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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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Ernie15

13,344 posts

Bard

Posted May 18, '12 4:33am UTC

Boston does have a few great songs, my favorite being "Cool The Engines", but their songs do have a tendency to run together, and I usually can't tell right away which song it is when one starts playing. Not to mention that they have a very similar sound to Foreigner, which makes it even more difficult to tell which song it is.

I also think "Amanda" is one of the most boring love songs out there.

ZZ Top, on the other hand, has an unmistakable sound, and their catchy tunes can easily be distinguished from one another within the first few seconds of the song. Especially in the 80's, when they used more effects to enhance their sound.

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Armpit

784 posts

Nomad

Posted May 18, '12 7:06pm UTC

ZZ Top is one of a kind. I'm not just saying that because they have wicked beards, their combination of music and lyrics is like no other. Boston is a bit frozen in time, but ZZ Top will always remain timeless.

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Skeleton_Pilot

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Blacksmith

Posted May 19, '12 3:19am UTC

My vote this round goes to ZZ Top, because... well, I find it very difficult to get up and dance to a Boston song! xD

And the beards! How can you dislike the beards (Frank included)?!?

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FALLEN950

161 posts

Nomad

Posted May 19, '12 4:20am UTC

Really DayCee? Must you keep doing this to me?

Well, I hate to do it. But ZZ Top gets my vote. This was another hard choice for me. But, I still cast my vote for ZZ Top, basically for all the same reasons as I said before.

I don't quite remember what they were but somewhere along the lines of great beards and more mt genre of rock. Great bass and drum playing are also in there somewhere.

So, my vote goes to ZZ Top

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wajor59

909 posts

Nomad

Posted May 19, '12 6:28pm UTC

Ouch!
Boston looks like it's fixen to hit the water with a sick "belly flop"?

@ DayC, thanks for the cookie!

It's my birthday today and I'm thinking I'll bake a pan of brownies instead of the traditional cake. No, not THOSE (Pink Floyd) brownines, rofl.

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MrDayCee

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King

Posted May 21, '12 9:32pm UTC

And again... I stand corrected completely as Boston has to aknowledge their demise against the bearded texan rockers in this last 1/4 Final! =0

So, to round things up, here's the last score count for the last 1/4 Final!
____________________________________________

Final score count for 1/4 Final # IV :

10 - ZZ TOP - WINNER!
2 - BOSTON - Eliminated...
____________________________________________

Surprise... surprise... here's a new round in the competition! The first of the 1/2 Finals! Presenting...

As usual... for those who have difficulty choosing, here's all the band info you need!

# LED ZEPPELIN : Official Website / Wikipedia Article
__Example Songs: Whole Lotta Love (1969), Immigrant Song (1970), Stairway To Heaven (1971).

# PINK FLOYD : Official Website / Wikipedia Article
__Example Songs: Money (1973), Another Brick In The Wall - Original (1979), Comfortably Numb - Live @ Earls Court London (1980).

Let's see who will win this one people...

On your marks... get set... ready... eddie... steady... VOTE!!! =D

And again... I stand corrected completely as Boston has to aknowledge their demise against the bearded texan rockers in this last 1/4 Final! =0\r\n\r\nSo, to round things up, here's the last score count for the last 1/4 Final!\r\n____________________________________________\r\n\r\n[b]Final score count for 1/4 Final # IV :\r\n\r\n10 - ZZ TOP - WINNER![/b]\r\n 2 - BOSTON - Eliminated...\r\n____________________________________________\r\n\r\nSurprise... surprise... here's a new round in the competition! The first of the 1/2 Finals! Presenting...\r\n\r\n[img]http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7071/7244652374_0bae4f35e2_z_d.jpg[/img]\r\n\r\n[b] As usual... for those who have difficulty choosing, here's all the band info you need![/b]\r\n\r\n# LED ZEPPELIN : [url=www.ledzeppelin.com/]Official Website[/url] / [url=en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Led_Zeppelin]Wikipedia Article[/url]\r\n__Example Songs: [url=www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQmmM_qwG4k]Whole Lotta Love (1969)[/url], [url=www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlNhD0oS5pk]Immigrant Song (1970)[/url], [url=www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Q7Vr3yQYWQ]Stairway To Heaven (1971)[/url].\r\n\r\n# PINK FLOYD : [url=www.pinkfloyd.com/]Official Website[/url] / [url=en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pink_Floyd]Wikipedia Article[/url]\r\n__Example Songs: [url=www.youtube.com/watch?v=yr3Qgbk-gBQ]Money (1973)[/url], [url=www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CyIa_P2o2g]Another Brick In The Wall - Original (1979)[/url], [url=www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIP7_1vcBjo]Comfortably Numb - Live @ Earls Court London (1980)[/url].\r\n\r\nLet's see who will win this one people...\r\n\r\n[b]On your marks... get set... ready... eddie... steady... VOTE!!! =D[/b]

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HahiHa

8,256 posts

Regent

Posted May 21, '12 9:53pm UTC

This one is tricky. Because both bands are great in that they are creative, talented and have their own distinctive sound. I know LZ better but got to know PF betterin their last battle and they positively surprised me...

Still gotta vote for Led Zeppelin though. They have more rock'n'roll elements in many of their songs, which are more, um, exciting (bad adjective, but couldn't think of another). They also have beautiful ballads like Stairways To Heaven. And lastly I also like their more flowing songs like Kashmir, with a steady flow and rhythm. It carreis you with it, sort of...

And I've never been too much of a lyrics guy, which would probably have been a point rather for Pink Floyd.

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Maverick4

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Posted May 22, '12 1:40am UTC

Unfortunately, I am not wearing my Dark Side Of The Moon T-Shirt today, but I am still voting for Pink Floyd.

I have their T-Shirt; Thats plenty reason enough.

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dudeguy45

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Peasant

Posted May 22, '12 1:40am UTC

Led Zeppelin... his voice is god awful. How people like that band is beyoind me. But it is not only my dislike of Led that gives Pinkie my vote, but my like of Pinkie's mood, guitar, synth all that. Great lyrics too. Pink Floyd

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Ernie15

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Bard

Posted May 22, '12 1:53am UTC

Led Zeppelin is right up there with the Beatles and the Stones when it comes to the greatest British rock groups of all-time. Their bluesy riffs combined with early metal elements were what gave them their legendary unmistakable sound; some of my favorite guitar riffs of all time are from their songs.

I don't know what metal would be like if Led Zeppelin had never existed.

Here is what I said about Pink Floyd the last time it stepped up to the plate:

I've also never seen the appeal behind Pink Floyd. I find every one of their songs flat-out boring, and yes, I've listened to dozens of them.

I stand by every word.

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FALLEN950

161 posts

Nomad

Posted May 22, '12 2:14am UTC

Ok, you're just getting on my nerves now DayCee...

It's not humanly possible for me to choose between these bands because they both are tied at first on my list of greatest bands of all time.

So, I will not be casting a vote this time, and I know I'll be disappointed with the outcome either way...

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Skeleton_Pilot

1,361 posts

Blacksmith

Posted May 22, '12 2:22am UTC

Led Zeppelin is right up there with the Beatles and the Stones when it comes to the greatest British rock groups of all-time.

I agree with you 100%! Jimmy Page is a very talented guitarist, to say the least, and Rob can hit those high notes like no other! You can truly feel the emotion behind their music when you listen to it... you don't have to listen hard! =)

Stairway to Heaven has also held a special place in my heart since I was a young'un. So of COURSE they're getting my vote this round!

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jdoggparty

5,860 posts

Nomad

Posted May 22, '12 3:31am UTC

Unfortunately, I am not wearing my Dark Side Of The Moon T-Shirt today

I am.

This battle is almost too hard to vote. I can't find any reason why I would choose one band over the other, except for the Pink Floyd is my favorite band. I can't even compare the two really, in my opinion they have almost no flaws. So uhh, Pink Floyd gets my vote.

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DrElmer

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Shepherd

Posted May 22, '12 3:36am UTC

I'm a hard rock man myself. Pink Floyd ain't too bad as far as whatever the hell it's supposed to be goes, but I have to side with the harder stuff because that is what I would prefer to listen to in almost any situation. Led Zeppelin has my vote.

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ilberic

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Jester

Posted May 22, '12 4:01am UTC

Pink Floyd, every time, any time. You might as well have put them against my nephews and niece playing their paper jam guitars.. not because Led Zeppelin is bad, but because that's how high I put Pink Floyd. Guitar, vocals, themes, lyrics.. Floyd, Floyd, Floyd, Floyd.

Vote - Pink Floyd.

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