ok, yeah, i've played a total of 20~ minutes of LU.
Still tho, i saw this over on BZP and thought i'd share (don't get your hopes up, they're not back yet.
Do you dream in syllables? Do you feel the need to write poetry in Japanese plum gardens? Have you ever turned in a book report written entirely in haiku form? Whether you’re an aspiring haiku newbie or a zen master of 19 syllable rhyme, you should participate in September’s monthly contest by writing your very own LEGO Universe-themed haiku!
haiku in LU
unleash the Shakespeare inside
pineapplesaurus
For those of you who aren’t familiar with haiku, here’s a quick summary: haiku is a traditional form of short Japanese poetry that uses a limited number of syllables to rhyme. There are two poplar types of haiku – ones with 3/5/3 or 5/7/5 tempos.
A 3/5/3 haiku uses 3 syllables in its first line, 5 in its second line, and 3 in its third line, like so:
lone Stromling
prancing in the field
picks flowers
A 5/7/5 haiku uses 5 syllables in its first line, 7 in its second line, and 5 in its third line, like so:
Nexus Tower built!
who sells all the cool items?
it’s a Mr. Ree
Your LEGO Universe haiku can be sad or meaningful:
Stromling Admiral…
why dost thou shoot at me so?
bullies don’t make friends
Or tender and romantic:
beautiful Sky Lane!
hair so lovely, smirk so cute!
melt my plastic heart
Or just ridiculous and silly:
back in days of yore
fancy pants were often called
fancy pantaloons
There are literally millions of possible haikus that you could write! To enter, upload your best LEGO Universe-themed haikus to the
Official LEGO Universe Haiku Contest Entry Thread between September 1st and September 30th, 2011. Three winners from the 12 & under and 13 & older age groups will win a prize pack worth writing home about, and have their winning haikus featured on the LEGO Universe website!
The 3 winners of each age group will receive these amazing prizes:
o 1 LEGO Ninjago Battle Arena set (#2520)
o 1 LEGO Ninjago Spinjitzu Dojo set (#2504)
o 1 LEGO Ninjago Garmadon’s Dark Fortress set (#2505)
o 1 LEGO Ninjago Skeleton Bowling set (#2519)
o 1 LEGO Ninjago Nuckal’s ATV set (#2518)
o 1 LEGO Ninjago Turbo Shredder (#2263)
o 1 LEGO Ninjago Spinner Spinjitzu Starter Set (#2257)
o 1 LEGO Ninjago Ice Dragon Attack set (#2260)
o 1 LEGO Ninjago Magnet Set (#853102)
o 1 LEGO Ninjago Skull Motorbike set (#2259)
o 1 LEGO Ninjago Ninja Ambush set (#2258)
o 1 LEGO Ninjago Outpost Training set (#2516)
o 1 LEGO Ninjago Ninjago Sensei Wu Key Chain (#853101)
o Feature on the LEGO Universe community website.