The Official "GET OVER IT" Thread

[KampfVerein]

Coping with a deficiency in your Rock Band experience - very often the result of an absurdly detailed demand specific to your case and your case alone, or perhaps an organization or "cult" with similar zeitgeists - can be a painful process. We find it quite helpful during that stressful and emotional time to remember the Kübler-Ross model, colloquially known as the "Five Stages of Grief":


1) DENIAL - The frequent checking and rechecking of gain levels at three minutes and thirty seconds into a certain song's bass guitar track is completely normal at this dramatic stage. Behaviors such as this are in no way indicative of mental instability. They are simply part of the healing process.


2) ANGER - Family and loved ones, keep in mind that the Internet is often a platform for vituperation. This is engendered in a fashion similar to John Gabriel's "Greater Internet F$*#wad Theory." (http://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/2004/03/19) However, any forum topics or responses created by the grieving concerning censorship, audio modification and content choices are NOT personal attacks. They are merely misdirected pains of the heart.


3) BARGAINING - Official Harmonix policy forbids all employees from accepting bribes in any form, be it U.S. currency or Microsoft Points or illicit substances or sexual favors. Attempting to exact one's will in this manner is severely frowned upon. That having been said, the people of Harmonix are still sympathetic to the grieving process and are perfectly willing to hear an alternately raging and sobbing proposition, if only to laugh/reject it/call security, thereby pushing the grieving into the next stage.


4) DEPRESSION - Several psycho-pharmaceuticals are available to the grieving during this period, including - but not limited to - Zoloft, Prozac, Lexapro, Wellbutrin, Paxil, Celexa and Effexor. If traditional prescriptions do not alleviate the pressures of the intense and swirling void of pure, black velvet sadness and hate, then perhaps Viva Piñata (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viva_Pinata) would better assist.


5) ACCEPTANCE - A new day dawns. All is forgiven, swept away. The journey has been long and arduous, but the travel worthwhile. Welcome to happiness!


Helpful phrases to hear during the transitional process:

"Cry me a river."
"Build a bridge and get over it."
"Deal with it."
"Move along. Nothing to see here."
"Get used to it."

And finally:

"Don't get your panties in a twist."

{NOTE: While username Chris_Gonzalez's "Five Stages" offering (http://loadingreadyrun.com/videos/view/237/the_stages) was indeed enlightening, we feel it might convey the wrong message. Please remember that Rock Band will most likely exacerbate one's erectile dysfunction, contrary to popular belief.}

[m00p]

"Don't get your panties in a twist."

i lol'd

[KampfVerein]

LOL'ing is a natural part of the acceptance stage.

[cromartie90000]

What exactly are we "getting over" ? I'm lost friend. u_u

[KampfVerein]

The title of this instructional thread has been modified for clearer, easier usage.

[darknessmoon]

Great thread. :D

[KampfVerein]

Pamphlets containing the above information are currently in production and will be circulated amongst medical and psychiatric clinics within the next four months.

[PikkuKaiShinto]

Someone make him a Mod.

[KampfVerein]

Perhaps I failed to mention it, but I DO accept bribes, especially those related to forum administration.

[KampfVerein]

DISCLAIMER:

This thread does not endorse Viva Piñata as a superior piece of game software. We feel it is simply a superior antidepressant, what with its "colors" and "things."

[Rock_Starman]

DISCLAIMER:

This thread does not endorse Viva Piñata as a superior piece of game software. We feel it is simply a superior antidepressant, what with its "colors" and "things."

But whatever will PS3 players do? Folklore is it's most colorful game but that's not gonna help with depression.

[KampfVerein]

At this time, we feel that owners of the Playstation 3 video game console, based on current U.S. market share, quality of titles and non-"Wii-ness," are simply depressed beyond clinical help and cannot be cured even by the most unorthodox methods.

[drand]

I hope this isn't making fun of Viva Pinata, that game is one of the most fun and addictive games I've played for 360!

[Sayburr]

I hope this isn't making fun of Viva Pinata, that game is one of the most fun and addictive games I've played for 360!

Sounds like your in the final stage!

[KampfVerein]

The prevailing professional opinion is that Viva Piñata is a quality software product and, perhaps more importantly, a highly effective antidepressant. Also, it portrays the oft-maligned, hyperviolent, gangland-esque "piñata culture" in a positive, child-friendly light.

[Fedora]

My name is Fedora, and I fully support this thread.

[KampfVerein]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2340/1700412087_c9d3efbbe3.jpg?v=0

offers the following gesture:

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/32/43214414_e2fc54ffa7.jpg?v=0

[rockinmindless]

If everyone just "got over it" and realized Harmonix isn't here to give them exactly what they want, there would be hardly any threads on this message board.

Nice thread.

[hmxhenry]

This is amazing.

I will be printing this out and hanging it in the community department for future reference.

[KampfVerein]

We are overjoyed that our grief-sensitive thread has garnered official Harmonix sanction.

[ppetrovi]

I think we can all agree that when that random 13 yr old who only listens to Metallica and Chili Peppers starts complaining how all the music HMX adds as DLC sucks, we can all just say GET OVER IT! This of course being the best thing we can do, assisting them to the second stage of their grief process.

[HMXJohnlok]

Someone make him a Mod.

Hell, no! :p

[KampfVerein]

We unfortunately lack the emotion you humans refer to as "sadness," so we will provide an "emoticon" below in order to communicate - as realistically as possible - our "displeasure" at username HMXJohnlok's response:

:(

[KampfVerein]

We see that you are familiar with our pamphlet, ppetrovi. Might we suggest your scanning one of our advanced documents or attending our life-changing seminars?

[KampfVerein]

We have taken the liberty of adding a poll, purely for data-gathering purposes, designed to analyze the helpfulness/effectiveness of our approach to the grief issue.

For further details on a similar procedure, please refer to this historical document. (http://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/2005/05/25)

[KampfVerein]

Thus far, the poll data is unfortunately inconclusive. We might have to rely on our previously conceived notion if the results do not skew in our favor.

[Chris_Gonzalez]

I request that this (http://loadingreadyrun.com/videos/view/237/the_stages) be edited into the original post, above the "Stages".

For those who don't wanna read, y'know.

[CalifornyaRIP]

This certainly would've helped me get over my guitar breaking...
But now it's better so it's all good :cool:

[KampfVerein]

We are glad you've found peace.

[Geminice]

lol.
this is completely awesome. We can definatley tell all the little kids who think that if its not on guitar hero it suck so all DLC has to be from guitar hero to "Get Over it!" lol.

[PrincessJasmine]

haha, wow...this is priceless.

[GlassPrisoner]

I was hoping this thread was an Eagles request. That would be awesome. If HMX was to give any song away for free, that'd be the one.

[drand]

in honor of this thread HMX should release OK Go's breakthrough hit "Get over it" :D

[KampfVerein]

We feel, as username drand does, that the release of OK Go's "Get Over It" as downloadable content would be pure enjoyment from a gameplay perspective and, most importantly, deliciously apropos.

[KampfVerein]

We recommend the redirection to this very thread of all players given umbrage by the recently rescheduled Nine Inch Nails DLC.

[KampfVerein]

We do not recommend, in any fashion, keytar solos for the recovering. They are incredibly dangerous to a burgeoning positive psyche.

[toooomer]

I voted "full of" but then felt cheap afterward and just wanted to be held.

[Sgt Pepper]

http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/7802/1154987249982ka4ic8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[KampfVerein]

I voted "full of" but then felt cheap afterward and just wanted to be held.

We are currently holding you. It is "OK." Hair-stroking and such.

[KampfVerein]

http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/7802/1154987249982ka4ic8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

We...thank you?

[Sgt Pepper]

Why the hell isn't this thread being kept up?

El bump-o.

[KampfVerein]

Why the hell isn't this thread being kept up?

El bump-o.

Somos también comprensivos a nuestras audiencias de habla hispana. La pena viene en muchas idiomas.

[KampfVerein]

We recommend, for those upset over the recently released Grateful Dead DLC, that copious amounts of DMT or THC be introduced into the body - if only for a proper reappraisal of the tracks' quality.

[KampfVerein]

We feel that the Grateful Dead are still remarkably relevant to this country's "rockscape" and to modern music in general.

Accordingly, we also feel that DLC by said Dead is positively relevant to Rock Band's status as a quality rhythm title.

[KampfVerein]

We are aware that some people (surely a subspecies of humanity capable of only the most savage, barbaric and sadomasochistic activities) actually enjoy the music of Paramore, thus we feel very little disappointment - after all, someone's needs are being satisfied and how - and once again reinforce the overarching theme of this therapeutic thread.

[Coheed3434]

Heyyyy Kampf, you're on my XBL friends list.
Just felt like sharing that with everyone, great thread though. :)

[Julio_Strikes_Back]

This thread wins at life.

[Sho_Nuff]

At this time, we feel that owners of the Playstation 3 video game console, based on current U.S. market share, quality of titles and non-"Wii-ness," are simply depressed beyond clinical help and cannot be cured even by the most unorthodox methods.

Ps3 has Loco Roco, which is a form of visual a narcotic, visual and auditory anti-depressant. It is also believed to taste like candy.

[PacoL250]

I am most certainly using this at my next Rock Band party.

I'm sure my vocalist will kick me in the face, but the pain will be worth the hilarity that will ensue from the rest of the band.

[RockBandRocker]

I have gone through all 5 stages today. I feel much better now though. :) I was so upset to not see any new songs by The Police as DLC, but I'm over it and have accepted this weeks DLC for what it is.

[KampfVerein]

We suggest reading a recent post from moderator Apples (http://www.rockband.com/forums/showthread.php?t=35667). It joins and strengthens our message, much like Voltron.

[KampfVerein]

Contrary to an alarmingly vocal minority, piano/organ solos are a welcome addition to Rock Band note charts, regardless if the instrument is not present in virtual or peripheral form. They increase the amount of playtime and provide a new sort of challenge. Also, it is a sly and knowing subversion of the game's usual immersion factor.