Fantasy Football - Pick a Side

Astafas · Post by **Astafas** » Thu Jun 20, 2002 5:13 am

Originally posted by Kameleon
No! I was first! Keep away![/size]

*grins widely and shows his fangs*

Kameleon · Post by **Kameleon** » Thu Jun 20, 2002 5:20 am

Originally posted by Astafas
*grins widely and shows his fangs*

Now now, we're all friends here. Aren't we?

I really hope you're not planning on eating the nymphs, sirens and dryads. That would be truly unforgivable. I might have to report you to Buffy

Astafas · Post by **Astafas** » Thu Jun 20, 2002 5:34 am

Originally posted by Kameleon

Now now, we're all friends here. Aren't we?

I really hope you're not planning on eating the nymphs, sirens and dryads. That would be truly unforgivable. I might have to report you to Buffy

Of course we are. As long as you don't try to keep the Nymphs, Sirens and Dryads to yourself...

Nope. I promise to only taste them and then put them directly back on the field.

Lost One · Post by **Lost One** » Thu Jun 20, 2002 6:40 am

ENLIST!

There are already 13 teams in the Fantasy World Cup! Today's the last day of enrolment - by 00:00 (midnight) GMT time, FFIFA will no longer accept any entry forms. Only 3 more teams are needed for an optimum start to the Cup.
A special 'surprize' will be given to the Champions of this Cup...all others, yes, including second place, don't get nothin'.
"The weather for this Cup looks quite promisin'. It has been dry 'n hot, but the weather wizard says that will change and rainy conditions will prevail. The team of Human Sorcerers (with chain contingencies) are warned not to attempt to change the weather to suit them, and the Elementals should likewise heed it. So...until 00:00, goodbye"

Astafas · Post by **Astafas** » Thu Jun 20, 2002 7:47 am

What the heck, I'll sign in as a team myself! I'm actually alone at the moment, but I'm certain this will change after a few minutes of gameplay (with a corresponding reduction of players in the opposing team). Is it possible to ask for a match against the Nymphs, Sirens and Dryads as my first one? It would be nice to have them with me on the celebration party following the victory.

Gwally, you can come at the party as well, of course.

Fezek · Post by **Fezek** » Thu Jun 20, 2002 8:26 am

It's gotta be Borg for me. Football is a team game and you can't beat the collective for squad discipline. So you burn one of my players with your dragon; you can only do it once and you are allowed three substitutes in a game. Or maybe not in FFIFA World Cup. I'll have to check the rules. Opposition tactics? Pah! My men will figure them out before you can say " The owner of Perugia is a good sportsman".

Bring on the 'Bolds!!

Now where did I put that Rubik's cube?

PS this thread reminds of that game between Germany and Greece in Monty Python's Flying Circus.

Gwalchmai · Post by **Gwalchmai** » Thu Jun 20, 2002 10:53 am

@Aegis: My team is not naked! They are fully clothed in see-through teddies and transparent night gowns. However, if the rules specify opaque uniforms, they will willingly comply (they are very compliant). Thongs and crop-tops will be the order of the day. It should be noted, however, that the Dryads in particular have a habit of celebrating their every goal in much the same way that the American Women’s team celebrated their victory at the Olympics. It should also be noted that underwear does not seem to be mandated in the rule book…. (There. That ought to help us score at least a few goals!)

@Kameleon, Astafas, and Mr. Sleep: Any help you offer will be gladly accepted. My team is very faithful to me, and will not want to move to other teams, but they are always on the look-out for fresh, uh, meat, so to speak. I should warn you: they demand quite of bit from their coaches, but they are very energetic and always willing to try new moves. Frankly, I’m starting to get a little tired, and a few assistants would be welcome. We have been training very hard….

Weasel · Post by **Weasel** » Thu Jun 20, 2002 11:00 am

Originally posted by Gwalchmai
I should warn you: they demand quite of bit from their coaches, but they are very energetic and always willing to try new moves. Frankly, I’m starting to get a little tired, and a few assistants would be welcome. We have been training very hard….

*Must resist the pull*

Mr Sleep · Post by **Mr Sleep** » Thu Jun 20, 2002 11:00 am

Originally posted by Gwalchmai
@Kameleon, Astafas, and Mr. Sleep: Any help you offer will be gladly accepted. My team is very faithful to me, and will not want to move to other teams, but they are always on the look-out for fresh, uh, meat, so to speak. I should warn you: they demand quite of bit from their coaches, but they are very energetic and always willing to try new moves. Frankly, I’m starting to get a little tired, and a few assistants would be welcome. We have been training very hard….

Can i bring my digital camera along while i am helping, if HLD is around i am sure he will help us get some .avi movies up on the web so everyone can see the team in "training"

Gwalchmai · Post by **Gwalchmai** » Thu Jun 20, 2002 11:09 am

Originally posted by Mr Sleep
Can i bring my digital camera along while i am helping, if HLD is around i am sure he will help us get some .avi movies up on the web so everyone can see the team in "training"

I asked them, and the girls have no problem with that. In fact, they were wondering why you thought you even had to ask.... Y'know, they are very, um, forthcoming...

Mr Sleep · Post by **Mr Sleep** » Thu Jun 20, 2002 11:12 am

Originally posted by Gwalchmai
I asked them, and the girls have no problem with that. In fact, they were wondering why you thought you even had to ask.... Y'know, they are very, um, forthcoming...

I guess i am too much of a gentlemen to just start photographing women without their consent Plus there is that little thing called a stalking

Gwalchmai · Post by **Gwalchmai** » Thu Jun 20, 2002 11:14 am

LOL!

These are Nymphs, Dryads, and Sirens we're talking about! Who would be stalking whom?

Lost One · Post by **Lost One** » Thu Jun 20, 2002 12:53 pm

Astafas - I didn't quite understand who/what your team is. Give it a name and it'll be finally enrolled with the other superb

rolleyes: ) teams that'll probably be no match for my favourite - the Werewolves.
I guess that leaves only 1 team slot left. Volunteers? Remember, by 00:00 GMT time, the draw will be ready...then, each team is given a full 48 hrs to create a cohesive strategy in one post which details their tactics for the game against that particular opponent. If a team fails to create a strategy within 48 hrs, I'll assume a default one for that team (eg. basic 4-4-2 formation, attack/defense, but no use of special racial abilities or clever stuff). As soon as strategies are given from both the two opposing teams or time runs out & default strategies are assumed, me and a couple of other judges will decide, based on those strategies, what team fared the best on the football pitch and what was the resulting scoreline.
"Unlike real World Cups, the history of this Fantasy World Cup has seen magnificent results which bordered on the unimaginable. After all, who doesn't remember the fantastic FWC of 250678 b.c. (before cookies) when the Gods beat the Worms by 20000 - 0. Indeed, a goal every second as I recall. And whatabout the Medusas versus the Hobgoblins which led to the whole Hobgoblin team turning to stone and a consequent Medusian victory of 250 - 0. Hopefully, similar fantastic results will emerge in this Cup! Good Luck on it not happening against YOU!"

Weasel · Post by **Weasel** » Thu Jun 20, 2002 1:23 pm

Originally posted by Lost One
Good Luck on it not happening against YOU!"

It would depend on what team did what to me.

Nymphs=

Werewolves=

Dwarves=

Silur · Post by **Silur** » Thu Jun 20, 2002 1:28 pm

I'd have to say Mimics. Try finding the right ball

... and kicking other players is of course an offense, so soon the field will be empty since all the opponents will be expelled.

Lost One · Post by **Lost One** » Thu Jun 20, 2002 5:21 pm

This is it! The moment everyone had been waiting for...the Fantasy World Cup! This is the land where races/species of all kinds can settle their puny wars without resorting to large-scale battles. The first round of the competition will see 8 matches. Expectations are high, and the teams look in great shape (especially the Nymphs/Sirens/Dryads team...but..) *ahem* May everyone enjoy their matches and watch out for the eyes of the beholder!
The matches are:
(led by ME) Kobolds vs Werewolves (ME)
(Aegis) Dwarves vs Goblins (ME)
(Ode & Tamerlane) Dragons(+ Golem goalie) vs Tarrasques(+King air elemental goalie) (Da'averan)
(Dottie) Avariel vs Black Gnomes (Kameleon)
(Nippy/Weasel) Titans/Wraiths vs Borgs (Fezek)
Astafas' Team vs Nymphs/Sirens/Dryads (Gwalchmai)
(Ned Flanders) Golems vs Human Sorcerers (w/chain contingencies) (Beldin)
(HighLordDave) Elementals vs Mimics (Silur)
Ok, remember, all that's needed is one post from each team talkin' about what strategy they will use against their particular opponent. 48 hrs is given for this first round for everyone to supply their strategies...the sooner they come, the faster I can give each game result. Oh yeah, may the best manager win!

PS: I'll get back to you all only after watching the Friday's real Cup matches.

Silur · Post by **Silur** » Thu Jun 20, 2002 5:36 pm

Ok, here's the tactic. As soon as we get the ball, all players turn into balls identical to the one used in the game and start rolling around randomly. As soon as the opponents kick any of my players, they instantly start crying and call for a stretcher, medic, priest, whatever... no extra acting though (hardly nessecary with these opponents...) Since deliberately kicking a player is either a yellow or red card, the field should be empty of opponents within minutes, or after playing "where's the ball" a few rounds. When everyone has left, we either score or win on walk over. Easy as pie

Lost One · Post by **Lost One** » Thu Jun 20, 2002 5:36 pm

Since the two of my teams are playing each other, I will exclude their strategies (since I know them) and go on to their results...
Werewolves 10 - 2 Kobolds
On paper, the Kobolds had no chance against the Werewolves, and they were proven right. Even though being one of the co-hosts, the Kobold's tactic of cowardly piling up on goal proved effective only during the first half - when the Werewolves' strikers jus' kept hittin' and hittin' the body wall each time. Then, the captain of the Werewolves team cleverly decided in the second half to tear the legs off most kobolds piling up on goal - as a result, not only did he get a red card, but was mercilessly disintegrated by the beholder referee. Still, damage had been done, and without their legs, the kobold team could hardly protect their goal. It was through luck, substitutions, and kobold fans throwing silver bottles at the werewolves that they managed to score 2 goals.

Goblin Strategy against Dwarves: The Goblins are shrewd opponents...they expect the dwarves to be bluntly chargin' everytime they're with the ball or without. Thus, the Goblins plan to use skill & dexterity with the ball to keep the dwarves off their feet...and appeal to the referee for fouls and penalties.

Aegis · Post by **Aegis** » Thu Jun 20, 2002 5:46 pm

Dwarves Strategy Against Goblins: The stocky team approaches the field, the 10 players begin to take positions up, mirroring that of the goblin line up. Before the whistle is blown, the Dwarves eagerly carry out three full tankards of ale, and place it heartily next to their bench, passing out two full mugs to each player. The ale is to make them unaware of there own pain, and make them feel invincible (like it does in real life

). As they make the final preperations for their team, the roll out a rather large iron cannon, and place it just in front of there net. The goalie will be using a massive warhammer to deflect any kicks that come towards their goal, while the rest of the team use their spikey armour in case any of the goblins decide to come near them and take the ball. The cannon will be used for when the goalie makes a save. The ball will be loaded into the cannon, then launched towards the opposing net, and through whatever may be trying to stop it. Also, the dwarves might begin to toss themselves upon the goblins, in case they don't get the ball right away.

Weasel · Post by **Weasel** » Thu Jun 20, 2002 5:47 pm

Originally posted by Lost One
Since the two of my teams are playing each other, I will exclude their strategies (since I know them) and go on to their results...
Werewolves 10 - 2 Kobolds
On paper, the Kobolds had no chance against the Werewolves, and they were proven right. Even though being one of the co-hosts, the Kobold's tactic of cowardly piling up on goal proved effective only during the first half - when the Werewolves' strikers jus' kept hittin' and hittin' the body wall each time. Then, the captain of the Werewolves team cleverly decided in the second half to tear the legs off most kobolds piling up on goal - as a result, not only did he get a red card, but was mercilessly disintegrated by the beholder referee. Still, damage had been done, and without their legs, the kobold team could hardly protect their goal. It was through luck, substitutions, and kobold fans throwing silver bottles at the werewolves that they managed to score 2 goals.

Man I can't believe the luck of Hairy One Leg. His charge at the net I was sure was going to make the difference.

Bye bye Kobolds..see you in two months.