Official 'ie boards Blackout Cup' Thread

Orizio

Ok, this is the thread for the upcoming ie boards Blackout Cup, for news, discussions, feedback etc. As it stands right now, Chup is working on the website, and when we get that up and running we can apply, so just a little more patience.

Some basic info...

The entrants:

Scorched Earth
Wondering Wanders
A Lovely Bunch Altogether
The Rebels
Conleths's

Bart The Cantankerous Gnome
XaviXI
Geraldine RFC
Polk High
dead hard fcukers

Daveos Masters
Lunster
Cork Hurricanes
PNG Wanders
Flying Whales

Bridge Burners
Ashton
Everyone Likes A Tryer
Dowland RFC
Daves DangerMen

musicboxers
Munster Mark II
Gideons
Bogwarriors
Madness

Forza Juve
Banner Warriors
Pukka RFC

The adminstrators:

Orizio
Chupacabra
Stev_o
Noopti
Ajefferas

Competition Structure:

League One

Bridge Burners
Scorched Earth
Bart The Cantankerous Gnome
Daveos Masters
Ashton
musicboxers
Forza Juve

League Two

Wondering Wanders
XaviXI
Lunster
Everyone Likes A Tryer
Munster Mark II
Banner Warriors
Pukka RFC

League Three

A Lovely Bunch Altogether
Geraldine RFC
Cork Hurricanes
Dowland RFC
Gideons
The Rebels
Polk High

League Four

Conleths's
dead hard fcukers
PNG Wanders
Flying Whales
Daves DangerMen
Bogwarriors
Madness

6 games in every league per team, three home games, three away games and one rest-week.

Win: 4 Points
Draw: 1 Point
Loss: 0 Point
Bonus Win (4 or more tries): 1 Point
Bonus Loss (within converted try): 1 Point

Play-offs

Top-Tier

1. League 1 Winners vs League 2 Runner-Ups
2. League 2 Winners vs League 1 Runner-Ups
3. League 3 Winners vs League 4 Runner-Ups
4. League 4 Winners vs League 3 Runner-Ups

The winners of the above matches play each other in the semi-finals, home advantage decided again by margin of victory in quarter final. Similarly, the winners of the two semi finals play each other in the final, again home advantage depending upon the margin of victory in the semi final.

Middle-Tier

1. League 1 Third Place vs League 2 Fourth Place
2. League 2 Third Place vs League 1 Fourth Place
3. League 3 Third Place vs League 4 Fourth Place
4. League 4 Third Place vs League 3 Fourth Place

The winners of the above matches play each other in the semi-finals, home advantage decided again by margin of victory in quarter final. Similarly, the winners of the two semi finals play each other in the final, again home advantage depending upon the margin of victory in the semi final.

Lower-Tier

1. League 1 Fifth Place vs League 2 Sixth Place
2. League 2 Fifth Place vs League 1 Sixth Place
3. League 3 Fifth Place vs League 4 Sixth Place
4. League 4 Fifth Place vs League 3 Sixth Place

The winners of the above matches play each other in the semi-finals, home advantage decided again by margin of victory in quarter final. Similarly, the winners of the two semi finals play each other in the final, again home advantage depending upon the margin of victory in the semi final.

A request:

Can someone think up names for the three seperate play-off competitions, something witty or original if possible.

Also, we need to discuss as to whether or not we have WNWIM agreement, if we swear to play every game from start to finish on the same intensity, 'with next week in mind', or if the intensity level is simply a choice for the manager.

Finally, I'll put up the fixtures when I get a chance, probably tomorrow.

Any problems, questions, suggestions, please post.

corny

Like the format.

Not very original or witty but how about the Cup, Plate and Bowl like in the Sevens.

jprender

I think that this should definitely be a WNWIM competition.

At the very least for all the group games, maybe then the playoffs can be at managers discretion.

Just a thought, what happens if a manager stops playing the game mid-season ? After-all, friendlies cant be fixed without one manager requesting and the other manager accepting.
I think that we need to have a rule put in place to determine what happens just in case. Bonus points and points scored difference being crucial.


In relation to the comp names, how about

(1) The Boards.ie Champions Cup

(2) The Almost There Award

(3) The Try Harder Trophy


Anyway lads, well done so far. Looking forward to seeing the website !!

Stev_o

jprender wrote: »

I think that this should definitely be a WNWIM competition.

At the very least for all the group games, maybe then the playoffs can be at managers discretion.

Just a thought, what happens if a manager stops playing the game mid-season ? After-all, friendlies cant be fixed without one manager requesting and the other manager accepting.
I think that we need to have a rule put in place to determine what happens just in case. Bonus points and points scored difference being crucial.

If a manager fails to accept a friendly the game goes to the opposing team with full points including bonus points.

JohnButler

I am all for everyone playing WNWIM.

Well done lads on getting things this far and cant wait to see the website!

Orizio

Regarding fixtures, there is a particular system in place for competitions, as best as I can tell you accept them all en masse at the start of the competition. Either way, you don't need to accept/send them one by one throughout the season.

I like your titles jprender.

Orizio

Stev_o wrote: »

If a manager fails to accept a friendly the game goes to the opposing team with full points including bonus points.

Fancy a crack at some of the league fixtures? I had a go myself last night but ended up with a headache.

Gelio

jprender wrote: »

I think that this should definitely be a WNWIM competition.

At the very least for all the group games, maybe then the playoffs can be at managers discretion.

!!

I think thats a good idea

I have a feeling if we play the whole comp wnwim we might get a very underdog winner:rolleyes:

Stev_o

Orizio wrote: »

Fancy a crack at some of the league fixtures? I had a go myself last night but ended up with a headache.

See now you know it isn't as easy as it looks Yeah sure ill sort them out should have them done by tonight.

dreamer_ire

I also like jprender suggestions for the titles. Also up for playing WNWIM.... and personally love the idea of an underdog winner lol

Gelio

dreamer_ire wrote: »

I also like jprender suggestions for the titles. Also up for playing WNWIM.... and personally love the idea of an underdog winner lol

What I mean is some alright team could play TNT and win it
A bit unfair

daveharnett

Is this kicking off tomorrow or next week?

Orizio

daveharnett wrote: »

Is this kicking off tomorrow or next week?

Not for another few weeks, so I wouldn't worry about it yet. PMs will be sent out beforehand anyway.

Orizio

Could someone who is very very good at Maths tell me if its actually possible to fairly organise a 7 team group fixture wise?

daveharnett

Orizio wrote: »

Could someone who is very very good at Maths tell me if its actually possible to fairly organise a 7 team group fixture wise?

Sure: say teams 1-7

Round 1 
4 v 1
3 v 5
7 v 6 
2 week off

Round 2
2 v 3 
6 v 4
5 v 7
1 week off

Round 3 
1 v 6
7 v 2
4 v 5
3 week off

Round 4
7 v 3
1 v 5
4 v 2
6 week off

Round 5 
5 v 6
3 v 4
2 v 1
7 week off

Round 6 
4 v 7
6 v 2
1 v 3
5 week off

Round 7
2 v 5
7 v 1
3 v 6 
4 week off

Think that's about right

corny

daveharnett wrote: »

Sure: say teams 1-7

Round 1 
4 v 1
3 v 5
7 v 6 
2 week off

Round 2
2 v 3 
6 v 4
5 v 7
1 week off

Round 3 
1 v 6
7 v 2
4 v 5
3 week off

Round 4
7 v 3
1 v 5
4 v 2
6 week off

Round 5 
5 v 6
3 v 4
2 v 1
7 week off

Round 6 
4 v 7
6 v 2
1 v 3
5 week off

Round 7
2 v 5
7 v 1
3 v 6 
4 week off

Think that's about right

Beat me to it. Looks good

Orizio

Excellent Dave, the fixtures beat both myself and Stev_O.

Orizio

League 1 Fixtures

Round 1
Daveos Masters v Bridge Burners
Bart The Cantankerous Gnome v Ashton
Forza Juve v music boxers
Scorched Earth week off

Round 2
Scorched Earth v Bart The Cantankerous Gnome
music boxers v Daveos Masters
Ashton v Forza Juve
Bridge Burners week off

Round 3
Bridge Burners v music boxers
Forza Juve v Scorched Earth
Daveos Masters v Ashton
Bart The Cantankerous Gnome week off

Round 4
Forza Juve v Bart The Cantankerous Gnome
Bridge Burners v Ashton
Daveos Masters v Scorched Earth
music boxers week off

Round 5
Ashton v music boxers
Bart The Cantankerous Gnome v Daveos Masters
Scorched Earth v Bridge Burners
Forza Juve week off

Round 6
Daveos Masters v Forza Juve
music boxers v Scorched Earth
Bridge Burners v Bart The Cantankerous Gnome
Ashton week off

Round 7
Scorched Earth v Ashton
Forza Juve v Bridge Burners
Bart The Cantankerous Gnome v music boxers
Daveos Masters week off

JohnButler

Hi all,

just to let everyone know that my team name has been changed to 'The Cantankerous Gnomes'. Just if someone is looking to organise a match they know where to look.

Seriously looking forward to this cup. Some of those fixtures look interesting indeed!!

eroo

Do the home teams have to make the requests like last time or...?

Orizio

eroo wrote: »

Do the home teams have to make the requests like last time or...?

Its put into the system, and you agree to all fixtures en masse on a seperate new page in the 'Friendlies' section.

dreamer_ire

Orizio wrote: »

Its put into the system, and you agree to all fixtures en masse on a seperate new page in the 'Friendlies' section.

It may be a blonde moment on my part but should I be able to see these yet?

Orizio

dreamer_ire wrote: »

It may be a blonde moment on my part but should I be able to see these yet?

Afraid not, still waiting on Chup regarding the website.

Ugh, PNG Wanders are now the Wexford Blues...

Gelio

No word from Chup on the website, so I went ahead and started it myself.
Things should start moving much faster now.

Whats needed for the website? I have some vacant domain space if needed..

Gelio

I think its ok, we're keeping it simple

Gelio

Heres the site
www.irishboardscup.webs.com

I've attached our logo

Orizio

Deleted User wrote: »

Ugh, PNG Wanders are now the Wexford Blues...

How do you mean?

I changed the name at the start of this season

Orizio

Deleted User wrote: »

I changed the name at the start of this season

Ah right, I thought you lost your team or something?