POTCO Spring Olympics 2011

[Captain Del]

Ahoy there mates!

Last year, I hosted an in-game event to commemorate the kick-off of the 2010 Winter Olympics held in Vancouver, Canada. The event brought the Olympic Games to our fair waters, and was an open challenge to any and all Pirates to see who could show off their skills, and claim the title of a true Caribbean Olympian! Many pirates from all guilds and walks of life came to strut their stuff and show us all who was just a meager bilge rat, and who was a true Pirate Legend! I was proud to say that the games were great fun, and brought together plenty of pirates - but I realized the success of the games was bigger than I anticipated!

Over the course of the weeks after the games, I receieved messages from many pirates a Guildmasters, asking if I planned to do something in the two-year gap between Winter 2010, and Summer 2012. While my original response was "No," I soon realized that it wasn't a matter of tradition, it was a matter of uniting pirates in friendly competition. So, I have decided to oblige.

This year, I plan to once again host the Pirates of the Caribbean Online Olympic Games, this time in the Spring of 2011! This is an open invitation to ALL pirates and guilds to show the entire Caribbean what you are made of! You are invited to take part in the Caribbean's ultimate test of strength, will, and strategy! Are you prepared to see how you stack up against 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 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 true strength and savvy 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 are placed with a team for a certain event, 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 3 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, on to the actual events themselves! If you are interested in joining one of the events below, , just post on the thread. Also, keep in mind, the current number of open spots shown will grow in the event more people want to join in:

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

Singles (Mayhem)

1. Roger Sharkshot - Defiant One's - Level 45
2. Maria Cannonfury - McRaging - Level 50
3. Dog Firestack - Emerald Regiment - Level 50
4. Rose Ropeburn - Partners N Crime - Level 44
5. Christopher Ironhawk - Partners N Crime - Level 50
6. Captain Sharktooth - Elite Ones - Level 50
7. Davy McWrecker - Paul's Assassin's - Level 38
8. Jack Shipburn - Partners N Crime - Level 39
9. Jason - Heart of Fire - Level 50
10. Norries Savviness - Emerald Regiment - Level 50
11. Kat Crestshot - Partners N Crime - Level 42
12. Lady Nayana - Partners N Crime - Level 50
13. Grace Goldgull - Partners N Crime - Level 50
14. Alice Darkbane - Partners N Crime - Level 50

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. Captain Luke - Level 50
2. Maria Cannonfury - McRaging - Level 50
3. William Goldwalker - Partners N Crime - Level 50
4. Dog Firestack - Emerald Regiment - Level 50
5. Christopher Ironhawk - Partners N Crime - Level 50
6. Roger Sharkshot - Defiant One's - Level 45
7. Captain Sharktooth - Elite Ones - Level 50
8. Davy McWrecker - Paul's Assassin's - Level 38
9. Jack Shipburn - Partners N Crime - Level 39
10. Jason - Heart of Fire - Level 50
11. Norries Savviness - Emerald Regiment - Level 50
12. Kat Crestshot - Partners N Crime - Level 42

Teams

1. Paulette Heartlight (Lvl. 50) and the Thirsty Souls
2. PvP Partners - Lady Nayana (50,) Grace Goldgull (50,) Alice Darkbane (50)

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!***

1. Kat Crestshot - Partners N Crime - Level 42
2. Roger Sharkshot - Defiant One's - Level 45
3. Maria Cannonfury - McRaging - Level 50
4. Dog Firestack - Emerald Regiment - Level 50
5. Christopher Ironhawk - Partners N Crime - Level 50
6. Davy Fireskull - Shadow Sorcerors - Level 50
7. Captain Sharktooth - Elite Ones - Level 50
8. Davy McWrecker - Paul's Assassin's - Level 38
9. Jack Shipburn - Partners N Crime - Level 39
10. Jack Shipsteel - Elite Thievery Co. - Level 50
11. Jason - Heart of Fire - Level 50

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! ***This event is SINGLES ONLY.***

1. Kat Crestshot - Partners N Crime - Level 42
2. Roger Sharkshot - Defiant One's - Level 45
3. Captain Luke - Level 50
4. Maria Cannonfury - McRaging - Level 50
5. William Goldwalker - Partners N Crime - Level 50
6. Dog Firestack - Emerald Regiment - Level 50
7. Christopher Ironhawk - Partners N Crime - Level 50
8. Davy Fireskull - Shadow Sorcerors - Level 50
9. Captain Sharktooth - Elite Ones - Level 50
10. Davy McWrecker - Paul's Assassin's - Level 38
11. Jack Shipburn - Partners N Crime - Level 39
12. Jack Shipsteel - Elite Thievery Co. - Level 50
13. Jason - Heart of Fire - Level 50
14. Estrela Heartlight - Thirsty Souls - Level 50

Capture the Flag - This game takes place on a disclosed island, which is announced prior to the event. 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 go 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. Tom O'fury - O'Fury's Court - Level 41
2. Roger Sharkshot - Defiant One's - Level 45
3. Captain Luke - Level 50
4. Maria Cannonfury - McRaging - Level 50
5. Dog Firestack - Emerald Regiment - Level 50
6. Christopher Ironhawk - Partners N Crime - Level 50
7. Captain Sharktooth - Elite Ones - Level 50
8. Davy McWrecker - Paul's Assassin's - Level 38
9. Jack Shipburn - Partners N Crime - Level 39
10. Jason - Heart of Fire - Level 50
11. Norries Savvines - Emerald Regiment - Level 50
12. Grace Seamorgan - Loyal to the End - Level 50
13. Kat Crestshot - Partners N Crime - Level 42
14. Stealthy Cannoneer - Dark Archive - Level 40

Teams

1. Shadow Sorcerors - Davy Fireskull (50,) Billy Fireskull (46,) and Daniel (45)
2. PvP Partners - Lady Nayana (50,) Grace Goldgull (50,) Alice Darkbane (50)

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. ***This event is SINGLES ONLY!***

1. Kat Crestshot - Partners N Crime - Level 42
2. Roger Sharkshot - Defiant One's - Level 45
3. Captain Luke - Level 50
4. Maria Cannonfury - McRaging - Level 50
5. Dog Firestack - Emerald Regiment - Level 50
6. Christopher Ironhawk - Partners N Crime - Level 50
7. Davy Fireskull - Shadow Sorcerors - Level 50
8. Captain Sharktooth - Elite Ones - Level 50
9. Pirate Guy - Partners N Crime - Level 50
10. Davy McWrecker - Paul's Assassin's - Level 38
11. Jack Shipburn - Partners N Crime - Level 39
12. Jack Shipsteel - Elite Thievery Co. - Level 50
13. Jason - Heart of Fire - Level 50
14. Eliza Macmorgan - Thirsty Souls - Level 18
15. Alice - Thirsty Souls - Level 34
16. Alice Darkbane - Partners N Crime - Level 50
17. Norries Savviness - Emerald Regiment - Level 50
18. Grace Seamorgan - Loyal to the End - Level 50
19. Isaiah Ropeswine - Emerald Regiment - Level 50

Running of the Buccaneers - Pirates will partake in an on-foot race around one of the islands of the Caribbean, containing 3 laps of the course. This course will be announced the week before the event. ***This event is SINGLES ONLY!***

1. Tom O'fury - O'Fury's Court - Level 41
2. Kat Crestshot - Partners N Crime - Level 42
3. Roger Sharkshot - Defiant One's - Level 45
4. Maria Cannonfury - McRaging - Level 50
5. Dog Firestack - Emerald Regiment - Level 50
6. Christopher Ironhawk - Partners N Crime - Level 50
7. Captain Sharktooth - Elite Ones - Level 50
8. Davy McWrecker - Paul's Assassin's - Level 38
9. Jack Shipburn - Partners N Crime - Level 39
10. Jack Shipsteel - Elite Thievery Co. - Level 50
11. Jason - Heart of Fire - Level 50
12. Grace Seamorgan - Loyal to the End - Level 46
13. Stealthy Cannoneer - Dark Archive - Level 40

Speed Raid - An event that can only be tackled by true Pirate Champions! Pirates must preform a complete raid of a set area of the Caribbean, defeating all enemies in that area at least once. The top 3 teams/pirates with the lowest times after all have completed the raid will move on to the final area. In the final match, the pirate/team with the lowest time, wins.

Singles

1. Tom O'fury - O'Fury's Court - Level 41
2. Roger Sharkshot - Defiant One's - Level 45
3. Maria Cannonfury - McRaging - Level 50
4. Dog Firestack - Emerald Regiment - Level 50
5. Christopher Ironhawk - Partners N Crime - Level 50
6. Captain Sharktooth - Elite Ones - Level 50
7. Davy McWrecker - Paul's Assassin's - Level 38
8. Jack Shipburn - Partners N Crime - Level 39
9. Jason - Heart of Fire - Level 50
10. Kat Crestshot - Partners N Crime - Level 42
11. Davy Fireskull - Shadow Sorcerors - Level 50
12. Billy Fireskull - Shadow Sorcerors - Level 46
13. Daniel - Shadow Sorcerors - Level 45

How the Competition Will Be Scored:

Like last year, the competition will be based on points, which are awarded for placing in an event. Teams will be scored seperately from single pirates. The points system goes as:

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

The winners of the overall competition, both in the single and team divisions, are decided by who gained the most points throughout the entire competition. The winner of the competition receives pride, bragging rights, glory, and memories to carry with them back to their guild

Basic Information:

What: The 2011 Pirates of the Caribbean Online Spring Olympics!
When: The Opening Ceremonies will take place on Saturday, February 26th, 2010, and the competition will run until all events are completed.
Where: Locations TBA.
Why: To show the Caribbean what you're made of, and to have fun!
How to sign up: If you would like to sign up for an event, please post your pirate's name, guild, and level, as well as what events you would wish to do. If you want to sign up as a team, please post the information all the team's participants, and what events your team will be participating in.



Information about all the seperate events will be released as the time of the start of the competition nears.

Also, if you are interested in becoming a ref, please PM me. Reffing spots come on a first come, first serve basis.

I hope to see a lot of pirates sign up! After all, the more that sign up, the more fun it'll be, aye?

See you all in February!

~Delmaria Darkskull
POTCO Olympics Head Referee