NationStates Jolt Archive

The NationStates World Cup is about to start its seventeenth instalment, and then it may be a good opportunity to start a thread for potential participants of the eighteenth to express their interest.

To sign up, post in this thread. If you are a newcomer and wishes to participate in the Baptism of Fire tournament (likely to be hosted in about 20 days' time), please state so. If you want to participate in the Under-21 tournament, this is also the place to do it (though that has to be stated separately). An Under-21 application will not be accepted unless you choose one of the four following styles: DEF (defensive), NOR (normal), ATT (attacking) or KAM (kamikaze). Puppets, i.e. nations that are controlled by a person owning another nation, should be signed up separately. As registering e-mails is difficult with Jolt, you are allowed to also state the name of your puppet nation you wish to sign up, in your sign-up post.

Anyone interesting in hosting this tournament, or any other NSWC tournaments, please also state so in this thread.

A short explanation of what the NS World Cup is (courtesy of Starblaydia):

For all players, particularly new and potential Nations.

The NSWC is a tournament for any NS nation who signs up. This World Cup is about to Start its 17th competition, and there are, at the time of writing, four places still available for 'main' nations (not puppets) who want them.

Every team is given a rank based on their performances in previous Cups, and the starting rank is 200 (the Current 'best team in the world' is Eauz, with a rank of 1)

Scores are generated using either a Java program called Leagion or through various or MS Excel sheet 'scorinators' which use random numbers, modified by rank, RP bonus and just plain luck, to produce the scores.

It is encouraged for Nations to RP - roleplay - their matches, team rosters, players and such. Good RPs will help raise your chance of winning (especially in the Baptism of Fire and Colony Cup). Please note: A lot of RPs does not guarantee goals or wins, but your chances are improved or this happening

e.g. Two debutant, Rank 200, nations play each other. One has RP'd a few times, the other has not. Theoretically the RPing nation should have the better chance of victory. That's in theory, at least.

RPs can be Team Roster announcements, fan comments, press conferences, media stories, anything about the game, as long as you've kept to the score as posted or TGd to you by the host/scorer.


NSWC Tournaments:

The World Cup: This is the big one, to decide the World Champions. The premier NS sporting event. This consists, usually, of Group Qualifying matches and the finals stage. Puppet Nations (a 'second' nation owned by a nation) can enter, but must qualify through the Colony Cup (see below)
Current Champion: Eauz

The Under-21 World Cup
A sub-competition for 'main' nations where all players are Under the age of 21 (clever, ain't it?), which helps to boost your World Cup ranking.
Current Champion: Rejistania

The Cup of Harmony
An Invitational Tournament for Nations that don't make it through the Qualifying rounds of the World Cup, but have demonstrated a high degree of interest in the competition through many or quality RPs.
Current Champion: The Belmore Familiy

The Baptism of Fire
A pre-World Cup tournament specifically for debutant Nations, in which RPing allows them to increase their ranking bonus (quite heavily) to promote RPing in the World Cup.
Current Champion: Eystrck

The Colony Cup
A tournament specifically for 'puppet' Nations, which is held before the World Cup proper, which decides which Puppet Nations get through to the World Cup. This prevents one nation signing up their main nation and all their puppets to give them a better chance of winning something. Note as of WC17: Whether this is used as a qualifier for the World Cup is up to the hosts.
Current Champion: Being decided at the moment

Signed up nations for World Cup proper:

Nation Puppet BoF
The Belmore Family
Starblaydia
Cockbill Street
Nova Britannicus Y Y
Iansisle
The Weegies
Commerce Heights
Krytenia
Vilita
Turori Y
Audioslavia
Bedistan
Big Pimento
Rejistania
Castillanos Y
Liverpool England
Oddslavo Y
Eystrck
Aquiliana
Melmond
Kylaai
Sarzonia
The Evil Umpire Y
Artoonia
Tadjikistan
Vollmeria Y
SpurlandNation Puppet BoF
Smoking Pits Y
Dennisov
NEWI Cefn Druids
Druida Y Y
Raptor Claw
Pterodactyl Y
Maserrat Y
Eauz
Kaze Progressa
Avenging Altos Y
Tippman
Esth
New Dubai Y
Crystilakere
Oceaice Y
NASTIC 2
Magnus Valerius
Qia
Oaker
EL CID THE HERO
Kipto-Mare
Spaam
The Eagles Nest
Vorpal Bunnies Y
Svecia
The Lowland Clans
Lykaia
Liechtenistan
JeruselemNation Puppet BoF
Total n Utter Insanity
Kirata
Halfassedstates
Dance 2 Revolution
Fmjphoenix Y
The Gulf States
Slaikau
Eskrador Y
Arjastan Y
Lovisa
Finrods Y
Allsio Y
Wella
Maldunia Y
Spalatium Y
Ashibot Y
Myrulesia Y
Legalese Y
One Red Dot
The Latin Union Y
Squornshelous
Kingsford
Wapahkoneta Y
Sarcodina
Northbank Y
Sonova
Somalialand
Lemmitania
(WC: 84, BoF: 15, Puppet count: 14)

Hosting bids for World Cup (3):
NEWI Cefn Druids/Melmond (http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=359505)
Bedistan/l'Eauz (http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=359866)
Liverpool England/Squornshelous (http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=360666)

Hosting bids for Baptism of Fire (1):
Vilita/Starblaydia

Signed up teams for the Under-21 World Cup

Nation*Style
Starblaydia*DEF
Cockbill Street*NOR
The Weegies*ATT
Krytenia*NOR
Vilita*NOR
Turori*NOR
Audioslavia*KAM
Bedistan*NOR
Rejistania*DEF
Oddslavo*ATT
Aquiliana*NOR
Kylaai*ATT
Sarzonia*ATT
Eystrck*NOR
Tadjikistan*NOR
Spurland*ATT
Druida*KAM
Raptor Claw*KAM
Maserrat*NOR
Kaze Progressa*ATT
Esth*NOR
Crystilakere*DEF
Magnus Valerius*DEF
Qia*DEF
Oaker*ATT
The Eagles Nest*ATT
Lykaia*ATT
Jeruselem*NOR
Kirata*KAM
Nation*Style
Halfassedstates*ATT
Total n Utter Insanity*DEF
Lovisa*ATT
(U21: 32)

Final note: Style is not required unless you wish to sign-up for U21, in which case, you should state this separately. (i.e. "<nation> wishes to sign up for the World Cup and the Under-21, playing "ATT")

We wish to sign up for this World Cup

w00t first sign up!

[watch this space]

WC18: Starblaydia
U21WC6: Starblaydia (DEF)

My puppet, Nova Britannicus, will also be signing-up for WC18 and the BoF (official sign-up to come)

Cockbill Street is in the World Cup proper, and will play normal in the Under-21 World Cup.

Iansisle will play in the 18th World Cup, but none of that fancy other stuff for us. We's simple folks. :)

WC18: Nova Britannicus
BoF: Nova Britannicus

*looks up at his parent nation of Starblaydia with awe*

In, and in attacking for U21.

The Commerce Heights Capitalizts will sign up for WC18, and beat Bedistan...

...what's this? you say the scorinator is random?

*hands scorinator 15 billion simoleons* http://terranordalis.thirdgeek.com/images/smiles/icon_wink.gif

(OOC: Communist Heights will probably sign up for the CC, but I haven't decided yet.)

WC and the 21s (Normal).

You know it makes sense.

Wc & u21 (NOR)

Puppet Turori (NOR u21)

Wc, U21 (kam)

The Commerce Heights Capitalizts will sign up for WC18, and be beaten again by Bedistan...

Fixed your typo. ;)

The Lions are obviously in for WC18, and the Cubs will take part in the U21 Cup (NOR). Possible puppets and/or hosting bids to be decided later.

The World Cup? I hear good things about it.

Signs up. Just for the WC this time.

We'd like to sign-up for the World Cup and the Bof.

Big Pimento since you do participate in WC17, you cannot participate in the BoF for WC18.

The Orange-Blues want to sign up!

The Young Orange-Blues want to sign up for the U21 (DEFensive as usual)!

BTW: if you read about leagion and want it for your domestic league, TG me.

Castillanos would like to sign up for the World Cup and Baptism of Fire.

WC: Liverpool England
U21: Liverpool England (AOA/KAM)
Colony Cup: I'd prefer if this didnt ever happen again; but its up to the hosts.
Puppet for WC: Oddslavo (man this is gonna kill my rank)
WC bid: Don't think so this time. To be confirmed, however.
BoF bid: Maybe.

The Eystrck Force would like to sign up for the next world cup and the Under-21 with a 4-4-2 Formation

WC, U21 (Normal)

WC18: Melmond
WC18 Bid: w/NEWI Cefn Druids

We will play in the both tournaments with "ATT"

Sarzonia would like to sign up for the World Cup and the U21 Cup. We would like to play ATT in both.

WC18: The Evil Umpire
Puppet of: Melmond
Don't dare call us a colony

Artoonia in XVIII. This'll be the year for us. ;)

Notes with slight bumpage: No need to add style in the World Cup proper. Eystrck, I assume that is a normal style (4-4-2 sounds like fairly normal to me), for U21 - please confirm.

Signing up for
WC18
WC18u21 *NOR* 4-4-2

Signing up Puppet: Vollmeria for Colony Cup

WC: Spurland
U21: Spurland ATT

Signing up Puppet: Vollmeria for Colony Cup

Does that mean you want Vollmeria to participate in the World Cup? If not, then don't bother, because Colony Cup sign-ups are separate.

Does that mean you want Vollmeria to participate in the World Cup? If not, then don't bother, because Colony Cup sign-ups are separate.

I want them to be in WC18 but appearantly a puppet can only go to WC18Q if it qualifies in the Colony cup.

I want them to be in WC18 but appearantly a puppet can only go to WC18Q if it qualifies in the Colony cup.

That was only for WC17. For 18 it's up to the hosts.

I want them to be in WC18 but appearantly a puppet can only go to WC18Q if it qualifies in the Colony cup.

LE is right (wait, did I just say that?), Puppets will either be entered into WC18 on 1) A first Come First Served Basis, or 2) A Colony Cup-type competition to sort the proverbial wheat from the chaff.

From now on, I'd suggest signers-up just note that they want their puppet to try for WC18, whichever way puppet-inclusion is done, which is up to WC18 hosts.

From: The Teutonic Zeppelins of Smoking Pits
To: Whom it may concern, NS World Cup
Subject: Sign Up, WC 18

"I wish to announce that The Teutonic Zeppelins of Smoking Pits are interested in participating in the eighteenth world cup, or rather, in the qualifications for the aforementioned world cup, since it is my firm believe that our tall, blonde heroes should be reowned for their superiopr capabilities with regards to sports.

I sincerely hope that you will consider this request with all due attention, allowing us to raise smoke upon the battlefiel... Errr... Playing fields.

It might be necessary to mention that our athletes are relatively unexperienced, it would be our first participation in this event, hence, we're assuming that our above application does count for the BoF cup as well."

Sincerely,

His Majesty, the Kaiser

Grr, Argh, I hate Jolt for not allowing quote- tag only posts

*scribble*scribble*scribble*scribble*scribble*

There, we just signed up for the World Cup, nothing more, nothing less.

*waves*

*holds up banner:*


The Far Away Land of
NEWI Cefn Druids
would like to enter
World Cup 18


*takes banner down*

*holds up new banner*


...and we will
be bidding to host
with Melmond


*takes down banner*

*waves*

*runs away*

Druida (a NEWI Cefn Druids puppet, though we don't want to admit it) signs up for World Cup 18 expecting to win. They would also like to enter the Baptism of Fire Tournament and, just to show off, we'll Kamikaze the U21s, too.

*holds up banner*


BANNERS ARE
FOR LOSERS!

the world cup and the KAM under 21

and i am the raptor claw puppet

We wish to sign up for the Baptism of Fire Cup (and would also like to put in a bid to host it). As well of this we would like to be entered for our third U21 championship, with the NOR style of play.

If we can't be in the BoF, then we'll make do with the U21 championships. We expect to get past the group stage this time :).

I'll sign up and try and once again win another cup in WC18, but 17 is the current goal :-D

Kaze Progressa are in. So are their U21 side, with an ATT style. So are the sultry songstresses that are the Progressan puppet nation of Avenging Altos.

We wish to sign up for the Baptism of Fire Cup (and would also like to put in a bid to host it). As well of this we would like to be entered for our third U21 championship, with the NOR style of play.

If we can't be in the BoF, then we'll make do with the U21 championships. We expect to get past the group stage this time :).

You cannot host (Nor would you be voted in if you chose to post a bid anyway) your own Baptism of Fire Cup. See since there is a rule that n00bs can't host, and there is also a rule that only n00bs can enter the BoF... it kind of has to break one rule or the other.

Can i still sign in? Tippman has a little talent, maby we can even make it to the final stage11 :p

WC18 and the U21WC (style:normal)

Puppet for WC18: New Dubai

(since i'm participating at the WC17 i can register a puppet right?)

Make sure we are in the next world cup, and U21 with DEF formation. Also our puppet will again be Oceaice and we will confirm in a few minutes.

confirmed

Style: Technically offensive (because def sux)

Count me in!!!!!!

Style: Technically offensive (because def sux)

Count me in!!!!!!

You're already in, as of post 42. And style doesn't matter, unless you're signing up for the Under-21 tournament.

Nastic will return once more for the 8th world cup in a row.

Puppet for WC18: New Dubai


confirmed

WC18: Magnus Valerius

U21WC6: Magnus Valerius (DEF)

WC18: Qia
U21: Qia (DEF)

The Oaker Sharks will sign up! Also ATT Under 21.

the Cid is back

I would like to sign up again and for style i choose KAM

Spaam is in.

(Though I'm not around much due to travelling the world :P)

The Eagles Nest - WC18
The Eagles Nest - U21 - ATT

For Simplicity, my puppet

Vorpal Bunnies - WC18

Svecia is signing up.

The Allied States of the Lowland Clans would like to sign up for WC18

the lykaia can sign up for both tournaments style is ATT

Vilita please note Oddslavo did sign up for WC


/me notes CS has been running most of the signup, I've only made small additions, surely just an oversight due to oddslavo not posting independantly like most puppets did (Not saying I did, as I edited myself in :) )

Vilita please note Oddslavo did sign up for WC
We replace LE (KAM) with ODD (ATT)

Vilita please note Oddslavo did sign up for WC
We replace LE (KAM) with ODD (ATT)

Noted. Oddslavo placed in correct place on sign-up lists. Recent count: 55 nations now in the World Cup (of which 11 are puppets), 28 in the U-21, and 5 in the Baptism of Fire.

Liechtenistan will enter WC18, no other stuff this time :)

Despite not being able to qualify since World Cup XVI, we'll be in again even if XVII is another flop.

Magic word = NOR

We'll also be in the U-21 World Cup too.

Magic word = NOR

(I normally use ATT, but it hasn't worked lately)

In for WC18, U21 signup will come after I finish balancing KAM and figure out which is the best system to use :D

Is this to enter the next world cup already? If so the Kirata team may enter the next world cup depending on the political benefits of the team entering the current world cup. It will be difficult still to enter a team of players only under the age of 21, as they would likely be unskilled and barely government trained, so the only acceptable style would be KAM.

Please sign-up Halfassed again. Thanks

Under-21's as well - ATT (it has to work eventually!)

By 'eck, how many times do i need to log out of Jolt before it actually logs me out?

Anyway, can Nova Britannicus, my puppet, also sign up for the U21WC with the (KAM) style? Thankyou.

You cannot host (Nor would you be voted in if you chose to post a bid anyway) your own Baptism of Fire Cup. See since there is a rule that n00bs can't host, and there is also a rule that only n00bs can enter the BoF... it kind of has to break one rule or the other.

Oh right, okay then. Sorry about that, I wasn't aware of those rules. Maybe another time. Am I at least allowed into the U21 Championships?

Oh right, okay then. Sorry about that, I wasn't aware of those rules. Maybe another time. Am I at least allowed into the U21 Championships?

Yes. You are entered in both competitions, but you may not host either.

Danke schoen. I'll post rosters whenever, and I think I'll actually RP this time, now that I've found out it improves my chances of winning :).

By the way, at what point of time are you no longer a n00b? Is there a set number of competitons you have to be in, or is at your own discretion?

Dance 2 Revolution signs up for WC18

By the way, at what point of time are you no longer a n00b? Is there a set number of competitons you have to be in, or is at your own discretion?

A n00b is someone who is stupid, clueless and/or annoying.

A newbie is someone who is new to the WC and not completely hated.

A vet is someone who has been around a while, and is generally part of the "in" crowd.

Oh I see, so which of those am I to you? I know I'm kind of annoying, but I'm definitely not stupid.

Perhaps we should leave this until another time. This isn't exactly what this thread is or, is it?

Oh I see, so which of those am I to you? I know I'm kind of annoying, but I'm definitely not stupid.


That's why it says "And/Or" :)

(taking this lightheartedly)

fmjphoenix's attacking team wishes to sign up for the BoF Tournament.

A n00b is someone who is stupid, clueless and/or annoying.

A newbie is someone who is new to the WC and not completely hated.

A vet is someone who has been around a while, and is generally part of the "in" crowd.

And a reg is a reg if the regs see him as reg. [/hijack]

By the way, at what point of time are you no longer a n00b? Is there a set number of competitons you have to be in, or is at your own discretion?

In this particular case, I believe the number is one. After participating in WC18, you could (theoretically) host any following tournaments. Usually you have to have been in at least two or three to have a reasonable chance of hosting, though.

Yeah, The Gulf States comes back for another round.

Just signing up for WC18, no hosting.

we will sign up for world cup 18

Looks like the TnUI U21 are going DEF this time :D

Right then, well I would like to win something before going for the big one, but I don't know if everybody's hatred of me hinders my chances of doing that. Is there any way I could make it up reasonably quickly?

Results are not scorinated by bribery, or favouritism. If you RP well, and you've got a good rank/bonus, your team should do fine. However, don't expect to win anything that easily.

Yes, obviously my chances against one hundred or so other hopefuls are slim, but it could happen...maybe.

Yes, obviously my chances against one hundred or so other hopefuls are slim, but it could happen...maybe.

If you're in the Baptism of Fire, that'd be the best chance of winning something quickly, as its RP-bonus that make the difference between the teams, other than just blind luck. This is because every debutant team is equally-ranked.

But, then again, you'll have to get past my debutant puppet first :D

The Eskadorian Flames an attacking team ( the Holy Empire of Eskadoria) are interested in signing up for the BOF

Arjastan would like to makes it World Cup debut too

PLEASE NOTE You only need to add your Style (KAM/ATT/NOR/DEF) if you are signing up for the Under-21 World Cup

Signing Up for the World Cup and Including a Playing Style only serves to confuse the people running the sign-ups.

Under 21 Signup
Seed Name Style
1 Rejistania DEF
2 Starblaydia DEF
3 Cockbill Street NOR
4 Sarzonia ATT
5 Jeruselem NOR
6 Vilita NOR
7 Esth NOR
8 Total n Utter Insanity DEF
9 Aquiliana NOR
10 Krytenia NOR
11 Bedistan NOR
12 Audioslavia KAM
13 Crystilakere DEF
14 Eystrck NOR
15 Turori NOR
16 Magnus Valerius DEF
17 Maserrat NOR
18 The Weegies ATT
19 Oaker ATT
20 Raptor Claw KAM
20 Spurland ATT
22 Halfassedstates ATT
23 Kaze Progressa ATT
23 Lykaia ATT
25 Kylaai ATT
26 Qia DEF
Non Druida KAM
Non Kirata KAM
Non Nova Britannicus KAM
Non Oddslavo ATT
Non Tadjikistan NOR

[Total:31]

Please tell me if there are any mistakes.

WC18:
Lovisa, ATT
Finrods (my puppet), NOR

U-21:
Lovisa, ATT
Finrods,NOR

Colony Cup:
Finrods,NOR

BoF:
Finrods,NOR

Under 21 Signup
Seed Name Style
1 Rejistania DEF
2 Starblaydia DEF
3 Cockbill Street NOR
4 Sarzonia ATT
5 Jeruselem NOR
6 Vilita NOR
7 Esth NOR
8 Total n Utter Insanity DEF
9 Aquiliana NOR
10 Krytenia NOR
11 Bedistan NOR
12 Audioslavia KAM
13 Crystilakere DEF
14 Eystrck NOR
15 Turori NOR
16 Magnus Valerius DEF
17 Maserrat NOR
18 The Weegies ATT
19 Oaker ATT
20 Raptor Claw KAM
20 Spurland ATT
22 Halfassedstates ATT
23 Kaze Progressa ATT
23 Lykaia ATT
25 Kylaai ATT
26 Qia DEF
Non Druida KAM
Non Kirata KAM
Non Nova Britannicus KAM
Non Oddslavo ATT
Non Tadjikistan NOR

[Total:31]

Please tell me if there are any mistakes.

Yes plz, our U21 team would be proud in playing in the World Cup, plz sign them up.

They will play ATT, as stated in their signup.

Hello. Sorry for the somewhat strange nature of this communication, but my Jolt account on the forums is not letting me post right now (some such about a "bug"). Anyways, I am just writing you to request a spot in your World Cup 18 and Baptism of Fire competitions for The Allied States of Allsio. I have no puppets, I am only requesting a position for Allsio in the competition within these two brackets.

Thank you for your time and help, I really like the work your doing on this and appreciate the opportunity greatly. Please feel free to send me a telegram if you require any aditional information.

Respectfully,

**Signed**
Diplomatic Office of the Allied States of Allsio

Football Federation of Allsio

Allied States of Allsio Olympic and International Athletics Committee

All sign ups will be noted and edited into the first post soon.,

BoF:
Finrods,NOR

Finrods can not participate in the Baptism of Fire as they already participated in this tournament for World Cup 16.

WC18 - Wella, att
u-21 - Wella, att

TO REPEAT, YOU DO NOT HAVE TO POST A FORMATION WHEN SIGNING UP FOR THE WORLD CUP. A FORMATION IS ONLY NEEDED FOR THE UNDER21 CUP.

They will play ATT, as stated in their signup.

They didn't state that, which means they weren't even paying attention. If they come back to the thread and say what they mean, or you have a TG from them stating ATT, then they are in. ;)

Just wondering, have you set dates for the start of these tournaments - I don't want to miss the start like last time.

No set dates. WC18 will start aproximately late October. BoF will be earlier, CoH will take place at the same time. u21 - ask TnUI.

U21 starts anytime from end of Qualifying to the end of the Group Stage of the WC.

WC18, BoF - Maldunia Nat'l Team
U21 (DEF) - Maldunia Junior Nat'l Team

Hail,
my small country is known to produce enourmos sport talents, especially soccer players. We would like to participate in the next world cup, as well as in the U-21. Our senior team is ambitious and aims for the top of the qualifyers, whereas the u-21 believe they can even win the tournament as they have several players from the senior team that are allready international stars. Please reply to this forum or, better e-mail our footbal federation (HNS) at pacukish@hotmail.com if our team has been accepted.
With best regards

Alen Boksic
President of HNS


aditional information:
WC18 Spalatium senior team [NOR]
U21 Spalatium youth team [ATT]

Hail,
my small country is known to produce enourmos sport talents, especially soccer players. We would like to participate in the next world cup, as well as in the U-21. Our senior team is ambitious and aims for the top of the qualifyers, whereas the u-21 believe they can even win the tournament as they have several players from the senior team that are allready international stars. Please reply to this forum or, better e-mail our footbal federation (HNS) at pacukish@hotmail.com if our team has been accepted.
With best regards

Alen Boksic
President of HNS


aditional information:
WC18 Spalatium senior team [NOR]
U21 Spalatium youth team [ATT]



Now, apologies if I come across as harsh, but frankly
-You don't stand a chance, almost, of even winning anything bu the BoF in your first cup, or even qualify for the WC finals. Just stating a fact.

liverpool england you have tmy email adress- explain it to me how this competitions work, and what counts to win, it seems i got the wrong idea... please would you be so nice, it seems that you are a veteran...

D2R DO NOT WANT TO MISS ANOTHER WC ;)

(...signs up hopeful)

Hail,

My apologies for the delayement of this message! Our federation has forgotn to file a request to accept us tu BoF tournament. We will be very happy to participate.

Alen Boksic,
President of HNS

I would like to join the baptism of fire tournament

i'd like to join up is there anything special i have to do, forgive my ignorence i havent read the whole thread i thought it would be quicker just to ask.

i'd like to join up is there anything special i have to do, forgive my ignorence i havent read the whole thread i thought it would be quicker just to ask.


FYI (http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=6980293&postcount=1)

ok thanks Starblaydia

Right i would like to participate in the BOF

Under 21 Signup
Seed Name Style
1 Rejistania DEF
2 Starblaydia DEF
3 Cockbill Street NOR
4 Sarzonia ATT
5 Jeruselem NOR
6 Vilita NOR
7 Esth NOR
8 Total n Utter Insanity DEF
9 Aquiliana NOR
10 Krytenia NOR
11 Bedistan NOR
12 Audioslavia KAM
13 Crystilakere DEF
14 Eystrck NOR
15 Turori* NOR
16 The Eagles Nest ATT
17 Magnus Valerius DEF
18 Maserrat NOR
19 The Weegies ATT
20 Lovisa ATT
20 Oaker ATT
22 Raptor Claw KAM
22 Spurland ATT
24 Halfassedstates ATT
25 Kaze Progressa ATT
25 Lykaia ATT
27 Wella ATT
27 Kylaai ATT
29 Finrods* DEF
30 Qia DEF
Non Druida KAM
Non Kirata KAM
Non Nova Britannicus* KAM
Non Oddslavo ATT
Non Tadjikistan NOR
Non Maldunia DEF
Non Spalatium ATT

[Total:34 + 3]

Please tell me if there are any mistakes.

[how do you use this CODE, i would like to know for my lineup&stuff]

All you need to do is quote my post to see the formatting ;)

All you need to do is quote my post to see the formatting ;)

how do i then draw formation

The Legalese National Team would like to enter WC 18. Since it is our first competetion, we also would like to play in the Baptism of Fire Cup.

We're seeded 18th! That's quite good, considering we haven't got past the first stage yet. Maybe this time...

Does anybody else think they've ruined the UEFA Cup by adding a group stage? Sure, it means more money for the clubs involved, but it takes away the only thing that makes the competition great - a pure knockout system!

Manage to slip one day in to log on

ORD will be in WC18, despite saying that I couldn't. But now I can, but of course, no RP because of my exams.

bye, till then.

World Cup XVIII hosting bid: Bedistan and Eauz

The Latin Union would be delighted to supply its national team to the 18th World Cup, and also the Baptism of Fire tournament. We would like to note that the Latin National Football Team is different from the Olympic team being supplied to the Summer Olympic Games in Kaze Progressa. Our team will play in normal style.

-Sergio Vieira, Manager and Head Coach of the Latin National Football Team

Still 11 places in U21, might have to cut it back to 32.

I apologize. I gave the style in which our team will be playing, but we do not wish to play in the Under-21. Just sign us up for the World Cup proper and the Baptism of Fire tourney. Again, sorry for the confusion.

-Sergio Vieira

Waiting to confirm: Hosting bid: Liverpool England/Squornshelous

I just doubled checked and I have noticed that I was not put on the list for the U21 championships. My signup is on page 4 before Lykaia's.

Edit is to provide link.

http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=6988250&postcount=56

Thank you.

I just doubled checked and I have noticed that I was not put on the list for the U21 championships. My signup is on page 4 before Lykaia's.

If you check #109 you'll see I added you already. The signup person(s) missed your signup for the U21 and WC.

Ah! thank you for your quick response.

When should we expect it to start by the way? when group play starts?

Depends if anyone else signs up in the next few days. If they don't I cut the teams down to 32 and we start after the playoffs-ish. If we get a few more nations then I might wait a little longer for 48.

Waiting to confirm: Hosting bid: Liverpool England/Squornshelous

Squornshelous signs up for World Cup 18 and confirms hosting bid.

I'd like to sign up

I'd like to sign Wapahkoneta up

I'd like to sign up for U21, style defense

U21WC6 Final 32 List

Seed Nation Style
1 Rejistania DEF
2 Starblaydia DEF
3 Cockbill Street NOR
4 Sarzonia ATT
5 Jeruselem NOR
6 Vilita NOR
7 Esth NOR
8 Total n Utter Insanity DEF
9 Aquiliana NOR
10 Krytenia NOR
11 Bedistan NOR
12 Audioslavia KAM
13 Crystilakere DEF
14 Eystrck NOR
15 The Eagles Nest ATT
16 Magnus Valerius DEF
17 Maserrat NOR
18 The Weegies ATT
Non Lovisa ATT
Non Oaker ATT
Non Raptor Claw KAM
Non Spurland ATT
Non Halfassedstates ATT
Non Kaze Progressa ATT
Non Lykaia ATT
Non Wella ATT
Non Kylaai ATT
Non Qia DEF
Non Druida KAM
Non Kirata KAM
Non Oddslavo ATT
Non Tadjikistan NOR

Sarcodina wishes to sign up for the 18th World Cup

I would appreciate it if my name were added to the signed up nations list, since I signed up just before Kingsford, whose name is on the list.

Futility Past and Present - A Bid to Host World Cup 18 (http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=359505)
At a thread near you now!


This has been an announcement on behalf of Melmond and NEWI Cefn Druids

Tanah Burung will have to withdraw from World Cup 18 sign-ups. The effects orf war make a decent football campaign impossible at this time, and we would wish to enter a team that was anything less than our best.

(ooc: i just dont have time to RP on the scale the Cup now demands, so will withdraw to makr room for others who do. I'll be back for some future Cup, painful as the rank hit is going to be.)

Tanah Burung will have to withdraw from World Cup 18 sign-ups. The effects orf war make a decent football campaign impossible at this time, and we would wish to enter a team that was anything less than our best.

(ooc: i just dont have time to RP on the scale the Cup now demands, so will withdraw to makr room for others who do. I'll be back for some future Cup, painful as the rank hit is going to be.)

Withdrawal duly noted. You'll be missed though - Tanah Burung is one of those nations which I associate with the world cup.

(heck, you even invented my national anthem...not with that nation though ;))

Northbank, puppet of Krytenia, signs up somewhat belatedly.

And for the Colony Cup should it come to pass.

Any more active teams interested in signing up for World Cup 18?

bUmPZ0r

When does the BOF league start

The Baptism of Fire will start just before the World Cup 18 Qualifiers.

The World Cup 17 Finals are currently underway, but I couldn't give you a rough date, perhaps others can.

I would've thought that the Baptism of Fire should be finished before World Cup 18 starts, due to the effect it has on the rankings. Which means it might be a good idea to start it as soon as possible after a sixteenth participant for it has signed up (fifteen's not really a very good number for such a tournament).

That's what i meant, BoF concludes before WC18 starts.

And fifteen is an interesting number for a tournament, though 16 is obviously preferable.

OK. ATT (attacking) of course.

In the under 21 tournament

Baptism of Fire 18 Sign-ups (in order of sign-up)

1. Nova Britannicus
2. Castillanos
3. Smoking Pits
4. Druida
5. Maserrat
6. Fmjphoenix
7. Eskrador
8. Arjastan
9. Allsio
10. Maldunia
11. Spalatium
12. Ashibot
13. Myrulesia
14. Legalese
15. The Latin Union

All these nations are still active, and just one more is required.

NOTE:The Baptism of Fire is for nations who wish to compete in the 18th World Cup, which will be held some time soon, as the 2nd Round of World Cup 17 is under way.

The Baptism of Fire is for Debut World Cup nations, and it allows them to increase their rank so they (hopefully) won't get slaughtered in the World Cup. Roleplaying is a major bonus in the Baptism of Fire, as we like to encourage people who get involved in our tournaments.

If you have not participated in a World Cup before and would like to do so, please sign up here, first come first served, to make up the 16 needed nations.

EDIT NOTE: If any of the nations signed up since The Latin Union are debutants, or knows that a particular nation is a debutant but it hasn't been declared, please indicate this, as I don't have any lists of these sort of things. Thankyou.

The Federation of Somalialand wishes to be part of the World cup 18:

We are the best in our region and we will finish to the End,

players competing for Somalialand:(The best in Africa)

Coach Farah Furer

Starters

100.Mohamed Murre (Star Goalkeepr)
2.jamac muse (Defender)
3.Gali Ahmed (Star defender) (80 goals in one season)
4.Nuraadin Furmuse (Defender)
5.Jama Mureya (Defender)
6.Muse Murama (Midfilder)
7.Rumse Rumeye (Midfilder)
8.Sumaye musmuq (star Midfilder) (92 goals in one seaoson, best moves in the world)

9.Ramye Rumaye (Striker)
10.Qamase ahmed (striker)
11.Ahmed Luure (star striker)

Subtitudes

12.Jamace muman
13.Ramle Mohamed
14.Mohamed Gaddi (Semi-star Midfilder) (injured) (will be back some where in the third game)

15.Sharmake mohamud
16.Sumaye samsame

Other players (In case of any injuries) (Subs subtitudes)

17.Murreye mummin
18.Jama jumeye
19.Khallid bin walid
20.Abdullahi Abdi


We would like to know how the competation is going to scored and how a team wins,

May i should read more on the new cup

*I have been watching the last world cup*

We also want to be in the Under 21 Tournement,

of course attacking

U21WC6 is over, signup for U21WC7 starts when the new signup thread for WC19 starts.

3.Gali Ahmed (Star defender) (80 goals in one season)

That must be a very very long season, couple of years? You play 500 games per season?

That must be a very very long season, couple of years? You play 500 games per season?

I guess I lose my record for the biggest first league. Surely, there are more than 72 teams in the Somali 1st league.

Here in the region of africa, we play 8 month 2 headed season,

We actuaaly had our own tournement and my nation did not participate for a reason,
in his own season, Gali Ahmed had 64 goals, but once you add hte play oof and their elimination at the final game, it added up to be 80 goals, actually he had 78 goals but i rounded it up,

Somalialand are known as the super eagles in the country, they also have their famous nickname ocean blue stars



Somalialand also wants to drop from all under 21 competation and only prepare the nation for world cup 18

please tell me how it goes, like scoring and other things, how do a nation win,

i can tell you alot about the african cup of nations, where we came from

and ohh about Gali,


not over star him but he avarges about 3 goals a game, that is why the call him the THE Hat trick hero

Baptism of Fire 18 Competitors (in order of the standard A-Z English Alphabet)

1. Allsio
2. Arjastan
3. Ashibot
4. Castillanos
5. Druida
6. Eskrador
7. Fmjphoenix
8. Legalese
9. Maldunia
10. Maserrat
11. Myrulesia
12. Nova Britannicus
13. Smoking Pits
14. Somalialand
15. Spalatium
16. The Latin Union

please tell me how it goes, like scoring and other things, how do a nation win,

I suggest you look here: http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/World_Cup
http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Under-21_World_Cup
and here:
http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Scorinate


and ohh about Gali,
not over star him but he avarges about 3 goals a game, that is why the call him the THE Hat trick hero
You are not godmodding a slight bit!

Lemmitania would like to sign up for world cup 18 if it is not too late.

Lemmitania would like to sign up for world cup 18 if it is not too late.

I don't know if we should let you in, can you RP?

Ha-ha, very funny, our bid will definitely accomodate Lemmitania.

Squornshelan players heartbroken after Somalialand Report
Some star Squornshelan players, including Forward Igor Raskolnikov (15 goals in WC17) and Midfielder Xavier Keiths (7) were bitterly disappointed after hearing that the Somali player Sumaye musmuq has the "best moves in the world". With this information coming to light, we will alter our ranking system to place Somalialand as the favorite to win World Cup 18, after all, with two 80+ goal scorers, how could they lose?

after all, with two 80+ goal scorers, how could they lose?

Play a team of Alan Belmore clones?

The ASR (asene sekhika rejistaniha) announced today that a match against Somalialand would be playeed in the most defensive System Karela ever seen. Teke Daran explained this by: "Somalialand needs to learn what a good defense is! They have nothing like that in their country!"

'SDB' becomes first player to score 100 goals in World Cup Qualifiers

The Starblaydi Football Association today announced, in a weird move that should really have gone in 'International Domestic Newswires' that Alan City number-nine and Starblaydia legend Simeone Di Bradini reached a tally of 100 goals in the World Cup 17 Qualifiers, in which Starblaydia scored, um, thirty-one goals?

Well, actually, he scored nine in the qualifiers, but the SFA rounded it up for the state of nice-looking statistics.

Still, 100 goals, though...

Mogidishu,Somalia, SP 18:00 GMT

Somalialand waits, Africa anxious

The citizens of the federation od somalialanbd have beeen glued to the t.v, Every nation in africa waiting to see where africa has reached,

"After The Qualifying exprience the players will be starting to have their shape back," Said coach Mohamed.

Africans have been wiating for three years to get a world cup team and they finally hit the jackpot with somalialand.

After all with 4-5-2 the tam will not be expected to drop in the qualygying round,




How the will play during their qulyfying matches--------------------------------------------------------------------------
/
100.Mohamed Murre (Goalkeeper) /
/
jamac muse Nuraadin Furmuse /
/

Ramye Rumaye Jama Mureya /
/


/ /
- Gali Ahmed Muse Murama Rumse Rumeye /

/

Sumaye musmuq Ahmed Luure /
/


/ Qamase ahmed /

--------------------------------------------------------------------------




Somalialand will promise Africa a World cup Semi-Final match

With 12 players on the pitch, you'd be kicked out of every match you play, Somalialand.

According to FiFA regulations, if i remember correctly, only 11 players are allowed on the pitch at once.

I had printed one player twice, sorry for the that,

at this point i have 11 players on the pitch and 9 others on the bench 5 subs and 4 subs of subs

There's only 7 you can put on the bench, all subs.

Oh, and good luck getting past the qualifiers. That is, if you can even spell 'qualifiers' right.

What is wrong with my post then,

I have 5 on the sub and 4 as reserves

Is it too late to sign up for WC18?

Is it too late to sign up for WC18?

hopefully

There's only 7 you can put on the bench, all subs.

Oh, and good luck getting past the qualifiers. That is, if you can even spell 'qualifiers' right.

Actually, current FIFA rules state that there is no limit to the number of substitutes on the bench, however only 3 can be brought on in competitive games (6 in friendlies).

Vil - I hope for the sake of interesting RPs that Maserrat gets drawn in the same group as you.

Actually, current FIFA rules state that there is no limit to the number of substitutes on the bench, however only 3 can be brought on in competitive games (6 in friendlies).

Vil - I hope for the sake of interesting RPs that Maserrat gets drawn in the same group as you.

I'm very certain there is a 7-sub limit for the WC.

Is it too late to sign up for WC18?

You've already signed up, and are playing in the PreWC18 BoF, if you hadn't noticed.

I'm very certain there is a 7-sub limit for the WC.
Not that I have heard of...

Either way, i believed the unofficial/unwritten NS rule was that you can have as many players on the bench as you like but you can only make three substitutions. Not that it really matters of course.

The rule is you have a squad of 23 players, and your starting 11 for all WCQ and WCF matches are taken from 'em. You can only make 3 subs in a match and have I think it's 5-7 players on the subs bench.

[EDIT]

You think if I start the U21WC7 Signup now I'll have 48 nations by the time it rolls around?

You think if I start the U21WC7 Signup now I'll have 48 nations by the time it rolls around?

I'd say just start the WC19 signup thread a bit earlier i.e. just after the WC17 final

hopefully

Well that's not very nice ;).

Noting that there are, with Maserrat, 85 entrants, the FALE will now request that Rejistania and NEWI provide some help with the searching for ex-nations.

IE, Communications Committee, it's time to get to work!

I checked the last 2 code-boxes:

Slaikau, Lykaia, Kipto-Mare, Qia on VM (inactive since 30ish days)

Kirata either on VM or ceasing (28 days)

Oceaice, Pterodactyl ceased

First code box didn't really need checking, but done anyway. No problems there.

Kirata now ceased.

3 ceased = 81 entrants.

any room left?

Depends who hosts I guess we'll 'ave an answer sum time t'moro.

I guess SN38 wants to sign up, even if as a reserve...

NElly are doing 82, 86, 92 or 98
Beauz are doing 82 or 92
SquoLE are doing first 82

(WC: 84, BoF: 15, Puppet count: 14)

So 84 enterants, minus


3 ceased = 81 entrants.

plus SN38 = 82 enterants. Which means it doesn't depend upon anything at all - the Hooligans are in!

So with SN38, that's 82? Perfect.

The winners of the WC18 hosting bid have not yet been announced, but in the case of a Bedistan/Eauz World Cup, all entrants after this point will be on a waiting list. Should ten more sign up between now and the start of the Cup (currently predicted to be Friday, October 22), they will all be in; otherwise they would miss out barring any ceasing of nations. If we reach 92 nations and Bedistan/Eauz are hosting, signups will close at that point.

Again, this is if and only if Bedistan and Eauz win the hosting bid. If that is not the case, please disregard this message.

I had only signed up in the BoF, but if there is room or drop outs or anything of the such, can I enter? This is a lot more fun than I had thought it could be.

I had only signed up in the BoF, but if there is room or drop outs or anything of the such, can I enter? This is a lot more fun than I had thought it could be.

Actually, you're already signed up for the WC; it came automatically with your BoF signup. So your spot is safe. :)

Actually, you're already signed up for the WC; it came automatically with your BoF signup. So your spot is safe. :)

yay, now I have more fun to look forward to :D

WE HAVE A WINNAH!

WC18 Hosts will be...

...

...

...Beauz

Congrats, guys! Could we see the rundown of votes?

Beauz 4
NElly 3
SquoLE 3
Auto-Abstain 5
Bidding-Abstain 2
Crap Bids-Abstain 1
Total 18

Congratulations Bedistan and Eauz. Im looking forward to a wonderful world cup, a Bedistani semi-final defeat, a Vilitan and Spaamanian threat of a walkout and the 'slaves getting beaten in round 2 :)

p.s. any chance of the roster thread being put up soon?

The Snub Nose 38 International Football side (The Hooligans), ever aware of recent...well, "short-comings"...cautiously begin preparations for World Cup 18 Qualifiers. Dicussions on who shall constitute the side are underway. Equipment is being refurbished. Upgrades are under consideration for the national "stadium".

A substantial number of chickens (live and rubber) are purchased...

Congratulations Bedistan and Eauz. Im looking forward to a wonderful world cup, a Bedistani semi-final defeat, a Vilitan and Spaamanian threat of a walkout and the 'slaves getting beaten in round 2 :)

p.s. any chance of the roster thread being put up soon?

You mean a final defeat, a la WC8, the last one hosted in Bedistan. But we better lose to somebody else this time! :P

Also, several threads should be up soon, as Eauz specifically asked me last night if he could do that if we won. ;) Later today, most likely.

Qualifying group draws will take place Friday, October 22 to allow time for the Cup of Harmony to be completed, and Matchday 1 will be Saturday, October 23. Further schedule to follow.

The Druidan FA congratulates Bedistan and Eauz on their successful hosting bid. :)

Nothing to do with the fact that it beat the bid those damn NEWI Cefn Druids put in... though it is quite funny watching them fail, and we might come up against them in qualifying now, too! Then we'd show them!

You mean a final defeat, a la WC8, the last one hosted in Bedistan. But we better lose to somebody else this time! :P

i'll be happy to accomodate you in that respect ;)

Qualifying group draws will take place Friday, October 22 to allow time for the Cup of Harmony to be completed, and Matchday 1 will be Saturday, October 23. Further schedule to follow.

Slight change here - qualifying group draws will be Thursday, October 21. MD1 is still Saturday. This is primarily due to a lack of time on my part on Friday.

Signups are now officially closed.

The list on page 1 is the list of nations that shall participate in World Cup 18, with the following modifications:

Oceaice removed on account of ceasing to exist as determined by the Communications Committee
Pterodactyl removed on account of ceasing to exist as determined by the Communications Committee
Kirata removed on account of ceasing to exist as determined by the Communications Committee
Snub Nose 38 signup added

Signups are now officially closed.

The list on page 1 is the list of nations that shall participate in World Cup 18, with the following modifications:

Oceaice removed on account of ceasing to exist as determined by the Communications Committee
Pterodactyl removed on account of ceasing to exist as determined by the Communications Committee
Kirata removed on account of ceasing to exist as determined by the Communications Committee
Snub Nose 38 signup added

Notes that the hosts decision is final. Though, to back up the hosts (even though two of the three nations removed have been resurrected), evidence on the previous page of this thread was used.

The nation of Arjastan is 25 days inactive, my Puppet Oceaice is active and RPing, It was only ceased for a few hours and now I'm out of the cup because of it, Perhaps the two can be switched?

After some consultation with WCC members available at the time, and based on Oceaice's proven RP ability and Arjastan's inactiveness, I think the request is acceptable. Note that Eauz will need to confirm it, of course.

The KPB rankings in the discussion thread will be updated accordingly.

I think that's a good decision

Eauz has confirmed the replacement, so Oceaice will now replace Arjastan in all Group 9 fixtures.