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

the phantom · 06-09-2011, 10:07 PM

Welcome to the Phantasy Team Competition!

Before I list the rules for this year's competition, we need to take care of one team's roster. That team?

Tol In Gaurhoth!!

For their previous years of hard work in putting on the tournament, Nog, Skip, and I are on the team. Boro would be on the team, but he is Arda Cup President and Head-Ref, and thus it would be quite unfair for him to play for a team.

So, there are EIGHT open slots on the team. I am reserving THREE of those spots for the first three Downers that announce their participation in the Phantasy Competition if this year is their first time playing.

That means there are currently FIVE slots open to election.

As of now everyone is allowed five total votes for either nominating or seconding. Anyone that receives four votes is in immediately, and if not enough Downers have received the necessary number of votes by the end of next week I will simply take whoever received the most votes.

The team currently stands-

Tol In Gaurhoth
GK-
DF-
DF-
DF- SkipWolf
MF-
MF-
MF-
MF- PhantomWolf
FW-
FW-
FW- NogWolf

Start voting people!

Gwathagor · 06-10-2011, 12:14 AM

I am in.

Boromir88 · 06-10-2011, 08:31 AM

I'm in, of course, and ready to defend me title mwahaha.

As for votes my votes, I think some familiar faces are in order...

++Nerwolf
++Eomerwarg
++mormwolf
++Gwathwolf
++sallywolf

Galadriel55 · 06-10-2011, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the phantom

So, there are EIGHT open slots on the team. I am reserving THREE of those spots for the first three Downers that announce their participation in the Phantasy Competition if this year is their first time playing.

All right, I'm in! But there's no reason to put me on the team. Firstly, I do not really get football/soccer

- and I definitely don't play it, and secondly I did not as yet play Werewolf.

So do we just vote random people in now?

Boromir88 · 06-10-2011, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Galadriel55

So do we just vote random people in now?

That's the plan.

And it doesn't matter whether you've played WW game or not, this is completely separate. Perhaps Galwolf or Galadwolf? I don't have any idea what it takes to run or ref a football league, yet each year I'm brought back (makes for fun stories). You should join the T-I-G team, but of course that is all up to you.

Galadriel55 · 06-10-2011, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boromir88

And it doesn't matter whether you've played WW game or not, this is completely separate. Perhaps Galwolf or Galadwolf?

Either one, then. Or W55 for short.

Quote:

You should join the T-I-G team, but of course that is all up to you.

Well... if you say so.

I second Nerwolf and Sallywolf.

the phantom · 06-10-2011, 09:33 AM

Tol In Gaurhoth
GK-
DF-
DF-
DF- SkipWolf
MF- GaladWolf
MF-
MF-
MF- PhantomWolf
FW-
FW-
FW- NogWolf

NerWolf (2)
SallyWolf (2)
EomerWarg
MormWolf
GwathWolf

satansaloser2005 · 06-10-2011, 09:43 AM

I nominate Fea and Vanilwa.

I would also like to petition the Arda Cup officials to have Phantom's name officially changed to Phabbler.

Gwathagor · 06-10-2011, 09:58 AM

What does that...what...huh?

Nogrod · 06-10-2011, 03:06 PM

Welcome to the team Galadwolf!

++ Gwathwolf
++ Sallywolf

I will be more than happy to vote for the other old foxes, when they appear and come on board. Or if phantom's first-timer allowance of three gets beaten, then of course for the first-timers.

Arda Kicker Magazine (AKM) will be following the Arda Cup closely as previous years. But as the editor of the magazine I warmly welcome any new publications to make their own reviews of the games or the celebrity-stuff around the tournament - or whatever anyone of you comes up with.

The more people are involved in other ways than just putting in a team the better!

the phantom · 06-10-2011, 04:02 PM

Ouch. The interview with Boro that just got posted was harsh! Gwath, Nog, Nerwen, Skip, Sally, Wilwa... you now know what Boro really thinks about the level of competition you bring.

Nogrod · 06-10-2011, 04:22 PM

Heh, I thought he was being nice there... he has been marvellous in his predictions and fex. I seem to always fail in the end even if I tend to start strong.

Well at least I thought it was a fun post.

Let's hope Boro finds AKM's press release fun as well...

Gwathagor · 06-10-2011, 04:26 PM

Not relevant in years?! And by years we mean...what? Since the last Arda Cup?!

Boromir88 · 06-10-2011, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nogrod

Let's hope Boro finds AKM's press release fun as well...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gwathagor

Not relevant in years?! And by years we mean...what? Since the last Arda Cup?!

Haha, yes that was the intent. Nothing like some nice trash talk and bravado to get things rolling.

Inziladun · 06-10-2011, 08:30 PM

Despite knowing relatively little about "futbol", and having only a rudimentary grasp of how this works, I'd like to give it a go.

++Nerwolf

++Sallywolf

++Gwathwolf

++Feawolf

++Eomerwarg

Nerwen · 06-10-2011, 09:35 PM

We'll just have to prove you wrong, Boro.

Count me in, of course.

Galadriel55 · 06-10-2011, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Inziladun

Despite knowing relatively little about "futbol", and having only a rudimentary grasp of how this works, I'd like to give it a go.

Thank god I'm not the only one here!

the phantom · 06-10-2011, 10:09 PM

There is still ONE newcomer slot available, and FOUR election slots up for grabs.

Tol In Gaurhoth
GK-
DF-
DF-
DF- SkipWolf
MF- GaladWolf
MF- SallyWolf
MF- InzilWolf
MF- PhantomWolf
FW-
FW-
FW- NogWolf

NerWolf (3)
GwathWolf (3)
FeaWolf (3)
EomerWarg (2)
Wilwolf (2)
MormWolf

Galadriel55 · 06-11-2011, 06:41 AM

++FeaWolf
++Wilwolf

Will Sauron go for Captain?

Edit: I'm a bit confused about the roster. Nerwen has the number of votes including the first one in brackets, but Wilwa, Morm, and I think Fea only have the secondings...

the phantom · 06-11-2011, 11:08 AM

Ah, yes. *edits* There. Fixed it. And here it is again.

Tol In Gaurhoth
GK-
DF-
DF-
DF- SkipWolf
MF- GaladWolf
MF- SallyWolf
MF- InzilWolf
MF- PhantomWolf
FW-
FW-
FW- NogWolf

NerWolf (3)
GwathWolf (3)
FeaWolf (3)
EomerWarg (2)
Wilwolf (2)
MormWolf

Boromir88 · 06-11-2011, 11:18 AM

Stay tuned for (most likely) tomorrow's report on the rumors involving the Lothlorien, Rivendell, Misty Mountains, and Anduin squads.

Nogrod · 06-11-2011, 11:38 AM

++ Nerwolf

Let's beat Boro more than 2:1 this time just for the sake of it...

Nilpaurion Felagund · 06-12-2011, 02:03 AM

I am not suicidal this time.

EDIT: Oh, and being the boffin 'in charge' of the spreadsheets the last time I participated, I shall volunteer said services again (under the 'ArdaCup.com Stats Report' tag.)

mormegil · 06-12-2011, 08:14 AM

I will play, though my time may be somewhat limited, I will do my best to keep me roster up to date.

Boromir88 · 06-12-2011, 08:24 AM

Woo Nilp and Morm! Glad both of you could come back and join in.

Phantom, would it be possible if we don't hear from Eomer by the end of the week could my vote change to Nilp?

Nogrod · 06-12-2011, 12:17 PM

Seconding Boro!

++ Nilpwolw

++ Mormwolf

Btw. all of you new to the game, don't get scared by the different analysis on the teams beforehand in the "storyline-thread". It just feels like me and Boro are horses that have been left out to the grassland from the barn after a long winter for the first time...

We will be writing a lot of stuff during the tournament but we have no special knowledge pertaining to the actual game mechanics (otherwise we would not be able to compete in the phantasy-game). Later on, when the games start, tp will send us the results of "our games" (games we're going to report on) after we have done our own team-adjustments for the round in question.

Also, I'm calling for you all to come up with your own commentaries into the storyline-thread. Come up with a blog, a picture agency, a news network, a gossip-magazine, whatever you come up with. (look for the example of Nilp!). It is not that only certain people are allowed to take a bigger role in there. On the contrary. The more voices, the merrier games we'll have!

phantom will be releasing the final rosters (and hopefully the groups as well) pretty soon and then it should be easy for anyone to start speculating... And even before that, send your reporter to make the all inclusive interview of any star-player you wish!

And anyway, it is also perfectly legal (and what I think most people do) to just follow the official results and ignore all the speculative sports-commentary, and just update your phantasy team every once in a while...

satansaloser2005 · 06-12-2011, 01:39 PM

++Nilp

Boro, you're in trouble, young man.

Galadriel55 · 06-12-2011, 03:53 PM

I wonder if news of this will leak into The Downer...

Shastanis Althreduin · 06-12-2011, 07:21 PM

Aw, I was hoping to be on the team this year.

I'm playing, regardless.

Galadriel55 · 06-12-2011, 07:32 PM

++Shastawolf

Nerwen · 06-12-2011, 09:46 PM

++Nilpwolf
++Wolftanis Althreduin
++Gwathwolf

the phantom · 06-13-2011, 12:46 AM

I believe this is the updated tally-

Tol In Gaurhoth
GK
DF
DF GwathWolf
DF SkipWolf
MF GaladWolf
MF SallyWolf
MF InzilWolf
MF PhantomWolf
FW Nerwolf
FW
FW NogWolf

NilpWolf (3)
FeaWolf (3)
EomerWarg (2)
Wilwolf (2)
MormWolf (2)
ShastaWolf (2)

mormegil · 06-13-2011, 10:59 AM

Playing or not it wouldn't feel the same without EomerWarg on the team.

++EomerWarg

Formendacil · 06-13-2011, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mormegil

Playing or not it wouldn't feel the same without EomerWarg on the team.

++EomerWarg

Heh. I'm sure it felt weird the first time Wayne Gretsky didn't skate, Pele didn't kick, or Babe Ruth didn't bat... but those times come to everyone.

I vote (if I can)

++ Nilpaurion Wolfagund
++ Borowolf88

and would like to nominate

++ Urwen

P.S. I don't plan to field a fantasy team, since my summer involves an number of unpredictable factors, but I do plan to follow the threads, and even make snarky comments here and there.

the phantom · 06-13-2011, 03:01 PM

All right then- we're moving along nicely here. There are two new players that are likely to officially declare themselves at some point on the thread, and so as soon as one of them does we'll have our third new-player slot filled.

That means there's only ONE election spot left to fill. Since they have both announced that they are playing, I will vote for...
++Shasta
++Morm
...putting them both up to three votes.

Tol In Gaurhoth
GK
DF
DF NilpWolf
DF SkipWolf
MF GaladWolf
MF SallyWolf
MF InzilWolf
MF PhantomWolf
FW GwathWolf
FW NerWolf
FW NogWolf

MormWolf (3)
ShastaWolf (3)
EomerWarg (3)
FeaWolf (3)
Wilwolf (2)
Boro
Urwen

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

Woo, exciting.

Kuruharan · 06-13-2011, 05:23 PM

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

On to the important stuff:

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

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

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

Boromir88 · 06-13-2011, 07:46 PM

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

Blind Guardian · 06-13-2011, 07:53 PM

How long is this going to take?

the phantom · 06-13-2011, 09:32 PM

Great to have extra coverage on board, Kuru!

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

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

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

06-09-2011, 10:07 PM	#1
the phantom Beloved Shadow Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Stadium Posts: 5,971	PHANTASY FOOTBALL: Arda Cup 2011 Welcome to the Phantasy Team Competition! Before I list the rules for this year's competition, we need to take care of one team's roster. That team? Tol In Gaurhoth!! For their previous years of hard work in putting on the tournament, Nog, Skip, and I are on the team. Boro would be on the team, but he is Arda Cup President and Head-Ref, and thus it would be quite unfair for him to play for a team. So, there are EIGHT open slots on the team. I am reserving THREE of those spots for the first three Downers that announce their participation in the Phantasy Competition if this year is their first time playing. That means there are currently FIVE slots open to election. As of now everyone is allowed five total votes for either nominating or seconding. Anyone that receives four votes is in immediately, and if not enough Downers have received the necessary number of votes by the end of next week I will simply take whoever received the most votes. The team currently stands- Tol In Gaurhoth GK- DF- DF- DF- SkipWolf MF- MF- MF- MF- PhantomWolf FW- FW- FW- NogWolf Start voting people! __________________ the phantom has posted. This thread is now important.

06-10-2011, 12:14 AM	#2
Gwathagor Shade with a Blade Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: A Rainy Night In Soho Posts: 2,512	I am in. __________________ Stories and songs.

06-10-2011, 08:31 AM	#3
Boromir88 Laconic Loreman Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: USA Posts: 7,519	I'm in, of course, and ready to defend me title mwahaha. As for votes my votes, I think some familiar faces are in order... ++Nerwolf ++Eomerwarg ++mormwolf ++Gwathwolf ++sallywolf __________________ Fenris Penguin

06-10-2011, 09:33 AM	#7
the phantom Beloved Shadow Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Stadium Posts: 5,971	Tol In Gaurhoth GK- DF- DF- DF- SkipWolf MF- GaladWolf MF- MF- MF- PhantomWolf FW- FW- FW- NogWolf NerWolf (2) SallyWolf (2) EomerWarg MormWolf GwathWolf __________________ the phantom has posted. This thread is now important.

06-10-2011, 09:43 AM	#8
satansaloser2005 The Sweetest Spoiler Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: from beneath you it giggles incessantly Posts: 5,789	I nominate Fea and Vanilwa. I would also like to petition the Arda Cup officials to have Phantom's name officially changed to Phabbler. __________________ "My heart always cowers behind the defense of my wit." Friendship is two pals munching on a well-cooked face together. Fenris bookworm.

06-10-2011, 09:58 AM	#9
Gwathagor Shade with a Blade Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: A Rainy Night In Soho Posts: 2,512	What does that...what...huh? __________________ Stories and songs.

06-10-2011, 03:06 PM	#10
Nogrod Flame of the Ainulindalë Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wearing rat's coat, crowskin, crossed staves in a field behaving as the wind behaves Posts: 9,308	Welcome to the team Galadwolf! ++ Gwathwolf ++ Sallywolf I will be more than happy to vote for the other old foxes, when they appear and come on board. Or if phantom's first-timer allowance of three gets beaten, then of course for the first-timers. Arda Kicker Magazine (AKM) will be following the Arda Cup closely as previous years. But as the editor of the magazine I warmly welcome any new publications to make their own reviews of the games or the celebrity-stuff around the tournament - or whatever anyone of you comes up with. The more people are involved in other ways than just putting in a team the better! __________________ Upon the hearth the fire is red Beneath the roof there is a bed; But not yet weary are our feet...

06-10-2011, 04:02 PM	#11
the phantom Beloved Shadow Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Stadium Posts: 5,971	Ouch. The interview with Boro that just got posted was harsh! Gwath, Nog, Nerwen, Skip, Sally, Wilwa... you now know what Boro really thinks about the level of competition you bring. __________________ the phantom has posted. This thread is now important.

06-10-2011, 04:22 PM	#12
Nogrod Flame of the Ainulindalë Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wearing rat's coat, crowskin, crossed staves in a field behaving as the wind behaves Posts: 9,308	Heh, I thought he was being nice there... he has been marvellous in his predictions and fex. I seem to always fail in the end even if I tend to start strong. Well at least I thought it was a fun post. Let's hope Boro finds AKM's press release fun as well... __________________ Upon the hearth the fire is red Beneath the roof there is a bed; But not yet weary are our feet...

06-10-2011, 04:26 PM	#13
Gwathagor Shade with a Blade Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: A Rainy Night In Soho Posts: 2,512	Not relevant in years?! And by years we mean...what? Since the last Arda Cup?! __________________ Stories and songs.

06-10-2011, 08:30 PM	#15
Inziladun Gruesome Spectre Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Heaven's doorstep Posts: 8,037	Despite knowing relatively little about "futbol", and having only a rudimentary grasp of how this works, I'd like to give it a go. ++Nerwolf ++Sallywolf ++Gwathwolf ++Feawolf ++Eomerwarg __________________ Music alone proves the existence of God.

06-10-2011, 09:35 PM	#16
Nerwen Wisest of the Noldor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: ˙˙˙ssɐןƃ ƃuıʞooן ǝɥʇ ɥƃnoɹɥʇ Posts: 6,694	We'll just have to prove you wrong, Boro. Count me in, of course. __________________ "Even Nerwen wasn't evil in the beginning." –Elmo.

06-10-2011, 10:09 PM	#18
the phantom Beloved Shadow Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Stadium Posts: 5,971	There is still ONE newcomer slot available, and FOUR election slots up for grabs. Tol In Gaurhoth GK- DF- DF- DF- SkipWolf MF- GaladWolf MF- SallyWolf MF- InzilWolf MF- PhantomWolf FW- FW- FW- NogWolf NerWolf (3) GwathWolf (3) FeaWolf (3) EomerWarg (2) Wilwolf (2) MormWolf __________________ the phantom has posted. This thread is now important. Last edited by the phantom; 06-11-2011 at 11:06 AM.

06-11-2011, 06:41 AM	#19
Galadriel55 Blossom of Dwimordene Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The realm of forgotten words Posts: 10,410	++FeaWolf ++Wilwolf Will Sauron go for Captain? Edit: I'm a bit confused about the roster. Nerwen has the number of votes including the first one in brackets, but Wilwa, Morm, and I think Fea only have the secondings... __________________ You passed from under darkened dome, you enter now the secret land. - Take me to Finrod's fabled home!... ~ Finrod: The Rock Opera Last edited by Galadriel55; 06-11-2011 at 06:46 AM.

06-11-2011, 11:08 AM	#20
the phantom Beloved Shadow Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Stadium Posts: 5,971	Ah, yes. edits There. Fixed it. And here it is again. Tol In Gaurhoth GK- DF- DF- DF- SkipWolf MF- GaladWolf MF- SallyWolf MF- InzilWolf MF- PhantomWolf FW- FW- FW- NogWolf NerWolf (3) GwathWolf (3) FeaWolf (3) EomerWarg (2) Wilwolf (2) MormWolf __________________ the phantom has posted. This thread is now important.

06-11-2011, 11:18 AM	#21
Boromir88 Laconic Loreman Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: USA Posts: 7,519	Stay tuned for (most likely) tomorrow's report on the rumors involving the Lothlorien, Rivendell, Misty Mountains, and Anduin squads. __________________ Fenris Penguin

06-11-2011, 11:38 AM	#22
Nogrod Flame of the Ainulindalë Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wearing rat's coat, crowskin, crossed staves in a field behaving as the wind behaves Posts: 9,308	++ Nerwolf Let's beat Boro more than 2:1 this time just for the sake of it... __________________ Upon the hearth the fire is red Beneath the roof there is a bed; But not yet weary are our feet...

06-12-2011, 02:03 AM	#23
Nilpaurion Felagund Scion of The Faithful Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The brink, where hope and despair are akin. [The Philippines] Posts: 5,312	I am not suicidal this time. EDIT: Oh, and being the boffin 'in charge' of the spreadsheets the last time I participated, I shall volunteer said services again (under the 'ArdaCup.com Stats Report' tag.) __________________ フェンリス鴨 (Fenrisu Kamo) The plot, cut, defeated. I intend to copy this sig forever - so far so good... Last edited by Nilpaurion Felagund; 06-12-2011 at 02:06 AM. Reason: see above

06-12-2011, 08:14 AM	#24
mormegil Maundering Mage Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 4,648	I will play, though my time may be somewhat limited, I will do my best to keep me roster up to date. __________________ “I wish it need not have happened in my time," said Frodo. "So do I," said Gandalf, "and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.”

06-12-2011, 08:24 AM	#25
Boromir88 Laconic Loreman Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: USA Posts: 7,519	Woo Nilp and Morm! Glad both of you could come back and join in. Phantom, would it be possible if we don't hear from Eomer by the end of the week could my vote change to Nilp? __________________ Fenris Penguin

06-12-2011, 12:17 PM	#26
Nogrod Flame of the Ainulindalë Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wearing rat's coat, crowskin, crossed staves in a field behaving as the wind behaves Posts: 9,308	Seconding Boro! ++ Nilpwolw ++ Mormwolf Btw. all of you new to the game, don't get scared by the different analysis on the teams beforehand in the "storyline-thread". It just feels like me and Boro are horses that have been left out to the grassland from the barn after a long winter for the first time... We will be writing a lot of stuff during the tournament but we have no special knowledge pertaining to the actual game mechanics (otherwise we would not be able to compete in the phantasy-game). Later on, when the games start, tp will send us the results of "our games" (games we're going to report on) after we have done our own team-adjustments for the round in question. Also, I'm calling for you all to come up with your own commentaries into the storyline-thread. Come up with a blog, a picture agency, a news network, a gossip-magazine, whatever you come up with. (look for the example of Nilp!). It is not that only certain people are allowed to take a bigger role in there. On the contrary. The more voices, the merrier games we'll have! phantom will be releasing the final rosters (and hopefully the groups as well) pretty soon and then it should be easy for anyone to start speculating... And even before that, send your reporter to make the all inclusive interview of any star-player you wish! And anyway, it is also perfectly legal (and what I think most people do) to just follow the official results and ignore all the speculative sports-commentary, and just update your phantasy team every once in a while... __________________ Upon the hearth the fire is red Beneath the roof there is a bed; But not yet weary are our feet...

06-12-2011, 01:39 PM	#27
satansaloser2005 The Sweetest Spoiler Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: from beneath you it giggles incessantly Posts: 5,789	++Nilp Boro, you're in trouble, young man. __________________ "My heart always cowers behind the defense of my wit." Friendship is two pals munching on a well-cooked face together. Fenris bookworm.

06-12-2011, 03:53 PM	#28
Galadriel55 Blossom of Dwimordene Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The realm of forgotten words Posts: 10,410	I wonder if news of this will leak into The Downer... __________________ You passed from under darkened dome, you enter now the secret land. - Take me to Finrod's fabled home!... ~ Finrod: The Rock Opera Last edited by Galadriel55; 06-12-2011 at 04:01 PM.

06-12-2011, 07:21 PM	#29
Shastanis Althreduin Werewolf Psychic Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: In fire, water, earth, and air. But mostly water. Posts: 2,832	Aw, I was hoping to be on the team this year. I'm playing, regardless. __________________ Shasta– ... However, if he's innocent his famous clairvoyant powers must be taking the week off. Meanwhile, the Night-kills have been awfully effective– almost like we're dealing with a psychic wolf... - Nerwen, WW LXXV

06-12-2011, 07:32 PM	#30
Galadriel55 Blossom of Dwimordene Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The realm of forgotten words Posts: 10,410	++Shastawolf __________________ You passed from under darkened dome, you enter now the secret land. - Take me to Finrod's fabled home!... ~ Finrod: The Rock Opera

06-12-2011, 09:46 PM	#31
Nerwen Wisest of the Noldor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: ˙˙˙ssɐןƃ ƃuıʞooן ǝɥʇ ɥƃnoɹɥʇ Posts: 6,694	++Nilpwolf ++Wolftanis Althreduin ++Gwathwolf __________________ "Even Nerwen wasn't evil in the beginning." –Elmo.

06-13-2011, 12:46 AM	#32
the phantom Beloved Shadow Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Stadium Posts: 5,971	I believe this is the updated tally- Tol In Gaurhoth GK DF DF GwathWolf DF SkipWolf MF GaladWolf MF SallyWolf MF InzilWolf MF PhantomWolf FW Nerwolf FW FW NogWolf NilpWolf (3) FeaWolf (3) EomerWarg (2) Wilwolf (2) MormWolf (2) ShastaWolf (2) __________________ the phantom has posted. This thread is now important.

06-13-2011, 10:59 AM	#33
mormegil Maundering Mage Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 4,648	Playing or not it wouldn't feel the same without EomerWarg on the team. ++EomerWarg __________________ “I wish it need not have happened in my time," said Frodo. "So do I," said Gandalf, "and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.”

06-13-2011, 03:01 PM	#35
the phantom Beloved Shadow Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Stadium Posts: 5,971	All right then- we're moving along nicely here. There are two new players that are likely to officially declare themselves at some point on the thread, and so as soon as one of them does we'll have our third new-player slot filled. That means there's only ONE election spot left to fill. Since they have both announced that they are playing, I will vote for... ++Shasta ++Morm ...putting them both up to three votes. Tol In Gaurhoth GK DF DF NilpWolf DF SkipWolf MF GaladWolf MF SallyWolf MF InzilWolf MF PhantomWolf FW GwathWolf FW NerWolf FW NogWolf MormWolf (3) ShastaWolf (3) EomerWarg (3) FeaWolf (3) Wilwolf (2) Boro Urwen __________________ the phantom has posted. This thread is now important.

06-13-2011, 04:53 PM	#36
Shastanis Althreduin Werewolf Psychic Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: In fire, water, earth, and air. But mostly water. Posts: 2,832	Woo, exciting. __________________ Shasta– ... However, if he's innocent his famous clairvoyant powers must be taking the week off. Meanwhile, the Night-kills have been awfully effective– almost like we're dealing with a psychic wolf... - Nerwen, WW LXXV

06-13-2011, 05:23 PM	#37
Kuruharan Regal Dwarven Shade Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: A Remote Dwarven Hold Posts: 3,593	How did I not notice this before..? Oh well…nothing like an opportunity to display blind ignorance and idiocy, which is probably all my participation in this game will display. On to the important stuff: I am pleased to announce the establishment of The Underground, a news syndicate founded and run by Messrs. Kuruharan & Chrysophylax from their remote but luxurious hold of Narag-zigil in the lovely Ered Rhun overlooking Dorwinion and the tranquil Sea of Rhun. (If you’ve never heard of Narag-zigil then you aren’t playing the right Tolkien games.) The Underground will report on the Arda Cup free from the biased reporting of the corporate mainstream news agencies and from...underground. I promise we will be your one stop shop for all the scandals, sob stories, crass and tacky spouses, inconvenient relatives, bribery (we take all forms of currency), embarrassing photos (whatever a “photo” is), indiscreet tweets (we even have our eyes on those naughty birds), drunken orgies, political hack jobs, wet work, felonies, high torts, misdemeanors and all the other politically incorrect shenanigans that make the Arda Cup what it is that the corporate media wants to pretend does not exist. Get ready to experience the Arda Cup like you have never experienced it before! __________________ ...finding a path that cannot be found, walking a road that cannot be seen, climbing a ladder that was never placed, or reading a paragraph that has no...

06-13-2011, 07:46 PM	#38
Boromir88 Laconic Loreman Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: USA Posts: 7,519	Kuru! Nice to see you sign up and also writing The Underground. Bring on the scandals! __________________ Fenris Penguin

06-13-2011, 09:32 PM	#40
the phantom Beloved Shadow Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Stadium Posts: 5,971	Great to have extra coverage on board, Kuru! And as our third officially announced new player, you sir are granted a spot on the Tol In Gaurhoth squad! Blind- the tournament will move at a speed that suits the participants and writers while trying to drag as little as possible. Basically, once the tournament officially starts we writers will move it along as quickly as we possibly can while giving everyone reasonable opportunity to make trades. If there is a time period where you are without internet, you can request another participant to make necessary trades for you (such as in the playoffs when you own players that are eliminated, someone will replace them for you). (If you're simply wanting a rough idea, two years ago the first match of group play was posted 6/8 and the final was posted 7/11. Last year the first match was 4/12 and the final was 7/8. So, as you can see- very very different. We like to keep things moving, but we'll do what we have to do to make sure that everyone that wants to play is able to.) __________________ the phantom has posted. This thread is now important.