PHANTASY FOOTBALL: Arda Cup 2011 - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Shastanis Althreduin · 06-13-2011, 04:53 PM

Woo, exciting.

Kuruharan · 06-13-2011, 05:23 PM

Oh well…nothing like an opportunity to display blind ignorance and idiocy, which is probably all my participation in this game will display.

On to the important stuff:

I am pleased to announce the establishment of The Underground, a news syndicate founded and run by Messrs. Kuruharan & Chrysophylax from their remote but luxurious hold of Narag-zigil in the lovely Ered Rhun overlooking Dorwinion and the tranquil Sea of Rhun. (If you’ve never heard of Narag-zigil then you aren’t playing the right Tolkien games.)

The Underground will report on the Arda Cup free from the biased reporting of the corporate mainstream news agencies and from...underground. I promise we will be your one stop shop for all the scandals, sob stories, crass and tacky spouses, inconvenient relatives, bribery (we take all forms of currency), embarrassing photos (whatever a “photo” is), indiscreet tweets (we even have our eyes on those naughty birds), drunken orgies, political hack jobs, wet work, felonies, high torts, misdemeanors and all the other politically incorrect shenanigans that make the Arda Cup what it is that the corporate media wants to pretend does not exist.

Get ready to experience the Arda Cup like you have never experienced it before!

Boromir88 · 06-13-2011, 07:46 PM

Kuru! Nice to see you sign up and also writing The Underground. Bring on the scandals!

Blind Guardian · 06-13-2011, 07:53 PM

How long is this going to take?

the phantom · 06-13-2011, 09:32 PM

Great to have extra coverage on board, Kuru!

And as our third officially announced new player, you sir are granted a spot on the Tol In Gaurhoth squad!

Blind- the tournament will move at a speed that suits the participants and writers while trying to drag as little as possible. Basically, once the tournament officially starts we writers will move it along as quickly as we possibly can while giving everyone reasonable opportunity to make trades. If there is a time period where you are without internet, you can request another participant to make necessary trades for you (such as in the playoffs when you own players that are eliminated, someone will replace them for you).

(If you're simply wanting a rough idea, two years ago the first match of group play was posted 6/8 and the final was posted 7/11. Last year the first match was 4/12 and the final was 7/8. So, as you can see- very very different. We like to keep things moving, but we'll do what we have to do to make sure that everyone that wants to play is able to.)

Nogrod · 06-14-2011, 05:16 AM

To Blind (and all newcomers): In practise it means that when the results of one round of games are released there will be a few days for the participants to make their trades - and then the next round games are released...

So there will be kind of deadline-days like every fourth or fith day (or something along the lines) - so you don't have to be active every day, just check the thread in every few days to see when the next deadline for trades is and how your players have fared - and take a look who to trade in for your weakest links.

And like said, to those who wish for more, there will be all kinds of statistics and analysis (for getting a better grasp of the team's qualities) and interviews, background stories - and hey, yeah, Kuru's yelllow papers (for entertainment).

For those who wish to delve deep into this there is also the chance of creating your own media-outlet and start contributing to either the stats & analysis or journalistic / human interest / scandal storylines...

Boromir88 · 06-14-2011, 05:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nogrod

For those who wish to delve deep into this there is also the chance of creating your own media-outlet and start contributing to either the stats & analysis or journalistic / human interest / scandal storylines...

Yeah, and it means I can argue with someone other than Nog for once.

Stay tuned for the Lothlorien press conference!

Kuruharan · 06-14-2011, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nogrod

and hey, yeah, Kuru's yelllow papers (for entertainment).

I object to your slanderous allegations, sir!

My papers have only two L's in yellow, not three!

Gwathagor · 06-16-2011, 06:56 PM

10 POINT QUESTIONS

Who will score the most goals in the tournament? - Turin (Doriath)

Who will have the most assists in the tournament? - Hurin (Doriath)

Which team will win the tournament? - Doriath

5 POINT QUESTIONS

Which goalkeeper will score the most total phantasy points in the tournament? - Ungoliant (Angband)

Which defender will score the most total phantasy points in the tournament? - Melian (Doriath)

Which midfielder will score the most total phantasy points in the tournament? - Glorfindel (Eregion)

Which forward will score the most total phantasy points in the tournament? - Feanor (Lothlorien)

GROUP PREDICTIONS (Winner/Runner)

A: Doriath / Tirion

B: Wilderland / Misty Mts

C: Angband / Angfauglith

D: Eregion / Gondor

E: Tol In Gaurhoth / Mordor

F: Westernesse / Tol Eressea

G: Pelori / Gondolin

H: Lothlorien / Minas Tirith

Galadriel55 · 06-17-2011, 02:09 PM

++*Hurin (Doriath)
--Morwen

++Shadowfax(Lothlorien)
--Asfaloth

++Elrohir (Eregion)
--Rian

GK-**Ungoliant - Angband

DF-Shadowfax- Lothlorien
DF-Thorondor - Gondolin
DF-*Nazgul#3 - Minas Morgul
DF-Beregond - Minas Tirith

MF-Elrohir- Eregion
MF-*Hurin- Doriath
MF-*Glorfindel - Eregion (C)
MF-Cirdan - Barad Dur

FW-Beleg - Doriath
FW-Arien - Valinor

Galadriel55 · 08-04-2011, 05:41 PM

Making the trades and changing the structure to 4-3-3 (is that alowed?)

--Shadowfax
--Legolas
--Glorfindel

++*Eol
++*Ancalagon
++**Morgoth

GK ShastaWolf (TIG) (C)
DF **Morgoth (Angband)
DF KuruWolf (TIG)
DF **Melian (Doriath)
DF *Namo (Pelori)
MF *PhantomWolf (TIG)
MF *Eol (Doriath)
MF Luthien (Doriath)
FW *Ancalagon (Angband)
FW **Turin (Doriath)
FW NerWolf (TIG)

...As well as making my predictions prettier:

Angband vs Pelori
Doriath vs TIG

Eomer of the Rohirrim · 06-17-2011, 06:20 AM

Haven't been on the Downs in weeks and nearly missed this - but I'm in! My record in this tournament is rather poor so looking to step up this year.

Nilpaurion Felagund · 06-17-2011, 06:46 AM

Eomeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeer~

blantyr · 06-25-2011, 05:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nilpaurion Felagund

(Wonder what would happen if it won the phantasy league?

)

I am picturing this scene where the new commissioner is trying to explain to Galadriel that in order to participate in the league she has to use the new league sponsored ghd hair straightener.

Nilpaurion Felagund · 06-25-2011, 07:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blantyr

I am picturing this scene where the new commissioner is trying to explain to Galadriel that in order to participate in the league she has to use the new league sponsored ghd hair straightener.

I'm picturing a scene that involves division by zero, a great cataclysm, and Eru suddenly saying 'Time for bed!' to Manwë and the Valar, who's now looking glum cos playtime's over.

Nerwen · 06-25-2011, 07:11 AM

Notorious Nerwenites

GK *Manwë (Pelori)
DF Rochallor (Angfauglith)
DF Elendil (Westernesse)
DF Caranthir (Tirion)
DF *Beren (Doriath)
MF Saruman (Misty Mts)
MF Khamûl (Wilderland)
MF *Húrin (Doriath)
FW Smaug (Wilderland)
FW Eldacar (Gondor)
FW *Maeglin (Angfauglith) (C)

06-13-2011, 04:53 PM	#1
Shastanis Althreduin Werewolf Psychic Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: In fire, water, earth, and air. But mostly water. Posts: 2,832	Woo, exciting. __________________ Shasta– ... However, if he's innocent his famous clairvoyant powers must be taking the week off. Meanwhile, the Night-kills have been awfully effective– almost like we're dealing with a psychic wolf... - Nerwen, WW LXXV

06-13-2011, 05:23 PM	#2
Kuruharan Regal Dwarven Shade Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: A Remote Dwarven Hold Posts: 3,593	How did I not notice this before..? Oh well…nothing like an opportunity to display blind ignorance and idiocy, which is probably all my participation in this game will display. On to the important stuff: I am pleased to announce the establishment of The Underground, a news syndicate founded and run by Messrs. Kuruharan & Chrysophylax from their remote but luxurious hold of Narag-zigil in the lovely Ered Rhun overlooking Dorwinion and the tranquil Sea of Rhun. (If you’ve never heard of Narag-zigil then you aren’t playing the right Tolkien games.) The Underground will report on the Arda Cup free from the biased reporting of the corporate mainstream news agencies and from...underground. I promise we will be your one stop shop for all the scandals, sob stories, crass and tacky spouses, inconvenient relatives, bribery (we take all forms of currency), embarrassing photos (whatever a “photo” is), indiscreet tweets (we even have our eyes on those naughty birds), drunken orgies, political hack jobs, wet work, felonies, high torts, misdemeanors and all the other politically incorrect shenanigans that make the Arda Cup what it is that the corporate media wants to pretend does not exist. Get ready to experience the Arda Cup like you have never experienced it before! __________________ ...finding a path that cannot be found, walking a road that cannot be seen, climbing a ladder that was never placed, or reading a paragraph that has no...

06-13-2011, 09:32 PM	#5
the phantom Beloved Shadow Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Stadium Posts: 5,971	Great to have extra coverage on board, Kuru! And as our third officially announced new player, you sir are granted a spot on the Tol In Gaurhoth squad! Blind- the tournament will move at a speed that suits the participants and writers while trying to drag as little as possible. Basically, once the tournament officially starts we writers will move it along as quickly as we possibly can while giving everyone reasonable opportunity to make trades. If there is a time period where you are without internet, you can request another participant to make necessary trades for you (such as in the playoffs when you own players that are eliminated, someone will replace them for you). (If you're simply wanting a rough idea, two years ago the first match of group play was posted 6/8 and the final was posted 7/11. Last year the first match was 4/12 and the final was 7/8. So, as you can see- very very different. We like to keep things moving, but we'll do what we have to do to make sure that everyone that wants to play is able to.) __________________ the phantom has posted. This thread is now important.

06-14-2011, 05:16 AM	#6
Nogrod Flame of the Ainulindalë Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wearing rat's coat, crowskin, crossed staves in a field behaving as the wind behaves Posts: 9,308	To Blind (and all newcomers): In practise it means that when the results of one round of games are released there will be a few days for the participants to make their trades - and then the next round games are released... So there will be kind of deadline-days like every fourth or fith day (or something along the lines) - so you don't have to be active every day, just check the thread in every few days to see when the next deadline for trades is and how your players have fared - and take a look who to trade in for your weakest links. And like said, to those who wish for more, there will be all kinds of statistics and analysis (for getting a better grasp of the team's qualities) and interviews, background stories - and hey, yeah, Kuru's yelllow papers (for entertainment). For those who wish to delve deep into this there is also the chance of creating your own media-outlet and start contributing to either the stats & analysis or journalistic / human interest / scandal storylines... __________________ Upon the hearth the fire is red Beneath the roof there is a bed; But not yet weary are our feet...

06-16-2011, 06:56 PM	#9
Gwathagor Shade with a Blade Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: A Rainy Night In Soho Posts: 2,512	Predictions 10 POINT QUESTIONS Who will score the most goals in the tournament? - Turin (Doriath) Who will have the most assists in the tournament? - Hurin (Doriath) Which team will win the tournament? - Doriath 5 POINT QUESTIONS Which goalkeeper will score the most total phantasy points in the tournament? - Ungoliant (Angband) Which defender will score the most total phantasy points in the tournament? - Melian (Doriath) Which midfielder will score the most total phantasy points in the tournament? - Glorfindel (Eregion) Which forward will score the most total phantasy points in the tournament? - Feanor (Lothlorien) GROUP PREDICTIONS (Winner/Runner) A: Doriath / Tirion B: Wilderland / Misty Mts C: Angband / Angfauglith D: Eregion / Gondor E: Tol In Gaurhoth / Mordor F: Westernesse / Tol Eressea G: Pelori / Gondolin H: Lothlorien / Minas Tirith __________________ Stories and songs. Last edited by Gwathagor; 06-16-2011 at 07:12 PM.

06-13-2011, 07:46 PM	#3
Boromir88 Laconic Loreman Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: USA Posts: 7,521	Kuru! Nice to see you sign up and also writing The Underground. Bring on the scandals! __________________ Fenris Penguin

06-17-2011, 02:09 PM	#10
Galadriel55 Blossom of Dwimordene Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The realm of forgotten words Posts: 10,493	Some changes, for better or worse ++Hurin (Doriath) --Morwen ++Shadowfax(Lothlorien) --Asfaloth ++Elrohir (Eregion) --Rian GK-Ungoliant - Angband DF-Shadowfax- Lothlorien DF-Thorondor - Gondolin DF-Nazgul#3 - Minas Morgul DF-Beregond - Minas Tirith MF-Elrohir- Eregion MF-Hurin- Doriath MF-Glorfindel - Eregion (C) MF-Cirdan - Barad Dur FW-Beleg - Doriath FW-Arien - Valinor __________________ You passed from under darkened dome, you enter now the secret land. - Take me to Finrod's fabled home!... ~ Finrod: The Rock Opera

08-04-2011, 05:41 PM	#11
Galadriel55 Blossom of Dwimordene Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The realm of forgotten words Posts: 10,493	Making the trades and changing the structure to 4-3-3 (is that alowed?) --Shadowfax --Legolas --Glorfindel ++Eol ++Ancalagon ++Morgoth GK ShastaWolf (TIG) (C) DF Morgoth (Angband) DF KuruWolf (TIG) DF *Melian (Doriath) DF Namo (Pelori) MF PhantomWolf (TIG) MF Eol (Doriath) MF Luthien (Doriath) FW Ancalagon (Angband) FW Turin (Doriath) FW NerWolf (TIG) ...As well as making my predictions prettier: Angband* vs Pelori Doriath vs TIG __________________ You passed from under darkened dome, you enter now the secret land. - Take me to Finrod's fabled home!... ~ Finrod: The Rock Opera

06-17-2011, 06:20 AM	#12
Eomer of the Rohirrim Auspicious Wraith Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 4,859	Haven't been on the Downs in weeks and nearly missed this - but I'm in! My record in this tournament is rather poor so looking to step up this year. __________________ Los Ingobernables de Harlond

06-17-2011, 06:46 AM	#13
Nilpaurion Felagund Scion of The Faithful Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The brink, where hope and despair are akin. [The Philippines] Posts: 5,312	*glomps* Eomeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeer~ __________________ フェンリス鴨 (Fenrisu Kamo) The plot, cut, defeated. I intend to copy this sig forever - so far so good...

06-25-2011, 07:11 AM	#16
Nerwen Wisest of the Noldor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: ˙˙˙ssɐןƃ ƃuıʞooן ǝɥʇ ɥƃnoɹɥʇ Posts: 6,694	Notorious Nerwenites GK Manwë (Pelori) DF Rochallor (Angfauglith) DF Elendil (Westernesse) DF Caranthir (Tirion) DF Beren (Doriath) MF Saruman (Misty Mts) MF Khamûl (Wilderland) MF Húrin (Doriath) FW Smaug (Wilderland) FW Eldacar (Gondor) FW Maeglin (Angfauglith) (C) __________________ "Even Nerwen wasn't evil in the beginning." –Elmo.