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

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.)

Nogrod · 06-14-2011, 05:16 AM

To Blind (and all newcomers): In practise it means that when the results of one round of games are released there will be a few days for the participants to make their trades - and then the next round games are released...

So there will be kind of deadline-days like every fourth or fith day (or something along the lines) - so you don't have to be active every day, just check the thread in every few days to see when the next deadline for trades is and how your players have fared - and take a look who to trade in for your weakest links.

And like said, to those who wish for more, there will be all kinds of statistics and analysis (for getting a better grasp of the team's qualities) and interviews, background stories - and hey, yeah, Kuru's yelllow papers (for entertainment).

For those who wish to delve deep into this there is also the chance of creating your own media-outlet and start contributing to either the stats & analysis or journalistic / human interest / scandal storylines...

Eomer of the Rohirrim · 06-17-2011, 06:20 AM

Haven't been on the Downs in weeks and nearly missed this - but I'm in! My record in this tournament is rather poor so looking to step up this year.

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)

06-13-2011, 03:01 PM	#1
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	#2
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	#3
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	#4
Boromir88 Laconic Loreman Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: USA Posts: 7,521	Kuru! Nice to see you sign up and also writing The Underground. Bring on the scandals! __________________ Fenris Penguin

06-13-2011, 09:32 PM	#6
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.

06-14-2011, 05:16 AM	#7
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	To Blind (and all newcomers): In practise it means that when the results of one round of games are released there will be a few days for the participants to make their trades - and then the next round games are released... So there will be kind of deadline-days like every fourth or fith day (or something along the lines) - so you don't have to be active every day, just check the thread in every few days to see when the next deadline for trades is and how your players have fared - and take a look who to trade in for your weakest links. And like said, to those who wish for more, there will be all kinds of statistics and analysis (for getting a better grasp of the team's qualities) and interviews, background stories - and hey, yeah, Kuru's yelllow papers (for entertainment). For those who wish to delve deep into this there is also the chance of creating your own media-outlet and start contributing to either the stats & analysis or journalistic / human interest / scandal storylines... __________________ Upon the hearth the fire is red Beneath the roof there is a bed; But not yet weary are our feet...

06-17-2011, 06:20 AM	#8
Eomer of the Rohirrim Auspicious Wraith Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 4,859	Haven't been on the Downs in weeks and nearly missed this - but I'm in! My record in this tournament is rather poor so looking to step up this year. __________________ Los Ingobernables de Harlond

06-25-2011, 07:11 AM	#10
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.