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Post by verysaxy on Feb 13, 2020 20:29:29 GMT -6
Ok... here goes nothing. Everyone knows how the typical elimination games to pass time work. This one is much different. It’s barely even an elimination game!
Until Feb. 18, 2020, everyone that wants to will comment two nominees they think should be in the running for ballad of the year (only TWO!) Then, when the game starts I will put them into a a list, then generate two random ones. It will be played in rounds. I will post the two bands of that round and each person will have until the afternoon of the NEXT day to comment who they want to win. The band with the most votes moves on and is safe (for a while). In the case of a tie, BOTH bands will move on. We will continue until there is only one!
Good luck!!!!!
I chose to do this now because I personally enjoy it more when we have two games at once (like last time), but I’ve waiting on this because I thought three was to much. This game could go by in a week or take 6 months, but I’m fine with either!
My 2019 nominees for Ballad of the Year are:
Vandegrift (TX)
Blue Springs (MO)
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Post by verysaxy on Feb 13, 2020 20:30:18 GMT -6
Feel free to ask any questions!
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Post by TXHillCountryBands on Feb 13, 2020 20:42:21 GMT -6
Carmel (IN)
Round Rock (TX)
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Post by josephbandfan on Feb 13, 2020 20:47:35 GMT -6
I've thought about this exact setup several times but felt it would be too much work on my part if I started it  Is there a limited # of spots or will every band that is commented be included? |
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Post by verysaxy on Feb 13, 2020 21:46:11 GMT -6
I've thought about this exact setup several times but felt it would be too much work on my part if I started it Is there a limited # of spots or will every band that is commented be included? Every band commented will be included. The more participants the more bands that will be nominees. |
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Post by josephbandfan on Feb 13, 2020 22:05:04 GMT -6
Coppell (TX)
Avon (IN)
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Post by buckeyeguy5 on Feb 13, 2020 22:09:41 GMT -6
Carmel HS (IN)
Hebron HS (TX)
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Post by Allohak on Feb 13, 2020 22:25:41 GMT -6
William Mason (OH)
Broken Arrow (OK)
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Post by kvbrass on Feb 13, 2020 22:52:21 GMT -6
Blue Springs
Rouse
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Post by drummerboy on Feb 13, 2020 22:55:54 GMT -6
Castle (IN)
Leander (TX)
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Post by drumcorpsgeek on Feb 14, 2020 5:43:42 GMT -6
Ok... here goes nothing. Everyone knows how the typical elimination games to pass time work. This one is much different. It’s barely even an elimination game! Until Feb. 18, 2020, everyone that wants to will comment two nominees they think should be in the running for ballad of the year (only TWO!) Then, when the game starts I will put them into a a list, then generate two random ones. It will be played in rounds. I will post the two bands of that round and each person will have until the afternoon of the NEXT day to comment who they want to win. The band with the most votes moves on and is safe (for a while). In the case of a tie, BOTH bands will move on. We will continue until there is only one! Good luck!!!!! I chose to do this now because I personally enjoy it more when we have two games at once (like last time), but I’ve waiting on this because I thought three was to much. This game could go by in a week or take 6 months, but I’m fine with either! My 2019 nominees for Ballad of the Year are: Vandegrift (TX) Blue Springs (MO) Is there a way to put a poll in? I think that would work much better and would organize if more. Maybe a question for jeremiah |
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Post by QuadSquad03 on Feb 14, 2020 10:43:27 GMT -6
Broken Arrow (OK)
Blue Springs (MO)
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Post by LeanderMomma on Feb 14, 2020 10:57:44 GMT -6
If we could pick different years I would say Vista Ridge 2017 and Leander 2016. But I know we can't. So nevermind.  |
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Post by Allohak on Feb 14, 2020 11:28:20 GMT -6
Since people keep nominating shows that are already on the list...
Fishers (IN)
Union (OK)
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Post by verysaxy on Feb 14, 2020 15:39:39 GMT -6
Ok... here goes nothing. Everyone knows how the typical elimination games to pass time work. This one is much different. It’s barely even an elimination game! Until Feb. 18, 2020, everyone that wants to will comment two nominees they think should be in the running for ballad of the year (only TWO!) Then, when the game starts I will put them into a a list, then generate two random ones. It will be played in rounds. I will post the two bands of that round and each person will have until the afternoon of the NEXT day to comment who they want to win. The band with the most votes moves on and is safe (for a while). In the case of a tie, BOTH bands will move on. We will continue until there is only one! Good luck!!!!! I chose to do this now because I personally enjoy it more when we have two games at once (like last time), but I’ve waiting on this because I thought three was to much. This game could go by in a week or take 6 months, but I’m fine with either! My 2019 nominees for Ballad of the Year are: Vandegrift (TX) Blue Springs (MO) Is there a way to put a poll in? I think that would work much better and would organize if more. Maybe a question for @jeremiah That would be easier. How do you tag people in posts so they can see? |
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Post by verysaxy on Feb 14, 2020 15:43:00 GMT -6
Since people keep nominating shows that are already on the list... Fishers (IN) Union (OK) Yes, please stop putting bands that have already been named as your noms. Here is the short list as of 2/14 ~5pm EST: Vandegrift (TX) Blue Springs (MO) Carmel (IN) Round Rock (TX) Coppell (TX) Avon (IN) Hebron (TX) William Mason (OH) Broken Arrow (OK) Castle (IN) Leander (TX) Rouse (TX) Fishers (IN) Union (OK) |
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Post by QuadSquad03 on Feb 14, 2020 17:45:39 GMT -6
Oh, ok I understand the primise now! sorry, I was very tired when I read the description of the game. Since I chose two that were already on the list, I will choose two different ones for my picks if that's ok.
Bixby (OK)
Claudia T. Johnson (TX)
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Post by drumcorpsgeek on Feb 14, 2020 19:49:26 GMT -6
Is there a way to put a poll in? I think that would work much better and would organize if more. Maybe a question for @jeremiah That would be easier. How do you tag people in posts so they can see? Just did it on the computer. You have to hover over someones name and then it comes up. |
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Post by verysaxy on Feb 14, 2020 20:17:28 GMT -6
That would be easier. How do you tag people in posts so they can see? Just did it on the computer. You have to hover over someones name and then it comes up. Ahh, I’m mobile! How do you do a poll? |
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Post by jeremiah on Feb 14, 2020 21:39:06 GMT -6
polls can only be created as the first post in a thread
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Post by lostchoirguy on Feb 15, 2020 0:48:36 GMT -6
This took me a long time to decide, as I love some good ballads. In my opinion, some of the best ballads come from some of the lesser known groups, but it is hard for me to find the ones that stood out to me back in November right now. So here are my choices:
Vista Ridge (TX)
LD Bell (TX)
If I could nominate a third, it would be Waxahachie. I loved their unique ballad and their fantastic trumpet soloist. I also really liked Prosper's ballad.
I couldn't find a good recording of LD Bell, unfortunately, but I remember it being one of my favorite moments of the entire season for some reason. I think Bell's music was just arranged really well this year.
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Post by verysaxy on Feb 15, 2020 8:31:42 GMT -6
What I may have to do is find a polling website, drop the link in this thread, and we could just vote on there!
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Post by bassoooon on Feb 15, 2020 17:44:21 GMT -6
The Woodlands (TX)
Lincoln (SD)
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Post by verysaxy on Feb 16, 2020 16:29:59 GMT -6
A little over a day left! Get your nominees in now!
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Post by TeamIndiana on Feb 16, 2020 19:44:37 GMT -6
Homestead & Castle
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Post by verysaxy on Feb 17, 2020 6:32:01 GMT -6
The deadline for your nominations is midnight, will post the first poll tomorrow morning. You will have until Wednesday 2/19 in the afternoon to vote!
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Post by verysaxy on Feb 18, 2020 6:16:49 GMT -6
Your 2019 nominees for Ballad of the Year are:
Vandegrift (TX)
Blue Springs (MO)
Carmel (IN)
Round Rock (TX)
Coppell (TX)
Avon (IN)
Hebron (TX)
William Mason (OH)
Broken Arrow (OK)
Castle (IN)
Leander (TX)
Rouse (TX)
Fishers (IN)
Union (OK)
Bixby (OK)
CTJ (TX)
Vista Ridge (TX)
LD Bell (TX)
The Woodlands (TX)
Lincoln (SD)
Homestead (IN)
Castle (IN)
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Post by verysaxy on Feb 18, 2020 6:19:51 GMT -6
Round One - The Woodlands, TX vs. Homestead, IN Here is the poll: www.strawpoll.me/19408081*reminder: PLEASE watch BOTH ballads before voting, you may find something new to enjoy  Voting ends on 2/19/2020, sometime in the afternoon! |
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Post by QuadSquad03 on Feb 18, 2020 8:50:09 GMT -6
The Woodlands:
Starts at ~5:35
Homestead:
Starts at ~5:40
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Post by lostchoirguy on Feb 18, 2020 9:18:29 GMT -6
I wish that more people had submitted groups (particularly groups that I disagreed with) because this is going to be really hard to decide from top to bottom. Every group on that list was fantastic.
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Is there a limited # of spots or will every band that is commented be included?
