Jejima 1,300 Posted June 15, 2023 (edited) Hi everyone! Back in 2010, we had the inaugural Bench World Cup. This is a fantasy sports game played during the football (soccer) World Cup. Since then, there have been three further Bench World Cups in 2014, 2018 and 2022 and three Bench Euros in 2012, 2016 and 2021. This will be our first foray into women's football. Here are the basic rules of the game. (These may be slightly tweaked later - but they are pretty much established now.) I am copying and pasting from the previous world cup game. Please sign up to play and to volunteer to be a 'refioji' (referee/gyoji - term originally coined by Achiyama). No need for prior experience to become a refioji. I know that some players have already expressed interest in playing and refiojing - but please formally sign up below, Please 'sign up' on the list below if you would like to play. We need 32 competitors, (plus a few reserves, just in case) Preference is given to: a) sumo game players (even better if you play Bench Sumo!) b) sumo fans c) family of the above d) friends of the above We also need eight 'refiojis' - one person to look after each of the six groups in the group stages (so one refioji in charge of four players). Those refiojis will then be given games in the knock-out stages to look after. Please register your interest to play below, and whether you would be able to kindly help out with the administration. Refiojis 1. Athenayama 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Reserves First reserve: Second reserve: Players 1. Jejima 2. Fujiko (wife of Jejima) 3. Baku (son of Jejima and Fujiko) 4. Kaba (son of Jejima and Fujiko) 5. Athenayama 6. Djodjoyoshi (cousin of Athenayama) 7. Kimyama (friend of Athenayama) 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. First reserve: Second reserve: . Edited June 15, 2023 by Jejima 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Athenayama 932 Posted June 15, 2023 (edited) I'm in as player and refioji. Djodjoyoshi (cousin) and Kimyama (friend) are in as players. Edited June 15, 2023 by Athenayama Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Athenayama 932 Posted June 15, 2023 To those who showed interest in the other thread, please kindly register here. @Bunbukuchagama @Finngall @Ganzohnesushi @Asapedroryu @Achiyama @Koorifuu Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Koorifuu 860 Posted June 15, 2023 Please count me in as a player - refioji would've been a stretch though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bunbukuchagama 675 Posted June 15, 2023 1 hour ago, Athenayama said: To those who showed interest in the other thread, please kindly register here. @Bunbukuchagama @Finngall @Ganzohnesushi @Asapedroryu @Achiyama @Koorifuu You can count me in if you need numbers. If you have too many applicants, I will gladly vacate my spot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Athenayama 932 Posted June 15, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, Bunbukuchagama said: You can count me in if you need numbers. If you have too many applicants, I will gladly vacate my spot. I'm afraid it's more likely we won't reach the 32 needed players. Hopefully, I'm wrong. Edited June 15, 2023 by Athenayama Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ganzohnesushi 498 Posted June 15, 2023 In as a Player, no Refioji duties. Ganzohnesushi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achiyama 1,216 Posted June 16, 2023 18 hours ago, Athenayama said: I'm afraid it's more likely we won't reach the 32 needed players. Hopefully, I'm wrong. How many players are needed? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Athenayama 932 Posted June 16, 2023 (edited) 56 minutes ago, Achiyama said: How many players are needed? 32 Sir. 12 registered upto now. Edited June 16, 2023 by Athenayama Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achiyama 1,216 Posted June 16, 2023 1 hour ago, Athenayama said: 32 Sir. 12 registered upto now. So, 20 more needed. Huh! It will be really a challenge! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Athenayama 932 Posted June 16, 2023 1 minute ago, Achiyama said: So, 20 more needed. Huh! It will be really a challenge! Well, you and your friends/family are not registered yet, so please register here ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achiyama 1,216 Posted June 16, 2023 (edited) I think the number is higher. Why did you split the thread? Many players, like me, will be confused that have to register here. I don't see my entries: Achiyama Krisachiyama (my grandson) Bumbiachiyama (my granddaughter) My daughter and son-in-law (who participated in some of the previous WBC might be willing to participate. I have to check with them. Achiyama Edited June 16, 2023 by Achiyama Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achiyama 1,216 Posted June 16, 2023 I also said in the other thread to count me as a Refioji, too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Athenayama 932 Posted June 16, 2023 2 minutes ago, Achiyama said: Why did you split the thread? Many players, like me, will be confused that have to register here. That's why I mentioned in a previous post the people who showed interest in the other thread to bring them here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Athenayama 932 Posted June 16, 2023 Yes Achiyama-zeki , I'd suggest you ask also to all the residents in Sofia to fill the number! ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achiyama 1,216 Posted June 16, 2023 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Athenayama said: That's why I mentioned in a previous post the people who showed interest in the other thread to bring them here. Aha OK Please, update the thread when there is motion. There is still a whole month till the beginning of WWC. We have to bump the thread to the top often. Edited June 16, 2023 by Achiyama Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Athenayama 932 Posted June 16, 2023 2 minutes ago, Achiyama said: Aha OK Please, update the thread There is still a whole month till th WWC begins. I'm sure Jejima will update it asap as it's his thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Finngall 32 Posted June 16, 2023 I'm in as a player. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jejima 1,300 Posted June 17, 2023 We are half-way there! Refiojis 1. Athenayama 2. Jakusotsu 3. Achiyama 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Reserves First reserve: Second reserve: Players 1. Jejima 2. Fujiko (wife of Jejima) 3. Baku (son of Jejima and Fujiko) 4. Kaba (son of Jejima and Fujiko) 5. Athenayama 6. Djodjoyoshi (cousin of Athenayama) 7. Kimyama (friend of Athenayama) 8. Jakusotsu 9. Koorifuu 10. Bunbukuchagama 11. Ganzohnesushi 12. Asapedroryu 13. Achiyama 14. Krisachiyama (grandson of Achiyama) 15. Bumbiachiyama (granddaughter of Achiyama) 16. Finngall 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. First reserve: Second reserve: . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Athenayama 932 Posted June 19, 2023 Is there a way to implement 16 drones in the game? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jejima 1,300 Posted June 19, 2023 1 hour ago, Athenayama said: Is there a way to implement 16 drones in the game? Not really. The maximum that we have had in the past is two, I think. But, still time to drum up players. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Athenayama 932 Posted June 19, 2023 30 minutes ago, Jejima said: Not really. The maximum that we have had in the past is two, I think. But, still time to drum up players. Yeah that wasn't an actual question. My goal was indeed to awake more players and make them join.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yamanashi 3,687 Posted June 19, 2023 39 minutes ago, Athenayama said: Yeah that wasn't an actual question. My goal was indeed to awake more players and make them join.... Have you tried using an AI chatbot? It might be interesting to see how good AI is at this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
