DUEL 2 NEWSLETTER
Date : 03/08/2005 Duedate: 04/04/2005
ERINIKA ARENA
DM-73 TURN-157
This Weeks Top Honors
THE DUELMASTER IS
ABASHI
BAATANAR'RITEZU (471)
(73-4151) [17-18-0,112]
Chartered Recognition Leader Unchartered Recognition Leader
ABASHI LUG
BAATANAR'RITEZU (471) DUDS (602)
(73-4151) [17-18-0,112] (73-5316) [2-3-1,14]
Popularity Leader This Weeks Favorite
ABASHI BIMBO
BAATANAR'RITEZU (471) DUDS (602)
(73-4151) [17-18-0,112] (73-5325) [1-1-0,4]
THE CURRENT TOP TEAM
DUDS (602)
TEAMS ON THE MOVE TOP CAREER HONORS
Team Name Point Gain Chartered Team
1. BAATANAR'RITEZU (471) 25
2. WORLDWIDE GORE (36) 13 THE BULLS (43)
3. K.B.W.F II (435) 11 Unchartered Team
4. THE BULLS (43) 2
5. DOG SOLDIERS II (527) 0 DUDS (602)
The Top Teams
Career Win-Loss Record W L K % Win-Loss Record Last 3 Turns W L K
1/ 2 THE BULLS (43) 151 77 8 66.2 1/ 1*DUDS (602) 5 4 1
2/ 4 BAATANAR'RITEZU (471) 91 75 6 54.8 2/11 BAATANAR'RITEZU (471) 4 2 0
3/ 6 WORLDWIDE GORE (36) 390 326 32 54.5 3- 3 FLAMING FIST (65) 3 1 0
4/ 5*DUDS (602) 13 11 1 54.2 4/ 6 K.B.W.F II (435) 3 1 0
5/ 8 K.B.W.F II (435) 14 12 2 53.8 5/12 WORLDWIDE GORE (36) 2 1 0
6- 9 DOG SOLDIERS II (527) 20 20 0 50.0 6- 2 DOG SOLDIERS II (527) 2 2 0
7-10 THE BEGINNING (355) 107 128 6 45.5 7-10 THE BEGINNING (355) 1 1 0
8-11 FLAMING FIST (65) 123 149 12 45.2 8/13 THE BULLS (43) 1 3 0
9-13*DARK RUNES (615) 2 4 0 33.3 9- 0 MIXED-UP MIXERS (618) 0 2 0
10-14 AVENGER HAMMERZ (616) 11 29 0 27.5 10-14*DARK RUNES (615) 0 2 0
11/ 0 MIXED-UP MIXERS (618) 8 31 0 20.5 11- 9 AVENGER HAMMERZ (616) 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
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Duelmasters
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DM 9 ZUKAL (turn 510): CAT TASTROPHIE of ARENA FELINES (Garfield, mgr.)
DM 12 RIZTAB (turn 510): PLATO of DREAMERS (Sleepy, mgr.)
DM 15 MALCORN (turn 504): CITATION of TRIPLE CROWN (Sultan, mgr.)
DM 16 WILLAF (turn 506): FELIX of ARENA FELINES (Garfield, mgr.)
DM 17 ALJAFIR (turn 505): PIP THE TROLL of HEROESANDFOUNDONES (The Judge, mgr.)
DM 19 ZUWAYZA (turn 503): SIT of VALHALLA (Odin, mgr.)
DM 28 MORYA (turn 251): LAVA RUNNER of PRIMAL FURY (Sensei Jan, mgr.)
DM 29 LAPUR (turn 495): ENOSHIMA of BLACK SAMURAI (Doc Miracle, mgr.)
DM 31 CHIMLEVTAL (turn 249): KIRKEN TUORNIN of THE NIGHTHAWKS (Firehawk, mgr.)
DM 32 ARVAT (turn 492): SAVORY of SARATOGA GLORY (The Trainer, mgr.)
DM 33 NIATOLI ISLAND (turn 490): NIMBLE NEUTER of ARENA FELINES (Garfield, mgr.)
DM 35 MURSKA (turn 483): HUCKLE CAT of BUSY, BUSYTOWN (Huckle Cat, mgr.)
DM 43 VEASTIAN (turn 446): ELLEN SUE GOTLANDER of GIRLS X3 (Non, mgr.)
DM 45 STORMCROWE (turn 226): STORM SERPENT of SUPERIOR FORCES (Manager, mgr.)
DM 47 SCOMSS SWAMP (turn 221): RAINBOW of LAND OF OZ (Oz the Successful, mgr.)
DM 50 SNOWBOUND (turn 208): YAIWE of DARK SIDHE (Daehir, mgr.)
DM 56 ROCANIS (turn 371): MECHANISM of TOOLS OF TORMENT (Mad Max, mgr.)
DM 61 JURINE (turn 350): COOL CAT of ARENA FELINES (Garfield, mgr.)
DM 73 ERINIKA (turn 156): YANKEE DOODLE of WORLDWIDE GORE (Crip, mgr.)
ADM 103 FREE BLADES (turn 396): PARANOIA of DSM4 from ZUKAL (The Sandman, mgr.)
Top Teams
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DM 9 ZUKAL (turn 510): BLUE MOON (Jorja, mgr.)
DM 12 RIZTAB (turn 510): BLOODSUCKERS (Way Cool, mgr.)
DM 15 MALCORN (turn 504): STARBASE 5 (Zeus, mgr.)
DM 16 WILLAF (turn 506): GOLDEN GLADIATORS (Midas, mgr.)
DM 17 ALJAFIR (turn 505): HEROESANDFOUNDONES (The Judge, mgr.)
DM 19 ZUWAYZA (turn 503): THE MAGNIFICENT MAGS (Jorja, mgr.)
DM 28 MORYA (turn 251): NORTHERN BADLANDS (Maximillian, mgr.)
DM 29 LAPUR (turn 495): EQUESTORS (Spartacus, mgr.)
DM 31 CHIMLEVTAL (turn 249): THE STORMGUARDS (The Icelord, mgr.)
DM 32 ARVAT (turn 492): SARATOGA GLORY (The Trainer, mgr.)
DM 33 NIATOLI ISLAND (turn 490): THE SEWING CIRCLE (Jorja, mgr.)
DM 35 MURSKA (turn 483): CHILDREN OF LLYR (Jorja, mgr.)
DM 43 VEASTIAN (turn 446): GIRLS X3 (Non, mgr.)
DM 45 STORMCROWE (turn 226): DARQUE FORCES (Master Darque, mgr.)
DM 47 SCOMSS SWAMP (turn 221): LAND OF OZ (Oz the Successful, mgr.)
DM 50 SNOWBOUND (turn 208): SNOW CALL HAMMERZ (Hammer, mgr.)
DM 56 ROCANIS (turn 371): ARNIE'S ARMY (Barnabas, mgr.)
DM 61 JURINE (turn 350): FAVORITE GUYS (Jorja, mgr.)
DM 73 ERINIKA (turn 156): DUDS (Amy A. Airhead, mgr.)
ADM 103 FREE BLADES (turn 396): LEGION OF DUMB (Carnage, mgr.)
Recent Graduates
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DM 12 RIZTAB (turn 510): BADGER of HIGH JINKS (Jondeaux, mgr.)
DM 16 WILLAF (turn 505): PEACH NUTT of PUNNY AMINALS (Jorja, mgr.)
DM 17 ALJAFIR (turn 504): MCARTHUR of HEROESANDFOUNDONES (The Judge, mgr.)
DM 28 MORYA (turn 250): ALARIC of THE WARLORDS II (Fizban, mgr.)
RAY D AYTOR of OTTO'S MECHANICS (Crip, mgr.)
DM 31 CHIMLEVTAL (turn 249): DROKK of WHAMMO & THUDDA 4 U! (Micky, mgr.)
DM 43 VEASTIAN (turn 445): DISMAY of HELL'S PAWNS (Harbinger, mgr.)
DM 47 SCOMSS SWAMP (turn 221): RAINBOW of LAND OF OZ (Oz the Successful, mgr.)
DEEP FRIED LARD of MYSTIC ORC FEAST (Slugbait, mgr.)
(turn 220): COURAGE of LAND OF OZ (Oz the Successful, mgr.)
DM 61 JURINE (turn 349): DRACO EL TANIN of BLADE AND BLOOD (Noachian, mgr.)
SPY REPORT
It is I, Novgorodny Vir, Spymaster of Spymasters. Look on my work, ye mighty,
and despair! He who laughs last didn't get the joke. Speaking of laughing at jokes,
observe DOG SOLDIERS II. Last week they got 0-0-0 to drop by 4! Nothing works for a
team like victory (How's that for a perceptive observation?) as BAATANAR'RITEZU can
attest... WORLDWIDE GORE had cause to celebrate, after APPLE DANISH got 13 points by
beating CULT MEMBER. A certain someone should cut down on the drinking and practice
more, after losing 7 points to ANDRAMELOCKAMON. (Discrete enough, BIMBO?) A certain
someone saw YANKEE DOODLE at The Welcome Wench with the shakes, and now he fails to
show up to defend his throne. What a pathetic slob! In ERINIKA, nothing is
permanent (except Death), and we find ourselves a new Duelmaster, ABASHI. So who was
the warrior seen charging into immovable walls and challenging dead trees? Someone's
got a basic problem...
My mother wished me to avoid conflict, and seek the gentle trade of Spyreporter.
But warriors aren't supposed to avoid fights! Like a horde of jackals fleeing from
the lion, so did the "warriors" in ERINIKA avoid DOG SOLDIERS II. The warriors of
DOG SOLDIERS II found their efforts at combat frustrated as BAATANAR'RITEZU
apparently had more important things to do than fight. Everyone is famous for
fifteen minutes, and CHINESE SIMIAN is it right now. Most challenged warrior. Isn't
K.B.W.F II proud!
Like the wind whispering among the pines, do hearest I many disquieting rumors.
Questions are being raised about the disposing of severed body parts in the arena. A
certain tavern in ERINIKA would I avoid!
Do not think spyreporting in ERINIKA is the highlight of my life. As if
buffeted by forces of nature beyond my control, I must take my leave of this place.
Do not despair! I shall return!-- Novgorodny Vir
DUELMASTER W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
ABASHI 4151 17 18 0 112 BAATANAR'RITEZU (471)
CHALLENGER CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
-MONGOL HORDE 4001 14 8 3 124 WORLDWIDE GORE (36)
-BULL FROG 4547 14 7 0 117 THE BULLS (43)
-RED HOT CHILE PAPA 3358 22 13 1 113 WORLDWIDE GORE (36)
CHINESE SIMIAN 3859 13 8 2 109 K.B.W.F II (435)
-YANKEE DOODLE 3605 21 19 0 107 WORLDWIDE GORE (36)
-CROSS CZECH 4008 14 14 2 98 WORLDWIDE GORE (36)
-BASE ON BULLS 3101 16 6 2 97 THE BULLS (43)
-EUROPEAN HAND BULL 3099 18 11 0 91 THE BULLS (43)
CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
BULL MARKET 4124 19 10 1 88 THE BULLS (43)
DEMOGORGON 4145 13 9 0 79 BAATANAR'RITEZU (471)
-HARI-KARI 3049 10 4 0 79 WAY TO GO! II (346)
ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
-EVE 3232 12 10 0 52 THE BEGINNING (355)
-TZENORITZE 4652 4 5 0 51 DOG SOLDIERS II (527)
-LET THERE BE LIGHT 3162 2 4 0 48 THE BEGINNING (355)
MOLOCH 4142 6 6 0 47 BAATANAR'RITEZU (471)
-ENDU ENDU 5242 6 0 0 36 DUDS (602)
CHALLENGER INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
-SHELTOWEE 4653 8 3 0 30 DOG SOLDIERS II (527)
SILVER BULL ION 5149 2 2 0 30 THE BULLS (43)
-JAEGER 5007 4 2 0 29 FLAMING FIST (65)
-YLW JACKET HAMMER 5330 2 0 0 29 AVENGER HAMMERZ (616)
APPLE DANISH 5247 4 2 0 28 WORLDWIDE GORE (36)
-FENRIS 5019 2 4 0 27 FLAMING FIST (65)
CHALLENGER INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
-HAWKEYE HAMMER 5338 3 9 0 24 AVENGER HAMMERZ (616)
INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
-KAREL PROSEK 4712 5 6 0 22 FLAMING FIST (65)
-DUNCE 5256 1 1 0 20 DUDS (602)
-ADAM 4648 1 4 0 17 THE BEGINNING (355)
ANDRAMELOCKAMON 4271 2 3 0 15 BAATANAR'RITEZU (471)
-HYDROGEN 4647 1 6 0 15 THE BEGINNING (355)
-TIME 5020 1 0 0 15 THE BEGINNING (355)
LUG 5316 2 3 1 14 DUDS (602)
-CRAZY HORSE 4654 3 4 0 13 DOG SOLDIERS II (527)
-MARRED TEENY 5391 1 3 0 13 MIXED-UP MIXERS (618)
-FRIENDLY GIANT 5053 1 0 0 11 FLAMING FIST (65)
-YA SLO 4651 2 3 0 9 DOG SOLDIERS II (527)
-SHE HULK HAMMER 5331 2 0 0 7 AVENGER HAMMERZ (616)
-SYLVESTER 5244 1 0 0 6 K.B.W.F II (435)
-DARK DANDELION 5317 1 0 0 5 DARK RUNES (615)
-B 3856 0 1 0 5 K.B.W.F II (435)
BIMBO 5325 1 1 0 4 DUDS (602)
-LEGEND 5320 1 1 0 4 DARK RUNES (615)
-3 MI. ISLE COFFEE 5389 0 1 0 3 MIXED-UP MIXERS (618)
-WASP HAMMER 5329 0 2 0 2 AVENGER HAMMERZ (616)
-FALCON HAMMER 5328 0 2 0 2 AVENGER HAMMERZ (616)
-REVOLTING BLOB 3855 0 1 0 1 K.B.W.F II (435)
-JONAS 5324 0 1 0 1 FLAMING FIST (65)
-THOR THE DARK ONE 5321 0 1 0 1 DARK RUNES (615)
-DARK RHINO 5318 0 1 0 1 DARK RUNES (615)
-DAMING FLRAMBUIE 5388 0 1 0 1 MIXED-UP MIXERS (618)
'-' denotes a warrior who did not fight this turn.
THE DEAD W L K TEAM NAME SLAIN BY TURN Revenge?
MAMMON 4521 0 2 0 BAATANAR'RITEZU 471 LUG 5316 157
TATADAHO 4650 2 3 0 DOG SOLDIERS II 527 CRACKER 5080 154
PERSONAL ADS
Congratulations to Willie Makit, Erinika's only TV at the Face. What a man is that
Willie! If he had better management at the FTF, he may have really gone far. -- Amy
A. Airhead, Duds Princess
Rhino -- That's a silly name. Why is it dark?? -- Bimbo
Karel Prosek -- You sure had a lot more experience than me. It showed, huh? -- Lug
Silver Bull Ion -- You smart -- XXX! -- Dunce
Chinese Simian -- Not until after The Mailer for you and Endu Endu. -- Amy A Airhead,
Duds Princess
Mr. Baphomet -- It was a nice Holiday for a princess. My friends had one too. -- Amy
A Airhead, Duds Princess
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
ANDRAMELOCKAMON bested BIMBO in a 2 minute Challenge fight.
MAMMON was viciously butchered by LUG in a 1 minute brutal Challenge duel.
CHINESE SIMIAN handily defeated DEMOGORGON in a 1 minute one-sided match.
ABASHI devastated BULL MARKET in a 1 minute one-sided Title contest.
MOLOCH overpowered SILVER BULL ION in a 1 minute mismatched match.
APPLE DANISH devastated CULT MEMBER in a 1 minute one-sided duel.
BATTLE REPORT
MOST POPULAR RECORD DURING THE LAST 10 TURNS
|FIGHTING STYLE FIGHTS FIGHTING STYLE W - L - K PERCENT|
|LUNGING ATTACK 3 AIMED BLOW 11 - 3 - 1 79 |
|WALL OF STEEL 3 TOTAL PARRY 21 - 6 - 0 78 |
|STRIKING ATTACK 2 SLASHING ATTACK 3 - 2 - 0 60 |
|AIMED BLOW 1 WALL OF STEEL 11 - 8 - 0 58 |
|BASHING ATTACK 1 LUNGING ATTACK 22 - 18 - 3 55 |
|TOTAL PARRY 1 STRIKING ATTACK 12 - 10 - 2 55 |
|PARRY-LUNGE 0 BASHING ATTACK 5 - 12 - 0 29 |
|PARRY-STRIKE 0 PARRY-STRIKE 1 - 4 - 1 20 |
|PARRY-RIPOSTE 0 PARRY-RIPOSTE 0 - 2 - 0 0 |
|SLASHING ATTACK 0 PARRY-LUNGE 0 - 0 - 0 0 |
Turn 157 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 WALL OF STEEL
LUNGING ATTACK 2 - 1 PARRY-STRIKE 0 - 0 2 SLASHING ATTACK
WALL OF STEEL 2 - 1 PARRY-RIPOSTE 0 - 0 2 TOTAL PARRY
STRIKING ATTACK 1 - 1 SLASHING ATTACK 0 - 0 1 AIMED BLOW
BASHING ATTACK 0 - 1 1 LUNGING ATTACK
TOTAL PARRY 0 - 1 1 PARRY-STRIKE
TOP WARRIOR OF EACH STYLE
FIGHTING STYLE WARRIOR W L K PNTS TEAM NAME
WALL OF STEEL CHINESE SIMIAN 3859 13 8 2 109 K.B.W.F II (435)
TOTAL PARRY BULL MARKET 4124 19 10 1 88 THE BULLS (43)
Note: Warriors have a winning record and are an Adept or Above.
The overall popularity leader is ABASHI 4151. The most popular warrior this turn was
BIMBO 5325. The ten other most popular fighters were CHINESE SIMIAN 3859,
ANDRAMELOCKAMON 4271, LUG 5316, DEMOGORGON 4145, ABASHI 4151, MOLOCH 4142, APPLE
DANISH 5247, MAMMON 4521, BULL MARKET 4124, and SILVER BULL ION 5149.
The least popular fighter this week was SILVER BULL ION 5149. The other ten least
popular fighters were BULL MARKET 4124, MAMMON 4521, APPLE DANISH 5247, MOLOCH 4142,
ABASHI 4151, DEMOGORGON 4145, LUG 5316, ANDRAMELOCKAMON 4271, CHINESE SIMIAN 3859,
and BIMBO 5325.
The following warriors will travel to AD after next turn:
CHINESE SIMIAN (73-3859) K.B.W.F II (435)
Name-Change-O-Rama
The winter tourney brought a lot of people to the Isle who didn't appear there
normally. This included Commission employees. Half a dozen arenamasters regarded
each other warily in the mirror behind the bar at the Pig in a Haystack. The Pig was
obscure and mediocre, drawing few gladiators, which is what they had all been looking
for. They saw gladiators every day. Most arenamaster were convinced that this was
some kind of punishment.
You could always pick out the arenamasters in a crowd. There were superficial
differences: One of these had clearly Adantri features, one wore an eye-patch, two
were female. But there were, in significant ways, alike. The same size, the same
hair-trigger alertness, the same deadliness.
The one-eyed man broke the ice, raising his beer mug in salute. "I'm Zrof One-
Eye from Zukal. Sugar of Arvat--" One of the women bowed slightly. "I know Sugar.
The rest of you...?"
The Adantri matched his salute. "Dernal of Dayla Kiv."
"Daiyla Kiv? Ah...."
"No, without the 'I' in it. These damned bureaucrats can't spell, and they
thought adding an unnecessary vowel was exotic." Disgust dripped from his voice.
"Tell me about it!" another man growled in agreement. "Khagal of Niatoli, and
what they do to the spelling of THAT simple word--!"
"I thought Daiyla, I mean Dayla Kiv had a different name right now,"
Arenamistress Sugar said. "The arena, at least, because of a contest?"
"Chavez Ravine." Dernal's tone was the one that substituted in polite company
for spitting on the floor.
Zrof blinked, taken aback by the bitterness. He wouldn't have minded a contest
in Zukal, and damn what they called the place. "It's only temporary, though."
"Temporary, shmiperary," another man muttered. He seemed well into his drinking,
although, like all arenamasters, he carried his liquor well. "They do it all the time
in Aradi. No reshpect. Go around changing thish, changing that. I wish I could
change shome thingsh." He signalled the bartender for a refill.
The second woman put her hand over his mug. "You've had enough, Harkon. Try the
coffee, instead."
"You should be mad, too, Ripplesh," Harkon said. "They're going to do shtuff
like that in Jahnsh, aren't they?"
Ripples Dorrigan shrugged. All the men paused, some with glasses half raised, to
watch. "It's the way things are," she said. "Not much we can do about it."
"You know," Khagal of Niatoli said, "maybe we could make a few changes. Fix the
spelling of Arena 33, for one, change a few standby titles--"
"The Commission hates changes." Dernal of Dayla Kiv topped up his glass and
drained it gloomily.
"Yes, but if we disguise it," Sugar of Arvat said, excited, "make it... maybe a
general Name-Change-O-Rama! Then we could slip OUR changes through and no one would
notice or mind."
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By popular demand, we are holding a Name-Change-o-Rama during the month of March.
If you wish to change the name of your warriors or teams, please contact RSI Customer
Service. The charge for a name change is $1, unless you're in DOOMCorps, in which
case you take your chances. (Just kidding, guys! *snicker*)