Basing World Cup.

[Daldur]

Basing World Cup.

There are a few options we could do to run this. It has been suggested to either run BWC in the end of May or in September. Personally, I had in mind that we could run this event in mid/end July, however I forgot this was summer in the northern hemisphere and a majority of the players would be away at this time. May is too soon really to organise anything decent, but if we wait until September it will be very close to TWL and most people would not enjoy the wait.

Currently there is a 'professional' website being worked on by Flabby <ER> about BWC. I guess this post, and other posts was just an indication of the numbers we were expecting this year. I was not around in TW when other BWC's were run and I'm sorry if I don't know the 'traditions' of the event. I can assure you that we are discussing matters of this every day to ensure this years' success. Forgive us if we seem 'amateruish' but we are just trying to do the best we can to our knowledge.

I'm sure if you guys don't mind waiting if we can officially set up a proper website, proper chats for each region, official banners or whatever to make this event produce the best playing atmosphere. I think maybe mid Auguest would be a good time, however I can't really say what suits everyone best. We can say however that the game times will be similar to that of TWL, and everyone seemed to like those ok.

Instead of just saying how everything is crap, you could give suggestions or at the least constructive criticism so we can improve the professionalism of this BWC.

Thanks, the BWC team

[Dabram]

:wub:

[PH]

Meh, I don't like being in the always-complaining-about-everything aka the PH-group, but this event deserved better care..

well excuse me if i hate the fact that these two retarded newbies basically shit all over the few redeeming qualities (point race and 4 spider limit) of bwc.

[Exalt]

I don't think we need to change Benelux, West or East U.S, or Finland.
We will do the best we can to ensure that this BWC will be less stacked, more fair and more fun.

well just a throught, but why would you split canada or whatever and leave East US the way it is? It has by far the most players


maybe you could split US into East coast, Midwest, and West coast, to split it up more? or make east coast north and south or something, i duno, just a thought

[Vatican Assassin]

Although that might be true, you can't compare this BWC with past BWCs, which were handled like a professional league:
it had a very good looking website (better than TWL), an easy signing-up procedure, plus simple inclusions as a download with banners for different countries. And when you won it would at least be shown somewhere on the website, which is kinda the point of a running event). THis BWC is handled very amateuristic in a few forum-topics, and once it's over will just be forgotten, which doesn't make it very appealing. Even the Benelux has a lot of ppl missing (half the Basingcrew ppl didn't bother to sign up), and those who did sign up are probably just frantics like me who are just in it to continue our winning-ways..

Meh, I don't like being in the always-complaining-about-everything aka the PH-group, but this event deserved better care..

daldur is trying his best, but i totally agree with dabram. its just a website, but it sure makes a difference.

[Regency]

In-game Nickname: Regency
Name and Number of Region: benelux
(refer to first post)
Willingness to Captain (yes/no): no

[Dabram]

It's disappointing to see numbers have decreased greatly in TW and thus BWC sign ups also. We probably will split and/or merge different teams in order to level the playing field, we just needed to know numbers first.

Although that might be true, you can't compare this BWC with past BWCs, which were handled like a professional league:
it had a very good looking website (better than TWL), an easy signing-up procedure, plus simple inclusions as a download with banners for different countries. And when you won it would at least be shown somewhere on the website, which is kinda the point of a running event). THis BWC is handled very amateuristic in a few forum-topics, and once it's over will just be forgotten, which doesn't make it very appealing. Even the Benelux has a lot of ppl missing (half the Basingcrew ppl didn't bother to sign up), and those who did sign up are probably just frantics like me who are just in it to continue our winning-ways..

Meh, I don't like being in the always-complaining-about-everything aka the PH-group, but this event deserved better care..

[Cops]

In-game Nickname: Cops
Name and Number of Region: (5) Canada
Willingness to Captain (yes/no): sure

[milosh]

In-game Nickname: milosh / milosh <ER>
Name and Number of Region: Western America (3)
Willingness to Captain (yes/no): yes

[Daldur]

Basing World Cup.

It has been decided that Europe (non Benelux countries and non Finland) will merge with Rest of the World. It has also been decided that Canada will be split into 2 teams based on school yard pickings.

Please be aware of further changes and note what team you will currently be assigned to if changes occur to you.

[Daldur]

Basing World Cup.

It's disappointing to see numbers have decreased greatly in TW and thus BWC sign ups also. We probably will split and/or merge different teams in order to level the playing field, we just needed to know numbers first.

Saying that, there are a few issues that will arise if we do merge a few teams.

• Merging UK + Ireland with rest of Europe? They are strong enough on their own, besides that they don't really get along well when it's in situations like these.
• Merging Rest of Europe with ROTW. I think Europe doesn't want to be labelled as 'oh those other guys' and it's sad to see many players that are capabale to sign up for this team have neglected to do so.
• Merging Finland with Europe. Finland is one of the strongest teams there is judging by its roster. Merging them with Europe will give non fins a free title, basically, if won.

• Splitting up Canada. This sounds like a good idea that has been mentioned by splitting up Canada not geographically but by school yard picking. If this is done (which is probably will) we would need 2 extremely skilled and experienced captains. I have a few in mind, you know who you are. Saying that, make sure you check your ?messages for further updates regarding this, possible Canadian captains.

I don't think we need to change Benelux, West or East U.S, or Finland.
We will do the best we can to ensure that this BWC will be less stacked, more fair and more fun.

[Cremation]

In-game Nickname: cremation
Name and Number of Region: (5) canada
Willingness to Captain (yes/no): no

[Creature]

In-game Nickname: Creature
Name and Number of Region: (4) Eastern USA
Willingness to Captain (yes/no): Yes

[eelam <tw>]

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who cares, just play by ur own area, US CANADA fuck the EAST WEST shit, best play, rest watch best play.

[Menelvagor]

dont see why you couldnt split east US in the same manner i was proposing to split canada up. just gotta make sure that you have enough terrs sharks and spids to fill two lines (and a few backups).