Then the 72-hour countdown begins. When Broderick first built the site, he had no idea how far the musicians would go to win. Everybody just plugs their guitar into the computer, presses the talk button and plays instead of talking. Those who do not play fair will lose their persona, personalized environment, ability to compete, and status in the community. All player statistics and averages are available for public viewing.
Users can also personalize the Guitar War experience by tracking their favorite competitors.
A Grand Championship is planned for December 2000 and annually thereafter. The wars are not mean-spirited. Like all good competitors, these guitarists are learning from each other and picking up licks for future wars. AudioFile' arrives at the U2 concert to uncover the technology behind the magic. TechTV Inc. All rights reserved.