The World Cup Discussion Thread (OOC, Version IV)

[Cosumar]

I'd like to join the outpouring of support and condolences for Krytenia, who is surely one of everybody's favorite members of NS Sports. It sucks that even great people have to go through bad things.

With my own mother being of a similar age and a cancer survivor herself, your loss really hits home for me too. I am truly sorry from the bottom of my heart. I'm sure I speak for everyone when I say to take as much time as you need.

[Semarland]

I'm so sorry for your loss Kry. My thoughts are with you and your family. <3

[Abanhfleft]

My condolences, Kry. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

[Nephara]

My condolences, Kry. I'm sure the whole community is with you in this trying time. Take all the time to recover you need.

[Flardania]

Man it always sucks to write a response to one of these but it's much worse to have such an event actual happen to you. My condolences, Kry.

[Bears Armed]

Sadly, I have to inform you that my mother passed away this afternoon after a long battle with cancer. She was 54.

Real life sucks.

You have my sympathy.

[Starblaydia]

Sadly, I have to inform you that my mother passed away this afternoon after a long battle with cancer. She was 54.

Real life sucks.

Feel for you, buddy; lost my Dad this year.

[Frenline Delpha]

Well, didn't expect this when I decided to look at this thread. Not much I can say, so I am sorry to hear that, Kry.

[Krytenia]

Thanks all for the kind messages of support. Much appreciated.

Also, if Jeremy Jaffacake is being nice, these truly are the end times.

[The Licentian Isles]

Will add my condolences to those previously expressed Kry, my thoughts are with you and your family.

[Gregoryisgodistan]

Sorry for your loss, Kry.

[San Llera]

I'm not sure what I can say that hasn't already been said, but my deepest condolences, Kry. Your family will be in my thoughts.

[Abanhfleft]

I now have this sinking feeling that I am become the Arsenal of the Di Bradini Cup: always getting eliminated in the quarterfinals by any and every team there is.

[NSWC Signups]

Host voting results

Best of luck to the new hosts, whom I will TG later on with info about numbers, signups etc.

[Ceni]

Thanks to everyone who voted for us, and I hope we can win over the one person who didn't.

That being said, we'd like to tentatively close signups at 142 nations, for 20 groups of 7, with new signups being placed on the waitlist and final determination after the Baptism of Fire ends to see if we can have any other workable formats.

[Anglatia]

I've already begun working on my RP series for the World Cup, which, without spoiling any details, is half about the members of the national team when they're off the pitch, and half about the interaction between sports and organized crime in Anglatia. For the first time I'm trying something new and giving you guys the choice of who the main POV character is. Here's the options:

Sami Haawk: The disgraced Bathgate City star is under investigation for a slew of crimes, although the one that everyone knows him for is being an accomplice to a murder. Haawk's girlfriend is behind the death of youth star Ajay Oyekan, but Haawk and Danicic left the country to avoid prosecution. In addition, certain people in Ross have reason to cover up his wrongdoings, ranging from the Emperor himself to Haawk's sponsor, Monarch.

Wilson Tahiri: Not many know who he is. They just know that the immigrant manager has led the team to beat expectations on numerous occasions. With changes in his home country, Tahiri is bracing for skeletons to begin flying out of his closet left and right.

Isa Tangemen: Possibly the biggest flop in Ross United history, before she's even played a full season. Tangemen won the Imperial Cup with United before suffering a bad breakup and trying (but failing) to kill herself. She missed most national team training camps because of her personal problems, but she's still the nation's number one keeper with Eli Shan in early retirement. She's more concerned with finding love than playing well, but much to the annoyance of her managers, those two things are tied together.

Cassius Sparks: A wheeling and dealing young agent who will do anything to get ahead. Cassius Sparks never had a good career with athletics, and went into agency after college. He notably represented Zahara Santana, who now truly despises him for reasons that are still unclear. He does however represent young stars Maura Vera and Alvin Escelara. He's been called a sociopath, though he doesn't know why he has this label.

Maurico Jaco: The hot blooded backup to Isa Tangemen, Jaco is the definition of a loose cannon. The Barriga keeper has fought with everyone from teammates to fans, but is undeniably talented. He's also quite cutthroat. (I'm not hinting anything, but...)

Marco Saint Paul: Marco's fame has been a detriment to him, but the Emerald City midfielder is still a good prospect for the national team. It's been a rough last season for him, because of off the pitch drama, but on the pitch, Marco has been sensational in the few appearances he has with his nation. But his fame and his relationship with Blaze Chrzanowska could bring him face to face with some people who could end his career real quick.

The poll is here: http://www.strawpoll.me/11171100

I look forward to seeing who wins, and the only other hint I'm giving about this series is that the title of it so far is Ross.

[Red Blackiland]

Just to inform that all the groups and matchdays are now up in the Everything Thread of the 63rd Baptism of Fire. Also, sorry if i caused any delay/problem with the signups closing for both WC and BoF by the fact i wasn't present in the last days, by a serious problem that i had in my notebook and lost practically all of my information, was a problem that i didn't wait for it so.

[Frenline Delpha]

I've already begun working on my RP series for the World Cup, which, without spoiling any details, is half about the members of the national team when they're off the pitch, and half about the interaction between sports and organized crime in Anglatia. For the first time I'm trying something new and giving you guys the choice of who the main POV character is. Here's the options:

Sami Haawk: The disgraced Bathgate City star is under investigation for a slew of crimes, although the one that everyone knows him for is being an accomplice to a murder. Haawk's girlfriend is behind the death of youth star Ajay Oyekan, but Haawk and Danicic left the country to avoid prosecution. In addition, certain people in Ross have reason to cover up his wrongdoings, ranging from the Emperor himself to Haawk's sponsor, Monarch.

Wilson Tahiri: Not many know who he is. They just know that the immigrant manager has led the team to beat expectations on numerous occasions. With changes in his home country, Tahiri is bracing for skeletons to begin flying out of his closet left and right.

Isa Tangemen: Possibly the biggest flop in Ross United history, before she's even played a full season. Tangemen won the Imperial Cup with United before suffering a bad breakup and trying (but failing) to kill herself. She missed most national team training camps because of her personal problems, but she's still the nation's number one keeper with Eli Shan in early retirement. She's more concerned with finding love than playing well, but much to the annoyance of her managers, those two things are tied together.

Cassius Sparks: A wheeling and dealing young agent who will do anything to get ahead. Cassius Sparks never had a good career with athletics, and went into agency after college. He notably represented Zahara Santana, who now truly despises him for reasons that are still unclear. He does however represent young stars Maura Vera and Alvin Escelara. He's been called a sociopath, though he doesn't know why he has this label.

Maurico Jaco: The hot blooded backup to Isa Tangemen, Jaco is the definition of a loose cannon. The Barriga keeper has fought with everyone from teammates to fans, but is undeniably talented. He's also quite cutthroat. (I'm not hinting anything, but...)

Marco Saint Paul: Marco's fame has been a detriment to him, but the Emerald City midfielder is still a good prospect for the national team. It's been a rough last season for him, because of off the pitch drama, but on the pitch, Marco has been sensational in the few appearances he has with his nation. But his fame and his relationship with Blaze Chrzanowska could bring him face to face with some people who could end his career real quick.

The poll is here: http://www.strawpoll.me/11171100

I look forward to seeing who wins, and the only other hint I'm giving about this series is that the title of it so far is Ross.

Since I can't access Strawpoll, I'll just vote here. I loved your mini-series in the WBC with Isa, so I'd like to see more of this from her POV.

[Ethane]

Yes! Good vote Frenline

[Anglatia]

The poll has been up for about twenty four hours and we're tied, so it looks like we'll be splitting the POV between Isa and MSP. Thanks for voting, guys. I don't want to reveal everything, but let's just say the next series should finally have some happiness for Isa, and Marco will continue his rise.

[Tomikosan]

Just to inform that all the groups and matchdays are now up in the Everything Thread of the 63rd Baptism of Fire. Also, sorry if i caused any delay/problem with the signups closing for both WC and BoF by the fact i wasn't present in the last days, by a serious problem that i had in my notebook and lost practically all of my information, was a problem that i didn't wait for it so.

Do you have a link?

[Veldgouwen]

Just to inform that all the groups and matchdays are now up in the Everything Thread of the 63rd Baptism of Fire. Also, sorry if i caused any delay/problem with the signups closing for both WC and BoF by the fact i wasn't present in the last days, by a serious problem that i had in my notebook and lost practically all of my information, was a problem that i didn't wait for it so.

Do you have a link?

You can find it here, with all the most important information in the Opening Post.

[Saintland]

We have a bid for Cup of Harmony 68.

[The Sarian]

There is another bid in the works, but we are waiting for a less peculiar time to do so.

[Saintland]

There is another bid in the works, but we are waiting for a less peculiar time to do so.

I encourage other bidders to come forward, but I put my bid forward earlier than usual to A) give the voters a real choice for once and B) ensure that we don't have to wait until practically the end of qualifying for a CoH bid again.

Better early than late, right?