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Riverside, CA - July 1, 2018
NeutralNovice replied to DrumScorps's topic in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
I both agree and disagree. Some people love the "underdog" story while others simply felt that SCV, on its own merits, has an absolutely fantastic beast of a show. At Stanford, I don't ever remember Mandarins getting a jump to your feet standing ovation in my history of watching them there. But they have an awesome show and they deserved it. BD is great but it just wasn't "jump to your feet great." Coming on after a show like SCV is a difficult task. Same thing for some shows that performed after Mandarins-they just felt lackluster in comparison. Also, I find it rather unbecoming when people try to downplay the success of abother team/corps. I've done that myself a few times and I'm definitely not proud of it. -
Santa Clara Vanguard 2018
NeutralNovice replied to Jeffe77's topic in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
Just saw their closer on the stream. Absolute fire! But it seems like they are missing that epic mello note hold from the closer when they played ot standstill. I'm guessing they add it later because it's truly epic! -
Santa Clara Vanguard 2018
NeutralNovice replied to Jeffe77's topic in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
Bump! Good luck Vanguard! You got it tonight! -
Santa Clara Vanguard 2018
NeutralNovice replied to Jeffe77's topic in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
I can only imagine that their flagwork will mirror this awesome moment from SCV last year: -
Santa Clara Vanguard 2018
NeutralNovice replied to Jeffe77's topic in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
Booo. Based on the full run rehearsal they will not be adding in the closer drill at Pacific Procession....unless it's going to be a surprise. God I hope it's going to be a surprise lol. -
I see where BD got their idea for a guard uni!!
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Mandarins 2018
NeutralNovice replied to Cadevilina Crown's topic in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
Oh awesome!!1 Reminds me of the Hamilton musical stage that rotates (it's just not raised). That would have been such a fantastic effect to add to the show. -
Stanford, CA - June 23, 2018
NeutralNovice replied to DrumScorps's topic in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
I was lucky enough to hear it at the BBQ earlier in the day and it is indeed fantastic. I have work unfortunately Sunday so we got out of there as soon as BD finished. -
Mandarins 2018
NeutralNovice replied to Cadevilina Crown's topic in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
Was at Stanford today. What a freaking amazing show this season! And someone told me that there was a missing prop that would probably improve the show quite a bit? All of my friends who went are new to it but not hardcore followers and Mandarins were their collective favorite. Instant standing-O from the crowd too---just fantastic. -
Stanford, CA - June 23, 2018
NeutralNovice replied to DrumScorps's topic in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
Just got back. Absolutely LOVED SCVC, Mandarins, and SCV. SCV really should have done their closer standstill but that's just me being selfish. Too bad I won't be able to catch it live. But among my friends who are new to the activity, they enjoyed Mandarins the most, which I have to agree. These are not the Mandarins of yore. -
Santa Clara Vanguard 2018
NeutralNovice replied to Jeffe77's topic in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
It is. -
Santa Clara Vanguard 2018
NeutralNovice replied to Jeffe77's topic in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
So I heard the ending of SCV at the BBQ Lunch. It's definitely Metropolis 1927. And it's definitely epic. I can't wait to see the drill behind it. -
Santa Clara Vanguard 2018
NeutralNovice replied to Jeffe77's topic in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
Based on reports from last night, it doesn't look like SCV has their closer in. I REALLY hope they put in on tonight at Stanford as I'll be there but I have a feeling I'll be disappointed. I'm fully expecting their closer to be the finale to Metropolis 1927 which would be epic to see live. Stanford is the only show I get to see in person this season. -
Might be some even year magic for you @Lance
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Santa Clara Vanguard 2018
NeutralNovice replied to Jeffe77's topic in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
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Santa Clara Vanguard 2018
NeutralNovice replied to Jeffe77's topic in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
Ah thanks for pointing out the correct phenomenon! I knew there was one regarding what I was going through but I definitely didn't know the name. How did your class like Ouroboros? -
Santa Clara Vanguard 2018
NeutralNovice replied to Jeffe77's topic in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
Ever since SCV announced their Ouroboros show last year, a word that I have never heard before in my life, I swear it's been popping up everywhere! First it was a truck as I was driving down 101 on SF Bay Area peninsula belonging to a farm called Ouroboros Farms. Then this board game I bought called "DropMix" has an expansion pack/series called Ouroboros. Then just now, a user has the username of Ouroboros on Gizmodo. I know I saw it at least 2 or 3 more separate instances but I can't remember. Just so weird how confirmation bias(not sure if that's the correct term) is true. Anyway, I know it's pertaining to last season--it was just an interesting thought. -
I did everything possible to improve the stream. There was nothing else in my residence that was streaming as they are all out of the house right now. I did a speed test and my ping was low and download speeds as high as I expect them to be. It's hard to say why it's so inconsistent but this is the first year of DCI partnering with FloMarching. I am guessing they don't have very good servers running because of all the webcasts, The Finals was the worst by far. Serious potato quality the moment I logged on.
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I joined in the final month of DCI and every stream I was able to watch (not much due to work) has all been really bad. Constant bufffering and skipping, terrible video quality. I have the highest tier of Xfinity before gigabit speeds and no one else has been streaming anything on my network when I watch. It's like watching images streamed on a potato. I hope I can get a refund for this--ridiculous that it's 2017 and this is still an issue with a company as large as Flo. As an aside, every other streaming serivce I use works perfectly fine, including 4K content to a 4K TV over wireless. So IMHO, the problem is not with my network or bandwidth, but Flo themselves.
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2017 World Championships Finals - Aug 12
NeutralNovice replied to DrumScorps's topic in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
I want an effing refund. Problems EVERY #### stream. I have never experienced such lag with ANYONE ELSE. Un-f-ing-believable. And CONSTANT buffering. -
2017 World Championships Finals - Aug 12
NeutralNovice replied to DrumScorps's topic in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
Anyone else have absolutely horrendous video quality? I have Xfinity, the highest bandwidth before gigabit speeds. I just started watching--just got home from work. -
SCV 2017 - 50 Years of Class
NeutralNovice replied to Clutchtow's topic in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
what addition?? I didn't see Qtrs. :-( -
SCV and BD in top 2...really?!!
NeutralNovice replied to chris7997's topic in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
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