DUEL 2 NEWSLETTER
Date : 11/05/2019 Duedate: 11/18/2019
AMEN-TEI ARENA
DM-63 TURN-717
This Weeks Top Honors
THE DUELMASTER IS
AARGH
EXCLAMATION! (350)
(63-3431) [15-3-2,98]
Chartered Recognition Leader Unchartered Recognition Leader
AARGH POSITION IS EMPTY
EXCLAMATION! (350)
(63-3431) [15-3-2,98]
Popularity Leader This Weeks Favorite
JERK POOR STRANGER
EXCLAMATION! (350) WAYFARERS (248)
(63-3426) [18-7-2,67] (63-3464) [3-2-0,32]
THE CURRENT TOP TEAM
EXCLAMATION! (350)
TEAMS ON THE MOVE TOP CAREER HONORS
Team Name Point Gain Chartered Team
1. WAYFARERS (248) 22
2. EXCLAMATION! (350) 20 EXCLAMATION! (350)
3. WRATHMEN 1-18 (372) 0 Unchartered Team
THE AVENGERS (189)
The Top Teams
Career Win-Loss Record W L K % Win-Loss Record Last 3 Turns W L K
1/ 1 EXCLAMATION! (350) 246 108 17 69.5 1/ 1 EXCLAMATION! (350) 11 2 2
2- 2*WRATHMEN 1-18 (372) 5 3 0 62.5 2/ 2 WAYFARERS (248) 8 7 0
3/ 3 WAYFARERS (248) %1054 %1158 22 47.6 3- 3*WRATHMEN 1-18 (372) 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
The Wheel of Misfortune: Kolact DM 10
Overview
A contest for Kolact (DM 10) that runs 12 turns (starting turn 889, due 02/03/2020).
Squads will consist of four (4) teams. One (1) team per manager. Participating
managers may not run multiple teams in the arena during the contest.
Premise
Master Darque is fiddling with Chaos Gates again, which creates CHAOS and randomness
during the contest. Turn 1 (Kolact turn 889) and Turn 12 (Kolact turn 900) will be
scored using STANDARD scoring (explained below). Turns 2 through 11 will use a wide
variety of scoring mechanisms and will be randomly determined as the contest
progresses using a random generator. The scoring mechanisms will be posted in Kolact's
newsletter two (2) turns in advance, as well as on the D2 website under the contest
forums.
Entry
Entry into the contest is open to anyone who meets the following criteria:
1) Form a squad. A squad will consist of four (4) managers. No more, no less. This
means there will be NO single manager teams. You must choose a name for your squad.
2) Each manager must declare their intention to participate in the contest BEFORE Turn
1 of The WHEEL OF MISFORTUNE contest (No exceptions will be made). Declarations must
include: 1) TEAM NAME, 2) MANAGER NAME, 3) PARTNERS' NAMES, and 4) SQUAD'S NAME, and
may be submitted by any of the following means:
a. A personal ad in DM 10
b. A diplomatic note to Darque Ages (29) in DM 81
c. An email to rebelnerfherder@yahoo.com with WHEEL OF MISFORTUNE in
the 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.
Prizes
Endurance Award: Here Is Your Participation Trophy
Every participating Team will receive one (1) +1 Bonus Potion for participating in all
12 rounds of the contest and in at least 55 of the 60 scheduled fights. Teams that
participate in ALL the scheduled 60 fights will receive an additional +1 Bonus Potion.
1ST Place: You're Awesome Awards (choose 3 from the following):
1. LIMITED Max Damage (one-time only; not perpetual; warrior must be from DM 10
and have participated in contest)
2. Move a warrior from another team (that you own) to your DM 10 squad (warrior
must be alive, NATURAL and UNMODIFIED; there must be an open spot via
death/dark arena or graduation)
3. Know Favorites (Initiates classed warrior or above)
4. Reroll one (1) warrior's favorite LEARN
5. Limited Immortality (one (1) resurrection following death in DM 10)
6. Two (2) +1 Skill Pots (added to warrior's base; no out of bound warriors)
2ND Place: Ever the Bride's Maid Awards (choose 2 of the following)
1. LIMITED Max Damage (one-time only; not perpetual; warrior must be from DM 10
and have participated in contest)
2. Know Favorites (Initiates classed warrior or above)
3. Reroll one (1) warrior's favorite LEARN
4. Two (2) +1 Skill Pots (added to warrior's base; no out of bound warriors)
3RD Place: The Aluminum Falcon Awards (choose 1 of the following)
1. Reroll one (1) warrior's favorite LEARN
2. Two (2) +1 Skill Pots (added to warrior's base; no out of bound warriors)
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.
Scoring Mechanisms
Standard Scoring (Turns 1 & 12)
+3 Win
-2 Death
+2 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 -2.)
Dark Arena fights will be scored regularly.
Option 1: 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.
Option 2: TOGS (DM 60)
10 points for winning on your upchallenge against another WoM warrior.
7 points for winning on your even challenge of another WoM warrior.
7 points for winning on another WoM warrior's challenge.
7 points for winning a random matchup against another WoM warrior.
4 points for winning a random matchup against a non-WoM warrior.
Do not fight your teammate, you will not get any points. Also, you will not get
any points if you challenge a non-WoM 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.
Option 3: Battle Royale (DM 18)
+1 Win
+1 Kill
-1 Loss
-1 Death
No Avoids (-10 point penalty for avoiding)
Option 4: (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).
Option 5: 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 one point). 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)
Option 6: 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
* Down Challenge = (-5) points each (DM is exempt from DC rule)
* Team with most wins per round earns 4 additional points
(if there is a tie, no points will be awarded)
Alliance Points:
* 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.)
Option 7: 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)
Option 8: Mordant Olympics (DM 1) -- Only Available Turns 7-11
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)
Option 9: Stormcrowe Slaughterhouse (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.
DUELMASTER'S COLUMN
Notes from the arena champ.
Never say never. But 3 DM Titles, 30 arena fights, and, sadly,a kill make me say
I shall never fight again. Adios.
-- Never,DMIII
P.S. 15-6-10-17-9-10-17 BA MA/Hi/Vlo Defense Learn
SPY REPORT
Greetings, warriors of AMEN-TEI! Once again I've been called out of retirement
for my abilities and insights into Spyreporting. What's with BARRETT INCH? He
actually beat AMEN-TEI's HAPPY PEASANT, and walked away with 15 more points from the
fight. Laughs were big at EXCLAMATION! while they watched PSHAW clobber POOR
STRANGER. He lost 5 points and got bruised from objects thrown from the stands. I'm
sure AMEN-TEI is excited about AARGH, the new Duelmaster from EXCLAMATION!.
(remember?) But when you've seen as many as I have... I suppose you want to hear
some rumors and dirty gossip about your fellow fighters? Tough!
No matter the time or place, men will always duel. The most avoided team was
WAYFARERS. The bums at EXCLAMATION! couldn't face the challenges from WAYFARERS! No
excuse for that!
A fighter's lot is filled with strife, revenge, and killing. Some fighters
don't accept this. The best do. How long have I been here? I got people to see,
places to go...
Many other cities have retirement homes for aged warriors. Any plans here?
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
AARGH 3431 15 3 2 98 EXCLAMATION! (350)
CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
JERK 3426 18 7 2 67 EXCLAMATION! (350)
ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
LIGHT BREEZE 3454 5 4 0 54 WAYFARERS (248)
-LYN 3435 3 0 0 44 WRATHMEN 1-18 (372)
BARRETT INCH 3455 5 1 0 42 WAYFARERS (248)
PSHAW 3451 9 3 0 38 EXCLAMATION! (350)
CHALLENGER INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
POOR STRANGER 3464 3 2 0 32 WAYFARERS (248)
-KITIANA 3436 2 2 0 32 WRATHMEN 1-18 (372)
-OOPS 3466 2 0 1 30 EXCLAMATION! (350)
PICKLES AND ONIONS 3453 4 9 1 26 WAYFARERS (248)
INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
CLOUD SHADOW 3467 2 0 0 17 WAYFARERS (248)
'-' denotes a warrior who did not fight this turn.
THE DEAD W L K TEAM NAME SLAIN BY TURN Revenge?
NOBLE ASSASSIN 0 0 0 AARGH 3431 717 NONE
CATFOOT 3458 3 2 0 WAYFARERS 248 OOPS 3466 715
PERSONAL ADS
Never, we will miss you! -- Loudmouth
Veteran Merc, YOU are the jerk! -- Jerk (obviously disappointed and angry)
Veteral Merc, on the other hand, I am quite pleased! -- Aargh
Light Breeze, oh, pshaw! Blow away! -- Pshaw
Pickles And Onions, dilly, dilly! And a mere dill to you. -- Oops (feeling overly
victorious)
Whom will replace Never? hopefully someone like an All Right! -- Loudmouth
Our congratulations to Never. -- Jorja and the Wayfarers
Pshaw -- It didn't take much to blow you away. You need more weight. -- Light Breeze
I was beaten by a visiting orc? How embarrassing. Though not as bad as if he'd
killed me. -- Poor Stranger
Oops -- Less of that "pile driving precision," if you would. I am not a pile. --
Pickles and Onions
Phew! -- Barrett Inch
Good. -- Cloud Shadow
Oops -- Yeah, me too. -- ghost of Catfoot
LAST WEEK'S FIGHTS
AARGH butchered NOBLE ASSASSIN in a 1 minute mismatched Title fight.
JERK won victory over LIGHT BREEZE in a 2 minute battle.
POOR STRANGER was outwaited by PSHAW in a 7 minute novice vs. expert match.
BARRETT INCH overpowered HAPPY PEASANT in a 1 minute one-sided fight.
PICKLES AND ONIONS bested CULT MEMBER in a 2 minute brawl.
CLOUD SHADOW slimly won victory over FRIENDLY CONSTABLE in a 3 minute amateur's fight.
BATTLE REPORT
MOST POPULAR RECORD DURING THE LAST 10 TURNS
|FIGHTING STYLE FIGHTS FIGHTING STYLE W - L - K PERCENT|
|STRIKING ATTACK 3 PARRY-LUNGE 2 - 0 - 0 100 |
|PARRY-STRIKE 2 TOTAL PARRY 13 - 3 - 0 81 |
|AIMED BLOW 2 SLASHING ATTACK 3 - 1 - 1 75 |
|TOTAL PARRY 1 BASHING ATTACK 8 - 3 - 2 73 |
|PARRY-LUNGE 0 STRIKING ATTACK 14 - 7 - 0 67 |
|PARRY-RIPOSTE 0 LUNGING ATTACK 5 - 3 - 1 63 |
|LUNGING ATTACK 0 AIMED BLOW 10 - 8 - 0 56 |
|SLASHING ATTACK 0 PARRY-STRIKE 11 - 9 - 3 55 |
|BASHING ATTACK 0 PARRY-RIPOSTE 0 - 0 - 0 0 |
|WALL OF STEEL 0 WALL OF STEEL 0 - 6 - 0 0 |
Turn 717 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-STRIKE 2 - 0 PARRY-LUNGE 0 - 0 3 STRIKING ATTACK
TOTAL PARRY 1 - 0 PARRY-RIPOSTE 0 - 0 2 PARRY-STRIKE
STRIKING ATTACK 2 - 1 LUNGING ATTACK 0 - 0 2 AIMED BLOW
AIMED BLOW 1 - 1 SLASHING ATTACK 0 - 0 1 PARRY-LUNGE
BASHING ATTACK 0 - 0 1 TOTAL PARRY
WALL OF STEEL 0 - 0 1 LUNGING ATTACK
1 BASHING ATTACK
TOP WARRIOR OF EACH STYLE
FIGHTING STYLE WARRIOR W L K PNTS TEAM NAME
PARRY-STRIKE AARGH 3431 15 3 2 98 EXCLAMATION! (350)
AIMED BLOW JERK 3426 18 7 2 67 EXCLAMATION! (350)
STRIKING ATTACK BARRETT INCH 3455 5 1 0 42 WAYFARERS (248)
TOTAL PARRY PSHAW 3451 9 3 0 38 EXCLAMATION! (350)
Note: Warriors have a winning record and are an Adept or Above.
The overall popularity leader is JERK 3426. The most popular warrior this turn was
POOR STRANGER 3464. The ten other most popular fighters were JERK 3426, LIGHT BREEZE
3454, PICKLES AND ONIONS 3453, AARGH 3431, BARRETT INCH 3455, CLOUD SHADOW 3467,
PSHAW 3451, 0, 0, and 0.
The least popular fighter this week was PSHAW 3451. The other ten least popular
fighters were CLOUD SHADOW 3467, BARRETT INCH 3455, AARGH 3431, PICKLES AND ONIONS
3453, LIGHT BREEZE 3454, JERK 3426, POOR STRANGER 3464, 0, 0, and 0.
The following warriors have traveled to AD after fighting this turn:
NEVER (63-3425) EXCLAMATION! (350)