NationStates Jolt Archive


World Cup 23 Sign-Up Thread

NS World Cup
03-05-2005, 04:19
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

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: (67)
Total n Utter Insanity
Kassyyk
Fmjphoenix
Jeruselem
Spruitland
Liverpool England
Liamist States
Harlesburg
Gaian Ascendancy
Cockbill Street
Vilita
Hypocria
Buben
Legalese
Bettia
Druida
Kericia
Starblaydia
Garinas
Krytenia
Tadjikistan
Hockey Canada
Caprine States
Sarzonia
Invincible BoB
Oglethorpia
Vtorbetin
Funny Looking Islands
Fimble loving peoples
Esrevistan
Nedalia
Chicanada
Paul Sculthorpe fans
Commerce Heights
Riegab
Rejistania
Lethislavania
Bedistan
Eauz
Kylaai
Lovisa
EL CID THE HERO
Crystilakere
Raptor Claw
Oliverry
Tichang
Svecia
Haperd
Spaam
Five Civilized Nations
Antarcticanada
Tramontina
Kipto-Mare
Robotopolis
Euroslavia
Tonissia
Squornshelous
Wella
Prolaterian Pandas
Spurland
New Savio
The Weegies
Kingsford
Lucianic
Englerica
Anarchist Canuckistan
Artoonia

Waiting List: (0)



Puppet Nations Involved: (9)
Turori
Nova Britannicus
Oceaice
Nonesuch Street
Pedriana
Giustizalia
NEWI Cefn Druids
Finrods
Kutch

Baptism of Fire Participants: (21)
Kassyyk
Spruitland
Hypocria
Buben
Giustizalia
Kericia
Garinas
Caprine States
Invincible BoB
Vtorbetin
Esrevistan
Paul Sculthorpe fans
Riegab
Tichang
Tramontina
Robotopolis
Antarcticanada
Prolaterian Pandas
New Savio
Lucianic
Anarchist Canuckistan


WC Hosting Bid Information
Total n Utter Insanity (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=420074)
Krytenia & Commerce Heights (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=419998)
Kassyyk
03-05-2005, 04:24
The Kassyyk Raging Reds international side would like to be considered for a berth in the illustrious World Cup contest as well as the BoF Cup.
Fmjphoenix
03-05-2005, 05:04
The Vikings will return despite the pathetic performence from World Cup XXII
Jeruselem
03-05-2005, 05:22
"We'll be back" as the Governor of California says.
Spruitland
03-05-2005, 05:37
Spruitland will be participating for the first time. So, yes, sign us up for the BoF as well.
Liverpool England
03-05-2005, 05:59
We're back. No puppets.
Liamist States
03-05-2005, 06:29
Let's qualify this time!

L'-s qualify "his "im'!

Rdxf Ywvlogh xuof xoad!

Qualifions cette fois!
Harlesburg
03-05-2005, 06:40
Throws 2 cents in no Puppets!
Gaian Ascendancy
03-05-2005, 06:49
The Seraphims intend to return for more glory next time around. =^^=
Cockbill Street
03-05-2005, 06:51
*looks around*

*sees no menacing Rejistanians*

*signs up, and hurriedly leaves*
Vilita
03-05-2005, 07:49
Vilita & Turori will return once again :D Confirmation is a given, but alas will come eventually.
Hypocria
03-05-2005, 07:50
Hypocria would like to sign up for its first senior tournament.

We'll have a go at the BOF as well.
Buben
03-05-2005, 08:16
Brand new team, so please...be gentle :D

Will partake in the BoF tourny

*Repaired*
Country of Origin:Imperial Empire of Buben
National Team of The Imperial Empire

Team Roster:

Name, Number, Postistion

Kevan Cameron - 3 - M
Gordon Chin - 28 - M
Jeff Clarke - 2 - D/M
Chris Craveiro - 17 - F
Nico Craveiro - 16 - D
Paul Dailly - 7 - M
Nick Dasovic - 4 - D
Chris Franks - 22 - D
Mike Franks - 1 - Gk
Oliver Heald - 12 - M
Jason Jordan - 26 - F
Mario Jorge - 19 - M
Steve Kindel - 8 - M
Tiarnan King - 11 - M
Geordie Lyall - 15 - D
Alex Marques - 29 - G
Dave Morris - 20 - F
Simon Postma - 27 - G
Craig Robson - 25 - M
Jeff Skinner - 13 - D/M
Niall Thompson - 24 - F
Alfredo Valente - 9 - M
Andrew Veer - 18 - M-F
Spruitland
03-05-2005, 08:28
Never been through this before, so please...be gentle :D


Team Name:Kronoss Capitals
Country of Origin:Imperial Empire of Buben
League -- IEFF:Imperial Empire Football Federation

Hiya,

The World Cup is for national teams. :)
There are international club competitions as well (Champions League, NSFA), but for this one, you'll have to send a selection of Buben's best.
Of course, nothing's stopping you from putting those Kronoss Capitals in a new shirt and making them the Buben national team. :)
(I'd suggest signing up for the BoF as well - it's a pre-World Cup tournament for newcomers and will increase your ranking by the time the actual WC starts.)
Buben
03-05-2005, 08:31
Okay Sweet, I shall make the change, and yes i'm up for the BoF, sign up here for that?

And thanks for pointing that out :)
Spruitland
03-05-2005, 08:37
Okay Sweet, I shall make the change, and yes i'm up for the BoF, sign up here for that?

And thanks for pointing that out :)

Yep, sign up for BoF is here too, so you should be all set for that now. (BoF = Baptism of Fire - see first post in this thread).
Legalese
03-05-2005, 09:51
Legalese is ready to actually qualify for the World Cup Final this time, unless we win a bid to host (unconfirmed).

Also, look for confirmation from the Giustizalian Football Union, whose national team may make an appearance in the BoF.
Giustizalia
03-05-2005, 09:55
What can I say? Legalese just knows what he's talking about ;)

Giustizalia signs up for WC XXIII and (if there's space) the BoF, provided that main nations get first dibs.
Liverpool England
03-05-2005, 10:01
Legal, you DID qualify for the WC22 finals. ;)
Bettia
03-05-2005, 10:23
Bettia toss their hat into the World Cup ring once more - maybe we'll go better this time around and qualify.
Druida
03-05-2005, 11:04
President Smith leaves the room, leaving his Druidan Bitter behind. That's unusual. Wait the label... That doesn't say Bessburg Best Bitter... it says... sign Druida up for World Cup 23...? Odd name for a beverage...
Kericia
03-05-2005, 11:57
We sign up for the World Cup, and I guess the BoF, because we're new.
Starblaydia
03-05-2005, 11:59
Starblaydia will, of course, be back in town for World Cup 23.

As will our cruelly-denied WC22-Qualification puppet of Nova Britannicus when we manage to log into Jolt with them.
Nova Britannicus
03-05-2005, 12:07
Well whaddaya know? We're in!

After only our second Cup of Harmony appearance, of course. Bloody Hiiraan!
Garinas
03-05-2005, 12:15
Let´s go guys........ win the cup
Krytenia
03-05-2005, 12:19
The Krytenian National Team has nothing better to do than participate in their ninth WC tourney.

So, no BoF for us!
Tadjikistan
03-05-2005, 13:13
I have nothing better to do than copy Krytenia's line and sign Tadjikistan up
Hockey Canada
03-05-2005, 13:13
Hockey canada is in for our second WC
Krytenia
03-05-2005, 13:15
I have nothing better to do than copy Krytenia's line and sign Tadjikistan up

Fair enough you copying my line...I did copy your 10-0-0 qualifying record after all... :)
Caprine States
03-05-2005, 13:31
The goats of Caprine States are itching to get their feet wet in international competition. They haven't been able to play even a friendly since we gained independence; sign us up for the BoF and the WC.
Sarzonia
03-05-2005, 14:29
Sarzonia would like to announce that it intends to return to play in its eighth World Cup.
Invincible BoB
03-05-2005, 14:33
My team of super mutants want to sign up for BoF.
Oglethorpia
03-05-2005, 14:43
Continuing in the trend of World Cup 22, Oglethorpia would like to again field a novice team that shall likely dramatically fall to and languish in the bottom of the table.
Vtorbetin
03-05-2005, 16:48
Vtorbetin signs up for its first ever World Cup, as well as it's first (and indeed last) BoF.
Funny Looking Islands
03-05-2005, 17:03
The Colony of Funny Looking Islands would like to play in the cup again.
Fimble loving peoples
03-05-2005, 17:17
FLP sign up. And we'll actually send a team and play this time.
Esrevistan
03-05-2005, 17:19
The U.S.S.E. would like to sign up it's national team for its first World Cup and the Baptism of Fire Tournament.
Nedalia
03-05-2005, 17:31
The Nedalian FA has released its intention to particapte the Lions in their second World Cup after its dismal performance.
Chicanada
03-05-2005, 17:32
Chicanada will be sending its third team to the World Cup in hopes of maybe just sliding into the Finals.
Paul Sculthorpe fans
03-05-2005, 18:23
we want to play B.o.F and within 10 worldcups we'll be on top of the world!! Mwahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Commerce Heights
03-05-2005, 19:37
Les Tailles de Commerce s’inscrit à sa dix-septième Tasse du Monde.
Riegab
03-05-2005, 19:40
*signing*

...and the BoF too...

...by the way, I'm new to this.
Total n Utter Insanity
03-05-2005, 20:26
Updated to here.

we want to play B.o.F and within 10 worldcups we'll be on top of the world!! Mwahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi, I'm the world number 1. It took me 20 cups to get here.
Rejistania
03-05-2005, 21:01
The Orange-Blues sign up for the WC!
Lethislavania
03-05-2005, 22:26
Fighting Green are in.
Bedistan
03-05-2005, 22:42
public class FootballTeam
{
String nationName = "Bedistan";
String teamNickname = "Lions";
int cupsWon = 1;
int firstCupParticipation = 5;
int thisCup = 23;

public static void main(String[] args)
{
signup(thisCup);
printMessage();
}
public void signup(int cup)
{
newCup = (WorldCup)(worldCups.get(cup))
newCup.addNation(this);
}
private void printMessage()
{
System.out.print("Bedistan wishes to sign up for its ");
System.out.print((thisCup - firstCupParticipation + 1) + "th World Cup.");
System.out.print("If we manage to win World Cup 22, which is unlikely, ");
System.out.print("we hope to become the first nation ever to win three ");
System.out.println("consecutive Cups.");
System.out.println();
System.out.print("And sorry for the somewhat non-standard format; ");
System.out.println("I'm warming up for my Computer Science exam tomorrow.");
}
}
Vilita
03-05-2005, 23:30
public class FootballTeam
{
String nationName = "Bedistan";
String teamNickname = "Lions";
int cupsWon = 1;
int firstCupParticipation = 5;
int thisCup = 23;

public static void main(String[] args)
{
signup(thisCup);
printMessage();
}
public void signup(int cup)
{
newCup = (WorldCup)(worldCups.get(cup))
newCup.addNation(this);
}
private void printMessage()
{
System.out.print("Bedistan wishes to sign up for its ");
System.out.print((thisCup - firstCupParticipation + 1) + "th World Cup.");
System.out.print("If we manage to win World Cup 22, which is unlikely, ");
System.out.print("we hope to become the first nation ever to win three ");
System.out.println("consecutive Cups.");
System.out.println();
System.out.print("And sorry for the somewhat non-standard format; ");
System.out.println("I'm warming up for my Computer Science exam tomorrow.");
}
}


You've just broke ALL THE ALL TIME EVER FOREVER AND NEVER TO BE BEATEN AGAIN records.
Zeeeland
04-05-2005, 00:30
can i assume this is Soccer? (If not what other sport is this World cup based on??)
Riegab
04-05-2005, 00:31
Yeah it's soccer. ;)
Eauz
04-05-2005, 01:32
I guess me be in... who knows, maybe I'll even put forth a host bid?
Kylaai
04-05-2005, 01:44
Kylaai
Lovisa
04-05-2005, 18:35
Lovisa
EL CID THE HERO
04-05-2005, 18:36
the lions are back again
Crystilakere
04-05-2005, 19:12
Crystilakere & Oceaice
Raptor Claw
04-05-2005, 21:53
Raptor Claw sign up
Nonesuch Street
04-05-2005, 22:23
Nonesuch Street, puppet of Cockbill Street, signs up.
Fmjphoenix
04-05-2005, 23:14
I love how i make the third post saying we will return, and yet we are not on the list of nations.. Sigh, am I that overlooked?
Oliverry
05-05-2005, 00:18
Oliverry signs-up for it's 3rd WC!
Liverpool England
05-05-2005, 02:06
I believe I signed up.
Pedriana
05-05-2005, 03:35
Pedriana signs up as a puppet of Bedistan. Played before, but I think it was back in 20, and then 17 before that. Every three Cups, I guess.

[Sorry, you don't get one of my...unique...signup posts this time - I've been up since 6:15 this morning and the creativity just isn't with me. Oh well.]
Tichang
05-05-2005, 03:42
Tichang would like to sign up for the Baptism of Fire cup
Signed by Minister of Foreign Affairs Nefr'xew
Total n Utter Insanity
05-05-2005, 03:59
Updated. Bah who wants the U21 Champions and WC22 Hosts in the cup :P
Svecia
05-05-2005, 04:40
Svecia will again sign up to be finals fodder
Haperd
05-05-2005, 05:08
Please sign Haperd up
Fmjphoenix
05-05-2005, 06:29
Updated. Bah who wants the U21 Champions and WC22 Hosts in the cup :P

Ha, the U21 being the only thing that a team from Fmjphoenix can manage to win.
Spaam
05-05-2005, 10:57
Spaam
Five Civilized Nations
05-05-2005, 13:55
Five Civilized Nations for its fourth attempt...
Antarcticanada
05-05-2005, 17:11
Antarcticanada signs up
Legalese
05-05-2005, 17:14
TnUI: In case you didn't notice, Giustizalia is my puppet. Sorry I didn't make that clear.
Funny Looking Islands
05-05-2005, 21:54
The Colony of Funny Looking Islands will compete again. If I havn't already said so?
[NS]Tramontina
05-05-2005, 22:14
The Holy Empire of Tramontina will be fielding a team for this tournament. This will be our nations first team so we would like to be involved in the Baptism of Fire Tournament.
Kipto-Mare
06-05-2005, 01:59
km
Robotopolis
06-05-2005, 04:24
Well, if I want to get more invovled inthe NS Sports World, I might as well include here.

The Mad Scientist Dictatorship of Robotopolis would like to send a team to the World Cup for the first time. Sign us up for the Baptism of Fire cup aswell.

We can only hope we start out as well as we did in the Cherry Cup.
Euroslavia
06-05-2005, 04:45
Euroslavia wishes to participate in World Cup 23.
NEWI Cefn Druids
06-05-2005, 08:56
The little known Druidan puppet of NEWI Cefn Druids will be back in time for World Cup 23. You'll soon find out (or maybe work out) how.
Tonissia
06-05-2005, 21:41
Tonissia Will Suck......er Sign Up
Squornshelous
07-05-2005, 02:00
Squornshelous will sign up for its 19th World Cup.
Antarcticanada
07-05-2005, 02:31
Antarcticanada sign up, also BOF
Vilita
07-05-2005, 02:54
Antarcticanada sign up, also BOF

I think when you sign up twice and it makes up the whole of your lifetime posts, it's safe to assume that you either don't want to sign up, will turn into lovisa or are an undeclared puppet. So which one are you :D
Wella
07-05-2005, 13:42
Wella
Finrods
07-05-2005, 13:53
a lovisan puppet of Finrods want to join
Prolaterian Pandas
07-05-2005, 22:38
Sign up the Prolaterian Pandas please, both for WC and BoF.
Spurland
08-05-2005, 02:51
Spurland would like to participate again.
Total n Utter Insanity
09-05-2005, 09:02
TnUI shall be putting forward a bid.

Our main goal shall be to screw LE over in qualifying so they die a horrible death.

Secondary goals will be fun and laughter for all.

Better?
Haperd
09-05-2005, 17:09
sign up please
New Savio
09-05-2005, 23:14
New Savio would like to sign up for it's first World Cup, and also for the Baptism of Fire, please.
The Weegies
10-05-2005, 00:00
Sign me up.

By the way, I apologise for yet another WC where I've not RPed to a great extent. I've had to use school computers, and the filters are the proverbial... well, let's just say there is no word I could accurately describe them with that would not make me unable to view this page.
Kingsford
10-05-2005, 02:47
Kingsford signs up.
Kutch
10-05-2005, 02:50
Kutch, a commonwealth of Kingsford, signs up
Druida
10-05-2005, 09:43
An unofficial list of sign ups, up to and including post #89

Total n Utter Insanity
Kassyyk *
Fmjphoenix
Jeruselem
Spruitland *
Liverpool England
Liamist States
Harlesburg
Gaian Ascendancy
Cockbill Street
Vilita
Turori ~
Hypocria *
Buben *
Legalese
Giustizalia ~*
Bettia
Druida
Kericia *
Starblaydia
Nova Britannicus ~
Garinas *
Krytenia
Tadjikistan
Hockey Canada
Caprine States *
Sarzonia
Invincible BoB *
Oglethorpia
Vtorbetin *
Funny Looking Islands
Fimble loving peoples
Esrevistan *
Nedalia
Chicanada
Paul Sculthorpe fans *
Commerce Heights
Riegab *
Rejistania
Lethislavania
Bedistan
Eauz
Kylaai
Lovisa
EL CID THE HERO
Crystilakere
Oceaice ~
Raptor Claw
Nonesuch Street ~
Oliverry
Pedriana ~
Tichang *
Svecia
Haperd
Spaam
Five Civilized Nations
Antarcticanada *
Tramontina *
Kipto-Mare
Robotopolis *
Euroslavia
NEWI Cefn Druids ~
Tonissia
Squornshelous
Wella
Finrods ~
Prolaterian Pandas *
Spurland
New Savio *
The Weegies
Kingsford
Kutch ~

Nations signed up: 72
*=Baptism of Fire entrants: 19
~=Puppets: 9


A full list of hosting bids

Total n Utter Insanity
Commerce Heights
11-05-2005, 12:35
The CHFF is interested in hosting World Cup 23. Of course, it would be much easier, for several reasons, if another nation was available to co-host, but the CHFF doesn’t really care who that co-host is. Probably not Lovisa, though…
Lucianic
11-05-2005, 17:08
Lucianic to sign up please, and BoF
Englerica
11-05-2005, 21:11
Englerica would love to join.
Krytenia
12-05-2005, 05:02
The CHFF is interested in hosting World Cup 23. Of course, it would be much easier, for several reasons, if another nation was available to co-host, but the CHFF doesn’t really care who that co-host is. Probably not Lovisa, though…

I'd be only too happy to, if you want.
Anarchist Canuckistan
12-05-2005, 14:32
Anarchist Canuckistan would be proud to enter the Baptism of Fire tourney in preparation for its first foray into the World Cup, as an opportunity to show those other Canuck pretenders who's the right heir to the red, white (and black) flag.
We will field a selection from the defunct Canadian national team, as well as most of the roster of the Montreal Impact, who didn't have a choice to to become Punks in Anarchist Canuckistan.
May the games begin !!!
Artoonia
14-05-2005, 03:46
The last time(s) we entered the Cup, we had our national arses handed to us. So we laid low a few years, and practised twenty-nine hours a day until our feet were swollen and blistered, and emerged from the cocoon a beautiful swan. So count us in this time.
Krytenia
14-05-2005, 04:09
Sign me up.

By the way, I apologise for yet another WC where I've not RPed to a great extent. I've had to use school computers, and the filters are the proverbial... well, let's just say there is no word I could accurately describe them with that would not make me unable to view this page.

Blame Audioslavia. :p
Rejistania
14-05-2005, 09:37
Sign me up.

By the way, I apologise for yet another WC where I've not RPed to a great extent. I've had to use school computers, and the filters are the proverbial... well, let's just say there is no word I could accurately describe them with that would not make me unable to view this page.
slani?
Commerce Heights
14-05-2005, 23:39
I'd be only too happy to, if you want.
Hosting bid confirmed. Information should be posted soon.
Total n Utter Insanity
17-05-2005, 12:45
Okay I'm updating. Someone else want to check my list vs Ds
Commerce Heights
18-05-2005, 05:07
Okay I'm updating. Someone else want to check my list vs Ds
It’s correct (at least compared to Druida’s), except that Funny Looking Islands is listed twice, and the hosting bids aren’t listed.

Krytenia–Commerce Heights bid thread: http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=419998
Total n Utter Insanity
18-05-2005, 05:43
You didn't post your link.

I wish people would stop signing up twice.
Commerce Heights
18-05-2005, 06:31
You didn't post your link.

I wish people would stop signing up twice.
I was editing it in to my post as you posted. http://terranordalis.thirdgeek.com/images/smiles/icon_razz.gif
Liverpool England
18-05-2005, 07:03
I was editing it in to my post as you posted. http://terranordalis.thirdgeek.com/images/smiles/icon_razz.gif


Jolt doesn't lie ;)

TnUI posted 12.43 my time; the post was edited 45 minutes later ;)
Commerce Heights
18-05-2005, 12:45
Jolt doesn't lie ;)

TnUI posted 12.43 my time; the post was edited 45 minutes later ;)
I’m easily distracted!

EDIT: Besides, that’s the time of the last edit. I edited it twice, and the first edit was…uh…two minutes earlier. But that’s not the point. http://terranordalis.thirdgeek.com/images/smiles/icon_wink.gif
Commerce Heights
20-05-2005, 06:08
Due to Krytenia’s recent inactivity, the Commerce Heights Footballing and Soccer Federation has no choice but to withdraw from its hosting bid with Krytenia.

The CHFF is instead entering a hosting bid with Fmjphoenix (to be confirmed).

(OOC: The same bid thread will be used, since there’s no point in copying everything over to a new one.)
Fmjphoenix
20-05-2005, 08:46
The Football Associasion of Fmjphoenix confirms the hosting bid with Commerce Heights. We are looking forward to this!
Oaker
21-05-2005, 17:17
Please let the oaker sharks in again, thanks :)
Bedistan
22-05-2005, 01:29
Official Announcement

Voting for World Cup XXIII hosts shall now begin.

There are forty-two (42) eligible voters, which are listed here in alphabetical order:

Ariddia
Audioslavia
Bedistan
Chicanada
Cockbill Street
Commerce Heights
Crystilakere
Druida
Eauz
EL CID THE HERO
Fmjphoenix
Gaian Ascendancy
Giant Zucchini
Jeruselem
Kingsford
Krytenia
Kylaai
Legalese
Lethislavania
Liamist States
Liverpool England
Lovisa
Oglethorpia
One Red Dot
Praying2God
Raptor Claw
Rejistania
Sarzonia
Spaam
Spurland
Squornshelous
Starblaydia
Svecia
Tadjikistan
The Belmore Family
The Eagles Nest
The Weegies
Total n Utter Insanity
Vilita

The three officially announced hosting bids for this Cup (in chronological order by announcement date and with links to their bid threads) are:
Total n Utter Insanity (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=420074)
Commerce Heights and Fmjphoenix (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=419998)
Rejistania and Eauz (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=420744)

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Voting will end Saturday, May 28 at 23:59:59 GMT or when all 42 votes have been received, whichever comes first, giving you approximately one week to submit your votes.
Krytenia
22-05-2005, 04:39
Due to Krytenia’s recent inactivity, the Commerce Heights Footballing and Soccer Federation has no choice but to withdraw from its hosting bid with Krytenia.

The CHFF is instead entering a hosting bid with Fmjphoenix (to be confirmed).

(OOC: The same bid thread will be used, since there’s no point in copying everything over to a new one.)

I hate BT Broadband.
Audioslavia
27-05-2005, 04:17
*Audioslavia signs up if theres still any places

By the way, I apologise for yet another WC where I've not RPed to a great extent. I've had to use school computers, and the filters are the proverbial... well, let's just say there is no word I could accurately describe them with that would not make me unable to view this page

Bless your lil cotton bitching fucking socks :)

oops! sorry! ;)
Pechins
06-06-2005, 05:55
Since the puppet that actually won a couple matches (Jonestan) no longer exists, Artoonia also foots a Pechite squad this time 'round.
Spruitland
07-06-2005, 12:31
The Spruitland Minister of Bumps'n'Stuff wishes to congratulate Eauz and Rejistania for winning the WC23 hosting bid.
One Red Dot
07-06-2005, 14:01
have i signed up for WC23 yet?? i don't think i have..

well ORD is signing up.. seriously sorry for the lack of activity during the past cup.. this is our 19th entrance by the way.

if im too late, then so be it.
The Weegies
07-06-2005, 14:30
Bless your lil cotton bitching fucking socks :)

oops! sorry! ;)

Not using them any more, ye bastard. ;)
Rejistania
11-06-2005, 22:26
Heya, we need more signups to get a better number of teams... the last places are up for grabs... BUMP!
Rejistania
11-06-2005, 23:20
Update: Kipto-Mare, Giustizalia, Haperd, Funny Looking Islands and (in 3 days) Fimble loving peoples are inactive or ceased.
Druida
13-06-2005, 01:34
Druida signs up for World Cup 24...

What? This is still the World Cup 23 sign ups? And there's still loads of spaces left? Blimey...
Reichsdeutschland
13-06-2005, 01:35
The Empire of Reichsdeutschland would like to be allowed entry into the World Cup.
Bettia
13-06-2005, 09:55
When do we get to post our squads?
Starblaydia
13-06-2005, 12:22
When do we get to post our squads?

The Baptism of fire has three matchdays to go, I think (Regional Semi-Finals, Regional Finals, and the Final. Once that is completed, its down to Rejistania and Eauz.

But here's hoping it'll be quick :)
Hypocria
13-06-2005, 12:28
The Baptism of fire has three matchdays to go, I think (Regional Semi-Finals, Regional Finals, and the Final.


Exactly right. Regional semi final today.
Hockey Canada
13-06-2005, 13:47
Exactly right. Regional semi final today.

I wish i could watch... maybe FmjTV will have it.
The Weegies
13-06-2005, 14:00
Still only 67 nations involved, though.
Hockey Canada
13-06-2005, 14:03
Still only 67 nations involved, though.

Well, when ur 67th in the world... it's kinda discouraging. lol
Milchama
13-06-2005, 14:06
Milchama who has just signed up to clubs to the NSCL and NSFA competitions wants to continue its football growth by signing up to the world cup this year.
Villarica
13-06-2005, 14:10
The Allied States wishes to apply

We have not participated previously and unfortunately appear to have missed the b in f
Hypocria
13-06-2005, 14:42
I wish i could watch... maybe FmjTV will have it.


You do? :eek:
Vtorbetin
13-06-2005, 16:29
This BoF is going to be REALLY tight.
Hockey Canada
13-06-2005, 16:56
This BoF is going to be REALLY tight.

More large than tight
Turori
19-06-2005, 01:46
*slaps rejis* and confirms
Bipedal Apes
19-06-2005, 01:54
If it is still possible to register for this esteemed tournament, the Republic of Bipedal Apes would be delighted to enter its fledgling national side.
Krytenia
19-06-2005, 03:39
If it is still possible to register for this esteemed tournament, the Republic of Bipedal Apes would be delighted to enter its fledgling national side.

AFAIK, signups are still open. An RP thread should be appearing VERY soon, so watch this space.
Harlesburg
19-06-2005, 04:09
yeah i think its my 3rd maybe 4th World Cup...
Cockbill Street
19-06-2005, 22:13
Bump for new sign-ups. You're all welcome. :)
Rejistania
19-06-2005, 23:17
AFAIK, signups are still open. An RP thread should be appearing VERY soon, so watch this space.

We need 3 more sign ups! I refuse to make a RP-thread before we have a definite number of sign-ups since everybody deserves the same chance to get an RP-bonus!
Liamist States
20-06-2005, 07:19
Wiht signups still open, two questions:
a) Can I send a joint puppet team of Liamopolis and Liamton (referred to as Liamopolis-Liamton, a single team)? This wouldn't necessarily violate the one puppet team rule. I asked in the discussion thread but got no reply.
b) If so, and understanding that the Pre-WC23 BoF is over, can they be entered into the Pre-WC24 BoF, even after playing the WC 23? Probably not but I'd thought I'd ask.

If yes to a, then I'll confirm (with Liamopolis) when I can log out of this account without deleting all my cookies.
Liverpool England
20-06-2005, 07:40
Wiht signups still open, two questions:
a) Can I send a joint puppet team of Liamopolis and Liamton (referred to as Liamopolis-Liamton, a single team)? This wouldn't necessarily violate the one puppet team rule. I asked in the discussion thread but got no reply.

Perhaps, it's up to Rejis/Eauz.

b) If so, and understanding that the Pre-WC23 BoF is over, can they be entered into the Pre-WC24 BoF, even after playing the WC 23? Probably not but I'd thought I'd ask.

If yes to a, then I'll confirm (with Liamopolis) when I can log out of this account without deleting all my cookies.

To b), it's no, once you entere a WC you're ineligible for the BoF.
Rejistania
20-06-2005, 09:48
Wiht signups still open, two questions:
a) Can I send a joint puppet team of Liamopolis and Liamton (referred to as Liamopolis-Liamton, a single team)? This wouldn't necessarily violate the one puppet team rule. I asked in the discussion thread but got no reply.
b) If so, and understanding that the Pre-WC23 BoF is over, can they be entered into the Pre-WC24 BoF, even after playing the WC 23? Probably not but I'd thought I'd ask.

If yes to a, then I'll confirm (with Liamopolis) when I can log out of this account without deleting all my cookies.

You won't have a rank but otherwise no problem! As it was said, no BoF once you entered a WC.
Liamopolis
20-06-2005, 13:18
Well I'll take one for the Cup, just to move things along and confirm Liamopolis-Liamton for WC23.
Abysmalistan
20-06-2005, 23:33
Abysmalistan signs up, puppet of Rejistania
Spolotikopia
21-06-2005, 01:42
Can Spolotikopia join?
San-Lorenzo
21-06-2005, 03:14
San-Lorenzo will sign up as a puppet of Squornshelous.
Squornshelous
21-06-2005, 03:15
Confirming that San-Lorenzo is my puppet.
Bedistan
21-06-2005, 03:38
If I may quote from IRC...

<Sonaron> gonna say, if my KPB hasn't been purged and I get my nation back quickly, i might want into this one too
<Bedistan> which WC were you last in?
<Sonaron> uh.
<Sonaron> either 22 or 21, IIRC
<Bedistan> wasn't 22, I'm pretty sure, but anything from 20 on would mean you still have a rank
<Bedistan> 63 Sonaron 6.00
<Bedistan> yep, you're still ranked :)
<Sonaron> ooh, fun :)
<Bedistan> and it actually was WC22, I stand corrected
<Sonaron> can I be signed up absentee, given that I'm in the process of getting my forum access back?
<Sonaron> ;p
<Bedistan> yeah, I'll take care of that for you

As such, Sonaron would like to sign up for World Cup 23. The nation will most likely be resurrected within the next 2-3 days.
Kajiztahn
21-06-2005, 03:46
Id like to enter Kajiztahn in BoF.
Fmjphoenix
21-06-2005, 05:46
Id like to enter Kajiztahn in BoF.

Well, the Baptism of Fire has been completed for World Cup 23, so either you would have to enter into the World Cup outright, or wait for the BoF for World Cup 24.
Rejistania
21-06-2005, 13:44
Devil shits always on the biggest turd... suddenly we have too many signups... Due to the puppet rule, San-Lorenzo and Abysmalistan are eliminated.

Threads will be up any minute...

edit: forgot Legal ceased