From: hostdfcpoison@aol.com (HOST DFC Poison)
Date: 20 Feb 2000 23:18:07 EST
Lords,Ladies and myriad creatures...be it known that tanite be the decidin' time fer the Warlord Drey D'erest Sanchez Starke ta press 'is challenge ta the Baron Zafiroo Turidan, Bearer o' the First Ring.
The Warlord stands ta duel under the colors o' crimson and black... 'is second is the Warlord Deluthan and Lady o' Honor is the lass Aerlie. Wielding the blade, "Ravenous."
The Baron Zafiroo defends this eve standin' on the colors o' deep blue and silver...Standin' as 'is second is the Warlass Spike..Defendin' wi' 'is Corundum blade.
What was to come was two skilled at the arts and a great match
Challenge 1...
A foreshadowin' o' whats ta come perhaps...The Warlord strikes hi...cuttin' fast ta take first blood..the Baron sees the steps and strikes as hi...both clash the cuts o'er'ead. Neither score the first round
Challenge 2...
Lettin' the blades take the flow ta 'eart...Warlord and Baron again meet cuts..this time ta lo cuttin' they be about..
Score stands ta 0 after 2
Challenge 3...
Decidin' ta take a slight defensive rout...the Baron steps agilely ta the side pacin' a fancy move away from the Warlord...dosena matter cause Drey drop inta a pretty fancy duck ta .Neither score...Still 0 after 3
Challenge 4...
The Warlord lunges out Ravenous in a thrust ta skewer the Baron..Zaf 'as other plans and stays defensive and parries a circle so fancy that it 'alts Drey's attempt
The Baron takes the first score...1-0 Zaf after 4
Challenge 5....
This time the Baron seeks the offensive...the corundum blade sailin' inta lo cut seekin' the Warlord's shins...Seems the Warlord was thinkin' the same thing and strikes jest as lo ...dual
lo cuts
Score still stands ta 1-0 in the Baron's favor
Challenge 6...
The Baron feels out the air and turns his blade....Cuttin hi 'e does and jest as well fer the Warlord as done the same...again the cuts ring hi together
Neither score this round
Score still 1-0 Zaf after a few more rounds
Challenge 7...
The arms those two must possess...again the two clash mightily...both the blades dropiin' lo again ta meet in twin lo cuts
Challenge 8....
Now thats more like it...Zaf dinna let Drey set the bait...turnin' ta lunge the thrusted blade seeks the temples o' the Warlord who ducked a might ta fancy and gets tagged fer the effort
Score advances ta 2-0 Zaf after 8
Challenge 9...
And 'ere they go again....both flow inta smooth hi cuts, the showers from the clash glitter about the ring...souveniers mebbe but nae points given
Challenge 10...
Ya can tell they be up ta studyin' the other...Both expect the thrust...Zaf stop hits the same thin air that Drey stepped fancy about..neither score
Challenge 11....
I tell ya....Drey still thrust wary stop hits and spots the Baron parryin' round the way, puttin' a fancy spin ta the movement...
Neither score yet again
Challenge 12...
Tisnt gonna be a shut out...the Warlord stands ta parry round (cp) and finds the thrusted blade o' the Baron's 'e 'ad been expectin' takin' the vantage ta get on the board
2-.5 Zaf after...12
Challenge 13...
The Warlord lets Ravenous travel hi...cuttin' out and o'er the Barons attempted circle parry, makin' the strike and Zafs blood trickles about the ring.
2-1.5 Zaf after 13
Challenge 14....
Its as the duel turns....The Baron sets 'is blade on a hi path, this time 'e cuts inta the Warlord's parry...and finds a circel that cant stop the strike from connectin' (hc/cp)
3-1.5 Zaf in 14
Challenge 15....
And yet it continues...Drey swings fast and hi, cuttin' too hi and Zaf sees the sweet spot and strike thru wi' a thrust ta further 'is lead
4-1.5 Zaf
Challenge 16...
The Baron follows wi'a hi cut o' 'is own and swipes at air as Drey drops inta a fancy like duck takin the full point
4-2.5 Zaf in 16
Challenge 17...
The Warlord lowers 'is blade ta stop hittin' style and the Baron parries a lateral fancy like...neither score and yet it goes on
4-2.5 after 17 gruelin' rounds
Challenge 18..
The sweat is obvious as it makes the two shine...The Warlord plays 'opes that the Baron will thrust...Parryin' a circle the Warlord does and the Baron retaliates wi' a slash! Takin' the final point and win. Retainin' 'is right ta bear the 1st ring
Final Zafiroo def. Drey Starke 5-2.5 in 18 rounds
After a tremendous duel the Baron Zafiroo Turidan does successfully defend 'is right to the Ring a fourth time.
Duly Noted and Called this 20th day o' February
HOST DFC Poison
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From: drakewyni@aol.com (Drakewyn I)
Date: 20 Feb 2000 23:46:08 EST
Baron Turidan.
Once again, you have shown your skill. My congratulations to you.
Lady Drake, aka the Gryphon.
Date: 20 Feb 2000 23:46:08 EST
Baron Turidan.
Once again, you have shown your skill. My congratulations to you.
Lady Drake, aka the Gryphon.
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From: ellisaamorgan@aol.com (Ellisa A Morgan)
Date: 20 Feb 2000 23:57:27 EST
The smile that tugged at her lips one of her trademarks, many have compared this one to that of a wolf satisfied with a kill. "I probably should refrain from commenting, but that would not be me forsooth."
Placing a short note upon the boards before leaving again.
Well defended Baron.
Warlord Starke, I wonder, would you say Zafiroo... *abolished*, *exterminated*, *thwacked*, *demolished*, *extirpated*, *beat*, and or conquered you?
The fates rarely smile upon braggarts.
Fondly,
Ellisa
Date: 20 Feb 2000 23:57:27 EST
The smile that tugged at her lips one of her trademarks, many have compared this one to that of a wolf satisfied with a kill. "I probably should refrain from commenting, but that would not be me forsooth."
Placing a short note upon the boards before leaving again.
Well defended Baron.
Warlord Starke, I wonder, would you say Zafiroo... *abolished*, *exterminated*, *thwacked*, *demolished*, *extirpated*, *beat*, and or conquered you?
The fates rarely smile upon braggarts.
Fondly,
Ellisa
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From: jonalyn@aol.com (Jonalyn)
Date: 21 Feb 2000 01:13:53 EST
Master Starke,
T'would appear the 'nitwit' Baron stretched out yuir torture right 'andily.
Amusedly,
Jonalyn Starfare
Date: 21 Feb 2000 01:13:53 EST
Master Starke,
T'would appear the 'nitwit' Baron stretched out yuir torture right 'andily.
Amusedly,
Jonalyn Starfare
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From: ellisaamorgan@aol.com (Ellisa A Morgan)
Date: 21 Feb 2000 01:14:21 EST
On her way out something occured to her and she was forced to return to recheck, to assure herself that what she believed she had read was not in fact what had been done. Re-reading the challenge again she sighs and writes another note.
Forgive me for placing this on the boards but I believe this type of thing to be a symptom of the decline of this sport.
Host Poison,
Does this Arena now follow the rules of the Team Dueling League? Should the signs be changed and teams be formed?
A Duel of Swords challenge match is over at the fifteenth round so long as the victor has a full point lead; were the score 1-0 in the 15th the match would be at an end.
Have the rules been changed, for I see no reflection in the rules of the sport, the official ones posted and followed for years past.
I will not say that the "good old days" are gone, but when I was on the staff there were few who would make such a blatant and unthinkable mistake.
The official ending of this match should have been Zafiroo defeated Drey, 4.5-1.5 in the fifteenth.
Perhaps Val should run the hosts through a training course again to brush up on the rules that are ignored, bent or broken by the staff of late.
Ellisa Morgan
Once tagged Rogue
(Author's Note: This is in character, this is in character... and for those that are too young to the sport, Ellisa was RDI Rogue when I started as a host some three years ago, before I switched the character to Bridgette)
Date: 21 Feb 2000 01:14:21 EST
On her way out something occured to her and she was forced to return to recheck, to assure herself that what she believed she had read was not in fact what had been done. Re-reading the challenge again she sighs and writes another note.
Forgive me for placing this on the boards but I believe this type of thing to be a symptom of the decline of this sport.
Host Poison,
Does this Arena now follow the rules of the Team Dueling League? Should the signs be changed and teams be formed?
A Duel of Swords challenge match is over at the fifteenth round so long as the victor has a full point lead; were the score 1-0 in the 15th the match would be at an end.
Have the rules been changed, for I see no reflection in the rules of the sport, the official ones posted and followed for years past.
I will not say that the "good old days" are gone, but when I was on the staff there were few who would make such a blatant and unthinkable mistake.
The official ending of this match should have been Zafiroo defeated Drey, 4.5-1.5 in the fifteenth.
Perhaps Val should run the hosts through a training course again to brush up on the rules that are ignored, bent or broken by the staff of late.
Ellisa Morgan
Once tagged Rogue
(Author's Note: This is in character, this is in character... and for those that are too young to the sport, Ellisa was RDI Rogue when I started as a host some three years ago, before I switched the character to Bridgette)
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From: dreystarke@aol.com (DreyStarke)
Date: 21 Feb 2000 01:25:10 EST
It was a challenge match well worth my time. Zafiroo dueled beyond my capabilities tonight, and I was proud to last as many rounds as I did.
Ellisa,
The observant one would note that it was all in good-nature. But alas, I believe you missed something, or are you still a bit dazed from the *walloping* I gave you?
The fates rarely smile upon the narrow-minded. Or maybe they giggle over their clumsy mistakes?
And Jonalyn,
Never once did I say he couldn't duel. If anything, my tongue dwelled nicely in it's home. I knew who I was challenging, and the skills that the Baron provided. I'd never challenge a Baron that I believed had less skill than myself. He's certainly, beyond doubt, a better duelist than me.
I applaud his marksmanship and sportsmanship. Well won, indeed.
- Drey D'erest Sanchez SIZE=5 PTSIZE=16>Starke
Date: 21 Feb 2000 01:25:10 EST
It was a challenge match well worth my time. Zafiroo dueled beyond my capabilities tonight, and I was proud to last as many rounds as I did.
Ellisa,
The observant one would note that it was all in good-nature. But alas, I believe you missed something, or are you still a bit dazed from the *walloping* I gave you?
The fates rarely smile upon the narrow-minded. Or maybe they giggle over their clumsy mistakes?
And Jonalyn,
Never once did I say he couldn't duel. If anything, my tongue dwelled nicely in it's home. I knew who I was challenging, and the skills that the Baron provided. I'd never challenge a Baron that I believed had less skill than myself. He's certainly, beyond doubt, a better duelist than me.
I applaud his marksmanship and sportsmanship. Well won, indeed.
- Drey D'erest Sanchez SIZE=5 PTSIZE=16>Starke
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From: dreystarke@aol.com (DreyStarke)
Date: 21 Feb 2000 01:34:45 EST
"A Duel of Swords challenge match is over at the fifteenth round so long as the victor has a full point lead; were the score 1-0 in the 15th the match would be at an end."
Actually, I don't believe it is written anywhere in the rules.
I think... Heh.
- Drey D'erest Sanchez SIZE=5 PTSIZE=16>Starke
Date: 21 Feb 2000 01:34:45 EST
"A Duel of Swords challenge match is over at the fifteenth round so long as the victor has a full point lead; were the score 1-0 in the 15th the match would be at an end."
Actually, I don't believe it is written anywhere in the rules.
I think... Heh.
- Drey D'erest Sanchez SIZE=5 PTSIZE=16>Starke
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From: auritan@aol.com (Auritan)
Date: 21 Feb 2000 02:10:00 EST
Quoting from the Rules of the Sport as posted under "General Rules" (the bolding is my emphasis):
"WIN: A win occurs when a player reaches FIVE POINTS and is a FULL POINT ahead of his opponent. OR, at the end of fifteen rounds, the player with AT LEAST a full point lead is declared a winnner! (In the case of challenge matches, a match shall continue until one duelist has scored FIVE OR MORE points, and
has a FULL POINT lead over his or her opponent. In no case shall a challenge match be restricted to fifteen rounds.)"
From my untrained perspective, it appears to me that Lady Altara was correct in her handling of the match.
Humbly submitted,
~Auritan
Date: 21 Feb 2000 02:10:00 EST
Quoting from the Rules of the Sport as posted under "General Rules" (the bolding is my emphasis):
"WIN: A win occurs when a player reaches FIVE POINTS and is a FULL POINT ahead of his opponent. OR, at the end of fifteen rounds, the player with AT LEAST a full point lead is declared a winnner! (In the case of challenge matches, a match shall continue until one duelist has scored FIVE OR MORE points, and
has a FULL POINT lead over his or her opponent. In no case shall a challenge match be restricted to fifteen rounds.)"
From my untrained perspective, it appears to me that Lady Altara was correct in her handling of the match.
Humbly submitted,
~Auritan
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From: casmaxim@aol.com (Cas Maxim)
Date: 21 Feb 2000 02:46:46 EST
The rule that stated that all challenge matches end at 15 rounds like regular duels do was ended some time ago. I qoute from the Histories, during the reign of Nova grey Shadow over the Sixth:"The next to challenge was David Strosnider. One of the strangest Baronial challenge matches fought, Challenger and Baron mirrored each other 8 times in 15 rounds. Dave became the first, and would be the
only, to claim a Baronial victory without scoring a full 5 points. He led 4.5-2.5 after 15 and that was enough for the victory. A Rules Discussion would later decide that all challenge matches must go to 5 full points" As you can see, nothing was done wrong by Altara. Though I'm seriously starting to wonder if people aren't openly looking for things to complain about, as that was a fairly obvious
one.
Cassius Gaius Maximius
Date: 21 Feb 2000 02:46:46 EST
The rule that stated that all challenge matches end at 15 rounds like regular duels do was ended some time ago. I qoute from the Histories, during the reign of Nova grey Shadow over the Sixth:"The next to challenge was David Strosnider. One of the strangest Baronial challenge matches fought, Challenger and Baron mirrored each other 8 times in 15 rounds. Dave became the first, and would be the
only, to claim a Baronial victory without scoring a full 5 points. He led 4.5-2.5 after 15 and that was enough for the victory. A Rules Discussion would later decide that all challenge matches must go to 5 full points" As you can see, nothing was done wrong by Altara. Though I'm seriously starting to wonder if people aren't openly looking for things to complain about, as that was a fairly obvious
one.
Cassius Gaius Maximius
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From: shivblade@aol.com (SHIV BLADE)
Date: 21 Feb 2000 05:15:49 EST
>I will not say that the "good old days" are gone, but when I was on the staff
>there were few who would make such a blatant and unthinkable mistake.
Such as the one you just made? The call was just, and done according to the rules. Perhaps now my messenger will read to me your apology for the statements made.
Drey, a valiant try. A defensive duel that drew into the long rounds. I applaud your effort.
Zaf, once again you have proven yourself. You have the ability that many around here strive for. I would hope to see you around so I can buy you the victory drink, and then kick you around some to keep you in check.
As written by Christopher
Avery Shiv Blade
Overlord
Controller of the fire
Date: 21 Feb 2000 05:15:49 EST
>I will not say that the "good old days" are gone, but when I was on the staff
>there were few who would make such a blatant and unthinkable mistake.
Such as the one you just made? The call was just, and done according to the rules. Perhaps now my messenger will read to me your apology for the statements made.
Drey, a valiant try. A defensive duel that drew into the long rounds. I applaud your effort.
Zaf, once again you have proven yourself. You have the ability that many around here strive for. I would hope to see you around so I can buy you the victory drink, and then kick you around some to keep you in check.
As written by Christopher
Avery Shiv Blade
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From: daedragonsblade@aol.com (Dae Dragonsblade)
Date: 21 Feb 2000 10:58:26 EST
Actually,
I know everyone has pointed this out already. But for reiteration you can clearly go through many of the books of history in the Archives and see that the 15 round rule for challenge matches was abolished along time ago. Most notably was the 28 (28th Overlord as well) round behemoth of a match in which Overlord Dalamar Ar'Daumon lost his equally behemoth-sized reign to Eros DeBurgo.
::scrawled in blazing blue ink::
~Daelin Dragonsblade~
~Regent King of Dragonia~
~Twice Baron of the Seventh and Current Baron of the Eleventh~
~Bearer of the Blue Opal, IceDancer~
Date: 21 Feb 2000 10:58:26 EST
Actually,
I know everyone has pointed this out already. But for reiteration you can clearly go through many of the books of history in the Archives and see that the 15 round rule for challenge matches was abolished along time ago. Most notably was the 28 (28th Overlord as well) round behemoth of a match in which Overlord Dalamar Ar'Daumon lost his equally behemoth-sized reign to Eros DeBurgo.
::scrawled in blazing blue ink::
~Daelin Dragonsblade~
~Regent King of Dragonia~
~Twice Baron of the Seventh and Current Baron of the Eleventh~
~Bearer of the Blue Opal, IceDancer~
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From: ellisaamorgan@aol.com (Ellisa A Morgan)
Date: 21 Feb 2000 11:14:14 EST
I see the rules have changed on the matter, and I stand corrected.
I apologize to the Lady Altara.
Ellisa
But, now I will say the "good old days" are gone, no one has ever needed to prod me to apologize for a mistake, Avery, you are not half the man Dalamar was, nor does it appear you ever will be and I do hope your "messenger" will read that to you word for word.
Date: 21 Feb 2000 11:14:14 EST
I see the rules have changed on the matter, and I stand corrected.
I apologize to the Lady Altara.
Ellisa
But, now I will say the "good old days" are gone, no one has ever needed to prod me to apologize for a mistake, Avery, you are not half the man Dalamar was, nor does it appear you ever will be and I do hope your "messenger" will read that to you word for word.
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From: novagreys@aol.com (Nova GreyS)
Date: 21 Feb 2000 12:06:58 EST
Reading over the post script of Ellisa Morgan's response to Avery, Nova Grey Shadow smirked.
"Finally, someone that agrees with me about that kid," he said quietly before walking off.
Date: 21 Feb 2000 12:06:58 EST
Reading over the post script of Ellisa Morgan's response to Avery, Nova Grey Shadow smirked.
"Finally, someone that agrees with me about that kid," he said quietly before walking off.
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From: hostdfcpoison@aol.com (HOST DFC Poison)
Date: 21 Feb 2000 14:02:59 EST
Elissa,
Please rest assured that I am always tryin' ta stay current in regards ta all items that concern the duels, challenges and such issues as the rules as well. I go through the "bouncers" trainin' as well e'ery other month. I dinna consider maself to be some upstart official that is nae in the least bit capable o' doin' a poor job or tryin' ta abuse the so-called "power" the officials weld and makin' the rules as I go. It was an 'onest mistake in yer
o'ersight o' the change in the rules I am sure. I 'ave nae asked fer an apology fer one is not needed.
And lass, I do remember when ya were on the staff...as was I at the same callin' side ta side wi' ya as well as Ranger,Knight,Helix,Aj and so on. I considered the job enjoyable enough, the "team" a workable one and the folks invitin' enough and fer some reason 'ave stayed around....mebbe ta try and keep blatant and unthinkable mistakes from rearin' their ugly 'eads. It is kinda amusin' tho that in the course o' three years ta workin' these rings, I
take a break fer a few weeks and feel like I come back as a fresh meat dinner fer the cork.
On a lighter note...the score in round 15 was 4-1.5 Zaf
Altara d'Poison
Date: 21 Feb 2000 14:02:59 EST
Elissa,
Please rest assured that I am always tryin' ta stay current in regards ta all items that concern the duels, challenges and such issues as the rules as well. I go through the "bouncers" trainin' as well e'ery other month. I dinna consider maself to be some upstart official that is nae in the least bit capable o' doin' a poor job or tryin' ta abuse the so-called "power" the officials weld and makin' the rules as I go. It was an 'onest mistake in yer
o'ersight o' the change in the rules I am sure. I 'ave nae asked fer an apology fer one is not needed.
And lass, I do remember when ya were on the staff...as was I at the same callin' side ta side wi' ya as well as Ranger,Knight,Helix,Aj and so on. I considered the job enjoyable enough, the "team" a workable one and the folks invitin' enough and fer some reason 'ave stayed around....mebbe ta try and keep blatant and unthinkable mistakes from rearin' their ugly 'eads. It is kinda amusin' tho that in the course o' three years ta workin' these rings, I
take a break fer a few weeks and feel like I come back as a fresh meat dinner fer the cork.
On a lighter note...the score in round 15 was 4-1.5 Zaf
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From: shivblade@aol.com (SHIV BLADE)
Date: 21 Feb 2000 15:13:40 EST
Christopher did indeed read all the words to Avery, as he sat with a smile upon his face.
"Your reply?" the paper out, his hand tense as he readied to make the strokes.
"No reply Christopher. The observant one will recognize she has already said more about herself, than what she said about me." Her words rolled off him mostly. He was too young to have any label put on him yet. Indeed he was half the man, as he was only half the age. And twenty years could bring a lot of things.
"Ya know, I should write something." And with those words Christopher took down the brief message.
Elissa,
You have said more than you needed to in your apology.
I thank you,
Avery Shiv Blade
Overlord
Controller of the fire
As writen by Christopher
Date: 21 Feb 2000 15:13:40 EST
Christopher did indeed read all the words to Avery, as he sat with a smile upon his face.
"Your reply?" the paper out, his hand tense as he readied to make the strokes.
"No reply Christopher. The observant one will recognize she has already said more about herself, than what she said about me." Her words rolled off him mostly. He was too young to have any label put on him yet. Indeed he was half the man, as he was only half the age. And twenty years could bring a lot of things.
"Ya know, I should write something." And with those words Christopher took down the brief message.
Elissa,
You have said more than you needed to in your apology.
I thank you,
Avery Shiv Blade
Overlord
Controller of the fire
As writen by Christopher