The Old Man Band (Players Over 30)

[alfredc]

ChubChubb / fragbert66 / rockinrollers / etc

Thanks!

However I am currently hesitant on trying another online session as my very 1st RB online play (ever) the other night didn't go so well...

I accepted an invite and selected guitar at medium... the first 2 songs went fine (although I was very nervous, lol... felt like stage fright)... but for some reason the 3rd song, starting with the very 1st note and every sequential note after that, NONE of my strums registered right to the point of song failure (maybe 20-30 secs after song start it failed?).

Leader restarted the song and same thing, all notes failed right from the start. Then leader activated no fail mode and we completed the song, with me getting 90%. Same thing happend on 4th song, but the group disbanded right after... don't blame them.

I'll accept blame for the failures but it just seemed real strange that no notes registered on 2 tries, but on 3rd try I got 90%... anyone else ever see this happen? I've since replaced the rechargeable batteries on the guitar and performed some ping tests to check my network connection.

[Beedle9399]

havent had that problem. however dont get intimidated by playing on line, there are some people that have patience for new players

[RobotMom]

And we won't even talk about Yes or Primus.

I think I cried the first time I tried to play X Bass on Primus. I am convinced that Les Claypool has extra fingers

Chubb - I think you played with my oldest (he's 14) kid the other day - hope you guys don't mind if he hops in and plays with you once in a while, he is still learning H/X, but I would rather him play with people that won't go all postal-freaky if he makes mistakes. (as some random pick-up did to him the other night). He called me down "Mom, I can't do Roundabout on bass, help!"

Anyway, should be on for a while tonight, if any of you guys will be around. Will also pop onto rockbandchat and MSN when I do. (Probably on vocals, my hands are too blistered and cut up for instruments)

[ChubChubb]

Not a problem. I have been known to jump in with my 12 year old and his friends when they are playing at our house. I'm not to proud (old?) for that. I'll play with him anytime.

[madillma]

This thread is making me feel all warm and misty-eyed. Now THIS is what the RockBand community should be all about!

Really looking forward to playing with more of you guys. I have you all in my friends list, but my schedule must be different than most of you because I rarely see you playing. (I tend to play late at night) I did manage to hook up with Lexy one night and it was cool because we were both on medium, I was on Pro Keys and Lexus on drums. Love mixing it up like that!

[alfredc]

My "non-registering" strum issue showed up again while playing solo... and while it was happening, I fiddled with the strum bar and noticed that upstrums registered, but not down strums! I was able to upstrum and complete the song (and discovered the upstrum goals... lol)

On further examination, down strums produced a slight squeaky noise... so looks like an issue w/ my strum bar. Guitar's not even 2 months old yet!

[MrFly66]

Hello boys and girls , any chance i could sign up here , i certainly make the age limit restrictions

Fairly new to the rockband thing , just drumming atm. More than happy to play with anyone at any level. Code is in the sig , let me know so i can add whoever is willling to take me on board

[RobotMom]

MrFly66 - Will add you in a bit. I usually play vocals or guitar/bass. And I don't care about level or skill I just play because it's fun, and it beats doing housework

[alfredc]

MrFly66 - I will add you as well... although I might be sending my guitar in for warranty repair, as the strum bar is acting up. So I might be on drums.

[ChubChubb]

Hello boys and girls , any chance i could sign up here , i certainly make the age limit restrictions

Fairly new to the rockband thing , just drumming atm. More than happy to play with anyone at any level. Code is in the sig , let me know so i can add whoever is willling to take me on board

Got you added MrFly66. I look forward to playing with you soon.