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Fardingham ****atoos

Perm

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Wouldn't say I'm much of a story teller, but I'm pleased with the score so far.
 

Mister Wright

Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
Thanks Liam... That's a shame about the bowling orders... Can I even choose two scenarios? I'm guessing not - in which case the bowling order is:

Davis (1)
Wright (2)
de Bruyn (3)
Weber (4)
Ritchie (5)
Kearsley (6)

If there's a difference in wickets - a spinning one vs. a seaming one, then make sure Weber and Ritchie get full 4 over complements on a spinning deck and Kearsley takes on a larger role on a non-spinning one... If that's possible.
VC4 does not allow you to dictate how many overs each bowler gets, as Liam said you can only list the bowling order you want and hope for the best.
 

new_age_ar

First Class Debutant
Heath with regard to bowling order you also need to include your backup bowlers, as you can only select the order once. So you need guys like Malone or back specialist incase they bowl in later matches. Not sure if we have any other bowlers in squad outside the starting XI apart from Bichel, Telemachus and Nayak. But all need to be in bowling orders. You need something like the following:

1. Davis
2. Wright
3. Bichel, Telemachus
4. de Bruyn, Nayak
5. Weber
6. Ritchie
7. Kearsley
8. Malone
 
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HeathDavisSpeed

Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
Heath with regard to bowling order you also need to include your backup bowlers, as you can only select the order once. So you need guys like Malone or back specialist incase they bowl in later matches. Not sure if we have any other bowlers in squad outside the starting XI apart from Bichel, Telemachus and Nayak. But all need to be in bowling orders. You need something like the following:

1. Davis
2. Wright
3. Bichel, Telemachus
4. de Bruyn, Nayak
5. Weber
6. Ritchie
7. Kearsley
8. Malone
Crikey. There's a bit more to this than just running in and releasing the ball as quickly as possible it seems. Can't say that I don't need the tips though!!
 

HeathDavisSpeed

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The Second Hour

When we left the BarStar final for the advert break, Ritchie had made the early ground in the contest, but with Kearsley fairly close behind.

During the ad break, not much has happened, though Kexing Su has continued to provide a party atmosphere by purchasing drink after drink with his hard earned ICL dollars.

Ritchie appears to be neglecting the bar service at the moment as he leers lustfully at a brunette in a low cut top, whilst it appears that Kearsley has successfully managed to get a grateful punter to fill in a ****s Club membership form. That'll narrow the gap for him.

What's this though? It appears Ritchie has launched a gimmick-ridden Happy Hour! This has come from nowhere. Kearsley can only look on enviously as his clientele deserts him for the now jam-picked Ritchie Bar. At the same time, Kexing Su looks dangerously tanked. He appears to have groped what appears to be a canine member of the crowd; seemingly unaware of whether its a dog or a bitch... Maybe he just doesn't care.

Hang on - the camera bulbs are flashing - it looks like a proper celebrity's on his way in. Yes, its David Boon - obviously trying to steal a march on the Charity tournament organised for later in the week. He's made a bee line to Ritchie's Bar, but surely his presence will detract from Ritchie's own story telling abilities.

Kearsley is attempting to lure back his lost custom with promises of discount games on the relaid felt on his pool table.

Its all action here, and as we head into the next advert break, Kearsley is languishing on only 37 points to a stunning surge from Ritchie - 118 points. That's a big gap at this early stage in the competition!
 

HeathDavisSpeed

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Apologies. We lost our live feed from Fardingham there due to an electric storm in the area caused by some West Robham players turning up wearing the latest West Robham fashions - Draylon trousers.

Highlights of the last few hours:

  • Kearsley ran out of Pledge and had to run off to the supermarket
  • Kexing Su got thrown out of the bar by Kearsley for throwing up over master-of-ceremonies Heath Davis
  • Ritchie managed to obtain phone numbers from no less than 6 ladies, although suspicions are that one of them was actually a transexual - shows commitment for the win from Ritchie.

The Winner, and New Vice Captain of Fardingham ****atoos is:

The Big PerV
 

Attachments

Perm

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Well played Kearsley, and an excellent way to build team spirit early in the season. Cheers Heath.
 

HeathDavisSpeed

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Mixed results in the two games so far.

A few changes to the team for the next game - Ritchie will be leading the team and Andy Bichel comes in for the Heathster.
 

kears_falcon_9

International Debutant
Haha good work on getting us into the Semis Heath, don't reckon anyone else woulda picked that up.

Massive game for us, if we get through this game the final will be huge! But who will be manning the bar :O lol
 

HeathDavisSpeed

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I'll probably be manning the bar. Dropped myself for the Semi again as we would have defeated Upper Body if it wasn't for my woeful bowling.

A Fardingham player of the season will be named post-tournament. They will win a voucher for a Pint at their local, courtesy of Heath.
 

HeathDavisSpeed

Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
Well, defeated in the Semi Final to the Rabid Wolves. A disappointing exit, but a tournament to be proud of given we were written off early in the piece.

We can also take solace from the fact that we defeated both finalists on the way.

As for the man of the tournament, I have not done a statistical analysis, but gone for a Captain's Award based on the attitude and skills I have witnessed throughout the tournament.

JOINT THIRD PLACE: Robertson (Lordeman) - sadly lacking in activity, but scoring plenty at the top of the order in his debut tournament. His returns were much better than expected and, of course, Ritchie (Perm). Slightly underwhelming with the bat, but economic with the bowling and skilful as Captain in my absence.

SECOND PLACE: Wright (Mister Wright). A solid and reliable return from the aging paceman. Couldn't be faulted for his performance in the Semi Final, nearly dragging us back into it.

FIRST PLACE - AND INAUGURAL WINNER OF THE COBALT ****ATOO TROPHY

David Kearsley

Exceptional performances throughout the tournament with both bat and ball. He was far and away the winner of this award. Plus he was brilliant at keeping the bar nice and sparkly-clean
 

Goughy

Hall of Fame Member
After my dubious MOM in the semi and the fact the game was played in the right spirit, Ill put my MOM cheque behind the bar at Fardingham and people can drink 'til it runs out.
 

HeathDavisSpeed

Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
After my dubious MOM in the semi and the fact the game was played in the right spirit, Ill put my MOM cheque behind the bar at Fardingham and people can drink 'til it runs out.
Cheers Goughy, welcome back at the Fardingham Pavillion any time.
 

Majin

International Debutant
Heath said:
but a tournament to be proud of given we were written off early in the piece.
Was pretty happy with how the ****s did as I tipped you to go far before the season started :cool:
 

HeathDavisSpeed

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Was pretty happy with how the ****s did as I tipped you to go far before the season started :cool:

Yes. I remember that. Your post got a bunch of replies along the lines of, "You're wrong - the ****s are crap!".

Pretty harsh I thought, but its always good to have one supporter, especially when they're proved correct :thumbsup:
 

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