Week 9 rankings, chat and predictions

[Certain]

Season 3

Hello, friends. Week 8 was glorious, without a doubt the highest-quality week of writing of the season. Almost everyone showed, almost everyone voted and we had several intriguing sign-ins.

Here are rankings and matchups for Week 9, with topics in bold after the second battler's name:

Championship
1. oats (8-0)
2. El Pancake (4-2) | Creative Control

Contender match
3. zygote (6-2)
4. Frank (6-2) | Let It Slide

5. Vividlyvague (5-2)
6. Just Write (3-2) | To the Death

7. Johnathan Mercy (1-0)
8. Zombie (1-0) | Bring the Pain

9. rhetoric (1-1)
10. King Ra. (4-4) | The World Is Yours

11. Mike Wrecka (3-5)
12. Smegma (0-0) | One More Chance

13. Certain (1-1)
14. timeless (4-4) | (to be determined)

15. Adonis (3-5)
16. dyedinthewool (1-2) | Ain't the Devil Happy

17. d0ubt (0-1)
18. MMLP (0-2) | Protect and Serve

19. Soulstice (0-1)
20. Split Eight (0-2) | Get It Together

[Certain]

This is the second time when Mike Wrecka has gone to bed thinking he had a comfortable win and ended up losing.

[dyedinthewool]

rip baby dyed.

[oats]

Contender match
3. zygote (6-2)
4. Frank (6-2) | Let It Slide

high potential for BOTW, think the topic favors Frank though.

5. Vividlyvague (5-2)
6. Just Write (3-2) | To the Death

Another good one, think JW will be a little cleaner and pull it off.

7. Johnathan Mercy (1-0)
8. Zombie (1-0) | Bring the Pain

BOTW potential, too. Topic is great for these two, thinking Mercy can execute a good angle on the topic better.

9. rhetoric (1-1)
10. King Ra. (4-4) | The World Is Yours

both similar writers, but I think rhetoric will be a little more inspired this week

11. Mike Wrecka (3-5)
12. Smegma (0-0) | One More Chance

no idea who Smegma is.

13. Certain (1-1)
14. timeless (4-4) | (to be determined)

Timeless has hit a rough patch in terms of competitors now, Certain wins via more polish.


15. Adonis (3-5)
16. dyedinthewool (1-2) | Ain't the Devil Happy

dyed can't write about the Devil, her life is a My Little Pony ad. Adonis, on the other hand...

17. d0ubt (0-1)
18. MMLP (0-2) | Protect and Serve

this could be surprisingly dope, both have had high quality losses thus far. I think doubt will have more effort behind his verse and will win.

19. Soulstice (0-1)
20. Split Eight (0-2) | Get It Together

probably a double no-show. the topic will make it closer for split if he does show, though, but might not be enough if soulstice comes guns blazing.



dope week

[Witty]

Split Eight vs Soulstice...oh dayum, I hope that one goes down.

[King Ra.]

My bad on not voting, just couldn't make the time. All debts to be paid this week. @oats great match. A much deserved win. I really need to get my mecganics better. I can deliver the content but to beat the elite, need better scheming and diction.

[King Ra.]

Championship
1. oats (8-0)
2. El Pancake (4-2) | Creative Control

Pancake returns to a title match. This one will be great & I hope a classic bout. The topic is top-notch and I can see both of these guys writing some great pieces here. If Pancake writes at his best, it'll be very, very close. oats told me last week that he didn't really put together a great story, though his amazing ability to rhyme within different schemes keeps him in the game. He's 8-0 at the mid point of the season. This week he brings it all & remains unbeaten.

Contender match
3. zygote (6-2)
4. Frank (6-2) | Let It Slide

The crazy thing about this being the contender match is that it's highly possible that we see a zygote/oats rematch or even possibly a Frank/Pancake title match. You can't go wrong with that. Frank got back on track last week with a 5-0 shutout win & zygote I believe also had a shut out win. We all know zyg will drop another interesting piece in this match. But with Frank at the cusp of a title & probably motivated, I see him sliding by in this one.

5. Vividlyvague (5-2)
6. Just Write (3-2) | To the Death

All the match ups this week seem top-notch, especially all of the top 8 ones. But this one here... damn. Two very similar styles. These two dropped a very dope OM piece by the way if y'all haven't checked it out. Out of all matches, this one will probably end up as the most difficult to judge. They both write very, very dialogue-ish, descriptive packed stories and this topic here opens the door to that avenue. What it'll come down to is who intrigues the readers more. Vivid has all but missed one week this season, but has been pretty much hanging near the top. JW returns after a brief hiatus, but he's not here to shake any rust off, and he is still a threat to anyone in this league. My pick here is going with the one who has been more consistent thus far and that's Vivid, but this one will be hella close.

7. Johnathan Mercy (1-0)
8. Zombie (1-0) | Bring the Pain

Zombie probably wrote one of the best pieces last week. From the imagery, to the intricate scheming, he really came out swinging in his first match of the season. Mercy also impressed me as well in his debut. So I can see this match being the sleeper this week. I expect to read to really good stories from these two and whoever wins will certainly be making a statement. This could go either way, but I'm going with Z in a fairly close bout.

9. rhetoric (1-1)
10. King Ra. (4-4) | The World Is Yours

rhetoric, let's make this a good one. Great topic, too. Best of luck.

11. Mike Wrecka (3-5)
12. Smegma (0-0) | One More Chance

Not really sure who Smegma is, and Im certain he is an alias and someone who has written topicals before. Nonetheless his opponent his no pushover. Mike Wrecka started off this season a bit slow, but lately really has turned the heat up. I can see him continuing putting together another solid piece as he begins his push back to the top of the ladder.

13. Certain (1-1)
14. timeless (4-4) | (to be determined)

Just like myself, timeless has been going through a gauntlet of really tough match ups this season & this one against Certain is just another one on the list. timeless has been the most improved writer to me thus far, every week really developing a style that fits him well and delivers. Certain is one of the most precise writers in this league, if not, THE most. So he can easily take this one with that and a great story. I wouldn't count timeless out though. I feel at times, Certain doesn't deliver content wise & I've read a couple of pieces by timeless where he puts together a great idea into a great story and I can see that here. If he drops something of that nature while doing well mechanically, I can see this being a signature win.

15. Adonis (3-5)
16. dyedinthewool (1-2) | Ain't the Devil Happy

I've been highly interested in reading something from dyed, but I haven't read anything yet from her, and I believe every match she has participated in has been no show? Not sure. Looking forward to hopefully reading her work this week. Adonis took an L from Vivid last week, but with dyed just getting back into the game, and Adonis seemingly set to crank up his level, I see him dropping a gem and leaving with a victory.

17. d0ubt (0-1)
18. MMLP (0-2) | Protect and Serve

MMLP hasn't dropped a piece yet that shows his skills completely in my opinion, from what I've read just flashes of what could be. doubt lost in a very intriguing match up against Mercy last week, and from what I read seems like he will deliver something written very well and complete.

19. Soulstice (0-1)
20. Split Eight (0-2) | Get It Together

I'd love to feel confident in Split dropping this week, let alone if he does, it's him at the top of his game but I don't know if that'll happen. I was disappointed he didn't show against Pancake because that match would have been dope. I think Soulstice is better prepped and will take this one, more than likely by no show.



Good luck to all competitors this week. It's going to be another great one.

[PancakeBrah]

Originally Posted by Certain

This is the second time when Mike Wrecka has gone to bed thinking he had a comfortable win and ended up losing.

I didn't think there was any way I would win down 3-0. Seeing Frank as the deciding vote in my favor was even more surprising.

I'm really dropping the ball on voting and I apologize. I'll vote on all open matches this week.

[Just Write]

Me and @Vividlyvague decided to collab this week. My piece will run into his and this battle will be epic

[e11even]

i'm very sorry for falling asleep while i was voting. that couch was just sooooo inviting. 5 votes this week. 3 by saturday morning est.

@Just Write adonis kinda strayed from our agreement so i went rogue. you wanna give this a try?

[e11even]

Championship
1. oats (8-0)
2. El Pancake (4-2) | Creative Control

Dude is the golden child right now. I would love to see cake bring down the titan tho.

Contender match
3. zygote (6-2)
4. Frank (6-2) | Let It Slide

Great matchup. I hope a BOTW emerges from this.

5. Vividlyvague (5-2)
6. Just Write (3-2) | To the Death

Meh. Both of these guys fuck cows and stroke donkey shaft, but this may be pretty close.

7. Johnathan Mercy (1-0)
8. Zombie (1-0) | Bring the Pain

Haven't really read either yet. GL to both.

9. rhetoric (1-1)
10. King Ra. (4-4) | The World Is Yours

Ra. is in great form this season, even tho every fuckin verse is centered lol. Choosing who I like here.

11. Mike Wrecka (3-5)
12. Smegma (0-0) | One More Chance

Don't know Smeg, but this screams Mike.

13. Certain (1-1)
14. timeless (4-4) | (to be determined)

To be determined should be the topic lol. I like Timeless, but Cert can be a beast.

15. Adonis (3-5)
16. dyedinthewool (1-2) | Ain't the Devil Happy

I hope Dyed shows. I think a lot could be done with this topic.

17. d0ubt (0-1)
18. MMLP (0-2) | Protect and Serve

Haven't read d0ubt yet. GL to both.

19. Soulstice (0-1)
20. Split Eight (0-2) | Get It Together

May be BOTW. If Soulstice can stick to topic and deliver, I see him taking this.

[e11even]

Proof I don't smoke: Yesterday was 4/20 and I hadn't noticed :/

[Just Write]

Originally Posted by Vividlyvague

@Just Write adonis kinda strayed from our agreement so i went rogue. you wanna give this a try?

Lets write about samurai, and respect, and honor, and swords!

[Just Write]

Originally Posted by Vividlyvague

Proof I don't smoke: Yesterday was 4/20 and I hadn't noticed :/

Proof im a pothead, I didnt notice either. Err'days 420

[e11even]

LOL. SHOYARIIIIGHT.

[Just Write]

Originally Posted by Just Write

Lets write about samurai, and respect, and honor, and swords!

@Vividlyvague
Thats the challenge. Use those words, samurai, respect, honor, and sword

[e11even]

LOL. I'm game, Write. Just get this game right, or I'll rewrite this game right if you game. 'right?

[dyedinthewool]

@oats my life is a lot less colorful. But your prediction is correct I'm sure.
@Vividlyvague I read that out loud twice

[dyedinthewool]

What do you know about mlp though? Are you an equestrian?!?!? (Please refer to bob's burgers latest episode)

[Just Write]

Originally Posted by Vividlyvague

LOL. I'm game, Write. Just get this game right, or I'll rewrite this game right if you game. 'right?

When it comes to this game, guy. You know that my game tight
Dickin them dames right.. the only love that they get is the vividly vague type