The World Cup Discussion Thread (OOC, Version IV)

[Ceni]

Edit/add: there are tournament hosts that give RP bonus for what I call "MD 0 RPs," or roleplays separate from roster posts posted before a competition starts. You can always check with a tournament host to see if that's the case, if so that would be a good time to write about any pre-tournament matches you might have had.

As far as I know, most, if not all, hosts do this - it's pretty uncommon practice to not do it, in my experience.

[Nephara]

Yeah I'd, ah, be pretty miffed if any host didn't to be honest.

[Amnarei-asud]

What would be the best way to get some football matches under my belt before the World Cup and Baptism of Fire start? It's not all that realistic for my first match ever to be in a competitive fixture.

It might not be realistic, however my first RP'd match was AOCAF 18 MD 1. and the Baptism of Fire is designed to give new nations some competitive matches under their belt before World Cup qualifying starts.
Edit/add: there are tournament hosts that give RP bonus for what I call "MD 0 RPs," or roleplays separate from roster posts posted before a competition starts. You can always check with a tournament host to see if that's the case, if so that would be a good time to write about any pre-tournament matches you might have had.

Yeah, am I right in my assumption that all writing goes towards my chances of winning? Cos that's nice but it's not really why I want to get a few matches in first. Think of it like how Gibraltar used to have minor matches before joining UEFA.

Fortunately I have a bite in the friendly thread now, but thanks for the advice.

[Nephara]

All writing in the thread counts, yeah. Speaking as someone who wrote (in hindsight, way too many) a couple pre-MD1 RPs on pre-tournament friendlies and ended up winning my Baptism, I heartily endorse your plans.

[Gregoryisgodistan]

It might not be realistic, however my first RP'd match was AOCAF 18 MD 1. and the Baptism of Fire is designed to give new nations some competitive matches under their belt before World Cup qualifying starts.
Edit/add: there are tournament hosts that give RP bonus for what I call "MD 0 RPs," or roleplays separate from roster posts posted before a competition starts. You can always check with a tournament host to see if that's the case, if so that would be a good time to write about any pre-tournament matches you might have had.

Yeah, am I right in my assumption that all writing goes towards my chances of winning? Cos that's nice but it's not really why I want to get a few matches in first. Think of it like how Gibraltar used to have minor matches before joining UEFA.

Fortunately I have a bite in the friendly thread now, but thanks for the advice.

Just to add to the above, don't expect everything about this subforum to be completely realistic. We've had teams composed of sapient ponies, fish, coconuts, jumping beans, Fog Things, Santa Clice, extraterrestrials, and more. So don't assume this will work exactly like RL because it doesn't. But everything everyone said above is correct and Good advice.

[Whovian Tardisia]

I remember once that a nation kidnapped and then murdered one of Firebolt's citizens (which was a broom), solely for the sake of "understanding the opponent", and Firebolt considered that a cassus belli. This stuff can get pretty intense.

[Kaboomlandia]

I remember once that a nation kidnapped and then murdered one of Firebolt's citizens (which was a broom), solely for the sake of "understanding the opponent", and Firebolt considered that a cassus belli. This stuff can get pretty intense.

Ah, that. I remember RPing that one.

San Llera considered it scientific study. Firebolt considered it an assassination.

[Bears Armed]

Just to add to the above, don't expect everything about this subforum to be completely realistic. We've had teams composed of sapient ponies, fish, coconuts, jumping beans, Fog Things, Santa Clice, extraterrestrials, and more.

Bears. Don't forget the Bears.
^_^

Here is confirmation-in-advance that Bonesea has requested, and has been granted, permission to use Hrrick's Café Ursien in their forthcoming RP.

My own RP recently (outside NS Sports), in case anybody here is interested? I took part in the 'IDU Film Festial', winning the 'Best IDU Film' category with 'The Tale of Bearren and Lursienne'.

[Amnarei-asud]

Ye gads, what have I got myself into?

Nah, that's fine. So long as we broadly follow the actual rules of the sport I don't think it matters what else happens. I was planning on some supernatural elements anyway, as it happens. Global Economics and Trade wasn't looking 'weird enough' for me.

Is there some sort of repository for these notable RPs? A 'hall of fame', or something? Would be nice for noobs like me to read. Get a feel for the tone and atmosphere of the place.

[Cosumar]

Ye gads, what have I got myself into?

Mwahahaha, welcome to the madness! ONE OF US!

Is there some sort of repository for these notable RPs? A 'hall of fame', or something? Would be nice for noobs like me to read. Get a feel for the tone and atmosphere of the place.

Not that I know of... but now that you mention it, we probably should have something like that. I would suggest just pulling up the RP threads for the last couple World Cups and skimming through those to get a lay of the land.

[Northern Sunrise Islands]

Ye gads, what have I got myself into?

Nah, that's fine. So long as we broadly follow the actual rules of the sport I don't think it matters what else happens. I was planning on some supernatural elements anyway, as it happens. Global Economics and Trade wasn't looking 'weird enough' for me.

Is there some sort of repository for these notable RPs? A 'hall of fame', or something? Would be nice for noobs like me to read. Get a feel for the tone and atmosphere of the place.

You can even get away with like, a bunch of imagetry anyway.

No, I don't think there is one, but it could be nice to have such a thing around.

[Ethane]

Ye gads, what have I got myself into?

Mwahahaha, welcome to the madness! ONE OF US!

Is there some sort of repository for these notable RPs? A 'hall of fame', or something? Would be nice for noobs like me to read. Get a feel for the tone and atmosphere of the place.

Not that I know of... but now that you mention it, we probably should have something like that. I would suggest just pulling up the RP threads for the last couple World Cups and skimming through those to get a lay of the land.

Maybe an nomination thing, similar to what is done in P2TM.

My problem is that because of the nature of this sub-forum, there is a variety of different styles of rp'ing, and therefore it would be more difficult to gauge something like this than it would in other forums. But I'm all up for the idea.

[Hasznia]

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My problem is that because of the nature of this sub-forum, there is a variety of different styles of rp'ing, and therefore it would be more difficult to gauge something like this than it would in other forums. But I'm all up for the idea.

I've thought the P2TM thread would be a great thing to mimic for awhile (like since before I left the first time).

[NSWC Signups]

BoF and World Cup host voting ends in less than two days

If you have not voted already, please ensure that you vote before 8pm (UTC) on the 28th. Thank you.

[Abanhfleft]

I might drop off the net for a few days or weeks for the coming New Year because of some personal stuff so don't be alarmed if I don't pop up in the next few days or so. I'm going to be sorting through a few stuff which I really need to sort out, so I might be gone for a while.

[Bonesea]

BoF and World Cup host voting ends in less than two days

If you have not voted already, please ensure that you vote before 8pm (UTC) on the 28th. Thank you.

There may be slight confusion that the announcement thread says Thursday 28th December. Some - I count myself among them - would just see 'Thursday' in big letters and not realise the date doesn't match. From your reminder here I think it's fair to assume you mean Wednesday...

[NSWC Signups]

Ugh...

Okay. We may as well make the vote end on Thursday, as the extra day won't hurt.

So yes. Voting ends on Thursday the 29th at 8pm.

Either way. Vote now. Cheers.

[Krytenia]

Voting ends on Thursday the 29th

Aww...you shouldn't have...

[Starblaydia]

Voting ends on Thursday the 29th

Aww...you shouldn't have...

Subtle. Real subtle. Happy Birthday nonetheless.

[The Archregimancy]

Voting ends on Thursday the 29th

Aww...you shouldn't have...

Count your lucky cyan stars.

Some of us are getting the inauguration of President Trump for our birthday; I'd much prefer a NSWC voting deadline.

[Nova Anglican Admin Zone of Esportiva]

Aww...you shouldn't have...

Count your lucky cyan stars.

Some of us are getting the inauguration of President Trump for our birthday; I'd much prefer a NSWC voting deadline.

That's my birthday present as well.

[Northern Sunrise Islands]

Voting ends on Thursday the 29th

Aww...you shouldn't have...

What bar do you want for a birthday gift?

[NSWC Signups]

Two things:

1: Happy Birthday to the smelly one.

2: Voting results are up.

Thank you to all bidders and voters. Please get your Cup of Harmony bids in for the halfway point of World Cup qualifying, whenever that may be.

[Ethane]

Two things:

1: Happy Birthday to the smelly one.

2: Voting results are up.

Thank you to all bidders and voters. Please get your Cup of Harmony bids in for the halfway point of World Cup qualifying, whenever that may be.

Congratulations to Royal Kingdom of Quebec and San Jose Guayabal on winning the host bid for the World Cup, the expected and deserving winners of the hosting rights. Honour the 7 though, both of you.

Now lets move on to some more serious matters, shall we?

[Gregoryisgodistan]

Hi, I previously signed up for only the Baptism.

Can you please remove me from the World Cup signups? Sorry for any confusion.

You can't sign up for just the Baptism of Fire. You have to sign up for the World Cup too.