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Posted by: Vilita Sep 4 2012, 03:17 PM
As the polling indicates an AOCAF is favored at this time, Please post your Host Bids as well. I hosted the last one so someone else should propose smile.gif


Register your nations. Your primary AO Nation goes to the top of the list, you can also enter puppets (2nd nation+ in AO) which will go in a second list to help make the best format for the hosts.


Native Primary Nations Signed Up: (30)
Vilita & Turori
Farfadillis
Port Hawthorne
Starblaydia
Svengarda
Thatius
Kinitaria (Host Bid)
Legalese
Kiryu-shi
Geisenfried (Host Bid)
Valanora
Austenersey
Falcania
Carpathia and Ruthenia
Andossa Se Mitrin Vega
Dorian and Sonya
Wight
Lymantatia
Hutt River
Leorudo
Osarius
Pacitalia
Audioslavia
Delesa
New West Guiana
Blouman Empire
New Montreal States
Mantwenic
95X
Khytenna

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Secondary Nations Signed Up: (4)
Urbis Tractus
Israeli Apartheid Client-State
Naitpyge
Falconear

Puppet's of Native & signed up Nations Signed Up: (2)
The Islands of Qutar
Scandonia

Posted by: Farfadillis Sep 4 2012, 03:35 PM
Farfadillis signs up.

Posted by: Port Hawthorne Sep 4 2012, 03:38 PM
Count me in.

Posted by: Starblaydia Sep 4 2012, 03:56 PM
Six-time no-longer-record champions in.

Posted by: Svengarda Sep 4 2012, 05:09 PM
Svengarda in for thier first ol' Sports Tournament

Posted by: Thatius Sep 4 2012, 05:10 PM
Thatius is in for our second time.

Posted by: Kinitaria Sep 4 2012, 05:15 PM
Kinitaria is in, with a potential host bid to come.

Posted by: Legalese Sep 4 2012, 05:24 PM
Legalese is back.

Posted by: Kiryu-shi Sep 4 2012, 07:00 PM
Kiryu-shi will go in..

Posted by: Geisenfried Sep 4 2012, 09:45 PM
Geisenfried is in, also potentially putting up a hosting bid.

Posted by: Valanora Sep 4 2012, 10:47 PM
Yeah.

Posted by: Urbis Tractus Sep 5 2012, 01:38 AM
Bots in.

Posted by: Austenersey Sep 5 2012, 02:03 AM
We're in. We'd also like to host, but it's probably not worth it with other more experienced nations wanting to.

Posted by: Falcania Sep 5 2012, 04:13 AM
Sure sure, we need to warm up for the WC debut.

Posted by: The Islands of Qutar Sep 5 2012, 05:11 AM
Carpathia and Ruthenia signs up

Also my puppet The Islands of Qutar will sign up for the puppets slots to be used if hosts need for the format

Posted by: Andossa Se Mitrin Vega Sep 5 2012, 06:36 AM
Sea Dragons present and ready

Posted by: Dorian and Sonya Sep 5 2012, 11:18 AM
In please

Posted by: Wight Sep 5 2012, 03:10 PM
Wight in please

Posted by: Kinitaria Sep 5 2012, 03:45 PM
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SFR Kinitaria Host Bid for AOCAF 37

Overview

The southernmost country in Atlantian Oceania, Kinitaria is a medium-sized nation occupying the southern half of the continent of Vircais. The long, winding Kinitar coastline is the home of some of the best beaches in the region, and the interior of the country is dotted with many lakes of varying sizes, as well as some spectacular unspoiled landscapes. From a footballing point of view, Kinitaria's history has been brief but successful, with a Baptism of Fire title and a Cup of Harmony quarter-final in two cycles so far.

Travelling fans may enter Kinitaria by air or sea, with airports serving most of the country's major cities - over ten million people pass through Mi'ato International Airport annually. Sea travel is also a popular option to enter Kinitaria, and it is guaranteed completely safe by the Kinitar government - any lingering piracy in the Secocia Sea is sure to be dealt with by the Kinitar navy, often referred to as the jewel of the nation.

The safety of all fans during the tournament is guaranteed. There are no major threats facing Kinitaria right now - since the revolution a few years ago, we have been a peaceful nation with no significant internal or external issues. Additional members of the National People's Police will be stationed in and around tournament venues for the duration of the competition, for the safety and well-being of all spectators.

Despite never previously having played host to an international tournament, the Kinitar government has the utmost confidence in the nation's ability to host one. The infrastructure present in Kinitaria allows for quick and efficient travel inside and between the proposed host cities, the bid enjoys a high level of public support, and the Kinitar Football Federation can guarantee a range of modern stadia spread across the country, as well as meeting the high standard of accomodation and training facilities that Atlantian Oceania's teams have come to expect. The country is also well prepared to deal with a high volume of visiting fans, both in terms of security arrangements and accommodation.

The bid includes, provisionally, venues in the capital Mi'ato (three stadia), Serenberg, Litora (two stadia), Chyr, Tirinthea, Inovita and Avnani. It is understood that the number of host stadia may be subject to change depending on the number of entrants.

Kinitaria trades in the hirin (Ħ). Due to the nature of Kinitaria's command economy, the economic crisis in the multiverse has had very little effect on our ability to trade, and the economy remains reasonably strong, with Ħ0.78 to the NationStates dollar. Consumer goods, as well as most essentials, remain reasonably priced, and match tickets should be well within the budget of any fan.

Format

The exact format of the tournament is so far unknown, given that signups have not yet concluded. However, it can be assumed that an even number of teams will be divided into equal-sized groups, of which eight or sixteen will advance into a knockout stage. The start date of the tournament is also unconfirmed, but will be organised with an eye on the Di Bradini Cup schedule - the aim at present is to start during the final stages of the DBC.

Scorination will be done with xkoranate's SQIS formula. Rosters and RPs during the tournament itself will count towards a nation's RP bonus, which will be cumulative and degrade with time (except that bonuses gained from posting a roster, which will be equal to the bonus from one MD, will never degrade).

I plan to have cut-offs at around 1am UTC (8pm EST), but I am prepared to be flexible on this if necessary.

As I understand it, AO maintains rankings separate from the KPB rankings, so the former will apply. Furthermore, each team will be invited to submit a style modifier between -5 and +5, as standard.

Tiebreakers will take the form of head-to-head first, then goal difference, then goals scored, and finally number of wins, if necessary.

I admit that I have little hosting experience - this would be my first international tournament, should I be awarded it. However, we all have to start somewhere, and I know my way around xkoranate, having used it for one and a half seasons of my domestic league and cup to date with few problems. I also believe that, despite being a relative newcomer to the NS sport community, I have a reasonable idea of the customs and expectations of this community, and that I am able to adhere to these in order to host a successful tournament.

If you have any questions about the bid, let me know.

Posted by: Geisenfried Sep 5 2012, 04:10 PM
I should note that while I'm 80-90% certain that I should be good to host, won't know for certain till Monday, so will hold off from posting a bid until then. Will give us plenty of time for sign-ups, at the least.

Posted by: Israeli Apartheid Client-State Sep 5 2012, 04:51 PM
Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeru$halayiiiiiiiiim!

(IACS in)

Posted by: Lymantatia Sep 5 2012, 06:44 PM
I return.

Posted by: Naitpyge Sep 6 2012, 11:54 AM
Naitpyge in.

Posted by: Hutt River Sep 6 2012, 01:44 PM
Smegs in

Posted by: Leorudo Sep 7 2012, 06:38 PM
Leorudo is in.

Posted by: Osarius Sep 9 2012, 03:58 PM
We'll be back

Posted by: Pacitalia Sep 9 2012, 04:18 PM
What would an AOCAF Cup be without the Blue Foxes? I don't want to know. Count them in for a title defence.

Scandonia are also in.

Posted by: Audioslavia Sep 9 2012, 07:17 PM
Audioslavia make a timely sign-up!

Posted by: Pacitalia Sep 9 2012, 07:58 PM
QUOTE (Audioslavia @ Sep 9 2012, 04:17 PM)
Audioslavia make a timely sign-up!

This time, you mean. wink.gif

Posted by: Delesa Sep 9 2012, 08:23 PM
Hey is it alright if I try and make a return after several years in hiding wink.gif

Posted by: West Guiana Sep 9 2012, 10:09 PM
in.

Posted by: Blouman Empire Sep 10 2012, 07:48 AM
The Blouman Empire signs up

Posted by: New Montreal States Sep 10 2012, 11:30 AM
Count us in!

Posted by: Austenersey Sep 10 2012, 04:31 PM
We're in!

Posted by: Vilita Sep 10 2012, 05:04 PM
QUOTE (Austenersey @ Sep 10 2012, 05:31 PM)
We're in!

Sorry, you can only sign up once smile.gif

Posted by: Geisenfried Sep 10 2012, 09:27 PM
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The Royal Federation of Geisenfried (das Königsbund von Geisenfried), with its long footballing legacy and a noteworthy history of hosting international sporting competitions, seeks once again to gather the world's best players to compete on its shores. The Royal Federation's football association, the GKFV, thus announces its intention to host the 37th edition of the Atlantian Oceania Confederation of Association Football Championships, the world's greatest regional sporting competition.

:: the Nation ::
Geisenfried rests peacefully on the southern half of the Auzerian subcontinent, bordered on the west by Cafundeu, from the north by Nojika and by Milchama from the east, with Bazalonia sitting across the sea to the south. From the towering peaks in the eastern mountain ranges to the verdant western riverlands and from the idyllic northern glacial valleys to the fertile coastal plains in the south, Geisenfried is host to a variety of climes and geographical features. Between the cool winds coming in on the long coast in the south and the elevation of the more mountainous north, summers tend to be a bit milder than what you might expect, making for very favorable playing conditions.

Geisenfried's political stability and general foreign policy of armed neutrality has led to a long period of peace and prosperity, and the nation has reaped the rewards of such success, maintaining a thriving economy with solid infrastructure. Many modern metropolises as well cities overflowing with history are there to enjoy, all with plenty of amenities. Geisenfried has several international airports to accommodate flights into the country for the tournament, and a solid inter-provincial air and rail network to move teams and fans from host city to host city. The venerable Königskronestadion, host to the 32nd World Cup finals, in the capital, and the picturesque waterfront Heimüller Küstenkolosseum, which recently hosted group matches in the 53rd Cup of Harmony, are amongst the many capable stadia from Geisenfried's thriving domestic leagues that will be made available for the 37th AOCAF Championships should Geisenfried be awarded hosting rights.

:: the Bid ::
Current sign-ups have the number of nations at 32 with puppets included, a nice even number that will allow us a World Cup style 8 groups with 4 nations apiece, top two advance to 16-team knockouts. If more nations should sign up, preference would be at maintaining a 32-team tournament by replacing puppets - if more than 2 sign up, perhaps a 35 or 36-team tournament could be considered, but really, I'd rather just have 32 teams.

Given the 32-team scenario, MDs 1 through 3 for the group stages would likely take place on Friday/Saturday/Sunday - most likely the 21st, 22nd and 23rd, with knockouts commencing every other day afterwards, finishing up at the beginning of October. However, if the hosting decision is resolved quickly and there is general support for it, I could envision managing to bring the schedule forward a week, starting us this Friday. Otherwise, would keep it as is.

Scorination will have a soft cutoff between 11p-12a MDT (UTC -7) or roughly 6-7a GMT - somewhere at that point, I will begin reading RPs, and whenever I reach the last one, will announce the cutoff and proceed with producing results. The scorinator I'm planning on using will be the latest NSFS - 3.0.1, same as was used in this latest World Cup.

Tiebreakers after points for the group stage will be goal differential, head-to-head results (if between two), head-to-head goal differential (if between three), goals scored, and finally, if somehow we're still stuck after all that, RP bonus - which, being an OOC construct, will be ICly explained as a coin-toss. If teams are still tied after that because neither RPed, I will throw an actual coin.

I think that should cover it. Feel free to direct any further questions to me. My experience hosting tournaments largely lies with my hosting of WC32, but I'll freely admit was a while ago. Trying to get back into the swing of things before I try anything that big again.

Posted by: Mantwenic Sep 11 2012, 06:00 PM
Were in!

Posted by: 95X-Scottfire Sep 12 2012, 01:35 AM
95X signs up.

Posted by: Falconear Sep 12 2012, 11:24 AM
In. For the first time ever...

Posted by: Austenersey Sep 12 2012, 03:46 PM
QUOTE (Vilita @ Sep 10 2012, 05:04 PM)
QUOTE (Austenersey @ Sep 10 2012, 05:31 PM)
We're in!

Sorry, you can only sign up once smile.gif

Did I? Whoops.. Thought I didn't sign up tongue.gif

Posted by: Khytenna Sep 12 2012, 04:15 PM
We sign up for our first competition in our new region.

Posted by: Geisenfried Sep 12 2012, 10:25 PM
So I've been talking with Kinitaria, and both of us agree that we'd like to keep things at 32 for ease of competition's sake. Seeing as we've already exceeded that point, we'd like to close sign-ups as of this moment.

However, that still leaves us at 34 for now. Both of us have also agreed, however, that priority for sign-ups to go to AO "home nations" - nations that are not puppets of master nations in other regions. If there is knowledge or at least reasonable suspicion that your nation is a puppet of another nation from outside AO, then you'll be pushed to the end of sign-ups. I know there are at least a couple, so we should be able to get down to 32.

I apologize to those nations, but you have other regional competitions you can join - for AO nations, it's only AOCAF. I hope you understand.

If you would still like to compete in AOCAF and are an AO home nation, you can sign up provisionally and we'll see if there's a spot available.


Posted by: Kinitaria Sep 12 2012, 10:29 PM
QUOTE (Geisenfried @ Sep 12 2012, 10:25 PM)
So I've been talking with Kinitaria, and both of us agree that we'd like to keep things at 32 for ease of competition's sake. Seeing as we've already exceeded that point, we'd like to close sign-ups as of this moment.

However, that still leaves us at 34 for now. Both of us have also agreed, however, that priority for sign-ups to go to AO "home nations" - nations that are not puppets of master nations in other regions. If there is knowledge or at least reasonable suspicion that your nation is a puppet of another nation from outside AO, then you'll be pushed to the end of sign-ups. I know there are at least a couple, so we should be able to get down to 32.

I apologize to those nations, but you have other regional competitions you can join - for AO nations, it's only AOCAF. I hope you understand.

If you would still like to compete in AOCAF and are an AO home nation, you can sign up provisionally and we'll see if there's a spot available.

Just confirming this, we both agree on the format.

Posted by: Pacitalia Sep 12 2012, 11:12 PM
Sounds good to me too. What you're saying essentially is that my puppet would be fine, as an example, since both Pacitalia and Scandonia are in AO?

I'd love to see Scandonia build on its showing last time out but if there is demand for other nations let them have their go. There's always next time smile.gif

Posted by: Kinitaria Sep 12 2012, 11:19 PM
QUOTE (Pacitalia @ Sep 12 2012, 11:12 PM)
Sounds good to me too. What you're saying essentially is that my puppet would be fine, as an example, since both Pacitalia and Scandonia are in AO?

I'd love to see Scandonia build on its showing last time out but if there is demand for other nations let them have their go. There's always next time smile.gif

What we're saying is that the two AO-native puppets (Qutar and Scandonia) would be first to go, since those two users have two nations each in the competition.

Then, people with their main in another region, but an AO puppet which has signed up, will also be struck out, to bring it down to 32 teams.

Posted by: Geisenfried Sep 12 2012, 11:33 PM
Yeah, 34 is not including the 2 additional puppets at the end of the list. We both considered 36 - the 34 signed up + the puppets, but it made qualification into the knockout rounds awkward.


Posted by: Falconear Sep 17 2012, 11:32 AM
Understood and applauded. That is the best way to go.

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