The World Cup Discussion Thread (OOC, version III)

[Sangti]

Good plot.

That Saangtik name is really fishy.

[West Angola]

And there'd better be a proper Orthodox funeral service before you shoot him out of that torpedo tube.

Ah, but when Sarek shows up in Star Trek III, he's angry at Kirk because they did Spock's funeral wrong...

[The Archregimancy]

(The torpedo casing, which serves as ARCH’s casket, begins to move forward and prepares for launch. As it does so, the crew sings “Give Rest, O Christ, to thy Servant” to the tune of the Kievan Chant of the Kontakion.)

I find this to be ... Orthodox.

<raises single eyebrow>



However, if you do ever decide to do The Search for Arch, perhaps an Orthodox colleague of Arch's (NMS is the only other overtly IC Orthodox nation actively participating in the WC) can point out why it wasn't wholly in keeping with expected liturgical standards for the burial of a monk-priest.

[Jeruselem]

Fully expecting ARCH to be back in the next WC then West Angola?

And then Dazza Dallas as 7 of 9 ...

[Starblaydia]

Just a heads-up, I'll open DBC Sign-ups this evening and I'm looking for a host for that. Usual applications please.

I'll also open the next Quidditch World Cup sign-ups at the same time, and will of course be on the look out for a host (maybe see if we can get a 'real'* sports RPer to host it rather than someone who will join but who's never heard of a scorinator before? Looks like I'm organising this now, also?

* Quote marks entirely inappropriate, but in order for the Sports forum to retain any sense of decent competition, I'd like it to be run by someone who knows how Sports RP works so the tournament doesn't die in disgrace or something *cough* Cherry Cup *cough* So yes, 'real' Sports RPer.

[Krytenia]

Just a heads-up, I'll open DBC Sign-ups this evening and I'm looking for a host for that. Usual applications please.

I'll also open the next Quidditch World Cup sign-ups at the same time, and will of course be on the look out for a host (maybe see if we can get a 'real'* sports RPer to host it rather than someone who will join but who's never heard of a scorinator before? Looks like I'm organising this now, also?

* Quote marks entirely inappropriate, but in order for the Sports forum to retain any sense of decent competition, I'd like it to be run by someone who knows how Sports RP works so the tournament doesn't die in disgrace or something *cough* Cherry Cup *cough* So yes, 'real' Sports RPer.

Hey, I scorinated the last Cherry Cup!!

[Starblaydia]

Just a heads-up, I'll open DBC Sign-ups this evening and I'm looking for a host for that. Usual applications please.

I'll also open the next Quidditch World Cup sign-ups at the same time, and will of course be on the look out for a host (maybe see if we can get a 'real'* sports RPer to host it rather than someone who will join but who's never heard of a scorinator before? Looks like I'm organising this now, also?

* Quote marks entirely inappropriate, but in order for the Sports forum to retain any sense of decent competition, I'd like it to be run by someone who knows how Sports RP works so the tournament doesn't die in disgrace or something *cough* Cherry Cup *cough* So yes, 'real' Sports RPer.

Hey, I scorinated the last Cherry Cup!!

That was the revival, no? I meant the Robotopolis one.

[The Babbage Islands]

::peeks out like Phil on February 2::

Yes, I'm alive. And SRS/World Cup Nation Hall of Fame updates will come out as usual shortly after the final. It does look like 65 has been a good go. Sorry about my heretofore unacknowledged (sole) entry Mythic Erin; I had plans for them that just ran smack dab into RL. But after a deserved terrible debut they've nowhere to go but up.

::looks round, then the head pops back in the hole::

[The Licentian Isles]

::peeks out like Phil on February 2::

Yes, I'm alive. And SRS/World Cup Nation Hall of Fame updates will come out as usual shortly after the final. It does look like 65 has been a good go. Sorry about my heretofore unacknowledged (sole) entry Mythic Erin; I had plans for them that just ran smack dab into RL. But after a deserved terrible debut they've nowhere to go but up.

::looks round, then the head pops back in the hole::

Welcome back mate, good to see that you're back on the map

On the topic of World Cup Halls of Fame, how do I put a player into the Hall of Fame ?? Do I have to send a note to someone, or is there a thread somewhere I need to post something to; I'm not entirely sure.

And yes, this is still Licen. Just decided I'd make the name change official and start with a new nation, since I'd changed the name in RP anyways.

[Felix]

Just a heads-up, I'll open DBC Sign-ups this evening and I'm looking for a host for that. Usual applications please.

I'll also open the next Quidditch World Cup sign-ups at the same time, and will of course be on the look out for a host (maybe see if we can get a 'real'* sports RPer to host it rather than someone who will join but who's never heard of a scorinator before? Looks like I'm organising this now, also?

* Quote marks entirely inappropriate, but in order for the Sports forum to retain any sense of decent competition, I'd like it to be run by someone who knows how Sports RP works so the tournament doesn't die in disgrace or something *cough* Cherry Cup *cough* So yes, 'real' Sports RPer.

Ooh another DBC.

How convenient that I just finished my U-21 roster. >:)

::peeks out like Phil on February 2::

Yes, I'm alive. And SRS/World Cup Nation Hall of Fame updates will come out as usual shortly after the final. It does look like 65 has been a good go. Sorry about my heretofore unacknowledged (sole) entry Mythic Erin; I had plans for them that just ran smack dab into RL. But after a deserved terrible debut they've nowhere to go but up.

::looks round, then the head pops back in the hole::

Welcome back Babbage.

[Apox]

On the topic of World Cup Halls of Fame, how do I put a player into the Hall of Fame ?? Do I have to send a note to someone, or is there a thread somewhere I need to post something to; I'm not entirely sure.

You have to edit the player into the NSwiki article I believe

[Saugeais]

On the topic of World Cup Halls of Fame, how do I put a player into the Hall of Fame ?? Do I have to send a note to someone, or is there a thread somewhere I need to post something to; I'm not entirely sure.

You have to edit the player into the NSwiki article I believe

And the criteria are listed on said page too. One entrant per 7 qualifying attempts, 4 successful Finals qualification, or every World Cup championship won.

[The Licentian Isles]

You have to edit the player into the NSwiki article I believe

And the criteria are listed on said page too. One entrant per 7 qualifying attempts, 4 successful Finals qualification, or every World Cup championship won.

Nice one, thanks guys

[Starblaydia]

Two sign-up threads are up, I'll update them tomorrow morning. Enjoy!

[NSWC Signups]

As detailed below, just a reminder that the signup thread for WC66 will only be opened by yours truly (or another former president if they're about at the time) when we get a host bid.

As a potential underlining of what we've discussed, this is what I'm proposing I do next cycle:

I only start signups when the first host bid for the BoF/WC is posted, after prompting from myself in the WCDT if it looks like being necessary and with the restriction that it isn't too early in the process. Any time after the Group Stage of the WC finals seems reasonable enough to me? Thereafter, the signup thread will stay open for two weeks. This two week period shall also be the deadline for other host bids (with the requirement of course that at least one bid is received for each tournament).

After that, the thread is held at whatever number has been reached, the hosts we are voting on can clarify what they intend to do with regards to reopening signups/reaching a set number, and we vote. That lasts three or four days once voting is open, and then we can crack on.

[Jeruselem]

West Angola, baby RP time?

[Audioslavia]

A new nation will be crowned champion, then unfortunately. Damned Eurans.

Best of luck to Wight and PIS, may the best team win! and do it for the glorious North East of Atlantian Oceania!

[Felix]

Hmm...

Wight? Or Polar Islandstates?

I don't know who to root for... Things would've been much simpler if Audio was there, I would've been rooting for the opposite team.

[Farfadillis]

... Can't we just give them both half the trophy? I'll feel bad for the loser no matter who it is.

[Saintland]

Hmm...

Wight? Or Polar Islandstates?

I don't know who to root for... Things would've been much simpler if Audio was there, I would've been rooting for the opposite team.

I'm rooting for Wight. I want the champion to once again come out of my qualifying group.

[Felix]

... Can't we just give them both half the trophy? I'll feel bad for the loser no matter who it is.

If we do that, could I get half of the BoF trophy?

Hmm...

Wight? Or Polar Islandstates?

I don't know who to root for... Things would've been much simpler if Audio was there, I would've been rooting for the opposite team.

I'm rooting for Wight. I want the champion to once again come out of my qualifying group.

Eh, it's a toss up for me, who ever wins, wins. *nod*

[Kalusia]

I'm rooting for Wight. I want the champion to once again come out of my qualifying group.

Eh, it's a toss up for me, who ever wins, wins. *nod*

I'll support whoever ends up winning.

[Sangti]

If Wight wins, it would be a matter of "I lost to an eventual champion" again. even if it was still in the qualifying stage.

However, I'm rooting for both teams.

[Jeruselem]

Pretty exciting with the World Cup and CoH finals coming up soon

[Filopines]

You know how people and/or teams say, "Well, at least I lost to the champions..."

I can say, "Well, at least I lost to the third-placed team..."

Sangti also said something about it above.