Runner Cup One (Everything Thread)

by **Chiata** » Thu Jan 09, 2014 1:19 pm

Welcome to the Runner Cup One

Hello, you are probably saying "What is the Runner Cup?"
The Runner Cup, short for Runner-up Cup, is a *non WCC sanctioned event that is for nations that did not qualify for the World Cup Proper and the Cup of Harmony.
However, not everyone can waltz right in and start playing in this tournament. There are a few loose qualifications that nations have to meet in order to qualify for the Runner Cup.

*This means it will not boost your KPB.

Qualifications:
Your nation participated in the most recent World Cup(WC 67).
Your nation posted a roster for the most recent World Cup.
Your nation posted at least one RP for the most recent World Cup.
You nation did not qualify for the most recent World Cup Proper.
Your nation did not get invited to the most recent Cup of Harmony (CoH 59).

*Note* These qualifications are not meant to restrict the number of nations that can participate but rather are for picking nations that have made at least some kind of effort.

Procedures:
The Runner Cup begins when the most recent Cup of Harmony has done its group draws.
If a nation meets the above requirements an invitation will be sent to them.
The nations that receive an invitation accept the invitation by either posting a roster on this thread or by telegraming the host saying they accept the invitation.
Groups will be based on number of participants.
Qualifying is a double round-robbin.
A specified number of nations will advance to compete in a 2,4,8,16, or 32 team single elimination tournament. You lose once, your out.
Ranks are based on a modified KPB.
The modified rankings will be called KPBC rankings.*

* regular KPB except for fallowing exceptions:
1/2 of points earned last Runner Cup will be added.
1/4 of points earned two Runner Cups ago will be added.
All points earned for last Runner Cup Playoffs will be added.
1/2 of points earned two Runner Cup Playoffs ago will be added.

Hosting:
I, Chiata, will be hosting the first Runner Cup. If it survives another cycle, then Runner Cup Two will be hosted by Ceni. If the Runner Cup lives on after that, then hosting bids will be opened up.

Scorination:
I will be using Footba11er 1.03. This is a little-known scorinator that can generate scores for all kinds of football (football, american football, rugby, ect...).
I have gotten the hang of this scorinator by scoring friendlies and will use it for this tournament.
The RP bonuses will be accumulative and graded from 0-1, quality above quantity.
RP cutoffs are to be at 9:00 PM EST.
Tie Breakers: Goal Difference, H2H Record, H2H Goal Difference, Better RP Bonus, Playoff

Good luck to all! If you have any questions telegram me.

Group Draws:
Group A:
(2)Estope
(3)Chiata
(6)Nouvel Ecosse
(8)Dutzenderland
(9)Ceni

Group B:
(1)Sandwhich Territories
(4)Tasrailia
(5)Alexanderburn
(7)Carialus
(10)Hicana

by **Chiata** » Thu Jan 09, 2014 1:33 pm

Helpful map of Chiata: http://www.nationstates.net/nation=chiata/detail=factbook/id=124606

Stadiums:

Gulf Stadium, Villitova

Gulf Stadium is usualy the home field for the Chiata Suns. For the Runner Cup One, Gulf Stadium will be used as the main stadium. The Stadium is built on the coastline of the Gulf of Chiata, hence the name "Gulf Stadium." The stadium can hold up to 60,000 spectaters and is the largest stadium in the Greater Chiata Area, or the Chiata Region. Gulf Stadium also has luxury booths and a jumbo-tron digital scoreboard .

Puma Field, Woodville

Puma Field is the home pitch for Chiata's secondary team, the Chiata Pumas. Puma Field is considerably smaller than Gulf Stadium by size and capacity. Puma Field can only hold up to around 20,000 spectators. The field will be a secondary stadium and will not be used for the final game. Despite its lack of size, Puma Field makes up for it by its history. Puma Field was the first international stadium made in Chiata. Likewise, Chiata's first international match was played there.

by **Ceni** » Thu Jan 09, 2014 5:42 pm

Cenian Runner Cup 1 Roster

POS   Number    Player Name (Species)
(Denotes Starter)

GK	4	Gerardo de las Palmas (Verdeano)
GK	33	Silvio Zé D'cruz (Human)
GK      34      Hemi Ataahua Kai Nalani (Human)
RB	26	Lagil Karhy (Katte Picture)
RB	29	Beyaria Shalunlaa (Katte) 
RB	6	Graciano Lucas Lobo (Human)
CB	18	Botert Rensan (Cenian Picture)
CB	20	Liret Benol (Katte)
CB      36      Tama Keoni Peni Whetu (Human)
CB	22	Eutímio Jônatas Fernandes (Human)
LB	10	Coben Jerfel (Illirean Picture)
LB	30	Marnnaud Ishnamai (Cenian)
RM	9	Miguel de Salamancara (Verdeano)
RM	27	Pararan Tenzer (Michosplak)
CM	31	Davalei Evatee (Cenian)
CM	17	Elceyai Valongo (Todarolian Picture)
LM	25	Denshar Gulbot (Michosplak Picture)
LM	15	Nodes Vargas (Verdeano)
LM      37      Tama Malie Nalani Keoni (Human)
ST	23	Diego Ortiz (Verdeano)
ST	14	Tomas Hernandez (Verdeano)
ST	3	Pablito Numede (Verdeano)
ST	12	Pepe Luces Jr. (Verdeano)
ST   	7	César Mariano Silveira (Human)
ST      39      Timoti Hokulani Anakoni Leilani (Human)

Coach                   Specialty       Coach Name (Species)
Head Coach	        General	        Kormin Tenshar (Cenian)
Assistant Coach	        General	        Bethoo Likal (Katte)
Assistant Coach	        Offense	        Akigil Dartess (Illirean)
Assistant Coach	        Defense	        Gualberto Gervásio Mateus (Human)
Assistant Coach	        Goalkeeping	Tane Petera Patariki Ikaia (Human)
Chief Doctor	        General	        Yatri Ciary (Michosplak)
Medical Consultant      General	        Bartessla Leidiolia (Todarolian)

Formation: 4-2-4-1

Style: +3.5
Choose my goalscorers: Y
Godmod scoring events: Y
RP injuries to my players: Y
Godmod injuries to my players: N
Hand out yellow cards to my players: Y
Hand out red cards to my players: N
Godmod other events: N

(More info in first RP)

by **Alexanderburn** » Thu Jan 09, 2014 7:33 pm

Choose my goalscorers: Y
Godmod scoring events: Y
RP injuries to my players: Y
Godmod injuries to my players: N
Hand out yellow cards to my players: Y
Hand out red cards to my players: N
Godmod other events: Y

Formation: 3-5-2

NATIONAL TEAM OF ALEXANDERBURN
Head Coach: William Kingsley (Alexanderburn) // age 35
Assistant Coach: Peter Mathiassen (Alexanderburn/Langara) // age 46

INFORMATION AND NEWS:
The Alexanderburnese national football team (ANFT) is making its fourth WC qualification appearance in World Cup 65. The team was featured in the latest Cup of Harmony and was definitely honored to move onto the second round; now, the team is hoping to make a comeback and claim a spot among the best.

Current national team (as of 8 December 2013):
Goalkeepers:
1 - GK - Alexander Nordaglio - age 30* - Dundalk ~~Northampton~~
16 - GK - Dale Moulton (11) - age 31 - Portsmouth ~~Islington~~
23 - GK - Marco Kastner - age 22 - Greenwich

Defense:
2 - DF - Carlos Rittenhouse (11) - age 24* - Baychester
3 - DF - Finn Krönenberger - age 21
5 - DF - Zachary Hooper - age 23* - Brighton
15 - DF - Dennis Beller (11) - age 34 - Dixrivieres
17 - DF - Cameron Doyle (11) - age 26 - Huegeling
18 - DF - Julien Clément - age 17
19 - DF - Maximilian Ebersberger - age 26 - Scarborough

Midfield:
4 - MF - Torben Frederiksen (11) - age 21* - Portsmouth ~~Austracoton~~
6 - MF - Diego Holierhoek (11) - age 29* - Laim
7 - MF - Torsten Fiedler (11) - age 30* - Dixrivieres ~~Bay Ridge~~
8 - MF - Marcel Schroeder - age 31* (c) - Dundalk ~~Northport~~
9 - MF - Sebastian Sirois - age 22* - Essex
10 - MF - Eric Austerlitz - age 31* - Scarborough
12 - DF/MF - Sam Collett (11) - age 27* - Baychester ~~Camden~~
13 - MF - Hunter Jameson (11) - age 24 - Northampton ~~Croydon~~
14 - MF - Willem van der Rafael - age 19

Offense:
11 - FW - Jan Trentino - age 20
20 - FW - Daniel Kidane (11) - age 24 - Laim ~~Coloburn~~
21 - FW - Tristen van der Pol - age 26 - Huegeling
22 - FW - Logan Massie (11) - age 34 - Portsmouth

Recent callups/in-training (as of 8 December 2013):
Goalkeepers:
GK - Paulo Santiago - age 21
GK - Matthias Krueger - age 23
GK - Hamish Dechaineux - age 19

Defense:
DF - Kai Goncalves Barros - age 24* - Bay Ridge
DF - Caden Milton - age 23 - Plymouth
DF - Basil Murovic - age 20

Midfield:
MF - Mason Walker - age 28 - Kingston
MF - Nathan Lang* - age 26
MF - Andreas Schaefer - age 23

Offense:
FW - Luca Cremonesi - age 25*- Dundalk
FW - Logan Sanderson - age 22
FW - Malcolm Söderberg - age 23
FW - Matteo Magnusson - age 22

by **New Koln** » Fri Jan 10, 2014 5:16 am

by **Chiata** » Sun Jan 12, 2014 11:43 am

Stadium:
Gulf Stadium, Villitova. Seats 60,000

Staff and Other Info:
Head Coach: Roger Fillmont
KPB: 11.56
KPB Rank: 78th
Style: -3

Roster:

Starting:
(Position: Name Number)
GK: Fill Stewert 35
D: Lee Robertson 40
D: Roy Hubert 17
D: George Chriss 45
D: Keo Yales 34
D: Jack Foer 25
MF: Paul Outman 12
MF: Ram Willis 7
MF: Bill Rickers 10
F: Sammy Swade 1
F: Joe Ringer-Toso 20

Substitutes:
GK: Ron Gross 15
GK: Julius Netherhill 37
D: Noel Stevenson 57 *
D: Buck Miles 54 *
D: George Smith 24**
D: Rod Fermer 18**
MF: Logan Britt 33
MF: Ethan McGreen 20
MF: Roger McGeehe 52
F: Tony Stewart 49
F: Rick Vickerson 10

* former Chiata Puma
** Rookie

Kits:

Home:

Away:

*Kits designed by Kirola Store Front.

RP Permissions:
Choose my goalscorers: Y
Godmod scoring events: Y
RP injuries to my players: Y
Godmod injuries to my players: N
Hand out yellow cards to my players: Y
Hand out red cards to my players: Y
Godmod other events: N

by **Carialus** » Thu Jan 16, 2014 3:06 pm

Carialus Kings

Coach: Bill Bet

Starting
Substitutes

Forward: Daniel FULLER
Forward: Micheal BROWN
Forward: Vinicious MARTIN
Forward: Bruno GOMES
Forward: Vinicious PERERIA
Midfielder: Vladimer LELEK
Midfielder: Miroslav KOVALCIK
Midfielder: Jimmy BACA
Midfielder: Theo ARNESON
Midfielder: Lyle ABBE
Midfielder: Veijo LARNIA
Midfielder: Manu MANNERHIEM
Midfielder: Patrick DUMONT
Midfielder: Antoine L'HIVER
Defender: Barry de BRISSA
Defender: Kirstian SCHAFER
Defender: Thorsten BRAUER
Defender: Dmitry ANKUDINOV
Goal Keeper: William CULPEPPER
Goal Keeper: Tayyib KASSIS
Goal Keeper: Dhul BOULOS

Style: +3

RP Permissions:
Choose my goalscorers: Y
Godmod scoring events: Y
RP injuries to my players: Y
Godmod injuries to my players: N
Hand out yellow cards to my players: Y
Hand out red cards to my players: Y
Godmod other events: N

by **Estope** » Thu Jan 16, 2014 3:08 pm

Manager: Bucky Freezus
Assistant Manager: Ed Ogarchetski
Head of Estope Soccer Association: Brian Monte

Starters:
1 - Ashton Pate - GK - Age: 30
3 - Ivan Sherman - D - Age: 30
11 - Joshua Sanford - D - Age: 29
10 - Walter Crouch - D - Age: 31
9 - Marco DeCruz - D - Age: 26
2 - Alex Stark - CM - Age: 25
5 - Milo Dewith - CM - Age: 26
6 - Rudy Picasso - RM - Age: 31
4 - John Hardy - LM - Age: 29
8 - Travis Barria - F - Age: 29
7 - Jacob Lawrence - F - Age: 26

Bench:
12 - DeAngelo Ulick - GK - Age: 28
13 - Fernando Osbourne - D - Age: 27
14 - Phillip Travis - D - Age: 26
15 - Eli Weldon - D - Age: 27
16 - Julio Hallenbeck - D - Age: 26
17 - Ian Nicodemus - CM - Age: 29
18 - Allan Vanish - CM - Age: 27
19 - Nathan Wiley - RM - Age: 28
20 - Jesse Conforti - LM - Age: 25
21 - Luke Frits - F - Age: 28
22 - Rafael Fearghal - F - Age: 32

Formation: 4-4-2
Style Modifier +3

My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Choose my goalscorers Y
Godmod scoring events Y
Roleplay injuries to my players Y
Godmod injuries to my players Y
Hand out yellow cards to my players Y
Hand out red cards to my players Y
Godmod other events Y

by **Dutzenderland** » Fri Jan 17, 2014 4:59 pm

I have come to accept my invitation to the Runner Cup One.

Information regarding Dutzenderland's Runner Cup One team
Nickname: Dragons
Style Modifier: +5
Roster of Dutzenderland's Runner Cup One team
MANAGER
Kenji Kawamura (川村健二)

CAPTAIN
Makoto Aono (青野真)

GOALKEEPER
#1 = Masahiko Matsuda (松田雅彦)

FAR LEFT DEFENSIVE
#2 = Naoto Hishigata (菱形直人)

LEFT DEFENSIVE
#3 = KIchiya Yotsumoto (四元吉也)

RIGHT DEFENSIVE
#4 = Ryūji Izumino (泉野竜二)

FAR RIGHT DEFENSIVE
#5 = Makoto Aono (青野真)

FAR LEFT MIDFIELDER
#6 = Kenta Yamagata (山形健太)

LEFT MIDFIELDER
#7 = Masao Hoshida (星田雅夫)

RIGHT MIDFIELDER
#8 = Shun Honda (本田隼)

FAR RIGHT MIDFIELDER
#9 = Teruyuki Kawasaki (川崎照幸)

LEFT FORWARDER
#10 = Hiroto Koizumi (小泉大翔)

RIGHT FORWARDER
#11 = Shōji Fuyuki (冬樹昭二)

My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Choose my goalscorers: Yes
Godmod scoring events: Yes (unless ludicrous)
RP injuries to my players: Yes (unless ludicrous)
Godmod injuries to my players: No
Hand out yellow cards to my players: No
Hand out red cards to my players: No
Godmod other events: Yes (unless ludicrous)

by **Hicana** » Fri Jan 17, 2014 5:30 pm

Hicana Storm

Formation: 1-3-3-2
Style Modifier: +2.3

Manager: Rick Cummings (human)
Coaches (all human):
Mark Sierra
Dylan Smith
Arnold Wall
Louis Castrate
Michael McHale

by **Sandwich Territories** » Fri Jan 17, 2014 8:11 pm

SANDWICH TERRITORIES RUNNER CUP ONE SQUAD

Nickname: The Royals
3-4-3
Playing Style: +1

NOTES: All home games are played in The Allianz Stadium of Port Trádáil, in.....well, you know.

Special (*now International Events) decor on the outside...

Kits
Courtesy of Kirola Sports

ROSTER

Position: Name-Number (Age)
*Denotes starter

Manager: Max Bellerd-MB (34)
Assistant: Jonathan Mallard CM-AD (49)

*Keeper: Tolliver Ments-#1 (36) CAPTAIN
Keeper: Alex Griffin-#14 (19)

*Left Defense: Paul Roberts-#2 (29)
Left Defense: Williams Banks-#13 (28)
*Center Defense: Bruce Ments-#3 (23)
*Center Defense: Markus Smith-#4 (29)
Center Defense: Arthur Brown-#14 (25)
Center Defense: Jacob Johnson-#15 (27)
*Right Defense: James Carter-#16 (40)
Right Defense: Jeffery Bergeron-#5 (27)

*Center MF: Jackson Barnes-#6 (29)
Center MF: Tyler Anthony-#17 (19)
*Left MF: Devin Alton-#7 (32)
Left MF: Remi Ferdinand-#18 (26)
*Right MF: Kevin Williams-#8 (25)
Right MF: Jarred Collins- #31 (18)

*Wing: Zach Banks-#9 (27)
*Wing: Eric Evans-#10 (20)
Wing: Nevil Logan-#20 (31)
Wing: Marc Wade-#21 (34)
*Striker: Luke Havalotti-#11 (24)
Striker: Darwin Johnson-#22 (17)

My opponent may do the following:
Choose my goalscorers Y
Godmod Scoring Events Y
RP injuries to my players Y
Godmod injuries to my players Y
Hand out Yellow cards to my players Y
Hand out Red cards to my players Y
Godmod Other Events Y

by **Chiata** » Sat Jan 18, 2014 8:14 am

This is the official cutoff for the Runner Cup One signups. Good luck to all!

by **Chiata** » Sat Jan 18, 2014 8:23 am

KPBC Rankings:

Rank - Nation Name - KPBC
1 Sandwhich Territories 13.14
2 Estope 12.77
3 Chiata 11.56
4 Tasrailia 10.49
5 Alexanderburn 8.97
6 Nouvel Ecosse 8.93
7 Carialus 7.59
8 Dutzenderland 4.82
9 Ceni 3.18
10 Hicana 1.75

Pots:
Pot 1:
Sandwhich Territories
Estope

Pot 2:
Chiata
Tasrailia

Pot 3:
Alexanderburn
Nouvel Ecosse

Pot 4:
Carialus
Dutzenderland

Pot 5:
Ceni
Hicana

Since there are ten nations, there will be two groups of 5. The groups will then do a double round-robbin. The top two in each group qualify for a four team single elimination tournament.

by **Chiata** » Sat Jan 18, 2014 5:21 pm

Group Draw

Group A
(2)Estope
(3)Chiata
(6)Nouvel Ecosse
(8)Dutzenderland
(9)Ceni

Group B
(1)Sandwhich Territories
(4)Tasrailia
(5)Alexanderburn
(7)Carialus
(10)Hicana

*Note: Stadium Schedule:
MD1: Group A: Gulf Stadium Group B: Puma Field
MD2: Group A: Puma Field Group B: Gulf Stadium
MD3: Group A: Gulf Stadium Group B: Puma Field
MD4: Group A: Puma Field Group B: Gulf Stadium
MD5: Group A: Gulf Stadium Group B: Puma Field
MD6: Group A: Puma Field Group B: Gulf Stadium
MD7: Group A: Gulf Stadium Group B: Puma Field
MD8: Group A: Puma Field Group B: Gulf Stadium
MD9: Group A: Gulf Stadium Group B: Puma Field
MD10: Group A: Puma Field Group B: Gulf Stadium
Semi-Finals: 1st Game: Gulf Stadium 2nd Game: Puma Field
Finals: Gulf Stadium

by **Sandwich Territories** » Sat Jan 18, 2014 5:59 pm

They were ready to go.

"It isn't going to help us in the rankings, but we need some practice. Not only that, but I thought it is another chance to play this beloved game."

"Sounds good, Max."

"Yeah, nothing like a game of football."

"I agree. So lets get out there and win that cup. I plan on using our WC 67 roster completely."

"I don't know about the rest of you guys, but I personally enjoy playing football, and even though it means nothing for the KPB, we should do it for club and country."

*Group cheer is heard*

"Now lets get out there and prove ourselves. We are the top ranked team in this tournament, so you know what I, and the FA expect."

"Hardware."

"Exactly."

"And trust me, there is nothing like winning it all, no matter the competition. So lets prove to everyone watching that we are indeed the top group here."

by **Chiata** » Sun Jan 19, 2014 9:57 am

To the North, We March
(Part 1)

To: The Empire of Deala
From: Chiata

It has come to our attention that your sovereign nation has come under attack by a foreign threat. It is our job, as part of the World Assembly, to try to keep the peace around the world. For this reason, we ask you to allow our convoy of plains to enter your airspace and to attempt to protect you nation from the foreign invaders. Thankyou for your time.

Signed,
Lee Chiata

A small set of squadrons was heading for the western lands Deala, which was under attack from Chiata's rival nation, Carialus. Chiata and Carialus were in a Cold War and wouldn't dare to directly attack each other. Instead, they fought their battles on foreign ground, each side trying to gain some kind of advantage.

On board the 24 carrier planes was the 52nd Airborne Division. The 52nd consisted of 2,400 soldiers split up into 24 different battalions. In each of the carrier planes, one hole battalion was crammed in along with supplies. The common soldier of the 52nd wore a winter BDU and had an automatic rifle, or the Chi A 72. The Chi A 72, commonly called the "Blazer," had clips of 30 rounds and each shot was a three round burst. To continue on the soldiers equipment, each soldier also had a parachute and 100 clips of ammo. If the 52nd got the permission from the nation they were protecting then they would continue. If the nation would decline, then the 52nd would simply turned back.

by **Dutzenderland** » Sun Jan 19, 2014 6:36 pm

The RP series is a Pretty Cure fanmade series named "La Forêt Pretty Cure/ラフォレプリキュア". It will take place in Dutzenderland.
La Foret Pretty Cure Episode Previews
8: Exciting! Grandmother's Here!/エキサイティング！お婆さんここにある！/Ekisaitingu! Obāsan Koko ni Aru! (1/8/2014)
9: Failure! The Winter School Test!/失敗！冬の学校のテスト！/Shippai! Fuyu no gakkō no tesuto! (1/10/2014)
10: Beautiful! An Artist's Work is.../美しい！アーティストの作品が…/Utsukushī! Ātisuto no sakuhin ga... (1/14/2014)
11: Ouch! I had an accident!/痛い！事故を持っていた！/Itai! Jiko o motte ita! (1/19/2014)
12: Where are we? The Windy City of Ventham!/ここはどこ？ヴェントハムの風の町！/Koko wa Doko? Ventohamu no Kaze no Machi (1/22/2014)
Runner Cup One
Posted at 8:00am 2013 December 19 by Yoshio Fujiwara - We are going to be one of the 10 nations who will participating in the Runner Cup One in Chiata. Here are my predictions:
Group A
Chiata
Dutzenderland
Estope
Ceni
Nouvel Ecosse
Group B
Alexanderburn
Sandwhich Territories
Tasrailia
Carialus
Hicana
Semifinals
Chiata
Dutzenderland
Alexanderburn
Sandwhich Territories
Finals
Dutzenderland
Sandwhich Territories

by **Chiata** » Sun Jan 19, 2014 7:01 pm

Let it be known that on January 19th, 2014, the Runner Cup began!
This is the cutoff.
Let the games begin!!!

Group A
Match Scores:
Chiata 2-0 Ceni
Nouvel Ecosse 0-0 Dutzenderland
Estope BYE

Group Standings:
*will be listed on MD2

Group B
Match Scores:
Tasrailia 1-1 Hicana
Alexanderburn 1-1 Carialus
Sandwich Territories BYE

Group Standings:
*will be listed on MD2

by **Hicana** » Mon Jan 20, 2014 8:26 am

(OOC: Our gambling system is, well, different)

Tasrailia 1-1 Hicana

The Hicana Storm were ridiculously unfavored in the betting rooms. Word was out that Tasrailia had 85% odds of winning, along with 10% chances at a draw and a mere 5% in favor of a Storm victory.

"Those blippin' elves," many of the older fans that still called the sport "soccer" muttered, hazy cigars in hand.

An elf walked into the room, which sophisticated gambling tech had declared 94% in favor of Tasrailia. The over/under on Hicana goals was 0.5, and not many were taking over.

"Well, look here," said one of the old cigar-smoking gentlemen, who would be diagnosed with severe lung cancer a month later, "one of those elves."

The elf, a younger male, walked into the room and put forty bits on a draw. He then walked over to the over/under table and took the over for twenty-five.

"Psht," said another smoker, "elves. Idiots."

The elf ignored them and sat down at a table to watch.

When the 1-1 draw resulted, the elf collected his large winnings and left. Nobody said a word.

Corastakis, an injured elf on the reserve squad, took out his small cell phone and dialed the man he called "Dr. B".

by **Chiata** » Mon Jan 20, 2014 10:17 am

To the North, We march
(Part 2)

"Big Cat, this is bravo checking in. Over," said carrier plane pilot Russ Fardo. He waited for a reply.

"Bravo, you have been noted. Over," said mission control, or "Big Cat."

"Big Cat, this is gamma checking in. Over," radioed another pilot.

"Gamma, you have been noted. Over."

This continued for all of the 24 planes. Finally they all were checked in.

"Operation Frozen Fish is a go. Proceed as planed. Over," said "Big Fish".

The soldiers began to grow eager. For many, this would be their first combat. Only a few officers had ever fought in an actual war and that was some 20 years ago. Then their thoughts were interrupted by the loud speaker on the plane.

"This is Major Joshua Franklin speaking, your divisional commander. I am hear to brief you on what we are about today. A couple of days ago. Carialus attacked western Deala in hopes of optaining the area's newly discovered oil. Unfortunately for Carialus, the land is OWNED by Deala. This is treated as an act of war, so it is our job, as a WA member nation, to defend nations in need. At this very moment, we are flying over the North Salt Sea and are on route to Deala. We did not come by boat because the water there is beginning to freeze over. Our job for Operation Frozen Fish is to land north of the fighting and then muster together. Once we have gathered we will make a base camp and a fort of sort with trenches and snow huts. Once that is set up, we will go down and flank the enemy. That is all men. God speed!"

by **Carialus** » Mon Jan 20, 2014 6:39 pm

Carialus Bugle

The groupings and the schedules have been announced for the Runner Cup! This article will be about Carialus' group. The scheduling will be dealt with in a different article.
Carialus is in Group B along with the countries of Sandwich Territories, Tasrailia, Alexanderburn, and Hicana. In the group, using the KGBC ranks, Carialus is fourth. Now for our experts to explain the Kings' opponents.

Sandwich Territories
Sandwich Territories is the highest ranked team in this tournament. Sadly, they are also in our group. When facing them, expect a draw at best because they are one tough team. In terms of history, the Kings have played Sandwich territories twice in World Cup 66. Unsurprisingly, we lost to them both times, 5-2 and 2-1.

Tasrailia
Tasrailia was at the bottom of pot 2 and are ranked fourth in KPBC ranks. They are a well rounded squad and hard to play against. However, their fatal flaw is that they do not seem to be in the game when they play(OOC: not rping). If Carialus can catch them sleeping then we might be able to sneak in a win.

Alexanderburn
Alexanderburn is only one spot above us in the KPBC ranks. It is in our interests to take that spot. To do this we will have to keep our head in the game. If we do that our games against them could be wide open.

Hicana
Opposite of Sandwich Territories, Hicana is the lowest ranked team in the Runner Cup. Likewise, they will be the one semi-easy team to play. However, no team is to be taken likely, especially after seeing the Weegies @ Polar Islandstates game in World Cup 67.

With that, we bid you good will. Root for the Carialus Kings as they play in the first ever Runner Cup.

by **Dutzenderland** » Mon Jan 20, 2014 6:50 pm

The RP series is a Pretty Cure fanmade series named "La Forêt Pretty Cure/ラフォレプリキュア". It will take place in Dutzenderland.
La Forêt Pretty Cure: Chapter 8: Exciting! Grandmother's Here!/エキサイティング！お婆さんここにある！/Ekisaitingu! Obāsan Koko ni Aru!
Story
It is January 8, when before she can go to the new playground, Mika hears from her dad that his mom Koasa (小朝) is coming over. There is one problem: she cannot move any of her limbs at all. Mika is tired of having to do stuff for her, especially after Koasa tells her to drive her to the supermarket. So Mika tells Minami, Asami, Isami and Natsuko to cover for her while she's away at the playground.
{Eyecatch: Dodecahedron dice rolled to show the numbers 3 (number of slides in the park) and 5 (number of letters in "Koasa"))
Leo targets Yōta Konoha's Heart Crystal and creates a Vitabot with a wheel from Koasa's wheelchair which traps its target with its wheel by running it over. Mika arrives a little late and defeats the Vitabot with her Pretty Cure Arbor Shoot, thus purifying the Vitabot into the Heart Crystal. After the battle, Koasa truthfully mentions that she has discovered her identities, so Mika suggests to keep it a secret and Koasa becomes a true ally to the Cures. At the end, a mysterious figure is overseeing this celebration while sitting on the roof of a house, eating a jelly-filled donut.
{Preview: Failure! The Winter School Test!/失敗！冬の学校のテスト！/Shippai! Fuyu no gakkō no tesuto!}
Quotes
Mika: Anything else?
Koasa: Nope.
Mika: I'm out of here.
Koasa: Except drive me to the supermarket.
Mika: Of course.
Sypnosis
Mika's grandmother visits for the day, except she can't move any limbs.
Notes

This is the first episode since the 2014 Equatoria Junior Soccer Cup's first mention that has nothing to do with the Cup.
The mysterious figure will reveal herself to be someone who possibly has something to do with the Pretty Cures' origins.

Runner Cup One Matchday 1 - Nouvel Ecosse 0-0 Dutzenderland
Posted at 12:00pm 2013 January 20 by Yoshio Fujiwara - We tied 0-0. No one got to score any goal, even one goal.
Goalscorers
None
Current Statistics
Average number of time of goals: N/A minutes
Average number of time of goals by other teams: N/A minutes
Most goals by person on Dutzenderland's team: N/A (N/A)
Note: Own goals from Dutzenderland are counted as "other teams" and Own goals from the other team are counted as being in the Dutzenderland team.

by **Chiata** » Mon Jan 20, 2014 7:06 pm

Official cutoff for Match Day Two.

Group A
Match Results:
Ceni 1-0 Nouvel Ecosse
Estope 1-0 Chiata
Dutzenderland BYE

Standings:

no.	Nation	       GP	W	D	L	PF	PA	PD	Pts.
1	Estope	        1	1	0	0	1	0	1	3
2	Chiata	        2	1	0	1	2	1	1	3
3	Ceni	        2	1	0	1	1	2	-1	3
4	Dutzenderland	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	1
5	Nouvel Ecosse	2	0	1	1	0	1	-1	0

Group B
Match Results:
Hicana 2-2 Alexanderburn
Sandwich Territories 0-3 Tasrailia
Carialus BYE

Standings:

no.	Nation	               GP	W	D	L	PF	PA	PD	Pts.
1	Tasrailia	        2	1	1	0	4	1	3	4
2	Hicana	                2	0	2	0	3	3	0	2
3	Alexanderburn	        2	0	2	0	3	3	0	2
4	Carialus	        1	0	1	0	1	1	0	1
5	Sandwich Territories	1	0	0	1	0	3	-3	0

by **Alexanderburn** » Mon Jan 20, 2014 9:21 pm

Alexanderburn continues winless streak, losing to inferior teams

These were the headlines today in Portsmouth after drawing two games against opponents which should have proven themselves easily beatable. Now the national team must face off against the two harder teams, including the Sandwich Islands, which will be an "impossible feat" according to many.

"I just wish we had done away with Kingsley earlier, even if it were 15 January," noted one disappointed fan. "It's not that our statistical averages are that bad compared to average, it's just we're not winning games we should be. In fact, compared to our average, our current KPB rankings would suggest that we surpassed that degree of normalcy a long time ago."

Another long-time supporter of the team, whose name was not originally disclosed due to privacy concerns, said this about the team:
"Right now, we should be sustaining 40% at least, if not 50% wins. Lately [under Kingsley] we've been lucky to hover around 30%. That is the number we were at a few years back. I don't think there is one person here who thinks that the current team is worse off than the original bunch when Kingsley was first promoted. The problem is that after a while, Kingsley's group did not improve while everyone else's did, so in comparison, we appear to be lagging behind, when actually we are just a stagnant body."

This unknown speaker, who subsequently was revealed to be former coach Jan Luis Calciorotti, does not dispute the fact that Kingsley has done a good job, at least in the beginning. However, it is agreed by a number of fans that it is time for this fairly young, and thus inexperienced, coach to move on.

"Who knows where he'll go next," noted one citizen duly. "He could still be playing for the ANFT if you didn't know anything about him but his age. I think it's going to be very hard for him to survive if he moves into club management against teams such as Dundalk. We'll see."

by **Chiata** » Tue Jan 21, 2014 5:13 pm

To the North, We March
Part 3

Captain Roy McGusky looked out the window of the carrier plane. The plane was now approaching a large mass of ice and rock. That was Deala, just coming into view on the horizon. Winter was setting in and the ice sheets were beginning to creep down the frozen coast of Deala. Pretty soon, the glaciers will have rapped around Deala and only slow moving Ice Breakers will be able to get through. Also, it was risky business to send planes through the hazy and turbulent air that surrounds Deala. A blizzard could pop up at any moment and engulf the subcontinent. Even as the Chiatan planes approached the desolate country, the winds buffeted the planes and tossed them around.

Roy looked back from the window and looked at the men behind him in the cargo area. None of them had seen any war as of yet. Only a few of the old commanders had been in a war over twenty years ago. Everyone was green here. They were all green troops. Shiny and new; all of them thinking they were bullet proof. That was not the case and Roy new it. No matter what high command told him, Roy's number one goal would be to try to keep everyone alive.

The plane tossed around again and everyone in the cargo hold splattered on the wall to one side. With some grunts, groans, and cursing the soldiers all got back into place. Roy looked out the window again and their squadron of planes was almost over Greenland. "Alright men!" he shouted. "Get your parachutes on! We're approaching the drop zone!"

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