DUEL 2 NEWSLETTER Date : 03/01/2005 Duedate: 03/14/2005 AMEN-TEI ARENA DM-63 TURN-348 This Weeks Top Honors THE DUELMASTER IS SELAUNAH WAYFARERS (248) (63-2551) [19-8-1,118] Chartered Recognition Leader Unchartered Recognition Leader SELAUNAH SABURO SAKAI WAYFARERS (248) EMPIRE OF THE SUN (307) (63-2551) [19-8-1,118] (63-2605) [1-0-0,20] Popularity Leader This Weeks Favorite HOBO JO HOBO JO WAYFARERS (248) WAYFARERS (248) (63-2520) [25-18-0,105] (63-2520) [25-18-0,105] THE CURRENT TOP TEAM WAYFARERS (248) TEAMS ON THE MOVE TOP CAREER HONORS Team Name Point Gain Chartered Team 1. EMPIRE OF THE SUN (307) 63 2. WAYFARERS (248) 11 WAYFARERS (248) 3. THE FORSAKEN (305) 0 Unchartered Team 4. CAR AND DRIVER (155) 0 EMPIRE OF THE SUN (307) The Top Teams Career Win-Loss Record W L K % Win-Loss Record Last 3 Turns W L K 1- 1*THE FORSAKEN (305) 8 1 1 88.9 1/ 1 WAYFARERS (248) 12 3 0 2/ 0*EMPIRE OF THE SUN (307) 4 1 0 80.0 2/ 0*EMPIRE OF THE SUN (307) 4 1 0 3- 2 CAR AND DRIVER (155) 463 415 25 52.7 3- 3*THE FORSAKEN (305) 1 0 1 4/ 3 WAYFARERS (248) 426 492 9 46.4 4- 2 CAR AND DRIVER (155) 1 5 0 '*' Unchartered team '-' Team did not fight this turn (###) Avoid teams by their Team Id ##/## This turn's/Last turn's rank TEAM SPOTLIGHT * }%|[-----+O+-----]|%{ * }%|[-----+O+-----]|%{ * }%|[-----+O+-----]|%{ * ---===ANDORIAN REGIONAL NEWS===--- Duelmasters ----------- DM 8 ARKERS (turn 254): CHAOS WARRIOR of CHAMPIONS OF STEEL (Blackstorm, mgr.) DM 11 ARUAK CITY (turn 509): PURPLE PANTHER of ANIMAL FARM (Mino, mgr.) DM 14 TOBIR (turn 509): I WET MY BED! of I BENT MY WOOKIE (The Muffin Man, mgr.) DM 22 SOLVEN (turn 502): ANTHONY SCALIA of CONSPIRACY INC. (Damion, mgr.) DM 24 ZORPUNT (turn 498): STONEFISH of AUSSIE KILLERS (THawk, mgr.) DM 25 LYRATILAN (turn 498): TRIMOX of OSCO INTOXICATORS (Osco, mgr.) DM 26 CALEAM (turn 499): PINK of SEEING RED (Edge, mgr.) DM 30 IAYE (turn 491): ADMIRAL ISO of LENPROS (Lenpro, mgr.) DM 40 ZENSU (turn 460): BORIS KARLOFF of MEN OF 1,000 FACES (Mad Max, mgr.) DM 41 KATI-TEI (turn 453): GREW SOME GRUE of OLD SCHOOL (Otto X. Frothingslosh) DM 46 ARDIVENT (turn 445): KHORNE SHADOWSPAWN of RUBY DRAGONS (Talon Warsmith) DM 52 FRATSFA (turn 201): BEXLEY of OHIO (Berylstar, mgr.) DM 60 ARADI (turn 358): THE-SHOCKER of DEATH STUDS VII (Death Stud, mgr.) DM 63 AMEN-TEI (turn 347): SELAUNAH of WAYFARERS (Leeta, mgr.) DM 71 KYR'TERR (turn 156): THE SADMAN of THE FURIOUS FIVE (Generalissimo Puerco) ADM 105 ANDORAK (turn 395): DEADPOOL of X-FORCE from TARRGIR (Talon Warsmith, mgr.) Top Teams --------- DM 8 ARKERS (turn 254): ACID FIRE HAMMERZ (Hammer, mgr.) DM 11 ARUAK CITY (turn 509): none DM 14 TOBIR (turn 509): THE DEATH SQUAD (Street Legal, mgr.) DM 22 SOLVEN (turn 502): THE POISON CLAN (Master Tazo, mgr.) DM 24 ZORPUNT (turn 498): KRILL CAVALRY (Leeta, mgr.) DM 25 LYRATILAN (turn 498): MADTOWN (Carnage, mgr.) DM 26 CALEAM (turn 499): HEADBANGERS (Sablon-O-Vlad, mgr.) DM 30 IAYE (turn 491): THE WARLOCKS (Malaquar, mgr.) DM 40 ZENSU (turn 460): MEN OF 1,000 FACES (Mad Max, mgr.) DM 41 KATI-TEI (turn 453): GLAD TO MEAT YOU (Alfredo Frothingslosh, mgr.) DM 46 ARDIVENT (turn 445): BLUVALLEY WARRIORS (Leeta, mgr.) DM 52 FRATSFA (turn 201): ASSASSIN NATION (Ghab, mgr.) DM 60 ARADI (turn 358): DEATH STUDS VII (Death Stud, mgr.) DM 63 AMEN-TEI (turn 347): WAYFARERS (Leeta, mgr.) DM 71 KYR'TERR (turn 156): THE FURIOUS FIVE (Generalissimo Puerco, mgr.) ADM 105 ANDORAK (turn 395): JUST CHILLIN (Mr. Freeze, mgr.) Recent Graduates ---------------- DM 8 ARKERS (turn 253): L'ORC BLEU of LA PENTARCHIE (The Pentalque, mgr.) DM 11 ARUAK CITY (turn 509): PURPLE PANTHER of ANIMAL FARM (Mino, mgr.) (turn 508): STRONGBOW of ELFQUEST (Armalias, mgr.) DM 22 SOLVEN (turn 502): SNAKE CHARMER of KELLUMBO'S KIDS (Detective Kellumbo) BLIND ILLUSION of MEDIEVAL CHAOS (Huckle Cat, mgr.) DM 40 ZENSU (turn 459): PISTON HURRICANE of AS FAR AS SIAM (Huckle Cat, mgr.) DM 41 KATI-TEI (turn 453): PORTERHOUSE ARREST of GLAD TO MEAT YOU (Alfredo Frothingslosh, mgr.) CHICKEN TIGHT JEANS of GLAD TO MEAT YOU (Alfredo Frothingslosh, mgr.) DM 63 AMEN-TEI (turn 346): PASSER BY of WAYFARERS (Leeta, mgr.) DM 71 KYR'TERR (turn 156): THE SADMAN of THE FURIOUS FIVE (Generalissimo Puerco) WHIPSNADE of THE FURIOUS FIVE (Generalissimo Puerco) DASKINOR of DARQUE FORCES (Master Darque, mgr.) DUELMASTER'S COLUMN Notes from the arena champ. We Wayfarers seem to be playing musical chairs with you, Mario. How is it that you keep losing? If "keep losing" could be considered the right phrase. Well, maybe not. But it still surprises us, and Leeta as well, when you do. I don't believe she has a very good opinion of her warriors. Or perhaps it's her managerial performance that she doubts. Whatever, good fight. Selaunah SPY REPORT Much has changed in AMEN-TEI since last I was here. Never fear, Olaf Modeen adapts to many situations, as do all successful fighters. A team with purpose! A team with the skill to back up their boasts! Getting a 4-1-0 their first time out is EMPIRE OF THE SUN. What's with SABURO SAKAI? He actually beat AMEN-TEI's TRUSTWORTHY SCRIBE, and walked away with 20 more points from the fight. Laughs were big at EMPIRE OF THE SUN while they watched TORYU clobber HITCH HIKER. He lost 12 points and got bruised from objects thrown from the stands. Try as he might, NOBLE ASSASSIN wasn't good enough at persuading SELAUNAH to step down from the Duelmaster's throne... Advice to fighters with a 1 will--give up fighting! If at first you don't succeed, avoid. That'll get you in the Spyreports. There have been some calls to lengthen the time limit. Do you want the fighters to walk away, or not? Is it my imagination, or are fighters getting younger every day? To die so young, so gloriously! Well, I'm pretty much through. You guys need to get back practicing. AMEN-TEI is a nice place to live, but I don't like to live in nice places. Time for my medication, so I'll leave now. Practice, practice, practice!-- Olaf Modeen DUELMASTER W L K POINTS TEAM NAME SELAUNAH 2551 19 8 1 118 WAYFARERS (248) CHALLENGER CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME HOBO JO 2520 25 18 0 105 WAYFARERS (248) -FURIOUS TERROR 2248 27 17 0 104 CAR AND DRIVER (155) -MARIO ANDRETTI 1809 13 9 0 99 CAR AND DRIVER (155) SHADY LADY 2552 16 8 0 98 WAYFARERS (248) -SPEEDWAY 2470 9 10 0 93 CAR AND DRIVER (155) ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME -SECRET DOOM 2582 8 1 1 34 THE FORSAKEN (305) INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME SABURO SAKAI 2605 1 0 0 20 EMPIRE OF THE SUN (307) HAYABUSA 2603 1 0 0 15 EMPIRE OF THE SUN (307) TORYU 2604 1 0 0 14 EMPIRE OF THE SUN (307) RAIDEN 2602 1 0 0 13 EMPIRE OF THE SUN (307) ROADKILL 2600 1 0 0 10 WAYFARERS (248) HITCH HIKER 2592 1 1 0 4 WAYFARERS (248) SHINDEN-KAI 2601 0 1 0 1 EMPIRE OF THE SUN (307) '-' denotes a warrior who did not fight this turn. THE DEAD W L K TEAM NAME SLAIN BY TURN Revenge? THE N-ICEMAN 2576 3 9 0 WAYFARERS 248 SECRET DOOM 2582 346 PERSONAL ADS And four wins against standbys, to make it a five-oh turn. It hardly seems real. -- Wayfarers 5 February 2005 On behalf of the ILLUMINATI Confederation of Alliances (The kLk, CHAOS, Inc. and The Company of Brothers) I would like to express our sympathies concerning the tragic loss of Rich Hammes to both the DM community and to the real life world. Surely our loss has been Heaven's gain. -- Talon Darkhart, deeply sorrowful kLk God of War, Illuminati Alliance, Puppetmaster 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 SELAUNAH viciously subdued NOBLE ASSASSIN in a 2 minute bloody Title fight. HOBO JO won victory over M. CHARDINEE in a 3 minute uneven battle. SHADY LADY demolished KHALHUMS DWARF in a 1 minute uneven fight. HITCH HIKER slimly lost to TORYU in a 3 minute gory novice's contest. ROADKILL demolished SHINDEN-KAI in a 1 minute mismatched competition. RAIDEN vanquished SHIFTYEYED VOLUNTEER in a 1 minute mismatched fight. HAYABUSA beat TRUSTWORTHY SCRIBE in a popular 1 minute amateur's brawl. SABURO SAKAI handily defeated TRUSTWORTHY SCRIBE in a 1 minute uneven melee. BATTLE REPORT MOST POPULAR RECORD DURING THE LAST 10 TURNS |FIGHTING STYLE FIGHTS FIGHTING STYLE W - L - K PERCENT| |PARRY-RIPOSTE 2 PARRY-LUNGE 1 - 0 - 0 100 | |LUNGING ATTACK 2 AIMED BLOW 12 - 3 - 1 80 | |PARRY-LUNGE 1 SLASHING ATTACK 11 - 3 - 0 79 | |SLASHING ATTACK 1 BASHING ATTACK 4 - 2 - 0 67 | |BASHING ATTACK 1 PARRY-RIPOSTE 7 - 4 - 0 64 | |WALL OF STEEL 1 PARRY-STRIKE 3 - 2 - 0 60 | |PARRY-STRIKE 1 WALL OF STEEL 12 - 8 - 0 60 | |STRIKING ATTACK 1 STRIKING ATTACK 3 - 3 - 0 50 | |AIMED BLOW 0 LUNGING ATTACK 2 - 2 - 0 50 | |TOTAL PARRY 0 TOTAL PARRY 1 - 7 - 0 13 | Turn 348 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 AIMED BLOW 0 - 0 3 WALL OF STEEL PARRY-RIPOSTE 2 - 0 PARRY-STRIKE 0 - 1 3 LUNGING ATTACK LUNGING ATTACK 2 - 0 STRIKING ATTACK 0 - 1 2 PARRY-RIPOSTE SLASHING ATTACK 1 - 0 TOTAL PARRY 0 - 0 1 SLASHING ATTACK BASHING ATTACK 1 - 0 1 AIMED BLOW WALL OF STEEL 1 - 0 1 PARRY-LUNGE TOP WARRIOR OF EACH STYLE FIGHTING STYLE WARRIOR W L K PNTS TEAM NAME WALL OF STEEL SELAUNAH 2551 19 8 1 118 WAYFARERS (248) PARRY-RIPOSTE HOBO JO 2520 25 18 0 105 WAYFARERS (248) SLASHING ATTACK SHADY LADY 2552 16 8 0 98 WAYFARERS (248) Note: Warriors have a winning record and are an Adept or Above. The overall popularity leader is HOBO JO 2520. The most popular warrior this turn was HOBO JO 2520. The ten other most popular fighters were SELAUNAH 2551, SHADY LADY 2552, HITCH HIKER 2592, TORYU 2604, ROADKILL 2600, RAIDEN 2602, HAYABUSA 2603, SABURO SAKAI 2605, SHINDEN-KAI 2601, and 0. The least popular fighter this week was SHINDEN-KAI 2601. The other ten least popular fighters were SABURO SAKAI 2605, HAYABUSA 2603, RAIDEN 2602, ROADKILL 2600, TORYU 2604, HITCH HIKER 2592, SHADY LADY 2552, SELAUNAH 2551, HOBO JO 2520, and 0. The following warriors will travel to AD after next turn: SELAUNAH (63-2551) WAYFARERS (248) HOBO JO (63-2520) WAYFARERS (248)