DUEL 2 NEWSLETTER
Date : 03/31/2020 Duedate: 04/27/2020
TELORINTHE ARENA
DM-83 TURN-167
This Weeks Top Honors
THE DUELMASTER IS
KING CHAPPA
KAME HOUSE (61)
(83-527) [13-8-1,107]
Chartered Recognition Leader Unchartered Recognition Leader
KING CHAPPA CHARMING KITTEN
KAME HOUSE (61) RIFF-RAFF CREW (69)
(83-527) [13-8-1,107] (83-601) [4-1-0,27]
Popularity Leader This Weeks Favorite
KING CHAPPA ANTONIO BROWN
KAME HOUSE (61) NFL NETWORK (63)
(83-527) [13-8-1,107] (83-612) [5-3-1,27]
THE CURRENT TOP TEAM
THE DRAGONS (65)
TEAMS ON THE MOVE TOP CAREER HONORS
Team Name Point Gain Chartered Team
1. THE FEROCIOUS FIVE (64) 36
2. HOUSE OF FUR (62) 32 THE DRAGONS (65)
3. NFL NETWORK (63) 28 Unchartered Team
4. RIFF-RAFF CREW (69) 17
5. THE DRAGONS (65) 14 RIFF-RAFF CREW (69)
The Top Teams
Career Win-Loss Record W L K % Win-Loss Record Last 3 Turns W L K
1/ 1*RIFF-RAFF CREW (69) 17 8 0 68.0 1/ 1 THE DRAGONS (65) 10 5 0
2- 2 QUEEN'S GUARD (68) 28 21 0 57.1 2/ 2*RIFF-RAFF CREW (69) 9 6 0
3/ 3 THE DRAGONS (65) 56 43 3 56.6 3/ 4 HOUSE OF FUR (62) 9 6 0
4/ 5 THE FEROCIOUS FIVE (64) 59 48 3 55.1 4/ 6 THE FEROCIOUS FIVE (64) 8 7 0
5/ 4 KAME HOUSE (61) 56 48 3 53.8 5- 3 QUEEN'S GUARD (68) 7 3 0
6/ 6 HOUSE OF FUR (62) 59 51 1 53.6 6/ 7 NFL NETWORK (63) 7 7 2
7/ 7 NFL NETWORK (63) 54 51 5 51.4 7/ 5 KAME HOUSE (61) 5 9 0
8/ 8 SORCERER KINGS (66) 48 57 4 45.7 8/ 9 SCORPIO'S LIKES: (57) 5 10 0
9/ 9 SCORPIO'S LIKES: (57) 44 105 3 29.5 9/ 8 SORCERER KINGS (66) 4 11 0
'*' Unchartered team '-' Team did not fight this turn
(###) Avoid teams by their Team Id ##/## This turn's/Last turn's rank
TEAM SPOTLIGHT
WHEEL OF MISFORTUNE
DM 45 VERSION
Do you want to join an arena contest with cool prizes, but always have trouble finding
a partner? Fret not! I have just the contest for you! No partners needed.
Stormcrowe (DM 45) will be hosting a contest for single teams. The rules are exactly
the same as the current WHEEL OF MISFORTUNE contest in Kolact (DM 10), but for single
teams!
Here is all the pertinent information so you can join us for a festive time in
Stormcrowe!
Overview
A contest for Stormcrowe (DM 45) that runs 10 turns (starting turn 424, due
05/19/2020). 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 (Stormcrowe turn 424) and Turn 10 (Stormcrowe turn 433)
will be scored using STANDARD scoring (explained below). Turns 2 through 9 will use a
wide variety scoring mechanisms and will be randomly determined as the contest
progresses using a random generator. The scoring mechanisms will be posted in
Stormcrowe'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) Bring a team to Stormcrowe (DM 45).
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 A) TEAM NAME and B) MANAGER NAME. You can submit a declaration by:
a. A personal ad in DM 45 BEFORE turn 324
b. A diplomatic note to Darque Ages (29) in DM 81
c. An email to rebelnerfherder @ yahoo.com (put "WHEEL OF MISFORTUNE DM 45" in
the Subject Line)
d. Private Message in the Duel2 Chatzy channel
**NOTE: Failure to meet these criteria by the deadline will result in NO ENTRY into
the contest. Your team MUST be listed on the Master Contest List for Turn 1 to
participate. 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
10 rounds of the contest and in at least 45 of the 50 scheduled fights. Teams that
participate in ALL 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 45 and
participated in the contest)
2. Move a warrior from another team (that you own) to your DM 45 squad (warrior must
be NATURAL and UNMODIFIED; there must be an open spot via death/dark arena or
graduation, warrior must be alive)
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 45)
6. Two (2) +1 Skill Potions (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 45 and
participated in the contest)
2. Know Favorites (Initiates classed warrior or above)
3. Reroll one (1) warrior's favorite LEARN
4. Two (2) +1 Skill Potions (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 Potions (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
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 Scoring (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 IV Scoring (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 Royal (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 (DA fights scored regularly; avoids allowed)
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 three points). Make sure it is
written from one of your team's warriors and not simply the manager entity or you
will not get the points.
-3 points for losing
-3 points for being killed (giving -6 in total, -3 for losing and -3 for being
killed)
Special Note: Challenging during an SPM scoring turn will result in disqualification.
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 ties, no points
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).
+2 Successful Bloodfeud. Bloodfeud victories for kills that did not occur during the
contest do not count to this total.
+5 Most Avoided Squad (teammates avoiding one another will not be counted)
-5 Most Avoiding Squad
+5 Most Turn's Most Favorite
+5 Most Turn's Least Favorite
Option 8 -- Mordant Olympics (DM 1) -- Only Available Turns 6-9
The three teams with the best win-loss record from the previous contest turns (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
-3 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 -3). Dark Arena fights will
be scored regularly.
SPY REPORT
Good afternoon! I know you can't be in the arena due to the quarantine, but I will do
my best to report all the exciting things that happened with the gladiators! I miss
each of you and can't wait until we can all gather again! It is nice to see the
gladiators, but there is certainly something missing with no fans in the stands and
many of the managers skipping out too! Oh well, we will make the best of it! Let's
see what happened today!
King Chappa is still the best warrior in Telorinthe! He had to defend his throne and
was able to fight off the valiant efforts of Midnight. If my records are correct, if
King Chappa can win one more fight then he should get his invitation to the Isle.
Congrats to King Chappa, who is managed by Floyd.
Remember, you need 20 arena fights, 14 wins, and 17 political points to receive an
invitation to the Advanced Duel arenas. Red Death met all those requirements and is
now a Lord Protector, an immortal defender of Alastari against the forces of Chaos.
If your warriors survive, we should see more graduations in the coming turns as they
reach those requirements. Good luck to each of you as you strive this goal!
The most avoided team for turn 167 is The Dragons. They were mostly avoided by Riff-
Raff Crew. The most challenged warrior this turn was Death Bringer of The Dragons.
It looks like Antonio Brown challenged and was able to take down Death Dealer in a 4-
minute fight. I think the highest up-challenge of the turn goes to Choco, who went
after Pukei. After the 2-minute bout, Choco was victorious and gained 20 points in
recognition.
There was little change in the top teams. In fact, the top two teams remained the
same with The Dragons remaining the best in the arena followed by Riff-Raff Crew.
House of Fur, The Ferocious Five, and NFL Network all moved up as well to fill out
positions third through fifth. There really weren't any big changes in the overall
rankings. The good team remained good, while the bad teams did little to improve their
positions.
I'm getting the signal to bring this to a close. The essential employees are very
particular with how long we can stay in the arena. I'm essential, but not super
essential, so I get rushed out! Oh well, hopefully, it will be better next turn! I
will see you, hopefully, in 28 days for turn 168! Be safe!
-- Ori Starbloom
DUELMASTER W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
KING CHAPPA 527 13 8 1 107 KAME HOUSE (61)
CHALLENGER CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
CHOCO 530 14 8 0 93 HOUSE OF FUR (62)
CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
NIGHTMARE 545 12 9 1 87 THE DRAGONS (65)
-SIR ROUND 590 8 2 0 84 QUEEN'S GUARD (68)
J.J. WATT 535 15 7 0 83 NFL NETWORK (63)
PUKEI 557 13 7 0 81 KAME HOUSE (61)
HARLEY 564 11 8 0 80 HOUSE OF FUR (62)
BORYS 554 12 9 1 73 SORCERER KINGS (66)
VICIOUS VENOM 540 14 7 1 70 THE FEROCIOUS FIVE (64)
CHALLENGER ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
GARFIELD 529 15 7 0 66 HOUSE OF FUR (62)
WYAN 553 12 9 2 61 SORCERER KINGS (66)
GREG OLSEN 581 9 6 2 61 NFL NETWORK (63)
MANIAC MAULER 542 13 9 1 60 THE FEROCIOUS FIVE (64)
MASTER ROSHI 524 12 9 0 59 KAME HOUSE (61)
SIX FLAGS 469 10 15 0 59 SCORPIO'S LIKES: (57)
ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
SKY 544 9 12 0 54 THE DRAGONS (65)
GUILFORD 558 9 11 2 53 KAME HOUSE (61)
LALALI-PUY 588 6 8 1 48 SORCERER KINGS (66)
BURGER KING 559 13 7 0 46 THE FEROCIOUS FIVE (64)
REESE'S PB 438 8 22 0 46 SCORPIO'S LIKES: (57)
ICE MAN 468 9 16 1 44 SCORPIO'S LIKES: (57)
MANGO CHUTNEY 579 8 7 0 44 THE FEROCIOUS FIVE (64)
MIDNIGHT 573 8 9 0 43 HOUSE OF FUR (62)
-SIR CUMBSTANCE 592 6 4 0 43 QUEEN'S GUARD (68)
KING KILLER 543 9 12 1 40 THE FEROCIOUS FIVE (64)
-SIR MUNN 609 5 1 0 38 QUEEN'S GUARD (68)
CHALLENGER INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
TACO CAT 606 4 6 1 32 HOUSE OF FUR (62)
WINDSHEAR 580 8 7 0 31 THE DRAGONS (65)
ANTONIO BROWN 612 5 3 1 27 NFL NETWORK (63)
CHARMING KITTEN 601 4 1 0 27 RIFF-RAFF CREW (69)
-SIR CULE 591 5 5 0 25 QUEEN'S GUARD (68)
RAGE QUIT 598 4 1 0 25 RIFF-RAFF CREW (69)
CHALLENGER INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
ERIK DICKERSON 615 3 4 0 25 NFL NETWORK (63)
INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
MOOSE HEAD 596 4 9 0 21 SCORPIO'S LIKES: (57)
PHYSICALITY 599 3 2 0 18 RIFF-RAFF CREW (69)
-SIR RENDER 619 1 0 0 16 QUEEN'S GUARD (68)
FRENEMY 600 3 2 0 14 RIFF-RAFF CREW (69)
DEATH BRINGER 618 2 1 0 14 THE DRAGONS (65)
HOT YOGA 602 3 2 0 13 RIFF-RAFF CREW (69)
SHADOW KING 620 0 2 0 6 SORCERER KINGS (66)
ANAEL BLACKFEATHER 608 0 4 0 4 SCORPIO'S LIKES: (57)
RON RIVERA 622 0 1 0 1 NFL NETWORK (63)
'-' denotes a warrior who did not fight this turn.
THE DEAD W L K TEAM NAME SLAIN BY TURN Revenge?
PUAR 526 9 11 0 KAME HOUSE 61 GREG OLSEN 581 166
SIR CUMBVENT 593 2 7 0 QUEEN'S GUARD 68 ANTONIO BROWN 612 165
ANDROPINIS 616 1 5 0 SORCERER KINGS 66 MOUNTAIN TROLL 167 NONE
PERSONAL ADS
Red Death -- Congrats on your invite! Enjoy the Isle of the Eye. -- Riff-Raff Crew
Shadow King -- Welcome to Telorinthe. Here's some free advice: Hit harder or use
bigger weapons. That is all. -- Rage Quit
Sir Render -- I'll be back. -- Physicality
Death Bringer -- I thought we were friends! No? -- Frenemy
Anael Blackfeather -- You have the worst luck. -- Charming Kitten
Vicious Venom -- Formal protest! Get your butt up to Challenger Adepts where it
belongs. Also, nice fight. -- Hot Yoga
Dragon Master -- If your team ends up as most avoided next turn, you can blame it on
Death Bringer. She's mean. -- Riff-Raff
LAST WEEK'S FIGHTS
ANDROPINIS was dealt death by MOUNTAIN TROLL in a 2 minute bloody Dark Arena fight.
WYAN was vanquished by RED DEATH in a 1 minute uneven Bloodfeud battle.
CHOCO subdued PUKEI in a 2 minute Challenge fight.
J.J. WATT viciously subdued BORYS in a slow 22 minute gory master's Challenge brawl.
GREG OLSEN was luckily beaten by VICIOUS VENOM in a 2 minute Challenge competition.
LALALI-PUY lost to SIX FLAGS in a 1 minute Challenge fight.
MIDNIGHT bested WINDSHEAR in a crowd pleasing 2 minute Challenge match.
ANTONIO BROWN viciously subdued DEATH BRINGER in a 4 minute Challenge fight.
ERIK DICKERSON won victory over HOT YOGA in a 2 minute Challenge duel.
PHYSICALITY vanquished ANAEL BLACKFEATHER in a 1 minute uneven Challenge fight.
KING CHAPPA vanquished HARLEY in a 1 minute one-sided Title fight.
NIGHTMARE overpowered VIRGINAL GIGOLO in a 1 minute one-sided melee.
GARFIELD luckily beat GUILFORD in a exciting 3 minute bloody match.
MASTER ROSHI overcame KING KILLER in a exciting 1 minute bloody veteran's contest.
ICE MAN was overpowered by MANIAC MAULER in a 1 minute mismatched conflict.
REESE'S PB was defeated by MANGO CHUTNEY in a 1 minute duel.
SKY overpowered MOOSE HEAD in a 1 minute uneven struggle.
BURGER KING unbelievably bested TACO CAT in a crowd pleasing 3 minute bout.
FRENEMY viciously subdued RON RIVERA in a 1 minute brutal novice's brawl.
CHARMING KITTEN demolished EMBEZZLING SCRIBE in a 4 minute one-sided bout.
RAGE QUIT beat SHADOW KING in a crowd pleasing 2 minute amateur's fight.
BATTLE REPORT
MOST POPULAR RECORD DURING THE LAST 10 TURNS
|FIGHTING STYLE FIGHTS FIGHTING STYLE W - L - K PERCENT|
|LUNGING ATTACK 7 TOTAL PARRY 36 - 19 - 0 65 |
|AIMED BLOW 7 STRIKING ATTACK 28 - 23 - 0 55 |
|TOTAL PARRY 6 SLASHING ATTACK 27 - 23 - 2 54 |
|SLASHING ATTACK 5 PARRY-RIPOSTE 8 - 8 - 1 50 |
|BASHING ATTACK 4 WALL OF STEEL 9 - 9 - 0 50 |
|STRIKING ATTACK 3 AIMED BLOW 39 - 39 - 2 50 |
|WALL OF STEEL 2 LUNGING ATTACK 34 - 42 - 0 45 |
|PARRY-STRIKE 2 BASHING ATTACK 16 - 25 - 2 39 |
|PARRY-RIPOSTE 2 PARRY-LUNGE 3 - 7 - 0 30 |
|PARRY-LUNGE 1 PARRY-STRIKE 0 - 5 - 0 0 |
Turn 167 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:
SLASHING ATTACK 4 - 1 AIMED BLOW 3 - 4 3 STRIKING ATTACK
STRIKING ATTACK 2 - 1 PARRY-LUNGE 0 - 1 3 TOTAL PARRY
TOTAL PARRY 4 - 2 PARRY-STRIKE 0 - 2 2 LUNGING ATTACK
LUNGING ATTACK 4 - 3 PARRY-RIPOSTE 0 - 2 1 SLASHING ATTACK
BASHING ATTACK 2 - 2 1 AIMED BLOW
WALL OF STEEL 1 - 1 1 WALL OF STEEL
TOP WARRIOR OF EACH STYLE
FIGHTING STYLE WARRIOR W L K PNTS TEAM NAME
LUNGING ATTACK KING CHAPPA 527 13 8 1 107 KAME HOUSE (61)
SLASHING ATTACK CHOCO 530 14 8 0 93 HOUSE OF FUR (62)
STRIKING ATTACK NIGHTMARE 545 12 9 1 87 THE DRAGONS (65)
TOTAL PARRY J.J. WATT 535 15 7 0 83 NFL NETWORK (63)
AIMED BLOW PUKEI 557 13 7 0 81 KAME HOUSE (61)
WALL OF STEEL VICIOUS VENOM 540 14 7 1 70 THE FEROCIOUS FIVE (64)
Note: Warriors have a winning record and are an Adept or Above.
The overall popularity leader is KING CHAPPA 527. The most popular warrior this turn
was ANTONIO BROWN 612. The ten other most popular fighters were GUILFORD 558, GREG
OLSEN 581, RAGE QUIT 598, MIDNIGHT 573, TACO CAT 606, VICIOUS VENOM 540, SHADOW KING
620, MASTER ROSHI 524, ANDROPINIS 616, and CHOCO 530.
The least popular fighter this week was BORYS 554. The other ten least popular
fighters were J.J. WATT 535, CHARMING KITTEN 601, RON RIVERA 622, MOOSE HEAD 596,
REESE'S PB 438, ICE MAN 468, KING KILLER 543, HARLEY 564, ANAEL BLACKFEATHER 608, and
LALALI-PUY 588.
The following warriors have traveled to AD after fighting this turn:
RED DEATH (83-547) THE DRAGONS (65)