Quarterfinals Discussion & Predictions

PancakeBrah · 01-28-2014, 01:26 PM

The Winter Topical
Discussion & Predictions

Witty · 01-28-2014, 01:43 PM

Am I the only person who can't make a prediction on any of these battles?

I really dunno, all of them could go either way.

oats · 01-28-2014, 02:08 PM

1)dead man vs. (9)big baby - this will be an interesting matchup. Baby is capable of the upset if Black doesn't bring his A game.

(R)Nigma vs. (21)oXus - Only question for me with Eng is his consistency, if he's gonna show up or not. If he does, he's one of the top writers here. Nigma is an enigma to me, not sure what he's capable of.

(2)Pent uP vs. (7)Lars - tossup, can't call it. Probably BOTW.

Certain · 01-28-2014, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by oats

(2)Pent uP vs. (7)Lars - tossup, can't call it. Probably BOTW.

Coward.

oats · 01-28-2014, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Certain

Coward.

Pent vs. Lars - In any tournament, both would be headliners. Battle of true heavyweights. It's TOO CLOSE TO CALL (ahem, Certain), but if I had to choose, I'd give a slight edge to Lars for his technical mastery, makes him tough competition. Could go either way.

Certain · 01-28-2014, 02:28 PM

These are some interesting pictures (so I made up bland names).

(1)dead man vs. (9)big baby | "Dead People Around a Rock Hole"
The topic favors storytelling, which neither quite excels at but dead man is more experienced with. big baby, though, has been on his game with arguably the best verses of the first two rounds. I think he can come up with something dark and demented. But dead man loves writing to grim topics. I could see him turning this into a dissertation on religion. Hopefully he finds himself inspired again.
Prediction: big baby 52-48

(21)oXus vs. (R)Nigma | "Strange Stuctures in the Desert"
The dark horse matchup features two interesting writers. Nigma has a fantastic imagination and should be able to run with this topic. oXus will have to step out of his comfort zone, but his writing is more polished and interesting. I think there are quite a few good ways to approach this picture, and I am guessing Nigma will go large-scale storytelling while oXus might develop what these structures are and why they reflect on humanity.
Prediction: Nigma 54-46

(2)Pent uP vs. (7)Lars | "Underwater City Also Has Whales"
I don't know what to think of this topic, which seems to my eyes to be by far the hardest to write for. Pent uP has the better style to approach something fantastical like this, but Baron Mynd is a pro's pro. I think Pent uP will spend more time developing his concept and write something enormous and showy, while Baron Mynd will shoot straight and crisp with a more minimalist bent on underwater living or something like that. The former approach works better here.
Prediction: Pent uP 53-47

(3)Vulgar vs. (R)oats | "Man Looks at City from Cliff"
This is the best, boldest topic of the round. It suits Vulgar particularly well. My guess is he will go with a bold return to his more abstract bent and give us a fundamental deconstruction on city life. oats will counter with the story of the man. This battle is going to come down to which writer goes all-in on his approach, and it's my clear-cut battle of the week.
Prediction: oats 51-49

PancakeBrah · 01-28-2014, 02:34 PM

Some credit goes to Vulgar for the topics. I picked them out from the EOW(?) Art topic he made awhile back.

Vulgar · 01-28-2014, 03:13 PM

Nice topics.

PancakeBrah · 01-28-2014, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Vulgar

Nice topics.

Always thought those eow pics you posted would be good for writing. Should've used them in an earlier round tbh.

Certain · 01-28-2014, 03:38 PM

Today, I finally came up with an ideal approach to my topic vs. Lars. It was right under my nose the whole fucking time.

dead man · 01-28-2014, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Certain

Today, I finally came up with an ideal approach to my topic vs. Lars. It was right under my nose the whole fucking time.

do tell

Split · 01-28-2014, 03:53 PM

SUPER DOPE TOPICS THIS WEEK HUH

PancakeBrah · 01-28-2014, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Split Eight

SUPER DOPE TOPICS THIS WEEK HUH

I though you were died.

You went complete Wild Turkey Split mode for a few posts then nothing.

Certain · 01-28-2014, 04:05 PM

What's up, Pancake?

PancakeBrah · 01-28-2014, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Certain

What's up, Pancake?

I'm tired. Going to run, go to the gym, and watch a few episodes of HIMYM after work. Then go to sleep. THEN BANG OUT THE MAG ON THE MORROW.

big baby · 01-28-2014, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Pancake

I'm tired. Going to run, go to the gym, and watch a few episodes of HIMYM after work. Then go to sleep. THEN BANG OUT THE MAG ON THE MORROW.

whats ur average mile time.

Split · 01-28-2014, 04:08 PM

yeah, i stepped out of my office to smoke with this womanfolk.

Certain · 01-28-2014, 04:11 PM

How far along are you?

Split · 01-28-2014, 04:14 PM

Barney dies.

PancakeBrah · 01-28-2014, 04:14 PM

Opening section, bracket breakdown, previews. Have to do reviews, interviews, and get Bags' video mag.

01-28-2014, 01:26 PM	#1
PancakeBrah SOBER Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 12,480 Battle Record: 2-5 Champed - AOWL Season 2 Rep Power: 85899407	Quarterfinals Discussion & Predictions The Winter Topical Discussion & Predictions <iframe src="http://challonge.com/wintertopical/module" width="100%" height="500" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" allowtransparency="true"></iframe> QUARTERFINALS (1)dead man vs. (9)big baby (R)Nigma vs. (21)oXus (2)Pent uP vs. (7)Lars (3)Vulgar vs. (R)oats One of the best quarterfinals in recent memory Congratulations to everyone who's made it this far and to everyone who's helped us get here. Mag will be up either 1/28 or 1/29. Any discussion, shit talking, bitching, and predictions go here. __________________ Netcees 2025 Revivalist Movement Founder

01-28-2014, 01:43 PM	#2
Witty Lime Life Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 16,978 Battle Record: 30-41 Accomplishments - Only Slightly Retarded Champed - Lyric Olympics - Summer Classic Rep Power: 85235118	Am I the only person who can't make a prediction on any of these battles? I really dunno, all of them could go either way. __________________ He listens to voices inside of his mind Explicit and poisonous violent crime.

01-28-2014, 02:08 PM	#3
oats Steel Cut Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 5,084 Battle Record: 19-10 Accomplishments - OM HOF (2x) Champed - Fight Night LXXXIV - Art of Writing League Rep Power: 79005428	1)dead man vs. (9)big baby - this will be an interesting matchup. Baby is capable of the upset if Black doesn't bring his A game. (R)Nigma vs. (21)oXus - Only question for me with Eng is his consistency, if he's gonna show up or not. If he does, he's one of the top writers here. Nigma is an enigma to me, not sure what he's capable of. (2)Pent uP vs. (7)Lars - tossup, can't call it. Probably BOTW. __________________ You should be water

01-28-2014, 03:53 PM	#12
Split . Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 8,898 Battle Record: 27-22 Rep Power: 85899398	SUPER DOPE TOPICS THIS WEEK HUH __________________ http://split8.yolasite.com

01-28-2014, 04:08 PM	#17
Split . Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 8,898 Battle Record: 27-22 Rep Power: 85899398	yeah, i stepped out of my office to smoke with this womanfolk. __________________ http://split8.yolasite.com

01-28-2014, 02:28 PM	#6
Certain Mad fucking dangerous. Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 12,066 Battle Record: 40-19 Champed - AOWL Season 3 - Art of Writing League (2x) Rep Power: 85899406	These are some interesting pictures (so I made up bland names). (1)dead man vs. (9)big baby \| "Dead People Around a Rock Hole" The topic favors storytelling, which neither quite excels at but dead man is more experienced with. big baby, though, has been on his game with arguably the best verses of the first two rounds. I think he can come up with something dark and demented. But dead man loves writing to grim topics. I could see him turning this into a dissertation on religion. Hopefully he finds himself inspired again. Prediction: big baby 52-48 (21)oXus vs. (R)Nigma \| "Strange Stuctures in the Desert" The dark horse matchup features two interesting writers. Nigma has a fantastic imagination and should be able to run with this topic. oXus will have to step out of his comfort zone, but his writing is more polished and interesting. I think there are quite a few good ways to approach this picture, and I am guessing Nigma will go large-scale storytelling while oXus might develop what these structures are and why they reflect on humanity. Prediction: Nigma 54-46 (2)Pent uP vs. (7)Lars \| "Underwater City Also Has Whales" I don't know what to think of this topic, which seems to my eyes to be by far the hardest to write for. Pent uP has the better style to approach something fantastical like this, but Baron Mynd is a pro's pro. I think Pent uP will spend more time developing his concept and write something enormous and showy, while Baron Mynd will shoot straight and crisp with a more minimalist bent on underwater living or something like that. The former approach works better here. Prediction: Pent uP 53-47 (3)Vulgar vs. (R)oats \| "Man Looks at City from Cliff" This is the best, boldest topic of the round. It suits Vulgar particularly well. My guess is he will go with a bold return to his more abstract bent and give us a fundamental deconstruction on city life. oats will counter with the story of the man. This battle is going to come down to which writer goes all-in on his approach, and it's my clear-cut battle of the week. Prediction: oats 51-49

01-28-2014, 02:34 PM	#7
PancakeBrah SOBER Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 12,480 Battle Record: 2-5 Champed - AOWL Season 2 Rep Power: 85899407	Some credit goes to Vulgar for the topics. I picked them out from the EOW(?) Art topic he made awhile back.

01-28-2014, 03:13 PM	#8
Vulgar Razor-thin derision Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 4,422 Battle Record: 40-25 Accomplishments - OM HOF Champed - Fight Night LIV - Gimmick Battle League (2x) - Write Week II - Art of Writing League - Storytelling And Topical Invitational Tournament - STI - Haiku Writer Challenge - GWL Picture Challenge(2x) Rep Power: 49604320	Nice topics.

01-28-2014, 03:38 PM	#10
Certain Mad fucking dangerous. Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 12,066 Battle Record: 40-19 Champed - AOWL Season 3 - Art of Writing League (2x) Rep Power: 85899406	Today, I finally came up with an ideal approach to my topic vs. Lars. It was right under my nose the whole fucking time.

01-28-2014, 04:05 PM	#14
Certain Mad fucking dangerous. Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 12,066 Battle Record: 40-19 Champed - AOWL Season 3 - Art of Writing League (2x) Rep Power: 85899406	What's up, Pancake?

01-28-2014, 04:11 PM	#18
Certain Mad fucking dangerous. Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 12,066 Battle Record: 40-19 Champed - AOWL Season 3 - Art of Writing League (2x) Rep Power: 85899406	How far along are you?

01-28-2014, 04:14 PM	#19
Split . Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 8,898 Battle Record: 27-22 Rep Power: 85899398	Barney dies. __________________ http://split8.yolasite.com