Sorry I missed the last trades...it looks like my team needed some help too :(. I've gotten really busy and things came up. I hope to be a bit more active in the next round.

It's a shame I missed it. :(
I wish my rea; team was doing as well as my 100mil team...

Futari-dono:
 

You two still can change your squad around. You just can't replace or take Group B or G players, though.

Sometimes you're rewarded for not panicking and changing your team after a slow start. :smokin:

Stay tuned. Group A on it's way up...with some more...unexpected results ;)

But you make, like, two changes a year to your squad. :p

I have faith in my picks. ;)

Don't miss this!
 

The AKM will be publishing an analysis and predictions for all the groups for the finale round of the group stage after all the games of round 2 have been played and posted.

But The AKM will also publish hints to the phantasy-players as to where to look for their squads as the qualification-games approach.

Stay tuned!

Quite a round for Eomer! He made up some serious ground on the leaders- still Gwath and Sally, despite the fact that she actually didn't copy his team this time. :p

Totals are at the bottom. But first, as always- a team to show you how many points were out there.

The Perfect Team
GK Turgon (Inter Bel)- 6
DF *Gil-galad (Eriador)- 7
DF Erestor (Imladris)- 8
DF Olwe (Havens)- 6
DF Rochallor (AC Bel)- 5
MF Galdor (Angfauglith)- 6
MF Beren (AC Bel)- 10
MF Arassuil (Eriador)- 6
MF *Anarion (Gondor)- 11
FW **Feanor (AC Bel) C- 11
FW Celegorm (FC Val)- 7
TOTAL = 94

Let me know if there is an issue with the points received by your squad.

Lynch Mob
GK Dior (Doriath)- 4
DF Salmar (Sea)- 2
DF Borondir (Anduin)- 1
DF Ecthelion II (Minas Tirith)- 0
DF Penlod (FC Val)- 4
MF *Beleg (Doriath)- 0
MF Yavanna (FC Valinor)- 1
MF *PhantomWolf (TIG)- 4
FW *Hurin (Hithlum)- 3
FW Aredhel (Tirion)- 3
FW *Miriel (Real Val) C- 6
TOTAL = 34

Cupkicks
GK Carcharoth (Angband)- 4
DF Radagast (Rohan)- 3
DF *Morgoth (Angband)- 6
DF Malbeth (Eriador)- 2
DF *NilpWolf (TIG)- -1
MF *PhantomWolf (TIG)- 4
MF Luthien (Doriath)- 0
MF Yavanna (FC Valinor)- 1
FW *Smaug (Erebor) C- 4
FW Thuringwethil (Angfauglith)- 3
FW *Ancalagon (Angband)- 4
TOTAL = 34

The North Remembers
GK *Elrond (Eriador) C- 4
DF Celeborn (Anduin)- 2
DF Radagast (Rohan)- 3
DF *Felarof (Rohan)- 4
DF *Ulmo (Sea)- 2
MF Beruthiel (Barad-Dur)- 3
MF Tar Miriel (Armenelos)- 0
MF Ingwe (Tirion)- 0
FW Hador (Hithlum)- 4
FW Eol (AC Bel)- 3
FW *Sauron (Barad Dur)- 4
TOTAL = 33

Atashi no Negai
GK *ShastaWolf (TIG)- 2
DF Borondir (Anduin)- 1
DF Radagast (Rohan)- 3
DF Celeborn (Anduin)- 2
DF Uinen (Sea)- 2
MF Arveleg (Eriador)- 0
MF Tar-Míriel (Armenelos)- 0
MF SallyWight (TIG)- 0
FW *Finrod (Nargothrond)- 4
FW *Glorfindel (Eriador) C- 7
FW *Arien (Real Val)- 3
TOTAL = 31

Uninvited and Uncloaked
GK *Elros (Imladris)- 4
DF *Morgoth (Angband)- 6
DF Landroval (Erebor)- 2
DF Osse (The Sea)- 1
DF Durin (Dwarves United)- 2
MF Ingwe (Tirion)- 0
MF *Galadriel (Wilderland) C- 0
MF Hunthor (Inter Beleriand)- 3
FW *Finrod (Nargothrond)- 4
FW Fingon (Inter Beleriand)- 4
FW Thuringwethil (Angfauglith)- 3
TOTAL = 29

Mob Macabre
GK *Tar Atanamir (Armenelos)- 2
DF Balrog #1 (Angband)- -1
DF Ecthelion (AC Beleriand)- 5
DF Nienna (Real Valinor)- 2
DF Gwaihir (Erebor)- 2
MF Elwe (Wilderland)- 3
MF Beruthiel (Barad-dur)- 3
MF *Phantomwolf (TIG)- 4
FW *Hurin (Hithlum) C- 3
FW *Maedhros (Inter Beleriand)- 4
FW Witch King (Eriador)- 4
TOTAL = 34

The Mooncrazed
GK *Huan (FC Valinor)- 6
DF Ecthelion (AC Beleriand)- 5
DF Asfaloth (Eriador)- 1
DF Caranthir (Real Valinor)- 1
DF *Felarof (Rohan)- 4
MF SallyWight (TIG)- 0
MF Eomer (Rohan)- 0
MF Yavanna (FC Valinor)- 1
FW Witch King (Eriador)- 4
FW *Arien (Real Valinor)- 3
FW *Curufin (FC Valinor) C- 3
TOTAL = 31

Handy Hippies
GK Uglúk (Isengard)- 2
DF Frumgar (Anduin)- 2
DF Mauhúr (Isengard)- 2
DF Watcher (Misty Mts)- -1
DF Radagast (Rohan)- 3
MF Tar-Míriel (Armenelos)- 0
MF Estë (Valimar)- 0
MF Gorbag (Mordor)- -1
MF *Galadriel (Wilderland) C- 0
MF *Khamul (Shire-Bree United)- 5
FW *Saruman (Isengard)- 0
TOTAL = 12

Wisdom Teeth
GK *ShastaWolf (TIG)- 2
DF Balrog #1 (Angband)- -1
DF Girion (Erebor)- 2
DF Ecthelion (AC Beleriand)- 5
DF Shadowfax (Rohan)- 4
MF Yavanna (FC Valinor)- 1
MF Nessa (Real Valinor)- 5
MF *Galadriel (Wilderland)- 0
FW Gwindor (Nargothrond)- -1
FW *Finwë (Tirion)- 4
FW *Arien (Real Valinor) C- 3
TOTAL = 27

Noggportunistics
GK *Elrond (Eriador)- 4
DF Balrog #5 (Inter)- 1
DF Celeborn (Anduin)- 2
DF Shadowfax (Rohan)- 4
DF Uinen (Sea)- 2
MF Elwe (Wilderland)- 3
MF Yavanna (FC Val)- 1
MF * PhantomWolf (TIG)- 4
FW * Húrin (Hithlum) C- 3
FW Thuringwethil (Angfauglith)- 3
FW * Miriel (Real Val)- 6
TOTAL = 36

Kuruharan’s Offensive Fever Swamp
GK Mumakil (Barad-Dur)- 2
DF Frumgar (Anduin)- 2
DF Borondir (Anduin)- 1
DF Haldad (Inter Beleriand)- 2
DF Gorlim (Inter Beleriand)- 2
MF Luthien (Doriath)- 0
MF Yavanna (FC Valinor)- 1
MF Aegnor (The Havens)- 0
FW *Finrod (Nargothrond)- 4
FW **Turin (Hithlum) C- 7
FW *Sauron (Barad-Dur)- 4
TOTAL = 32

Kamikaze Warg-Storm Frostdemon Apocalypse
GK- *Ungoliant (Angfauglith)- 6
DF- Balrog#2 (Angfauglith)- 4
DF- Gothmog#2 (Barad-Dur)- 0
DF- Gwaihir (Erebor)- 2
DF- Grishnakh (Mordor)- -1
MF- *Beren (AC Beleriand)- 10
MF- Nienor (Hithlum)- 0
MF- Este (Valimar)- 0
FW- **Feanor (AC Beleriand) C- 11
FW- Celegorm (FC Valinor)- 7
FW- Shelob (Mordor)- 4
TOTAL = 54

Eönwë's Egregious Aggregate
GK Cirdan (The Havens)- 4
DF Shadowfax (Rohan)- 4
DF *Ulmo (The Sea)- 2
DF Tar Palantir (Armenelos)- 0
DF Ecthelion (AC Beleriand)- 5
MF Sador (Hithlum)- 0
MF Haleth (Inter Beleriand)- 3
MF Gamil Zirak (Dwarves United)- 3
FW *Saucepan Man (The Downer)- 4
FW *Bombadil (Shire-Bree United)- 4
FW *Eonwe (Tirion) C- 0
TOTAL = 29

The Wrath of Monkey Stink
GK Tulkas (Real Valinor)- 4
DF Grishnakh (Mordor)- -1
DF Baran (Nargothrond)- 0
DF Galdor (Imladris)- 2
DF Gethron (Hithlum)- 0
MF Elemmakil (Gondolin)- -1
MF Wulf (Isengard)- -1
MF *Anarion (Gondor)- 11
MF Pallando (Valimar)- 0
FW *Miriel (Real Valinor)- 6
FW **Turin (Hithlum) C- 7
TOTAL = 34

Idle Leaves
GK Hyarmendacil (Gondor)- 2
DF Ecthelion (AC Beleriand)- 5
DF Radagast (Rohan)- 3
DF Caradhras (Isengard)- 2
DF Celeborn (Anduin)- 2
MF *Galadriel (Wilderland) C- 0
MF Barrow Wight (SBU)- 3
MF Nienor (Hithlum)- 0
FW Thuringwethil (Angfauglith)- 3
FW *Curufin (FC Valinor)- 3
FW *Finwe (Tirion)- 4
TOTAL = 27

ROUND 2 POINTS

Kamikaze Warg-Storm Frostdemon Apocalypse- 54
Noggportunistics- 36
Lynch Mob- 34
Cupkicks- 34
Mob Macabre- 34
The Wrath of Monkey Stink- 34
The North Remembers- 33
Kuruharan’s Offensive Fever Swamp- 32
Atashi no Negai- 31
The Mooncrazed- 31
Uninvited and Uncloaked- 29
Eönwë's Egregious Aggregate- 29
Idle Leaves- 27
Wisdom Teeth- 27
Handy Hippies- 12

Total Point Standings

Lynch Mob- 85
Cupkicks- 85
Kamikaze Warg-Storm Frostdemon Apocalypse- 81
The North Remembers- 80
Atashi no Negai- 75
Uninvited and Uncloaked- 69
Mob Macabre- 69
The Mooncrazed- 66
Noggportunistics- 66
Kuruharan’s Offensive Fever Swamp- 61
Wisdom Teeth- 57
Eönwë's Egregious Aggregate- 54
The Wrath of Monkey Stink- 53
Handy Hippies- 45
Idle Leaves- 44

Final round of group play schedule...

Group A
Angband vs Tol In Gaurhoth
Shire-Bree United vs The Downer

Group B
Arnor vs Gondolin
Inter Beleriand vs Eriador

Group C
Anduin vs Erebor
Dwarves United vs Wilderland

Group D
Tirion vs FC Valinor
Armenelos vs Real Valinor

Group E
Hithlum vs Valimar
The Havens vs The Sea

Group F
Misty Mts vs Rohan
Imladris vs Isengard

Group G
AC Beleriand vs Angfauglith
Doriath vs Nargothrond

Group H
Gondor vs Minas Tirith
Barad-Dur vs Mordor

Remember- this is your last chance for unlimited trades!

You are now allowed five stars.

For anyone looking for guidance, I would recommend thinking about which teams will likely be advancing, as you do not want to be stuck with a team full of eliminated players after Round 3. With that in mind-

These teams have already clinched a spot in the playoffs-
Eriador
Erebor
FC Valinor
Rohan
Gondor

These teams will not be advancing to the playoffs-
Arnor
Tirion

Check here for a closer look at how likely squads are to advance from each group, though doubtless others will be doing more prediction-based and therefore perhaps more useful looks at the final round shakedown.

Phantom, can the 100 million teams post be updated with how we're doing thus far?

My defence sucks. If it weren't for Glorfindel I'd be seriously sunk.

Five stars for the last round? That's good, that's good.

Zan Atashi no Negai
GK *Elros (Imladris)
DF Erestor (Imladris)
DF Gwaihir (Erebor)
DF Ecthelion (AC Beleriand)
DF *Fingolfin (AC Beleriand)
MF Barrow-wight (Shire-Bree Utd)
MF Tar-Míriel (Armenelos)
MF Yavanna (FC Valinor)
FW *Finrod (Nargothrond)
FW *Bombadil (Shire-Bree Utd)
FW *Curufin (FC Valinor) (C)

Shasta, I'll post my list of 100 million team scores in a few minutes. May not be accurate, but I do try my best in that aspect.

UNOFFICIAL 100 million scores:
 

Meh, too lazy to post the details:

1. Eonwe - 76
2. Eomer - 63
3. Nilp - 60
3. Shasta - 60
5. Gwath - 58
5. morm - 58
7. Nogrod - 57
8. Boro - 55
9. McCaber - 54
10. Galadriel55 - 51
11. Zil - 50
11. Kuru - 50
13. Sally - 46
14. Legate - 44
15. Nerwen - 36

Uh-huh. I noticed already during the matches that it was going really bad this round for my team, but now seeing it black on white... I mean, green on black... Well, truth be told, that is how I originally expected the team to fare. Still, now it would be nicer if the team did better.

High five for Radagast! And Khamul, of course, although we knew that all the time...

One thing I should have changed is clear: I should have picked Vána over Estë from the beginning. But, no, it is a question of principle. I want to remain faithful to those I have picked. And one loss such as this does not mean anything. And on top of that, those I thought about leaving behind (Frumgar) actually managed to do something this time, so now I have no reason to leave them behind.

No. I am taking this as an experiment, of how many of my actual favs can make it to the end, and how well can they make it. Though I might still change them for some nice people, like, Ulmo for instance, or somebody. ("people"... :rolleyes: )

Question: so how many people will we be able to change after this round? Seven, was it? That is still quite a lot, even if, say, Isengard dropped out (which would be probably the worst thing for my team).

Ok, let's see...

--MF Ingwe (Tirion)
++MF *Beren (AC Beleriand)
--MF Hunthor (Inter Beleriand)
++MF Arassuil (Eriador)

And a Captain change.

GK- *Elros (Imladris)
DF- *Morgoth (Angband)
DF-Landroval (Erebor)
DF- Osse (The Sea)
DF- Durin (Dwarves United)
MF- *Beren (AC Beleriand) (C)
MF- *Galadriel (Wilderland)
MF- Arassuil (Eriador)
FW- *Finrod (Nargothrond)
FW- Fingon (Inter Beleriand)
FW- Thuringwethil (Angfauglith)

phantom: just to be on the safe side with the rules...

- five stars can be used on this round, as you said.

- how many players can we have from one team, still two or already three?

- how many changes can we make after this last round of the group-stage going into the play-offs?

Idle Leaves
GK Hyarmendacil (Gondor)- 2
DF Ecthelion (AC Beleriand)- 5
DF Radagast (Rohan)- 3
DF Caradhras (Isengard)- 2
DF Celeborn (Anduin)- 2
MF *Galadriel (Wilderland) C- 0
MF Barrow Wight (SBU)- 3
MF Nienor (Hithlum)- 0
FW Thuringwethil (Angfauglith)- 3
FW *Curufin (FC Valinor)- 3
FW *Finwe (Tirion)- 4

~~~

--Hyarmendacil
++*Elrond (Eriador)

--*Finwe
++Arien (Real Val)

--Thuringwethil
++Boromir I (MTirith)

--Celeborn
++Gwaihir (Erebor)

--BW
++*Beren (AC Bel) - he probably won't score as much again, but I think it'll be more than the Wight.

~~~

Idle Leaves
GK *Elrond (Eriador)
DF Ecthelion (AC Beleriand)
DF Radagast (Rohan)
DF Caradhras (Isengard)
DF Gwaihir (Erebor)
MF *Galadriel (Wilderland) C
MF *Beren (AC Beleriand)
MF Nienor (Hithlum)
FW Boromir I (Minas Tirith)
FW *Curufin (FC Valinor)
FW *Arien (Real Valinor)

To clarify, Nog-

-FIVE stars this round

-THREE players from one squad

-SEVEN trades after round 3

Being the second best of a round doesn't seem to help much :confused: so I'm going to change more or less the whole team.

Only Shadowfax and Yavanna will stay. Everyone else is replaced... Tough situation demands tough measures.

So here's the new team, hopefully living up to the allusion of the team's name:


Noggportunistics

GK – * Beorn of Erebor

DF – Shadowfax of Rohan
DF – Landroval of Erebor
DF – Malbeth of Eriador
DF – Erestor of Imladris

MF – Bard of Erebor
MF – Yavanna of FC Valinor
MF – * Beren of AC Beleriand

FW – * Ancalagon of Angband
FW – * Curufin of FC Valinor (C)
FW – * Sauron of Barad Dûr

My mid-field was non-existant last round. I hope to change that for round 3. (Probably going to be another team overhaul :p)

The North Remembers
GK *Elrond (Eriador) C
DF Celeborn (Anduin)
DF Radagast (Rohan)
DF *Felarof (Rohan)
DF *Ulmo (Sea)
MF Beruthiel (Barad-Dur)
MF Tar Miriel (Armenelos)
MF Ingwe (Tirion)
FW Hador (Hithlum)
FW Eol (AC Bel)
FW *Sauron (Barad Dur)

----

--DF Celeborn (Anduin)
--DF *Ulmo (The Sea)
++DF Girion (Erebor)
++DF *Fingolfin (AC Bel)

--MF Beruthiel (Barad-Dur)
--MF Ingwe (Tirion)
++MF Mardil (Minas Tirith)
++MF Elwe (Wilderland)

--FW Hador (Hithlum)
--FW *Sauron (Barad-Dur)
++MF *phantomwolf (TIG)
++FW *Smaug (Erebor)

---

The North Remembers
GK *Elrond (Eriador) C
DF Girion (Erebor)
DF Radagast (Rohan)
DF *Felarof (Rohan)
DF *Fingolfin (AC Bel)
MF Mardil (Minas Tirith)
MF Tar Miriel (Armenelos)
MF Elwe (Wilderland)
MF *phantomwolf (TIG)
FW Eol (AC Bel)
FW *Smaug (Erebor)

Okay people, it's been nearly a week since the last round. Since this is your last shot at unlimited trades we'll give you just a bit longer, but don't expect to be able to make trades after midweek. Once again- you are allowed five stars this round.

Lynch Mob - Round 3
 

GK: Theoden (Rohan)
DF: Gwaihir (Erebor)
DF: Radagast (Rohan)
DF: Erestor (Imladris)
DF: Penlod (FCV)
MF: Yavanna (FCV)
MF: *Galadriel (Wilderland)
MF: *Anarion (Gondor)
FW: *Bombadil (SBU)
FW: *Ancalagon (Angband)
FW: *Curufin (FCV) C

Will have my trades done today.

Just back from holiday. Will try to get another star in my team (provided I can avoid doing actual work).

The Mooncrazed

GK *Huan (FC Valinor)
DF Ecthelion (AC Beleriand)
DF Asfaloth (Eriador)
DF Caranthir (Real Valinor)
DF *Felarof (Rohan)
MF SallyWight (TIG)
MF Eomer (Rohan)
MF Yavanna (FC Valinor)
FW Witch King (Eriador)
FW *Arien (Real Valinor)
FW *Curufin (FC Valinor) C



--*Arien (Real Valinor) - FW
--Caranthir (Real Valinor) - DF
--Ecthelion (AC Beleriand) - DF
--Sallywight (TIG) - MF
--Eomer (Rohan) - MF

++*Beren (AC Beleriand) - MF
++Shadowfax (Rohan) - DF
++Strider (Shire-Bree United) - FW
++Barrow-Wight (Shire-Bree United) - MF
++*Fingolfin (AC Beleriand) - DF




The Mooncrazed, Part Deux

GK *Huan (FC Valinor)
DF Asfaloth (Eriador)
DF Shadowfax (Rohan)
DF *Fingolfin (AC Beleriand)
DF *Felarof (Rohan)
MF Yavanna (FC Valinor)
MF Barrow-Wight (Shire-Bree United)
MF *Beren (AC Beleriand)
FW Strider (Shire-Bree United)
FW Witch King (Eriador)
FW *Curufin (FC Valinor) (C)

I'll have my picks up at some point today.

Eönwë's Egregious Aggregate
GK Cirdan (The Havens)
DF Shadowfax (Rohan)
DF *Ulmo (The Sea)
DF Tar Palantir (Armenelos)
DF Ecthelion (AC Beleriand)
MF Sador (Hithlum)
MF Haleth (Inter Beleriand)
MF Bard (Erebor)
FW *Glorfindel
FW *Bombadil (Shire-Bree United)
FW **Feanor (AC Beleriand) C

All right- the final round of group play will start going up tomorrow morning! :)

Also, Shasta, I'm heartbroken. :(

Score more points. :p

Cupkicks
GK Carcharoth (Angband)
DF Radagast (Rohan)
DF *Morgoth (Angband)
DF Malbeth (Eriador)
DF *NilpWolf (TIG)
MF *PhantomWolf (TIG)
MF Luthien (Doriath)
MF Yavanna (FC Valinor)
FW *Smaug (Erebor) (C)
FW Thuringwethil (Angfauglith)
FW *Ancalagon (Angband)

....Does anyone else see five stars there? Because I do. How did I not notice that before? *headdesks* That was unintentional, I swear. >.<


Anyway, I still need to make changes....


--*NilpWolf (My apologies, beloved)
--Luthien


++Grishnakh
++*Beleg


Cupkicks
GK *Huan (FC Valinor)
DF Radagast (Rohan)
DF *Morgoth (Angband) (C)
DF Malbeth (Eriador)
DF Grishnakh (Mordor)
MF *PhantomWolf (TIG)
MF *Beleg (Doriath)
MF Yavanna (FC Valinor)
FW *Smaug (Erebor)
FW Thuringwethil (Angfauglith)
FW *Ancalagon (Angband)

You could at least show some remorse....

How about if I tell you you now have six stars on your squad? :p

Next time I think I'm going to do an all defense and midfield team...
 

I am going to make a couple of changes here.

First of all

-- FW Finrod*

++ FW Feanor**

and

--DF Borondir (Anduin)

++ Penlod (FC Valinor)

and

--MF Luthien (Doriath)

++ Dain (Erebor) (dwarven loyalty has to show through at some point...I suppose)

Which brings us to...

Kuruharan’s Offensive Fever Swamp
GK Mumakil (Barad-Dur)
DF Frumgar (Anduin)
DF Penlod (FC Valinor)
DF Haldad (Inter Beleriand)
DF Gorlim (Inter Beleriand)
MF Dain (Erebor)
MF Yavanna (FC Valinor)
MF Aegnor (The Havens)
FW **Feanor (AC Beleriand)
FW **Turin (Hithlum) C
FW *Sauron (Barad-Dur)

I believe this is correct and within the rules.

Whoops. I removed the goalkeeper switch but forgot to correct my roster. Thanks, dear.


Cupkicks
GK Carcaroth (Angband)
DF Radagast (Rohan)
DF *Morgoth (Angband) (C)
DF Malbeth (Eriador)
DF Grishnakh (Mordor)
MF *PhantomWolf (TIG)
MF *Beleg (Doriath)
MF Yavanna (FC Valinor)
FW *Smaug (Erebor)
FW Thuringwethil (Angfauglith)
FW *Ancalagon (Angband)

I'll get mine up shortly. Sorry, just haven't had the time to pay attention to this.

Wisdom Teeth

GK Carcaroth (Angband)
DF *Morgoth (Angband)
DF- Girion (Erebor)
DF- Ecthelion (AC Beleriand)
DF- Shadowfax (Rohan)
MF- Yavanna (FC Valinor)
MF *Beren (AC Beleriand)
MF- *Galadriel (Wilderland)
FW Thuringwethil (Angfauglith)
FW Celegorm (FC Val
FW **Feanor (AC Bel) (C)

-- GK- *Shastawolf (TiG)
-- MF- Nessa (Real Valinor)
-- DF Balrog #1 (Angband)
--FW *Finwë (Tirion)
-- FW Gwindor (Nargothrond)
-- FW- *Arien (Real Valinor)

++GK Carcaroth (Angband)
++DF *Morgoth (Angband)
++ MF *Beren (AC Beleriand)
++FW Thuringwethil (Angfauglith)
++FW Celegorm (FC Val)
++FW **Feanor (AC Bel) (C)

I was hoping you'd use Pirlo's Panenka-esque penalty kick, Nogrod, and you did. ♥

Like many others, I have a severe man-crush on Pirlo this week. :p

My man-heart belongs to Özil, but someone cheekily chipping in a penalty shoot-out deserves a fanboyish squeal.

. . . Wait. Man-heart?

You know what I mean.

No, I don't.