DUEL 2 NEWSLETTER
Date : 12/31/2024 Duedate: 01/27/2025
TELORINTHE ARENA
DM 83 TURN 229
This Week's Top Honors
THE DUELMASTER IS
PHYSICALITY
RIFF-RAFF CREW (69)
(83-599) [23-22-1,111]
Chartered Recognition Leader Unchartered Recognition Leader
PHYSICALITY POSITION IS EMPTY
RIFF-RAFF CREW (69)
(83-599) [23-22-1,111]
Popularity Leader This Week's Favorite
PHYSICALITY NOTHINGBURGER
RIFF-RAFF CREW (69) RIFF-RAFF CREW (69)
(83-599) [23-22-1,111] (83-700) [10-21-0,51]
THE CURRENT TOP TEAM
CIXELSID HEROES (11)
TEAMS ON THE MOVE TOP CAREER HONORS
Team Name Point Gain Chartered Team
1. SORCERER KINGS (66) 25
2. RIFF-RAFF CREW (69) 15 CIXELSID HEROES (11)
3. CIXELSID HEROES (11) -19 Unchartered Team
NICK NAMES (88)
The Top Teams
Career Win-Loss Record W L K % Win-Loss Record Last 3 Turns W L K
1/ 1 CIXELSID HEROES (11) 73 41 0 64.0 1/ 1 CIXELSID HEROES (11) 11 4 0
2- 2 BAD SIGNS (24) 434 285 33 60.4 2/ 2 SORCERER KINGS (66) 10 5 0
3/ 0 RIFF-RAFF CREW (69) 105 107 3 49.5 3- 3 BAD SIGNS (24) 4 6 0
4/ 3 SORCERER KINGS (66) 201 208 14 49.1 4/ 0 RIFF-RAFF CREW (69) 2 2 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.
Greetings and snoitatulas!
DAMN IT! Dyslexia really spahc my ssa!
Pardon my language, but it does.
In good news, I am the first Cixelsid Hero to get the call to the Isle! It only took
me 228 turns to get the call! (Okay, I played hooky a fair bit in the middle, but
still...) The boss believes Repus Grover would have beat me to that honor, had he
survived, but we'll never know that for sure.
For those who didn't pick up on it, Cixelsid is supposed to be Dyslexic as a dyslexic
might say/spell it. However, the boss didn't think at the time to double check how
Dyslexic was spelled. So not only are we dyslexic, but apparently we can't spell goood
eether. And for any whipper-snappers asking about enchanted spelling checking
thingies, those don't work on the mark 1 pencil!
Now for the grand reveal: I am the dyslexic version of... (wait for it)... MR.
INCREDIBLE! I know, I know. Caught all of you by surprise. I'll give everyone a minute
to digest that. Oh... You're already ready? Okay...
I am, of course, a Total Parry with offensive tendencies as was pointed out recently.
I began life at 12-15-6-9-21-10-11 and leave basic as 14(2)-17(2)-6-9-21-10-11 with a
66% stat training rate and having an average learning curve of 2.5 skills per fight. I
favor the LO (sweet!!), Low Offensive efforts and Moderate Activity Levels, with
Attack as my favorite learn. I have confirmed +3 to Defense. My physicals so far are
dead center (neither blessed or cursed) from what we know. The boss believes me to be
knack-y as I have a strong tendency of beating others with attacks even though my
Damage rating remains Normal.
I will get to spend some time on the Isle, since the Boss likes having at least one
member of every one of his teams represented. We'll see if I can wow enough to keep
that seat when the others start graduating.
As for what follows for the rest of the team, we can't say with much certainty. Rednow
Woman seems determined to outshine the other heroes. Of course, that also means she
might get smashed like a melon if she meets the wrong one of you in those upper ranks.
And the other heroes remain modestly successful at this point. If I had to bet, my
money would be on Ecaps Ghost being the next graduate with Rednow following soon
after.
Enough from me. Time to go pick up a new sword and brace myself for who will try to
claim the throne. I'm avoiding both the Sorcerers and Bad Signs and made no
challenges. Either one of you gets a challenge through or the match-up gods will
determine who gets a parting shot at me!
-- Mr. ELBIDERCNI
FOUR time Duelmaster of Telorinthe
Lord Protector of Alastari
All-around good guy
SPY REPORT
The air was crisp, and the sun was bright, so it was a great day for some gladiator
fights! I have sat through fights in the rain, a thunderstorm, hail, and an errant ice
storm cast by a wizard. It doesn't matter to me what the weather is doing; it is
ALWAYS a great day for some gladiator fights! It was exciting, so let me get into
today's news!
Oh, what a delightful turn of events in the Telorinthe Arena! The sands excitedly
buzzed as Physicality of Riff-Raff Crew reclaimed the Duelmaster's throne! With a
decisive victory over Tyr of Sorcerer Kings, Physicality reminded us all why she's a
force to be reckoned with. Her strikes landed like the hammer of a dwarven blacksmith,
leaving no doubt about her skill'or her flair!
Meanwhile, the top team of the cycle, Cixelsid Heroes, held onto their perch despite
fierce competition. Sorcerer Kings made a commendable push with stellar performances,
notably from Viva Lexa and Abalach-Re, but the cunning strategies of Cixelsid Heroes
kept them just a whisker ahead. Oh, my elfin ears are positively tingling with
admiration for their consistency!
Now, let's talk about the whisper-worthy antics of Riff-Raff Crew! They crowned a new
Duelmaster and dodged and weaved around some potential threats. Most notably, Sorcerer
Kings were avoided like goblins dodging daylight. I suppose the Riff-Raff Crew has an
uncanny knack for knowing which battles to pick--or not!
Speaking of changes, let us extend a warm welcome back to Riff-Raff's Crew! Their
return to the arena has already left a mark with their aggressive yet strategic
performances. On the flip side, there's a hollow in the air without Bad Signs, Dark
Oracle's team, gracing the sands. Where have they gone? I hope they'll be back to add
to the fun soon!
Before I scurry off, let me urge your managers to spread the word. Invite your friends
to join the fray! More teams mean more excitement, and oh, my little elfin heart leaps
at the thought of more glittering blades and strategic plots. Until your next turn,
may your blades stay sharp and your wits sharper! Unless you are a Basher, then you
don't want sharp weapons since they do not accentuate your fighting style. Anyway, I
gotta go!
-- Ori Starbloom
DUELMASTER W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
PHYSICALITY 599 23 22 1 111 RIFF-RAFF CREW (69)
CHALLENGER CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
-MOM'S MAD 698 17 14 0 108 BAD SIGNS (24)
VIVA LEXA 875 17 9 0 107 SORCERER KINGS (66)
-0-2 COUNT 603 29 13 0 100 BAD SIGNS (24)
CHARMING KITTEN 601 22 23 0 96 RIFF-RAFF CREW (69)
CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
-14 DAY QUARANTINE 699 16 15 1 89 BAD SIGNS (24)
RIDE OR DIE 635 21 17 0 85 RIFF-RAFF CREW (69)
-6AM ALARM 706 18 12 0 78 BAD SIGNS (24)
TYR 907 11 6 0 76 SORCERER KINGS (66)
ABALACH-RE 899 12 6 0 75 SORCERER KINGS (66)
-EXTRA HOMEWORK 754 9 15 0 73 BAD SIGNS (24)
CHALLENGER ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
REDNOW WOMAN 917 6 2 0 59 CIXELSID HEROES (11)
NAMREPUS 75 14 9 0 57 CIXELSID HEROES (11)
ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
NAMTAB 73 13 10 0 55 CIXELSID HEROES (11)
NOTHINGBURGER 700 10 21 0 51 RIFF-RAFF CREW (69)
ECAPS GHOST 76 13 10 0 50 CIXELSID HEROES (11)
CHALLENGER INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
GULG 928 3 3 1 26 SORCERER KINGS (66)
'-' denotes a warrior who did not fight this turn.
THE DEAD W L K TEAM NAME SLAIN BY TURN Revenge?
PERSONAL ADS
0-2 Count -- Well my friend, I desired a chance to meet you and give you a chance at
the throne. Well fought but apparently you needed a little more juice. -- Mr.
Elbidercni
Abalach-Re -- We all continue to dance with you and show little progress. Thanks for
the training at least. -- Ecaps Ghost
Dangerous Criminal -- Justice served. Stop being a criminal. You already stopped being
dangerous. -- Rednow Woman
Commission -- I am confused about why I'm fighting a slave? Have they offended their
master? Are they a gladiator slave? Inquiring minds want to know. -- Namtab
Ambitious Guard -- Perhaps if you work on your stroke a little more. I mean, there
were a couple of points where I almost felt threatened by you. Kinda. -- Namrepus
All -- Well, well, well. I'm off to the Isle to see what that is like. Perhaps I
return some day. In the mean time, try not to beat up my buddies too much. I was told
to make my prediction about who would be next to make it to the isle. At this point, I
think I'd bet on Rednow. She seems more of an upward climber than my other brothers.
-- Mr. Elbidercni
LAST WEEK'S FIGHTS
REDNOW WOMAN was viciously subdued by ABALACH-RE in a 1 minute Challenge fight.
MR. ELBIDERCNI was savagely defeated by SACHA in a popular 2 minute veteran's melee.
CHARMING KITTEN was bested by VIVA LEXA in a popular 2 minute veteran's contest.
PHYSICALITY demolished TYR in a 1 minute mismatched Title competition.
RIDE OR DIE vanquished CONVICTED ASSASSIN in a 1 minute mismatched fight.
NAMTAB beat GULG in a 4 minute brawl.
NOTHINGBURGER slimly lost to NAMREPUS in a action packed 4 minute expert's fight.
ECAPS GHOST vanquished FRATSFA SLAVE in a crowd boring 8 minute one-sided duel.
BATTLE REPORT
MOST POPULAR RECORD DURING THE LAST 10 TURNS
|FIGHTING STYLE FIGHTS FIGHTING STYLE W - L - K PERCENT|
|TOTAL PARRY 6 STRIKING ATTACK 1 - 0 - 1 100 |
|AIMED BLOW 3 WALL OF STEEL 7 - 2 - 0 78 |
|PARRY-LUNGE 1 PARRY-LUNGE 7 - 4 - 0 64 |
|LUNGING ATTACK 1 AIMED BLOW 14 - 8 - 0 64 |
|BASHING ATTACK 1 TOTAL PARRY 32 - 23 - 0 58 |
|PARRY-RIPOSTE 1 LUNGING ATTACK 13 - 10 - 0 57 |
|WALL OF STEEL 1 PARRY-RIPOSTE 3 - 3 - 1 50 |
|PARRY-STRIKE 0 BASHING ATTACK 4 - 5 - 0 44 |
|SLASHING ATTACK 0 PARRY-STRIKE 0 - 1 - 0 0 |
|STRIKING ATTACK 0 SLASHING ATTACK 0 - 0 - 0 0 |
Turn 229 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 1 - 0 AIMED BLOW 1 - 2 4 TOTAL PARRY
LUNGING ATTACK 1 - 0 PARRY-STRIKE 0 - 0 2 BASHING ATTACK
BASHING ATTACK 1 - 0 PARRY-RIPOSTE 0 - 1 2 LUNGING ATTACK
TOTAL PARRY 4 - 2 SLASHING ATTACK 0 - 0 2 AIMED BLOW
STRIKING ATTACK 0 - 0 1 PARRY-LUNGE
WALL OF STEEL 0 - 1
TOP WARRIOR OF EACH STYLE
FIGHTING STYLE WARRIOR W L K PNTS TEAM NAME
BASHING ATTACK PHYSICALITY 599 23 22 1 111 RIFF-RAFF CREW (69)
AIMED BLOW VIVA LEXA 875 17 9 0 107 SORCERER KINGS (66)
TOTAL PARRY RIDE OR DIE 635 21 17 0 85 RIFF-RAFF CREW (69)
PARRY-LUNGE ABALACH-RE 899 12 6 0 75 SORCERER KINGS (66)
FIGHTING STYLE WARRIOR W L K PNTS TEAM NAME
WALL OF STEEL REDNOW WOMAN 917 6 2 0 59 CIXELSID HEROES (11)
Note: Warriors have a winning record and are an Adept or Above.
The overall popularity leader is PHYSICALITY 599. The most popular warrior this turn
was NOTHINGBURGER 700. The ten other most popular fighters were VIVA LEXA 875,
ABALACH-RE 899, PHYSICALITY 599, RIDE OR DIE 635, NAMREPUS 75, REDNOW WOMAN 917,
CHARMING KITTEN 601, TYR 907, NAMTAB 73, and GULG 928.
The least popular fighter this week was ECAPS GHOST 76. The other ten least popular
fighters were GULG 928, NAMTAB 73, TYR 907, CHARMING KITTEN 601, REDNOW WOMAN 917,
NAMREPUS 75, RIDE OR DIE 635, PHYSICALITY 599, ABALACH-RE 899, and VIVA LEXA 875.
The following warriors will travel to AD after next turn:
PHYSICALITY (83-599) RIFF-RAFF CREW (69)
The following warriors have traveled to AD after fighting this turn:
MR. ELBIDERCNI (83-74) CIXELSID HEROES (11)
SACHA (83-772) SORCERER KINGS (66)
NAME CHANGE-O-RAMA
The gladiator known as Pretty in Pink Johnson came into the guildhouse in a
state of excitement that sat oddly on his large battered face. "There are goats on
the lawn outside the Commission office!"
His teammate Slinky Silver raised a languid eyebrow. "So?"
"That means a name-change coming! I can finally change my name to Pinkerton and
get some respect!"
"As badly as you fight, who will respect you?" his teammate asked.
"With a new name, I will fight better, just wait, you'll see. Because I will
respect myself!"
Slinky shook his head. "Circular reasoning won't help. You need more
managerial attention."
"If my name isn't embarrassing, I'll GET more attention.
Slinky shook his head again. "You're expecting a lot of a couple of goats that
may have been hired to manage the landscaping."
* * * * *
Warrior and team name changes will be accepted beginning February 15 and continuing
throughout the month of March. The cost will be $2 per name change. All proceeds
will be used to buy goats via Heifer International and will be matched up to $500. If
you have names you want to change, please contact Customer Service. -- RSI
NEW GRADUATES--FROM ALL ARENAS (INCLUDING CLOSED ARENAS)
For those of you who keep track of such things, a few additional warriors graduated
from regular DM arenas (including closed arenas) since the last tournament.
RIFF RAFF (82-37476) ROOKIE ARMADA 6 II (6212)
MAURICE BRITT (84-6039) MEDAL OF HONOR T10 (1140)
RIMGARR (84-57625) ALGOPHOBIACS (6250)
FIVE (85-43995) FAST TRACK III (8036)
Congrats to the grads. -- Green Eyes