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[Sp3eD]

Yep it's on my neighbors 360 on campus.

So are you saying that you took your HD off your system (and that system was the one that downloaded all the stuff) and put it on your friends syste?

If so you do have to be logged into Xbox Live for it validate all your content to make sure that your account is the one using it and not just copied to a friends HD for free.

 

[Belgand]

Exactly how I feel.

And I've talked to bassists who just feel kind of left out. They know they play the "lamest" of the three, but would like to go through a real career with their instrument.

Well, the path of bass is one of being shunned. Frankly, would it be an accurate simulation of rock bands if they didn't constantly shit on bassists and then all but mix you out?

I think it's just informed by that sort of guitarist mentality that assumes that bass is just an easier guitar with fewer strings. Combined with how the game handles bass parts (and they really do come out being a tad easy most of the time) and you get the sort of situation we're in. The kind where they assume that you're only playing bass because you were "demoted" from guitar.

Man, bassist, PS3 owner... I sure now how to pick the ignored side. I probably ought to move to Europe at this rate. At least SF is still overshadowed by LA and NYC most of the time so I've got a little something extra there.

 

[Onemic]

So are you saying that you took your HD off your system (and that system was the one that downloaded all the stuff) and put it on your friends syste?

If so you do have to be logged into Xbox Live for it validate all your content to make sure that your account is the one using it and not just copied to a friends HD for free.

Ah fuck. With my universities stupid Internet blocking fuckery, there's no way I can go online with his 360. I forgot to bring my playlink as well, so I can't even connect it to a wireless router one of the people in my residence have.

 

[Belgand]

I don't know how they do it. I think it has something to do with the fact that each computer that uses an internet connection within residence has to have it registered, before you can go on the campus network.

That would almost certainly be MAC address. A lot universities seem to do that.

How, I wonder would he change it though? Unless I'm mistaken (it's been a few years since I took my last networking class), but the MAC address is encoded into hardware. The only way to get around that would be to use software capable of spoofing it which I'm not certain is readily available for the 360.

 

[saunderez]

Ah fuck. With my universities stupid Internet blocking fuckery, there's no way I can go online with his 360. I forgot to bring my playlink as well, so I can't even connect it to a wireless router one of the people in my residence have.

Try as was suggested earlier. There is a place in the network settings on the 360 where you can set the MAC address (under Additional Options or something). Set it to the MAC address of his PC and disconnect his PC from the network and see how you go.

 

[Belgand]

Try as was suggested earlier. There is a place in the network settings on the 360 where you can set the MAC address (under Additional Options or something). Set it to the MAC address of his PC and disconnect his PC from the network and see how you go.

Really? The 360 has an option to spoof your MAC address?!? That makes almost no sense and really, really doesn't sound like Microsoft. Ah well, I'm also pissy that spoofing is even possible. Although I guess nothing is truly secure.

 

[saunderez]

Really? The 360 has an option to spoof your MAC address?!? That makes almost no sense and really, really doesn't sound like Microsoft. Ah well, I'm also pissy that spoofing is even possible. Although I guess nothing is truly secure.

I think it's something to do with dodgy ISPs that only let you use your connection on 1 PC at a time.

From here:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/908885

If you have to swap the Ethernet cable between your PC and your Xbox 360 console to access Xbox LIVE, you may have to copy the MAC address of your PC to your Xbox 360 console.

If you know that you have to do this, you should verify that your Media Access Control (MAC) address is entered correctly. A MAC address, or physical address, is an address that uniquely identifies each device on a network. A MAC address is a 12-digit alphanumeric value that appears in the following format: AA-A1-A2-A3-A4-A5. An Xbox 360 console, a computer, and a printer are examples of devices that can use a MAC address. The MAC address of a specific device is set when a device is manufactured.

To find the MAC address of a computer that is running Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP or Windows Vista , follow these steps:
a. Click Start, click Run, type ncpa.cpl, and then click OK.
b. Right-click Local Area Connection, and then click Status.
c. On the Local Area Connection Status screen, click the Support tab.
d. Click Details.
e. On the Network Connection Details screen, the MAC address of the computer appears next to Physical address.
To find the MAC address of a computer that is running Microsoft Windows 98 or Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition, follow these steps:
a. Click Start, click Run, type winipcfg , and then click OK.
b. Click the More Info button.
The MAC address of the computer appears next to Adapter Address.

To enter the MAC address of the computer in the Xbox 360 console :
a. In the Xbox Dashboard, move to the System section.
b. Select Network Settings.
c. Select Edit Settings.
d. Select the Additional Settings tab.
e. Select Advanced Settings Information.
f. Select Alternate MAC address.
g. Use the on-screen keyboard to enter the MAC address that you obtained from the computer.
h. Select Done.
i. Select Apply, and then select Test when you are prompted.

 

[Onemic]

Try as was suggested earlier. There is a place in the network settings on the 360 where you can set the MAC address (under Additional Options or something). Set it to the MAC address of his PC and disconnect his PC from the network and see how you go.

I'm definitely trying that tomorrow. Hopefully what you're saying works.

 

[Coop]

It does work, that's how I get online with my 360.

 

[Spruchy]

Surprise song of the year, being generally praised by everyone and extremely fun on guitar (havent tried drums yet) goes to Jagged Gorgeous Winter.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=paYS...nny-arcade.com/showthread.php?t=69717&page=20

 

[Saerk]

I don't know how they do it. I think it has something to do with the fact that each computer that uses an internet connection within residence has to have it registered, before you can go on the campus network.

See if you can register the MAC address of your 360 with the campus. Might want to refrain from telling them its a 360.

 

[TAJ]

See if you can register the MAC address of your 360 with the campus. Might want to refrain from telling them its a 360.

Just bring someone else's PC over, (someone who doesn't live in the dorms, preferably a laptop for convenience) register that, then spoof it. Foolproof.

 

[sbarbati]

Popped in to say how much fun this game is and also Souls of Black is by far my favortite song on Expert drums followed closely by Spoonman. Oh, and btw HMX needs to release some goddamn Clutch already.

 

[mozfan12]

Its probably been said before, but I totally expect that 20 song download to come out the week of GH:WT.

Im loving the game except for the shitty emo songs, and I definitely like the improved difficulty but its a bit to easy in some parts.

 

[AMUSIX]

Well, created my band..ended up with a racing theme:

4-on-the-Floor (name might change)
Vocals - Jerry (Primus: Jerry was a Race Car Driver)
Bass - Stroker Ace (Charlie Daniels Band: Stroker Ace)
Drums - Shirley (L7: Shirley) NSFW video
Guitar - Maybellene (Chuck Berry: Maybellene) (yes, that is spelled correctly)

 

[saunderez]

Well, created my band..ended up with a racing theme:

Nice. I've got a cool band name and theme picked out but I'm keeping it under wraps until my copy arrives so that somebody doesn't steal it

 

[Belgand]

Surprise song of the year, being generally praised by everyone and extremely fun on guitar (havent tried drums yet) goes to Jagged Gorgeous Winter.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=paYS...nny-arcade.com/showthread.php?t=69717&page=20

Sorry, but I absolutely loathe winter. I hate it like I hate Thomas Edison (one of history's biggest bastards). Unfortunately SF doesn't get summer, my favorite season. We just have the choice between early fall and late fall pretty much all year.

As much as I hate winter I have an extra-special place for my hatred of snow. Thankfully I shall never, ever have to see it again.

 

[Saerk]

Just bring someone else's PC over, (someone who doesn't live in the dorms, preferably a laptop for convenience) register that, then spoof it. Foolproof.

Yah that will work to. Or he could spoof a new a mac to his pc and register that.

 

[M3wThr33]

See if you can register the MAC address of your 360 with the campus. Might want to refrain from telling them its a 360.

Or just straight up be honest.

 

[Eggo]

Its probably been said before, but I totally expect that 20 song download to come out the week of GH:WT.

Im loving the game except for the shitty emo songs, and I definitely like the improved difficulty but its a bit to easy in some parts.

It's possible this will happen, but I would be pissed if they waited 6 weeks to release the songs when the website says, "Check back in a few days." False advertising FTL.

 

[Belgand]

It's possible this will happen, but I would be pissed if they waited 6 weeks to release the songs when the website says, "Check back in a few days." False advertising FTL.

No, that just means you'll be able to enter a key in "a few days". Once again it says nothing about the songs being available. Stop inferring.

 

[M3wThr33]

Its probably been said before, but I totally expect that 20 song download to come out the week of GH:WT.

Im loving the game except for the shitty emo songs, and I definitely like the improved difficulty but its a bit to easy in some parts.

Maybe a WEEK BEFORE? Maybe like on the PS3 launch day? Booya!

 

[Heel]

It would be awesome if it's this week's DLC announcement.

 

[mozfan12]

It would actually be a smart marketing move from Harmonix since it would keep the game on fresh on peoples mind and they could definitely gain some attention if any of the songs are killer apps, some more AC DC maybe, or Tool, but it being free keeps my expectations low.

 

[Affeinvasion]

In the past my university blocked gaming consoles (out of ignorance) but you could call up the IT department and ask them to register it (this worked for both our wired and wireless connections). Some people got around it by using a registered wireless router and plugging the console into the router. (of course now they actually have a website set up for registering our consoles FTW).

Basically I suggest making friends with the people who have undoubtedly broken into the school network, because these people always exist.

 

[Eggo]

No, that just means you'll be able to enter a key in "a few days". Once again it says nothing about the songs being available. Stop inferring.

Releasing a download key 6 weeks before releasing the songs that go with it is simply idiotic. Maybe that makes sense in your mind, but I foresee a lot of angry gamers if Harmonix is stupid enough to do that. I give them more credit than that.

 

[Xevren]

Beat the impossible battle in one try, was pretty close to biting it on visions though. That song is just ass.

 

[M3wThr33]

Releasing a download key 6 weeks before releasing the songs that go with it is simply idiotic. Maybe that makes sense in your mind, but I foresee a lot of angry gamers if Harmonix is stupid enough to do that. I give them more credit than that.

See:
Europe pricing
Australia
PS3 in Europe
Instrument launch quality
Moving Pictures

 

[Belgand]

Releasing a download key 6 weeks before releasing the songs that go with it is simply idiotic. Maybe that makes sense in your mind, but I foresee a lot of angry gamers if Harmonix is stupid enough to do that. I give them more credit than that.

I see it also as a sort of "hey, give us the code and we'll e-mail you when the songs are available so you can download them". That makes sense to me. It's not ideal, but it wouldn't be the first time a company has done that sort of thing.

 

[big_z]

got about 40ish songs unlocked now... so far im not impressed with the track list. for every decent song there is a good load of crap ones. i guess if you like old music and stuff like Modest Mouse you'll get a boner but for me it's i actually downloaded songs just to add some variety to the mix.
hopefully things pick up with the second half because right now i find the music selection is lacking energy... it's like soft rock.


anyway is there a way to remove individual downloaded songs? i downloaded promise land because it was free and i want to get rid of the pos.

 

[Belgand]

got about 40ish songs unlocked now... so far im not impressed with the track list. for every decent song there is a good load of crap ones. i guess if you like old music and stuff like Modest Mouse you'll get a boner but for me it's i actually downloaded songs just to add some variety to the mix.
hopefully things pick up with the second half because right now i find the music selection is lacking energy... it's like soft rock.


anyway is there a way to remove individual downloaded songs? i downloaded promise land because it was free and i want to get rid of the pos.

You fail. I'm sorry, but nobody has ever been correct in dismissing something for being what they consider to be "old music".

As for Modest Mouse well, you sound like you'd be against indie rock period, but their stuff before they became popular was, as cliched as it sounds, generally better. I'm still amazed at their sudden rise into popularity.

 

[saunderez]

As for Modest Mouse well, you sound like you'd be against indie rock period, but their stuff before they became popular was, as cliched as it sounds, generally better. I'm still amazed at their sudden rise into popularity.

I love indie rock and even I think Modest Mouse is pretty bad...

 

[Ten-Song]

You fail. I'm sorry, but nobody has ever been correct in dismissing something for being what they consider to be "old music".

As for Modest Mouse well, you sound like you'd be against indie rock period, but their stuff before they became popular was, as cliched as it sounds, generally better. I'm still amazed at their sudden rise into popularity.

I kind of like their newer stuff better... :/

 

[Belgand]

Ah, here we are back on topic: arguing about music.

It's been feeling like fucking tourist season around here recently with all the random new members (and even worse, the ones just coming here to ask questions that they could have easily searched out on their own like the rest of us did months ago) popping in. We need to return to our insular arguments and off-topic ramblings.

 

[ratcliffja]

The old music is what I love most about this game. The 70s/60s tracks are some of my favorites. I just wish there were more of them. I just stayed up WAY too late playing it for the last 5 hours. I think I'm going to call in sick to work today. I haven't done that in forever. There are just SO many good songs in this game. Alive, Float On, The Middle, and Living On a Prayer are probably my favorites so far. I actually FC'd Living On a Prayer on sightread, which is the first time I've ever done that for a song on guitar.

Edit: I was out of town for the weekend and just read next week's DLC. Hands Down is a guilty pleasure and I'm glad it made the game. You can all hate me for liking that choice, though.

 

[M3wThr33]

RB3 will have a keytar and be nothing but music from Tito Puente.

 

[Ten-Song]

Ah, here we are back on topic: arguing about music.

It's been feeling like fucking tourist season around here recently with all the random new members (and even worse, the ones just coming here to ask questions that they could have easily searched out on their own like the rest of us did months ago) popping in. We need to return to our insular arguments and off-topic ramblings.

Given a week or two (or when the PS3 version's out) everything will be just like the good old days, with Euro's bitching about not having the game, and everyone else pitching a fit about DLC/tastes in music.

 

[big_z]

As for Modest Mouse well, you sound like you'd be against indie rock period, but their stuff before they became popular was, as cliched as it sounds, generally better. I'm still amazed at their sudden rise into popularity.

some indie rock is okay but i find most of it terrible. hopefully the song variety is better further in... right now i think this might be the worst song list in a rockband/gh game... yes even worse than GH2.

Given a week or two (or when the PS3 version's out) everything will be just like the good old days, with Euro's bitching about not having the game, and everyone else pitching a fit about DLC/tastes in music.

speaking of our euro friends do they get their own dl content?
it would be cool to see another euro track pack imo.

 

[neorej]

Got the game (FINALLY), been playing for a week now and sweet mother of baby Jesus, it's awesome! I literally dream the drumchart for Black Hole Sun and Learn To Fly (ATM my favorite tracks to play). My GF is picking up on the guitar and singing, she's loving it as well.

 

[M3wThr33]

Given a week or two (or when the PS3 version's out) everything will be just like the good old days, with Euro's bitching about not having the game, and everyone else pitching a fit about DLC/tastes in music.

You forget GHWT launches a week after. Clusterfuck of confusion and debates to follow!

 

[Ten-Song]

You forget GHWT launches a week after. Clusterfuck of confusion and debates to follow!

Even better.

 

[M3wThr33]

Even better.

I imagine matrices and pictures and charts.
Also lots of plastic instrument debate.

 

[big_z]

I imagine matrices and pictures and charts.
Also lots of plastic instrument debate.

right now i crave the new rockband guitar... my notes chart fine on expert but on slower settings like hard i cant hit anything. the manual calibration works like shit.

 

[Belgand]

Well, created my band..ended up with a racing theme:

4-on-the-Floor (name might change)
Vocals - Jerry (Primus: Jerry was a Race Car Driver)
Bass - Stroker Ace (Charlie Daniels Band: Stroker Ace)
Drums - Shirley (L7: Shirley) NSFW video
Guitar - Maybellene (Chuck Berry: Maybellene) (yes, that is spelled correctly)

May I suggest "Nitrous Burn Out" as a new band name? From the song of the same name by Man or Astro-Man?

I also have to say I find it a tad odd that Jerry isn't the bassist. May I assume that naming the drummer Shirley is in reference to the notorious incident with L7's drummer? Or is that just coincidence? I find it odd that generated so much attention, Rockbitch did the same thing albeit repeatedly and going much further (and with more meaning intended).

 

[Ten-Song]

I imagine matrices and pictures and charts.
Also lots of plastic instrument debate.

I actually switched back to my Les Paul today. After spending a crap ton of time fiddling with the lag settings on my TV, I tried out the Les Paul and started hitting every note again, so I've come to think that the strum bar on my Strat is fucked...

(still doubt I'll get the GHWT guitar though)

 

[M3wThr33]

Don't knock it until you try it.

 

[Ten-Song]

Don't knock it until you try it.

More just that it's cheaper to skip it, and I love the Les Paul enough to not really worry about getting another guitar... already got a ton plastic guitars sitting around the living room.

 

[cr_blah_blah]

The game carries over your top score from career mode over to quickplay. That's pretty cool for those interested in quickplay scores, but it is weird how they just left out stars totally. I went through and gold starred a vocal track and it just shows nothing but the score on the list even though during the actual performance you get the gold stars (world tour still shows them). Still though, the first part of what I said is coolish?

 

[TAJ]

I actually switched back to my Les Paul today. After spending a crap ton of time fiddling with the lag settings on my TV, I tried out the Les Paul and started hitting every note again, so I've come to think that the strum bar on my Strat is fucked...

Not to seem like a broken record but...
http://www.bytearts.com/strummer/index.html
It was already great when I installed it, but after over a month of breaking it in, it's almost unfair how good it is.

 

[saunderez]

Still though, the first part of what I said is coolish?

It's close but no cigar. I rely on the stars to tell me which songs I need to focus on. I don't know how many stars a particular score is. So both Quickplay and Career are useless when it comes to besting my own scores.