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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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AvengedSevenfold11

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Nomad

Posted January 27, '12 1:14am UTC

Im going to go with U2, i do not really listen to either but that one song by U2 "sunday bloody sunday" is really awsome!

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calebsi

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Farmer

Posted January 27, '12 8:52pm UTC

My answer is about the same as AvengedSevenfold, I like "Sunday Bloody Sunday." I've never heard anything by the Eagles. Therefore, I vote:
U2!

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nichodemus

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Posted January 28, '12 5:51am UTC

The Eagles, they're rock legends, and I especially love Hotel California, ever since I played it a decade ago.

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nichodemus

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Grand Duke

Posted January 28, '12 5:53am UTC

Forgot to add.....if thirty years after a band first breaks up, they're still able to come back and dish about a #1 selling album.....speaks volumes don't you think?

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ilberic

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Jester

Posted January 28, '12 4:02pm UTC

I'm gonna have to go with the Eagles on this one.. I love a few songs by U2, but I love a lot of songs by the Eagles. I like their style as well. Even if you're not in an Eagles mood, you can still listen to them because it's just good music. U2 on the other just gets on my nerves sometimes.

So my vote: Eagles.

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nichodemus

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Grand Duke

Posted January 28, '12 4:05pm UTC

I always love meeting more Eagles fans! Don't really find many of them here sadly.

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ilberic

858 posts

Jester

Posted January 29, '12 5:44am UTC

I prefer Joe Walsh to any of the others.. cause he's just an Ordinary Average Guy who I.L.B.T's... lol.. I saw Joe Walsh in concert once, just a guy who sincerely enjoys life, and that's just fun to watch.

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HahiHa

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Regent

Posted January 29, '12 10:18am UTC

I'll have to join nicho and ilberic on this vote. U2 certainly are a good band but they never really interested me, and they're a bit too popular, the screaming girlfans popular style..
but Hotel California, this is definitely something I love. And one of their newer album I bought, it's just easy music that you can listen to any time.

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goumas13

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Grand Duke

Posted January 29, '12 11:12am UTC

I love the Eagles. Their music is just awesome. Hotel California is one of my favorite songs. Life In The Fast Lane, One Of These Nights and Take it Easy are also pretty great.

Plus, I don't really like U2 and I just can't stand Bono.

Bottom line: I vote for the Eagles.

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MrDayCee

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King

Posted January 29, '12 10:26pm UTC

I've never heard anything by the Eagles

@ calebsi : Well, that's what the example videos are for you know... I'll hold on to counting your vote, just so you're able to have a look at them and decide, ok? Just let me know if you change your mind, or want to remain with your first choice and I'll add that final vote then! =)

First roundup of the votes stated tells an odd story... at least, a story that wasn't expected by me! I figured U2 to be the favoured one in this battle, seeing as they defeated (read slaughtered) all the other competitors in their group...

Oh well... let's do the first batch of votes here!

___________________________________

K.O. round # C :

1 - U2
4 - The Eagles
___________________________________

This is promissing and shows a good development in this years competition in my opinion!

It would certainly mean a lot of different battles to come if this keeps rolling the way it does! Nice! =D

So, you know what to do people! Keep them votes coming!!! VOTE!!!

[quote]I've never heard anything by the Eagles[/quote]\r\n\r\n[b]@ calebsi :[/b] Well, that's what the example videos are for you know... I'll hold on to counting your vote, just so you're able to have a look at them and decide, ok? Just let me know if you change your mind, or want to remain with your first choice and I'll add that final vote then! =)\r\n\r\nFirst roundup of the votes stated tells an odd story... at least, a story that wasn't expected by me! I figured U2 to be the favoured one in this battle, seeing as they defeated (read slaughtered) all the other competitors in their group...\r\n\r\nOh well... let's do the first batch of votes here!\r\n\r\n___________________________________\r\n\r\n[b]K.O. round # C :\r\n\r\n1 - U2\r\n4 - The Eagles[/b]\r\n___________________________________\r\n\r\nThis is promissing and shows a good development in this years competition in my opinion!\r\n\r\nIt would certainly mean a lot of different battles to come if this keeps rolling the way it does! Nice! =D\r\n\r\nSo, you know what to do people! Keep them votes coming!!! [b]VOTE!!![/b]

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nichodemus

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Grand Duke

Posted January 30, '12 9:05am UTC

You might have to go around soliciting for votes again mate.....Sad.

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calebsi

202 posts

Farmer

Posted January 30, '12 8:55pm UTC

I listened to the videos, but I still like U2 better.

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waluigi

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Shepherd

Posted January 30, '12 9:49pm UTC

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

Now that I'm done screaming over the challenge of picking in this battle, I choose:

U2

Though I do love the Eagles, they aren't quite as universally appreciated as U2 is. U2 has adapted throughout the years as music styles changing, starting at stuff like "Sunday Bloody Sunday" and progressing to their more modern stuff, like "Crazy tonight" and "Breath". Bono's voice is one of the most distinct voices you can ever hear in rock, and with the Edge's guitar playing, it makes for a 1-2 knock out punch. U2 for the win.

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MrDayCee

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King

Posted January 31, '12 5:16pm UTC

@ Nichodemus : I'll wait it out a bit... the battle's only just been posted, so... just keep the faith brother!

@ calebsi : Duely noted and vote counted for U2! Thanx!

@ waluigi : Don't hate me for saying this, but... I hope your preference of bands is not entirely based on how these bands are universally appreciated... I know you're much more versatile than that!

---

Some more votes came in and it looks like U2 is creeping back towards the Eagles again! (o.O)
So I bet all the Eagles fans are now mentally shouting for the closure of the battle... LOL

Anyway... we'll see how it pans out... after all, it's a battle between two different (style, sub-genre) but equal (popularity, greatness) bands here, any of the two can win! =)

Let's make the close score count :
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K.O. round # C :

3 - U2
4 - The Eagles
___________________________________

Only one vote separating the two! Get those votes in people or miss out on making your favorite band go through to the next round!!

And we wouldn't want that heppening now, would we? (o.0)

VOTES WANTED!!!

[b]@ Nichodemus :[/b] I'll wait it out a bit... the battle's only just been posted, so... just keep the faith brother! ;)\r\n\r\n[b]@ calebsi :[/b] Duely noted and vote counted for U2! Thanx!\r\n\r\n[b]@ waluigi :[/b] Don't hate me for saying this, but... I hope your preference of bands is not entirely based on how these bands are universally appreciated... I know you're much more versatile than that! ;)\r\n\r\n---\r\n\r\nSome more votes came in and it looks like U2 is creeping back towards the Eagles again! (o.O)\r\nSo I bet all the Eagles fans are now mentally shouting for the closure of the battle... LOL\r\n\r\nAnyway... we'll see how it pans out... after all, it's a battle between two different (style, sub-genre) but equal (popularity, greatness) bands here, any of the two can win! =)\r\n\r\nLet's make the close score count :\r\n___________________________________\r\n\r\n[b]K.O. round # C :\r\n\r\n3 - U2\r\n4 - The Eagles[/b]\r\n___________________________________\r\n\r\nOnly one vote separating the two! Get those votes in people or miss out on making your favorite band go through to the next round!!\r\n\r\nAnd we wouldn't want that heppening now, would we? (o.0)\r\n\r\n[b]VOTES WANTED!!![/b]

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Schmiddy1234

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Nomad

Posted February 1, '12 3:00am UTC

Idk... i like them both but The eagles win today!

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