The World Cup Discussion Thread (OOC, version III)

[Vilita]

Without any further delay*....
* Translation: I had/still have many post-World Cup Final RP lines in mind. Instead of trying to cram them all into one huge World Cup Final RP, the creation of the World Cup 69 signup thread encouraged me to keep it simple and get the match report posted so that I wasn't grave digging the WC68 RP thread midway through WC69! That said, the effects of the World Cup Championship in Vilita have already been incorporated and RP'd in the UICA season, and will continue to be revealed in future RP opportunities!

The Vilitan account of the World Cup 68 Final

Thanks to the hosts, Legalese and the Free Republics, and to everyone who we've played against in (and who undoubtedly at some point in the past 10 years, eliminated us from) the World Cup - and to everyone else. Don't ever forget that this is just a game. While that certainly means it should not be taken so seriously that it supersedes real-life, it should always be remembered that its meant to be fun and its all based on random numbers - and more importantly, what 'creative minds' can come up with either in the form of writing reports, stories, poems - creating graphics and at some points even songs and videos. I feel like not only the quantity, but in many examples, the quality of RP submissions this day in age can be quite high, and I am certainly humbled to have re-claimed the pinnacle of success in this modern-era of the NSWC. I only hope I can keep up with everyone else in World Cup 69 to give defending the title a decent shot!



P.S. no rush to get the next cup going, I may never win another one of these things so i'm happy to be 'reigning champ' for as long as possible!

[The Archregimancy]

how did you get to that from Conchita Wurst??

The newspaper (The Independent, in fact) headline was "'We oppose bearded men in dresses', say bearded men in dresses"

Is outrage!

Is not dress, is mantiya!

God-fearing Orthodox bishops are not doing the wearing of girly dresses, but rather wearing of mantiya, which is more like cape that the superheroes are wearing; though I am doing conceding that beards they are having.

But what Fr. Vasily is wanting to know is where Starblaydia Football Association is finding photograph of new Archregimancy coaching team?

[Polar Islandstates]

To be honest I had assumed they were the HABs of the previous Russian entry...

[Semarland]

I have signed up for the WC and BoF but not been put on the list yet. :/

[Jeckland]

I have signed up for the WC and BoF but not been put on the list yet. :/

Have patience. The list will be updated in good time.

[Barunia]

I have signed up for the WC and BoF but not been put on the list yet. :/

If you signed up now, you're in. The list is really just formalising everything, and it's useful when it comes time to close sign-ups.

[Absurdly Polite Gentlemen]

Just wondering, at what point is the World Cup and Baptism of Fire likely to take place?

[Polar Islandstates]

Until someone bids to host it, that's a question I can't really answer accurately, I'm afraid.

Once someone bids the option to bid will close before two weeks is up and I'll host a vote, assuming there are bids for both competitions. After that, timings are up to the hosts, but at this point we're looking at at least a month until the World Cup starts.

[San Jose Guayabal]

*Goes and puts something in the desk of the WCC president*

A wild BoF bid appears in the desk

[Absurdly Polite Gentlemen]

Until someone bids to host it, that's a question I can't really answer accurately, I'm afraid.

Once someone bids the option to bid will close before two weeks is up and I'll host a vote, assuming there are bids for both competitions. After that, timings are up to the hosts, but at this point we're looking at at least a month until the World Cup starts.

Oh dear, that's inconvenient. Well, I guess I can have a go at the Baptism of Fire and then see how it goes next cycle.

[Sangti]

I would like to note that the signup for The Royal Barangay should include this nation, which is formatted similarly to THE, and Crystal Empire. (eg. The Royal Barangay [Sangti]). This is for the prospective hosts of the WC 69 to send a possible telegram to this account, as I do not use the other account regularly.

Thanks.

[Boring Paradise]

*Goes and puts something in the desk of the WCC president*

A wild BoF bid appears in ON the desk

This seems to be a mystical force within the air....

[Astograth]

I've been putting this off for a while for no real reason, but it shouldn't come as too much of a surprise given my recent lack of activity that I've decided to leave NS Sports for the time-being. Now, this forum has been a constant in my life for the last three years and I'm very very grateful for it - I've had a fantastic time, met loads of wonderful, creative people and learned a lot - but I just don't have the time to remain active. Not that this is a bad thing, rather it's a product of RL things actually going great for me (not that they were ever bad tbh), but I'm still saddened to leave so many things hanging and falling out of the usual UICA/WC cycle routine.

As far as IC continuity goes (and I'm all for IC continuity) my nation's current dictatorial situation is convenient for a general retreat from international participation, so just assume I've cut off all ties indefinitely. Not that this was always the plan - I even meant to change my flag to further tie into the Corvidae storyline, but there's not much point now and I'd rather keep the one I've always used. The FAF will be leaving the WCC and UICA, and all foreign players in the Astograthian Football League are released from their contracts; needless to say, the fate of Astograthian/Iturributan players abroad are now subject to the whims of that league's owner.

I might be back at some point, though I doubt it'll ever be with the same intensity as over the last three years. I reckon I'll see you circa 2021 to do an Audio and win consecutive World Cups, or possibly for Polar Islandstates/Astograth: The World Cup to Rule Them All, but I wouldn't hold my breath. Though I did promise CH my take on RLStates WC 20...

Anyway, cheers, and carry on the good work!

[New Sideburn]

Ahh, Asto... you'll be missed. Good luck away from NS.

[Super-Llamaland]

Best of luck, Astograth. You'll be missed.

[Farfadillis]

snip

I feared it was coming, and I was apparently right. Sad to see you go. But remember: they always return.

[Polar Islandstates]

As far as IC continuity goes (and I'm all for IC continuity) my nation's current dictatorial situation is convenient for a general retreat from international participation, so just assume I've cut off all ties indefinitely. Not that this was always the plan - I even meant to change my flag to further tie into the Corvidae storyline, but there's not much point now and I'd rather keep the one I've always used.

So you basically encourage Esportiva to go to war with your dangerous ideologies, and then you fly away into the sunset. Typical. Not even sticking around to clear up your mess...

[Apox]

Asto - it's been a pleasure knowing you in the time I've been on NS. I wish you well, and hope one day you return to NSSports.

[San Jose Guayabal]

I've been putting this off for a while for no real reason, but it shouldn't come as too much of a surprise given my recent lack of activity that I've decided to leave NS Sports for the time-being. Now, this forum has been a constant in my life for the last three years and I'm very very grateful for it - I've had a fantastic time, met loads of wonderful, creative people and learned a lot - but I just don't have the time to remain active. Not that this is a bad thing, rather it's a product of RL things actually going great for me (not that they were ever bad tbh), but I'm still saddened to leave so many things hanging and falling out of the usual UICA/WC cycle routine.

As far as IC continuity goes (and I'm all for IC continuity) my nation's current dictatorial situation is convenient for a general retreat from international participation, so just assume I've cut off all ties indefinitely. Not that this was always the plan - I even meant to change my flag to further tie into the Corvidae storyline, but there's not much point now and I'd rather keep the one I've always used. The FAF will be leaving the WCC and UICA, and all foreign players in the Astograthian Football League are released from their contracts; needless to say, the fate of Astograthian/Iturributan players abroad are now subject to the whims of that league's owner.

I might be back at some point, though I doubt it'll ever be with the same intensity as over the last three years. I reckon I'll see you circa 2021 to do an Audio and win consecutive World Cups, or possibly for Polar Islandstates/Astograth: The World Cup to Rule Them All, but I wouldn't hold my breath. Though I did promise CH my take on RLStates WC 20...

Anyway, cheers, and carry on the good work!

Honestly I've had a great pleasure to have you here, I want to give you a lots of thanks because you were one of the users who helped me more during my stay in NSSport and also my BoF master, so a lot of thanks Asto, it was an honour having you here as active part of this forum.

Good bye and good luck in RL.

[Vaugania]

It's sad to see you go, Asto. Happy trails.

[Yttribia]

Bummer that you're leaving, Asto. Best wishes to you in the future.

[Felix]

Man another vet leaving...

Funnily enough Asto left exactly a week after Cass left.

Anywho, I'll miss you man, too bad you couldn't be a part of the Corvidae RP line but I am glad things IRL are looking up for ya. I hope you can come back man. Like Farf said, "They always return".

[Jeruselem]

Take care Asto!

[Eura]

I've been putting this off for a while for no real reason, but it shouldn't come as too much of a surprise given my recent lack of activity that I've decided to leave NS Sports for the time-being. Now, this forum has been a constant in my life for the last three years and I'm very very grateful for it - I've had a fantastic time, met loads of wonderful, creative people and learned a lot - but I just don't have the time to remain active. Not that this is a bad thing, rather it's a product of RL things actually going great for me (not that they were ever bad tbh), but I'm still saddened to leave so many things hanging and falling out of the usual UICA/WC cycle routine.

As far as IC continuity goes (and I'm all for IC continuity) my nation's current dictatorial situation is convenient for a general retreat from international participation, so just assume I've cut off all ties indefinitely. Not that this was always the plan - I even meant to change my flag to further tie into the Corvidae storyline, but there's not much point now and I'd rather keep the one I've always used. The FAF will be leaving the WCC and UICA, and all foreign players in the Astograthian Football League are released from their contracts; needless to say, the fate of Astograthian/Iturributan players abroad are now subject to the whims of that league's owner.

I might be back at some point, though I doubt it'll ever be with the same intensity as over the last three years. I reckon I'll see you circa 2021 to do an Audio and win consecutive World Cups, or possibly for Polar Islandstates/Astograth: The World Cup to Rule Them All, but I wouldn't hold my breath. Though I did promise CH my take on RLStates WC 20...

Anyway, cheers, and carry on the good work!

Noooooooooo! Keep coming on IRC at least? Please? Sorry to see you go Asto.

[New North Aqmuland]

You'll be missed, Asto. Best of luck with your RL situation.