DUEL 2 NEWSLETTER Date : 03/02/2005 Duedate: 03/15/2005 DAL SHANG ARENA DM-65 TURN-337 This Weeks Top Honors THE DUELMASTER IS LORGAN TEN VARN SAND DANCERS (233) (65-6605) [9-2-1,72] Chartered Recognition Leader Unchartered Recognition Leader LORGAN TEN VARN DILBERT SAND DANCERS (233) CUBICLE CRUSADERS (714) (65-6605) [9-2-1,72] (65-6587) [3-1-0,47] Popularity Leader This Weeks Favorite CHURRO THE SPIKE DAKORIL REFUGEES (377) REFUGEES (377) (65-6554) [14-19-1,67] (65-6596) [8-7-1,54] THE CURRENT TOP TEAM SAND DANCERS (233) TEAMS ON THE MOVE TOP CAREER HONORS Team Name Point Gain Chartered Team 1. REFUGEES (377) 21 2. CUBICLE CRUSADERS (714) 15 REFUGEES (377) 3. LINCOLNSHIRE (698) 0 Unchartered Team 4. SAND DANCERS (233) -7 CUBICLE CRUSADERS (714) The Top Teams Career Win-Loss Record W L K % Win-Loss Record Last 3 Turns W L K 1/ 2*CUBICLE CRUSADERS (714) 3 1 0 75.0 1/ 1 SAND DANCERS (233) 11 4 0 2/ 6 REFUGEES (377) 350 416 12 45.7 2/ 2 REFUGEES (377) 8 4 1 3/ 7 SAND DANCERS (233) 667 813 14 45.1 3/ 7*CUBICLE CRUSADERS (714) 2 0 0 4- 9*LINCOLNSHIRE (698) 2 3 0 40.0 4- 6*LINCOLNSHIRE (698) 1 0 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+-----]|%{ * *--=== LIRITH KAI REGIONAL NEWS ===--* Duelmasters ------------------- DM 65 DAL SHANG (turn 336): LORGAN TEN VARN of SAND DANCERS (Lani, mgr.) DM 74 CHAVEZ RAVINE (turn 309): RAGING PYROTHAG of GEMSTONE CREATIONS (Tripwire) DM 75 JADE MOUNTAIN (turn 304): WOODY of SAND DANCERS (Lorana, mgr.) DM 78 LIN TIRIAN (turn 291): BLONDE BILLIE of SAND DANCERS (Jorja, mgr.) ADM 107 LIRIN KIV (turn 268): TALON WARSMITH of SCARLET KNIGHTS from SOUTH RIDGE (Talon Warsmith, mgr.) Top Teams -------- DM 65 DAL SHANG (turn 336): SAND DANCERS (Lani, mgr.) DM 74 CHAVEZ RAVINE (turn 309): SAND DANCERS (Olinda, mgr.) DM 75 JADE MOUNTAIN (turn 304): DARK TOADS (TigToad, mgr.) DM 78 LIN TIRIAN (turn 291): SAND DANCERS (Jorja, mgr.) ADM 107 LIRIN KIV (turn 268): PARANOIA, etc. (Jekyll, mgr.) DUELMASTER'S COLUMN Notes from the arena champ. Same as last time, except that a different single other (non-Sand Dancer, non- Refugee) warrior is active. Lorgan ten Varn Duel2Dude by Default SPY REPORT I was going on vacation, see? Surf, sun... But what do those bums say? "Hit the road, Debby Tonte. DAL SHANG needs a spyreport." Oh, well. The guys at CUBICLE CRUSADERS like really pulled together to get a 1-0-0 this turn, moving up by 4. MVP award for GOBARL? REFUGEES' proud of him after beating MIM YELLOWHAIR and getting 16 points. Talk about yer big time losers! JERI TAVAN got smashed by DILBERT, and lost 11 points! Our Duelmaster has lost, folks, lost to MASTER OF THE EDGE, BUT LORGAN TEN VARN is still the Duelmaster because he has the most recognition points! I hear the top team insists all their warriors get nine hours sleep. They want photogenic fighters for PR photos. AAARRGH!!! I HATE SPYREPORTING!!! Sorry. I just had to say it. MARVELOUS BASTARDS was the most avoided team. Is a 71-50-9 record really that scary? Is there some deep dark secret why CUBICLE CRUSADERS' been avoiding MARVELOUS BASTARDS so much? Or is it just that they're too scared? Like, is JERI TAVAN popular, or what? She was challenged the most in all of DAL SHANG! She's got a 3-1-0, is that good? Man, all these warriors dying and killing each other! Don't you guys ever give it a break? Hey you guys, don't you think your families would like to hear from you? Write! (Or have someone write for you.) Remember, blood on a purple robe may stain. Soak it in cold water, and hand wash. I gotta leave. DAL SHANG is like such a dump, and you guys smell too much! I had a fun time, see you later-- Debby Tonte DUELMASTER W L K POINTS TEAM NAME LORGAN TEN VARN 6605 9 2 1 72 SAND DANCERS (233) CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME CHURRO THE SPIKE 6554 14 19 1 67 REFUGEES (377) ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME DAKORIL 6596 8 7 1 54 REFUGEES (377) TEBAS TEN KOGAN 6598 7 6 0 52 SAND DANCERS (233) -DEAD PIG 4783 4 1 0 47 HOWIE'S GIRL (522) DILBERT 6587 3 1 0 47 CUBICLE CRUSADERS (714) GOBARL 6604 6 5 0 42 REFUGEES (377) CHALLENGER INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME JERI TAVAN 6615 3 1 0 34 SAND DANCERS (233) CHALLENGER INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME KASSAL TEN DRU 6608 4 2 0 30 SAND DANCERS (233) INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME KO LAO-DEN 6614 2 2 0 18 SAND DANCERS (233) -TWISTED METAL 6600 1 0 0 18 LINCOLNSHIRE (698) RAGOLAS 6607 2 7 1 14 REFUGEES (377) '-' denotes a warrior who did not fight this turn. THE DEAD W L K TEAM NAME SLAIN BY TURN Revenge? LIN-VAO DEN KO 6612 0 1 0 SAND DANCERS 233 AGENT ORANGE 5175 333 NOT REVE PERSONAL ADS Twisted Metal -- What do you need with parry skills? -- Ko lao-Den 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 DILBERT bested JERI TAVAN in a 1 minute Challenge fight. LORGAN TEN VARN was bested by MASTER OF THE EDGE in a 2 minute Title duel. CHURRO THE SPIKE demolished SAGAT OF PAIDAN in a 1 minute one-sided melee. DAKORIL savagely defeated DENGAN THE TRADER in a crowd pleasing 4 minute bloody duel. TEBAS TEN KOGAN savagely defeated DENGAN THE TRADER in a 2 minute brutal fight. GOBARL devastated MIM YELLOWHAIR in a 1 minute uneven brawl. KASSAL TEN DRU was defeated by MIM YELLOWHAIR in a 2 minute struggle. RAGOLAS was overpowered by OLTIMAL THE LAME in a 1 minute mismatched brawl. KO LAO-DEN overpowered BERVAN THE TINKER 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| |BASHING ATTACK 2 TOTAL PARRY 2 - 0 - 0 100 | |STRIKING ATTACK 2 AIMED BLOW 9 - 3 - 0 75 | |PARRY-LUNGE 1 STRIKING ATTACK 15 - 6 - 0 71 | |PARRY-STRIKE 1 LUNGING ATTACK 17 - 8 - 0 68 | |LUNGING ATTACK 1 PARRY-STRIKE 6 - 4 - 1 60 | |SLASHING ATTACK 1 BASHING ATTACK 13 - 9 - 0 59 | |AIMED BLOW 1 PARRY-LUNGE 9 - 7 - 1 56 | |PARRY-RIPOSTE 1 SLASHING ATTACK 14 - 11 - 1 56 | |TOTAL PARRY 0 WALL OF STEEL 6 - 8 - 0 43 | |WALL OF STEEL 0 PARRY-RIPOSTE 2 - 8 - 1 20 | Turn 337 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 - 1 3 BASHING ATTACK PARRY-STRIKE 1 - 0 PARRY-RIPOSTE 0 - 1 2 STRIKING ATTACK LUNGING ATTACK 1 - 0 STRIKING ATTACK 0 - 2 2 SLASHING ATTACK SLASHING ATTACK 1 - 0 TOTAL PARRY 0 - 0 1 PARRY-STRIKE BASHING ATTACK 2 - 0 WALL OF STEEL 0 - 0 1 PARRY-LUNGE 1 LUNGING ATTACK 1 AIMED BLOW TOP WARRIOR OF EACH STYLE FIGHTING STYLE WARRIOR W L K PNTS TEAM NAME STRIKING ATTACK LORGAN TEN VARN 6605 9 2 1 72 SAND DANCERS (233) PARRY-LUNGE DAKORIL 6596 8 7 1 54 REFUGEES (377) SLASHING ATTACK TEBAS TEN KOGAN 6598 7 6 0 52 SAND DANCERS (233) LUNGING ATTACK DILBERT 6587 3 1 0 47 CUBICLE CRUSADERS (714) BASHING ATTACK GOBARL 6604 6 5 0 42 REFUGEES (377) AIMED BLOW JERI TAVAN 6615 3 1 0 34 SAND DANCERS (233) Note: Warriors have a winning record and are an Adept or Above. The overall popularity leader is CHURRO THE SPIKE 6554. The most popular warrior this turn was DAKORIL 6596. The ten other most popular fighters were DILBERT 6587, TEBAS TEN KOGAN 6598, GOBARL 6604, KASSAL TEN DRU 6608, LORGAN TEN VARN 6605, KO LAO-DEN 6614, CHURRO THE SPIKE 6554, JERI TAVAN 6615, RAGOLAS 6607, and 0. The least popular fighter this week was RAGOLAS 6607. The other ten least popular fighters were JERI TAVAN 6615, CHURRO THE SPIKE 6554, KO LAO-DEN 6614, LORGAN TEN VARN 6605, KASSAL TEN DRU 6608, GOBARL 6604, TEBAS TEN KOGAN 6598, DILBERT 6587, DAKORIL 6596, and 0.