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Signups and OOC Thread
There's already a lot of talk about doing an F1-like competition for Esferos. But while I open this signup and OOC thread, this gives me a gauge of how many people actually want to do it and provides an initial baseline of the number of users willing to RP until the end of the season/calendar of this competition.
This competition (emphasis on the word I used, "competition," rather than "tournament") will be different from the usual because this will not happen and will end in just one (1) month. I am currently looking at the season/calendar for this competition will roughly be eight (8) months, depending on the number of signups. However, we will only utilize a maximum of one week per event per month to minimize RP-writing burnouts. A race weekend will start on a Friday with practice, with qualifyings happening on Saturday, and the competitive race on Sunday.
For roleplays in the season, I will allow as much as one (1) week before the start of the practice for RPs to be posted. Cut-offs will happen three times in a race weekend, one before scorinating the results of the practice (receiving a maximum of one (1) point), one before scorinating the results of the qualifying (receiving a maximum of one (1) point), and one before scorinating the results of the race (receiving a maximum of one (1) point), for a total of three (3) points from RPing for the whole weekend.
A season-wide RP bonus will also be given for teams and drivers RPing on the signing of a driver for the team (receiving a maximum of one (1) point), the teams and engine manufacturers coming to terms on which engine to use (receiving a maximum of one (1) point), and the teams and tire manufacturers coming to terms which tire to use (receiving a maximum of one (1) point). If no RP is posted but only announced in this OOC thread, there will only be 0.1 points for each decision made by a team. A team is allowed to have a maximum of two (2) drivers.
Multiple signups will happen in this thread, of which the IC thread will be posted after many signups are posted. The IC thread will start with the pre-season, for teams deciding to roleplay which driver to sign and which engine and tire to use. However, the Team, Engine, and Tire Signups will only be reserved for Veteran Storytellers (subject to change with the agreement between Loremasters and Lorekeepers). All Storytellers will be able to signup a driver and circuit (circuit signups are subject to scrutiny by Loremasters for realism), with Veteran Storytellers being able to signup a maximum of two (2) drivers for this competition.
I will only select 3-4 tire suppliers, with no limit to the number of approved engine suppliers.
This season, we will use The Racing Scorinator (TRS) v2.5.6, the standard Motorsports / Auto Racing RP scorinator of NS Sport.
Again, no double-posting (except for me to submit my signups)! You can always edit your post to include any necessary edits that you need to your post.
Driver Signups
(All drivers will be free agents at the start of the pre-season until signed by a team.)
Circuit Signups
Team Signups
Engine Signups
Tire Signups
Received Signups
Driver Signups
Circuit Signups
Team Signups
Engine Signups
Tire Signups

Driver
Driver Name: Aaron Deering
Name Trigram: DEE
Nationality Trigram: UAD
Preferred Car Number: 28
Second Choice Car Number: 93
Reliability (Between 2 and 5): 4
Aggression (Between 2 and 5): 4
Technique (Between 2 and 5): 4
R/A/T ratings should add up to a maximum of 12.
Driver's bio: 
 
Circuit Name: Steskia International Circuit
Race Name: Adaikesian Grand Prix
Track Image: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/577959042631204895/1093538275609817248/Steskia_International_Circuit.png
Track Length (km): 5.94
Qualifying Type: Two-tiered
Track aggressiveness (1-10): 6.20
Track technicality (1-10): 3.80
(Aggressiveness and technicality should add up to 10)
Overtaking Difficulty (0.1 - 5. 0.1 is easy, 5 is difficult): 3.20
Margin for error (0.1 - 5. 0.1 is forgiving, 5 is treacherous): 3.40
Info:
 
Team
Team Name: CopperUA
Team Nation: United Adaikes
Nationality Trigram: UAD
Team color (in hex code): 398a41
Reliability (Between 3 and 5): 4.00
Acceleration (Between 2 and 5): 3.00
Turning (Between 2 and 5): 5.00
R/A/T ratings should add up to a maximum of 12.
Team bio:
 
Engine
Engine manufacturer: CopperUA
Engine name (if different): Sheer N-Gine
Reliability (between -1 and 1): -0.50
Actuation (between -1 and 1): -0.50
Tare (between -1 and 1): 1.00
 
Tire
Manufacturer Name: Welltime
Reliability (Between -1 and 1): -0.50
Traction (Between -1 and 1): 0.50
R & T ratings should add up to no more than 0.

Driver Name: Antonio Vettel Name Trigram: VET Nationality Trigram: LXA Preferred Car Number: 5 Second Choice Car Number: 7 Reliability (Between 2 and 5):4 Aggression (Between 2 and 5):3 Technique (Between 2 and 5):5 R/A/T ratings should add up to a maximum of 12. Driver's bio: Driver Name: Carlos Alonso Name Trigram: ALO Nationality Trigram: LXA Preferred Car Number: 3 Second Choice Car Number: 11 Reliability (Between 2 and 5):4 Aggression (Between 2 and 5): 4 Technique (Between 2 and 5): 4 R/A/T ratings should add up to a maximum of 12. Driver's bio:  
Circuit Name: Autódromo Internacional de Larxia Race Name: Larxian Grand Prix Track Image: Track Length (km): 5.14km Qualifying Type: ELIMINATION: Standard Formula Elimination Qualifying. Track aggressiveness (1-10): 6 Track technicality (1-10): 4 (Aggressiveness and technicality should add up to 10) Overtaking Difficulty (0.1 - 5. 0.1 is easy, 5 is difficult): 3.7 Margin for error (0.1 - 5. 0.1 is forgiving, 5 is treacherous): 4.1 Info:  
Circuit Name: Autódromo Nacional de La Marina Race Name: Marina Grand Prix Track Image: Track Length (km): 5.793km Qualifying Type: ELIMINATION: Standard Formula Elimination Qualifying. Track aggressiveness (1-10):5.4 Track technicality (1-10): 4.6 (Aggressiveness and technicality should add up to 10) Overtaking Difficulty (0.1 - 5. 0.1 is easy, 5 is difficult):3.5 Margin for error (0.1 - 5. 0.1 is forgiving, 5 is treacherous): 3 Info:  
Team Name: Lampadati Blue-Horse Racing Team Nation: Larxia Nationality Trigram: LXA Team color (in hex code): #0A19DB Reliability (Between 3 and 5): 4 Acceleration (Between 2 and 5): 4 Turning (Between 2 and 5): 4 R/A/T ratings should add up to a maximum of 12. Team bio:  
Engine manufacturer: Lampadati Auto Engine name (if different): LampadatiGP Reliability (between -1 and 1): 0.2 Actuation (between -1 and 1): -0.5 Tare (between -1 and 1): 0.3  
Manufacturer Name: Virelli
Reliability (Between -1 and 1): -0.40
Traction (Between -1 and 1): 0.40
R & T ratings should add up to no more than 0.
 
 
Autódromo Internacional de Larxia
 

 
 
Autódromo Nacional de La Marina
 

Driver
Driver Name: Khairy Jamaluddin 
Name Trigram: KJN
Nationality Trigram: ARF
Preferred Car Number: 22
Second Choice Car Number: 20
Reliability (Between 2 and 5): 5
Aggression (Between 2 and 5): 3
Technique (Between 2 and 5): 4
Driver bio: This 22-year-old youth was born in Kampong Besar, he grew up in poverty after losing his parents at a very young age. He joined motorsport at the age of 12 to help his family's income and is now the number 1 racer in the country
 
Driver Name: Muhammad Khairulanwar 
Name Trigram: MKA
Nationality Trigram: ARF
Preferred Car Number: 7
Second Choice Car Number: 9
Reliability (Between 2 and 5): 4
Aggression (Between 2 and 5): 3
Technique (Between 2 and 5): 5
Driver bio: He is a former automotive engineering graduate who is now 25 years old. After failing to get a job as an engineer, he continued to serve in the motoring field by joining f1 3 years ago
 
 
Circuit 
Circuit Name: Sultan Arif Mahmud Shah International Circuit (SAMSIC)
Race Name: Banda Baharu Grand Prix
Track Image: 

 
Track Length (km): 2609 km
Qualifying Type: Elimination 
Track aggressiveness (1-10): 6.2
Track technicality (1-10): 3.8
(Aggressiveness and technicality should add up to 10)
Overtaking Difficulty (0.1 - 5. 0.1 is easy, 5 is difficult):2.8
Margin for error (0.1 - 5. 0.1 is forgiving, 5 is treacherous): 3
Info: The Sultan Arif Mahmud Shah International Circuit (SAMSIC) located at the end of Banda Baharu was inaugurated by the sixth Arifiyyah Prime Minister, Tun Sri Onn Jaafar on March 12, 1396. It was named after the third Sultan Arifiyyah who contributed to the country's automotive industry. The circuit is 2,609 km long and is used for domestic and international races.
 
 
Team
Team Name: AA Petroner F1 Team
Team Nation: Arifiyyah 
Nationality Trigram: ARF
Team color (in hex code): #D2042D
Reliability (Between 3 and 5): 4.2
Acceleration (Between 2 and 5):4
Turning (Between 2 and 5): 3.8
Team bio: AA Petroner F1 Team founded by the national car brand Arifiyyah Automobile (AA) with collaboration with national petroleum corporation,Petroner represent the Arifiyyah in international race
 
 
Engine
Engine manufacturer: Arifiyyah Automobile(AA)
Engine name (if different): AA F1 2204
Reliability (between -1 and 1): -0.50
Actuation (between -1 and 1): 1
Tare (between -1 and 1): -0.50
 
 
Team logo
Team's car 

Driver #1 Name: Ari Dasher Name Trigram: ADR Nationality Trigram: SMK Preferred Car Number: 3 Second Choice Car Number: 12 Reliability (Between 2 and 5): 4 Aggression (Between 2 and 5): 3 Technique (Between 2 and 5): 5 R/A/T ratings should add up to a maximum of 12. Driver's bio: Ari Dasher, age 28, is probably the most technically gifted driver in Aura, and possibly the world. There doesn’t seem to be a turn or grade that he can’t handle. He was born for the Lux Litore, where he has spent most of his time since he began racing at the age of 18. If he has a flaw, it is in his almost gentlemanly approach to his competitors, making him sometimes lose ground on the straightaway. Given his signature style and black hair and blue eyes, he seems to be a negative image of his twin brother, Celerio. Driver #2 Name: Celerio Dasher Name Trigram: CDR Nationality Trigram: SMK Preferred Car Number: 9 Second Choice Car Number: 27 Reliability (Between 2 and 5): 4 Aggression (Between 2 and 5): 5 Technique (Between 2 and 5): 3 R/A/T ratings should add up to a maximum of 12. Driver's bio: Although certainly not reckless, the blond-haired, brown-eyed Celerio Dasher, age 28, exhibits little of the technical aptitude of his twin brother, Ari, preferring instead to aggressively push his way past his competition. Although quite familiar with the Lux Litore, he has spent much more time than his brother racing around the world. If a course has a long, straight section, chances are he’ll create the space needed to finish first.
 
Circuit Name: The Lux Litore Circuit
Race Name: The Austra Grand Prix
Track Image:
 


Track Length (km): 3.337
Qualifying Type: One Shot
Track aggressiveness (1-10): 1.3
Track technicality (1-10): 8.7
(Aggressiveness and technicality should add up to 10)
Overtaking Difficulty (0.1 - 5. 0.1 is easy, 5 is difficult): 4.9
Margin for error (0.1 - 5. 0.1 is forgiving, 5 is treacherous): 4.6
Info: 
The circuit includes some of the most famous parts of any F1 racetrack: Casino Square, the tunnel section and the blisteringly fast Swimming Pool section, to name three.
Austra's tight, twisty and punishing circuit is considered the ultimate test of driver talent. While the car vs. driver debate has lingered as long as racing has existed, Austra is perhaps the one place above all others where a driver can make the key difference. As such, Austra's qualifying session is often one of the best, most intense and most important of the season. A qualifying lap around the ancient city is about as unforgiving as they come.
A drawback of the nature of the circuit, and F1's increasingly wider cars, is that the race tends to be more processional, with overtaking all but impossible at the majority of locations.
 
Team Name: The Saint Mark Vola Aurum Team Nation: Saint Mark Nationality Trigram: SMK Team color (in hex code): #ffff00 Reliability (Between 3 and 5): 4 Acceleration (Between 2 and 5): 3 Turning (Between 2 and 5): 5 R/A/T ratings should add up to a maximum of 12. Team bio: Vola Aurum has been synonymous with technical driving expertise almost since Formula 1 racing in Aura began. Team Captain/Trainer/Guru, Valentine Aragretto has produced consistent winners. The team’s style is a reflection of its training on its home circuit, the narrow, twisting Lux Litore. Cornering capability can literally be life-saving on this unforgiving course. His current stars are the twin brothers, Ari and Celerio Dasher, cousins of the Lions’ Rugby Left Wing, Hugo Dasher. Engine manufacturer: Vola Automotive Engine name (if different): VA F1 Champion Reliability (between -1 and 1): -0.5 Actuation (between -1 and 1): -0.45 Tare (between -1 and 1): .95
Tire Manufacturer Name: Zephyr Saint Mark Reliability (Between -1 and 1): -0.6 Traction (Between -1 and 1): .6 R & T ratings should add up to no more than 0.  

The Saint Mark Vola Aurum
 

Driver Name: 

Name Trigram: GAT
Nationality Trigram: ZOR
Preferred Car Number: 6
Second Choice Car Number: 5
Reliability (Between 2 and 5): 3
Aggression (Between 2 and 5): 4
Technique (Between 2 and 5): 5
R/A/T ratings should add up to a maximum of 12.
Driver's bio:
Driver Name: Deyani Dvyahe
Name Trigram: DVY
Nationality Trigram: ZOR
Preferred Car Number: 4
Second Choice Car Number: 3
Reliability (Between 2 and 5): 5
Aggression (Between 2 and 5): 4
Technique (Between 2 and 5): 3
R/A/T ratings should add up to a maximum of 12.
Driver's bio:

Team Name: Didatsunadalenvdayvwi Motors
Team Nation: Zoran
Nationality Trigram: ZOR
Team color (in hex code): 66023c
Reliability (Between 3 and 5): 3.50
Acceleration (Between 2 and 5): 4.50
Turning (Between 2 and 5): 4.00
R/A/T ratings should add up to a maximum of 12.
Team bio:
Engine
Engine manufacturer: Didatsunadalenvdayvwi Motors
Engine name (if different): M1 Engine
Reliability (between -1 and 1): -0.8
Actuation (between -1 and 1): .4
Tare (between -1 and 1): .4
Tire
Manufacturer Name: Roadhog
Reliability (Between -1 and 1): -1.0
Traction (Between -1 and 1): 1.0

Driver Signup
Driver Name: Oldo Miuli Name Trigram: MIU Nationality Trigram: RIV Preferred Car Number: 61 Second Choice Car Number: 66 Reliability (Between 2 and 5): 4 Aggression (Between 2 and 5): 2 Technique (Between 2 and 5): 4 R/A/T ratings should add up to a maximum of 12. Driver's bio: Circuit Signup
Circuit Name: Circuito Alfieri Race Name: BiBi Gran Prì de Rivalfiume Track Image: https://imgur.com/a/HMKgy5v Track Length (km): 4.385 km Qualifying Type: Elimination Track aggressiveness (1-10): 4 Track technicality (1-10): 6 (Aggressiveness and technicality should add up to 10) Overtaking Difficulty (0.1 - 5. 0.1 is easy, 5 is difficult): 2.2 Margin for error (0.1 - 5. 0.1 is forgiving, 5 is treacherous): 3.6 Info:  

Geography, Flora & Fauna
Geography - Biomes
mostly plains tbh and forests in the south
Geography - Rivers, Lakes, Seas & Bays

Number Name (Native) Type 1 Lake Trokut Lake 2 Lake Škarpina Lake 3   Artificial Reservoir  4   Artificial Reservoir  5   Artificial Reservoir  6   Lake 7   Artificial Reservoir  8   Artificial Reservoir  9   Artificial Reservoir  10   Lakes 11   Artificial Reservoir  12   Lakes 13   Lagoon 14 Inner Bluewater Bay Bay 15 Outer Bluewater Bay Bay 16 Gulf of Sekiya Gulf 17 Liewensquell Cove Cove 18   Bay 19 Dahme Gulf Gulf 20 Violet Strait Strait Geography - Mountains
they usually ppoint upwards
Geography - Significant natural features & regions
Sekiyan Prehistoric Coast - The Sekiyan Prehistoric Coast is an area that covers a large portion of the Dahme Peninsula. Due to the high levels of sedimentary rock in the region, the area is abundant in paleontological digs, ranging from ancient sea creatures to some of the best preserved dinosaur skeletons in the world.
Map showing the general extent of the Prehistoric Coast Tragger Point, the second largest arch in Sekiya. Nursylvania - Nursylvania is a large forested region in south-eastern Sekiya. The area is home is several national parks and protected lands. Nursylvania has hosted life for thousands of years, and is one of the most historical areas of Sekiya, with hunting artifacts dating back to 10,000 BF. It is one of the most important anthropological areas in Sekiya.
Map showing the extent of Nursylvania Mt. Joshua, eastern Nursylvania Flora
Name Scientific Name Location Picture Sekiyan Maple Acer Astanas Astana & Central Sekiya a tree with red leaves                                                                 Animals - Mammals
Name Scientific Name Location Picture Astanan Flop Rabbit Astanas Lupus Astana, Southern Karlovo, Australis                                                                  
Animals - Non-Mammals
Name Scientific Name Location Picture                                                                         Animals - Birds
Name Scientific Name Location Picture                                                                         Animal - Fish & Sea Creatures
 
Name Scientific Name Location Picture Sekiyan Blue Lobster Sekias Nephropidae Coast of Dahme                                                                  
 

Cities
she urban on my area
 

Ostronia’s win over Teralyon felt hollow to Alex Uchechukwu.
 
They were at 17 and the Teralyians at 20, with just two minutes left in the match, when Yaya made a surprise pass across and just enough behind to Vil to let him charge in for the victorious final try, 22-20.
 
The Ostronian players, if anyone bothered to rate them, were better on offense than defense, and that had shown with their forwards. The backs, like Alex, hadn’t been so lucky. Three Teralyians got past him and three Teralyians had scored tries on the Ostronians in the first three minutes. Mr. Tafa, the team captain’s and oldest player, panting and aching from head to toe, told Alex, its youngest player, “to stop kicking yourself and start kicking that ball forward.” He had gotten the memo, and together he and the other backs held the Teralyians to just one more try the rest of the match–-enough to put Yaya and Vil in striking distance at the very end.
 
But he didn’t quite get the same joy and triumph his teammates had when they carried Vil and Yaya on their shoulders back to the locker room, nor the cheers of the crowd for the first-timers in the Rugby World Cup. Sure, he smiled and clapped shoulders and hugged his teammates and even bore Vil on his own back, but the smile disappeared sooner for him than anyone else.
 
He didn’t understand why. And though he wanted to seek advice from his captain, who resembled his father in more than just looks, Mr. Tafa was already busy handing out feedback and compliments to the rest of the team. Alex didn’t want to intrude with his little personal problem. Erik Tafa was captain of the team and that meant he had the whole team to worry about. Alex could solve his problems on his own, couldn’t he?
 
So he showered before anyone else and slipped out of the locker room as quietly as his height and bulk would allow him. Everybody was too busy chattering to miss him or his patchy performance on the pitch. He stepped out of the stadium into the brisk Nadu night air and blended into the crowds still leaving the match. He turned with them to walk towards his hotel, but on this melancholic whim he spun around and parted the stream of people to head the other direction.
 
A police officer, or whatever the Dalimbari called them, stopped him when he finally did break free of the human current. “Your blue card,” he demanded.
 
Alex searched his pockets. He felt his wallet, his prepaid phone with those expensive international minutes, his good luck charms from Ne-ne that she had told him never to show anyone lest they lose their fortuitous power, but no blue card. The officer’s eyes narrowed with each passing second, hand at the ready for the cuffs on his belt.
 
Finally, Alex’s trembling hands found the little card in the breast pocket of his jacket. He held it up to the officer. “T-this blue card?”
 
The officer rolled his eyes and snatched it from Alex’s grasp. “What, are you colorblind?” he sneered as he examined it more closely. His shoulders fell when he found nothing wrong with it. He handed the blue card back to Alex and waved him past. “Have a safe night,” he gritted.
 
Alex hurried by the officer and kept his pace up until he was sure he had put some distance between himself and the eyes still drawn on him like a bead. He stopped tensing up so much once he walked over a small bridge and out of the officer’s sight. Over the bridge were the lights of a line of bars and pubs, with open air seating for the world cup occasion. All of it seemed jam-packed with the match’s afterparty, except for this older, worn out place on the corner doing its best to dress up. It reminded him of Mr. Tafa, and so he went inside.
 
Inside, the lights were dimmed and the conversation inside muted. He found a stool at the bar where they were showing the highlights from the day’s matches. Alex avoided the one showing Ostronia versus Teralyon and stuck to informing himself on how the other teams were doing. Eventually, though, the sights and sounds began to wash over him as the beer washed down his throat. He was caught up in his own thoughts, trying to diagnose why it didn’t feel right to celebrate with the rest of his teammates. He was so caught up, in fact, that the first three times he didn’t notice the guy next to him tapping him on the arm.
 
“Hey, you doing alright?” the man said. He looked Dalimbari, and spoke with the same accent as the officer.
 
“Long day,” Alex stated.
 
The man nodded. “It happens. Want to talk about it?”
 
He wasn’t in the mood for conversation. “No, I’m alright.”
 
“I’m right here if you change your mind,” the man replied. He went back to his drink and the screen without another word or even a sideways glance at Alex. It was as if he had never said anything to him at all.
 
Alex didn’t know what possessed him to speak. Maybe it was the man’s feigned ignorance of who sat beside him: the same young man whose sweaty face the camera was currently zoomed in on. As long as he wasn’t too deep in the bottle to actually not recognize the rugby player beside him, Alex appreciated the attempt to preserve his privacy.
 
“Actually, I’ve got a problem I’m trying to work out,” he said.
 
The man turned back. “What’s that?”
 
Alex kept up the charade. “At…work, we had a big…project. And I got off to a rough start, but pulled through by the deadline. The project was completed and everyone involved was really happy. Everyone except, well, our…competitors. But I don’t feel happy.”
 
“Because of your performance?”
 
“I guess. But I should be feeling fine. Great, even. I should be able to brush off the rough start with the strong finish. I should be proud of what we accomplished. But I can’t get past it. I let a lot of…work slip through my fingers,” he sighed.
 
The man nodded. “It must feel cheap.”
 
“Exactly. Especially when it wasn’t my work, in the end, that made the difference. It was somebody else on the team who got us over the…finish line.”
 
The man put his drink down. “Do you think that if you didn’t put in any work at all, your colleague could have crossed that finish line?"
 
“Well…maybe not…I don’t know…”
 
“There’s no need to equivocate. Just a yes or no.”
 
Alex tapped his head. “If I didn’t even bother, then I know the answer’s ‘no’ up here, but down here,” he said, tapping his chest, “‘no’ doesn’t feel like the right answer. He couldn’t have done it without me, but that just feels like…false pride.”
 
“What we don’t do affects others, it’s true. But what we do affects them even more. After that rough start, did you try really hard?”
 
“I really fought for it. With our ‘competitors,’ I mean. I wasn’t going to let them get by me one more time, even if it did happen just one more time.”
 
The man jabbed a thumb up at the screen, still playing more rugby. “It’s not just bar patrons and stadium crowds watching, kid. You players are in the thick of it all. You’ve got a front row seat to all your ‘competitors’...and your ‘colleagues.’
 
“And they’ve got a front row seat to what you do. So yeah, maybe they saw that rough start. But then they saw how hard you tried, how much you sweated to put them in a position to score. And they knew they couldn’t waste all that good work you’d done.
 
“So don’t look down on yourself, kid,” he smiled. “You may be young, but you’re one of those stars people are going to look up to. Especially your teammates.”
 
The front doors burst open. A crowd of purple sweatshirts barged in, spotting Alex and making a beeline straight for him. “Alex!” “There you are!” His teammates crowded all around him. Yaya got up on his tip-toes and tousled Alex’s hair. “We were looking all over for you, man!”
 
“Thanks,” Alex smiled. “I just needed a drink.”
 
Vil belly-laughed. “You’re not the only one! Shots? Anyone want to do shots?”
 
The whole team cheered. The bartender laid out the glasses and started pouring.
 
The stool next to Alex was empty. He wondered briefly if the man was a figment of his imagination. But some cash and a receipt had been left on the counter, by his empty glass. On the line was signed: “Don’t overthink it, kid.”

And so it begins.
There was definitely going to be a long journey ahead of the Swans. One could define it as an Odyssey. Almost a day of flight before the Fluvian players could finally land in Dalimbar.
For most of the players, it was a big leap in the unknown. They were used to different countries and cultures, sure, but Dalimbar was so unbelievably far away from the usual trips for most of the Swans.
Deodiro Pitti was a simple man. He was born in a small village near Barsè. The Barsè Department was all that he knew for a significant part of his life. He had always had a talent for Rugby, and is one of the most decorated players and coaches in Fluvian history. Today, he dared to embark on an arduous journey. Before him, a couple more people were asked to be Rivalfiume’s rugby coach of choice, but they had all refused. 
 
Aeroporto de Grancastello-Portanort- 5:09 AM
 
Inside of the Grancastello-Portanort National Airport’s many terminals, a group of athletes was waiting for the clear-off. The chatter of the Swans was the only thing that animated the small, cozy room.
“...I’m so tired…”
“...Jet Lag is definitely going to mess with me…”
“...I still can’t wrap my head around how far away this place is…”
“...So, here we are, eh?...”
Pitti: “Gentlemen.” 
as coach Pitti spoke, silence filled the waiting room. The athletes all formed a sort of circle around the coach. Pitti nodded, before continuing.
“We are all here to embark on a journey.”
Pitti took a brief pause.
“We are all here to represent our country.”
A shimmer of hope seemed to appear in some of the players’ eyes.
“Once we will eventually arrive in Dalimbar’s Marshal Aleksiev International Airport, we will be inspected. After that, they will give us all a blue card. It’s imperative that you don’t lose this card, as it’s the key to the Rugby Zones. We are not allowed outside of the so-called Rugby Zones, so be careful. They are very strict and we must be mindful of the rules. So, in short, if we follow the rules, everything should be alright.”
Pitti took another brief pause. The players nodded silently.
“Now, I know that all odds may seem against us, but we’re going to try our best. Lady Luck hasn't done us any favors by putting us in a difficult group. But we must persevere and show everyone what we’re capable of. After all, you are here because you’ve been deemed the best of the best of Rivalfiume.”
As the players cheered, a flight assistant slowly walked up to the small group to announce that the plane checks were over and that it was all good and ready to go. 
The group quickly walked out of the airport gates. The air was dry and the temperature was mild. Autumn had arrived in Rivalfiume not too long ago.
Pitti exhaled and slowly climbed on the boarding stairs. 
“And so it begins.”

And so it begins.
There was definitely going to be a long journey ahead of the Swans. One could define it as an Odyssey. Almost a day of flight before the Fluvian players could finally land in Dalimbar.
For most of the players, it was a big leap in the unknown. They were used to different countries and cultures, sure, but Dalimbar was so unbelievably far away from the usual trips for most of the Swans.
Deodiro Pitti was a simple man. He was born in a small village near Barsè. The Barsè Department was all that he knew for a significant part of his life. He had always had a talent for Rugby, and is one of the most decorated players and coaches in Fluvian history. Today, he dared to embark on an arduous journey. Before him, a couple more people were asked to be Rivalfiume’s rugby coach of choice, but they had all refused. 
 
Aeroporto de Grancastello-Portanort- 5:09 AM
 
Inside of the Grancastello-Portanort National Airport’s many terminals, a group of athletes was waiting for the clear-off. The chatter of the Swans was the only thing that animated the small, cozy room.
“...I’m so tired…”
“...Jet Lag is definitely going to mess with me…”
“...I still can’t wrap my head around how far away this place is…”
“...So, here we are, eh?...”
Pitti: “Gentlemen.” 
as coach Pitti spoke, silence filled the waiting room. The athletes all formed a sort of circle around the coach. Pitti nodded, before continuing.
“We are all here to embark on a journey.”
Pitti took a brief pause.
“We are all here to represent our country.”
A shimmer of hope seemed to appear in some of the players’ eyes.
“Once we will eventually arrive in Dalimbar’s Marshal Aleksiev International Airport, we will be inspected. After that, they will give us all a blue card. It’s imperative that you don’t lose this card, as it’s the key to the Rugby Zones. We are not allowed outside of the so-called Rugby Zones, so be careful. They are very strict and we must be mindful of the rules. So, in short, if we follow the rules, everything should be alright.”
Pitti took another brief pause. The players nodded silently.
“Now, I know that all odds may seem against us, but we’re going to try our best. Lady Luck hasn't done us any favors by putting us in a difficult group. But we must persevere and show everyone what we’re capable of. After all, you are here because you’ve been deemed the best of the best of Rivalfiume.”
As the players cheered, a flight assistant slowly walked up to the small group to announce that the plane checks were over and that it was all good and ready to go. 
The group quickly walked out of the airport gates. The air was dry and the temperature was mild. Autumn had arrived in Rivalfiume not too long ago.
Pitti exhaled and slowly climbed on the boarding stairs. 
“And so it begins.”

And so it begins.
There was definitely going to be a long journey ahead of the Swans. One could define it as an Odyssey. Almost a day of flight before the Fluvian players could finally land in Dalimbar.
For most of the players, it was a big leap in the unknown. They were used to different countries and cultures, sure, but Dalimbar was so unbelievably far away from the usual trips for most of the Swans.
Deodiro Pitti was a simple man. He was born in a small village near Barsè. The Barsè Department was all that he knew for a significant part of his life. He had always had a talent for Rugby, and is one of the most decorated players and coaches in Fluvian history. Today, he dared to embark on an arduous journey. Before him, a couple more people were asked to be Rivalfiume’s rugby coach of choice, but they had all refused. 
 
Aeroporto de Grancastello-Portanort- 5:09 AM
 
Inside of the Grancastello-Portanort National Airport’s many terminals, a group of athletes was waiting for the clear-off. The chatter of the Swans was the only thing that animated the small, cozy room.
“...I’m so tired…”
“...Jet Lag is definitely going to mess with me…”
“...I still can’t wrap my head around how far away this place is…”
“...So, here we are, eh?...”
Pitti: “Gentlemen.” 
as coach Pitti spoke, silence filled the waiting room. The athletes all formed a sort of circle around the coach. Pitti nodded, before continuing.
“We are all here to embark on a journey.”
Pitti took a brief pause.
“We are all here to represent our country.”
A shimmer of hope seemed to appear in some of the players’ eyes.
“Once we will eventually arrive in Dalimbar’s Marshal Aleksiev International Airport, we will be inspected. After that, they will give us all a blue card. It’s imperative that you don’t lose this card, as it’s the key to the Rugby Zones. We are not allowed outside of the so-called Rugby Zones, so be careful. They are very strict and we must be mindful of the rules. So, in short, if we follow the rules, everything should be alright.”
Pitti took another brief pause. The players nodded silently.
“Now, I know that all odds may seem against us, but we’re going to try our best. Lady Luck hasn't done us any favors by putting us in a difficult group. But we must persevere and show everyone what we’re capable of. After all, you are here because you’ve been deemed the best of the best of Rivalfiume.”
As the players cheered, a flight assistant slowly walked up to the small group to announce that the plane checks were over and that it was all good and ready to go. 
The group quickly walked out of the airport gates. The air was dry and the temperature was mild. Autumn had arrived in Rivalfiume not too long ago.
Pitti exhaled and slowly climbed on the boarding stairs. 
“And so it begins.”

And so it begins.
There was definitely going to be a long journey ahead of the Swans. One could define it as an Odyssey. Almost a day of flight before the Fluvian players could finally land in Dalimbar.
For most of the players, it was a big leap in the unknown. They were used to different countries and cultures, sure, but Dalimbar was so unbelievably far away from the usual trips for most of the Swans.
Deodiro Pitti was a simple man. He was born in a small village near Barsè. The Barsè Department was all that he knew for a significant part of his life. He had always had a talent for Rugby, and is one of the most decorated players and coaches in Fluvian history. Today, he dared to embark on an arduous journey. Before him, a couple more people were asked to be Rivalfiume’s rugby coach of choice, but they had all refused. 
 
Aeroporto de Grancastello-Portanort- 5:09 AM
 
Inside of the Grancastello-Portanort National Airport’s many terminals, a group of athletes was waiting for the clear-off. The chatter of the Swans was the only thing that animated the small, cozy room.
“...I’m so tired…”
“...Jet Lag is definitely going to mess with me…”
“...I still can’t wrap my head around how far away this place is…”
“...So, here we are, eh?...”
Pitti: “Gentlemen.” 
as coach Pitti spoke, silence filled the waiting room. The athletes all formed a sort of circle around the coach. Pitti nodded, before continuing.
“We are all here to embark on a journey.”
Pitti took a brief pause.
“We are all here to represent our country.”
A shimmer of hope seemed to appear in some of the players’ eyes.
“Once we will eventually arrive in Dalimbar’s Marshal Aleksiev International Airport, we will be inspected. After that, they will give us all a blue card. It’s imperative that you don’t lose this card, as it’s the key to the Rugby Zones. We are not allowed outside of the so-called Rugby Zones, so be careful. They are very strict and we must be mindful of the rules. So, in short, if we follow the rules, everything should be alright.”
Pitti took another brief pause. The players nodded silently.
“Now, I know that all odds may seem against us, but we’re going to try our best. Lady Luck hasn't done us any favors by putting us in a difficult group. But we must persevere and show everyone what we’re capable of. After all, you are here because you’ve been deemed the best of the best of Rivalfiume.”
As the players cheered, a flight assistant slowly walked up to the small group to announce that the plane checks were over and that it was all good and ready to go. 
The group quickly walked out of the airport gates. The air was dry and the temperature was mild. Autumn had arrived in Rivalfiume not too long ago.
Pitti exhaled and slowly climbed on the boarding stairs. 
“And so it begins.”

Peourouin National Rugby Association (Національна асоціація регбі Перуінської)
Style Mod: 1
Home Stadium: Box Escobar Remembrance Stadium, Zhlangnon 053
Manager: Dr. Kaaia Skaylais
Coach: Markus Tyrihaillis, Connor Nebrashchka
Starters:
PLAYER NUMBER AGE GENDER POSITION HOMETOWN Aaron Regeuzhyy 1 21 M Loosehead prop Feziklyr Yammine Predudy 2 22 F Hooker Fradif Prats Zepanda 3 26 M Tighthead prop Uhulask Francois Train 4 23 M Lock 4 Kiiv Udemmina Narov 5 29 F Lock 5 Drir-Jorji Carlise Grenwich 6 18 F Blindside-flanker Aibuz Cavrill Najju 7 19 M Openside-flanker Balmoure Buchiav Yedaiyivni 8 33 M Number 8 Ihashipol Rozylin Depart 9 20 F Scrum-half Trolin'ye Krasna Gryy 10 18 F Fly-half Baoken Dalia Romaero 11 18 F Left-wing Jairprozhia Pultomuu Jairris 12 29 M Inside-centre Haoux-Polter Severku Palas 13 25 M Outside-centre Wropens Tokayev Volom 14 20 M Right-wing Criim Greta Yuf 15 34 F Fullback Lmopesk Reserves:
PLAYER NUMBER AGE GENDER POSITION HOMETOWN Erdotar Fayy 16 35 M Loosehead prop Logdshch Maria Holden 17 17 F Hooker Helmaamoi William King 18 17 M Tighthead prop Haank Bonita Ameliu 19 18 F Lock 4 Criim Sarah Almaty 20 35 F Lock 5 Kiiv Aleksandr Veduz 21 22 M Blindside-flanker Fradif David Miliquieu 22 19 M Openside-flanker Magyuar Florence Muespoli 23 27 F Number 8 Balmoure Madeline Dog 24 26 F Scrum-half Helmaamoi Ava Qu 25 24 F Fly-half Lmopesk Sean Inau 26 30 M Left-wing Magyuar Alan Estimmo 27 32 M Inside-centre Jairprozhia Laski Shchyumo 28 23 M Outside-centre Baoken Olcey Shmeyet 29 17 F Right-wing Drir Tomia Tryyzhia 30 17 F Fullback Zhlangnon Kit:

 
RP Permissions:
If my opponent RPs first...
Choose my try scorers: Y
Choose my kicker: Y
RP injuries: Y (typical injuries applicable or as seen fit)
Godmod scoring events: N
Godmod injuries: N
Godmod other events: N
 
Message from the manager and the coaches to players and fans on the team social media, the night before the playoffs:
Please, enjoy yourselves. You have made it this far; show how much you want to win. Be respectful, be mindful, be diligent, game on. Thank you Peouroun citizens for cheering our players through the selection process; and thank you to Dalimbar for hosting, we are sure to enjoy your offerings. We are delighted to show our players to the world. Whether a win or a loss, we came to have a great time.
-Kaaia, Markus and Connor (Кайя, Маркус і Коннор)<3

VA-CM Joint Naval Exercise
MEDIA NOTE
MARCH 24, 1423
On 21 and 22 March 1423, Varanius and Cambria conducted a joint naval exercise within the framework of patrolling and exercising high seas freedom of navigation. The exercise involved Cambric Ship VILLIN, as well as Varanian Republican Maritime Forces’s ships AZATHOTH and YOG-SOTHOTH. It included professional exchanges on boarding procedures, ship navigation, and training designed to improve interoperability and integration.
The exercise forms part of the shared commitment of Varanius and Cambria to work towards practical maritime cooperation and support a free and open Darkesian, in line with documents such as the Varanian Strategic Compass and the Cambric Darkesian Strategy.
Varanius and Cambria reaffirm their commitment to further pursue coordination and complementary work for regional maritime security to support freedom of navigation and other internationally lawful uses of the sea in the Darkesian.
Special thanks to Varanius for his input.
Cambric Concern for Integrity of Dilberif Judicial System
PRESS STATEMENT
March 26, 1423
The March 24 statement by Dilber’s Postmaster General* announcing the filing of a formal request to lift the immunity of judge Cranston Gopro is a transparent attempt to hamper investigations into corruption and an assault on the integrity of Dilber’s highest courts. Judge Gopro was previously recognized as a 1420 Tamaric University Person of Courage (TUPOC) for their efforts to strengthen judicial integrity and the rule of law in Dilber. The autonomy of judges to review cases, establish guidance, and issue rulings and sentences free from the specter of reprisal or external influence is a cornerstone of the rule of law. Continued targeted action against an independent and internationally recognized jurist degrades the central pillar of Dilber’s free and fair judicial system.
*Why Postmster General? Because they deliver the evidence!
Special thanks to Dilber for his input.
Sanctioning Corporatist Financiers in Zoran
PRESS STATEMENT
March 26, 1423
The Kingdom of Cambria is designating three Corporate-linked financial facilitators and their Zoran-based travel company. We are taking action in solidarity with the Zoranian people, whose security and sovereignty remain threatened by Corporatists' corrupt and destabilizing activities.
Individuals Kunokeski Lagena, Sallali Dvago, and Tooantuh Hetlose, and business Kalvgv Travel were designated under Crown Order 26448, as amended, which targets terrorists, leaders, and officials of terrorist groups, and those who provide support to terrorists or acts of terrorism.
As the Zoranian people suffer an economic crisis of historic proportions, the Corporatocracy continues to engage in illicit activity and amass wealth at the expense of the Zoranian people. The Corporatocracy and its associates are more concerned with advancing their interests than the best interests of the Zoranian people. For more information on today’s action, please see the Treasury Ministry press release.
Special thanks to Zoran for his "input".

Rankampi Kepatanios  (M) 27y (Captain) -—Hooker
Podosfairo Klepsia (F) 20y —---------------Outside center
Tinasso Piso (M) 23y —---------------------Inside center
Konos Sfaira (M) 22y —---------------------Open-side flanker
Tetartos Flitzani (M) 26y —-----------------Second row
Treximo Grigora (F) 21y —-------------------Number 8
Amyna Paichtis (F) 25y —-------------------Right-side winger
Adikima Paichtis (F) 25y —------------------Loosehead prop
Omadiki Ergasia (F) 23y —------------------Scrum half
Syllipsi Bala (F) 20y —-----------------------Full back
Pedio Paichnidi (M) 24y —-------------------Left-side winger
Nikitis “Niki“ Epitychia (M) 22y —------------Blind-side flanker
Filotimos Ekprosopos (M) 21y —-------------Second row
Einai Ischyros (F) 24y —---------------------Tighthead prop
Paizo Kala (M) 23y —-------------------------Fly-half
 
 
RP permissions:
If my opponent RPs first, they may...
Choose my try scorers: No
Choose my kicker: No
RP injuries: Yes
Godmod scoring events: No
Godmod injuries: Yes
Godmod other events: Yes


Logo I guess

A Sekiyan Story - Part 1

Beginnings
The Sekiyan team had been working diligently in the days leading up to their departure for the upcoming tournament in Dalimbar. Despite their excitement about competing on the world stage, the team also felt a sense of nervousness and apprehension. While they had represented Sekiya before, the prospect of travelling to Dalimbar had everyone on edge. The team knew that they were about to be at the forefront of a media spectacle, with millions around the world eager to see inside Dalimbar for the first time in decades.
As the team's bags were loaded into their transport, they had one last practice on the green next to their runway. They were determined to represent their country with honour and pride, knowing that they carried the hopes and dreams of their nation with them. The team felt a mixture of emotions as they departed from Neuersekitz Air Base in their H-88 Transport plane, excited for the adventure that lay ahead but uncertain about facing a new and unfamiliar environment.

The H-88 over Fischendorf
During their journey out of Sekiya, the transport passed over several prominent stadiums, including their home stadium, Kaiserstahl Stadium. Along the way, they circled over Kaiserplatz Stadium in Sekitz and Haieplatz Stadium in Fischendorf. As they left Sekiya, the escort departed, and the transport continued to Giovanniland for a brief refueling before continuing on to Dalimbar.
After several hours of flight, the team landed at the Emperor Giovanni the Great International Airport in the Kingdom of Giovanniland for refuelling. As they stepped off the plane, they were struck by the airport's beauty and the surrounding city. While in Giovannia, the team were reminded that they were just one of many teams going through similar feelings of discomfort.
Boarding the transport plane once again, the team felt a renewed sense of energy and excitement, knowing that they were one step closer to their destination in Dalimbar. They were determined to do their country proud and to make the most of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to represent Sekiya on the world stage.

The Ryxtylopian Rugby Association 
Asoxicion di Rugby di Ryxtylopia
 
Style Mod; -2
STARTING 15
PLAYER NUMBER AGE GENDER POSITION HOME CITY Pailo Darrias 1 25 M Loosehead Prop Tilipaca Andreís Guilbirto 2 23 M Hooker Parta'ana Mirta Palmiras 3 30 F Tighthead Prop Mynas Riberto Huichilca 4 27 M Number 4 Lock Tipañas Guivina Divarra 5 22 F Number 5 Lock Progresso Armando Mataña 6 29 M Backside Flanker Ryxenia Marco Xilta 7 25 M Openside Flanker Tilipaca Quista Farris 8 26 F Number 8 Tripartí Davina Xi'icha 9 33 F Scrum Half Pinilaca Rinaco Zicha 10 22 M Fly Half Parta'ana Marco Va'atí 11 28 M Left Wing Parta'ana Guilbirto Tivaña 12 23 M Inside Centre Kixacata Rinaco Patochá 13 21 M Outside Centre Mytapixas Avilita Mataña 14 20 F Right Wing Ryxenia Ernysto Rivas 15 32 M Fullback Ranchas  
BENCH
PLAYER NUMBER AGE GENDER POSITION HOME CITY Adila Quistra 16 31 F Lock Tsiltañí Zincho Ampardia 17 28 M Half Vardis Ernysto Fydó 18 22 M Hooker Va'anatí Santigo Guivaldi 19 20 M Centre Saltavachá Crystivas Ticahca 20 21 F Lock Tumbas Angilina Nivas 21 24 F Wing Carraizal Riberto Ca'aña 22 26 M Flanker Ryxenia Rinaco Dipartí 23 23 M Prop Tsalapaní  
RESERVES
PLAYER NUMBER AGE GENDER POSITION HOME CITY Riberto Patochá 24 22 M Centre Pinilaca Davina Fliores 25 34 F Centre Vynitiná Guilbirto Farris 26 27 M Lock Vynitiná Jilvian Ampardí 27 24 M Flanker Myvas Ani Palmiras 28 24 F Fullback Mytapixas Pailo Mataña 29 25 M Wing Vachás Xavio Hui'itá 30 29 M Loosehead Prop Bai'ia Canvratí Cheviz Quistra 31 30 M Half Il Puntí Mirta Dymar 32 21 F Wing Pestainas Quistra Pivala 33 23 F Flanker Maiiztá Xacho Hirvati 34 24 M Half Tacarachá  
Coach: Andreís Tivarra
 

RYXTYLOPIAN JERSEY
 
The Ryxtylopian Rugby Association (ARR in Ryxtylopian) will debut in this Rugby World Cup! Its composed of players from the Ryxtylopian Rugby league, a relativley small Rugby league at the global stage, the players range in age and experience, with the team being sponsored by Tybiron Electronics.
 
The goal set for the team is clear, pass on to the next stage, if this goal is achieved the debut will be considered successful, the odds of passing on look varied, since the group contains both some experienced teams and other debutants, so the A.R.R and its members are looking forward to be able to conduct a successful debut.
 
RP permissions:
If my opponent RPs first, they may...
Choose my try scorers: Yes
Choose my kicker: Yes
RP injuries: *If DM's first
Godmod scoring events: *If DM's first
Godmod injuries: No
Godmod other events: No
 

The Dowager Countess of Hillborough stood in front of her open fur closet, exasperation showing on the lined face below her elegant coif. Her dresser, Arlswoof, much younger than her lady and much prettier than her name, tried to remain patient. 
"Well with the social situation still up in the air, I simply cannot decide. We will have to bring them all, Arlswoof."
"My lady, that would, of course, be the sensible thing to do, but we can't pack them all within the limitations on luggage that were sent. Might I suggest a jacket and coat each of the white, brown, black, and gray? That way my lady will have choices for evening and day, and surely we can coordinate your wardrobe to accommodate these options?"
The elderly aristocrat sighed. "Very well. That will have to do, I suppose." Although excited to be traveling to Dalimbar for the first time since her honeymoon, and looking forward to watching her nephew play in his sporting game ... what was that again ... Rugby? ... she hadn't realized the trip would be so complicated. She almost regretted suggesting she accompany the Saint Markan delegation.

Principality Stadium in the background with Hillborough Castle in the foreground
 
Principality Stadium was constructed three years ago as the official home of the Saint Mark Royal Lions. Funds and the site were donated by Lady Arlene Reston, Dowager Countess of Hillborough and aunt to Paul Reston, the Number Eight for the Lions. She is said to have wanted the arena close enough that she could watch her favorite nephew and his friends as they played. It is a fairly small stadium, with a capacity of 19,000. The artwork decorating the exterior walls was the inspiration of artist Manuel Porjiere and carried out by the students of the Academiae Debiles Artifices.

Principality Stadium
 

Team Information
Style mod: 3.9 Home stadium: Ellestede Garden, cap. 18,500 Manager: TC Danen Coaches: Kees Gordon, Wolf Bruijs
Roster
Name Position Age Elliot Coetzee Hooker 29 Ryan Shepherd Hooker 29 David Owain Hooker 24 Bart Plane Hooker 22 Olive John Prop 26 Wyn Metcher Prop 27 Kellen Brown Prop 31 Rhys Sears-Duru Prop 31 Dillon Kilifi Prop 28 John Lewis Prop 31 Idris Alan Lock 32 Jeremy Peters Lock 32 Adam Pelser Lock 28 Taylor Beard Lock 27 Cory Tucker Lock 32 Trent Hunsaker Lock 25 Gavin Bashir Flanker 23 Ross Penny Flanker 29 Harry Moriarty Flanker 24 Jordy Weyland Flanker 24 Eric Shingler Number 8 34 Justin Hattingh Number 8 26 Scott Williams Scrum-half 33 Rhys Cina Scrum-half 29 Wolf Carroll Fly-half 23 Jarrod Dean Fly-half 27 Dirk Chalmot Fly-half 24 George Parkes Center 29 Joey Tompkins Center 27 Kyle Laughlin Center 26 Hadleigh Neal Center 29 Siti Adams Wing 28 Josh Brennan Wing 26 Caleb Darlington Wing 22 Brock Adams Wing 31 Harry Staller Wing 24 Liam Turner Fullback 32 Jade Van Oord Fullback 23 Styles & Permissions
Style modifier 3.9 Home stadium Ellestede Garden (RP) Players may be injured No (RP) Players may receive yellow cards No (RP) Players may receive red cards No No godmodding

Text Format:
Group A
Dalimbar
Larxia
Hertfordshire and Jammbo
Teralyon
Sekiya
Ionia
Ostronia
Group B
Zoran
Saint Mark
Giovanniland
Varanius
Rivalfiume
Saranzio
Apexiala
Group C
Cambria
Libterraria
Nieubasria
Einherfell
Cyrylic
Peourouin
Overthinkers
Group D
United Adaikes
Fujai
Dilber
Arifiyyah
Aftokratoria
Kalmach
Ryxtylopia
Cut-off Time: Every 48 hours at 9 PM ET.
Schedule (teams on the left wear home/white kits)
Group Stage (listed first and second are afternoon and evening matches in the non-premier stadiums, the third match is in the premier* stadium)
Matchday 1 - March 28 (2 v 7, 3 v 6, 4 v 5, Rest Day for 1)
Matchday 2 - March 30 (6 v 4, 7 v 3, 1 v 2, Rest Day for 5)
Matchday 3 - April 1 (3 v 1, 4 v 7, 5 v 6, Rest Day for 2)
Matchday 4 - April 6 (7 v 5, 1 v 4, 2 v 3, Rest Day for 6)
Matchday 5 - April 8 (4 v 2, 5 v 1, 6 v 7, Rest Day for 3)
Matchday 6 - April 10 (1 v 6, 2 v 5, 3 v 4, Rest Day for 7)
Matchday 7 - April 12 (5 v 3, 6 v 2, 7 v 1, Rest Day for 4)
4 points for a win, 2 points for a draw, and no points for a loss
If, at the end of the Group Stage, teams are tied in Points, these are the tie-breaking procedure:
a. highest Point Difference
b. highest Points For (scored)
c. Head-to-head record between tied teams
d. Head-to-head Point Difference between tied teams
e. Head-to-head Points For (scored) between tied teams
*see IC Host info post
Play-offs
Round of 16 - April 14 (A1 v D4, B2 v C3, C1 v B4, D2 v A3, B1 v C4, A2 v D3, D1 v A4, C2 v B3)
Quarterfinals - April 16
Semi-finals - April 18
Finals - April 20

 

Welcome to Dalimbar! Host of the Rugby World Cup IV!
For the Dalimbari, rugby is a religion. In the warrior society of the early Dalimbari, games of strength and strategy became a way for the aspiring to showcase themselves with their units and defend their honour. Throughout the centuries where a ball was introduced and rules explored, the Dalimbari throughout the Starija core lands developed what they called "rugby". Other nations, many surprisingly outside of Polaris, also found themselves drawn to the sport. This happened through some cultural exchange with Dalimbar, particularly in the past three hundred years. The showcase event of the Rugby World Cup (RWC) has demonstrated Dalimbari strength in the game while reminding them that the sport has gone international. The Dalimbari, from Nadu in the west to Port Ain in the east, aspires to "bring it home".
Modern rugby in the Free State is administered by the "Union da Rugby", organizing the national team and the "Liga Rugby", a 40-team league which competes for the Marshal's Cup. All 19 Districts of the Free State host at least one team, with Saint Andreisburg, Donlas, and Kaisah hosting multiple squads. All are determined to hoist the Marshal's Cup in front of the Marshal and the nation in Garrison Stadium. Intense sports-betting and statistical analysis are undertaken by enthusiasts, which has been exported to the international tournament scene with the "Rugby Rankings" provided by the Department of Sports. 
The Free State of Dalimbar is proud to host Rugby World Cup IV. With a culture and infrastructure which supports a successful tournament, we know it is our time to host the most prestigious event in all Esferos. The Marshal and Stavka of the Free State commits to hosting a fair and friendly games for the entire world to enjoy.
On behalf of Stavka,
Lev Toksin, Chair
Department of Sports of the Free State of Dalimbar
Infrastructure of the Games
We are proud to welcome the 28 competing teams to our eight stadiums, all located in the Starija Dalimbar. Note that all times listed below are in Polaris Mountain Time/Dalimbari Standard Time (DST).
Stadiums of Rugby World Cup IV
Getting into Dalimbar (and What are Blue Cards?)
Rugby Zones, Where You Can Go
 

Please do not post in this thread if you are not a participant. Also, no OOC posts, please.
Welcome to the 4th Rugby World Cup! This is an international rugby union tournament. If you are a participant, you can start posting about your nation's rugby team (logo, players, kits, and any other related information). You can also post about your team's preparations for this event!
Another important 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... Choose my try scorers: Y/N Choose my kicker: Y/N RP injuries: Y/N Godmod scoring events: Y/N Godmod injuries: Y/N Godmod other events: Y/N The last three permissions, godmodding, is the role playing 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 duration of 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 the way 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, which indicates if 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), and that is just fine.
There will be 3 attributes that will determine the skill of a team for the scorinator (xkoranate): base skill, RP post bonuses, 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 Rugby Rankings being managed by the Free State of Dalimbar. 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 XV of their team will only receive 0.5 points. Posting 31 or more players will receive 1 point. Anything between 15-30 will have 0.70 points. Roster bonus will be doubled if a participant submits a comprehensive team information (with team logo and kit(s) at the minimum receiving at least a 1.2x multiplier for the roster bonus).
With this, may I request that the post regarding your roster shall be posted first and your RP for the first matchday shall be separate.
If you have any questions, you can always ask me in Discord. You can DM me or drop your question in #rwc4 of the RP server. You can also ask me in the OOC thread.
 
 
Note: Reserving posts are only for the IC host (Dalimbar) and OOC host (United Adaikes).