DUEL 2 NEWSLETTER
Date : 03/24/2020 Duedate: 04/06/2020
AMEN-TEI ARENA
DM-63 TURN-727
This Weeks Top Honors
THE DUELMASTER IS
JERK
EXCLAMATION! (350)
(63-3426) [25-10-2,107]
Chartered Recognition Leader Unchartered Recognition Leader
JERK JOHN BOSCO
EXCLAMATION! (350) SATAN'S SAINTS (377)
(63-3426) [25-10-2,107] (63-3477) [3-1-1,53]
Popularity Leader This Weeks Favorite
JERK PFC 3
EXCLAMATION! (350) MEDAL OF HONOR J3 (324)
(63-3426) [25-10-2,107] (63-3239) [9-8-1,42]
THE CURRENT TOP TEAM
EXCLAMATION! (350)
TEAMS ON THE MOVE TOP CAREER HONORS
Team Name Point Gain Chartered Team
1. WAYFARERS (248) 14
2. BRAIN BOYZ (269) 13 EXCLAMATION! (350)
3. EXCLAMATION! (350) 10 Unchartered Team
4. SATAN'S SAINTS (377) 7
5. BAD ATTIFOOD (376) 6 SATAN'S SAINTS (377)
The Top Teams
Career Win-Loss Record W L K % Win-Loss Record Last 3 Turns W L K
1/ 3*SATAN'S SAINTS (377) 3 1 1 75.0 1/ 3 EXCLAMATION! (350) 6 5 0
2/ 1*BAD ATTIFOOD (376) 8 3 0 72.7 2/ 1*BAD ATTIFOOD (376) 5 3 0
3/ 2 EXCLAMATION! (350) 267 125 17 68.1 3/ 2 WAYFARERS (248) 5 7 0
4/ 4 MEDAL OF HONOR J3 (324) 196 105 15 65.1 4/ 4*SATAN'S SAINTS (377) 3 0 1
5/ 5 BRAIN BOYZ (269) 100 87 9 53.5 5/ 5 MEDAL OF HONOR J3 (324) 3 2 0
6/ 6 WAYFARERS (248) %1076 %1179 23 47.7 6/ 6 BRAIN BOYZ (269) 2 2 0
7- 7 WORLD BLADES (331) 9 13 1 40.9 7- 7*TELESCOPIUM (374) 1 0 0
8- 8*TELESCOPIUM (374) 4 6 0 40.0 8- 8 WORLD BLADES (331) 0 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
WHEEL OF MISFORTUNE
DM 45 VERSION
Do you want to join an arena contest with cool prizes, but always have trouble finding
a partner? Fret not! I have just the contest for you! No partners needed.
Stormcrowe (DM 45) will be hosting a contest for single teams. The rules are exactly
the same as the current WHEEL OF MISFORTUNE contest in Kolact (DM 10), but for single
teams!
Here is all the pertinent information so you can join us for a festive time in
Stormcrowe!
Overview
A contest for Stormcrowe (DM 45) that runs 10 turns (starting turn 424, due
05/19/2020). 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 (Stormcrowe turn 424) and Turn 10 (Stormcrowe turn 433)
will be scored using STANDARD scoring (explained below). Turns 2 through 9 will use a
wide variety scoring mechanisms and will be randomly determined as the contest
progresses using a random generator. The scoring mechanisms will be posted in
Stormcrowe'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) Bring a team to Stormcrowe (DM 45).
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 A) TEAM NAME and B) MANAGER NAME. You can submit a declaration by:
a. A personal ad in DM 45 BEFORE turn 324
b. A diplomatic note to Darque Ages (29) in DM 81
c. An email to rebelnerfherder @ yahoo.com (put "WHEEL OF MISFORTUNE DM 45" in
the Subject Line)
d. Private Message in the Duel2 Chatzy channel
**NOTE: Failure to meet these criteria by the deadline will result in NO ENTRY into
the contest. Your team MUST be listed on the Master Contest List for Turn 1 to
participate. 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
10 rounds of the contest and in at least 45 of the 50 scheduled fights. Teams that
participate in ALL 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 45 and
participated in the contest)
2. Move a warrior from another team (that you own) to your DM 45 squad (warrior must
be NATURAL and UNMODIFIED; there must be an open spot via death/dark arena or
graduation, warrior must be alive)
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 45)
6. Two (2) +1 Skill Potions (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 45 and
participated in the contest)
2. Know Favorites (Initiates classed warrior or above)
3. Reroll one (1) warrior's favorite LEARN
4. Two (2) +1 Skill Potions (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 Potions (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
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 Scoring (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 IV Scoring (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 Royal (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 (DA fights scored regularly; avoids allowed)
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 three points). Make sure it is
written from one of your team's warriors and not simply the manager entity or you
will not get the points.
-3 points for losing
-3 points for being killed (giving -6 in total, -3 for losing and -3 for being
killed)
Special Note: Challenging during an SPM scoring turn will result in disqualification.
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 ties, no points
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).
+2 Successful Bloodfeud. Bloodfeud victories for kills that did not occur during the
contest do not count to this total.
+5 Most Avoided Squad (teammates avoiding one another will not be counted)
-5 Most Avoiding Squad
+5 Most Turn's Most Favorite
+5 Most Turn's Least Favorite
Option 8 -- Mordant Olympics (DM 1) -- Only Available Turns 6-9
The three teams with the best win-loss record from the previous contest turns (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
-3 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 -3). Dark Arena fights will
be scored regularly.
DUELMASTER'S COLUMN
Notes from the arena champ.
Again and again and again and again and again. Yeah! Me again with five big
Titles under my belt! I am THE MAN. Had a tussle with a Virginal Concubine, and had
my way with her. she ain't one of those no more. Nosireebob! But I liked it and I
might just do it again.
Out of my way, Punks.
-- Jerk, DMV
SPY REPORT
You elder fighters surely remember me. The younger ones may call me Olaf
Modeen. I return to AMEN-TEI once again! Woof! BAD ATTIFOOD were a bunch of dogs
after EXCLAMATION! got through with 'em! 2nd ain't so sweet as 1st! What's with
CLOUD SHADOW? She actually beat MEDAL OF HONOR J3's PFC 3, and walked away with 14
more points from the fight. Laughs were big at WAYFARERS while they watched CLOUD
SHADOW clobber PFC 3. He lost 9 points and got bruised from objects thrown from the
stands. Try as he might, POOR STRANGER wasn't good enough at persuading JERK to step
down from the Duelmaster's throne... Wouldn't it be nice to have live subjects to
practice on? I hear some team is looking into the uses of convicted prisoners.
No matter the time or place, men will always duel. The most avoided team was
MEDAL OF HONOR J3. In my day, no team with a 195-104-15 would scare me off! What's
the problem, EXCLAMATION!?
There have been some calls to lengthen the time limit. Do you want the fighters
to walk away, or not? Here's some advice: study your opponent, master many skills,
fight dirty.
Who knows what the future holds for a warrior. More fights, there's no doubt.
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
JERK 3426 25 10 2 107 EXCLAMATION! (350)
CHALLENGER CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
OOPS 3466 10 0 1 97 EXCLAMATION! (350)
CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
PFC 5 3245 10 5 2 77 MEDAL OF HONOR J3 (324)
POOR STRANGER 3464 9 6 0 75 WAYFARERS (248)
ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
BARRETT INCH 3455 10 6 0 53 WAYFARERS (248)
JOHN BOSCO 3477 3 1 1 53 SATAN'S SAINTS (377)
CLOUD SHADOW 3467 9 3 1 51 WAYFARERS (248)
-RHO TELESCOPII 3447 4 1 0 47 TELESCOPIUM (374)
PFC 3 3239 9 8 1 42 MEDAL OF HONOR J3 (324)
-PSHAW 3451 11 7 0 40 EXCLAMATION! (350)
PICKLES AND ONIONS 3453 7 16 1 38 WAYFARERS (248)
JALAPENO BUSINESS 3473 3 1 0 38 BAD ATTIFOOD (376)
CHALLENGER INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
IT'S NACHO CHEESE 3474 3 1 0 24 BAD ATTIFOOD (376)
INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
-SHUCKS 3469 3 5 0 21 EXCLAMATION! (350)
-SUPERIOR 3128 2 3 0 21 WORLD BLADES (331)
-PFC 2 3284 1 0 0 18 MEDAL OF HONOR J3 (324)
GANGLION 3286 2 0 0 16 BRAIN BOYZ (269)
-PFC 4 3263 1 1 0 16 MEDAL OF HONOR J3 (324)
-KINDA A BIG DILL 3475 2 1 0 7 BAD ATTIFOOD (376)
HELP 3470 0 4 0 4 EXCLAMATION! (350)
'-' denotes a warrior who did not fight this turn.
THE DEAD W L K TEAM NAME SLAIN BY TURN Revenge?
PONS 3492 0 1 0 BRAIN BOYZ 269 SHEWISH GIANT 727 NONE
PERSONAL ADS
My warriors are just plain hot, except that loser Shucks. I need to kick him in his
fat rump to get him going. The germ! -- Loudmouth
It's Nacho Cheese, I prefer sharp cheddar, and I hate YOU! -- Shucks
PFC5, oops, I am sorry I had to hurt a medal of honor winner. Gee! Am I bad? -- Oops
He was just a PFC, Oops. No problemo! --Loudmouth
Jalapeno Business -- Sour cream is the secret. -- Barrett Inch
If that merchant is honest, I'll eat him! -- Poor Stranger
John Bosco -- What dies Satan want with saints? -- Pickles and Onions
PFC 3 -- Well, I'm not a first class shadow, apparently. -- Cloud Shadow
P.S. But i can rain on you.
LAST WEEK'S FIGHTS
PONS was dealt death by SHEWISH GIANT in a 2 minute bloody Dark Arena fight.
JALAPENO BUSINESS won victory over PICKLES AND ONIONS in a 1 minute Challenge battle.
HELP was overcome by GANGLION in a popular 1 minute Challenge match.
JERK won victory over POOR STRANGER in a 1 minute mismatched Title brawl.
OOPS overpowered VETERAN MERCENARY in a 1 minute bloody one-sided fight.
PFC 5 devastated BARRETT INCH in a 1 minute one-sided duel.
CLOUD SHADOW bested PFC 3 in a crowd pleasing 1 minute match.
JOHN BOSCO handily defeated IT'S NACHO CHEESE in a 1 minute uneven fight.
BATTLE REPORT
MOST POPULAR RECORD DURING THE LAST 10 TURNS
|FIGHTING STYLE FIGHTS FIGHTING STYLE W - L - K PERCENT|
|AIMED BLOW 4 SLASHING ATTACK 1 - 0 - 0 100 |
|STRIKING ATTACK 4 BASHING ATTACK 8 - 0 - 0 100 |
|LUNGING ATTACK 2 WALL OF STEEL 2 - 1 - 0 67 |
|PARRY-LUNGE 2 LUNGING ATTACK 6 - 4 - 1 60 |
|BASHING ATTACK 1 AIMED BLOW 15 - 11 - 0 58 |
|PARRY-STRIKE 1 STRIKING ATTACK 26 - 24 - 1 52 |
|PARRY-RIPOSTE 0 TOTAL PARRY 2 - 4 - 0 33 |
|SLASHING ATTACK 0 PARRY-STRIKE 4 - 8 - 0 33 |
|TOTAL PARRY 0 PARRY-LUNGE 1 - 2 - 0 33 |
|WALL OF STEEL 0 PARRY-RIPOSTE 0 - 0 - 0 0 |
Turn 727 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 2 - 0 STRIKING ATTACK 1 - 3 4 STRIKING ATTACK
BASHING ATTACK 1 - 0 PARRY-STRIKE 0 - 1 2 AIMED BLOW
AIMED BLOW 2 - 2 PARRY-RIPOSTE 0 - 0 1 BASHING ATTACK
PARRY-LUNGE 1 - 1 SLASHING ATTACK 0 - 0 1 PARRY-LUNGE
TOTAL PARRY 0 - 0 1 LUNGING ATTACK
WALL OF STEEL 0 - 0 1 TOTAL PARRY
1 PARRY-STRIKE
TOP WARRIOR OF EACH STYLE
FIGHTING STYLE WARRIOR W L K PNTS TEAM NAME
AIMED BLOW JERK 3426 25 10 2 107 EXCLAMATION! (350)
BASHING ATTACK OOPS 3466 10 0 1 97 EXCLAMATION! (350)
PARRY-LUNGE PFC 5 3245 10 5 2 77 MEDAL OF HONOR J3 (324)
STRIKING ATTACK POOR STRANGER 3464 9 6 0 75 WAYFARERS (248)
LUNGING ATTACK JOHN BOSCO 3477 3 1 1 53 SATAN'S SAINTS (377)
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
PFC 3 3239. The ten other most popular fighters were PONS 3492, GANGLION 3286, PFC 5
3245, CLOUD SHADOW 3467, JALAPENO BUSINESS 3473, JERK 3426, OOPS 3466, JOHN BOSCO
3477, HELP 3470, and POOR STRANGER 3464.
The least popular fighter this week was IT'S NACHO CHEESE 3474. The other ten least
popular fighters were BARRETT INCH 3455, PICKLES AND ONIONS 3453, POOR STRANGER 3464,
HELP 3470, JOHN BOSCO 3477, OOPS 3466, JERK 3426, JALAPENO BUSINESS 3473, CLOUD
SHADOW 3467, and PFC 5 3245.