Games of the XI Olympiad—OOC thread

[Eastfield Lodge]

When it comes to the most important event on these forums, yes, absolutely, I'd rather put up with delays knowing the Games are in the hands of a very experienced host, than to have five random no-previous-hosting people "scorinating" dodgy results.

Even if you accept the argument that many nations are inexperienced, there must be more than ONE experienced nation.

There aren't too many players considered experienced enough to host the Olympics, something which has traditionally been hosted by a single nation (barring the X Olympiad) because of the logistical issues involved in the complex nature of the Olympics. And there's also the issue of interest in hosting - you need to take 3-4 hours out of your day, nearly everyday, for a whole month to scorinate the full Olympics, and not many people have the time for that.

[CoraSpia]

Even if you accept the argument that many nations are inexperienced, there must be more than ONE experienced nation.

There aren't too many players considered experienced enough to host the Olympics, something which has traditionally been hosted by a single nation (barring the X Olympiad) because of the logistical issues involved in the complex nature of the Olympics. And there's also the issue of interest in hosting - you need to take 3-4 hours out of your day, nearly everyday, for a whole month to scorinate the full Olympics, and not many people have the time for that.

Doesn't that proposal negate that issue somewhat? Since scorenation would be split.

[Eastfield Lodge]

There aren't too many players considered experienced enough to host the Olympics, something which has traditionally been hosted by a single nation (barring the X Olympiad) because of the logistical issues involved in the complex nature of the Olympics. And there's also the issue of interest in hosting - you need to take 3-4 hours out of your day, nearly everyday, for a whole month to scorinate the full Olympics, and not many people have the time for that.

Doesn't that proposal negate that issue somewhat? Since scorenation would be split.

You'd just add another level of necessary coordination on top really. Although you'd have to ask Ceni/New Gelderland or Electrum as to how they found it.

[CoraSpia]

Doesn't that proposal negate that issue somewhat? Since scorenation would be split.

You'd just add another level of necessary coordination on top really. Although you'd have to ask Ceni/New Gelderland or Electrum as to how they found it.

I can't imagine it being tremendously difficult. You could even create a new nation with a few players ontrolling the account. Each player takes certain sports.

[Tobiasia]

You'd just add another level of necessary coordination on top really. Although you'd have to ask Ceni/New Gelderland or Electrum as to how they found it.

I can't imagine it being tremendously difficult. You could even create a new nation with a few players ontrolling the account. Each player takes certain sports.

One player does aquatics, canoeing, sailing, one player does athletics, boxing, weightlifting, one player does cycling, gymnastics, triathlon, ETC

[Drawkland]

You'd just add another level of necessary coordination on top really. Although you'd have to ask Ceni/New Gelderland or Electrum as to how they found it.

I can't imagine it being tremendously difficult. You could even create a new nation with a few players ontrolling the account. Each player takes certain sports.

Could you find 4-5 nations with the appropriate experience that are able to cutoff and scorinate at nearly the exact same time, regardless of time zones?

Because if you can't, you'd have to deal with 4-5 completely different cutoff times (which sounds SO much more convenient), and likely results being posted at different times. And you can't really demand somebody to wake up at 4am and scorinate because that's when all the other hosts can do it.

It's a massive logistical issue and is much more trouble than what it's worth, or what you think it will be.

[CoraSpia]

I can't imagine it being tremendously difficult. You could even create a new nation with a few players ontrolling the account. Each player takes certain sports.

Could you find 4-5 nations with the appropriate experience that are able to cutoff and scorinate at nearly the exact same time, regardless of time zones?

Because if you can't, you'd have to deal with 4-5 completely different cutoff times (which sounds SO much more convenient), and likely results being posted at different times. And you can't really demand somebody to wake up at 4am and scorinate because that's when all the other hosts can do it.

It's a massive logistical issue and is much more trouble than what it's worth, or what you think it will be.

Actually, I'd like different cutoff times. It'd make the Olympics more like the real Olympics, and allow people to rp each sport individually.

[West Phoencia]

Patience is a virtue.

The scores were posted. He i assume CH is a he. Did a good job. Rather in one capable hands where it can be controlled then multiple hands which is not always a good thing "too many cooks spoil the broth" plus we all don't live in one area so imagine a yankee or pommy having to wait for a wonderful aussie to email through their results.

The results will come when they come. So just enjoy the fun. Just work around the time difference as you have an idea now.

Now you have all the results. You can set up multiple rp with the results. :-)

[Eastfield Lodge]

Could you find 4-5 nations with the appropriate experience that are able to cutoff and scorinate at nearly the exact same time, regardless of time zones?

Because if you can't, you'd have to deal with 4-5 completely different cutoff times (which sounds SO much more convenient), and likely results being posted at different times. And you can't really demand somebody to wake up at 4am and scorinate because that's when all the other hosts can do it.

It's a massive logistical issue and is much more trouble than what it's worth, or what you think it will be.

Actually, I'd like different cutoff times. It'd make the Olympics more like the real Olympics, and allow people to rp each sport individually.

You can't exactly have different RP cutoffs for different sports. If you're going to do that, you may as well just have separate competitions/threads under an Olympic 'banner'.

[Gregoryisgodistan]

Why are our athletes not competing under their full names with standard Gregoryisgodistani formatting? Sure, they're ridiculous names but there is RL precedent for allowing athletes with ridiculous names if it is their real name. A German underwear company once paid a Tongan Luger to change his name to that of the company as a marketing gimmick and he was allowed to compete under that name since that's what his passport said.

[Britonisea]

What other sports feature repêchages in the NS Olympics?

[Kernansquillec]

What other sports feature repêchages in the NS Olympics?

Track cycling, judo, rowing, taekwondo and beach volleyball according to the schedule.

[Dunnes]

I will gladly wait more time if it means I can get more medals from athletes with poor skill modifiers. On a separate note does any country have a famous swimmer(like a former medalist) that we could "hire" for our broadcast team?

[CoraSpia]

I will gladly wait more time if it means I can get more medals from athletes with poor skill modifiers. On a separate note does any country have a famous swimmer(like a former medalist) that we could "hire" for our broadcast team?

He's still competing, but you could hire Papa Nua if you want. He's...odd, to say the least.

[CoraSpia]

Also, would anyone like to respond to that mis-sent birthday message?

[Liventia]

When it comes to the most important event on these forums, yes, absolutely, I'd rather put up with delays knowing the Games are in the hands of a very experienced host, than to have five random no-previous-hosting people "scorinating" dodgy results.

Even if you accept the argument that many nations are inexperienced, there must be more than ONE experienced nation.

Sure. But you're assuming here that none of us have offered to help (I know of myself and at least one other former Olympic host). CH has decided he wants to take this on himself, and I have no real problems with that – he certainly knows how to. Otherwise, most current prospective Olympics hosts already have a World Cup or two (in multiple sports, including football) under their belt; at least one of them has told me they are still waiting to gain even more hosting experience, especially in multi-sport events (highly recommended), before bidding for the Olympics.

Literally everyone who hosts the Olympics has gone through the same system of having to prove they are able to host smaller events before hosting the big ones.

[Tobiasia]

Even if you accept the argument that many nations are inexperienced, there must be more than ONE experienced nation.

Sure. But you're assuming here that none of us have offered to help (I know of myself and at least one other former Olympic host). CH has decided he wants to take this on himself, and I have no real problems with that – he certainly knows how to. Otherwise, most current prospective Olympics hosts already have a World Cup or two (in multiple sports, including football) under their belt; at least one of them has told me they are still waiting to gain even more hosting experience, especially in multi-sport events (highly recommended), before bidding for the Olympics.

Literally everyone who hosts the Olympics has gone through the same system of having to prove they are able to host smaller events before hosting the big ones.

Well it's CH's call I suppose.

[Kelssek]

I can't imagine it being tremendously difficult... etc.

Hey, these are all great ideas. Why don't you try them if and when you are actually the host? In the meantime, I would suggest allowing the current host, who has successfully done this 5 times previously and has the trust of the community more than anyone, to do their thing, at their own pace, especially considering they stepped in at the last minute to salvage the situation.

Because right now all this comes off as whingey, even if not intended as such.

[CoraSpia]

If you want a v.net dedecated stream for your nation, respond or tg me.

[Britonisea]

If you want a v.net dedecated stream for your nation, respond or tg me.

If you don't mind me asking, what is it?

[CoraSpia]

If you want a v.net dedecated stream for your nation, respond or tg me.

If you don't mind me asking, what is it?

v.net is a Vakolicci internet broadcaster which is providing (excellently well-featured, e.g. commentaries, live text, video, highlights etc) coverage of the Olympics. All of it.

[The Archregimancy]

CH is one of the most experienced hosts in NS Sports. His knowledge of scorinators is second to none.

He entirely has my trust and confidence - as well as my thanks for taking on this workload at short notice and under difficult circumstances.

Why are our athletes not competing under their full names with standard Gregoryisgodistani formatting?

And 'Fr.' has been dropped as a prefix from every Archregimancy athlete name, despite it being 'standard formatting'.

Am I complaining about it unnecessarily here in the OOC thread, or am I getting on with it, happy in the knowledge that I can use whatever name format I want in my RPs, and that it's obvious enough who my athletes are? The latter, I think.

[CoraSpia]

CH is one of the most experienced hosts in NS Sports. His knowledge of scorinators is second to none.

He entirely has my trust and confidence - as well as my thanks for taking on this workload at short notice and under difficult circumstances.

Why are our athletes not competing under their full names with standard Gregoryisgodistani formatting?

And 'Fr.' has been dropped as a prefix from every Archregimancy athlete name, despite it being 'standard formatting'.

Am I complaining about it unnecessarily here in the OOC thread, or am I getting on with it, happy in the knowledge that I can use whatever name format I want in my RPs, and that it's obvious enough who my athletes are? The latter, I think.

So asking a question is unnecisary complaining now, is it?

[San Jose Guayabal]

CH is one of the most experienced hosts in NS Sports. His knowledge of scorinators is second to none.

He entirely has my trust and confidence - as well as my thanks for taking on this workload at short notice and under difficult circumstances.





And 'Fr.' has been dropped as a prefix from every Archregimancy athlete name, despite it being 'standard formatting'.

Am I complaining about it unnecessarily here in the OOC thread, or am I getting on with it, happy in the knowledge that I can use whatever name format I want in my RPs, and that it's obvious enough who my athletes are? The latter, I think.

So asking a question is unnecisary complaining now, is it?

I wouldn't want to intervene here, I'm not the indicated but Coraspia, please limit yourself to ask or answer this kind of questions, it doesn't affects you, so, why intervene here?

I'm doing this since I have seen how people throws inflamatory stuff on this thread for nonsensical stuff, so please knock it off and enjoy the Olympics, please, shall we?

[CoraSpia]

So asking a question is unnecisary complaining now, is it?

I wouldn't want to intervene here, I'm not the indicated but Coraspia, please limit yourself to ask or answer this kind of questions, it doesn't affects you, so, why intervene here?

I'm doing this since I have seen how people throws inflamatory stuff on this thread for nonsensical stuff, so please knock it off and enjoy the Olympics, please, shall we?

The first bit sort of did.
And actually, since those names stand out for me, and since the GVH has had some issues with GGS in the past, this decision actually does make it more difficult to find these athletes. This is because when I scroll through the listing, if I read through the names (since I have to listen to it literally being read out by my computer), it would take ages.