Author Topic: Official Rock Band Thread (Read 135504 times)

Rman · « **Reply #240 on:** November 24, 2007, 02:27:26 PM »

Played for 3 hours last night.

I did not think it would be this fun, especially playing with a full band. I played mostly bass and guitar in group career mode. The song list is pretty solid and I also bought a downloadable song. Could've tried vocals, but I'm a terrible singer so forget that.

This is definitely the best party game ever.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #241 on:** November 25, 2007, 03:38:40 AM »

My wife and I played for two hours earlier today in World Tour Mode and had an absolute blast. I was on the guitar, and she was on the microphone. And then, a friend came over and joined in the drums, and we played for another hour. Soo much fun!

Howard Alan Treesong · « **Reply #242 on:** November 25, 2007, 05:02:11 AM »

just played EIGHT HOURS of band world tour mode

we got a jet and unlocked all the non-US venues before calling it a night

everyone was swapping instruments throughout the evening. truly an unparalleled party game experience.

Bloodwake · « **Reply #243 on:** November 25, 2007, 02:00:39 PM »

Are we all in agreement that Rock Band beats the fuck out of Guitar Hero III with it's fucking dick?

I know the songs are a little easier, but I think EA/Harmonix was trying to ease people into this game like they did with the first Guitar Hero. That is going to make Rock Band II one hard mother fucker. (hopefully)

My only complaint is that in multiplayer mode several of the same songs continue to appear over and over and over and over and over and over again. I probably sung Creep and In Bloom a million times. By the end of the night I was five-starring it on hard on the vocals.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #244 on:** November 25, 2007, 02:24:47 PM »

Well, I would hope it beats it senseless at almost double the price.

Rman · « **Reply #245 on:** November 26, 2007, 11:35:03 AM »

Man, I'm at work and I can't wait to get home to play some more Rock Band.

Rman · « **Reply #246 on:** November 26, 2007, 11:42:34 AM »

Also, Bloodwake, purchased songs and song packs start appearing in set list as well.

Bloodwake · « **Reply #247 on:** November 26, 2007, 12:26:28 PM »

Quote from: Rman on November 26, 2007, 11:42:34 AM

Also, Bloodwake, purchased songs and song packs start appearing in set list as well.

Hell yes.

As soon as I get the game, I am going to buy the Who pack and the Nevermind pack.

Robo · « **Reply #248 on:** November 26, 2007, 01:16:37 PM »

The drum kit makes me feel like I have the motor skills of a paraplegic flipper-boy.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #249 on:** November 26, 2007, 01:21:09 PM »

Quote from: Bloodwake on November 26, 2007, 12:26:28 PM

Quote from: Rman on November 26, 2007, 11:42:34 AM
Also, Bloodwake, purchased songs and song packs start appearing in set list as well.

Hell yes.

As soon as I get the game, I am going to buy the Who pack and the Nevermind pack.

They don't have those yet.

Howard Alan Treesong · « **Reply #250 on:** November 26, 2007, 01:26:12 PM »

BOWIE PACK TOMORROW

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #251 on:** November 26, 2007, 01:27:18 PM »

spoiler (click to show/hide)

The Who and Nirvana > Bowie

[close]

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #252 on:** November 26, 2007, 01:31:12 PM »

I'm tempted to pick this up on Friday with my Employee Appreciation Days discount after playing it at a party the other night, but on the other hand... it was at a party. If you're playing by your lonesome and don't have a jam session going on, I see this game being pretty useless.

demi · « **Reply #253 on:** November 26, 2007, 01:37:19 PM »

It's no different from Guitar Hero playing solo.

Rman · « **Reply #254 on:** November 26, 2007, 01:40:50 PM »

You can also try vocals or drums on solo, which are not in GH. Drums are very fun but hard.

Howard Alan Treesong · « **Reply #255 on:** November 26, 2007, 01:45:42 PM »

it's definitely WAY more fun at parties, but yeah--the solo career and online play modes are no different than Guitar Hero. and drums rules.

Rman · « **Reply #256 on:** November 26, 2007, 01:47:50 PM »

Have any of you guys tried the online components? I haven't since I've been playing group tour mode with friends non-stop. Is it laggy?

demi · « **Reply #257 on:** November 26, 2007, 01:52:10 PM »

Drums are wack, Vocals are the real deal

Nobody notices the drummer, but the guy up in front singing a ballad of marching men

Robo · « **Reply #258 on:** November 26, 2007, 01:55:43 PM »

The solo experience is the same as GH. Note charts for guitar are considerably easier in Rock Band, but prove to be more interesting while avoiding finger-knotting hand positions. A non-issue for all but the most hardcore music game nerds. My initial impression of it was the feeling of it being more true to the original Guitar Hero than any of the sequels.

Drums are awesome, but unless you have some prior experience with real-life drums, there's a steep learning curve. You should be able to play through pretty much anything on Medium after several hours practice, but Hard and Expert could take months to adjust to even playing some of the second tier songs. I could see myself being totally content with just soloing with the drum sku.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #259 on:** November 26, 2007, 03:07:55 PM »

Quote from: Synthesizer Patel on November 26, 2007, 01:26:12 PM

BOWIE PACK TOMORROW

Woo! I'm only getting Moonage Daydream, though. I don't want some impostor trying to sound like Bowie on the two covers.

Howard Alan Treesong · « **Reply #260 on:** November 27, 2007, 10:47:36 PM »

PS3 OWNERS DON'T GET DLC UNTIL THURSDAY!?!?!!

WHAT THE FUCK

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #261 on:** November 27, 2007, 10:55:49 PM »

Quote from: Synthesizer Patel on November 27, 2007, 10:47:36 PM

PS3 OWNERS DON'T GET DLC UNTIL THURSDAY!?!?!!

WHAT THE FUCK

BAHAHA FUCKING OWNED

Howard Alan Treesong · « **Reply #262 on:** November 27, 2007, 11:02:29 PM »

I'm seriously fucking depressed by this -__-

the only thing that kept me going today was the thought of playing Heroes when I got home

I even clocked out of work 30 minutes early because I COULDN'T WAIT

now the spiral of depression just goes ever deeper

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #263 on:** November 27, 2007, 11:03:39 PM »

Did you get it for PS3 for the wireless guitar or to actually have something to play on your PS3?

Howard Alan Treesong · « **Reply #264 on:** November 27, 2007, 11:06:58 PM »

for the wireless guitar and because I prefer Sony's "real money" DLC model

oh god I'm drinking now

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #265 on:** November 27, 2007, 11:08:19 PM »

haha

poor Patel

I wanted to you to get it for 360 so we could play whenever I decided to actually buy it.

Howard Alan Treesong · « **Reply #266 on:** November 27, 2007, 11:08:57 PM »

onto my second beer, I'm chuggin tonight

demi · « **Reply #267 on:** November 27, 2007, 11:09:16 PM »

Bass is the worst instrument to get stuck with, I would rather do the Drums, yeesh

Howard Alan Treesong · « **Reply #268 on:** November 27, 2007, 11:11:03 PM »

moving on to mixed drinks

demi · « **Reply #269 on:** November 27, 2007, 11:13:30 PM »

man heroes is such an awesome song to play, i'm glad i bought it for the xbox 360

Howard Alan Treesong · « **Reply #270 on:** November 27, 2007, 11:17:56 PM »

I know you didn't buy Heroes because DLC would make it take longer to unlock achievements

demi · « **Reply #271 on:** November 27, 2007, 11:19:30 PM »

DLC goes under a seperate tour, not part of the main one, silly

don't hate cause i'm enjoying my heroes

you get what you pay for, am i rite

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #272 on:** November 27, 2007, 11:22:26 PM »

true that

Howard Alan Treesong · « **Reply #273 on:** November 27, 2007, 11:22:56 PM »

driiinking

I have a DRE prone launch 360, I could get like 5 songs before my HDD fills up :/

demi · « **Reply #274 on:** November 27, 2007, 11:47:24 PM »

Man, I cant even do anything on Hard or Expert vocals. Medium is my limit.

DJ_Tet · « **Reply #275 on:** November 28, 2007, 10:45:02 AM »

Quote from: demi on November 27, 2007, 11:13:30 PM

man heroes is such an awesome song to play, i'm glad i bought it for the xbox 360

Is Bowie not on ps3?

Howard Alan Treesong · « **Reply #276 on:** November 28, 2007, 01:00:59 PM »

Quote from: DJ_Tet on November 28, 2007, 10:45:02 AM

Quote from: demi on November 27, 2007, 11:13:30 PM
man heroes is such an awesome song to play, i'm glad i bought it for the xbox 360

Is Bowie not on ps3?

not until Thursday, because PSN only updates on Thursday

DJ_Tet · « **Reply #277 on:** November 28, 2007, 02:01:53 PM »

Right, I forgot demi has the attention span of an infant.

demi · « **Reply #278 on:** November 28, 2007, 03:31:58 PM »

I didn't actually buy Heroes because DLC is horrible, horrible horrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrible - I get rid of games so DLC becomes w0rthless

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #279 on:** November 28, 2007, 04:41:13 PM »

I need Moonage Daydream. :'(

FREAK OUT IN MOONAGE DAYDREAM OOOHHHH YEAAAHH!!!

WOOOO!!!!

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #280 on:** November 28, 2007, 09:31:01 PM »

I had a dream involving Rock Band last night. $:-\$

DJ_Tet · « **Reply #281 on:** November 29, 2007, 01:41:26 AM »

Quote from: demi on November 28, 2007, 03:31:58 PM

I didn't actually buy Heroes because DLC is horrible, horrible horrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrible - I get rid of games so DLC becomes w0rthless

That's a good point, I never thought about DLC like that actually.

Kind of shitty that it has no value except to the original game owner (or if you keep the game.)

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #282 on:** November 30, 2007, 02:00:54 AM »

I picked up the Bowie pack earlier today on the Playstation Store. Moonage Daydream is still my favorite Bowie song, but those covers are actually pretty good. Heroes was a lot of fun.

I also beat easy mode and have moved on to medium difficulty. I've never played a guitar or Guitar Hero before, so I'm adjusting to adding in the blue button and relying on my pinky finger.

Howard Alan Treesong · « **Reply #283 on:** November 30, 2007, 02:07:58 AM »

the Bowie DLC is AWESOME

Bloodwake · « **Reply #284 on:** November 30, 2007, 10:44:49 AM »

Quote from: distantmantra on November 30, 2007, 02:00:54 AM

I picked up the Bowie pack earlier today on the Playstation Store. Moonage Daydream is still my favorite Bowie song, but those covers are actually pretty good. Heroes was a lot of fun.

I also beat easy mode and have moved on to medium difficulty. I've never played a guitar or Guitar Hero before, so I'm adjusting to adding in the blue button and relying on my pinky finger.

Hardest transition: medium to hard

Easiest transition: hard to expert.

Howard Alan Treesong · « **Reply #285 on:** December 24, 2007, 06:18:51 PM »

BUMP

Sounds DLC omg omg

demi · « **Reply #286 on:** December 24, 2007, 06:23:33 PM »

Quote from: Bloodwake on November 30, 2007, 10:44:49 AM

Quote from: distantmantra on November 30, 2007, 02:00:54 AM
I picked up the Bowie pack earlier today on the Playstation Store. Moonage Daydream is still my favorite Bowie song, but those covers are actually pretty good. Heroes was a lot of fun.

I also beat easy mode and have moved on to medium difficulty. I've never played a guitar or Guitar Hero before, so I'm adjusting to adding in the blue button and relying on my pinky finger.

Hardest transition: medium to hard

Easiest transition: hard to expert.

i went medium -> expert, since the difficulty achievements stack

Howard Alan Treesong · « **Reply #287 on:** December 24, 2007, 06:27:22 PM »

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demi · « **Reply #288 on:** December 24, 2007, 06:34:16 PM »

a chick song, that will be fun to sing...

y2kev · « **Reply #289 on:** December 25, 2007, 12:19:40 AM »

omfg

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #290 on:** December 25, 2007, 01:12:27 PM »

I'm guessing you just started playing, kev?

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #291 on:** December 25, 2007, 02:04:38 PM »

fucking fuck fuck

my guitar is the biggest piece of shit ever. Seriously, the strum bar is the LEAST of its problems. The pickup switch is off center, so when I want to switch my effects and I have to FORCE it with a good deal of strength. The buttons are loose as fuck with smudges all over them, and there are scratches on the body of the guitar.

Fuck you Harmonix–send me a new guitar plz! Signed up for the repair, better get here soon.

The drums are fine though, I think. At first it seemed like they weren't working, but it was just a synching problem. Fixed it

demi · « **Reply #292 on:** December 25, 2007, 02:07:36 PM »

bu bub uu stratocaster

les paul for the real guitar heroes

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #293 on:** December 25, 2007, 02:17:41 PM »

Strats suck in the REAL guitar world, Telecasters are for real men

y2kev · « **Reply #294 on:** December 25, 2007, 08:45:01 PM »

Quote from: CajoleJuice on December 25, 2007, 01:12:27 PM

I'm guessing you just started playing, kev?

yes, mr. juice

harmonix

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #295 on:** December 25, 2007, 09:46:54 PM »

Quote from: y2kev on December 25, 2007, 08:45:01 PM

Quote from: CajoleJuice on December 25, 2007, 01:12:27 PM
I'm guessing you just started playing, kev?

yes, mr. juice

harmonix

I want it after playing it on Festivus, but I still have no fucking room to store it, jesus.

y2kev · « **Reply #296 on:** December 25, 2007, 10:06:49 PM »

I'm leaving it at home. Can't bring it to school. The drums are currently parked in front of my futon.

My cousin came over today (drummer for like ten years) and he just set it to hard and went to town on the things. It was awesome. He was pretty impressed with it.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #297 on:** December 25, 2007, 10:11:55 PM »

Yea, the group of friends I played with on Festivus included an incredibly skilled drummer of over a dozen years and a musician who played drums for a bunch of years, is also skilled at the viola, but is mostly just an awesome guitarist now. They loved it. Of course, they both had always enjoyed Guitar Hero as well, but they definitely liked Rock Band more. Who wouldn't? After we finished eating dinner, the latter friend just said to me, "Wanna go back to playing Rock Band?"

Funny thing: The first friend said the usual "Man, this is such a ripoff of Guitar Hero."

y2kev · « **Reply #298 on:** December 25, 2007, 10:19:13 PM »

Yeah, I mean, it was really awesome. It just blows away Guitar Hero. Rock Band is so amazing.

chronovore · « **Reply #299 on:** August 19, 2009, 12:19:43 PM »

Instead of all the extra threads about various Beatles, RB2, Lego, and PSP versions, how come no-one is using this thread?

By the way, I hate you all for not telling me Gorillaz DLC pack was coming. Oh-em-effing-gee that is excellent shit.

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Author Topic: Official Rock Band Thread (Read 135504 times)