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Welcome to the Islander Quidditch League!

We are currently looking for teams to join. Current cost of creating a team: 1000

Keep your eyes out for more threads and information.

We are currently in Season: 0

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Information
About Quidditch
Types of Players
Player Potential and Growth
Starting a Team
Dealing with Players and Contracts
Team Management
How do I make Money?

Teams
Flemingisa Flyers
Togris Foxes
Heart of Compassion Angels
Freeworld Warren Rainbow Fan Club
Tespid Quidditch Club
Otama City Kangaroos
Adytum Unicorns
Cire City Sky Sorcerers
Tournesol Typhoons
Taco Island Spammers

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About Quidditch

Quidditch is a wizarding sport played on broomsticks. It is the most popular game and most well-known game among wizards and witches. The object of the game is to score more points than your opponents. Each goal is worth ten points and catching the Snitch is worth fifty points. The game ends when the Snitch is caught or an agreement is reached between the captains of both teams. Some games can go on for many days if the Snitch is not caught. The game starts with the referee releasing all four balls from the central circle. The Bludgers and Snitch are bewitched to fly off of their own accord, but the Quaffle is thrown into the air by the referee to signal the start of play. Since the lengths of Quidditch games are variable the game is not played in periods, although captains can call for a time out. Teams continue using the same goal posts to score throughout the game.

Chasers score by sending the Quaffle through any of the three goal hoops. Each goal scored is worth ten points. After a goal is scored, the opposing team's Keeper throws the Quaffle back into play. The game only ends when the Golden Snitch is caught, or at the agreement of both team Captains. Catching the Golden Snitch is worth 50 points to the team whose Seeker made the catch. The Snitch is bewitched to respond to the first witch or wizard to make contact with it, in case there is any dispute regarding which Seeker touched it first. The winner of the game is the team with the most points, regardless of who caught the Golden Snitch. As a result, it is possible, although difficult, to win the game even though the opposing team caught the Snitch. In the rare event of a tie, the victory will go to the team that caught the Golden Snitch.

Positions

The game is played by two teams of seven people: three Chasers, two Beaters, one Keeper, and one Seeker. The Keeper guards the goal posts, while the three Chasers score goals with the Quaffle by tossing it into one of the opposing team's three goal posts. The two Beaters keep the Bludgers away from their team and hit the Bludgers towards the opposing team, and the Seeker catches the Golden Snitch to end the game.

Equipment

The game involves four balls: a Quaffle, two Bludgers, and a Golden Snitch.

Each player must have a Broomstick between his legs. As protection they have to wear a Quidditch helmet, Goggles, Shin,Knee and Arm Guards and Gloves. Players play in positions which have other equipment. For example, Beaters carry bats and Keepers wear protective head and chest gear. Each player must wear the uniform of their team in an official match, so they can see who is with who. An uniform consist of a cape and jersey. Each team's robes have their own colors and either logos or insignia.

Pitches

Quidditch pitches are typically in the shape of an oval, five-hundred feet long and one-hundred eighty feet wide, with a small central circle of approximately two feet in diameter, from which all the balls are released at the start of the game. At each end there are three hooped goal posts of different heights, surrounded by a scoring area. As Quidditch is an aerial sport, Quidditch pitches usually feature spectator seating at high vantage points, whether in towers or in a fully-encircling platform style.

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Types of Players

Chasers:
Chasers score by sending the Quaffle through any of the three goal hoops. Each goal scored is worth ten points. The stats that effect Chaser performance are: Shooting, Passing, and Flying Ability.

Sniper (SNP) - Snipers are experts at getting Quaffles into rings. Their shooting is unmatched, but they aren't the fanciest flyers or most accurate passers.

Playmaker (PLY) - Playmakers specialize in moving the Quaffle and creating scoring chances for their fellow Chasers. They are traditionally not the strongest shooters and are average flyers.

Power (PWR) - Power Chasers use their larger size and strength to create space around themselves and the rings. Strong shooting and off-the-Quaffle play define Power Chasers, but are known to be weak passers.

2-Way (TWC) - These Chasers balance their offensive and defensive play, trying to be in the best position at any one time. They are known to be equally adept in shooting, passing and flying.

Grinder (GND) - Grinders thrive in physical play, wearing down their opponents, snatching the Quaffle and creating chances. They are the best flyers in the sport, but not the greatest shooters or passers.

Beaters:
Beaters work to hit the opposing team's players with the Bludgers while simultaneously protecting their own players from the Bludgers. A well timed attack creates scoring opportunities for the team's Chasers and could make the difference in a chase for the Golden Snitch. The key stats for Beaters are Strength, Aim, and Defense.

Enforcer (ENF) - Enforcers focus on strong offensive play, launching the Bludgers at players with limited mercy.

Defensive (DFN) - Defensive Beaters focus primarily on protecting their team mates from Bludger attacks.

2-Way (TWB) - The Beaters do their best to balance offensive and defensive play, striving to make the best decision for each moment.

Keepers:
Keepers guard the goal posts, doing their best to keep the Quaffle from passing through the rings. Having a skilled Keeper is an important part of winning matches. They mostly focus on Blocking shots, but other important attributes include Passing and Dodging.

Balanced (BAL) - Balanced Keepers strive to make the best decision for any given situation, being equally adept at Passing and Dodging.

Aggressive (AGR) - These Keepers try to quickly restart play by passing the Quaffle to their team mates after making saves, sometimes making daring passes that could catch the other team by surprise.

Conservative (CON) - Conservative Keepers are known to play it safer than other Keepers, doing their best to not be taken out of the game for even a moment by Bludgers.

Seekers:
Seekers are traditionally the players that end games and are often the ones that win them. They are tasked with catching the Golden Snitch, which ends the game after granting their team an additional fifty points. Seekers focus on Spotting, Catching and Flying.

Athletic (ATL) - These Seekers focus on fast flying and their catching ability to compensate for their weaker spotting.

Scout (SCO) - Not the most skilled at Catching, Scouts rely on their ability to spot the Golden Snitch to give them an edge over other Seekers.

2-Way (TWS) - Two Way Seekers balance their athleticism with their ability to spot the Golden Snitch. While not being weak at either aspect, they are not masters at either.

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Player Potential and Growth

In terms of Player Potential, there are four kinds of players:

Franchise - These players have the potential to be the greatest players in a generation. They grow the quickest and peak at the highest level, while also declining at a much slower rate.

Elite - Elite Quidditch players are among the best players in the league at any one time. They develop quickly, peak at a high level and decline at a slower rate.

High - High potential players are the backbone to any successful team. While not achieving superstar status, these players peak at a high level, but develop and decline at a normal rate.

Medium - As the name would suggest, these will make up the bulk of professional Quidditch players. They develop, peak and decline at normal levels.

Low - These players have a chance of spending their prime years on a professional team. Low potential players grow the slowest and decline the quickest, while peaking at a rather average level.

In addition to age playing a factor in the growth and decline of players, other factors can contribute. Personal performance during the season can effect the growth of Quidditch players. Sustained quality play can see stats improve while continuous poor play could cause a decrease. The team's overall performance can effect player stats in a similar way, although to a lesser effect. Playtime too plays a role in player development. If someone continually receives little to no playtime, they will decline as rust begins to take hold. Likewise, if a player sees an extended amount of playtime via a playoff run, they are likely to increase beyond their original potential.

It is entirely possible for players to exceed and fail to meet their potential.

[Dominion of Compassion]

I would love to have my own team!

[thepeninsular]

Me, too.

[Flemingisa]

Just tagging my name so I can get in on this.

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Buying a Franchise

If you are interested in joining the Islander Quidditch League, you have two avenues of entry:

Creating a Franchise: Between seasons, prospective owners can buy the rights to found a franchise.

Buying a Franchise: At any time, a prospective owner can buy an existing franchise.

At the start of the inaugural season, all owners can purchase the rights to create a team by filling out the below application and posting it in this thread and sending 1000 to the IQL account. Toward the start of the season, NPC teams may be created to balance out the league. The cost of founding a team may fluctuate from season to season. Once a season starts, new Franchises cannot be founded until it is complete.

During the opening half of the first season of the IQL, any potential NPC team may be bought for 1000 . After that, the prices may vary from team to team depending on their worth. Attempts from an owner to sell their Franchise to another prospective owner must go through the IQL. The buyer must message both the IQL account and the seller (in the same message) listing the terms of the deal. The seller must then agree to the terms (in the same message thread) before the IQL may sign off on it.

If a team is purchased mid-season, it must remain in its current location, retain its name and other identifying features for the duration of the season. Between seasons, any team may relocate and re-brand, with approval from the IQL. At any time, such requests can be made with the IQL and be ruled upon. These terms will be waived during the first half of the inaugural season.

The league's original members will create their rosters via a draft of all available players. Teams purchased will be comprised of the same players that made up the roster prior to acquisition. The IQL will inform the league on how expansion teams will be structured at the time of purchase.

Franchise Application

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[b]Primary Color:[/b]
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[Flemingisa]

Application to form a Franchise

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Location: (City/State/ext)
Flemingisa
Name:
Flemingisa Flyers
Primary Color:
Dark Forest Green
Secondary Color: (optional) Auburn Red
Nickname: (optional) Grand Soviets

Logo (optional)

Will add one later

1000 tacos are being sent your way.

[thepeninsular]

Application to form a Franchise

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Location:Togris(city)/The Peninsular
Name:Togris Foxes
Primary Color:Marine Blue
Secondary Color: White
Nickname: City Staters

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[Dominion of Compassion]

Application to form a Franchise

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Location: Heart of Compassion (City/State/ext)
Name: The Angels
Primary Color: White
Secondary Color: Gold (optional)
Nickname: Heartbreakers (optional)

[Lethoica]

Location: Freeworld, the capital of Yesovenda
Name:The Warren Rainbow Fan Club
Primary Color: Rainbow
Secondary Color: The colors of the rainbow tie dyed
Nickname: The Rainbows
Logo:

[Elite]

Application to form a Franchise

Location: Tespid, Etild
Name: Tespid Quidditch Club
Primary Color: Blue
Secondary Color: Orange
Nickname: The Chickens

[Deleted]

Application to form a Franchise

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Location: Otoma City, Kozmix
Name: Kozmix Quiddich League
Primary Color:Red
Secondary Color: Blue
Nickname: Kozmix Kangaroos

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[Islander Quidditch League]

The Mayor of Taco Island has selflessly subsidized all the costs for Franchises looking to found prior to our first season.

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Dealing with Players

Players, on occasion, may contact you to share their goals and expectations for themselves and the team. They may state their approval or disapproval of an action you have taken or the general direction of the team. It is up to you to decide to act on this information or not. The insights gained from understanding how your players feel will better prepare you for negotiating contracts with players when the time comes to resign them.

Negotiating with Players

At the start of each season, you will be notified of which players are in the last year of their current contract and whether they are interested in resigning or not, and how much they are asking for. You have until the end of the season to negotiate a new contract with any of these players. Some players who start the season disinterested in resigning could have a change in heart as the season continues and vice-versa. Some players may elect to wait out part or most of the season before giving you a definitive answer. You can send an offer to any player on their final contract year at any time throughout the season. This will start a negotiating dialogue between you and that player. As soon as a player resigns with the team, they cannot renegotiate or decide to leave the team. Players that do not resign by the end of the announced resign period will either retire or enter free-agency.

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Salary Caps and Team Management

To prevent the wealthiest owners from buying the best teams possible, a salary cap will be announced at the start of each season for the following season. The total costs of all contracts owned by a team may not exceed this level. In addition to caps being placed on teams, a ceiling and floor will be announced for player contracts. These numbers will change from season to season to reflect the league's needs.

A team may only have 10 players on their main roster at any time. Before the start of a season, a team may designate some of their players to the minor league. Teams can promote players to the main roster and relegate others to the minors throughout the season. If any player that has spent at least 5 games on the main roster in a season is relegated to the minors, they will be placed on Waivers. If a player is placed on Waivers, other teams will have a 24 hour opportunity to claim that player's contract. If a player clears the waiver period without getting taken, that player will successfully be relegated to the minors. 

Teams are allowed to have up to 20 contracts at any one time. Once this number is reached, other players will be unable to sign with the team.

[D. Indpt. Commie Knowledges]

Location: Adytum, The Dominion of Independent Communist Knowledges (City/State/ext)
Name: The Unicorns
Primary Color: Silver
Secondary Color: Gold (optional)

[The Awesome Blue Order]

Application to form a Franchise

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Location: Cire City, Capital Island
Name: The Sky Sorcerers
Primary Color: Sky Blue
Secondary Color: Dark Green
Nickname: The Blue Dragons

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[Alkasia]

Application to form a Franchise

Location: Tournesol, Alkasia
Name: Tournesol Typhoons
Primary Color: Midnight Blue
Secondary Color: Gold

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Last day to register a team is this coming Monday. Draft begins on Tuesday.

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How do I make money?

Easy! When your team has a home game, you will receive tacos based on ticket sales. The base amount is 100 but more can be earned based on your team's popularity. Team popularity is based on your team's past and recent performance as well as achievements earned through time. If your team wins the match, you will receive an additional 100 .

Another way to earn tacos is to help build the world around our league. In appropriate threads, feel free to write about your teams and the league. Articles featuring reviews, player interviews, and just about anything else concerning the IQL will net you anywhere from 200 to 2000 .

As time goes on, we will provide more fun ways in which you can benefit financially from owning an IQL franchise from special tournaments to various awards. There even has been some whispers about Quidditch World Cups...

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All of the current applications have been accepted, by the way.

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The Inaugural Season of the Islander Quidditch League will run February 2nd through February 19th.

The Trade Deadline will be February 13th.

The Playoffs will feature the top 8 teams:
Quarterfinals will be February 20th.
Semifinals will be February 21st.
Final will be February 22nd.

Rookie Draft will begin February 23rd.

Resign Phase ends February 28th.

[Lethoica]

Any chance of bringing this back Ater Nox?

[Jabberwocky]

The Mad Surfer will continue to monitor this dilemma in the Quidditch League that still has earnest fans scratching their heads.