World Baseball Classic Discussion Thread

[Qazox]

Barnettsville, maybe I am just being cranky, but I say this to help because you're new and have a ton of potential in my opinion.

If you could ease up on the "rare" occurrences in your RPing, that would be great. There's nothing that says you can't but it is nice to keep rare things, well, rare. Turning a 6-4 scoreline into a no-hitter for your team falls into "godmod other events" for its unrealism, in my opinion.

While personally I agree, in RL stuff like that has happened.

Senior year in HS, my HS baseball team was no-hit, and won 5-3. 3 errors, 2 wild pitches, 3 hit-batters and 8 walks will do that.

Barnettsville, while we admire your creativity and your RPing, please attempt to limit the no-nos, perfect games, 4-hr games, etc to once a tourney next time thanks.

[Newmanistan]

Barnettsville, maybe I am just being cranky, but I say this to help because you're new and have a ton of potential in my opinion.

If you could ease up on the "rare" occurrences in your RPing, that would be great. There's nothing that says you can't but it is nice to keep rare things, well, rare. Turning a 6-4 scoreline into a no-hitter for your team falls into "godmod other events" for its unrealism, in my opinion.

...I know that coming from me, the person who has one player on my team that has both hit four home runs in one game, and batted for the cycle this may seem like the pot calling the kettle black, but I agree here.

You did those Johnny Stryker accomplishments with scores where it wasn't stretching anything, so while rare achievements, it wasn't unrealisitic.
GIving up four runs and calling it a no-hitter seems like a pre-determined RP given that this pitcher threw a perfect game in the previous start that was forced to work with the score. (with an opponent that has said no to godmod other events with some exceptions, but not covering this) Again, Barnettsville, I'm doing this to try and advise you a little bit. Crazy results are also best against non-RPing nations, also.

Qazox, that's a high school game. This is a world-class competition.

[Qazox]

True, but it still could happen, though the odds are about 17 million-1 against it.

[Secristan]

Barnettsville, maybe I am just being cranky, but I say this to help because you're new and have a ton of potential in my opinion.

If you could ease up on the "rare" occurrences in your RPing, that would be great. There's nothing that says you can't but it is nice to keep rare things, well, rare. Turning a 6-4 scoreline into a no-hitter for your team falls into "godmod other events" for its unrealism, in my opinion.

I think it's a combination of godmodding scoring events which turns into one godmodding other event. I'm not gonna call him out (as in not scoring his RP) on violating my RP permissions box because it is borderline I guess if he did plus he is new and an asset to this community. Be careful Barnettsville, because when one player calls out another for violating their RP permissions box, the host may very well not give you any RP bonus for your post if they agree. I'm not going to do that, but it can be done.

Still, on the losing end this is pretty much impossible to roleplay, and I agree with your other post that its pretty obvious case of forcing a desired result of the game that was made up in his mind before he saw the actual score. I have enjoyed reading your RP's Barnettsville, and we're all saying this to help you out. Uncommon accomplishments are only fun when they are uncommon, in the future you don't want people simply rolling their eyes over things your players do in the future.

I have now RP'd the game and did not have my team go hitless. It's just too crazy for me.

[Sarzonia]

I was hoping the no-hitter thing was a misprint.

The only reason I've even done (what I consider) wacky shit by having Dancougar's position players pitch was the fact that his permissions box specified that was OK. I don't think I'd even post one of my pitchers throwing a no-hitter unless the score was something like 9-0 against a non-RPing newbie. And then, if I have one of my players hit for the cycle, it'd probably be Kate Schmidt doing the honours.

If what you propose happens in a match is realistic, I'll likely accept it if it follows the permissions box. If it's not, there's a problem. This happened in the IBC 3 thread last year when a guy posted that one of his players scored 50 points in a loss against Sarzonia. I damn near called him out on that one.

I guess it's possible to have a no-hitter where the team being no-hit scores a shitload of runs. But it's so unlikely that it's going to be questioned. Be more careful in the future.

[Dancougar]

Qazox, that's a high school game. This is a world-class competition.

*looks at his roster* You mean this isn't Model U.N.? OH NOES.

The only reason I've even done (what I consider) wacky shit by having Dancougar's position players pitch was the fact that his permissions box specified that was OK.

And it was hilarious.

[Taeshan]

I didnt play last year, but are Varsity team got beaten by a Frshman when he threw a no-hitter against us. The team has really sucked as of late though. Good thing are Football, and Soccer teams are good.

[Quintessence of Dust]

I agree with everything everyone's said, even those who disagree with one another, and I also agree with the people who haven't said anything yet.

[Yafor 2]

I'm back and about to begin an RP. Sorry for the constant updates, I just wanto to RP every game this round (silly Quodite).

EDIT: Ne'er mind, I guess, cutoff posted about a minute after this.

[Yafor 2]

Back-to-back posts:

Quintessence of Dust 2-3 Yafor 2 (Yafor 2 wins series 2-1)

Didn't see that coming. Poor Gruen

EDIT: I shall then post a recap later. No need to finish my hurried RP now if I can add some actual analysis/purty graphs into it.

[Taeshan]

I agree with everything everyone's said, even those who disagree with one another, and I also agree with the people who haven't said anything yet.

You little suckup.


On another note...

HOLY MOTHER OF GOD I WON, WHAT WENT WRONG IN THE CALCULATION

[Dancougar]

HOLY MOTHER OF GOD I WON, WHAT WENT WRONG IN THE CALCULATION

A wayward gamma ray must have spiraled down from deep space and flipped one of the bits in Sec's RAM, thus turning your 2-0 loss into a 4-2 victory. Or something.

[Delaclava]

HOLY MOTHER OF GOD I WON, WHAT WENT WRONG IN THE CALCULATION

A wayward gamma ray must have spiraled down from deep space and flipped one of the bits in Sec's RAM, thus turning your 2-0 loss into a 4-2 victory. Or something.

Or maybe with the bases loaded, a line drive ricocheted off the shortstop's head, deflected off the left-fielder's glove, off the center-fielder's shoe, then was sucked into a vacuum leading to the bleachers in right field for the grand slam.

Just kidding, that's for you to RP.

[Quintessence of Dust]

So in the past 10 days I have:
- had two unsuccessful interviews (fuck you, employers)
- had two letters of rejection (fuck you, Kansas)
- managed to turn "mildly awkward but liveable" situation with a close friend into an "if we ever have eye contact ever again our heads will both explode" situation (fuck you, British sexual niceties)
- cut my hand opening a damn yogurt (fuck you, Muller Corner - Banana with Choco Flakes)

And losing that game is still the worst thing that has happened to me. :(

[Taeshan]

So in the past 10 days I have:
- had two unsuccessful interviews (fuck you, employers)
- had two letters of rejection (fuck you, Kansas)
- managed to turn "mildly awkward but liveable" situation with a close friend into an "if we ever have eye contact ever again our heads will both explode" situation (fuck you, British sexual niceties)
- cut my hand opening a damn yogurt (fuck you, Muller Corner - Banana with Choco Flakes)

And losing that game is still the worst thing that has happened to me.

Maybe you need to sort out your priorities, or see a shrink. Whatever it is that you prefer.

[Newmanistan]

Quintessence of Dust: Hopefully the CoH result will make you feel better.

Barnettsville: Note that our pitching arrangement for the series will be: Game 1: Haynes, Game 2: Brayton, Game 3: Keisler. You will be RPing each game before me based on what time you RP so please be aware of my permissions. I am a stickler towards my use of pitchers.

[Yafor 2]

Okay, that was not a result I saw coming.

(incidentally, my record when Secristan posted the cutoff when I had just started an RP is 2-0. Hmmmm.)

[Tocrowkia]

Wow. Just...wow.

Words can only begin to express the peculiar mixture of shock, awe, and pure rage I feel at the moment. Margaret Claus has sure been busy in WBC 12.

[Secristan]

Due to last minute unpredictable things that have been pushed on me tomorrow, the MD1 cutoff for the semifinals will be late Monday. How much later I don't know just don't get worried.

[Sarzonia]

If anyone has a character interested in the Sarzonia managerial position, feel free to express said character's interest on this thread or via TG.

Thanks.

[Delaclava]

Sarzonia, I'll take you up on the offer.

Khalil Dennis: Second cousin of Delaclava football (soccer) manager Nolan Wright, third cousin of Delaclava baseball manager Doc Pepper. Assistant coach and pitching coach for Delaclava team in WBC and every regional competition. As assistant manager for Delaclava, Delaclava has won every major baseball competition within the region. A former player himself, Khalil Dennis still holds the Delaclava national team record in wins, strikeouts, ERA, complete games, and shutouts for a career.

[Taeshan]

Sorry i wont be doing an interview today as i typed the whole thing out, but the site made me log in and then it erased what i had typed in. Stupid.

[Newmanistan]

Sorry i wont be doing an interview today as i typed the whole thing out, but the site made me log in and then it erased what i had typed in. Stupid.

I always prepare my RP's in Word, save, and then copy and paste to the board to avoid exactly that. Was very common on jolt.

[Sarzonia]

Sarzonia, I'll take you up on the offer.

Khalil Dennis: Second cousin of Delaclava football (soccer) manager Nolan Wright, third cousin of Delaclava baseball manager Doc Pepper. Assistant coach and pitching coach for Delaclava team in WBC and every regional competition. As assistant manager for Delaclava, Delaclava has won every major baseball competition within the region. A former player himself, Khalil Dennis still holds the Delaclava national team record in wins, strikeouts, ERA, complete games, and shutouts for a career.

Would you be interested in a joint RP where I have my baseball personnel interview him?

And the position's still open!

[Delaclava]

Sarzonia, I'll take you up on the offer.

Khalil Dennis: Second cousin of Delaclava football (soccer) manager Nolan Wright, third cousin of Delaclava baseball manager Doc Pepper. Assistant coach and pitching coach for Delaclava team in WBC and every regional competition. As assistant manager for Delaclava, Delaclava has won every major baseball competition within the region. A former player himself, Khalil Dennis still holds the Delaclava national team record in wins, strikeouts, ERA, complete games, and shutouts for a career.

Would you be interested in a joint RP where I have my baseball personnel interview him?

And the position's still open!

Sure, I'm interested in a joint RP. Will it be a separate thread in sports?