Rock Band Forum FAQ: Common New User Questions

[Xzyliac]

Welcome, Introductions, and Crap Like That

Welcome to the Rock Band forums, you are a n00b (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newbie), we eat n00bs for breakfast, so to avoid said fate this guide has been created to help you. Let's begin...


Introduction:
The forums are broken down into 9 boards:

-Announcements (http://www.rockband.com/vbforum/forumdisplay.php?f=5): The is where our local Bostonian Sean gives us the lowdown on intern marinating sauces, cramped office space, and his rad little cousin (and some announcements when he's in the mood). Only Harmonix employees post but anyone can reply.
...+Description: Look for breaking announcements from Harmonix here.

- Rock Band (http://www.rockband.com/vbforum/forumdisplay.php?f=6): Perhaps the birthplace of the Rock Band n00b (mmm...breakfast) this is where we discuss (almost) all things Rock Band. If your question is not answered here but is painfully obvious search FIRST (http://www.rockband.com/vbforum/search.php)! Otherwise ask away.
...+Description: The place to talk about the game and features for the game.

-Your Ultimate Setlist (http://www.rockband.com/vbforum/forumdisplay.php?f=9): Personally I consider this the Rock Band equivalent of System Wars (packed with whiny, *****y, fanboys) but your fate is your own. This is for both suggesting songs and putting together your own setlist of coolness (TM). As a warning from a Jedi to a Padawan My Chemical Romance suggestions lead to hate and more hate. This leads only to the dark side.
...+Description: Want to suggest a song for Rock Band? Think you can put together the best rock setlist ever?

-Band Wanted (http://www.rockband.com/vbforum/forumdisplay.php?f=17): Like an online dating service this is your one stop shop for companionship (minus the whores and jerks who only marry you for your money). This is where you can find cool/halfway decent Rock Band guitarist, drummers, bassist, and singers to join your rockin' legion of pwnage! Or if you're looking for a band to follow, not lead (responsibility is overrated), you can advertise your shizzles (that's skills you perv).
...+Description: Looking to put a band together? Post in here.

-History of Rock (http://www.rockband.com/vbforum/forumdisplay.php?f=7): Damn you love rock. But your girlfriend is hooked on Linkin Park (not rock), your dad on Love (not rock), and your mom on Bonnie Raitt (see: hell and no). Where does a man with refined taste as yours go to find sanctuary? HERE! Come to discuss the past, present and future of rock.
...+Description: Wanna talk about rock? Wanna prove you know your bands? Wanna talk about some band you just got into? Yeah...here.

-Album Reviews (http://www.rockband.com/vbforum/forumdisplay.php?f=3): Those with the attention span of a poodle be damned. This is where we get serious (provided you people stop butchering the God-given english language). As the name states this is the place to review albums. Be warned reviews are often for informing people right? Of awesome thing right? So be wary of bias.
...+Description: Milli Vanilli stole it.

-Upcoming Shows (http://www.rockband.com/vbforum/forumdisplay.php?f=8): Concert in town and everyone should know? Your band, local band, any band let us know! Because we care. Well not enough to go but hey we care!
...+Description: Promote your real life band and get some heads to your next show. You know, besides your mom.

-General (http://www.rockband.com/vbforum/forumdisplay.php?f=4): For all else go here. This typically where 'teh kewl kidz' hang out. Straight up anarchy G. We dizcuzz life, zome new YouTube video, Legoz, other gamez, etc. Becuaze that'z how we roll.
...+Description: This is where all off-topic conversations should go. Probably not very rock.


Other Crap:
So you know the boards, you should have read the rules (http://www.rockband.com/vbforum/announcement.php?f=6), but here are some parting words:

*Be considerate: I'm sarcastic I know but unless you're asking for it I won't pour on the flames and neither should you!
*Respect others taste: Pretty self-explainatory.
*Spam, bad: Spam kills, like, 784,372.003 forums a year. This won't be one of them. Spam and you're gone.
*Speaka da engrish: This ain't the GameSpot forum. We don't speak 1337 (well I do but I can't speak for anyone else). Please write in clear english.
*No rumors: If it ain't confirmed don't say it is.

[Xzyliac]

Questions, Answers, Pop-Tarts, and Fish


Your Questions Answered (sort of)

First please check the official FAQ (http://www.rockband.com/index.php?do=/public/content/file_faq/dir_language/).

Now imagine a fish and a Brown Sugar Pop-Tart. Got it? Good. Now I am the fish and you, the n00b, are the Pop-Tart. The FAQ didn't answer your question so here I am!

Pop-Tart (PT): Is it true that the 360 bundled guitar will be wired? And PS3 wireless? Lame sauce I say!
Fish of Awesomeness (FA): YES! AGREED! The 360 bundle will have a wired Strat with a wireless sold seperately at a higher cost than the wired obviously. This is due to the strict regulations and requirements for 360 wireless products. All PS3 guitars are wireless.

PT: I heard World Tour is only available locally and not on Xbox Live or PlayStation Network? What the hell? Can I at least play with one player?
FA: Yes sadly Harmonix just couldn't pull such a large task off. While competitive and quick play are supported online Band World Tour is not and yes it still does require two players meaning you either need to play an instrument and sing or find at least one more friend. Sean has promised the team will look into it and may patch the game in the future.

PT: But wait...doesn't the 360 only have like 3 USB ports?
FA: Alex confirmed a sweet lusty USB hub will be packed in with the major bundle.

PT: Soo...wireless is still available?
FA: Yes for both 360 and PS3. It is not a matter of a wireless being available but will a wireless be bundled. Which it is not. Even still you can use the (opinion in factual work alert!) craptacular Guitar Hero III Les Paul.

PT: Can I just buy the game itself? I'd rather suck all the Rock Bandness out of it and only play guitar.
FA: Err...sure.

PT: Okay well I suck at singing and...
FA: I KNOW! That's why you can turn your voice down and the singers above yours. THANK GOD!

PT: What about online competitive?
FA: Well a instrument v. instrument mode is there for off and online. Full on band v. band is not. Apparently that'd be TOO awesome.

PT: What songs are in the game exactly?
FA: Check this slick list of steamy lust (http://community.rockband.com/vbforum/showthread.php?t=3655) for the scoop.

PT: What about cross system play?
FA: You're kidding right? This would require Microsoft and Sony to partner and make one large, intersecting, server farm. That's called peace and is nonexistent in the real world.

PT: What if I don't want a band? What if I just wanna rock with random 11-342 years olds online?
FA: Online Quick Play. Jump in, find some players to jam with, pick a song, pick an instrument, pick a difficulty, rock on.

PT: Can you really download albums?
FA: Albums and individual songs. Including individuals songs from the available albums.

PT: I have an idea for Rock Band...
FA: Uhh....that goes in the idea thread (http://www.rockband.com/vbforum/showthread.php?t=277).

PT: Hey what are the higher frets for?
FA: They can be used for solos both freeform and song embedded. It works like this: When a solo for guitar or bass comes up the fretboard changes with all kinds of artsy what-not and a little Solo progression notifier pops up telling you the percentage of notes hit as you play. From here until the end of that solo you may move down to the higher frets and play without strumming. For freeform footage check out the playing of Paranoid (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYbj5oR4VFA) at exactly 3:11.

PT: Can I suggest a song here?
FA: You didn't read the intro did you? Please use the Ultimate Setlist Forum for all song-related suggestions/discussions.

PT: So how do drummers and singers activate their star power equivalent (Overdrive)?
FA: At certain freeform sections if singers sing (scream like asses) loud enough they activate their Overdrive. For drummers it's hitting a certain green note at the end of a freeform fill.

PT: So it's not called Star Power?
FA: No it's called Overdrive.

PT: Mommy got me a Wii. Is Rock Band available for Wii?
FA: Alex has said "Absolutely!" (http://au.wii.ign.com/articles/777/777553p1.html) That's basically it. It is coming but is farther off that PS3 or 360. Wii owners need to hold out for next year and see what more Harmonix has to say.

PT: Can I use my Mii?
FA: Did you not just read the first Wii related question? What are you iliterate? Why am I even wasting me time on you PEOPLE!?! GOD DAMMIT!!!......Okay had a little episode. Sorry. Okay we don't know quite yet.

PT: Hey are Gibsons or any other guitars besides Fenders gonna make the cut?
FA: Gibsons are exclusively to Guitar Hero and RedOctane the publisher. While no official list (other than the Stratocaster, duh) has been given Fender owns a slew of brands.

*Squier
*Gretsch
*Jackson Guitars
*Charvel
*Tacoma
*Guild Guitar Company
*SWR Sound Corporation
*Brand X
*Orpheum
*Olympia
*Fender (The DUH! award goes to anyone who I tricked tricked into finishing this whole list)

PT: Can I sing and play an instrument too?
FA: Yes and no. With a headset or proper mic stand yes but you will still be represented as 2 players (which in my opinion is awesome).

PT: So how much will this cost and when can I pick it up?
FA: CONGRATULATIONS!!! WE HAVE AN ANSWER!!! IT'S $169.99 AND REALESES ON NOVEMBER 20TH!!!! INDIVIDUAL INSTRUMWENTS WITH THE GAME CAN BE FOUND HERE (http://www.gamestop.com/search.asp?Ntk=TitleKeyword&Ntx=mode%2Bmatchallpartial&Ntt=Rock+Band&N=0&find.x=0&find.y=0&find=Search)!!!

[Xzyliac]

Hello, This is your friendly neighborhood moderator Apples, here to add some insight to this wonderful sticky thread.


A few pressing questions that keep getting asked post Rock Band launch.


Why do I keep getting the same repeat songs in Band World Tour mode?

Band World Tour pulls from your "pool" of unlocked songs. If your pool is small, you will get a lot of repeats until you increase its size. There are numerous ways to do this: 1. Take a character through a full single player career to unlock songs in succession 2. Buying DLC song tracks adds them instantly to your pool of songs 3. Keep playing your Band World Tour career, and unlocking new venues/songs.


How do gold stars work?

Gold stars are no longer based on 100% notes hit. They are based on exceptional score. So it is possible to get 100% with bad overdrive usage and not get a gold star. Conversely, with good overdrive usage you can make a mistake or two and still get a gold star. Gold stars are only attainable in expert difficulty. For multiplayer, all band members must be on expert.


Where is Welcome To The Jungle? I saw it in a video.

That song was shown at a trade show as a prototype to demonstrate Rock Band. It was never intended to be publicized and was never licensed to be in Rock Band. Conceivably, the developers could change their minds and add it later, but for now it is not on the disc.

Where are the HATS in the character builder?

Hats appear under the "hairstyles" portion of the character builder, and are only available in the shop. You cannot get a hat hairstyle during the initial character creation. Please note that you are charged money every time you change the hat/hairstyle/color, so choose wisely.

How do I download songs?

There is no direct link in the game for purchasing songs, you must use your console's dashboard interface. For example, under Xbox live you'd go to the Marketplace blade, find Rock Band under the games, and select tracks for purchase. Please note that songs are listed both as singles and bundles in the same list, read the descriptions carefully to insure you purchase the correct download.

How does overdrive/scoring work in multiplayer?

When you activate overdrive in multiplayer, it will not instantly double your personal multipler like you would see in single player. Instead, it adds 2x to the band multiplier, seen at the top right corner next to the star indicator.

This band multiplier gives bonus scoring to all bandmates while active. These band multipliers can be stacked if multiple players activate overdrive at once. For example, player A activates initiating a 2x band-wide multiplier. Player B follows suit, adding another 2x to the band multiplier. Conceivably, players C and D could also activate, bringing the band-wide multiplier to 8x.

This band-wide multiplier is taken times your personal multiplier to determine your true scoring. For example, a bassist in the groove at 6x with a 4x band multiplier is actually scoring at 24x !!! (6x personal times 4x band-wide)

Where is the Rock Band Wii version?

THERE IS NO OFFICIAL WORD ABOUT ROCK BAND ON THE WII. STOP ASKING ABOUT IT.

What does the blue dot next to a song mean in the setlist?

This is used to indicate that the selected track comes from the "Bonus" setlist. Along these same lines, an arrow icon next to a song in the setlist indicates it is a downloaded track.

DLC: Where are the Who's Next / Nevermind Albums?

According to press releases, Who's Next is sleighted to be the first full album download on Rock Band. No specific timetable has been given when it will be launched, simply that it will be the first of it's kind. With a DLC content schedule posted for the duration of 2007, one would speculate the release to be early 2008 at the soonest.

DLC: Should I be concerned with disc space as my song library grows?

Right now, 3 packs of songs are clocking in slightly over 100 MB, singles have been seen anwhere from 20 to 30 MB depending on the length of the track. While these files are generally very managable in size, it is something to be mindful of when considering your console and hardware purchases.

[Xzyliac]

Reserved. :)

[Xzyliac]

Cool Stuff Every Member Should See

GameSpot E3 Demo: 40 minutes of disgustingly passionate love.
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Welcome to the Jungle: The first ever Rock Band video.
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*Note: Welcome to the Jungle will not appear in the game.

E3 2007 Trailer: First official trailer.
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GameTrailers Interview: Basic little interview
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Second Trailer: Secks. Simply secks.
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Character Creation video
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Venue Trailer
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[Julio-Claudius]

*ahem*

may I add, for those who missed it...


USE THE SEARCH FUNCTION BEFORE POSTING A THREAD

Very well done, Xzyliac.

This must be stickied. Another one, read the stickies!

[Dabog666]

Dude you've got a great sense of humour, and your post made me laugh. A nice break from the whiny fanboys mentioned in your post.

That was aimed at Xzyliac btw

[Rev0lver]

can we get a sticky for this?

[tucsonovernite]

my bad jumped the gun on that one shoulda gave you the benefit of the doubt

[masterx1918]

things not to start topics about:

Rock Band coming out on the Wii

Harmonix 'forgeting' about the PS3 version

How rock band will work on a 360 when it only has 3 USB ports

Topics bashing Guitar Hero 3

[Schultzy]

*clap clap*
Bravo
Encore
Etc, etc, etc.

:D

[Xzyliac]

Thanks guys.

FAQ should be included soon. Very soon. Had to leave the PC before I could finish.

[Eman311]

I like it.

But honestly, the n00bs will still be making the same pointless/ out of place threads.

[Xzyliac]

I like it.

But honestly, the n00bs will still be making the same pointless/ out of place threads.

This way we can have a rule against those threads and whenever we get some really active mods around here we can have instant lockage and possible suspensions for too many warnings. This gives everybody one less excuse.

Okay now to finish the FAQ.

[Xzyliac]

Finally. She's good for now.

I'll try to update monthly unless something MAJOR occurs.

[Akaymay]

Hahaha, I LOVE that little thing at the bottom of the second post. But I forget, what was the thing I said that triggered it. All I remember was that it was hilarious.

[Xzyliac]

Hahaha, I LOVE that little thing at the bottom of the second post. But I forget, what was the thing I said that triggered it. All I remember was that it was hilarious.

Actually me too. All I remember is since then I refer to you as "the dream slayer". :p

[Akaymay]

Actually me too. All I remember is since then I refer to you as "the dream slayer". :p

OH YEAH, it was when I confirmed that Rock Band Special Edition was just the bundle, and nothing special.

[Xzyliac]

Ahhh...yes.

[Akaymay]

This needs to be more than stickied. It needs to be put in multi-colored letters and placed on the front page of the forum!

[ababypenguin]

very nice, great job man. This MUST be stickied with extremely large arrows that point at it and say "NOOBS GO HERE!"
Thanks dude, this is a great contribution to this community!!

[Terranova]

Great guide well put together.. just a quick question in your vid section you say Welcome to the jungle is not in the game.. has this been confirmed By HMX as far as i was aware it just appeared in GH3 and nothing else was said about it for Rock band i know it's not in the list so far but we still have 20 plus tracks left to be announced.

[Xzyliac]

Sean said that Welcome to the Jungle was not in the current plans because they hadn't gotten rights to it. They used the song to test the game very early on.

As you can see they didn't even have Strats. It was very early.

It is said (unofficial though) that when Slash signed with GHIII he took the GnR tracklist with him. That's why Welcome to the Jungle is in GHIII not Rock Band. Anything can and may change in the future.

[Terranova]

Sean said that Welcome to the Jungle was not in the current plans because they hadn't gotten rights to it. They used the song to test the game very early on.

As you can see they didn't even have Strats. It was very early.

It is said (unofficial though) that when Slash signed with GHIII he took the GnR tracklist with him. That's why Welcome to the Jungle is in GHIII not Rock Band. Anything can and may change in the future.

Ahh i see thanks for the info.. i guess it's a wait and see what the future holds.. fingers crossed kinda thing.

[ThePaska]

Nice guide, I hope people read it! And it works, you put a lot of time into it I can tell, it came out looking really nice!

[Monsterpoptart]

Great guide, this should hopefully end all of the stupid noob threads out there. loved the thing with poptarts. i love poptarts.

[Nitz13]

Great guide, this should hopefully end all of the stupid noob threads out there. loved the thing with poptarts. i love poptarts.

you can never truly get rid of the noob threads, Even though this is a great post and xzyliac must have put in quite a bit of time, a lot of the noobs just ignore these stickied threads entitled "Noobs go Here"

[Xzyliac]

Yeah but again it's not just about teaching them, or trying to stop the crappy threads, it's also about giving them one less excuse.

When the answers are in front of their faces we can get more locks where they belong.

It's no cure all but it is a step in the right direction.

[Kaboobi]

Might want to add a little reminder that the 360 does support USB hubs that you can get for $2, and any number (well, 127) of things can be plugged into it, and it works with existing wired controllers so there's no reason why the instruments wouldn't work with it.

[vichnaiev]

Awesome, I wish I had that idea first.

[Eastwood]

I agree with Akayman on the multicolored letters. It should be in bold, as well... With vegas style flashing lights... possibly a neon outline of the fairer sex... Anything to attract
n00bs to this like mosquitos to a bug light.

[Bakkster_Man]

Might want to add a little reminder that the 360 does support USB hubs that you can get for $2, and any number (well, 127) of things can be plugged into it, and it works with existing wired controllers so there's no reason why the instruments wouldn't work with it.

The hub needs to be powered, but otherwise any externally-powered off-the-shelf USB hub will do.

[SoraRikuVGM]

I lol'd through a lot of it. For some reason I didn't notice this till today...

[Julio-Claudius]

Here's one I'd like you to add...

No political or religion drama. Any topics like that degenerate into a flame war quickly and almost never result in intelligent discussion.

[Bakkster_Man]

Here's one I'd like you to add...

No political or religion drama. Any topics like that degenerate into a flame war quickly and almost never result in intelligent discussion.

How about a header (first one maybe?) of everything HmxSean says when he locks a thread? Seems simplest to me, and probably the most direct.

[_GABO_]

Very well done, Xzyliac. This should, hopefully, detract from more n00bish threads on here.. hopefully.

Also, thanks for the mention, and I changed my avatar last night. Happy now?

[Xzyliac]

Very well done, Xzyliac. This should, hopefully, detract from more n00bish threads on here.. hopefully.

Also, thanks for the mention, and I changed my avatar last night. Happy now?

50% less fury.

50% more doom.

Why are you wearing a Dora the Explorer costume anyway?

[TheRocker]

Well this should take care of the new members with the same old questions , props to you Xzyliac

[_GABO_]

50% less fury.
50% more doom.
Why are you wearing a Dora the Explorer costume anyway?

I'm not wearing it, I'm the one in the blue track jacket.

[lithiumkc]

Here's one I'd like you to add...

No political or religion drama. Any topics like that degenerate into a flame war quickly and almost never result in intelligent discussion.

They don't degenerate all the time. The one I started is going fine, it only degenerates if people on both sides namecall.

It's the general forum, and it's important to talk about anyways, so I disagree.

[SoraRikuVGM]

I'm not wearing it, I'm the one in the blue track jacket.

At least you changed your avatar of DOOM.

[Xzyliac]

I'm not wearing it, I'm the one in the blue track jacket.

Just messin' with ya. Hey where were you that day?

[BlingShyne2]

Uh yeah thanks alot there pal.

[McDeezy]

Uh yeah thanks alot there pal.

Yo so good dude! Your avatar is from FreQ! Nice to see a freq player around here!

[ace_on_bass]

I'm not sure if this has been mentioned with regards to a double bass pedal for drums (forgive me if it has). But it may help clarify things for 'n00bs'.

The subject has been done to death, I know, and I aim to clear it up, once and for all. Which is why I included it in this thread.

Surely, the way I understand it, a double bass pedal (assuming it is a single foot one, since professional drummers usually want the other foot free for hi-hat) requires less footwork, because as you 'kick' down it gives two beats as opposed to just one. Example: http://theduallist.com/images/doubleplay.jpg

Now if you consider that the RB drum kit only features the pedal part and no actual bass drum to be struck, there is no problem: http://uk.media.xbox360.ign.com/media/879/879549/img_4694119.html

Therefore, there is no need for a double bass pedal, just the game recognising that 1 kick down = 2 bass beats.

Am I correct in this assumption?

[Bakkster_Man]

Am I correct in this assumption?

People are referring to something like this:
http://www.dagexpress.com/incEngine/sites/dagexpress/products/dw/dw9002.jpg

Also, the argument is to have the second pedal be used for hi-hat on occasion as well.

[ace_on_bass]

True. That's an alternate add-on, that may work.

I was just pointing out that a double bass pedal accessory isn't necessary to play those parts in the game.

[Bakkster_Man]

I was just pointing out that a double bass pedal accessory isn't necessary to play those parts in the game.

True enough, but I'm still guessing for the guide, the point should be this: Don't beat a dead horse, and we've already made glue from the double bass pedal.

[_GABO_]

Just messin' with ya. Hey where were you that day?

Yeah, I know. Where was I which day?

[Xzyliac]

Yeah, I know. Where was I which day?

Wherever the hell you were when took a pic with Dora the Explorer. :p

[Xzyliac]

True. That's an alternate add-on, that may work.

I was just pointing out that a double bass pedal accessory isn't necessary to play those parts in the game.

Interesting point.

[MartyMcFly]

Xzy, in light of new announcements, I think info on the Ps2 version should be added in.

There's been a good amount of threads being made with people asking if it's true and when it's coming out, etc.

Q & A examples could include

Is there really a Ps2 version?
When will it come out?
What are the differences?
Is there DLC and online play?

Just a suggestion :)

[ace_on_bass]

Interesting point.

Thanks. Maybe mention it in the opening post? Just so people aren't getting their knickers in a twist (panties in a bunch) over how the game will accomodate double bass pedal parts.

Marty McFly had some pretty good points regarding the PS2 version as well.

Also, with regards to this question:




PT: Hey what are the higher frets for?
FA: From what little use of them we've seen they're for freeform as can be seen during the playing of Paranoid (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYbj5oR4VFA) at exactly 3:11.

This video should clear things up a bit more as well as serving as a good introduction: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWi5LztWB30

Basically, the higher frets don't need to be strummed, and allow for finger-tapping and such. I realise you probably knew this already, but felt it should be added into the opening bit.

[_GABO_]

Wherever the hell you were when took a pic with Dora the Explorer. :p

That's what I thought you were talking about. It was in Wichita, KS last Saturday.

[Xzyliac]

Update will be soon guys. Probably after PAX just in case.

[ace_on_bass]

Good call.

[Julio-Claudius]

To put in image in to your sig, use HTML tags instead of [img] code.

[Xzyliac]

Just click Help for that info.

[ababypenguin]

ugh, don't teach people to put images in their sig. I hate huge pics that take up half of that person's post. That Bucket Head pic is pretty big by the way. I think sig pics should be 80 pixels or smaller, maybe 100 pixels if it is really kool.

[ababypenguin]

Can you pls add
Ques "Can I use my xb360 Xplorer with RB?"
Answ "yes, the Xplorer and other 3rd party guitars should be compatible with RB."

[gh2masterwellalmost]

Err well that n00b guide was... ok. The attempts at humour were a bit hammy/cheesy/insertothertypeoffood-y but hey, you livened up the stickies a little.

I mean, it wasn't anything new, but it simply stopped a lot of threads from constantly popping up. I would personally like to see Sean (when he's not too busy) expand on this even further, but hey, he already does a ton on this forum so, hey it was just a request.

Anyway, good to know you don't like Home :P what a botched failure at achievements mixed in with Second Life

[ababypenguin]

Err well that n00b guide was... ok. The attempts at humour were a bit hammy/cheesy/insertothertypeoffood-y but hey, you livened up the stickies a little.

I mean, it wasn't anything new, but it simply stopped a lot of threads from constantly popping up. I would personally like to see Sean (when he's not too busy) expand on this even further, but hey, he already does a ton on this forum so, hey it was just a request.

Anyway, good to know you don't like Home :P what a botched failure at achievements mixed in with Second Life

ok? I thought it was awesome! No offense, I'm not trying to start an argument but if you think his is just ok, why don't you make a better one? Xzyl took time that he didn't need to to contribute something to this community. No one asked him to do it, he did it to better the forum, and I admire him (in a totally heterosexual way :p ) for doing it.

oh and while I'm speaking, how can Home be a "failure" if it hasn't been released yet?
>>edit I'd prefer you answer my first question rather than my second. I don't want a console war to start.

[gh2masterwellalmost]

ok? I thought it was awesome! No offense, I'm not trying to start an argument but if you think his is just ok, why don't you make a better one? Xzyl took time that he didn't need to to contribute something to this community. No one asked him to do it, he did it to better the forum, and I admire him (in a totally heterosexual way :p ) for doing it.

oh and while I'm speaking, how can Home be a "failure" if it hasn't been released yet?
>>edit I'd prefer you answer my first question rather than my second. I don't want a console war to start.

(I won't get into console wars for now dont worry)

How could I make a better one? He basically threw in everything we already know and deconfirmed rumours flying around. I thought it was plain obvious, so why would I make one?

But, if people really do need use of this, good on him.

[miketoast]

..................

[AVC808]

i actually feel like the intent of the n00b guide is great, but it was poorly written. i appreciate the attempts at humor, but to some parts of it may be offensive. im actually surprised that no one from EA or Harmonix would try to clean it up and make an official sticky guide, because in the end it represents their name and product.

then again, it is the internet, so youd be naive not to expect some offensive material :)

[gh2masterwellalmost]

i actually feel like the intent of the n00b guide is great, but it was poorly written. i appreciate the attempts at humor, but to some parts of it may be offensive. im actually surprised that no one from EA or Harmonix would try to clean it up and make an official sticky guide, because in the end it represents their name and product.

then again, it is the internet, so youd be naive not to expect some offensive material :)

I agree. It was more that it gives the so called "seniors" or OAP (Old Aged Posters) more to complain about when they don't read the guide. If you're new, you're not going to read it, duh, thats why you're a "n00b"

I think this says it all:


it's also about giving them one less excuse. This is just noob attack. That is why I have changed my siggy accordingly.

[miketoast]

I agree. It was more that it gives the so called "seniors" or OAP (Old Aged Posters) more to complain about when they don't read the guide. If you're new, you're not going to read it, duh, thats why you're a "n00b"

I'd rather see them called OAF's, which is prolly closer to the truth, but I don't think this board would like that man loving term bandied about all day...

Some people just think their hot schizz and they're just better than others because they have a few more posts....

[gh2masterwellalmost]

I'd rather see them called OAF's, which is prolly closer to the truth, but I don't think this board would like that man loving term bandied about all day...

Some people just think their hot schizz and they're just better than others because they have a few more posts....

Yep. I'm getting sick of noob bashing. I'm gonna make a thread in the General Section, see you on there.

[Eman311]

It is pretty funny, but i'm sure it would offend some people.

Whatever works, I still think he did a great job.

[gh2masterwellalmost]

I don't see you guys doing anything to help anyone.

wrong. http://www.rockband.com/vbforum/showthread.php?t=3725

[miketoast]

For you AVC...

[miketoast]

For you once again Homie....

[AVC808]

thanks for taking this whole argument to the general forum. the few threads above mine have kind of soiled this noob guide. can you guys edit them (unless a mod deletes them). and mine can be cleared afterward too.

thanks miketoast. although it doesnt look like this will go away. so lost cause.

[gh2masterwellalmost]

thanks for taking this whole argument to the general forum. the few threads above mine have kind of soiled this noob guide. can you guys edit them (unless a mod deletes them). and mine can be cleared afterward too.

It is a major arguement, which is important that people read it. But, since its in general (where fewer people go), sorry folks, im gonna do a ton more posting to get my sig around the forums.

[Coldplayer]

I just read this faq for the first time, and - since when is it official that you can sing and play guitar at the same time but will see 2 players on the screen?? Is that really official?? If so, where is the source?

Because I'm still hoping that my character will sing and play the guitar at the same time!!

Oh, yeah, and where is it said that the mic is plugged into the controller? I mean, yeah, you can also sing with the headset, which is plugged into the controller, but I never heard that the actual mic will also be plugged into the controller.

[Julio-Claudius]

Here are some definitions of commonly used acronyms here.

FTW means "for the win." You would use this if you like something. Example: Boston Red Sox FTW!.

FTL means "for the lose." You would use this for something you don't like. Example: Gasmasks FTL.

LOL obviously means "laugh out loud."

FC means "full combo." This is a phrase used in relation with Guitar Hero, meaning your note streak is the same as the total notes in the song. Example: "It's gonna be really hard to FC Jordan on Expert mode."

"LMAO" means "laugh my ass off."

Here are some other helpful tips.

To put a picture in your sig, this is what you do:
Go to Photobucket
click on the picture you want, please have it at a reasonable size.
Highlight the HTML tags on the right, right click the highlighted text, hit "copy"
Go to your User Control Panel on this forum
Go to "Edit Signature"
Right click the area that says "headline"
Click "paste"

Viola! You now have a picture in your sig.

[MartyMcFly]

I just read this faq for the first time, and - since when is it official that you can sing and play guitar at the same time but will see 2 players on the screen?? Is that really official?? If so, where is the source?

Because I'm still hoping that my character will sing and play the guitar at the same time!!

Oh, yeah, and where is it said that the mic is plugged into the controller? I mean, yeah, you can also sing with the headset, which is plugged into the controller, but I never heard that the actual mic will also be plugged into the controller.

1. It's not stated. But just think about for a second. Toss the mic on a mic stand. Now, you have yourself standing there. Mic in front of you, guitar around your shoulder. You log in to play Band quickplay co-op (this is official that you only need 2 or more players to do so) Player 1 will be the guitarist, you. Now, Player 2 (also controlled by you) is the singer. The computer doesn't magically know this is the same person, because you have to press start on 2 controllers basically. So, when the song begins, it will show Player 1 guitar, and Player 2 vocals, thus, you are playing as 2 people. Voila!

2. The mic has been seen to plug into the Xbox controller in several videos. Mainly the Gamespot 40minute video. Search YouTube for E3 Gamespot Rock Band, you'll find it. I can't tell you when exactly you'll notice, but keep looking.

[Coldplayer]

1. It's not stated. But just think about for a second. Toss the mic on a mic stand. Now, you have yourself standing there. Mic in front of you, guitar around your shoulder. You log in to play Band quickplay co-op (this is official that you only need 2 or more players to do so) Player 1 will be the guitarist, you. Now, Player 2 (also controlled by you) is the singer. The computer doesn't magically know this is the same person, because you have to press start on 2 controllers basically. So, when the song begins, it will show Player 1 guitar, and Player 2 vocals, thus, you are playing as 2 people. Voila!

Well, but it's not impossible. I mean, it could work like this: When you are in the menue, where you choose which instrument you play there probably are the options "guitar", "bass", "drums" and "vocals". There simply have to be a few more options, "guitar + vocs" or even (don't need that though) "bass + vocs", "drums + vocs". So, and if someone chooses "Guitar + vocs" then, of course there only can be 3 players and none of the other two players can play guitar or vocals, they can only choose between drums and bass now.

It's as simple as that. Why should'nt this be possible? That would be so awesome, I mean, I just want it to be as realistic as possible. So, no, I don't want to play two characters, I want to see my character play the guitar and sing at the same time!!


2. The mic has been seen to plug into the Xbox controller in several videos. Mainly the Gamespot 40minute video. Search YouTube for E3 Gamespot Rock Band, you'll find it. I can't tell you when exactly you'll notice, but keep looking.

Oh, okay, thanks. Good to hear that, since you don't have to buy some kind of adapter then.

[Bakkster_Man]

Well, but it's not impossible. I mean, it could work like this: When you are in the menue, where you choose which instrument you play there probably are the options "guitar", "bass", "drums" and "vocals". There simply have to be a few more options, "guitar + vocs" or even (don't need that though) "bass + vocs", "drums + vocs". So, and if someone chooses "Guitar + vocs" then, of course there only can be 3 players and none of the other two players can play guitar or vocals, they can only choose between drums and bass now.

I think it's even simpler than that: when you go to select characters for instruments, if the same one is picked they do both.

Question is: did they bother to motion-cap instrumentalist singers? Probably not, so I'll just accept that when I pull a Geddy Lee I will be two people.

[dlisapussy]

Question:


Does anybody know how often DLC's get released and how many they are releasing?

[cezar515]

Question:


Does anybody know how often DLC's get released and how many they are releasing?

DLC will be released every week and they never mentioned how much we are getting but they have said that by a year after the game's release there will be hundreds of songs for download.

[dlisapussy]

DLC will be released every week and they never mentioned how much we are getting but they have said that by a year after the game's release there will be hundreds of songs for download.

sweet
thanks

[dlisapussy]

PT: Can I sing and play an instrument too?
FA: Yes and no. With a headset or proper mic stand yes but you will still be represented as 2 players (which in my opinion is awesome).



can a regular headset go into the guitar?

[Schreibs21]

you may want to update the main page a little, since yesterda's little interview with Alex confirmed a few things...there will be a hub, and the way he was talking there will be a mega bundle with everything in it, etc...

[Xzyliac]

Updated. May have missed something though. Seemed pretty small considering how much people have been bugging me to update it.


can a regular headset go into the guitar?
I don't know. It can plug into the X-Plorer. But for the Strat or even the Les Paul for that matter I don't know.

[Xzyliac]

Updated again with the sexy new trailer in HD.

[ababypenguin]

Updated again with the sexy new trailer in HD.

OMFG I LOVE that new trailer, I wanna DL it. It is B-E-A-UTIFUL!!! Although I am surprised it didn't have a message that said, "Do not attempt what you are about to see" lol now I wanna play RB on top of a tour bus!! I am so psyched, I hope this becomes a commercial for RB, I would love to see this on T.V.!

[masterx1918]

this needs to be updated to state that the game is coming out for the PS2, and i'd also put in an alphabetical song list somewehre.

[Xzyliac]

Yeah expect a minor update this weekend but as for a songlist there's the mother site and Wikipedia for that. If demand is high enough I'll consider it.

[_GABO_]

Yeah expect a minor update this weekend but as for a songlist there's the mother site and Wikipedia for that. If demand is high enough I'll consider it.

Don't make a songlist. Somebody else already did that, and did quite a fine job I might add, too bad it wasn't stickied, it looked great.

Maybe add the question: "Will there be a lefty-flip for drums?" "Yes." That is, if you haven't yet, I don't check the main post all that often; but I found that out with the magic of GameSpot's videos for some peoples a week or so back.

[ductyl]

PT: What about online competitive?
FA: Well a instrument v. instrument mode is there for off and online. Full on band v. band has not been confirmed or denied. Stay tuned.

Denied in the OXC Interview (http://community.rockband.com/vbforum/showthread.php?t=4395). No band vs. band directly, just competing indirectly through online standings by maintaining your band's world tour.


Oh, yeah, and where is it said that the mic is plugged into the controller? I mean, yeah, you can also sing with the headset, which is plugged into the controller, but I never heard that the actual mic will also be plugged into the controller.
2. The mic has been seen to plug into the Xbox controller in several videos. Mainly the Gamespot 40minute video. Search YouTube for E3 Gamespot Rock Band, you'll find it. I can't tell you when exactly you'll notice, but keep looking.

It makes sense that this should be true, and it looks like it in the videos to me... but I was just wondering if we actually had any official confirmation yet? Recent interviews seem to imply that the mic gets plugged into the console as well. In the OXC Interview (http://community.rockband.com/vbforum/showthread.php?t=4395) Alex says that you "need a controller plugged in as well" for the mic player to control on screen stuff. If the mic plugged into the bottom of a controller, wouldn't this be the perfect spot to state that? And the Wired article (http://www.wired.com/gaming/gamingreviews/magazine/15-10/mf_harmonix?currentPage=1) also has wording suggesting that it's just plugged in like the rest of the instruments:

These faux instruments, as well as the microphone, are all plugged into an Xbox 360.
Not that I trust Wired to word things properly... but combined with that interview with Alex, I'm wondering if there has been anything official yet.

Short of official... I'm assuming that people who have played the tour demos have seen the mic actually plugged into the controller? I haven't read any accounts of this, but it seems like someone would have made mention if they noticed it wasn't.

- ductyl

[Xzyliac]

Thanks alot man.

[Xzyliac]

Updated:

Updated the multiplayer question, linked to the songlist, and updated the "How many songs are in the game?" question. This should be pretty solid for a good two weeks. In the mean time if anyone comes over any official info and provides a proof linky please do so.

[Chris_Gonzalez]

Okay, I don't want to make a thread about this, so I'll ask it here. Does anyone know if, unlike the GH3 guitars, the Strat for the PS3 will work for GH1, 2, and Rocks the '80s?

[Xzyliac]

No one really knows.

[Chris_Gonzalez]

Ah. Well, I hope that they do. I don't want to have to go out and get a PS2 and some Gibsons to play them. That Pelican PS2 to USB converter doesn't work, so I'll have to do that if the strat won't be BC.

[crunchyoverseas]

Here is a plan...build a bulletin board that doesn't suck and is easier to navigate. HOW"S THAT FOR A NOOB GUIDE> LEARN HOW TO F*CKING PROGRAM B**CHES.

:eek:

OH SNAP! That's right. Calling you OUT sunshine. Turned that s**t all the way up to 11 on the stairway to heaven and it costs $200 for that special edition bundle of a$$whoop. No USB hub needed. And it's compatible with GH4 with 3 bass pedals and 50 cent DLC. TASTE THE CHROME!:mad:

j/k :D

[masterx1918]

what the hell crawled in your ass and died?????


hey i'd suggest putting this picture on the main page. It seems to advert confusion.

http://img.waffleimages.com/f55c01430bd750a4cd1c278b7d16851f6277bd00/chart%20copy.png

[_GABO_]

Hey, crunchyoverseas, this isn't a chat thread. Stop posting random things.

[Xzyliac]

Thanks GAB.

This thread is for (A) revising and updating the guide or (B) answering n00bs questions.

[masterx1918]

here xzyliac. pictures sometimes work better than words, especially for n00bs

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v283/MasterX/rockband.jpg?t=1190384658

[Xzyliac]

Neat. I'll throw it in the next update.

[TheBends]

It is actually confimed that Rock Band guitar works with two.

[Apples]

here xzyliac. pictures sometimes work better than words, especially for n00bs

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v283/MasterX/rockband.jpg?t=1190384658

Hah, that picture is perfect for the noob thread. Athough I am about 99% sure that the strat was mentioned as working in GH2.

Nicely done.

[Xzyliac]

It is actually confimed that Rock Band guitar works with two.

Where then?

[Chris_Gonzalez]

What about it working with GH1, 2, and '80s on the PS3? Any answers for that?

[drno830]

What about it working with GH1, 2, and '80s on the PS3? Any answers for that?

from rodth over at the official guitar hero forums:

3. How is the functionality of the PS3 Les Paul wireless for the older Guitar Hero games (released on PS2)?

Correction: The new PS3 Les Paul wireless controller will NOT work at all with any of the Playstation2 Guitar Hero titles when played on the PS3. We suggest that you keep your PS2 console around to play the older PS2 Guitar Hero games. Using a PS2-to-PS3 USB adapter, GH1 will work on the PS3 using either the SG or the original PS2 wireless guitar.

[Chris_Gonzalez]

I'm sorry, I knew that. I should have specified; I was talking about the Strat.

[Xzyliac]

I'm sorry, I knew that. I should have specified; I was talking about the Strat.

Probably no. If the Les Paul can't I doubt the Strat will. Although if they could that'd be a major selling point.

[Chris_Gonzalez]

Probably no. If the Les Paul can't I doubt the Strat will. Although if they could that'd be a major selling point.

Well, I was thinking that either Neversoft/Red Octane didn't want to make it work, or that Harmonix didn't want to let Neversoft/Red Octane the guitar work with their previous games. I thought that for someone to make a game-specific controller, they have to go through the developer and ask for the specific specs and permission to create it. I figured that Harmonix didn't give Neversoft/Red Octane the permission.

[Xzyliac]

Well, I was thinking that either Neversoft/Red Octane didn't want to make it work, or that Harmonix didn't want to let Neversoft/Red Octane the guitar work with their previous games. I thought that for someone to make a game-specific controller, they have to go through the developer and ask for the specific specs and permission to create it. I figured that Harmonix didn't give Neversoft/Red Octane the permission.

Rock Band is compatible with any guitar right off the bat. Originally, with Guitar Hero, it was Activision and RedOctane putting pressure on excluding third party controllers. Now that Harmonix can do their own thing they've made Rock Band free for use with any guitar, including the Les Paul.

[Chris_Gonzalez]

Rock Band is compatible with any guitar right off the bat. Originally, with Guitar Hero, it was Activision and RedOctane putting pressure on excluding third party controllers. Now that Harmonix can do their own thing they've made Rock Band free for use with any guitar, including the Les Paul.

But I'm pretty sure Harmonix can make the Strat work with the previous games. I guess we'll find out if and when a PS3 release is sent out.

[gh2masterwellalmost]

Its in the interests for the other company to do it, if their rival is as well, otherwise the hardware sale swould have been won already.

[Chris_Gonzalez]

It's also interest for the other company to do it if their rival isn't as well. Backwards compatability is a selling point.

[TheRocker]

I am crossing my fingers for backwards compatability for Ps2 games with the Ps3 Strat.

[ThePaska]

I am crossing my fingers for backwards compatability for Ps2 games with the Ps3 Strat.

Well since the Rock Band Strat is basically a glorified controller, I think it is a very good chance it will be able to play GH I and II and 80s on your PS3, at least I hope it can.

[Xzyliac]

Major update this weekend.

[TheRocker]

Major update this weekend.

Major update ? Please explain

[Nazriel]

For the FAQ, may I add how to distinguish a guitar solo section (At least for the demo version on tour)?

When there is a solid blue background behind your notes (not the wavy/swirly blue background that covers the lower half, which I believe were Bass Grooves), that is when you know you can get into a solo and use the "higher frets" without the need to strum.

When you notice it going back to completely black/blank, resume strumming.

If any clarification is needed, I will be happy to help as I can. Hope this helps! :)

[Feigned]

I am crossing my fingers for backwards compatability for Ps2 games with the Ps3 Strat.

They just announced this weekend that the PS3 guitar will in fact work on a PS2. ;)

[_GABO_]

They just announced this weekend that the PS3 guitar will in fact work on a PS2. ;)

Who is "they"? And where was this confirmed? Link please.

[jq71586]

That doesn't help at all whatsoever. Alot of people want to get rid of their PS2 and move the games to the PS3, not have another guitar to play on the PS2. Unless you mean something different that piece of information is worthless to alot of people who want the guitar to play GH 1,2,80's on the PS3 not on the PS2.

[Feigned]

You can see the info on GameSpot's article (http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/puzzle/rockband/news.html?sid=6180056&om_act=convert&om_clk=newlyadded&tag=newlyadded;title;1). Their information came directly from Harmonix.

Unfortunately, as it was mentioned, this doesn't help the people that want to ditch their PS2. The problem there lies not with Harmonix, but with Sony. The PS3 is pretty shaky on backwards compatibility. As of now Guitar Hero I and II for the PS2 don't work properly. This iis mostly related to the controller I believe, so the knowledge that the PS3 controller will work with the PS2 game tells us that there is a pretty good chance that you can use it to play the Guitar Hero games on your PS3.

That's the way that I see it. Unfortunately, you're not likely going to get an official word on this from Harmonix since they're not working on Guitar Hero anymore.

[Supergeek]

13 pages is too many to read through, but after reading the first post I'd have a couple updates:

- Price has been revealed
- Star Power is now called Overdrive I believe

Keep up the good work!

[MartyMcFly]

To reiterate:

PT: So how do drummers and singers activate their Overdrive?
FA: At certain freeform sections if singers sing (scream like asses) loud enough they activate their Overdrive. For drummers it's hitting a certain note at the end of a break.


PT: So how much will this cost and when can I pick it up?
FA: The special edition bundle is $169.99* available on Nov.23rd in the U.S. Other countries' release dates and prices undetermined at this time.

*You can add in individual prices for each peripheral, but I was too lazy to add that info in.

[Xzyliac]

Updated!

Took out the Crap N00bs ***** About section, corrected some stuff, added the pricing, mentioned the Overdrive, blah, blah, blah.

It is getting pretty damn big. May do some redesigning once the game comes out. Just to keep it looking neat and lees intimidating to those fearful of reading.

[drno830]

PT: So how much will this cost and when can I pick it up?
FA: CONGRATULATIONS!!! WE HAVE AN ANSWER!!! IT'S $369.99 AND REALESES ON NOVEMBER 23RD!!!! INDIVIDUAL INSTRUMWENTS WITH THE GAME CAN BE FOUND HERE!!!


Might want to fix that

[Xzyliac]

PT: So how much will this cost and when can I pick it up?
FA: CONGRATULATIONS!!! WE HAVE AN ANSWER!!! IT'S $369.99 AND REALESES ON NOVEMBER 23RD!!!! INDIVIDUAL INSTRUMWENTS WITH THE GAME CAN BE FOUND HERE!!!


Might want to fix thatWhoops. Fixed.

[Xzyliac]

Updated with character creation vid. Thanks Milkman.

[milkman4591]

Updated with character creation vid. Thanks Milkman.

:D I feel like a celebrity!

[Xzyliac]

Updated with venue trailer and countdown!!!

[blue_dragonzero]

You should probably add that noobs should ignore flames from Obnysalt and Battleaxe regarding their setlist.

[hugh_da_pu]

is the ps3 version of rock band region free?

can i ship it from america at the end of november and play it on my uk ps3??/

isnt everyone a noob at rockband its not even out yet.

thanx gang

[Xzyliac]

Yeah PS3 games are region free.

[HPLabonte]

wat iz a n00b?

[MartyMcFly]

Re-creation of countdown to note new release date=

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[milkman4591]

Might want to add the news of Band World Tour only being playable to local play with 2 or more people. No single player or online Band World Tour. :(

[Xzyliac]

Updated with new countdown and news of local-only BWT.

[king23]

Nice topic.

[Chris_Gonzalez]

Updated with new countdown and news of local-only BWT.

You haven't updated the giant green font section with the new release date of November 20th.

[MotleyPriest111]

I searched and searched but found nothing. Anyway, I have a question that needs to be answered.

Why does daddy hit mommy?

[BathTub]

Because you've been very bad.

[MotleyPriest111]

Why does uncle Ronny tell me to take of my jammies at night?

[toefer]

I noticed the countdown is to midnight Central Time. Shouldn't it either be moved up to 10am Eastern Time, since that's when stores open, and we actually get the game, or even just midnight Eastern Time, since the East is the most awesome.

[MartyMcFly]

I noticed the countdown is to midnight Central Time. Shouldn't it either be moved up to 10am Eastern Time, since that's when stores open, and we actually get the game, or even just midnight Eastern Time, since the East is the most awesome.

Eh, it's really just a countdown to the day anyway. Who knows if they'll even do a midnight release. Other than that, not everyone will get the game as soon as stores open anyway.

[MotleyPriest111]

Why does everyone laugh at me when the submarine rises to the surface of the pool?

[_GABO_]

Why does everyone laugh at me when the submarine rises to the surface of the pool?

Despite the fifteen pages of this thread, you'd be surprised to find this isn't a chat thread, MotleyPriest.

[MdubMedia]

ok, serious question. I did a search, but it's hard to search for anything that includes "band" in the search title......

Is there a thread dedicated to peoples band names? You know, to make sure you came up with something original and that no one else is using it? maybe a list of what peoples bands are going to be called...? Thanks in advance.

Good FAQ btw.

[blue_dragonzero]

Yeah there are like two of them. Here's the link http://community.rockband.com/vbforum/showthread.php?t=2334

[Xzyliac]

ok, serious question. I did a search, but it's hard to search for anything that includes "band" in the search title......

Is there a thread dedicated to peoples band names? You know, to make sure you came up with something original and that no one else is using it? maybe a list of what peoples bands are going to be called...? Thanks in advance.

Good FAQ btw.

There have been many. In fact one was up yesterday.

[MdubMedia]

What forum would it be in? And it would make more sense if there as just one stickied or something IMO. Thanks for the quick reply.

[Xzyliac]

What forum would it be in? And it would make more sense if there as just one stickied or something IMO. Thanks for the quick reply.

Right here on the Rock Band board. Page 3. I'd link you but my browser hates me.

You could make a new thread asking for opinions of your name. I doubt anyone would mind.

[MdubMedia]

wow...your replies are too nice lol. I was expecting much worse....seems like a cool board. Thanks again for your help :thumbup:

[MdubMedia]

ahh...no emoticons, my bad.

*thumbs up* lol

[Xzyliac]

ahh...no emoticons, my bad.

*thumbs up* lol

No problem bro. Welcome to the board and rock on! \m/

[blue_dragonzero]

You should probably add that when drums have enough overdrive, fills turn into free-form fills.

[MartyMcFly]

PT: How many bands can I be in?
FA: Nothing's official right now. We do however know you can lead multiple bands.


I was just re-reading the awesomeness of the guide. I can't wait for the game! But I noticed you can update the answer to this question:


IGN: How does band membership work? We know that you can "substitute" into a band. Does that affect anything at all? And can you have a character that's part of multiple bands?

Teasdale: When you create a band, you're designated as the "leader" of that band. Besides naming the band and making a logo, the leader can recruit new people into the "permanent lineup" of the band. This lineup is what shows up in leaderboads when you view information about a band, and also in some cool community features that we'll be announcing really soon.

Substituting allows new players to play with a band without being considered part of the "official" lineup. This is really useful for when you're recruiting new band members - they can play a few sets with the band, and then if you like them you can have them join the band as a full time member!

Each character you create can lead up to 10 bands, and also be a member of 10 more.


http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/830/830764p2.html

[Xzyliac]

Thanks Marty. News to me. :D

[MartyMcFly]

No probs! That interview was from Oct. 26th, but it's definitely a good read. Answers a LOT of questions!

[Quinarvy]

can we add "Don't Respond to GH3 fanboy threads so they die quickly" to the guide?

[MdubMedia]

n00b question but when and where can I order the sepereate instruments? I see on gamestop they have them listed for February 08?!?

[Xzyliac]

n00b question but when and where can I order the sepereate instruments? I see on gamestop they have them listed for February 08?!?

It'll be some time Spring '08.

[MdubMedia]

thats uber lame. After playing both GH and RB in the same day, I've come to appreciate RB's guitar and don't feel like buying the crappy GH one lol

Plus I got permission from my wife :(

[Xzyliac]

thats uber lame. After playing both GH and RB in the same day, I've come to appreciate RB's guitar and don't feel like buying the crappy GH one lol

Plus I got permission from my wife :(

That sucks.

If length is your problem I got a $30 nine foot extension on my X-Plorer that does wonders.

If it's just the cord you're outta luck. :(

[MdubMedia]

Nah, it's just the feel of the RB guitar is prefered....I don't really care if it's wireless or not, although it would be nice....I just don't feel like having to go buy a GH guitar just to hold me off until spring comes....know what I mean?

I'd rather have a matching band lol...for $80 more.

[Xzyliac]

Nah, it's just the feel of the RB guitar is prefered....I don't really care if it's wireless or not, although it would be nice....I just don't feel like having to go buy a GH guitar just to hold me off until spring comes....know what I mean?

I'd rather have a matching band lol...for $80 more.

I know watcha mean although I prefer wired me self. :D

Plus the wire input actually looks like the input of a Strat. Nice touch.

[MdubMedia]

So...if anyone wants to lend me an old GH guitar for the 360, I'll gladly return it when I buy a new RB one lol

[McDeezy]

I know watcha mean although I prefer wired me self. :D

Plus the wire input actually looks like the input of a Strat. Nice touch.

I agree, the realism of the Strat is unbelieveable. I love the thing.

[MundaneSoul]

So...if anyone wants to lend me an old GH guitar for the 360, I'll gladly return it when I buy a new RB one lol

I'm in the same boat.

[raregamer]

This rule needs to start to get inforced *Respect others taste: Pretty self-explainatory.

[MdubMedia]

I'm in the same boat.
I decided to get another bundle lol

[ZeroSka]

Um, I've scoured the forums, but is there a size limit on avatars/sigs? I have an avatar that's 120x120 and my siggy is 500x120.

[metalfenix]

Um, I've scoured the forums, but is there a size limit on avatars/sigs? I have an avatar that's 120x120 and my siggy is 500x120.

Good question, my avatar is 110x105 px, is it alright?

[_GABO_]

Um, I've scoured the forums, but is there a size limit on avatars/sigs? I have an avatar that's 120x120 and my siggy is 500x120.

For your signature (like my gamercard-esk thing) there is, seemingly, no limit in size, just don't be obnoxious is my only suggestion.

For your avatar (by your name) the limit is 220px X 220px, but it'll be scaled down to half that size when shown in the forums.

Hope that answers your question, ZeroSka.

[blue_dragonzero]

Xzyliac, Nivana has been confirmed so that one question should be updated.

[Stiker]

I couldnt find the answer and the FAQ link leads to a 404, So il ask here.
Does Rock Band for PS2 have online modes?

[Xzyliac]

The guide will no longer be getting updates as a new one will go into effect some time next week along with the new site and launch so some time this weekend Apples will pull this down (because next week he'll be too busy rocking out duhr) and the new one will go up and as soon as Apples can detach his OCD'd eyes from the screen it'll go up.


I couldnt find the answer and the FAQ link leads to a 404, So il ask here.
Does Rock Band for PS2 have online modes?

No.

[Stiker]

Crap and thanks :(

[dlisapussy]

Who is in charge of stickies?

I was thinking about having this thing where people can vote for your favorite bands and albums that they would like to see as DLC under the Your Ultimate Setlist forum.

I did it once already, but the thread just keeps falling into the lost pages of that forum. It's a shame because I find it to be a good idea, and I also find it useful for HMX. They can see what the majority of the people want. The only way I'll do another one is if it gets stickied. If you guys don't feel it to be worthy of a sticky, that's fine, too.

http://community.rockband.com/vbforum/showthread.php?t=6869&highlight=YOUR+DLC+Suggestions

[Xzyliac]

PM Apples. He'll get an email notification and be on as soon as possible.

[HMXJohnlok]

I'll talk to Sean about that on Monday, and see what we can do to clean that up.

[Apples]

Who is in charge of stickies?

I was thinking about having this thing where people can vote for your favorite bands and albums that they would like to see as DLC under the Your Ultimate Setlist forum.

I did it once already, but the thread just keeps falling into the lost pages of that forum. It's a shame because I find it to be a good idea, and I also find it useful for HMX. They can see what the majority of the people want. The only way I'll do another one is if it gets stickied. If you guys don't feel it to be worthy of a sticky, that's fine, too.

http://community.rockband.com/vbforum/showthread.php?t=6869&highlight=YOUR+DLC+Suggestions



I don't know if the idea of this thread will work. People tend to devote entire topics to an artist/band, and then discuss the pros and cons. I am not sure that one centralized thread would be adequate to handle the mass and volume of opinions it would generate. Plus, it would likely be difficult to maintain due to the vast number of artists.

Devoting an entire forum just for song discussions seems the proper course. It allows people to create and discuss bands in a much more granular fashion. For example, one of the more amusing recent threads there was a poll where 100% of respondents wanted a Rush DLC pack. Besides the poll, there were pages of discussion on the preferred tracks that people wanted. All of that would be difficult to shoehorn into one sticky with threads from 100 other bands.

And I won't being to relay how remarkable it was to see 50+ people in that forum all in 100% agreement that they liked a band. It just never happens.

[M3wThr33]

Fun fact. If your password has a non-alphanumeric character in it, say the pound sign, then you'll get a registration error that the verification code was incorrect.

[MotleyPriest111]

Fun fact. If your password has a non-alphanumeric character in it, say the pound sign, then you'll get a registration error that the verification code was incorrect.

Sweet, now I'm one step closer to finding out your password.

[fobsgrl]

ugh,
I know this was probably posted before,
but how do I make it so I can sing and play guitar at the same time?
I've got the headset,
and the guitar,
but I have no idea where to go from there.

[Xzyliac]

ugh,
I know this was probably posted before,
but how do I make it so I can sing and play guitar at the same time?
I've got the headset,
and the guitar,
but I have no idea where to go from there.
Basically grab your controller and enter in your vocalist as another player. You're going to kind of have to play the role of two people.

Special thanks to Apples (and anyone else) who helped keep the guide as up-to-date as possible since I've been really busy with my day to day life and the upcoming holiday season where friends and family bombard you with love, kindness, and other false senses of security.

Well there is still a new guide in the planning which I hope can be a much smoother, better flowing, more organized, one stop shop for info.

I love you all.

[armad]

Questions, Answers, Pop-Tarts, and Fish


Your Questions Answered (sort of)

First please check the official FAQ (http://www.rockband.com/index.php?do=/public/content/file_faq/dir_language/).

Now imagine a fish and a Brown Sugar Pop-Tart. Got it? Good. Now I am the fish and you, the n00b, are the Pop-Tart. The FAQ didn't answer your question so here I am!

Pop-Tart (PT): Is it true that the 360 bundled guitar will be wired? And PS3 wireless? Lame sauce I say!
Fish of Awesomeness (FA): YES! AGREED! The 360 bundle will have a wired Strat with a wireless sold seperately at a higher cost than the wired obviously. This is due to the strict regulations and requirements for 360 wireless products. All PS3 guitars are wireless.

PT: I heard World Tour is only available locally and not on Xbox Live or PlayStation Network? What the hell? Can I at least play with one player?
FA: Yes sadly Harmonix just couldn't pull such a large task off. While competitive and quick play are supported online Band World Tour is not and yes it still does require two players meaning you either need to play an instrument and sing or find at least one more friend. Sean has promised the team will look into it and may patch the game in the future.

PT: But wait...doesn't the 360 only have like 3 USB ports?
FA: Alex confirmed a sweet lusty USB hub will be packed in with the major bundle.

PT: Soo...wireless is still available?
FA: Yes for both 360 and PS3. It is not a matter of a wireless being available but will a wireless be bundled. Which it is not. Even still you can use the (opinion in factual work alert!) craptacular Guitar Hero III Les Paul.

PT: Can I just buy the game itself? I'd rather suck all the Rock Bandness out of it and only play guitar.
FA: Err...sure.

PT: Okay well I suck at singing and...
FA: I KNOW! That's why you can turn your voice down and the singers above yours. THANK GOD!

PT: What about online competitive?
FA: Well a instrument v. instrument mode is there for off and online. Full on band v. band is not. Apparently that'd be TOO awesome.

PT: What songs are in the game exactly?
FA: Check this slick list of steamy lust (http://community.rockband.com/vbforum/showthread.php?t=3655) for the scoop.

PT: What about cross system play?
FA: You're kidding right? This would require Microsoft and Sony to partner and make one large, intersecting, server farm. That's called peace and is nonexistent in the real world.

PT: What if I don't want a band? What if I just wanna rock with random 11-342 years olds online?
FA: Online Quick Play. Jump in, find some players to jam with, pick a song, pick an instrument, pick a difficulty, rock on.

PT: Can you really download albums?
FA: Albums and individual songs. Including individuals songs from the available albums.

PT: I have an idea for Rock Band...
FA: Uhh....that goes in the idea thread (http://www.rockband.com/vbforum/showthread.php?t=277).

PT: Hey what are the higher frets for?
FA: They can be used for solos both freeform and song embedded. It works like this: When a solo for guitar or bass comes up the fretboard changes with all kinds of artsy what-not and a little Solo progression notifier pops up telling you the percentage of notes hit as you play. From here until the end of that solo you may move down to the higher frets and play without strumming. For freeform footage check out the playing of Paranoid (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYbj5oR4VFA) at exactly 3:11.

PT: Can I suggest a song here?
FA: You didn't read the intro did you? Please use the Ultimate Setlist Forum for all song-related suggestions/discussions.

PT: So how do drummers and singers activate their star power equivalent (Overdrive)?
FA: At certain freeform sections if singers sing (scream like asses) loud enough they activate their Overdrive. For drummers it's hitting a certain green note at the end of a freeform fill.

PT: So it's not called Star Power?
FA: No it's called Overdrive.

PT: Mommy got me a Wii. Is Rock Band available for Wii?
FA: Alex has said "Absolutely!" (http://au.wii.ign.com/articles/777/777553p1.html) That's basically it. It is coming but is farther off that PS3 or 360. Wii owners need to hold out for next year and see what more Harmonix has to say.

PT: Can I use my Mii?
FA: Did you not just read the first Wii related question? What are you iliterate? Why am I even wasting me time on you PEOPLE!?! GOD DAMMIT!!!......Okay had a little episode. Sorry. Okay we don't know quite yet.

PT: Hey are Gibsons or any other guitars besides Fenders gonna make the cut?
FA: Gibsons are exclusively to Guitar Hero and RedOctane the publisher. While no official list (other than the Stratocaster, duh) has been given Fender owns a slew of brands.

*Squier
*Gretsch
*Jackson Guitars
*Charvel
*Tacoma
*Guild Guitar Company
*SWR Sound Corporation
*Brand X
*Orpheum
*Olympia
*Fender (The DUH! award goes to anyone who I tricked tricked into finishing this whole list)

PT: Can I sing and play an instrument too?
FA: Yes and no. With a headset or proper mic stand yes but you will still be represented as 2 players (which in my opinion is awesome).

PT: So how much will this cost and when can I pick it up?
FA: CONGRATULATIONS!!! WE HAVE AN ANSWER!!! IT'S $169.99 AND REALESES ON NOVEMBER 20TH!!!! INDIVIDUAL INSTRUMWENTS WITH THE GAME CAN BE FOUND HERE (http://www.gamestop.com/search.asp?Ntk=TitleKeyword&Ntx=mode%2Bmatchallpartial&Ntt=Rock+Band&N=0&find.x=0&find.y=0&find=Search)!!!

PT: i was wondering if theres gonna be any more songs to download for rock band besides the onces that they say are gonna be out soon?

[_GABO_]

PT: i was wondering if theres gonna be any more songs to download for rock band besides the onces that they say are gonna be out soon?

Sarcasm:
I'm gonna pretend you didn't quote that entire post, as well as answer your question (I'm such a nice guy, right?).

Answer:
Aside from the current list (<a href= "http://www.xbox.com/en-US/live/marketplace/r/rockband/songpacks.htm">here</a>), it has been announced that The Who's "Who's Next?" album as well as Nirvana's "Nevermind" album will be available eventually (despite the promise of "Who's Next?" the first week on various occasions).


EDIT: Upon seeing that was your first post, I'm taking it upon myself to welcome you do the RockBand.com forums, armad! It's nice to see that a new user, like yourself, actually read the stickies before posting.

[MdubMedia]

In regards DLC, where can I check in once in a while to see what's next to be released ( weekly or otherwise ) ?

[drno830]

the news page on the rock band site is probably the best place to check

[Nate Finch]

Can you please clarify this statement:

"Even still you can use the (opinion in factual work alert!) craptacular Guitar Hero III Les Paul."

That works on the 360 only, and that's completely unclear in that context.

[_GABO_]

That works on the 360 only, and that's completely unclear in that context.

Nate, I'd like to point out that Xzyliac wrote a good majority (if not all) of this FAQ in or around August. But it is a good point that this should be updated, which I believe Xzyl is working on an updated version currently.