DUEL 2 NEWSLETTER
Date : 11/06/2019 Duedate: 11/19/2019
DAL SHANG ARENA
DM-65 TURN-713
This Weeks Top Honors
THE DUELMASTER IS
MIASMA
THAT SMELL (760)
(65-7405) [4-0-0,128]
Chartered Recognition Leader Unchartered Recognition Leader
MIASMA KHORGA KHAN
THAT SMELL (760) PAPER TIGERS S19.1 (782)
(65-7405) [4-0-0,128] (65-7737) [2-0-0,27]
Popularity Leader This Weeks Favorite
BUMBLEFINGER MIASMA
SAND DANCERS (233) THAT SMELL (760)
(65-7655) [19-28-1,86] (65-7405) [4-0-0,128]
THE CURRENT TOP TEAM
SAND DANCERS (233)
TEAMS ON THE MOVE TOP CAREER HONORS
Team Name Point Gain Chartered Team
1. THAT SMELL (760) 91
2. PAPER TIGERS S19.1 (782) 14 THAT SMELL (760)
3. SAND DANCERS (233) 11 Unchartered Team
4. TRILLIUM (779) 0
PAPER TIGERS S19.1 (782)
The Top Teams
Career Win-Loss Record W L K % Win-Loss Record Last 3 Turns W L K
1/ 1*PAPER TIGERS S19.1 (782) 2 1 0 66.7 1/ 1 SAND DANCERS (233) 9 6 0
2/ 0 THAT SMELL (760) 134 70 4 65.7 2/ 3*PAPER TIGERS S19.1 (782) 2 1 0
3- 2 TRILLIUM (779) 60 43 2 58.3 3/ 0 THAT SMELL (760) 2 2 0
4/ 3 SAND DANCERS (233) %1613 %1712 51 48.5 4- 2 TRILLIUM (779) 2 2 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.
Another title match with a standby. Who at least had the courtesy to lose.
-- Bumblefinger
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. MIASMA caught the eye of many in the
gladiatorial commission as he skillfully bested MIGHTY MITE and was awarded 65 points
in recognition. In one of the week's more notable duels, MIASMA put down MIGHTY
MITE, causing him to lose 5 points of recognition in the process. Our last turn's
Duelmaster has lost, folks, lost to MASTER OF THE EDGE, and BUMBLEFINGER has made the
way for a new Duelmaster! With BUMBLEFINGER clearing the throne, THAT SMELL of
MIASMA takes a proud seat as DAL SHANG's new Duelmaster, by virtue of recognition
points. Informants "close" to the city champion have told me that he never fights
without pantyhose on beneath his armor. Watch out!
I have been in deep conclave with my spies who watched all that has recently
transpired. Indeed there is much I would report.
What warrior does not hone his years, impatiently waiting for the moment of his
foe's mortality? Fate is a fickle mistress. She showers the miserable with fortune
but sets enemies against the victorious. Remember this!
A thought before I go. Each warrior practices one style, but must not the wise
manager learn the secrets of them all? More than a sharp eye must I keep, indeed a
stout pair of legs must I keep as well! The endless paths of Alastari await me!
Till we meet again, remember: a turtle walks slow, hides head in a shell, and harms
no one; a lion runs to slay its prey.-- Zontani Sharp Eyes
DUELMASTER W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
MIASMA 7405 4 0 0 128 THAT SMELL (760)
CHALLENGER CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
-VICINITY 7666 8 0 0 96 TRILLIUM (779)
CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
BUMBLEFINGER 7655 19 28 1 86 SAND DANCERS (233)
-FORT POINT 7719 9 3 0 77 TRILLIUM (779)
MO STANK 7692 7 4 0 68 THAT SMELL (760)
CHALLENGER ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
-TILES 7713 9 5 1 64 TRILLIUM (779)
PEARL JOSEPHINA 7714 10 10 0 59 SAND DANCERS (233)
ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
DON LO 7716 12 7 0 43 SAND DANCERS (233)
MIGHTY MITE 7720 9 9 1 41 SAND DANCERS (233)
CHALLENGER INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
-CONGRESS 7727 3 6 0 29 TRILLIUM (779)
KHORGA KHAN 7737 2 0 0 27 PAPER TIGERS S19.1 (782)
CHALLENGER INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
LARRIS TAN 7740 4 1 0 25 SAND DANCERS (233)
'-' denotes a warrior who did not fight this turn.
THE DEAD W L K TEAM NAME SLAIN BY TURN Revenge?
DA1 7734 0 1 0 PAPER TIGERS S19 782 STONESHATTER 713 NONE
A 7711 0 1 0 THAT SMELL 760 DELHARAN THE SIL 713 NONE
B 7712 0 1 0 THAT SMELL 760 DELHARAN THE SIL 713 NONE
PERSONAL ADS
That Tinker is a fool. -- Pearl Josephina
I think I'm cursed by my style. And stuck with it. -- Don Lo
Wahoo! I've got a winning record! -- Mighty Mite
Khorga Khan -- Well, of course. I fight a managed warrior, I lose. -- Larris Tan
LAST WEEK'S FIGHTS
A was butchered by DELHARAN THE SILENT in a 1 minute Dark Arena fight.
DA1 was dealt death by STONESHATTER in a exciting 1 minute gruesome Dark Arena duel.
B was murdered by DELHARAN THE SILENT in a 1 minute Dark Arena fight.
BUMBLEFINGER lost to MASTER OF THE EDGE in a 2 minute mismatched brawl.
MIASMA overpowered MIGHTY MITE in a 1 minute bloody one-sided Title fight.
MO STANK devastated DON LO in a 1 minute bloody one-sided duel.
PEARL JOSEPHINA overpowered DENGAN THE TRADER in a 2 minute mismatched brawl.
KHORGA KHAN overpowered BERVAN THE TINKER in a 1 minute uneven melee.
LARRIS TAN vanquished OLTIMAL THE LAME in a 1 minute uneven duel.
BATTLE REPORT
MOST POPULAR RECORD DURING THE LAST 10 TURNS
|FIGHTING STYLE FIGHTS FIGHTING STYLE W - L - K PERCENT|
|BASHING ATTACK 3 PARRY-LUNGE 2 - 0 - 0 100 |
|PARRY-RIPOSTE 2 AIMED BLOW 4 - 2 - 0 67 |
|PARRY-STRIKE 2 PARRY-RIPOSTE 9 - 6 - 0 60 |
|TOTAL PARRY 2 LUNGING ATTACK 18 - 14 - 0 56 |
|AIMED BLOW 1 PARRY-STRIKE 7 - 6 - 0 54 |
|LUNGING ATTACK 1 BASHING ATTACK 9 - 12 - 1 43 |
|PARRY-LUNGE 0 TOTAL PARRY 2 - 4 - 0 33 |
|SLASHING ATTACK 0 WALL OF STEEL 0 - 0 - 0 0 |
|STRIKING ATTACK 0 STRIKING ATTACK 0 - 3 - 0 0 |
|WALL OF STEEL 0 SLASHING ATTACK 0 - 0 - 0 0 |
Turn 713 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:
AIMED BLOW 1 - 0 PARRY-LUNGE 0 - 0 4 LUNGING ATTACK
PARRY-RIPOSTE 2 - 0 SLASHING ATTACK 0 - 0 2 BASHING ATTACK
LUNGING ATTACK 1 - 0 STRIKING ATTACK 0 - 0 2 PARRY-STRIKE
PARRY-STRIKE 1 - 1 BASHING ATTACK 0 - 3 1 STRIKING ATTACK
TOTAL PARRY 0 - 2 1 AIMED BLOW
WALL OF STEEL 0 - 0 1 PARRY-RIPOSTE
TOP WARRIOR OF EACH STYLE
FIGHTING STYLE WARRIOR W L K PNTS TEAM NAME
LUNGING ATTACK MIASMA 7405 4 0 0 128 THAT SMELL (760)
AIMED BLOW MO STANK 7692 7 4 0 68 THAT SMELL (760)
PARRY-STRIKE DON LO 7716 12 7 0 43 SAND DANCERS (233)
FIGHTING STYLE WARRIOR W L K PNTS TEAM NAME
Note: Warriors have a winning record and are an Adept or Above.
The overall popularity leader is BUMBLEFINGER 7655. The most popular warrior this
turn was DA1 7734. The ten other most popular fighters were MIASMA 7405, MO STANK
7692, PEARL JOSEPHINA 7714, KHORGA KHAN 7737, LARRIS TAN 7740, BUMBLEFINGER 7655, A
7711, B 7712, MIGHTY MITE 7720, and DON LO 7716.
The least popular fighter this week was DON LO 7716. The other ten least popular
fighters were MIGHTY MITE 7720, B 7712, A 7711, BUMBLEFINGER 7655, LARRIS TAN 7740,
KHORGA KHAN 7737, PEARL JOSEPHINA 7714, MO STANK 7692, MIASMA 7405, and DA1 7734.
The following warriors will travel to AD after next turn:
MIASMA (65-7405) THAT SMELL (760)
VICINITY (65-7666) TRILLIUM (779)