NationStates Jolt Archive

World Cup Introduction:

For more information on the World Cup, it's History, how it works, who runs it, and the competitions related to it, check out the World Cup Wiki Site (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/World_Cup)

The NSWC is a tournament for any NS nation who signs up. This World Cup is about to Start its 19th competition. Every team is given a rank based on their performances in previous Cups, and the starting rank is 150 (the Current 'best team in the world' is Rejistania, with a rank of 1) See::KPB Rankings (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/KPB_ranking_system)

Scores are generated using either a Java program or through various or MS Excel sheet 'scorinators' which use random numbers, weighted by ranking and RP bonus 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. i.e. Two debutant, Rank 150, nations play each other. One has RP'd a few times, the other has not. The nation who has participated should have the better probability of victory, but still has a chance of a Win, Loss or Draw.

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. - Originally Produced by Starblaydia

Current NSWC Related Sporting Links::

WC21 :: Roster thread (http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=398847)
WC21 :: Roleplay thread (http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=399019)
WC21 :: Scores Thread (http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=8251222)

World Cup :: Discussion Thread (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=293066)
International Domestic Soccer NewsWires (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=288854)



Pre-WC21 Baptism of Fire Cup [WINNER: Liamist States] (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=397065)
Under 21 World Cup 13 (http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=403867) [WINNER: TBD]
WC21 Cup of Harmony [WINNER: TBD][/URL]
Jurassic Invitational Tournament[WINNER: Vilita] (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=396115)



Signup Information::


The longest-running sports-competition in NationStates reaches its 22nd installment: the soccer/football world cup. Please do specify whether you participated before.


If you are new to this competition, you will be able to take part in the preliminary competition Baptism of Fire Cup (In the wiki, it is explained here: http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Baptism_of_Fire ). Please Indicated whether you wish to be registered for this event.


Puppets have to post with their nation and identify their master.




Nations Signed Up: (85-87)

Vilita
Turori
Liverpool England
South Osettia
Starblaydia
Sjwitz
Spurland
Rittarstan
Nova Britannicus
Eauz
Totally Useless Liars
Rejistania
Kazakhstania
Sarzonia
Bettia
Tadjikistan
Liamist States
Legalese
Svecia
Spaam
Chicanada
Funny Looking Islands
Bryn Shander
Harlesburg
Melmond
The Evil Umpire
Praying2God
Total n Utter Insanity
Fmjphoenix
Bedistan
Lethislavania
Hiiraan
Sonaron
Krytenia
Cockbill Street
Gaian Ascendancy
Beaneastan
One Red Dot
Giant Zucchini
Jeruselem
The Belmore Family
Nova Mercia
Commerce Heights
Kylaai
Zanzabarland
Crystilakere
Raptor Claw
Squornshelous
Oaker
Spirit Nation
Sarcodina
Davistand
Euroslavia
Lovisa
Gregenburg
Lykaia
San Verdi
Elegantiae Arbiter
Anarquistan
Five Civilized Nations
Dance 2 Revolution
Oliverry
Pacitalia
Wella
Liechtenistan
EL CID THE HERO
Murflonia
Piquantrax
Hockey Canada
Umphart
Kipto-Mare
Sacred Evil
Nonesuch Street
Abysmalistan
Oceaice
Haperd
Slaikau
United Frontians
The Lowland Clans
Black Yellow
Stumperia
Shaun rules (possible duplicate?)
Ecclania
Corneliu
Audioslavia
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Finrods


Waiting List: (0)



Puppet Nations Involved: (10-11)

Turori
Nova Britannicus
Totally Useless Liars
The Evil Umpire
Nova Mercia
Zanzabarland
Abysmalistan
Oceaice
Nonesuch Street
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Finrods


Baptism of Fire Participants: (11)

Bettia
Beaneastan
Nova Mercia
Zanzabarland
Spirit Nation
Davistand
Euroslavia
Gregenburg
Elegantiae Arbiter
Fimble loving peoples
United Frontians
Corneliu


New teams who haven't specifically signed up for the Baptism of Fire: (12)

Kazakhstania
Oliverry
Pacitalia
Liechtenistan
Hockey Canada
Umphart
Sacred Evil
Abysmalistan
Black Yellow
Stumperia
Shaun rules
Ecclenia



WC Hosting Bid Information

WC XXII:: Liverpool England & South Osettia (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=399513)
WC XXII:: The Belmore Family & Krytenia (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=400444)
WC XXII:: Rejistania & Melmond (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=401208)
WC XXII:: Vilita & Legalese (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=405009)

Defending World Cup Champions Vilita, and 8th Ranked Island Emirate of Turori to sign up.

Oddslavo shall not be participating, for the first time since WC17 (Colony Cup). Liverpool England sign up, hosting bid with South Osettia.

We sign up and confirm SOLE bid for WC22 (damn, almost first). This is our third cup as SO.

Just how much too early is this thread?

And how fast did I get here?

Starblaydia signs up!

Add Sjwitz please :)

Spurland signs up.

Rittarstan signs up

"What do you mean," exclaimed the chief of the Nova Britannican Football Association, "'all of our famous players are in their mid-thirties'? We don't have a team for the World Cup, you've ponied* this right up!"

"But," said someone who just happened to be walking by at the time, "we've got those young players who played in the last Atlantian Oceania Cup of Association Football, that's the Premier Regional Football Tourament in the World!"

"Um. Thanks," the Chief said, "whoever you are. Anyway send a message: Nova Britannicus, the puppet of Starblaydia, will be entering their.. uh... fourth cup? Yeah, that's it. Fourth Cup."



* Pony = Pony & Trap = Crap

22? 21 hasn't even started yet, goddammit!

All the same, Druida are in.

Eauz will sign up, hopefully I'll still have a desire to play by then...

Totally Useless Liars enter for the 300th time. (Nothing to do with Druida (again)).

Sign up the Orange-Blues!

Kazakhstania will enter, with it's fairly pathetic average age 21 team.

As soon as the links go up, I'm RPing!

Sarzonia and Talzeckia sign up, Sarzonia for its seventh Cup and Talzeckia for its third.

The Gabalfa Observer
15th February 2005

Following a flood of supportive calls to the Bettia FA, President Brooks announced outside the newly-constructed national stadium in downtown Gabalfa that the newly-formed nation will apply to enter a team into the next 'Baptism of Fire' tournament. "Well, it'll be good for a laugh," said the ever-verbose leader, "Anything that gets the nation together can only be good".

Supporters on the street seemed equally enthusiastic about their country's prospects. Bob Turpin, 27 from Endunn, said "Even though we aint got none international experience loike, oi reckon our boys could do a proper job at this level".

Tadjikistan signs up for another World Cup

Illario Forster picks up a flyer on his desk:

Sign-up for World Cup 22!

What the hell? We haven't even finished our Baptism of Fire yet. Man, these guys are organised. He turns on his laptop and logs onto the WirelessNet and taps out an email:
To WCCC,

Sign us up again. Thanks.

Illario Forster,
Liamist States.

*black-and-white striped man blows whistle, throwing a yellow flag*

We have False Start, on NS World Cup. Five yard penalty, repeat first d..



oh, wrong sport.


Legalese signs up for their fifth World Cup.

Svecia is in

Vilita, next time wait for the next World Cup to start. And we kinda prefer TnUI doing this thread.

Anyway, sign me up, and yes I've competed before.

Chicanada signs up for their second cup before they play their first one.

Very cool.

The Colony of Funny Looking Islands sign up.

Wow. WC21 hasn't even started yet. o.o

Sign me up for 22 anyway.

Vilita, next time wait for the next World Cup to start. And we kinda prefer TnUI doing this thread.

Anyway, sign me up, and yes I've competed before.


First of all, TnUI did a crappy job of making the thread last time. Second of all, I didnt start this thread. And third of all, Regardless of who started this thread, TnUI is one of 3 people who have access to this account, so if he wants to do it, then he can. Fourth of all, he'd have to ask Cockbill Street, the person running the current cup, as they are the one that started this thread. Fifth of all, Don't accuse me of doing something that you don't even know I did, thanks. And who the hell is "We"?

Harlesburg would like to sign up
1st World Cup* Damn Floods.

*Kind of second but i didnt role play as i didnt have definite access to a computer after mine went Kaput. :(

(Signup Confirmed.)

Melmond will of course be in for its tenth world cup (already!)

The Evil Umpire will make its triumphant return...with our most evil plan yet....mwhahahahaahahaha!

(puppet of Melmond)

Praying2God and Everlasting Friendship (my puppet) will return for WC XXII.

in

wonder if thats the shortest signup post...isn't now.

Confirming sign-up

The Fmjphoenix Vikings will sign up for its 5th world cup as well.

First of all, TnUI did a crappy job of making the thread last time. Second of all, I didnt start this thread. And third of all, Regardless of who started this thread, TnUI is one of 3 people who have access to this account, so if he wants to do it, then he can. Fourth of all, he'd have to ask Cockbill Street, the person running the current cup, as they are the one that started this thread. Fifth of all, Don't accuse me of doing something that you don't even know I did, thanks. And who the hell is "We"?
If you aren't the one who started this thread then how come you and Turori are the first signups?

And how on earth did he do a crappy job?

And the signup thread has nothing to do with the host of the cup.

And well, if you don't want me to say we, that is fine, but there is at least one other person that agrees with me.

V, you may have won the cup, but don't get ahead of yourself.

If you aren't the one who started this thread then how come you and Turori are the first signups?

And how on earth did he do a crappy job?

And the signup thread has nothing to do with the host of the cup.

And well, if you don't want me to say we, that is fine, but there is at least one other person that agrees with me.

V, you may have won the cup, but don't get ahead of yourself.


Riiiiight, don't you just look like an idiot. Well done. What's that I do too? I don't care, at least I'm not the one attacking someone because of my personal opinion of them, despite the fact that they did nothing wrong, except *gasp* happening to be the first one that hit reply on the signup sheet. But holy crap. Liverpool England, South Osettia AND Starblaydia signed up at the SAME EXACT TIME AS ME! that must mean they all made this post as well! because *gasp* we were all the first to sign up. Get off your high horse. If you want to accuse me of something, get the facts first. And you're better off doing it in private. If you do it in private, i'll respond in private. Do it in public and I'll make a fool out of both of us.

Okay...calm down.

Yes, I started sign-ups.

Yes, I may have done it too early, but the reasoning is that WC 21 sign-ups are closed (owing to the fact that a) we have a decent number of teams and b) I don't want unranked nations in the cup), and I want anyone who comes in and sees the World Cup to have somewhere to sign-up for the next one.

We're in for the...uh...how many is this? Let's see, twenty-two minus five...carry the twelve...now square root it...

Oh, it's our 18th Cup. There we go. But yeah, we're in.

Lethislavania will be in this world cup, most surely.

How come we did not sign up in the first page........ damn!!!

anyways, we sign up.

Riiiiight, don't you just look like an idiot. Well done. What's that I do too? I don't care, at least I'm not the one attacking someone because of my personal opinion of them, despite the fact that they did nothing wrong, except *gasp* happening to be the first one that hit reply on the signup sheet. But holy crap. Liverpool England, South Osettia AND Starblaydia signed up at the SAME EXACT TIME AS ME! that must mean they all made this post as well! because *gasp* we were all the first to sign up. Get off your high horse. If you want to accuse me of something, get the facts first. And you're better off doing it in private. If you do it in private, i'll respond in private. Do it in public and I'll make a fool out of both of us.
Hey my question was answered. I made a mistake and am the first one to admit it, but you have to admit it looked like you started the thread, consdering the person who starts the thread is usually the first to sign up. Am I not right?

Next, you haven't answered my question. How did TnUI do crappy job?

It is also true that the signup thread doesn't have anything to do with the host, and you have not disputed that.

Finally, V, you're the one who jumped down my throat. Stop acting like a prize fool!

And CS, fairy nuff. I didn't have a big problem with it, just that it seemed unusual.

Cockbill Street, is that why Chicanada is not listed as a competing in World Cup XXII yet, since we might have a ranking after BOF/WCXXI?

Just curious to know since I thought we signed up right after Spaam and we're not listed.

Sonaron signs up (there, not IC this time, everyone happy?) for our second world cup.

Also, I think I can safely say that if I ever have a hosting bid, it won't be with South Osettia. Think about the acronyms. SOS SOSO ... just not good acronyms for a World Cup hosting bid...

Hey my question was answered. I made a mistake and am the first one to admit it, but you have to admit it looked like you started the thread, consdering the person who starts the thread is usually the first to sign up. Am I not right?

Next, you haven't answered my question. How did TnUI do crappy job?

It is also true that the signup thread doesn't have anything to do with the host, and you have not disputed that.

Finally, V, you're the one who jumped down my throat. Stop acting like a prize fool!

And CS, fairy nuff. I didn't have a big problem with it, just that it seemed unusual.


I never said he did a crappy job, i said he screwed up the thread itself. I never said the signup thread had anything to do with the host, so thats why I didnt respond. You indicated that the person that started this thread (when you assumed it was me) was doing a disservice to the world cup 21 hosts as that cup hadnt even started and this person was already starting the next signups. I was just pointing out the irony in your assumtion, as the person who started this thread WAS the same person that was being infringed upon by starting the thread so early.

And I think I deserved every right to jump as far down your throat as I wanted, don't tell me I'm the one that jumped down your throat, when you couldnt even sign up for the world cup without jumping down my throat accusing me of screwing up your perfect fantasy where everything is done the way you want it, when the only thing I was guilty of was happening to be online to get my World Cup Final score at the same time that someone else started the signup thread. I'm sorry I didnt plan ahead and say "Oh wait, I should sign up later just incase someone accuses me of starting this thread! oh no!"

First of all, TnUI did a crappy job of making the thread last time.
That is what you said. And I have already admitted my mistake.

This is the end of the matter.

Krytenia signs up.

Spaam/Vil:
It's only a thread. It may be bizarrely early, but hey, it happens. Now shut up because I cannot hear myself drilling.

[/rant]

PS: HOST WANTED - Apply by TGing me.

Cockbill Street, is that why Chicanada is not listed as a competing in World Cup XXII yet, since we might have a ranking after BOF/WCXXI?

Just curious to know since I thought we signed up right after Spaam and we're not listed.

Oops. A case of not knowing which posts to skip.

Cockbill Street signs up, btw. Seems we forgot to do that yesterday.

Nonesuch Street, a puppet of Cockbill Street, signs up.

The Gaian national team would be proud to send it's team to participate in this Cup. We also are enjoying the experience of being in the current BoF Cup and Tourney.

Lady Arashi Kerensky
Gaian Second Lady Excellency

Beaneastan, having never participated in the World Cup before, requests entry to the next Baptism of Fire.

ORD signs up for WC22 (19th cup, getting old)

Also, I think I can safely say that if I ever have a hosting bid, it won't be with South Osettia. Think about the acronyms. SOS SOSO ... just not good acronyms for a World Cup hosting bid...

Hey, people like it when the hosts' initials spell out things. SOLE has fishy connotations (sp?), and that's probably why everybody voted for us (that and the fact we were the only bid). Besides, with an acronym like SOS, it makes for good RPing possibilities.

Giant Zucchini for World Cup 22. On a side note WC 22 should fall during my semestrial break so its gonna be RP-o-rama, maybe something Green Mile-ish :p

ORD signs up for WC22 (19th cup, getting old)

You? Old? Don't complain.

That is what you said. And I have already admitted my mistake.

This is the end of the matter.

Exactly. MAKING the thread. I never said anything about running it.

We're signing up again although making the finals of the World Cup is as productive as holiday in Camp X-Ray or Iraq for us.

Now World Cup 30 = XXX :p

we're in.

Nova Mercia, Krytenian puppet, signs up.

Also, BoF please. Yes, it's OMG TEH RPING PUPPET NOT STARTING WITH T!!!!!!!111!!1

In accordance with UCSCH Recommendation 50‒167, “Safe World Cup Procedures,” the Unified Capitalizt States of Commerce Heights and the Commerce Heights Footballing and Soccer Federation sign up for World Cup 22. The Unified Capitalizt States make no guarantee of their organization, while the CHFF makes no guarantee of its nationality.

Cup of Harmony winner Kylaai always signs up.

Zanzabarland Sankes will sign up for World Cup 22 as well as the Baptism of Fire

(puppet of Fmjphoenix)

Crystils & puppet ehhh Oceaice again

Raptor Claw return for another world cup.

I signs up.

Squornshelous going for number 18.

Going back to Vil's Disc Thread post on puppets, one of the main reasons I've withdrawn Oddslavo is that, and I hope that the puppets entered for WC22 will RP.

The Oaker Sharks

With great pleasure, The Commonwealth of Spirit Nation signs up to compete in both the World Cup and the Baptism of Fire Cup, as our great nation makes its' first foray into the world sports scene.

Going back to Vil's Disc Thread post on puppets, one of the main reasons I've withdrawn Oddslavo is that, and I hope that the puppets entered for WC22 will RP.

Yea, I hear what ya saying there. I didn't say it earlier, but if there becomes a waiting list, you can take mine off first. I don't mind. Its just in case we need more people.

Sarcodina is in and ready for some fútbol.

id like to join up as well, and i am a rookie, never "played" before

OOC: I've been wanting to get involved in this for quite some time now.

IC: Euroslavia wishes to participate in in this World Cup.

Lovisa and my puppet country Finrods

Gregenburg would like to participate in the 22nd World Cup, or the Baptism of Fire, if that is how we qualify. Thank you

Lykaia sign up

Warning i think my home computers screen screwed up again i may have to pull out take me off the list and if it works tonight ill be right back in Aye? :(

San Verdi signs up!

Elegantiae Arbiter signs up for the Baptism of Fire and the 22nd World Cup!

For the first time! Yay!

Anarquistan signs up for they're second world cup.

5CN-3rd WC

Harlesburg confirms confirms.

Harlesburg confirms confirms.

Confirms that there's something wrong or confirms that you're in?

The Pathetic at Football Nation of Dance 2 Revolution will try to get eliminated quickly in WC22 as well

Announcement of a new bid:

TBF & Hiiraan
{Thinking of a catchphrase - "Because Buggery Aint That Bad" is top of my mind atm}

Oliverry is signuping for a 2nd time!

On its recent successes in U21 play, Pacitalia is going to sign up in WC22.

Wella

Talzeckia (a puppet of Sarzonia) signs up for its third World Cup).

Just wanted to point out that we wish to enter into the Baptism of Fire as well, or are puppets not able to?

Liechtenistan would like to enter the World Cup again having played preivously in WC17 and WC18.

el cid will compeat again

Announcement of a new bid:

TBF & Hiiraan
{Thinking of a catchphrase - "Because Buggery Aint That Bad" is top of my mind atm}

Announcement of a new bid:

TBF & Krytenia

{"Apparently Buggery Is That Bad"}

Didn't we let TBF win so he'd stop bidding?

Didn't we let TBF win so he'd stop bidding?

No comment on that, although I do have to point out the 1-in-4 hosting rule Arridia implemented after WC19. (waits for curses from Vil)

Announcement of a new bid:

TBF & Krytenia

{"Apparently Buggery Is That Bad"}

Confirmed.

and...
although I do have to point out the 1-in-4 hosting rule Arridia implemented after WC19. (waits for curses from Vil)

Who cares about rules! Down with the machine! Power to the People! Freedom from 0pression! Give us our rights! ect.

TBF, as a member of the WCC you are a cog of the machine.

No wonder the machine is broken.

Besides, aren't we voting for LE this time so he won't bid again? ;)

Please sign us up to take part in the World Cup.

Thanks.

No comment on that, although I do have to point out the 1-in-4 hosting rule Arridia implemented after WC19. (waits for curses from Vil)

Like we have said, Arriddia has no authority to implement a rule without a WCC Vote. The unwritten rule is 1 in 3, I dont see any reason to extend it to 4, for no reason at all.

Like we have said, Arriddia has no authority to implement a rule without a WCC Vote.

A vote could always be arranged...

(Note that I'm not saying this because I have anything against TBF or Krytenia, as I don't. I just want to give this debate a final burial.)

A vote could always be arranged...

(Note that I'm not saying this because I have anything against TBF or Krytenia, as I don't. I just want to give this debate a final burial.)

RULE PROPOSAL:

A host, once they have hosted a World Cup, cannot host for another THREE World Cup. (e.g. Cockbill Street and Lethislavania, WC21 hosts, cannot host again until WC24). This is to increase to FOUR World Cups if both bidding nations have hosted a previous World Cup. (e.g. if Druida wanted to host with CS, they would have to wait until WC25). "Hosts" includes actual hosts and puppets.

RULE PROPOSAL:

A host, once they have hosted a World Cup, cannot host for another THREE World Cup. (e.g. Cockbill Street and Lethislavania, WC21 hosts, cannot host again until WC24). This is to increase to FOUR World Cups if both bidding nations have hosted a previous World Cup. (e.g. if Druida wanted to host with CS, they would have to wait until WC25). "Hosts" includes actual hosts and puppets.

Think that sounds fair. I suggest we TG the votes to the nation NS World Cup (or Ariddia, if he reads the thread and agrees to tally votes)

Think that sounds fair. I suggest we TG the votes to the nation NS World Cup (or Ariddia, if he reads the thread and agrees to tally votes)


agreed, send votes to nswc?

TBF, as a member of the WCC you are a cog of the machine.
Uhh... i'm the cog that doesn't work... ummm.... that's not good either.

Please scratch my name as a participant in WC22. Because of RL issues, no time...

Edit: Cancel that...

No wonder the machine is broken.

Besides, aren't we voting for LE this time so he won't bid again? ;)


Please vote DOWN the SOLE bid!!! :gundge: :sniper: :mp5:

Please vote DOWN the SOLE bid!!! :gundge: :sniper: :mp5:
Why?

Piquantrax requests a berth in the world cup. Having previously participated in the 20th world cup, I hope that this cna happen

Why?

I imagine it's because P2G thinks I'm going to fix the scores so they lose all the time which, I hasten to add, will not happen. WC20 is over, it's forgotten, and I've moved on. It's a shame that you cannot.

I'm withdrawing my puppet, Everlasting Friendship, from WC XXII right now, and might withdraw my main nation at a later date because the WC has become full of people who have their head up their arse and don't seem to get that this is meant to be fun, and that people may do things like attempt to stir up rivalries to make the game more fun for everybody.

Confirmed.

I'm withdrawing my puppet, Everlasting Friendship, from WC XXII right now, and might withdraw my main nation at a later date because the WC has become full of people who have their head up their arse and don't seem to get that this is meant to be fun, and that people may do things like attempt to stir up rivalries to make the game more fun for everybody.

Is this not a contradiction? ;)

Whilst I'm not going to try to stop you, I would say that it's rather pathetic to leave because of me, considering what I've had to put up with from you.

For the record, I did wonder what the smell was. ;) ;)

Is this not a contradiction? ;)

Whilst I'm not going to try to stop you, I would say that it's rather pathetic to leave because of me, considering what I've had to put up with from you.

For the record, I did wonder what the smell was. ;) ;)


Rivalries can be fun. There are several examples of fun rivalries in the WC. It's not just you...it's people in general.

Sign up Hockey Canada. We want in on the fun too.

If you can, sign me up

Like we have said, Arriddia has no authority to implement a rule without a WCC Vote. The unwritten rule is 1 in 3, I dont see any reason to extend it to 4, for no reason at all.
V? Shut up.

P2G, while I can understand your reluctance to compete in a World Cup that is hosted by a nation that you do not like (eg any competition hosted by TBF), you can always request that your scores NOT be generated by that person. It would be a major shame to see you not compete. And if it is because of, say, V, then just do what I do. Tell him to shut up and the ignore him :D

Is this not a contradiction? ;)

Whilst I'm not going to try to stop you, I would say that it's rather pathetic to leave because of me, considering what I've had to put up with from you.

For the record, I did wonder what the smell was. ;) ;)

SO, some people in these threads think that they're a walking contradiction. I don't support it, but there are people who think this way.

km sign up

P2G: If for any reason you don't want SO to do your scores, please do inform. I'm not very happy about the behaviour shown... it's a small matter which could easily be solved. Perhaps, because you missed the previous CoH due to us hosting it, you failed to notice: even Hiiraan, who isn't on good terms with me (or anyone, for that matter) partiipated in the cup, although SO did his scores.

I kindly request that you edit or remove your earlier posts.

What I didn't say earlier that I may as well say now is that there is RL stuff that is making me wonder if it would be in my best interest to leave NS to deal with that. Plus, I know that I'm going to be gone all summer with no computer access, so my nation would cease at that time anyway. I'm still considering what course of action is in my best interest, and will likely have a decision around the same time that qualifying ends. So, with all due respect LE, I am going to leave my posts (at least for now).

What I didn't say earlier that I may as well say now is that there is RL stuff that is making me wonder if it would be in my best interest to leave NS to deal with that. Plus, I know that I'm going to be gone all summer with no computer access, so my nation would cease at that time anyway. I'm still considering what course of action is in my best interest, and will likely have a decision around the same time that qualifying ends. So, with all due respect LE, I am going to leave my posts (at least for now).
Let's all Pray that P2G gets a possibility to get online. FIGHT the disease of RL!

Kry: I see no reason for this rule!

Sacred Evil would like to join up

Finrods (a puppet of Lovisa) is ready to start :)

Finrods (a puppet of Lovisa) is ready to start :)

Not if the rule I have proposed goes through. Finrods has been in more World Cups then it has posts on this forums. I would move to propose a nation-specific addition to this rule. If you do not provide at least a roster for this nation that has been in about 7 World Cups without so much as a roster, or any kind of RP, that this nation be subject to the proposed puppet regulation and not be accepted into World Cup 22.

Nonesuch Street signs up - belatedly.

Just curious, could we get a list of the nations in WC22? Just to confirm the nations that are in.

Thanks! :D

Just curious, could we get a list of the nations in WC22? Just to confirm the nations that are in.

Thanks! :D
You can find a list on the first page :)

KryT Bid Thread:

http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=400444

KryT Bid Thread:

http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=8292899

Like I said in that thread, I saw a Krytenia-created one a few pages down.... Krytenia's K-TBF 'Cup of Hope' Bid thread (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=400444)

The Miserable Failure of Abysmalistan sign up!

We are the Abysmal puppet of Rejistania!

The pirates shall fight again!

Melmond is here to announce their bid to host World Cup 22 with...

Rejistania!

The Rejistania-Melmond WC22 bid thread shall be up during the weekend. Just waiting for Rejis to confirm

All these high-profile bids! Am I ever going to host a WC? :(

All these high-profile bids! Am I ever going to host a WC? :(

Don't worry SO, I'm hoping that the WCC will vote based on how the bids are presented and not on how high-profile they are. Look at me, I havent hosted a WC in 15 tries, even though I consider a few of them to have been good enough...

FLP sign up for whatever tournament the rookies get chucked in.

Melmond is here to announce their bid to host World Cup 22 with...

Rejistania!

The Rejistania-Melmond WC22 bid thread shall be up during the weekend. Just waiting for Rejis to confirm
Konfirmis!

I'm hoping that the WCC will vote based on how the bids are presented and not on how high-profile they are.

Yea right, thats gonna happen.....

I dunno... could be an outside chance.

No, there's really not.

When will this start? is there a projected date?

WC22 will probably start after WC21 is finished...which won't be for a while yet. In between you've also got to pick the hosts, and then you have the traditional argument about the result, possibly followed by a re-vote, ending with a new rule proposal that is turned down.

So another good month-to-month-and-a-half?

Sounds about right to me.

WC22 will probably start after WC21 is finished...which won't be for a while yet. In between you've also got to pick the hosts, and then you have the traditional argument about the result, possibly followed by a re-vote, ending with a new rule proposal that is turned down.

LOL, Well said :)

Well, I'll be in soccer limbo till then i guess. :)

sign up please

Slaikau would like to enter

Oy, limbo sucks

WC22 will probably start after WC21 is finished...which won't be for a while yet. In between you've also got to pick the hosts, and then you have the traditional argument about the result, possibly followed by a re-vote, ending with a new rule proposal that is turned down.

*nods*

Sooooooooooooooooooooooo... twiddling my thumbs in a void isn't as fun as i'd expect.

Sooooooooooooooooooooooo... twiddling my thumbs in a void isn't as fun as i'd expect.

You have Under-21 starting in a few days, and Lacrosse to host, as well as a few other things, I'm sure your footballers will be glad of the extra training time.

Other than that, the 22nd World Cup still has room for more players, new and old, so unless you're planning to cease your nation within a month's time, sign up!

Sorry, my players can't train. Due to the subzero temperatures, they all decided to lick a metal pole and are getting unstuck at the moment.

I was wondering if Sarcodina's Capitol, Sarcodina City, could host World Cup 22. We always are looking for an economic boost :) We can supply mass housing, state-of-the-art facilities, and great vacation activities for all athletes and onlookers who come. We might need to go into debt, but we will be willing to support the WC22 and Sarcodina.

I pledge Sarcodina City as a candidate (if there is such a thing.)

IIRC, no newcomers are allowed to host, or bid. 'Sides, you sure you could give us scores every day?

I think it's fairly clear that he doesnt understand that there is work involved in hosting the tournament, and has assumed that the "Hosting" part is just for RP purposes, which of course is not the case, but no need to jump on his back for it. Make sure you check out the Wiki site on the World Cup before interevening in such a way, and regardless, new entrants are not allowed to bid to host the event, even if they had plans on how to produce results. You would have to wait till the second coming.

I think it's fairly clear that he doesnt understand that there is work involved in hosting the tournament, and has assumed that the "Hosting" part is just for RP purposes, which of course is not the case, but no need to jump on his back for it. Make sure you check out the Wiki site on the World Cup before interevening in such a way, and regardless, new entrants are not allowed to bid to host the event, even if they had plans on how to produce results. You would have to wait till the second coming.

All right, Vil, whatever you say... (damn Jolt needs a rolleyes-smile emoticon http://67.18.37.16/html/emoticons/rolleyes.gif, not this sarcastic rolleyes one :rolleyes: )

While we may be new to the NationStates game, the United Frontians would like to register ourselves for the World Cup and the newcomer's thingy, too. Thanks much.

Is it possible for Sarcodina to host a non-world cup soccer or other sport competition to prove itself? I am thinking of a golf tournament!

Sarcodina was in one previous World Cup (either 18 or 19 or something like that)...it did so terribly that it stopped for a few years.

I do look forward to try to establish Sarcodina as a sports leader.

why my puppet nations Finrods is under the line in general list in first page?

We sign up, again.

why my puppet nations Finrods is under the line in general list in first page?

Because it never posts anything except "we sign up". Now, that's okay for main nations, but for puppets it's felt that this takes the spot of another active user.

why my puppet nations Finrods is under the line in general list in first page?

this was already told to you by me, further back in the signup thread in detail.

Us Black Yellows shall join the next cup!

Us little Stumps shall take part in your humble of a cup.

add shaun rules to the list

Is there a place where it tells or shows what the work is behind hosting a tournament?

Black Yellow, Stumperia and Shaun rules...

They're all very new nations and have all signed up for the cup within a short time. They all share the same birthday (according to the Jolt user pages) of November 30th. Two are from the Region of Nudity, and one from Carol Stream.

Though they are all UN nations, we'd (Vilita raised this point, but I'm posting this because he's going out) like some kind of proof they aren't the same user. If you are all three different users and its one huge coincidence, of course, then my profuse apologies for the uber-suspicion.

My birth is May 18th..? (I haven't edited my profile, sorry)

Black Yellow is a friend of mine who I invited to NationStates, and we both discovered this cup, and though we'd join.

Sorry for the problems this may cause.

If you could tell us on how to prove that we are all different people, then please tell us.

My birth is May 18th..? (I haven't edited my profile, sorry)

Black Yellow is a friend of mine who I invited to NationStates, and we both discovered this cup, and though we'd join.

Sorry for the problems this may cause.

Maybe Nov 30th is the default for some unknown reason :confused: Anyway, no problems with that at all, its just that you're only allowed one nation per user in your first cup, that's all.

It's a case of the the more active people the merrier in the World Cup. Unfortunately the rule is that you can't host the World Cup in your first Cup as it takes a little while to get used to all this craziness.

An NS World Cup FAQ (http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=7605926&postcount=1075)

NS World Cup Wiki Article (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/World_Cup)

As for any other Questions you may have, feel free to TG me or hit me up on AIM.

You dont have to worry about me being non-active, i'm always online really, always on when I can.

Next time, you can put me down for a bid to host if you wish.

Next time, you can put me down for a bid to host if you wish.

Hosting bids are by two nations at a time in a Japan/Korea stylee, makes it easier for all concerned. Just give us some RPs when you enter your Baptism of Fire and inaugural World Cup 22 and we'll be happy bunnies.

Call me stupid, but what does RP mean? :( i'm quite new to this place.

(I'm sure i'll get laughed at now for not knowing, unless your all nice peeps)

Call me stupid, but what does RP mean?

RP stands for Roleplay, the very escence of what happens on the Nationstates and International Incidents forms.

Read some of the World Cup 21 RP Thread (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=399019) to get an idea of what people do.

Or, from the FAQ I linked to:



What is RolePlay?

-------It is encouraged for Nations to RP - roleplay - their matches: team rosters, player interviews, match reports and such. Good RPs will help raise your chance of winning as most hosts add an RP Bonus to the calcuations. Please note: A lot of RPs does not guarantee goals or wins, but your chances are improved of this happening. i.e. Two debutant, Rank 150, nations play each other. One has RP'd a few times, the other has not. The nation who has participated with RPs should have the better probability of victory, but still has a chance of a Win, Loss or Draw.

-------RPing, is what the NS forums are all about. RPs can be Team Roster announcements, fan comments, press conferences, media stories, training incidents, anything about the game, the team or the sport, as long as you've kept to the score as Posted or Telegrammed to you by the Host/Scorer.

-------Rosters: The Roster/Team List/Depth Chart is a very importand RP, as it allows you and your opponents to write more realistic RPs by using player's name, rather than just their position. You can include a graphic of your team's kit/uniform, write a short (or long) biography about each player, add ages, number of goals scored, number of appearances, talk about the coaching staff, anything.

Ecclania signs up

Ahh I see now!

Thanks, this has helped me.

And we do all this if we are accepted?

And we do all this if we are accepted?

We hope so and encourage you to.

You can, of course, just post once to sign-up for each cup and not do anything except collect your results when they come in. But we don't likeses that, precious.

IC: Due to the currently unstable political and military climate in Talzeckia, we regretfully inform the WCC of our intent to withdraw from the World Cup at this time.

OOC: Just so everyone knows this isn't a fit of pique or anything, I'm pulling Talzeckia out because I need to RP a war thread with it and I really can't devote the time necessary to RP both Talzeckia and Sarzonia. Besides, my comp makes it VERY difficult to transfer between the two accounts. Finally, I'd rather give the opportunity to a promising newb rather than clog up the World Cup qualifying spot that could have been given to one.

If this causes too much of a bind to the eventual hosts or the WCC, I can stay on with both Talzeckia and Sarzonia, but I'd rather just use Sarzonia at least for now.

Vilita and Legalese will be bidding to host World Cup 22.

For more info, check here: http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=405009

Enjoy!

Corneliu Wishes to sign up!

This is our first time in Soccer so we wish do the Baptism of Fire Preliminary if that is required.

Vilita and Legalese will be bidding to host World Cup 22.

For more info, check here: http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=405009

Enjoy!

Confirmed.


Corneliu, it is not required, but if you want to, you can.

Confirmed.


Corneliu, it is not required, but if you want to, you can.

We don't want to then. We still wish to sign up for WC22

As signups start to draw to a close, I'd like to remind new teams of the Baptism of Fire competition. If you've never competed in the World Cup before, feel free to sign up! (If you haven't already). The Baptism of Fire, which is heavily Rp-based, since all teams start out even, is a great chance to improve your KPB rating before the World Cup even begins!

So, if you're a new team that hasn't signed up for the BoF yet, and you'd like to, make sure to post that you would. :)

As signups start to draw to a close, I'd like to remind new teams of the Baptism of Fire competition. If you've never competed in the World Cup before, feel free to sign up! (If you haven't already). The Baptism of Fire, which is heavily Rp-based, since all teams start out even, is a great chance to improve your KPB rating before the World Cup even begins!

So, if you're a new team that hasn't signed up for the BoF yet, and you'd like to, make sure to post that you would. :)

I wish for my team to participate in the Baptism of Fire competition. Is there a thread already created for this? Or do we just express our interest here?

I wish for my team to participate in the Baptism of Fire competition. Is there a thread already created for this? Or do we just express our interest here?

It's part of the World Cup, actually. You already had signed up for it when you signed up in this thread. If you hadn't specified you wanted to play in the BoF also, then you'd want to say something if you do, but you're good.

Corneliu has decided to do the BoF!

Maybe we should enter the BoF...for the third time. :)

Maybe we should enter the BoF...for the third time. :)

Where you would promptly get beat 5-0 in every match, and end up ranked somewhere in the vicinity of 130th. :p

Where you would promptly get beat 5-0 in every match, and end up ranked somewhere in the vicinity of 130th. :p

You do realise I won both, don't you?

After much deliberation, Audioslavia has decided to put itself on the signup list again after managing somehow enjoy World Cup 21.

After much deliberation, Audioslavia has decided to put itself on the signup list again after managing somehow enjoy World Cup 21.

Glad to see it. :D

Noooooooooooooooooooooooo.

It was fitting that I knocked you out of the last World Cup. :(

Ah well welcome back.

Noooooooooooooooooooooooo.

It was fitting that I knocked you out of the last World Cup. :(

Ah well welcome back.

the hell it wasn't ;)

unluckily for you i had a good time in WC21, so i'm staying (as long as the hosts of WC22 have a place for me)

the hell it wasn't ;)

unluckily for you i had a good time in WC21, so i'm staying (as long as the hosts of WC22 have a place for me)

If Vilita/Legalese are hosts you will most definately have a place!

If SOLE wins, everybody is welcome!

BTW, VilLegal rhymes with illegal! I only just worked that out... :(

BTW, VilLegal rhymes with illegal! I only just worked that out... :(

In fact, if you take the V off, it actually says illegal, hey its almost like it was meant to sound like 'Illegal' ;)

Congrats to bedistan for winning WC21

Due to circumstances beyond our control, the Sonaron Pride must withdraw from WC XXII

(OOC: Real life is just too hectic for me to do the WC. Sorry for letting everyone down with the first pass at CoH XIII. Hope everything goes well. For those of you in NS HFL, I'll continue to maintain that.)

I've got a couple of questions:

Is this going to start any time soon?

Is there a sign up for WC23 yet?

Is this going to start any time soon?

The runoff vote for WC22 hosts is scheduled to finish today, I believe. After that, it shouldn't take too long.

Is there a sign up for WC23 yet?

Nope (at least not that I'm aware of). Expect it to appear right around the time WC22 begins.

I've got a couple of questions:

Is this going to start any time soon?

Is there a sign up for WC23 yet?

Once Arry makes the re-vote public then its up to the hosts whenever this thing gets going.

As for WC23 sign-ups, they'll probably start during the qualifying of WC22. Which hasn't sttarted yet. So just hold your horses.

So just hold your horses.

I'm supposed to have horses?

Damn, I got ripped off.

Does anyone know anything? The vote deadline was nearly two hours ago, and I can't wait for this anticlimax.

Does anyone know anything? The vote deadline was nearly two hours ago, and I can't wait for this anticlimax.

Congrats. :D

Now take Sonaron off that list please, I'm too lazy to do it myself.

Congrats to bedistan for winning WC21

"Boo! Hiss!"

Said A Random Onlooker.

"First they win the Cup, then they become WCC President. Something fishy is going on."

And with that our mysterious stranger disappeared.

Nations Signed Up: (84*)

*removing "Shaun rules", Sonaron, but including Finrods

Vilita
Turori
Liverpool England
South Osettia
Starblaydia
Sjwitz
Spurland
Rittarstan
Nova Britannicus
Eauz
Totally Useless Liars
Rejistania
Kazakhstania
Sarzonia
Bettia
Tadjikistan
Liamist States
Legalese
Svecia
Spaam
Chicanada
Funny Looking Islands
Bryn Shander
Harlesburg
Melmond
The Evil Umpire
Praying2God
Total n Utter Insanity
Fmjphoenix
Bedistan
Lethislavania
Hiiraan
Krytenia
Cockbill Street
Gaian Ascendancy
Beaneastan
One Red Dot
Giant Zucchini
Jeruselem
The Belmore Family
Nova Mercia
Commerce Heights
Kylaai
Zanzabarland
Crystilakere
Raptor Claw
Squornshelous
Oaker
Spirit Nation
Sarcodina
Davistand
Euroslavia
Lovisa
Gregenburg
Lykaia
San Verdi
Elegantiae Arbiter
Anarquistan
Five Civilized Nations
Dance 2 Revolution
Oliverry
Pacitalia
Wella
Liechtenistan
EL CID THE HERO
Murflonia
Piquantrax
Hockey Canada
Umphart
Kipto-Mare
Sacred Evil
Nonesuch Street
Abysmalistan
Oceaice
Haperd
Slaikau
United Frontians
The Lowland Clans
Black Yellow
Stumperia
Ecclania
Corneliu
Audioslavia
Finrods

making 82. Space for two more nations!

We need to get Nedalia involved - they're going to be really good, I can feel it. I'll send a TG.

South Osettia, it will be an honor and a priviledge for Nedalia to participate in both the World Cup and the BoF competitions. Sign our humble nation up for both!

Yay! :D

Glad to have you on board, Nedalia!

These nations are confirmed for the BoF:

Nedalia
Hockey Canada
Nova Mercia
Stumperia
Corneliu
Zanzabarland
Gregenburg

These nations no longer exist:

Ecclania
Elegantiae Arbiter.

Note that, unless I am very much mistaken, you have missed Druida of that list. Something made odder by the fact that the Druida puppet of Totally Useless Liars is there.

Druida signed up quite clearly in post #10 of this thread and have not (to my knowledge, at least) withdrawn. Please add Druida to the list then please.

Oh, please...

By the way, wouldn't it have been a good idea to have got the BoF going a good while ago in plenty of time for the cup itself. Only it means more and more delays. Somebody just get on with it!!!

OK, after going through the list and thread again I seem to have missed Fimble loving peoples and Druida. FLP wanted to join the BoF, too.

I know, I sent a TG to FLP. I'm just waiting for a reply.

Note that, unless I am very much mistaken, you have missed Druida of that list. Something made odder by the fact that the Druida puppet of Totally Useless Liars is there.

Druida signed up quite clearly in post #10 of this thread and have not (to my knowledge, at least) withdrawn. Please add Druida to the list then please.

Oh, please...

By the way, wouldn't it have been a good idea to have got the BoF going a good while ago in plenty of time for the cup itself. Only it means more and more delays. Somebody just get on with it!!!


The BoF cannot start without a complete list of eligible participants, provided by the hosts. This is being completed now by South Osettia. The reason for the delay was the extention of the host selection process, which was originally delayed by the election of president, and had even still started much later than usual due potentially to the ongoing discussion about the method of choosing the host.

If there's any space left, Kingsford would like to sign up. If not, we'll wait until the next one. :)

Lucky you! There was one place left (although we might have freed a few more now that other nations have ceased). I think you'll be able to get in.

These nations no longer exist:

United Fontians

http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/-1/page=display_nation/nation=united_fontians

16 days inactive, maybe, but it is still there.

Didn't I sign up for BoF?

If not, the we want too.

You did, but I sent out confirmation TGs. Check your box...notthat it really matters now anyway.

Hmmm...I searched for United Fontians twice and couldn't find it. Oh well, I trust they won't respond anyway.

I'm looking for 84+2 hosts OR 90+2 hosts. If we can't get an even number, the puppet rule comes into place. I must have forgotten to mention: UF is my puppet. Thus my pulling Oddslavo out. And yes I will log into it.

With the civil war finally ending, Kaze Progressa are able to sign up.

Updated list of BoFers:

Nedalia
Hockey Canada
Nova Mercia
Stumperia
Corneliu
Zanzabarland
Gregenburg
Beaneastan
Spirit Nation
Bettia
Davistand
United Fontians
Fimble Loving Peoples

13 nations

Hmmm 11, not good.

It's an ever-growing list - I'm still waiting for a few confirmations.

It'll be fun to see at least some people, with all the WC hype an all.

If we can't get an even number, the puppet rule comes into place.

Which is what, exactly?

Which is what, exactly?

Well I think we passed an updated one last cup that says those that participated in the previous cup get in before those that didnt, otherewise, order of signup

*participated meaning posted at least one roster/RP, not simply signing up

Liechtenistan has competed in past World Cups, and is thus ineligible for the Baptism of Fire Cup.

Abysmalistan wants to stay abysmal, and thus has declined to take part in the BoF. Strange nation...

Abysmalistan wants to stay abysmal, and thus has declined to take part in the BoF. Strange nation...
It is my joke nation. :>

That explains things...

It is my joke nation. :>

As opposed to the 10-0-0 nation you run normally?

Don't you mean more like 0-0-10?

For all non-networmish enough to know who they are: Abysmalistan are 'the abysmals', they excel at being rubbish.

They like to not-win and not-draw. Rejistania, historically, can go undefeated, while the Abysmals will get nothing but defeated. Going into the BoF will raise their rank and mean they won't not-win some of their games, shock of all shocks.

Abysmals forever!

Don't you mean more like 0-0-10?
Scoring Rejistanians? Are you crazy? System Karela forever!

Scoring Rejistanians? Are you crazy? System Karela forever!

So if Rejistanians don't score, how do they win??? :D

Coin Toss after both teams miss all 22 penalty kicks

So if Rejistanians don't score, how do they win??? :D

Well, I was a bit unclear: Rejistanians score but they do not play attacking football. They score from the occasional free kick, penalty or counter attack.

I see. so how about System Karela against System Takil?

Baptism Of Fire Cup Information (http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=410633)

Erm... are there any places left?

I see. so how about System Karela against System Takil?
The Takil'he'ny will have serious difficulties against the Karela'he'ny defense. The Karela'he'ny however will have more chances for counter attacks. I expect the match to end with a rather low score.

Erm... are there any places left?
There are, yes.

Ah, sign me up, then.

If you have been in only one* World Cup do you still qualify for BoF?

If so can I sign up.

*I was last by far and did not roleplay :(

If you have been in only one* World Cup do you still qualify for BoF?

If so can I sign up.

*I was last by far and did not roleplay :(

Generally, if you have already participated in the World Cup, your team would be ineligable to compete in the Baptism of Fire. You would have to either make and control yourself a new nation or just work from wherever you are ranked from the last cup.

Sorry, Sarcodina is ineligible for the BoF.

Donation cheques can be made out to:
Football Association of Liverpool England
14 Footy Road
Orean W32US4
Orean, Liverpool England

Mole City wishes to sign up. I hope it is not too late...

I already competed in the BoF cup.

Donation cheques can be made out to:
Football Association of Liverpool England
14 Footy Road
Orean W32US4
Orean, Liverpool England


I'm assuming that you saw in the pre-WC RP thread that I've already mailed my check. ;)

Yes, I did, P2G ;)

Moleland: I can't enter your 'team', but you are entered. Reminder that this is not a club tourney. For those of you who've just signed up, feel free to start RPing!

Yes, I did, P2G ;)

Moleland: I can't enter your 'team', but you are entered. Reminder that this is not a club tourney. For those of you who've just signed up, feel free to start RPing!

It is my international team as well

Just FYI, Your team will still be referred to as "Moleland" in the scores thread, but okay then.

Just FYI, Your team will still be referred to as "Moleland" in the scores thread, but okay then.

fine