The World Cup Discussion Thread (OOC, Version IV)

[Alasdair I Frosticus]

My apologies to Mriin for implying in my pre-MD1 appalling poem that the nation had no roster posted.

I posted my RP before the links to rosters had been updated in the RP thread OP, so found rosters to inspire the verses for each group nation by searching the roster thread for the nation name. But it turns out that 'Mriin' doesn't appear in Mriin's roster post; 'Mrii' and 'Mriinian', yes, but not 'Mriin'.

So I missed the satyrs.

This is, of course, entirely and solely my fault - and I look forward to writing an epically bad poem about Mriin after we've had the opportunity to play each other.

[Valanora]

For those unaware, there is a venue selector for people in the Vanorian half of the draw in the second post of the RP thread with the Eternal Empire host info.

[Mriin]

My apologies to Mriin for implying in my pre-MD1 appalling poem that the nation had no roster posted.

I posted my RP before the links to rosters had been updated in the RP thread OP, so found rosters to inspire the verses for each group nation by searching the roster thread for the nation name. But it turns out that 'Mriin' doesn't appear in Mriin's roster post; 'Mrii' and 'Mriinian', yes, but not 'Mriin'.

So I missed the satyrs.

This is, of course, entirely and solely my fault - and I look forward to writing an epically bad poem about Mriin after we've had the opportunity to play each other.

Ah, thanks for mentioning that. I had gotten all self-conscious that my roster was terrible! And 'Mriinian' has been deprecated, but I must have missed that instance of it--good catch.

[Commonwealth of Baker Park]

For those unaware, there is a venue selector for people in the Vanorian half of the draw in the second post of the RP thread with the Eternal Empire host info.

It's a shame I didn't get put into this half of the draw--The White Fortress is our favorite Vanorian venue, as we kicked ass when we played during our first DBC!

[Brusseldorf]

Looks like I'm done for the cycle.. Thanks for making my first lot of Football matches so enjoyable guys, I had a great time! Will be back again next cycle certainly

[Vilaye]

Per This announcement, the Vilisorma Beverage Company is currently holding a competition. In person signups close at the start of the Round of 16 so get them in asap!

[Commonwealth of Baker Park]

Looks like I'm done for the cycle.. Thanks for making my first lot of Football matches so enjoyable guys, I had a great time! Will be back again next cycle certainly

And you have acquitted yourself well. I've enjoyed your RP enthusiasm as you pushed the big sides during qualifying. (yes, some of us read RP just b/c we like to...)

[Nephara]

Thanks to the vexillographic input of the NSS Discord, I took my mind off firing Aidan Brosque into the sun to finally have a good flag. A link to the new miniflag is here for your convenience.

Brenecia is not getting a new flag, they will remain a terrible Malta recolour for all eternity.

[Audioslavia]

[Nephara]

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery <3

[Alasdair I Frosticus]

My congratulations to Vilitaandturori.

I don't know how Vil does it; the effort it must take to write up that level of detailed high-quality RPs across two separate nations is astounding.

[Apox]

QuickanddirtyWChostannouncement:

Valanora will be scorinating both the 3PPO & Final match, which will both be occurring on Wednesday evening at the usual Valanora cutoff, giving The Holy Empire & Farfadillis 24 more hours to RP!

[Cassadaigua]

Has this happened before with a user having their two nations in the final?

[Equestrian States]

Has this happened before with a user having their two nations in the final?

Only once that I know of: Valanora-Demot back in WC43.

[95X]

I'll be shocked if a non-AO nation wins this World Cup.

[Omerica]

I'll be shocked if a non-AO nation wins this World Cup.

I'll be shocked if Orani'arua Nikaa'o doesn't win Cans For Life.

[Cosumar]

Congratulations to Kita-Hinode and VilTur on stellar Cup of Harmony and World Cup title runs, respectively. Well-deserved in both cases!

Sincerest commiserations to Saltstead and a huge thank you to all who participated in this whole cycle and posted RPs for us to enjoy. It was a pleasure to be a part of this fine hosting quartet for our community's most historic event(s).

[Main Nation Ministry]

Is it possible I can finish something up in the Cup of Harmony, even though it's over?

[Commonwealth of Baker Park]

Congratulations to Kita-Hinode and VilTur on stellar Cup of Harmony and World Cup title runs, respectively. Well-deserved in both cases!

Aye, same from me. Thanks to all the hosts, too. A cycle with never a dull moment.

[Indusse]

Who will win vilita or turori.... The best Friends .... Who will bring the world cup to AO

[Savojarna]

The Savojarna vs. Vilita rivalry becomes increasingly like Switzerland vs. Germany :/ but congrats! I had a blast this cycle, and playing Vilita in the qualifiers was part of it.

Aside from that, next time we will not crash out of the first CoH knockout round for once, okay?

[Third Asopia]

When everyone is standing there congratulating Kita-Hinode, Vilita And Turori while you’re standing there, awkwardly silent.
https://me.me/i/im-lonely-im-still-lonely-im-still-lonely-i-still-20153612

[Saltstead]

Thank you to Apox and Valanora for a well-run World Cup. And, of course, congrats to whoever winds up winning the world championship.

[Indusse]

Congratulations vilita!!!

[Third Asopia]

Well Vilita you have shown us what you can do! Well done on winning!
And commiserations to Turori. Kudos to The Holy Empire for getting 3rd and Farfadillis for striving. Its okay even FF you got hired.