NationStates Jolt Archive

World Cup Introduction:

For more information on the World Cup, its 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 24th competition, and your nation can take part! 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 Sarzonia, 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.

For any other questions you may have, please see the World Cup FAQs (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/World_Cup_FAQs) article on NSwiki. - Originally Produced by Starblaydia

Signup Information:


The longest-running sports-competition in NationStates reaches its 24th installment: the Football (Soccer) World Cup. Please do specify if you have not participated before.


If your nation is new to the World Cup, you will be able to take part in the preliminary Baptism of Fire Cup (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Baptism_of_Fire) competition.
If this is your first Cup Please indicate whether you wish to be registered for this event or not.


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


Ideally the hosts of this World Cup would like to have 98 nations taking part in the qualifying, so if there aren't 98 nations signed-up (96 + 2 hosts) and you want to take part, please do!

Those with '1' in white after their names have signed up with their first post, as Vil likes to keep track of these things.

Nations Confirmed Signed Up: (98/98)
Rejistania
Starblaydia
Nova Britannicus
Cockbill Street
Harlesburg
Jeruselem
Spruitland
Greecedonia 1
Bipedal Apes
One Red Dot
Hypocria
Druida
Nedalia
Total n Utter Insanity
Lovisa
The South Packerlands
Hockey Canada
Bedistan
Nobbsinia 1
Wella
Finrods
Tonissia
One Eyed Men 1
Crystilakere
Oglethorpia
Caprine States
Poppuli
Svecia
Oliverry
Commerce Heights
Sarzonia
Limbrogidlia 1
Chileany
Liverpool England
Spaam
Squornshelous
Tadjikistan
Lox Land Island 1
Ruventsoria
Kericia
Bettia
Liamist States
Krytenia
Fart Islands 1
Chicanada
Turori
Vilita
Five Civilized Nations
Liamopolis-Liamton 1
EL CID THE HERO
Kylaai
System Karela 1
San-Lorenzo
Quaarn
Fmjphoenix
Haperd
Yafor 2
Liverpoolian 1
Viszonia
Morvonia
Brazillico
Jewish Citizens 1
Clavis 1
Trianland 1
Pedriana
Oaker
PopularFreedom
Klakistany
Nanakaland
Sonaron
Righteous Beliefs
Dauna Hills
Lethislavania
Geisenfried
The Lowland Clans
Kurumada 1
Casari
Milchama
Tallionis
Elrich
Southern Manchester 1
Taken Names 1
Hurfordia
Eauz
Kipto-Mare
Dedostan
Kaze Progressa
Scorthona
Praying2God
Audioslavia
Naleloospalakintula 1
Zanziik
The Archregimancy
Lardantuon
Prince Aidan
Palixia
Disjoepia
New Montreal States


Puppet Nations Involved: (12)
Nova Britannicus
The South Packerlands
Finrods
Limbrogidlia 1
Lox Land Island 1
0-0 is Evil 1
Vilita
Liamopolis-Liamton 1
System Karela 1
San-Lorenzo
Pedriana
Dauna Hills

Baptism of Fire Participants: (Supposedly there are 24 in at the moment. Hell, i dunno, Ask Vilita or Spruitland)
Greecedonia 1
Nobbsinia 1
One Eyed Men 1
Poppuli
Limbrogidlia 1
Chileany
Lox Land Island 1
Ruventsoria
0-0 is Evil 1
Fart Islands 1
Liamopolis-Liamton 1
System Karela 1
San-Lorenzo
Quaarn
Yafor 2
Liverpoolian (unconfirmed) 1
Viszonia (unconfirmed)
Morvonia
Jewish Citizens 1
Clavis 1
Trianland 1
PopularFreedom
Klakistany
Righteous Beliefs
Dauna Hills
Geisenfried
Kurumada 1
Casari
Tallionis
Elrich
Southern Manchester 1
Taken Names (unconfirmed) 1
Hurfordia
Dedostan
Scorthona
Naleloospalakintula 1





WC24 Will Be Hosted by:
Druida and Krytenia: Bid Thread here (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=430975).



Note: For those interested, Cheekmeister General is the user behind Vilita/Turori.

Junis-Omeh'he'ny min'ki'sedeheli!

The Orange-Blues will participate!

Starblaydia will have their 10th attempt at becoming World Champions.

Nova Britannicus, the puppet of Starblaydia, sign up.

Cockbill Street is in, I s'pose...

Harlesburg enters its 4th?* WC

*Oh so many >.<

Tartarus enters a team for their first ever attempt.

I have also been adviced that I should also apply to take part in the BoF.

This thread sucks.

We're back for the fun or was that torture?
Doesn't matter ... :)

and Alidoria, that's a no then?

The Spruitland Wabbits will try to qualify in their second attempt, then.
But PLEASE, pretty please, with a cherry on top... NO MORE 0-0s!!

Thank you.

The nation of Greecedonia would like to join this cup.

RBA Two-Footers will of course wish to make second attempt to qualify for esteemed World Cup of Football.

The One Red Dot Wolves will back of course, for their
20th
try at the cup.

damn.. 72 years on and still no win... (don't count the 23rd one yet, we might just win it :D)

Hypocria signs up for its second World Cup

Druida will be in again, with a hosting bid with Krytenia to follow.

We're in.

We would be interested in signing up, but could someone tell me how this all works?

We would be interested in signing up, but could someone tell me how this all works?

Very funny, TnUI, considering this is perhaps the most-informative sign-up thread ever :p

Greetings Comrades,

The nation of Trotsgrad will be represented by the Calton Warriors led by their superb striker Johan Molov. Calton uses a 3-2-5 (yes 5 strikers) and due to their superb sprinting abilities uses the long ball technique to get the ball from defense to offense.

See map link below to see the location of Calton, Trotsgrad:

http://www.geocities.com/trotsgrad/map250-tg2005-06-12.PNG

Lovisa of course join too

We are t3h 1337 sign up team :p



Uh We sign up






Oh and Tonissian Puppet

Hockey Canada will sign up for the World Cup once again to qualify and maybe earn a little respect in the Soccer world.

Yeah, we're in.

*curses his presidential powers apparently not extending to the "NS World Cup" account, which if they did, would've enabled these signups to start a long time ago*

Nobbsinia will put a team into the cup. First attempt

Wella sign up

dont forget about lovisan puppet FINRODS :)
we sign up too

Sign up us

The One Eyed Men hope to overcome their lack of depth perception and qualify for their first World Cup.
Yes, this is our first attempt.

The Crystils would like to enter again

Oglethorpia is most eager to enter World Cup 24, in hopes of actually qualifying this time around.

Kingsford signs up

We demand entrance! And such!

We will participate in our 1st world cup, as well as sign up for Baptism of Fire Cup.

Svecia shall return

A Piece of Poo signs up as well as the Baptism of Fire Cup

Oliverry signs-up for sure

The Commerce Heights Footballing and Soccer Federation will sign up for World Cup 24.

The CHFF may also enter a hosting bid.

Sarzonia would like to sign up for its ninth World Cup.

Limbrogidlia, which is part of the Oliverrian territory, will enter in their first World Cup. They will also enter in the Baptism of Fire(If puppets can, naturally)

The holy emperator of Chileany Holy Empire, Imperator Caesar Pivs ChristiaMagnvs, has decided to take part in the football conflagration and his team will take the Baptism Of Fire.

None of my puppets shall enter the BoF

The Terminators are back, however this time without players from that little island east of us. Holding space for puppet Lox Land Island (TBC).

Spaam yet again.

Squornshelous will proudly participate in its 20th World Cup.

Tadjikistan would like to sign up

The Terminators are back, however this time without players from that little island east of us. Holding space for puppet Lox Land Island (TBC).

Confirmation that Lox Land Island signs up for the WC and BoF as a Liverpool England puppet.

None of my puppets shall enter the BoF

Puppets?

Multiple puppet entries are verboten.

Sign us up, too.

Oooh ooh ooh!! Me me me!! Over here! Cooee!

TRANSLATION:
The Football Association of Bettia wishes to enter the World Cup - third time lucky?

The Marmaduks will have another crack at the WC.

Liamopolis-Liamton, a puppet of ours, will send a joint team (pending approval) and would like to enter the BoF.

Updated up to Liamist States. 46 nations, 5 puppets and 11 BoF candidates, 8 of whom have specifically asked to be in the BoF through various media.


EDIT: Typical that I write an update post while someone posts a signup.

Liamist States, as for a joint-entry between two nations, I have no idea about whether that is allowed or otherwise. Best to ask someone like Bedi.

Tonissia, you are only allowed one puppet in a World Cup, and LE has been watching too many WW2 PoW movies :D Verboten indeed ;)

Star, I've been told by sources that A Piece of Poo is a HC puppet.

The whole #Sport knows. and HC said it here too.

The whole #Sport knows. and HC said it here too.
Apparently Star doesnt know, as you can see from the signup puppet list.

Well actually I do know, just have a small error to correct in the list. Added to that fact is that I would expect that nation to be deleted the next time a mod sees it, so it doesnt really matter.

46 down, thirty-odd to go.

Druida will be in again, with a hosting bid with Krytenia to follow.

Krytenia will be in again, following Druida with a host bid.

(IE Confirmed.)

Greetings Comrades,

The nation of Trotsgrad will be represented by the Calton Warriors led by their superb striker Johan Molov. Calton uses a 3-2-5 (yes 5 strikers) and due to their superb sprinting abilities uses the long ball technique to get the ball from defense to offense.

See map link below to see the location of Calton, Trotsgrad:

http://www.geocities.com/trotsgrad/map250-tg2005-06-12.PNG

And in a far-off, distant land, Rejis had a heart attack...

We're signing up to banish goalless draws from the world for once and for all!

Well, for at least one Baptism of Fire and a World Cup Qualifying campaign, at least.

(Yes, we're Druida's puppet this time round. You should've guessed that from the name.)

We, the Fart Island, having absolutely no knowledge of whatsoever in this matter, apply for the World Cup through the Baptism of Fire Cup, as this is the first time we ever deal anything similar.

While hoping for the world's support telegrams, we agreet you with our moto:

Let the Virginities Die!

A Piece of Poo? Fart Islands?

This is going to be a shitty Cup

A Piece of Poo? Fart Islands? Druida?

This is going to be a shitty Cup

I have put this right for you. :p

A Piece of Poo withdraws

Not noticing this already began, Chicanada signs up for another NSWC try!

The Delegates of Atlantian Oceania would like to reserve a place for two of it's member nations, one of which being a puppet.

Appears from the land of the dead... 5CN signs up for it's sixth, seventh? World Cup?

The Liamopolis-Liamton dual team have been approved by the current WC President, so I guess we're allowed to enter...

The Liamopolis-Liamton dual team have been approved by the current WC President, so I guess we're allowed to enter...

Sorry to burst your bubble but Rejis is ex-President ;)

Sorry to burst your bubble but Rejis is ex-President ;)

I don't even know if he telegrammed Rejis or not; he did telegram me, however, and I did approve it. :p

I allowed them for WC23, but then they were eliminated by the puppet rule. He didn't TG me for it. I know that I am no longer the evil dictator of the WC and not allowed to make up decisions however I please.

The Delegates of Atlantian Oceania would like to reserve a place for two of it's member nations, one of which being a puppet.

Would that be Marligantis, perchance?

Smeg, wrong nation.

Upon reflection, I don't think I'm going to be able to keep up with doing a World Cup along with all the other threads that I am in. It would have been nice to have another go at this, but if I recall from past experience, these things move pretty quickly, and my knowledge of football being nothing short of the absolute basics - plus the memory of my last failures when I attempted this - I have decided to pull out my team from the events.

Sorry for the trouble.

Sign-ups updated to Gehenna's withdrawal. 52 nations currently signed-up

the cid is back

Hey whats up

As you can see, I'm extremely new, however very interested in the world cup. Somebody show me where to sign up, and ready yourselves for a thrashing. lol

Sibastia registers for the 24th World Cup. It will be our first event.

The Rogue Nation of Stryffe officially registers.

Greetings Comrades,

I forgot to note that we are interested in the Baptism of Fire preliminary.

Sincerely, Trots Bjda
Humble follower of the people

Kylaai to enter again in the world cup

System Karela, puppet of Rejistania and Hockey Canada sign up for the Baptism of Fire and the World Cup.

San-Lorenzo signs up fro thew World Cup and BoF as a puppet of Squornshelous

San-Lorenzo signs up as a puppet of Squornshelous

confirmed

System Karela, puppet of Rejistania and Hockey Canada sign up for the Baptism of Fire and the World Cup.

Liverpool England will move against a second Hockey Canadian puppet in the cup, even if it is a joint-puppet.

Liverpool England will move against a second Hockey Canadian puppet in the cup, even if it is a joint-puppet.

HC's other puppet was already withdrawn, making this the only HC puppet entered.

HC's other puppet was already withdrawn, making this the only HC puppet entered.

I did not see any such notification.

And aren't you up a bit early?

The notification:

A Piece of Poo withdraws

And yes, I am indeed up quite early. Long story.

EDIT: It was post #63 in the thread.

The theocracy of sibastia is interested in competing in the baptism of fire, as well as the 24th world cup.

My apologies for the misinformation

We would be pleased to join in the 24th annual games. Could somebody please send us the rule book and do we have to put down our drinks? What is the weather like around the stadium??

Our players are wanting to know what spf of sunscreen to use.

Thank you.
Dominion of Quaarn rises to the challenge.

As this is our first attempt at winning the world cup we would also join the trial of fire.

What temperature do you maintain the bed of coals? (our champion Kebob chefs are preparing the opening feast for our athletes)

Other nations athletic teams are welcome to the opening festivities, please use the provided waste receptacles. We like to keep the beaches tidy.

The warriors of stryffe accept any challenge, and as such, would be overjoyed to register for the baptism of fire as well.

The nation of Quaarn has important questions. By what rules do we compete, and more importantly, is the consumption of alcohol permitted by our players? If so, is it permitted during game play? And if so, in what quantity?

The brothers of Stryffe are at their best, when mildly inebriated.

Thank you,
Warlord of Stryffe

First off, Fmjphoenix will return to the World Cup again for its 7th entry. I apologize for lack of RP in the second half of WC23, for as most of you know, my GF came in town for the past week and I have been ...occupied :D Anyway, I will be back later tonight and will RP up a good amount because I love doing it, and I have already noticed I have a LOT of reading to catch up on in the RPs.

Also to CH, if you still do not have a hosting partner, We wonder if you would like to re-bid with us for WC24 :D

Please sign up haperd once more

Although, physically meek, the citizens of Blaceria register for the Baptism of fire and the 24th world cup competition.

good luck to all

The warriors of stryffe accept any challenge, and as such, would be overjoyed to register for the baptism of fire as well.

The nation of Quaarn has important questions. By what rules do we compete, and more importantly, is the consumption of alcohol permitted by our players? If so, is it permitted during game play? And if so, in what quantity?

The brothers of Stryffe are at their best, when mildly inebriated.

Thank you,
Warlord of Stryffe

I smell a puppet

I think he was referring to Quaarn, although yes, I do agree that the number of new participants with similar signup posts is fishy.

Dear World Cup Managers:

The Nation of Yafor 2 has had a very sucessful League (Lam Interolas Demorag Yafor Tworest) for generations. Though many of our star players are unused to international play, we would like to sign up our All-Pro team for your World Cup. Members include: Top Goalscorer for the Last Three Years Francisco Malar, Top Goalkeeper Deron Smithes, Former Star Forward Damien Dulars, Midfielder with the most Assists Gerod Flamer, and many more.

Also, if possible, we would like to participate in the Baptism of Fire contest. If this is not possible, we understand whole-heartedly.

Thank you for giving us this oppurtunity.

~Signed~
The National Yaforite Atheletic Board

By what rules do we compete, and more importantly, is the consumption of alcohol permitted by our players? If so, is it permitted during game play? And if so, in what quantity?

From our experience, alcohol is not only permitted, but, in some cases, actively encouraged.

:sniper:

:sniper:

Not much of a signup, no?

Viszonia would like to make a debut on the NSWC
:p :) :p :) :D

Morvonia is in but i am new so i guess it is the baptism of fire for me right?

Since you guys are missing a few people I guess we'll join. Just don't expect us to RP or generate any scores using a java-based program. Cheers.

PS: I'm a puppet of Fart Islands

System Takil will enter into World Cup 24 and its Baptism of Fire.

Puppet of fmjphoenix :D

Confirming System Takil as mine :)

Also to CH, if you still do not have a hosting partner, We wonder if you would like to re-bid with us for WC24 :D
The CHFF confirms the hosting bid with Fmjphoenix. Information will follow shortly.

Since you guys are missing a few people I guess we'll join. Just don't expect us to RP or generate any scores using a java-based program. Cheers.

PS: I'm a puppet of Fart Islands


*grins*

WB Braz :)

Since you guys are missing a few people I guess we'll join. Just don't expect us to RP or generate any scores using a java-based program. Cheers.

PS: I'm a puppet of Fart Islands

Ah, the sweet smell of methane and charcoal...

WB Braz!

The Armed Republic of Jewish Citizens (of the Northern Expanse Region) wishes to announce their first entrance into World Cup 24. We will be more than happy to compete in the Baptism by Fire portion of the competition as well.

Minister of National Athletics
Harold Berg
Armed Republic of Jewish Citizens

Ah, the sweet smell of methane and charcoal...

Charcoal? No no no no no, that's Kingsford, not Brazillico. Get with the program! ;)

CH–Fmjphoenix bid thread: http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=430873

CH–Fmjphoenix bid thread: http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=430873

Of course we must second the thread here to gain more attention to it :D

Not to be outdone (well, not by as much as we could be, anyway), the Daily Druid and the DFA got together to start the Druida & Krytenia World Cup 24 Hosting Bid Thread (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=430975), also wittily referred to as Druida & Krytenia's World Cup 24 Hosting Bid Thread (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=430975).

so close for Raptor Claw. please again

thank you

The United Socialist States of Clavis (of the Europa Region) wishes to announce their first entrance into World Cup 24. We are happy to compete in the Baptism by Fire portion of the competition as well.

Minister of Sport
Terrance Galvin
United Socialist States of Clavis

Sign-ups updated to Clavis, both bid threads linked, 71 sign-ups.

I must query as to why the United Socialist States of Clavis went ahead and copied my initial entry into the World Cup in their announcement to the governing body of World Cup 24. I wonder if it is because socialist-based states are more than willing to copy capitalist nations such as the Armed Republic of Jewish Citizens as they know it is us who are doing things right. If only they could get their economies to be as successful as ours.

Minister of National Athletics
Harold Berg
Armed Republic of Jewish Citizens

the new empire of trianland expresses its wish to join these prestiguous tournaments for the first time...our nation is excited to participate in the world cup as well as the baptism of fire tournament.

I must query as to why the United Socialist States of Clavis went ahead and copied my initial entry into the World Cup in their announcement to the governing body of World Cup 24.

It wll be beacuse, Minister Berg, most Sports Ministers - in our lengthy experience - are sheep with all the memory-capacity of a goldfish. Upon seeing a successfully-written application to sign-up for the World Cup and Baptism of Fire tournament near the end of the list, many Sports Ministers will simply choose to copy the style or even the direct wording of that text. I am personally glad, however, they did not follow the Liverpoolian nation's style of 'count us in lahs'.

Sign-ups have also been updated to 72 nations, 26 out of 23 Baptism of Fire participants confirmed.

Lord Rikaard Van Honjiik,
Minister for Sport and Double-Posts,
Protectorate of Starblaydia.

26 out of 23? Sure that shouldn't be the other way around?

Pedriana would like to, for the first time, enter two consecutive World Cups, entering, as always, as a puppet of Bedistan.

Good point, 23 out of 26. D'oh.

Yes, this must be true and I thank you for your candor on this issue Minister van Honjiik. I must also agree with the point you made on the alternative style of posting that could have been taken. I imagine it must be far easier to duplicate a release by another nation instead of penning your own. Alas, I feel it my duty as the Minister of National Athletics, to make the best of my duties in this office as it may possibly be a stepping stone to a higher posting under the office of our Prime Minister Shimon Schlesinger. I thank you again for your comment.

Minister of National Athletics
Harold Berg
Armed Republic of Jewish Citizens

73 nations signed up, 12 of which are puppets, and 23 of the 26 new sides have confirmed their participation in the Baptism of Fire.

This official statistical bump was brought to you by Starblaydia.

This bump was sponsored by Bessburg Banana Beer - making beer taste like bananas since some time last year.

Sorry for the lateness, please sign Oaker up

North Beach Sharks are in.

North Beach Sharks, arguably the premier FC of the Heartland is interested in signing up for the Baptism of fire part too.

Klakistany will play their first World Cup.
They will sign in for the BoF too.

North Beach Sharks are in.

North Beach Sharks, arguably the premier FC of the Heartland is interested in signing up for the Baptism of fire part too.

The World Cup is for nations, not clubs, so it would be a PopularFreedon national team that would participate.

The Brazillico Advance

Too Cool for The BoF
Brazillico prepare to bypass the World Cup's pre-tourny

Today, the Brazillico Football Association has decided not to enter this edition of the Baptism of Fire cup. Though it has been over 30 years since the BFA sent a competitive squad to represent the country, the association has determined it best not to play in the tournament. The Baptism of Fire is designed to give new entrants a chance to boost their world ranking so they won't get pummeled as badly once they reach the World Cup qualifiers.

"Quite simply, we have something that the rankings fail to calculate," said BFA President, Joaquim Lynch, "Skill. What's the point of beating up a couple n00bs who've won a couple regional football tournaments. We've produced all-time greats like Esteban de Jesus, Guy Santos, Octavio Quintana, McMario, the Cannon seven and we're continuing to churn out quality talent. Newsflash: We've won World Cups. I think playing against this inferior competition would just lower the class of our side."

However, not all in the Formerly Jingoistic States agree with Lynch's decision. Many feel that a bit of international experience and an opportunity to play as a team might help the Brazillican side.

"We're looking into playing friendlies against nations closer to our caliber, like Bedistan, Rejistania and Sarzonia," continued Lynch. "Just because we chose not to send a team for thirty years because there was a war going on with our southern neighbours, Tanah Burung, doesn't mean we're not as football-mad as we always were or that we just stopped playing football. Hah! We're still the cream of the crop. Only reason we're gonna lose most of our matches in the World Cup is due to politics since the WCC is still sour after we bolted when hosting World Cup 16."

Lynch's confidence is reciprocated by most Brazillicans. They know they've got a great side. They know when they look out their parlor windows they can see kids playing football on the streets. They know they're as good as they've ever been. However, Lynch has made quite a gamble not sending his side to the Baptism of Fire Cup, and we'll have to see whether his decision pays dividends or cripples the team in the long-run.

Updated to Klakistany, 76 sign-ups, 26/28 BoF sign-ups confirmed.

Jeebus, Braz, you're getting your RPs in early!

The World Cup is for nations, not clubs, so it would be a PopularFreedon national team that would participate.

The national team for PopularFreedom is represented by whoever is the #1 team in the land which is currently the North Beach Sharks. So if our nation could be registered for the BoF and WC24 we would appreciate it as this team does represent the entire nation since it is ranked #1.

Thanks :)

You are free to call it what you like. We would prefer it be referred to as the PopularFreedom Sharks however if you prefer PopularFreedom National Team that is fine.

Give them whatever RPing nickname you wish, as they will be still referred in to in all official thread-post-type-things as 'PopularFreedom'.

Still only 76 sign-ups, though! 4 more required, not counting any nation that ceases or withdraws before the WC starts.

Proclamation from the nation of Trebnak:

The national team from Trebnak will be represented by the football club from the capital of Falkurst. We look forward to some excellent competition though we do request that if we are scheduled to compete against Trotsgrad that extra security is on hand at the site we are to play at in light of the history between our two nations.

Also, we would like to officially sign up for the Baptism of Fire competition as well.

Regards, Pauline Soros
Commander of the nation

OOC: Trebnak and Trotsgrad are controlled by the same individual.
OOC: question, where are the Baptism of Fire matches to be played?

It's an official World Cup rule that first-time signups do not get allowed puppet entry.

OOC: Trebnak and Trotsgrad are controlled by the same individual.

LE is correct, your 'main' nation of Trotsgrad needs an official KPB rank (other than zero, of course) before it can have a puppet in the competition.

OOC: question, where are the Baptism of Fire matches to be played?

The BoF matches are usually played in Vilita + one other nation, as Vilita is a permanent co-host of the BoF.

Salutations.

We are outraged at this blockage of our great nation by obvious communist pinkish nations preventing the greatest soccer power ever known the ability to play.

We categorically protest this biased move and ask all fascist powers to act on our behalf that the snivelling communist swine that are in obvious control of this international exhibition of talent may not be successful in blocking our entry.

Regards, Pauline Soros
Commander of the nation


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OOC: I totally understand and completely agree with your policy, so ignore the rants above as I had to write something IC. :)
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BREAKING NEWS FROM GFN - GLORIOUS FALKURST NEWS

July 18, 2005 - BREAKING NEWS

Trebnak barred from World Cup 24!
Commander irate in regards to, 'obvious political maneuvering by Trotsgrad'.

In a televised interview this morning the leader of the nation, Pauline Soros, addressed the nation on our failed bid to attend the upcoming football world cup. With tensions still high after the numerous recent political events she noted that, 'this incident does not hold well for prosperous relations between our two nations' and that 'this action has caused our nation to rethink its cautious approach in relation to Tafa'.

Already this morning troops and military armaments were seen leaving the main barracks in Falkurst headed northeast towards the city of Tafa. In Tafa itself unconfirmed reports have stated the delicate takeover of the city has been altered and that Trebnak troops are marching into the city and to the eastern perimeter in droves.

A curfew has been issued in the city and a proclamation that any, 'Trotsgrad forces caught on Trebnak territory would be executed at once'. We will keep you up to date on this late breaking news as the day progresses.

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OOC: Falkurst is the capital of Trebnak, Tafa is a city that is along the Trotsgrad/Trebnak border where a genocide happened in May 2005 and has been the main contention point between both nations. It was recently handed over by Trotsgrad to Trebnak under an agreement where Trebnak tricked the nation of Trotsgrad. See map links below for further reference:

http://www.geocities.com/trebnak/

http://www.geocities.com/trotsgrad/abo-maps.html

Greetings Comrades,

We graciously applaude the actions of the executive committee who have barred the fascist dictatorship of Trebnak from participating in this tournament. It is obvious that the nations of the world hold deeds accountable and that to engage in any competition with a genocidal power is to support the actions of that power. We therefore commend the actions of those involved with this decision and again look forward to participating in the World Cup ourselves.

Sincerely, Trots Bjda
Humble follower of the people

PS: Please note that the former Minister of National Athletics, Karleki Samov has recently been removed from his position in light of the poor showing that the Trotsgrad football team had at our own recent invitational. All communications should therefore go through my office until further notice.

I finally remembered to sign up! If there is still a slot, can I be in? I've played in two or three WCs before but not all next to each other because I keep forgetting to sign up until it is too late.

"We're looking into playing friendlies against nations closer to our caliber, like Bedistan, Rejistania and Sarzonia,"

With Krytenia hosting a tournament the team is not actually taking part in, our team would be happy to offer up ourselves as an opponent. The match would be played in Brazillico - there's enough football round these parts as it is, and a lot of our fans never got the chance to see Brazillico after the BFA's withdrawal from WC16 led to our games being played in *spit* Karelaland.

The Sonaron Pride will participate again, and might actually be arsed to RP this time, if we can come up with something entertaining.

Oh, and anyone wanna start thinking about a CoH bid for this cup to be followed by a WC bid for next? ;p

LE is correct, your 'main' nation of Trotsgrad needs an official KPB rank (other than zero, of course) before it can have a puppet in the competion .

And that includes Popular Feedom too

http://s4.invisionfree.com/The_Sunbelt/index.php?showtopic=275&st=0


Its the bottom Post

I would like to sign up, and this would be my country's first time.

And that includes Popular Feedom too

http://s4.invisionfree.com/The_Sunbelt/index.php?showtopic=275&st=0


Its the bottom Post

OOC
bummer, sorry

Kick Trotsgrad and PF stays then plz.

I can work it into Trotsgrad's political RPing why they got kicked, can't with PF though (well not as well at least). Thx

"We're looking into playing friendlies against nations closer to our caliber, like Bedistan, Rejistania and Sarzonia,"

We would not mind playing you in a friendly as well, IF you think your up to it. :)

Sign me up for the Baptism of Fire!

Dauna Hills would like to enter into the World Cup in its 24th edition. Obviously we would also want to enter into the Baptism of Fire.

We are going to replace System Takil, as we are the newly created puppet of Fmjphoenix, and this will be the one I use much more. I shall also post with Fmjphoenix to ensure the truth of this comment :P

Braz, if you're up for it we could have another friendly like we did last time (taking the result of an actual RL match)...

OK, so lemme get this straight, Trebnak was a puppet of Trotsgrad which itself is a puppet of PopularFreedom?

I hate you people :D

Updated. 78 nations, 12 puppets, 26/28 BoF participants confirmed. I think.

OOC
bummer, sorry

Kick Trotsgrad and PF stays then plz.

I can work it into Trotsgrad's political RPing why they got kicked, can't with PF though (well not as well at least). Thx

Oh and PF, only maximum one puppet per established nation, so... ;)

OOC:

Hey LE been a while, how you doing?

Yep Starblaydia. Jastica is a puppet of mine too just so you know. As is Xixan (Xixan, and PF signed up for Trotsgrad tourney cause did not think I would get enough sign ups) meaning I have 5 nations total.

Okay, one other thing, I need to know when WC 24 & BoF starts plz cause North Beach Sharks (PF's team) are also in another tourney in the Heartland which runs Aug 2-10th and well they cannot be in two places at the same time so really need to know this so I can set their starting lineup in WC24 (they will attend just their starting line up may be a bit different, that is if the WC24 or BoF games are during the above dates)

Oh yeah in terms of how the nations relate to one another, assuming anyone is interested, is as follows:

-PF founded as city states starting in 1500s, formed nation of PF in 2005
-residents of Trotsgrad were city states until 1985 when united under dictator, recent civil war caused the formation of the nation of Trebnak. Residents from both these nations emigrated from Locke Harbour, PF (capital) in 1000 approx (meaning that though they came from same area they are not related and do not know of one another nor correspond with one another except in situations such as this where international events are being staged).
-Xixan, and Jastica are their own seperate entities which only deal with PF, Trots, and Trebnak during int'l sports events. Jastica in fact has no dealings with the other 4 while Xixan played recent matches verses Trots and PF but has no dealings with Trebnak.

I need to know when WC 24 & BoF starts plz cause North Beach Sharks (PF's team) are also in another tourney in the Heartland which runs Aug 2-10th and well they cannot be in two places at the same

If they do clash RL time-wise, just use the wonders of fluid time and have one competition after the other. It saves all sorts of effort.

OOC-
Or... you could just field two different sides. Some nations give their "B-side" some playing time for lesser competitions (CONCACAF Gold Cup, anyone?).

IC-
Brazillico Announces Three-Friendly Tour

The Brazillican Football Association have announced a barnstorming tour of friendlies to three competitive football nations.

Brazillico vs Krytenia [22 July]
Brazillico @ Fmjpheonix [25 July]
Brazillico @ Liverpool England [27 July]

"We've got ourselves quite a line-up of top quality teams" said Joaquim Lynch, president of the BFA. "Both Liverpool England and Krytenia made it to the elimination round of the last World Cup and we should have our hands full with Fmjpheonix's all out attack. Playing teams like this will definately give our guys more experience and challenge than facing those lowly BoF sides. I expect our team to be fully prepared to be able to take on anyone once we reach World Cup qualification."

OOC: For friendlies, I like to use real matches for scorinating, picking a team before the match and then going with that score. At this time of year, I figure we'll have to look to the Americas for our matches. I don't mind being the dog, so that should cause too many problems like "But I wanted to be Real Madrid!". ;)
TG me for more details so that we can settle upon a match.

Dauna Hills would like to enter into the World Cup in its 24th edition. Obviously we would also want to enter into the Baptism of Fire.

We are going to replace System Takil, as we are the newly created puppet of Fmjphoenix, and this will be the one I use much more. I shall also post with Fmjphoenix to ensure the truth of this comment :P

I am confirming this so that you all know that Dauna Hills is the other team I hold. :) The Daunans might have a few suprises up their sleves when the BoF comes around.

Um... Can I still get in?

I asked someone to sign up for me, as I could not have internet access to the forum, but they didn't. -_-

I'd like to sign up for this. This will be my first cup, and I do want to participate in the Baptism of Fire Cup that occurs beforehand.

Right, with Geisenfried that's 80 nations.

Quick question: When is the Baptism of Fire Cup going to start? I assume that the World Cup comes pretty quickly afterwards.

Ladies and Gentlemen, after a long absence, the Allied States of the Lowland Clans does hereby return itself for competition in the Wolrd Cup XXIV. Domestic leagues and U-21 teams are being reformed, with the new governing body, The Allied States Football Association, ASFA, to be lead by former national team coach Terry Fleury.

81 nations, and as Vilita says in regards to the BoF

"it will start this month, thats for certain"

But basically some time after World Cup 23 finishes.

The Armed Republic o Kurumada will participate (never have participated and would wish to participate in both events World Cup and Baptism of Fire)

One more thing how are winners decided? How do you play the cup?

The Armed Republic o Kurumada will participate (never have participated and would wish to participate in both events World Cup and Baptism of Fire)

One more thing how are winners decided? How do you play the cup?
http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/World_Cup <- Read and learn.

The Nation of Casari will gleefully throw the n00b heads of it's players on the chopping block for the sheer enjoyment of the other teams and enter the Baptism of Fire/World Cup.

Milchama would gladly join another world cup if only to do better than last time (7th place blah!)

Tallionis would love to join this tournament. I am currently reading the info on it, and it seems like a lot of fun. I would like to play in the Baptism and the actual cup if I may. This will be my first tournament.

Milchama would gladly join another world cup if only to do better than last time (7th place blah!)

Wow, you went all the way to the Quarter-Finals and won a 7th-place play-off? ;) Oh, right, seventh in your Qualifying Group, I get it :D



Sign-ups updated up to Tallionis. 85 nations, 12 puppets, 30 out of 32 BoF participants confirmed, which is a helluva large BoF.

[SIZE=5] KINGDOM OF ELRICH ANNOUNCES DESIRE TO TAKE PLACE IN WORLD CUP

[SIZE=3]
There was much exitement and celebration all over the Kingdom of Elrich as their great king announced his desire to take place in World Cup 24.

This would be the first time that the nation took place in any sporting event, but the King was hopeful this evening that his application to join the World Cup would be successful,

"I cannot confirm anything yet," commented Elrich, "But the early signs are good, and I know that if we are allowed into the tournament, we have a team capable of doing our small nation proud".

It is believed that the excited but nervous nation will discover their fate within the next 24 hours, and it is rumoured that if their bid is succesful, the great King Elrich (previously of Bucan Icons in Korea) wishes to wear the number 9 jersey himself, in a bid to bring glory upon his adoring nation.

ELRICH FORGETS TO ASK FOR BAPTISM OF FIRE!!!!!!!!!!

In a later announcement, Elrich also announced his desire to take place in the Baptism of Fire Competition, which in all of his excitement he had forgot to do.

The newly formed Kingdom of Southern Manchester wishes to enter both the World Cup and B.o.Fire. As Manchester is the home of football, I am quite confident that our little breakaway Kingdom will lift the cup on its first try!

THis is my first time participating. My nation is a supreme nation and sees it as its duty to participate.

The Commonwealth of Hurfordia wishes to enter both World Cup 24, and the Baptism of Fire Cup. Football in the nation has recently received a huge boost due to a decent run in the Trosgrad Tournament, and the team now wish to take a chance in the main event.

I suppose there's just something about us n00bs that makes us yearn for the pain and suffering of being a losing football side.

I suppose there's just something about us n00bs that makes us yearn for the pain and suffering of being a losing football side.

Though why you've all come along to join for WC24 is completely beyond me :D Did NS get a helluva lot more popular in the last month or so?

89 Sign-ups up to Hufordia, of which 33 (thats right, thirty-three) of 36 Baptism of Fire entries are confirmed and 12 puppets too.

Though if anyone wants to check if any of the nations on that list have ceased, that'd be good :)

Though why you've all come along to join for WC24 is completely beyond me :D Did NS get a helluva lot more popular in the last month or so?

89 Sign-ups up to Hufordia, of which 33 (thats right, thirty-three) of 36 Baptism of Fire entries are confirmed and 12 puppets too.

Though if anyone wants to check if any of the nations on that list have ceased, that'd be good :)

I smell puppets with the .09, .21 and .22 signups (enter appropriate hour in front)

Anyone who is signed up for the world cup

Feel Free To Join Us, 24 hours a day


irc.esper.net #sport


The most active doers in the west!

The most active doers in the west![/CENTER]

/me grins...

I smell puppets with the .09, .21 and .22 signups (enter appropriate hour in front)

Got any evidence apart from the sign-up times? No? Good, let's move on, then.

irc.esper.net #sport


The most active doers in the west!

Don't ask. Just don't ask. :p Or if you really must know, drop by sometime around midnight US Eastern time - it gets, shall we say, interesting... ;)

Note:

Stryffe, Sibastia, and Blaceria have been excluded from the Baptism of Fire Cup due to being controlled by the same user. These nations have also been banned from the UN after confirmed multiying by Nationstates Mods, and that the hosts of World Cup 24 may wish to mirror this action.

Cheers :?

Stryffe, Sibastia, and Blaceria have been excluded from the Baptism of Fire Cup due to being controlled by the same user.

Removed as specified, though I assume at least two of those will be barred from the World Cup Qualifiers, if not all three.

I signed up for the BoF , but I am not on the participating list for the BoF,how does that come ?

I signed up for the BoF , but I am not on the participating list for the BoF,how does that come ?

Check again (and your telegrams). You are now. :)

I signed up for the BoF , but I am not on the participating list for the BoF,how does that come ?

That comes from me not doing the sign-up list perfectly, my fault.

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The Island Emirate of Turori will return in World Cup 24 in place of Cheekmeister General's Main AO Nation, With a puppet nation to be named in the coming days.




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So, do I take a number? Sign moi up...

km sign up

Note:

Stryffe, Sibastia, and Blaceria have been excluded from the Baptism of Fire Cup due to being controlled by the same user. These nations have also been banned from the UN after confirmed multiying by Nationstates Mods, and that the hosts of World Cup 24 may wish to mirror this action.

Cheers :?

If the Krytenia & Druida (or is it Druida & Krytenia?) bid to host World Cup 24 is successful, we will not be accepting these nations into our tournament unless one of them confirms their application to participate.

Well, it is only fair...

So, do I take a number? Sign moi up...
Your number is:
42
Please take a seat.

Hello,

This is the first time this great nation has participated in such a competition.
If possible could I be entered into both the World Cup and the Baptism of Fire? Do you still have room for 1 more?

Your number is:

Please take a seat.



Darn... i'll be waiting a bit.

72,968

You may not quite believe this but...

KAZE PROGRESSA ARE BACK and would like to sign up for the 24th World Cup, assuming that one or more empty spaces exist.

Nations Confirmed Signed Up: (88/92+)
Rejistania
Starblaydia
Nova Britannicus
Cockbill Street
Harlesburg
Jeruselem
Spruitland
Greecedonia 1
Bipedal Apes
One Red Dot
Hypocria
Druida
Nedalia
Total n Utter Insanity
Lovisa
The South Packerlands
Hockey Canada
Bedistan
Nobbsinia 1
Wella
Finrods
Tonissia
One Eyed Men 1
Crystilakere
Oglethorpia
Caprine States
Poppuli
Svecia
Oliverry
Commerce Heights
Sarzonia
Limbrogidlia 1
Chileany
Liverpool England
Spaam
Squornshelous
Tadjikistan
Lox Land Island 1
Ruventsoria
Kericia
Bettia
Liamist States
Krytenia
0-0 is Evil 1
Fart Islands 1
Chicanada
Turori
Cheekmeister General's AO Puppet Nation
Five Civilized Nations
Liamopolis-Liamton 1
EL CID THE HERO
Sibastia 1
Stryffe 1
Kylaai
System Karela 1
San-Lorenzo
Quaarn
Fmjphoenix
Haperd
Blaceria 1
Yafor 2
Liverpoolian 1
Viszonia
Morvonia
Brazillico
Jewish Citizens 1
Raptor Claw
Clavis 1
Trianland 1
Pedriana
Oaker
PopularFreedom
Klakistany
Nanakaland
Sonaron
Righteous Beliefs
Dauna Hills
Lethislavania
Geisenfried
The Lowland Clans
Kurumada 1
Casari
Milchama
Tallionis
Elrich
Southern Manchester 1
Taken Names 1
Hurfordia
Eauz
Kipto-Mare
Dedostan
Kaze Progressa

Entry Pending: (4)
Sibastia 1
Stryffe 1
Cheekmeister General's AO Puppet Nation
Blaceria 1


Puppet Nations Involved: (12)
Nova Britannicus
The South Packerlands
Finrods
Limbrogidlia 1
Lox Land Island 1
0-0 is Evil 1
Cheekmeister General's AO Puppet Nation
Liamopolis-Liamton 1
System Karela 1
San-Lorenzo
Pedriana
Dauna Hills

Baptism of Fire Participants: (29/32 confirmed ? Hell, i dunno, Ask Vilita or Spruitland)
Greecedonia 1
Nobbsinia 1
One Eyed Men 1
Poppuli
Limbrogidlia 1
Chileany
Lox Land Island 1
Ruventsoria
0-0 is Evil 1
Fart Islands 1
Liamopolis-Liamton 1
System Karela 1
San-Lorenzo
Quaarn
Yafor 2
Liverpoolian (unconfirmed) 1
Viszonia (unconfirmed)
Morvonia
Jewish Citizens 1
Clavis 1
Trianland 1
PopularFreedom
Klakistany
Righteous Beliefs
Dauna Hills
Geisenfried
Kurumada 1
Casari
Tallionis
Elrich
Southern Manchester 1
Taken Names (unconfirmed) 1
Hurfordia
Dedostan

One place to sign up, 3 natons TBD, one further nation to confirm entry (pokes Vil).

Nations Signed Up: (91/92)
Rejistania
<big snip>
Kaze Progressa

One place to sign up, one further nation to confirm entry (pokes Vil).

I think you'll find you actually have 93 nations on the list you so handily copy-pasted from the first post of this thread. Plus there's been no checking for ex-nations yet.

Just what are you doing, Kry? :D

Twas true. Though considering that we have the entire length of the Baptism of Fire tournament before the cup draw can take place, I think we should be pushing first for 98, and then maybe even 102!

Sign-ups (on post 1, that is) updated to Kaze Progressa, as well as Kry's re-count of nations.

Of course when the BoF actually starts there'll need to be some notice of sorts that no new newbs will be able to gain any ranking points before the WC itself starts.

ill sign up for baptism of fire

ne further nation to confirm entry (pokes Vil).

Vilita, puppet of Turori, Signs up in place

Vilita, puppet of Turori, Signs up in place
It's all reversed and squiffy! My head hurts now! (unpokes Vil)

It's all reversed and squiffy! My head hurts now! (unpokes Vil)

That's how it's supposed to be. The head feeling is normal, but if it persists, contact the Republic of Bipedal Apes, I hear they have some good cures for head ouchies.

Is there still room left? If so, consider this to be my sign-up.

Any room for an old 'un? :)

Naleloospalakintula will sign up for Baptism of Fire if there's still place and/or isn't a problem. :)

The Final List of Participants (20) has been posted in the main thread. The Group Draw for the Baptism of Fire Cup will take place LIVE on Espernet Chat. Here are the details.

Server: irc.esper.net
channel: #sport
time: 20:00 HTT(12 Minutes from this post)

I can't find the chat can you please help me.

I can't find the chat can you please help me.

The Nationstates IRC Chat (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=278619) sticky may help you.

Time for a bump methinks.

The DFA's department of scorinators and sign-ups would like to declare two things:

1) As no more has been heard from Sibastia, Stryffe and Blaceria, and as they are all under the ownership of one owner (breaking the no puppets first time round AND the one puppet rule), all three are to be eliminated from the list of sign-ups henceforth.

2) We are looking for five (5) more entries for World Cup 24, taking the total to 98. After that, no more will be accepted.

Thank you.

1) As no more has been heard from Sibastia, Stryffe and Blaceria, and as they are all under the ownership of one owner (breaking the no puppets first time round AND the one puppet rule), all three are to be eliminated from the list of sign-ups henceforth.

2) We are looking for five (5) more entries for World Cup 24, taking the total to 98. After that, no more will be accepted.

First post updated as per 1) and 2)

93 out of 98 nations signed-up.

The Holy Empire of Jon Parkin would love to be a part of this special event, after our rollercoaster journey to the quarter-finals of the Under 21 World Cup.

The Holy Empire of Jon Parkin would love to be a part of this special event, after our rollercoaster journey to the quarter-finals of the Under 21 World Cup.

Unfortunately as Jon Parkin is a puppet of Elrich, or the other way round, only one of these nations can enter the World Cup.

The 'main' nation requires a KPB ranking other than zero (i.e. it needs to have taken part in a World Cup) before a puppet can be entered.

Zanziik will participate.

The Republic of Lardantuon would like to participate in the World Cup.

The Republic of Elrich is my brother's team, sometimes I use his computer to log onto mine. I do have my own computer, but used his to set up my country. Am I still not allowed in??

Am I still not allowed in??

Precisely, I believe you can enter Jon Parkin as a puppet next cup...

The Republic Of Lardantuon Allowed In Cup!The Republic Of Lardantuon Allowed In Cup!

Manager Player Jamie Marjorams Only Comments Were"
youll see our team sheet soon

Lardantuon, please post your roster in the Roster Thread (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=435169), not in here. Do you see any other rosters in this Sign-Up thread? Non.

If you wish to RP about your team before the cup begins, please post in the Pre-Cup RP Thread (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=435178). Thanking you please.

The Republic Of Lardantuon Has Put Roster On The Other Thing

The Republic Of Lardantuon Has Put Roster On The Other Thing

You posted your roster in the World Cup Discussion Thread, which is certainly not a Roster Thread.

Lardantuon, I don't want to make life difficult for you, but it would be polte of you to delete your roster posts in this thread, and especially in the discussion thread. They don't belong there.

Lardantuon, I don't want to make life difficult for you, but it would be polte of you to delete your roster posts in this thread, and especially in the discussion thread. They don't belong there.

Thanks to Katganistan, done.

First post updated as per 1) and 2)

93 out of 98 nations signed-up.

OOC: by my count, that makes 2 spots left.... (apologies if I've miscounted and missed out).

Note that the following IC post tries to initially sign up a puppet of the newly-restored Alasdair I Frosticus (hosts of WC2). But given that Frosticus hasn't even attempted to qualify for the WC since WC7, I don't know if I have any current ranking points. If I don't, then just this once, Alasdair I Frosticus will come out of retirement and field a team in the hope that this'll help build the necessary ranking points to enter the Archregimancy into future tournaments.

IC:
By the orders of our Lords and Masters in the Holy Empire of Alasdair I Frosticus, the Holy Empire of the Archregimancy would like to send our team of footballing Orthodox Monks into World Cup Qualifying.

Should this prove impossible due to ranking issues, the Basileus has permitted us to say on his behalf that he would like to enter Alasdair I Frosticus in the cup instead. A confirming message from his Majesty will be sent very soon.

Peace be with you.

The Scribes of the Archregimand

By the orders of our Lords and Masters in the Holy Empire of Alasdair I Frosticus, the Holy Empire of the Archregimancy would like to send our team of footballing Orthodox Monks into World Cup Qualifying.

Should this prove impossible due to ranking issues, the Basileus has permitted us to say on his behalf that he would like to enter Alasdair I Frosticus in the cup instead. A confirming message from his Majesty will be sent very soon.

Peace be with you.

The Scribes of the Archregimand


The Foreign Minister of the Holy Empire of Alasdair I Frosticus confirms the above statement by our loyal servants of the Archregimancy. If the Archregimancy is unable to participate, we will open the doors to the Dreamed Realm once more, and enter the World Cup ourselves for the first time since World Cup 7.

It the whim of the Basileus that any home matches - whether in the Archregimancy or Alasdair I Frosticus - shall take place in a stadium dreamed into the form of the belly of a whale.

All Hail the Basileus!

The Nation of Prince Aidan would like to join the cup

Lardantuon has Posted Team On Roster

Lardantuon has Posted Team On Roster

You could have done it all in one post you know, not three...

Updated to Prince Aidan.

One. Spot. Left.



And Lardantuon, you have made life very hard for the rest of us (and especially the hosts) by taking up six posts in the Roster thread. Your roster, formation and RP permissions should ideally be in one simple post that can easily be linked to, not six. Your posts about your stadia, Manager quotes and such should go in the Pre-World Cup 24 RP Thread, where they will earn you som RP bonus. Please stop posting in the Roster thread.

ELRICH WORLD CUP SQUAD ANNOUNCED

Now, this leads me to believe that Lardantuon is a puppet of Elrich. Which, considering that a recent spelling out of the rules involving Elrich has only recently been issued, is a pretty silly thing to do.

And it's not allowed.

So Elrich/Jon Parkin/Lardantuon. Tell us which ONE of your nations is to be involved, or we will involve none at all.

NOTE: This also means that there are now two spaces left.

The Democratic Empire of Palixia would like to join the cup as one of the two remaining spots...

Well, investigations are ongoing.

All I can say is that anyone signing up from here onwards is not guarenteed a place. But it is still possible you could find yourself in the cup anyway, whether it be becuase someone is thrown out, an ex-nation, or whatever else may happen. :)

Well, the investigation has been... well, it's been done. And the conclusion we have come to is that both Elrich and Lard can participate.

So the cup is now full!

Any sign-ups from here on in will be reserves. Thank you.

I just signed up to NS, and I do believe I'm too late for entrance.

But I dunno, Disjoepia's the country, if this is how you put your name forward. I'll be a reserve, or something.

I'd like a spot if one opens up.

NMS is back! Woah!

Reserve list now added to first page. Currently two whole nations!

What about the puppets? If their main state is in as well, couldn't they get booted and spots opened for people with one nation who want in?

And yes, Kaze, I'm back. And do my high school students ever have a hole to dig themselves out of before they get back to the quarterfinals where they belong :D

What about the puppets? If their main state is in as well, couldn't they get booted and spots opened for people with one nation who want in?

Well, I think it says somewhere in the rules about puppets being kicked. But first we'll look at expanding the cup before we go kicking puppets.

If we need to, though, 0-0 Is Evil (Druida's puppet) will offer itself as first in the queue.

EDIT: Raptor Claw is now an ex-nation. Everyone move up a place!

That coupled with 0-0 Is Evil moving to first reserve will let everyone in.

For now.

So we're in! Great. Gotta go make up a list of high schools for the qualifiers.

Sign-ups updated, 98/98 nations in... reserves from this point on... again.

I'd like a spot if one opens up.

Welcome back, but beware of becoming inactive and defeating me despite that!! *evil grin*

Hi, glad this is kinda getting sorted out.

Sorry about Lardantuan or whatever his name is, he's my 11 yr old Geordie cousin who is pretty confused I think, he's not a spammer rather an idiot. I told him about Nationstates (what have I done!!!) and he's got really over-excited about it, hopefully it is all harmless.........

Sorry if it's annoying all of you, please don't take it against my nation.....

Hi, glad this is kinda getting sorted out.

Sorry about Lardantuan or whatever his name is, he's my 11 yr old Geordie cousin who is pretty confused I think, he's not a spammer rather an idiot. I told him about Nationstates (what have I done!!!) and he's got really over-excited about it, hopefully it is all harmless.........

Sorry if it's annoying all of you, please don't take it against my nation.....


As long as he aint using your IP address, you should be safe... he's just this close (*holds finger and thumb an inch apart*) from being deleted.

EDIT: Just to confirm, you'd better tell your cous' that his nation doesn't exist anymore...

As long as he aint using your IP address, you should be safe... he's just this close (*holds finger and thumb an inch apart*) from being deleted.

EDIT: Just to confirm, you'd better tell your cous' that his nation doesn't exist anymore...

*stands in awe of the power that is the magical Liverpool England*

Guess you got your helping of imdabom for the night, we can all rest easily

1) As no more has been heard from Sibastia, Stryffe and Blaceria, and as they are all under the ownership of one owner (breaking the no puppets first time round AND the one puppet rule), all three are to be eliminated from the list of sign-ups henceforth.


Looking back through the thread, checking that Star's list is all correct and whatnot, I noticed that Quaarn appeared to be under the same ownership as Stryffe*. Therefore, this means that Quaarn will not be allowed to participate either. It means that the sign-up list now looks like this:

1 Rejistania
2 Starblaydia
3 Nova Britannicus
4 Cockbill Street
5 Harlesburg
6 Jeruselem
7 Spruitland
8 Greecedonia
9 Bipedal Apes
10 One Red Dot
11 Hypocria
12 Druida
13 Nedalia
14 Total n Utter Insanity
15 Lovisa
16 The South Packerlands
17 Hockey Canada
18 Bedistan
19 Nobbsinia
20 Wella
21 Finrods
22 Tonissia
23 One Eyed Men
24 Crystilakere
25 Oglethorpia
26 Caprine States
27 Poppuli
28 Svecia
29 Oliverry
30 Commerce Heights
31 Sarzonia
32 Limbrogidlia
33 Chileany
34 Liverpool England
35 Spaam
36 Squornshelous
37 Tadjikistan
38 Lox Land Island
39 Ruventsoria
40 Kericia
41 Bettia
42 Liamist States
43 Krytenia
44 Fart Islands
45 Chicanada
46 Turori
47 Vilita
48 Five Civilized Nations
49 Liamopolis-Liamton
50 EL CID THE HERO
51 Kylaai
52 System Karela
53 San-Lorenzo
54 Fmjphoenix
55 Haperd
56 Yafor 2
57 Liverpoolian
58 Viszonia
59 Morvonia
60 Brazillico
61 Jewish Citizens
62 Clavis
63 Trianland
64 Pedriana
65 Oaker
66 PopularFreedom
67 Klakistany
68 Nanakaland
69 Sonaron
70 Righteous Beliefs
71 Dauna Hills
72 Lethislavania
73 Geisenfried
74 The Lowland Clans
75 Kurumada
76 Casari
77 Milchama
78 Tallionis
79 Elrich
80 Southern Manchester
81 Taken Names
82 Hurfordia
83 Eauz
84 Kipto-Mare
85 Dedostan
86 Kaze Progressa
87 Scorthona
88 Praying2God
89 Audioslavia
90 Naleloospalakintula
91 Zanziik
92 The Archregimancy
93 Prince Aidan
94 Palixia
95 Disjoepia
96 New Montreal States
97 0-0 Is Evil
98


So we once again have a single place remaining. Don't all race to get it at once!


*Evidence - posts 88-95 of this thread, but especially post #91 (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=9207032&postcount=91). Why the hell would Stryffe be asking questions on behalf of Quaarn if it were not the case? If anyone would like to protest against the decision, please state your case, and we will reconsider.

Can The Peoples Republic Of Alan Shearer join the 24th World Cup

Well, we can see through the disguise, Lardantuon. But then I was quite willing to have you in anyway, so I'd accept Shearer Heaven too.

But please, try to post in a sensible way like everyboby else does. Surely it isn't too much to ask? Any more going over the top like before, and you know what'll happen!

Okay Druida I was stupid last time ,i wont be this time, no stupid rosters or anything.

Okay Druida I was stupid last time ,i wont be this time, no stupid rosters or anything.

The roster can be as stupid as you like (I remember a certain competitor posting a team made up entirely of Looney Toons characters).

All we ask is that you only use one post for it.

So when does the action begin?

You missed all the action.

Ok Say sorry to Total n Utter Insanity For Me Guys i shouldnt of cheeked him
he runs a cup!!

Ok Say sorry to Total n Utter Insanity For Me Guys i shouldnt of cheeked him
he runs a cup!!


Just letting you know, the name of your nation is "Shearer Heaven" not "Alan Shearer"

Just letting you know, the name of your nation is "Shearer Heaven" not "Alan Shearer"

As this is the only thread in which the nation has been called "Alan Shearer", we'll take that as a typo. Though as an Arsenal fan, I do request that the nation change its name to "Henry Heaven". ;)

As this is the only thread in which the nation has been called "Alan Shearer", we'll take that as a typo. Though as an Arsenal fan, I do request that the nation change its name to "Henry Heaven". ;)


Actually, this is the second thread in which the nation has been called "Alan Shearer" which is a cause of great confusion