The fault is mine. 'Twas a very bad joke. :9
Bwaha. Explains why my floormates act so strangely when they're drunk. They've gone sane!School and lack of alcohol has left me devoid of my sanity. Pay no mind.
Gotta ditto BlackAndBlueEyes and Task. In my experience, battles have always gained immensely from OOC cooperation. It makes it much easier to develop larger devices than what fit in single posts, and it's fun to find creative ways to play off of your opponent's ideas.
Granted, I've never tried a write-to-corner contest. Sounds a little intriguing to the chess-loving side of my brain. Might have to give it a shot sometime.