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 27th 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 article on NSwiki. (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/World_Cup_FAQs) - Courtesy of Starblaydia


The longest-running sports-competition in NationStates reaches its 27th tournament: 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 the Baptism of Fire or not.


Puppets have to post with their nation and identify their master. One Puppet per Master nation, and you may only enter a puppet once you have already competed in a World Cup'

Nations Confirmed Signed Up: (107/???)
Starblaydia
Fmjphoenix
Schiavonia
Druida
Elrich
Ariddia
Total n Utter Insanity
Jeruselem
Tadjikistan
Hockey Canada
Giant Zucchini
Spaam
Sarzonia
Majeristan
Andossa Se Mitrin Vega
Nedalia
Kericia
Casari
Cuation
Bedistan
Oliverry
Tonissia
Jon Parkin
San Adriano
Apologetic Kittens
Hypocria
Krytenia
Praying2God
Legalese
Pastorvillle
Chicanada
Risa-Aramour
Allied Anime Worlds
Wentland
The Kazoo Peoples
Bazalonia
The Archregimancy
Alasdair I Frosticus
Commerce Heights
New Montreal States
Anathematic Republics
Milchama
Spaamanian Plijous
Nanakaland
Collonie
UN Peacekeepers
Revived Constantinople
The Macabees
Atheistic Right
Hiiraan
Georgeonia
Liverpool England
TheSuncoastofFlorida
Mr Chuck Norris
Haraki
Audioslavia
Kaze Progressa
Qazox
The Weegies
Rordia
Yafor 2
Magnus Valerius
The Islands of Qutar
Kirstiriera
Vilita
Turori
Squornshelous
Harlesburg
Priggdom
Rejistania
Dance 2 Revolution
Tynelia
Popolus
Imperial Moose
Rolatia
Crystilakere
Nebuleux
Tanah Burung
Cataduanes
Green wombat
Valertinette
Vuam and Isma
Obsidianus
Palacetonia
Jon Parkin
Shing-Shang
Swilatia
The New Chakovnia
Bettia
Spruitland
The Belmore Family
Algal states
CR Oscilloscopes
The Lowland Clans
Lovisa
Rorysville
Becquerelia
Kelse
Lethislavania
East Lithuania
New Preussen
Berner Street
McPsychoville
Emporer Pudu
An Archy
The Solar Association
The Footie Dream Team

Puppet Nations Involved: (14)
Druida (Schiavonia)
Majeristan (Sarzonia)
San Adriano (Ariddia)
Pastorville (Praying2God)
Risa-Aramour (Chicanada)
Alasdair I Frosticus (The Archregimancy)
Anathematic Republics (New Montreal States)
Spaamanian Plijous (Spaam)
Collonie (Milchama)
UN Peacekeepers (Nanakaland)
Atheistic Right (Bazalonia)
TheSuncoastofFlorida (Tonissia)
Turori (Vilita)
Nebuleux (The Islands Of Qutar)

Baptism of Fire Hosts: Rejistania and Legalese
It's going on now. (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=468643)
If you're not in it, you're not going to be :p

WC27 Hosting Bids
Bedistan and Fmjphoenix (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=10350930#post10350930)
The Archregimancy and New Montreal States (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=467307)



Thanks once again to Druida/Schiavonia, the only person arsed to update this. You should really have the p/w to NSWC Signups, G-man!

Starblaydia return in a purple flourish.

Fmjphoenix will come in a flurry of green and blue again.

The sloths will come back again, thankyouplease.

...as will Schiavonia's puppet, the Mighty Midfielders of Druida.

The Kingdom of Elrich would like to sign up again

The Rouge-et-Noirs will of course take part, and will try not to provide too many opponents with easy wins.

The uberpowerhouse of Insanicia will return for a 26th cup.

We'll be back because this thing is addictive.

We'll be back because we want to beat Jeruselem again :)

We're back and we threaten to make a threat!

Will the humanoid Zucchinis achieve the same heights as their scentient vegetable predecessors and win the Cup in their 3rd try? Stay tuned to find out...

We'll be back cos HC wants to rape us in the arse again.

Sarzonia sign up once again.

Hamad Bashir was motioning with full on agitation. He and Majeristani national team assistant coach Roger Taylor were in the throes of a heated discussion about whether or not to send the Falcons to World Cup XXVII.

"You saw what happened with the hosts," Bashir said. "They pulled a bait and switch on us. By Allah, they shall be cursed! We shall not allow our country to soil its reputation by sending our sons to that pile of heathen filth!"

"Hamad," Taylor said. "The way the World Cup works, the same country doesn't host it every time. We probably won't be seeing Commerce Heights unless they play in our group. I don't think you should judge the entire World Cup organisation based on the prejudices of one country."

"But the World Cup approved it tacitly! They didn't go in and force Commerce Heights to make changes!"

"They can't. Believe me, Simeone DiBradini tried his damnest. We even got support from the likes of Sarzonia. Who'd have thought the Sarzonians would support us after our low level wonks and that shock jock called them a "nation of faggots"?

"They're run by a sodomite," Bashir interjected. "They may as well be a nation of faggots."

"There you go again Hamad. Judging an entire nation based on one person from that nation, even if he is the man they named the country after. It's the same thing as judging the entire World Cup organisation based on Commerce Heights. It's flawed. Send the letter telling them the Falcons will participate in World Cup XXVII, but let it be known we won't tolerate the same kind of corruption we saw in this World Cup."

"I'll go see Ra~e," Bashir said, promptly storming out of the office. However, hours later, a defeated Bashir trudged off to his office to write the letter.

[OOC: I decided to make an RP out of signing up since I don't remember seeing those too often in the past. Majeristan signs up for World Cup XXVII. Yes, it's a puppet of Sarzonia.]

The Sea Dragons will be back to continue underperforming

Nedalia will be back to underperform more than the underperforming Sea Dragons.

Sign me up again as well...

All that praying to whatever gods you have was useless, because Casari's back once again.

Why do I do this to myself?

Cuation signs up for its third cup.

Well, this is really just a formality, as a World Cup wouldn't be a World Cup without the original Lions. :p

This cup wouldn't be complete without the WC26 co-hosts and the official Frenchie nation of NS World. Donc, on va sign-upper notre équipe!!;)

I'm in

The Holy Empire of Jon Parkin wishes to return.

Please can I confirm that I am not a puppet nation of Elrich. I am his brother and we only have one computer.

We hope this is OK, but if rules state it is not, I will enter as a puppet nation.

San Adriano (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/San_Adriano), puppet of Ariddia, will try to scrape together a team and get itself thrashed.

We sign up.

the official Frenchie nation of NS World

I object to that. Usurpateur. :D

The Kittens will sign up again, else how would we find a top scorer for the qualifying campaign? Keep hitting them past my poor keeper. or new keeper...

The Hyppos will compete (in the loosest definition of the word) once again.

Krytenia, gluttons for punishment, return for their thirteenth tournament.

We also offer to host (or co-host) the BoF.

Praying2God tenatively signs-up for yet another go at the WC, but may withdraw at a future date.

Pastorville's tenative sign-up soon to follow.

Legalese shall return once again.

Pastorville (puppet of Praying2God if anybody didn't already know that) confirms its tenative sign-up for the WC, but may withdraw at a future date.

Chicanada is looking forward to competing once again.

In addition, our puppet Risa-Aramour will also field a team (provided there is enough spots for it). Risa-Aramour would also like to compete in the BoF if possible.

Finally, Chicanada would be interested in hosting or co-hosting the BoF.

Risa-Aramour (puppet to Chicanada) confirms it's request to compete in the WC and BoF should spots be available.

Scene: The Federation of Allied Anime Worlds cabinet chambers. Present are President Endymion, Amy waters, Secretary of Internal Affairs, and Mahoro, Secretary fo the Incredibly Obvious

Endymion: Amy, you have called this meeting, so I'll immediately yield the floor to you.

Amy: As noted in a previous report, the Federation no longer has the ability to affect the world through military action or trade on our own. Even if we are to build an alliance to further our ideals, it will take time to do so.

Mahoro: We can't just sit on our hands in the meantime!

Amy: Exactly. It has come to my attention that a worldwide sporting tournament called the "world cup" is soon to be held. I suggest we field a team.

Endymion: Depending on our success in the tournament, this may be a way to gain some notoriety for the Federation without ruffling anyone's feathers. I like it. Since this is our first time participating it will take some work to form a team...Mahoro, I think this task is straightforward enough for you do handle it.

Mahoro: Yes, Mr. President! Mahoro will form a team from the strongest and fastest of our citizens to bring fame and glory to the Federation!

Endymion: Um...yes, you do that. Is there anything else?

Amy: Yes, Mr. President. There are two divisions, the World Cup itself and the Baptism of Fire. Since we are new to the tornament, it is unlikely that we will win. The Baptism of Fire is for newcomers to the game.

Endymion: Very well, sign up for the Baptism of Fire as well as the regular cup itself.

Amy: By your command, Mr. President.

Wentland would like to continue its newly established tradition of performing oppositely to what is expected.

The Kazoos respectfully sign up for World Cup 27 -- WC26 is going great! The Kazoos plan on returning to kick some butt!

Bazalonia again wishes to participate in the world cup.... our second EVer

And it's newly created Puppet... Atheistic Right

With the Holy Monastic Republic on the verge of qualifying at only the third attempt.... The Archregimancy is back for WC 27.

The Holy Empire tentatively signs up for WC 27 until the Archregimancy decides whether to bid to co-host this next WC or WC 28.

If WC28, the Holy Empire will withdraw from WC27 in order to give non-puppet nations an opportunity to participate - but I'm reserving a spot in the interim.


[The Holy Empire is a puppet of the Archregimancy for sign-up purposes]

After its success in winning World Cup 26, Capitalizt SLANI would like to submit its team for a third Cup. :p

Already? Wow.

(Yeah, I'll sign up)

And Satan will tag along for the rides (NMS's puppet, but no IC affiliation)

After a dramatic second half of qualifying and their first appearance in the World Cup proper. Milchama sign up for their 4th WC.

Will also put in puppet Collonie in due time.

Spaamanian Plijous, an independent territory of Spaam, will sign up for the World Cup. This is our first Cup and we wish to participate in the Baptism of Fire.

Nanakaland will sign up for this WC where they will (hopefully) scorinate right. :P

If possible, we will also sign up our puppet, UN Peacekeepers.

Collonie signs up for WC27 as a puppet of Milchama.

Signed up as Nanakaland puppet. It'll be quite fun playing an evil takil this time. :p

Revived Constantinople will join for a shot at glory.

Sign me up once again!

Atheistic Right would also like to sign up as a Puppet of Bazalonia...

Also can I do Bof please?

/me signs up

lol

Following the establishment of a national academy for football just three years ago on the outskirts of the capital Oxonia, the Georgeonian team is finally fit, trained and ready to enter their first world cup and BOF. Our people eagerly await glory and triumph. Long live Rasmussen! Long live The Republic!!

The FALE have forced Sir Douglas Freech to fax the entry form, so it looks like Liverpool England will be back.

Tonissia's Puppet Signs up

BOF Too

The Holy Empire of Mr Chuck Norris has never participated in a World Cup before, but after much nagging from the citizens, has decided to join. They would like to participate in the Baptism of Fire also, which will serve as their recruiting session, as football is not currently a sport in The Holy Empire of Mr Chuck Norris.

Haraki would like to sign up for World Cup 27, not as a new nation, because I am not a new nation. I took part in WCs way back in 2003 (4-10). If you look at the NSWiki page (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/World_Cup_8) you will see I even took 3rd place in World Cup 8.

So yeah. With that cleared out, I'd like to sign up.

Haraki would like to sign up for World Cup 27, not as a new nation, because I am not a new nation. I took part in WCs way back in 2003 (4-10). If you look at the NSWiki page (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/World_Cup_8) you will see I even took 3rd place in World Cup 8.

So yeah. With that cleared out, I'd like to sign up.

KPB ranks came into effect WC12 thereabouts, so you're currently unranked (150) - if you do the BoF as a new KPB nation, you're bound to get at least 130.

Audioslavia sign up for their.... fuck i've lost count... World Cup

The Progressans are back. Big deal. Or no deal?

Also, welcome back Haraki, great to see the old legends again!

...so you're currently unranked (150)...

Worse than that, I'd say, what with there being 210 ranked teams as of the beginning of WC26 qualifying.

INCOMING MESSAGE FROM THE Q CONTINUUM: (don't be afraid we aren't here to hurt you...yet)


The Most Serene Republic of Qazox would like to throw it's figurative hat into the ring for World Cup 27. Since this is the first time the all-powerful Q Continuum has decided to send a team, they would also like to play in the BoF as well. Thanks in advance Q.

Yo and stuff, we're back in for our 19th World Cup.

Well damn. According to the WC discussion thread, after WC 9, it says with a KPB ranking system, I was 8th in the world. Now I have to start over at the beginning, and even take place in a Baptism of Fire tournament?

God damn.



Thanks, Kaze. Good to be back. But I'm a legend now?

Rordia wish to sign up for their 3rd World Cup.

The Holy Empire of Mr Chuck Norris has never participated in a World Cup before, but after much nagging from the citizens, has decided to join. They would like to participate in the Baptism of Fire also, which will serve as their recruiting session, as football is not currently a sport in The Holy Empire of Mr Chuck Norris.

But...but Chuck Norris could just roundhouse kick all the other clubs out of whatever nation ends up bidding to host World Cup 27 (and apparently no one wants it so far, since only 2 nations have hinted at hosting and that would be BoF) and win the whole thing.

Training, who needs that ;)

But...but Chuck Norris could just roundhouse kick all the other clubs out of whatever nation ends up bidding to host World Cup 27 (and apparently no one wants it so far, since only 2 nations have hinted at hosting and that would be BoF) and win the whole thing.

Training, who needs that ;)

Yes, as this nation is in my region, I'd like to see them take WC27! Why not?

I'd put in my name to host, but being an inexperienced nation, I don't think anyone would vote for me and my bidding partner to host. Oh well, as soon as I have a few WCs under my belt, I am sure I will put in my name to host.

Well, I could offer to host it. It could be Haraki's triumphant return to the World Cup. We'd lose miserably to the better teams, but we could damn well have pride!

Well, I could offer to host it. It could be Haraki's triumphant return to the World Cup. We'd lose miserably to the better teams, but we could damn well have pride!

Hey, if we filed a joint bid, your experience and my inexperience could cancel out!.... or something.

I'd offer to host, but noone in their right mind would want to co-host with me. For good reason, too.

Bleh, since CH is allowed to post with his, and because of the mod ruling in my sig (musta said this a thousand times now), I'm posting with this account.

Yafor 2 is back again.

Bleh.

Oh, and I'd host with Casari, though I've got no idea how to, nor do I have any experience, reliability, or anything useful...

...and that no one'd vote for me...

I'd host with anyone who'd be willing to host with me (yes, including Casari, though relations might be bitter after I claim the second qualification spot in WC Group 26 -- above them ;))... so any interested nations, TG me or otherwise. But honestly, would anyone vote for an inexperienced nation to host?

I'd offer to host, but noone in their right mind would want to co-host with me. For good reason, too.What he said about himself also applies to me. That and I can't get Java to work on my compy.

Sign Magnus Valerius up if there's still room. I need to bring the Valerian Boyars back into action. :P

They'll be back in action for their... 5th or 6th? World Cup. I think they were last in WC16...

I'd offer to host, but noone in their right mind would want to co-host with me. For good reason, too.

I'm willing to throw my hat into the ring with you.

Anyway our hosting job couldn't be much worse than CH's and Oli's right :P

What are the duties of the host? I forget by now.

The Archregimancy and New Montreal States are considering bidding to co-host WC 27. If we don't bid this time round, then we'll almost certainly bid for WC 28 instead.

Stay tuned.

The Islands of Qutar would like to sign up for their second World Cup

Kirstiriera would like to enter World Cup 27's Qualification Rounds on its own accord...

Kit Colours: Kelly Green and White
Formation: 1 GoalKeeper - 4 Defence - 4 Midfielders - 2 Attackers

Vilita and puppet Turori. Yes that's accurate, predicting Turori's shock failure to qualify for this cups finals and dropping below Vilita in the rankings for the first time in a long time.

i'm not exactly a n00b when it comes to a rp like this, but a quick question or 2.

1st--- how do i know when the tourney will start?

2nd-- how do i get my team some friendlies so the rating will go up?

thank to any who may help :)

I don't think friendlies increase your ranking... dealing with uneven numbers of matches is a problem.

But I would certainly recommend participating in the Baptism of Fire Tournament, that's what I did... though my team will end last in my group in the World Cup Proper..... Not sure why though... Ce la vie...

Squornshelous signs up for their 23rd world cup qualifying attempt.

HArlesburg signs up for there 5 through 7th attempt.

priggdom will sign up for the baptism of fire. any details on what it is?

priggdom will sign up for the baptism of fire. any details on what it is?
The Baptism of Fire is a pre-tournament for the World Cup. It is meant for new nations to join and get practice at RPing and of the format for the scores.

All new nations that join the World Cup are recommended to join the BoF so they get points and improve their ranking, hence should do better in the World cup(or should anyway :P)

The 26th WC was Bazalonia's first WC and we particpated in the BoF before that tournament.

The Orange-Blues are back again!

Vilita, if you want Turori in the WC, you need to post with your puppet. Like this.

D2R regrettably inform everyone they sign up for this cup.

I'm willing to throw my hat into the ring with you.

Anyway our hosting job couldn't be much worse than CH's and Oli's right :P

Meh, someone's always able to do worse. Like a HC hosting bid. =p Either way, I'm always open to host with pretty much anyone.

Jill Claymore, the Tynleian Minister of Propaganda annouunces,

"The Dominion of Tynelia steps up with its first international squad to join the world cup. Our orster is filled with the All Stars from our national league to ensure Tynleia is represented by the best our nation has to offer. As this with be Tynelia's first step onto the world soccer stage we wish to enter the Bpatism of Fire tournament as well to better familiarize ourselves with the international scoring systems to better prepare ourselves for the World Cup."

Sign-ups updated to Tynelia.

71 nations signed up, of which 13 are puppets. 14 nations eligible for the Baptism of Fire, of which 10 have confirmed their entry into that competition.

How can we join????

Popolus

Technically I shouldn't be elegible for the BoF, since I did have a KPB rank after WC9. Don't know if that counts as a proper one sinc I think the system was different, but they called it a KPD rank and had me at 210, whatever that means. The highest was something like 285.

The nation of the Grand Duchy of Imperial Moose have selected their team, and wish to partake in the world cup for the first time (and of course the BoF). The president of their football association (FAIM) stamps his hoof print onto the sign up sheet in a small official ceremony, broadcast to the nation. Their team selection process kicks off with the naming of a pool of 50 players who will be competing for spots on the team. Expected to be a lock for the team is FC rainforest's goal keeper, Poopso Von Goom, renounded throughout the football playing world for his giant antlers that he uses with immense skill and efficiancy. In national competition he is yet to conceed a goal.

How can we join????

Popolus

By writing something like 'I want to join and participate in the BoF as well' or 'Popolus signs up'

BTW: You know that 'Popo' is german for buttocks? :)

Despite the fact we totally suck, I'm serially unlucky and my life's obstructing my RPing time seriously, what the hell, Rolatia are back in to hopefully get better than last and do a surprise giant-killing again with any luck.

Crystilakere to continue on please

La République de Nebuleux would like to sign up for World Cup 27, It will its first World Cup, and would like to participate in le Bapitism de Feu.


If you look closely you see strings attached to this man, and if you trace the strings back, you may find his controller in...... The Islands of Qutar

Tanah Burung does not mean buttocks in German, but i recently learned that it does have a dirty double meaning in Indonesian.

Call this a sign-up, or something.

Technically I shouldn't be elegible for the BoF, since I did have a KPB rank after WC9. Don't know if that counts as a proper one sinc I think the system was different, but they called it a KPD rank and had me at 210, whatever that means. The highest was something like 285.

KPD???

It was WCR from WC3-10
RPR WC11
and KPB WC12-Present

Cataduanes intend to compete in WC 27!!

Sorry, TnUI, that was my typo, but I'm just going by this, from the first page of the WC Discussion thread:

KPB Ranking System - Placement After World Cup 9

An asterisk (*) next to a point total indicates that the team is still playing, and could therefore end up with a different point total at the end.

Rnk Team Points
1 Liverpool England 280.5*
2 Bedistan 248*
3 Runaway Moose 229
4 Europa Brittania 224*
5 Giant Zucchini 218
6 Lemmitania 215
7 Ravenspire 213*
8 Haraki 210.5
9 Snub Nose 38 208.5
10 Oglethorpia 206.5
11 The Belmore Family 202
12 Halfassedstates 199.5
13 Svecia 197
14 Kingsford 193
14 Squornshelous 193
16 Dennisov 187
17 Ariddia 183.5
18 Oddslavo 181.5
19 Busby 180
20 Gilmeecia 179
21 Errinundera 178
22 Gesamtkuntswerk 163
23 Dark Outcasts 159
24 Commerce Heights 156.5
25 Tanah Burung 156

So all I know is that that says I had a KPB Ranking system that placed me 8th in the world.

Sorry, TnUI, that was my typo, but I'm just going by this, from the first page of the WC Discussion thread:



So all I know is that that says I had a KPB Ranking system that placed me 8th in the world.

As far as I know they've been refined (check the latest rankings out! The top team doesn't even have 65 KPB points, let alone 200).

Yes, I realize that, and also I realize that this is far from what we use now, but it still is a KPB ranking system, and so technically I shouldn't be eligible for the Baptism of Fire. All I'm saying.

Green Wombat would like to join World cup 27 and also the BoF as well. :)

Green Wombat would like to join World cup 27 and also the BoF as well. :)

The pitiful Green Wombats will lose to the all-mighty Black Oxen!!!!!

Haha... You obviously have not seen them... O.O

Hey Star!

I saw I was listed under puppets and for the BoF, but I'm not listed as part of the actual WC teams signup list, unlike all the other puppet nations. Did I forget to do something, or was I missed accidentally ;)

Yes, I realize that, and also I realize that this is far from what we use now, but it still is a KPB ranking system, and so technically I shouldn't be eligible for the Baptism of Fire. All I'm saying.

The rule is WC12 KPB Ranking, seeing that was just to show how the KPB system would work and wasn't implemented for 3 more cups.

The rule is WC12 KPB Ranking, seeing that was just to show how the KPB system would work and wasn't implemented for 3 more cups.

Indeed. That was a beta version, if you will, of the KPB rankings - note all the three-digit numbers in there, whereas with the system that was actually put into place I don't think we've seen anything much above 70. :p

Well damn. There go my hopes of getting in with an actually decent team, considering I'd really rather not start out as the worst team in the league, especially as I was once third in the world, even though it was a long time ago.

Although I doubt there'd be many people willing to let me jump in as a better team than them ... Oh well. We could rely on the kindness of strangers, but then we'd all be dead or rich.

Well damn. There go my hopes of getting in with an actually decent team, considering I'd really rather not start out as the worst team in the league, especially as I was once third in the world, even though it was a long time ago.

Although I doubt there'd be many people willing to let me jump in as a better team than them ... Oh well. We could rely on the kindness of strangers, but then we'd all be dead or rich.

You will be starting off, like everyone else without a KPB rank, as 0.00 in the Baptism of Fire. Good luck from then on, and here's to you re-gaining that 3rd Place spot at some point in the future.

You were third in the world a lonnnnnng time, ICly, ago. A long time OOCly too. A quick estimate would be that Haraki haven't played an international football match for about 60 years. That'd screw over your talent, training, coaching and all that without any problems, effectively leaving you at the same starting point as everyone else - only you get to be all nostalgic about your grandpappy's days when Haraki nearly ruled the footballing world.

Ahem.

I would like to announce that Bedistan and Fmjphoenix will be submitting a bid to host World Cup 27.

Further details will be provided at a later time.

Thank you.

This is just a test of the bid confirmation. If this had been more than a test.... I dont know what would have been added. :P

Valertinette would like to particiate in World Cup 27 and the BoF :)

Ehime, Vuam and Isma, 04/07/2089 11h43 Local time
Suart Rigodon (InterNews Cyberia)

New Cyberia has never been noted for its members' athletic and sporting prowesses. However, all this might be on the brink of changing.

Fischmann Johan, head coach and manager of Vuam and Isma, announced today that Vuam and Isma had applied to be participants in the WC27 qualifiers, as well as the Baptism of Fire. "Over the last 3 years" said Mr Johan "we've managed to build a decent domestic league, and our recent international friendlies confort us in the idea that we may have a chance in the qualifying sessions, and maybe progress further." The Vuam and Isma Minister of Sports was also present, and in his own words : "Vuam and Isma has been a sporting nation since 20 years ago, when the Denver Firestormers and Arsenal both toured Isma playing friendlies against local clubs. Since then, football has been part of the Vuami and Ismanian way of life. Our football league, however, has only grown strong recently, as prior to Fishmann's actions with the national team, very few Vuamis and very few Ismanians were willing to stay in New Cyberia, preferring to trade their skills off in more reputed leagues, such as the Hem Staak."

Indeed, Vuami and Ismanian players have been more and more common in foreign leagues, even though the national team has never been considered more than a joke. But two years ago, when Robert O'Beirne turned down a £4.4 Million offer from Doncaster to stay with Lesk, it seemed the tide was turning, making the Vuami and Ismalian Topplig a league that was finally able to attract players, even if they were few and sparse.

But now, with home-grown stars in each of the 20 top divisions, turning the Vuam and Ismalia Topplig into the most exciting sport division in New Cyberia, and the national side rearing up to play in higher spheres, it might just be the end of the beginning for sports in New Cyberia.



Vuam and Ismalia, applying for WC27 and BoF.

Ahem,

Announcing the Bedistan/Fmjphoenix World Cup 27 Bid Thread

http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=10350930#post10350930

'I want to join and participate in the BoF as well'

Popolus

For Immediate Release

Obsidianus Athletic Commission announces intention to participate in World Cup qualifying and Baptism of Fire tournaments.

Obsidiaani, Obsidianus - 3 February, 1952 v1 - The OAC announced its intention today to vie for a place in the World Cup and participate in the Baptism of Fire tournament. A sub-division of the Obsidian armed forces, the OAC will be recruiting players from within the ranks of the Obsidian army. Captain Perkka P. Necropolis has been named coach for the nascent side.

An anonymous military administrator reports that competition for a spot on the team has been fierce, "After all, there's not much else for a soldier to do. We're not much more than a jumped up scouting troop with mandatory membership for 3 years."

Confirmation of the entry into World Cup competition has also electrified the populace, who seem primed to support the Amber & Obsidian at home and abroad.

The Red 'n' Blue whipping boys return for another crack.

I rather hope that with my quick rise up the rankings, it will be a smidgeon easier this time, especially as I am going to take part in the CoH as well.

Can the Holy Empire of Jon Parkin also enter the Baptism of Fire?

Cheers

Can the Holy Empire of Jon Parkin also enter the Baptism of Fire?

Cheers


no

If possible, Shing-Shang would like to sign up for World Cup 27 (XXVII). In typical Liverpool... I mean Shing-Shang style.

We are Red Shirted, Red Blooded and Blood Thirsty by the Way.

no
Explain your post. You don't have any say in the BoF, only Vil and his cohost (or whatever the new BoF hosting rules are) do. If it's a no because he's not new, at least have the decency to say so.

Can the Holy Empire of Jon Parkin also enter the Baptism of Fire?

Cheers

You participated in WC XXV, and thus have a KPB rank. Therefore, you aren't eligible to participate in the BoF.

Ok and thanks for explaining.

Swilatia Signs up.

Count Chakovnia in.

The Aroras are up for another shot at leaking goals like there's no tomorrow.

The Aroras are up for another shot at leaking goals like there's no tomorrow.

Attack means defeat!

Attack means defeat!

Not quite. Not scoring more goals than your opponent means defeat.

'I want to join and participate in the BoF as well'

Popolus

Wait didn't you already compete in a WC before? or was that Populi?

Ooh, a sign-up thread!
Count us in.

It's been a long time. Enter me into the cup. Also - If I can enter the BoF, I'm in.

Wait didn't you already compete in a WC before? or was that Populi?
No i just started tzo play the game :), that had to be someone else.

Popolus

The Druid-Schiavone Officially Unofficial World Cup 27 sign-update:

Nations Confirmed Signed Up: (106/???)
Starblaydia
Fmjphoenix
Schiavonia
Druida
Elrich
Ariddia
Total n Utter Insanity
Jeruselem
Tadjikistan
Hockey Canada
Giant Zucchini
Spaam
Sarzonia
Majeristan
Andossa Se Mitrin Vega
Nedalia
Kericia
Casari
Cuation
Bedistan
Oliverry
Tonissia
Jon Parkin
San Adriano
Apologetic Kittens
Hypocria
Krytenia
Praying2God
Legalese
Pastorvillle
Chicanada
Risa-Aramour
Allied Anime Worlds
Wentland
The Kazoo Peoples
Bazalonia
The Archregimancy
Alasdair I Frosticus
Commerce Heights
New Montreal States
Anathematic Republics
Milchama
Spaamanian Plijous
Nanakaland
Collonie
UN Peacekeepers
Revived Constantinople
The Macabees
Atheistic Right
Hiiraan
Georgeonia
Liverpool England
TheSuncoastofFlorida
Mr Chuck Norris
Haraki
Audioslavia
Kaze Progressa
Qazox
The Weegies
Rordia
Yafor 2
Magnus Valerius
The Islands of Qutar
Kirstiriera
Vilita
Turori
Squornshelous
Harlesburg
Priggdom
Rejistania
Dance 2 Revolution
Tynelia
Popolus
Imperial Moose
Rolatia
Crystilakere
Nebuleux
Tanah Burung
Cataduanes
Green wombat
Valertinette
Vuam and Isma
Obsidianus
Palacetonia
Jon Parkin
Shing-Shang
Swilatia
The New Chakovnia
Bettia
Spruitland
The Belmore Family
Algal states
CR Oscilloscopes
The Lowland Clans
Lovisa
Rorysville
Becquerelia
Kelse
Lethislavania
East Lithuania
New Preussen
Berner Street
McPsychoville
Emporer Pudu
An Archy
The Solar Association

Puppet Nations Involved: (14)
Druida (Schiavonia)
Majeristan (Sarzonia)
San Adriano (Ariddia)
Pastorville (Praying2God)
Risa-Aramour (Chicanada)
Alasdair I Frosticus (The Archregimancy)
Anathematic Republics (New Montreal States)
Spaamanian Plijous (Spaam)
Collonie (Milchama)
UN Peacekeepers (Nanakaland)
Atheistic Right (Bazalonia)
TheSuncoastofFlorida (Tonissia)
Turori (Vilita)
Nebuleux (The Islands Of Qutar)

Baptism of Fire Hosts: Rejistania and Legalese
It's going on now. (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=468643)
If you're not in it, you're not going to be :p

WC27 Hosting Bids
Bedistan and Fmjphoenix (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=10350930#post10350930)
The Archregimancy and New Montreal States (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=467307)

All right, I might as well sign up for the BoF. Although it will be annoying and more than a little frustrating starting out as the worst team in the world again.

Enough with my whining, on with the playing.

Although it will be annoying and more than a little frustrating starting out as the worst team in the world again.

Joint-worst, if you please.

Fresh off a 6th place finish in the first maple-taco cup between canada and 10000 islands. Algal States would like to announce its' participation in its' first world cup.

CR Oscilloscopes would like to enter the World Cup, and also the BoF.

I haven't competed before, I think that's right.

Sign-ups updated, thanks to Schiavonia as per usual, to CR Oscilloscopes. 93 nations signed up, 14 of which are puppets. 25 nations eligible for BoF, of which 18 have confirmed their involvement.

You missed me. I decided to play in the BoF after all. You still have me listed as unconfirmed.

This is what I get for not having IRC and missing all the thread postings...Sign me up.

Lovisa sign too

Rorysville gladly will Join the World cup for it's first time and also the Baptism of Fire

After scraping together some additional funding, Algal States would like to confirm its participation in the BoF.

Becquerelia would like to register for the World Cup. And seeing that this is our first World Cup, we will also register for the Baptism Of Fire Tournament.

To keep things moving along, the Baptism of Fire will start this week. As such, Rejis and I are setting a deadline for signups:

All teams wishing to compete in the Baptism of Fire must confirm their application, if they have not already done so, by 000 GMT on Monday (That's midnight overnight between Sunday/Monday).

The group draw will be posted sometime Monday, along with the MD schedule and RP thread.

I will be TGing all eligible nations which have not yet confirmed. Everyone else who has already can ignore this. Thank you!

To keep things moving along, the Baptism of Fire will start this week. As such, Rejis and I are setting a deadline for signups:

All teams wishing to compete in the Baptism of Fire must confirm their application, if they have not already done so, by 000 GMT on Monday (That's midnight overnight between Sunday/Monday).

The group draw will be posted sometime Monday, along with the MD schedule and RP thread.

I will be TGing all eligible nations which have not yet confirmed. Everyone else who has already can ignore this. Thank you!

i was just about to ask when the BoF was gonna begin and if possible a Complete List of BoF Participants. thanks...

If still possible, Kelse would like to send a team to participate in the BoF and WC...

i was just about to ask when the BoF was gonna begin and if possible a Complete List of BoF Participants. thanks...

The latter (a complete list of BoF Participants) can be found using the front page of the signup thread, and checking all the signups yet to be update for those who've signed up for it.

Tynelia confirms its application to enter the BoF and WC27

Is in, and I fully intend to quite possibly actually roleplay this time.

may East Lithuania sign up

If it is still possible, New Preussen woudl like to sign up for WC or BoF. (Being utterly new to the NS Socer-verse, advice/guidance welcome;))

If it is still possible, New Preussen woudl like to sign up for WC or BoF. (Being utterly new to the NS Socer-verse, advice/guidance welcome;))

Welcome. The BoF is a tournament for all those new to the WC, and will help you earn a few points and try some RP-ing before the actual qualifying beins.

On that note: With 23 teams currently signed up, the Baptism of Fire signups will remain open until the final spot is claimed. The draw will occur later today (Monday).

Teams confirmed for the BoF are:
Risa-Aramour
Allied Anime Worlds
Spaamanian Plijous
Atheistic Right
Georgeonia
TheSuncoastofFlorida
Mr Chuck Norris
Haraki
Qazox
Priggdom
Tynelia
Popolus
Imperial Moose
Nebuleux
Green wombat
Valerinette
Vuam and Isma
Obsidianus
Algal states
CR Oscilloscopes
Rorysville
Becquerelia
Kelse
New Preussen

The small but sport loving nation of Berner Street is interested in joining the competition, which would be its first. They'd also take part in the Baptism of Fire Cup.

I've been around for donkey's years, and I've never signed up for one of these. I wonder why...

Anyway, the Eternally Ineffable Republic of McPsychoville would like to send the McPsychoville Minutemen into the World Cup tournament proper. Also, if there are any spots available in the Baptism of Fire cup, we would also like to register one of our protectorate nations, the Borderlands of 26 Maple Leafs in it. Good to see some Australian enrollment - it just goes to prove that no matter how crap your football team, you can still keep your heads high ;)

[QUOTE=Legalese]
Welcome. The BoF is a tournament for all those new to the WC, and will help you earn a few points and try some RP-ing before the actual qualifying beins
(end quote)

Thanks much, Which threads do I need to watch /post in for the BoF and WC?

( NP's RL player, being Amercian hasn't quite figured out how to RP Soccer or Soccer itself yet, which fits with NP's inexperience in NS leagues.)

I've been around for donkey's years, and I've never signed up for one of these. I wonder why...

Anyway, the Eternally Ineffable Republic of McPsychoville would like to send the McPsychoville Minutemen into the World Cup tournament proper. Also, if there are any spots available in the Baptism of Fire cup, we would also like to register one of our protectorate nations, the Borderlands of 26 Maple Leafs in it. Good to see some Australian enrollment - it just goes to prove that no matter how crap your football team, you can still keep your heads high ;)

Now, remember Jeruselem from World Cup 26 Group 15?
I'm Australian too, but my team isn't crap any more.

Oh, good luck. :)

Thanks for the vote of confidence, but Australian teams being crap was a joke aimed at Berner Street. He knows what I'm talking.

But still, compared to English teams, Australian teams do suck majorly. :p

Bah, Australia's football team is godlike. We made Uraguayans cry! And what was the score when last we tangled, English git? :p

With the signup of McPsychoville for the BoF, Registration for the Baptism of Fire is now closed. World Cup signups are still open, however.

Making Uruguayans cry is easy. Just tell them they're gay for living in U-R-GUAY
...<_<.

Anyway, yeah. One question I had - is McPsychoville in the Baptism of Fire tournament or the World Cup proper?

Making Uruguayans cry is easy. Just tell them they're gay for living in U-R-GUAY
...<_<.

Anyway, yeah. One question I had - is McPsychoville in the Baptism of Fire tournament or the World Cup proper?


Your in Both

BOF Is a Precursor tournement

I probably should have worded my question better. I checked the BoF thread, and there's no mention of McPsychoville in it, which is why I asked. I assume this is an oversight.

I probably should have worded my question better. I checked the BoF thread, and there's no mention of McPsychoville in it, which is why I asked. I assume this is an oversight.

Well, according to the way you worded your post, it appeared that you weren't applying for the BoF, since you've done this before... which obviously, is not true. :headbang:

Well, according to the way you worded your post, it appeared that you weren't applying for the BoF, since you've done this before... which obviously, is not true. :headbang:
McPsychoville were signed up for WC26 and were in the qualifiers, if not the BoF - this means they are ranked (currently 110 with 3.33 points) so they are NOT eligible for the Baptism of Fire

Well, according to the way you worded your post, it appeared that you weren't applying for the BoF, since you've done this before... which obviously, is not true. :headbang:

Either you already competed and therefore are not eligable for the BoF or your are a newb and therefore not able to sign up the puppet 26 Maple Leafs.

Correction: You have been here before, so that means you're not eligible for the BoF. I'm sorry for all the confusion there.

Much better, thanks for clearing that all up. Any idea on when the World Cup proper thread is going to be up?

Much better, thanks for clearing that all up. Any idea on when the World Cup proper thread is going to be up?

Just After the BoF is finished

The Dominion will be entering it's first World Cup class team in the games this year.

The team will paticipate in both the Baptism of Fire tournament and the World Cup 27 games.

The foreign affairs minister, Mr. White, will release the team rosters before the start of the competition.

The Dominion will be entering it's first World Cup class team in the games this year.

The team will paticipate in both the Baptism of Fire tournament and the World Cup 27 games.


The BoF already started, so you can not participate in it anymore.

Alright, the World Cup games only then.

The Citizens' Club of An archy will field a team for World Cup qualifying competitions.

My computer restored and replaced, myself now employed once again, I sign up and join in with the hope to be able to play, to post, to participate in this, the twenty-seventh World Cup.

I apologize that I was not able to, was constrained from, participation upon the last occasion (i.e., the 25th WC) that I signed up for.

The Schiavone Officially Unofficial Sign-Up List (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=10372532#post10372532) is updated to this point.

may i please sign up?

Sign-ups updated to The Footie Dream Team, 107 nations signed-up.

This post brought to you by Starblaydia, with the actual effort for updating the list being done by Schiavonia.

The World Cup 27 host vote (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=10447786&postcount=13) is now open.

Sign me up for WC27...

Pedriana signs up as a puppet of Bedistan.

10-4, confirmed.

This brings the total number of signups to 109 (I've already checked; there are no ex-nations in the list). What does this mean? Well, the nearest number of nations that fits into one of our plans is 110 (12 groups of 9 plus 2 hosts). Therefore...

Next one to sign up is in, then it's closed for good! Get that last spot while it's hot!

Dorian and Sonya will sign up as a puppet of ASMV should no new team like the spot.

Boudra-Boudra is a new nation that would like to participate. The BoF would probably be the best idea to get the team warmed up.

Note: when the former nation of Sjwitz collapsed, some people went their own way and simply moved to another nation, but most stuck together and formed a new nation: Boudra-Boudra. So the people of Boudra-Boudra are not entirely new to football per sé, but since then time has moved on about 4 or 5 generations. Only 'ancient scrolls' about the forfathers playing in the BoF and WC21Qual remain.

OOC: but that extra paragraph is more extra info to say: 'hey i'm back', than anything else. But ofcourse if Sjwitz still has ranking points left, Boudra-Boudra gladly will use them :D

The BoF is already over. The WC proper is about to begin, but you probably should still be able to slot yourself in.

Hmm... But if I remember correctly, the BoF is a one time only tournament?

Can Boudra-Boudra still take part in the BoF if they play in the WC? If they can, then surely they will take part in the WC to gain some experience. Otherwise, the only Boudra-Boudra people at the WC will be the reporters and people from the sports committee.

I sign the country of Ocmeoub, and ive already posted my team sorry, did this a bit backwards:D

Oy...as much as I would like to allow Boudra-Boudra into WC27, I already confirmed Dorian and Sonya's entry in another thread (plus they've already posted a roster, so I'd rather not make all that work become worthless), and they just took the last available spot. So I'm afraid you'll have to wait for WC28.

(Also, Boudra-Boudra can indeed participate in the BoF - it's technically not the same nation, at least as far as NS is concerned. You'll have to wait for the pre-WC28 BoF, though.)

Also, Ocmeoub: sorry, you're too late, Dorian and Sonya took the last slot.

Signups for World Cup 27 are officially closed.

Oy...as much as I would like to allow Boudra-Boudra into WC27, I already confirmed Dorian and Sonya's entry in another thread (plus they've already posted a roster, so I'd rather not make all that work become worthless), and they just took the last available spot. So I'm afraid you'll have to wait for WC28.

(Also, Boudra-Boudra can indeed participate in the BoF - it's technically not the same nation, at least as far as NS is concerned. You'll have to wait for the pre-WC28 BoF, though.)

Also, Ocmeoub: sorry, you're too late, Dorian and Sonya took the last slot.

Signups for World Cup 27 are officially closed.

I'm logged on as the wrong nation, but please withdraw Alasdair I Frosticus from the tournmant and let Boudra-Boudra in. I was going to withdraw AIF anyway for RP reasons, which will be posted in the pre-WC27 RP thread later today. Just in case this post is missed, I'll TG Bedistan separately as well.

Very well, it shall be done.

This leaves us with a question now.

Boudra-Boudra: If you accept the remaining position in WC27, you won't be able to participate in the BoF (because it's already finished). Alternatively, you can wait until WC28 and have the ability to participate in the BoF for that one. (If you play in WC27, you will not be eligible for the WC28 BoF.) If so, Ocmeoub will be allowed into WC27 instead.

Boudra-Boudra will NOT participate in WC27, the first official tournament of Boudra-Boudra will be the pre-WC28 BoF.

Good luck to Ocmeoub

So be it; Ocmeoub is in, then.

I hope someone will post, will make available, a link or links, once the competition begins. I am so busy, my life is so full of incident and event, at present, that I simply cannot seach for, grub about for, look for, the roster, result, and roleplay threads.

My thanks, my appreciation, to whosoever does so.