DUEL 2 NEWSLETTER Date : 03/15/2005 Duedate: 03/28/2005 AMEN-TEI ARENA DM-63 TURN-349 This Weeks Top Honors THE DUELMASTER IS SHADY LADY WAYFARERS (248) (63-2552) [17-8-0,101] Chartered Recognition Leader Unchartered Recognition Leader SHADY LADY POSITION IS EMPTY WAYFARERS (248) (63-2552) [17-8-0,101] Popularity Leader This Weeks Favorite SHADY LADY SHADY LADY WAYFARERS (248) WAYFARERS (248) (63-2552) [17-8-0,101] (63-2552) [17-8-0,101] THE CURRENT TOP TEAM WAYFARERS (248) TEAMS ON THE MOVE TOP CAREER HONORS Team Name Point Gain Chartered Team 1. WAYFARERS (248) 18 2. EMPIRE OF THE SUN (307) 0 WAYFARERS (248) 3. CAR AND DRIVER (155) 0 Unchartered Team SECOND BANANAS (277) The Top Teams Career Win-Loss Record W L K % Win-Loss Record Last 3 Turns W L K 1- 2*EMPIRE OF THE SUN (307) 4 1 0 80.0 1/ 1 WAYFARERS (248) 13 2 0 2- 3 CAR AND DRIVER (155) 463 415 25 52.7 2- 2*EMPIRE OF THE SUN (307) 4 1 0 3/ 4 WAYFARERS (248) 430 493 9 46.6 3- 4 CAR AND DRIVER (155) 0 1 0 '*' Unchartered team '-' Team did not fight this turn (###) Avoid teams by their Team Id ##/## This turn's/Last turn's rank DUELMASTER'S COLUMN Notes from the arena champ. Well, this is a fine how-de-doo! Ten active warriors, and two of us are graduating. True, we'll be replaced (not that anyone could really replace ME), but this arena, which was once on the verge of being closed, is obviously flirting with that status again. This is especially sad since players rallied to keep this arena open. I guess it was just borrowed time. If there is anyone here who actually wants to know my numbers, or Hobo Jo's, for that matter, speak up and we'll tell all. But since nobody seems to have mastered the art of "speaking up" here, well, I guess we'll just have to be mystery women, won't we? Selaunah SPY REPORT Thankyouthankyou. It's great for me, The Unknown Spymaster to be back in AMEN-TEI. Hope you enjoy the show. Oh, who am I kidding? I already got paid! Hey everybody, watch out for HITCH HIKER, who flew up 11 points in the rankings after mashing SHIFTYEYED VOLUNTEER like a melon. Keep your eye on this guy. And falling like a basher in the top ten was HOBO JO, who dropped 11 points after a disappointing (to say the least) bout with KUNG-FU MASTER. Going for the gusto and coming up with aught but bloody knuckles was AMEN-TEI's VETERAN MERCENARY, who was turned away from the Duelmastership by SELAUNAH. Can you believe they are paying me 10 gold to deliver this stuff? Here is other news that is of note. Being a spy is great--other people die and you spend the rest of the day drinking to their memory. Better tanked than dead! Here's some advice: warriors with little wit and will may encounter problems on the trail to the Isle. I think I had better cut this one short. It's been nice chatting to those of you whom I have not offended yet. Okay, so I may not be the world's best comedian, but then you guys aren't the world's best warriors. And remember, you can pick your friends and you can pick your--(loud boos), oh, you've heard that one already!-- The Unknown Spymaster DUELMASTER W L K POINTS TEAM NAME SHADY LADY 2552 17 8 0 101 WAYFARERS (248) CHALLENGER CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME -FURIOUS TERROR 2248 27 17 0 104 CAR AND DRIVER (155) -MARIO ANDRETTI 1809 13 9 0 99 CAR AND DRIVER (155) -SPEEDWAY 2470 9 10 0 93 CAR AND DRIVER (155) INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME ROADKILL 2600 2 0 0 20 WAYFARERS (248) -SABURO SAKAI 2605 1 0 0 20 EMPIRE OF THE SUN (307) HITCH HIKER 2592 2 1 0 15 WAYFARERS (248) -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) -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 Toryu -- A real fight! I was so excited that, well, I didn't give it the attention I should have. YOU did well, though. -- Hitch Hiker (call me Hitch) Shinden-Kai -- Yeah, well, I want to reconsider this gladiator stuff, even if I DID win my first fight. It isn't like practicing at all, and I don't care WHAT Leeta says. You got hurt out there, and next time, it could be ME. -- Roadkill 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 devastated VETERAN MERCENARY in a 1 minute mismatched fight. HOBO JO slimly lost to KUNG-FU MASTER in a exciting 3 minute uneven battle. SHADY LADY savagely defeated KHALHUMS DWARF in a 2 minute bloody master's Title duel. ROADKILL overpowered POLITE BEGGAR in a 1 minute one-sided fight. HITCH HIKER devastated SHIFTYEYED VOLUNTEER in a 1 minute uneven brawl. BATTLE REPORT MOST POPULAR RECORD DURING THE LAST 10 TURNS |FIGHTING STYLE FIGHTS FIGHTING STYLE W - L - K PERCENT| |SLASHING ATTACK 1 PARRY-LUNGE 1 - 0 - 0 100 | |STRIKING ATTACK 1 AIMED BLOW 11 - 2 - 1 85 | |BASHING ATTACK 1 SLASHING ATTACK 10 - 3 - 0 77 | |WALL OF STEEL 1 STRIKING ATTACK 4 - 2 - 0 67 | |PARRY-RIPOSTE 1 BASHING ATTACK 4 - 2 - 0 67 | |AIMED BLOW 0 PARRY-RIPOSTE 7 - 4 - 0 64 | |PARRY-LUNGE 0 WALL OF STEEL 11 - 8 - 0 58 | |PARRY-STRIKE 0 PARRY-STRIKE 2 - 2 - 0 50 | |LUNGING ATTACK 0 LUNGING ATTACK 2 - 2 - 0 50 | |TOTAL PARRY 0 TOTAL PARRY 1 - 6 - 0 14 | Turn 349 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: SLASHING ATTACK 1 - 0 AIMED BLOW 0 - 0 3 LUNGING ATTACK STRIKING ATTACK 1 - 0 PARRY-LUNGE 0 - 0 2 WALL OF STEEL BASHING ATTACK 1 - 0 PARRY-STRIKE 0 - 0 1 SLASHING ATTACK WALL OF STEEL 1 - 0 PARRY-RIPOSTE 0 - 1 1 BASHING ATTACK LUNGING ATTACK 0 - 0 1 STRIKING ATTACK TOTAL PARRY 0 - 0 1 PARRY-RIPOSTE 1 PARRY-LUNGE 1 PARRY-STRIKE TOP WARRIOR OF EACH STYLE FIGHTING STYLE WARRIOR W L K PNTS TEAM NAME SLASHING ATTACK SHADY LADY 2552 17 8 0 101 WAYFARERS (248) Note: Warriors have a winning record and are an Adept or Above. The overall popularity leader is SHADY LADY 2552. The most popular warrior this turn was SHADY LADY 2552. The ten other most popular fighters were ROADKILL 2600, HITCH HIKER 2592, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, and 0. The least popular fighter this week was HITCH HIKER 2592. The other ten least popular fighters were ROADKILL 2600, SHADY LADY 2552, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, and 0. The following warriors have traveled to AD after fighting this turn: HOBO JO (63-2520) WAYFARERS (248) SELAUNAH (63-2551) WAYFARERS (248)