Arda Cup Soccer 2008 - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Formendacil · 05-09-2008, 03:38 PM

Dear me, posting is clearly a hazardous occupation these days...

On the one hand, I expect to be at least somewhat available, though I won't know that of the summer for another couple weeks for certain, so I would like to say that I'm available to play for Tol-in-Gaurhoth* but on the other hand, I have absolutely no idea what I'm committing myself too. I was non-interneted last summer and so missed the last round of this, and you're being decidedly vague about what sort of a commitment is going on here.

*Something of a scandal in the history of the team, no doubt. The rights to the green-and-black were bought by Sauron just after he was ousted from the management of the black-black-and-redandblack in Mordor. It was payback of sorts, I think, since Sauron's second, the Witchking, who replaced him on Team Mordor, had trained the first Barrow-Wights, when the league expanded in the Second Age. Not that the green and black ever made money when the played on the Downs: Cardolan Stadium was old and small and the place had a bad rap ever since those hobbits got kidnapped after a game with Hobbiton (now Michel Delving), and the neighbourhood was really quite rundown. I mean, you've heard of "redneck". Think about three steps down the social ladder and you've got "yellow boots".

the phantom · 05-09-2008, 05:05 PM

You don't have to actually do anything Formy- I just don't want to award slots to people who don't plan on following the tournament at all.

Formendacil · 05-10-2008, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by the phantom

You don't have to actually do anything Formy- I just don't want to award slots to people who don't plan on following the tournament at all.

Ah, well in that case, I would be delighted to accept a position with Team Tol-in-Gaurhoth--provided the salary is acceptable. All the talk of a salary cap that's been floating around the commissioner's offices has me worried that with all the big names that Sauron wants to sign for the team will leave little money left to spend on the other players, such as myself.

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Originally Posted by Nogrod

So as you have confessed / admitted Form that "I'm available to play for Tol-in-Gaurhoth" you should quickly run to the Dueling Wizards Werewolf II... It's been a while since your last one!

It has, indeed, been a VERY long time. Two years, I think, but it'll have to be a little while yet before I can do so again; as noted above, I can't be sure about the stability of my summer internet for a couple weeks yet. In any case, I never cared much for the Dueling Wizards variety. However, I digress from the topic at hand--unless we're planning on tie-breakers with dueling wizards.

Nogrod · 05-09-2008, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Formendacil

so I would like to say that I'm available to play for Tol-in-Gaurhoth

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Originally Posted by tp

You don't have to actually do anything Formy- I just don't want to award slots to people who don't plan on following the tournament at all.

So as you have confessed / admitted Form that "I'm available to play for Tol-in-Gaurhoth" you should quickly run to the Dueling Wizards Werewolf II...

It's been a while since your last one!

But yes. No actual scoring (not to talk of practising or spending hours in the gym) is needed from anyone - but even more going to go for your side / players and to comment on your feelings ie. make the thread alive!

Pick your team and win!

PS. As phantom said I will be helping this tournament out.

PS2. Do you think tp that it would be wise to lay out the rules of the game for everyone to see here in the thread so that also those who have never joined the game could participate knowing what this is about?

Lhunardawen · 05-09-2008, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Formendacil

Dear me, posting is clearly a hazardous occupation these days...

Rightly said, Formy. That sneaky phantom...

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Originally Posted by the phantom

As far as the Tol-In-Gaurhoth team, there are six open slots.

Two now, actually.

By virtue of being first to post on this thread and being renowned Werewolf players, Formendacil, Eomer, Anguirel, and Lhuna can all take a slot on the team- IF you want to, and you plan on being around and participating a bit during the tournament.

And all the above were players in the first game you modded. I think you might have bewitched us to post here.

Hmm, I can't honestly say I'll have all the time I want to spend in the Downs once classes start on June. (I can't even join DWW II - so sorry, Noggie.) But just so I have a reason not to forget this beloved place - and to feed Lhuna's starved ego - fine, I'll let you count me in...

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Originally Posted by Eomer of the Rohirrim

No divided loyalties for me, so at least 3 slots open in the Tol-in-Gaurhoth team.

...if Eomer can be convinced not to back out from the Tol-in-Gaurhoth team.

Come on, you can probably adopt a different nick if you don't want to be confused with that dude from Edoras!

Lhunardawen · 05-09-2008, 10:43 PM

I just noticed Elenwë's in Tuna. I thought she might be starting her own team of penguins in Helcaraxë. Lommy would probably be interested.

the phantom · 05-09-2008, 10:52 PM

Ah, quite right, Nogrod. I should explain the set up.

There will be eight groups of four teams. Each team will play the other three teams in their group. A win is worth 3 points, a tie is worth 1. After the games are finished, the two teams from each group with the highest point total advances into the playoffs (so that would put 16 teams in the playoffs).

If two teams have the same number points the team with the best goal differential gets the nod. If they have the same differential the team who scored the highest number of goals gets the nod.

The playoffs will be the standard winner-advance-loser-go-home set up.

Oh, and players will not sit games (because I can't have backups for everyone). Someone can be sent out of a game for a penalty and leave their team a player short for the remainder of the game, but no one will ever be benched for an entire game.

The fantasy league rules will be posted on a separate thread.

In the meantime, vote for the remaining roster spots, and spread the word about this tournament. Put links in your sigs if you want. The more people we have the more fun it will be.

I might be able to post the groupings tomorrow afternoon. If not then you can count on seeing them sometime before I go to bed on Sunday.

the phantom · 05-09-2008, 10:56 PM

Glad to hear you'll be playing, Lhuna.

Lhunardawen · 05-10-2008, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by the phantom

Glad to hear you'll be playing, Lhuna.

Only if you'll help me get Eomer of the Rohirrim to stay in Team Tol-in-Gaurhoth.

Eomer of the Rohirrim · 05-10-2008, 03:30 AM

If that's what you want then you'll have to vote for me, Lhuna. Not that you're usually averse to voting for me.

So we can pick players from every area? I thought the lists as the phantom posted them were the final teams. Does that mean I can't be Fornost?

05-09-2008, 03:38 PM	#1
Formendacil Dead Serious Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Perched on Thangorodrim's towers. Posts: 3,328	Dear me, posting is clearly a hazardous occupation these days... On the one hand, I expect to be at least somewhat available, though I won't know that of the summer for another couple weeks for certain, so I would like to say that I'm available to play for Tol-in-Gaurhoth* but on the other hand, I have absolutely no idea what I'm committing myself too. I was non-interneted last summer and so missed the last round of this, and you're being decidedly vague about what sort of a commitment is going on here. *Something of a scandal in the history of the team, no doubt. The rights to the green-and-black were bought by Sauron just after he was ousted from the management of the black-black-and-redandblack in Mordor. It was payback of sorts, I think, since Sauron's second, the Witchking, who replaced him on Team Mordor, had trained the first Barrow-Wights, when the league expanded in the Second Age. Not that the green and black ever made money when the played on the Downs: Cardolan Stadium was old and small and the place had a bad rap ever since those hobbits got kidnapped after a game with Hobbiton (now Michel Delving), and the neighbourhood was really quite rundown. I mean, you've heard of "redneck". Think about three steps down the social ladder and you've got "yellow boots". __________________ I prefer history, true or feigned.

05-09-2008, 05:05 PM	#2
the phantom Beloved Shadow Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Stadium Posts: 5,971	You don't have to actually do anything Formy- I just don't want to award slots to people who don't plan on following the tournament at all. __________________ the phantom has posted. This thread is now important.

05-09-2008, 10:52 PM	#7
the phantom Beloved Shadow Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Stadium Posts: 5,971	Ah, quite right, Nogrod. I should explain the set up. There will be eight groups of four teams. Each team will play the other three teams in their group. A win is worth 3 points, a tie is worth 1. After the games are finished, the two teams from each group with the highest point total advances into the playoffs (so that would put 16 teams in the playoffs). If two teams have the same number points the team with the best goal differential gets the nod. If they have the same differential the team who scored the highest number of goals gets the nod. The playoffs will be the standard winner-advance-loser-go-home set up. Oh, and players will not sit games (because I can't have backups for everyone). Someone can be sent out of a game for a penalty and leave their team a player short for the remainder of the game, but no one will ever be benched for an entire game. The fantasy league rules will be posted on a separate thread. In the meantime, vote for the remaining roster spots, and spread the word about this tournament. Put links in your sigs if you want. The more people we have the more fun it will be. I might be able to post the groupings tomorrow afternoon. If not then you can count on seeing them sometime before I go to bed on Sunday. __________________ the phantom has posted. This thread is now important.

05-09-2008, 10:56 PM	#8
the phantom Beloved Shadow Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Stadium Posts: 5,971	Glad to hear you'll be playing, Lhuna. __________________ the phantom has posted. This thread is now important.

05-10-2008, 03:30 AM	#10
Eomer of the Rohirrim Auspicious Wraith Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 4,859	If that's what you want then you'll have to vote for me, Lhuna. Not that you're usually averse to voting for me. So we can pick players from every area? I thought the lists as the phantom posted them were the final teams. Does that mean I can't be Fornost? __________________ Los Ingobernables de Harlond

05-09-2008, 10:43 PM	#6
Lhunardawen Hauntress of the Havens Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: IN it, but not OF it Posts: 2,538	I just noticed Elenwë's in Tuna. I thought she might be starting her own team of penguins in Helcaraxë. Lommy would probably be interested.

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