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we're told that there will be a "pro" mode included in the game that will require proper technique, and may lead to actual skills on guitars and bass. How this will work isn't known, but it's possible Mad Catz may create a product that more closely mimics an actual guitar.
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Hey guys? I totally called the Keytar and the Realtar. Do I get a prize?


AMUSIX said:
Allow me to laugh at the suggestion that they might patch the existing DLC.
:lol :lol :lol

In order for patches to be possible, hooks must be encoded into the original data. DLC does NOT allow for this, for a lot of reasons, most set by Sony and MS. Instead, if you want to 'patch' a song, the patch just download's a new version of the song, and deletes the old one. They're not going to do this for 1000+ songs. They're not going to do it for 100...hell, they're not going to do it for 10.

The songs, as we have them now, are how they'll play in RB3, unless keyboard has some automatic charting mechanic that uses a combination based on the existing charts.
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Did you ever play GH5?
 
Here's my guess on pro mode:

It will be like Hard/Expert DJ Hero where you have to alt strum according to arrows on the notes. I'm almost at the point of taking a bet there won't be a realtar.

Edit for other random guesses:

- Quicker fail out
- Forced use of solo buttons
- Absolutely no leeway in note hit timing
 
ahvostik said:
a "mole" is claiming the new instrument is actually a "keytar" and not a keyboard:

article from Arstechnica:
http://arstechnica.com/gaming/news/2010/05/exclusive-rock-band-3-brings-keytar-new-pro-mode.ars

my heart just sank.

I don't want some bullshit keytar--- I want a freaking keyboard that lets you play serious piano parts... NOOOOO!!!!!

Please God let this mole be wrong!!!
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Baker said:
Here's my guess on pro mode:

It will be like Hard/Expert DJ Hero where you have to alt strum according to arrows on the notes. I'm almost at the point of taking a bet there won't be a realtar.
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That's a little harder to do with a guitar than with a turntable. The sound doesn't change regardless if you hit the string with an upstroke or a downstroke, unless we're talking chords.
 
birdman said:
That's a little harder to do with a guitar than with a turntable. The sound doesn't change regardless if you hit the string with an upstroke or a downstroke, unless we're talking chords.
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Yeah I know. I was just trying to think of something semi-realistic for pro mode other than a 120 button guitar.

TheGreatDave said:
How much?
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That there won't be a 120 button guitar? Pretty much anything.
 
TheGreatDave said:
$10, so I can get my Archie money back.
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Deal.

And I'm specifically talking about something with 100+ buttons. If they put out some monstrosity that works with "real" strings or whatnot, it doesn't count.

Edit for fairness: My inside source buddy gives absolutely zero shit about the music game genre so I'm not cheating.
 
Baker said:
Deal.

And I'm specifically talking about something with 100+ buttons. If they put out some monstrosity that works with "real" strings or whatnot, it doesn't count.

Edit for fairness: My inside source buddy gives absolutely zero shit about the music game genre so I'm not cheating.
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Deal.

Protip; Arstechnica always end up being right.
 
ahvostik said:
60-80 buttons would be enough to get in most chords / solos

5-6 rows of buttons down low... 5-6 up high.
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How in the living hell would they display what to play on the screen though?

They would have to give the actual note/chord name and not like Green-Fucshia-Magenta to Carnation Pink-Baby Blue-Red.

TheGreatDave said:
Deal.

Protip; Arstechnica always end up being right.
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How this will work isn't known, but it's possible...

That's not saying anything. It's a random comment by the writer.
 
hahaha

greatdave - your choice of pics is epic.

great -_- meh faces.

/sincere. sorry I failed you guys. I really am depressed if Harmonix releases a stupid joke lame toy keytar piece of crap.

I WANT EPIC PIANO CHARTS!!! ARGHGHH1H1H1111!!!!
 
You couldn't use proper technique with a buttoned instrument, though. You can't do bendings or slides for example. That would be so much fail. But the keytar is, too, lol Harmonix.
 
Milchmonster said:
You couldn't use proper technique with a buttoned instrument, though. You can't do bendings or slides for example. That would be so much fail. But the keytar is, too, lol Harmonix.
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Yeah I would love something with strings, even if it was gimped to two or three. I've always wanted to do bends and many song charts would benefit from slides.
 
Space Cadet said:
Oh, and if every song on the RB3 disc has to have piano, it's probably a fucking dealbreaker.
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A lot of good songs with piano is fine, but if they ignore bands that should be on there as a result, it will be a deal-breaker for me. (i.e. no Foo Fighters, no sale:D )
 
2&2 said:
A lot of good songs with piano is fine, but if they ignore bands that should be on there as a result, it will be a deal-breaker for me. (i.e. no Foo Fighters, no sale:D )
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We don't have enough Foo for you?
 
2&2 said:
A lot of good songs with piano is fine, but if they ignore bands that should be on there as a result, it will be a deal-breaker for me. (i.e. no Foo Fighters, no sale:D )
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No Foo Fighters, no sale? HAVE YOU NO MERCY!?! We've had quite enough Foo for DLC.

How about more The Who songs or no sale... or more Pearl Jam or no sale... or more No Doubt or no sale...? Hey guys, where's all the Grateful Dead at?!!!


So many amazing bands and artists sit virtually untouched by RB or GH, and you want more Foo. *facepalm*
 
Baker said:
Yeah I would love something with strings, even if it was gimped to two or three. I've always wanted to do bends and many song charts would benefit from slides.
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I just don't like that route HMX is taking. The only way to experience a guitar better is by playing a real one. Strings would be horrible for a plastic instrument. But so would be a 60+ buttoned instrument. It's just that every option is pretty much shit. They should just leave it at it, people grab real instruments if they want, anyway.
 
RB3 will have non-keytar songs because HMX won't allow some shitty Children of Bodom song to solely represent metal in the game.


...or will they?
 
DuckRacer said:
RB3 will have non-keytar songs because HMX won't allow some shitty Children of Bodom song to solely represent metal in the game.


...or will they?
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But he plays it with the keys pointing up to the sky! You can't get more metal than that.
 
DuckRacer said:
RB3 will have non-keytar songs because HMX won't allow some shitty Children of Bodom song to solely represent metal in the game.


...or will they?
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Rainbow In The Dark. Sure, the keytarist does nothing for ages, but still.
 
If it is keytar I'd imagine that you'd be able to lay it on it's side and play normally like a keyboard. i donno, but I'm looking forward to whatever it is.
 
AMUSIX said:
Oh, and JGR, I know I agreed with most of your list, but the "play without hearing your instrument" is just a shitty idea. If a roadie doesn't connect my amp, I'm not standing there strumming, I'm throwing a fit and firing his ass.
It might fit in with GHWoR, though...
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It was mostly for extra challenges. *shrug*
 
DuckRacer said:
RB3 will have non-keytar songs because HMX won't allow some shitty Children of Bodom song to solely represent metal in the game.


...or will they?
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If HMX is smart, they'll get Dark Tranquillity instead of CoB.
 
corkscrewblow said:
If HMX is smart, they'll get Dark Tranquillity instead of CoB.
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Yeah, but it'll be off the recent one that is mostly like Rammstein. Just like when publishers assume you want new In Flames music and not Jotun.
 
SaggyMonkey said:
Yeah, but it'll be off the recent one that is mostly like Rammstein. Just like when publishers assume you want new In Flames music and not Jotun.
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I like the new album for what it is, and Dream Oblivion has some seriously awesome keyboard.

Though props +1000 for you for liking good In Flames. They're like, worse than Weezer now.
 
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