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The Football World Cup in Ryxtylopia
For the first time in the history of this tournament the Football World Cup will happen in a country in Aura: The Ryxtylopian Federation! or just Ryxtylopia for short.

Ryxtylopia's Location
Ryxtylopia lies in the northern hemisphere of the world, home to around 22 million people, and its a country with both temperate and semi-arid climates, holding the northernmost point of mainland Aura, Ryxtylopia also being a very diverse country, in terms of culture, cuisine, ethnicities and of course sports!
Ryxtylopia also has a professional football league which while not renowned at the global stage is a pretty competitive league able to produce lots of talent, and there is a culture around football in Ryxtylopia.
Which is why the Rytylopian Football Federation (RFF) as well as the government, and several sponsors is proud to present the third edition of the FWC in this country, aiming to be the best edition so far.
 
General advice and tourist information:
When visiting Ryxtylopia there are bits and chunks of information that will be useful for tourists to know, regarding locations, stadiums, and culture around football or just culture in general.

First off, when arriving in Ryxtylopia you can expect the weather to be slightly warm, but not hot, parts of the country are Semi-Arid as Ryxtylopia is located right at the end of the Auran desert, but the country in general doesn’t have too extreme temperatures.

When it comes to football culture in Ryxtylopia, things that can be expected from fans is extreme dedication, and partying, an atmosphere not shared by a lot of countries, while violence between fans has been observed, considering this is an INTERNATIONAL tournament, you can expect Ryxtylopia fans to unite for once and cheer and sing together, not to mention the flavors fans from different countries might bring to the tournament.
Outside of football culture can be vibrant, many neighborhoods in the cities that have venues that could host the tournament will be vibrantly decorated, artwork painted on the sides of buildings and roads, when it comes to food visitors can expect Parviallaidas, large gatherings of people cooking foods in the open, oftenly in the streets using grills, and sharing the food; when it comes to food people may expect: Meat, mainly chicken and beef, many types of grains, greens spread throughout, and of course: beans.

In the drinks department there are many options, for those wondering, the legal drinking age in Ryxtylopia is 18, and its not uncommon beer to be served at games, most stadiums allowing it, as well as beer there is an abundance of sodas, water is also an option however its important to know TAP WATER IS NOT SAFE to drink in Ryxtylopia, and might result in diarrhea, therefore its advised to buy bottled water instead, as well as this a popular and traditional local drink present in many parts of the country is the Aquixata, a mix of grans, water and occasionally milk, boiled and then served, these drinks have been part of ryxtylopian meals for centuries and continue to be wildly popular and served.
In case of an emergency, whilst throughout the duration of the tournament an in or near the venues there will be supervision, for any emergency outside of these please call the number +2 58 179, this will place the caller in a line were they can report the emergency and call for help.
When it comes to interactions with locals, Ryxtylopian for some may be a bit hard to understand as its unrelated with basically all the languages around Ryxtylopia, however for the world cup manuals on local customs and communication techniques will be published and its almost guaranteed that locals will welcome tourists for the event. (Note: please avoid any talk about football teams, specifically Bixas and Priava, unless you want to cause a brawl.)
 
Stuff to know about Ryxtylopia:
CULTURE:
Ryxtylopian culture is diverse, and to some degree there isn’t much of a concept about it, its more of a definition to describe several different aspects from different cultures both modern and extinct that define modern day Ryxtylopians.
SPORTS:
When it comes to sports Ryxtylopia (usually) doesn’t disappoint, one of its key advantages being its low median age and high birth rates being a rapidly developing nation, this also leads to a lot of young talent being produced, as well as this considering the poverty level in Ryxtylopia is a bit high, this leads to creativity amongst people that don’t have the necessary resources to prosper, when these people break into the national and international stage they can shine as really good athletes.
In Ryxtylopia Football (/Soccer) is THE most popular sport, followed closely by Baseball and in third place Rugby which has seen an increase in popularity in the last 30 years, but focusing on football and more specifically the culture around football Ryxtylopian fans can be some of the most passionate about the sport (ocationally perhaps a bit too much for their own good), Club rivalries go deep, but this creates a unique atmosphere in the sport which will be further enriched by fans from all over the world attending to the World Cup.
Ryxtylopian Fans can be some of the most loud, outspoken, vibrant and in some cases out-right crazy fans, the stadiums that will be used for the tournament have a wide history, some being legendary and others starting to make a name for themselves.
 
Stadiums:
Istadio Franco Rivalda (81,500)

The largest stadium in Ryxtylopia and home to the National team, as well as the largest Football Club in Ryxtylopia by Titles; Club Atletico Rio Priava, Its located in Ryxenia and has the largest capacity of any stadium in Ryxylopia, its also known as “Il colozo” (The Colossus)  it was originally built in 1334, but throught its history it has seen several expansions and reworks, the latest being in 1419.

This Stadium will host the Final Match, the inaugural match, round of 16 matches, quarter final matches and semi-final matches.

HISTORY:
1334. The stadium is built, Rio Priava moves into the stadium. (original capacity of 76,500)
1340. Rio Priava wins their first title at home.
1357. The Stadium is remodeled adding a running track.
1365. A brawl happens in the stadium during a match between Bixas and Rio Priava, tragically killing 4.
1371. The old external structure of the stadium is demolished, and its rebuilt, increasing the capacity to 80,000 spectators.
1381. The running track is removed, increasing the capacity to its modern-ish capacity of 81,500.
1386. The biggest incident in the stadium happens when fans of Priava attack fans of Atletico Libre during a game, this would result in a stampede that lead to 8 deaths and over 20 injuries.
1387. New emergency exits are placed in the stadium.
1401. New screens are installed in the stadium, and the floodlights replaced.
1404. Rio Priava’s relegation causes fans to set fire to the stadium, causing intermediate damage.
1419. The stadium goes through its latest remodeling.

Istadio Gral. Tavara Dipartí (67,745)

Located in Vynitiná, this is the second largest stadium in Ryxtylopia, and another possible place to host the Final (tho most likely the final would be hosted in the Franco Rivalda), it is located near the city’s metro tracks, making it accessible by public transit, the stadium is also starting to show its age, with it being built in 1351, but certain parts being neglected, and the last renovation happening in 1401, its home to several clubs mainly; Diportivo Unido di Vynitiná.

This Stadium will host some group stage matches, round of 16 matches, quarter final matches and semi-final matches.

HISTORY:
1351. The stadium is built, Club Quixes as its original tennants.
1367. The stadium becomes partially flooded during a severe storm.
1373. Diportivo Unido di Vynitiná move into the stadium.
1388. the original floodlights are replaced after rusting, the structure is also given extensive maintenance.
1397. A tragic incident happens when during a match between Vynitiná and Ystiandes part of the stadium’s seating area collapses injuring several people and killing 5, the stadium is closed for 2 years while extensive renovations are taken out.
1301. The stadium's latest renovation is taken out.
1302. Vynitiná suffer their largest defeat in this stadium with a marker of 8-1 to Atletico Libre.

Istadio Arvaldi N. Guivarra (55,645)

Located in Ryxenia and home of Diportiva Bixas, the second largest club in Ryxtylopia and fierce rival of Rio Priava, the fan of Bixas call it: “La Sopira” (The soup bowl) mainly cause at the time of its original construction it looked like a soup bowl and the name stuck, its latest renovation was in 1311 and the stadium is in a good state despite not being the most modern or largest.

This Stadium will host round of 16 matches, quarter final matches and the 3rd place match.

HISTORY:
1347. The stadium is built, Bixas moves into the structure the same year. (Original Capacity: 47,000)
1356. In a memorable night, Bixas defeat Rio Priava 5-0 scoring 3 goals within 9 minutes of eachother in the 55th 57th and 64th minute, marking their largest victory against their rival to date.
1367. The stadium is expanded with its new capacity being 50,000 spectators.
1389. The stadium is taken by protesters during the lead-up to the end of the Ryxtylopian dictatorship.
1394. During an intense match, Bixas fans start a riot, in a match that the team barely won against Diportiva Pinilaca, saving Bixas from Relegation.
1300. The stadium’s capacity is increased to its modern day capacity.
1304. Fans take over the pitch and hold a massive party in the stadium after Rio Priava’s Relegation.
1311. The latest renovation to the stadium is done.

Istadio Lybirtad (48,895)

Home to the third largest football club in Ryxtylopia: Club Atletico Libre, the Istadio Lybirtad, also known as “Il Rojo” (The Red One) is a stadium that was recently totally rebuilt, originally built in 1367, most of the old stadium was torn down in 1412, and a new structure was built making it one of the most modern stadiums in Ryxtylopia.

This Stadium will host group stage matches, round of 16 matches and quarter final matches.

HISTORY:
1367. The stadium’s original structure is built, Atletico Libre move in. (Original Capacity of 30,000)
1376. Libre have their largest victory at home, 7-0 against Diportiva Tsalapaní.
1382. The stadium goes through major renovations, and its name is officially changed to Istadio Lybirtad.
1394. Libre loses a game at home and is relegated, fans would invade the pitch and attack players, causing a riot and forcing police to use pepper spray, during the riot the stadium received damage, with the original goal posts being torn off, and the scoreboard being destroyed.
1399. A brawl happens in the stadium, injuring over 50 people becoming the worst incident to happen in the stadium since the relegation riot.
1407. In a viral article the stadium is ranked as one of the most uncomfortable in Ryxtylopia.
1409. Libre suffers their worst defeat at home a 4-0 against Bixas, causing another brawl that injured 26.
1412. The old stadium is torn down, with only the pitch left, in its place the new structure is erected.

Istadio Ciudad Tsalapaní (46,150)

This stadium is located in the city of the same name and its home to: Diportiva Tsalapaní, it was originally built in 1370, its most recent renovation happening in 1410, its known as “Il Rondó” (The Round One), some of the seating is located in odd places, but the stadium while not being the most modern is still a really decent stadium overall.

This Stadium will host group stage matches and round of 16 matches.

HISTORY:
1370. The stadium is built and Tsalapaní move in.
1381. Tsalpaní briefly moves stadiums, but after public backlash they move back to Ciudad Tsalapaní.
1394. The stadium is briefly used for a boxing event in Ryxtylopia, where it broke its record attendance.
1397. During a flood that severely hit the city, the stadium is used as temporary refuge and storage for people affected.
1398. Stadium is renovated, with new screens, better lighting and other facilities.
1404. During a high intensity game between Tsalapaní and Mytapixas, Tsalapaní fans invade the pitch and attack Mytapixas fans, forcing police to interviene and cancel the game as a brawl starts between fans of both teams.
1410. Most recent stadium renovation.

Parque Vittoria (37,350)

Its located in Mytapixas, and home of the Club located in the same city, being one of the most recent stadiums as the old stadium of FC Mytapixas was demolished in 1415 after part of the stadium collapsed, instead FC Mytapixas moved to this stadium built in 1405, it has been criticized for not having the capacity to hold all of Mytapixa’s fans, which is why the club is planning on constructing a new stadium, however the stadium is still modern-ish.

This Stadium will host group stage matches and round of 16 matches.

HISTORY:
1405. Stadium is built as a multi-porpuse stadium with Chacas Rugby Club being its first occupants.
1407. The stadium is temporarily used as a set in a movie.
1409. The stadium is rated as one of the most comfortable in Ryxtylopia in a viral review.
1415. Myxtapixas FC moves into the stadium.
1417. Mytapixas win their first title in 24 years at the stadium.
1421. Latest renovation of the stadium.

Istadio Rio Bianco (34,150)

Rio Bianco is a stadium built in 1356, and recently renovated in 1414, its home to: Diportiva Pinilaca, located in the city of Pinilaca, who has occupied the stadium since its construction, despite many fans wishing for a larger complex to be built, its commonly referred to as: “Caja Bianca” (The white box), for looking Box-y-ish and Pinilaca’s colors being mostly white.

This Stadium will host group stage matches and round of 16 matches.

HISTORY:
1356. The stadium is built.
1360. The land around the stadium is purchased for the parking lot.
1367. The roof of the stadium is built.
1375. Pinilaca have their greatest victory at the stadium a 4-1 win against Bixas.
1381. Tragically a false alarm happens when a presumed gunshot is heard in the stadium causing a stampede that killed 2, and injured around 36 people.
1395. A brawl injures 30 people during a high intensity game.
1404. Pinilaca win the Ryxtylopian supercup (an event only held every 5 years.
1414. The latest renovation to the stadium.

Istadio Carrasoco (32,750)

Its located next to the Carrasoco river in the city of Saltavachá, it was built in 1361, and its home the: Univirsidad di Saxatí, a team from the University of Saxatí, the oldest club in the state, while it has seen better days the stadium isn’t horribly outdated, with its last renovation happening in 1407.

This Stadium will host group stage matches and round of 16 matches.

HISTORY:
1361. The stadium is built. The U. of Saxatí moves in.
1366. The stadium reaches its record attendance with over 37,000 people as the U. of Saxatí wins their first ever title in Liga A
1374. The stadium is used for the final of the University games, with Saxatí winning the title at home that year, against the U. of Vynitiná.
1384. The stadium is once again used for the final of the University games, this time Saxatí didn’t reach the final.
1391. The stadium hosts the Saxatí cultural tournament, during a wave of cultural revival in Saxatí,
1400. The Saxatí new year festival is held partly in the stadium.
1407. The stadium has its latest renovations.

Istadio Raquivas (31,500)

Home of Club Raquivas and located in the city of Tsala’aipa it was built in 1381, the stadium has been renovated in 1410 and its a relatively “basic” per say stadium, but it still gets its job done, with a decent capacity and a large parking space where shops are usually set up.

This stadium will only host group stage matches.

HISTORY:
1381. The stadium is built. Club Raquivas moves into the complex. (With an original capacity of 25,100)
1386. Construction of the two seating areas at the end of the stadium begins. (would finish February 1387)
1395. Fans invade and damage the stadium after Raquivas is relegated.
1400. The Tsala’aipa games (a regional competiton) are inagurated at the stadium.
1403. The stadium is renovated, the lighting is replaced.
1410. The stadium has its latest renovation.

Istadio Zapriaca (25,500)

A modern-ish stadium built (originally) in 1374 and rebuilt in 1404 home of the Ystiandes di Ryxtylopia, its located in the city of Tsiltañí and since its construction its only had minor renovations with nothing major taking place, it was rated as one of the best stadiums in Ryxtylopia, in 1410 and while its no longer a top stadium its still a really decent sporting complex.

This stadium will only host group stage matches.

HISTORY:
1374. The original structure is built. Ystiandes move into the complex. (Original capacity of 20,000)
1388. Ystiandes and the U. of Ryxenia have a memorable game in the stadium, where it breaks it record attendance until then with over 27,000 people in total cramming into the stadium. Eventually Ystiandes would win the game 3-4 in extra time, causing a brawl betweens fans of both sides and forcing police to forcefully empty the stadium injuring around 75 people.
1397. In another memorable night, Ystiandes beat Bixas in the Final of Liga A 3-1, this would result in damage to the stadium as fans started to dismantle seats and the net from the goalposts to take as souvenirs from the night.
1401. Ystiandes is relegated, causing a near riot, when fans invaded the pitch, took apart the goalposts, the seats and damaged other parts of the stadium, after this incident the stadium is closed, and soon enough the city of Tsiltañí approves a plan to completely rebuild the complex.
1404. The stadium is rebuilt and re-opened. (With its present day capacity.)
1410. Ystiandes win their first title in Liga A since relegation at the stadium.

Istadio Trivixas-Lipadí (24,000)

A stadium divided between the cities of Trivixas and Lipadí, the municipal border running right through the middle of the stadium located near Ryxenia, this stadium is home to two teams that hate eachother, but have to share a home, it was ranked as one of the most dangerous stadiums in Ryxtylopia due to the frequent brawls and fights.

This stadium will only host group stage matches.

HISTORY:
1355. The stadium is built, Trivixas FC move into the complex.
1367. Trivixas after a victory at home, get promoted to Liga A for the first and so far only time in their history, they would stay in Liga A for 36 years.
1377. Lipadí FC (at the time a promising Liga A - Regianal, club, (basically the third division in Ryxtylopia football Below B-Natxianal and A-Natxianal)) moves into the stadium to share it with Trivixas.
1387. The stadium would have a fire, suffering minor damage.
1403. Trivixas is Relegated to Liga B, causing a brawl that injured 31.
1405. A brawl during a game between Trivixas and Lipadí (at this time Lipadí got promoted to Liga B ) results in 16 injuries, forcing the suspention of the game.
1410. Another big brawl occurs in the stadium between Trivixas and Lipadí fans, injuring 28.
1415. The stadium is rated as one of the most dangerous in Ryxtylopia in a viral Review.

Diportyvo di Ryxenia (22,500)

An old stadium from 1350 it hasn’t seen any major renovations since its construction, just maintenance jobs, and its home of the University of Ryxenia since 1408, after their old stadium in their campus suffered a partial collapse, and the reconstruction was halted in 1414.

This stadium will only host group stage matches.

HISTORY:
1350. The stadium is built, its original tenants being Socidad Diportiva Miullez.
1371. After relegation to Liga B-Reginal, Miullez would enter into severe financial troubles forcing them to part ways with the stadium.
1379. After being used by several minor clubs the stadium would be used as open air storage by a construction company until 1404.
1408. After maintenance the stadium is reopened with the U. of Ryxenia moving in, as their old stadium, the Istadio Univrystario suffered a partial collapse and had to close.
1411. The U. win a high intensity game, after which fans invaded the pitch and cheered for the players who saved the club from relegation, a memorable moment for the U. of Ryxenia.
 
STADIUM LOCATIONS:

 
The Games
Each group will have 3 stadiums and the stadiums used for each match will be the following:

Group A
Istadio Franco Rivalda
Istadio Ciudad Tsalapaní
Istadio Zapriaca
Group B
Istadio Gral. Tavara Dipartí
Istadio Rio Bianco
Istadio Raquivas
Group C
Istadio Arvaldí N. Guivarra
Istadio Carrasoco
Istadio Trivixas-Lipadi
Group D
Istadio Lybirtad
Parque Vittoria
Diportyvo di Ryxenia
 
Round of 16:
1º Match - Istadio Franco Rivalda
2º Match - Istadio Gral. Tavara Dipartí
3º Match - Istadio Rio Bianco
4º Match - Parque Vittoria
5º Match - Istadio Ciudad Tsalapaní
6º Match - Istadio Lybirtad
7º Match - Istadio Arvaldí N. Guivarra
8º Match - Istadio Carrasco

Quarter Finals:
1º Match - Istadio Franco Rivalda
2º Match - Istadio Gral. Tavara Dipartí
3º Match - Istadio Arvaldí N. Guivarra
4º Match - Istadio Lybirtad
 
Semi Finals:
1º Match - Istadio Franco Rivalda
2º Match - Istadio Gral. Tavara Dipartí
 
Third Place Match:
Istadio Gral. Tavara Dipartí
 
The Final:
Istadio Franco Rivalda

Group Stage Draw Pots
 
Group Stage Draw

Group Stage Mechanics
Twenty-four (24) participating nations will be divided into four (4) groups with six (6) nations each. Nations will play with all nations found in their group. A win is given three (3) points, a draw is given one (1) point, and a loss is given zero (0) points. Four (4) nations with the most points in their group will progress in the knockout rounds. When points are tied, goal difference, goals scored, and matchup results between the tied teams are checked to break the tie.
Results are given at 9 PM ET, with a cut-off for role play at 8 PM ET two days after.
Match Day 1: November 17*
Match Day 2: November 19
Match Day 3: November 21
Match Day 4: November 25 (extended cut-off due to Thanksgiving)*
Match Day 5: November 28 (delayed)
Round of 16: December 1* (moved further)
Quarterfinals: December 3
Semi-Finals: December 5
Ranking Matches and Final: December 7*
(dates with asterisks, including the Group Draw, shall have a Match Recap show and will be done live in TWP RP Discord Stage)
Schedule of Games
(Teams on the left are the home teams)

 

World Cup of Football III
Please do not post in this thread if you are not a participant. Also, no OOC posts, please.
 
Welcome to the World Cup of Football III! This is an international association football/soccer tournament. If you are a participant, you can post about your nation's football/soccer team (logo, players, kits, and other related information). You can also post about your team's preparations for this event!
Another essential thing to include in your roster post is the "role play permissions." If you want to role-play while making sure that the other RPer(s) won't do inevitable things you don't want to happen to your team, you can post these below outlining what the other RPers can or cannot do, for example:
RP permissions: If my opponent RPs first, they may... Injure my players: yes/no Assign my players yellow cards: yes/no Assign my players red cards: yes/no Godmod injuries: yes/no Godmod scoring: yes/no Godmod other events: yes/no  
The last three permissions, godmodding, is the role-playing of unrealistic or unbelievable things happening. So, if you want a more realistic experience for your team (and what we hopefully want in the games for the tournament), you can ask other RPers not to godmod in your matches. You can also add, leave, or remove any role permissions you want. It's your team, so we will let you dictate how your team plays (as long as it is realistic).
Also, you can include what we call a "style modifier." This is a number between -5 and +5, indicating whether you are a defensive (leaning to negative numbers) or an offensive (leaning to positive numbers) team. If you don't put one, you'll automatically get a neutral modifier (0.00), which is fine.
There will be three (3) attributes that will determine the skill of a team for the scorinator (xkoranate): base skill, RP post bonuses, and roster bonus. 30% of the base skill and 70% of the total of the RP post bonuses and roster bonus will be the basis for the skill attribute of a team in the scorinator.
The base skill will be from the latest Football Rankings managed by the Federal Republic of the United Adaikes. NPCs will have their base skill halved in the scorinator during the whole duration of the tournament.
As this is a sports RP event, all RPs made by a participant will be given a bonus. However, we believe in "Quality over quantity". It does not mean that a participant with the most number of RP posts in the tournament will have the highest RP bonus. It should be known that multiple posts of a participant before a specific matchday will only be credited to that incoming matchday alone, except for posts about the team roster, as it is also a different RP bonus attribute.
For RP posts, the highest score that a participant can receive in a specific matchday is 1 point, with the lowest score being 0.1, based on the quality of the current best RP for that matchday, as determined by the OOC host. On succeeding matchdays, the RP bonus received from the previous matchdays will be accumulated to the total RP post bonus.
The roster bonus is about your team (as mentioned above, the logo, players, kits, and any other related information). Participants posting only the starting XI of their team will only receive 0.5 points. Posting 27 or more players will receive 1 point. Anything between 12-26 will have 0.70 points. The roster bonus will be doubled if a participant submits comprehensive team information (with team logo and kit(s) at the minimum, receiving at least a 1.2x multiplier for the bonus).
With this, may I request that the post regarding your roster is posted first and that your RP for the first matchday be separate.
If you have any questions, you can always ask me in Discord. You can DM me or drop your question in #wcf3 of the RP server. You can also ask me in the OOC thread.
 
Note: Reserving posts are only for the IC host (Ryxtylopia) and OOC host (United Adaikes).

Fluvian Football Federation | Fluvian National Team         
Players representing Rivalfiume:
Highlighted players were also present in the previous WCF
Starting XI No. Name Age Position 1 Astìrio de Monti 32 GK 3 Ligjero Salvjati 22 LB 4 Sereno Vessi 29 CD 5 Posi Kasarte  35 CD 2 Disjato Lusiperto 31 RB 6 Simonpjè Nedda 20 DM 8 Petro Tajudi 19 CM 10 Tjeseo Primetto 20 CM 9 Ǧoseff Mekubano 25 AF 11 Espiso Anečeti 23 LW 7 Mikaele Kambiganu 21 RW  
Reserves No. Name Age Position 12 Gujo Civilàn 22 GK 50 Tarveo Fini 18 GK 99 Tjul Maši 29 GK 13 Everetto Menčini 26 LB 29 Lunardo Kapulitturi 20 LB 30 Luperto Lenna 23 CD 77 Ǧil Sagri 23 CD 33 Tosko Ellandi 28 RB 96 Alé Rei 24 RB 15 Didi Manfredi 29 DM 68 Leonforte Maridi 26 DM 16 Mimmo Tartàlea 30 CM 18 Kian Čečiljotti 26 CM 40 Adoele Kalè 28 CM 49 Ǧerri Dedos 18 CM 19 Aleseo Parti 21 AF 20 Lume de Pojo 26 AF 21 Petro Malotolo 22 AF 23 Alčeno Usei 19 LW 47 Bešan Čentini 25 LW 70 Toni Verte 20 RW 89 Urdo Lavera 25 RW 91 Dino Mussa 18 RW
Team Info
Nickname(s): Činni (The Swans), Pikkajoli (The Mountain Boys), Čeruli (The Blues)
Head Coach: Jan Košis
Captain: Posi Kasarte
Home Stadium: Arena Kapitolina, Grankastello (Capacity: 41.000 seats)
Preferred Formation: 4-3-3
The Fluvian National Team hopes to fare a little better this time, employing a more orthodox playing style.

Ones to Watch:
Posi Kasarte: Kasarte is the most experienced and oldest player of the team. His undenying charisma and vision makes him a formidable captain and defender. He is also captain of decorated fluvian club Fortegriso KdF.
Petro Tajudi:  Youngster Petro Tajudi earned his spot in the starting eleven in the WCF2 at just 18 years of age, surprising coach and fans alike with his skill, and he's back again to prove himself. He is the midfielder of mid-table fluvian club Borgerese, awaiting for a big move elsewhere.
Ǧoseff Mekubano: Ǧoseff is a lethal both-footed striker. Although he may not be the best dribbler, his precise and powerful long shots from outside the area are very dangerous. He is the striker of fluvian club Rione Le Fornači.
Starting XI

Home & Away Kits
          
Roleplay Permissions:
Injure my players: yes
Assign my players yellow cards: yes
Assign my players red cards: yes (reasonably)
Godmod injuries: no
Godmod scoring: no
Godmod other events: no
Style modifier: +1



 
 

ARIFIYYAH FA

 
ARIFIYYAH FA founded in 1321 represent the football of Arifiyyah. Also known as the Orangutan Rangers. Joined the Esferos World Cup since the 1st edition. Best performance in World Cup was in the 2nd edition,achieving the runner-up place as underrated team.
ROSTERS

MANAGER:MIKEL ARTERY
 

MAIN LINEUP
STYLE MODIFIER: +3.0
 
JERSEYS
HOME JERSEY
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PLAYERS

 GOALKEEPER 
 
AWAY JERSEYS

PLAYERS
 

GOALKEEPER
 
TEAM PREVIEW
 
MIKEL ARTERY:MANAGER

A very young successful manager so far,brought the team to the the final in Last Edition and also lead the U23 team in the last year Esferiad. He said that the team have a new "recipe" to win this World Cup.
 
MUHAMMAD NAZHIM:TEAM CAPTAIN

A very important person for the country and the team. As a full time royal man and a footballer,he manage to put both people and football on the right path. His influence in the team berings the positive environment in the team.
 
 
NAJIB RAZAK:WINGER

Getting a national call-up at a young age is a dream for every young footballer,including him. Although it just 1st season for him in APL,he already record 8 goals and 15 assists in 6 match. He said,"I will give everything for the team".
 
 
RP permissions:
If my opponent RPs first, they may...
Injure my players: no
Assign my players yellow cards: yes
Assign my players red cards: no
Godmod injuries: no
Godmod scoring: yes
Godmod other events: no
 
STYLE MODIFIER: +3.0
FORMATION(S): 1-4-2-3-1 / 1-4-3-3 ATTACKING
 
 
 

#auranpride #arifianpride #esferoswc23 #fighttillwin 

Information
Team Name: 永国足球 (Sekiya Football)
Home Stadium: 昌京国家足球场 (Changjing National Football Arena)
Manager: 韩明 (Hán Míng)
Nickname: 蓝天鹅 (Blue Swans)
Style Modifier: -5.0
Theme (unofficial): Score for You 
(Replace "I'm just a fool for you" with "I will score for you")
In general, football across all leagues within Sekiya are very defensive. This style of defensive play has proved effective domestically and is how the national team likes to play. Sekiya comes into WCF III with their heads held high and with one goal in mind: the enemy goal.
Roster
Starting Team
Name (CM)
Name (SK)
Number
Position
Zhāng Wěi (M)
张伟
1
Goalkeeper
Lǐ Fēng (M)
李峰
2
Left Back
Fàn Qiáng (M)
范强
3
Center Back
Wáng Lì (F)
王丽
4
Center Back
Lǐ Nà (F)
李娜
5
Right Back
Zhào Xuě (F)
赵雪
6
Left Wing
Gāo Míng (M)
高明
7
Defensive Midfielder
Huáng Míng (M)
黄明
8
Defensive Midfielder
Guō Měi (F)
郭美
9
Right Wing
Chén Huá (M)
陈华
10
Attacking Midfield
Sūn Tíng (F)
孙婷
11
Center Forward
Reserves
Jiāng Cháo (M)
江潮
12
Goalkeeper
Lóng Fēi (M)
龙飞
13
Goalkeeper
Gāo Yǎ (NB)
高雅
14
Left Back
Lǐ Yǎ (F)
李雅
15
Center Back
Sūn Jiàn (M)
孙健
16
Center Back
Wáng Lì (F)
王丽
17
Center Back
Chén Mèng (F)
陈梦
18
Right Back
Guō Tāo (M)
郭涛
19
Right Back
Zhū Lín (F)
朱琳
20
Left Wing
Wáng Yǒng (M)
王勇
21
Defensive Midfielder
Yáng Liǔ (F)
杨柳
22
Defensive Midfielder
Sòng Tíng (F)
宋婷
23
Defensive Midfielder
Zhào Yǔ (M)
赵宇
24
Right Wing
Xǔ Bō (M)
许波
25
Attacking Midfield
Mèng Lín (F)
孟琳
26
Attacking Midfield
Liú Qiáng (M)
刘强
27
Center Forward

Kits
This year, the kit was designed by Dai Xiaoling. The design keeps to the traditional Blue and white kit that has been commonly used for other Sekiyan sports in the last century.

 
Stadiums
Within the last 20 years with Sekiya’s economic boom and the national interest in football rising, several large stadium projects have been constructed.
昌京国家足球场 (Changjing National Football Arena)

Changjing National Football Arena finished construction in 1415. It is Sekiya’s highest capacity stadium and is used by the Sekiyan National Team and Changjing Thunder. The stadium has a capacity of 90,000, with 80 VIP boxes.
安州云影足球场 (Anzhou Cloud Shadow Football Stadium)

Anzhou Cloud Shadow Football Stadium is the second largest stadium in Sekiya. The stadium is home to the Anzhou Cloud Shadowd, Sekiya’s most successful domestic team in recent years. The stadium seats 86,000 with 70 VIP boxes. Since its completion, the stadium has been used for several music concerts.
璀璨星辰球馆 (Dazzling Star Arena)

Dazzling Star stadium is home to Starlight Swift, based in Fuzhou. It seats 70,000, with 63 VIP boxes. The stadium was built for Xīngyuán Blitz, however, went bankrupt following their demotion from the Platinum League. The site was bought by Starlight Swift and finished in 1404.
Domestic League
Sekiya’s highest level of football is the Platinum League, which has 12 competing teams. Sekiya has 3 teams that have won the majority of seasons in the last 20 years:
安州云影 (Anzhou Cloud Shadow)

Anzhou Cloud Shadow have won the Platinum league in 1423 and 1422, and 5 other times in the last 20 years, making it the most successful team in Sekiya.
星光雨燕 (Starlight Swift)

Starlight Swift are based in Xīngyuán, and have won the Platinum League 6 times within the last 20 years. Originally Xīngyuán Swift, the team was a relatively unheard-of team until 1380, when it was purchased by Starlight Corporation and renamed in 1390.
富州龙 (Fuzhou Dragon)

Fuzhou Dragon have won 4 times within the last 20 years. They are currently the oldest team within the Platinum league, with history going back to 1342.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

World Cup of Football III
Please do not post in this thread if you are not a participant. Also, no OOC posts, please.
 
Welcome to the World Cup of Football III! This is an international association football/soccer tournament. If you are a participant, you can post about your nation's football/soccer team (logo, players, kits, and other related information). You can also post about your team's preparations for this event!
Another essential thing to include in your roster post is the "role play permissions." If you want to role-play while making sure that the other RPer(s) won't do inevitable things you don't want to happen to your team, you can post these below outlining what the other RPers can or cannot do, for example:
RP permissions: If my opponent RPs first, they may... Injure my players: yes/no Assign my players yellow cards: yes/no Assign my players red cards: yes/no Godmod injuries: yes/no Godmod scoring: yes/no Godmod other events: yes/no  
The last three permissions, godmodding, is the role-playing of unrealistic or unbelievable things happening. So, if you want a more realistic experience for your team (and what we hopefully want in the games for the tournament), you can ask other RPers not to godmod in your matches. You can also add, leave, or remove any role permissions you want. It's your team, so we will let you dictate how your team plays (as long as it is realistic).
Also, you can include what we call a "style modifier." This is a number between -5 and +5, indicating whether you are a defensive (leaning to negative numbers) or an offensive (leaning to positive numbers) team. If you don't put one, you'll automatically get a neutral modifier (0.00), which is fine.
There will be three (3) attributes that will determine the skill of a team for the scorinator (xkoranate): base skill, RP post bonuses, and roster bonus. 30% of the base skill and 70% of the total of the RP post bonuses and roster bonus will be the basis for the skill attribute of a team in the scorinator.
The base skill will be from the latest Football Rankings managed by the Federal Republic of the United Adaikes. NPCs will have their base skill halved in the scorinator during the whole duration of the tournament.
As this is a sports RP event, all RPs made by a participant will be given a bonus. However, we believe in "Quality over quantity". It does not mean that a participant with the most number of RP posts in the tournament will have the highest RP bonus. It should be known that multiple posts of a participant before a specific matchday will only be credited to that incoming matchday alone, except for posts about the team roster, as it is also a different RP bonus attribute.
For RP posts, the highest score that a participant can receive in a specific matchday is 1 point, with the lowest score being 0.1, based on the quality of the current best RP for that matchday, as determined by the OOC host. On succeeding matchdays, the RP bonus received from the previous matchdays will be accumulated to the total RP post bonus.
The roster bonus is about your team (as mentioned above, the logo, players, kits, and any other related information). Participants posting only the starting XI of their team will only receive 0.5 points. Posting 27 or more players will receive 1 point. Anything between 12-26 will have 0.70 points. The roster bonus will be doubled if a participant submits comprehensive team information (with team logo and kit(s) at the minimum, receiving at least a 1.2x multiplier for the bonus).
With this, may I request that the post regarding your roster is posted first and that your RP for the first matchday be separate.
If you have any questions, you can always ask me in Discord. You can DM me or drop your question in #wcf3 of the RP server. You can also ask me in the OOC thread.
 
Note: Reserving posts are only for the IC host (Ryxtylopia) and OOC host (United Adaikes).

Group Stage Draw Pots
 
Group Stage Draw

Group Stage Mechanics
Twenty-four (24) participating nations will be divided into four (4) groups with six (6) nations each. Nations will play with all nations found in their group. A win is given three (3) points, a draw is given one (1) point, and a loss is given zero (0) points. Four (4) nations with the most points in their group will progress in the knockout rounds. When points are tied, goal difference, goals scored, and matchup results between the tied teams are checked to break the tie.
Results are given at 9 PM ET, with a cut-off for role play at 8 PM ET two days after.
Match Day 1: November 17*
Match Day 2: November 19
Match Day 3: November 21
Match Day 4: November 25 (extended cut-off due to Thanksgiving)*
Match Day 5: November 28 (delayed)
Round of 16: December 1* (moved further)
Quarterfinals: December 3
Semi-Finals: December 5
Ranking Matches and Final: December 7*
(dates with asterisks, including the Group Draw, shall have a Match Recap show and will be done live in TWP RP Discord Stage)
Schedule of Games
(Teams on the left are the home teams)

 

World Cup of Football III
Please do not post in this thread if you are not a participant. Also, no OOC posts, please.
 
Welcome to the World Cup of Football III! This is an international association football/soccer tournament. If you are a participant, you can post about your nation's football/soccer team (logo, players, kits, and other related information). You can also post about your team's preparations for this event!
Another essential thing to include in your roster post is the "role play permissions." If you want to role-play while making sure that the other RPer(s) won't do inevitable things you don't want to happen to your team, you can post these below outlining what the other RPers can or cannot do, for example:
RP permissions: If my opponent RPs first, they may... Injure my players: yes/no Assign my players yellow cards: yes/no Assign my players red cards: yes/no Godmod injuries: yes/no Godmod scoring: yes/no Godmod other events: yes/no  
The last three permissions, godmodding, is the role-playing of unrealistic or unbelievable things happening. So, if you want a more realistic experience for your team (and what we hopefully want in the games for the tournament), you can ask other RPers not to godmod in your matches. You can also add, leave, or remove any role permissions you want. It's your team, so we will let you dictate how your team plays (as long as it is realistic).
Also, you can include what we call a "style modifier." This is a number between -5 and +5, indicating whether you are a defensive (leaning to negative numbers) or an offensive (leaning to positive numbers) team. If you don't put one, you'll automatically get a neutral modifier (0.00), which is fine.
There will be three (3) attributes that will determine the skill of a team for the scorinator (xkoranate): base skill, RP post bonuses, and roster bonus. 30% of the base skill and 70% of the total of the RP post bonuses and roster bonus will be the basis for the skill attribute of a team in the scorinator.
The base skill will be from the latest Football Rankings managed by the Federal Republic of the United Adaikes. NPCs will have their base skill halved in the scorinator during the whole duration of the tournament.
As this is a sports RP event, all RPs made by a participant will be given a bonus. However, we believe in "Quality over quantity". It does not mean that a participant with the most number of RP posts in the tournament will have the highest RP bonus. It should be known that multiple posts of a participant before a specific matchday will only be credited to that incoming matchday alone, except for posts about the team roster, as it is also a different RP bonus attribute.
For RP posts, the highest score that a participant can receive in a specific matchday is 1 point, with the lowest score being 0.1, based on the quality of the current best RP for that matchday, as determined by the OOC host. On succeeding matchdays, the RP bonus received from the previous matchdays will be accumulated to the total RP post bonus.
The roster bonus is about your team (as mentioned above, the logo, players, kits, and any other related information). Participants posting only the starting XI of their team will only receive 0.5 points. Posting 27 or more players will receive 1 point. Anything between 12-26 will have 0.70 points. The roster bonus will be doubled if a participant submits comprehensive team information (with team logo and kit(s) at the minimum, receiving at least a 1.2x multiplier for the bonus).
With this, may I request that the post regarding your roster is posted first and that your RP for the first matchday be separate.
If you have any questions, you can always ask me in Discord. You can DM me or drop your question in #wcf3 of the RP server. You can also ask me in the OOC thread.
 
Note: Reserving posts are only for the IC host (Ryxtylopia) and OOC host (United Adaikes).

Group Stage Draw Pots
 
Group Stage Draw

Group Stage Mechanics
Twenty-four (24) participating nations will be divided into four (4) groups with six (6) nations each. Nations will play with all nations found in their group. A win is given three (3) points, a draw is given one (1) point, and a loss is given zero (0) points. Four (4) nations with the most points in their group will progress in the knockout rounds. When points are tied, goal difference, goals scored, and matchup results between the tied teams are checked to break the tie.
Results are given at 9 PM ET, with a cut-off for role play at 8 PM ET two days after.
Match Day 1: November 17*
Match Day 2: November 19
Match Day 3: November 21
Match Day 4: November 25 (extended cut-off due to Thanksgiving)*
Match Day 5: November 28 (delayed)
Round of 16: December 1* (moved further)
Quarterfinals: December 3
Semi-Finals: December 5
Ranking Matches and Final: December 7*
(dates with asterisks, including the Group Draw, shall have a Match Recap show and will be done live in TWP RP Discord Stage)
Schedule of Games
(Teams on the left are the home teams)

 

World Cup of Football III
Please do not post in this thread if you are not a participant. Also, no OOC posts, please.
 
Welcome to the World Cup of Football III! This is an international association football/soccer tournament. If you are a participant, you can post about your nation's football/soccer team (logo, players, kits, and other related information). You can also post about your team's preparations for this event!
Another essential thing to include in your roster post is the "role play permissions." If you want to role-play while making sure that the other RPer(s) won't do inevitable things you don't want to happen to your team, you can post these below outlining what the other RPers can or cannot do, for example:
RP permissions: If my opponent RPs first, they may... Injure my players: yes/no Assign my players yellow cards: yes/no Assign my players red cards: yes/no Godmod injuries: yes/no Godmod scoring: yes/no Godmod other events: yes/no  
The last three permissions, godmodding, is the role-playing of unrealistic or unbelievable things happening. So, if you want a more realistic experience for your team (and what we hopefully want in the games for the tournament), you can ask other RPers not to godmod in your matches. You can also add, leave, or remove any role permissions you want. It's your team, so we will let you dictate how your team plays (as long as it is realistic).
Also, you can include what we call a "style modifier." This is a number between -5 and +5, indicating whether you are a defensive (leaning to negative numbers) or an offensive (leaning to positive numbers) team. If you don't put one, you'll automatically get a neutral modifier (0.00), which is fine.
There will be three (3) attributes that will determine the skill of a team for the scorinator (xkoranate): base skill, RP post bonuses, and roster bonus. 30% of the base skill and 70% of the total of the RP post bonuses and roster bonus will be the basis for the skill attribute of a team in the scorinator.
The base skill will be from the latest Football Rankings managed by the Federal Republic of the United Adaikes. NPCs will have their base skill halved in the scorinator during the whole duration of the tournament.
As this is a sports RP event, all RPs made by a participant will be given a bonus. However, we believe in "Quality over quantity". It does not mean that a participant with the most number of RP posts in the tournament will have the highest RP bonus. It should be known that multiple posts of a participant before a specific matchday will only be credited to that incoming matchday alone, except for posts about the team roster, as it is also a different RP bonus attribute.
For RP posts, the highest score that a participant can receive in a specific matchday is 1 point, with the lowest score being 0.1, based on the quality of the current best RP for that matchday, as determined by the OOC host. On succeeding matchdays, the RP bonus received from the previous matchdays will be accumulated to the total RP post bonus.
The roster bonus is about your team (as mentioned above, the logo, players, kits, and any other related information). Participants posting only the starting XI of their team will only receive 0.5 points. Posting 27 or more players will receive 1 point. Anything between 12-26 will have 0.70 points. The roster bonus will be doubled if a participant submits comprehensive team information (with team logo and kit(s) at the minimum, receiving at least a 1.2x multiplier for the bonus).
With this, may I request that the post regarding your roster is posted first and that your RP for the first matchday be separate.
If you have any questions, you can always ask me in Discord. You can DM me or drop your question in #wcf3 of the RP server. You can also ask me in the OOC thread.
 
Note: Reserving posts are only for the IC host (Ryxtylopia) and OOC host (United Adaikes).

Group Stage Draw Pots
 
Group Stage Draw

Group Stage Mechanics
Twenty-four (24) participating nations will be divided into four (4) groups with six (6) nations each. Nations will play with all nations found in their group. A win is given three (3) points, a draw is given one (1) point, and a loss is given zero (0) points. Four (4) nations with the most points in their group will progress in the knockout rounds. When points are tied, goal difference, goals scored, and matchup results between the tied teams are checked to break the tie.
Results are given at 9 PM ET, with a cut-off for role play at 8 PM ET two days after.
Match Day 1: November 17*
Match Day 2: November 19
Match Day 3: November 21
Match Day 4: November 25 (extended cut-off due to Thanksgiving)*
Match Day 5: November 28 (delayed)
Round of 16: December 1* (moved further)
Quarterfinals: December 3
Semi-Finals: December 5
Ranking Matches and Final: December 7*
(dates with asterisks, including the Group Draw, shall have a Match Recap show and will be done live in TWP RP Discord Stage)
Schedule of Games
(Teams on the left are the home teams)

 

World Cup of Football III
Please do not post in this thread if you are not a participant. Also, no OOC posts, please.
 
Welcome to the World Cup of Football III! This is an international association football/soccer tournament. If you are a participant, you can post about your nation's football/soccer team (logo, players, kits, and other related information). You can also post about your team's preparations for this event!
Another essential thing to include in your roster post is the "role play permissions." If you want to role-play while making sure that the other RPer(s) won't do inevitable things you don't want to happen to your team, you can post these below outlining what the other RPers can or cannot do, for example:
RP permissions: If my opponent RPs first, they may... Injure my players: yes/no Assign my players yellow cards: yes/no Assign my players red cards: yes/no Godmod injuries: yes/no Godmod scoring: yes/no Godmod other events: yes/no  
The last three permissions, godmodding, is the role-playing of unrealistic or unbelievable things happening. So, if you want a more realistic experience for your team (and what we hopefully want in the games for the tournament), you can ask other RPers not to godmod in your matches. You can also add, leave, or remove any role permissions you want. It's your team, so we will let you dictate how your team plays (as long as it is realistic).
Also, you can include what we call a "style modifier." This is a number between -5 and +5, indicating whether you are a defensive (leaning to negative numbers) or an offensive (leaning to positive numbers) team. If you don't put one, you'll automatically get a neutral modifier (0.00), which is fine.
There will be three (3) attributes that will determine the skill of a team for the scorinator (xkoranate): base skill, RP post bonuses, and roster bonus. 30% of the base skill and 70% of the total of the RP post bonuses and roster bonus will be the basis for the skill attribute of a team in the scorinator.
The base skill will be from the latest Football Rankings managed by the Federal Republic of the United Adaikes. NPCs will have their base skill halved in the scorinator during the whole duration of the tournament.
As this is a sports RP event, all RPs made by a participant will be given a bonus. However, we believe in "Quality over quantity". It does not mean that a participant with the most number of RP posts in the tournament will have the highest RP bonus. It should be known that multiple posts of a participant before a specific matchday will only be credited to that incoming matchday alone, except for posts about the team roster, as it is also a different RP bonus attribute.
For RP posts, the highest score that a participant can receive in a specific matchday is 1 point, with the lowest score being 0.1, based on the quality of the current best RP for that matchday, as determined by the OOC host. On succeeding matchdays, the RP bonus received from the previous matchdays will be accumulated to the total RP post bonus.
The roster bonus is about your team (as mentioned above, the logo, players, kits, and any other related information). Participants posting only the starting XI of their team will only receive 0.5 points. Posting 27 or more players will receive 1 point. Anything between 12-26 will have 0.70 points. The roster bonus will be doubled if a participant submits comprehensive team information (with team logo and kit(s) at the minimum, receiving at least a 1.2x multiplier for the bonus).
With this, may I request that the post regarding your roster is posted first and that your RP for the first matchday be separate.
If you have any questions, you can always ask me in Discord. You can DM me or drop your question in #wcf3 of the RP server. You can also ask me in the OOC thread.
 
Note: Reserving posts are only for the IC host (Ryxtylopia) and OOC host (United Adaikes).

World Cup of Football III
Please do not post in this thread if you are not a participant. Also, no OOC posts, please.
 
Welcome to the World Cup of Football III! This is an international association football/soccer tournament. If you are a participant, you can post about your nation's football/soccer team (logo, players, kits, and other related information). You can also post about your team's preparations for this event!
Another essential thing to include in your roster post is the "role play permissions." If you want to role-play while making sure that the other RPer(s) won't do inevitable things you don't want to happen to your team, you can post these below outlining what the other RPers can or cannot do, for example:
RP permissions: If my opponent RPs first, they may... Injure my players: yes/no Assign my players yellow cards: yes/no Assign my players red cards: yes/no Godmod injuries: yes/no Godmod scoring: yes/no Godmod other events: yes/no  
The last three permissions, godmodding, is the role-playing of unrealistic or unbelievable things happening. So, if you want a more realistic experience for your team (and what we hopefully want in the games for the tournament), you can ask other RPers not to godmod in your matches. You can also add, leave, or remove any role permissions you want. It's your team, so we will let you dictate how your team plays (as long as it is realistic).
Also, you can include what we call a "style modifier." This is a number between -5 and +5, indicating whether you are a defensive (leaning to negative numbers) or an offensive (leaning to positive numbers) team. If you don't put one, you'll automatically get a neutral modifier (0.00), which is fine.
There will be three (3) attributes that will determine the skill of a team for the scorinator (xkoranate): base skill, RP post bonuses, and roster bonus. 30% of the base skill and 70% of the total of the RP post bonuses and roster bonus will be the basis for the skill attribute of a team in the scorinator.
The base skill will be from the latest Football Rankings managed by the Federal Republic of the United Adaikes. NPCs will have their base skill halved in the scorinator during the whole duration of the tournament.
As this is a sports RP event, all RPs made by a participant will be given a bonus. However, we believe in "Quality over quantity". It does not mean that a participant with the most number of RP posts in the tournament will have the highest RP bonus. It should be known that multiple posts of a participant before a specific matchday will only be credited to that incoming matchday alone, except for posts about the team roster, as it is also a different RP bonus attribute.
For RP posts, the highest score that a participant can receive in a specific matchday is 1 point, with the lowest score being 0.1, based on the quality of the current best RP for that matchday, as determined by the OOC host. On succeeding matchdays, the RP bonus received from the previous matchdays will be accumulated to the total RP post bonus.
The roster bonus is about your team (as mentioned above, the logo, players, kits, and any other related information). Participants posting only the starting XI of their team will only receive 0.5 points. Posting 27 or more players will receive 1 point. Anything between 12-26 will have 0.70 points. The roster bonus will be doubled if a participant submits comprehensive team information (with team logo and kit(s) at the minimum, receiving at least a 1.2x multiplier for the bonus).
With this, may I request that the post regarding your roster is posted first and that your RP for the first matchday be separate.
If you have any questions, you can always ask me in Discord. You can DM me or drop your question in #wcf3 of the RP server. You can also ask me in the OOC thread.
 
Note: Reserving posts are only for the IC host (Ryxtylopia) and OOC host (United Adaikes).

Group Stage Draw Pots
 
Group Stage Draw

Group Stage Mechanics
Twenty-four (24) participating nations will be divided into four (4) groups with six (6) nations each. Nations will play with all nations found in their group. A win is given three (3) points, a draw is given one (1) point, and a loss is given zero (0) points. Four (4) nations with the most points in their group will progress in the knockout rounds. When points are tied, goal difference, goals scored, and matchup results between the tied teams are checked to break the tie.
Results are given at 9 PM ET, with a cut-off for role play at 8 PM ET two days after.
Match Day 1: November 17*
Match Day 2: November 19
Match Day 3: November 21
Match Day 4: November 25 (extended cut-off due to Thanksgiving)*
Match Day 5: November 28 (delayed)
Round of 16: December 1* (moved further)
Quarterfinals: December 3
Semi-Finals: December 5
Ranking Matches and Final: December 7*
(dates with asterisks, including the Group Draw, shall have a Match Recap show and will be done live in TWP RP Discord Stage)
Schedule of Games
(Teams on the left are the home teams)

 

Group Stage Draw Pots
 
Group Stage Draw

Group Stage Mechanics
Twenty-four (24) participating nations will be divided into four (4) groups with six (6) nations each. Nations will play with all nations found in their group. A win is given three (3) points, a draw is given one (1) point, and a loss is given zero (0) points. Four (4) nations with the most points in their group will progress in the knockout rounds. When points are tied, goal difference, goals scored, and matchup results between the tied teams are checked to break the tie.
Results are given at 9 PM ET, with a cut-off for role play at 8 PM ET two days after.
Match Day 1: November 17*
Match Day 2: November 19
Match Day 3: November 21
Match Day 4: November 25 (extended cut-off due to Thanksgiving)*
Match Day 5: November 28 (delayed)
Round of 16: December 1* (moved further)
Quarterfinals: December 3
Semi-Finals: December 5
Ranking Matches and Final: December 7*
(dates with asterisks, including the Group Draw, shall have a Match Recap show and will be done live in TWP RP Discord Stage)
Schedule of Games
(Teams on the left are the home teams)

 

World Cup of Football III
Please do not post in this thread if you are not a participant. Also, no OOC posts, please.
 
Welcome to the World Cup of Football III! This is an international association football/soccer tournament. If you are a participant, you can post about your nation's football/soccer team (logo, players, kits, and other related information). You can also post about your team's preparations for this event!
Another essential thing to include in your roster post is the "role play permissions." If you want to role-play while making sure that the other RPer(s) won't do inevitable things you don't want to happen to your team, you can post these below outlining what the other RPers can or cannot do, for example:
RP permissions: If my opponent RPs first, they may... Injure my players: yes/no Assign my players yellow cards: yes/no Assign my players red cards: yes/no Godmod injuries: yes/no Godmod scoring: yes/no Godmod other events: yes/no  
The last three permissions, godmodding, is the role-playing of unrealistic or unbelievable things happening. So, if you want a more realistic experience for your team (and what we hopefully want in the games for the tournament), you can ask other RPers not to godmod in your matches. You can also add, leave, or remove any role permissions you want. It's your team, so we will let you dictate how your team plays (as long as it is realistic).
Also, you can include what we call a "style modifier." This is a number between -5 and +5, indicating whether you are a defensive (leaning to negative numbers) or an offensive (leaning to positive numbers) team. If you don't put one, you'll automatically get a neutral modifier (0.00), which is fine.
There will be three (3) attributes that will determine the skill of a team for the scorinator (xkoranate): base skill, RP post bonuses, and roster bonus. 30% of the base skill and 70% of the total of the RP post bonuses and roster bonus will be the basis for the skill attribute of a team in the scorinator.
The base skill will be from the latest Football Rankings managed by the Federal Republic of the United Adaikes. NPCs will have their base skill halved in the scorinator during the whole duration of the tournament.
As this is a sports RP event, all RPs made by a participant will be given a bonus. However, we believe in "Quality over quantity". It does not mean that a participant with the most number of RP posts in the tournament will have the highest RP bonus. It should be known that multiple posts of a participant before a specific matchday will only be credited to that incoming matchday alone, except for posts about the team roster, as it is also a different RP bonus attribute.
For RP posts, the highest score that a participant can receive in a specific matchday is 1 point, with the lowest score being 0.1, based on the quality of the current best RP for that matchday, as determined by the OOC host. On succeeding matchdays, the RP bonus received from the previous matchdays will be accumulated to the total RP post bonus.
The roster bonus is about your team (as mentioned above, the logo, players, kits, and any other related information). Participants posting only the starting XI of their team will only receive 0.5 points. Posting 27 or more players will receive 1 point. Anything between 12-26 will have 0.70 points. The roster bonus will be doubled if a participant submits comprehensive team information (with team logo and kit(s) at the minimum, receiving at least a 1.2x multiplier for the bonus).
With this, may I request that the post regarding your roster is posted first and that your RP for the first matchday be separate.
If you have any questions, you can always ask me in Discord. You can DM me or drop your question in #wcf3 of the RP server. You can also ask me in the OOC thread.
 
Note: Reserving posts are only for the IC host (Ryxtylopia) and OOC host (United Adaikes).

Group Stage Draw Pots
 
Group Stage Draw

Group Stage Mechanics
Twenty-four (24) participating nations will be divided into four (4) groups with six (6) nations each. Nations will play with all nations found in their group. A win is given three (3) points, a draw is given one (1) point, and a loss is given zero (0) points. Four (4) nations with the most points in their group will progress in the knockout rounds. When points are tied, goal difference, goals scored, and matchup results between the tied teams are checked to break the tie.
Results are given at 9 PM ET, with a cut-off for role play at 8 PM ET two days after.
Match Day 1: November 17*
Match Day 2: November 19
Match Day 3: November 21
Match Day 4: November 25 (extended cut-off due to Thanksgiving)*
Match Day 5: November 28 (delayed)
Round of 16: December 1* (moved further)
Quarterfinals: December 3
Semi-Finals: December 5
Ranking Matches and Final: December 7*
(dates with asterisks, including the Group Draw, shall have a Match Recap show and will be done live in TWP RP Discord Stage)
Schedule of Games
(Teams on the left are the home teams)

 

Sign-ups are now officially closed!
Twenty-two (22) nations have signed up for the World Cup of Football III, and two (2) nations intend to host it. The host bids are all received and have been discussed by Lorekeepers and Loremasters to determine the country that will host WCF III, which will be announced within a few hours.
This OOC thread will remain open for OOC posts and questions related to the tournament.

Peourouin will attend. 

Nieubasria will participate!

The "Orangutan Rangers" Arifiyyah FA is signing up for the World Cup of Football III🦧

The Grand Republic of Ionia will be participating!

Teraylon will participate! Can't wait! 

Fujais Landslaget i Fotboll will participate in the WCF3 under the auspices of Fujais Idrottsforbund