Rock Band: Official Thread of Everyone is Rocking now (sorry, Wii)
10-20-08, 03:49 PM
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Rock Band: Official Thread of Everyone is Rocking now (sorry, Wii)
Continued from: Rock Band Official Thread Part 10
Summary: Lots of talk about Rock Band 2 and DLC
New Downloadable Content (DLC) is released weekly.
XBox 360 - Tuesdays 5:00 AM EST
PS3 - Thursdays evenings 5:00 PM
More detailed information of all available and upcoming DLC is available in the next post of this thread.
Rock Band 2's New Features
- Full backwards compatibility with all RB1 DLC
- Ability to export ($5 - 55 songs. No Enter Sandman, Run to the Hills, or Paranoid)
- Online Band World Tour
- Challenge Mode (dynamically created sets based on various criteria)
- Custom Setlists
- Any character can play on any instrument
- No-Fail Mode (for completely novice players)
- Drum Trainer (78 exercises)
- "Battle of the Bands" Daily Leaderboard Challenges
* Rock Band 2 Tracklist Playlist
Rock Band 2 Complete Disc Tracklist
Rock Band 2 Release Dates
XBox 360
Full Bundle - Oct. 19 - $199.99
Game Only - Sept. 14 - $59.99
Playstation 3
Full Bundle - Oct. 19 - $199.99
Game Only - Oct. 19 - $59.99[/i]
Nintendo Wii
Full Bundle - Dec. - $199.99
Game Only - Dec. - $49.99
Playstation 2
Game Only - Nov. 18 - $49.99
Rock Band 2 Instruments
Guitar
- Wireless is now standard
- Auto-calibration through a microphone/light sensor combo
- Less "mushy" strumbar
- Less clicky fret buttons
Drums
- Wireless is now standard
- Pressure-sensitive pads
- Metal-reinforced bass pedal
- Pedal is now attached to the stand so it won't fall off when moving
- 1/8" ports on the back of the kit allow for the addition of high hat controller, as well as three optional cymbals
ION Drums $299.99
- Real electronic kit rigged up for Rock Band
- Can be used as a true electronic kit with the addition of a drum brain (not included)
Accessories
- Mad Catz cymbal add-ons ($30) Used to add cymbals to the standard RB2 drumkit. These will not change anything in the game.
- Mad Catz premium microphone ($50) Wired mic with built-in controller functionality. With this, the vocalist will no longer need to have a controller handy as well.
Important Links
GameSpot Hands-On
AV Club Hands-On
IGN's Rock Band 2 Page
GameWorld Network Preview
Rock Band 2 Achievements / Trophies
Gamespy: All Songs Ordered By Difficulty
Summary: Lots of talk about Rock Band 2 and DLC
New Downloadable Content (DLC) is released weekly.
XBox 360 - Tuesdays 5:00 AM EST
PS3 - Thursdays evenings 5:00 PM
More detailed information of all available and upcoming DLC is available in the next post of this thread.
Rock Band 2's New Features
- Full backwards compatibility with all RB1 DLC
- Ability to export ($5 - 55 songs. No Enter Sandman, Run to the Hills, or Paranoid)
- Online Band World Tour
- Challenge Mode (dynamically created sets based on various criteria)
- Custom Setlists
- Any character can play on any instrument
- No-Fail Mode (for completely novice players)
- Drum Trainer (78 exercises)
- "Battle of the Bands" Daily Leaderboard Challenges
* Rock Band 2 Tracklist Playlist
Spoiler:
Rock Band 2 Complete Disc Tracklist
Spoiler:
Rock Band 2 Release Dates
XBox 360
Full Bundle - Oct. 19 - $199.99
Game Only - Sept. 14 - $59.99
Playstation 3
Full Bundle - Oct. 19 - $199.99
Game Only - Oct. 19 - $59.99[/i]
Nintendo Wii
Full Bundle - Dec. - $199.99
Game Only - Dec. - $49.99
Playstation 2
Game Only - Nov. 18 - $49.99
Rock Band 2 Instruments
Guitar
- Wireless is now standard
- Auto-calibration through a microphone/light sensor combo
- Less "mushy" strumbar
- Less clicky fret buttons
Drums
- Wireless is now standard
- Pressure-sensitive pads
- Metal-reinforced bass pedal
- Pedal is now attached to the stand so it won't fall off when moving
- 1/8" ports on the back of the kit allow for the addition of high hat controller, as well as three optional cymbals
ION Drums $299.99
- Real electronic kit rigged up for Rock Band
- Can be used as a true electronic kit with the addition of a drum brain (not included)
Accessories
- Mad Catz cymbal add-ons ($30) Used to add cymbals to the standard RB2 drumkit. These will not change anything in the game.
- Mad Catz premium microphone ($50) Wired mic with built-in controller functionality. With this, the vocalist will no longer need to have a controller handy as well.
Important Links
GameSpot Hands-On
AV Club Hands-On
IGN's Rock Band 2 Page
GameWorld Network Preview
Rock Band 2 Achievements / Trophies
Gamespy: All Songs Ordered By Difficulty
10-20-08, 03:49 PM
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Official DLC Post
I have compiled a list of the varying difficulties for each song on each instrument, as well as youtube links to all songs on Expert guitar and Expert drums when available.
This information is gathered from the tracks that I own, with the gaps being filled in from other various sources. If anyone has any of the missing information, PM me and I'll get it thrown in here.
I have put them into spoiler sections per L&O's request, as well as to keep this first page uncluttered.
The format for the difficulties is:
Guitar/Bass/Drums/Vocals/Band
The current week's DLC is updated on Tuesday AM when the songs are officially available for download on 360.
If you are looking for the upcoming week's DLC, check the Announced DLC section near the bottom of this post.
9/16/08
*NOTE: All DLC tiering from here on will be following the RB2 tiering system of 0-6 instead of 1-9
This Week's DLC
Presidents of the United States of America Pack 01 (440MSP/$5.49pack $160MSP/$1.99each)
Dune Buggy : 4/5/3/2/3
Feather Pluck'n : 2/5/3/4/3
Ladybug : 2/5/4/3/3
Singles (80MSP/$0.99each)
Fall Out Boy - I Don't Care : 1/3/3/3/2
Hinder - Use Me : 3/1/1/1/1
Currently Available DLC (alpha by band):
Full Albums
*Check the individual song sections for videos and difficulty tiering*
Packs
*Check the individual song sections for videos and difficulty tiering*
A-G:
H-N:
O-Z:
Officially Announced DLC (with dates):
Officially Announced DLC (with no set date):
This is a huge overhaul of the format, with input from several users (thanks especially to Michael Corvin and lordwow). If there's anything else I can add to be helpful, let me know, preferably by PM.
I have compiled a list of the varying difficulties for each song on each instrument, as well as youtube links to all songs on Expert guitar and Expert drums when available.
This information is gathered from the tracks that I own, with the gaps being filled in from other various sources. If anyone has any of the missing information, PM me and I'll get it thrown in here.
I have put them into spoiler sections per L&O's request, as well as to keep this first page uncluttered.
The format for the difficulties is:
Guitar/Bass/Drums/Vocals/Band
The current week's DLC is updated on Tuesday AM when the songs are officially available for download on 360.
If you are looking for the upcoming week's DLC, check the Announced DLC section near the bottom of this post.
9/16/08
*NOTE: All DLC tiering from here on will be following the RB2 tiering system of 0-6 instead of 1-9
This Week's DLC
Presidents of the United States of America Pack 01 (440MSP/$5.49pack $160MSP/$1.99each)
Dune Buggy : 4/5/3/2/3
Feather Pluck'n : 2/5/3/4/3
Ladybug : 2/5/4/3/3
Singles (80MSP/$0.99each)
Fall Out Boy - I Don't Care : 1/3/3/3/2
Hinder - Use Me : 3/1/1/1/1
Currently Available DLC (alpha by band):
Full Albums
*Check the individual song sections for videos and difficulty tiering*
Spoiler:
Packs
*Check the individual song sections for videos and difficulty tiering*
Spoiler:
A-G:
Spoiler:
H-N:
Spoiler:
O-Z:
Spoiler:
Officially Announced DLC (with dates):
Spoiler:
Officially Announced DLC (with no set date):
Spoiler:
This is a huge overhaul of the format, with input from several users (thanks especially to Michael Corvin and lordwow). If there's anything else I can add to be helpful, let me know, preferably by PM.
Last edited by Shagrath; 11-05-08 at 08:50 AM.
10-20-08, 03:49 PM
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Band Lineups
In order to not crud up the thread too much with "My band is *blah*" posts, you can PM them or email them to me.
Also, don't forget about DVDTalk Rocks! It's a gamertag I made specifically for RB/RB2 players. You can go into the Friends of Friends and find people to play with at any time.
Xbox 360
By Username
By Band Name
PS3
By Username
By Band Name
DVDTalk Rocks Leaderboards
Band by Score
Band by Fans
Solo Guitar
Solo Drums
Solo Vocals
In order to not crud up the thread too much with "My band is *blah*" posts, you can PM them or email them to me.
Also, don't forget about DVDTalk Rocks! It's a gamertag I made specifically for RB/RB2 players. You can go into the Friends of Friends and find people to play with at any time.
Xbox 360
By Username
Spoiler:
By Band Name
Spoiler:
PS3
By Username
Spoiler:
By Band Name
Spoiler:
DVDTalk Rocks Leaderboards
Band by Score
Spoiler:
Band by Fans
Spoiler:
Solo Guitar
Spoiler:
Solo Drums
Spoiler:
Solo Vocals
Spoiler:
Last edited by Shagrath; 10-27-08 at 08:47 AM.
10-20-08, 04:01 PM
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EDIT: The new Game Informer with Dragon Age on the cover has an article about the process of making Bandmates, as well as a two-page article on how songs are made in Rock Band (from song selection to charting). If either of these need to be transcribed, let me know.
Last edited by Shagrath; 10-20-08 at 04:11 PM.
10-20-08, 04:56 PM
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Yeah I had to read that twice to be sure.
Ah well. Just have to wait till after Christmas to show off my stuff in RB.
Here's a another bit. WT is on preorder right, but wont be able to play it till Christmas. Its going to be a family gift under the tree.
So I'll be GH3'ing it till December 25th. wOOt!
10-20-08, 04:59 PM
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Question for people with the RB2 guitar.
I bought one recently against my better judgement (cuz I have too many of these plastic guitars) and one of the biggest reasons is because I was curious about trying the auto-calibrate function. It seems to work on my setup, the audio setting is pretty close to what I get manually, but the video setting it gets is more than double what I get manually. It also feels off if I try to play with the auto-calibrated video setting, so I'm pretty sure it's not right. Tried various distances and it actually is pretty consistent (64ms) but consistently wrong. Strange.
I haven't heard of anyone else having this problem, just wondering what results others here may have had?
I bought one recently against my better judgement (cuz I have too many of these plastic guitars) and one of the biggest reasons is because I was curious about trying the auto-calibrate function. It seems to work on my setup, the audio setting is pretty close to what I get manually, but the video setting it gets is more than double what I get manually. It also feels off if I try to play with the auto-calibrated video setting, so I'm pretty sure it's not right. Tried various distances and it actually is pretty consistent (64ms) but consistently wrong. Strange.
I haven't heard of anyone else having this problem, just wondering what results others here may have had?
10-20-08, 05:03 PM
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So I added in the Top 10's for every leaderboard (that has career) for everyone on DVDTalk Rocks in the Band Lineups post. If I didn't know your username, I put your gamertag and some ???'s, so you can fill me in if you want.
I plan on updating this every two weeks or so.
I plan on updating this every two weeks or so.
10-20-08, 05:04 PM
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Question for people with the RB2 guitar.
I bought one recently against my better judgement (cuz I have too many of these plastic guitars) and one of the biggest reasons is because I was curious about trying the auto-calibrate function. It seems to work on my setup, the audio setting is pretty close to what I get manually, but the video setting it gets is more than double what I get manually. It also feels off if I try to play with the auto-calibrated video setting, so I'm pretty sure it's not right. Tried various distances and it actually is pretty consistent (64ms) but consistently wrong. Strange.
I haven't heard of anyone else having this problem, just wondering what results others here may have had?
I bought one recently against my better judgement (cuz I have too many of these plastic guitars) and one of the biggest reasons is because I was curious about trying the auto-calibrate function. It seems to work on my setup, the audio setting is pretty close to what I get manually, but the video setting it gets is more than double what I get manually. It also feels off if I try to play with the auto-calibrated video setting, so I'm pretty sure it's not right. Tried various distances and it actually is pretty consistent (64ms) but consistently wrong. Strange.
I haven't heard of anyone else having this problem, just wondering what results others here may have had?
10-20-08, 05:05 PM
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10-20-08, 05:19 PM
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So I added in the Top 10's for every leaderboard (that has career) for everyone on DVDTalk Rocks in the Band Lineups post. If I didn't know your username, I put your gamertag and some ???'s, so you can fill me in if you want.
I plan on updating this every two weeks or so.
I plan on updating this every two weeks or so.
Oh and I'm in the top 10 bands by score? Wow. I mostly play solo.
10-20-08, 05:47 PM
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Wow! I just finished the Infinite '90's Challenge...straight through...1 pee break...33 songs. 159 out of 165 stars! I even gold starred Souls Of Black which I had never heard before this challenge. Only 4 starred Painkiller (another that I had never heard before today). My throat is so sore!!! No more singing until this weekend. I didn't even get an achievement for doing it! LOL
Time to play Dead Space and give my voice a break! LOL
Time to play Dead Space and give my voice a break! LOL
10-20-08, 05:50 PM
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Wow! I just finished the Infinite '90's Challenge...straight through...1 pee break...33 songs. 159 out of 165 stars! I even gold starred Souls Of Black which I had never heard before this challenge. Only 4 starred Painkiller (another that I had never heard before today). My throat is so sore!!! No more singing until this weekend. I didn't even get an achievement for doing it! LOL
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Welcome to Rock Band: Official Thread of Kijdhefgi Bragging All The Time
Just beat the Endless Setlist 2 on solo expert vocals! 5*'d everything to give me the coveted 420/420. Also FC'd a few I've been working on and gold-starred 64 of them, including the dreaded Mountain Song! That puts me at 83/84 total gold stars, with the only bastard being Spoonman. I'm gonna have to do it again in the future when I make a dedicated vocalist character but for now Kij is platinum guitar/vocals.
BUT WAIT! Since I did this without pausing or failing, I got The Bladder Of Steel, which also makes me 1000/1000 in RB2!
I'm flipping out so here's pictures ajksfhlajsflhas;d
I've been playing so much Dead Space that my dinner looks like necromorphs
Just beat the Endless Setlist 2 on solo expert vocals! 5*'d everything to give me the coveted 420/420. Also FC'd a few I've been working on and gold-starred 64 of them, including the dreaded Mountain Song! That puts me at 83/84 total gold stars, with the only bastard being Spoonman. I'm gonna have to do it again in the future when I make a dedicated vocalist character but for now Kij is platinum guitar/vocals.
BUT WAIT! Since I did this without pausing or failing, I got The Bladder Of Steel, which also makes me 1000/1000 in RB2!
I'm flipping out so here's pictures ajksfhlajsflhas;d
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I've been playing so much Dead Space that my dinner looks like necromorphs
10-21-08, 05:41 AM
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So I added in the Top 10's for every leaderboard (that has career) for everyone on DVDTalk Rocks in the Band Lineups post. If I didn't know your username, I put your gamertag and some ???'s, so you can fill me in if you want.
I plan on updating this every two weeks or so.
I plan on updating this every two weeks or so.
Thanks!
10-21-08, 07:15 AM
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Question for people with the RB2 guitar.
I bought one recently against my better judgement (cuz I have too many of these plastic guitars) and one of the biggest reasons is because I was curious about trying the auto-calibrate function. It seems to work on my setup, the audio setting is pretty close to what I get manually, but the video setting it gets is more than double what I get manually. It also feels off if I try to play with the auto-calibrated video setting, so I'm pretty sure it's not right. Tried various distances and it actually is pretty consistent (64ms) but consistently wrong. Strange.
I haven't heard of anyone else having this problem, just wondering what results others here may have had?
I bought one recently against my better judgement (cuz I have too many of these plastic guitars) and one of the biggest reasons is because I was curious about trying the auto-calibrate function. It seems to work on my setup, the audio setting is pretty close to what I get manually, but the video setting it gets is more than double what I get manually. It also feels off if I try to play with the auto-calibrated video setting, so I'm pretty sure it's not right. Tried various distances and it actually is pretty consistent (64ms) but consistently wrong. Strange.
I haven't heard of anyone else having this problem, just wondering what results others here may have had?
I have to say that I think the difference is the guitar itself. After using the RB1 guitar for the past year and mashing down on the strum to get it to register, this new guitar is really different. The strum is very sensitive, like you barely have to touch it, and even the frets are more sensitive. I thought my problem was calibration too, but after setting it to 0/0, I did the "longest streak" challenge on bass, and hit 1,089 consecutive notes...so it clearly wasn't the calibration.
My problem is with rapid notes, but I'm starting to get it down. I really think there's just a "re-learning curve" of sorts with the new guitar if you're used to the old one. After a few hours though, I breezed through a song that I consistently had to struggle with before on the old guitar, and it felt awesome - so much easier to play. I'm loving the RB2 guitar so far, hopefully it holds up.
10-21-08, 07:27 AM
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Yeah, it's going to take some getting used to for me. I've been Les Paul exclusive for a year. The larger and recessed frets are giving me problems. I do like the new strum bar though, very sensitive and actually helps me hit notes faster(when I'm only up strumming it).