Round II: Chat and Predictions - Page 4

Witty · 01-20-2016, 12:45 PM

I can post in a few hours.

If you have to close before that it's cool.

Pinot Grij · 01-20-2016, 02:34 PM

Don't close mine and Soulstice's. For me, this is literally the first time I've had to sit down and write since the topics were posted. Worked 10 hr days everyday ever since threads went up. I've hardly had enough time to eat 3 square meals, let alone write. I'll be scribbling all day and have something up ASAP. Soulstice is cool with it and he can post whenever as well.

NYCSPITZ · 01-20-2016, 03:03 PM

Shit this is such a talented field why not just let the rest post up with pint and soul? Would be a shame to lose potential hof caliber verses just due to a couple hrs in time constraints. ..we're grown men sometimes obstacles pop up...let them all write

dead man · 01-20-2016, 03:09 PM

I agree with NYC but as they say, it is what it is.

I'm not going to post tonight. I won't have more than a few minutes available at a time. Better find an alternate.

It was definitely worth a shot. Good luck to everybody.

Diode · 01-20-2016, 03:11 PM

still fighting death here but doing my best to put something together

Cimmerian · 01-20-2016, 04:07 PM

If folks will commit to voting quickly, I humbly suggest that the deadline be extended to 9 p.m. EST on Thursday. That will give people over a full day vote by 11:59 p.m. EST on Friday.

Cimm.

Pinot Grij · 01-20-2016, 04:48 PM

word

NYCSPITZ · 01-20-2016, 05:13 PM

Agree with cimm

Argh · 01-20-2016, 05:14 PM

These extensions are really disruptive to the voting window. I'm flying all day tomorrow and won't have an opportunity to vote before the deadline. It takes 15-30 minutes to keystyle a verse. Is half the league that strapped for time?

Mr. J · 01-20-2016, 05:30 PM

We should just get a 'by' on votes @Adonis

and by 'We' I mean me & @Argh

Cimmerian · 01-20-2016, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. J

We should just get a 'by' on votes @Adonis

and by 'We' I mean me & @Argh

Or y'all can vote at least on the other two open battles.

Witty · 01-20-2016, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Argh

These extensions are really disruptive to the voting window. I'm flying all day tomorrow and won't have an opportunity to vote before the deadline. It takes 15-30 minutes to keystyle a verse. Is half the league that strapped for time?

I can't speak for anyone else, but I certainly am. These days it's rare I have 30 minutes to myself apart from at weekends. I have a chance to sit down and write now though, so I'll be posting asap.

Argh · 01-20-2016, 05:36 PM

It's just silly. I keystyled my verse during my one hour layover from Frankfurt to Amsterdam just to get it in on time. Then, half the league ignores the no extension rule. Why would we enforce some rules (voting penalty) and not others?

Pinot Grij · 01-20-2016, 05:38 PM

@Soulstice Posted. Thank you.

Argh · 01-20-2016, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Witty

I can't speak for anyone else, but I certainly am. These days it's rare I have 30 minutes to myself apart from at weekends. I have a chance to sit down and write now though, so I'll be posting asap.

If you don't really have time to write for this tournament, then you why did you sign up? There was a long list of writers vying for a spot who got turned away. I enjoy reading your stuff, so this isn't a personal attack...I'm just genuinely puzzled.

In the first two rounds of this tourney, there's been a crazy amount of no-shows and extensions. Maybe this is par for the course at Netcees and I'm just not used to it.

Witty · 01-20-2016, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Argh

It's just silly. I keystyled my verse during my one hour layover from Frankfurt to Amsterdam just to get it in on time. Then, half the league ignores the no extension rule. Why would we enforce some rules (voting penalty) and not others?

I'm fine with being dq'd, you would hear no complaints from me. I understand your point, although everyone is different, I literally could not write in an airport or any kind of public place, I have to be alone in complete silence...otherwise I can not begin to even think about an opening line, never mind a full verse, and unfortunately I rarely get that time to myself. As you said, there rules are clear for all to see so if I am dq'd then it's nobody's fault but mine, but I think people do this for enjoyment, both in writing and reading two verses in an awesome battle...I've ran many leagues and tournies and I find it better to work around people rather than be too stringent, a more relaxed structure produces better results imo but this is not my tournament so the mods should do as they deem fit.

Anyway, I'm going to write now..and whatever happens, happens...I'll post it in OM if I can't post in the battle.

Argh · 01-20-2016, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cimmerian

Or y'all can vote at least on the other two open battles.

I'll vote on GC/Pent's battle early tomorrow morning (I'm on European time), a well as any others that are open. Skipping Frank's. My question about enforcing the voting penalty was more rhetorical than anything.

Witty · 01-20-2016, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Argh

If you don't really have time to write for this tournament, then you why did you sign up? There was a long list of writers vying for a spot who got turned away. I enjoy reading your stuff, so this isn't a personal attack...I'm just genuinely puzzled.

In the first two rounds of this tourney, there's been a crazy amount of no-shows and extensions. Maybe this is par for the course at Netcees and I'm just not used to it.

You're right to be puzzled. I do plan my days when I know I have to write to give myself the time to do so, but a lot of the time things come up that are completely out of the blue...like baby sitting last night...my girlfriend has a child (and I have one on the way :D) and she had to stay on late at work, so I had to look after the child. It's never done intentionally, but I also don't expect the tournament to be run around me, so I take whatever decision as it comes, I'd never complain.

Argh · 01-20-2016, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Witty

I've ran many leagues and tournies and I find it better to work around people rather than be too stringent, a more relaxed structure produces better results imo but this is not my tournament so the mods should do as they deem fit.

It's a fine balance. When everyone shows up and posts/votes on time, and the mags are consistent, I find it to be a much more enjoyable experience. Anyway, enough bantering with me...go discover your silence and write. :)

Mr. J · 01-20-2016, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cimmerian

Or y'all can vote at least on the other two open battles.

Why ...

01-20-2016, 12:45 PM	#61
Witty Lime Life Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 16,794 Battle Record: 30-41 Accomplishments - Only Slightly Retarded Champed - Lyric Olympics - Summer Classic Rep Power: 82986458	I can post in a few hours. If you have to close before that it's cool. __________________ He listens to voices inside of his mind Explicit and poisonous violent crime.

01-20-2016, 02:34 PM	#62
Pinot Grij Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 863 Battle Record: 23-19 Accomplishments - OM HOF Champed - Fight Night 2 - Write Week V - Netcees Battle League (2x) - Winter Topical II - 1-2 Punch league Rep Power: 29195060	Don't close mine and Soulstice's. For me, this is literally the first time I've had to sit down and write since the topics were posted. Worked 10 hr days everyday ever since threads went up. I've hardly had enough time to eat 3 square meals, let alone write. I'll be scribbling all day and have something up ASAP. Soulstice is cool with it and he can post whenever as well. __________________ Topical C.R.E.A.M.

01-20-2016, 03:03 PM	#63
NYCSPITZ SYRACUSE Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 4,033 Battle Record: 31-37 Champed - Write Night II - Alias Topical Tournament Rep Power: 4743544	Shit this is such a talented field why not just let the rest post up with pint and soul? Would be a shame to lose potential hof caliber verses just due to a couple hrs in time constraints. ..we're grown men sometimes obstacles pop up...let them all write __________________ UNIFIED THEORY

01-20-2016, 03:09 PM	#64
dead man living Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 3,467 Battle Record: 33-18 Accomplishments - Hall of Fame Champed - AOWL Season 1 - Art of Writing League - AOWL Season 4 - Write Week V - GWL Season 1 Rep Power: 77606676	I agree with NYC but as they say, it is what it is. I'm not going to post tonight. I won't have more than a few minutes available at a time. Better find an alternate. It was definitely worth a shot. Good luck to everybody. __________________ Zack Wicks for president

01-20-2016, 03:11 PM	#65
Diode PR's Finest Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 14,156 Battle Record: 12-7 Rep Power: 85899406	still fighting death here but doing my best to put something together __________________

01-20-2016, 04:07 PM	#66
Cimmerian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 142 Rep Power: 2933495	If folks will commit to voting quickly, I humbly suggest that the deadline be extended to 9 p.m. EST on Thursday. That will give people over a full day vote by 11:59 p.m. EST on Friday. Cimm.

01-20-2016, 04:48 PM	#67
Pinot Grij Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 863 Battle Record: 23-19 Accomplishments - OM HOF Champed - Fight Night 2 - Write Week V - Netcees Battle League (2x) - Winter Topical II - 1-2 Punch league Rep Power: 29195060	word __________________ Topical C.R.E.A.M.

01-20-2016, 05:13 PM	#68
NYCSPITZ SYRACUSE Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 4,033 Battle Record: 31-37 Champed - Write Night II - Alias Topical Tournament Rep Power: 4743544	Agree with cimm __________________ UNIFIED THEORY

01-20-2016, 05:14 PM	#69
Argh Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 34 Rep Power: 3436001	These extensions are really disruptive to the voting window. I'm flying all day tomorrow and won't have an opportunity to vote before the deadline. It takes 15-30 minutes to keystyle a verse. Is half the league that strapped for time?

01-20-2016, 05:30 PM	#70
Mr. J The Clown Prince Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 5,025 Battle Record: 35-45 Champed - Art of Writing League Rep Power: 59349678	We should just get a 'by' on votes @Adonis and by 'We' I mean me & @Argh __________________ .....laugh....and the world laughs with you

01-20-2016, 05:36 PM	#73
Argh Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 34 Rep Power: 3436001	It's just silly. I keystyled my verse during my one hour layover from Frankfurt to Amsterdam just to get it in on time. Then, half the league ignores the no extension rule. Why would we enforce some rules (voting penalty) and not others?

01-20-2016, 05:38 PM	#74
Pinot Grij Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 863 Battle Record: 23-19 Accomplishments - OM HOF Champed - Fight Night 2 - Write Week V - Netcees Battle League (2x) - Winter Topical II - 1-2 Punch league Rep Power: 29195060	@Soulstice Posted. Thank you. __________________ Topical C.R.E.A.M.