RockBand 1 & 2 - Gen. Discussion & Info - 3/15/09 - Funk Pack + More!

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El Scorcho is also crazy easy for the solo.

Helpful hint for Clothes to the Edge
(the Buy over $100,000 worth of items from the Rock Shop one): If you want the cheesemint, but don't want a closet totally stuffed with tons and tons of hideous articles of clothing, kill the power on the 360 before before you leave the store, and you'll have the achievement and all your money back. Also, ONLY clothes count, no instruments.
 
So I bit the bullet and bought the entire Dr Feelgood album. Did anyone else notice that yesterday the game message on the menu screen said that for the first time, there was a battle of the bands for an entire album? That's part of why I bought the whole album. Then I go to do it tonight, and the Dr Feelgood battle is only 3 songs. WTF?
 
well after tinkering with the wireless drum kit for about 30 minutes and constantly popping off drum heads to check and unscrew a little more then applying the drum head back on and popping back off to adjust some more. I finally have it all squared away I think.

If more problems arise I am just going to RMA it. It just seems like you'll only be able to pop off the head so many times before something breaks permanently .
 
[quote name='Trakan']I spent the money on guitars and bass and I got the achievement.[/QUOTE]
Interesting. I read that it didn't count towards the achievement, and also, when I was buying stuff, I got to a point where I was almost up to 100k, and what I spend on instruments should have put me over, but didn't. If it worked for you, then that's a good thing to know. Much faster and easier to do it through instruments rather than clothes.
 
Thank god for the TRU sale. Had it not been for that I probably would have never played this game. I picked this up yesterday, and not having played Rock Band 1 or even seen it I must say that I'm completely blown away by this game. I only have two guitars and a mic so I can only imagine how much more fun it will be with the drum set.
I played a couple of rounds last night with Pure Apathy and it was a blast. Can't wait to download some songs and start building a library of songs.

One question though, on the back of my instruction booklet it says something about entering the code on a website for 20 free songs when they come out. Does anyone know if they are available yet?
 
[quote name='emdub']Interesting. I read that it didn't count towards the achievement, and also, when I was buying stuff, I got to a point where I was almost up to 100k, and what I spend on instruments should have put me over, but didn't. If it worked for you, then that's a good thing to know. Much faster and easier to do it through instruments rather than clothes.[/quote]

Yeah, that achievement description says "Bought over $100,000 worth of items from the Rock Shop."

I know for sure I bought the Motel sign guitar towards it.
 
[quote name='FrankySox']
One question though, on the back of my instruction booklet it says something about entering the code on a website for 20 free songs when they come out. Does anyone know if they are available yet?[/QUOTE]
We're guessing that they will be released the week of GH:WT to steal some of its thunder. Currently you can input your code on the website, but you just give your email address of where they'll send the redemption code.
 
[quote name='Rocko']Love the Crue album.

Has anyone noticed that audience singing seems to be off beat in Pretty Fly?[/QUOTE]

I thought I was hearing things. Good call.
 
[quote name='thrustbucket']So nobody else saw the main menu message that said "Dr Feelgood is the first full length battle of the bands!"...?[/QUOTE]

I saw it on Tuesday.
 
[quote name='DarkRider23']Does anyone know if Rock Band 2 Spec. Edition will be in stores on Sunday or just be shipped on Sunday?[/quote]
Should be in stores on Sunday.
 
[quote name='TheMoor']Here is the first episode of the VH1 Rock Band show...enjoy[/QUOTE]
Why did they get a bunch of people that suck?
 
[quote name='TheMoor']Here is the first episode of the VH1 Rock Band show...enjoy[/QUOTE]
:shock: How embarrassing to fail on TV, in front of two actual rockers pretending to be interested.
 
Returning my drums to EA has been a fucking nightmare.

The short story is don't fucking RMA your drums. The whole process so far has being completely fucking horrendous and I haven't had my drums for a month. Just now I am making some progress in getting some new drums back.

I have been hearing though that the drums people are getting back aren't very good quality wise. If they ever send me some drums back and they are shitty then my head might as well explode because so far this extremely frustrating.
 
[quote name='NeoFrank1']Wow....thank god it's only 5 minutes.[/QUOTE]

Is this show on TV or are these just webisodes. For some reason I just can't stop laughing...the guys name was Jewphin...LOL
 
***DLC Week of 10/21 - Nirvana 7 Pack*** Hey gang,

Here's the DLC for this week. It's a hearty helping of 7 Nivana tracks! Dig in and enjoy!

Breed
Lounge Act
On a Plain
Polly
Something in the Way
Stay Away
Territorial Pissings


All tracks are masters.

The full Nirvana 7 Pack will $10.99 (880 Microsoft Points) or $1.99 (160 Microsoft Points) per track.

These tracks will be available on Xbox360 on October 21st and on the PS3 on October 23rd.
 
has anyone tried out the madcatz bass yet? that is one plastic instrument i cannot wait to get my hands on. and other than the amazon place-holder listing, does anyone have any inside information on the wireless version?
 
YES. They can keep Smells Like Teen Spirit and Lithium, the good stuff is all in that seven pack....Lounge Act, On a Plain, Territorial Pissings...thankyehverramuch, Harmonix. It's about time.
 
They're going to make it really hard to assemble this album, aren't they? At least 2 DLC packs AND exporting the RB1 tracks. That being said... Woo! Nevermind!
 
Picked up:

Bad to the Bone by that dude
Countdown to Insanity by H-Blockx
Critical Acclaim by Avenged Sevenfold
Saints of LA by Motley Crue
They Say by Scars on Broadway
Siva by Smashing Pumpkins
Electric Crown by Testament

and

The Police Pack #1

Time to ROCK
 
[quote name='JohnnyFoxDarko']Nirvana songs aren't really fun to play.[/QUOTE]
Yeah not sure if I want to play them, some good songs though.

[quote name='pasteater']has anyone tried out the madcatz bass yet? that is one plastic instrument i cannot wait to get my hands on. and other than the amazon place-holder listing, does anyone have any inside information on the wireless version?[/QUOTE]
I think a couple people have posted they have the bass and they really liked it.
 
Damn, I love Nirvana and that pack is disappointing. However, I still might end up getting the pack...

Either way, I am definately getting Polly.
 
[quote name='Rocko']Snoozefest @ Nirvana. Spent a bunch recently though, so this is a nice break.[/QUOTE]

Yeah I can't stand Nirvana. But I've spent so much this month on songs, I'm glad they gave me a break with something I don't want.
 
[quote name='Razzuel']Returning my drums to EA has been a fucking nightmare.

The short story is don't fucking RMA your drums. The whole process so far has being completely fucking horrendous and I haven't had my drums for a month. Just now I am making some progress in getting some new drums back.

I have been hearing though that the drums people are getting back aren't very good quality wise. If they ever send me some drums back and they are shitty then my head might as well explode because so far this extremely frustrating.[/quote]

Well, I did an RMA for my drums and haven't heard back from EA since they sent me the box a month ago. I did this in the middle of some really crappy personal shit and I lost track of time. I know I sent my drums in at least three weeks ago. My xbox red ringed and I'm fightin' with the wife! Nerd-Country gold here I come.

Anyway, I would really appreciate any advice on what I need to do with the drums. EA has not updated the status on my account with them. I was stupid and did not write down the UPS number when I sent it off. I just don't know what to do. Should I call them? (If so, what number?) Is this normal for EA not to update the status...will I magically receive drums one day?

If there is a FAQ on this please just point me in that direction...I am so frustrated with things right now I'm bound to make an ass of myself.
 
The lack of 'big' songs in the pack means only one of two things: Either they couldn't get the masters, or they're holding them for the inevitable RB3.

... or maybe they're part of the free 20. Ha. Yeah. No, seriously. Heh.
 
[quote name='mcgavin27']***DLC Week of 10/21 - Nirvana 7 Pack*** Hey gang,

Here's the DLC for this week. It's a hearty helping of 7 Nivana tracks! Dig in and enjoy!

Breed
Lounge Act
On a Plain
Polly
Something in the Way
Stay Away
Territorial Pissings


All tracks are masters.

The full Nirvana 7 Pack will $10.99 (880 Microsoft Points) or $1.99 (160 Microsoft Points) per track.

These tracks will be available on Xbox360 on October 21st and on the PS3 on October 23rd.[/QUOTE]


I'll get the pack. It's crazy when you have almost 200 songs and your friends still can't recognize most of them. Nirvana should be pretty damn abvious songs to pick even to them.
 
The last 3 will probably be their own pack. If they're saving one of them for RB3, that'd leave only 2 others (unless they include Endless Nameless, but I think that would also be included on this "relatively obscure" pack).
 
[quote name='m3talst0rm']Well, I did an RMA for my drums and haven't heard back from EA since they sent me the box a month ago. I did this in the middle of some really crappy personal shit and I lost track of time. I know I sent my drums in at least three weeks ago. My xbox red ringed and I'm fightin' with the wife! Nerd-Country gold here I come.

Anyway, I would really appreciate any advice on what I need to do with the drums. EA has not updated the status on my account with them. I was stupid and did not write down the UPS number when I sent it off. I just don't know what to do. Should I call them? (If so, what number?) Is this normal for EA not to update the status...will I magically receive drums one day?

If there is a FAQ on this please just point me in that direction...I am so frustrated with things right now I'm bound to make an ass of myself.[/quote]

Give me a little time to write something up because as I said this has been a nightmare and it is a long story. I will probably have it written up by tomorrow—err which is actually today, but when I say tomorrow I mean Saturday. :D

The good news is that I have a tracking number for some new drums that are being sent back to me. It is supposed to arrive on October 21 which is this upcoming Tuesday.

One thing I am going to say real quick though is I hope you have that receipt from UPS when you shipped it back because that might make things a bit difficult without a tracking number to prove they received it.
 
[quote name='Razzuel']Give me a little time to write something up because as I said this has been a nightmare and it is a long story. I will probably have it written up by tomorrow—err which is actually today, but when I say tomorrow I mean Saturday. :D

The good news is that I have a tracking number for some new drums that are being sent back to me. It is supposed to arrive on October 21 which is this upcoming Tuesday.

One thing I am going to say real quick though is I hope you have that receipt from UPS when you shipped it back because that might make things a bit difficult without a tracking number to prove they received it.[/quote]

I just got this letter back from them:

Hello Joseph ,

Thank you for taking the time to contact us regarding your Rock Band purchase. It is always a pleasure to assist our customers in any way that we can.

It appears according to the UPS web site we have received your product back on 03/10/2008.At this time the warehouse will need to scan it in. Once it is back into our system a New tracking number will be E-mailed to you. You can expect the new tracking number within the next 7 - 8 business days. We apologize for the wait.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us via email or through out RockBand Support Phone number which is 1-650-628-1001.

We appreciate the opportunity to assist you and look forward to getting you back in the game!

Thank you for your patience.

Thanks
Ashu
Rock Band Support





Does this mean they've had it for 2 weeks and not "scanned it in"? great.
 
I was pretty excited about the Nirvana pack and will be purchasing it but they really could have done a little better in the song selection department.
 
I'm surprised it took this long to get a Nirvana pack out. I'm not a huge fan, but I'm sure this is going to sell like gangbusters. I wonder why they steered away from some of the biggest hits?
 
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