29 July 2008

Collective Results for nBn Scores:

Thanks to the efforts of two all-star players, Darigan Citadel have the highest goals-per-player average of all the teams. However Shenkuu had more overall supporters, Altador were the noisiest team by far, and several teams managed to sell more slushies than the Darigan team. Seven teams were unrepresented by the nBn community, including four teams that were front-runners for most of the tournament.

Thanks for following nBn through the Altador Cup- we hope you’ve enjoyed it as much as we did. We’ll see you next year to find out who our new winners are- can Roo Island hold onto their crown, will Darigan or Haunted Woods come back for the gold, or will we have another surprise team claw their way to the top? If it’s anything like this year, it’ll be tense to the end!

 

 

22 July 2008

Final Results:

Many congratulations to Roo Island and their supporters! Krawk Island takes a fantastic second place, while Lost Desert takes the bronze trophy. Stay tuned for the prizes. It’s been a thrilling ride from start to finish, without a dull moment. From the mad title race to the mid-level struggles, we’ve seen past champions Darigan Citadel fall from glory, only to work their way back up again and fall short, we’ve seen the might of last years surprise team Roo Island decimate the round robins, Shenkuu maintaining a threatening top tier presence, surprises from mid-tier teams making a sudden surge for the gold, and a new champion emerge from the scuffles.

Don’t forget to check out the prizes!

Interested in knowing how nBn as a community did in the Altador Cup? Want to know how different the final table would have been if only nBn readers had been playing? Head over to our stats page and fill in your details. In a weeks time, the results will be collected and displayed. Your teams need you to help them take the top of the nBn table!

 

 

21 July 2008

The tournament is over! While we wait for the results, let us know how well you did. You can also discuss the tournament as a whole and compare stats with other members of our forum.

 

 

19 July 2008

The Finals:

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Congratulations to Krawk Island and Roo Island for making it to the finals. Remember that even if your team isn’t in the top final rounds, you can still make a difference for your team. Check out our Tier Information page to see how your team has done.

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At the end of the tournament, nBn will have a points submission form on-site. You can use this to let us know how well you did in the Altador Cup. We’ll then tally the results and display how much the nBn community helped each team get to where they are. Remember to check back after the tournament is over to submit your info!

 

 

17 July 2008

Results for July 16:

Congratulations to Roo Island, Krawk Island, Lost Desert and Shenkuu, who take places in Top Tier. The first round of the finals now begins, and will last two days. Good luck to all teams!

To see who is playing who today, check out our Tiers Rundown page.

 

 

16 July 2008

Results for July 15:

On the epic final day of the intense round robin league matches, 3 teams have a secure place in Top Tier, while four teams battle valiantly for the final spot. Fan of these teams will be at the edge of their seats until the results are announced tomorrow. For these teams, even a win today might not be enough- the competition is so close that the results of other games will directly affect their chances.

The final day of Round Robin has Darigan Citadel playing Virtupets. After yesterdays defeat at the hands of Shenkuu the DC squad will be giving Virtupets no quarter in their desperation to take a vital win today. Haunted Woods and Kreludor do battle in the pitch too. Kreludor have a guaranteed place in the Top Tier, but will still be fighting heroically to stay in third position. Haunted Woods meanwhile will hit back just as hard in a desperate effort to hold onto fourth place. Lost Desert will be pulling out all the stops to beat down the colossal might of Krawk Island- victory is their only option here, as defeat today means their chances are gone. Shenkuu are met by Maraqua, who will be seeking to stay a formidable force within Third Tier. Shenkuu meanwhile carry on their vigour from a victory over Darigan, and will need to keep a winning streak to take fourth place. Everything rides on today- do everything in your power to assist your team!

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Writer’s Note: Please bear in mind that the statistics and chances offered on these pages only reference the Yooyuball scores, as it is unknown how heavily the side games are weighed. When these games are factored in, it’s possible that the will weigh enough to change the table quite a lot, or not weigh enough to do anything, therefore it’s impossible to accurately represent these games in statistics. THe only ones who know for sure are TNT, and we will only know for sure when the results of today are announced.

 

 

15 July 2008

Results for July 14:

Top Tier chances rundown:

Roo Island and Krawk Island are guaranteed a place in top tier.

Kreludor will definitely take a place if they win one more game. To be knocked out, they must lose both remaining games, and DC and HW must win both.

Darigan Citadel are guaranteed a place if they win both games, or if they win at least one game and do equal or better than Haunted Woods. If they lose both games, Haunted Woods must also lose both, and Lost desert and mystery Island must lose one, or they will be knocked out.

Haunted Woods will take a place if they win more games than Darigan Citadel. Otherwise their draw total is not high enough to take them over DC.

Lost Desert must either win both games and have DC and HW lose at least one game, or win one game and have DC and HW lose both games.

Shenkuu have the same conditions as Lost Desert, and must surpass Lost Desert in wins.

Meridell will only get through if they win both games and all the above teams lose both. Mystery Island have the same conditions but need to surpass Meridell as well.

Today’s incredibly important match schedule includes a nailbiting face off between Shenkuu and Darigan Citadel. Both teams will be desperate to take the win. Lost Desert play the strong Maraqua, who sadly are no longer in the running for top tier but will still be battling hard to prove themselves a force in the lower tiers. Quietly confident Kreludor are met by the might of Roo Island- a loss here could spell major upset for the lunar team. Haunted Woods coast on Brightvale, and hope to take advantage of the struggle the other teams face.

 

 

14 July 2008

Results for July 13:

The teams are gearing up for the approaching finals. Will the coming days see our current top tier stay in their places, or a completely different set of teams?

Kreludor have an easy match today against Virtupets, while their main competitors Darigan face the might of the Krawks. Lost Desert, the main threat to top tier, face Roo Island, while Haunted Woods and Mystery Island bicker over who gets to take the place directly below.

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If you’re wondering how the finals are going to work this year, check out the new Tiers Explanation page. Once the finals begin, you can also track the progress of each tier on our Finals page.

 

 

13 July 2008

Results for July 12:

Kreludor are hanging onto third place, and a widening gap is forming in the fourth place crowd, with Darigan and Lost Desert currently leading them. Four games remain in the round robin, so all teams up to Maraqua are now sadly out of the running for Top Tier- though the contest for the middle tiers continues. Meridell also need to win every single match and have Darigan and Lost Desert lose every match or they are out of the running too. The remaining teams need to put up some stiff competition to either stay in top tier or force the others out. It’s a fierce battle that will only rage on until the tiers are decided- and then become even more fierce with the finals starting. Do your best for your team!

Today may see Meridell’s last hurrah with a match against the powerhouse offense of Roo Island. Lost Desert face Kreludor who have been sitting comfortably in third place for a while now. The other contesting teams get a light day today, but the contest still isn’t over.

 

 

12 July 2008

Results for July 11:

The Mystery Island/Shenkuu match ends in a draw, a result neither team will be happy with as they now have to try that much harder in the coming games to get into top tier- especially with all the other teams they’re in contest with enjoying wins.

Today has two decisive matches that could command the shape of the table. Darigan Citadel play Haunted Woods again; DC famously lost out to HW in the finals of the first tournament, but won their match in the first round. With such an uncertain history between these two teams the result of today is impossible to predict. Meanwhile Meridell play Mystery Island who will be fighting with all they have to keep themselves in competition.

 

 

11 July 2008

Results for July 10:

The race for fourth place continues endlessly. With only 6 days remaining in the contest, the final table is going to be a close contest!

Today, Darigan, Meridell, Lost Desert, and Haunted Woods hope to coast another victory against opponents toward the bottom end of the table, while Mystery Island and Shenkuu go head to head to knock each other out.

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Apologies for missing the update yesterday. Due to circumstances beyond my control I lost all access to the internet, and was therefore unable to update. It shouldn’t happen again though, so I look forward to bringing AC news to nbn’s readers right up to the last day of the finals :)

 

 

09 July 2008

Results for July 8:

Hilariously, most teams in the running for top tier all had draws today, so the table has barely chnaged at all. The only win-loss situation was Krawk Island vs Haunted Woods, which has done nothing except further Krawk Island’s lead. Maraqua took advantage of this and scored a win, bringing them back closer to the contest- but is it enough for them to get through?

Today has Maraqua attempt to pull themselves back even further against Virtupets, Krawk Island see to Shenkuu, And Darigan and Meridell go tobattle once again.

 

 

08 July 2008

Results for July 7:

One of the biggest surprises of these results are Meridell’s victory against the Haunted Woods. Meridell successfully avoid falling out of the contest, and make Haunted Woods need to try even harder in the coming days. The other surprise is Mystery Island’s draw against Roo Island. Though they were seeking a win, a draw helps more than a loss does, and when wins and draws are considered they currently are stronger than Haunted Woods, previous league leaders. Maraqua take Darigan Citadel to a draw, but it’s not enough for them- with only 9 days of competition remaining before the finals, it may be too late for them to come back. What they’ll want to focus on now is staying within Second Tier. With the glut of teams fighting for fourth place in Top Tier, several of them will be relegated down to Second Tier by the end of the league, meaning competition is fierce down there as well to see who takes the top of second tier.

Kreludor play Darigan Citadel today, while Mystery Island are met by Lost Desert. These teams are all around the same level in the league, so today is an important match for all four teams. Meridell face the power of Shenkuu, and Haunted Woods carry themselves from their loss yesterday into a match with Top Tier leaders Krawk Island. Can they regain their morale and keep themselves in power?

 

 

07 July 2008

Results for July 6:

Darigan Citadel defy expectations and beat Mystery Island, meaning fourth place is once again contested by five teams! It’s looking more and more like this is going to be a neck-and-neck struggle right to the end of the double round robin. It’s almost impossible to predict what top-tier will look like at the end of this. First and second are likely to be taken by the Roo Island and Krawk Island, but which island will take the top spot is still uncertain. Kreludor have third place to themselves at the moment, but their lead is by no means concrete, with only one win separating them from the crowd of fourth place. And of course, this is without factoring the points awarded from the two sidegames- though since only TNT know the significance of these, it’s not possible to factor them into who is leading.

Today, Darigan play Maraqua. Maraqua have slipped behind the rush for fourth place, and may now be out of luck, unless a lot of upsets happen higher up. They will be looking to make sure Darigan don’t further their lead. Roo Island play Mystery Island, hoping to thin out the fourth place crowd, Shenkuu hope to swap places with Kreludor, and Meridell hope to avoid suffering the same fate as Maraqua against Haunted Woods. Whatever happens, the results for today probably wont have a huge impact on the league table, but every win from now counts for these teams so make sure you do your best for yours!

 

 

06 July 2008

Results for July 5:

Lost Desert beat Haunted Woods and jump up the table, though not quite enough to surpass their rivals. Kreludor force a stalemate with Meridell and manage to hold onto the top tier, but now share their place with two other teams- Hauted Woods, and Mystery Island who won their game. Shenkuu draw with Roo Island and cling onto fifth place, alongside Lost Desert and Darigan Citadel.

Today, Mystery Island look to kick Darigan Citadel off their heels, Roo Island hope to knock Haunted Woods from top tier again, and Kreludor hope to strngthen their hold against Virtupets.

 

 

05 July 2008

Results for July 4:

Haunted Woods climb back into a currently uncontested fourth place, with an equal number of wins but less draws than Kreludor who hold onto third. Shenkuu are denied the win that would see them join the top tier by a draw with the Lost Desert. Meridell and Maraqua cling on to competitive play by taking wins- but with the competition steaming ahead, is it too late for these two teams? Darigan Citadel are crushed by Roo Island and cling onto Lost Desert, also barely staying in cotest.

Today could be Meridell and Maraqua’s last day in competitive play as both take on teams in the top tier- Krawk Island and Kreludor. If they lose these matches it could very well be the end of their chances in the cup- though stranger things have happened. Lost Desert face Haunted Woods, hoping to regain their lead, Shenkuu have a hard time ahead against Roo Island, and Darigan Citadel look to claw their way back against Terror Mountain. There is still all to play for in this ever-changing competition, so keep playing!

 

 

04 July 2008

Results for June 3:

The clash between Darigan and Lost Desert ends in a dead heat causing both teams to fall behind Shenkuu and Haunted Woods. Mystery Island join them with a draw against Maraqua, and while Meridell fought valiantly and forced Krawk Island into a draw, it still wasn’t enough to get them back up the table. Shenkuun look to be recovering after their early upset, now in joint fourth place, but with the second round just beginning, will they drop down again when they meet old superiors?

We’ll find out today, as they face Lost Desert for the second time. Last time these two met ended in a draw, which would be potentially devastating to both teams should it happen again. Darigan Citadel face current table leaders Roo Island, and Mystery Island will look to take advantage in a match against Virtupets. Haunted Woods take on Faerieland to get back into top tier, and Meridell and Maraqua will be praying for an easy win today or they may be out of the running for good.

 

 

03 July 2008

Results for July 2:

Haunted Woods suffer the loss they were most afraid of against Shenkuu, meaning there are now an incredible 5 teams all vying for fourth place: Darigan Citadel, who have made an impressive comeback after falling behind early in the cup, Lost Desert who seem to be slowing down again after their sudden onslaught of the top tier, Mystery Island, Shenkuu who have also made a comeback, and Haunted Woods. Kreludor inch ahead with 10 wins, sitting them in third place. Just one loss will be enough to shake them from here though. Roo Island and Krawk Island sit atop the table, probably too far ahead now to be knocked off- but nothing is for certain yet in this tournament.

Today sees two of these fourth-place teams duke it out- Lost Desert and Darigan Citadel. With LD slowing down and DC stepping up, it’ll be interesting to see who comes out the victor in this match. Maraqua and Meridell sit on the very edge of competitive positions, so both will be looking to win to stay in the game. Maraqua have a strong competitor for this in Mystery Island, but Meridell will really have to try their hardest to beat Krawk Island. A loss for these teams at this stage could knock them out of the contest, as both are behind by two wins.

 

 

02 July 2008

Results for July 1:

A win for Darigan Citadel is good news for them, but devastating to Haunted Woods who now have to contend for joint third-and-fourth place with Mystery Island and Kreludor. Lost Desert and Shenkuu also take wins, but it still isn’t enough to take them into top tier, now level with Darigan Citadel. We also have a monumental moment in this years tournament as Faerieland take their first victory.

It’s the end of the first round robin, so the cycle begins again. Each team will now play each other team for a second time. Within the next 15 rounds we’ll see decisive moments that both guarantee and deny teams places in the table. Currently no team is out of the running- not even the bottom three. That means there’s all to play for!

Perhaps the most important match today is Shenkuu vs Haunted Woods. HW need to score a win to get back into the top tier, but Shenkuu will be looking to take advantage of their loss and propel themselves up the table.

 

 

01 July 2008

Results for June 30:

Lost Desert are knocked out of the top four as quickly as they got in there, suffering a draw with Darigan Citadel, pulling both teams into joint 5th place with Shenkuu. Haunted Woods retake third place, while Krelludor and Mystery Island duke it out for fourth.

Today we reminisce back to the first tournament as Darigan take on Haunted Woods. In the final of the first tournament, Haunted Woods took the gold from Darigan. Will we see a repeat of this, or can Darigan take the win and forge their way into the top tier? Meridell face Mystery Island in the battle for fourth place. Shenkuu meanwhile waits in the sidelines hoping for an easy win against Altador to take them into top tier. It’s the last day of the first round robin, so all teams will want to make this match count.

 

 

30 June 2008

Results for June 29:

While the Meridell/Roo Island draw may seem like a good result for the medieval team, they needed a win to stay in the running for fourth place. Now they have dropped into fifth place and will need to hope for the other teams to suffer draws too. Meanwhile Darigan Citadel continue their comeback spree with a win pushing them into joint fourth place. Kreludor slay the giant slayers in a win against Lost Desert, and Haunted Woods take advantage of this with a win, making both teams swap places in the league table.

Today sees Darigan Citadel playing Lost Desert. Have the LD team run out of steam just as DC are gaining theirs? Meanwhile Krawk Island have a hard time against Meridell, and Kreludor and Mystery Island look to strengthen their grip on fourth place- but as Mystery Island play Maraqua, who have been a strong team so far, will they lose out to their lunar rivals?

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Now that the contest is well into its stride, what are your predictions for the success of your own team?

 

 

29 June 2008

Results for June 28:

Roo Island take the crown from Krawk Island’s head and charge into first place. The Krawk’s only solace is a win in the slushie department- they have a distant lead in the side games which could tip them over the edge in the finals. Meanwhile Haunted Woods return to form and fourth place with a win against Maraqua, while Lost Desert lose their grip in a draw. Darigan Citadel remain competitive with a victory placing them at the bottom of joint 5th place with Meridell, Mystery Island and Kreludor- are we seeing the return of the kings?

Today sees most current leaders having easy matches- but if they get complacent, they could still be surprised. Lost Desert take on Kreludor wo will be looking to take a win, putting them on the same level as their current rivals. More interesting are the matches Shenkuu and Maraqua are facing. Respectively, they take on Brightvale and Faerieland, the two poorest performing teams. As both sit quietly in 6th place, they will be looking to take full advantage of the situation, potentially ending up in 5th place.

 

 

28 June 2008

Results for June 27:

Lost Desert force Krawk Island into their first non-winning match as they continue their sudden onslaught of the top tier. Meanwhile a victory for Meridell and a loss for Haunted Woods means 4th place is back in hot contest. Darigan Citadel continue their struggle back into competition too, now ranking joint 5th with several teams. At the other end of the table, Brightvale take their first and only win so far against Altador, leaving Faerieland the only team with no wins at all.

Today sees the two giants finally come head-to-head. Roo Island and Krawk Island will be holding nothing back as both fight for the top place. Even though both teams will be in first and second place no matter what happens today, neither team will settle for anything less than a victory today. Meridell go up against Lost Desert, the only team the top two fear, and will be hoping to stay competitive. Will Lost Desert run out of steam? Haunted Woods will hope to take advantage of a Meridell loss by beating Maraqua, and Darigan Citadel look to take an even more firm hold of the competition in a match against Brightvale. It’s still all to play for, so get out there and support your teams!

 

 

27 June 2008

Results for June 26:

Victories for Lost Desert and Haunted Woods give a definitive top tier for the first time. Krawk Island, Roo Island, Lost Desert and Haunted Woods ae the current finalists. However the cup is only one third of the way through so there is plenty of time for another upset to occur. Meanwhile Darigan’s win against Maraqua places them tentatively back in the competition alongside Mystery Island and Kreludor in 6th place. Sitting in fifth place waiting for Haunted Woods to fumble are Meridell and Maraqua.

Today sees a potential easy win for the Citadel as they face Virtupets, Krawk Island seeking to keep Lost Desert as far from their position as possible, Haunted Woods trying to keep Maraqua away from their heels, and Meridell hoping to take advantage of all of this with a win against Faerieland. The table could change dramatically based on what happens today!

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26 June 2008

Results for June 25:

A draw for the Lost Desert keeps them in third place and widens the gap between them and the top two teams. The battle for fourth place continues, with Maraqua adding fuel to the fire with a win yesterday putting them in direct competition with Meridell and Haunted Woods. Kreludor and Mystery Island stay behind these forerunners having both suffered draws in yesterday’s matches.

Today will see who takes a decisive fourth place as Meridell and Haunted Woods finally come to blows. Maraqua meanwhile will be hoping for a win against Darigan Citadel to at least stay competitive, and if the HW v Meridell match resulyts in a draw, they may even take fourth place from under their noses. Finally, Krawk Island will be seeking their tenth consecutive win against Faerieland.

 

 

25 June 2008

Results for June 24:

Lost Desert have erupted out of nowhere to take a firm hold of third place, thanks to an easy win against Faerieland and their main competition, Haunted Woods, facing the power of Roo Island and failing to secure a win. Roo Island’s pedestal is beginning to wobble, and Lost Desert will be looking to take full advantage of that and power their way to second place. Meanwhile the battle for third and fourth continues, with two teams almost neck-and-neck for fourth place- Meridell and Haunted Woods both have 5 wins, but Meridell just scrape the advantage with one draw more than HW. These two teams will be desperate to score as many wins as possible to outdo the other. With things shaky at the top, and 22 matches still to come, they may even be able to reshape the top tier completely and force one of the current leaders out of the running. Meanwhile Mystery Island, Kreludor, and Maraqua are waiting below with 4 wins to sneak a win past and force the others into a fierce stalemate contest.

Today could see a complete reshuffle of the top tier, as Haunted Woods face off against Krawk Island, and Meridell face Shenkuu. If the Krawk team continue their run of flawless wins and Shenkuu once again suffer bad luck, Haunted Woods could be forced out of the hot competition for fourth place. Meanwhile Kreludor play dethroned champions Darigan Citadel and may be able to secure another win to cause even more vibrations in the top set.

 

 

24 June 2008

Results for June 23:

A shock loss for Roo Island places them into second place, behind Krawk Island’s flawless run of victories. Lost Desert now roll up into joint third place with Meridell and Haunted Woods. With five teams now in the running for the finals, and only four places to take, the excitement has just begun!

Today sees Haunted Woods take on the now humbled Roo Island. If they can pull a victory here, Roo Island will be dropped into joint second place and for the first time be in danger of dropping out of the top four. Meanwhile giant-slayers Lost Desert have much less pressure today as they take on Faerieland- but as yesterday proves, anything could happen. Can Faerieland deny Lost Desert the second victory and force them to stay in third place?

 

 

23 June 2008

Results for June 22:

Roo and Krawk Island continue to stampede ahead, Haunted Woods following closely behind. It’s beginning to look like the main battle is now for the number 4 spot, with many teams still in a viable position to take it.

Today sees what may be Darigan Citadel’s toughest match so far, Krawk Island. The Citadel has had a poor run this year, and Krawk Island will be making sure to add to that. Can Darigan’s team pull back the vigour that led them to victory last year against the current strongest contender?

Meanwhile the battle for mid-table continues as Haunted Woods face off Mystery Island, and Meridell seek to gain another win against their neighbours Brightvale.

 

 

22 June 2008

Results for June 21st:

Roo and Krawk Island continue to battle for the top spot as both slaughter their way through all opponents. And with both playing bottom-of-the-league teams today, this trend looks likely to continue. This may all change however when both go head-to-head on the 28th. Meanwhile current reigning champions Darigan Citadel drop below mid-table as they suffer a draw to Meridell. Shenkuu continue their run of bad luck, still having no wins registered so far.

Haunted Woods have been a sleeper hit so far, falling into third place and staying there for the duration. If they can hold their place here they will be guaranteed a place in the semi-finals. With matches against both leading teams coming up, however, this may be easier said than done. There is still plenty of time for everything to change though!

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The FAQ has been updated with some more strategies and information on the avatar and goal limit.

 

 

21 June 2008

Results for June 20:

Roo and Krawk Island remain the only teams to have a flawless win record in Yooyuball, and both have incurred a single loss in one of the side games. Faerieland and Brightvale sit at the bottom of the league table, having taken only losses in Yooyuball, though Brightvale has had more success in the side games.

Today sees two interesting games. The first is Krawk Island vs Shenkuu. Shenkuu have had little success this year, despite being one of the strongest teams in the last tournament. Will going against the current leaders reawaken this playing power and take them to a victory? Meanwhile old rivalries are resurrected in the game between Darigan Citadel and Meridell. Hopefully their match in the Yooyuball field will be less violent than their other conflicts, but with Darigan just falling behind Meridell in yooyuball wins, the fans will be out for blood…

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There have been many reports that games with scores over 15 goals are not counted when they are submitted. This is likely to prevent cheaters, and it is possible that these scores are reviewed by staff and will eventually count. If you would prefer to be careful, however, when you reach 15 goals, try to simply keep the ball in play until the end of the match.

 

 

20 June 2008

Results for June 19:

Roo Island’s flawless record places them at the top of the league table, with Krawk Island falling slightly behind in Make Some Noise wins. Faerieland meanwhile are the only team with nothing but losses registered in every game.

Today’s matches have Darigan Citadel face current leaders Roo Island, and Brightvale and Terror Mountain vie for their first win of the tournament.

 

 

19 June 2008

Results for 18th June:

Krawk Island take the win in the battle of the islands and take the top of the Yooyuball league table, alongside yet another island, Roo Island. However, it seems Roo Island has the stronger fans, as they have a flawless win record for each game so far, placing them at the top of the overall league table. A surprise draw for Darigan Citadel places them midtable, while Maraqua, Terror Mountain, Brightvale, and Faerieland languish at the bottom of the table with only losses so far. There are still 28 matches to come though as each team plays every other team twice, so this could change drastically!

Today’s matches see Roo Island face off Virtupets. Virtupets have a history of being at the bottom, but can their win against Faerieland yesterday spur them on to surprise Roo Island’s false sense of security? Meanwhile, Krawk Island face the tournament hosts, and Darigan Citadel faces Faerieland- respectively top and bottom of the table last year.

 

 

18 June 2008

Results for 17th June:

Darigan Citadel take the first win, alongside the surprise third-placers of last year Roo Island, silver trophy winners Krawk Island, hosts of the cup Altador, and Mystery Island. These teams also take the victory in the sidelines, having both the noisiest fans and the happiest customers. It’s early days yet though, and tomorrow sees two of these early leaders clash- the battle of the islands, Mystery Island vs Krawk Island. Both teams will be looking to at least force a draw to stay in the runnings. Tomorrow also sees the two lowest ranking teams of last year play ball- Faerieland vs Virtupets. Can these teams claw their way back up the league table?

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From the news:

“To the delight of Yooyuball fans across Neopia, the Altador Cup Committee has announced a change to this year’s format. Unlike previous years, where the top two teams squared off to determine the tournament champion (and the next two squads fought it out for third place), a seeding process has been put in place so that all four finalists now have a shot at winning the title. Under this new structure, the first and fourth place teams will play for two days to determine one finalist, while the winner between the second and third place squads settles the other. Then, the finalists will face off for another two days to determine the tournament championship.

Rather than just sticking to the finals, though, this new format will also be in play for the rest of the tournament’s participants. Teams five through eight, nine through twelve, and thirteen through sixteen will now be seeded within their own brackets. “Under the old system,” one committee member stated, “once the double round-robin ended, supporters were faced with a choice: they could either jump ship and choose one of the finalists to root for, or stay loyal to their team and go home. Doing things this way will now enable loyal fans to stick by their squad to the very end.”

Looks like players will no longer be able to change teams. Hope you’re happy with who you’ve chosen!

 

 

17 June 2008

The Altador Cup has gotten off to a flying start today. The match everyone wants to know about of course is Darigan vs Terror Mountain. Can the reigning champions from last year continue their string of flawless wins, or will the pressure of going first inspire new vigour in Terror Mountains players and spur them to the win?

There is a new avatar available from the Altador Cup, too. Reports say that it is awarded either once you achieve 50 wins, though this needs confirmation.

 

 

16 June 2008

The Altador Cup appears to have begun a day early, despite the match schedule stating today as another sign-up day. We at nBn recommend you do not play any AC games today until the official opening tomorrow. It’s always better to be safe than sorry.

The glitch has been fixed, and all scores earned during the early release have been reset to zero for a new start tomorrow. Phew!

And remember, today is the last day to sign up!

 

 

14 June 2008

We now have an in-depth FAQ on site, with answers to frequently asked questions and advice on how to score with each yooyuball. Keep checking back for more site additions! :)

 

 

13 June 2008

Sign-ups are now open! If you already know which team you want to join, click onto the sign-up station. Or, if you’re still deciding, check out the team profiles, and if you still can’t decide, take a quiz to see which team suits you best.

That is, if you’re CERTAIN you aren’t from pest control.

Rather bizarrely, Kiko Lake’s Altador Cup team seems to have simply vanished from existence. This means that sadly the AC Comittee has had to disqualify them from the Cup, with Kreludor taking their place.

The first-round match-ups can be viewed here.

Once you’ve chosen your team, you can play practice games of Yooyuball against the Practice Team from some unknown, probably non-existent, part of Neopia. If you need a refresher on how to play, check out the Rules page.

The Altador Cup now has it’s own Neoboard for discussion with other players. Finally, there is a NeoVision contest based on the Altador Cup for the more creative Neopians.

Get playing!

If you have any questions, comments, problems, or just want to discuss the Cup, hop on over to nBn Forum’s Altador Cup Master Thread.

 

 

07 June 2008

It’s official- The Altador Cup opens this Thursday. Have you decided which team you’ll be supporting this year?

Altador Cup 2008 opens Thursday 12th June!

To help get us in the Altador Cup mood, the Neopian Times has two Cup-related articles this week. Need To Know About Yooyuball And The Altador Cup has a brief run-down on everything you need to know about the Altador Cup- how the game works, a few simple strategies, and a quick history of the event. On the more fun side, you can find out which Yooyu you’re most like by answering the questions in Which Yooyu Are You?.

 

 

31 May 2008

Congratulations to last year’s winners of the Altador Cup - Darigan. Can they take home the Cup again this year? Or will second place, Roo Island, triumph this year? We’ll have to wait and see…

Make sure you grab a supporter banner to put up on your user lookup, pet page or in your shop to show everyone who you’re going for during the Cup.