Week 15 Mag: Light in the Tunnel

[Adonis]

~Week 16 Prediction~

The Play In Matches

4-1 VividlyVague vs. 4-3 NYCSPITZ


Scenario: Winner makes the playoffs, Loser has a chance but will be left up to just that, chance.

Prediction: This is a strange play in match because I honestly believe, and I know I'm not the only one, think this could just as easily be the championship in the finals. Who ever makes the playoffs will no doubt be the dark horse given the low seed, and will be on upset alert every battle. Vivid has been on another level lately though, dropping clean work that strikes with high marks regarding flow, imagery and anything else you judge with. NYC might be a bit rusty, but I don't think that really happens to him to be honest. Dude is a monster and probably my favorite writer over the past 2 years, although that will be subject to change real quick as he quickly has stopped writing over the past year. Should be a great battle. Vivid 51%


8-5 Mr. J vs. 3-8 Timeless


Scenario: Timeless wins and he's in. Loses and he's out.

Prediction: Mr. J has been on vacation honestly. I don't think he's over the league, just think he's been taking it easy in the dark, just waiting for the knock out rounds. Time should be highly motivated and post something worth reading, but given Jay's current trajectory, I really don't expect much in lieu of competition for another week here. But Jay is a wild car, and could be a bit motivated in playing spoiler. Timeless 74%



CHAMPION Nigma (9-2) vs. (3-0) The Law

Sceneraio: Simple, The Law wins and he's the number one seed while also knocking out a competitor who would have a better record then he. If LA loses, he's out, and would be relegated to spot fill round one in case of no show.

Prediction: Nigma has been far and away the best overall talent of the season, well, GC is close in my eyes, but other then that nobody's in site for a mile. So he should be heavily favored here, and will be considering if he loses he drops from the top seed to number 3 or 4. LA has dropped two really dope verses and one, last week, which is just ok. I don't think he has what it takes to overthrow the overlord, but again, motivation is key here, but will he fold under preassure? He will need a full length verse conceptually driven with some really good character connections and build up with emotion if he hopes to stand a chance here. Nigma 55%










11-4 GodComplex vs. 4-4 Asylum

Scenario: Simple, if asylum posts a verse he's in the playoffs. If he wins he may get to choose his own topic rd. 1, if he loses he will be a lower seed looking up. If he no-show's he leaves it up to tie-breakers.

Prediction: For me, with exception of last week, over the span of about 5 weeks I think Asylum has been a top three writer in AOWL. But over the span of the season, GC is number one or two easy. So this really could be anyones game, but I know GC isn't the type to take any individual week off, and I'm not sure Asylum has what it takes unless he drops a top notch verse. Buddha 66%



3-6 Frank vs. 3-1 CopyPat

Scenario: Either way they will need help to make playoffs from competitors I will not mention because I don't want to sway voting, but whoever loses will be eliminated.

Prediction: I don't think Frank cares anymore, although he will forever be a wild card. Pat is that dude though, one of my favorite to read based off entertainment alone, but Frank is elite on any website. Still, I think Pat has what it takes, based off being motivated just a tad more. CopyPat 51%



3-8 2tripple0 vs. 2-1 Jesodist

Scenario: If 2k posts and votes he's in, if he wins this battle out right he will improve and potentially get a top seed in rd. 1. If Jesodist wins, he will have a small percentage chance at post season, but will need all sorts of help. Will likely be the 2nd person on the substitute list.

Prediction: 2K dropped a verse last week, an actual verse that had a sense of direction so maybe he has turned a corner. Jesodist has dropped a couple of solid verses and I think he's the better writer here, so with that said. JESODIST 55%



2-1 Exis vs. 1-5 Flo Real

Scenario: Exis needs a win and help all over in order to squeak in, but is likely battling in hopes of becoming a higher substitute for rd. 1.

Prediction: Exis is good with flow, but I can't recall a verse where he developed a character or concept fully. Flo Real has had the rawest break, dude has dropped some really dope verses, but by un-luck of the draw, has pulled the short straw every single week. He's due one more win if he shows. Flo Real 60%


~Non Play-In Match~


5-1 MMLP vs. 5-2 Rakontur

Scenario: Whoever wins is guaranteed a high seed, thus being able to choose a topic rd. 1. Whoever loses leaves it up to chance on whether they get the same choice rd. 1.

Prediction: This is a battle I've been waiting for personally. I think they have similar styles in that they drop short reads that have little fat and get straight to the point. This is a very evenly matched draw and should be close in terms of voting, unless Rak drops a no-show verse which he has been prone to this season. MMLP 52%