DUEL 2 NEWSLETTER
Date : 03/16/2005 Duedate: 03/29/2005
DAL SHANG ARENA
DM-65 TURN-338
This Weeks Top Honors
THE DUELMASTER IS
DIAMOND ICEBLADE
BLOOD WIZARDS (576)
(65-5287) [16-5-0,103]
Chartered Recognition Leader Unchartered Recognition Leader
DIAMOND ICEBLADE POSITION IS EMPTY
BLOOD WIZARDS (576)
(65-5287) [16-5-0,103]
Popularity Leader This Weeks Favorite
DIAMOND ICEBLADE CHURRO THE SPIKE
BLOOD WIZARDS (576) REFUGEES (377)
(65-5287) [16-5-0,103] (65-6554) [15-19-1,91]
THE CURRENT TOP TEAM
REFUGEES (377)
TEAMS ON THE MOVE TOP CAREER HONORS
Team Name Point Gain Chartered Team
1. BLOOD WIZARDS (576) 23
2. REFUGEES (377) 19 BLOOD WIZARDS (576)
3. LINCOLNSHIRE (698) 0 Unchartered Team
4. CUBICLE CRUSADERS (714) 0
5. UNDERGROUND KINGS (575) -7 MYTORI'S OWN (262)
The Top Teams
Career Win-Loss Record W L K % Win-Loss Record Last 3 Turns W L K
1- 1*CUBICLE CRUSADERS (714) 3 1 0 75.0 1/ 2 REFUGEES (377) 8 4 1
2/ 0 BLOOD WIZARDS (576) 45 18 3 71.4 2/ 1 SAND DANCERS (233) 8 7 1
3/ 0 UNDERGROUND KINGS (575) 303 267 21 53.2 3/ 0 BLOOD WIZARDS (576) 2 0 0
4/ 2 REFUGEES (377) 352 418 12 45.7 4/ 0 UNDERGROUND KINGS (575) 2 1 0
5/ 3 SAND DANCERS (233) 669 816 15 45.1 5- 4*LINCOLNSHIRE (698) 1 0 0
6- 4*LINCOLNSHIRE (698) 2 3 0 40.0 6- 3*CUBICLE CRUSADERS (714) 1 0 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.
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
Greetings warriors! It is I, Zontani Sharp Eyes, here to bring report of the
clash and bustle of the weekly DAL SHANG games. Former top team SAND DANCERS was
unseated this week as REFUGEES moved up from 2nd ranking to take the top spot with a
2-2-0 record for the round. CHURRO THE SPIKE caught the eye of many in the
gladiatorial commission as he skillfully bested CORROSIVE KITTY and was awarded 24
points in recognition. In one of the week's more notable duels, CHURRO THE SPIKE put
down CORROSIVE KITTY, causing her to lose 17 points of recognition in the process.
The city has turned out in honor of DIAMOND ICEBLADE, for with hers arena victory she
may now lay claim to the highest position in the city! No confirmation, but my
sources claim that the top team has gained their position using magical aids.
Charmed weapons perhaps?
I have been in deep conclave with my spies who watched all that has recently
transpired. Indeed there is much I would report.
Is not Death a warrior's foremost adviser? Warriors, may this counselor stand
ready at your right hand forever! Some say a warrior is judged by the way he bears
arms. One thing is sure, better a dagger in hand then a sword on the belt!
The girls are as pretty in DAL SHANG as ever I remembered them....and the
fighters as ugly! Don't let your reputation slip! Ahh, but I can hear the spires of
a far off city calling to me. I must away! Till next we meet remember - the pen is
mightier than the sword, but a maul is a different story!-- Zontani Sharp Eyes
DUELMASTER W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
DIAMOND ICEBLADE 5287 16 5 0 103 BLOOD WIZARDS (576)
CHALLENGER CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
CHURRO THE SPIKE 6554 15 19 1 91 REFUGEES (377)
CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
VELVET CRUSH 5227 15 5 1 80 UNDERGROUND KINGS (575)
CORROSIVE KITTY 5225 13 7 0 73 UNDERGROUND KINGS (575)
LORGAN TEN VARN 6605 9 3 1 71 SAND DANCERS (233)
ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
DAKORIL 6596 9 7 1 56 REFUGEES (377)
TEBAS TEN KOGAN 6598 8 6 0 55 SAND DANCERS (233)
-DILBERT 6587 3 1 0 47 CUBICLE CRUSADERS (714)
CHADDEAUX NOIRE 5224 8 10 1 42 UNDERGROUND KINGS (575)
PRECIOUS METAL 5284 6 0 0 40 BLOOD WIZARDS (576)
-ALYSSA SKYFIRE 5289 4 2 0 37 BLOOD WIZARDS (576)
GOBARL 6604 6 6 0 34 REFUGEES (377)
CHALLENGER INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
JERI TAVAN 6615 3 2 0 30 SAND DANCERS (233)
INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
-VERMIN SLAYER 5283 4 0 0 22 BLOOD WIZARDS (576)
KO LAO-DEN 6614 3 2 1 21 SAND DANCERS (233)
-TWISTED METAL 6600 1 0 0 18 LINCOLNSHIRE (698)
KASSAL TEN DRU 6608 4 3 0 15 SAND DANCERS (233)
RAGOLAS 6607 2 8 1 15 REFUGEES (377)
'-' denotes a warrior who did not fight this turn.
THE DEAD W L K TEAM NAME SLAIN BY TURN Revenge?
HERROL TWO-FINGER 1 0 1 0 1 KO LAO-DEN 6614 338 NONE
PERSONAL ADS
Dilbert -- Hi. -- Jeri Tavan
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
LORGAN TEN VARN was devastated by DIAMOND ICEBLADE in a 2 minute Title fight.
CORROSIVE KITTY was savagely defeated by CHURRO THE SPIKE in a 6 minute melee.
VELVET CRUSH bested HELVAN QUICKHAND in a popular 1 minute contest.
JERI TAVAN was defeated by CHADDEAUX NOIRE in a 2 minute amateur vs. master match.
TEBAS TEN KOGAN viciously subdued KORKA THE HAIRY in a 1 minute fight.
DAKORIL defeated MIM YELLOWHAIR in a 1 minute expert vs. beginner melee.
GOBARL lost to PRECIOUS METAL in a popular 5 minute duel.
KASSAL TEN DRU was vanquished by POLWHIS THE CANDLE in a 1 minute one-sided duel.
RAGOLAS was overpowered by OLTIMAL THE LAME in a 1 minute uneven match.
KO LAO-DEN killed HERROL TWO-FINGER in a 1 minute novice's fight.
BATTLE REPORT
MOST POPULAR RECORD DURING THE LAST 10 TURNS
|FIGHTING STYLE FIGHTS FIGHTING STYLE W - L - K PERCENT|
|PARRY-LUNGE 3 TOTAL PARRY 3 - 1 - 0 75 |
|BASHING ATTACK 2 AIMED BLOW 8 - 3 - 0 73 |
|TOTAL PARRY 2 LUNGING ATTACK 16 - 8 - 0 67 |
|STRIKING ATTACK 2 STRIKING ATTACK 14 - 8 - 0 64 |
|PARRY-STRIKE 1 PARRY-LUNGE 11 - 7 - 1 61 |
|SLASHING ATTACK 1 SLASHING ATTACK 14 - 9 - 1 61 |
|WALL OF STEEL 1 PARRY-STRIKE 6 - 4 - 1 60 |
|AIMED BLOW 1 BASHING ATTACK 12 - 10 - 1 55 |
|PARRY-RIPOSTE 1 WALL OF STEEL 6 - 7 - 0 46 |
|LUNGING ATTACK 0 PARRY-RIPOSTE 2 - 8 - 1 20 |
Turn 338 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 3 - 0 AIMED BLOW 0 - 1 3 PARRY-LUNGE
PARRY-STRIKE 1 - 0 PARRY-RIPOSTE 0 - 1 2 TOTAL PARRY
SLASHING ATTACK 1 - 0 LUNGING ATTACK 0 - 0 2 LUNGING ATTACK
WALL OF STEEL 1 - 0 STRIKING ATTACK 0 - 2 1 PARRY-STRIKE
BASHING ATTACK 1 - 1 1 WALL OF STEEL
TOTAL PARRY 1 - 1 1 STRIKING ATTACK
1 SLASHING ATTACK
TOP WARRIOR OF EACH STYLE
FIGHTING STYLE WARRIOR W L K PNTS TEAM NAME
PARRY-LUNGE DIAMOND ICEBLADE 5287 16 5 0 103 BLOOD WIZARDS (576)
WALL OF STEEL VELVET CRUSH 5227 15 5 1 80 UNDERGROUND KINGS (575)
TOTAL PARRY CORROSIVE KITTY 5225 13 7 0 73 UNDERGROUND KINGS (575)
STRIKING ATTACK LORGAN TEN VARN 6605 9 3 1 71 SAND DANCERS (233)
SLASHING ATTACK TEBAS TEN KOGAN 6598 8 6 0 55 SAND DANCERS (233)
Note: Warriors have a winning record and are an Adept or Above.
The overall popularity leader is DIAMOND ICEBLADE 5287. The most popular warrior
this turn was CHURRO THE SPIKE 6554. The ten other most popular fighters were GOBARL
6604, DIAMOND ICEBLADE 5287, TEBAS TEN KOGAN 6598, VELVET CRUSH 5227, CHADDEAUX NOIRE
5224, LORGAN TEN VARN 6605, DAKORIL 6596, CORROSIVE KITTY 5225, JERI TAVAN 6615, and
KO LAO-DEN 6614.
The least popular fighter this week was RAGOLAS 6607. The other ten least popular
fighters were KASSAL TEN DRU 6608, PRECIOUS METAL 5284, KO LAO-DEN 6614, JERI TAVAN
6615, CORROSIVE KITTY 5225, DAKORIL 6596, LORGAN TEN VARN 6605, CHADDEAUX NOIRE 5224,
VELVET CRUSH 5227, and TEBAS TEN KOGAN 6598.