DUEL 2 NEWSLETTER
Date : 03/08/2023 Duedate: 03/21/2023
SHADOWSPIRE ARENA
DM-81 TURN-419
This Weeks Top Honors
THE DUELMASTER IS
CROWN VANILLA
INEBRIATION (27)
(81-3447) [14-10-3,118]
Chartered Recognition Leader Unchartered Recognition Leader
CROWN VANILLA GORSWAMPUS
INEBRIATION (27) ARDUIN (200)
(81-3447) [14-10-3,118] (81-3798) [4-3-0,45]
Popularity Leader This Weeks Favorite
ELLEN RIPLEY MAGNA CARTA
HEROES & VILLAINS (197) DARQUE AGES (29)
(81-3703) [13-13-0,87] (81-3747) [11-8-0,66]
THE CURRENT TOP TEAM
HEROES & VILLAINS (197)
TEAMS ON THE MOVE TOP CAREER HONORS
Team Name Point Gain Chartered Team
1. NBA LEGENDS (156) 41
2. WICKED MARTYRS (148) 24 HEROES & VILLAINS (197)
3. CLAN LONGBEARD (39) 24 Unchartered Team
4. PRAY THE GODS (155) 23
5. ARDUIN (200) 15 ARDUIN (200)
The Top Teams
Career Win-Loss Record W L K % Win-Loss Record Last 3 Turns W L K
1/ 1 HEROES & VILLAINS (197) 79 50 2 61.2 1/ 1 HEROES & VILLAINS (197) 9 6 1
2- 2 MIRKWOOD ORCS (188) 190 140 9 57.6 2/ 9 MADNESS (190) 8 5 0
3/ 3 NBA LEGENDS (156) 175 135 12 56.5 3/ 2 INEBRIATION (27) 8 7 1
4/ 4 CULT OF BACCHUS (4) 894 742 28 54.6 4/ 3 LITERATE LOONS (40) 7 6 0
5/ 5 CLAN LONGBEARD (39) 830 736 31 53.0 5/ 8 CLAN LONGBEARD (39) 7 8 0
6/ 6 DARQUE AGES (29) 949 882 39 51.8 6/13 WICKED MARTYRS (148) 6 6 0
7/ 7 PRAY THE GODS (155) 444 414 29 51.7 7/11*ARDUIN (200) 6 9 1
8/ 8 WICKED MARTYRS (148) 566 567 22 50.0 8/ 4 BIG LAKE SOLUTION (178) 6 9 1
9/ 9 BIG LAKE SOLUTION (178) 347 373 24 48.2 9/ 6 NBA LEGENDS (156) 6 9 0
10/10 MADNESS (190) 105 117 7 47.3 10/14 PRAY THE GODS (155) 5 4 0
11/11 LITERATE LOONS (40) 675 776 31 46.5 11/10 CULT OF BACCHUS (4) 5 9 0
12-12 PLUM ISLAND SKEETE (195) 49 60 3 45.0 12/ 7 DARQUE AGES (29) 4 8 0
13/13 INEBRIATION (27) 359 500 27 41.8 13-12 MIRKWOOD ORCS (188) 2 3 0
14/14*ARDUIN (200) 13 27 1 32.5 14- 5 PLUM ISLAND SKEETE (195) 2 3 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 Unforgiven
continued...
Slowly two cloaked figures moved swiftly through the dense forest, their eyes scanning
their surroundings for any sign of danger. The air was thick with the smell of damp
earth and the sound of twigs snapping underfoot echoed through the trees.
They had just left the city of Shadowspire, a place that had once been their home, but
had now become impossible for them to stay any longer. As they made their way deeper
into the forest, the memories of the past few weeks began to flood their minds...
*******
A man sat behind his desk in his dimly lit office. Before him stood a dwarf and an
elf, both were in excellent shape, their muscles visible beneath their tunics. They
were summoned to discuss their upcoming fights.
"I have some news for you, boys," The boss said, leaning back in his chair. "You fight
in the Dark Arena in two weeks. Ruinn and Fenrir exchanged wary glances, unsure of
what to expect. Their boss had a reputation for being unpredictable and having a dry
sense of humor.
"Don't worry I am not that heartless, we're going to switch you out with two criminals
right before the fight," he continued, his voice low and steady. "Neither of you
appear to have a heart or a knack for the arena anyway. Unfortunately, you will have
to leave the right after the switch."
The two were stunned. They had trained for months and now they were being removed from
the guild and two unknowns would be sacrificed in their place. "But boss, we've put in
all this work," Ruinn protested. "We've trained for months, and we will be replaced by
criminals?"
The Visionist fixed him with a stern gaze. "Would you rather take your chances in the
Dark Arena?" he scolded. "If that is what you want I can easily cancel the
arrangement?"
Fenrir spoke up raising a hand, his voice sharp and abrupt "Now, Now hold on that is
not what he meant boss. We like it here, is this the only way to move forward?"
The manager smiled, "Boys, I have been in this situation before and when I need to
adjust the guild roster or someone realizes the arena is not for them, this is what I
do. Don't worry I will have everything worked out, trust me." Ruinn and Fenrir
exchanged another look, their faces grim, but accepted with a nod.
The next two weeks passed slowly. The night of the fight finally arrived. The Dark
Arena spectators were mostly silent, but you could sense the anticipation for violence
and blood. Shortly before reaching the arena the swap was made and they quickly
slipped into a dark alley.
The Visionist shook each of their hands and Rhuw, the weapon master gave each of them
a cloak and a satchel with supplies for their journey, "Good luck, boys," the manager
said. "You will be missed here, but don't get too comfortable and stay off the road
for a day or so."
*******
They continued quietly deeper into the woods, doing as instructed to stay off the road
to avoid being seen, and relying on their knowledge of the forest to guide them.
Through the night they forged on, the stars shone down on them, providing the only
light in the darkness. Finally they Stopped to eat a meager meal and rest for a bit
and they each opened their satchel and found a note...
*** Travel to Lapur and find a man named Dirmael. ***
As the sun began to rise, they emerged from the dense forest to the sight of patches
of trees surrounded by open fields ahead. Filled with a sense of hope, they knew that
they were one step closer to a new life, away from Shadowspire.
The two friends traveled on, their cloaks billowing behind them and a sense of
determination in their hearts. They didn't know what the future held, but they knew
that they were ready to face it.
SPY REPORT
Welcome back to The Spire for all things duel! It is good to see some of you back.
And yeah, I only mean some of you. I do wish there were more of you for me to
dislike, but this arena is shedding like an Aruaki in the springtime. Where did the
other bums go? Oh well, I do have you bums to yell at, so let's get started with
arena news.
One warrior that did not leave is Crown Vanilla. He took the throne last cycle, and
came back to defend it! He killed Dorothy Parker to get his seat, and we were looking
for a blood feud, but we didn't get one. Boo! Anyhow, we did an active Duelmaster
that posted a challenge to Otto's Sous-Chef. I like'em fiesty when they are on top of
the arena, so this was a real treat. When it was all over, Crown Vanilla was still
our Duelmaster. There still is no invite, so he gets to do this whole title defense
thingy again next turn! Yay!
Let me see what type of information the golems are spitting out about his turn. Well,
looks like Big Lake Solution was the most avoided team; they were mostly avoided by
Pray the Gods. Keeping with the big lake theme, our most challenged warrior comes
from the Big Lake Solution squad as well. Kaile the Little was challenged more than
the Duelmaster, which is a bit disappointing, but I'm SO accustomed to disappointment
with you bums. All the challenges were for naught, as Kaile the Little challenged Maid
Marion. Kaile walked away with a kill. Can I get a blood feud from this fight?
BY THE NUMBERS is brought to you by Otto's Diner, where they want to remind you the
Soylent Green is not made of people. It is a vicious rumor started by the
competition!
Fights: 28
Dark Arena Matches: 3
Non-DA Kills: 2
Challenges: 16
Largest Up-Challenge: +30 points - OTTO'S BUSBOY (81-3775) (7-7-0,59) of BIG
LAKE SOLUTION challenged SPEKT (81-3541) (19-32-0,89) of WICKED MARTYRS. OTTO'S
BUSBOY was handily defeated by SPEKT in a 1 minute uneven Challenge melee.
Largest Down Challenge: We had two 1-point down challenges that are hardly worth
mentioning, but for the sake of completeness. ANTONITUS was overcome by AHNA
MISSTEP in a popular 1 minute Challenge bout. AND KAILE THE LITTLE butchered MAID
MARION in a 1 minute one-sided Challenge brawl.
O/U on how many turns before Crown Vanilla gets an invite to the Isle: 1.5
Sheesh, this is a tough crowd today. It could be the low numbers, or it could be the
aroma of shame and asparagus that is hanging in this place. The shame I understand
because I have watched you guys fight. I thought asparagus was out of season though .
. . Another convenient ANYWHO as a segue and a farewell. I'll see you bums next turn
and hopefully more of you. I also hope to see some invitation letters from the
Commission. It is past time for some of you laggards to get out of this arena!
-- Huard DePriest
DUELMASTER W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
CROWN VANILLA 3447 14 10 3 118 INEBRIATION (27)
CHALLENGER CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
CLYDE THE GLIDE 3732 13 7 1 111 NBA LEGENDS (156)
SPEKT 3541 20 32 0 92 WICKED MARTYRS (148)
CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
OTTO'S SOUS-CHEF 3744 11 8 1 90 CULT OF BACCHUS (4)
MUTOMBO 3728 18 4 0 89 NBA LEGENDS (156)
ELLEN RIPLEY 3703 13 13 0 87 HEROES & VILLAINS (197)
SNIDELY WHIPLASH 3767 13 3 0 87 HEROES & VILLAINS (197)
BAMNOR 3608 18 24 0 85 CULT OF BACCHUS (4)
SAI 3678 16 6 0 85 PRAY THE GODS (155)
OTTO'S FRY GUY 3648 18 18 1 81 CULT OF BACCHUS (4)
DR. ROBOTNIK 3737 16 5 0 81 HEROES & VILLAINS (197)
JIHL BLAZEFURY 3735 14 7 0 79 BIG LAKE SOLUTION (178)
RECLAN 3650 13 13 2 79 PRAY THE GODS (155)
-AVLUV 3670 12 10 0 75 PLUM ISLAND SKEETERS (195)
-STING 3661 17 13 1 68 MIRKWOOD ORCS (188)
ANTON CHEKHOV 3651 11 25 0 68 LITERATE LOONS (40)
CHALLENGER ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
SAILASA 3692 12 8 0 66 PRAY THE GODS (155)
MAGNA CARTA 3747 11 8 0 66 DARQUE AGES (29)
MARGERY KEMPE 3686 17 13 1 65 DARQUE AGES (29)
PRIVID 3665 16 17 0 65 WICKED MARTYRS (148)
GAYNE 3783 7 4 1 65 CLAN LONGBEARD (39)
-YRVO 3666 11 11 0 63 PLUM ISLAND SKEETERS (195)
SAUL BELLOW 3709 13 13 1 62 LITERATE LOONS (40)
OTTO'S MGR 3778 9 4 0 58 CULT OF BACCHUS (4)
OTTO'S BUSBOY 3775 7 8 0 57 BIG LAKE SOLUTION (178)
ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
-FOE-HAMMER 3736 8 10 0 56 MIRKWOOD ORCS (188)
SUMMER SHANDY 3598 3 3 1 52 INEBRIATION (27)
TRACI 3740 10 10 0 51 MADNESS (190)
KOMMA 3766 8 8 0 47 MADNESS (190)
GORSWAMPUS 3798 4 3 0 45 ARDUIN (200)
SIR CHARLES 3733 11 9 0 42 NBA LEGENDS (156)
AHNA MISSTEP 3729 7 15 1 42 BIG LAKE SOLUTION (178)
BAVIL 3793 6 2 0 38 CLAN LONGBEARD (39)
CHALLENGER INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
JIMPUUS 3794 3 4 0 33 WICKED MARTYRS (148)
-MOUTH OF SAURON 3773 7 5 0 31 MIRKWOOD ORCS (188)
ANTONITUS 3782 6 6 2 30 MADNESS (190)
DOMINIQUE 3781 6 7 0 29 NBA LEGENDS (156)
-YEET 3708 5 12 1 28 PLUM ISLAND SKEETERS (195)
KAILE THE LITTLE 3809 3 2 1 27 BIG LAKE SOLUTION (178)
-RON 3750 4 5 1 26 PLUM ISLAND SKEETERS (195)
-AMBER LYNN 3738 7 4 0 25 PLUM ISLAND SKEETERS (195)
BLUE GUNKY 3808 3 3 0 25 ARDUIN (200)
HRUAN 3819 3 0 0 24 CLAN LONGBEARD (39)
INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
THE GAME 3821 2 0 0 22 MADNESS (190)
PHANDELYON 3805 4 2 0 20 ARDUIN (200)
PBR 3555 5 4 0 19 INEBRIATION (27)
INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
JESSEB 3803 3 3 0 19 WICKED MARTYRS (148)
DRUV 3785 4 2 0 17 PRAY THE GODS (155)
-GORGOL 3786 4 4 0 17 MIRKWOOD ORCS (188)
THROON 3807 2 4 1 17 ARDUIN (200)
WALTER RALEIGH 3816 2 2 0 15 LITERATE LOONS (40)
AGAVE 3599 3 3 0 14 INEBRIATION (27)
SIR GAWAIN 3813 2 2 0 8 DARQUE AGES (29)
OTTO'S BIG-TIPPER 3833 1 0 0 6 INEBRIATION (27)
SPARTAN 3820 1 1 0 4 MADNESS (190)
GALPOH CHIPAXE 3823 0 2 0 2 BIG LAKE SOLUTION (178)
LUKHA 3826 0 2 0 2 CLAN LONGBEARD (39)
'-' denotes a warrior who did not fight this turn.
THE DEAD W L K TEAM NAME SLAIN BY TURN Revenge?
DA1 3828 0 1 0 ARDUIN 200 BANDIT PRINCE 419 NONE
RUG 5186 3832 0 1 0 CLAN LONGBEARD 39 BLACK ORC 419 NONE
BUBONIC 3770 4 8 0 DARQUE AGES 29 ANTONITUS 3782 415 REVENGED
ANTI-HERO 3830 0 1 0 HEROES & VILLAIN 197 STONE GOLEM 419 NONE
MAID MARION 3811 2 3 0 HEROES & VILLAIN 197 KAILE THE LITTLE 3809 419
DOROTHY PARKER 3591 18 26 1 LITERATE LOONS 40 CROWN VANILLA 3447 418
SPACE CADET 3802 0 3 0 MADNESS 190 SUMMER SHANDY 3598 416
PATRICK EWING 3817 1 3 0 NBA LEGENDS 156 THROON 3807 419
PERSONAL ADS
To any who care -- Official notice that the Orcs will be on an indefinite leave due to
lack of funds. The GC is not fond of allowing fight credit since a death will likely
result in non payment. Instead of moans of disappointment from my stable I was met
with cheers of "Party Time". Such a dedicated crew. Not sure how long I'll be gone,
but I may try to book a dimensional warp trip home to Earth for some R&R. Later. --
Boss Orc
P.S. Not connected to the teams upcoming no-shows, but in mid April I'll be going
under the knife for the 3rd time in my life. Once at age 5 when I cut the tip of my
index finger off on my right hand in a bicycle accident. Then at age 46 when I had to
have 3 ligaments replaced in my left knee from a MV accident. Now the doctor wants to
gut me due to an umbilical hernia. I asked if he could do some liposuction while he
was at it and I got an emphatic, NO. Oh well, I tried. If anyone wants to send me TC
prizes, that would help with a happy and speedy recovery. Hahaha J/K I couldn't resist
the joke at tourney time. To quote some Earth General, "I shall return". Maybe I'll
have better luck. -- Boss Orc
Privid -- I am not impressed. -- Gayne the Smug
Mouth of Sauron -- You almost pulled that one out. -- Bavil the Sanguine
Galpoh Chipaxe -- Rip my face off huh? -- Hruan the Inquiring
Spartan -- Hmmm, I under estimated you. How about sharing the wealth next time. --
Lukha the Confused
LAST WEEK'S FIGHTS
RUG 5186 was viciously butchered by BLACK ORC in a 3 minute Dark Arena fight.
ANTI-HERO was luckily killed by STONE GOLEM in a 2 minute Dark Arena melee.
DA1 was killed by BANDIT PRINCE in a 2 minute gruesome Dark Arena fight.
CROWN VANILLA devastated OTTO'S SOUS-CHEF in a 1 minute Challenge Title contest.
CLYDE THE GLIDE overpowered SNIDELY WHIPLASH in a 1 minute mismatched Challenge match.
SAI unbelievably bested OTTO'S FRY GUY in a 5 minute veteran's Challenge duel.
MUTOMBO outlasted JIHL BLAZEFURY in a slow 22 minute master's Challenge brawl.
OTTO'S BUSBOY was handily defeated by SPEKT in a 1 minute uneven Challenge melee.
RECLAN viciously subdued MAGNA CARTA in a popular 4 minute gruesome Challenge duel.
SUMMER SHANDY slimly lost to MARGERY KEMPE in a 3 minute one-sided Challenge fight.
ANTONITUS was overcome by AHNA MISSTEP in a popular 1 minute Challenge bout.
GORSWAMPUS was subdued by OTTO'S MGR in a 1 minute Challenge match.
SIR CHARLES was viciously subdued by GAYNE in a 2 minute Challenge conflict.
PHANDELYON was demolished by KOMMA in a 1 minute one-sided Challenge brawl.
AGAVE was viciously subdued by DOMINIQUE in a popular 4 minute Challenge conflict.
BLUE GUNKY narrowly defeated WALTER RALEIGH in a 3 minute Challenge struggle.
PATRICK EWING was slaughtered by THROON in a 1 minute bloody one-sided Challenge fray.
KAILE THE LITTLE butchered MAID MARION in a 1 minute one-sided Challenge brawl.
SPARTAN was overpowered by HRUAN in a 1 minute one-sided Challenge match.
DR. ROBOTNIK savagely defeated SAILASA in a tiring 29 minute bloody match.
SAUL BELLOW was devastated by ELLEN RIPLEY in a popular 1 minute one-sided contest.
BAMNOR subdued ANTON CHEKHOV in a 2 minute expert's bout.
PRIVID outwaited BAVIL in a tiring 24 minute mismatched fray.
TRACI demolished JESSEB in a 1 minute one-sided fight.
PBR was vanquished by JIMPUUS in a 1 minute gruesome one-sided match.
DRUV narrowly defeated SIR GAWAIN in a 3 minute brutal bout.
THE GAME vanquished LUKHA in a action packed 1 minute uneven bout.
GALPOH CHIPAXE was beaten by OTTO'S BIG-TIPPER in a 1 minute novice's fray.
BATTLE REPORT
MOST POPULAR RECORD DURING THE LAST 10 TURNS
|FIGHTING STYLE FIGHTS FIGHTING STYLE W - L - K PERCENT|
|TOTAL PARRY 9 TOTAL PARRY 60 - 38 - 1 61 |
|AIMED BLOW 6 PARRY-LUNGE 30 - 23 - 0 57 |
|LUNGING ATTACK 6 WALL OF STEEL 21 - 18 - 1 54 |
|PARRY-LUNGE 5 AIMED BLOW 37 - 32 - 3 54 |
|STRIKING ATTACK 5 PARRY-RIPOSTE 15 - 17 - 1 47 |
|PARRY-STRIKE 5 STRIKING ATTACK 29 - 34 - 4 46 |
|SLASHING ATTACK 5 LUNGING ATTACK 42 - 51 - 4 45 |
|WALL OF STEEL 5 PARRY-STRIKE 16 - 20 - 1 44 |
|BASHING ATTACK 4 BASHING ATTACK 21 - 31 - 4 40 |
|PARRY-RIPOSTE 3 SLASHING ATTACK 17 - 28 - 1 38 |
Turn 419 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 4 - 1 PARRY-RIPOSTE 1 - 2 3 STRIKING ATTACK
STRIKING ATTACK 4 - 1 SLASHING ATTACK 1 - 4 3 TOTAL PARRY
PARRY-STRIKE 3 - 2 WALL OF STEEL 1 - 4 2 LUNGING ATTACK
TOTAL PARRY 5 - 4 BASHING ATTACK 0 - 4 1 PARRY-LUNGE
AIMED BLOW 3 - 3 1 AIMED BLOW
LUNGING ATTACK 3 - 3 1 WALL OF STEEL
TOP WARRIOR OF EACH STYLE
FIGHTING STYLE WARRIOR W L K PNTS TEAM NAME
STRIKING ATTACK CROWN VANILLA 3447 14 10 3 118 INEBRIATION (27)
TOTAL PARRY MUTOMBO 3728 18 4 0 89 NBA LEGENDS (156)
AIMED BLOW SNIDELY WHIPLASH 3767 13 3 0 87 HEROES & VILLAINS (197)
SLASHING ATTACK MAGNA CARTA 3747 11 8 0 66 DARQUE AGES (29)
PARRY-LUNGE OTTO'S MGR 3778 9 4 0 58 CULT OF BACCHUS (4)
BASHING ATTACK GORSWAMPUS 3798 4 3 0 45 ARDUIN (200)
Note: Warriors have a winning record and are an Adept or Above.
The overall popularity leader is ELLEN RIPLEY 3703. The most popular warrior this
turn was MAGNA CARTA 3747. The ten other most popular fighters were DOMINIQUE 3781,
GAYNE 3783, OTTO'S FRY GUY 3648, RECLAN 3650, ELLEN RIPLEY 3703, DRUV 3785, ANTI-HERO
3830, AHNA MISSTEP 3729, BAMNOR 3608, and SUMMER SHANDY 3598.
The least popular fighter this week was SAILASA 3692. The other ten least popular
fighters were DR. ROBOTNIK 3737, MUTOMBO 3728, PRIVID 3665, JIHL BLAZEFURY 3735,
BAVIL 3793, SAI 3678, PBR 3555, JESSEB 3803, SPARTAN 3820, and PATRICK EWING 3817.