POTCO Winter Olympics

[Captain Del]

Ahoy there mates!

As all the world gathers to test the true valor and strength of their country, pirates prepare to do battle against the forces of Jolly Roger. But we pirates can't let this go by! We, as pirates, love a good ole' competition (plus, we'll need something to do.) So why not bring the Olympics to the Caribbean! This February, pirates from all reaches of the Caribbean are invited to test themselves, and their guild, in the ultimate competition of strength, will, and strategy! Are you prepared to see how you stack up in the Caribbean?

This competition will span across all aspects of the Caribbean, including PvP, SvS, cards, and much more! This is the time where you can truely show the Caribbean if you/your guild are as strong as you think you are! I invite any and all pirates to take part, but be warned - ye'll need to be a pirate of strength and wit to make it to the top. Here be the rules if yer interested:

RULES:

• Glitches, hacks, or any type of cheating which helps your pirate or your game perform better will not be allowed, and if you are caught, it will result in automatic disqualification of you and/or your team.
• Pirates are expected to mantain a sportsman-like atmosphere - booing, arguing or trouble-making of any kind will not be tolerated.
• Once you sign up with a team for the competition, your team stays as is - switches will NOT be allowed unless under certain circumstances.
• The compeition will be seperated in to two divisions: Single pirates and Teams. The events will remain the same in both divisions, the only difference is the number of people you are working with. Please note, if you sign up for one of the divisions, you will not be allowed to sign up for the other division.
• Teams are allowed to be made up of any pirates, whether friends or guild, so as long as teams do not exceed 5 members.
• If a Team chooses to represent their guild, that guild cannot have more than 1 represented team. Still, pirates of that guild that are not in the offical guild team can be a part of another team, or sign up for singles.
• Single pirates and teams are allowed to sign up for as many events as you want. This competition is just for fun, and I want to make sure everybody gets a chance to have fun.)

And now, lets move on to the events themselves! Keep in mind, the open spots below the events are just the beginning, and if more pirates decide to join, I will add positions until it grows to big.

PvP Tournament - Standard tournament rules, pirates will be selected at random to play each other. If you lose, your eliminted. If you win, you move up in the standings. A ref will be present for each match.

Singles

1. Aaron McEagle
2. I rock
3. SOS
4. Swash II
5. William Swordcastle
6.

Teams

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SvS Tournament - Pirates who sign up will be randomly selected to join a Privateer team. After 20 minutes of battle, the team with the highest overall score wins. All those pirates move on, and the losing side gets eliminated. This pattern will continue until only 2 ships are left, in which a final 15 minute match will commence. Singles are NOT allowed gunners, and seperate Teams are confined to 1 ship.

Singles

1. Aaron McEagle
2. The Skirata Clan
3. Jag Wire Jones
4. Swash II
5. I rock
6. Dockwrecker the Privateer
7. William Swordcastle
8. Capt. Seafury
9. cpt. gunkidd

Teams

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Poker Tournament - Pirates will be seperate in to baracks with 2 in each match. The tournament matches will take place in the Ratskellar. When the matches commence, the first pirate to win over 3000 gold will be declared the winner, and move on to the next match. ***This event is SINGLES ONLY! If you are a team, yet wish to participate, select ONE member from your team to compete.***

1. The Skirata Clan
2. SOS
3. Jag Wire Jones
4. Swash II
5. Mortimer Dockwrecker
6. Kat Crestshot

Ship Races - Standard Grand Prix rules. Pirates will be asked to do 3 laps in a course around the Caribbean. The pirates that come is the top 3 places will then move on to a final race, with a different course. This course will be 3 laps still. The ship that comes in first place will be the winner. Keep in mind, you sink, you lose! ***If you are part of a team, slect ONE member from your team to represent you.***

1. Aaron McEagle
2. The Skirata Clan
3. I rock
4. SOS
5. Swash II
6. William Swordcastle
7. Capt Seafury
8. Lord Browns

Scavenger Hunt - Pirates will be asked to find a select of things around the Caribbean. This may include things from finding a certain object, to finding an actual person. Once you find an objective, you will send me a screenshot in a PM, and I will send you the next clue. Its kinda like The Amazing Race, savvy? ***IF YOU ARE CAUGHT SHARING INFORMATION WITH THOSE OUTSIDE OF YOURSELF OR YOUR TEAM, YOU WILL BE DISQUALIFIED!***

Singles

1. The Skirata Clan
2. Swash II
3. Kat Crestshot
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Teams

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Capture the Flag - This game takes place on Empty Kingshead. The island will be seperated in to two halves, where one team will take control of one side, and the other the other. Then, teams will designate one person to be there flag, who will remain in a stationary position. Your teams objective is to tag the other teams flag with a voodoo dolls, and make it back to your side without being tagged. Should you be tagged by an opposing team member, you got to jail, and wait to be saved by the members of your team. The rest of the rules will be explained at the day of the competition. If you are a single pirate, you will be grouped up with other singles for a make-shift team, and the competition shall commence just like the SvS tournie. Teams will just stick with their team (of course) and the competition will act like the PvP tournie.

Singles

1. Dockwrecker the Privateer
2. The Skirata Clan
3. SOS
4. Commodore Zeke (your royalties are in the invisible mail)
5. I rock
6. Swash II
7. William Swordcastle
8. Capt Seafury
9. Capt. Charolette Doyle
10. Kat Crestshot

Teams

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Hide N' Seek Tag (Yes, Hide N Seek in the Olympics) - Pirates will hide throughout an island in the Caribbean. Once they hide, I will come looking for them. If I find you, I will attempt to tag you with my voodoo doll. If you get tagged, you are eliminated. The last pirate standing will be the winner. ***Please keep in mind, teams will be split up. However, if one of the team members wins, the credit will go to the team, divided by the amount of team members.)

1. The Skirata Clan
2. SOS
3. I rock
4. Swash II
5. William Swordcastle
6. Capt. Charolette Doyle
7. Lord Brown
8. Kat Crestshot

How the Competition will be scored:

The competition will be scored by points, based on what rank you/your team came in. Teams and single pirates will be scored seperately. Of course, it will work like this:

1st Place - Gold Medal - 10 Points
2nd Place - Silver Medal - 7 Points
3rd Place - Bronze Medal - 5 Points
Everybody else - 2 Points

The winners of the overall competition in each division will be decided on overall points. If you win, you get nothing but pride, bragging rights, and memories.

Current Standings:
1st Place - Sven O'Smythe - 26 Points
2nd Place - James Bladefury- 9 Points
3rd Place - Kat Crestshot - 3 Points

Why this Competition is being held:

This competition is merely for the fun and enjoyment of all pirates. Don't take this competition overly-serious, its just something to do to keep everybody happy. After all, whats the fun of playing the game if you don't find the game within!

Basic Information:

What: POTCO Winter Olympics
Where: Locations TBA
When: Events begin Sunday, Feb. 7th, until we finish up all of the events.
Why: To have fun!
How to sign up: Just post your name, or the members of your team (and team name if you wish,) along with the events you would like to participate in.

I hope a lot of you choose to sign up! The more pirates join in, the more fun it will be for all of us! Hope to see ye in February, mates!

~ Del