DUELMASTERS NEWSLETTER
Date : 09/26/2003 Duedate: 10/23/2003
ILLIS ARENA
DM-59 TURN-161
This Weeks Top Honors
THE DUELMASTER IS
GHASTLY MIGRAINE
HANGOVERS (265)
(59-2324) [19-17-5,135]
Chartered Recognition Leader Unchartered Recognition Leader
GHASTLY MIGRAINE POSITION IS EMPTY
HANGOVERS (265)
(59-2324) [19-17-5,135]
Popularity Leader This Weeks Favorite
GHASTLY MIGRAINE GHASTLY MIGRAINE
HANGOVERS (265) HANGOVERS (265)
(59-2324) [19-17-5,135] (59-2324) [19-17-5,135]
THE CURRENT TOP TEAM
IMPROVED ILLUSION (261)
TEAMS ON THE MOVE TOP CAREER HONORS
Team Name Point Gain Chartered Team
1. THE EXPLORERS (21) 26
2. ISLANDERS (247) 23 NOT QUITE (240)
3. HANGOVERS (265) 9 Unchartered Team
4. NOT QUITE (240) 7
5. IMPROVED ILLUSION (261) 3 SHIRAK! I (31)
The Top Teams
Career Win-Loss Record W L K % Win-Loss Record Last 3 Turns W L K
1/ 1 NOT QUITE (240) 19 10 1 65.5 1/ 3 IMPROVED ILLUSION (261) 10 5 0
2- 2 KNIGHTS TEMPLAR (258) 40 23 0 63.5 2/ 1 HANGOVERS (265) 8 3 1
3/ 4 IMPROVED ILLUSION (261) 44 32 3 57.9 3/ 2 THE EXPLORERS (21) 8 7 0
4/ 5 HANGOVERS (265) 109 87 12 55.6 4/ 5 ISLANDERS (247) 6 9 0
5/ 6 THE EXPLORERS (21) 126 103 6 55.0 5- 4 KNIGHTS TEMPLAR (258) 4 4 0
6/ 7 ISLANDERS (247) 131 208 5 38.6 6/ 6 NOT QUITE (240) 3 1 1
'*' Unchartered team '-' Team did not fight this turn
(###) Avoid teams by their Team Id ##/## This turn's/Last turn's rank
SPY REPORT
Greetings warriors! It is I, Zontani Sharp Eyes, here to bring report of the
clash and bustle of the weekly ILLIS games. Former top team HANGOVERS was unseated
this week as IMPROVED ILLUSION moved up from 3rd ranking to take the top spot with a
3-2-0 record for the round. Did only my eyes note the 4-1-0 record which ISLANDERS
managed to post this round? I don't doubt that such a record will draw challengers!
FLAMING DRAMBUIE caught the eye of many in the gladiatorial commission as he
skillfully bested HOFFA WITH HAIR and was awarded 15 points in recognition. In one
of the week's more notable duels, GLENN put down OOKAZI, causing him to lose 11
points of recognition in the process. Most watched of the fights this week, the
spotlight was on HIGH ELF as he bore arms against the Dark Arena Challenge of
reigning Duelmaster IMMOVEABLE OBJECT. Not for nothing has IMMOVEABLE OBJECT in the
past laid claim to the Duelmaster's throne, and this week it's proven its combat
skill yet again. Heed this! A seer has warned that if exactly 6 die in duels this
week, the whole city shall perish! Just remember...5 or 7!
I have been in deep conclave with my spies who watched all that has recently
transpired. Indeed there is much I would report. My inside sources tell me that the
team to beat in ILLIS these days is IMPROVED ILLUSION. At least, most blades in town
are looking to avoid them. Methinks more than a few here could name the guild it was
that spent the better part of last week avoiding IMPROVED ILLUSION. Indeed it was
HANGOVERS. Mighty fighters cannot but expect competition from those below.
MACAULIFFE take warning! You have more than a few enemies in ILLIS.
What warrior does not hone his years, impatiently waiting for the moment of his
foe's mortality? IMMOVEABLE OBJECT has sworn to take up religion upon living to tell
of its recent bout with the Dark Arena horrors. A rare thing indeed! Some say a
warrior is judged by the way he bears arms. One thing is sure, better a dagger in
hand then a sword on the belt!
A thought before I go. Each warrior practices one style, but must not the wise
manager learn the secrets of them all? Sadly warriors, now longer can I keep thy
company nor savor the ale of thy fine city. Depart I must and soon! Till next we
meet remember - the pen is mightier than the sword, but a maul is a different
story!-- Zontani Sharp Eyes
DUELMASTER W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
GHASTLY MIGRAINE 2324 19 17 5 135 HANGOVERS (265)
CHALLENGER CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
FLAMING DRAMBUIE 2326 23 14 1 111 HANGOVERS (265)
-SLIPPERY NIPPLE 2323 14 4 1 104 HANGOVERS (265)
HOFFA WITH HAIR 2297 14 2 0 96 IMPROVED ILLUSION (261)
CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
-SIR PRANCELOT 2286 12 3 0 89 KNIGHTS TEMPLAR (258)
LUCIA 2256 22 13 1 87 ISLANDERS (247)
-SIR TIPPER 2287 11 3 0 87 KNIGHTS TEMPLAR (258)
DUFF 2180 5 65 0 81 ISLANDERS (247)
CHALLENGER ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
ANUBIS 2395 7 2 0 62 IMPROVED ILLUSION (261)
EVANGELION 2340 8 6 1 57 IMPROVED ILLUSION (261)
ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
MACAULIFFE 1811 5 9 2 55 THE EXPLORERS (21)
-ATTA-BOY 2363 5 3 0 53 KNIGHTS TEMPLAR (258)
GLENN 2415 4 1 0 49 THE EXPLORERS (21)
SLAKER 2284 10 12 0 42 ISLANDERS (247)
OOKAZI 2401 5 3 1 38 IMPROVED ILLUSION (261)
CHALLENGER INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
LEWIS 2402 5 3 0 31 THE EXPLORERS (21)
UMI 2414 3 3 0 28 IMPROVED ILLUSION (261)
-CHUCKLER 2381 5 2 0 26 KNIGHTS TEMPLAR (258)
COOK 2419 3 1 0 25 THE EXPLORERS (21)
INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
FLAMING MOE 2420 2 1 0 19 HANGOVERS (265)
WIMPIRA 2421 2 1 0 14 ISLANDERS (247)
AMMER EAD 2425 1 0 0 13 ISLANDERS (247)
KIRK 2417 2 2 0 8 THE EXPLORERS (21)
INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
BLOODY CAESAR 2422 1 1 1 5 HANGOVERS (265)
'-' denotes a warrior who did not fight this turn.
THE DEAD W L K TEAM NAME SLAIN BY TURN Revenge?
HIGH ELF 19 0 1 0 DARK ARENA 0 IMMOVEABLE OBJEC 2110 161 NONE
ALABAMA SLAMMER 2392 0 2 0 HANGOVERS 265 MACAULIFFE 1811 157 JUST REV
BLA-BLA 2364 5 2 0 KNIGHTS TEMPLAR 258 EVANGELION 2340 157 REVENGED
SIR WILLIAMS 2423 0 1 0 KNIGHTS TEMPLAR 258 BLOODY CAESAR 2422 160
COMPLACENT CRAIG 2374 0 1 0 NOT QUITE 240 HIGH ELF 19 161 NONE
PERSONAL ADS
Flaming Drambuie -- If you knew my stats, the embarrassment would be yours. -- HWH
MacAullife -- You get a Bloodfeud challenge again, but the KD is getting lowered as a
kill is not the objective at this time, rather an attempt to control who fights who
in the Champions class. -- Ghastly Migraine
Hoffa With Hair -- I'm impressed. Trying again with a slightly higher OE. -- Flaming
Drambuie
Wimpira -- Nice rating, that qualifies you as DM now I believe. -- Flaming Moe
Unforgiven -- I thought you said Sir Williams would make an appearance in the
rankings? I guess he doesn't have the stomach for Clam juice. -- Bloody Caesar
HWH -- When I told Rogers that Hamp beat you, he nearly fell out of his chair. As a
matter of fact he was still giggling when he stepped out onto the sand in Talahya. --
Kellog
Putzasm -- Wow, your alliance runs in a lot of arenas, although I'm not going to go
around and ask for VD. I'll only ask why they're not here. Do they fear the wrath
of Kellog? Let me ask you this, when is the last time you or your so-called alliance
won six of the seven awards on one turn, much less the two turns in a row that I, by
myself, accomplished. When is the last time you or your so-called alliance
controlled the throne for more than one turn. How about an easy one. Could you and
your alliance total over 100 wins here as I, by myself, have accomplished here. I
have but one last goal to accomplish and that is to claim the prize of most wins in
this arena and I have only four more wins to catch the Islanders. I think that when
I accomplish that my domination of this arena will be complete and my claim on this
arena indisputable. -- Kellog
Slaker -- Wow, you really aren't very good, are you? Of course you did have to go
against the great John Glenn, Second American to reach outer-space, Senator of the
great state of Illinois and oldest American Senator back to space. You never really
had a chance did you? -- Glenn
Slaker -- Glenn left off a few of his accomplishments. Ring leader of the Keating 5
selling out his principles for that last trip to space. Let's face it, the guy is
SCUM. -- Kellog
Flaming Drambuie -- Rogers is not bitter, just disappointed. He knows that HWH's
record has more to do with luck than talent and wanted to prove it before he left.
He also knows that HWH wouldn't dare show up at Talahya for the ass whippin' he
deserves. -- Kellog
Ghastly Migraine -- I believe you. And now, if you don't mind, I'm going to take
some aspirins. -- Lucia
Immoveable Object -- Aww, I didn't want to be Duelmaster anyway. -- Hamp
Sir Prancelot -- Oh, good, good, another loss! Thanks. -- Duff
P.S. And no skills to get in my way. I do appreciate that.
P.P.S. You're doing fine.
Flaming Moe -- (fierce and disdainful frown) You weren't flaming ENOUGH. I want to
see you TURNED TO CINDERS. -- Wimpira
Macauliffe -- I figured a cute little elfess like you really needed the win, you
know? And I'm real generous. I'm widely known for it. -- Slaker
Hoffa with Hair -- (superior look) -- Hamp
Immoveable Object -- You're so (choke) kind. -- Lucia
9 September 2003
WE'RE LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD MANAGERS! If you think you have what it takes to match
wits and blades with some of the best managers in Alastari, then WE WANT YOU! The
Tournament Of The Golden Scrod #4 will begin in Aradi (DM 60) the turn after the Fall
Mail-In. It's not too late for you to sign up. I realize that many of you may be
hesitant after seeing that myself and Hombre have teamed up again, but we'll try to
take it easy on you guys a little bit. For more information on T#%S IV, please
contact me at ganolus@aol.com. We're looking for a few good managers...the few, the
proud, the TOGS!
-- Ganolus Oakleaf, T#%S IV Commish
15 September 2003
An Announcement Concerning the Brotherhood of the Blade Alliance:
I have chosen to withdraw my membership from the Brotherhood of the Blade
alliance. The years I have spent in the alliance have been the best of my DM career.
I leave the alliance with many great friends and will always remain close to my
former brethren.
The Brotherhood of the Blade will not skip a beat without my membership. It
remains in very capable hands and its roster is among the strongest in the game.
With the return on some of its founding members to DM, I know the BOB will continue
to grow in strength and prestige in the years to come. -- The Sandman
LAST WEEK'S FIGHTS
IMMOVEABLE OBJECT unbelievably slew HIGH ELF in a 5 minute Dark Arena fight.
COMPLACENT CRAIG was murdered by HIGH ELF in a 1 minute brutal Dark Arena melee.
GHASTLY MIGRAINE defeated MACAULIFFE in a 3 minute mismatched Bloodfeud Title duel.
FLAMING DRAMBUIE defeated HOFFA WITH HAIR in a 2 minute veteran's Challenge fight.
GLENN outwaited OOKAZI in a 12 minute beginner vs. veteran upset Challenge brawl.
UMI devastated KIRK in a 1 minute one-sided Challenge competition.
BLOODY CAESAR was handily defeated by COOK in a 1 minute uneven Challenge melee.
FLAMING MOE lost to LEWIS in a 3 minute Challenge duel.
LUCIA savagely defeated CONVICTED ASSASSIN in a 4 minute gruesome duel.
DUFF narrowly defeated CONVICTED ASSASSIN in a 4 minute gruesome one-sided fight.
ANUBIS overpowered AMBITIOUS GUARD in a 1 minute brutal one-sided fight.
SLAKER was devastated by EVANGELION in a 2 minute mismatched conflict.
WIMPIRA subdued MORDANT DESERTER in a 1 minute amateur's match.
AMMER EAD overpowered CONVICTED THIEF in a 1 minute mismatched conflict.
BATTLE REPORT
MOST POPULAR RECORD DURING THE LAST 10 TURNS
|FIGHTING STYLE FIGHTS FIGHTING STYLE W - L - K PERCENT|
|TOTAL PARRY 4 AIMED BLOW 7 - 2 - 2 78 |
|STRIKING ATTACK 3 BASHING ATTACK 14 - 4 - 0 78 |
|BASHING ATTACK 2 LUNGING ATTACK 14 - 6 - 0 70 |
|WALL OF STEEL 2 PARRY-STRIKE 16 - 8 - 1 67 |
|PARRY-STRIKE 2 PARRY-LUNGE 6 - 3 - 0 67 |
|PARRY-RIPOSTE 2 TOTAL PARRY 37 - 27 - 1 58 |
|LUNGING ATTACK 2 STRIKING ATTACK 13 - 10 - 1 57 |
|SLASHING ATTACK 2 WALL OF STEEL 8 - 12 - 1 40 |
|AIMED BLOW 1 PARRY-RIPOSTE 9 - 14 - 4 39 |
|PARRY-LUNGE 1 SLASHING ATTACK 8 - 15 - 0 35 |
Turn 161 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 1 - 0 STRIKING ATTACK 0 - 3 2 LUNGING ATTACK
PARRY-LUNGE 1 - 0 2 TOTAL PARRY
BASHING ATTACK 2 - 0 2 PARRY-RIPOSTE
WALL OF STEEL 2 - 0 1 PARRY-LUNGE
TOTAL PARRY 3 - 1 1 SLASHING ATTACK
PARRY-STRIKE 1 - 1 1 STRIKING ATTACK
PARRY-RIPOSTE 1 - 1 1 WALL OF STEEL
LUNGING ATTACK 1 - 1 1 PARRY-STRIKE
SLASHING ATTACK 1 - 1
TOP WARRIOR OF EACH STYLE
FIGHTING STYLE WARRIOR W L K PNTS TEAM NAME
LUNGING ATTACK GHASTLY MIGRAINE 2324 19 17 5 135 HANGOVERS (265)
PARRY-LUNGE FLAMING DRAMBUIE 2326 23 14 1 111 HANGOVERS (265)
STRIKING ATTACK HOFFA WITH HAIR 2297 14 2 0 96 IMPROVED ILLUSION (261)
TOTAL PARRY LUCIA 2256 22 13 1 87 ISLANDERS (247)
PARRY-STRIKE ANUBIS 2395 7 2 0 62 IMPROVED ILLUSION (261)
PARRY-RIPOSTE EVANGELION 2340 8 6 1 57 IMPROVED ILLUSION (261)
Note: Warriors have a winning record and are an Adept or Above.
The overall popularity leader is GHASTLY MIGRAINE 2324. The most popular warrior
this turn was GHASTLY MIGRAINE 2324. The ten other most popular fighters were HOFFA
WITH HAIR 2297, FLAMING MOE 2420, SLAKER 2284, LUCIA 2256, MACAULIFFE 1811, FLAMING
DRAMBUIE 2326, DUFF 2180, ANUBIS 2395, EVANGELION 2340, and UMI 2414.
The least popular fighter this week was GLENN 2415. The other ten least popular
fighters were OOKAZI 2401, LEWIS 2402, BLOODY CAESAR 2422, KIRK 2417, COMPLACENT
CRAIG 2374, AMMER EAD 2425, WIMPIRA 2421, COOK 2419, UMI 2414, and EVANGELION 2340.
The following warriors have traveled to ADVANCED DUELMASTERS after fighting this turn:
IMMOVEABLE OBJECT (59-2110) NOT QUITE (240)
FACE-TO-FACE TOURNEY XXXI
ADM TOURNEY W L K TEAM NAME
SIMBACK 834 (47-23-0) 10 3 1 DAMAGE INC.
FRESHMEN TOURNEY W L K TEAM NAME
RYRELEE 478 (21-13-0) 4 3 0 DAMAGE INC.
CHAMPIONS TOURNEY W L K TEAM NAME
PLAGUEBEARER 2221 (13-3-1) 2 1 0 DEAD SHADOWLAND
SLIPPERY NIPPLE 2323 (14-4-1) 0 3 0 HANGOVERS
SVAD BONEGRIN 954 (14-13-0) 0 3 0 DAMAGE INC.
ADEPTS TOURNEY W L K TEAM NAME
HOFFA WITH HAIR 2297 (13-0-0) 3 3 0 IMPROVED ILLUSION
APPRENTICES TOURNEY W L K TEAM NAME
HARVEY WALLBANGER 2382 (4-2-0) 2 1 0 DEAD HANGOVERS
NOVICES TOURNEY W L K TEAM NAME
UMI 2414 (1-2-0) 1 3 0 IMPROVED ILLUSION