Why no bass option in Solo Tour????

[DrHansReinhardt]

Why is there no option to play bass in a Solo Tour? I disagree with the person who said bass is boring and nobody would want to play it. There certainly must be others besides myself who enjoy playing bass and would like to be able to play the game in this mode. Why can you play bass in Quickplay and Band mode but not Solo mode?

Did the programmers simply think nobody would want this option, or that there wouldn't be enough bass players to justify the added expense?

PLEASE ADD SOLO BASS MODE IN THE NEXT VERSION OF ROCK BAND!

[SoulScreme]

To quote Queens of the Stone Age, "No one knows..."

[Badosh]

This is The Only thing i dont enjoy about rock band
:(makes me sad

[JIrish780]

If my memory is correct, Harmonix themselves admitted that bass tends to get a little dry, and figured not enough people would be interested in a solo tour for bass.

Kind of a shame, really, since bass lines on some of these songs tend to be really good.

[Badosh]

If my memory is correct, Harmonix themselves admitted that bass tends to get a little dry, and figured not enough people would be interested in a solo tour for bass.

Kind of a shame, really, since bass lines on some of these songs tend to be really good.

sucks
Major dis to us real Bassists:(

[DesiredFX]

If my memory is correct, Harmonix themselves admitted that bass tends to get a little dry, and figured not enough people would be interested in a solo tour for bass.

The level of interest shouldn't be an issue, because the programming difference is pretty much negligible. All you do is add the instrument to the selection for starting a Solo Tour--the mechanics are in place to play solo Bass on Quickplay already.

And I heard the "dry" comment, too, but they attached that to why the Bass gets a 6x multiplier.

[JIrish780]

The level of interest shouldn't be an issue, because the programming difference is pretty much negligible. All you do is add the instrument to the selection for starting a Solo Tour--the mechanics are in place to play solo Bass on Quickplay already.

And I heard the "dry" comment, too, but they attached that to why the Bass gets a 6x multiplier.

True on both counts, but if this game is supposed to be about "fulfilling rock fantasies," you probably won't find that many people dream about being the foundation. They want to stand out.

The Who (in their prime) is the classic example. You've got Roger Daltry screaming his lungs out and twirling the mic like a lasso, while Pete Townsend is thrashing his arms like a windmill and eventually ends the set with smashing his guitar to pieces. Keith Moon's drumming speaks for itself. And all the while John Entwhistle just... stands there, plucking his bass. He's an amazing player, no doubt, but with these three dervishes around him, he's relegated to the background. That's the image of the bass player in rock music that's kind of stuck in the minds of the general populace, and more than a little unfairly.

Look at genres like soul and funk, that stuff is as bass driven as it gets. Guys like James Jamerson, Graham Nash, Donald "Duck" Dunn, Bootsy Collins, these guys are heroes in those circles. And any Deadhead would tell you regarding Phil Lesh, "when [he's] on, the band's on."

And don't get me wrong, I'd die for a bass tour mode, and see no reason why it shouldn't have been included. It would have gone a long way towards expanding the solo player experience and given those who only bought the game on it's own another thing to do. I just have spent a decent time trying to figure out where HMX is coming from with this decision, and it's the best I can come up with. *shrugs*

[Lucent Beam]

Yeah, I was super disappointed before the game came out and I found out there was no solo Bass tour.
Playing bass in GH2 was my favorite thing and sometimes I'd just go play in practice so I could play bass by myself.. because I'm a loser like that, haha.

[Hanover]

The solo mode is the way I prepare to go online...so I make sure I know which songs I can play on what level...so I don't make a fool out of myself and fail out.

Sure, i guess I could go on quick play and go through each song one by one, but I prefer the structured format of Solo Tour as it lets you know where you've left off.

So now I'm kinda just winging it online and figure if I can do expert on a song with guitar, I should be able to do expert on bass...and have failed out in some instances.

[DesiredFX]

So now I'm kinda just winging it online and figure if I can do expert on a song with guitar, I should be able to do expert on bass...and have failed out in some instances.

I can handle Hard or Expert on pretty much every bass song in the game...until you get to the top songs...

There was one--can't remember what it was right now--that absolutely ate my lunch on Hard and I had to step down to Medium.

[Maggot_Brain]

Best game in the world and yet it could be improved:

- Solo Tour with Backing Band (You decide who appears on stage with you.

- Solo Bass Tour (Just because it would be nice.)

- BWT Arcade mode. BWT playable at any level without a fan cap.

- Change Band Leader at will.

- Change instruments.

Haven't heard a peep in almost two weeks. Getting antsy.

[DesiredFX]

Best game in the world and yet it could be improved:
*list of suggestions deleted*

All good improvements, especially since none of them would likely create much difficulty in programming the game--they don't actually touch the song gameplay at all.

[Phrank-E]

Perhaps if enough of us whine they will throw up a bass solo add on for a wee tiny fee for those wanting to get down on it. I never understood why they made bass an integral part of the game itself just to leave out the solo career. Dev's can be dumb. Why not just make it a guitar, vocals and drum game for three people if they believe the bass is "dry" and no one cares about it.

[artist3D]

OK, now I'm officially bummed.
Here I thought I was just being stupid for not being able to figure out how to choose BASS on a solo tour. So I got online just to see if someone could tell me how, only to find out that it isn't even possible! I have always wanted to play bass, so I was really looking forward to playing the bass solo tour. I think it is a load of *poop* that "nobody would want to do a bass solo tour." Who cares if only a few (hundred thousand) people would want to do it. You know darn well that everyone who likes guitar would end up doing it sooner or later. It would just serve to extend the enjoyment.
It may be a mere pipe dream, but I too hope they supply a DC to play bass.
Heck, I was even planning on buying another guitar and (ahem) voiding the warrantee by customizing it into a bass. But now I don't know if I'll do it. I've already customized my lead (beautiful metallic ruby and chrome). Now I just need the bass to round out the set.

[Loozinit]

PLEASE ADD SOLO BASS MODE IN THE NEXT VERSION OF ROCK BAND!

co-signed, i've been saying this since I found out you couldn't do a solo tour on bass.......
just makes no sense to me that it wasn't included.
hopefully it's an easy fix (sounds like it) so just keep making your points and hopefully the HMX people on the board can pass it along.

just too many things going on for them until early 08, but if possible i'd personally LOVE to see it in a future patch/version.

[Deadpool1205]

DANGIT!

I was just in my living room trying to figure this out, I thought for sure there had to be a Solo Mode for Bass? but now, I know there isnt.

Wow, I just cried a little inside, lol, Bass is fun. HMX really should put out an update or something or just at least add it in the next RockBand.

How wickid would it be to get to play some Primus on the Bass? Like Anti-Pop? that would be ruff but alot of fun if you could figure it out

I tell ya what though that Beastie Boys song Sabatoge, kicks my A** on the bass on hard dude!

[BigWeather]

Sign me as really wanting bass solo career as well. Really no reason to not include it. Sure, some may think it is boring, but others (enlightened ones) know better!

I'm only a medium guitar player but medium bass "Run to the Hills" is harder than any guitar song on medium -- so the difficulty argument doesn't really apply. =)

[RX King]

What cracks me up is that you can buy basses on the Solo Tour but can't use them. It's like they forgot to add it on Solo or something.

[Abspara]

What cracks me up is that you can buy basses on the Solo Tour but can't use them. It's like they forgot to add it on Solo or something.


That's silly. Please add a bass solo tour option. Bass is very fun.

[powdrdmilkman]

"There seems to be something wrong with your Bass Amp. I can hear it!"

wahahaha!

But I actually wouldn't mind playing through the career as a bassist. Why not!

[Pantera]

why? would there be a option to look at leaderboards bass solo.......i love bass and people who think it is not cool to play bass just think about sonds with out bass.........

[runner26_2]

wow, didn't even know that you couldn't do a solo tour on the bass, I was going to do that next as I've done the guitar and drums tours (although not through all levels of difficulty!), bummer.

Can't imagine it'd be difficult to actually implement. It would've been nice for them to have included it, even if they didn't think all would necessarily choose to do the bass solo tour.

[Stolen Virtue]

Bassicly (sorry), there is no reason I can see why there isn't a Bass Solo option. It is interesting that you can buy a bass guitar for your avatar but can't actually play it. Why would you buy it? Weird.:confused:

I would like to practice Bass and it would be more fun to do it in a Solo career where the Stats are kept. It is such an important factor to band play too (with the 6X multiplier). Bass is easier. So give that position to the guitar hack in the band or the newbie. The bass player can complete a solo bass career and be a valued Rock Band member that nobody will look down upon. That's reserved for the skanky roadies.

It does seem like Harmonix meant to do Solo Bass but something happened. Harmonix, can you add this feature?

Also, those commenting on boring bassists really need to take a look at Red Hot Chili Peppers. Nothing boring there!

[piggy171]

I am in. Always wanted to see the Bass tour. I am another one of those guys who played a lot of bass on GH2 just because it was fun. I think in general(but not always) bass is a little easier than guitar, but this would be a great way to get any young kids or old noobs started in the game. When i first picked up GH i was failing easy songs, so this isn't as easy for some as it is for others. Plus i think it would just be pretty damn fun.

[dhaelis]

Add my voice to the chorus: I'd love to see some bass action in Rock Band. Maybe squeeze some New Order in there while you're at it, since Peter Hook's bass lines are always just fantastic!

[surgesnugs]

Yeah, I just don't understand why it's not there. If you can play bass in Quickplay, there really isn't a reason why they couldn't have included a solo tour mode.

[Nightcrawler36]

I'm sure that Les Claypool, Mick Mars or Cliff Burton would differ with them on bass is dry and boring.

[maul]

Add me to the list. I have been searching on the this forum trying to figure what I was doing wrong on trying to get setup with Bass Solo Tour to find out they didn't add it as an option.

Please HMX add this in as an update. This would be a very simple add on in my opinion.

[xlr8shun]

i vote yes for bass solo tour.

[PatRush2112]

Yeah im gonna have to agree with everyone. I play bass, and i dont think its very dry at all. Geddy Lee, John Myung, Chris Squire, Victor Wooten, Les Claypool, and Tom Hamilton have all been major heroes to me. Geddy Lee is my favourite bass player ever though, and hes like the heart and soul of Rush. Im kind of sick with all the bass jokes too :mad: my friends always ask why I took bass in the first place. I dont think the instruments dry, I just think some people dont understand that no instrument is any easier or harder than another. Its what you do with the instrument that counts :)

[knightofgotham]

im a bassist, and i wasnt pleased.. but i got rather excited when i looked at the leaderboards for the bass option, and saw that people where on it. how? i wonder.. so i clicked on a song thinking maybe it was from online play or band tour play and id be ranked somewhere.. nope. so im thinking (since i havent beat solo mode on guitar), maybe ill play hard and fly through the songs and bass will be unlocked... i mean i play on expert and i cant beat gght. only song ive failed at besides ride the lightning. but i didnt bother with any other difficulties cuz ive played guitar hero since day 1, ive been playing on expert for almost 2 years now. lol. but i love playing bass. I am a fieldy inspired 5stringer. lol. he's just awesome, and they need korn on this damn game but there's no way they could translate the way he plays into the game. but still. itd be fun. but yeah, if its not unlockable, make it a patch! i vote yes! lol.

[TheREVALOProject]

You know it's funny, people poke fun at bass all the time, yet they haven't realised that the bass is ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT ELEMENTS YOU MUST HAVE IN A ROCK BAND.

You can't have a Rock band without guitar.
You can't have a Rock band without drums.
You can't have a Good Rock band/Song without Vocals.
You can't have a Rock band without BASS.

[Magumi]

Yeah, i really wish they did put bass in solo tour... I made all of my character in the game after my real life band members, and it's kinda sad that i can't use my bassist in solo mode as a bassist...

(Also the suggestion earlier in this topic about chosing your other band members during solo mode... that would be nice... I'd rather have my singer instead of some lumber jack singing for me XD)

[dxduece]

but i got rather excited when i looked at the leaderboards for the bass option, and saw that people where on it. how?

I've been wondering this same thing. Anyone care to share some knowledge on the subject?

[Maggot_Brain]

They hate bass playaz, that's the only explanation. How hard would it have been to make a lame-o GH style bass solo campaign anyway? Probably a few hours of programming.

[Tamran]

Bass really should have been in the list. I'd do bass before vocals. The tracks are different from the guitar ones, so why not have it in?

I'd say it's a pretty huge oversight not to have included it in the Solo Tour.

Tamran

[WiseOldUnicorn]

Hey, a mini-fridge in your practice space is more important than a bassist. :p

Nah, I agree there should have been a Solo Tour for bass too. Especially since you can buy bass guitars in the guitar tour...makes no sense.

[Razer72]

I'm sure that Les Claypool, Mick Mars or Cliff Burton would differ with them on bass is dry and boring.



Don't you mean Nikki Sixx instead of Mick Mars?

[Kingfish]

The bass is viewed by non-musician types as a "non-important" element. Nothing could be farther from the truth.

"You know, the bass IS a guitar...so, technically, you can do a solo tour on all instruments." Oh, I REALLY despise that argument.

"The bass is boring!" OR "The bass is just a watered down guitar."

These two really just **** me off too!

The bass is an instrument all to itself...and on the harder songs; the bass is a tad bit more 'varied' to say the least.

The fact that in real life a guitar player CAN go, 'oh hell, I’ll play bass' and the vast majority of the bass players cannot say the reverse doesn't help the view that a bass PLAYER is just a vestigial part of a band. As a bass player and someone that would LOVE to play bass on a solo tour (AND BWT), not having the option is a major let down.

I also use the solo tour as a stepping stone to a BWT. I get to start with a crap-load of money and a lot of kewl 'free' items.

As a final thought...does anyone else think a check box would be nice for one of the guitars to "Show Bass" as an option on the screen that shows the band together (where you select Rock Shop). It’s another VERY small thing but shows further disrespect to the bass player(hanging a plain-jane black and white strat around my neck when I have a custom 60s Fender P Bass when on stage). That seems like a running motif in this game tho...not a showstopper but irritating to a bass player none-the-less.

[Maggot_Brain]

Stop Bass Abuse!!

[Kingfish]

Stop Bass Abuse!!

I know...

"Can't we all just get along?"

[nivlac]

I've been wondering this same thing. Anyone care to share some knowledge on the subject?

Solo quickplay is your friend.

[KCnSB]

after trying to figureout why i couldnt play bass in solo mode, i came on here to look for an answer. only to find i wasnt the only one. rock band needs solo bass mode.

[Wilson12466]

Im not a big bass fan.. so im not to sad. Plus look at my signature.. can't tell you much about the game :D

[Wilson12466]

Is the guy above me ok?? I mean.. he quoted about 2million people.. DUDE CRAK IS BAD@!!!

[Captiosus77]

I've actually taken quite a liking to bass in Band World Tour.

I wouldn't mind to see a solo bass option, but if it's never added, I could live.

To folks who say bass is boring.. seriously, play some "Won't Get Fooled Again" or "Sabotage" on hard. It might not be laden with chords, but it'll definitely keep you on your toes. So far, I've only run into one or two tracks which I absolutely hate as bassist.. one of them is Maps. God.. I really hate that song; haven't done it on drums yet, but jeez.. guitar, bass and vocals.. it should be called "Nap Time".

[dxduece]

Solo quickplay is your friend.


I've tried that as well as the guy who posted my original quote. Doesn't seem to work for either of us.

[Bwoosh]

i love playing bass in this game, i think the Who, won't get fooled again is so fun to play on expert bass.

I'm really hoping they put in a Bass Solo tour. Please HMX? :)

[Mojo Risin]

"Bass is boring"?

"Bass is dry"?

"Bass is a watered down guitar"?!

I wouldn't want to be the guy that said those things around Gene Simmons!:eek:

Sign me up for a Bass Solo Tour!

[preOwned]

I would love this option. I played bass on world tour last night and had a blast. Run to the Hills is insane with the bass.

[kleners]

bassist that would rock any of the guitarist off the list

Les claypool
geddy lee
cliff burton
jason newsted

and many more.

give us the bass solo

[JuiceJive]

Some of the bass tracks have super-long, quick, repeating notes that will blow up your arm trying to only up-strum. It ain't for the faint of heart or hand.

[dfjdejulio]

I've tried that as well as the guy who posted my original quote. Doesn't seem to work for either of us.
Did you just dive in with the default/random musician, or did you go through the "select rocker" procedure first to make sure that the performance was attributed to a specific avatar?

(I'm not sure it will make a difference, but I have noticed that it's something that some people do and some people don't do, so I figure there's a chance.)

[DreamCycle]

I play multiple instruments, and have to admit that bass was one of my first loves as a musician.. my dad really pushed me in that direction, as he was a bass player.. despite my grandfather wanting me to play guitar.. my dad would tell me "guitar players are a dime a dozen" and such.. though I've mostly been primarily a keys player, I did play electric bass in marching band.. which was just a little bit interesting.. but I stray from my point..

bass bashing aside, I can see how the solo tour with bass might make some people yawn.. but is that the only reason it wasn't included? surely some people find the singing solo tour boring or uninteresting.. why was this left in? the better question is, if playing bass is so boring, why is the quickplay option available? to me it seems like there might have been another reason it was left out.. because even if it was in, no one is forcing you to play it.. I would probably give it a play through on expert.. and I can never guess that extra features, whether they appeal to everyone or not, could be seen as a bad thing

[Parodygm]

Harmonix gave us a little love by including the "Authentic Strumming" feature. I'd definitely enjoy working my way through a solo career trying to use it as much as possible. Some songs are not remotely easy to play using upstrum only. Sounds like as good a challenge as any to me.

[Bwoosh]

Harmonix gave us a little love by including the "Authentic Strumming" feature. I'd definitely enjoy working my way through a solo career trying to use it as much as possible. Some songs are not remotely easy to play using upstrum only. Sounds like as good a challenge as any to me.

yeah, the up strum is tough to get used to. Especially after playing GH and using the down strum all the time. I think part of the problem for me is i got so used to playing bass in RL with a pick the down strum comes more naturally

But I finally unlocked the 360 Achievement (100% a song on Expert using up strums only) Felt real good :)

A Bass solo tour would be great, i want to practice more without quick play.

[JuiceJive]

Need a Sublime song. Eric Wilson's funky as hell.

[coolmonkey66]

Why is there no option to play bass in a Solo Tour? I disagree with the person who said bass is boring and nobody would want to play it. There certainly must be others besides myself who enjoy playing bass and would like to be able to play the game in this mode. Why can you play bass in Quickplay and Band mode but not Solo mode?

Did the programmers simply think nobody would want this option, or that there wouldn't be enough bass players to justify the added expense?

PLEASE ADD SOLO BASS MODE IN THE NEXT VERSION OF ROCK BAND!

there needs to be a bass career. b-cuz bass FREAKIN ROCKS!!!!!! its an outrage that we cant play a bass career...

[Hak5Darren]

I just wanted to add my support to the Solo Tour Bass mode. I just spent a good 15 minutes trying to figure out how to change my character to a Bass character. I ended up creating multiple new characters and xbox profiles until I hit up the forums. What a damn shame. It's probably less than 50 LOC to add the feature and I can't see how it would result in any additional support resources. Looks like an oversight to me. *sigh* Maybe in Rock Band 2...

[DrHansReinhardt]

From the game box itself: "Now you can master guitar, bass, drums, and vocals in single-player mode or play together with your friends as your own band -- in person or online."

To me that says bass gameplay is no different than the other instruments. Completely misleading in my opinion.

[Kingfish]

From the game box itself: "Now you can master guitar, bass, drums, and vocals in single-player mode or play together with your friends as your own band -- in person or online."

To me that says bass gameplay is no different than the other instruments. Completely misleading in my opinion.

But man...haven't you read from the few, the proud the...insane? Bass IS a guitar...so, 'technically...'

Thats one of those things that really rub me man...along with, "Bass is boring and just a watered down guitar." Thats just nuts!

I too want bass to get some respect! Solo tour really needs to happen...or at least have HMX come clean and tell us if there was some OTHER reason(programming issues) that kept it from happening.

I would like to hear something from them.

[malklavious]

Even as a bassist I'm ok with just having the Solo Quick-Play option and not a career. Sure there are some great standout bass tracks that I love to play and do so quite often in Quick-Play, however I would dare say there are more "dry" bass tracks. Unlocking everything via Guitar/Medium career now gives me the choice to play whatever track I want on Bass/Expert instead of trudging through repetitive bass lines in a career.

[Kingfish]

Even as a bassist I'm ok with just having the Solo Quick-Play option and not a career. Sure there are some great standout bass tracks that I love to play and do so quite often in Quick-Play, however I would dare say there are more "dry" bass tracks. Unlocking everything via Guitar/Medium career now gives me the choice to play whatever track I want on Bass/Expert instead of trudging through repetitive bass lines in a career.

Thats true...and well said. The only argument(really not, just an alternitive view) is, when you do a solo guitar tour you do get 'free' guitars and whatnot...if you ALSO got free basses on a guitar tour...well then i guess I wouldn't have a leg to stand on. But you don't.

[malklavious]

You have an interesting point there, Kingfish! I haven't even purchased any new guitars yet and just play with the default instruments. I'm just now getting into logo/tatoo customization so I'll have to see if there's a good guitar and/or bass that will make a good 'canvas' to customize :)

[peteyd]

hmmmm i guess alot of people dont know matt freeman of rancid....maxwell murders... one of the best bass solos ever in my books. the whole reason i bought the game was to bass on solo world tours and i cant :( when my friends and i play as a group i play the bass. this definatly needs to be added.

[jkjgiants26]

It is an insult that there is no solo tour for us bassists.

[Kingfish]

It is an insult that there is no solo tour for us bassists.

Yup! By HMX (correctly or NOT) saying "Bass solo is boring so we aren't gonna be adding it" was just giving people fodder to say "I ain't playing bass...its boring!"

The devs should have let US decide...and like i've said several times, I find ALL the solo tour stuff boring as crap anyway. I only do them to build up the bank and get free stuff for the BWT.

The bassist should have the same ability to get a couple "free" basses, unique tee-shirts and some other screwed up outfits(mummy wraps, Wyvern Armor...wtf???)...just like all the other 3 instruments.

[Tsavo]

*bump*

I'd really like a developer to see this topic and at least shed some light on the issue. I really enjoy playing the bass on BWT, but would really like to play it in a solo mode. For 360, you could add the extra 250 achievements points for game expansions and add them for bass solo/more difficult achievements (i.e. F/C all songs in a mode, etc.) I'd even pay for it if I had to. Thanks and I hope somethings happens with this...

[HeadHunter67]

Add my voice to the list of people who want a Bass solo tour!

[Stovepipe]

To me this reeks of rushing the product to market unfinished. I'm not complaining that they released when they did though, as I've thoroughly enjoyed playing it for the past few months. But, they absolutely need to patch in the bass solo career. It just can't be that difficult to add since the hard part is obviously already done. Add a menu option, develop a set list, slap on an achievement or two and they're good to go.

[squid]

I was hoping to master all the instruments over time... well, except singing... to dont want to hurt the cats ears.... ive already done up to medium on guitar and just started medium on drums... i need a break from those once in awhile... so i was hoping to hit up the Bass tonight... I honestly love Bass... i play one (poorly) in RL... so it would be nice to be good at it for once...

[idlehand]

Im down for Bass in Solo Tour. I am a Bass Player in RL for over 15 years. I would love to be playing Bass more than Guitar. Are you Listening EA? We want it!

[BigBadFatKid]

this is what i dont understand, there is a bass leaderboard but theres no bass solo tour? can anyone explain this to me because id like to try to highscore certain bass songs.

[MartyMcFly77]

Noone has figured this one out? The answer is QUITE obvious.
If Harmonix had added a solo for Bass, it would force them to sell
an extra guitar controller in thier bundle. With just the three solo
tours, they only have to provide three controllers.

[Tsavo]

Noone has figured this one out? The answer is QUITE obvious.
If Harmonix had added a solo for Bass, it would force them to sell
an extra guitar controller in thier bundle. With just the three solo
tours, they only have to provide three controllers.
...Or since you're doing SOLO mode, you could use your guitar that you already had in your bundle

[Warsaw]

I also was screaming at rockband the other night when I found out I could not do a bass solo tour. I have had the game for a month and just wanted to try to bass out for songs, found I was having a good time with it and went to take my guy on tour and poop on me i can't. Once again it comes down to me getting pissed at the price I paid for this game and them not giving me the full game play I feel like I paid for.

[MartyMcFly77]

I also was screaming at rockband the other night when I found out I could not do a bass solo tour. I have had the game for a month and just wanted to try to bass out for songs, found I was having a good time with it and went to take my guy on tour and poop on me i can't. Once again it comes down to me getting pissed at the price I paid for this game and them not giving me the full game play I feel like I paid for.

Welcome to the life of a PS3 Rock Band owner.

[BigBadFatKid]

Welcome to the life of a PS3 Rock Band owner.

i definitely second that

[ShadowVampyre]

I was just trying to figure out how to do this also.. came online to find out no bass in solo tour. GRRRR
PLease, please add this! sign me up!

[nilesong]

I'll sign on for a Bass Solo career; I love playing bass and was extremely disappointed when I discovered that it wasn't an option.

[HeadHunter67]

Welcome to the life of a PS2 Rock Band owner.

Fixed for you... want to trade? :rolleyes:

[fireshoes]

Patch it HMX, come on!

[Just1_Joe]

Though I don't play bass, I can see where your coming from, sure bass may not be the prime choice, but it's almost necessary for any great band, patch it Harmonix, not with a sequel, but now.

[m00p]

Mini Fridge > Bassist

[Rokkstar]

If not many people would like the bass tour why are so many people in this thread ranting about it not being on here.

[TakeABow]

Mini Fridge > Bassist

Or any fridge, for that matter.

[Megacam]

yeah, i thought the big draw was that one could play all the instruments...so it was like "4 games in one". Man I heard that a zillion times, but really it's not. Please fix this!!!

[DrHansReinhardt]

Every song in the game -- including the new releases every Tuesday -- is programmed for bass. How hard can it really be to make a bass solo tour? All the code is already there. I bet they could patch this in a week if they wanted to.

And how about being able to play band world tour online? Why should it matter whether my partner is standing next to me or is in another city? Again, they could patch this in a week.

Get to work.

[lpunderground19]

I friggin love the bass. I play it on every song but one online, I'd love for there to be a solo tour. I for one was bummed when I found out there wasn't one back in November.

[Psychostvn]

Whoever said BASS was boring should sit down and take a long hard look at some videos featuring BASSISTS such as Steve Harris, Geddy Lee, Flea and Chris Squire. Just to name a scattered few.

[stickshady]

Yes we need bass tour to those who think bass is boring get a real one and try to play any Rush or gedddy lee song or even try the ones in rb its challenging.

[RobMR3]

Add me to the list. RB is not a complete game without a bass option in solo tour.

[JiggMaster]

Two words, Les CLAYPOOL!

Oh bass is dry and boring, does he look like he's bored? NO! Flea's having a great time and hell, I bloody dare a guitarist to pick up a 6 string fretless and play about anything by primus. As a real live bassist, I'm on the list.

[Avarond]

Add me to the list. Just spent 20 minutes or so trying to figure out how to get a bass solo tour and then decided to check here only to find out that it can't be done. Seems silly!

[Penguins78]

Add me to that list as well, as a bassist in real life i was more than a little unhappy there was no solo bass option.

[u2beal999]

Two words, Les CLAYPOOL!

Oh bass is dry and boring, does he look like he's bored? NO! Flea's having a great time and hell, I bloody dare a guitarist to pick up a 6 string fretless and play about anything by primus. As a real live bassist, I'm on the list.

Amen to that! Bass is so not dry and boring! They, along with drums, are the backbone of the song. If bass was boring, songs would not have as much flavor as they have, the catch is, you have to pay attention to the brilliance of the bassist.

I'm on the list for adding bass to the solo tour. No flashy lead guitar for me. Give me the grit and soul of bass!

[Levinix]

It really is a missed opportunity, it would of been a nice transition between difficulties. While they add another button, its overall fewer notes.

[cleee]

I love playing bass and don't find it boring at all. I don't see why it wasn't included......... if people think it's too dry or whatever, then just don't participate in that career.

[Bearclaw]

I agree with the now swarm of posters: Bass solo tour should be an option in Rock Band. There are a lot of fun bass songs that I rarely play by myself because when I play alone it is in solo tour.

[Akuryu]

I definitely would like Bass Solo Tour. It should be a fairly easy addition to make.

[ryank285]

Okay, why don't y'all just do band World Tour?? Just play bass and sing too. To those that think bass is really boring, there is a challenge.

[Destnaru]

Bass player should be a completely separate character.

[ryank285]

Just do bass on expert and vocals on easy, simple as that.

[JiggMaster]

I'm a bassist so this isn't a shot but we tend to be somewhat secluded people, and even those who aren't can't always have a band around them when they feel like playing, plus alot of us can't sing, let alone bass and sing at the same time.

[KillEmAllCliff]

True on both counts, but if this game is supposed to be about "fulfilling rock fantasies," you probably won't find that many people dream about being the foundation. They want to stand out.

The Who (in their prime) is the classic example. You've got Roger Daltry screaming his lungs out and twirling the mic like a lasso, while Pete Townsend is thrashing his arms like a windmill and eventually ends the set with smashing his guitar to pieces. Keith Moon's drumming speaks for itself. And all the while John Entwhistle just... stands there, plucking his bass. He's an amazing player, no doubt, but with these three dervishes around him, he's relegated to the background. That's the image of the bass player in rock music that's kind of stuck in the minds of the general populace, and more than a little unfairly.

Look at genres like soul and funk, that stuff is as bass driven as it gets. Guys like James Jamerson, Graham Nash, Donald "Duck" Dunn, Bootsy Collins, these guys are heroes in those circles. And any Deadhead would tell you regarding Phil Lesh, "when [he's] on, the band's on."

the fact that you say soul and funk is a bass driven as it gets is one of the most idiotic statements ever... have you ever heard of Les Claypool? Geezer Butler? Flea? Geddy Lee? Lemmy Kilmister? Gene Simmons? Justin Chancellor? CLIFF BURTON? Jason Newsted? Kim Deal? Jack Bruce? Steve Harris? Mike Watt? and Chris Squire? how are any of these amazing bassists not the driving factor in there bands?

and for you to say John Entwistle was in the background, have you ever actually heard The Who? Ox and his bass lines (along with Moon) were the only reasons The Who was anything, Pete is dime a dozen player and Roger was a above average singer. just because someone doesnt flaunt and flail about doesnt put them in the background...actually NOT FLAUNTING and FLAILING around made JOHN STICK OUT.


go learn something

[HeadHunter67]

He's right on that. Ask 100 people if they can name someone from KISS and most will say "Gene Simmons". Look at the Rush discussions here and the name you see most is Geddy Lee. And Chris Squire is YES - I'm not just resorting to hyperbole, legally "Anderson, Bruford, Wakeman & Howe" couldn't use the band name because it belongs to Squire.

If people don't dream of being part of the rhythm section, wy are so many people clamoring for a Bass solo tour? It's obvious that the desire is there.

[jeccaneko]

If people don't dream of being part of the rhythm section, wy are so many people clamoring for a Bass solo tour? It's obvious that the desire is there.

Exactly. I'll also say that as a real life guitarist, I prefer playing rhythm over the melody line. I'd probably never be lead guitarist in a real band for that reason. Sure, lead is fun in Guitar Hero and Rock Band, but rhythm is even more fun to me.

I'd personally love a bass guitar solo mode for that reason. People might think bass sucks, but if the bassist wasn't there, the music wouldn't be as good. They help establish the very foundation of the song. Knowing that you're a building block of a song is very cool to me.

[FlameSama1]

Very big oversight. I want to play a real Bass guitar, so I'd want to play a bass guitar career.

[Loucifel]

You can't have a Rock band without guitar.
You can't have a Rock band without drums.
You can't have a Good Rock band/Song without Vocals.
You can't have a Rock band without BASS.

The funny thing is, you can make a perfectly good rock song without anyone singing. But if you remove the bass, the song becomes empty and without flow.
With that reasoning, it's not understandable why you can play vocals solo but not bass.

[Artisane]

This is long overdue. Bass on hard is a perfect transition between guitar on medium and hard. Learning the use of 5 buttons without failing a song 30 seconds into it would be great.

I don't see why the cries of the public have none been heard.

[gocryemokid]

The funny thing is, you can make a perfectly good rock song without anyone singing. But if you remove the bass, the song becomes empty and without flow.
With that reasoning, it's not understandable why you can play vocals solo but not bass.

You may be right about that. If a song with bass suddenly has that bass removed, then it would seem empty. But many songs are originally recorded without bass and designed that way - and those songs are fine.

I also think there should be a bass world tour. Why leave the bass out?

It's less fun ? If that's the standard then why even have easy medium or even hard difficulties... I mean if hard is what's fun then these difficulties have no place in the game.

Not enough people are interested? Yeah this thread is quite lifeless..

Not enough bass parts ? Ever play Tom Sawyer..Highway Star...Enter Sandman..etc... given the songs in the front would be easier but they are always like that! It's always boring to fly though the beginning regardless.

It's not hard enough ? Once again I'd refer you to those songs. Secondly, for those that do play medium or even hard they can enjoy expert bass most likely as a stepping stone to the expert guitar level

I think bass world tour must be implemented.

[tako_the_oktopus]

A short list of inspirational bass players, just off the top of my head and in no particular order.

Jason Newsted - Metallica
Billy Wig - Hell Toupee
Geddy Lee - Rush
John Paul Jones - Led Zeppelin
Flea - Red Hot Chili Peppers
Dusty Hill - ZZ Top
Chris Squire - Yes
Roger Glover - Deep Purple
Mel Schacher Grand Funk Railroad
John Entwistle - The Who
Les Claypool - Primus
Ryan Martinie - Mudvayne
Larry Graham - Sly & The Family Stone
Jack Bruce - Cream
Billy Sheehan - Mr.Big, Steve Vai, David Lee Roth
Stuart Hamm - Joe Satriani
Donald "Duck" Dunn - Booker T. & the MGs.
Phil Lesh - Grateful Dead
Steve Harris - Iron Maiden
Geezer Butler - Black Sabbath
Cliff Burton - Metallica
John Deacon - Queen
Bootsy Collins - Funkadelic, Parliament
David Ellefson - Megadeth
Robert Trujillo - Suicidal Tendencies
Bill Gould - Faith No More
Doug Wimbish - Living Color
Rex Brown - Pantera
Kim Nekroman - Nekromantix
Arthur "Killer" Kane - New York Dolls
Tony Levin - King Crimson
Bill Laswell - Buckethead
Mike Watt - Minutemen
Muzz Skillings - Living Color
Norwood Fisher - Fishbone
Darryl Jenifer - Bad Brains
Henry Bogdan - Helmet
Joe Lally - Fugazi
Nikki Sixx - Mötley Crüe

Need I say more? Just imagine playing bass from "(Anesthesia) Pulling Teeth" on Rock Band!

[JiggMaster]

Bass sextion not hard enough? Now who's fault is that?

I had a friend obliderate me at GGaHT and then I kicked his ass at Won't Get Fooled Again on bass. This says something.

[flamingtoilet]

Considering that I usually get stuck on bass anyway when playing online, it'd be nice to actually get something for learning those bass parts. Like extra money and stuff. Cause otherwise I never play bass, because I'd rather be earning money to buy moar stuff for my characters.

[Dr._Rock]

tako_the_oktopus
You left out Gene Simmons-KISS
We need Bass solo tour in this game.

[STRZ]

It is really silly that you have to earn money to buy bass guitars mostly by playing GUITAR!? ARRGH! I am a bass guitarist and love the bass lines! ADD SOLO TOUR FOR BASS ASAP!!! also add online multiplayer to band world tour for those of us with family and friends out of town who want the band tour expierience while you are at it.

[vic_rattlehead75]

i agree the bass needs to be added to solo tour
and finally ellefson got mentioned dawn patrol would be fun

[Krakenheds]

Add me to the list of those wanting a Solo Bass Tour.

[SlivedCupWinner]

I am joining the masses in the plea for the solo bass tour.

On the subject of a particular instrument being boring, I can't stomach getting through the vocal tour. Not THAT's boring. /yawn

[JediMasterDave]

Im all for a bass tour
along with some songs that start off with bass
like mudshovel from staind
run like hell by pink floyd
there are so many rock songs that have bass line solos to allow for a bass world tour

[crunchyoverseas]

Why is there no option to play bass in a Solo Tour?

Your mom hates you and wishes you were a girl.

[psychopanda]

Another sad person, once I found out there was no Bass Solo Tour. Hopefully that gets added on later, or becomes available if they plan on a Rock Band 2.0.

[t-nuts]

Here is a dumb question about the Bass? We just got this game for our kids and I can't seem to find a Bass at any store or what have you. Do you just buy another guitar and that becomes the bass or is there an actual bass accesory that I can buy for the ROCKBAND game so we all can play?:confused:

[c51a18]

Here is a dumb question about the Bass? We just got this game for our kids and I can't seem to find a Bass at any store or what have you. Do you just buy another guitar and that becomes the bass or is there an actual bass accesory that I can buy for the ROCKBAND game so we all can play?:confused:

The strat guitar is used for bass and guitar and should be coming out april 3 i think.

[HeadHunter67]

Do you just buy another guitar and that becomes the bass or is there an actual bass accesory that I can buy for the ROCKBAND game so we all can play?
If you have a PS2 or PS3, a bass peripheral (http://store.theantcommandos.com/product-p/bss-wl-blkv3.htm)will be available soon - however, the only differences are purely cosmetic, as either controller will work as a bass or a guitar.

[ReverseEngineer]

True on both counts, but if this game is supposed to be about "fulfilling rock fantasies," you probably won't find that many people dream about being the foundation. They want to stand out.

I think it's pretty agreed, though, that Paul was the prettiest Beatle...

[bakapenpen]

personally i would love for there to be a solo tour for the bass. i am a bass player in real life and i fill in as a bass player when not drumming in rock band, but working my way through the songs in solo tour is just a more fun way of practicing them and getting to know what is going on when banding it with my friends.

[Tsavo]

/bump

Doesn't seem like it would be very difficult to add a bass menu as an update. I'll still hope for it.

[instantdeath999]

I'll go ahead and add my name. I want a bass solo tour, it's so much more organized then quickplay.

[darnwallaby]

I like the fact that everyone likes the idea of having a bass Solo tour. As a real bassist for nearly 10 years now, I know the role of a bass player in a good band. Sure, you have your songs where you stand out (Are You Gonna be My Girl?, Dani California) but your main focus is keeping the song in tempo and on rhythm. People think the drummer is the foundation of tempo in the band, and that would just be a lie!!

For anyone who has every played a real rock gig, the bassist and drummer play off each other, and it gives such a sick vibe to each player that it is mind boggling. I wish Rock Band could capture this essence of being in a real rock band. However, most songs they chose are just your run of the mill bass lines that follow the main chord notes of the song (see any Nirvana song, Maps, Weezer, Fallout Boy, etc). The only parts in Rock Band where you get a good bass groove line is in the classic rock songs, back when bass players knew how to throw down (exceptions to this is Jet, which can easily be compared to AC/DC).

All in all, bravo to the people who would like to play a solo bass tour! Sure they don't get all the glory, but the sure as hell get all the pu$$y!

[Poop Shovel]

I wish they did have bass as an option. I thought it was boring at first but I really like it now. I would think that would be very easy to patch.

For me, I just started hard guitar and the orange notes are killing me so I went back started playing every song on hard with the bass instead. Playing hard bass adds the orange notes in slowly which is helping me for hard guitar.

[rc19189]

I'm usually content as merely a lurker on these forums, this will be my first post (I think...). As I believe Harmonix truly values its customers' opinions, I figured it wouldn't hurt to throw my support behind this cause as well.

I will admit, as a company, Harmonix has made an amazing leap forward from the Guitar Hero franchise to Rock Band, and as a result I have hardly touched another game since last November. Rock Band permanently resides in my 360's disc tray. The expert solo tour for both vocals and guitar has been conquered; drums not far behind (damn you Foreplay intro.)

But why would you limit our options? Why no solo tour for the bass? Isn't replay value a good thing in games? So what if the majority of people want to be lead guitar? Let them! Nobody would be forcing them to complete the bass tour if they did not want to. What boggles my mind is the code was/is probably 95% complete. There are quite a few kick-@ss bass songs in the game, that I haven't played as much as I should have, because I am forced to do it in quickplay -- no money, no score-tracking, you can't even use your own character. (Hmmm... why did I buy that grave bass guitar again?) Furthermore, it's nice in single player to hear the bass line over the other instruments for a change. It gives you more of an appreciation for the subtle nuances of the song. But bottom line, add the solo career. It'll give your rather vocal and fanatical followers more to enjoy, it's really a no-brainer.

While I'm venting, not to hijack the thread, but... what happened to the stat breakdown at the end of songs? Why is the Xbox's user interface so clunky with profiles?? -- Is it not possible to have all instruments default to the one profile when not in multiplayer? Why was hyperspeed done away with? If it is considered a cheat, do not count scores while it is activated. Oh and ::NEWSFLASH:: Gamers like cheats, we like to have giant heads and shoot paintballs while invisible with God mode on. It is just another way to play, even if it is just for fun. If it's a technical limitation that's one thing, but don't limit our options. Games should never take two steps forward and one step back. /end rant

[Poop Shovel]

But why would you limit our options? Why no solo tour for the bass? Isn't replay value a good thing in games? So what if the majority of people want to be lead guitar? Let them! Nobody would be forcing them to complete the bass tour if they did not want to. What boggles my mind is the code was/is probably 95% complete. There are quite a few kick-@ss bass songs in the game, that I haven't played as much as I should have, because I am forced to do it in quickplay -- no money, no score-tracking, you can't even use your own character. (Hmmm... why did I buy that grave bass guitar again?) Furthermore, it's nice in single player to hear the bass line over the other instruments for a change. It gives you more of an appreciation for the subtle nuances of the song. But bottom line, add the solo career. It'll give your rather vocal and fanatical followers more to enjoy, it's really a no-brainer.

Well said !!!!!


NEWSFLASH:: Gamers like cheats, we like to have giant heads and shoot paintballs while invisible with God mode on.

Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha.....that brings back so many memories !!!!!!!!

[Emett_Rocks]

i play real bass guitar. and a lot of the songs on the game have some sweet bass lines. most of the time when im playin quick play people are like, wow, i never knew the bass chart was that awesome. they never played rush, the who, boston, deep purple, even the mother hips song has a spectacular bass line. those bassists deserve the respect of a solo tour. we love keepin it down with our grovy bass lines. its time we get our own tour and achievement!

[S1ckH4nds]

Funny, I thought I already posted in this thread, but I'm not seeing the little "You've posted!" icon to the right of the title. Ah well.

"What do we want?"
"A BASS SOLO TOUR IN ROCK BAND!"
"When do we want it?"
"AS SOON AS HUMANLY POSSIBLE!"

;)

I've already played through all the songs on bass but just on solo Quickplay. Gee, it shorrrrr would've been nice to be able to get cash for playing, and have the star ratings and point totals automatically tabulated by the system. OH WELL

[Soja]

This game needs Solo Bass tour.

Or, at the very least, the option to play the Bass on the Solo Guitarist tour.

Bass is dry? Lulznumberofthebeast. I could swear that at one point near the end, the bassist gets a solo while the guitarist plays rhythm. And some of the bass lines I've seen are decidedly not dry.

I don't think Harmonix gives itself enough credit. D= Make bass soloable asap, please. My sister will thank you.

[Fatal_T]

I'd love a bass solo tour. It needs to be added.

[Steef]

Rock Band still has an extra 250 Gamerscore to incorporate for use on the 360.
Keep fighting for the Bass solo tour!

[FamousLastX]

Yeah, I'd play it I'm sure. I thought bass would be kinda dull as well, but upon actually playing it, I find myself choosing bass over guitar quite often.

[Vandyan]

/sign

Bass solo tour is needed badly. Make it happen!

[jjlee138]

We definately need it. I'm the drummer for our band, but my roomate is our bassist and he's always ranting about how we can all do our tours and practice solo. All except him that is..... Just plain stupid....

[FourstringOrion]

as a bassist in real life when i found out that there would be no bass solo tour i was very disapointed, And bass is most certainly not dry in fact.... its in some cases harder than guitar. So i will help this cause

WE NEED BASS SOLO TOUR:cool:

[Blayz001]

My oldest son and I both agree that we need to have the Bass available on Solo Tour mode. I also have a friend who is a bassist who is over weekly to play Rock Band, who also believes there needs the solo tour available.

HMX, Please patch it!

[BigZ7337]

I personally have six people on my friend's list that almost exclusively play bass, and whenever they aren't playing band quickplay, they have to do quickplay for bass. I really haven't played any bass songs since there isn't a bass solo tour. It's really a cop-out by harmonix to leave out the bass career.

Everything seems like it was set up to have it, and then right before release they took it out. They have leaderboards, which doesn't make any sense if there's only quickplay. In BWT they have setlist for the last tier of each instrument, including bass, yet there aren't any tiers since bass doesn't have a career mode.

Harmonix expects people to play bass, but they punish them for being a bassist. The only way to get better at songs is to practice them. So if a bassist is in a band they are stuck practicing in quickplay without any positive reinforcement for practicing. No money, no extras, no saving of scores on setlist, no character, no customization.

This really needs to get patched.

[Dr._Rock]

I'm glad this thread came back. 15 pages of people asking for bass solo tour.
I would love to go through the bass solo tour.
I had to send in my PS3 for exchange so I'll have to start all over, and would do bass over gutair if I had the option.

[celtsfan75]

You can add me to the list of disappointed bass players. This is one of the two main things that I feel must be added/fixed (the other is BWT online). Please add solo bass tour.

[Soja]

I'm punting this back to the top of the forums because the only time I can play bass is on Practice, Quickplay, or with one of my siblings. That, and it seems just plain mean to all the people who were looking forward to being a primary bassist.

I, for one, won't let this matter die. :mad: ;)

[iamwormbuffet]

I just discovered this week-end after numerous failed attempts that there was no way to do a bass solo tour and I must say i'm very disappointed with this.

Why crap on bassists like that? It's not the same when you have to do them in quickplay with no tracking of your stats... no overall leaderboards to know just how good/sucky you are.

I reckon there's a Rock Band 2 that's coming, whatever you do, add Bass solo tour, otherwise it's just ridiculous.

[brian6683]

Joined here just to say that I got Rock Band this weekend and I'm very disappointed at the lack of Bass for Solo Tour. Anyone else can work on their skills and advance their solo set list at the same time. Bass can only practice or play in a band.

As someone who tends to play with other people who play the other instruments I find it to be an issue that I can't play a solo tour with bass.

Any chance at a response on if we'll get this or we'll have to wait till rock band 2? Maybe I've missed something?

Kind of bummed that I can't really play my chosen instrument alone except on practice or quickplay mode.

[Melchiah]

In the magazine article in OPM, I believe it was, HMX stated that they didn't feel Bass Guitarists were exciting enough to have their own Career dedicated to them. I forget if this was a "quote" or not, but it was meant to be a light-hearted answer, nonetheless, not an attack on Bass Guitarists.

Anyhow...I do truly think they need a Bass Solo Tour. It seems pretty odd that they left it out. It would fit in just fine...and they could patch it easily, I'd imagine. Just let people choose their same guitarist for both lead and bass guitar...but when entering solo tour and choosing that character, have them choose between Lead or Bass at that point.

[HammyBoy74]

I couldnt agree more.

Why doesnt they make it DLC and charge a couple of $$ for it. I would happily give you money Harmonix and any other parties involved. There IS money to be made here and a lot of customer satisfaction...or maybe they may consider it for future versions. Either way, just do it. :)

[JustFrozen]

got 2 agree with this - HUGE disappointment here!

so u care about vocalist which most likely a small percentage of people will actually use in this game, but not the bassist??? double yeeeew teee effff!!!!

and also about a comment someone made on one of the first pages, having the ability to show your dude holding the bass instead of the guitar outside of buying an actual bass. i mean come on, you're kidding me right? you've got people scrambling to find an option for this and the solo career cuz it blows our minds that this would be left out. once again - HUGE disappointment

on a side note, i hate that you cant view the entire character when picking a particular piece of clothing to buy. dont u guys realize that people buy things based on how the rest of the ensemble looks? but no we have to back all the way out and go all the way back in to the same piece of clothing and try to guess based on our memory of how the whole thing looked together. GAH!

seriously, seemingly "minor" things like this that are annoying as HELL and pretty much ruin the game because it had SOOOO much potential

[Hokonoso]

/sign i want bass solo tour, i perfer the sound and even bought one of those expensive bass guitars in solo tour to use online play. if hmx really thinks ppl dont like bass then how come every single band on the planet has a bassist? if they were so hated then every band would not have one as no one would want to play it, but alas it is not true, ppl who play bass LOVE it, they just are not all emotional, screaming, etc.. on stage.

[dirtbag77]

Having a Bass solo tour seems like it wouldn't take much programming and would be fun for us to conquer. Thanks.

[OakTea]

At my Rock Band gatherings, people fight over bass. And not because it's easier.

There are still things to be thankful for, though.
1. That there is a Bass leaderboard.
2. That you still can play Bass alone in quickplay. It's better than only being able to play it in a band.
3. The Bass Legend setlist in BWT. C'mon, you know that's awesome.
4. Hysteria.

Hundreds, maybe thousands of people are stuck playing Hysteria in quickplay. Put this in your signature if you're one of them! (And support the bass solo tour!)

[Tralcave]

got 2 agree with this - HUGE disappointment here!

so u care about vocalist which most likely a small percentage of people will actually use in this game, but not the bassist??? double yeeeew teee effff!!!!

and also about a comment someone made on one of the first pages, having the ability to show your dude holding the bass instead of the guitar outside of buying an actual bass. i mean come on, you're kidding me right? you've got people scrambling to find an option for this and the solo career cuz it blows our minds that this would be left out. once again - HUGE disappointment

on a side note, i hate that you cant view the entire character when picking a particular piece of clothing to buy. dont u guys realize that people buy things based on how the rest of the ensemble looks? but no we have to back all the way out and go all the way back in to the same piece of clothing and try to guess based on our memory of how the whole thing looked together. GAH!

seriously, seemingly "minor" things like this that are annoying as HELL and pretty much ruin the game because it had SOOOO much potential


Omg put urself together man.... Vocalist are as much a part of this as guitar and drums are. So shut the **** up. Go cry about your bass you can play in quick play anyway... -.- omfg.

[MD333]

Theres also the fact of how many bands have been formed by bassists. The only that know of is Rise Against and even then it's preety much a joint thing between Joe and Tim.

[HeadHunter67]

That's an uneducated statement that indicates an ignorance of music history.
I guess you've never heard of bands like Iron Maiden, KISS or Rush.
And then let's not forget other bands like the Police, where the frontman is the bassist.

[MD333]

Yeah, I'm more into modern rock, punk and metal. So stuff like Green Day, Rise Against, Slipknot, Muse etc... I do like some Iron Maiden, Metallica and some of the stuff 10 years before my time. I wouldn't know about kiss because quite frankly, I hate them. I also don't spend my time researching band's history. I just listen to music.

[gerwolf]

Why isn't there a Bass solo tour? I am a bassist myself and I'm really mad at Harmonix for this. There shoiuld be a bass tour. The bass guitar is a major part to any band. And there is rarely a song that does not have bass part in the song (Some songs you play more notes on the bass guitar than the guitar.)

Once again... Harmonix screws something up!

[schmeankman]

To quote Queens of the Stone Age, "No one knows..."


i would also like to use that quote to answer "how did a thread from last year get bumped this far up"

[DirkDee]

When im not playing drums im in quick play playing bass.

I was also very dissapointed that there was no bass career in the game. quick play is not the same because you cant keep your stars and you get no sense of progress.

yes please get bass career into rock band ASAP!=)

[ShawnGr33n]

Can we just get an answer? On this? 17 pages of posts and 0 answers. I feel like I'm watching the first half of Lost season 3!!!! (Greatest show on TV IMO but the start of season 3 was an exercise in frustration).

It's refreshing to hear a simple "We overlooked it" or "We didn't think people would want to do a solo bass tour".

[Flumpf]

Meh, it strikes me EA/Harmonix are both just lazy and greedy. Unlike developer stablemates such as Criterion who take pride in their work and respect their customers (look at all the updates for Burnout Paradise that have been FREE), the distinct impression given by HMX is that they just don't give a flying fig about finishing the Rock Band product they've released. Hey, people are buying the sucker, why make it as good as it should be? Why fix the glaring oversights they released it with anyway??? "We've grabbed the cash, BWAHAHAHAHA!!!"

They'll just sit back lolling in their money bins and include all the things that SHOULD have been in Rock Band numero uno in the undoubtedly hellishly expensive Rock Band 2.

...and if it doesn't support existing DLC they'll be emptying their money bin to pay for protection...

Flumpf.

[submarinex1]

this is one thing that confused me on guiatar hero3, i was buying bass's in shop then when i thought i would try it was no option, then i find out you can only use them in pratice and multiplayer. if you want to play solo with bass then you should be able to.

[leche96]

I don't see how hard it could be to just add the option right after you select play gig and select your difficulty... or like in quick play right after you select the song.... as for being "dry" that opinion should be left to the gamer!!! :mad:

it's rock "BAND"!

and while you guys are fixing that throw in world tour online play :D

[Dagg21]

I mainly play Bass in my band but when I play solo I always play guitar solo tour. No solo tour = lame suace.

[opossumking]

I'm on board for a bass solo tour. can you imagine the score for an fc of and justice or ride the lightning, Cliff was the man not to mention the x12 multiplier when in overdrive. Anyone who says bass is boring only needs try the muse dlc hysteria on expert. that song freakin owned me on bass last night.

[nicko68]

I don't play guitar IRL, but I want to, and I'm really thinking bass would be the way to go. It's so unappreciated, but it really adds to the overall fullness of the music, which you notice when you hear people playing without one.

I believe GH4 will have a bass solo mode.

[TheGodFather73]

I also would like to have a bass tour. I play bass quite often online, but hardly ever solo because there's no sense of progress. I suppose that the tour would be a little slow for the first tiers and have a sudden ramp in difficulty, but oh well. Give us the option; it doesn't hurt anyone and fills out the game.

And throw in an option to make the solo tour like the BWT. Not everyone can get people over to their house on a regular basis to work through this.

[Destnaru]

The no Bass in solo mode was a major screw up no doubt and probably the single biggest complaint about the game second only to the lack of compatibility between controllers.

Bass should have also been a completely separate character as well.
Hopefully they will change it in the next installment.

[Fanible101]

I would say more likely that no online band tour mode would be the first or second biggest complaint, next to the bass single player mode.

[Destnaru]

I would say more likely that no online band tour mode would be the first or second biggest complaint, next to the bass single player mode.

Yeah, you are right.
There is that too.

[SomeChickNamedLarry]

Me and Jaco Pastorious would like to de-necrofy this thread...

Add me to the list of people who tried to set up a bass solo tour but couldn't, then came online to find out how. And now I see it's not possible.

I am so making the mom face right now. HMX devs, you are grounded until this is patched in.

[Super Daddy Dan]

what i do not get is when you have a solo tour player go to the rock shop and select instruments, you can select a bass guitar???????

[OrionSR]

I've responded in many of the the Bass Solo Tour threads but it looks like somehow I've missed the main topic so I'll repeat some of those comments here.

I discovered the poor options available to a bass player when I was checking the game boards as part of my research before buying Rock Band. I might mess around with some of the other instruments eventually, but my main interest is in playing the bass parts. As I understand it, I will not be able to play this game as a bass player, or even be able to unlock the content required to practice my part in Quickplay so I'll be prepared when playing with other people. This game does not have the features I am looking for. Add more options for the bass player or I will not buy this game.

[Spiz76]

I enjoyed the burning of lactic acid in my forearm playing Highway Star on bass on expert. It was then I wanted to play a solo tour so I would be prepared for online play.

After not being able to find it, I too find myself deeply disappointed since, as mentioned, it would require about 10 extra lines of code to incorporate.

[Damedoriys]

Me and my roomate used to play a lot of guitar hero, and frankly, I was the lesser player, so when we got Rock Band, it was decided that I would be the bassist. I have played it A LOT in the bwt, and gotten to the point where I no longer can do the guitar because I am too used to the notes coming in bass, and key them anyways. When my roomates not home, and I want to play, I am forced to do so in free-play which upsets me. I get no money, I cannot compare with others, and I get no achievements. Sure, not the end of the world, but it is VERY upsetting that they decided not to include that. This thread has gone on since December 07, and I have not seen a single hmx responce... this to me shows that they don't care. If they cannot respond to an issue that is important to many of their consumers, why should we (the consumers) buy more of their games? I do not agree with spending another $60 to get a couple features that should have been in the original game.

In short, patch the game. Give us solo bass tour.

[cat4life2008]

I doubt you'll see much more done for Rock Band 1. It's sad, but with RB2 causing a new set of problems for them, RB1 has probably been sent to pasture.

On the bright side, RB2's bass parts are a ton more focused. You will enjoy it a 100 times more. And that's just the songs. You also get all the tours, challenges, ect. you could ever want.

Spend the 60 dollars plus the 5 in transferring over your RB1 songs. You will enjoy it.

[DrHansReinhardt]

I wouldn't expect a patch when the next version is out. That's like expecting an update to Madden 08 when 09 is already out.

Trust me, the $60 is well worth it to get RB2. Much better interface, tour mode for any instrument, and a TON of great new songs.


Me and my roomate used to play a lot of guitar hero, and frankly, I was the lesser player, so when we got Rock Band, it was decided that I would be the bassist. I have played it A LOT in the bwt, and gotten to the point where I no longer can do the guitar because I am too used to the notes coming in bass, and key them anyways. When my roomates not home, and I want to play, I am forced to do so in free-play which upsets me. I get no money, I cannot compare with others, and I get no achievements. Sure, not the end of the world, but it is VERY upsetting that they decided not to include that. This thread has gone on since December 07, and I have not seen a single hmx responce... this to me shows that they don't care. If they cannot respond to an issue that is important to many of their consumers, why should we (the consumers) buy more of their games? I do not agree with spending another $60 to get a couple features that should have been in the original game.

In short, patch the game. Give us solo bass tour.

[LadySharon]

Quick question

After importing Rock band 1 songs into RB 2.-- will they be incorporated into the solo tour?

So I can play rock band 1 songs with *my* character on bass whenever I want? (ie without finding people to play with - though of course that is fun to. :) )

Come to think of it.. what about downloaded songs? I haven't done that yet... (not online yet) but eventually when I do I'd like to play them SOLO on bass without it being quick play. Is that possible?

If so I may get RB 2 earler then I planned....

Thanks
- Sharon

[Kuze]

Quick question

After importing Rock band 1 songs into RB 2.-- will they be incorporated into the solo tour?

So I can play rock band 1 songs with *my* character on bass whenever I want? (ie without finding people to play with - though of course that is fun to. :) )

Come to think of it.. what about downloaded songs? I haven't done that yet... (not online yet) but eventually when I do I'd like to play them SOLO on bass without it being quick play. Is that possible?

If so I may get RB 2 earler then I planned....

Thanks
- Sharon

Yes, you may use them with Bass in the solo tour in Rock Band 2, given you're either online ALL the time, or consistantly use the same console.

Other than that you'd be all set.

[giroml]

I wouldn't expect a patch when the next version is out. That's like expecting an update to Madden 08 when 09 is already out.

Trust me, the $60 is well worth it to get RB2. Much better interface, tour mode for any instrument, and a TON of great new songs.

And still no bass leaderboards in game. You have it on the web so patch it into the game HMX.

[SirOsiss]

[QUOTE=JIrish780;164748] I'd die for a bass tour mode, and see no reason why it shouldn't have been included. It would have gone a long way towards expanding the solo player experience and given those who only bought the game on it's own another thing to do."QUOTE]

Amen.

[GNFfhqwhgads]

Amen.
1. Seriously, you find a two year old thread and feel the need to comment?

2. Did you somehow miss Rock Band 3's choice of bass in all modes when you were busy looking through the forums starting from the end?