NSCF 18 Sign-ups
Welcome to the eighteenth edition of NSCF - the longest-running college football league on NationStates! If you’re looking for something where you can come in and have a great shot at success right from the opening kickoff, then this is the perfect competition for you! The maximum RP bonus is very generous, potentially allowing a dedicated newcomer to compete evenly with ranked veterans within a few games. In general, NSCF tends to be rather laid-back, with games played only three times per week to make it easier to RP for each one. Plus, if you’re looking to groom future World Bowl leaders... this is the place to do it!
Consult the previous season for a feel of the competition and what to expect. If you want a school from your nation to compete, use the signup form below. Any questions can be directed to the discussion thread. Good luck!
Signup Form
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[b]Country Name:[/b]
[b]Country Trigramme:[/b]
[b]College Name:[/b]
[b]Team Nickname:[/b]
[b]Home Stadium (Capacity):[/b]
[b]Style of play:[/b]
* All style modifiers will be rounded to three decimal places where necessary. If one is not specified, it will be set to 0.
* If Nation and Trigramme are not specified, NSCF HQ will assume the nation name and assign a trigramme accordingly.
Conferences and Schedules
Teams will be evenly split across a number of conferences dependent on the number of signups. Conference hosts are yet to be finalized, but will usually consist of people with previous hosting experience. Once sign-ups are closed, conference assignments will be announced, and conference hosts will release their schedules for scorination. From there, all of the schedules will be posted in one post near the top of the RP thread. The conferences will be arranged so that returning teams will retain their conference where possible according to the current procedural list. The format of regular season games will guarantee that teams play all others in their conference at least once, and have a total of ten games, plus the opportunity for up to three non-conference games for a potential total of thirteen games.
Postseason Format
Depending on the number of conferences, the playoff format may vary, but the number of teams will be no more than one third of total entrants. Regardless of the exact number of teams that qualify, it will be a seeded, single-elimination bracket, with no third place game. Higher seeds will have home team advantage throughout, until the final -- to be held at a neutral location, with a bidding and voting process later in the season -- and seeds will not be recalculated and re-drawn after each round.
Limit of Signups per Nation
Nations that actively participated in NSCF 16 or 17 (posted a roster and RP’d at least twice) have the option to signup one or two teams. A third team may be permitted for nations who have displayed consistently strong RPing in previous seasons. Any nations that do not meet those qualifications or any new nations to NSCF may only sign-up one team, unless special dispensation is given.
Scorination
Scorination will be done using the latest available release of Commerce Heights' xkoranate, with the SQIS formula (IFAF overtime) and "xkoranate style" modifiers (this may be subject to change). Games will be scorinated three times weekly, on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. The times that scores are posted will vary due to the fact that there are multiple hosts, so keep in mind who is scorinating your conference when looking for your most recent results. Note that NSCF also utilizes a degrading RP bonus, to reward consistent RPing throughout a season. The system is outlined in the NSCF procedural list.
Other Cool NSCF Things
NSCF has an optional player-operated recruiting system, which you can see in effect in some previous seasons or ask about in the discussion thread. Season 18 will also feature up to six consolation Bowl Games for non-playoff teams (see season 17's thread, linked above, for examples). These aspects of NSCF will be explained in the RP thread prior to season start, or feel free to drop in on the discussion thread and ask. We don't bite! If you are confused about how gridiron football works on a collegiate level, it is modeled after the NCAA's FBS, which you can read about here.
The latest NSCF rankings will be used in conjunction with a large RP bonus equal to approximately 85% of the maximum possible ranking score. RP bonus will be cumulative, but will degrade at a rate of 50% (of the total bonus value) three times (to be specified when the schedule is finalized) during the regular season. RP bonus is reset entirely at the start of Non-Conference Week (Matchday 11) and will then be cumulative with no degradation for the remainder of the competition.
Postseason Awards
All nations can nominate up to five recipients for each of the post-season awards, and the NSCF Committee will vote on each of the following at the end of the season:
- Most Outstanding Player
- Offensive Player of the Year
- Defensive Player of the Year
- Special Teams Player of the Year
- Coach of the Year
NSCF 18 Projected Timeline
Sign-ups are typically open for about 2-3 weeks. The goal is to have the season kick off in early February. The season typically runs for about six weeks, meaning we will likely crown our new champion by the end of Spring Break (mid-to-late March).
Sign-ups (48):
Rookie teams in green
Ramusok Capital University Dragons (+4.000) - Cosumar [COS]
Stoneshore College Bruins (-4.000) - Cosumar [COS]
University of the Western Isles Tejekeh (+5.000) - Cosumar [COS]
Army Academy Cadets (-5.000) - Free Republics [FFR]
Ren Rep University Pocahontas Panthers (-5.000) - Free Republics [FFR]
Thereisnogodistan Community College Atheists (+3.500) - Thereisnogodistan [NGD]
Ceneisis Naval Academy Ensigns (-2.500) - Abanhfleft [AFT]
Cold Hill University Buffalo (+3.000) - Ranoria [RAN]
Richardson University Governors (+5.000) - Ranoria [RAN]
Vricksinburg State Cannoneers (-5.000) - Ranoria [RAN]
Northern Moravica University Cougars (-3.000) - Banija [BNJ]
University of Loyola-Istria Blue Thunder (+5.000) - Banija [BNJ]
Mar Sara Tech Raiders (+3.000) - Valanora [VAL]
Raynor University Rockets (+5.000) - Valanora [VAL]
Sadeg State University Skyhawks (+4.000) - Drawkland [DRK]
Altach State University Orange Force (+3.000) - Vakolicci Haven and Celeria [VKL]
Besulyt Air Academy Bombers (+2.000) - Krossa [KRA]
Akers State University Kalactins (+1.000) - Northwest Kalactin [NKO]
Northwest Ballina State Red Storm (-5.000) - Northwest Kalactin [NKO]
Vietussia Academy Vulcans (+2.000) - United Vietussia [UNV]
Palæontological-Centered Research University (-1.532) - Natanians and Nosts [NTN]
University of North Tunheim Orcas (+3.000) - Bjørnøya Islands [BJO]
New Jarwel University Blue Lions (+4.000) - New Jarwel [NJA]
Portvestir University Polar Bears (-2.000) - Melbergia [MEL]
Duchess Marion University Stargazers (+3.000) - Qasden [QAD]
University of Humaliwo Waves (+2.000) - Humaliwo [HUM]
Universite St. Croix Bleu et Blanc (+3.800) - Royal Kingdom of Quebec [QUE]
University of Iqaluit Inukshuk (-5.000) - Royal Kingdom of Quebec [QUE]
Universite du Saguenay Fighting Irish (+5.000) - Royal Kingdom of Quebec [QUE]
Caltonic Tech Crusaders (+2.500) - Fungsland [FUG]
The Terrestrial Acclimation Academy Terrans (-2.800) - Space [SPA]
The Academy of Space Astronauts (+2.800) - Space [SPA]
Occhenfjord Metropolitan College Da Noice Bois (+3.000) - New Doltania [NDO]
University of Sorren Lions (+1.900) - Sorrentopia [SOR]
University of Saratoga-Rogerbei Warhawks (+4.000) - St. Saratoga [STG]
Relandrat University Soldiers (+0.872) - Estlobies [EST]
St. Catherine State University Knights (+2.000) - Lycrabon [ISL]
Fair Haven State University Blue Jays (+4.000) - Lycrabon [ISL]
Bowerstone University Bearcats (+2.500) - Anthor [ATH]
University of Independence Rebels (+3.800) - Libertate Republic [LBR]
Analoch City University Rebels (+4.000) - Empire of Tekashan [TEK]
Gyan-Johnson University Swarm (+3.000) - Aggrey-Fynn Land [AFL]
University of the Commonwealth of Baker Park (+3.500) - Commonwealth of Baker Park [CBP]
Loirgrunzodd University Hawkers (+2.000) - Alenburg [ABG]
Wu Zetian University for Paranormal Women Coveners (+4.000) - Amenria [AMN]
Imperial Military Academy Rangers (+5.000) - Vangaziland [VNG]
University of Auster Royalhawks (-5.000) - Vangaziland [VNG]
New Angeles State University Knights (+2.000) - Vledasia [VLD]
Rosters are not necessary at this moment in time - post these in the RP thread later.
The target for signups is 36, with a minimum of 30 and a hard cap of 48. Ideally the final number will be 30, 36, 40, 42 or 48.
The target for signups is 36, with a minimum of 30 and a hard cap of 48. Ideally the final number will be 30, 36, 40, 42 or 48.
