Since I have been moderating the "Metal Bands World Cup" with a lot of fun, it gave me an idea...
Why not do the same for the 'Classic Rock Bands' from all over the world?!
So, with credits to Agent_AAS for giving me the idea, here it is!!!
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_______________________________________________________________________ ### CLASSIC ROCK BANDS WORLD CUP !!! ### _______________________________________________________________________ The format of this World Cup for Classical Rock Bands is based upon the organisation schematics of the Soccer World Cup, same as the "Metal Bands World Cup" was made. It has the same rules as the Soccer Cup in terms of proceeding through, but it will follow a few rules of its own too. To elaborate the >binding rules< for this competition:
# The Group stage: -There will be 8 different groups presented in the thread, one at a time, and each group will be consisting of 5 Classical Rock Bands that will be pre-selected by me or one of the co-mods. -Every user of Armor Games has the power to give one point with one vote for one band only. So you only get to vote for one band in a group, no double voting for a single band or voting for more than one band per group. No exceptions will be made in this matter. -When one of the bands in a particular group reaches the 10 points limit, the voting for that group is over and that group will be closed for voting by me or one of the co-mods. Both the 'group winner' and the 'runner up' band will proceed to the knockout stage of this World Cup. -If two bands will reach the 10 points limit at the same time in a group, the band that reached the 10 points limit first, will automatically be declared 'group winner' and the band that reached the 10 points limit secondly, will automatically be declared 'runner up'. This rule also applies for the second place in the group. If two bands reach a similar point count for second place at the same time, the band reaching this point count first, will then automatically be declared 'runner up'. Remaining bands will be eliminated of the competition. Again, no discussions about the outcome are allowed, should this situation occur in a group.
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 scedule will be followed for the rest, 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' -Like in the famous 'Battle of the Bands thread', you (again) get to vote once for one band only. -When one of the bands in this knockout battle reaches the limit of 10 points first, that band is declared the winner of the match and will proceed to the next stage in the competition. 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 -When one of the bands in these 1/4 final battles reaches the limit of 10 points first, that band is declared the winner of the match and will proceed to the next stage in the competition. 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 -When one of the bands in these Semi Finals battles reaches the limit of 10 points first, that band is declared the winner of the match and will proceed to the next stage in the competition. The 'Shadow Final': -A number three and four is decided in a match between both 'losing' bands from the semi finals. Again, the 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 2010. -The remaining band is ranked #2 in this competition. # Further rules for this competition: -You can only vote once per group and only once per knockout battle -You are obligated to give a good reasoning on why you choose the band to get your vote. ('They are the best' or 'I like them' is not accepted as a reasoning.) -There will be NO playoffs held in this competition. -You don't get to complain when 'your band' is eliminated from the competition. -Swearing and obscene language is not tolerated. Always respect the opinion(s) of the other users participating in this thread, even if you disagree on their reasoning. -The 'Armor Games Community Forum Rules and Regulations' and the 'Battle of the ... Thread Rules' 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 Battle of the ... Thread Rules -'CRBWC'-Moderators: Besides me, there will be 2 persons who will help me moderate this thread. You can always ask us for help in this thread: MrDayCee goumas13 Agent_AAS >>> Attention! Official AG Administrators and Moderators will always have a binding word!<<< I hope the AG users will like and participate in this 'Classic Rock Bands World Cup'! So... ENJOY!!!
I am a southern gal. born and raised and my US roots says to vote for Lynyrd Skynyrd, "just 'cause". My vote goes to Dire Straits because everytime I liten to Brothers in Arms, I get chills! So much soul, feeling and the guitar rifts are so fantastic. I just can't get enough of Sultans of Swing, feat. Eric Clapton !
@ wajor59 : I was a little confused on who you voted for at first, but after a closer look I facepalmed over the >bold< printed Dire Straits vote you stated! LOL =P
I've never liked the Dire Straits all that much. I just never found them to be very interesting for some reason. Skynyrd gets my vote, for being both influential and interesting.
Oh man, what a hard matchup! Both of these bands are legendary, but I'll have to pick Lynyrd Skynyrd, I mean, they are the Kings of Southern Rock and are deeply rooted in the essentials of Southern rock: bluegrass, country, soul, and folk. I mean, both bands are awesome; Mark Knopfler has to be one of the greatest guitarists ever. But Skynyrd gets my vote, because they wrote all-around better songs and are widely influential to many Southern American bands from their time forward.
Well though its hard, I feel Lynyrd Skynyrd deserves it more. They somehow made country rock into rock, though I find it cool thier music or that one song can be said its both of the gernes.
I'll help Dire Straits 'back in the saddle' a bit... Allthough I really like the 'raw country rock' of Lynyrd Skynyrd, I have to say I like the talented smooth melodic rock of Dire Sraits a little better! They seem to always get someone's attention when a song is on and then keep that attention to make people forget what they are doing or make the job they're doing more easier with their 'easy rock'... so, my vote goes to Dire Straits in this battle!
The current score with my personal vote:
K.O. Round # 8:
Lynyrd Skynyrd - 4 Dire Straits - 3
Now, is there anyone willing to make it a tie again?! =P
Somehow this round presents a very close race between the two contestants in it... will they ever manage to break free with a deciding rush and take the round for themselves? 0_o
Score remains at:
K.O. Round # 8:
Lynyrd Skynyrd - 5 Dire Straits - 4
Come on people! We need your VOTES!!! You know YOU can decide who will be the winner in this round!
And next stop in this 'CRBWC 2010' will be the 1/4 Finals to look forward to!
The sooner you decide this round, the sooner they will start... =P
