Tomi we tried classic mode today with some friends and here's how it went:

Attempt 1: 1 player got stuck and couldn't pick an army
Attemp 2: 1 player couldn't pick a faction
Attempt 3: Players dropped soon after joining the game
Attempt 4: We actually made it into the match, everyone dropped 2 mins into it

attempt 5: "**** it! lets go do normal mode"

thats how it went :P