Equestria Cup - OOC Discussion Thread

[Krumbia]

Is the Equestria Cup only for nations with pony players?

Nein. Only for nations in specific regions, I think.

[Equestrian States]

Is the Equestria Cup only for nations with pony players?

As of right now, a nation must fit into one of the following categories:
1) Nation is in the Pony Lands region.
2) Nation is a Member or Observer of the Coalition of Ponyist States
3) Nation is in the region of Equestria

As I posted earlier: I might add an invitational for nations with largely non-Pony populations (most NS Sports regulars), to send a pony team to participate in a short tournament to earn a spot in the regular Equestria Cup. But otherwise, yes, it is for Pony nations only unless that nation fits into the above three categories.

[Equestrian States]

Bumped because the Equestria Cup III thread is up. Sign-ups are still open to nations in the Pony Lands, Equestria, or CoPS RP group.

[Equestrian States]

My apologies for yet another post here, but this is based on recent events in the thread and involves a potential change in plans for the tournament.

*puts on official-looking hat*

As some of you may have noticed, there has been some confusion on the IC thread as to who is allowed to participate in the Equestria Cup. The current policy is to only allow nations residing in the regions of the Pony Lands and Equestria, or those players with membership in the Coalition of Ponyist States to participate.

I am aware that there have been objections in the past to allowing other nations to compete. However, given recent events, I believe that it is necessary to make an official decision regarding the Equestria Cup and related events that may take place in the future. With that in mind, I propose the following:

So as to allow Ponies from nations outside of the two accepted regions and the CoPS RP group to participate in the only international sports tournament for Ponies, the Equestria Cup will include a qualifying stage. Nations wishing to send teams to the Equestria Cup, but are outside of the normally accepted regions will send teams made up of Ponies to the qualifying tournament. No non-Ponies may be included on these teams. All participants that originate from the normally accepted regions will be granted automatic qualification, as well as the right to send non-Pony players to the tournament. The qualifiers will be scorinated as a round-robin playoff in one day, regardless of the number of games in the qualifiers. Depending on the number of pre-accepted nations participating in the Equestria Cup, at least one participant in the qualifiers will be allowed to compete in the group stage of the Equestria Cup. No more than three nations may advance from the qualifiers, unless otherwise determined by the host.

*takes off hat*

So yeah. The passage of this proposal will depend on how many approved participants accept it. To determine that, we'll have a vote. Not voting will be counted as a vote against the proposal.

If you need a clarification, post here or shoot me a TG. Votes may be submitted via TG if you wish to keep your opinions secret.

I realize that this is short notice, but I'd appreciate your responses by June 1st.

Thanks,
-ES

[Karditan]

I figured I'd point out that Ibex is my Pony Lands puppet. Also, I have no strong feelings for or against the proposition.

[Shrillland]

I have no objections to the proposal, I vote to accept it.

[Krumbia]

Sure. Aslong as I qualify.

[Equestrian States]

Sure. Aslong as I qualify.

All participants that originate from the normally accepted regions will be granted automatic qualification, as well as the right to send non-Pony players to the tournament.

Does that answer your question?

[Kingdom of the Polar Bear]

My apologies for yet another post here, but this is based on recent events in the thread and involves a potential change in plans for the tournament.

*puts on official-looking hat*

As some of you may have noticed, there has been some confusion on the IC thread as to who is allowed to participate in the Equestria Cup. The current policy is to only allow nations residing in the regions of the Pony Lands and Equestria, or those players with membership in the Coalition of Ponyist States to participate.

I am aware that there have been objections in the past to allowing other nations to compete. However, given recent events, I believe that it is necessary to make an official decision regarding the Equestria Cup and related events that may take place in the future. With that in mind, I propose the following:

So as to allow Ponies from nations outside of the two accepted regions and the CoPS RP group to participate in the only international sports tournament for Ponies, the Equestria Cup will include a qualifying stage. Nations wishing to send teams to the Equestria Cup, but are outside of the normally accepted regions will send teams made up of Ponies to the qualifying tournament. No non-Ponies may be included on these teams. All participants that originate from the normally accepted regions will be granted automatic qualification, as well as the right to send non-Pony players to the tournament. The qualifiers will be scorinated as a round-robin playoff in one day, regardless of the number of games in the qualifiers. Depending on the number of pre-accepted nations participating in the Equestria Cup, at least one participant in the qualifiers will be allowed to compete in the group stage of the Equestria Cup. No more than three nations may advance from the qualifiers, unless otherwise determined by the host.

*takes off hat*

So yeah. The passage of this proposal will depend on how many approved participants accept it. To determine that, we'll have a vote. Not voting will be counted as a vote against the proposal.

If you need a clarification, post here or shoot me a TG. Votes may be submitted via TG if you wish to keep your opinions secret.

I realize that this is short notice, but I'd appreciate your responses by June 1st.

Thanks,
-ES

I'm not sure about this, does it mean i have to have all pony team, or just a majority? Ether way, i would accept the all pony or pony majority, but i want to make sure.

[Krumbia]

Sure. Aslong as I qualify.

All participants that originate from the normally accepted regions will be granted automatic qualification, as well as the right to send non-Pony players to the tournament.

Does that answer your question?

Yes. Yes it does...

[Equestrian States]

My apologies for yet another post here, but this is based on recent events in the thread and involves a potential change in plans for the tournament.

*puts on official-looking hat*

As some of you may have noticed, there has been some confusion on the IC thread as to who is allowed to participate in the Equestria Cup. The current policy is to only allow nations residing in the regions of the Pony Lands and Equestria, or those players with membership in the Coalition of Ponyist States to participate.

I am aware that there have been objections in the past to allowing other nations to compete. However, given recent events, I believe that it is necessary to make an official decision regarding the Equestria Cup and related events that may take place in the future. With that in mind, I propose the following:

So as to allow Ponies from nations outside of the two accepted regions and the CoPS RP group to participate in the only international sports tournament for Ponies, the Equestria Cup will include a qualifying stage. Nations wishing to send teams to the Equestria Cup, but are outside of the normally accepted regions will send teams made up of Ponies to the qualifying tournament. No non-Ponies may be included on these teams. All participants that originate from the normally accepted regions will be granted automatic qualification, as well as the right to send non-Pony players to the tournament. The qualifiers will be scorinated as a round-robin playoff in one day, regardless of the number of games in the qualifiers. Depending on the number of pre-accepted nations participating in the Equestria Cup, at least one participant in the qualifiers will be allowed to compete in the group stage of the Equestria Cup. No more than three nations may advance from the qualifiers, unless otherwise determined by the host.

*takes off hat*

So yeah. The passage of this proposal will depend on how many approved participants accept it. To determine that, we'll have a vote. Not voting will be counted as a vote against the proposal.

If you need a clarification, post here or shoot me a TG. Votes may be submitted via TG if you wish to keep your opinions secret.

I realize that this is short notice, but I'd appreciate your responses by June 1st.

Thanks,
-ES

I'm not sure about this, does it mean i have to have all pony team, or just a majority? Ether way, i would accept the all pony or pony majority, but i want to make sure.

*sigh* I thought I covered that, but no. Since your main nation is in the Pony Lands you are welcome to send whatever players you want.

The only nations that will have to send all-Pony teams are those coming from outside the Pony Lands.

[Virabia]

So is Virabia/Roca Pequeña set to partake or non?

[Equestrian States]

So is Virabia/Roca Pequeña set to partake or non?

It depends. Either way, I'll be asking you to send a team made up of Ponies, so you probably should get working on that if you want to send a team.

[Virabia]

Why would we have to, if we're competing as Roca Pequeña (under the name Virabia much as The Fanboyists prefer to be called the Allamunic States) which is located in the Pony Lands thus exempting us from having to send a team of ponies?

[Kingdom of the Polar Bear]

I'm not sure about this, does it mean i have to have all pony team, or just a majority? Ether way, i would accept the all pony or pony majority, but i want to make sure.

*sigh* I thought I covered that, but no. Since your main nation is in the Pony Lands you are welcome to send whatever players you want.

The only nations that will have to send all-Pony teams are those coming from outside the Pony Lands.

I understand, sorry i was on a school computer and i read it kind of fast.

[Equestrian States]

Group Draw posted.

And the proposal has PASSED. Starting in the Equestria Cup IV, non-Pony Lands/Equestria/CoPS nations may send all-Pony teams to compete in a play-in tournament. Additionally, I will expand the number of regions that will automatically qualify for a berth in the tournament.

[Equestrian States]

Just an FYI: the cutoff will be about an hour late today, so you have a little more time to get those RPs up.

[Karditan]

Sorry for not RPing here; I've got multiple nations in a bunch of competitions and homework galore right now. Hopefully I'll be more involved next time.

[The Grand Pegasus Enclave]

Ouch, we got slaughtered today.

Let's hope we can pick it up tomorrow! One goal ain't enough for a nation of hyperactive pegasi!

[Equestrian States]

Ouch, we got slaughtered today.

Let's hope we can pick it up tomorrow! One goal ain't enough for a nation of hyperactive pegasi!

Well, there are style modifiers. In the World Cup, you see nations with them to show an offensive or defensive bias. Usually they're set on a -5 to +5 scale.

Nopony in the Equestria Cup seems to use them though. I've only got a few teams with 'em. And no, I'm not changing them for you now. You'll have to wait until next time.

[The Grand Pegasus Enclave]

Ohhhh, so that's what style modifiers are! I saw some teams with them and I was utterly confused at first.

Next time, then!

[Skallen]

Regardless of who wins the next game...I salute you Grand Pegasus Enclave, may the best team randomly be selected by the scorinator.

Good luck to all anyways.

[Krumbia]

Ouch, we got slaughtered today.

Let's hope we can pick it up tomorrow! One goal ain't enough for a nation of hyperactive pegasi!

Well, there are style modifiers. In the World Cup, you see nations with them to show an offensive or defensive bias. Usually they're set on a -5 to +5 scale.

Nopony in the Equestria Cup seems to use them though. I've only got a few teams with 'em. And no, I'm not changing them for you now. You'll have to wait until next time.

We don't use style modifiers because we don't really have a style. It's sort of even between defence and attack.

[Karditan]

We don't use style modifiers because we don't really have a style. It's sort of even between defence and attack.

That is usually specified as a team having a style mod of 0; though not stating one does have the same effect, as 0 is the default. I personally feel it's best to point out that the team runs a balanced play style, but it's up to you.

[Krumbia]

We don't use style modifiers because we don't really have a style. It's sort of even between defence and attack.

That is usually specified as a team having a style mod of 0; though not stating one does have the same effect, as 0 is the default. I personally feel it's best to point out that the team runs a balanced play style, but it's up to you.

Yeah I know this. You don't go through a Baptism of Fire without noticing it.