Nation States College Football (NSCF) Discussion Thread

[Valorem]

Eyy, just came on to check if there was a new season yet. Looks like I timed it almost perfectly.

[The Royal Kingdom of Quebec]

Hey all.

Due to a combination of 2 traumatic events that are comparable to having Maracanazo and Mineirazo in 40 hour window, please understand if this particular decline on my health is shown either through the RP quality or frequency. I won't be submitting subpar one-liners and whatnot, but the signs of trauma and loss will be shown in my RP. Due to those reasons, I have indefinitely put Dexter Ahn series on hold and will be working on other RPs for the future.

Thanks for your understanding,
Quebec / Kushleesi / Foodporn

[Valorem]

Anyone want out of conference games this season? Drawkland's already claimed one.

[Ranoria]

Anyone want out of conference games this season? Drawkland's already claimed one.

All three of mine are free, for both schools.

[Valorem]

Come to think of it, I should probably wait until I know what conference I'm actually in.

[Osarius]

Come to think of it, I should probably wait until I know what conference I'm actually in.

That is the conventional approach

[Solomons Land]

I am new to sports RP, please explain.

[Bojikstan]

I am new to sports RP, please explain.

There's a pretty good newcomers' guide here that explains a lot of the basics. Might want to check that out and then check back here if you have competition specific questions.

[Kep]

Hey -

I'm planning on submitting a few analysis on the idea soon, however, I'd like to get some impromptu feedback on the idea or perhaps later possibility of an NSCF Division 2, specifically for new nations to NSCF. It would allow for them to get a feel to the how NSCF works in a lower division, upon their completion, they could participate in the next occurring season of the regular NSCF.

Please feel free to yell at me or voice concerns! ^_^

~ Kep

[The Royal Kingdom of Quebec]

Hey -

I'm planning on submitting a few analysis on the idea soon, however, I'd like to get some impromptu feedback on the idea or perhaps later possibility of an NSCF Division 2, specifically for new nations to NSCF. It would allow for them to get a feel to the how NSCF works in a lower division, upon their completion, they could participate in the next occurring season of the regular NSCF.

Please feel free to yell at me or voice concerns! ^_^

~ Kep

No, No and No.

[Wewtlandem]

New season soon? I wanna make a comeback

[Valorem]

New season soon? I wanna make a comeback

Signups are ongoing for NSCF 17, actually

[Osarius]

The idea of a two-tiered system for NSCF has been discussed in the past. Doesn't seem likely to happen, tbh.

Not really sure it has any value, personally. Why do they need to start in a lower division?

[Ranoria]

Hey -

I'm planning on submitting a few analysis on the idea soon, however, I'd like to get some impromptu feedback on the idea or perhaps later possibility of an NSCF Division 2, specifically for new nations to NSCF. It would allow for them to get a feel to the how NSCF works in a lower division, upon their completion, they could participate in the next occurring season of the regular NSCF.

Please feel free to yell at me or voice concerns! ^_^

~ Kep

I don't really see any reason for this. I mean, if it's too keep 'parity' or whatever, I'm pretty sure I made the semi finals as a first time nation, and then there's the issue of how to implement wins in the ranking system if they're coming out of a lower division. Personally, it seems like it'd be unfair for a team that goes undefeated in a lower division to get those points and shoot up in the rankings as such, but at the same time, it delays their small boost by another season if you don't implement them.

[Cosumar]

I'm against the idea of a second division for several reasons.

First of all, we only have 2-3 NSCF seasons per year. A full cycle in the training-wheels division would cause many new participants to lose interest before the next one comes around.

Second, it goes against one of the enduring principles of NSCF, which is to be a platform where dedicated new RPers can come in and be competitive right away. I mean, it's quoted in the first paragraph of every sign-up thread. Richardson was new to NSCF, but Ranoria's consistent high-quality RP fully deserved a shot to win the NSCF title. That's only the most recent of many examples.

Thirdly, the numbers aren't sufficient. NSCF has usually enjoyed strong levels of RP (partially because of the above principle), but remains a relatively niche NS Sport community. In some seasons, we have barely hit the minimum 30 teams. Numbers are stronger as of late, but I see no reason to fragment the competition. Looking at the current sign-ups, implementing Kep's idea would leave us with just 22 for NSCF and 16 for the unnamed second division. For me, the bigger NSCF is, the better. After all, the RL FBS has 130 teams.

As people come and go, adding new RPers to the fold is the lifeblood of this entire forum. So I suppose I'll depart with this question: if YOU were a potential new RPer, would this framework attract or deter you from putting energy into NSCF? Honestly, I don't think the proposal is even worth the energy I just put into this post.



In other news, four spaces left! Let's fill em up and get this thing rolling! I'm pretty excited for this season with nations like Banija and Arkinesia returning. Now we just need Kalalau to turn up...

[Cosumar]

Season 17 is go!

Please telegram NSCF if you are interested in scorinating a conference or two. Volunteers still needed.

[Novumera]

Anyone want out of conference games this season? Drawkland's already claimed one.

If you still have some available, I'd like to claim one

[Valorem]

Anyone want out of conference games this season? Drawkland's already claimed one.

If you still have some available, I'd like to claim one

Sure, you'll be the second. Any preferences?

@Drawkland - Let's go for week 2 at your place.

[Lycrabon]

Both Fair Haven State and Northern Dinagat State are looking for NC games..

FHSU:
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NDSU:
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[Novumera]

If you still have some available, I'd like to claim one

Sure, you'll be the second. Any preferences?

Preferences for what? Sorry ive never done this tournament before

[Valorem]

Do you want our non-conference game to be in Week 1 or Week 3, and do you want it to be home or away for you?

[Aggrey-Fynn Land]

Anyone want out of conference games this season? Drawkland's already claimed one.

Can I get a game?

[Arkinesia]

Anyone want out of conference games this season? Drawkland's already claimed one.

Can I get a game?

I'd be happy to schedule a game with your Swarm.

[Aggrey-Fynn Land]

I'd be happy to schedule a game with your Swarm.

Sounds good. What week works for you?

[Kep]

Hello -
The 26th-ranked Calix City Institute of Archaeology Kings - your defending 3rd-placers in the Sequoia Conference would like to take 3 non-conference games, the highest-rank team wishing to face CCIA should be no higher than 20.

1.)
2.)
3.)

~ Kep