I really like the idea. However, I don't think it would work by turning each one's nation into a team.

I assume most "well-qualified" players who are competing will probably be Mayors or higher, so odds are they will all be supporting their own nation, with most teams pretty much having one well-qualified with just a filler, perhaps uncompetitive team.

The Real Life Olympics ultra-competitive style is probably marked by the feeling of national pride, and the fact that they really want to make their nation stand out rather than make themselves stand out. Obviously, this doesn't happen at all in ECC (or at least not in a magnitude anywhere equal) because everyone can get their own nation easily, and [try to] form their own teams.

The problem is Nations on ECC don't represent groups at all, they simply represent the power of a single individual who has managed to work long enough to purchase one, build it and manage it. Even when large collaborative projects have been concluded, there's always the implicit - It's my nation. I always have the last word.

So to make it brief, the olympics idea sounds great to me, but I think everyone should be able to form teams with unique names instead of using their nations, otherwise I think it'd just end up being a failure, and in the end I think most people would prefer seeing just a handful of great teams than 100 uncompetitive ones. Anyways, count on me if you need any help making this possible. :)

 

I already have land set aside for three pvp arenas, a spleef arena, and a horse track, though if I'm building myself it probably won't come through for a few months.

What if we did a rotating Olympiad in different nations every 4-6 months? Nations will have 5 or 7 months to build like what we have IRL.

 

I have a few ideas in my head. I will pm you in game :)

 

I humbly accept the invitation. I shall start working on my mile run right now.

NAVYSEALS2000

 

Let us know when you finish. Ill start a book

 

Yes

 

We should do something involving fireworks, a type of torch relay and maybe a few other neat things for our glorious opening ceremony. (If you will allow us to have one!)

 

I definitely support the idea! It brings a certain pride in a person's town and their members. It also seems like a really fun idea.

 

In my shared town of Port Royal, (Port Royal South) I have had plans for a more interactive area for players that could be easily used for an event like this.

Currently Built:
Parkour Tower (Port Royal)

Under construction:
Gladiator arena themed PvP arena (Port Royal South)
Horse Race track (Port Royal South)

Possible other event ideas:
Spleef? (Note, probably couldnt be hosted in Port Royal)

I think this is a great idea, and the "Brozenland" would definately participate. Port Royal and Port Royal south are both prebuilt modern towns, and is a very nice town and we have been offered alot for it. I think It would be great to get some publicity, as well as I think it would be a great spot to host an event.

Thanks Revan! Hope this happens!

 

I'm In.

 

Totally cool idea!

 

I'm in