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<p>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 apologize for our failure it preventing any more Meepit-page-stealing. Although we had discovered the Meepit plot to prevent this broadcast from reaching all of you, both I and Noog were captured in an attempt to invade the Meepit headquarters. Do not worry, though, we were both able to escape from the well that they threw us in (and we're sorry to report that we did NOT find that new avatar). However, soon after our escape, they recaptured us on the way back to TDN headquarters and tossed us into a passing circus caravan, but that's a story for another day.

 

Today is the very last day of the Double Round Robin stage, a last chance for a couple teams to sneak up and steal a spot in another tier. Hence, all teams are playing hard today, so it would not be surprising to see unexpected wins. It seems, though, based on the results, that many teams played extra-hard yesterday to secure a spot in their respective tiers.

 

<img src=http://www.thedailyneopets.com/uploads/articles/neopetsevents/altadorcup/kreludor.png style="float:right;">The teams in the top tier don't seem to be willing to give up their spots anytime soon, though. Kreludor keeps its hold on the top placing (with Lost Desert, Darigan Citadel, and Roo Island close behind) after a decisive win against Kiko Lake yesterday, winning Yooyuball and two of the sidegames. Although the Kikos lost as predicted, kudos still goes to them for taking the win in Slushie Slinger despite all odds.

 

Roo Island and Darigan Citadel had a very interesting match yesterday, with predictors leaning toward a win for Darigan Citadel. Roo Island, though, pulled through and defeated the Darigans with wins in both Yooyuball and Shootout Showdown, thereby securing its spot in the top tier. Although Darigan Citadel's loss will not have a significant effect on the teams in the top tier, the match proved that Roo Island is a force to be reckoned with this year. Will they overcome the "winner's curse" and become the first team to ever win two Altador Cups, or will their success dwindle in the finals?

 

Meridell, currently in fifth place at the top of the second tier, managed to pull off a Yooyuball draw against Lost Desert, the second-place team. Although the match ended with an overall loss for Meridell (after winning only Shootout Showdown), few people had expected Meridell to hold its own against the powerful top-tier team.

 

<img src=http://www.thedailyneopets.com/uploads/articles/neopetsevents/altadorcup/virtupets.png style="float:left;">Looking toward the second tier, Meridell is keeping its hold on fifth place, as mentioned earlier. Krawk Island also holds its second tier spot, especially after its decisive win against Altador, only drawing in Slushie Slinger. Virtupets, on the other hand, pushed Maraqua down the standings with wins in Yooyuball, Make Some Noise, and Shootout Showdown.

 

Many people suggest that the Maraquans have given up, but the mermaids say otherwise. Regardless, after Kiko Lake's surprising win the other day, Maraqua's chances of reaching the top tier vanished, apparently along with many of its supporters. Thus, Haunted Woods, at the top of the third tier in ninth place, has a chance today to pull into the second tier if it wins most of the four games against Brightvale today after the near-sweep of Shenkuu. Maraqua, on the other hand, has to match or beat Haunted Woods's performance during its match against Faerieland. With these two teams struggling for the second-tier spot, many people (ghosts and fish alike) wonder who will come out on top.

 

Terror Mountain surprisingly swept Brightvale yesterday, walking away with motivation for today's match and a chance at keeping twelfth place. With a match against Altador today, Terror Mountain must repeat this success if it wants to keep its third tier placing away from Brightvale. This may also be Altador's only chance to stay out of seventeenth place (and the fifth, bottom tier). Tyrannia held similar results as well, sweeping Faerieland as well and securing its third tier spot.

 

<img src=https://images.neopets.com/altador/altadorcup/head_shots/shenkuu_1.gif style="float:right;">Shenkuu, back in its usual eleventh place, showed its usual ability to prevent getting swept yesterday. Being against Haunted Woods, the ninjas were able to sneak off with a draw in Make Some Noise.

 

Last but not least, Mystery Island won its match against Moltara as predicted, but the Moltarans pulled off a win in Make Some Noise, defying most of the predictions. Moltara is locked into the bottom fifth mini-tier, but Altador and Faerieland continue to battle it out to stay out of seventeenth place. Both teams face tough matches, so who will be in seventeenth once the smoke clears?

 

Matches to watch today? Haunted Woods versus Brightvale, Faerieland versus Maraqua, and Terror Mountain versus Altador promise influential results. On this last day of Altador Cup V's Double Round Robin stage, these three matches may prove to be the most important of the entire Cup thus far.

 

As usual, good luck to all teams today! This is Grant (no longer in the circus caravan), reporting from Altador, signing off for what may be the last time.</p>

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Ahh, we lose again. But seriously, I'm not too bummed about it. I guess having fun more than makes up for it.

 

Today we face off against Shenkuu. Who knows what will happen. This year has results that have gone topsy-turvy recently.

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Wow Grant. You and Noog went through alot today ;)

 

Anyways, I've been playing harder than ever today! I do NOT wanna drop to the third tier!! :ohno:

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Nice report Grant, but quick question, why is Roo Island shown in first on TDN and on TNT's standings they are still 4th? The whole year has been spot on in terms of the standings...is it that close?

 

We're guessing that it's because we have the wrong formula. ;)

 

Either that, or it's a glitch with TNT's system, but it's most likely the formula.

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Whoa there. I completely congratulate you on your win, and I'd love to see you in the finals, but that first place spot won't be so easy, dontchaknow ^_^ We shall see very soon.

So what! We'll pROOve to you that we, RI will beat all of the teams! And, we'll be the first team to win two cups!

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Nice report Grant, but quick question, why is Roo Island shown in first on TDN and on TNT's standings they are still 4th? The whole year has been spot on in terms of the standings...is it that close?

 

 

It's because there are several errors in our standings. Some teams have more 'wins' that they should have. We will be looking into fixing it as soon as possible.

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Wow Grant. You and Noog went through alot today ;)

 

Anyways, I've been playing harder than ever today! I do NOT wanna drop to the third tier!! :ohno:

 

 

So far today I've played:

2 YYB

0 SS (bout to get on those)

33 MSN

29 SoSd

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So what! We'll pROOve to you that we, RI will beat all of the teams! And, we'll be the first team to win two cups!

 

I'm a complete RI fan myself, but I'd knock on wood before you speak. ;) We literally just failed with KI in YYB, SS and even MSN- Thankfully we're SOSD experts. Granted, we are still in fourth and on the top tier, but we're not completely safe. So focus on playing those games. ;D

 

And to be honest, whether we get first, second, third or fourth, we are happy that we aren't in ninth place like last year and actually on the first tier. We will still get a trophy no matter what. But just keep up the good wROOrk. (: (Aha, bad pun...)

 

Grant - Great report! :laughingsmiley:

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Oh my goodness, oh my goodness....

 

We have to play DC in the semis. x_x *dies* My karma is so horrible. I might end up playing more against DC than whoever we play in the finals. But now it falls upon our shoulders to crush an unstoppable force with an immovable object. And yes, that's a total paradox.

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Do not worry, though, we were both able to escape from the well that they threw us in (and we're sorry to report that we did NOT find that new avatar).

 

Hmm... this sounds a tad suspicious if you ask me. :P

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