The World Cup Discussion Thread (OOC, version II)

[Andrewboy]

i lose 3-2 and i got up a place?!
Even when i lose, i win!

[Somewhereistonia]

Cup of Harmony 43 Bid; Somewhereistonia and Queer Poco El Mono Ara

[Zarbli]

Oh, boy, just realized I lost a post that were already 3/4 written

[Bears Armed]

Im so happy! I got a very lucky result against Valanora, beating them 2-1 at home. I was hoping for a draw.

What sorta of chickens did you sacrifice to Maggie? Must tell!

Maybe she appreciated this?

[Toiletdonia]

I have looked at the tables and I found an error. Kelssek and me are on equal points but I'm on better goal difference and still behind them. Is that an error or have I read the tiebreakers all wrong?

[Delaclava]

I have looked at the tables and I found an error. Kelssek and me are on equal points but I'm on better goal difference and still behind them. Is that an error or have I read the tiebreakers all wrong?

Head-to-head is the second tiebreaker, after wins. You're equal on wins, but Kelssek beat you 1-0.

[Toiletdonia]

I have looked at the tables and I found an error. Kelssek and me are on equal points but I'm on better goal difference and still behind them. Is that an error or have I read the tiebreakers all wrong?

Head-to-head is the second tiebreaker, after wins. You're equal on wins, but Kelssek beat you 1-0.

REALLY! If I had the vote I would have been against that! Oh well that might work for me later it's still a fair system.

[Liventia]

Head-to-head is becoming more prevalent both on NS and IRL as the preferred tiebreaker over goal difference (like in UEFA competitions, for example). There's nothing wrong with you not liking the preference, but it's a fact that has to be faced.

[Zarbli]

Lost again, what a surprise.

[Toiletdonia]

Lost again, what a surprise.

Just enjoy the RP and write off the defeats in RP.

[Zarbli]

Lost again, what a surprise.

Just enjoy the RP and write off the defeats in RP.

I'm doing that... I just like to complain

[Sarzonia]

Personally, I like head-to-head being more prominent.

[Liventia]

Personally, I like head-to-head being more prominent.

Personally, I really don't mind either way. I do extremely dislike number of wins as the first tiebreaker for association football though, which is why I chose not to vote for (or, indeed, against) the bid.

[Cafundeu]

I am looking for someone to prepare a CoH bid with me... and, taking the path of the conversation going on, preferably someone who doesn't mind or has a positive view about number of wins as a tiebreaker

[Eastfield Lodge]

I am looking for someone to prepare a CoH bid with me... and, taking the path of the conversation going on, preferably someone who doesn't mind or has a positive view about number of wins as a tiebreaker

If you don't mind taking on a relatively inexperienced co-host here, then I'd be up for it. And this will be open to anyone who wants a co-host.

[Toiletdonia]

I would as well but I still need some tutoring.

[Krytenia]

Personally, I like head-to-head being more prominent.

Personally, I really don't mind either way. I do extremely dislike number of wins as the first tiebreaker for association football though, which is why I chose not to vote for (or, indeed, against) the bid.

I'm an old fart*, and set in my GDish ways...

*Not actually that old.

[The Weegies]

Sorry I've not been RPing, access to computer has been limited (Plus, I'm needing to look for a job).

Shall be RPing more regularly in the second half of the qualifying especially. Sorry!

[Delaclava]

Personally, I like head-to-head being more prominent.

Personally, I really don't mind either way. I do extremely dislike number of wins as the first tiebreaker for association football though, which is why I chose not to vote for (or, indeed, against) the bid.

Any particular reason? I'm just curious, as I haven't really given much thought to that particular tiebreaker.

[Liventia]

Number of wins just isn't used that commonly in real life (in fact, I can think of only one major country that uses it as the first tiebreaker, which is Brazil). When it comes down to separating two teams I'd rather use their performance against each other or their overall performance in scoring and defending.
Winning a game 4-0 and losing two tough games 1-0 to two 90th minute goals should arguably get a team in over a team in the exact opposite situation (winning two games 1-0 though lucky 90th minute goals but getting thrashed 4-0 in the other).

[Delaclava]

Number of wins just isn't used that commonly in real life (in fact, I can think of only one major country that uses it as the first tiebreaker, which is Brazil). When it comes down to separating two teams I'd rather use their performance against each other or their overall performance in scoring and defending.
Winning a game 4-0 and losing two tough games 1-0 to two 90th minute goals should arguably get a team in over a team in the exact opposite situation (winning two games 1-0 though lucky 90th minute goals but getting thrashed 4-0 in the other).

Excellent point, never thought of it that way.

One could also argue that assuming the teams played the same amount of games and have the same number of points, and Team A has less wins than Team B, it means that Team A also has less losses.

[Sarzonia]

I'm an old fart*, and set in my GDish ways...

*Not actually that old.

I'm an even older fart and I'm set in my head-to-head ways. So

On another note: Losing 3-2 to Pasarga at fucking HOME?

</rant>

[Tyrrin]

7-4? Highest scoring game in Tyrrinian history, along with probably the longest RP in Tyrrinian history . Yafor's losing streak is really going to help our qualification chances.

[Jeruselem]

Lost again, what a surprise.

Just enjoy the RP and write off the defeats in RP.

Just blame the ref ...

[Zarbli]

Lost again, what a surprise.

Just enjoy the RP and write off the defeats in RP.

Just blame the ref ...

Did that already. Also threatened the coach of being fired and the lastest one was a havoc in the streets... I really don't have a clue of what to write in my next, apparently certain, defeat