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MrDayCee
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A lot of people have been asking me when the new edition of the 'CRBWC' would finally start (and I'm sorry it took me so long...), but I wanted to make the second edition even better and more fun than the first one!
(In case you wonder what the first one looked like: this is the 'CRBWC 2010'.)

After hours of fun (and stress!) in figuring out the new CRBWC schematics, the gathering of info on the participating bands and fabricating the additional pictures to it all, I'm proud of the final outcome and so, without further delay, let's kick off the 2011 edition of the


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Now, some changes have been made to the second edition of this competition, so reading the rules and guidelines is something everyone needs to do, even the voters from last year's edition are advised to...


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The format of this World Cup for Classical Rock Bands is based upon the organisation schematics of the Soccer World Cup. It has the same rules as the Soccer World Cup in terms of competitors proceeding through it, but it will follow a few rules of its own too.
Below is a short guide to elaborate the >binding rules< for this competition:


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-The 'CRBWC' consist of a total of 24 rounds being presented one at a time.
-Each round will be open for voting for a maximum of 2 weeks or untill a band reaches the points limit.


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-Each user of ArmorGames who wants to give a vote has the possibility to vote only once per round.
-All votes given by users are obligated to consist of an elaborated reasoning as to 'why' you choose these two bands. Votes lacking a proper elaborated reasoning, for example: "I like them" or "They rule", will not be counted. Elaborate on why you like them and talk about them, that's the main goal of this competition!
-Different to last year's edition, this time each vote in the group stage of this competition will consist of naming a "First choice" with with a value of 3 points and a "Second choice" with a value of 1 point.
-You only get to vote for two bands in a group. NO double voting for a single band and/or NO voting for more than two bands per group. No exceptions will be made in this matter.
-If two bands reach the limit of 30 points at the same time, the band with the most "First choices" will be declared as the winner of that round.
-The rule explained above, also applies if two bands reach a similar point count for second place at the same time in the 'Group Stage'.
-If, for any reason, two bands reach the limit of 30 points simultaniously and both have an equal amount of first and second choices, the band getting it's 'winning vote' first will be declared the winner.
-Further rounds after the group stage will have a 1 point count for each vote given and an according 10 points limit. Rules for declaring a winner will be applied according to the group stage rules.
-No discussions about the ruling on the outcome of a round are allowed.


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# THE GROUP STAGE:
-This stage will behold 8 different groups (A to H) consisting of 7 Classical Rock Bands to choose from.
-After closure, both the 'group winner' and the 'runner up' band will proceed to the knockout stage.
-All other remaining bands are eliminated from the competition.

THE KNOCKOUT STAGE:
-After completing the Group stage, the 'group winner' of the first group will be up against the 'runner up' of the second group. The 'group winner' of the second group will be up against the 'runner up' of the first group. This schedule will be followed for the rest of the groups, to clarify:
#1 Group A vs. #2 Group B (Winning band is called 'Winner I'
#1 Group B vs. #2 Group A (Winning band is called 'Winner II'
#1 Group C vs. #2 Group D (Winning band is called 'Winner III'
#1 Group D vs. #2 Group C (Winning band is called 'Winner IV'
#1 Group E vs. #2 Group F (Winning band is called 'Winner V'
#1 Group F vs. #2 Group E (Winning band is called 'Winner VI'
#1 Group G vs. #2 Group H (Winning band is called 'Winner VII'
#1 Group H vs. #2 Group G (Winning band is called 'Winner VIII'

THE 1/4 FINALS:
-The next stage, the 1/4 finals, will be held in this order:
# Winner I vs. Winner V
# Winner II vs. Winner VI
# Winner III vs. Winner VII
# Winner IV vs. Winner VIII

THE SEMI FINALS:
-The semi finals will be held in the order of:
# Winner I/V vs. Winner II/VI
# Winner III/VII vs. Winner IV/VIII

THE 'SHADOW FINAL':
-A number three and four is decided in a match between both 'losing' bands from the semi finals.
-Ranking of third and fourth place in this Final is decided upon the band that reaches the 10 points limit first.

THE FINAL MATCH:
-The Final match is held between both winning bands from the semi finals.
-When one of the bands in the Final reaches the limit of 10 points first, that band is declared the winner of the competition and is crowned The 'CRBWC' Champion 2011.
-The remaining band is ranked #2 in this competition.


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-There will be NO playoffs held in this competition.
-You don't get to complain when 'your band' is eliminated from the competition. "Take the pain..."
-Swearing and obscene language is not tolerated. Always respect the opinion(s) of the other users participating in this thread, even if you disagree with their reasoning.
-If any situation should occur that is not explained and/or guided by the thread's rules, the 'Armor Games Community Forum Rules and Regulations' and the 'Popular Media Rules ("Read these rules or else...&quot' apply and are to be followed for this 'Classic Rock Bands World Cup'. They will be referred to when needed.
You can find them here:
Armor Games Community Forum Rules and Regulations
Popular Media Rules ("Read these rules, or else...&quot

Since this year's 'CRBWC' competition has a little more stuff to work with, I will start off as the sole Moderator for it, but there might be other moderators assigned over time if/when I see fit. Don't ask me for an assignment, since I will only assign people I know to have the same devotion to this competition and they will be revealed when the time comes, ok?

And last, but certainly not least... take heed:
!!! OFFICIAL AG ADMINISTRATORS AND MODERATORS WILL ALWAYS HAVE A BINDING WORD !!!
So, whenever an AG administrator or moderator visits this thread and decides to alter/delete a user's post or take action on an item or discussion, listen and obide to them as you would throughout the rest of the ArmorGames website.

I hope the AG users will like and participate in this 'Classic Rock Bands World Cup'!
So my main advice to all participants is to simply... ENJOY!!!

Now... enough with the talk... shove everything aside and...

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delossantosj
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I always hear the name U2, but seriously their songs aren't the best I've heard. There are many better bands then them, and I don't see why they get to tour the world in expensive tours and not others. And no, they surely haven't influenced me


well thats your personal opinion of them, but to call them overrated is much. cause there is a difference. the stuff that they did in the 80's solidified them in history, like playing the roof of that store in Vegas. which is epic if you watch it. the preach for world peace and truly have used EVERY BIT of there power to try and make it happen.
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I've been in trouble with the mods over this before,


thats what ive been trying to avoid. mods that do that are annoying.
MrDayCee
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@ iamnotironman : like it's stated in the OP, tiebreakers for second place (or 'runner up' will be dealt with according to the same rules that bind for tiebreakers for first place in a group!

And the next vote didn't decide it yet! Activity is pretty slow at the moment, but that's probably because of the spring season break like discussed before... =/

But I'll present a next score round up nevertheless! =)

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# Votes counted in Group C :#

U2__________: 28 (3+3+1+3+3+1+3+3+1+3+3+1)
Def Leppard_: 11 (1+1+3+1+1+3+1)
Whitesnake__: 9 (1+1+1+3+3)
Bad Company_: 7 (3+3+1)
Rainbow_____: 7 (3+1+3)
The Cult____: 1 (1)
Status Quo__: 0 (-)
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Good to see that there are still votes coming in for other bands too! And even though the first position in this group is pretty much secured by U2, the battle for second place is still going strong!
Let's just hope it will keep up this way and not come to a (sad) early closing of this group... =D

delossantosj
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come guys, i dont like having to tell you guys to get your votes in. im interested to see the next battle already.

AvengedSevenfold11
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come guys, i dont like having to tell you guys to get your votes in. im interested to see the next battle already.


Same! cmon guys were so close! just a few more votes for U2...
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U2 has such a huge lead over it comp that this should have been over a week ago.

HahiHa
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U2 has such a huge lead over it comp that this should have been over a week ago.

It depends also on the second place I think, which is not clear at all.
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Evanescence. very good band. One of the best there is in my opinion. =D

delossantosj
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stormwolf, evanescence isnt even nominated, nor will it be because its not classic rock, please stop your spamming

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I would have to vote for Def Leppard as my first choice. I love many of their songs (Rock of Ages, Pour Some Sugar on me and Animal).
I think they are one of the greatest bands ever.

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I think we can end this group because even without logans second vote def leppard rapped it up.

Brad1185
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I think that Bon Jovi is beast, so I vote for him.

Brad1185
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I'm not voting for group B because I don't know but like two of those bands and they stink.

Brad1185
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I'm not voting for group C because I don't know any of the bands in it.

Brad1185
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Oh sorry, I thought that bon Jovi was in one of the groups.

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