Week 18 Chat: Gilgamesh's Revenge

Vulgar · 10-26-2015, 09:06 PM

The Epic of Gilgamesh:

Quote:

He who has seen the history of Gilgamesh, he who knows all together that has happened to him together, he who has seen all kinds of wisdom and knows the mysteries and has seen what is hidden, he bringeth news dating farther back than the deluge.
-- Narrator (Tablet 1 paragraph Lines 1-6)

Discussion: How To Attract More Poets to the LGPA

Okay guys. I feel like we're lacking a slightly larger amount of core members to assure greater success for this league. So far I like this league: good writers, good voters, and a considerable degree of enthusiasm and spirit. This is a young league. We've got to become missionaries and go seek out some more talent!

Who's with me to try and ask at least 5 other poets you find on the internet (or in real life) to check out this league and possibly register/sign in. @Ullr @Rakontur @Frank @Objective @Destroyer @MMLP @sraL @Godcomplex @Knucklehead @Innovator @Hush @YDK @Spoken @Sn00p @Witty

Personal story/attempt:

I went on DeviantArt.com and browsed their Literature / Poetry section. I commented on 10 or so poems, and then came back when they replied, and asked them if they were interested in a poetry league. 5 or so declined but said thanks anyway. The other few said they would think about it, or keep it as a resource. None committed. I know that if I do this to 25 or so more poets on there, I'm bound to bring one stable, active participant in the league. If we all do this, I think we can attract 2 or 3 new poets.

If you aren't interested in doing this, but are interested in meeting and writing alongside other poets online, check out this great community with a ton of resources and opportunities to get feedback on your stuff: WritingForums.com (They don't allow blatant advertising)

Ullr · 10-27-2015, 09:47 AM

You know what? I'm going to make a post like "Post your Poems" on a site of ill repute and if I find anyone who seems a solid addition I will invite them. I'll keystyle some stuff just to keep the thread interesting and yeah, I'll try to get some fresh meat in the fray. :)

Vulgar · 10-27-2015, 01:31 PM

Thanks Ullr.

I actually would like people to attempt this - why be in a league if you don't want to see it get better and expand?

Frank · 10-27-2015, 01:40 PM

Why write a Ghazal when shit don't even matter, the forums own moderator will vote against you

Inno · 10-27-2015, 03:37 PM

If the mod votes fairly

It doesnt matter if its againts you.

Fair is fair

Frank · 10-27-2015, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Innovator

If the mod votes fairly

Precisely my point.

Fair is disqualifying the dummy who didn't drop a Ghazal lol

I ain't gunna sweat it

Inno · 10-29-2015, 07:26 PM

@Frank im going 60

Frank · 10-29-2015, 10:14 PM

Jokes

Zen · 10-30-2015, 08:37 AM

If I sign in and win next week, could I make the playoffs or am I way out of it at this point?

Inno · 10-30-2015, 09:04 AM

@Zen

I think this is the last week

Zen · 10-30-2015, 09:46 AM

Sigh...okay.

Who's the champ? Let me battle them next week.

Inno · 10-30-2015, 10:31 AM

@Zen

My bad i think theres one more week, just saw the sign up thread

Vulgar · 10-30-2015, 12:30 PM

Zen, you have a shot.

Inno · 10-30-2015, 03:53 PM

@Frank im taking the extension.

Psoting saturday night. 60 lines

Inno · 10-31-2015, 10:46 AM

Posting later today

Vulgar · 10-31-2015, 09:05 PM

@Ullr Posting later today as well. Might be around 2 am or so.

Inno · 10-31-2015, 10:02 PM

Posted

Inno · 11-01-2015, 07:38 AM

Fuck u frank

Ullr · 11-01-2015, 09:02 AM

Damn, bro - a lot of no shows this week. Thanks for being reliable and consistent those who did show - Vulgar and Inno. :)

Vulgar · 11-01-2015, 10:12 AM

I wrote a shorter epic, but felt I wanted to go against the grain. It was also late at night too - bah. Thanks for showing too guys!

10-27-2015, 09:47 AM	#2
Ullr Norse God Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 221 Battle Record: 5-6 Rep Power: 0	You know what? I'm going to make a post like "Post your Poems" on a site of ill repute and if I find anyone who seems a solid addition I will invite them. I'll keystyle some stuff just to keep the thread interesting and yeah, I'll try to get some fresh meat in the fray. :) __________________

10-27-2015, 01:40 PM	#4
Frank Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 3,228 Champed - NWL Season 2 - Art of Writing League (5x) - Lime Green Poetry Association - AOWL Season 6 - AOWL Season 10 Rep Power: 3853343	Why write a Ghazal when shit don't even matter, the forums own moderator will vote against you __________________ *VETWORK*

10-29-2015, 10:14 PM	#8
Frank Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 3,228 Champed - NWL Season 2 - Art of Writing League (5x) - Lime Green Poetry Association - AOWL Season 6 - AOWL Season 10 Rep Power: 3853343	Jokes __________________ *VETWORK*

11-01-2015, 09:02 AM	#19
Ullr Norse God Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 221 Battle Record: 5-6 Rep Power: 0	Damn, bro - a lot of no shows this week. Thanks for being reliable and consistent those who did show - Vulgar and Inno. :) __________________

10-27-2015, 01:31 PM	#3
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: 49604317	Thanks Ullr. I actually would like people to attempt this - why be in a league if you don't want to see it get better and expand?

10-27-2015, 03:37 PM	#5
Inno Ad mini tator Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 10,005 Battle Record: 26-54 Champed - Lime Green Poetry Association - Black August - 1-2 Punch League Rep Power: 85899400	If the mod votes fairly It doesnt matter if its againts you. Fair is fair

10-29-2015, 07:26 PM	#7
Inno Ad mini tator Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 10,005 Battle Record: 26-54 Champed - Lime Green Poetry Association - Black August - 1-2 Punch League Rep Power: 85899400	@Frank im going 60

10-30-2015, 08:37 AM	#9
Zen Arm the Homeless Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 4,104 Battle Record: 22-24 Champed - Art of Writing League Rep Power: 35079719	If I sign in and win next week, could I make the playoffs or am I way out of it at this point?

10-30-2015, 09:04 AM	#10
Inno Ad mini tator Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 10,005 Battle Record: 26-54 Champed - Lime Green Poetry Association - Black August - 1-2 Punch League Rep Power: 85899400	@Zen I think this is the last week

10-30-2015, 09:46 AM	#11
Zen Arm the Homeless Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 4,104 Battle Record: 22-24 Champed - Art of Writing League Rep Power: 35079719	Sigh...okay. Who's the champ? Let me battle them next week.

10-30-2015, 10:31 AM	#12
Inno Ad mini tator Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 10,005 Battle Record: 26-54 Champed - Lime Green Poetry Association - Black August - 1-2 Punch League Rep Power: 85899400	@Zen My bad i think theres one more week, just saw the sign up thread

10-30-2015, 12:30 PM	#13
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: 49604317	Zen, you have a shot.

10-30-2015, 03:53 PM	#14
Inno Ad mini tator Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 10,005 Battle Record: 26-54 Champed - Lime Green Poetry Association - Black August - 1-2 Punch League Rep Power: 85899400	@Frank im taking the extension. Psoting saturday night. 60 lines

10-31-2015, 10:46 AM	#15
Inno Ad mini tator Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 10,005 Battle Record: 26-54 Champed - Lime Green Poetry Association - Black August - 1-2 Punch League Rep Power: 85899400	Posting later today

10-31-2015, 09:05 PM	#16
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: 49604317	@Ullr Posting later today as well. Might be around 2 am or so.

10-31-2015, 10:02 PM	#17
Inno Ad mini tator Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 10,005 Battle Record: 26-54 Champed - Lime Green Poetry Association - Black August - 1-2 Punch League Rep Power: 85899400	Posted

11-01-2015, 07:38 AM	#18
Inno Ad mini tator Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 10,005 Battle Record: 26-54 Champed - Lime Green Poetry Association - Black August - 1-2 Punch League Rep Power: 85899400	Fuck u frank

11-01-2015, 10:12 AM	#20
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: 49604317	I wrote a shorter epic, but felt I wanted to go against the grain. It was also late at night too - bah. Thanks for showing too guys!