The World Bowl Discussion Thread (OOC)

[United States of Devonta]

I played in the Baptism of Iron and World Bowl how do I see my teams rank?

[Ko-oren]

Congratulations to Saintland! Commiserations to... me, I guess. Thanks to Quebec and Vettrera on a good tournament!

[German Zerabithea]

Congratz to Saintland on that win, and a big thank you to Quebec and Vettrera for a Bowl well run.

I wasn't joking on my last post btw, I'm working on songs for the next world bowl as we speak. Just don't be surprised if my players break out into song in dance during the game.

[Equestrian States]

1 Saintland 24.89
2 Ko-oren 22.80
3 German Zerabithea 22.21
4 Allamunnic States 21.76
5 Equestrian States 21.31
6 Darmen 19.81
7 Taeshan 19.57
8 West Guiana 19.33
9 Karditan 18.94
10 The Royal Kingdom of Quebec 18.62
11 Gregoryisgodistan 16.09
12 Cosumar 15.53
13 The Fair Republic 14.66
14 HopNation 14.50
15 New Wolfopolis 14.39
16 Vettrera 13.24
17 Osarius 13.08
18 New North Aqmuland 13.01
19 Anditia 10.94
20 Nassau Hessen 10.71
21 Super-Llamaland 10.28
22 Holy Republican Empire 10.08
23 Cassadaigua 10.00
24 San Jose Guayabal 9.46
25 Jeckland 9.27
26 Estope 9.08
27 Estenia 8.71
28 Timbermunich 8.64
29 McKleigh 8.59
30 Thatius 6.85
30 The Serbian Empire 6.85
32 Bongo Johnson 6.79
33 Abanhfleft 5.79
34 Gregory Llama Land 5.57
35 Aredshan 5.41
36 Serbian Orthodox Church 5.36
36 Silver Beach 5.36
38 Mochria 5.29
38 Patistan 5.29
40 Ati Kaluraya 5.23
41 The New Greek Republic 4.95
41 The Urain 4.95
43 Miley World 4.29
43 The Kytler Peninsulae 4.29
45 Democratic States of Fenbar 4.09
46 Laiyenda 3.98
47 Neu Engollon 3.52
47 North Britonisea 3.52
49 Darvale 3.38
50 Christian Isles 3.36
50 Vankelland Islands 3.36
52 Free Swiss States 3.19
53 Jachaelter 3.02
54 Stretta 2.95
55 Vjaalsburg 2.86
55 Alkoul 2.86
57 New South Aqmuland 2.50
57 Qazox 2.50
59 The Glorious Commune 2.44
60 Macquarrie 2.38
60 Menukten 2.38
60 The Tidal Wake 2.38
60 Zenic 2.38
64 Texacano 2.19
65 Hutt River 2.00
65 Levivania 2.00
67 United States of Devonta 1.93
68 Hamamatsu 1.88
68 Kykid8 1.88
68 West Angola 1.88
71 Dobbsland 1.76
72 Quakmybush 1.63
73 Antornas 1.60
73 Globus 1.60
73 Star United States 1.60
73 The Sarian 1.60
77 Coconutstan 1.43
78 Alparia 1.38
78 Icatus 1.38
80 Gaveo 1.36
80 Caek of the Wolfen 1.36
80 Accaradola 1.36
83 The Sova Empire 1.25
83 Zhenovia 1.25
83 Anarchist States of America 1.25
83 Azurlavai 1.25
83 Baughmerica 1.25
83 Kinzar 1.25
83 Shadowbourne 1.25
83 Torisakia 1.25
91 Lunar Republic Islands 1.14
92 The Royal Barangay 1.00
93 TheStonedSurfers 0.94
93 The Knox Valley 0.94
93 Unolia 0.94
93 Audioslavia 0.94
93 German Shepherds 0.94
93 Handrew 0.94
93 New Koln 0.94
93 Polar Islandstates 0.94
93 Zeneabo 0.94
93 Chunnan 0.94
93 Lisander 0.94
93 Lymantatia 0.94
93 Lzherusskia 0.94
93 New Tebow 0.94
107 Sjovenia 0.63
107 Emeralds United 0.63
107 Yttribia 0.63
110 Democratic Donesia 0.50
111 The Sovan Antithesis 0.38
112 Ayank 0.33
112 Dead Names 0.33
112 Forthhanu 0.33
115 Gloriax 0.31
115 Independent Digital Systems 0.31
115 Juan del Pastel 0.31
115 MoonBase Fourcannon 0.31
119 Bzakstan 0.17
120 Al-Mumtaz 0.00
120 Ulapotamia 0.00
120 Hicana 0.00

As usual, a note to the host(s) of the next World Bowl that these rankings are not to be used, blah, blah, blah...

Oh, and congrats to Saintland on winning and thanks to our two hosts for running the tournament.

[Allamunnic States]

Congrats, Saintland! Commiserations to Gregstanm Ko-oren, and EQS. And congratulations and thanks to Quebec and Vettrera on a smoothly-run event!

On a side-note/pedantic gripe that should not be taken seriously, I still don't understand how I've only been ranked first once, despite four championships.

[Barunia]

Quick question: when do you envision sign ups for the next world bowl starting?

[Saintland]

Quick question: when do you envision sign ups for the next world bowl starting?

I'm not sure. ES will have to answer that one, but the next World Bowl should (ideally) start sometime prior to Super Bowl XLIX.

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Given the lack of interest in the current edition of the Maple Leaf Bowl in particular and in gridiron tournaments that aren't the World Bowl in general, I have decided to put that tournament on hiatus for the time being. If there is a sudden increase in interest in gridiron, I may consider bringing it back in the future, but there's just no reason to hold regular tournaments that draw little, if any, activity.

[Barunia]

Quick question: when do you envision sign ups for the next world bowl starting?

I'm not sure. ES will have to answer that one, but the next World Bowl should (ideally) start sometime prior to Super Bowl

So before February then? Perfect.
TBH, the above post was more along the lines of a "tag" post, so I don't miss it when it does roll round. Also, advance warning that I am not American and know little about the sport, so forgive me if I make any mistakes.

[Equestrian States]

Quick question: when do you envision sign ups for the next world bowl starting?

Meant to answer this earlier, but never got around to it.

My intention is to open signups around the end of World Cup qualifying, which will likely be sometime around the first couple weeks of December, which will hopefully allow us to avoid any overlap with the WC and CoH, while also (potentially) capitalizing on any increase in interest thanks to the end of the NFL season and the build-up for the playoffs. Thus, the likely start time for the WB will likely be in January, though exactly when will depend on whether or not we have a Baptism of Iron and the schedules of the tournament host(s).

[Ko-oren]

Given the lack of interest in the current edition of the Maple Leaf Bowl in particular and in gridiron tournaments that aren't the World Bowl in general, I have decided to put that tournament on hiatus for the time being. If there is a sudden increase in interest in gridiron, I may consider bringing it back in the future, but there's just no reason to hold regular tournaments that draw little, if any, activity.

Wasn't that Canadian football? I'm usually a bit hesitant to join tournaments in sports I don't know very well (like Cricket) and the World Bowl remains the only tournament for national teams in American football. I agree with the other sentiments on waiting for the playoffs in the NFL to draw some more attention.

Until that time it's going to be domestic Gridiron then

[New West Guiana]

Given the lack of interest in the current edition of the Maple Leaf Bowl in particular and in gridiron tournaments that aren't the World Bowl in general, I have decided to put that tournament on hiatus for the time being. If there is a sudden increase in interest in gridiron, I may consider bringing it back in the future, but there's just no reason to hold regular tournaments that draw little, if any, activity.

Wasn't that Canadian football?

Yes, but that tournament has now been abandoned, due to the utter lack of rps.

[Farlandria]

Uh...sorry if this is an inappropriate bump but is there any american football tournaments still running in any form?

[Equestrian States]

Uh...sorry if this is an inappropriate bump but is there any american football tournaments still running in any form?

Well, the only regular American Football tournaments on NS Sports are the World Bowl and Baptism of Iron (which is for first-time competitors in the World Bowl only). The signup thread for the next edition of both of those will be posted in 1-2 weeks' time.

[Farlandria]

Uh...sorry if this is an inappropriate bump but is there any american football tournaments still running in any form?

Well, the only regular American Football tournaments on NS Sports are the World Bowl and Baptism of Iron (which is for first-time competitors in the World Bowl only). The signup thread for the next edition of both of those will be posted in 1-2 weeks' time.

Alright, sounds good. I'll keep an eye out. Does anyone ever play friendlies or minor one off tournaments?

[Free Republics]

Well, the only regular American Football tournaments on NS Sports are the World Bowl and Baptism of Iron (which is for first-time competitors in the World Bowl only). The signup thread for the next edition of both of those will be posted in 1-2 weeks' time.

Alright, sounds good. I'll keep an eye out. Does anyone ever play friendlies or minor one off tournaments?

There's also NSCF, which is a college football league held on a regular basis. Signups for the next season will go up after the World Bowl.

There was the Maple Leaf Bowl as well (a regular Canadian football tournament), but that's on hiatus due to lack of interest (absolutely no RPs in the last edition).

[Neu Engollon]

Alright, sounds good. I'll keep an eye out. Does anyone ever play friendlies or minor one off tournaments?

There's also NSCF, which is a college football league held on a regular basis. Signups for the next season will go up after the World Bowl.

There was the Maple Leaf Bowl as well (a regular Canadian football tournament), but that's on hiatus due to lack of interest (absolutely no RPs in the last edition).

There's no reason someone can't create their own invite/open gridiron tournament. Not that it would neccessarily become part of the Bowl cycle, but besides that, it could still be fun. Just don't do what this 'Thebear' guy is doing and not do your research and due diligence first.

[World Bowl]

World Bowl XXV signups are now open

And as previously discussed, we're moving to a new thread. Please continue any discussions there.