Rock Band 2

[Symphony X]

Don't buy a 360 just for this game.

Where did your signature come from? Some sort of ToS anime I don't know about?




I have a question. Would anyone else but me consider buying the GH:WT drum kit and use it for Rock Band 2?

I know the Rock Band 2 kit had external cymbals that you can buy, but I those don't have their own notes associated with them, and I'm not sure that I'd even hit them, without it being necessary to the game, as I'm not that good.

 

[Cashed]

You guys and your fascination with cymbals. I'll never understand it.

 

[Yaya]

Yes, it is a Tales of Symphonia Anime, there are English subs somewhere on the internet.

 

[SkylerOcon]

YouTube has plenty of subs for it.

 

[Symphony X]

You guys and your fascination with cymbals. I'll never understand it.

Well I mainly play Rock Band to fulfill my drum needs that are stopped on the real drums by lack of rhythm.

So cymbals make it feel all the more real, thus giving me more a "Hey, I'm awesome on drums." feel.

 

[Circus]

Don't buy a 360 just for this game.

Yeah, I saw that before.

The inclusion of character creation and online play is all well and good, but DLC is still a (large) problem. Even if RB2 will be capable of allowing the purchasing of new songs, I just can't see a way around the Wii's massive lack of space.

"Ok, so I've just bought a 3-song pack on the Wii. Now my memory's full. But wait, I want the Moving Pictures album too! NOOOOOOO! WHY HAS GOD FORSAKEN MEEEEE?"

Unless Nintendo has announced an external hard drive for the Wii and I just missed the memo, the DLC issue is not solved.

And for the record, yeah, I'm also pretty geek'd about the cymbals.

 

[Joeylinkmaster]

You should be, if you plan on getting it for the Wii.

I bought an Xbox 360 SPECIFICALLY because the Wii version of Rock Band was going to be gimped to hell. If you really want the game badly enough, I would suggest doing the same. If you don't have the money, then I would still advise against buying the Wii version. I don't think it'll be worth your money.

that's why I'm just getting GH:WT instead. DLC for wii has been confirmed. I already have two guitars and a friend of mine is getting the wii version as well.

 

[SU_Remo]

You guys and your fascination with cymbals. I'll never understand it.

Hm, say the guitar controller was a GH Carabiner-esque controller, or just played on a 360 controller or something. A bit extreme, but I'm sure you could see how taking away the "realism" (using quotes because how real can fake plastic instruments can be) of the controller could diminish the experience.

So, when people see GH:WT's set, and the RB2 gotta-pay cymbals, you really can't understand at least a little bit why people would be interested in playing a dedicated, physical representation of a cymbal instead of just a nondescript, ever changing circle. It's just that little extra that makes the experience that much better. You and others obviously are fine with the RB drumset, and that's perfectly fine, but is this cymbal thing really that crazy?

 

[Wrath`]

One thing I don't like about the cymbal representation is that how will the pull of a sequence of 4 tom rolls?(aka runn to the hills). on RB, cicles are placed so it fell natural, but goin circle,cymbal circal,cymbal would feel wierd. up down up down.mabey I am just picky.

 

[Ori_bro]

looks awesome, wont buy it, will play it at my buddies

 

[Cashed]

Remo - For cymbals that don't behave like cymbals at all, yes. Yes it is. The only way they're like cymbals is they're elevated. That's it.

 

[SU_Remo]

Remo - For cymbals that don't behave like cymbals at all, yes. Yes it is. The only way they're like cymbals is they're elevated. That's it.

My point exactly. Elevated, yes, just like real cymbals. It's not the biggest deal in the world, but it gives it (or at least, gives me) that extra lil' something that I'm going to appreciate.

 

[Cashed]

More companies should add elevated pieces to old products to give them that extra pizazz!

 

[SU_Remo]

More companies should add elevated pieces to old products to give them that extra pizazz!

*shakes head* Whatever, man. I know I've started a lot of dumb videogame bickering, but I was trying really hard to be civil & non-argumentative. Your lame, tired brand of sarcasm tells me that I won't be getting the same treatment.

 

[Cashed]

You take jokes so seriously.

 

[KirbyForAll]

eh I kinda got the same feeling. It seems like you just really despise Guitar Hero.

But I did laugh, so its all in good fun.

 

[Symphony X]

Remo - For cymbals that don't behave like cymbals at all, yes. Yes it is. The only way they're like cymbals is they're elevated. That's it.

That was exactly my point for buying the GH:WT drum kit. The Rock Band 2 cymbals won't really add anything, but to me it seems that the Guitar Hero cymbals will somewhat play like real ones.

Maybe I'm just ignorant.

 

[Cashed]

If the cymbals looked like actual cymbals, bounced around when you played them and were made of some sort of material that could emulate cymbal crash noises, sure, you're onto something that will make it feel more like an actual drum set. But when all they are is a hovering pad that has the same feel as the other pads, only behind a couple inches higher, I find it completely pointless.

 

[Symphony X]

If the cymbals looked like actual cymbals, bounced around when you played them and were made of some sort of material that could emulate cymbal crash noises, sure, you're onto something that will make it feel more like an actual drum set. But when all they are is a hovering pad that has the same feel as the other pads, only behind a couple inches higher, I find it completely pointless.

I guess that's what the old saying "To each his own" is for, eh? Personally, hitting an elevated pat that sits there and reacts like an elevated pad gives me a cymbal-esque feeling all the same as if it were to bounce around and go crash.

 

[Wife]

I can't figure it out -- why would it come out on a sunday?? or am I totally crazy?

 

[Symphony X]

I dunno.
But I don't much care.

 

[Cashed]

So the game has been released early by some stores. I'm going to call my Gamestop in a bit and find out if they're selling it early. Hope so!

Eye of the Tiger (Co-op) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bn1i0JmAib0
Today (Co-Op) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80NPNFPlbK4
The Middle - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sZoKAcVOLM
One Step Closer - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zay4DpCUsKY
Hungry Like the Wolf (Co-op) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNUu0RI4CD8
Float On (Co-op) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-amayZ1zWQ
American Woman - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qnFDCehrc4
Panic Attack - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FE3LgBTtpc

And for Eric:

Psycho Killer - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygfZ_M0vY7g

Though it's on Easy difficulty. Watching that video is SO painful.

 

[KirbyForAll]

Float On ftw! That's cool how that got it early

 

[Meleeruler]

Painkiller opening + ending on drums

 

[Crimson King]

Man, that video made me pretty **** excited for this game.

 

[Mr.GAW]

Sick vids. I really can't wait.

 

[The Executive]

Anyone know ANYWHERE info on RB: Japan can be found that extends beyond "we're making it"?

Edit: I'm assuming that if I can create a female plug splitter for the bass pedal on the RB1 set (seems feasible and the frame certainly has room) I can have a double bass set...right? Right?

More importantly, why hasn't Harmonix does this with the Ion set??

 

[Cashed]

More importantly, why doesn't the Rock Band 2 or Guitar Hero World Tour drum set have a pedal for the hi-hat? >:C

And my GameStop swears they don't get it until Sunday. They totally have it in the back room. >:C

Double angry post.

 

[Thrillhouse-vh.]

So the game has been released early by some stores. I'm going to call my Gamestop in a bit and find out if they're selling it early. Hope so!

Eye of the Tiger (Co-op) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bn1i0JmAib0
Today (Co-Op) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80NPNFPlbK4
The Middle - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sZoKAcVOLM
One Step Closer - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zay4DpCUsKY
Hungry Like the Wolf (Co-op) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNUu0RI4CD8
Float On (Co-op) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-amayZ1zWQ
American Woman - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qnFDCehrc4
Panic Attack - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FE3LgBTtpc

And for Eric:

Psycho Killer - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygfZ_M0vY7g

Though it's on Easy difficulty. Watching that video is SO painful.

HOLY ****ING BALLS ON A STICK!

My name's not Eric, but thanks for the gesture

Wow, on easy.......it just.......

Regardless, it is awesome.

 

[Yaya]

Meh, the guy playing on Easy was pretty good, considering it was his first time ever playing a Rhythm game. EVER.

The guy with the Panic Attack Video has some more vids of RB 2, including some FC's.

 

[Symphony X]

More importantly, why doesn't the Rock Band 2 or Guitar Hero World Tour drum set have a pedal for the hi-hat? >:C

Umm.
What?

 

[Cashed]

In Rock Band 1 and 2, as well as in GHWT, you play hi-hat notes with your sticks, usually hitting the yellow pad. On an actual drum set, you play the hi-hat with a pedal. It's something that's far more important for getting the feel of a realistic drum set rather than something like cymbals.

 

[Mr.GAW]

I totally agree with Cashed. It would feel sweet to play both. Also, hemightbegiant, he was talking to CK. EDIT" Maybe you knew this. I'm confused.

 

[Meleeruler]

After seeing the charts for Battery, Painkiller, and Panic Attack, I'm pretty sure I'll stop complaining about how RB isn't hard enough. Good stuff.

 

[Thrillhouse-vh.]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgYY092lxEI

Piano in my Rock Band?

Regardless, awesome stuff.

 

[Symphony X]

In Rock Band 1 and 2, as well as in GHWT, you play hi-hat notes with your sticks, usually hitting the yellow pad. On an actual drum set, you play the hi-hat with a pedal. It's something that's far more important for getting the feel of a realistic drum set rather than something like cymbals.

Ohhhhh.
It's the thing that kinda looks like two cymbals that hit eachother?
Correct?

 

[The Executive]

Yes. Yes it is.

 

[Jack Kieser]

GOD ****IT. God ****ING ****it. I was ALL SET to rock out this weekend... and then I come to find out that the box set with all the instruments (the one I have on reserve) isn't hitting stores until OC-MOTHER****ING-TOBER! WTH Harmonix?! Why do you hate me? My replacement drum pedal won't last that long!

*cries... a lot*

 

[Symphony X]

GOD ****IT. God ****ING ****it. I was ALL SET to rock out this weekend... and then I come to find out that the box set with all the instruments (the one I have on reserve) isn't hitting stores until OC-MOTHER****ING-TOBER! WTH Harmonix?! Why do you hate me? My replacement drum pedal won't last that long!

*cries... a lot*

You didn't know?
I feel for ya man.
That would suck having all that anticipation sucked out of you.
Kinda like the whole December 3rd thing.
DDD:

 

[Cashed]

Next week we're being treated to one of the six announced albums:

Peace Sells... But Who's Buying?
by Megadeth

Wake Up Dead
The Conjuring
Devil’s Island
Good Mourning / Black Friday
Bad Omen
I Ain’t Superstitious
My Last Words

Peace Sells…But Who’s Buying? will be available for $10.99 (880 Microsoft Points) for the album, or $1.99 (160 Microsoft Points) per track.

There will also be a Rock Band Tour four-pack:

Rock Band Tour Pack 01

“One of Those Nights” by the Cab
“Hands Down” by Dashboard Confessional
“She’s a Handsome Woman” by Panic! At the Disco
“Natural Disaster” by Plain White T’s

All tracks in the Rock Band Tour Pack are $.99 (80 Microsoft Points) or $3.99 (320 Microsoft Points) for a limited time (October 14 on Xbox and October 16 on PS3) when they return to $1.99 (160 Microsoft Points) per track or $6.99 (560 Microsoft Points) for the full pack.

So who's buying?

And if anybody cares, 9/10 from IGN.