SNModdison
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It opened just fine for me, just now.
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I worry that DCI has backed themselves into a corner.
Gosh. Would they have to give full refunds to everyone who had the platinum membership then? I hope that if this is the case, it doesn't hurt DCI too much. I would just request a partial refund or something, because I would still use the EnCorps options, and we did get to see a FEW live shows this year.
Nate
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I not trying to start any rumors but I have a strange feeling this morning that they will show semis to everyone at no charge, but that came to me on the flight to LA this morning.
There would be an awful lot of angry Platinum members if they did this. Otherwise, what would be the point of the $90 membership, if everyone gets to see it?
That's all I'm saying.
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I often think about Cadets '93. That was an awesome show!
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I had a couple of thoughts on this.
Why were there no problems last year? What are they doing differently this year than they did last year?
I really do hope that the Semis broadcast works well. We had a great time watching Atlanta and San Antonio, with friends over, hanging out, etc...
I hope that next year, DCI forks over the $$ or whatever they need to do to make sure that these things are run properly. As others have said...other sports do this all the time, and have no problem.
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Well, Cadets have crazy demand. If they perform it well (which they have been as of late)...they will be tough to beat, I would imagine.
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Go Cadets! My wife, and father watched you rehearse in Portland, and you blew us away at the show that night!
Your horn line is the best I have ever heard, and your color guard has improved so much this season! Of course, your drum line is great as well! Props to a great drum corps! I absolutely love the ending to your show! The 220 bpm, and wonderful, powerful sound is amazing!
We are definitely rooting for you to take it all! No matter what, you are all winners to have mastered the show you have this year!
Congrats!
Nate
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I'm sure this have been talked about before, but I was wondering....
On the APD's...once they are purchased, are you able to download multiple times on multiple computers? I was wanting to download a couple at work today, and download those at home on my home computer as well. Is this possible?
Thanks all!
Nate
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Yea.
Spartans dropped .6
Surf .3
and Teal 3.1???
riiight
Greg Hall also had OC 10th in brass! They lost to the 5th-9th place horns that they had been beating! What's going on there?
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Crusaders got 10th in brass! They have not lost to any of the corps that got 5-9th in horns. What's up with that! That really hurt their music #!!!
Congrats OC on getting 3rd in Percussion though! :)
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Nice work Crusaders! The corps below are close though...much closer than they were in Bakersfield. Spokane got burned pretty bad...they lost to Impulse-Gold, which they were ahead of in Bakersfield. They dropped 4 SPOTS!!! :(
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SEATTLE, WA
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So, what happens if there are technical difficulties for Quarters? And, all those people go to the theatre and they have problems? DCI would be out a LOT of money!
I'm sure they'll figure it out for Quarters and Semis. It's just a shame that DCI didn't do their homework before Div 2/3 Prelims today. This is just sad :(
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Do you use EnCorps?
Sure, the live feed is screwed up a lot of times, but you probably still are able to do much more than those of us without Platnum Membership are. I'm not saying you shouldn't be angry, or that DCI should be forced to give a full refund, but don't forget DCI is surviving off of us, the fans.
We are a minority. I still wanted to pay for my webcast, even though it's going to be free, because this would be just another blow to the Div II/III corps in DCI's mind.
How long until DCI decides that there is no longer any worth to continue the II/III circuit?
Currently, I don't think Div 2/3 Prelims is on the list of EnCorps performances. IF DCI adds that onto the list, that would be GREAT! I'm at work and can't watch the show...and I was sad thinking that I wasn't going to be able to watch it. If they add it to the EnCorps list, that would make my day!
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Want play by play?
I would LOVE play by play! Could you maybe do a new topic, so it doesn't get cluttered with everyone elses' technical errors? :)
thanks!
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Anyone else on a MAC? I havent got a thing yet.
At home, we use a MAC, and it works just fine. I think everyone is having a problem this time...
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GO THUNDER!!!!!!!!!
GO THUNDER!!!!!!!
GO THUNDER!!!!!
GO THUNDER!!!
GO THUNDER!
Yes! Go Northwest corps! Let you both make Finals! :)
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I wonder how much DCI management (Acheson etc) know about these difficulties, or if the webcast team are even telling them about it. Has anyone tried to contact DCI management directly and let them know about our difficulties with the webcasts?
We all talk about "they know" because DCP is public, but are they really reading these threads here? All these DCI guys are on the road right now, in Pasadena. I doubt they have time to be paying attention to what they may perceive as a minor problem.
The live webcast is a great idea, but they are not supporting it technically at the level it needs. DCI needs to back off from doing this live, and post the videos online afterward, like they used to a couple years ago. They just don't have the manpower and money to do it right.
I've been watching the videos and webcasts ever since DCI started them a few years ago. My impression is that every single year, we have been guinea pigs for their webcast team to try the next latest, greatest idea. Sometimes its been successful, but every year has had its bad moments.
For terms of service, I think DCI needs to upfront acknowledge in a terms of service written agreement that you check a box to agree, that this technology may not work, and that as a Platinum member you are entitled to either a refund equivalent to the PPV cost for that event if it does not work for you, or the equivalent amount credit in your account for download of APDs/VPDs.
This is a great idea. DCI should acknowledge that there were huge problems with Saturday's webcast, and should offer SOMETHING. Nothing huge...as we don't want to bankrupt DCI over ONE show. All of the other shows (with the exception of Annapolis, where everyone got to watch for free) have been great! We've had numerous "get togethers" this year to watch the webcasts. I am grateful that DCI has this service, and hope that it continues to grow, and the service gets better.
For platinum members, there should be around a $30 refund for the Annapolis and Stanford shows. AND...if they aren't already...have the Div 2/3 added to the Encorps...as a lot of us can't watch the webcast while we're at work.
Nate
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Another question...will this be the place where folks will do "play by play" of the show? Like reviews after each performance? So, if I miss it, I can still stay up to date?
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Go Oregon Crusaders! We're rooting for you here at home!
Quick question...are they playing the Div 2/3 on the EnCorps thing? I didn't see that show listed...just Semis. I may not be able to watch the show, as I am at work today! :( Any info folks? I may just have to purchase some APD's and imagine what the drill looks like!
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Great review... thanks very much. Heading for the theatre in a couple of days. It is sad but true that we probably won't have these good solid shows on the west coast often anymore....
I don't know...HopsBlog says... "From Denver - Ogden, To Boise, to Portland, to Northern California -Good locations -- good crowds .... good response ... nice people.
We will be back!"
We can only hope that they will! And, they can bring some others' with them!!! :)
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Curtis freaking Costanza....thats all I have to say.
DW
what did he do this time? he had bluecoats 4th in GE Vis with an 18.2. They were ahead of SCV in performance, but .2 behind SCV in rep. Nothing seems out of the ordinary to me.
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I actually think all of the #'s went down for good reason. Crusaders had an 80 the other night, and now they are at a 77...so everyone dropped. Typically, at larger shows, the spreads open up, so what happens...the lower corps #'s start lower, and the upper usually goes up a bit. Tonight, everyone went down. I was thinking the #'s for everyone were getting inflated anyway...so this is probably about right.
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I have heard many saying they don't know why the CROSSMEN are not scoring in the 85's ?
hard music , very hard drill , good guard , nice brass.
getting very clean .
best of all.
I little different than the average DCI show.
DCI wants to know why all shows are the same.
this one is different , if not given credit why should corps change from the DCI BORG.
should pass the pack.
Execution. Crossmen are still quite dirty. The musical pacing and design are very forced as well. I could see Madison beating them for 15th in Semis, and Cascades giving them a real push at 16th.
It's time.....
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Shoot, I could drive down all the way to Portland, just to have your seat during Cadets! They'd be the one corps that I would love to see tonight! It's the corps before, and after them that have me getting out my seat...