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Team Captain Interview: Layton Vickles of Team Darigan Citadel

on Sunday, July 11th 2010 @ 5:36 pm EST by Noog

Disclaimer: This news report is largely fictional, composed from various fan comments and the whims of our imagination in an attempt to inspire a sense of realism through our reporting. While we do our best to keep things reasonably neutral, this report is in no way intended to be a completely bias-free representation of the parties involved, nor does it claim to provide critical analysis of past and potential outcomes from qualified Altador Cup experts. If professional analysis is what tickles your fancy, take a look at our predictions (global/daily).

It has been almost a week since the Altador Cup came to an end and Lost Desert fans went home with the gold. Things have settled since then, and everyone has returned back to their daily lives. Some players have settled with the fans, but I was able to catch up with Darigan team captain and forward Layton Vickles for an interview in his private suite within the citadel.

Hello Mr. Vickles. You have a nice place here.
Layton Vickles: It’sss Layton. I get compliments on my place a lot. Lord Darigan gave it to me himssself.

That’s Great. So you are adored back home as well?
Vickles: Of courssse. Everyone in the cassstle knowsss who I am and they know what will happen if they don’t treat me correctly.

(Strange Look) Okay....Let’s move on to the actual interview. You haven’t been known as someone to keep to yourself. What did you think about this year’s cup?
Vickles: It wasss very disssappointing. We were able to get a lot of successsss, but we didn’t get the cup. The worssst part wasss when we didn’t get into the finalsss. I got very angry, and those Mummies will rue the day that they messsssed with Layton Vicklesssss. Next Altador Cup I will get revenge.

You really hated the cup? You were named the MVP this year.
Vickles: Yesss, but that wasss expected. I am the bessst that there isss. My teammates know it, and the rest of the cup knowsss it. Lord Darigan expected this of me from the beginning, and when I am expected of sssomething, I deliver.

Speaking of Lord Darigan, did you have any contact with him in the middle of the cup?
Vickles: Yesss, unfortunately. We had rigorous practices before the cup, and he was making us work on the break daysss. Not only that, but he would let us know when he was unhappy in the middle of the cup. Tormo ssstill hasn’t talked to my lord directly sssince the firssst day of the cup when we lossst to Brightvale.

Oh wow. I’ll move on from that subject. Are there any days in the cup that you were especially proud of?
Vickles: I am never proud. When we win, it was expected and we just move on to the next match as confident as the lassst one. The only daysss that stick out are when we lose. Tandrak and myself are both angry after we lose a match, and we do whatever it takesss to win the next match. It is our confidence and drive to win that have gotten usss this far. We’ve been able to give our fans a second, first, and now a third place trophy for their collectionsss.

That is a good point. What do you think about the “Curse of the Cup”?
Vickles: I don’t pay attention to superstitionsss. This one however, has been mostly true, except for the fact that we’ve had three top finishesss. We will soon show everyone that this is just a myth by being the firssst team to win the Altador Cup twice. I promise that to every Minion out there.

That’s a pretty big promise to your fans. Is there anything else that you want to tell them?
Vickles: Yesss. Minions everywhere, join me next year and we will be the most powerful alliance the world hasss ever seen! We will fight our way to the top of the standings, and everyone who underestimatesss our mighty power will pay! They will drop in their ranking and there will be only one team left standing! Darigan Citadel will take over the WORLD!!!!! Errr, I mean, THE ALTADOR CUP!!!!!!

(Scared) Umm, I think that I have to go soon, but I’ll ask one last question. What do you plan to do now that the Altador Cup is over?
Vickles: Well, Lord Darigan already has my schedule planned out. It includesss a month long vacation and Yooyuball practice four timesss a week. I would tell you the ressst of my plansss, but that isss strictly classified.

Thank You for the interview Layton. (scurries out of the room)

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Lost Desert takes the 5th Altador Cup!

on Wednesday, July 7th 2010 @ 1:19 am EST by Marabot 108

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Altador Cup Comes to a Close!

on Tuesday, July 6th 2010 @ 10:08 pm EST by Marabot 108

As the cup comes to a close, the results begin to release! Updates will be posted as things come!

Final Standings:

1. Lost Desert
2. Kreludor
3. Darigan Citadel
4. Roo Island
5. Maraqua
6. Virtupets
7. Krawk Island
8. Meridell
9. Terror Mountain
10. Tyrannia
11. Shenkuu
12. Haunted Woods
13. Brightvale
14. Mystery Island
15. Faerieland
16. Kiko Lake
17. Altador
18. Moltara

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CONGRATULATIONS TO LOST DESERT FOR GETTING 1ST PLACE IN ACV!

Congrats also goes to Kreludor for 2nd and Darigan Citadel for 3rd!

Congratulations goes to Twitterpate, for winning the Staff Tournament!

As for more congratulations, here they are:

Congratulations to Maraqua for having the best Yooyuball record at 25-6-7!
Congratulations to Tyrannia for, once again, having the best Slushie Slinger record at 33-3-2!
Congratulations to Kreludor for the best Make Some Noise record at 29-4-5!
Congratulations to Terror Mountain, for not only having the best Shootout Showdown record, and best record in one game overall, at 36-0-2, but for holding the longest win streak in the history of the cup at 32-0-0!

It's been a great year and we all hope to see you again next year for ACVI!

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Team Captain Interview: Mirsha Grelinek of Team Shenkuu

on Monday, July 5th 2010 @ 2:31 pm EST by Random Invisible Guy

Disclaimer: This news report is largely fictional, composed from various fan comments and the whims of our imagination in an attempt to inspire a sense of realism through our reporting. While we do our best to keep things reasonably neutral, this report is in no way intended to be a completely bias-free representation of the parties involved, nor does it claim to provide critical analysis of past and potential outcomes from qualified Altador Cup experts. If professional analysis is what tickles your fancy, take a look at our predictions (global/daily).

Well, seeing as many fans seem to be getting a tad jittery waiting on the final results from the tournament officials, we decided that some light reading might help to soothe a few nerves. So, without further ado, here's an interview from our field reporter, BlackJaguar. Over to you BJ.

With smashing top four finishes in all three Altador Cup tournaments they've participated in, it's no longer a surprise to analysts when Shenkuu turns the tables on their opponents and rockets to the top of the standings. In fact, many observers seem to have forgotten Team Shenkuu's relatively humble beginnings, joining the second Altador Cup as one of the underdog teams, their third place ranking then coming completely out of the blue. Today Shenkuu is an established powerhouse with solid records across the board. However, inconsistency still plagues this team at times, as was shown in a significant portion of this year's tournament. At the same time, it's impossible to forget the devastation this squad is capable of wreaking on even the toughest teams on the leaderboard. I managed to catch Mirsha Grelinek after a press conference on the day before the tournament started, and she agreed to a quick interview.

Note: This interview took place before the start of the tournament.

(looks around) Wait where is she?
Mirsha Grelinek: (sudden gust) Here I am.

Wow that was a nice entrance Captain Grelinek. Thank you very much for giving us this interview.
Grelinek: You're very much welcome sweetie. I heard we have a lot of fans who follow your news and I hope this can give them a morale boost. (wink)

Ok, first question. A lot of analysts say that your team is one of the biggest contenders for ACV. What is your reaction about this?
Grelinek: I'm happy, yet a bit pressured. We had a spectacular finish last year so everybody expects us to win this year.

Do you think the "Curse of the Cup" and the "second place wins next year" notion has something to do with that pressure?
Grelinek: Well of course! But I always remind my team not to depend on those notions and remain focused on training. It's just like when performing a jutsu, a ninja who loses focus can get badly hurt due to disruption in the flow of chakra.

Speaking of jutsus, I heard you have hired two ninjas from a neighbouring village to help train your team. Who are they? And what kind of new strategies did you develop?
Grelinek: Despite how cute you are, I cannot tell you much about that. The same goes for the identity of those two ninjas. Though I must say that white-haired guy is quite handsome. I really like his stunning sharingan eye. As for the kid, all he does is eat ramen and complain.

It seems you like matured guys. Do you think the same about Meridell team captain "Wizard" Windelle? Because there is a rumour going on that some palace guards saw you and captain Windelle talking on top of the castle wall.
Grelinek: What?! (blush) Tho... those... rumours are not true. I think captain Windelle does look and act mature. Plus he's sweet and kind and thoughtful not to mention caring and fun to be with, but... but nothing like that ever happened. I've only ever met him on the Yooyuball field!

Okay, I believe you... (sceptical look) Next question: your team is one of the so-called "slow starters". Is this a part of your strategy or just is it because your team needs more time to adjust?
Grelinek: Well, you're getting a little close to asking for strategical secrets aren't you honey? I can tell you this much: we ninjas don't like to expend too much energy when it isn't needed. We hide from enemies with minimal effort and survey the situation first before making a swift and precise strike. The same applies to Yooyuball. We gather information regarding the opponent's strategy first before we strike. It's a bit risky, but it's worked for us before, so we we might plan on doing it again.

I see. Do you have any plans on switching from your 2 + 2 formation this year?
Grelinek: Nope. Each of my teammates is a special class ninja. We have mastered our positions really well, so there is no need to change them. Also, I believe that a good team requires a balanced playing style, and a balanced playing style requires a balanced formation. A two forward, two defender formation fits that philosophy perfectly.

Okay, next question. Maraquans have their "Piranha mode" while Kreludor has their "Assassin mode" and Meridell has the "Knights' Charge". What do you call your spectacular performances?
Grelinek: One word: TEAMWORK!

Oh! We are almost out of time. Any words of encouragement for your fans?
Grelinek: Yes, thank you very much for your continuous support! (wink) Oh, and "dear", see you later!

Ah... right. Thanks for your time!

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Altador Cup V Comes to an End

on Monday, July 5th 2010 @ 7:56 am EST by Random Invisible Guy

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Well, that�s that. The final whistle has been blown, the crowds have (amazingly) finally settled down, and the players have marched off the field, exhausted but radiant in the glow of a season well played. Sure, there have been more than a few disappointments, and it�s been a rough season for many squads, but at the end of the day nobody can say that they didn�t give their best, and the result of all that hard work was one of the most memorable Altador Cup tournaments to date. Oddly enough, the slushie stands are still going strong, as it seems there�s quite a number of fans who still need a few cups of the stuff to cool off.

It will probably be a while before the final results are announced (they�re slated for release on Tuesday), as the scoring officials have to go through all their usual checks to make sure there hasn�t been any tampering or errors in their calculations. However, the final tally has indeed been recorded, and now all there is left to do is watch and wait (and, possibly, engage in various other forms of short-term entertainment).

So, with that in mind, we�d just like to sign off our coverage for this season with a hearty �Well played!� Thanks for reading our reports and putting up with all our technical fail! And congratulations to all of you teams and players out there!

This is AA, reporting for The Daily Neopets, signing off.

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It's the Finals!

on Sunday, July 4th 2010 @ 1:17 pm EST by Random Invisible Guy

Disclaimer: This news report was written to inform you all of the latest Altador Cup results in as entertaining a manner as possible. The rest of its content is largely fictional, composed from various fan comments and the whims of our imagination in an attempt to inspire a sense of realism through our reporting. While we do our best to keep things reasonably neutral, this report is in no way intended to be a completely bias-free listing of the day's results, nor does it claim to provide critical analysis of past and potential outcomes from qualified Altador Cup experts. Please note that the opinions formulated in this report are from a full team of different reporters, and in no way represent the views of only a single faction. If you're looking for 100% unbiased performance data, take a look at our standings page. If professional analysis tickles your fancy, you want our predictions pages (global/daily).

We're sorry about the late report. There was a riot near our reporting station, and things got a little hairy. Fortunately, Link is a master mechanic, and he managed to get our equipment fixed in time to broadcast this.

Hello to you all! This is AA bringing you TDN's (rather late, thanks to some over-enthusiastic fans) coverage of the Altador Cup playoffs, which concluded with the results being announced much later than expected (apparently due to similar over-enthusiastic fan issues at the score counting office).

Anyway, we're well into the final matches now, and Teams Altador and Moltara are keeping the bottom bracket scorching hot. This might be called the 'consolation bracket', but make no mistake, both teams are playing at the top of their game for every last scrap of glory they can get.

"Heh, well, you've gotta get rolling sometime." remarked Tulah Kisner of the Moltaran Magmas during the half-time break. "I'm not just talking tough. There is absolutely no way anyone on this team is going to just sit there and let us slide into last place. No way."

And the Magmas most certainly went beyond talk, edging ahead of Team Altador in Slushie Slinger right off the bat, and fighting hard to keep every other game drawn for the first day of the match. Altador sprang back on day two, shaking up the match a little with wins in Yooyuball and Shootout Showdown, while leaving Make Some Noise to the Moltarans and Slushie Slinger drawn. This match-up won't be decided until the Cup finally draws to a close, so for now the battle still rages as fiercely as ever.

Moving on to group four, the Kikos had a disappointing start to their finals campaign, losing everything but Slushie Slinger to Mystery Island on both days of the match. Team Faerieland fared even worse when they went up against the Brightvale Wizards, only barely managing to hold Shootout Showdown at a draw for a day, before succumbing to a clean sweep on the second. It's now the Wizards and the Mystery Island Natives that are battling it out for thirteenth place: fleeting glimmers of fantastic across-the-board play versus occasional bursts of pure Yooyuball brilliance. A low-tier match it may be, but it's definitely one to watch. Faerieland versus Kiko Lake is not to be ignored either. Both teams are spirited, extremely determined, and not to be underestimated, regardless of their underdog status.

In tier three, both Terror Mountain and the Tyrannian Fossils (historically known for their excellent performance in the side games) showed an intriguing change of character, turning their focus to Yooyuball and making off with impressive double-day victories in the staple sport over the Haunted Woods and Shenkuu respectively. Both of the T teams had much poorer Yooyuball records than their opponents (the Haunted Woods stands at a formidable 21-7-8), but they still managed to shrug off the analysts and pull through, all while nevertheless keeping up the side game pace. Shenkuu did manage to outdo the Fossils in Make Some Noise on both days of the match (we're talking Tyrannia here - that's quite a feat), but they were overwhelmed in the remaining games. The Haunted Woods, meanwhile, faltered after nabbing a Make Some Noise win and Slushie Slinger draw on the first day, leaving the Terror Mountain Chillers with two draws and their usual Shootout Showdown win on the side game front. The Chillers and the Fossils are now facing off for ninth place, while the Haunted Woods Zombies and the Shenkuu Ninjas eye each other up for eleventh.

It was bleeding edge technology versus unabashed buccaneers in the battle for one half of the second bracket, with Teams Virtupets and Krawk Island crossing guards, blades, and who-knows-what-else in one of the most closely fought matches in the playoffs. The Pirates maintained a distinct lead in the side games, winning Slushie Slinger and Make Some Noise on both days, despite Virtupets demonstrating their superiority in Shootout Showdown. In fact, it looked like Krawk Island might have the lead overall when the first day's Yooyuballing ended flush-even. Virtupets rebounded quickly however, with Keetra Deile leading her squad to victory and tipping the match in the Robots' favour.

'Close' definitely isn't a word you'd use to describe the other tier two match for round one - Team Maraqua took the field by storm, crushing Meridell's opposition in Yooyuball, Slushie Slinger and Make Some Noise on both days of the match. Meridell fought back with wins in Shootout Showdown, but that didn't do a whole lot to change the overall tide of the battle.

"Well," acknowledged 'Wizard' Windelle, Team Meridell's captain, "now we all know why the Maraquans call themselves WAM! Well played Maraqua!"

It looks like fifth place will be going to either Team Virtupets or the Maraquan Mermaids, while Meridell and Krawk Island set their sights on seventh.

Up in the top tier, the Darigan Citadel and Team Lost Desert brought out their big guns, with the two powerhouses unleashing their full arsenal of well-honed playing styles and tricky manoeuvres on each other in some of the most ferocious Yooyuball play in Altador Cup history. The side games were fairly well balanced, with the Citadel leading in the first day and the Lost Desert hitting back on the second, so it was the Desert Marauders' unfailing Yooyuball play that earned them a win, a draw, and the match overall.

Kreludor and Roo Island were a little less aggressive in their Yooyuball tactics, but that didn't dampen the excitement in the least. Both teams dodged and danced around each other with innovative arrays of unpredictable ploys, both offensive and defensive, in what will probably be remembered as the most creative match of the season. In fact, the teams were so creative that neither was able to obtain a clear Yooyuball advantage over the other. Even the side games on the second day of the match were drawn overall, so when push came to shove, it was a single, seemingly minor Slushie Slinger victory early in the match that nudged Kreludor ahead in the final tally.

So, at least for this year, it seems that the Roos and Darigan Citadel will have to settle for a possible spot on the top-three podium, while Kreludor and the Lost Desert close in on the ever-coveted first place.

Well, I've kept you here long enough. Good luck, play well, and may the best team win! This is AA, reporting from Altador, signing off.

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Finals Glitch

on Thursday, July 1st 2010 @ 8:26 am EST by Random Invisible Guy

TNT's match-ups for the Altador Cup finals appear to have been sabotaged by highly opinionated Meepits. We're not sure precisely what's going on right now, but it should be resolved in a few hours. Containing the Meepits may take a while longer however.

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Update: This appears to be all fixed now. Good luck people!

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