The World Cup Discussion Thread (OOC, Version IV)

[Apox]

Congratulations and also commiserations to the VilTur dream team on smashing WC82 in general, and also to the arch nemesis Hinode for winning the CoH.

Just wanna say a big thank you to everyone for participating this cycle, the quality of RP was really high making it excellent fun to host. Particularly big thanks to Valanora for co-hosting the WC with me and to Cosumar & Mriin for their scorination efforts in the qualifiers and for an excellent job running the Cup of Harmony. See you all for WC83!

[Indusse]

I thank all the hosts for giving us a wonderful world cup, BOF and COH. please forget the plagarising issue I made...

[Equestrian States]

Valanora (Elves Security Forces)                    171/52  HOF 39
The Holy Empire (Alasdair I Frosticus)              153/53  HOF 45
Audioslavia                                         127/43  HOF 18
Starblaydia                                         127/48  HOF 27
Vilita                                              110/43  HOF 26
Bedistan                                             99/27  HOF 11
Squornshelous                                        96/36  HOF 15
Commerce Heights (Capitalizt SLANI)                  91/42  HOF 20
Rejistania                                           88/26  HOF 17
Krytenia                                             83/39  HOF 29
Eura (The FSSO)                                      73/23  HOF 67
Liventia (Liverpool England)                         73/24  HOF 14
Jeruselem                                            73/46  HOF 32
Ariddia                                              69/23  HOF 7
Turori                                               69/33  HOF 28
Total n Utter Insanity                               64/28  HOF 12
Polar Islandstates                                   63/18  HOF 64
Pasarga                                              61/27  HOF 70
The Babbage Islands                                  58/16  HOF 57
The Archregimancy                                    57/32  HOF 48
Sarzonia                                             55/22  HOF 25
Europa Britannia                                     54/17  HOF 2
Cafundéu                                             54/27  HOF 44
Milchama                                             51/24  HOF 38
Valladares                                           51/24  HOF 68
Sorthern Northland                                   49/17  HOF 52
Eauz                                                 48/17  HOF 16
Aguazul                                              47/12  HOF 58
Farfadillis                                          47/18  HOF 73
Cassadaigua                                          46/20  HOF 55
Jeru FC                                              46/22  HOF 54
Osarius                                              45/16  HOF 69
Bears Armed                                          41/21  HOF 59
Az-cz                                                40/12  HOF 37
Candelaria and Marquez                               40/12  HOF 49
Bostopia                                             40/24  HOF 53
Bettia                                               39/17  HOF 35
Spaam                                                39/18  HOF 13
Svecia                                               39/22  HOF 8
Giant Zucchini                                       38/15  HOF 3
Andossa Se Mitrin Vega                               37/15  HOF 63
Lemmitania                                           37/15  HOF 10
Qazox                                                36/26  HOF 56
Errinundera                                          35/13  HOF 34
The Han Empire (Daehanjeiguk)                        35/14  HOF 51
New Montreal States                                  35/16  HOF 36
Cosumar                                              35/17  HOF 75
Demot                                                34/14  HOF 43
Bazalonia                                            32/19  HOF 47
The Lowland Clans                                    32/20  HOF 33
One Red Dot                                          32/22  HOF 22
Dancougar                                            31/11  HOF 50
The Sylvanaes Queendom (Dorian and Sonya)            31/13  HOF 61
Casari                                               30/12  HOF 40
Nephara (New Sideburn)                               30/14  HOF 78
Lovisa                                               30/17  HOF 46
Brazillico                                           29/8   HOF 5
San José Guayabal                                    29/10  HOF 77
Kita-Hinode (Northern Sunrise Islands)               29/13  HOF 76
Tanah Burung                                         29/14  HOF 9
Schiavonia                                           28/14  HOF 60
Zwangzug                                             27/12  HOF 66
Ad'ihan                                              27/15  HOF 62
Dance 2 Revolution                                   26/13  HOF 41
Tadjikistan                                          26/14  HOF 30
Yafor 2                                              26/16  HOF 65
Oliverry                                             25/15  HOF 42
Free Republics                                       24/9   HOF 81
The Eagles Nest                                      24/10  HOF 21
Crystilakere                                         24/11  HOF 31
Oglethorpia                                          24/14  HOF 24
Kingsford                                            23/12  HOF 23
Snub Nose 38                                         23/12  HOF 19
Kelssek                                              23/13  HOF 71
Wentland                                             23/14  HOF 72
South Covello (Gregoryisgodistan)                    22/9   HOF 82
The Belmore Family                                   22/11  HOF 79
Fmjphoenix                                           22/13  HOF 74
Vephrall                                             22/13   -
Brenecia                                             21/9    -
Kura-Pelland                                         20/10   -
Ravenspire                                           20/10   -
Dennisov                                             20/11  HOF 17a
Tynelia                                              20/12   - 
Kaze Progressa                                       20/13  HOF 61a
Sargossa                                             20/15   -
Schottia                                             19/6   HOF 80
Halfassedstates                                      19/9    -
Equestrian States                                    19/11   -
Akbarabad                                            19/14   -
Electrum                                             18/8    -
Sel Appa                                             18/8    -
Cockbill Street                                      18/10   -
Runaway Moose                                        18/10   - 
Mytannion                                            18/11   -
Quohog                                               17/6   HOF 6
Oaker                                                17/7    - 
Barunia                                              17/9    -
The Royal Kingdom of Quebec                          17/9    -
Legalese                                             17/10   -
Septentrionia                                        17/11   -
Crosshill                                            16/3   HOF 1
Ko-oren                                              16/10   -
Chromatika                                           15/7    -
Druida                                               15/8    -
Apox                                                 15/10   -
Gesamtkuntswerk                                      15/12   - 
Jasi'yun                                             15/12   - 
Quakmybush                                           15/12   - 
Bonesea                                              14/4    -
Felix                                                14/5    -
Wight                                                14/5    -
Iansisle                                             14/6    -
Nethertopia                                          14/6    -
Taeshan                                              14/8    -
Queer Poco el Mono Ara                               14/9    -
Hockey Canada                                        13/5    - 
Saintland                                            13/8    - 
Albundania                                           12/4    - 
Haraki                                               12/6    - 
Darmen                                               12/7    -
EL CID THE HERO                                      12/8    - 
Al Quds                                              11/3   HOF 4
Saugeais                                             11/5    - 
Delaclava                                            11/6    - 
Geisenfried                                          11/6    - 
Mertagne (The Inevitable Syndicate)                  11/6    -
Ceni                                                 11/7    -
Northern Bettia                                      11/9    - 
Melmond                                              10/4    - 
Pays de Horreur                                      10/6    - 
Gyatso-kai                                           10/8    - 
Oddslavo                                             10/8    - 
Spruitland                                           10/9    - 
Jurassica                                            9/3     - 
NEWI Cefn Druids                                     9/5     - 
Astograth                                            9/6     - 
Kiryu-shi                                            9/7     - 
Peisandros                                           9/7     - 
Blouman Empire                                       9/8     - 
Warnocks Wizards                                     8/2     - 
Ziotah                                               8/2     - 
Antaeus Rising                                       8/4     - 
Lunatic Goofballs                                    8/4     - 
Steel Shadows                                        8/4     - 
Dark Outcasts                                        8/5     - 
Ethane                                               8/5     -
United Gordonopia                                    8/5     - 
Nova Britannicus                                     8/6     - 
The Islands of Qutar                                 8/6     - 
Super-Llamaland                                      8/7     -
Communism & Vodka                                    7/3     - 
Busby                                                7/4     - 
Cotdelapoms                                          7/4     - 
Kagdazka and Pazhujebu (The Pazhujeb Islands)        7/4     - 
Aquilla                                              7/5     - 
Chetkosk                                             7/5     - 
Kosovoe                                              7/5     - 
Swartaz                                              7/6     - 
Kulverint                                            7/7     - 
Semarland                                            7/7     -
Dead Man                                             6/2     - 
El Gibbonia                                          6/2     - 
Timway                                               6/3     - 
Yesopalitha                                          6/3     - 
Antoletia                                            6/4     - 
Secristan                                            6/4     - 
Flardania                                            6/5     -
Kerla                                                6/5     - 
Newmanistan                                          6/5     - 
Prux                                                 6/5     - 
Abanhfleft                                           6/6     -
Nedalia                                              6/6     - 
The Licentian Isles (Licentiapacisterra)             6/6     - 
Moyk                                                 5/2     - 
Pax Humanis                                          5/2     - 
Baker Park                                           5/3     -
Wella                                                5/3     - 
Der Angst                                            5/4     - 
Kandorith                                            5/4     -
The Weegies                                          5/4     - 
Damukuni                                             5/5     -
Mriin                                                5/5     -
Nikea                                                5/5     - 
Nova Anglicana                                       5/5     -
HopNation                                            4/1     -
Terracossa                                           4/1     - 
Aquiliana                                            4/2     - 
Botafogo                                             4/2     - 
Cuation                                              4/2     - 
Paradystopia                                         4/2     -
Pure Evil                                            4/2     - 
Raptor Claw                                          4/2     - 
Banija                                               4/3     -
Buyan                                                4/3     -
Erathore                                             4/3     - 
Falcus                                               4/3     -
Kernansquillec                                       4/3     -
Mangolana                                            4/3     - 
McPsychoville                                        4/3     - 
Praying2God                                          4/3     - 
Qasden                                               4/3     -
The Sarian                                           4/3     -
Tyrrin                                               4/3     - 
West Zirconia                                        4/3     - 
Cataduanes                                           4/4     - 
Chicanada                                            4/4     - 
Drawkland                                            4/4     -
Five Civilized Nations                               4/4     - 
Kirisaki (Mizuyuki)                                  4/4     -
NASTIC 2                                             4/4     - 
Northern Caesarea                                    4/4     - 
Rennidan                                             4/4     - 
Yafalonia and Bazor 2                                4/4     - 
Amerigo                                              3/1     - 
Carmadin                                             3/1     - 
Kazzoria                                             3/1     - 
Livland                                              3/1     - 
Chiata                                               3/2     -
East Spaam                                           3/2     - 
Gilmeecia                                            3/2     - 
Ironchefk                                            3/2     - 
Kinitaria                                            3/2     -
Malundar                                             3/2     - 
Tretskivucia                                         3/2     - 
Vortexicca                                           3/2     - 
Assegai Developments                                 3/3     - 
Aston Villa                                          3/3     - 
Belmorian Scandinavia                                3/3     - 
Boring Paradise                                      3/3     - 
Chenkorya                                            3/3     - 
Dyelli Beybi                                         3/3     - 
Eshan                                                3/3     -
Green Wombat                                         3/3     - 
Khytenna                                             3/3     - 
Landau Institute                                     3/3     - 
Lethislavania                                        3/3     - 
Mercedini                                            3/3     -
Novapsolu                                            3/3     - 
Port Christopher                                     3/3     -
The Macabees                                         3/3     -
The Royal Barangay (Sangti)                          3/3     -
West Angola                                          3/3     - 
Anglatia                                             2/1     -
Budvar                                               2/1     - 
Chakra                                               2/1     - 
Chanerth                                             2/1     - 
Copiosa Scotia                                       2/1     - 
East Neutralia                                       2/1     - 
Gloriax                                              2/1     -
Kesgrave                                             2/1     - 
Kokottland                                           2/1     - 
Muchoflipflopcramshlam                               2/1     - 
Qusmo                                                2/1     -
Rhaken Kull                                          2/1     - 
Slutania                                             2/1     - 
South Osettia                                        2/1     - 
Terreiro de Ogum                                     2/1     - 
The Dugout                                           2/1     - 
95X                                                  2/2     -
Adam Island                                          2/2     - 
Akbarland                                            2/2     - 
Altamira                                             2/2     - 
Arroza                                               2/2     - 
Becquerelia                                          2/2     - 
Bergnovinaia                                         2/2     - 
Bipedal Apes                                         2/2     - 
Carpathia and Ruthenia                               2/2     - 
Central New Jersey                                   2/2     - 
Eastfield Lodge                                      2/2     -
Ficiscia                                             2/2     -
Juvencus                                             2/2     -
Kylaai                                               2/2     - 
Mantwenic                                            2/2     - 
Mapletish                                            2/2     - 
Mattigool                                            2/2     - 
Red Blackiland                                       2/2     -
Rotenfeld                                            2/2     - 
Rüntenbach (German American States)                  2/2     -
San Llera                                            2/2     -
Sarzoclava                                           2/2     - 
Savalen                                              2/2     -
Somewhereistonia                                     2/2     - 
Spurland                                             2/2     - 
The HURD                                             2/2     - 
The Kazoo Peoples                                    2/2     - 
Tumbra                                               2/2     -
Utter Boredom                                        2/2     - 
Yttribia                                             2/2     -
Zinkoland                                            2/2     - 
_AMP                                                 1/1     - 
6 Pupper Runny Funnies                               1/1     - 
Acapais                                              1/1     - 
Agrigento                                            1/1     - 
Al-Mumtaz                                            1/1     - 
Artoonia                                             1/1     - 
Associated Godlands                                  1/1     -
Atheistic Right                                      1/1     - 
Aural Chaos                                          1/1     - 
Aurendia                                             1/1     - 
Banguela                                             1/1     -
Belly Bombers                                        1/1     - 
Bongo Johnson                                        1/1     -
Bravlek                                              1/1     - 
Bullonien                                            1/1     - 
Caprine States                                       1/1     - 
Caras Sidh                                           1/1     - 
Christofi                                            1/1     - 
Churchma                                             1/1     - 
Cobra Cult                                           1/1     - 
County Islands                                       1/1     - 
Creedence Clearwater                                 1/1     - 
Dannland                                             1/1     - 
DeLashaw                                             1/1     - 
Demonic Beings                                       1/1     - 
Derto                                                1/1     - 
Enodia                                               1/1     - 
Eskrador                                             1/1     - 
Esth                                                 1/1     - 
Estresse Intenso                                     1/1     - 
Fair Trading                                         1/1     - 
Falklands                                            1/1     - 
Farclandia                                           1/1     - 
Fight Back USA                                       1/1     - 
Fluvique                                             1/1     -
Frenline Delpha                                      1/1     -
Gaian Ascendancy                                     1/1     - 
GATMOG                                               1/1     - 
Glaser                                               1/1     -
Gordon Bay City                                      1/1     - 
Harlesburg                                           1/1     - 
Hiiraan                                              1/1     - 
Hurfordia                                            1/1     - 
Hypocria                                             1/1     - 
ILO                                                  1/1     - 
Ineptia                                              1/1     - 
Ipeland                                              1/1     - 
Isselmere-Nieland                                    1/1     - 
Jacktazea                                            1/1     - 
Jedi8246                                             1/1     - 
Karditan                                             1/1     - 
Leison                                               1/1     - 
Liamist States                                       1/1     - 
Lovebug                                              1/1     - 
Lower Gate                                           1/1     - 
Lykaia                                               1/1     - 
Matthewsiania                                        1/1     -
Michael VII                                          1/1     - 
Neo-Wu                                               1/1     - 
Neu Engollon                                         1/1     -
New Gazi                                             1/1     -
Nonesuch Street                                      1/1     - 
Nonexistentcitygrad                                  1/1     - 
North Chicanan                                       1/1     - 
Oickoidia                                            1/1     - 
Omerica                                              1/1     -
Optimal Frequency                                    1/1     - 
Orlkjestad                                           1/1     - 
Ossidiacqua                                          1/1     -
Paulinland                                           1/1     - 
Phoenigetuzstha                                      1/1     - 
Polkopia                                             1/1     -
Pridnestrovia                                        1/1     -
Rouge Pioneers                                       1/1     - 
Saltstead                                            1/1     -
Sandwich Territories                                 1/1     -
Sarrbia                                              1/1     - 
Savojarna                                            1/1     -
Shinjo ViCu                                          1/1     - 
Shonar Bangla                                        1/1     - 
Sibirsky                                             1/1     - 
Sicoutimont                                          1/1     -
Silexhera                                            1/1     - 
Sliponia                                             1/1     - 
Spookistan and Jakalah                               1/1     - 
Stachland                                            1/1     - 
Star United States                                   1/1     -
Svengarda                                            1/1     -
Szavoda                                              1/1     -
Tarrentum                                            1/1     -
The Bostopian Empire                                 1/1     -
The Brotherhood of Nod                               1/1     -
The Divine Llama                                     1/1     -
The Imperial Navy                                    1/1     -
The League of 2000                                   1/1     -
Toyur                                                1/1     -
Turnia                                               1/1     -
Ulzaxid                                              1/1     -
Vegimite                                             1/1     -
Virabia                                              1/1     -
West Ariddia                                         1/1     -
Zenic                                                1/1     -

Key: 7 points for winning the World Cup. 6 points for second place. 5 points for third place. 4 points for fourth place. 3 points for elimination in the quarterfinals. 2 points for elimination in the second round. 1 point for elimination in the group stage. Gold for NSWC Nations' Hall of Fame members. Bold for World Cup 82 HoF inductee. Italics for active nations, defined as those who participated in the most recently completed World Cup cycle.

The nation with the most points not yet in the World Cup Nations' Hall of Fame following World Cup 82 is South Covello, an active nation with 22 points from 9 finals appearances. As such, South Covello joins the Hall of Fame as the WC82 inductee.

Congratulations, South Covello!

As always, if you catch any potential errors, please shoot me a TG or PM so I can fix them.

[Qusmo]

Hello, everyone! On this date last year, I founded Qusmo here on NS. Looking back, it has been a great ride. It has been punctuated, of course, by this fantastic World Cup 82 cycle; I still can't quite believe how well Qusmo performed. I'd like to take this chance to thank all four of our excellent hosts for this cycle, & I'd like to congratulate Vilita for a well-earned win (though I won't extend any commiserations to Turori, I'm afraid). I'd also like to congratulate Kita-Hinode for what I'm sure will represent only their first WCC trophy in the Hinode era, & I'd like to extend my sincere commiserations to Saltstead, with whom I collaborated for quite a bit, & who I barely edged out for a spot in the World Cup proper - though they deserved a spot in the final thirty-two, & I would have been rooting for them to get there if not for it being them or Qusmo. Overall, I think this has been my favourite WCC cycle to date, & not just for the success with the scorinator I was lucky enough to enjoy; the quality of RP from so many different people was extraordinary, & I'm humbled to have had success against so many people who have written so well.

I've been involved in NS for about four & a half years now, but I was excited by the concept of NS Sport, & Qusmo was my first foray (&, really, only foray of any significance) into this special world. I didn't know a lot of things about this community, & I had a very different idea of how things worked around here; however, as I've come to know more about this space, I've also come to enjoy more about this space. I've had some great successes in the time I have been here; I started off one year ago today by creating a league system & submitting results for the seventy-first UICA cycle just hours before the deadline & signing up for the eightieth World Cup cycle after the deadline, hours before the draw. (It seems some things don't change.) I had no clue what I was doing then - & I'm certainly no expert now - but I had a lot of help along the way, from many people, to get to where I am today. Now, I'm a lot higher up in both the UICA & KPB rankings than I would have thought I could manage within the span of a year, & I've even won a trophy. (I know the Youth Cup isn't the most prestigious of all the competitions we run here, but Atlov Juzuna won edition twenty-five, & that will live on in CH's sheet until they stop running UICA or the heat death of the Universe [whichever comes first]). More importantly than rankings, though, I feel that I've become a much different writer, & person, in the past year - & that, on both counts, while I'm certainly far from perfect, I've changed decidedly for the better. There have been so many people who I have learned from, who have helped me along the way, who have encouraged me, & who have generally made this a really fun place to be; I don't think that I could name them all, but I'm sure y'all know who y'all are. On this one-year anniversary, I want to thank you all.

As I look back, I'm also looking forward. As has been alluded to on IRC & Discord, I am a high schooler; in fact, I'm graduating this year. Over the past couple months, I've been getting college decisions back & - just as importantly for me - scholarship & financial aid decisions, too. I'm still deciding between a couple I really like, but I'm really lucky to have a couple of really great options that I can actually afford. Between classes, activities, & simply enjoying life in the real world, it looks as if I'll be quite busy - &, as much as I've enjoyed this community over the past year, I may not be able to celebrate Qusmo's second NS birthday. That's not to say that I plan to retire immediately; I do plan to continue doing NS when I can until the fall (in the Northern Hemisphere). I'm guessing that would be one more edition each of domestic football, UICA, WCC, CR, & DBC events, though I could well be wrong. There's a possibility I might keep entering Qusmo in some events, in case I have some time to RP, because I do enjoy it; however, if I do, my output would be greatly reduced, & there's also the chance I'd just let Qusmo CTE. There is so much more I want to do with Qusmo - to say nothing of other nations, like The Heraion, Xuois, or several as-of-yet (&, presumably, as-of-ever) unnamed projects I've been bouncing around in my head. However, this is where I see my life is heading, & I wanted to let you all know now, so that you can keep that in mind when you start thinking about your domestic league rosters for next cycle or whatnot. It's only been a year, but it's been a fantastic one to share with y'all; I'm looking forward to the year ahead, & I'm confident that, though I may no longer be an active participant, it'll be the better because of my time here. Thank y'all.

[Mriin]

[tear-jerking semi-farewell]

You've been a great contributor and an excellent addition to the community, Qusmo. You have more foresight than I did when heading off to college--I foolishly thought I'd still find the time for NS--and I wish you the best of luck going forward. Even if you drift off we'll keep the lights on if you end up wandering back in

[Commonwealth of Baker Park]

[tear-jerking semi-farewell]

You've been a great contributor and an excellent addition to the community, Qusmo. You have more foresight than I did when heading off to college--I foolishly thought I'd still find the time for NS--and I wish you the best of luck going forward. Even if you drift off we'll keep the lights on if you end up wandering back in

Wow. I honestly never knew you were in high school, Q. You know I've been one of your biggest fans, and you have made such a huge impact on NSS, and especially the soccer/football part of it.
Your RP has grown and improved so much from the beginning--I've not even gotten much better, but then I'm loooonnggg past HS/college--and it's wonderful that you have been able to realize a change in yourself over the past year. And yes, the Youth Cup is just as important as the WCC trophies or the other UICA competitions; never think you have to play down that success

Don't apologize for a moment if college takes you away from NS. You'll learn more about yourself in the next 4-5 years, and develop ideas, friendships, and knowledge you'll carry for the rest of your life. You'll always be a part of the community, and always be welcomed back. I wish you nothing but the best of luck in everything you do. And we'll def have to have at least one more match against each other in the future.

[Cassadaigua]

Qusmo, you are wise beyond your years. That should only bode well for you as you go into college. You write exceptionally well.
NS Sports will always be here. Good luck!

[Eura]

Good luck Qusmo, I hope we'll see more of your entertaining writing in the future!

[Farfadillis]

Best of luck in university, Qusmo! Really sad to see you go. :(

[USS Monitor]

I didn't realize you were so new here, Qusmo. You kind of fit right in, so I assumed you'd been around a while and never thought to look at the founding date.

[Lisander]

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[Third Asopia]

Sigh. I feel sad when one person leaves. Qusmo, I know you will miss NS very much but we bid you farewell. Have a great time at college!
Anyways, I realised one of the old nations, San Jose Guayabal is refounded. I saw him at Lisander's storefront. Glad to see him back.

[Tinhampton]

For those of you who did not experience the utter annihiliation of my free time during WC79/80, my boss has successfully convinced me to revive my account on RealWorldStates. Especially in the (British) evenings, you can expect decreased activity levels from yours truly for the next six months.

SITREP/ALL IN FAIR WARNED: I've been performing well enough as of late for the Big Guy to give me a greater challenge. Do not expect me back to my old ways - in light of WC77, let alone WC81 - until the 13th of June (yes, I've enabled vacation mode), although I may be around for a couple of days before that date passes. I am fairly confident that I shall return in time for World Cup LXXXIII.

This is not an announcement that I will leave permanently, nor will I allow Tinhampton's existence to lapse as of this date. Such could be a possibility soon, but certainly not for the next couple of cycles; Maggie willing, I have already alluded to hanging up my boots just after WC100 on Discord (these plans could change and this date moved to either side of that milestone, of course). At best, I will be hyperactive for WC83, then exceptionally lethargic for roughly the following ten tournaments. ;P

[Equestrian States]

*snip snip snip*

It's always a bit sad when an NS Sports regular, particularly somebody with such obvious talent as yourself, has to step away from the forum temporarily or permanently for whatever reason. Most of us long-time users have been there at least once over the years, though, so I prefer to view it as a see you later rather than a farewell. As somebody who also dialed back their NS participation considerably while finishing college, I can reassure you that it's a smart choice to make. Whatever capacity you decide to participate in, if any, we'll be glad to have you around. As always though, RL > NS, even if we don't always like it. If/when you come back, we'll still be here.

Anyways, on a completely different note, *slips on WCC President hat* a heads-up for anyone who's organizing a tournament around the WCC cycle: I'm planning to open up signups for World Cup 83/Baptism of Fire 70 sometime in the next week or two with or without a bid for the tournament(s) to keep our period of total inactivity to a minimum after several recent cycles with multi month off periods, although I've heard rumblings on a couple bids so far which may get that ball rolling before then. As such, if you're wanting to avoid/minimize overlap with the WCC stuff, you might want to start sooner than later.

[Third Asopia]

Anyways, on a completely different note, *slips on WCC President hat* a heads-up for anyone who's organizing a tournament around the WCC cycle: I'm planning to open up signups for World Cup 83/Baptism of Fire 70 sometime in the next week or two with or without a bid for the tournament(s) to keep our period of total inactivity to a minimum after several recent cycles with multi month off periods, although I've heard rumblings on a couple bids so far which may get that ball rolling before then. As such, if you're wanting to avoid/minimize overlap with the WCC stuff, you might want to start sooner than later.

Well that's a bit early ain't it?

[Recuecn]

Anyways, on a completely different note, *slips on WCC President hat* a heads-up for anyone who's organizing a tournament around the WCC cycle: I'm planning to open up signups for World Cup 83/Baptism of Fire 70 sometime in the next week or two with or without a bid for the tournament(s) to keep our period of total inactivity to a minimum after several recent cycles with multi month off periods, although I've heard rumblings on a couple bids so far which may get that ball rolling before then. As such, if you're wanting to avoid/minimize overlap with the WCC stuff, you might want to start sooner than later.

Well that's a bit early ain't it?

I like it. It sucks to catch the end of a cycle and know nothing will happen for a few months. Keep it moving, I say.

Speaking of bids, eventually I'd like to try my hand at being the junior partner of a BoF bid. So if someone else is interested in that, TG me.

[Velestria]

That feels...I don’t know incredibly early especially since no one has even organized the signups for even a regional tournament, is the WCC looking to pack more WC cycles into a year? I think it should be held off a bit lest we risk burn out for some rpers, various minor cups, WBC and a RUWC amongst others are going on as is for many their domestic leagues which many are plannning to rp there should be more cool down before we set up for another go at least until the regional and Di Bradini Cups are contested.

[Audioslavia]

Well that's a bit early ain't it?

That feels...I don’t know incredibly early especially since...

Someone says this pretty much every cycle. For about 14 years the signups for the next World Cup happened within a day or two of the previous one ending. We always had time for regional competitions and we will continue to have time for regional competitions.

If we started signups tomorrow, the qualifiers for World Cup 83 would be still be starting in July or so. More than two months away.

This isn't early.

[Velestria]

Well that's a bit early ain't it?

That feels...I don’t know incredibly early especially since...

Someone says this pretty much every cycle. For about 14 years the signups for the next World Cup happened within a day or two of the previous one ending. We always had time for regional competitions and we will continue to have time for regional competitions.

If we started signups tomorrow, the qualifiers for World Cup 83 would be still be starting in July or so. More than two months away.

This isn't early.

ok sorry just commenting my opinion

[Apox]

Just weighing in and saying that with the last WC, sign-ups opened in December and MD1 of qualifying was at the start of March, so it's a pretty long wait. Opening sign-ups earlier allows for slightly faster cycles and also allows for the possibility of every other day qualifiers, which I know quite a lot of people support in order to try and reduce burn out and stuff.

[Third Asopia]

Well that's a bit early ain't it?

That feels...I don’t know incredibly early especially since...

Someone says this pretty much every cycle. For about 14 years the signups for the next World Cup happened within a day or two of the previous one ending. We always had time for regional competitions and we will continue to have time for regional competitions.

If we started signups tomorrow, the qualifiers for World Cup 83 would be still be starting in July or so. More than two months away.

This isn't early.

Oh. Sorry.

[NSWC Signups]

World Cup 83 Signups

[Main Nation Ministry]

Are there sign-ups for BoF yet?

[Qusmo]

Are there sign-ups for BoF yet?

Yes; to sign up for the Baptism of Fire, eligible nations (which have never participated in a Baptism of Fire & have not participated in any WCC event in any of the past three World Cup cycles) would simply post in the World Cup signup thread that they are signing up for both events.

[Main Nation Ministry]

Also, when will the World Cup 83 start? Because after I get out of school, I'm going on a 2 week vacation, where I'm going to be missing a bunch.