As Super-Llamaland has resigned from being in charge of the IBS and left me in power, I am opening signups for International Baseball Slam VII. I am opening signups now with the goal of getting as much done as possible before World Cup Qualifying starts.
Last edition was held in a unique, double elimination format for the final two rounds. Gregoryisgodistan managed to win its fourth title in five tries after finally losing a tournament in IBS V. Will Gregoryisgodistan make it five of six? Will Super-Llamaland win their second crown? Will Abanhfleft win the title after falling just short last time? First-time participants have made the final each tournament, but none have won since Gregoryisgodistan in IBS II. Will either of those streaks end this time? It's up to you.
To sign up, simply state your desire to be in and include a nickname and trigramme (three-letter abbreviation code.) Entries without this information will be accepted at the discretion of the host and will be included in the signup list.
Only one puppet is allowed per nation, at the discretion of the host. Puppets must be declared. Undeclared puppets that are discovered will be ineligible for signups and the master nation will be disqualified as well. Per NS Sports Puppet rules, I reserve the right to run a puppet check as organizer prior to the host being chosen, and then the host(s) may do the same following their election. However, I will only do this if I have reason to suspect puppet rules are being violated, and most prospective hosts would have the same policy.
IBS I: hosted by Shadowbourne/Super-Llamaland, championship: Costa Luna beats Shadowbourne 3-0.
IBS II: hosted by Sangti, championship: Gregoryisgodistan beats Sova Empire 3-1.
IBS III: hosted by Super-Llamaland/New Wolfopolis, championship: Gregoryisgodistan beats Nova Anglicana 3-1.
IBS IV: hosted by Gregoryisgodistan, championship: Gregoryisgodistan beats Arana 3-1.
IBS V: hosted by New Wolfopolis/Oakbrook and Calvarie, championship: Super-Llamaland beats Orennana, 3-1.
IBS VI: hosted by Noboru Taiyou, championship: Gregoryisgodistan defeats Abanhfleft in double-elimination final
IBS VII: Could be you!
And that brings us to the other part of the IBS signup process: HOST BIDS.
Want to bid to host the International Baseball Slam? If so, you need to cover all of the topics listed here, the last successful bid for the IBS. We recommend, if you're new, not bidding to host until you've gained a reputation for being trustworthy on this subforum, though. Host bid deadline is set for October 5, 2014 at 7:00 PM EDT, though this may be extended by a few hours depending on my schedule.
So, just signup below! Welcome to the Slam!
Signups:
1. Gregoryisgodistan Bat Slaves (GGS)
2. Darvale Flames (DRV)
3. Nova Anglicana Lions (NOV)
4. United States of Devonta ThunderSticks (USD)
5. Coconut Isle Dwarfs (CIS)
6. Wolfbenz Dir Wolves (WBZ)
7. Patistan Green Grasses (PGG)
8. Role Playing Wolves (RPW) (RPGers)
9. Llamaland Tigers (SLL) (Super-Llamaland)
10. Plembobrian Royal Tarsiers (PRT) (Kingdom of Plembobria)
11. Abanhfleft Revolution (AFT)
12. Trendstart Conquistadors (TDS) (Puppet of Abanhfleft)
13. Estenia Blue Stars (ETA)
14. Peruvian Highlands Condors (PVH)
15. Britonisea Imaboy (GBK)
16. Robsonien Blacks (ROB)
17. Bandwagon Shamrocks (BGN)
18. Paymina Carnivore Duck (PCD) (Puppet of Patistan)
19. Garifunya Dolfijnen (GAR) (Puppet of Nova Anglicana)
20. Nassau Eagles (NAS) (Nassau-Hessen)
21. Organized States Eagles (ORS)
22. Coconutstan Trojans (CCS)
23. Stuzemstazem Blue Cows (STU)
24. Daritii Red Snipers (DRS)
25. Toulgeois Island Duck Biters (TLS) (Puppet of United States of Devonta)
26. New North Aqmuland Maroon Lions (NNA)
27. San Jose Guayabal Royals (SJG)
28. Gregory Llama Land Llama-tastic Llamas (GLL)
Host Bids:
1. Patistan
Rankings
For the time being, all questions should be asked on this thread. Following the election of a host, it will be at their discretion whether to use this as an OOC thread or the main discussion thread. (Note that the rankings in the OP of that thread are NOT correct as of the time of posting and should not be used. Use the link above.)
