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North America - Team Canada - NAF World Cup

AnthonyTBBF - Mar 07, 2006 - 07:36 AM
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Coaches of the Great White North!

I am planning on going to the UK next year for the World Cup. After talking to Brian on the weekend I think it's time we start getting our act together and planning for the trip.

I realize the this may seem like it will be too expensive for most people. But I think with a little hard work we can pull it off. What I would like to do is put together the best team possible to kick some Euro ass and bring the Cup to Canada where it belings Wink

I have some ideas for fund raising that I would like to discuss with you guys. My goal is to try and raise as much money as possible to make the trip virtually painless in the wallet region. I would really like to take the top tourney performers to compete with alternates if available. Personally I am thinking of playing as an alternate or rounding out the team if we are short, as well as maybe entering some painting competetions if they have one.

So whaddya say? Who is interested in going? Who is interested in fund raising etc.? Who thinks we should get Zombie over to the UK to meet his fans?! Very Happy

Kolja_TBBF - Mar 07, 2006 - 07:56 AM
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If we can make it relatively painless in the wallet department, I may be able to convince M that it won't mean she will miss out on a different trip with me - and then I could go.

Lets see how I do at the N.America cup...
Wink

Kolja

AnthonyTBBF - Mar 07, 2006 - 07:58 AM
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I think it's a good idea to try and include our significant others in the trip. Afterall a week in the UK is a good time and there is more than enough to keep them busy when we are being nerds. The shopping alone should be enough to convince them to go Very Happy

Spazzfist - Mar 07, 2006 - 08:34 AM
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I think that any fundraising would be a good idea to ensure we can get a good showing out there.

Let the Brits get the full Zombie experience! But God help us all (yes Zombie, I said "God") if another trophy makes it's way back to Montreal!

AnthonyTBBF - Mar 07, 2006 - 09:26 AM
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The trophy will come back to CANADA. This is an international team remember Wink

Ben - Mar 07, 2006 - 09:34 AM
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I'm up for doing whatever it takes to make this happen. I would love to go myself as i have never been to Europe and I'm sure my better half would love to go also.

Count me in!!

Ben

Paul - Mar 07, 2006 - 10:01 AM
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I'll throw my name out for consideration. I've got alot of things that could affect my ability to go next year, but I'm planning to go now so I might as well help get ready.

Fund raising sounds like a good idea. How about every time you beat someone at a tournament, they have to give you $20 to help pay your trip Smile

Seriously though, count me in for Team Canada.

Spazzfist - Mar 07, 2006 - 10:10 AM
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I am interested on helping out Team Canada how I can, as I will almost definitely not be going.

Do you think auctioning off a custom made board would be a good way to raise funds? I will do it, if it would fetch enough money. What do you think the best forum would be? NAF? At the Q'ermitt? Ebay?

AnthonyTBBF - Mar 07, 2006 - 10:13 AM
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That is defintely a good idea. Every little bit helps.

I would advertise it on all the boards and use EBay to do the auction. I have to figure out how all this is gonna work yet so hang on to that idea.

CyberHare - Mar 07, 2006 - 10:15 AM
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I'm in though it's very unlikely I'll be playing for Team Canada. Possibly as an alternate if needed. I'll be very busy running the event.

I totally agree we should try to get as many wives/girlfriends to go with us. The bigger a group we head over with the bigger a blast this will be. Now that we probably won't be in Nottingham there should be plenty of time for sight seeing as well. If we look at making this a weeks vacation and all head in and out on the same day I'm sure we can get a good price on some group rate tickets. We'll just need to book early.

AnthonyTBBF - Mar 07, 2006 - 10:18 AM
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Maybe we could stow away on a oil tanker or something Wink

grant85 - Mar 07, 2006 - 10:38 AM
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Spazz: i think ebaying some boards and/or minis is a great idea-

KarlLagerbottom - Mar 07, 2006 - 10:46 AM
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Considering leaving Zombie off of the team? Didn't you guys learn from the "Sid The Kid" scandal? Smile

AnthonyTBBF - Mar 07, 2006 - 12:00 PM
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I think having Zombie on the team gives us a psychological advantage over the Europeans Very Happy

AnthonyTBBF - Mar 07, 2006 - 12:01 PM
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BTW, Twist set up a mailing list for Team Canada, you can join at http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/CanadaBloodBowl/

Canadians Only! Razz

Melifaxis - Mar 07, 2006 - 12:14 PM
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Awesome avatar Anthony!

p.s. You may beat the Europeans but Team USA is going to win.

AnthonyTBBF - Mar 07, 2006 - 12:16 PM
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I am sure you guys are going to win*.

*Wooden Spoon

Paul - Mar 07, 2006 - 12:19 PM
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AnthonyTBBF wrote:

Maybe we could stow away on a oil tanker or something Wink

I know I guy with a little 15 foot sailboat back in Halifax. I'm sure we can borrow that for a couple months if we get desperate.

Also, the link for the group doesn't seem to be working for me.

AnthonyTBBF - Mar 07, 2006 - 12:21 PM
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Weird - works for me. Try again in a bit?

twist - Mar 07, 2006 - 12:22 PM
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I am in for everything. Being half Brit, I can always visit family after kicking some BB @$$. Wink

And yes! Get your arses into the new Canadian Blood Bowl mailing list, where we can plot, scheme, and take joy in keeping everyone who isn't Canadian out! Razz

http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/CanadaBloodBowl/

Paul - Mar 07, 2006 - 12:23 PM
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yea its working now. Maybe its time to call and yell at my ISP again.

AnthonyTBBF - Mar 07, 2006 - 12:28 PM
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If any of the Yank or Aussie team guys are reading this, I'd be interested in hearing your ideas for fund raising. I think we all could benefit from sharing ideas on how we can get our asses over to the UK without breaking the bank.

Taxal - Mar 07, 2006 - 01:07 PM
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howdy all,

my better half and myself would love the chance to represent canada in the world cup even if we only get to play in the open tourney.
what do we need to do, to get on the team.

taxal and daisy

AnthonyTBBF - Mar 07, 2006 - 01:17 PM
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We're not sure what the NAF's team selection criteria will be, so we have no idea how the teams are supposed to be selected. Anyway for now I suggest you join the mailing list.

Paul - Mar 07, 2006 - 02:25 PM
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I think they left it up to each country to determine who plays for their team.

I suggest we form a comittee lead by our countries greatest player ever to select who will play for us Smile

Or, we just take whoevers willing to help fundraise and pay for their trip to the UK.

BB_Babe - Mar 07, 2006 - 02:26 PM
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Spazzfist wrote:

I think that any fundraising would be a good idea to ensure we can get a good showing out there.

Wear NAF T-shirts and sell candy bars out out at traffic intersections Laughing

KarlLagerbottom - Mar 07, 2006 - 04:25 PM
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Anthony...I for one might pay for a cool Avatar. Smile

Spazzfist - Mar 07, 2006 - 04:55 PM
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KL - Why don't you get a cool one like Rod? I'm sure Talons would be happy to help you with the haircut! Laughing

KarlLagerbottom - Mar 07, 2006 - 05:52 PM
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Spazzfist wrote:

KL - Why don't you get a cool one like Rod? I'm sure Talons would be happy to help you with the haircut! Laughing

Spazz-

It's 'cause losing the bet doesn't have the same impact when you start bald. Sad

-RobO

EDIT: Besides...how could I lose the bet going up against the NFBBL boys? Smile

Taxal - Mar 08, 2006 - 10:18 AM
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How will the break up of teams be handled. Will all coaches have to bring a different team, or can two or more coaches bring the same team.

AnthonyTBBF - Mar 08, 2006 - 10:25 AM
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We're not sure yet. If it is simiilar to the Euro Bowl and NA Cup each team member will have to bring a different race.

CyberHare - Mar 08, 2006 - 10:25 AM
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Taxal wrote:

How will the break up of teams be handled. Will all coaches have to bring a different team, or can two or more coaches bring the same team.

You can get a good preview of the World Cup rules here..

http://www.bloodbowl.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&t=2863&start=105

The NEW World Cup in Philly will be a testing ground for these rules so the World Cup in 2007 will run pretty much the same.

twist - Mar 08, 2006 - 10:26 AM
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Paul wrote:

I suggest we form a comittee lead by our countries greatest player ever to select who will play for us Smile

I think Gretzky is busy. Wink

Melifaxis - Mar 08, 2006 - 02:46 PM
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going to jail...

KarlLagerbottom - Mar 08, 2006 - 03:53 PM
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twist wrote:

Paul wrote:

I suggest we form a comittee lead by our countries greatest player ever to select who will play for us Smile

I think Gretzky is busy. Wink

That's fine...I'm thinking Bobby Orr is really the name you were looking for anyway. Wink

twist - Mar 08, 2006 - 04:44 PM
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Careful of the knees! Razz

garth - Mar 08, 2006 - 04:45 PM
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So, do you all want *me* to play on Team Canada...? Shocked

CyberHare - Mar 08, 2006 - 04:53 PM
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I thought you said you wouldn't be able to afford the trip Garth? If you can come that's got you a leg up on getting on team Canada already. We'll need at least one coach who can drink the Euro's under the table. It'll be part of our strategy to get our next days opponents completely plastered the night before Laughing

Spazzfist - Mar 08, 2006 - 07:07 PM
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I totally think that you should go Garth. Even though you don't win many games, you do the hobby proud, you two-time winner of best sportsmanship award you! Very Happy

Paul - Mar 08, 2006 - 09:44 PM
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You misspelled something there garth

garth wrote:

So, do you all want *me* to pay for Team Canada...? Shocked

THere you go.

Very Happy

but really, if you can go, great. The more the merrier as far as I'm concerned.

Da_Scum - Mar 09, 2006 - 08:19 AM
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Bunch of frakkin' Easterners... Laughing

You realize for it to be an actual NATIONAL team you're going to need national players...so ergo count the West in as given enough heads-up I'm sure I can drag ourselves out there to give them "What for!" Twisted Evil

Still wish the format allowed Starplayers, and what IS with the outrageous amount for Secret Weapons? The Starplayers are now balanced out and the secret weapons as my fellow Goblin's coaches note aren't exactly game-breakers either. Razz

And sure they have to have different teams...though I'd think it more interesting if the teams had "point values" assigned and therefore forced the EuroPEONS to actually show some skill and be forced to choose teams that MAYBE don't fair so well except in the hands of brilliant coaches. (Which then guarantees the Cup comes home to Canada as we have the Goblin end nice and covered...) Rolling Eyes

...as the thought of me bringing ANOTHER team to this just feels oh so WRONG! Shocked

AnthonyTBBF - Mar 09, 2006 - 01:24 PM
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There's no point in speculating who will be on the international team at this point.

Besdies, even if you're not on the international team you can still play in the open tournament.

Paul - Mar 09, 2006 - 01:28 PM
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Hey, you got me from Halifax, some guys from Quebec and some guys from Ontario. We don't need the west Smile

And anthonys right. Its way to early to figure out whos coming, we're just spitballing ideas for fund rasing so the guys can come without taking out another mortgage or a loan on their car.

twist - Mar 09, 2006 - 08:01 PM
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For the NA Cup, anyone can play. So stop whining like a gobbo, Skum, and start a Western Canadian team and get your @$$ to Philly! Wink

Da_Scum - Mar 11, 2006 - 11:34 PM
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twist wrote:

For the NA Cup, anyone can play. So stop whining like a gobbo, Skum, and start a Western Canadian team and get your @$$ to Philly! Wink

The Westerners want it held in a more suitable and warmer location...LA or San Diego sound like a brilliant idea to us! Razz

Clan_Skaven - Mar 12, 2006 - 01:47 AM
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Team Rod will win it all!

Just me vs the rest!

Bring it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PS, im drunk!

Da_Scum - Mar 12, 2006 - 08:16 AM
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Clan-Skaven wrote:

Team Rod will win it all!

Just me vs the rest!

Bring it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PS, im drunk!

You're a loonie.... Very Happy

CyberHare - Jun 13, 2006 - 07:37 PM
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Well as it turns out it seems we don't have any funds raised for team Canada after all. Certain people from the NWC have complained about "subsidizing Canada" and I've had my fill of the childish behavior. All the funds I raised for both Canada and the US will be turned over to Team USA.

Hoshi_Komi - Jun 13, 2006 - 07:47 PM
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tsk, tsk brian. canadians attended the NA cup event too. I think their $40 should go to Canada....it's not like you're completely free of this childish behavior either. And it's only been me which has openly voiced the concern. If you would've been more upfront of the fundraising, people wouldn't feel indifferent to your fundraising measures.

also no one said my views speak for all of the US...

CyberHare - Jun 13, 2006 - 07:52 PM
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How much more up front than in the rule book right under the tournament costs do you want it to be?. Should I have maybe had a big banner and a hat?

No Ken it hasn't only been you. Since you decided to out yourself that's up to you. If it were only you I'd laugh it off. It's been a month of crying about this or that from that event and I wash my hands of it.

Hoshi_Komi - Jun 13, 2006 - 07:59 PM
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the tourney book no one really got until the tourney, I asked you to place the link on the front page....but no === u were to busy to even do that. No one could find the stupid rulebook. You even failed to mail the rulebook out like you said you would.

if you're going to play all high and mighty, have the integrity to get your facts straight.

garth - Jun 13, 2006 - 08:08 PM
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Oh my. This is getting ugly...

CyberHare - Jun 13, 2006 - 08:12 PM
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What facts haven't I gotten straight? I said it was in the rule book and it was.

Hoshi_Komi - Jun 13, 2006 - 08:12 PM
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garth wrote:

Oh my. This is getting ugly...

my main gripe is Brian is acting like none of it is his fault and ran a half assed event. but it's not his fault.......it's everyone elses.

Ben - Jun 14, 2006 - 09:04 AM
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Why don't you guys save this shit for pm's rather then posting information all over the forums and giving people mixed information.

All your doing is tarnishing your image which i don't want to see as i personally know you guys and know that yoour intentions are to do what's best for the game.

Perhaps after you get all the facts straight then you can post something on the forum explaining the situation for everyone to view.

Lately i've noticed these forums have become more of a Jerry Springer side show.

Ben

Xtreme - Jun 14, 2006 - 08:31 PM
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Quote:

Lately i've noticed these forums have become more of a Jerry Springer side show.

An unfortunate turn of events that i've noticed as well.

KarlLagerbottom - Jun 14, 2006 - 09:10 PM
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Xtreme wrote:

Quote:

Lately i've noticed these forums have become more of a Jerry Springer side show.

An unfortunate turn of events that i've noticed as well.

Ok Bumbles...don't make me get Yukon Cornelius on your A$$! Smile

Spazzfist - Jun 15, 2006 - 06:25 AM
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KarlLagerbottom wrote:

Ok Bumbles...don't make me get Yukon Cornelius on your A$$! Smile

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Yeah! Or I can sic that gay elf dentist on ya! Laughing

KarlLagerbottom - Jun 15, 2006 - 11:15 AM
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Spazzfist wrote:

KarlLagerbottom wrote:

Ok Bumbles...don't make me get Yukon Cornelius on your A$$! Smile

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Yeah! Or I can sic that gay elf dentist on ya! Laughing

Come to think of it...Garth's Avatar resembles that guy. (Minus the hat.) Smile

-Rob

Blank_Page - Jun 21, 2006 - 10:03 PM
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wow, people actually complained about Canada getting funds?

That's retarded.

Glorian_Underhill - Jun 22, 2006 - 02:04 AM
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*grabbs popcorn*

Blood Blood I want BLOOD!!!!

Even not the discussion of the german team for the Eurobowl was fought that hard. Very Happy

And as Jerrys thought for the day: I for myself speak a lot better with my fists. Cool