World Baseball Classic Discussion Thread

[Hampton Island]

For now, we need nominees for the next President. The following nations are eligible to be nominated:

It's nice to be eligible, but I feel like my name on that list is the equivalent of a multiple choice question on a test that asks which item does not belong with the rest of them!

[Super-Llamaland]

I'd like to withdraw from consideration for the presidency.

[West Pocono]

Friendly reminder that nominating Presidential candidates closes at 8pm EDT today.
We have just one candidate that has received at least two nominations (they have four), and several who have one nomination. So, perhaps if you have not nominated someone and want to, your nomination will be that second one for them.

[Schiltzberg]

Here is a list of the Hall of Fame, updated for post-WBC 43. Here is a breakdown of which nations received points for WBC 43:

Newmanistan receives six points for winning the championship.
Free Republics receives four points for finishing as runners up.
Schiltzberg receives two points for finishing third.
Abanhfleft receives one point for finishing fourth.
Cassadaigua receives three points for hosting.
Newmanistan receives two points for completing a presidential term.

Yes, Ilyseum was officially entered as a puppet, while Saintland was the main nation. :/ It doesn't seem right, but according to the constitution, they should be counted separately.

I don't think Saintland and Free Republics should be counted as the same nation for HoF purposes given the current constitution since there is no IC succession whatsoever and since I may actually enter Saintland in the WBC again, possibly as soon as next cycle.

I have now altered the spreadsheet to recognize Saintland and Free Republics as separate nations, as is apparently the user's wish, citing the quoted post above ^^^. If the user behind Free Republics wishes for this to be reversed, we can make that happen.

[Newmanistan]

Hello, everyone! Time to take care of some more paperwork!

First, note that Drawkland is working on the ranks and has told me he should have them posted within a few days.
Next, in regards to the Hall of Fame, there are no new nations reaching eligibility requirements for this cycle. But we do have two votes:

VOTE 1: Council Inductions

The following nations posted a roster and at least one RP during WBC 43, and are not a declared puppet of another main nation:

Abanhfleft
Alpine Union
Anthor
Banija
Bauscland
Beepee
Cassadaigua
Drawkland
Ethane
Free Republics
Hampton Island
Kita-Hinode
Ko-oren
Krossa
Liventia
Lycrabon
Maklohi Vai
Mezropolis
Midand
Newmanistan
North Prarie
Northwest Kalactin
Nova Anglicana
Oscioru
Scootalove City
Schiltzberg
Super-Llamaland
The Greater Nordics
The Sherpa Empire
West Phoenicia
Xelsis

Due to Not Posting a Roster and RP in WBC 42 & 43, the following nations have lost their membership:
Equestrian States
South Covello

The following council members must produce a roster or RP during WBC 44 or they will lose membership after that classic:
Darmen
Sangti (New Sangti/Filindostan)
Tenburg

NEW NOMINEES: Due to posting a roster and RP in WBC 42 & 43, these nations are now eligible to be voted into the council:

Lycrabon
North Prarie
Northwest Kalactin
The Sherpa Empire

For each of the four nations above: Please vote FOR, AGAINST, or ABSTAIN in regards to adding them to the council.

VOTE 2: New President

My term is now over. The nomination process has concluded, and only one person has received at least two nominations in order to be considered a candidate. They received four. That person is Cassadaigua.

Honorable mention, one nomination: Ethane, Free Republics, Schiltzberg, West Phoenicia.

As Cassadaigua is the only candidate, please vote FOR, AGAINST, or ABSTAIN in regards to naming her the next President of the World Baseball Classic Council.

Please send votes to my puppet, West Pocono by 8pm EDT on Tuesday, July 3rd

[Drawkland]

First, note that Drawkland is working on the ranks and has told me he should have them posted within a few days.

True facts.

HERE are the Post-WBC 43 rankings. In their shocking runner-up performance, Free Republics managed to raise themselves from 30th to 7th ranks. Turns out winning lots of games does wonders for your rank. somebody should tell that to the base corps ...

Anyway, let me know if I've made any mistakes, as usual. Obviously, everything should be correct, but you never know.

[Lycrabon]

Looks good to me, even with my slight drop.

[The Sherpa Empire]

First, note that Drawkland is working on the ranks and has told me he should have them posted within a few days.

True facts.

HERE are the Post-WBC 43 rankings. In their shocking runner-up performance, Free Republics managed to raise themselves from 30th to 7th ranks. Turns out winning lots of games does wonders for your rank. somebody should tell that to the base corps ...

Anyway, let me know if I've made any mistakes, as usual. Obviously, everything should be correct, but you never know.

Swanky. Thanks for helping out with the bookkeeping.

[Schiltzberg]

Thank you Newmanistan for a wonderful presidential term, and congratulations Cassadaigua on your nominations! Thank you to whoever nominated me. I also wanted to mention something that I forgot in my previous post. No one is eligible for the Hall of Fame this time around, but Ethane has participated in nine WBCs, and they will be eligible after WBC 44 if they participate.

[Cassadaigua]

To those who nominated me, thank you for your support in naming me a candidate for the position of President!

[Sangti]

Apologies for not participating in the last WBC, RL hit hard. But...

Hello, everyone! Time to take care of some more paperwork!

Due to Not Posting a Roster and RP in WBC 42 & 43, the following nations have lost their membership:
Equestrian States
Sangti (New Sangti/Filindostan)
South Covello

Nations Providing a roster and RP’ing at least once in WBC 42, were:
Abanhfleft
Alpine Union
Banija
Cassadaigua
Darmen
DEAT By Chocolate
Ethane
Ferret Civilization
Fungsland
Hampton Island
Humaliwo
Ko-oren
Maklohi Vai
New Sangti
...

...I believe this is an oversight. Let me know otherwise and accept the verdict.

[Newmanistan]

...I believe this is an oversight. Let me know otherwise and accept the verdict.

It was a mistake on my end, you retain Council eligibility, but must post roster and RP in WBC 44. Sorry!

[Newmanistan]

Two and a half more days to vote! Turnout has been strong so far, but there is still time to let your voice be heard if you not have voted!

[Newmanistan]

Voting has concluded for the Council and President!
Once again, it's great to see such a high turnout at the voting booth from Council members. Thanks to everyone for voting.

In Regards to the following nations becoming part of the council, the votes were as follows:
The Sherpa Empire: 15 FOR, 0 Against, 0 Abstain
Lycrabon: 9 FOR, 3 Against, 3 Abstain
North Prarie: 7 FOR, 6 Against, 2 Abstain
Northwest Kalactin: 2 For, 10 AGAINST, 3 Abstain

Current Council Makeup, following the above vote:

Abanhfleft
-Anthor-
Banija
Cassadaigua
Darmen
Drawkland
Ethane
Hampton Island
Ko-oren
Lycrabon
Maklohi Vai
Newmanistan
North Prarie
Nova Anglicana
Saintland (aka Free Republics)
Sangti
Schiltzberg
Super-Llamaland (aka Hicaña)
Tenburg
The Derpy Democratic Republic of Herp (Scootalove City)
The Sherpa Empire
Union of Socialist Alpine Republics (formerly Southern Democratic States) (now Alpine Union)
West Phoenicia

In Regards to electing the next President, there was only one nominee, Cassadaigua.
FOR- 12
Against- 1
Abstain- 1

Therefore, my Presidential duties conclude with my clicking of "submit", and Cassadaigua will take over. Cassadaigua chooses a VP of her choice.

[Schiltzberg]

Voting has concluded for the Council and President!
Once again, it's great to see such a high turnout at the voting booth from Council members. Thanks to everyone for voting.

In Regards to the following nations becoming part of the council, the votes were as follows:
The Sherpa Empire: 15 FOR, 0 Against, 0 Abstain
Lycrabon: 9 FOR, 3 Against, 3 Abstain
North Prarie: 7 FOR, 6 Against, 2 Abstain
Northwest Kalactin: 2 For, 10 AGAINST, 3 Abstain

Current Council Makeup, following the above vote:

Abanhfleft
-Anthor-
Banija
Cassadaigua
Darmen
Drawkland
Ethane
Hampton Island
Ko-oren
Lycrabon
Maklohi Vai
Newmanistan
North Prarie
Nova Anglicana
Saintland (aka Free Republics)
Sangti
Schiltzberg
Super-Llamaland (aka Hicaña)
Tenburg
The Derpy Democratic Republic of Herp (Scootalove City)
The Sherpa Empire
Union of Socialist Alpine Republics (formerly Southern Democratic States) (now Alpine Union)
West Phoenicia

In Regards to electing the next President, there was only one nominee, Cassadaigua.
FOR- 12
Against- 1
Abstain- 1

Therefore, my Presidential duties conclude with my clicking of "submit", and Cassadaigua will take over. Cassadaigua chooses a VP of her choice.

Congrats all!

[Northwest Kalactin]

Voting has concluded for the Council and President!
Once again, it's great to see such a high turnout at the voting booth from Council members. Thanks to everyone for voting.

In Regards to the following nations becoming part of the council, the votes were as follows:
The Sherpa Empire: 15 FOR, 0 Against, 0 Abstain
Lycrabon: 9 FOR, 3 Against, 3 Abstain
North Prarie: 7 FOR, 6 Against, 2 Abstain
Northwest Kalactin: 2 For, 10 AGAINST, 3 Abstain

Current Council Makeup, following the above vote:

Abanhfleft
-Anthor-
Banija
Cassadaigua
Darmen
Drawkland
Ethane
Hampton Island
Ko-oren
Lycrabon
Maklohi Vai
Newmanistan
North Prarie
Nova Anglicana
Saintland (aka Free Republics)
Sangti
Schiltzberg
Super-Llamaland (aka Hicaña)
Tenburg
The Derpy Democratic Republic of Herp (Scootalove City)
The Sherpa Empire
Union of Socialist Alpine Republics (formerly Southern Democratic States) (now Alpine Union)
West Phoenicia

In Regards to electing the next President, there was only one nominee, Cassadaigua.
FOR- 12
Against- 1
Abstain- 1

Therefore, my Presidential duties conclude with my clicking of "submit", and Cassadaigua will take over. Cassadaigua chooses a VP of her choice.

Why does everyone hate me

[The Sherpa Empire]

Voting has concluded for the Council and President!
Once again, it's great to see such a high turnout at the voting booth from Council members. Thanks to everyone for voting.

In Regards to the following nations becoming part of the council, the votes were as follows:
The Sherpa Empire: 15 FOR, 0 Against, 0 Abstain
Lycrabon: 9 FOR, 3 Against, 3 Abstain
North Prarie: 7 FOR, 6 Against, 2 Abstain
Northwest Kalactin: 2 For, 10 AGAINST, 3 Abstain

Current Council Makeup, following the above vote:

Abanhfleft
-Anthor-
Banija
Cassadaigua
Darmen
Drawkland
Ethane
Hampton Island
Ko-oren
Lycrabon
Maklohi Vai
Newmanistan
North Prarie
Nova Anglicana
Saintland (aka Free Republics)
Sangti
Schiltzberg
Super-Llamaland (aka Hicaña)
Tenburg
The Derpy Democratic Republic of Herp (Scootalove City)
The Sherpa Empire
Union of Socialist Alpine Republics (formerly Southern Democratic States) (now Alpine Union)
West Phoenicia

In Regards to electing the next President, there was only one nominee, Cassadaigua.
FOR- 12
Against- 1
Abstain- 1

Therefore, my Presidential duties conclude with my clicking of "submit", and Cassadaigua will take over. Cassadaigua chooses a VP of her choice.

Why does everyone hate me

I don't know exactly who voted against you or why, but if I had to hazard a guess, I would guess it's related to RP quality and the issues that you have had in other threads, such as undeclared puppets or suspicions that you don't use a scorinator when you say you're using one.

I'm a little surprised that the vote on North Prarie was as close as it is, so maybe there's a few people that just have high standards. I mean, I suspect that North Prarie is less than half my age, but he seems like a good kid.

[Cassadaigua]

Thank you to those who voted for me.
Free Republics will be the VP. He has accepted the offer via TG.

[Lycrabon]

-snip-

I would guess a confidence issue with RP. But that's a guess.

[Maklohi Vai]

Congrats to our three new councillors, new President, and new VP! It's been a pleasure serving as your VP for this past term. It was a real slog but I made it through

[Schiltzberg]

Voting has concluded for the Council and President!
Once again, it's great to see such a high turnout at the voting booth from Council members. Thanks to everyone for voting.

In Regards to the following nations becoming part of the council, the votes were as follows:
The Sherpa Empire: 15 FOR, 0 Against, 0 Abstain
Lycrabon: 9 FOR, 3 Against, 3 Abstain
North Prarie: 7 FOR, 6 Against, 2 Abstain
Northwest Kalactin: 2 For, 10 AGAINST, 3 Abstain

Current Council Makeup, following the above vote:

Abanhfleft
-Anthor-
Banija
Cassadaigua
Darmen
Drawkland
Ethane
Hampton Island
Ko-oren
Lycrabon
Maklohi Vai
Newmanistan
North Prarie
Nova Anglicana
Saintland (aka Free Republics)
Sangti
Schiltzberg
Super-Llamaland (aka Hicaña)
Tenburg
The Derpy Democratic Republic of Herp (Scootalove City)
The Sherpa Empire
Union of Socialist Alpine Republics (formerly Southern Democratic States) (now Alpine Union)
West Phoenicia

In Regards to electing the next President, there was only one nominee, Cassadaigua.
FOR- 12
Against- 1
Abstain- 1

Therefore, my Presidential duties conclude with my clicking of "submit", and Cassadaigua will take over. Cassadaigua chooses a VP of her choice.

Why does everyone hate me

Don't take it personally. People probably voted against you because you are still pretty new to the tournament and haven't proven yourself as a competitor yet, like how some of the others who were up for vote had. Don't be discouraged by this, just continue to participate, and people will learn more about your nation and be more likely to vote you in next time.

[Lycrabon]

Don't take it personally. People probably voted against you because you are still pretty new to the tournament and haven't proven yourself as a competitor yet, like how some of the others who were up for vote had. Don't be discouraged by this, just continue to participate, and people will learn more about your nation and be more likely to vote you in next time.

This. Had I been eligible, I most likely would have abstained for that very reason. As it was, I waited a few Classics upon my return (12-26 I was here previously) to even put my name up for re-inclusion, just to re-acclimate myself.

I THINK it took at least two attempts way back in the day to get in the first time. Patience, padawan. It will come with time.

[Schiltzberg]

I believe it should be about time to reopen signups for the WBC in the next couple of weeks.

[Cassadaigua]

I believe it should be about time to reopen signups for the WBC in the next couple of weeks.

In a couple weeks it will be! Want to start it after World Cup qualifying, which would also run it near RL playoff time.

[Cassadaigua]

Dust off the batting gloves.
Take some extra batting practice.
Something is coming tomorrow.