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Sunday, February 7, 2010
The Rules for CombatVerse!
1) Challenger picks time and tempo between posts.
2) Defender gets to pick meter and topic.
3) Challenger must then copy meter and stay on topic.
4) Scoring:
a) Points:
i) If there's meter, each time the meter is off, -1. Someone who completely ruins a line of scanning could lose -10 if she or he ruined all 10 beats.
ii) Every off-topic sentence, line, clause, or other unit of thought loses a point.
b) Gambits: Introduced conceits, symbols, narratives and turns of phrase are the only ones I can think of now. Each gambit is worth 10 points.
c) Audience: Audience members can use a single vote to add or subtract a point from a poem. This helps mitigate the objective metrics used for the game.
5) Time: Compositions are due at time. There is a 1 point deduction per minute the composition is late.
Not only is this a fun game that we used to play informally on craigslist litfo, but it will sharpen your chops too. Have fun!
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2) Defender gets to pick meter and topic.
3) Challenger must then copy meter and stay on topic.
4) Scoring:
a) Points:
i) If there's meter, each time the meter is off, -1. Someone who completely ruins a line of scanning could lose -10 if she or he ruined all 10 beats.
ii) Every off-topic sentence, line, clause, or other unit of thought loses a point.
b) Gambits: Introduced conceits, symbols, narratives and turns of phrase are the only ones I can think of now. Each gambit is worth 10 points.
c) Audience: Audience members can use a single vote to add or subtract a point from a poem. This helps mitigate the objective metrics used for the game.
5) Time: Compositions are due at time. There is a 1 point deduction per minute the composition is late.
Not only is this a fun game that we used to play informally on craigslist litfo, but it will sharpen your chops too. Have fun!
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Feb 7, 2010 CombatProseThread
Go for it. Month's winner will get a cash prize if it's legal and feasible.
I'm not sure you have to register to play actually. I think you can just do it anon.
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I'm not sure you have to register to play actually. I think you can just do it anon.
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The Rules for CombatProse!
King of the Hill rules. Best writer gets the most unique nods by separate handles, which is why you must register for CombatProse! I think I'll issue an award to the month's winner. Previous day's champion is the next day's champion by default. Votes only count the day of the competition. I am in the early stages of the logistics on this, but I think this is promising. If there is a question of sockpuppetry, I'll have both parties contact me at the same time in such a manner I can ensure they're separate individuals.
Time stamps are important here. Also, this isn't craigslist or any other forum. You can not just gloat or cry, but win or lose.
Round 1, FIGHT!
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Time stamps are important here. Also, this isn't craigslist or any other forum. You can not just gloat or cry, but win or lose.
Round 1, FIGHT!
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