PHANTASY FOOTBALL: Arda Cup 2011 - Page 3 - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Boromir88 · 06-17-2011, 07:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nilpaurion Felagund

How many rounds of friendlies are there?

(The astrologers and the coin-flipper are demanding a pay raise!)

Last thing I heard from tp is there are 4 rounds planned and he is waiting to hear from some others who might meander in since they expressed interest to join. If after 3 rounds, it looks like all the ends are tied up and everyone's ready to go then the tournament will start after 3 friendlies.

(Which reminds me tp, Glirdan says he's too busy, haven't heard from wilwa yet).

*2nd's Nilp's Eeeeeeoooomerrrr*

Gwathagor · 06-17-2011, 01:48 PM

++ Nerdanel (Valinor)
--Scatha (Wilderland)

GK: Huor (Angfauglith)
DF: Malbeth (Westernesse)
 DF: Celeborn (Lothlorien)
DF: Erestor (Eregion) 
DF: Elwe (Doriath)
MF: *Finrod (Tirion)
 MF: *Varda (Pelori)
MF: *Glorfindel (Eregion)
MF: *Hurin (Doriath)
FW: Nerdanel (Valinor)
FW: Gwathwolf (Tol In Gaurhoth)

Galadriel55 · 06-17-2011, 02:09 PM

++*Hurin (Doriath)
--Morwen

++Shadowfax(Lothlorien)
--Asfaloth

++Elrohir (Eregion)
--Rian

GK-**Ungoliant - Angband

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

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

FW-Beleg - Doriath
FW-Arien - Valinor

Nogrod · 06-17-2011, 02:15 PM

I'm afraid you're having five stars in your team Galadriel... just drop one.

Like Boro said, there will be four rounds of friendlies unless all the players who are anticipated to join are gathered and ready after the third round of friendlies. Like we saw Eomer enter just today (yay!).

I hope we can kick the tournament to start around midsummer - is there a better date to start a tournament?

Look forwards to some nice analysis, hot gossip and all that jazz - and produce some yourselves meanwhile!

Galadriel55 · 06-17-2011, 02:38 PM

Oooops...

++Osse (Tol E.)
--*Nazgul3

GK-**Ungoliant - Angband

DF-Shadowfax- Lothlorien
DF-Thorondor - Gondolin
DF-Osse - Tol Eressea
DF-Beregond - Minas Tirith

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

FW-Beleg - Doriath
FW-Arien - Valinor

Gwathagor · 06-17-2011, 06:58 PM

-- Huor
++ Ingwe

GK: Ingwe (Valinor)

DF: Malbeth (Westernesse)
DF: Celeborn (Lothlorien)
DF: Erestor (Eregion)
DF: Elwe (Doriath)

MF: *Finrod (Tirion) 
MF: *Varda (Pelori)
MF: *Glorfindel (Eregion)
MF: *Hurin (Doriath)

FW: Nerdanel (Valinor)
 FW: Gwathwolf (Tol In Gaurhoth)

Inziladun · 06-17-2011, 08:10 PM

Inzil's Ignobles

--Gothmog II--Barad-Dur
++Gamil Zirak--Beleriand

GK- *Rog--Gondolin

DF- Gamil Zirak--Beleriand
DF- Sangahyando--Minas Morgul
DF- Caranthir--Tirion
DF- *Nazgul #5--Mordor

MF- Figwit--Eregion
MF- Elrohir--Eregion
MF- Finduilas--Nargothrond
MF- *Aragorn--Eriador (C)

FW- *Witch-king--Minas Morgul
FW- Alien--The Downer

Nilpaurion Felagund · 06-17-2011, 11:22 PM

Hope you stick with four rounds. Four is such a lovely number for analysis.

(The astrologers, some of whom happen to minor in numerology, are having a heated debate with the mathematicians in our staff. The coin-flippers are heckling by the sidelines.)

Kuruharan · 06-18-2011, 02:43 PM

In its latest posting the Underground debuts its new reporter, Ugluk, former footballer and now resident jock of The Underground.

Serious Post:

Is there going to be a clear announcement and countdown to when the Cup starts? I'm following the theory of waiting until all the friendlies are done (and all the good players taken) before making my selections and I don't want to accidentally not make any selections at all because the Cup started suddenly.

Nogrod · 06-18-2011, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kuruharan

Is there going to be a clear announcement and countdown to when the Cup starts? I'm following the theory of waiting until all the friendlies are done (and all the good players taken) before making my selections and I don't want to accidentally not make any selections at all because the Cup started suddenly.

I think there will. tp will be announcing the beginning after everyone is on board and the friendlies are played. Hopefully around the Midsummer - a great date to start I'd say.

But it will be announced to be sure - and those not done their predictions and made up their teams will be pushed to do it before we start.

I'll refrain form choosing as well before the friendlies are over. Why not take in all the info you can have on board before making choices?

All those who have made picks / predictions alredy, I think you are free to change any of them until the tournament itself begins.

Shastanis Althreduin · 06-19-2011, 02:57 PM

-- Tuor (Mithrim)
-- Asfaloth (Eregion)
-- Amras (Himring)
-- Celeborn (Lothlorien)
-- *Ulmo (Tol Eressea)
-- *Glaurung (Nargothrond)
-- Aredhel (Tirion)
-- *Ancalagon (Angband)
-- *Arwen (Gondor)

++ **Huan (Doriath)
++ Great Warg (Wilderland)
++ Tar Palantir (Westernesse)
++ Tulkas (Valinor)
++ Gwaihir (Pelori)
++ Saruman (Misty Mountains)
++ Nerdanel (Valinor)
++ *Hurin (Doriath)
++ *Maeglin (Angfauglith)

Making the current Wolf Pack -

GK - **Huan (Doriath)

DF - Great Warg (Wilderland)
DF - Tar Palantir (Westernesse)
DF - Tulkas (Valinor)
DF - Gwaihir (Pelori)

MF - *Hurin (Doriath) (C)
MF - Hyarmendacil (Westernesse)
MF - Saruman (Misty Mountains)

FW - *Maeglin (Angfauglith)
FW - Nerwolf (Tol-In-Gaurhoth)
FW - Nerdanel (Valinor)

----------------

Also, several of my predictions have changed.

Most Goals - Turin (Doriath)
Most Assists - Nerdanel (Valinor)
Winning Team - Doriath

GK Points - Huan (Doriath)
DF Points - Celebrimbor (Eregion)
MF Points - Phantomwolf (Tol-In-Gaurhoth)
FW Points - Turin (Doriath)

Group A - Winner Doriath, runner-up Tirion
Group B - Winner Wilderland, runner-up Misty Mountains
Group C - Winner Angband, runner-up Angfauglith
Group D - Winner Gondor, runner-up Eregion
Group E - Winner Tol-In-Gaurhoth, runner-up Mordor
Group F - Winner Westernesse, runner-up Numenor
Group G - Winner Valinor, runner-up Pelori
Group H - Winner Lothlorien, runner-up Minas Tirith

Eomer of the Rohirrim · 06-20-2011, 09:24 AM

GK - Elrond ** (Eregion)

DF - Nienna (Pelori)
DF - Elendil (Westernesse)
DF - Carcharoth (Doriath)
DF - Thorondor (Gondolin)

MF - Luthien (Doriath)
MF - Gimli (Lothlorien)
MF - Khamul (Wilderland)

FW - Feanor ** (Lothlorien)
FW - Beleg (Doriath)
FW - Finwe (Tirion)

satansaloser2005 · 06-20-2011, 10:34 AM

The Cupkicks

GK Butterbur (Shire-Bree United)
DF Carcaroth (Doriath)
DF Fellbeast #1 (Barad-Dur)
DF NilpWolf (Tol In Gaurhoth)
DF **Morgoth (Angband) C
MF Mardil (Westernesse)
MF Radagast (Wilderland)
MF *Phabbler (Tol In Gaurhoth)
FW Thuringwethil (Angband)
FW *Maedhros (Himring)
FW Shelob (Mordor)

10 POINT QUESTIONS
Who will score the most goals in the tournament? Feanor (Lothlorien)
Who will have the most assists in the tournament? Morgoth (Angband)
Which team will win the tournament? Angband

5 POINT QUESTIONS
Which goalkeeper will score the most total phantasy points in the tournament? Huan (Doriath)
Which defender will score the most total phantasy points in the tournament? Morgoth (Angband)
Which midfielder will score the most total phantasy points in the tournament? PhantomWolf (Tol In Gaurhoth)
Which forward will score the most total phantasy points in the tournament? Turin (Doriath)

GROUP PICKS
The first team listed is the winner, the second runner-up.

GROUP A: Doriath, Shire-Bree United
GROUP B: Wilderland, Misty Mts
GROUP C: Angband, Angfauglith
GROUP D: Barad-Dur, Gondor
GROUP E: Tol In Gaurhoth, Mordor
GROUP F: Numenor, Mithrim
GROUP G: Valinor, Gondolin
GROUP H: Lothlorien, Minas Morgul

I may make some changes tomorrow or so, but I'll go with this for now.

Nilpaurion Felagund · 06-21-2011, 05:22 AM

--Huor [Anfauglith]
++Orodreth [Tirion]

-- Shadowfax [Lothlórien]
++Draugluin [Angband]

-- Carcaroth [Doriath]
++Oropher [Wilderland]

-- *Glorfindel [Eregion]
++ *Hûrin [Doriath]

-- Ulfang [Angband]
++ Balrog #3 [Angband]

-- Gimli [Lothlórien]
++ Saruman [Misty Mts]

Now it's:

GK Orodreth [Tirion]

DF Asfaloth [Eregion]
DF Draugluin [Angband]
DF **Fingolfin [Anfauglith] (C)
DF Oropher [Wilderland]

MF *Tar-Míriel [Númenor]
MF *Hûrin [Doriath]
MF Balrog #3 [Angband]
MF Lúthien [Doriath]
MF Saruman [Misty Mts]

FW Tevildo [Angband]

EDIT: Changed formatting - the old one confused even myself. I'm supposed to post an ArdaCup.com Stats Report article to point out certain stats (like best goalkeepers/best team defence and yellow cards, among others) but it's still too cumbersome and I can't be spending all day in front of a spreadsheet.

Nerwen · 06-21-2011, 11:20 AM

10 point questions

Who will score the most goals in the tournament? –Túrin (Doriath)
Who will have the most assists in the tournament? –Sauron (Wilderland)
Which team will win the tournament? –Doriath.

5 point questions
Which goalkeeper will score the most total phantasy points in the tournament? -Ungoliant (Angband)
Which defender will score the most total phantasy points in the tournament? –Fingolfin (Angfauglith)
Which midfielder will score the most total phantasy points in the tournament? –Phantomwolf (T-I-G)
Which forward will score the most total phantasy points in the tournament? –Túrin (Doriath)

Group Picks

Group A
1. Doriath
2. Tirion

Group B
1. Wilderland
2. Misty Mountains

Group C
1. Angband
2. Angfauglith

Group D
1. Gondor
2. Eriador

Group E
1. Tol-in-Gaurhoth
2. Mordor

Group F
1. Westernesse
2. Tol Eressëa

Group G
1. Valinor
2. Gondolin

Group H
1. Lothlorien
2. Minas Morgul

Team will be up shortly...

Nilpaurion Felagund · 06-21-2011, 08:04 PM

Like, drown in numbers, dudes.

Nogrod · 06-22-2011, 03:31 AM

Wasn't it Drowning By Numbers (starring Bernard Hill...)?

Way to go Nilp!

Eomer of the Rohirrim · 06-22-2011, 08:41 AM

10 point questions

Who will score the most goals in the tournament? –Túrin (Doriath)
Who will have the most assists in the tournament? –Hurin (Doriath)
Which team will win the tournament? –Doriath

Yeah, all eggs in one basket.

5 point questions

Which goalkeeper will score the most total phantasy points in the tournament? -Ungoliant (Angband)
Which defender will score the most total phantasy points in the tournament? –Morgoth (Angband)
Which midfielder will score the most total phantasy points in the tournament? –Hurin (Doriath)
Which forward will score the most total phantasy points in the tournament? –Túrin (Doriath)

Group Picks

Group A
1. Doriath
2. Himring

Group B
1. Wilderland
2. Misty Mountains

Group C
1. Angband
2. Angfauglith

Group D
1. Eregion
2. Eriador

Group E
1. Tol-in-Gaurhoth
2. Mordor

Group F
1. Westernesse
2. Tol Eressëa

Group G
1. Pelori
2. Valinor

Group H
1. Lothlorien
2. Minas Morgul

Boromir88 · 06-22-2011, 10:10 AM

10 point questions

Who will score the most goals in the tournament? – Miriel (Valinor)
Who will have the most assists in the tournament? – Sauron (Wilderland)
Which team will win the tournament? –Angfauglith

5 point questions

Which goalkeeper will score the most total phantasy points in the tournament? -
Elrond (Eregion)
Which defender will score the most total phantasy points in the tournament? –
Tar Telperien (Westernesse)
Which midfielder will score the most total phantasy points in the tournament? –
Tilion (Angband)
Which forward will score the most total phantasy points in the tournament? –
Túrin (Doriath)

Group Picks

Group A
1. Doriath
2. Tirion

Group B
1. Wilderland
2. Misty Mountains

Group C
1. Angfauglith
2. Angband

Group D
1. Eregion
2. Eriador

Group E
1. Tol-in-Gaurhoth
2. The Forest

Group F
1. Westernesse
2. Tol Eressea

Group G
1. Valinor
2. Pelori

Group H
1. Lothlorien
2. Minas Morgul

the phantom · 06-22-2011, 12:53 PM

The final round of friendlies will be up soon. I'm sending PMs to everyone that hasn't made picks. If you wish to change your picks, don't count on being able to do so after this week ends.

Galadriel55 · 06-22-2011, 01:54 PM

10 POINT QUESTIONS

Most goals - Feanor
Most assists - Sauron
Which team will win the tournament? - Doriath

5 POINT QUESTIONS

Which goalkeeper will score the most total phantasy points in the tournament? - Manwe

Which defender will score the most total phantasy points in the tournament? - Gandalf

Which midfielder will score the most total phantasy points in the tournament? - SPM

Which forward will score the most total phantasy points in the tournament? - Shelob

My group predictions remain the same...

Nilpaurion Felagund · 06-23-2011, 07:08 AM

I'm gonna be so late with the next chapter of my story. And I have y'all to blame.

(Well, y'all and 40-odd episodes of Darker than Black. And 20-odd episodes of Evangelion. *sigh* I still need to work on the hierarchy of my priorities.)

I'll be making some changes to my line-up (after comparing the rankings I have generated with the grouping), but that'll have to wait after the final round of friendlies. In the meantime (since they won't likely be affected by anything that might happen in the last friendly matches), here are some changes to my bonus pts predictions (only in the phantasy leaders section) as well as my group stages predictions.

For 10:

Most goals - Túrin
Most assists - Tevildo
Champion - Doriath

For 5:

Phantasy GK - Manwë
Phantasy DF - Fingolfin
Phantasy MF - Hûrin
Phantasy FW - Tûrin

My final 16 teams are almost the same as that said here by the ArdaCup.com Stats Report, except that in Groups D and G, the leaders and the runners-up are reversed.

A1 Doriath
A2 Tirion

B1 Wilderland
B2 Misty Mts

C1 Angband
C2 Anfauglith

D1 Gondor
D2 Eregion

E1 Tol-in-Gaurhoth
E2 Mordor

F1 Westernesse
F2 Númenor

G1 Valinor
G2 Pelóri

H1 Lothlórien
H2 Minas Morgul

Boromir88 · 06-23-2011, 07:31 AM

I would like to point everyone's attention to my edit in my round 4 predictions post. Merci.

(And with that said, I imagine you'll be seeing all match reports by the end of today).

Nilpaurion Felagund · 06-23-2011, 03:22 PM

Shall not bother with --, ++ thing.

Here be my line-up for the group stage, round 1:

The Numbering Horde

GK Ingwë [Valinor]

DF Gwaihir [Pelóri]
DF Elendil [Westernesse]
DF Nienna [Pelóri]
DF Tulkas [Valinor]

MF *Eöl [Doriath]
MF Ar-Adûnakhôr [Westernesse]
MF *Hûrin [Doriath] (C)
MF *Finrod [Tirion]
MF *Tar Míriel [Númenor]

FW Smaug [Wilderland]

A final pre-tourney ArdaCup.com Stats report will be done shortly.

the phantom · 06-24-2011, 12:30 PM

Just so everyone can see where we stand for starting, Kuru, Nog, and Skip have to do their predictions, and Kuru, Nog, Skip, Boro, and Nerwen have to select their Phantasy teams.

Once all of them have done what they need to do, we will begin. So for those of you that expressed interest in following along or perhaps participating (Mnemo, Form, Blind, Pitch), that's how long you have to throw your hat into the ring (or how long the rest of you have to talk them into it

).

Rosters are here. The first round of group matchups are-

Group A
Doriath vs Tirion
Himring vs Shire-Bree United
Group B
Esgaroth vs Misty Mts
Anduin vs Wilderland
Group C
Angband vs Hithlum
Angfauglith vs The Downer
Group D
Barad-Dur vs Eriador
Eregion vs Gondor
Group E
Mordor vs Nargothrond
The Forest vs Tol In Gaurhoth
Group F
Mithrim vs Westernesse
Numenor vs Tol Eressea
Group G
Beleriand vs Pelori
Gondolin vs Valinor
Group H
Lothlorien vs Minas Morgul
Dunharrow vs Minas Tirith

Nogrod · 06-24-2011, 04:24 PM

My team and predictions coming in tomorrow, in 24 hours...

the phantom · 06-24-2011, 09:14 PM

Just to make sure everyone knows the format (in case it factors in your selections/predictions etc.), the teams in each group play each other and then the top two teams advance to the playoffs. The group winners are pitted against group losers as such...

1-A Winner v H Loser
--------------9-Game 1 Winner v Game 2 Winner
2-B Winner v G Loser
--------------------------------13-Game 9 Winner v Game 10 Winner
3-C Winner v F Loser
--------------10-Game 3 Winner v Game 4 Winner
4-D Winner v E Loser
----------------------------------------------------15-Game 13 Winner v Game 14 Winner
5-E Winner v D Loser
--------------11-Game 5 Winner v Game 6 Winner
6-F Winner v C Loser
--------------------------------14-Game 11 Winner v Game 12 Winner
7-G Winner v B Loser
--------------12-Game 7 Winner v Game 8 Winner
8-H Winner v A Loser

blantyr · 06-25-2011, 05:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nilpaurion Felagund

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

)

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

Nerwen · 06-25-2011, 07:11 AM

Notorious Nerwenites

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

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by blantyr

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

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

Kuruharan · 06-25-2011, 09:53 AM

I apologize for my sudden and unexplained vanishing. My computer got a virus at the beginning of this week and its been no small feat putting the pieces back together.

I will be posting my picks shortly. If nobody posts between now and then I will just append it to this post.

Boromir88 · 06-25-2011, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kuruharan

I apologize for my sudden and unexplained vanishing. My computer got a virus at the beginning of this week and its been no small feat putting the pieces back together.

No problem, that's why we've got the friendlies and are hopefully trying to keep things moving smoothly but also giving everyone time to make their picks and choose their team.

(But must admit, I am waiting to see what the next lovely, trashy story The Underground has for us

)

Galadriel55 · 06-25-2011, 11:04 AM

Unnamed Horror

--Beregond
++Nilpwolf (TIG)

GK-**Ungoliant (Angband)

DF-Shadowfax (Lothlorien)
DF-Thorondor (Gondolin)
DF-Osse (Tol Eressea)
DF-Nilpwolf (TIG)

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

FW-Beleg (Doriath) (C)
FW-Arien (Valinor)

Kuruharan · 06-25-2011, 11:34 AM

I have hired an infinite number of monkeys with dartboards to advise me on all my picks, aided and abetted by my very own sense of randomness, to see if I come in utterly last or if blind luck will conquer all.

GK – Grimbeorn (Wilderland)
DF – *Balrog #2 (Angband)
DF – Shadowfax (Lothlorien)
DF – *Beren (Doriath)
DF – Nazgul #4 (Mordor)
MF – Grishnakh (Mordor)
MF – Skinbark (The Forest)
MF – *Finrod (Tirion)
FW – Smaug (Wilderland)
FW – GwathWolf (T-I-G)
FW – *Bombadil (The Forest)

As it turned out the monkeys seemed to have a serious thing going for just a few rather odd teams…well…ok, one of them isn’t quite as odd…

Who will score the most goals in the tournament? Turin (Doriath)
Who will have the most assists in the tournament? Hurin (Doriath) (I mean, honestly for consistency’s sake I have to pick him...oh wait...that's not what I'm trying to do here...)
Which team will win the tournament? Wilderland (I would pick Doriath…but they are heavy favorites so there is no way they will actually pull it off)

Which goalkeeper will score the most total phantasy points in the tournament? Huan (Doriath)
Which defender will score the most total phantasy points in the tournament? Morgoth (Angband)
Which midfielder will score the most total phantasy points in the tournament? Finrod (Tirion) This is my official *serious* sleeper pick.
Which forward will score the most total phantasy points in the tournament? Bombadil (The Forest) This is my official dangling out at the end of the limb pick.

Group A
1. Doriath
2. Shire-Bree United (I’m sticking to my guns on my Bombadil pick)

Group B
1. Wilderland
2. Misty Mountains

Group C
1. Anfaughlith
2. Angband

Group D
1. Eregion
2. Gondor

Group E
1. The Forest
2. Tol-In-Gaurhoth

Group F
1. Westernesse
2. Tol-Eressëa

Group G
1. Pelori
2. Valinor

Group H
1. Minas Morgul
2. Lothlorien (just to be different since everyone else seems to have these in reverse order)

There…those could be the seeds of a stunning victory or a humiliating defeat right there.

(I’d take money that it’s the latter…)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boromir88

(But must admit, I am waiting to see what the next lovely, trashy story The Underground has for us

)

You'll love it...

Nogrod · 06-25-2011, 04:16 PM

So here are my predictions...

The 10 point questions:

Who will score the most goals in the tournament?
Ar Pharazôn of Westernesse

Who will have the most assists in the tournament?
Tevildo of Angband

Which team will win the tournament?
Westernesse

The five point questions:

Which goalkeeper will score the most total phantasy points in the tournament?
Manwë of Pelori

Which defender will score the most total phantasy points in the tournament?
Tar Telperion of Westernesse

Which midfielder will score the most total phantasy points in the tournament?
Nerdanel of Valinor

Which forward will score the most total phantasy points in the tournament?
Túrin of Doriath

The group-predictions:

Group A
1. Doriath
2. Tirion

Group B
1. Wilderland
2. Misty Mts.

Group C
1. Angband
2. Anfaughlith

Group D
1. Gondor
2. Eregion

Group E
1. Tol-In-Gaurhoth
2. The Forest

Group F
1. Westernesse
2. Numenor

Group G
1. Pelori
2. Valinor

Group H
1. Lothlórien
2. Minas Morgul

My team coming soonish...

Nogrod · 06-25-2011, 05:25 PM

Noggportunistics

GK – Tar Atanamir of Westernesse (C)

DF – Tar Palantir of Westernesse
DF – Malbeth of Westernesse
DF – Tar Calmacil of Númenor
DF – Nienna of Pelori

MF – Saruman of Misty Mts.
MF – Khamûl of Wilderland
MF – *Varda of Pelori

FW – *Maeglin of Anfaughlith
FW – *Ancalagon of Angband
FW – *Smaug of Wilderland

Typing this I just remembered my first team in these tournaments a few years ago. I had a principle that I only chose beauties and beasts eg. females and "odd ones". I'm very happy to see that my first team this year has quite a nice amount of the similar feeling (the defensive side is a bit against that principle but the midfield and offence loook pretty good indeed from that POV).

Although I'm a bit sad not seeing my Arda Cup team favourites Tar Telperion, Miriel, Nerdanel and Aredhel on board right now. But I have to be opportunistic enough every once in a while...

Good to see this one finally starting!

Gwathagor · 06-25-2011, 06:39 PM

--Huor
--Celeborn
--Elwe
--Finrod
--Glorfindel
--Nerdanel
++Ingwe
++Drauglin
++Gwaihir
++Khamul
++Maeglin
++Curufin

GK: Ingwe (Valinor)
DF: Drauglin (Angband)
DF: Erestor (Eregion)
 DF: Malbeth (Westernesse)
DF: Gwaihir (Pelori)
MF: *Hurin (Doriath)
MF: *Varda (Pelori)
MF: Khamul (Wilderland)
FW: Gwathwolf (TIG)
FW: *Maeglin (Angfauglith)
FW: Curufin (Hithlum)

the phantom · 06-25-2011, 06:48 PM

For anyone wishing to earn double points from one of their players, please remember to designate your team captain with-> (C). For example, look two posts up at Nog's team (he has assigned his GK Tar Atanamir as his captain).

Shastanis Althreduin · 06-25-2011, 09:28 PM

Oh, are we allowed three players from one team? I thought we were limited to two at the start.

the phantom · 06-25-2011, 10:21 PM

You can have three players from the same squad. That's the max.

06-17-2011, 01:48 PM	#82
Gwathagor Shade with a Blade Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: A Rainy Night In Soho Posts: 2,512	The Lynch Mob ++ Nerdanel (Valinor) --Scatha (Wilderland) GK: Huor (Angfauglith) DF: Malbeth (Westernesse)  DF: Celeborn (Lothlorien) DF: Erestor (Eregion)  DF: Elwe (Doriath) MF: Finrod (Tirion)  MF: Varda (Pelori) MF: Glorfindel (Eregion) MF: Hurin (Doriath) FW: Nerdanel (Valinor) FW: Gwathwolf (Tol In Gaurhoth) __________________ Stories and songs.

06-17-2011, 02:09 PM	#83
Galadriel55 Blossom of Dwimordene Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The realm of forgotten words Posts: 10,408	Some changes, for better or worse ++Hurin (Doriath) --Morwen ++Shadowfax(Lothlorien) --Asfaloth ++Elrohir (Eregion) --Rian GK-Ungoliant - Angband DF-Shadowfax- Lothlorien DF-Thorondor - Gondolin DF-Nazgul#3 - Minas Morgul DF-Beregond - Minas Tirith MF-Elrohir- Eregion MF-Hurin- Doriath MF-Glorfindel - Eregion (C) MF-Cirdan - Barad Dur FW-Beleg - Doriath FW-Arien - Valinor __________________ You passed from under darkened dome, you enter now the secret land. - Take me to Finrod's fabled home!... ~ Finrod: The Rock Opera

06-17-2011, 02:15 PM	#84
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	I'm afraid you're having five stars in your team Galadriel... just drop one. Like Boro said, there will be four rounds of friendlies unless all the players who are anticipated to join are gathered and ready after the third round of friendlies. Like we saw Eomer enter just today (yay!). I hope we can kick the tournament to start around midsummer - is there a better date to start a tournament? Look forwards to some nice analysis, hot gossip and all that jazz - and produce some yourselves meanwhile! __________________ Upon the hearth the fire is red Beneath the roof there is a bed; But not yet weary are our feet...

06-17-2011, 02:38 PM	#85
Galadriel55 Blossom of Dwimordene Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The realm of forgotten words Posts: 10,408	Oooops... ++Osse (Tol E.) --Nazgul3 GK-Ungoliant - Angband DF-Shadowfax- Lothlorien DF-Thorondor - Gondolin DF-Osse - Tol Eressea DF-Beregond - Minas Tirith MF-Elrohir- Eregion MF-Hurin- Doriath MF-Glorfindel - Eregion (C) MF-Cirdan - Barad Dur FW-Beleg - Doriath FW-Arien - Valinor __________________ You passed from under darkened dome, you enter now the secret land. - Take me to Finrod's fabled home!...* ~ Finrod: The Rock Opera

06-17-2011, 06:58 PM	#86
Gwathagor Shade with a Blade Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: A Rainy Night In Soho Posts: 2,512	-- Huor ++ Ingwe GK: Ingwe (Valinor) DF: Malbeth (Westernesse) DF: Celeborn (Lothlorien) DF: Erestor (Eregion) DF: Elwe (Doriath) MF: Finrod (Tirion)  MF: Varda (Pelori) MF: Glorfindel (Eregion) MF: Hurin (Doriath) FW: Nerdanel (Valinor)  FW: Gwathwolf (Tol In Gaurhoth) __________________ Stories and songs.

06-17-2011, 08:10 PM	#87
Inziladun Gruesome Spectre Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Heaven's doorstep Posts: 8,037	Inzil's Ignobles --Gothmog II--Barad-Dur ++Gamil Zirak--Beleriand GK- Rog--Gondolin DF- Gamil Zirak--Beleriand DF- Sangahyando--Minas Morgul DF- Caranthir--Tirion DF- Nazgul #5--Mordor MF- Figwit--Eregion MF- Elrohir--Eregion MF- Finduilas--Nargothrond MF- Aragorn--Eriador (C)* FW- Witch-king--Minas Morgul FW- Alien--The Downer __________________ Music alone proves the existence of God. Last edited by Inziladun; 06-25-2011 at 07:42 PM. Reason: Changed captain*

06-17-2011, 11:22 PM	#88
Nilpaurion Felagund Scion of The Faithful Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The brink, where hope and despair are akin. [The Philippines] Posts: 5,312	Hope you stick with four rounds. Four is such a lovely number for analysis. (The astrologers, some of whom happen to minor in numerology, are having a heated debate with the mathematicians in our staff. The coin-flippers are heckling by the sidelines.) __________________ フェンリス鴨 (Fenrisu Kamo) The plot, cut, defeated. I intend to copy this sig forever - so far so good...

06-18-2011, 02:43 PM	#89
Kuruharan Regal Dwarven Shade Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: A Remote Dwarven Hold Posts: 3,593	In its latest posting the Underground debuts its new reporter, Ugluk, former footballer and now resident jock of The Underground. Serious Post: Is there going to be a clear announcement and countdown to when the Cup starts? I'm following the theory of waiting until all the friendlies are done (and all the good players taken) before making my selections and I don't want to accidentally not make any selections at all because the Cup started suddenly. __________________ ...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...

06-19-2011, 02:57 PM	#91
Shastanis Althreduin Werewolf Psychic Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: In fire, water, earth, and air. But mostly water. Posts: 2,832	Several interesting changes.... -- Tuor (Mithrim) -- Asfaloth (Eregion) -- Amras (Himring) -- Celeborn (Lothlorien) -- Ulmo (Tol Eressea) -- Glaurung (Nargothrond) -- Aredhel (Tirion) -- Ancalagon (Angband) -- Arwen (Gondor) ++ *Huan (Doriath) ++ Great Warg (Wilderland) ++ Tar Palantir (Westernesse) ++ Tulkas (Valinor) ++ Gwaihir (Pelori) ++ Saruman (Misty Mountains) ++ Nerdanel (Valinor) ++ Hurin (Doriath) ++ Maeglin (Angfauglith) Making the current Wolf Pack - GK - Huan (Doriath) DF - Great Warg (Wilderland) DF - Tar Palantir (Westernesse) DF - Tulkas (Valinor) DF - Gwaihir (Pelori) MF - Hurin (Doriath) (C) MF - Hyarmendacil (Westernesse) MF - Saruman (Misty Mountains) FW - Maeglin (Angfauglith) FW - Nerwolf (Tol-In-Gaurhoth) FW - Nerdanel (Valinor) ---------------- Also, several of my predictions have changed. Most Goals - Turin (Doriath) Most Assists - Nerdanel (Valinor) Winning Team - Doriath GK Points - Huan (Doriath) DF Points - Celebrimbor (Eregion) MF Points - Phantomwolf (Tol-In-Gaurhoth) FW Points - Turin (Doriath) Group A - Winner Doriath, runner-up Tirion Group B - Winner Wilderland, runner-up Misty Mountains Group C - Winner Angband, runner-up Angfauglith Group D - Winner Gondor, runner-up Eregion Group E - Winner Tol-In-Gaurhoth, runner-up Mordor Group F - Winner Westernesse, runner-up Numenor Group G - Winner Valinor, runner-up Pelori Group H - Winner Lothlorien, runner-up Minas Tirith __________________ 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 Last edited by Shastanis Althreduin; 06-19-2011 at 03:10 PM.*

06-20-2011, 09:24 AM	#92
Eomer of the Rohirrim Auspicious Wraith Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 4,859	Bletherin' Blellums GK - Elrond (Eregion) DF - Nienna (Pelori) DF - Elendil (Westernesse) DF - Carcharoth (Doriath) DF - Thorondor (Gondolin) MF - Luthien (Doriath) MF - Gimli (Lothlorien) MF - Khamul (Wilderland) FW - Feanor (Lothlorien) FW - Beleg (Doriath) FW - Finwe (Tirion) __________________ Los Ingobernables de Harlond

06-20-2011, 10:34 AM	#93
satansaloser2005 The Sweetest Spoiler Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: from beneath you it giggles incessantly Posts: 5,789	*The Cupkicks* GK Butterbur (Shire-Bree United) DF Carcaroth (Doriath) DF Fellbeast #1 (Barad-Dur) DF NilpWolf (Tol In Gaurhoth) DF *Morgoth (Angband) C MF Mardil (Westernesse) MF Radagast (Wilderland) MF Phabbler (Tol In Gaurhoth) FW Thuringwethil (Angband) FW Maedhros (Himring) FW Shelob (Mordor) 10 POINT QUESTIONS* Who will score the most goals in the tournament? Feanor (Lothlorien) Who will have the most assists in the tournament? Morgoth (Angband) Which team will win the tournament? Angband 5 POINT QUESTIONS Which goalkeeper will score the most total phantasy points in the tournament? Huan (Doriath) Which defender will score the most total phantasy points in the tournament? Morgoth (Angband) Which midfielder will score the most total phantasy points in the tournament? PhantomWolf (Tol In Gaurhoth) Which forward will score the most total phantasy points in the tournament? Turin (Doriath) GROUP PICKS The first team listed is the winner, the second runner-up. GROUP A: Doriath, Shire-Bree United GROUP B: Wilderland, Misty Mts GROUP C: Angband, Angfauglith GROUP D: Barad-Dur, Gondor GROUP E: Tol In Gaurhoth, Mordor GROUP F: Numenor, Mithrim GROUP G: Valinor, Gondolin GROUP H: Lothlorien, Minas Morgul I may make some changes tomorrow or so, but I'll go with this for now. __________________ "My heart always cowers behind the defense of my wit." Friendship is two pals munching on a well-cooked face together. Fenris bookworm.

06-21-2011, 05:22 AM	#94
Nilpaurion Felagund Scion of The Faithful Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The brink, where hope and despair are akin. [The Philippines] Posts: 5,312	Me change: --Huor [Anfauglith] ++Orodreth [Tirion] -- Shadowfax [Lothlórien] ++Draugluin [Angband] -- Carcaroth [Doriath] ++Oropher [Wilderland] -- Glorfindel [Eregion] ++ Hûrin [Doriath] -- Ulfang [Angband] ++ Balrog #3 [Angband] -- Gimli [Lothlórien] ++ Saruman [Misty Mts] Now it's: GK Orodreth [Tirion] DF Asfaloth [Eregion] DF Draugluin [Angband] DF **Fingolfin [Anfauglith] (C) DF Oropher [Wilderland] MF *Tar-Míriel [Númenor] MF *Hûrin [Doriath] MF Balrog #3 [Angband] MF Lúthien [Doriath] MF Saruman [Misty Mts] FW Tevildo [Angband] EDIT: Changed formatting - the old one confused even myself. I'm supposed to post an ArdaCup.com Stats Report article to point out certain stats (like best goalkeepers/best team defence and yellow cards, among others) but it's still too cumbersome and I can't be spending all day in front of a spreadsheet. __________________ 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; 06-21-2011 at 05:39 AM. Reason: see above

06-21-2011, 11:20 AM	#95
Nerwen Wisest of the Noldor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: ˙˙˙ssɐןƃ ƃuıʞooן ǝɥʇ ɥƃnoɹɥʇ Posts: 6,694	10 point questions Who will score the most goals in the tournament? –Túrin (Doriath) Who will have the most assists in the tournament? –Sauron (Wilderland) Which team will win the tournament? –Doriath. 5 point questions Which goalkeeper will score the most total phantasy points in the tournament? -Ungoliant (Angband) Which defender will score the most total phantasy points in the tournament? –Fingolfin (Angfauglith) Which midfielder will score the most total phantasy points in the tournament? –Phantomwolf (T-I-G) Which forward will score the most total phantasy points in the tournament? –Túrin (Doriath) Group Picks Group A 1. Doriath 2. Tirion Group B 1. Wilderland 2. Misty Mountains Group C 1. Angband 2. Angfauglith Group D 1. Gondor 2. Eriador Group E 1. Tol-in-Gaurhoth 2. Mordor Group F 1. Westernesse 2. Tol Eressëa Group G 1. Valinor 2. Gondolin Group H 1. Lothlorien 2. Minas Morgul Team will be up shortly... __________________ "Even Nerwen wasn't evil in the beginning." –Elmo.

06-21-2011, 08:04 PM	#96
Nilpaurion Felagund Scion of The Faithful Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The brink, where hope and despair are akin. [The Philippines] Posts: 5,312	Like, drown in numbers, dudes. __________________ フェンリス鴨 (Fenrisu Kamo) The plot, cut, defeated. I intend to copy this sig forever - so far so good...

06-22-2011, 03:31 AM	#97
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	Wasn't it Drowning By Numbers (starring Bernard Hill...)? Way to go Nilp! __________________ Upon the hearth the fire is red Beneath the roof there is a bed; But not yet weary are our feet...

06-22-2011, 08:41 AM	#98
Eomer of the Rohirrim Auspicious Wraith Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 4,859	10 point questions Who will score the most goals in the tournament? –Túrin (Doriath) Who will have the most assists in the tournament? –Hurin (Doriath) Which team will win the tournament? –Doriath Yeah, all eggs in one basket. 5 point questions Which goalkeeper will score the most total phantasy points in the tournament? -Ungoliant (Angband) Which defender will score the most total phantasy points in the tournament? –Morgoth (Angband) Which midfielder will score the most total phantasy points in the tournament? –Hurin (Doriath) Which forward will score the most total phantasy points in the tournament? –Túrin (Doriath) Group Picks Group A 1. Doriath 2. Himring Group B 1. Wilderland 2. Misty Mountains Group C 1. Angband 2. Angfauglith Group D 1. Eregion 2. Eriador Group E 1. Tol-in-Gaurhoth 2. Mordor Group F 1. Westernesse 2. Tol Eressëa Group G 1. Pelori 2. Valinor Group H 1. Lothlorien 2. Minas Morgul __________________ Los Ingobernables de Harlond

06-22-2011, 10:10 AM	#99
Boromir88 Laconic Loreman Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: USA Posts: 7,519	10 point questions Who will score the most goals in the tournament? – Miriel (Valinor) Who will have the most assists in the tournament? – Sauron (Wilderland) Which team will win the tournament? –Angfauglith 5 point questions Which goalkeeper will score the most total phantasy points in the tournament? - Elrond (Eregion) Which defender will score the most total phantasy points in the tournament? – Tar Telperien (Westernesse) Which midfielder will score the most total phantasy points in the tournament? – Tilion (Angband) Which forward will score the most total phantasy points in the tournament? – Túrin (Doriath) Group Picks Group A 1. Doriath 2. Tirion Group B 1. Wilderland 2. Misty Mountains Group C 1. Angfauglith 2. Angband Group D 1. Eregion 2. Eriador Group E 1. Tol-in-Gaurhoth 2. The Forest Group F 1. Westernesse 2. Tol Eressea Group G 1. Valinor 2. Pelori Group H 1. Lothlorien 2. Minas Morgul __________________ Fenris Penguin

06-22-2011, 12:53 PM	#100
the phantom Beloved Shadow Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Stadium Posts: 5,971	The final round of friendlies will be up soon. I'm sending PMs to everyone that hasn't made picks. If you wish to change your picks, don't count on being able to do so after this week ends. __________________ the phantom has posted. This thread is now important.

06-22-2011, 01:54 PM	#101
Galadriel55 Blossom of Dwimordene Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The realm of forgotten words Posts: 10,408	Changing some things 10 POINT QUESTIONS Most goals - Feanor Most assists - Sauron Which team will win the tournament? - Doriath 5 POINT QUESTIONS Which goalkeeper will score the most total phantasy points in the tournament? - Manwe Which defender will score the most total phantasy points in the tournament? - Gandalf Which midfielder will score the most total phantasy points in the tournament? - SPM Which forward will score the most total phantasy points in the tournament? - Shelob My group predictions remain the same... __________________ You passed from under darkened dome, you enter now the secret land. - Take me to Finrod's fabled home!... ~ Finrod: The Rock Opera

06-23-2011, 07:08 AM	#102
Nilpaurion Felagund Scion of The Faithful Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The brink, where hope and despair are akin. [The Philippines] Posts: 5,312	All right. I'm gonna be so late with the next chapter of my story. And I have y'all to blame. (Well, y'all and 40-odd episodes of Darker than Black. And 20-odd episodes of Evangelion. sigh I still need to work on the hierarchy of my priorities.) I'll be making some changes to my line-up (after comparing the rankings I have generated with the grouping), but that'll have to wait after the final round of friendlies. In the meantime (since they won't likely be affected by anything that might happen in the last friendly matches), here are some changes to my bonus pts predictions (only in the phantasy leaders section) as well as my group stages predictions. *For 10: Most goals - Túrin* Most assists - Tevildo Champion - Doriath *For 5: Phantasy GK - Manwë* Phantasy DF - Fingolfin Phantasy MF - Hûrin Phantasy FW - Tûrin My final 16 teams are almost the same as that said here by the ArdaCup.com Stats Report, except that in Groups D and G, the leaders and the runners-up are reversed. A1 Doriath A2 Tirion B1 Wilderland B2 Misty Mts C1 Angband C2 Anfauglith D1 Gondor D2 Eregion E1 Tol-in-Gaurhoth E2 Mordor F1 Westernesse F2 Númenor G1 Valinor G2 Pelóri H1 Lothlórien H2 Minas Morgul __________________ フェンリス鴨 (Fenrisu Kamo) The plot, cut, defeated. I intend to copy this sig forever - so far so good...

06-23-2011, 07:31 AM	#103
Boromir88 Laconic Loreman Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: USA Posts: 7,519	I would like to point everyone's attention to my edit in my round 4 predictions post. Merci. (And with that said, I imagine you'll be seeing all match reports by the end of today). __________________ Fenris Penguin

06-23-2011, 03:22 PM	#104
Nilpaurion Felagund Scion of The Faithful Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The brink, where hope and despair are akin. [The Philippines] Posts: 5,312	Friendlies be over. Now here be enemlies. Shall not bother with --, ++ thing. Here be my line-up for the group stage, round 1: The Numbering Horde GK Ingwë [Valinor] DF Gwaihir [Pelóri] DF Elendil [Westernesse] DF Nienna [Pelóri] DF Tulkas [Valinor] MF Eöl [Doriath] MF Ar-Adûnakhôr [Westernesse] MF Hûrin [Doriath] (C) MF Finrod [Tirion] MF Tar Míriel [Númenor] FW Smaug [Wilderland] A final pre-tourney ArdaCup.com Stats report will be done shortly. __________________ フェンリス鴨 (Fenrisu Kamo) The plot, cut, defeated. I intend to copy this sig forever - so far so good...

06-24-2011, 12:30 PM	#105
the phantom Beloved Shadow Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Stadium Posts: 5,971	Just so everyone can see where we stand for starting, Kuru, Nog, and Skip have to do their predictions, and Kuru, Nog, Skip, Boro, and Nerwen have to select their Phantasy teams. Once all of them have done what they need to do, we will begin. So for those of you that expressed interest in following along or perhaps participating (Mnemo, Form, Blind, Pitch), that's how long you have to throw your hat into the ring (or how long the rest of you have to talk them into it ). Rosters are here. The first round of group matchups are- Group A Doriath vs Tirion Himring vs Shire-Bree United Group B Esgaroth vs Misty Mts Anduin vs Wilderland Group C Angband vs Hithlum Angfauglith vs The Downer Group D Barad-Dur vs Eriador Eregion vs Gondor Group E Mordor vs Nargothrond The Forest vs Tol In Gaurhoth Group F Mithrim vs Westernesse Numenor vs Tol Eressea Group G Beleriand vs Pelori Gondolin vs Valinor Group H Lothlorien vs Minas Morgul Dunharrow vs Minas Tirith __________________ the phantom has posted. This thread is now important.

06-24-2011, 04:24 PM	#106
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	My team and predictions coming in tomorrow, in 24 hours... __________________ Upon the hearth the fire is red Beneath the roof there is a bed; But not yet weary are our feet...

06-24-2011, 09:14 PM	#107
the phantom Beloved Shadow Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Stadium Posts: 5,971	Just to make sure everyone knows the format (in case it factors in your selections/predictions etc.), the teams in each group play each other and then the top two teams advance to the playoffs. The group winners are pitted against group losers as such... 1-A Winner v H Loser --------------9-Game 1 Winner v Game 2 Winner 2-B Winner v G Loser --------------------------------13-Game 9 Winner v Game 10 Winner 3-C Winner v F Loser --------------10-Game 3 Winner v Game 4 Winner 4-D Winner v E Loser ----------------------------------------------------15-Game 13 Winner v Game 14 Winner 5-E Winner v D Loser --------------11-Game 5 Winner v Game 6 Winner 6-F Winner v C Loser --------------------------------14-Game 11 Winner v Game 12 Winner 7-G Winner v B Loser --------------12-Game 7 Winner v Game 8 Winner 8-H Winner v A Loser __________________ the phantom has posted. This thread is now important.

06-25-2011, 07:11 AM	#109
Nerwen Wisest of the Noldor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: ˙˙˙ssɐןƃ ƃuıʞooן ǝɥʇ ɥƃnoɹɥʇ Posts: 6,694	Notorious Nerwenites GK Manwë (Pelori) DF Rochallor (Angfauglith) DF Elendil (Westernesse) DF Caranthir (Tirion) DF Beren (Doriath) MF Saruman (Misty Mts) MF Khamûl (Wilderland) MF Húrin (Doriath) FW Smaug (Wilderland) FW Eldacar (Gondor) FW Maeglin (Angfauglith) (C) __________________ "Even Nerwen wasn't evil in the beginning." –Elmo.

06-25-2011, 09:53 AM	#111
Kuruharan Regal Dwarven Shade Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: A Remote Dwarven Hold Posts: 3,593	Oops I apologize for my sudden and unexplained vanishing. My computer got a virus at the beginning of this week and its been no small feat putting the pieces back together. I will be posting my picks shortly. If nobody posts between now and then I will just append it to this post. __________________ ...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...

06-25-2011, 11:04 AM	#113
Galadriel55 Blossom of Dwimordene Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The realm of forgotten words Posts: 10,408	Unnamed Horror --Beregond ++Nilpwolf (TIG) GK-*Ungoliant (Angband) DF-Shadowfax (Lothlorien) DF-Thorondor (Gondolin) DF-Osse (Tol Eressea) DF-Nilpwolf (TIG) MF-Elrohir (Eregion) MF-Hurin (Doriath) MF-Glorfindel (Eregion) MF-Cirdan (Barad Dur) FW-Beleg (Doriath) (C)* FW-Arien (Valinor) __________________ You passed from under darkened dome, you enter now the secret land. - Take me to Finrod's fabled home!... ~ Finrod: The Rock Opera

06-25-2011, 04:16 PM	#115
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	So here are my predictions... The 10 point questions: Who will score the most goals in the tournament? Ar Pharazôn of Westernesse Who will have the most assists in the tournament? Tevildo of Angband Which team will win the tournament? Westernesse The five point questions: Which goalkeeper will score the most total phantasy points in the tournament? Manwë of Pelori Which defender will score the most total phantasy points in the tournament? Tar Telperion of Westernesse Which midfielder will score the most total phantasy points in the tournament? Nerdanel of Valinor Which forward will score the most total phantasy points in the tournament? Túrin of Doriath The group-predictions: Group A 1. Doriath 2. Tirion Group B 1. Wilderland 2. Misty Mts. Group C 1. Angband 2. Anfaughlith Group D 1. Gondor 2. Eregion Group E 1. Tol-In-Gaurhoth 2. The Forest Group F 1. Westernesse 2. Numenor Group G 1. Pelori 2. Valinor Group H 1. Lothlórien 2. Minas Morgul My team coming soonish... __________________ Upon the hearth the fire is red Beneath the roof there is a bed; But not yet weary are our feet...

06-25-2011, 05:25 PM	#116
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	Noggportunistics GK – Tar Atanamir of Westernesse (C) DF – Tar Palantir of Westernesse DF – Malbeth of Westernesse DF – Tar Calmacil of Númenor DF – Nienna of Pelori MF – Saruman of Misty Mts. MF – Khamûl of Wilderland MF – Varda of Pelori FW – Maeglin of Anfaughlith FW – Ancalagon of Angband FW – Smaug of Wilderland Typing this I just remembered my first team in these tournaments a few years ago. I had a principle that I only chose beauties and beasts eg. females and "odd ones". I'm very happy to see that my first team this year has quite a nice amount of the similar feeling (the defensive side is a bit against that principle but the midfield and offence loook pretty good indeed from that POV). Although I'm a bit sad not seeing my Arda Cup team favourites Tar Telperion, Miriel, Nerdanel and Aredhel on board right now. But I have to be opportunistic enough every once in a while... Good to see this one finally starting! __________________ Upon the hearth the fire is red Beneath the roof there is a bed; But not yet weary are our feet...

06-25-2011, 06:39 PM	#117
Gwathagor Shade with a Blade Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: A Rainy Night In Soho Posts: 2,512	Lynch Mob --Huor --Celeborn --Elwe --Finrod --Glorfindel --Nerdanel ++Ingwe ++Drauglin ++Gwaihir ++Khamul ++Maeglin ++Curufin GK: Ingwe (Valinor) DF: Drauglin (Angband) DF: Erestor (Eregion)  DF: Malbeth (Westernesse) DF: Gwaihir (Pelori) MF: Hurin (Doriath) MF: Varda (Pelori) MF: Khamul (Wilderland) FW: Gwathwolf (TIG) FW: Maeglin (Angfauglith) FW: Curufin (Hithlum) __________________ Stories and songs. Last edited by Gwathagor; 06-25-2011 at 06:52 PM.*

06-25-2011, 06:48 PM	#118
the phantom Beloved Shadow Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Stadium Posts: 5,971	For anyone wishing to earn double points from one of their players, please remember to designate your team captain with-> (C). For example, look two posts up at Nog's team (he has assigned his GK Tar Atanamir as his captain). __________________ the phantom has posted. This thread is now important.

06-25-2011, 09:28 PM	#119
Shastanis Althreduin Werewolf Psychic Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: In fire, water, earth, and air. But mostly water. Posts: 2,832	Oh, are we allowed three players from one team? I thought we were limited to two at the start. __________________ 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

06-25-2011, 10:21 PM	#120
the phantom Beloved Shadow Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Stadium Posts: 5,971	yes... You can have three players from the same squad. That's the max. __________________ the phantom has posted. This thread is now important.