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::on the cover this time, a very sharp photo of Siera Red thrusting into a slashing Valmion. The
blood arcs out in a shower of red droplets. Next to his photo is another one of Feadur High
cutting a fancily sidestepping Moralitor, the blood from the mage trickling down his temple. Over
these reads DOS TODAY::
BIGGEST ISSUE EVER!
DoS TODAY Volume 2, Issue 13
Contents:
Letters to the Editor page 2
Advert for Caithness Vacation Getaways page 4
Editorial page 5
Advert for Marx's Souvenir Stand page 6
Interview with Klytus page 7
Advert for Lady Arane's Hair Salon page 10
Ask Dr. Stupid page 11
Advert for the Bootery page 12
Report on Duel of Fists page 13
Advert for Falire's Chimney Service page 15
Simini's Swords page 16
Advert for Gloin's Weapon O-Rama page 19
Advert for Arelia's Trinkets page 19
Photo Spread page 20
Report on the Overlord Challenge page 22
Advert for the White Rose page 25
Duel of Magic Report page 26
Advert for Ali's Pleasure Chest page 27
Late-breaking News page 28
Staff: Oscar Madison, Editor in chief (DoSEditor)
Broadway Dan, Associate Editor (BrdwayDan)
Hedda Hat, Columnist (HeddaHat)
Simini, Columnist (Simini x)
Dr. Stupid, Advice Columnist (DrStupidMD)
Jake Thrash, DoF correspondent (JakeThrash)
Devon Goral, Roving Reporter (DevonGoral)
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page 2
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR~
Dear Editor,
As a recipient of one of Ms. Shanni Colton's kicks not too long ago, I can affirm without fear of
contradiction she has learned her stuff in the duel of fists. My jaw still aches in the cold weather.
Yours Sincerely,
Michael Jones
~~~~~~~~~~~
Oscar Madison,
As ever, your publication deserves praise for the quantity and quality of it's information. I salute
your efforts and those of your staff.
I have a comment however, regarding an editorial of yours in the issue most recent. You rightly
observe that we must judge others not by appearance alone, but by the acts and actions they do
commit.
However, you say that I "did not see the challenger Fantasy RC as worthy" when in fact I did on
several occasions post notice that it was not RC's worth that I sought to test by my intercession
on behalf of the Overlord.
Rather it was my own worth as SwordBrother to Siera Red and SwordHand of House Redwin
that I did seek to test. These are 'titles', if you will, drawn from my heritage, that Siera Red has
bestowed, knowing their significance to me. In keeping with such titles, I did feel it necessary to
intercede on her behalf. Given the opportunity I will continue to do so.
My thanks for your consideration,
Feadur Feamegil
Baron of DoS
SwordHand of House Redwin
~The staff wishes to apologize for the misunderstanding as Feadur is perfectly right in his
assertion. ~Ed.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Oscar,
I just wish to thank you....for thinking my poem was worthy to be printed in your Magazine,
paper or whatever it may be.
Nicky
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Lord of Questrion and fellow duelers,
Many congratulations, Valmion, on your skill last eve in the ring. 'Twas a hard-won match that I
shall remember for a long while to come, though I needs must say 'tis the amicable sharing of ale
afterward that I shall recall as the greatest reward to such an event. My respect to you.
To those who attended, many thanks and sincere apologies for my seeming stupor--such things
pass in a fog at times. Please know my gratitude for those generous words that found their way to
me, even if I was tardy in reply.
Fine wishes to those new and present Warlords at the beginning of this cycle. I shall look forward
to our meeting in the ring as you desire it.
Respectfully,
Siera
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Oscar,
Please confer my humblest apologies to your cub reporter--I fear I did not get his name afore he
was carted off. Mayhap I should ask that in the future such reporters not stand nay quite so close
to the ale tap... especially if they are toting cameras.
Again, my regrets and hopes that the lad comes out of things well enough. Would that his jaw
were constructed half so well as my mug.
Red
* * *
page 4
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* * *
page 5
Well... hello again readers. I could go on and on about honor again. About truth, justice and the
Rhydinian-American way, but the magazine's so big this time, that I think I'll spare you all my
opinions and go straight to the good stuff.
* * *
page 6
For the latest in Dueling memorabilia stop by Marx's Dueling Souvenir Stand.
Some of the goods to be had all featuring the duelist of your choice:
Siera Red memorabilia of every description
Pennants
Buttons and pins
Refrigerator magnets
salt and pepper shakers
Postcards
Potholders
Pogs and Slammers!
Inflatable egos
Aspendale Mouth Soap
E core 008 Boomerangs (they die, retire, and still keep coming back)
Bobbinghead Dolls
ArchMage scythes featuring Lord Harvest
And Dark Axe genuine faux Diamonds to celebrate his rank
The Stand can be found on the message boards in the folder "Dreamweavers Lair" under
"Souvenir Stand"
* * *
page 7
INTERVIEW #1
Klytus, Grand Magi, met with Hedda Hat, Grand Gossiper, in the offices of DoSToday. The
occasion was Klytus' retirement from RDI-hood and the opportunity to hear of the conception
and development of Duel of Magic from the creator's lips. Thus...for all posterity and even for
this week, we present, "Klytus Interviewed."
HEDDA: Please sit ::gesturing to the couch::
KLYTUS: ::He conjures his favorite levitating recliner and sits::
KLYTUS: I prefer my own chair, if you don't mind?
HEDDA: ::eyes widen at the recliner in the air:: Oh...no problem. May I get you a
beverage?
KLYTUS: Quite all right. I used to tend the bar at one point, remember? ::With a wave of his
hand, a glass appears, filled with Nectar::
HEDDA: ::pats her pillbox hat distractedly:: Oh, fine. Well, I'll get myself some sherry if you
don't mind?
KLYTUS: Not at all.
HEDDA: ::walks to the small refrigerator and takes out a bottle of Amontillado and a glass::
KLYTUS: ::He takes a sip of the thick amber liquid in his glass::
HEDDA: ::wipes off the sofa with her handkerchief and sits down::
HEDDA: Well. ::takes out her notepad:: I thought that our readers might be interested in the
history of DoM. And your role in it. And your retirement. And all that. So... Why don't you
start with a little about yourself and then how you conceived Duel of Magic?
KLYTUS: Are the readers truly interested?
HEDDA: ::smiles:: They will be, I assure you.
KLYTUS: Have you received letters demanding the "DoM Story" so to speak?
HEDDA: Oh, no! If we waited for the public to speak, we would die in silence!
KLYTUS: Oh dear. I must get a publicist for that.....
HEDDA: ::chuckles:: But often, they appreciate what we publish.
KLYTUS: ..Anyway.. you want a story then?
HEDDA: Yes, please. Tell me about yourself.
KLYTUS: Lets see.. I first entered the realm of Rhy Din about 2 years ago. And it was at about
this time last year when Kairee offered my a job as an RDI. Shortly after being hired, I told her
that I was amazed at the lack of a dueling system for magicians, especially considering how
magical a place Rhy Din is.
HEDDA: Indeed.
KLYTUS: When I asked her if it would be all right for me to develop something for some sort of
magic duels, she simply said "Prioritize it"
HEDDA: ::tilts head:: Prioritize it??
KLYTUS: Make it a priority
HEDDA: ::nods and makes a note::
KLYTUS: Apparently, there was someone else who was also doing a duel of magic type project,
but he was not an RDI. Kairee wanted any new dueling systems to be developed within the
FFGF.
HEDDA: Really? Why?
KLYTUS: As to your question, I don't really know. Probably has something to do with AOL
employees developing new services for AOL and all that. You'd have to ask her for a better
answer . So as I set out to develop this system, I wanted to make it different from Duel of
Swords but it needed to be as simple to play and get into as DoS.
HEDDA: Why did you want it to be different?
KLYTUS: Well, were this new game not different enough, then why bother to play it when there
was DoS?
HEDDA: So...where did you start in this endeavor?
KLYTUS: I envisioned a DoS-style matrix for my game, but it, of course had spells. I figured 5
offensive and 5 defensive spells made the most sense. The trick was figuring out the interaction.
It needed to be well balanced, yet different with some surprises. I had a rough matrix for Kairee,
with rules, in about 2 weeks.
HEDDA: This was about 10 months ago?
KLYTUS: Closer to 12 month ago, actually. Once I got the initial OK from Kairee, we needed
play testing. I also needed a name. I was against naming it "Duel of Magic." It seemed to lack
pizzazz. But we needed the Duel of Magic name so it would be associated with the other Dueling
games. If memory serves correct, the next thing I did was start a folder announcing Duel of
Magic. We were still in the play testing stages, and I made sure folks knew that. We had a small
following at first, but they were very devoted
HEDDA: ::nods, then smiles:: Just to back up a second. Did you have a more pizzazzy name
ready?
KLYTUS: I was thinking of "Wizard War", but that was too close to an already existing game.
HEDDA: Ohh. I like that.
KLYTUS: I also had to change the names of some spells to avoid licensing problems
HEDDA: ::shakes head:: Legalities.....
KLYTUS: Aye...
HEDDA: Anyway...I interrupted you. Please go on. You had devoted followers of DoM.
KLYTUS: Now then, if you have a good memory...you will remember that this was also in the
middle of the great debate about fancies in DoS. Creating a new game in the middle of this fierce
debate, I decided it would be a good idea to avoid that problem with DoM.
HEDDA: How did you avoid the problem?
KLYTUS: I came up with the concept of gaining new spells as one advanced in rank. Rather than
getting "fancy" ways to cast old spells, players earned new ones
HEDDA: I see. ::writing:: An elegant solution, sir.
KLYTUS: Why thank you. It is one of the more popular features. This also simulated the FRGP
(Fantasy Role Playing Games) tradition of learning new spells as you grow in power. But I did
want to test it out first..to make sure those with advanced spells didn't have a "sure thing" against
a novice.
HEDDA: ::nods:: I remember that argument with Dark Axe.
KLYTUS: In play testing, I was starting each player off with a random number of advanced
spells. Advanced Spells did give players an edge, but not a sure win.. and that was the whole
idea. I made sure that each advanced spell could be defended against with a starting spell. The
only problem was that there were only 4 Advanced Spells, but 5 Advanced Grades + the
ArchMage.
HEDDA: ::writes rapidly::
KLYTUS: I didn't want to expand the Matrix past 10x10, so I then came up with Powers. This
was a one-shot thing. Either it worked, or it didn't. This concept came late in the play testing
HEDDA: Powers? ::puzzled:: Oh...the Mana Wave? That's a power, right?
KLYTUS: Yes. As is Dispel Magic. Dispel Magic was the only power at first, Mana Wave came
later after we were official
HEDDA: When do you get powers?
KLYTUS: Mages get to use one power. I thought having a choice of one or two Powers to use
made things more interesting. And the ArchMage, of course, can use Powers twice in a duel.
Back to play testing, things went quite well. I made sure to tell everyone who attended to write
letters to Kairee saying how wonderful the game was. She sent these letters to her superiors in
order to help DoM become official.
HEDDA: ::beams:: Good political move!
KLYTUS: It was her idea, actually. She was very keen on DoM from the beginning
HEDDA: How long was the testing of the game?
KLYTUS: It lasted a few months, and I was doing all of the testing on my own time.
HEDDA: Oh...not as an RDI?
KLYTUS: Yes, but it was my own time, not AOL's.
HEDDA: Now *that's* commitment.
KLYTUS: But my efforts earned me the RDI of the Month award in my second month as an
active RDI. So I did get recognition.
HEDDA: ::applauds gently, smiling::
KLYTUS: ::soft smile:: Thank you, but I was doing it for myself. I wanted to make something
for the RDI that would work. I was also having lots of fun.
HEDDA: So...people wanted more, Kairee wanted more, you wanted more.....did AOL or the
powers that be agree?
KLYTUS: We became official in late November of last year.
HEDDA: So it took about six months...to create, test, and become official?
KLYTUS: Yes. Our first official bout was on December 4th.
HEDDA: Now....Xenograg told me he was the first duelist. True?
KLYTUS: Yes. He and CatShakira were the first play testers.
KLYTUS: But after that, I never saw them in DoM again.
HEDDA: Ah. ::smiles:: I believe I saw Xeno last week.
KLYTUS: Xeno wanted a lighting bolt spell *really* badly
HEDDA: ::laughs:: he did?
KLYTUS: Aye.. and he tried to talk me into it, too.
HEDDA: And....?
KLYTUS: But the matrix was already set, and changing something to a LB would have been too
much trouble.
HEDDA: ::nods:: Perhaps he could think of Magebolt as a lightning bolt.
KLYTUS: Maybe... but I wanted that to be more reminiscent of the D&D Magic Missile; that is
why it hits even if you Displace.
HEDDA: ::nods:: It hunts you down.
KLYTUS: Yup. Our first official game had a small turnout, and it stayed that way for a while.
But we were growing. I saw new faces almost every week.
HeddaHat: Who was in the first official duel? Do you recall?
KLYTUS: Hang on, I can look it up...
HEDDA: ::beams:: It will be good to have this on the record, so to speak.
KLYTUS: Aye, there was WizSlinger, GypsyLynx, P01SON....ConnorMcld, Brigath,
ForgtnWolf, DarkFantom, KitsuneWmn and Fenrick. Gypsy was the first one to win an official
DoM duel. Connor was the first to win by shutout. And WizSlinger was the first one to become
an Enchanter. Connor was the second Enchanter. Both chose ArcticBlast as their first Advanced
Spell.
HEDDA: So....GypsyLynx won the first duel...With Wiz?
KLYTUS: No.. with P01S0N.
HEDDA: ::beams:: This is good. We'll have the records made public.
KLYTUS: Connor, of course, was our first Arch-Mage.
HEDDA: ::nods and smiles:: And an excellent one.
KLYTUS: And he held the title for 2 cycles. Aye, he wore the mantle with honor.
HEDDA: So....the Duel of Magic was underway and people began coming.
KLYTUS: Aye, and it grew.
HEDDA: As you may know...I mentioned in a column a while ago that I find DoM to be one of
the friendliest places online. In Rhydin, that is.
KLYTUS: ::smiles:: I thank you for sharing that with me.
HEDDA: ::beams::
KLYTUS: Now it was also at this time when I ((OOC)) moved from NJ to MD. My having an
active social life sort of put a dent in how much time I was online.
HEDDA: ::nods:: And how did this affect DoM?
KLYTUS: Well, this was when I started DoM, so I didn't want to miss it. I was running two RDI
shifts a week. Tuesdays in the Inn, and Sundays in DoM.
HEDDA: *And* ::slyly:: an active social life? ::makes a note to probe that another time::
KLYTUS: In order to make more time for my life, and for my new job, I stopped tending bar in
March. Anyway.. as time went by running DoM came to be more of a chore than a hobby.
HEDDA: Oh...really? Because it took you away from more interesting things?
KLYTUS: Sort of. The only time I was online anymore was to run things, and that took all the
fun out of it. I was too busy to spend all my time online. So I had to retire. I wanted to stay
with DoM for at least 2 full cycles, to make sure things were going well. I told Kairee about a
month prior to my planned departure. I made sure we had people to run DoM.
HEDDA: Dan and Connor?
KLYTUS: Yes.. and they are doing well, I think.
KLYTUS: And when I left, Kairee afforded me a special honor.
HEDDA: Really? What was that honor?
KLYTUS: First of all, my "title" as Grand Magi was retired. Secondly, I am still permitted to call
duels for DoM and have them count. Normally, only RDIs can call official duels. I haven't done
that yet, but I probably will.
HEDDA: ::nods:: of course you should. You're the founder. ::pauses:: Unless.......
KLYTUS: Unless...?
HEDDA: Rumor has it you will be dueling. Is that true?
KLYTUS: Once things settle down for a bit, I probably will.
KLYTUS: It will be odd starting out as an Apprentice, though.
HEDDA: Perhaps another special honor would be to start out as a Sorcerer or something. Of
course...you would decimate other apprentices.
KLYTUS: It was discussed. A few folks wanted to start me out on the standing with a 20- 0
..Mage. I didn't think it would be appropriate. That brings me to some of the changes that were
made because of play testing....
HEDDA: It might be difficult having you duel and also call duels. Although Connor does it,
doesn't he?
HEDDA: Oh, sorry. Changes?
KLYTUS: Originally, I was going to be the first Archmage when the game started..so that way, I
would be the one the first Mage would have to fight for the title.
KLYTUS: Kairee thought it best to leave the spot vacant so all started equal. It made sense As
far as the matrix went, there were only 2 changes made. It was in the interaction of WizardBlades
-WizardBlades and Reflect-Reflect. In play testing, WB-WB was a double miss. I changed it to a
double hit so apprentice battles would move faster.
HEDDA: And reflect-reflect? Same thing?
KLYTUS: Reflect-Reflect always scored a double hit, but I added the feature that it also caused a
loss of a round
HEDDA: Because of the infinite loop.
KLYTUS: Actually, that was in the original matrix, but Kairee asked me to change it.. she
thought it would be too difficult to remember.
KLYTUS: But the players LOVED the idea, so it came back. It is another unique feature of the
game. Other than that, there were minor rule changes... such as the ArchMage tournament.
HEDDA: What changed in the tournament?
KLYTUS: I simply had to change the way it worked is all. I wanted it to be simple for a starting
game.. not like the "Rules-Up-The-Wazoo" system in place for DoS.
HEDDA: I'm a little confused. What changed?
KLYTUS: Nothing major. The original tournament rules were never published. The only
changes were in my head. It was a difference between being an "at-will" challenge system or a
tournament. I chose the latter
HEDDA: ::sips her sherry:: I *much* prefer the tournament. Adds drama and tension. Also
keeps down the silly challenges. Oops. ::looks around:: Probably shouldn't say that here.
KLYTUS: ::soft chuckle:: No, no.. I agree.
KLYTUS: To date, I have no complaints about the matrix or the rules, with the exception of
DarkAxe. I suspect that will have to change as the game continues to grow, but it works for
now.
HEDDA: ::nods:: So...what about this Dark Axe controversy back in the beginning? What was
DA's problem?
KLYTUS: He thought it was "dishonorable" for Advanced players to duel Apprentices while
using their Advanced Spells. It gave them a "guaranteed win" according to him. Or that the odds
were so in their favor, it was hardly fair. He also had a lot to say about the "overuse of fancies" in
DoS.
HEDDA: Right. Thus the scene with the woman Connor beat for the ArchMagery.
KLYTUS: ::nods:: Exactly
HEDDA: Bizarre...according to one who was there.
KLYTUS: Bizarre? Try annoying and disruptive.
HEDDA: ::laughs:: I guess the good won out though.
KLYTUS: Yes.. good thing too.
HEDDA: Good...why? Because it kept the game developing?
KLYTUS: Are you kidding? Last thing I wanted to do was rework the rules all over again!
HEDDA: LOL...
KLYTUS: And, yes.. it kept things going.
HEDDA: ::nods:: Seems to me that time would take care of inequities.
KLYTUS: It did. Well.. I'm just about running out of things to say. Do you have any further
questions?
HEDDA: Let's see. ::checks her list and nods:: Okay. Here's a question...How do you see
Duel of Magic in a year or so? Any images?
KLYTUS: I hope to see it being run 3 nights a week, including Saturdays. Kairee assigned us
Sunday and Monday nights so we would not be in direct competition with DoS. But hopefully in
a year, DoM will be strong enough to stand on its own. If we can have DoM run on weekends,
we will attract more customers.
HEDDA: It seems to be a different crowd. Not really competitive. ::shrugs:: But that's my take
on it.
KLYTUS: Well, now we know that. We had no idea what the demographics would be like at
first.
HEDDA: True.
KLYTUS: But now we know that we have few people who do DoS and DoM. We have our own
crowd. The more it grows, there will be a greater demand for more time
HEDDA: True. And that's great.
HEDDA: Okay...Another question: Are there any dangers you see for DoM in future?
KLYTUS: Not dangers. I do foresee difficulties when it comes time to eventually rework the
ArchMage Tournament. And other rules changes may become necessary as time goes by.
HEDDA: Really? Say some more about that.
KLYTUS: That has nothing to do with problems, but that's just life. But problems do play a part
in it. For example, there is no longer E-mail DoM. We had an incident where someone was trying
to get his friends to intentionally lose e-mail duels so he could advance.
HEDDA: Oh, right. I vaguely remember that. Seemed kinda silly.
KLYTUS: We also had few people using e-mail DoM anyway. I was planning on scrubbing it.
This incident gave me the excuse I needed
HEDDA: ::nods:: Is it okay to quote this in the article?
KLYTUS: As for other changes.. well.. change is a part of life. Folks will figure out better ways
to do things, so changes will be made.
HEDDA: ::thinks:: Who would they talk to about it? Is it now in the hands of Kairee and others?
Or what?
KLYTUS: Well, I am still in close touch with the way DoM is being handled. I made the revisions
to the rules before I left, and I have been promised that I will be informed of things as time goes
be. I may not be running it anymore, but it is still, in a way, my game. Hopefully, I will be
contacted if anyone wants/needs to change something.
HEDDA: You would like that, then...
KLYTUS: I would like that very much. Any more questions?
HEDDA: Let's see....What was the biggest surprise about DoM? For you...once it started, I
mean.
KLYTUS: I think the biggest surprise was how fast it took off. I mean, last year at this time, I
was working out the first matrix, and now we are already into the third cycle.
HEDDA: ::nods:: It certainly seems to fit a need.
KLYTUS: I'm glad I was the one able to fill it. I now have a meaningful legacy.. besides my story
board that is ::slight smile:: The Duel of Magic folder is also still active. That has lots of info
about the start of official DoM.
HEDDA: Ah. Your folder. I understand your home was visited by an enemy?
KLYTUS: ::eyes grow dark:: Indeed it was.
HEDDA: ::looks at him:: Any idea on the perpetrator?
KLYTUS: The ideas I have are not very pleasing....anyway, it is a personal matter.
HEDDA: Well....Anything you would like to say to our readers before you go back into private
life?
KLYTUS: Yes....It's nice to be remembered
HEDDA: ::turns page::
KLYTUS: I thank you for this opportunity.
HEDDA: ::beams:: Thank you, sir. ::finishes her sherry::
KLYTUS: Remembrance is the one true path to immortality.::get out of the chair as it vanishes::
HEDDA: ::rises and extends her hand to Klytus:: Thank you for your time. Congratulations on a
superb addition to Rhydin.
KLYTUS: ::takes the hand in his:: And I thank you. So if there is nothing else.....
HEDDA: ::thinks and smiles:: No. Can't think of anything.
KLYTUS: .. then I bid thee farewell. ::With a dearth of the dramatic, he is no longer there::
HEDDA: ::neatens up the office and departs::
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page 10
Lady Arane would like to invite all you unfortunate victims of mistimed ducks and sidesteps who
have lost their fancy beehives to a wicked thrust or high cut to come on down to her hair salon
today and get a new 'do, just in time for the summer slaughter soon to begin.
Lady Arane does a wide variety of 'dos and would be happy to help you choose the one that's just
right for you. Come on down today.
((Lady Arane's Salon can be found in the "From the Dragon's Mouth" folder))
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page 11
ASK DR. STUPID!
DoS Today's advice column
Dear Dr. Stupid,
Do you like candy?
-Hungry
Dear Hungry,
Yes.
-Dr. Stupid
Dear Dr. Stupid,
Do you have any candy?
-Hungry
Dear Hungry,
No.
-Dr. Stupid
Dear Dr. Stupid,
Forget it then.
-Hungry, but disappointed.
Dear Dr. Stupid,
The Matrix makes no sense! I do one move and lose, and my opponent does the same and wins!
What gives?
-Painful in PA
Dear Filled with Pain,
There actually is no matrix. The Warlords are playing tricks on you. In truth, the RDI calling the
match looks at your screenname, and if he/she doesn't like it, then you lose.
Therefore, give the ref cash before you duel... Or, seeing as how most of the refs are drunk or
need to be, just buy them a drink.
-Overlord Stupid
Dear Dr. Stupid,
There's a warlord I really like, but I'm just a humble commoner... What can I do?
-Lower Class and Lonely
Dear Class,
This warlord probably doesn't notice you... Leap up behind them waving your sword, and stab
them in the kidneys a few times... That always works for me.
-Dr. Stupid, yet Subtle
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page 12
BOOTS
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The Bootery-- serving the Greater RhyDin area
Come down and try on some of Shespeaks' custom designs! You'll swear you were walking on
air.
Photo: <<Two feet stick out from the bottom of the photo, clad in what appears to be long grey
fur... Up the slippers, for that's what they are, are two long ears, touched with tufts of fur at the
ends... Beyond those, are two large eyeballs, that are staring up at the camera... A large mouth on
each slipper, full of sharp teeth, sticks its pinkish tongue out, as the Orc-slippers seem to sneer in
mild disgust>>
Caption: "Shespeaks stole me boots, but I've got these dandy Osric the Orc slippers... Oh, and me
boots are on sale at the Bootery. -BrdwayDan" Another satisfied customer!
The Bootery can be found on the message boards in the folder Red Dragon Innsights under "The
Bootery"
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DUEL OF FISTS
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Report from the Outback 6/4/95
The weekend of 2/3 June 95 was a special one for the Outback, marking the official beginning
of DoF's move to two nights a week. To celebrate the event RDI Panthr went to great lengths to
make it a success. In conjunction with this Panth created some neat trophies for the duelers who
had the most wins, most losses and improved the most during the course of the month of May. In
addition to the trophies, each winner will get their names posted on a plaque to be set up in the
Outback over the bar.
As part of their award the recipients will receive prizes of free on-line time.
For the Most Wins during May, there was a tie with duellers ShanniCltn and Ranma 5tme tying
with 6 wins each.
For the Most Improved during May, there was a tie once again with duellers ShanniCltn and
Ranma 5tme. Each dueler gained 5 points on their odds ranking.
As a sort of "consolation" prize (or "They Refused to Cry Uncle") for the Most Losses during
May, AkaneDechu won with a total of 4 losses.
Also as part of the Grand Re-Opening of the Outback, door-prizes were awarded to random
patrons during the course of the weekend. At various points during the night, a raffle was held
for everyone who was there (duelling or not). The winners will receive prizes of free on-line time.
The winners for the door-prize raffles were: RolandKull, OnyxClaw, Percival, Darklarn, Tolec,
Dsmbr Rose, and Sir Ghost
Congratulations to all of our prize winners!
Congratulations also to Dallara and to ShanniCltn who made Emerald Rank during the course
of the weekend of 2/3 June. The way things are shaping it up it looks like the next Diamond
Quest is going to turn into quite a brawl!
And finally a hearty welcome to all of our new-comers over the past few weekends: Oda1,
BFIELD2468, Dragons873, E1ght Ba11, XGrifter95, OnyxClaw, Darklarn, RolandKull,
Thorcinian, Kyttn, PeacflWryr, Sharpe925, Tolec, Lazarus RH, Hadar Dule, Ian R MacK and
PanthrLord. We hope ya'll had a great time and hope t' see ya again!
The weekend also saw the return of Dare Ltan1 (long time Emerald in absentia), who wandered
by for the first time in some while. Welcome back Dare, you have been missed.
One final bit of news. Boss-man RDI Panthr has set the next Diamond Quest to take place the
first weekend of July. This will coincide with the beginning of the next cycle. Plenty of time for
those mad rushes to Emerald!
**************** AP ******************
*** In need of relieving some stress? *** Feel like taking out your aggressions the
old-fashioned way? Or just enjoy twisting opponent into funny shapes? Well, the little town of
RhyDin has just the thing for you! It's called the Outback! And there's no holds barred! Wander
in! Find out why 9 out of 10 dentists say it's the best thing since the invention of hockey! Come
on down and give it a try!
And for those who just like watching grown men and women pound each other senseless,
there's plenty of ale for the enjoying, courtesy of the famed Red Dragon Inn.
**************** AP ******************
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Tired of climbing up your chimney and emerging covered in soot?
Tired of going for a romantic slide down your chimney with your sweetheart and tasting sooty
lips at the bottom? (Or maybe on the way down if you're an expert.)
Then give me a call at 1-800-CHIMNEY. Our operators are standing by (mainly me, and I'm
not fully operational), waiting to hear your pleas for help and come rushing to the rescue. And
we're cheap! In fact, we usually forget to collect payment...
So be the first in your neighborhood to have a clean chimney. That neighbor may always beat
you in the yearly Xmas lawn decorations contest, but you'll be damned if his chimney's cleaner!
Remember, 1-800-CHIMNEY. Call now. Or later, just call!
(Paid for by a grubby old man that just wanted to be left alone.)
(In case there's any confusion... the preceding was from everyone's favorite chimney sweep,
Falire)
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INTERVIEW #2
The following is the latest in the exciting and oh-so-informative series of articles featuring
various duelers and their weapons. If you would like to see the story of your sword (broomstick,
dead animal, dagger, submachine gun, etc) appear here, please get in touch with Simini x via
email...
THE MAD SWEEP
Falire the Fabulous, Falire the Fabled, and Falire the Freak. A man of many names, a foggy
history and lots of soot, Warlord Falire is quite an enigma. He lives in a cardboard box in the alley
behind the Red Dragon Inn and its basement, accompanied only by a little scrappy little mutt.
When asked the dog's name, Falire replies, "He won't tell me. I just call him Sex," and shrugs.
Although he carries his brother's fiery sword safely in the belt of his tunic, he chooses instead to
duel with the tool of his trade, his chimney sweep.
As anyone who has carried on a conversation with Falire knows, it can be quite an experience. I
therefore thought it best to let Falire tell his story in his own words...
(Editor's Note: Many of you have mentioned that you do not like colon denoted action in the
interviews of the magazine, however in this case the actions were deemed necessary to give the
reader the full impact of Mr. Falire's state of mind)
SIMINI XX: ::looks about her in the alley, and smiles at the sweep:: Hiyas, Hope.
FALIRE: ::Blinks, nods warrily:: Mrs Poppins.
SIMINI XX: ::find a place to settle down, leaning against a building, next to Falire's box::
FALIRE: ::Stands, stretching, and moves to sit on top of the box, immediately collapsing it
and ending on his backside. Scowls, clambers back up and sits on a stack of crates instead::
SIMINI XX: ::watches, stifling a small smile, hoping he isn't hurt:: You okay?
FALIRE: ::Pretends he has no idea what she's talking about, simultaneously rubbing his
spine:: Course I am.
SIMINI XX: ::nods warily:: Okayyy... ::watching him for signs of pain:: Falire... how long have
you been a chimney sweep? ::smiles, trying to put him at ease::
FALIRE: ::Nods slowly, then looks up:: Huh?
SIMINI XX: ::nonchalantly pulling out her DoSToday pad of paper::
FALIRE: ::Looking more nervous, sure she's really here to re-po his cardboard box::
SIMINI XX: How long have you been sweeping chimneys, hon?
FALIRE: Ahhh...for so long as I can remember...which goes back about a day and a half I
guess...
SIMINI XX: ::nods:: and... uh... ::decides not to ask him when the last time he had a
bath:: when did you start dueling?
FALIRE: ::Puzzled look:: Dueling? I began the Training as soon as I could walk, just like
everyone else. ::Gives her an odd look::
SIMINI XX: ::smiles:: I didn't learn until I few months ago, Falire... you must have grown up in
quite a privileged household. ::gently probing::
FALIRE: ::Scowls:: A few months ago? Good lord woman, I'm amazed you can even hold
a... um... a... ::scowls:: (m) Damn... ::Pauses thinking, brightens:: I'm amazed you can even hold
a conversation! ::Scowls:: No, that isn't right...
SIMINI XX: ::smiles and scolds gently:: Don't forget, Falire, I have bested you more than once.
::taps the blackstone sword at her side as a hint::
FALIRE: ::Sighs and gives up, looking up yelps, jerks back and slams his head into the wall
painfully:: Where the hell did you come from?
SIMINI XX: ::blinks:: ::stepping toward him raising her hand:: You alright?
FALIRE: ::Looks at the sword and bursts out laughing:: With that pig poker? You wouldn't
get within twenty feet before I... ::scowls again:: Damnit, there it goes again...
SIMINI XX: ::watching him, caught between concern and hesitant amusement::
FALIRE: ::Nods slowly, rubbing his head:: I think so. Walls are damned hard.
SIMINI XX: ::nods:: They sure are! ::looks around:: Where's your sweep, hon?
FALIRE: ::Still rubbing his head, gestures at the crumpled box, which immediately explodes,
his sweep alighting in his palm Looks at it curiously, as if wondering what the hell it is::
SIMINI XX: ::steps back, impressed and a little wary:: <w> Wow. ::carefully:: Falire... where
did you learn magic?
FALIRE: ::Scowls:: Damn friendly birds. ::Tosses his arm up, the sweep flies high,
hovering for a split second, then drops like a rock:: (m) Not reall great fliers either. ::Head jerks
up, eyes wide:: Magic?!? Where?
SIMINI XX: ::grins, glad the sweep didn't break upon impact with the ground:: ::puts a hand
on his shoulder:: Nowhere, hon, I was mistaken, I'm sorry. ::sighs:: ::tries again::
FALIRE: ::Calming down slightly, looking disappointed::
SIMINI XX: Hey, Falire... you enjoy dueling, don't you?
FALIRE: ::::Picks up his sweep, laying it on his crossed knees::
SIMINI XX: ::conversationally, smiling sweetly::
FALIRE: ::Nods to Simi:: Course I do. What's dueling again?
SIMINI XX: ::sits back down beside him:: ::smiles:: Fighting... what we do in the basement
every week's end.
FALIRE: ::Blushes:: I thought that was called...umm, nevermind.
SIMINI XX: What was your favorite duel ever?
FALIRE: ::Looks away::
SIMINI XX: ::adding hastily:: That you were in, that is... ::smiling at his blush::
FALIRE: ::Glances away, growls low suddenly, fists clenched:: Shattering the bones of the
Betrayer one by one with the force of his own muscles. Watching the horror as his body betrayed
the Betrayer...::trails off:: No, wait...::scowls hard:: What the hell was I talking about?
SIMINI XX: ::smile fading:: Your favorite duel in DoS... ::guardedly::
FALIRE: ::Smiles:: Ahh, my duel against the Bishop, undoubtedly. He reminds me of the
fights I had with... umm... damnit! Nevermind...
SIMINI XX: ::tentative smile at the mention of her Kempai:: Who, Falire?
FALIRE: ::Shakes his head:: Nope, never dueled Falire, I hear he's a little crazy...
SIMINI XX: ::grins:: *I* think he's great... ::winks:: Back to your sweep, Falire... where did
you get it?
FALIRE: ::Confused look:: My sweep?
SIMINI XX: Yes... where did you get your sweep?
FALIRE: ::gives her another odd look:: Born with it I guess. Or maybe I learned it from
watching my Father and Mother dancing. ::Shrugs:: I didn't know someone could get a sweep.
::Suddenly looks at her:: You do mean the way I dip women while dancing, don't you? Or do you
mean the way I bow?
SIMINI XX: ::gets a mental image of Lady Falire dancing with a broom:: ::shakes the image
off::
FALIRE: ::Snorts:: That gruesome lady is *not* my mother.
SIMINI XX: ::smiles:: Show me how you dip women, Falire... ::stands, and steps up close to
him:: ::thinking this the craziest interview she has ever done::
FALIRE: ::Nervous look:: Umm...I don't see any cream chives and onion to dip in...
::Absently picking at his sweep, staring with a terrified fascination at her::
SIMINI XX: ::not too close, though::
FALIRE: ::Stuttering lightly:: Is this proper interview pocedure?
SIMINI XX: ::smiles:: Sure... the best descriptions come from experience, right? ::smiles and
steps back::
FALIRE: ::Smiles through the soot, and gestures to a stack of crates across the alley that
had not been there before:: Have a seat and we'll begin. Now... ::shuffles some imaginary
papers:: What're your qualifications?
SIMINI XX: ::blinks, and follows him to the crates, not sure what he's up to:: ::sits:: Um... all
of them? ::hopefully::
FALIRE: ::Scowls:: Just cause your Mom works here doesn't mean you can be tart young
lady. ::Opens his mouth to scold her further, then shuts it, looking puzzled again::
SIMINI XX: ::blinks again, not sure whether she should be hurt or not:: ::tries another tactic::
::spies the sweep across the alley and takes in a large breath of "surprise":: Look! ::points to the
sweep:: What's that?!
FALIRE: ::Head snaps around, eyes wide:: My god, I think it's a chimney sweep. Lying in
an alley! Good lord, how... positively common.
SIMINI XX: But where did it come from? ::eyes wide with cautious fear, stands behind him so
that he can "protect" her::
FALIRE: ::Strides over, picking it up gently, spins it a bit:: From Sheranoa of course...
where else?
SIMINI XX: Sheranoa? But... what is it used for? ::staying on her side of the alley, warily::
FALIRE: ::Examines it carefully, running his hands along it, mumbling:: Beautiful...
SIMINI XX: ::watching him carefully::
FALIRE: ::Raises his voice so she can hear clearly:: It focuses... ::blanks suddenly:: Umm...
that is... ::glances away, then back, starts, seeming to see the sweep for the first time:: It cleans
chimneys, of course.
SIMINI XX: ::nods:: Oh. I see... but... could you use it forrrrr... dueling, maybe?
FALIRE: Of course you can silly, haven't I been using it for just that?
SIMINI XX: ::smiles, hoping now they are back on track:: Really? How long have you been
doing that??
FALIRE: ::Shrugs:: I dunno, maybe a few months... Probably about three months or so I'd
guess.
SIMINI XX: ::knows that is wrong:: Three months? Wow, you sure are good... aren't you a
warlord?
FALIRE: ::Glum look:: Why does everyone keep bringing that up? Just because I can't
even make it to GM, everyone picks on me. I'm not the worst though, Bishop's behind me still.
SIMINI XX: ::smiles sweetly:: Don't feel bad, I can barely make it past commoner.
FALIRE: ::Tight faced look:: Oh sure, brag why dontcha.
SIMINI XX: Hey, Falire... what will happen to your sweep when you die? ::trying to keep her
tone light::
FALIRE: ::Confused look:: The Darksbane can't die.
SIMINI XX: ::arches a graceful copper brow:: Are you a Darksbane?
FALIRE: ::Shudders:: Shadow would rule if that happened. ::Terrified look, fades slowly::
::Frowns again:: Were you raised with no teachings at all? There is only one... umm... only
one... ::Pauses:: King! Only one Elvis, but he's died, though people still claim to see him...
SIMINI XX: ::barely keeping up with him:: Oh. ::lamely::::wonders what she is going to tell
Oscar when he asks how this interview went::
FALIRE: ::Sits back on the crate, smiling proudly, humming "Hunka hunka Burning love"::
SIMINI XX: ::tries another question, not much hope::
FALIRE: ::Shrugs:: Oscar'll understand, we've met b'fore.
SIMINI XX: Falire... what would you do if someone tried to take your sweep away from you?
::smiles at the song, wondering if that is his personal theme song::
FALIRE: ::Bursts out laughing:: Why would someone do that?
SIMINI XX: ::smiles and shrugs:: I dunno... but what if? Would you be mad?
FALIRE: ::Pauses, thinking, then sighs:: Why consider impossibilities? No one would ever
dare to attempt it.
SIMINI XX: ::arches a brow, hoping she has furrowed out a good line of questioning::
FALIRE: ::Smiles softly, as if repeating something he's said many many times:: I do not get
mad.
SIMINI XX: Why not? ::eyes it:: You said yourself it is beautiful...
FALIRE: ::Glances down at the sweep in his lap:: This grimey thing? No more beautiful
than I am.
SIMINI XX: ::wide grin:: Exactly. What if someone tried to take *you* away?
FALIRE: ::Looking seriously confused now:: Take me away from what?
SIMINI XX: Ummm... away from... anything... ::looks at the crushed box:: From your box.
FALIRE: Away from my box? Well, Mom says I can, but I can't cross the street alone yet.
SIMINI XX: ::smiles and shakes her head, refusing to get on the subject of his family:: Okay,
Falire, I think our time is up now, I have to go... ::stands::
FALIRE: ::Stands and proffers a sooty hand::
SIMINI XX: ::smiling fondly at him, she reaches him and tiptoes up to give him a friendly kiss
on the lips:: ::ignoring the hand and the soot::
FALIRE: Thank you for coming by- ::Stops, standing stunned, wonders when that became a
common custom on ending an interview:: ::Slowly smiles, blushing slightly::
SIMINI XX: ::steps back, grinning, then winks and turns away:: ::walks down the alley without
another word::
FALIRE: ::Drops his hand back to his side, trash almost absently clearing itself from her
path::
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*** Shots from the Duels ***
Picture: <<several flashes can be seen through the cracks in a large pile of boulders. Mamusia
stands in the foreground, laughing softly>>
Caption: Caught under a meteor shower from Mam, Cylzarth's mage bolt gives new meaning to
the term 'ricochet' BD
Picture: <<Binzo collapses as Merilsa stands over him, unbloodied>>
Caption: Meri high cuts above Binz's stop hit, ending with a 5-0 shutout in the Duel of Swords.
BD
Picture: <<Red Zealot is in midair, just inches from hitting the ground as GldnSword's blade
sweeps across the picture>>
Caption: Alkron breaks a 5-5 tie with a quick low cut to Red's feet for the win! BD
Picture: <<J Sieve appears frozen, with several sharp looking icicles extending from her fingers>>
Caption: Felegast catches Jen's wizard blades (and Jen) with an arctic blast! BD
Picture: <<A full page shot of GryPheonix and Marc Magus flexing for the camera>>
Caption: Clad in elegant Duel of Magic skin-tight metallic armor(tm), the two duelists are ready
for action, a night on the town, or whatever comes their way! BD
Picture: <<Morgan Crow's blade arcing low, the blade shining in the light and entangling in Gray
Max's sword as he parries the cut away from his leg>>
Caption: Gray Max saves himself from Morgan's wicked cut.
Picture: <<GldenSword's blade thrusts into a low cutting JestWilder, who's eyes bug out in a
shocked expression>>
Caption: Ouch.
Picture: <<GnimishRW his blade arcing around in a beautiful low parry, is being struck in the
head by an effective high swing by JakeThrash>>
Picture: <<Connor McLeod, looking very cool, has his blade low, knocking aside Vette x's
thrust>>
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OVERLORD TRIUMPHANT
The latest challenge to the Overlord came two days ago when Valmion, esteemed Warlord of
Questrion and winner of the recent Barons duel, stepped forward to take on Siera Red without
threat of intercession.
The match between then was preceded by an exhibition round between their seconds, dark elf,
Feadur, and the mage Moralitor. Feadur in a fine exhibition of the quadruple cut was victorious.
The rounds:
Feadur Moralitor
fancy duck low cut
stop hit thrust
low cut fancy circular parry
high cut fancy sidestep
low cut low cut
high cut fancy sidestep
fancy sidestep fancy circular parry
high cut low cut
Then it was time for the match. Black and silver for Valmion, crimson and gold for Siera Red,
they stepped to the ring. Fighting as always for the honor of Alaisia and Graciana Allegra
DiSanti, respectively, the two duelers began.
Siera Red Valmion
fancy lateral parry slash
thrust fancy sidestep
fancy circular parry low cut
high cut thrust
fancy sidestep fancy sidestep
thrust slash
low cut fancy duck
fancy circular parry low cut
fancy sidestep fancy sidestep
high cut slash
A very interesting duel to watch.
Now about that Baron tournament:
Here were the participants...
E core 008 vs Falon
Final Score: 5-4 in 9 Rounds
Note: E core 008 won the duel on a fancy disengage. Unconventional to say the least.
Karnafexx vs Vixxenish
Final Score: 5-4 in 11 Rounds
Note: Karnafexx came back quite effectively to win.
Valmion vs PrinceFyre
Final Score: 5.5-4 in 14 Rounds
Note: This one was close the whole time... nearly went into overtime
Falire vs Merilsa
Final Score: 5.5-4.5 in 15 Rounds
Note: Falire came from behind down 4-1 in round 6 to win in round 15
Percival vs Roustam
Final Score: 5.5-3.5 in 11 Rounds
Note: No one ever saw Percival coming....
ConnorMcId vs JSVRamirez
Final Score: 5-1 in 6 Rounds
Note: A Highlander's dream of a duel between two old friends
MorganCrow vs Luthien
Final Score: 5-3.5 in 11 Rounds
Grimjk (John) vs CatShakira
Final Score: 5-4 in 10 Rounds
Note: Another good duel.
The next round saw:
Percival vs Morgan Crow
Final Score: 5-3 in 9 Rounds
Note: A very bloody end with a dual impalement
Grimjk vs E core 008
Final Score: 5-1 in 8 Rounds
Note: A very fine show
Falire vs Karnafexx (Billy Ray)
Final Score: 5-4 in 11 Rounds
Note: It was a hard fight and Karni almost came from behind again to win
Valmion vs Connor
Final Score: 5-1 in 5 Rounds
Note: A very quick and bloody duel.
The Next Round saw...
Valmion vs Falire
Final Score: 5-2 in 6 Rounds
Note: It appeared to be Valmion's night
Percival vs Grimjk
Final Score: 5-3 in 10 Rounds
Who IS this Percival? :)
FINAL:
Valmion Percival
Thrust Low Cut
Low Cut High Cut
Fancy Circular Parry Stop Hit
Low Cut Fancy Lateral Parry
Thrust Fancy Sidestep
Fancy Duck Low Cut
Fancy Lateral Parry Stop Hit
Fancy Sidestep Fancy Circular Parry
Stop Hit Thrust
Well dueled one and all!
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Tales from Twilight Island
This week in the Duel of Magic
(complied by RDI Daniel)
It was a nice and quiet week for our scorekeeper. Although several new apprentices appeared,
there was only one advancement - FuncKnight went from an apprentice to enchanter in just one
weekend.
Speaking of advancements, watch out for DoofusGoof. He's just one win from Mage rank, and
with the speed at which he's advanced, it's only a matter of time.
For you quickly advancing duelists out there, we're just three short weeks from the Arch-Mage's
tournament. Get all the wins you can, because the cycle will end on June 26th after the last duel of
the evening.
--Complete rules for the Duel of Magic can be found in: Keyword FFGF>News and
Information>Game information center> Duel of Magic Rules.--
--Duel of Magic is open Sunday and Monday nights, 8-11 pm est, in the people connection room
'RDI Duel of Magic'--
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Everyone needs a little fun in their life, right? Especially after a hard night's dueling. Well if you
agree, there is a new shop opened that may interest you. Just a few doors down from the Red
Dragon Inn, is a store ready to cater to your every whim, pleasure-wise.
Ali's Pleasure Chest... dedicated to your total enjoyment of life. Come in today for a tour hosted
by proprietor Jareth SongBlade.
((Ali's Pleasure Chest can be found on the message boards in the folder "Dreamweavers Lair"
under "Ali's Pleasure Chest"))
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LATE-BREAKING NEWS
Who is that Ian MacKenzie? The man who made Warlord in one weekend gave DoSToday an
exclusive interview:
DT: How does it feel to have gone from negative commoner to Warlord in one weekend?
Ian R MacK: Rath'r odd, Oscar. I mean, obviously I must be learnin' somethin', bu' damned if I
know wha' 'tis. I jus' 'ope I can maintain m' record. 'tis still a learnin' process.
DT: That is hard... do you have any other plans for the future?
Ian R MacK: ::shrugs:: I'm 'opin' ta keep winnin'... per'aps ge' m' 'ands on a baron's rin'
someday.
DT: A baron eh? No eyes for the Overlord spot?
Ian R MacK: Och... nae a' th' moment. I thin' tha' woul' be tae much 'ubris e'en for someone o'
my s'posed ego, aye?
DT: ::chuckles:: Do you have any views on the use of fancies?
Ian R MacK: I thin' fancies are an indicator o' skill. As such, I'll b' usin' 'em if I feel I need tae...
I thin' usin' 'em agin' mos' commoners is a bit unsportsmanlike, bu' as ye ken, there be some
commoners 'oo are nae exactly novices. 'owever, if I ge' to th' point in a duel... wi' a commoner
where I'm 'avin' to use them ta save m' be'ind, then obviously I dinna deserve ta be usin' 'em. It's
all situational.
Ian R MacK: Di' tha' make anna sense? ::laughs::
DT: Do you mean if a commoner is beating you well enough that you need to use them... you
don't think you should use them? Don't you think that is the exact situation where they come in
handy?
Ian R MacK: Depends on th' commoner. If I was in someone else's shoes this weekend, damn
straight I'd 'ave used fancies agin' me. Elijah did, an' I still beat 'im. Point is, given th' odds, 4
fancies are worth, a' best, a full point per duel on average. If that. If a commoner is a cocky
bloke, I'll fancy 'im t' death jus' t' shut 'im up.
DT: You do seem to be a bit more knowlegeable on the duels than your average commoner, have
you been studying?
Ian R MacK: I've watched, aye. An' I've goo' friends 'oo were more than willin' to guide me.
They watched m' duels durin' th' las' cycle an' pointed out m' flaws... an' ga' m' some pointers on
'ow to eliminate 'em.
DT: Names?
Ian R MacK: Mo'sly m' brother Michael, an' Jonalyn Nenshen... an' a bit o' moral support from
Siera as well.
DT: Do you have any advice for the other duelists out there?
Ian R MacK: Study. An' dinna ge' inta predictable patterns. Gotta work on tha'. Always study.
DT: Thank you, Mr. MacKenzie... and happy dueling
Ian R MacK: ::smiles:: Than's, Oscar. Love th' mag, by th' way.
Goes to show that a little bit of study will go a long way....
Who else made Warlord recently?
Phlag returned to the Warlord lists....
Shully Z moved up to the rank...
GnimishRW has made it after working a while
TarlCab0t has made it as well...
and newcomer Laash has moved into a Warlord position
LordOvDale, a long beloved warlord has returned from retirement.
Well that's it from us...
NEXT TIME... be sure to watch for another in the continuing series on Barons. It will feature
Enigmatic Baron Halo.
Until then....
Happy Dueling :)
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