Michael Corvin

Is this game in fact entitled Rock Band? Then why can't I make my own Super group? If I choose to load my solo career and pick my vocalist, then why doesn't the game fill out my band with my user created guitarist and drummer? Why do I have to have the retarded looking default ones? Same goes the other way around as well, if I pick my drummer or guitarist solo.

end rant.

RichC2

Odd, I always felt a much bigger disconnect in GH3's expert mode as compared to RBs, but ah well, to each their own I suppose.

DVD Josh

I think the GH3 charts are extremely well done. They seem very logical given the actual playing of a song on a real guitar. A silly exposition I suppose, given the dichotomy.

I will say that I have been playing the DLC tracks for RB and they are EXCELLENT. Dead on for the most part. Bravo to HX for those.

DVD Josh

Speaking of DLC, what's next on the list? I've bought most everything from the recent content. Full albums soon? What artists?

And FTLOG, when I can play Master of Puppets on drums in RB?

Supermallet

The full albums I've heard announced are Who's Next by The Who, Nevermind by Nirvana, and one of the Grateful Dead albums, though I can't remember which ones.

RichC2

When they release the metal pedal

Spiderbite

Fucking awesome!

Just curious, but do you guys think that there will ever be a price break on some of the DLC. I would like to get Juke Box Hero, Buddy Holly, etc. but don't really want to pay 2 bucks for one song. You think they will ever price reduce songs down to the 80 point range or will they sit forever at the same price ala GHII?

Supermallet

I'm sure there will be sales and such at some point.

Michael Corvin

I agree. They definitely seem more aggressive on the DLC front. And they have to be since GHIII is kicking their ass six ways from Sunday, sales-wise.

That's why I'm holding off. With last week's sale and the rumored sale this week, I'm holding off on the others I want for a discount like Metallica, Queens of the Stone Age and some of the singles.

Which reminds me, we were discussing how to avoid Metallica in the world tour mystery setlists if you download it and I came up with a fix. Save all your 'mystery' sets to do at the same time and delete the songs off your drive before you tackle them and re-download them later. Not a perfect way to do it, but easily manageable.

Shagrath

If you can't handle the Metallica songs, then why have them? Videos of at least the guitar charts are available on youtube almost instantly by the ScoreHero crew, so you can always check those out before you lay down those MS Points. Our band is fearful of no song, at least as a guitar/bass combo. We're probably going to be going through endless setlist again on vocals/drums Expert soon, so that we can have a full platinum band as well.

Michael Corvin

I can handle them, but if you want to get through multiple song setlists, I, personally don't want 2-3 8 minute tracks in there.

I mostly want them for quickplay or my custom setlists.

DVD Josh

Buddy Holly is worth your $2. It's very fun on all three instruments.

DVD Josh

Not a problem for me. I bought the carbon fiber reinforcement on eBay:

Draven

I agree - one of my biggest problems with the game, actually.

Spiderbite

That's what I was afraid of!

Josh, how much was that reinforcement? I saw some metal ones on ebay for $15 plus shipping but I hate to keep sinking more and more money into this game.

I am already looking at getting anti-vibe drum sticks and a drum stool. I already bought a guitar strap, DLC, and a guitar skin sticker (returned it though). They don't warn you of all the other things this game makes you want to buy after the $170 investment.

DVD Josh

The carbon fiber plate was $36 shipped. Pricey yes, but I'm holding back on the drum kick as it is because of the problems with breakage. The guy told me I could run my car over it and not break it. I may not test that theory out though

Between my throne, new sticks and the kick drum, I think I'm just as much into the game in accessories as I was with the SE itself.

sauce07

I was watching the most recent Judd apatow video on Funnyordie.com and liked that it starts off with Jonah Hill, Justin Long, Paul Rudd and the black guy from the office (sorry he is not a name player yet) are sitting around playing rockband. On PS3. With 4 people. Looks like having 2 hit movies in one year allows you to have the open income to buy a second kit just for the extra guitar.

DVD Josh

Considering what the game, mic and drum kit are going for on eBay, the guitar is basically free.

Michael Corvin

I put my guitar up on ebay last night. I can't stand it, and won't be using it, so no need for it to collect dust, when it could be collecting $$$.

Mad Dawg

Is anyone who does use the Strat using the solo buttons? I'm trying to teach myself to use them when I can catch a solo in time, but I think I'm regressing in terms of how I'm playing on Expert. I'm struggling to do well on songs that I had 4 or 5 starred previously, even when they don't even have solos.

DVD Josh

I do. I developed this technique where I lightly press down with my index finger as I slide up to the solo buttons. Then I can quickly feel where the green 12th fret is. The scale is not too far off of a real strat, so I'm used to that distance.

Can't do it for every song. Sometimes I get stuck there for the remainder of the song.

glasschicken

I just use the solo buttons for the ending bonus since you don't have to strum. Can't seem to get the hang of them for the solos.

Draven

I may do the same. I hate that stupid thing.

Michael Corvin

They've been going between $60 and $90 depending on the seller, and whether it is open or not. Mine's unopened so it would be nice to see $90. That would make my cost out of pocket for the whole bundle about $10.

lordwow

Is it bad that my foot hurts after playing drums for about 10 minutes?