DUEL 2 NEWSLETTER
Date : 03/11/2005 Duedate: 03/24/2005
JURINE ARENA
DM-61 TURN-351
This Weeks Top Honors
THE DUELMASTER IS
ROBESPIERRE
BLADES OF TERROR (348)
(61-3098) [9-3-1,133]
Chartered Recognition Leader Unchartered Recognition Leader
ROBESPIERRE POSITION IS EMPTY
BLADES OF TERROR (348)
(61-3098) [9-3-1,133]
Popularity Leader This Weeks Favorite
SABA EL KEER CHILLILI CHES
BLADE AND BLOOD (314) FAVORITE GUYS (186)
(61-2719) [18-15-2,99] (61-3343) [3-1-0,23]
THE CURRENT TOP TEAM
BLADE AND BLOOD (314)
TEAMS ON THE MOVE TOP CAREER HONORS
Team Name Point Gain Chartered Team
1. BLADE AND BLOOD (314) 36
2. BLADES OF TERROR (348) 18 BLADES OF TERROR (348)
3. FAVORITE GUYS (186) 0 Unchartered Team
4. CANINE CUISINE (358) -8
5. ARENA FELINES (341) -55 NEUTERED NUNS (31)
The Top Teams
Career Win-Loss Record W L K % Win-Loss Record Last 3 Turns W L K
1/ 1 BLADES OF TERROR (348) 14 5 1 73.7 1/ 4 BLADE AND BLOOD (314) 6 7 2
2/ 2 CANINE CUISINE (358) 18 9 3 66.7 2/ 1 FAVORITE GUYS (186) 6 9 0
3/ 3 ARENA FELINES (341) 143 92 15 60.9 3/ 5 BLADES OF TERROR (348) 5 0 0
4/ 4 BLADE AND BLOOD (314) 83 64 13 56.5 4/ 3 ARENA FELINES (341) 4 3 0
5/ 5 FAVORITE GUYS (186) 424 486 9 46.6 5/ 2 CANINE CUISINE (358) 3 2 1
'*' 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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Duelmasters
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DM 9 ZUKAL (turn 510): CAT TASTROPHIE of ARENA FELINES (Garfield, mgr.)
DM 12 RIZTAB (turn 510): PLATO of DREAMERS (Sleepy, mgr.)
DM 15 MALCORN (turn 504): CITATION of TRIPLE CROWN (Sultan, mgr.)
DM 16 WILLAF (turn 506): FELIX of ARENA FELINES (Garfield, mgr.)
DM 17 ALJAFIR (turn 505): PIP THE TROLL of HEROESANDFOUNDONES (The Judge, mgr.)
DM 19 ZUWAYZA (turn 503): SIT of VALHALLA (Odin, mgr.)
DM 28 MORYA (turn 251): LAVA RUNNER of PRIMAL FURY (Sensei Jan, mgr.)
DM 29 LAPUR (turn 495): ENOSHIMA of BLACK SAMURAI (Doc Miracle, mgr.)
DM 31 CHIMLEVTAL (turn 249): KIRKEN TUORNIN of THE NIGHTHAWKS (Firehawk, mgr.)
DM 32 ARVAT (turn 492): SAVORY of SARATOGA GLORY (The Trainer, mgr.)
DM 33 NIATOLI ISLAND (turn 490): NIMBLE NEUTER of ARENA FELINES (Garfield, mgr.)
DM 35 MURSKA (turn 483): HUCKLE CAT of BUSY, BUSYTOWN (Huckle Cat, mgr.)
DM 43 VEASTIAN (turn 446): ELLEN SUE GOTLANDER of GIRLS X3 (Non, mgr.)
DM 45 STORMCROWE (turn 226): STORM SERPENT of SUPERIOR FORCES (Manager, mgr.)
DM 47 SCOMSS SWAMP (turn 221): RAINBOW of LAND OF OZ (Oz the Successful, mgr.)
DM 50 SNOWBOUND (turn 208): YAIWE of DARK SIDHE (Daehir, mgr.)
DM 56 ROCANIS (turn 371): MECHANISM of TOOLS OF TORMENT (Mad Max, mgr.)
DM 61 JURINE (turn 350): COOL CAT of ARENA FELINES (Garfield, mgr.)
DM 73 ERINIKA (turn 156): YANKEE DOODLE of WORLDWIDE GORE (Crip, mgr.)
ADM 103 FREE BLADES (turn 396): PARANOIA of DSM4 from ZUKAL (The Sandman, mgr.)
Top Teams
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DM 9 ZUKAL (turn 510): BLUE MOON (Jorja, mgr.)
DM 12 RIZTAB (turn 510): BLOODSUCKERS (Way Cool, mgr.)
DM 15 MALCORN (turn 504): STARBASE 5 (Zeus, mgr.)
DM 16 WILLAF (turn 506): GOLDEN GLADIATORS (Midas, mgr.)
DM 17 ALJAFIR (turn 505): HEROESANDFOUNDONES (The Judge, mgr.)
DM 19 ZUWAYZA (turn 503): THE MAGNIFICENT MAGS (Jorja, mgr.)
DM 28 MORYA (turn 251): NORTHERN BADLANDS (Maximillian, mgr.)
DM 29 LAPUR (turn 495): EQUESTORS (Spartacus, mgr.)
DM 31 CHIMLEVTAL (turn 249): THE STORMGUARDS (The Icelord, mgr.)
DM 32 ARVAT (turn 492): SARATOGA GLORY (The Trainer, mgr.)
DM 33 NIATOLI ISLAND (turn 490): THE SEWING CIRCLE (Jorja, mgr.)
DM 35 MURSKA (turn 483): CHILDREN OF LLYR (Jorja, mgr.)
DM 43 VEASTIAN (turn 446): GIRLS X3 (Non, mgr.)
DM 45 STORMCROWE (turn 226): DARQUE FORCES (Master Darque, mgr.)
DM 47 SCOMSS SWAMP (turn 221): LAND OF OZ (Oz the Successful, mgr.)
DM 50 SNOWBOUND (turn 208): SNOW CALL HAMMERZ (Hammer, mgr.)
DM 56 ROCANIS (turn 371): ARNIE'S ARMY (Barnabas, mgr.)
DM 61 JURINE (turn 350): FAVORITE GUYS (Jorja, mgr.)
DM 73 ERINIKA (turn 156): DUDS (Amy A. Airhead, mgr.)
ADM 103 FREE BLADES (turn 396): LEGION OF DUMB (Carnage, mgr.)
Recent Graduates
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DM 12 RIZTAB (turn 510): BADGER of HIGH JINKS (Jondeaux, mgr.)
DM 16 WILLAF (turn 505): PEACH NUTT of PUNNY AMINALS (Jorja, mgr.)
DM 17 ALJAFIR (turn 504): MCARTHUR of HEROESANDFOUNDONES (The Judge, mgr.)
DM 28 MORYA (turn 250): ALARIC of THE WARLORDS II (Fizban, mgr.)
RAY D AYTOR of OTTO'S MECHANICS (Crip, mgr.)
DM 31 CHIMLEVTAL (turn 249): DROKK of WHAMMO & THUDDA 4 U! (Micky, mgr.)
DM 43 VEASTIAN (turn 445): DISMAY of HELL'S PAWNS (Harbinger, mgr.)
DM 47 SCOMSS SWAMP (turn 221): RAINBOW of LAND OF OZ (Oz the Successful, mgr.)
DEEP FRIED LARD of MYSTIC ORC FEAST (Slugbait, mgr.)
(turn 220): COURAGE of LAND OF OZ (Oz the Successful, mgr.)
DM 61 JURINE (turn 349): DRACO EL TANIN of BLADE AND BLOOD (Noachian, mgr.)
SPY REPORT
I can't believe the violence in JURINE! I still haven't told Mom I'm writing
Spyreports. She'd have a cow! Well, here we go... Too bad, FAVORITE GUYS, but
BLADE AND BLOOD was just too good to be stopped. The guys at BLADE AND BLOOD like
really pulled together to get a 4-0-1 this turn, moving up by 3. MVP award for ZENRY
CASSAUDO? BLADE AND BLOOD's proud of him after beating MORDANT DESERTER and getting
12 points. Talk about yer big time losers! PUPSICLE got smashed by MATTEO, and lost
8 points! Oh, wow, like the Duelmaster must be the most popular guy in all JURINE.
He got the most challenges. (But what about proposals?) Like, ROBESPIERRE must be
pretty gutsy! He challenged the Duelmaster from ARENA FELINES. Does this guy have a
death wish or what! And I was just getting used to the ex-Duelmaster's habit
of...(!) Oh well, welcome ROBESPIERRE. Aren't BLADES OF TERROR proud. (Oh, my.) Is
the Duelmaster really being a real snob to his teammates? Don't ask me!
AAARRGH!!! I HATE SPYREPORTING!!! Sorry. I just had to say it.
Man, all these warriors dying and killing each other! Don't you guys ever give
it a break? Fight, fight, fight. Is that all you guys can do?
Remember, blood on a purple robe may stain. Soak it in cold water, and hand
wash. I'm getting tired of writing this stuff, so I'm calling it quits. I had a fun
time, see you later-- Debby Tonte
DUELMASTER W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
ROBESPIERRE 3098 9 3 1 133 BLADES OF TERROR (348)
CHALLENGER CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
SABA EL KEER 2719 18 15 2 99 BLADE AND BLOOD (314)
TAIL IN THE AIR 3148 14 4 2 97 ARENA FELINES (341)
COOL CAT 3147 14 3 1 97 ARENA FELINES (341)
CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
-KIT-KAT 3128 9 10 2 78 ARENA FELINES (341)
DELORES 3311 14 13 0 75 FAVORITE GUYS (186)
-RACK OF LAB 3185 5 0 1 67 CANINE CUISINE (358)
CHALLENGER ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
KETA 3328 10 5 0 65 FAVORITE GUYS (186)
ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
-M.C. CAT 3124 6 11 0 47 ARENA FELINES (341)
CHALLENGER INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
-CHICKEN POODLE SOUP 3194 2 0 1 32 CANINE CUISINE (358)
GUILLOTINE 3100 4 0 0 29 BLADES OF TERROR (348)
MATTEO 3334 4 4 0 24 FAVORITE GUYS (186)
INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
CHILLILI CHES 3343 3 1 0 23 FAVORITE GUYS (186)
XANDER HAXAN 3270 3 4 0 22 BLADE AND BLOOD (314)
-SCYTHE 3284 1 0 0 21 BLADES OF TERROR (348)
ZENRY CASSAUDO 3342 1 3 1 15 BLADE AND BLOOD (314)
PUPSICLE 3221 3 1 0 11 CANINE CUISINE (358)
SHIVAREE SJDEN 3350 1 0 0 10 BLADE AND BLOOD (314)
TIMO 3353 0 1 0 1 FAVORITE GUYS (186)
'-' denotes a warrior who did not fight this turn.
THE DEAD W L K TEAM NAME SLAIN BY TURN Revenge?
MORDANT DESERTER 2 0 1 0 1 ZENRY CASSAUDO 3342 351 NONE
FRAY AL ZANRA 3327 1 2 1 BLADE AND BLOOD 314 CHICKEN POODLE S 3194 349
PERSONAL ADS
Cool Cat -- You are very frustrating! What do I have to do to beat you! I'm gonna
do something really unortidox in our next fight just to freak you out. Oh yeah, I'm
gonna keep on challenging you until I get my one turn as Duelmaster. -- Saba El Keer
Favorite Guys -- I know you've heard this before but, the Spirit of Kjarran possessed
me and I couldn't stop myself. We are devasted by the loss of Ms. S. B. Anthony,
great teacher that she was. You can also blame Chicken Poodle Soup, who by all
rights should be dead. I've just graduated so I won't be around for the bloodfeud.
Feel free to pick on one of my teammates. Just watch it with Saba, she's getting
ready to record her 3rd kill. -- Draco El Tanin
Chilli Ches -- You're a tough one to figure out. Just when I think I got you figured
out, you do something totally unexpected. -- Xander Haxan
Pupsicle -- Master says I have to beat you. So it's time to bring out the big guns.
-- Zenry Cassaudo
Blades of Terror -- Welcome back to Jurine. We hope you'll stick around a while. --
Noachian, mgr. Blade and Blood
Chicken Poodle Soup -- Avoiding the bloodfeud! Bad doggie! -- Draco
Hey, it's a chicken poodle, isn't it?
Robespierre -- I hate it when that happens. And only one skill for me, besides. --
Delores
Draco El Tanin -- That was not called for. -- Ms S.B. Anthony
An Ambitious Guard? What do I want with an Ambitious Guard? He's useless. -- Keta
Xander Haxan -- Nothing beats a really good chili. -- Chillili Ches
Guillotine -- There are too many of your kind around. -- Matteo
P.S. So what will you do, cut off my knees?
1 March 2005
The Contract
[as retold by Hammer the WordSmith]
What had begun as a contract for swords and armor between a well known name in
the DM community and the former VC Captain/WordSmith and WeaponSmith of the Vendetta
Cartel Tarantula Tribe was destined to impact and altar the landscape of the dueling
community for years to come.
The following is but a condensed retelling of history in the making.
Hammer continued sipping his tankard of Elven Tonic as the mysterious hooded
figure quietly seated himself across the table from the Veteran Manager whose back
was against the wall; allowing for a subtle, but effective surveillance of the dimly
lit tavern.
Recent events in both Illis and North Fork/SCOMSS Swamp Arena had stunned the DM
managerial world with the announcement that Hammer had resigned from his position as
a well respected member of the Vendetta Cartel Alliance.
Those managers and associates closest to Hammer were shocked and dismayed that
there seemed to be NO Rational Explanation for Hammer making such a seemingly
irrational, hasty and extremely illogical decision; by what seemed to be a spur of
the moment reaction following the Declaration of War by Hammer in the DM 47 P-ads.
This is what stirred the mysterious hooded figure to seek Hammer with a request
that would change the managerial course of both men; ultimately Rocking the
Managerial World of Alastari as a result of the forthcoming decisions reached by the
two Veterans.
Time passed swiftly as both Veteran Managers discussed how the landscape of the
DM game on the sands of Alastari had changed over the years both in Basic and Tourney
play; producing a new breed of managers who would of necessity band together in an
alliance with a common goal; waging war against antagonists while improving the
managerial skills of each participating member in their glorious quest for DM
excellence.
Hammer listened intently as his unexpected guest inquired about the situation in
North Fork/SCOMSS Swamp Arena; revealing his desire to participate in the upcoming
Turf War 4 contest in DM 47 with an alliance that would accept him on a more
permanent basis other than for just fighting together as a TW4 alliance to win fame
and Gift Certs.
Here was a Veteran Manager, seeking the advice of Hammer regarding an alliance
to join on a permanent basis; plus extending a sword arm of friendship and requesting
that Hammer join him as an alliance mate with those who would welcome their
membership.
The Iron in the Words of Hammer had produced this opportunity as a result of the
recent conflicts witnessed first hand by the manager seated across the table from
Hammer. This Veteran Manager had been secretly searching and scouting around
Alastari for someone worth his mettle to fight alongside; someone who would know
where to find the perfect gang of rebels who were unafraid of waging war against
anyone.
Hammer knew exactly where to look and in a matter of days the two newcomers were
welcomed into the ranks of a group of managers who received them as war waging equals
in an alliance that had joined a Confederation of Alliances for the TW4 contest.
Fighting under the banner of The Illuminati Confederation of Alliances alongside
members of Chaos Inc, kLk and The Company of Brothers during the TW4 was more than
either of the two Veteran Managers had envisioned a few months ago.
Hammer was now entering a new journey with a new attitude.
Perhaps you readers may have noticed that new attitude by now since this
announcement by Hammer is uncharacteristically Exclamation Point Free.
Except for the famous quote by Hammer at the end of this announcement.
Now that Hammer and the Mysterious Hooded Figure have agreed to join forces with
an alliance whose members have welcomed them enthusiastically; let those who desire
to be antagonistic be forewarned as to the identities of these newly welcomed wagers
of war:
Tripwire
kLk Bringer of Pain
Hammer
kLk WordSmith and WeaponSmith
Minister of War
Illuminati Idealist
"May Your Blades Be Sharp and Your Wits Sharper!"
LAST WEEK'S FIGHTS
ROBESPIERRE bested COOL CAT in a crowd pleasing 1 minute Challenge Title fight.
GUILLOTINE outwaited CHILLILI CHES in a action packed 12 minute Challenge battle.
PUPSICLE was subdued by MATTEO in a 2 minute Challenge fight.
SABA EL KEER vanquished KETA in a 1 minute mismatched brawl.
TAIL IN THE AIR overpowered DELORES in a 1 minute one-sided fight.
XANDER HAXAN bested EMBEZZLING SCRIBE in a 2 minute brawl.
ZENRY CASSAUDO slaughtered MORDANT DESERTER in a 1 minute mismatched fight.
SHIVAREE SJDEN overpowered TIMO in a 1 minute mismatched brawl.
BATTLE REPORT
MOST POPULAR RECORD DURING THE LAST 10 TURNS
|FIGHTING STYLE FIGHTS FIGHTING STYLE W - L - K PERCENT|
|BASHING ATTACK 3 LUNGING ATTACK 9 - 2 - 3 82 |
|SLASHING ATTACK 2 STRIKING ATTACK 12 - 5 - 1 71 |
|STRIKING ATTACK 2 TOTAL PARRY 7 - 3 - 0 70 |
|TOTAL PARRY 2 PARRY-STRIKE 4 - 2 - 0 67 |
|WALL OF STEEL 2 SLASHING ATTACK 7 - 4 - 0 64 |
|LUNGING ATTACK 1 WALL OF STEEL 13 - 11 - 0 54 |
|AIMED BLOW 1 BASHING ATTACK 10 - 9 - 3 53 |
|PARRY-STRIKE 1 PARRY-RIPOSTE 2 - 2 - 0 50 |
|PARRY-LUNGE 0 AIMED BLOW 2 - 7 - 1 22 |
|PARRY-RIPOSTE 0 PARRY-LUNGE 0 - 0 - 0 0 |
Turn 351 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:
LUNGING ATTACK 1 - 0 AIMED BLOW 0 - 1 4 STRIKING ATTACK
BASHING ATTACK 3 - 0 PARRY-LUNGE 0 - 0 2 LUNGING ATTACK
SLASHING ATTACK 1 - 1 PARRY-STRIKE 0 - 1 2 TOTAL PARRY
STRIKING ATTACK 1 - 1 PARRY-RIPOSTE 0 - 0 1 BASHING ATTACK
TOTAL PARRY 1 - 1 1 WALL OF STEEL
WALL OF STEEL 1 - 1 1 SLASHING ATTACK
TOP WARRIOR OF EACH STYLE
FIGHTING STYLE WARRIOR W L K PNTS TEAM NAME
LUNGING ATTACK ROBESPIERRE 3098 9 3 1 133 BLADES OF TERROR (348)
STRIKING ATTACK SABA EL KEER 2719 18 15 2 99 BLADE AND BLOOD (314)
BASHING ATTACK TAIL IN THE AIR 3148 14 4 2 97 ARENA FELINES (341)
WALL OF STEEL DELORES 3311 14 13 0 75 FAVORITE GUYS (186)
SLASHING ATTACK KETA 3328 10 5 0 65 FAVORITE GUYS (186)
Note: Warriors have a winning record and are an Adept or Above.
The overall popularity leader is SABA EL KEER 2719. The most popular warrior this
turn was CHILLILI CHES 3343. The ten other most popular fighters were MATTEO 3334,
TAIL IN THE AIR 3148, ROBESPIERRE 3098, COOL CAT 3147, SABA EL KEER 2719, XANDER
HAXAN 3270, ZENRY CASSAUDO 3342, SHIVAREE SJDEN 3350, PUPSICLE 3221, and KETA 3328.
The least popular fighter this week was GUILLOTINE 3100. The other ten least popular
fighters were TIMO 3353, DELORES 3311, KETA 3328, PUPSICLE 3221, SHIVAREE SJDEN 3350,
ZENRY CASSAUDO 3342, XANDER HAXAN 3270, SABA EL KEER 2719, COOL CAT 3147, and
ROBESPIERRE 3098.