (82-38621) METALLICATS (6419) AFRAID TO SHOOT (82-43653) ROOKIE MAIDEN 47 (7323) BLACK ANGEL (82-46442) STONED ROOKIES 16 (7787) FLIGHT (82-46541) STONED ROOKIES 35 (7806) RUN LIKE HELL (82-52904) ROOKIE PINK 13 (8917) LEONARD FUNK (84-9258) MEDAL OF HONOR X10 (1679) TENURED WHELP (84-15361) DA ORLANDO MOB XXIII (2713) CAT MESSIAH (84-16763) THE INQUISITION IX (2961) HAND ON THE PUMP (84-29220) CYPRESS HILL (5177) FJORD (84-36346) IDIOCRACY (4683) CLICK STUPID LINKS (84-42122) 99 OF 100 USERS (7321) Congrats to the grads. -- Green Eyes