The World Cup Discussion Thread (OOC, version II)

[The Archregimancy]

As all of you will know, I've always been a strong proponent of minimising the mention of RL events in the NSWC discussion thread.

But I hope you'll forgive me for at least noting in passing the sad football-related events in Germany overnight, where German national team goalkeeper Robert Enke - the presumed starting German goalkeeper for the RL 2010 WC - appears to have committed suicide by throwing himself in front of a train.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/8353964.stm

It's an appalling sequence of events that seems to stem from depression following the death of his daughter in 2006.

[Delaclava]

As all of you will know, I've always been a strong proponent of minimising the mention of RL events in the NSWC discussion thread.

But I hope you'll forgive me for at least noting in passing the sad football-related events in Germany overnight, where German national team goalkeeper Robert Enke - the presumed starting German goalkeeper for the RL 2010 WC - appears to have committed suicide by throwing himself in front of a train.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/8353964.stm

It's an appalling sequence of events that seems to stem from depression following the death of his daughter in 2006.

Very tragic. It's always hard to see things like this happen.

[Nethertopia]

Ooh, look, a Baptism of Fire!

[Krytenia]

... And since when am I called the Dutchman around here? Ain't I supposed to be Nethers, or Nethie, or Baz' stab doll?

Male? Check.
Dutch? Check.

van Penfold, shush.

[Peisandros]

Ooh, look, a Baptism of Fire!

Hurrah!

[The Babbage Islands]

I'm going to ask for community advice on an issue that has arisen, understanding that making the call belongs to the hosts.

After the closing of entries, with no waiting list, a nation has CTE. My instinct is to leave them in the draw in Pot 9 and score all of their games as forfeitures. It is also reasonable to draw them in Pot 9 and scorinate the games normally. I do not think it is wise to reopen entries for a replacement, or to remove the entry entirely and proceed with 136. Your thoughts? And is there applicable precedent?

[Cafundeu]

If you're going to leave the nation in the World Cup, scorinate normally, no doubt for me. At the end of the qualifiers, apply them the punishment you feel better.

Although I think that reopen one entry is a reasonable option, maybe even opening the possibility of building a waiting list, as we still have some time before the World Cup - and with this a possibility that this fate happens with more nations too.

[Newmanistan]

Or we can just ask if there are any newly independent nations out there about to be created that would like to participate in the World Cup to try and send a message to their um, parent state.

[Peisandros]

Or we can just ask if there are any newly independent nations out there about to be created that would like to participate in the World Cup to try and send a message to their um, parent state.

indeed, don't mind that.

[Delaclava]

Umm, Qazox...you seem to be having fun with your new puppet.

[Qazox]

Umm, Qazox...you seem to be having fun with your new puppet.

Isn't that the point of having a puppet?

[Albundania]

Heh, that's quite amusing.

[Jeruselem]

Qaz, keep that Vespasian character away from Jeruselem. He caused enough trouble last time he turned up.

[Qazox]

Qaz, keep that Vespasian character away from Jeruselem. He caused enough trouble last time he turned up.

What trouble? i guess you're thinking of the other Vespasian.

[Nethertopia]

-If you RP one of my players raping and pillaging the town-

Pleasepleaseplease let Callidon be in the Krytenia section...

[Delaclava]

Umm, Qazox...you seem to be having fun with your new puppet.

Isn't that the point of having a puppet?

Yes, but perhaps...a little TOO much fun? Just kidding.

[Connar Republic]

I know it's illegal, But I would love my new puppet of NASCAR Start and Parks to enter.

There's a running gag that the team only plays five minutes into the game before quitting, so that they can save there shoes for some time down the road.

[Newmanistan]

I know it's illegal, But I would love my new puppet of NASCAR Start and Parks to enter.
.

Yes it is. End of discussion lasting less then a Dave Blaney race.

[Sarzonia]

-If you RP one of my players raping and pillaging the town-

Pleasepleaseplease let Callidon be in the Krytenia section...

If they get moved there, they'll just beat Krytenia in penalties.

[Connar Republic]

BTW I heard someone CTE'd!

Who was it?

[Bears Armed]

-If you RP one of my players raping and pillaging the town-

Pleasepleaseplease let Callidon be in the Krytenia section...

Please, when the time comes for the actual World Cup, let Callidon be in the same group as one or the other team of Bears: I want to see the faces (metaphorically speaking) of those 'tough guys' when they realise what they're up against...

[Connar Republic]

BTW I heard someone CTE'd!

Who was it?

NVM I think it was Godmodador

[A-Stan and The Yoro]

-If you RP one of my players raping and pillaging the town-

Pleasepleaseplease let Callidon be in the Krytenia section...

Please, when the time comes for the actual World Cup, let Callidon be in the same group as one or the other team of Bears: I want to see the faces (metaphorically speaking) of those 'tough guys' when they realise what they're up against...

We all know bear-belles strike fear into the hearts of people, especially those with a tough guy persona.

[Sarzonia]

-If you RP one of my players raping and pillaging the town-

Pleasepleaseplease let Callidon be in the Krytenia section...

Please, when the time comes for the actual World Cup, let Callidon be in the same group as one or the other team of Bears: I want to see the faces (metaphorically speaking) of those 'tough guys' when they realise what they're up against...

I think your storyline has already been covered.

[The Archregimancy]

I'm going to ask for community advice on an issue that has arisen, understanding that making the call belongs to the hosts.

After the closing of entries, with no waiting list, a nation has CTE. My instinct is to leave them in the draw in Pot 9 and score all of their games as forfeitures. It is also reasonable to draw them in Pot 9 and scorinate the games normally. I do not think it is wise to reopen entries for a replacement, or to remove the entry entirely and proceed with 136. Your thoughts? And is there applicable precedent?

At this point, it's entirely your decision, though I'm sure we all appreciate your asking for advice.

Oh, the responsibilities of being a WC host....


But seriously, any of the options you outline above would probably be acceptable as none of them contravene the outlined terms of your hosting bid or any WCC rules. You're entirely within your rights to chose any of them, though I would make it clear, publicly and early, which option you decide to follow.