DUEL 2 NEWSLETTER

Date   : 12/01/2025    Duedate: 12/13/2025

TOBIR ARENA

DM 14    TURN 1048

This Week's Top Honors

THE DUELMASTER IS

MUMBLE RAP
THIS MODERN WORLD (576)
(14-5809) [16-11-2,125]

Chartered Recognition Leader   Unchartered Recognition Leader

MUMBLE RAP                     AVARICE
THIS MODERN WORLD (576)        WEST SAC A'S (581)
(14-5809) [16-11-2,125]        (14-5866) [2-3-0,35]

Popularity Leader              This Week's Favorite

LT KERRI STRUG                 SNORRY
SAGE SOLDIERS (350)            THE DOGHOUSE (188)
(14-3185) [15-21-1,100]        (14-5757) [15-28-0,79]

THE CURRENT TOP TEAM

THIS MODERN WORLD (576)

          TEAMS ON THE MOVE            TOP CAREER HONORS
Team Name                  Point Gain  Chartered Team
1. THE DOGHOUSE (188)            29 
2. SAXON (578)                   16    ANYTHING GOES (571)
3. PHOENIX GUARD (579)           9     Unchartered Team
4. SAGE SOLDIERS (350)           6  
5. WEST SAC A'S (581)            1     WEST SAC A'S (581)

The Top Teams

Career Win-Loss Record           W   L  K    %  Win-Loss Record Last 3 Turns    W  L K
 1- 1*ROCK COVEY (580)           1   0  0 100.   1/ 2 THIS MODERN WORLD (576)   9  3 0
 2/ 2 ANYTHING GOES (571)      103  37  1 73.6   2/ 4 SAXON (578)               7  8 1
 3- 3 BAKER TEAM (543)          40  15  0 72.7   3/ 3 SAGE SOLDIERS (350)       6  6 0
 4/ 4 THIS MODERN WORLD (576)   47  32  2 59.5   4/ 5 THE DOGHOUSE (188)        4  2 0
 5/ 6 SAXON (578)               54  57  4 48.6   5/ 1 ANYTHING GOES (571)       4  5 0
 6/ 8 THE DOGHOUSE (188)       1238 1557 26 44.3   6/ 6 PHOENIX GUARD (579)       2  6 0
 7/ 7 SAGE SOLDIERS (350)       59  76  3 43.7   7- 7*ROCK COVEY (580)          1  0 0
 8/ 9 PHOENIX GUARD (579)       14  26  0 35.0   8- 9 BAKER TEAM (543)          1  1 0
 9/10*WEST SAC A'S (581)         5  11  1 31.2   9/11*WEST SAC A'S (581)        0  2 0
10-11*PHILANTHROGENTS (583)      0   1  0  0.0  10-10*PHILANTHROGENTS (583)     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

              CONTEST ANNOUNCEMENT -- Kolact DM 10 and Stormcrowe DM 45

Masked Mayhem Approaches! Choose Your Champion? If You Dare!

Attention, warriors and managers of ALASTARI!

A new game begins--not of brute strength alone, but of wits, will, and whispers. The 
Masked Mayhem contest begins on Turn 1046 in Kolact (DM 10)! Each manager will 
secretly select one of their warriors to don the metaphorical mask and fight for glory 
in the shadows.

Double points await your masked gladiator--but beware! No one will know who walks 
masked among us until the contest ends... Will your foes guess your masked warrior and 
try to bring them down? Or will you distract them with feints and fodder?

To get started, send your masked gladiator selection (include warrior name and ID#) to 
Master Darque at darquesorcery@gmail.com before Turn 1046 (DUE February 9, 2026), and 
submit TWO (2) Team Roll Up Certificates (contact RSI by email CSR@reality.com). Then, 
make sure your masked fighter shows up each round--they can't earn double points if 
they--re sitting in the infirmary. Team maintenance is recommended for all 
participating teams.

Will your mystery fighter rise in blood-soaked triumph? Or fall in obscurity?

Let the shadows stir, and the games begin?

Thanks,

Master Darque
Contest Coordinator

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RULES and ENTRY GUIDELINES

A. CONTEST SCHEDULE

1. Duration: 12 turns

2. Start:  Turn 1046 (due February 9, 2026)

3. End:  Turn 1057 (due July 13, 2026)

4. Submissions Needed:
     a. Masked Gladiators (your team champion) must be sent to Master Darque no later 
        than February 9, 2026.  Teams may participate without declaring a champion, 
        but it will be impossible for these teams to receive the bonus modifier. 
        Please send to darquesorcery@gmail.com.
     b. Submit two (2) Team Roll-Up Certificates to Master Darque via RSI CSR.

5. Reveal:  Masked Gladiators will be revealed in the Turn 1057 newsletter.

B. SCORING

1. Win:  +3
2. Kill:  +1
3. Lose:  -1
4. Death:  -1

Masked Gladiators score X2 each turn. (e.g. Masked Gladiator wins and kills his 
opponent, so he would earn (+3 Win + 1 Kill) x 2 = 8 points. Similarly, a Masked 
Gladiator for another team died. His point total would be (-1 Lose + -1 Death) x 2 = -
4 points.)

C. ADDENDA

1. If a Masked Gladiator dies during the course of the contest, all is not lost! 
   Managers may designate a second Masked Gladiator; however, their scoring will only 
   offer a multiplier of 1.5 for the duration of the contest.

2. If a Masked Gladiator GRADUATES during the course of the contest, managers may 
   designate a second Masked Gladiator. The multiplier will be reduced to 1.5 for the 
   duration of the contest.

3. Teams may not designate more than TWO (2) Masked Gladiators during the course of 
   the contest.

4. Once a gladiator is chosen as the Masked Gladiator, managers may NOT alter their 
   selection unless the designated warrior dies or graduates.

5. Masked Mayhem is a SINGLE-MANAGER event. You do not need a partner or team to 
   participate. It is every man and woman for themselves!

6. Managers may only field ONE (1) team in the contest.

D. Prizes

1. Endurance Award - 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.
   In addition, teams that participate in ALL the scheduled 60 fights will receive a 
   single ZAP Potion.

2. First Place Manager (choose 3 from the following)
     a. LIMITED Max Damage (one-time only; not perpetual; warrior must be from DM 10 
        and have participated in the contest)
     b. Move a warrior from another team (that you own) to your DM 10 squad (warrior 
        must be NATURAL and UNMODIFIED; there must be an open spot via death/dark 
        arena or graduation, warrior must be alive)
     c. Know Favorites (Initiates classed warrior or above)
     d. Reroll one (1) warrior's favorite LEARN
     e. Limited Immortality (one (1) resurrection following death in DM 10)
     f. Two (2) +1 Skill Pots (added to warrior's base; no out of bound warriors)
     g. Reroll one (1) warrior's Endurance (keeping the roll only if it improves)

3. Second Place Manager (choose 2 of the following)
     a. LIMITED Max Damage (one-time only; not perpetual; warrior must be from DM 10 
        and have participated in the contest)
     b. Know Favorites (Initiates classed warrior or above)
     c. Reroll one (1) warrior's favorite LEARN
     d. Two (2) +1 Skill Pots (added to warrior's base; no out-of-bound warriors)
     e. Reroll one (1) warrior's Endurance (keeping the roll only if it improves)

4. Third Place Manager (choose 1 of the following)
     a. Reroll one (1) warrior's favorite LEARN
     b. Two (2) +1 Skill Pots (added to warrior's base; no out-of-bound warriors)
     c. Reroll one (1) warrior's Endurance (keeping the roll only if it improves)

5. Roll-Up Certificates
     a. 40% - First Place Manager
     b. 30% - Second Place Manager
     c. 20% - Third Place Manager
     d. 10% - Masked Gladiator Champion (scored the most points during the contest)
          i. Tie Breaker 1: Win/Loss Percentage
         ii. Tie Breaker 2: Kills
        iii. Tie Breaker 3: Head-to-Head Win/Loss vs. other team(s)
         iv. Tie Breaker 4: Thunderdome! Two men enter; One man leaves! Let's hope it 
             doesn't come this far!

** Note:  This contest will also be offered in DM 45. You may sign up for either or 
both. DM 45 will be the same, but it will only run for 10 turns rather than 12.

                                      SPY REPORT

     Greetings warriors!  It is I, Zontani Sharp Eyes, here to bring report of the 
clash and bustle of the weekly TOBIR games.  Former top team ANYTHING GOES was 
unseated this week as THIS MODERN WORLD moved up from 2nd ranking to take the top 
spot with a 3-2-0 record for the round.  There were bitter words at ANYTHING GOES' 
guildhouse after a 0-2-0 showing this week which dropped the stable into 5th.  Dark 
Arena anyone?  SONG OF EVIL caught the eye of many in the gladiatorial commission as 
she skillfully bested CRPL MAX KLINGER and was awarded 18 points in recognition.  In 
one of the week's more notable duels, LT KERRI STRUG put down ROCK OF AGES, causing 
him to lose 9 points of recognition in the process.  Not for nothing has MUMBLE RAP 
in the past laid claim to the Duelmaster's throne, and this week he's proven his 
combat skill yet again.  Would you believe that over half of the old women in TOBIR 
seem to feel that they could fight better than you gladiators?   
     I have been in deep conclave with my spies who watched all that has recently 
transpired.  Indeed there is much I would report.  I saw one fighter that warriors 
avoided when this week's challenge seeking began.  PHOENIX GUARD is feared.  This 
much I can say.  If you didn't look down dark alleys you'd have been hard pressed to 
find any of THIS MODERN WORLD last week.  Busy avoiding PHOENIX GUARD?  Loose talk at 
the arena has reached my ears and it but confirms the knowledge that many fighters 
are after SNEELY.  Watch your back!  As a gladiator gets older, the icy grip of fear 
lays hold of hers heart.  True, SILENT MAJORITY?  Who could miss your "brave" 
challenge of SNEELY?  Surprising everyone, SNEELY subdued SILENT MAJORITY, earning 24 
points of recognition in the process!  A knave's just desserts are the sweetest 
victory.  At the gambling halls I have started to bet money on MJR FRANK BURNS.  He 
has got the courage it takes.  Witness his challenge this turn against CONQUISTADOR!  
3 points of newly earned recognition and a dose of my admiration is what MJR FRANK 
BURNS must now weigh against the defeat which resulted.   
     Is not Death a warrior's foremost adviser?   Warriors, may this counselor stand 
ready at your right hand forever!  Some say a warrior is judged by the way he bears 
arms.  One thing is sure, better a dagger in hand then a sword on the belt!   
     If it were not for my skills as a spy I would have been mugged three times 
already in TOBIR.  Nice atmosphere you have here!  Ahh, but I can hear the spires of 
a far off city calling to me.  I must away!  Till next we meet remember:  a fool 
flies into a rage quickly and often.  The wise are angered by the same thing only 
once.  Zontani Sharp Eyes  

DUELMASTER                     W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
 MUMBLE RAP 5809           LU 16  11  2 125         THIS MODERN WORLD (576)   

CHALLENGER CHAMPIONS           W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
 SNEELY 5748               SL 19  26  0 105         THE DOGHOUSE (188)        
 LT KERRI STRUG 3185       LU 15  21  1 100         SAGE SOLDIERS (350)       
 CONQUISTADOR 5828         BA 11  12  2  92         SAXON (578)                              *
-ORTEGA 5750               SL  9   2  0  91         BAKER TEAM (543)          

CHAMPIONS                      W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
 SILENT MAJORITY 5821      SL 16   9  0  80         THIS MODERN WORLD (576)   
 SNORRY 5757               LU 15  28  0  79         THE DOGHOUSE (188)                       *
 COMMANDER POWLE 4593      LU 11  12  0  79         SAGE SOLDIERS (350)       
 ROCK OF AGES 5860         ST  9   4  0  75         SAXON (578)               

CHALLENGER ADEPTS              W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
 MJR FRANK BURNS 3184      TP 11  15  0  63         SAGE SOLDIERS (350)       

CHALLENGER ADEPTS              W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
 SONG OF EVIL 5825         LU 11  12  1  61         SAXON (578)               
 KESTREL 5830              ST  6   2  0  61         PHOENIX GUARD (579)       
 CRPL MAX KLINGER 3183     LU 15  15  0  60         SAGE SOLDIERS (350)       
 SLOW LANE BLUES 5835      LU 10  11  1  57         SAXON (578)               

ADEPTS                         W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
 SMELFIE 5822              WS  6   5  0  56         THIS MODERN WORLD (576)   
 UNIQUE 5861               ST  4   3  1  44         ANYTHING GOES (571)                      *
 BOOKENDER 5837            LU  4   0  0  43         THIS MODERN WORLD (576)                  *
 ALL GUNS BLAZING 5826     SL  9  14  0  41         SAXON (578)               
 AVARICE 5866              PR  2   3  0  35         WEST SAC A'S (581)                       *

INITIATES                      W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
 SLEEZY 5850               AB  3   4  0  13         ANYTHING GOES (571)                      *
 RENDITION 5847            SL  2   0  0  11         THIS MODERN WORLD (576)                  *
-BASALT 5855               SL  1   0  0  11         ROCK COVEY (580)                         *
-BIRD PERSON 5893              0   1  0  11         PHILANTHROGENTS (583)                    [AB-SL-ST]
 NOW ME! 5882              SL  0   2  0   4         PHOENIX GUARD (579)                      *

'-' denotes a warrior who did not fight this turn.

THE DEAD                W  L K TEAM NAME            SLAIN BY              TURN Revenge?
ANXIOUS 5751           12  7 0 ANYTHING GOES 571    CONQUISTADOR 5828     1047  

                                     PERSONAL ADS

                                  LAST WEEK'S FIGHTS

SILENT MAJORITY was devastated by SNEELY in a 1 minute mismatched Challenge fight.
SMELFIE was viciously subdued by SNORRY in a 3 minute expert's Challenge battle.
MJR FRANK BURNS was viciously subdued by CONQUISTADOR in a 2 minute Challenge brawl.
BOOKENDER overpowered AVARICE in a 2 minute mismatched Challenge match.
MUMBLE RAP devastated COMMANDER POWLE in a 1 minute one-sided Title duel.
LT KERRI STRUG devastated ROCK OF AGES in a 1 minute one-sided competition.
CRPL MAX KLINGER lost to SONG OF EVIL in a popular 1 minute expert's duel.
SLOW LANE BLUES won victory over UNIQUE in a popular 1 minute duel.
KESTREL overpowered ALL GUNS BLAZING in a popular 1 minute uneven match.
SLEEZY was defeated by TRUSTWORTHY SCRIBE in a exciting 1 minute match.
RENDITION viciously subdued NOW ME! in a 1 minute brutal amateur's conflict.

                                    BATTLE REPORT

             MOST POPULAR                        RECORD DURING THE LAST 10 TURNS     
|FIGHTING STYLE               FIGHTS        FIGHTING STYLE     W -   L -  K   PERCENT|
|LUNGING ATTACK                   8         BASHING ATTACK    10 -   4 -  2      71  |
|SLASHING ATTACK                  5         TOTAL PARRY       13 -   6 -  0      68  |
|STRIKING ATTACK                  3         STRIKING ATTACK   24 -  17 -  2      59  |
|BASHING ATTACK                   1         WALL OF STEEL      2 -   2 -  0      50  |
|AIMED BLOW                       1         AIMED BLOW         8 -   9 -  1      47  |
|PARRY-RIPOSTE                    1         SLASHING ATTACK   20 -  24 -  0      45  |
|TOTAL PARRY                      1         LUNGING ATTACK    34 -  43 -  0      44  |
|WALL OF STEEL                    1         PARRY-RIPOSTE      2 -   3 -  0      40  |
|PARRY-LUNGE                      0         PARRY-STRIKE       0 -   3 -  0       0  |
|PARRY-STRIKE                     0         PARRY-LUNGE        0 -   0 -  0       0  |

Turn 1048 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:

BASHING ATTACK     1 -  0     SLASHING ATTACK    2 -  3         5  LUNGING ATTACK 
LUNGING ATTACK     6 -  2     STRIKING ATTACK    1 -  2         3  SLASHING ATTACK
                              AIMED BLOW         0 -  1         1  BASHING ATTACK 
                              PARRY-LUNGE        0 -  0         1  STRIKING ATTACK
                              PARRY-STRIKE       0 -  0         1  TOTAL PARRY    
                              PARRY-RIPOSTE      0 -  1     
                              TOTAL PARRY        0 -  1     
                              WALL OF STEEL      0 -  1     

                               TOP WARRIOR OF EACH STYLE

FIGHTING STYLE   WARRIOR                     W   L  K PNTS TEAM NAME                  
LUNGING ATTACK   MUMBLE RAP 5809            16  11  2  125 THIS MODERN WORLD (576)
SLASHING ATTACK  SILENT MAJORITY 5821       16   9  0   80 THIS MODERN WORLD (576)
STRIKING ATTACK  ROCK OF AGES 5860           9   4  0   75 SAXON (578)
WALL OF STEEL    SMELFIE 5822                6   5  0   56 THIS MODERN WORLD (576)
Note: Warriors have a winning record and are an Adept or Above.

The overall popularity leader is LT KERRI STRUG 3185.  The most popular warrior this 
turn was SNORRY 5757.  The ten other most popular fighters were LT KERRI STRUG 3185, 
CONQUISTADOR 5828, BOOKENDER 5837, MUMBLE RAP 5809, SONG OF EVIL 5825, KESTREL 5830, 
RENDITION 5847, SNEELY 5748, SLOW LANE BLUES 5835, and UNIQUE 5861.

The least popular fighter this week was NOW ME! 5882.  The other ten least popular 
fighters were AVARICE 5866, MJR FRANK BURNS 3184, SILENT MAJORITY 5821, ALL GUNS 
BLAZING 5826, CRPL MAX KLINGER 3183, ROCK OF AGES 5860, COMMANDER POWLE 4593, SMELFIE 
5822, SLEEZY 5850, and UNIQUE 5861.

The following warriors will travel to AD after next turn:

MUMBLE RAP (14-5809) THIS MODERN WORLD (576)