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MrDayCee

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Posted March 15, '11 10:10pm UTC

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

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...

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:

-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.

-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.

# 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.

-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...

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! ;)\r\n(In case you wonder what the first one looked like: [url=armorgames.com/community/thread/5280188/crbwc-2010-the-classic-rock-bands-world-cup]this is the 'CRBWC 2010'[/url].)\r\n\r\nAfter 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\r\n\r\n\r\n[img]http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5294/5529788999_de0e158858.jpg[/img]\r\n\r\n\r\nNow, some changes have been made to the second edition of this competition, so reading the rules and guidelines is something everyone needs to do, [i]even the voters from last year's edition are advised to[/i]...\r\n\r\n\r\n[img]http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5097/5530376806_b698294b37.jpg[/img]\r\n\r\nThe 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.\r\nBelow is a short guide to elaborate the [b]>binding rules<[/b] for this competition:\r\n\r\n\r\n[img]http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5220/5529789379_02f0090bc2_m.jpg[/img]\r\n\r\n-The 'CRBWC' consist of a total of 24 rounds being presented one at a time.\r\n-Each round will be open for voting for a maximum of 2 weeks or untill a band reaches the points limit.\r\n\r\n\r\n[img]http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5178/5529789643_2c342038b7.jpg[/img]\r\n\r\n-Each user of ArmorGames who wants to give a vote has the possibility to vote only [i]once per round[/i].\r\n-All votes given by users are obligated to consist of an [i]elaborated reasoning[/i] 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!\r\n-Different to last year's edition, this time each vote in the group stage of this competition will consist of naming a [i]"First choice"[/i] with with a value of [i]3 points[/i] and a [i]"Second choice"[/i] with a value of [i]1 point[/i].\r\n-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.\r\n-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.\r\n-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'.\r\n-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.\r\n-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.\r\n-No discussions about the ruling on the outcome of a round are allowed.\r\n\r\n\r\n[img]http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5133/5529789699_ba98e181f8.jpg[/img]\r\n\r\n[b]# THE GROUP STAGE:[/b]\r\n-This stage will behold 8 different groups (A to H) consisting of 7 Classical Rock Bands to choose from.\r\n-After closure, both the 'group winner' and the 'runner up' band will proceed to the knockout stage.\r\n-All other remaining bands are eliminated from the competition.\r\n\r\n[b]THE KNOCKOUT STAGE:[/b]\r\n-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:\r\n#1 Group A vs. #2 Group B (Winning band is called 'Winner I')\r\n#1 Group B vs. #2 Group A (Winning band is called 'Winner II')\r\n#1 Group C vs. #2 Group D (Winning band is called 'Winner III')\r\n#1 Group D vs. #2 Group C (Winning band is called 'Winner IV')\r\n#1 Group E vs. #2 Group F (Winning band is called 'Winner V')\r\n#1 Group F vs. #2 Group E (Winning band is called 'Winner VI')\r\n#1 Group G vs. #2 Group H (Winning band is called 'Winner VII')\r\n#1 Group H vs. #2 Group G (Winning band is called 'Winner VIII')\r\n\r\n[b]THE 1/4 FINALS:[/b]\r\n-The next stage, the 1/4 finals, will be held in this order:\r\n# Winner I vs. Winner V\r\n# Winner II vs. Winner VI\r\n# Winner III vs. Winner VII\r\n# Winner IV vs. Winner VIII\r\n\r\n[b]THE SEMI FINALS:[/b]\r\n-The semi finals will be held in the order of:\r\n# Winner I/V vs. Winner II/VI\r\n# Winner III/VII vs. Winner IV/VIII\r\n\r\n[b]THE 'SHADOW FINAL':[/b]\r\n-A number three and four is decided in a match between both 'losing' bands from the semi finals.\r\n-Ranking of third and fourth place in this Final is decided upon the band that reaches the 10 points limit first.\r\n\r\n[b]THE FINAL MATCH:[/b]\r\n-The Final match is held between both winning bands from the semi finals.\r\n-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.\r\n-The remaining band is ranked #2 in this competition.\r\n\r\n\r\n[img]http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5213/5530377280_41f3830f0c.jpg[/img]\r\n\r\n-There will be NO playoffs held in this competition.\r\n-You don't get to complain when 'your band' is eliminated from the competition. "Take the pain..."\r\n-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.\r\n-If any situation should occur that is not explained and/or guided by the thread's rules, the [i]'Armor Games Community Forum Rules and Regulations'[/i] and the [i]'Popular Media Rules ("Read these rules or else...")'[/i] apply and are to be followed for this 'Classic Rock Bands World Cup'. They will be referred to when needed.\r\nYou can find them here:\r\n[b][url=armorgames.com/page/Forum-Rules]Armor Games Community Forum Rules and Regulations[/url][/b]\r\n[b][url=armorgames.com/community/thread/6635103/read-these-rules-or-else]Popular Media Rules ("Read these rules, or else...")[/url][/b]\r\n\r\nSince 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? ;)\r\n\r\nAnd last, but certainly not least... take heed:\r\n[b]!!! OFFICIAL AG ADMINISTRATORS AND MODERATORS WILL ALWAYS HAVE A BINDING WORD !!![/b]\r\nSo, 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.\r\n\r\nI hope the AG users will like and participate in this 'Classic Rock Bands World Cup'!\r\nSo my main advice to all participants is to simply... ENJOY!!! :)\r\n\r\nNow... enough with the talk... shove everything aside and...\r\n\r\n[img]http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5019/5530376744_2f3a765af7_m.jpg[/img]

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waluigi

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Shepherd

Posted August 23, '12 6:09pm UTC

Someone needs to brush up on their classic rock history! I've never even heard of Marillion, Poco, or Rose Tattoo... but I've heard the Cars on the radio frequently for as long as I can remember! They had more hits than plenty of the bands you included last year... I'm actually surprised you left them out!

Still haven't heard of Marillion or Rose Tattoo, but I've heard of Poco. They are very similar to The Eagles, and, in fact, the Eagles bassist was originally part of Poco.

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MrDayCee

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Posted August 25, '12 8:20pm UTC

Rose Tattoo is a band that was bigger in their own country, Australia, but never that much abroad... I added them to complete the set of "Big Mouthed Rock Bands" and simply needed one more addition! But I've had some new ideas for bands, so it will include others in the next edition!

And I still can't believe that the two of you (Skeleton_Pilot AND waluigi) never heard a single song by Marillion?! (o.O)

These are their biggest hits...

# Kayleigh

# Incommunicado

# Lavender

And my personal favorite because of it's epic echoing sound!

# Cover My Eyes

You SURELY must know at least one of these?! =)

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Ernie15

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Posted August 25, '12 11:46pm UTC

And I still can't believe that the two of you (Skeleton_Pilot AND waluigi) never heard a single song by Marillion?! (o.O)

They were big in the UK and reasonably popular in the Netherlands, but they've never really existed in the US. Hence, no Americans here seem to have heard of them; I never had until I clicked on the YouTube videos you posted.

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MrDayCee

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King

Posted August 27, '12 12:20am UTC

Really?! I checked the stats on their chart positions with their biggest 'hits' for the U.S. so to speak and they had 3 nice listings in there! Ok, granted they weren't # 1 hits or even top 10, but they were all somewhere around the 10-30 regions, which suggests that they had enough airplay and record sales back then. "Kayleigh" even made it to # 14 in the 80's! hmmm... strange... =/

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Ernie15

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Bard

Posted August 28, '12 11:53pm UTC

which suggests that they had enough airplay and record sales back then.

Back then, but not necessarily since then.

Remember, this forum consists mainly of people who were not even born when most of this music came out. I'm 30 years old and I have very little memory of most of the music that played on the radio in the 80s. Even then, I had a hard time appreciating most of it since I was just a young kid (7 years old in 1989). Most of the classic rock fans here, myself included, can appreciate memorable classic rock songs because we've heard them years after they were actually popular.

So even if Marillion was a popular group in its time, if they haven't had much airplay in the past 20 years, not many of us are going to necessarily know who they are.

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calebsi

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Farmer

Posted September 2, '12 9:52pm UTC

I don't care if any of the bands that I have suggested previously are in the competition except for these:
Beach Boys
David Bowie
Bob Dylan
The Velvet Underground
Billy Joel
Styx

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wajor59

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Posted September 11, '12 5:54am UTC

I can't leave without saying good-bye to the one thread that held my interest since I became a member on this site.

Mr DayCee, it's been a pleasure watching this thread grow and it's also been fun participating in the voting.
Thank you for wanting me to be one of the mods of this thread. I was both honored and touched by your consideration.

I'm probably the oldest member of this site. I graduated hs in 1977. I lived during classic rocks hay-day and went to my fair share of concerts.

I'm still in shock that Deep Purple only received 4 votes. If I remember correctly I think I even voted for the competing band. I can only say that I must not have had my coffee when I was voting that day.

Not to rant but Deep Purple has been the one band that so many current bands name as being the inspiration for them wanting to play/perform rock music. They are one of the few groups that are still played on the air waves today. They also are one of the few classic rock bands that are still actively touring today. If this one band could be recommended to have a revote I would not only make a promise to participate this year, I would also promise not to whine if they don't make to the finals.

end of rant

I wish this thread much future success. I love ya' all.
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I can't leave without saying good-bye to the one thread that held my interest since I became a member on this site. \r\n\r\nMr DayCee, it's been a pleasure watching this thread grow and it's also been fun participating in the voting. \r\nThank you for wanting me to be one of the mods of this thread. I was both honored and touched by your consideration.\r\n\r\nI'm probably the oldest member of this site. I graduated hs in 1977. I lived during classic rocks hay-day and went to my fair share of concerts. \r\n\r\nI'm still in shock that Deep Purple only received 4 votes. If I remember correctly I think I even voted for the competing band. I can only say that I must not have had my coffee when I was voting that day. \r\n\r\nNot to rant but Deep Purple has been the one band that so many current bands name as being the inspiration for them wanting to play/perform rock music. They are one of the few groups that are still played on the air waves today. They also are one of the few classic rock bands that are still actively touring today. If this one band could be recommended to have a revote I would not only make a promise to participate this year, I would also promise not to whine if they don't make to the finals.\r\n\r\nend of rant\r\n\r\nI wish this thread much future success. I love ya' all. \r\nX

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jdoggparty

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Posted October 25, '12 12:34am UTC

2) ZZ Top - Runner Up (46 votes total)

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3) Pink Floyd (54 votes total)

Lol, Pink Floyd represent! They gonna be back this year DayCee?

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nichodemus

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Grand Duke

Posted October 26, '12 6:09pm UTC

Siouxsie and the Banshees. Counted?

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idigit

255 posts

Nomad

Posted November 24, '12 5:52am UTC

come on daycee?!

I know youve been a new mod now, but you said that youd start another one in september?! I have been waiting since the first day i joined AG to be a part of this. WHY DO YOU TORTURE ME SO D:??

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daleks

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Chamberlain

Posted December 11, '12 2:48am UTC

Hmmmmm. I wonder if DayCee will ever get back to this thread.

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nichodemus

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Grand Duke

Posted December 11, '12 3:56pm UTC

Mod stuff? Just wait it out I guess....Unless he can nominate someone else to take over temporarily.

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daleks

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Chamberlain

Posted February 7, '13 2:29am UTC

Can you give us a list of stuff you have to do for this thread like you did the Metal thread DayCee?

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idigit

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Nomad

Posted June 10, '13 7:04pm UTC

OK. I AM JUST FED UP NOW. START THIS OR ELSE. I WILL FIND YOU AND HUNT YOU DOWN WITH PLAYING CARDS, A BOW AND ARROW, AND A FENCING SABER (IF YOU DONT GET THESE REFERENCES CHECK MY PROFILE DESCRIPTION). SERIOUSLY DAYCEE. START. THIS. THREAD.

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KnightDeclan

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Nomad

Posted June 18, '13 8:43pm UTC

Kiss, Twisted sister, or Ozzy Osborne should have been first

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