Week 16 chat and predictions

Certain · 06-09-2014, 03:19 AM

Season 3

We made it, y'all! This is the final week of the season. We're here!

So, there's some fun news that potentially three wins could be enough to get you into the playoffs. That means Soulstice, Zenland and patrown may still be alive, thanks to the strong possibility that at least a couple people won't sign in to the playoffs.

Anyway, with weekly rankings irrelevant, I tried to set the stage for the best possible matchups with regards to playoff standings. I also went out of my way to avoid rematches.

This week's topics are drawings suggested by dead man. The championship topic was chosen by Zenland. I encourage you all to consider your topics metaphorically as well as literally. Here we are:

Championship
zygote (12-3)
Certain (5-4) | Escape or stay warm?

Vividlyvague (8-6)
Objective (1-2) | Hook, line and drinker

Vulgar (7-4)
timeless (6-7) | Painting chains

King Ra. (6-7)
Bladed Thesis (3-0) | Grim Reaper's video games

Adonis (7-8)
patrown (2-3) | Timely shoveling

Zenland (2-2)
Soulstice (2-4) | Banking prayers

Certain · 06-09-2014, 03:33 AM

Playoff registration will be posted midweek. But for those who want a quick primer, this is the group of people who still have a shot at the playoffs but are not in right now:

Bladed Thesis (3-0)*
Ink (3-1)
Split Eight (3-3)
YDK (3-4)
Zenland (2-2)*
patrown (2-3)*
Soulstice (2-4)*

These are the people locked in who assuredly will use their spots: zygote, oats, Frank, Vividlyvague, King Ra., timeless, Adonis, Vulgar, Certain.

And these are the people locked in (or, in Just Write's case, potentially in) who might not: Zombie, El Pancake, Mike Wrecka, Johnathan Mercy, Just Write.

Bladed Thesis can knock Just Write out of his guaranteed bid with a victory. (That would make him 4-0.) That would make 10 almost-guaranteed accounted-for spots. El Pancake, Mike Wrecka and Johnathan Mercy all have said they want to participate, but I wouldn't be surprised if at least one decides against it. Zombie is the mystery, as always.

Ink and Split Eight likely are not interested in joining. So there's a chance for patrown or the winner of Zenland-Soulstice.

King Ra. · 06-09-2014, 09:23 AM

It's all about positioning now. Should be a dope week. @Certain, let me know what I can contribute to the mag. I can handle multiple parts if need be.

RD McFly · 06-09-2014, 02:13 PM

Is voting open to all once the verses are posted?

Witty · 06-09-2014, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RD McFly

Is voting open to all once the verses are posted?

@Certain

Though I think the answer is probably yes.

Zen · 06-09-2014, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RD McFly

Is voting open to all once the verses are posted?

Yep.

I had a dream about netcees last night. I don't know what to think about that...

RD McFly · 06-09-2014, 05:00 PM

I just noticed all of the topics are from the same artist...can't remember his name...he has a lot of great work. Excellent choice for topics.

e11even · 06-09-2014, 05:03 PM

I do. Zen you luuuuuuuuuuv netcees.

Witty · 06-09-2014, 05:27 PM

Zen gonna marry netcees.

oats · 06-09-2014, 05:32 PM

@Certain where is your sig quote from?

Certain · 06-09-2014, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oats

@Certain where is your sig quote from?

dyedinthewool · 06-09-2014, 05:46 PM

:)

Zen · 06-09-2014, 06:22 PM

Maybe I will marry netcees.

But my dream wasn't anything like love. One of you fuckers claimed I recycled a verse so I was like aw naw and approached my laptop like y'all was Papa Doc and I was B. Rabbit.

FUCK Y'ALL IF YOU DOUBT ME.

Btw, there have been tornadoes surrounding me everyday this past week and I'm under another tornado warning now. If you don't see me anymore, tell everyone the story of Zen the Dude.

big baby · 06-09-2014, 07:27 PM

I killed zombie. He won't be participating. You guys can not worry about not winning now.

Certain · 06-09-2014, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by big baby

I killed zombie. He won't be participating. You guys can not worry about not winning now.

Thank you.

Bladed Thesis · 06-09-2014, 07:41 PM

@Certain - Do choruses/bridges count against line count? Some leagues/tourneys say yes, others no. Just want to be sure.
@King Ra. - check the thread, interested in a 60 line agreement?

Certain · 06-09-2014, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bladed Thesis

@Certain - Do choruses/bridges count against line count? Some leagues/tourneys say yes, others no. Just want to be sure.
@King Ra. - check the thread, interested in a 60 line agreement?

I would say they count once.

Also, keep in mind that this league offers a word-count limit, too, at 650 words. Your 48-line verse last week was 462 words.

big baby · 06-09-2014, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Certain

Thank you.

idk he might tho i was just saying

Bladed Thesis · 06-09-2014, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Certain

I would say they count once.

Also, keep in mind that this league offers a word-count limit, too, at 650 words. Your 48-line verse last week was 462 words.

So if I make an agreement with King on a 60 line limit, is it still constricted by the 650-word limit or can we agree to up that too?

dyedinthewool · 06-09-2014, 08:10 PM

06-09-2014, 03:19 AM	#1
Certain Mad fucking dangerous. Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 12,072 Battle Record: 40-19 Champed - AOWL Season 3 - Art of Writing League (2x) Rep Power: 85899402	Week 16 chat and predictions Season 3 We made it, y'all! This is the final week of the season. We're here! So, there's some fun news that potentially three wins could be enough to get you into the playoffs. That means Soulstice, Zenland and patrown may still be alive, thanks to the strong possibility that at least a couple people won't sign in to the playoffs. Anyway, with weekly rankings irrelevant, I tried to set the stage for the best possible matchups with regards to playoff standings. I also went out of my way to avoid rematches. This week's topics are drawings suggested by dead man. The championship topic was chosen by Zenland. I encourage you all to consider your topics metaphorically as well as literally. Here we are: Championship zygote (12-3) Certain (5-4) \| Escape or stay warm? Vividlyvague (8-6) Objective (1-2) \| Hook, line and drinker Vulgar (7-4) timeless (6-7) \| Painting chains King Ra. (6-7) Bladed Thesis (3-0) \| Grim Reaper's video games Adonis (7-8) patrown (2-3) \| Timely shoveling Zenland (2-2) Soulstice (2-4) \| Banking prayers __________________ I'm just swinging swords strictly based on keyboards, unbalanced like elephants and ants on seesaws.

06-09-2014, 03:33 AM	#2
Certain Mad fucking dangerous. Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 12,072 Battle Record: 40-19 Champed - AOWL Season 3 - Art of Writing League (2x) Rep Power: 85899402	Playoff registration will be posted midweek. But for those who want a quick primer, this is the group of people who still have a shot at the playoffs but are not in right now: Bladed Thesis (3-0)* Ink (3-1) Split Eight (3-3) YDK (3-4) Zenland (2-2)* patrown (2-3)* Soulstice (2-4)* These are the people locked in who assuredly will use their spots: zygote, oats, Frank, Vividlyvague, King Ra., timeless, Adonis, Vulgar, Certain. And these are the people locked in (or, in Just Write's case, potentially in) who might not: Zombie, El Pancake, Mike Wrecka, Johnathan Mercy, Just Write. Bladed Thesis can knock Just Write out of his guaranteed bid with a victory. (That would make him 4-0.) That would make 10 almost-guaranteed accounted-for spots. El Pancake, Mike Wrecka and Johnathan Mercy all have said they want to participate, but I wouldn't be surprised if at least one decides against it. Zombie is the mystery, as always. Ink and Split Eight likely are not interested in joining. So there's a chance for patrown or the winner of Zenland-Soulstice. __________________ I'm just swinging swords strictly based on keyboards, unbalanced like elephants and ants on seesaws.

06-09-2014, 09:23 AM	#3
King Ra. The Throne, The Crown Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,667 Battle Record: 21-35 Rep Power: 1932960	It's all about positioning now. Should be a dope week. @Certain, let me know what I can contribute to the mag. I can handle multiple parts if need be. __________________ Vetwork, bitches.

06-09-2014, 05:03 PM	#8
e11even V.V Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: . Posts: 2,076 Battle Record: 31-20 Rep Power: 6247256	I do. Zen you luuuuuuuuuuv netcees. __________________ Ahem.

06-09-2014, 05:27 PM	#9
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	Zen gonna marry netcees. __________________ He listens to voices inside of his mind Explicit and poisonous violent crime.

06-09-2014, 02:13 PM	#4
RD McFly Plane Mode Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 119 Battle Record: 1-0 Rep Power: 0	Is voting open to all once the verses are posted?

06-09-2014, 05:00 PM	#7
RD McFly Plane Mode Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 119 Battle Record: 1-0 Rep Power: 0	I just noticed all of the topics are from the same artist...can't remember his name...he has a lot of great work. Excellent choice for topics.

06-09-2014, 05:32 PM	#10
oats Steel Cut Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 5,073 Battle Record: 19-10 Accomplishments - OM HOF (2x) Champed - Fight Night LXXXIV - Art of Writing League Rep Power: 79005425	@Certain where is your sig quote from? __________________ You should be water

06-09-2014, 05:46 PM	#12
dyedinthewool green eggs and damn Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: northeast Posts: 786 Battle Record: 1-4 Rep Power: 18308778	:)

06-09-2014, 06:22 PM	#13
Zen Arm the Homeless Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 4,104 Battle Record: 22-24 Champed - Art of Writing League Rep Power: 35079719	Maybe I will marry netcees. But my dream wasn't anything like love. One of you fuckers claimed I recycled a verse so I was like aw naw and approached my laptop like y'all was Papa Doc and I was B. Rabbit. FUCK Y'ALL IF YOU DOUBT ME. Btw, there have been tornadoes surrounding me everyday this past week and I'm under another tornado warning now. If you don't see me anymore, tell everyone the story of Zen the Dude.

06-09-2014, 07:41 PM	#16
Bladed Thesis ExSol Meets HolyIsh Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: IRL Posts: 148 Battle Record: 4-2 Rep Power: 2127059	@Certain - Do choruses/bridges count against line count? Some leagues/tourneys say yes, others no. Just want to be sure. @King Ra. - check the thread, interested in a 60 line agreement? __________________ mere morals fall again, mere mortals stall my blades? ive gone everywhere 'n everywhere gone gotten Hall of Fame