The World Cup Discussion Thread (OOC, Version IV)

by **Drawkland** » Mon Oct 17, 2016 7:00 am

Tumbra wrote:
Nephara wrote:Feels like a really tight group of second-placers this cycle.

Yeah, so muh quality in there.

>muh quality

by **Ethane** » Mon Oct 17, 2016 8:17 am

Kaboomlandia wrote:Sees I've qualified for playoffs:
Sees I have to play Eura:

No way did Ficiscia qualify for the world cup automatically... r u joking...

by **Saintland** » Mon Oct 17, 2016 9:16 am

Given that I largely exhausted my RP ideas for Saintland years ago and the fact that I will no longer have a respectable ranking after this cycle, I have decided to retire this nation from WCC competition going forward and will likely be introducing a new puppet of Ilyseum that will be entering next cycle's BoF.

On another note, given that neither of my nations will be participating in the World Cup finals or the Cup of Harmony for the first time since World Cup 63, I've decided that I will be opening signups for the 2nd edition of the Sporting World Cup (the U-18 World Cup) at some point later this week. If you're interested in hosting the second edition of the tournament, please send a telegram to Free Republics. I will choose the host later this week prior to the opening of signups.

by **Eura** » Mon Oct 17, 2016 12:52 pm

Ethane wrote:
Kaboomlandia wrote:Sees I've qualified for playoffs:
Sees I have to play Eura:

No way did Ficiscia qualify for the world cup automatically... r u joking...

It seems very bizarre - they didn't even RP or post a roster either I don't think so I'm at a loss as to how I finished second in this group. Oh well. Very similar to when I finished second to a complete inactive Licen on a much lower rank, who went 13-1-0 or something daft.

by **Alasdair I Frosticus** » Mon Oct 17, 2016 1:42 pm

The crazy things you can find on the interwebz. It would even work as a soundtrack to my RPs this cycle.

Though any keen-eyed reader of Holy Empire RPs who are also familiar with Philip K. Dick will have already recognised the actual original source for the Fog-Thing.

by **Anglatia** » Mon Oct 17, 2016 2:43 pm

While we're talking managers I should bring up that Wilson Tahiri will likely be available to higher ranked nations when this World Cup is over. Depends on how the rest of our matches go, really. If he leaves, there will be an RP post explaining the reasons why his time here was so short.

by **Jeruselem** » Mon Oct 17, 2016 4:02 pm

Damn it, two lousy goals between qualifying and not.

by **Kaboomlandia** » Mon Oct 17, 2016 4:08 pm

Jeruselem wrote:Damn it, two lousy goals between qualifying and not.

I feel you. The difference between my playoff spot and being totally out was one goal.

by **Ethane** » Mon Oct 17, 2016 5:29 pm

Kaboomlandia wrote:
Jeruselem wrote:Damn it, two lousy goals between qualifying and not.

I feel you. The difference between my playoff spot and being totally out was one goal.

I feel you too. The difference between me entering the playoffs and not was...

He falls down a hole, sobbing uncontrollably. Not only had Eshan broken up with him earlier in the day (:P) but he realised he was no where near the playoffs, even though the winning team of the group had no rp or roster.

by **Drawkland** » Mon Oct 17, 2016 7:13 pm

Ethane wrote:
Kaboomlandia wrote:I feel you. The difference between my playoff spot and being totally out was one goal.

I feel you too. The difference between me entering the playoffs and not was...

He falls down a hole, sobbing uncontrollably. Not only had Eshan broken up with him earlier in the day (:P) but he realised he was no where near the playoffs, even though the winning team of the group had no rp or roster.

Awe, but Eshthane was my favorite ship :'(((

by **Electrum** » Tue Oct 18, 2016 5:54 am

Here are the cut-off times (first cut-off is 19 hours from this post):

Play-off Leg 1 Cutoff time: Here
Play-off Leg 1 Countdown: Here

Play-off Leg 2 Cutoff time: Here
Play-off Leg 2 Countdown: Here

(Also I did account for the slightly longer break, see here)

by **Kirisaki** » Wed Oct 19, 2016 6:40 am

With qualification drawing to a close, I figure this is as good a time as any to announce my retirement from WCC competition as well as NS Sports in general. My workload in real life is catching up with me, and I no longer have the same drive and inspiration for roleplaying that I had when I first started out. Regardless, I'd like to thank everyone who has been a part of this wonderful community during my time here - you guys were what made the experience truly special for me.

Until we meet again. Rin out.

by **Flardania** » Wed Oct 19, 2016 6:45 am

Kirisaki wrote:With qualification drawing to a close, I figure this is as good a time as any to announce my retirement from WCC competition as well as NS Sports in general. My workload in real life is catching up with me, and I no longer have the same drive and inspiration for roleplaying that I had when I first started out. Regardless, I'd like to thank everyone who has been a part of this wonderful community during my time here - you guys were what made the experience truly special for me.

Until we meet again. Rin out.

I always wanted to start a rivalry with you, nevertheless sad to see you go and good luck on your other endeavors.

by **Gadirya** » Wed Oct 19, 2016 7:01 am

Kirisaki wrote:With qualification drawing to a close, I figure this is as good a time as any to announce my retirement from WCC competition as well as NS Sports in general. My workload in real life is catching up with me, and I no longer have the same drive and inspiration for roleplaying that I had when I first started out. Regardless, I'd like to thank everyone who has been a part of this wonderful community during my time here - you guys were what made the experience truly special for me.

Until we meet again. Rin out.

This makes me sad. :(

I hope you can come back sooner rather than later. Have fun with retirement and I wish you luck for anything you do. Will you still be on IRC?

by **The Royal Kingdom of Quebec** » Wed Oct 19, 2016 11:51 am

Hey all,

I'm going through some challenges in life right now, those that has been occupying me the last while. My efforts and sentiments will be heavily devoted to them and it remains to be seen on how long it will take for me to recuperate. Because of this, my involvement in NSSport may decline to certain extent at least for the time being.

This will not impact my co-hosting of this Cup of Harmony. Please understand that I may not get the Varsity series RPs every matchday possible, however.

by **Alasdair I Frosticus** » Wed Oct 19, 2016 1:58 pm

Electrum wrote:Play-off Leg 2 Cutoff time: Here
Play-off Leg 2 Countdown: Here

Thank God for that; I can delay the impact (hint) of the Plabkian Crumble until tomorrow night.

by **Ethane** » Wed Oct 19, 2016 2:04 pm

Drawkland wrote:
Ethane wrote:I feel you too. The difference between me entering the playoffs and not was...

He falls down a hole, sobbing uncontrollably. Not only had Eshan broken up with him earlier in the day (:P) but he realised he was no where near the playoffs, even though the winning team of the group had no rp or roster.

Awe, but Eshthane was my favorite ship :'(((

Don't worry. The break up didn't last long. We soon overcame our differences and forgave each other.

by **Northern Sunrise Islands** » Wed Oct 19, 2016 2:55 pm

Kirisaki wrote:With qualification drawing to a close, I figure this is as good a time as any to announce my retirement from WCC competition as well as NS Sports in general. My workload in real life is catching up with me, and I no longer have the same drive and inspiration for roleplaying that I had when I first started out. Regardless, I'd like to thank everyone who has been a part of this wonderful community during my time here - you guys were what made the experience truly special for me.

Until we meet again. Rin out.

You're really living me with the kids?

by **San Jose Guayabal** » Wed Oct 19, 2016 3:07 pm

Kirisaki wrote:With qualification drawing to a close, I figure this is as good a time as any to announce my retirement from WCC competition as well as NS Sports in general. My workload in real life is catching up with me, and I no longer have the same drive and inspiration for roleplaying that I had when I first started out. Regardless, I'd like to thank everyone who has been a part of this wonderful community during my time here - you guys were what made the experience truly special for me.

Until we meet again. Rin out.

Well, it's sad and I hope you return soon. Good luck in your RL endeavours and activities, hope everything goes well.

*Rincinerates himself due to sadness*

by **Krytenia** » Wed Oct 19, 2016 4:50 pm

Northern Sunrise Islands wrote:
Kirisaki wrote:With qualification drawing to a close, I figure this is as good a time as any to announce my retirement from WCC competition as well as NS Sports in general. My workload in real life is catching up with me, and I no longer have the same drive and inspiration for roleplaying that I had when I first started out. Regardless, I'd like to thank everyone who has been a part of this wonderful community during my time here - you guys were what made the experience truly special for me.

Until we meet again. Rin out.

You're really living me with the kids?

Get off my lawn.

by **NSWC Signups** » Wed Oct 19, 2016 5:40 pm

New rankings are out, everyone. Link in the signature. Any mistakes/oversights/errors let me know ASAP.

by **Jeruselem** » Wed Oct 19, 2016 10:53 pm

Gee, Jeruselem vs Chiata - 43 vs 44. Didn't know we were that close in the rankings.

by **Ceni** » Thu Oct 20, 2016 6:02 am

Just a reminder that you guys have around 12 hours until cutoff tonight.

by **Red Blackiland** » Thu Oct 20, 2016 6:37 am

Kirisaki wrote:With qualification drawing to a close, I figure this is as good a time as any to announce my retirement from WCC competition as well as NS Sports in general. My workload in real life is catching up with me, and I no longer have the same drive and inspiration for roleplaying that I had when I first started out. Regardless, I'd like to thank everyone who has been a part of this wonderful community during my time here - you guys were what made the experience truly special for me.

Until we meet again. Rin out.

The most tsundere charachter of NS Sports leaving...good luck in your life,man. Hope you tasks and activities goes well

by **Northern Sunrise Islands** » Thu Oct 20, 2016 8:49 am

Krytenia wrote:
Northern Sunrise Islands wrote:
You're really living me with the kids?

Get off my lawn.

...not in that sense of the word, old one.

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