The World Cup Discussion Thread (OOC, version III)

[Yttribia]

Not even the thought of "I wonder what it's like to ruin my own nation?"

Don't know if that extra i was intended, but that's what it came down to anyway.

No intention, but we all must have thought of destroying our imaginary nations as well. Trust me. I did. :p

[New Drakonika (Ancient)]

No intention, but we all must have thought of destroying our imaginary nations as well. Trust me. I did.

*runs to the corner and cries about the ruins of Nexxus Drako*

[Osarius]

Am I really the only one who didn't really get into creating fictional nations until I was already an adult?

No. Apparently I'm also a weirdo.

[Apox]

Am I really the only one who didn't really get into creating fictional nations until I was already an adult?

No. Apparently I'm also a weirdo.

Hey. This is Nationstates. We're all weirdos.

[The Sarian]

No. Apparently I'm also a weirdo.

Hey. This is Nationstates. We're all weirdos. :p

My invisible pet blobfish disagrees with you.

[Estenia]

No. Apparently I'm also a weirdo.

Hey. This is Nationstates. We're all weirdos.

I have to agree with that.

EDIT: Who is excited about Di Bradini Cup?

[Furellum]

I'm excited for it. I'll be rolling out new kits and continuing the Corvidae RP I started in the world cup (and that was a continuation of an earlier RP too). In fact, now I think of it, I started this RP line right after the last DBC.

[Estenia]

I'm excited for it. I'll be rolling out new kits and continuing the Corvidae RP I started in the world cup (and that was a continuation of an earlier RP too). In fact, now I think of it, I started this RP line right after the last DBC.

*bows to the champ*
YOU... YOU ARE THE CHAMP! Wow!

*returns to normality*
I've got an RP idea for our association, may I say it?

[Jeckland]

No. Apparently I'm also a weirdo.

Hey. This is Nationstates. We're all weirdos.

I'm the weirdest though. No really.

[United States of Devonta]

So whens the next cup?

[Saintland]

So whens the next cup?

Signups will open whenever somebody bids for the next BoF, somebody bids for the next World Cup or PIS decides to open them, whichever comes first. I have no idea when that will be either.

I don't understand why BoF bidders seem to always feel the need to wait until there's a World Cup bid. Legalese and Kinitaria posted their bid for the BoF that they hosted 13 days before the first bid was posted for that World Cup!

[Blouman Empire]

Am I really the only one who didn't really get into creating fictional nations until I was already an adult?

Yes, yes you are.

Though I don't think I got as into some of the other people on here. Certainly created a lot of worlds throughout my lifetime.

[Tumbra]

And I'm through to the Final Group Stages of the DBC 32. Woop. Though I don't really know why I managed to get through with so many wins. (all three wins in the group! Does this mean anything? Probably not)

About the nation building, I used to go crazy! I created a city-state, created a subway system (at its peak had 14 lines and around 300 stations), a parliament, and football league. I then extended from there and that was where Tumbra was born, along with the territories of Lackland, Sofan and Artumo.

I might have some shite luck with penalties though, my nation is based on England and you only have to look at their penalty record to...yea...four losses in four...

[Nephara]

I might have some shite luck with penalties though, my nation is based on England and you only have to look at their penalty record to...yea...four losses in four...

There's hope yet. Nephara's quite like a more old-school/stereotypical England, and we've only lost once on penalties. Mind, that was 3-0 on home turf against our fiercest rivals...

[Estenia]

And I'm through to the Final Group Stages of the DBC 32. Woop. Though I don't really know why I managed to get through with so many wins. (all three wins in the group! Does this mean anything? Probably not)

About the nation building, I used to go crazy! I created a city-state, created a subway system (at its peak had 14 lines and around 300 stations), a parliament, and football league. I then extended from there and that was where Tumbra was born, along with the territories of Lackland, Sofan and Artumo.

I might have some shite luck with penalties though, my nation is based on England and you only have to look at their penalty record to...yea...four losses in four...

Congrats, friend that I have never talked to you till now.

[West Angola]

Alright, papers are in professors' hands, first set of exams are in the books, and I finally have the free time I've lacked! It's a little late on the Eagle's Cup, so congratulations to Nephara while extending my own apologies to the hosts and fellow participants for my absence.

[Barunia]

And I'm through to the Final Group Stages of the DBC 32. Woop. Though I don't really know why I managed to get through with so many wins. (all three wins in the group! Does this mean anything? Probably not)

About the nation building, I used to go crazy! I created a city-state, created a subway system (at its peak had 14 lines and around 300 stations), a parliament, and football league. I then extended from there and that was where Tumbra was born, along with the territories of Lackland, Sofan and Artumo.

I might have some shite luck with penalties though, my nation is based on England and you only have to look at their penalty record to...yea...four losses in four...

I should point out I won the last DBC (as Furellum) from the qualifying stage and got through both quarterfinals and semis on penalties. So yeah, anything is possible.

[Equestrian States]

The group draw for the Di Bradini Cup has been made and is now posted to the thread OP with MD1 scheduled for Saturday evening (EDT).

[The Archregimancy]

I'm back from Mount Athos.

I see you all behaved while I was...

WAIT....

Is that a pair of [gender of choice]'s knickers draped over the Preview button?

Why can I smell vodka on the breath of the president and vice-president?

And what's this "MODS SUK" graffiti hidden in the smilies?

I'm stunned; stunned I say... Just wait until I tell your mother.

[Jeckland]

They overpowered me!

[Saintland]

RE: The World Cup Signups.

The previous plan of "anybody placing a bid automatically triggering the signup process" still stands, but in case of no bids - as in the last cup - I will give it a week or so before opening signups anyway.

This was posted on September 15th...

[Polar Islandstates]

RE: The World Cup Signups.

The previous plan of "anybody placing a bid automatically triggering the signup process" still stands, but in case of no bids - as in the last cup - I will give it a week or so before opening signups anyway.

This was posted on September 15th...

I am aware.
This, however, was posted more recently.

OOC Host Announcement: ...I'll confirm this information and firm it up later, but after adjusting the schedule to a more "correct" one, and then having been given my university timetable this morning, it isn't workable. To make up...

I'm sure it's obvious which part relates to your quote and the date it was posted...

[NSWC Signups]

Signups are OPEN for WC 70.

WCC and EWCC lists in the Presidential Announcements thread should be updated correctly, but just take a look and make sure I've listed you correctly according to the criteria, including any puppets etc. Though, note that puppets who wouldn't be otherwise eligible for WCC entry on their own merit are deliberately not included in the list. So if you've only entered/rostered with your puppet once, that's why it's not there.

Potential hosts, get creating those bids! (Please.)


EDIT: And, speaking as Polar Islandstates and on the behalf of Apox for just a second, thanks for voting us in as your presidential team for this three cup cycle.

[The Archregimancy]

In a purely personal (non-moderator) capacity, I'd like to make a gentle plea that I'm sure will be roundly ignored.

Please don't enter a puppet into the NSWC just because you can, or just because you have the right to.

Please only consider entering a puppet if you're going to actually use it.

I don't mean you need to give both nations equal RP weight for the entirety of the cup - I know how much work that can be better than most - but at least give the rest of the community something to work with. Please try not to enter a puppet and then do nothing more than post a roster (if that).*

Given the number of people attempting to sign up these days, we could do with fewer inactive puppets that just clog up the system to no particular benefit to anyone - including the puppetmaster.

*I happily recognise exceptions for puppets who have been active previously and will be active again, but go through a period of temporary inactivity due to RL pressures.

[Turori]

Seconded whole-heartedly! Well Said Arch.