Netcees - View Single Post - Week 5 contender match: zygote (3-1) vs. YDK (3-1) \\ zygote wins 9-0

King Ra. · 03-30-2014, 04:22 AM

I'm pretty much regurgitating what mostly everybody has said thus far, but either way here are my thoughts. Zygote, you're on a whole 'nother level in this league, and it seems you could definitely champ it if you're able to pump out stories this consistently. The most difficult thing about going against you is that you approach match ups in so many ways. The key a lot of times is your concepts and the ability to really build on them, especially with this piece here. The descriptions of every move between each section was a great idea (though maybe not for someone who never played chess before). You also managed to tell a story of this game between man vs supercomputer and this machine while playing this game is coming into it's own, finding a soul within its core that gives it some meaning/purpose beyond control of humans, whether it wins or loses. I thought that was cool. The presentation and your direction, concept is what is your driving force in this contenders match. YDK, you pretty much knew what you were up against in this match up. So you really had to bring it if you wanted to make a statement to everyone in this league that you are elite or capable of being elite. Your improvement has been noticed and this piece here shows a high level of rhyming fluidly, with little to none flaws. What hurts you here is the fact you didn't manage to put something together more creative than your opponent did. That's really all you had to do to win this match. Your story was written very well, you set a valiant-like tone throughout with the telling of a war and glorious death. Would have been nice if you really pumped some life into it that would have made this that more incredible to topple Zyg's excellent approach. Nonetheless, I'm sure with all the feedback in this match, you can bounce back and make some noise.

I believe we all knew Zyg would present an interesting story and a fresh idea/angle, so YDK would had to have brought just about the same to the table. But he didn't here. While he showed great touch in rhyming mechanics, probably his best of the season, his story didn't have enough juice to match with his opponent's piece in this contenders match. I expect YDK to probably get another shot this season, being that it's 16 weeks, if he continues to improve and stay consistent.

MVGT: Zygote. Good job by both competitors.

03-30-2014, 04:22 AM	#11
King Ra. The Throne, The Crown Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,667 Battle Record: 21-35 Rep Power: 1932963	I'm pretty much regurgitating what mostly everybody has said thus far, but either way here are my thoughts. Zygote, you're on a whole 'nother level in this league, and it seems you could definitely champ it if you're able to pump out stories this consistently. The most difficult thing about going against you is that you approach match ups in so many ways. The key a lot of times is your concepts and the ability to really build on them, especially with this piece here. The descriptions of every move between each section was a great idea (though maybe not for someone who never played chess before). You also managed to tell a story of this game between man vs supercomputer and this machine while playing this game is coming into it's own, finding a soul within its core that gives it some meaning/purpose beyond control of humans, whether it wins or loses. I thought that was cool. The presentation and your direction, concept is what is your driving force in this contenders match. YDK, you pretty much knew what you were up against in this match up. So you really had to bring it if you wanted to make a statement to everyone in this league that you are elite or capable of being elite. Your improvement has been noticed and this piece here shows a high level of rhyming fluidly, with little to none flaws. What hurts you here is the fact you didn't manage to put something together more creative than your opponent did. That's really all you had to do to win this match. Your story was written very well, you set a valiant-like tone throughout with the telling of a war and glorious death. Would have been nice if you really pumped some life into it that would have made this that more incredible to topple Zyg's excellent approach. Nonetheless, I'm sure with all the feedback in this match, you can bounce back and make some noise. I believe we all knew Zyg would present an interesting story and a fresh idea/angle, so YDK would had to have brought just about the same to the table. But he didn't here. While he showed great touch in rhyming mechanics, probably his best of the season, his story didn't have enough juice to match with his opponent's piece in this contenders match. I expect YDK to probably get another shot this season, being that it's 16 weeks, if he continues to improve and stay consistent. MVGT: Zygote. Good job by both competitors. __________________ Vetwork, bitches.