Westwind

Definitely dogs ... no question.
Dogs love you.
Cars are in it for the food.

I've had 2 dogs and 6 cats growing up, dogs.

I woke up surrounded by cats. One on each side. It's best not to argue with them.

Definitely cats - well that’s what my cat told me to say.

*slams fists on table*
Cats! Cats! Cats! Cats! Cats!

Cats. Nothing against dogs--there are some I highly respect--but I've never learned to relate to them, whereas cats and I understand each other well. I have two at home that I'm really missing.
It can be odd being around people from cultures where these pets aren't popular, though. It drives me nuts how many have suggested I got sick from my two healthy indoor cats, and with an autoimmune disorder that's literally impossible.

I have two dogs as pets currently, the male is 6 years old and the female, 5 years old. So the choice was easy for me.

Cats, there can be no question.

Not consciously, but having reminded myself of that episode’s plot I can understand why.
Team News - Vlad Dracul Williams’ red card has been rescinded as he was not gouging his opponent’s eye, but merely removing an eyelash.  With his thumbnail....
Anyway he’s been cleared to play.

For some reason, your team reminds me of Red Dwarf's "Meltdown" episode.

The Bhang Bhang Ducian team of HUBs (History’s Utter Bastards) played their first game today against the team from Westwind.  The HUBs missed their first games due to their preference for the taverns and hostelries over actually playing rugby.
In the first half the HUBs fly-half Adolf Hitler Williams kicked a penalty into touch and gave his side a lineout 5 metres from the opposing try line.  The lineout was thrown in by Genghis Khan Williams to the lock Julius Caesar Williams who palmed the ball down to the scrum half Napoleon Bonaparte Williams.  A sidestep and reach and N. B. Williams touched the ball down over the line. Try!  A.H. Williams missed the conversion giving the HUBs a five point lead.
The second half was tight with no tries scored by either side.  The HUBs kicked two penalties, after Westwind was firstly found not releasing in the ruck and secondly for offside.
Final score: Bhang Bhang Duc 11 v Westwind 0
Vlad Dracul Williams received a red card for eye gouging.
 
(Am I doing this right?)

Matchday 2 Results
Group A Reçueçn 3–20 Taledo Group A Pld W D L PF PA PD Pts 1 Taledo 1 1 0 0 20 3 +17 3 2 Kurabis 1 1 0 0 16 8 +8 3 3 Nieubasria 1 0 0 1 8 16 −8 0 4 Reçueçn 1 0 0 1 3 20 −17 0 Group B Giovanniland 12–13 Dilber Bingsearching 6–10 Teralyon Group B Pld W D L PF PA PD Pts 1 Giovanniland 2 1 0 1 35 16 +19 3 2 Fujai 1 1 0 0 24 22 +2 3 3 Dilber 2 1 0 1 35 36 −1 3 4 Teralyon 2 1 0 1 13 29 −16 3 5 Bingsearching 1 0 0 1 6 10 −4 0 Group C Big Bad Badger 12–3 Darkesia Group C Pld W D L PF PA PD Pts 1 Big Bad Badger 1 1 0 0 12 3 +9 3 2 Hertfordshire and Jammbo 1 1 0 0 18 17 +1 3 3 Dalimbar 1 0 0 1 17 18 −1 0 4 Darkesia 1 0 0 1 3 12 −9 0 Group D Bran Astor 14–17 Sensorland Bhang Bhang Duc 0–8 Croblade Group D Pld W D L PF PA PD Pts 1 Sensorland 2 2 0 0 43 24 +19 6 2 Bran Astor 2 1 0 1 39 20 +19 3 3 Croblade 2 1 0 1 11 25 −14 3 4 Bhang Bhang Duc 1 0 0 1 0 8 −8 0 5 Westwind 1 0 0 1 10 26 −16 0  

I dunno, my daughter once said I'm Batman and named one of my cars 'The Batmobile'. (I no longer have it though)

 

Marvel, yes!  Strictly based on the movies.  I have never read a comic book.  
Less angst.  More snark.  It's the West Pacific Way!  I bet Tony Stark and Cap like Funyons, not fascists.

Westwind is like that sometimes.

This poll is evil.

Hail!
*pulls flask form his crimson jacket pocket, swigs rum*

Crimson Press Release
From the Office of the Crimson King
The Crimson Order, Press Release #1
February 13, 2020

Greetings to all Friends and Members of The Crimson Order,
May the Sun shine down upon you with the Abundant Blessings of Max!
 
Reformation of The Crimson Order,
Phase Two: Reorganization
 
The Crimson King descended from his mountaintop retreat carrying scrolls of parchment with details of
Phase Two of the Reformation: The Reorganization. 
The Sacred Order had been organized into The Cardinals (The Council of Inquisition), The Knights of The Sacred Order,  The Granted Titles and Positions of The Sacred Order, and The Acolytes. These are hereby Reorganized by Reformation into The Codex of The Crimson Order"
The Codex of The Crimson Order
The Crimson Order Encourages the Spirit of Activity in NationStates in all it's Righteous forms; Appreciates with Thankfulness the Blessings of Creator Max Barry and his Administrators and Moderators;  Recognizes the Inescapable Foundations of Game Mechanics and Rules; and Supports the Sovereignty of Players and the Health of their Communities.
I. The Kingship

The King

1. The Highest Authority of The Crimson Order shall be The Crimson King. 
2. The Crimson King may make appointments and Grants of Title at will.
3. The Crimson King may delegate authorities at will.
4. The Crimson King may revise the Codex at any time by publication and public notice.
The Court
5. The Court of The Crimson King shall serve as the Cabinet of the King.
a. The Court shall advise The King, and Represent the King and the Order as appointed.
b. The Regent of The College of Cardinals and the Governor General of The Crimson Congregation shall sit as Members of The Court.
c. Other Members, Titles, and Authorities of The Court shall be granted at the discretion of The King.
II. The College of Cardinals

The College

1. The College of Cardinals serves as Guardians of The Crimson Order. 
2. Cardinals serve by appointment of The Crimson King. 
3. The College shall have the Right to give it's Advice to The King.
4. The College of Cardinals shall have sole authority to name a successor to the King in the event of a loss of the King.
The Regent
5. The Regent of The College of Cardinals shall serve as the Presiding Officer of The College.
a. The Regent shall be appointed by The King with the Consent of The College.
b. The Regent shall serve as Representative of The College of Cardinals to The Court of The Crimson King.
The Inquisition
6. The Inquisition shall serve as the Judicial process of The Crimson Order.
7. Inquisitions may be initiated by call of The King, or by decision of The College.
8. The Regent shall preside as The Grand Inquisitor in the event a Council of Inquisition is called.
9. Inquisitions shall be heard by a Council of Inquisition.
a. Members of a Council of Inquisition shall be called Inquisitors during the Hearing.
b. A Council of Inquisition may consist of The College of Cardinals as a whole, or any number of Cardinals chosen by decision of The College.
10.. The College shall have authority to design and enforce it's own rules and procedures regarding Inquisition.
11. The Congregation may Petition for an Inquisition by The College.
a. The College may accept or decline the request of The Congregation.
12. Decisions and Rulings of Inquisition may be appealed to The King.
 
III. Knights of The Crimson Order

The Knights
1. The Knights of The Crimson Order honors those Members that have been recognized by The Crimson King for their Honorable military service in NationStates.
2.Recognition may be made by Decree of The King, or by Recommendation of The College upon approval of The King.
3. The Congregation may Petition for a Recommendation of The College.

4.  Honored Knights are under no obligation to act on, or participate in actions of The Crimson Order.
 
IV. Heroes of The Crimson Order

The Heroes
1. The Heroes of The Crimson Order consists of those recognized by The Crimson Order with Granted Titles and Awards in Honor of their Accomplishments, Talents and Service.
2. Heroes are announced by declaration of The King, and may be recommended to The King by The College.
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The Mystery
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b. Mystery Schools may be recommended for recognition to The King by The College and The Congregation.
c. Mystery School Grants of Charter may be revoked at any time by Decree of The King or by Hearing of a Council of Inquisition.
VI. The Crimson Congregation

The Congregation
1. The Crimson Congregation is hereby established as the Assembly of All Members of The Crimson Order. 
2. The Congregation may elect a Governor General of The Crimson Congregation to serve as Presiding Officer.
a. The Governor General of The Congregation shall also stand as Representative of The Congregation to The Court of The Crimson King. 
3. The Congregation may design and enforce it's own rules and procedures with the consent of The King.
3. The Congregation may Petition The King and The College.

VII. Membership
1. Membership in The Crimson Order is available to both Individuals and Regions. 
2. Membership shall be granted to those Individuals and Regions that give Assent to The Seven Concepts:
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The Harmonies and Diversities of Communities
3. Membership is voluntary and may be withdrawn by the Individual or Region at any time.
4. Membership may be declined by The Crimson King for any reason.
5. Membership can be revoked by The Crimson King or a Council of Inquisition.
 
_______________________
 
Thank you for your kind attention, this concludes Phase Two of the Reformation of The Crimson Order. Phase Three: Ascension will come soon.
May the Blessings of Max and ADMIN be upon you!
Hail The Crimson Order!
The Crimson King, Westwind
Duke of Zhoushan and Youxia of The West Pacific
Emeritus Rex and Co-Founder of Equilism
Founder of The Watchtower
"Former Everything"

 

In that case, Westwind will supply the iodine tablets for the opposing teams the Westwind Storm plays. That should reduce any risks.

I'm realizing that I didn't make it very clear in the original post that although I did label this as 'a roleplay competition', roleplay itself is entirely optional. All that's needed to participate is to sign up here: I'll be taking care of everything else to provide results and let you know who wins. Roleplaying about the competition is just an added activity players can do if they think that would be fun. I'd really be sad to see anyone leave over concerns they don't know enough about roleplaying--the goal here is to include everybody at the level of involvement they want. The more the merrier. (So yes, Westwind, we'd love to have your irradiated team too!)
As always, if you have any questions or anything, feel free to ask here or contact me privately.

I was going to sign up over the weekend, but decided against it for the same reasons as Darkesia.  My only experience with Rugby was when the college team offered to go to war against another group of people on my behalf. It's good to have Rugby friends.
No wait. That's not my only Rugby experience. I forgot. I've been to Rugby, North Dakota, geographical center of North America.
However, if you need more teams, the Westwind Storm is available.  Just beware, that Westwind's Basketball team won the Gold Medal at the Equilism Olympics in 2004 even though they were glowing with radiation from Westwind's nuclear civil war. Some of those irradiated players may have survived to join the Rugby team. 

Hail the Crimson King!

I’m also withdrawing - I’m absolutely hopeless at roleplay and the more I read about how to roleplay this the more confused I get. Sorry.
Edit: I’m withdrawing my withdrawal.

Ok.  I want to play.
Fair warning: I have never participated in a sports RP and have no idea how to play rugby.  I just like to stare inappropriately.
 
I just realized, after reading the description, not knowing a damned thing about the sport will make it impossible to RP it.  So, I will have to withdraw.  Apologies for getting ahead of myself.  
Ok.  I'm in.

Well, they're still at it, so that entire IP Block is now blocked at the firewall.  Hope it wasn't anyone too important at Huawei International Pte. Ltd.....