Rock Band/Guitar Hero Singing Style

[Cardinals.Ken]

So...we're playing Rock Band last night and my son is busting my chops about my score on the mic (80-91%).

Of course, I tell him that if he can do better that he should put up of shut up. So he sings the next couple of playlists, and he scores no lower than 97% on any one song.

However, he isn't singing...he's mumbling and humming (almost at an inaudible level) and nailing the performance based upon his vocal tone matching what the game is looking for.

While I'm sure that it's the best way for someone to score highly, doesn't it kind of violate the "spirit" of the game? I mean, isn't part of the fun trying to not sound like a wounded sow while singing "Lazy Eye" by Silverson Pickups?

 

[Covert Rain]

So...we're playing Rock Band last night and my son is busting my chops about my score on the mic (80-91%).

Of course, I tell him that if he can do better that he should put up of shut up. So he sings the next couple of playlists, and he scores no lower than 97% on any one song.

However, he isn't singing...he's mumbling and humming (almost at an inaudible level) and nailing the performance based upon his vocal tone matching what the game is looking for.

While I'm sure that it's the best way for someone to score highly, doesn't it kind of violate the "spirit" of the game? I mean, isn't part of the fun trying to not sound like a wounded sow while singing "Lazy Eye" by Silverson Pickups?

LMAO. Yes, I agree. Whats the point in playing if your not going to try and sing....even if it's horrid.

 

[abomb]

You done raised yourself a cheater!

 

[Mulli]

Hello!!! You play to win the game, you don't play to just play.

 

[Cardinals.Ken]

You done raised yourself a cheater!

True...true...I have taught him well.

Hello!!! You play to win the game, you don't play to just play.

Easy Herm Edwards!

 

[LVG]

While I'm sure that it's the best way for someone to score highly, doesn't it kind of violate the "spirit" of the game? I mean, isn't part of the fun trying to not sound like a wounded sow while singing "Lazy Eye" by Silverson Pickups?

Yep - violates the spirit of the game.

Like playing the bass part with your controller (you can do this) - it's just cheating.

 

[Linderbee]

I'm shocked, Ken...my voice is positively horrid & I can get 100% on a few songs on hard--without violating the spirit of the game.

I'd hate to hear what you sound like!

 

[Cardinals.Ken]

I'm shocked, Ken...my voice is positively horrid & I can get 100% on a few songs on hard--without violating the spirit of the game.

I'd hate to hear what you sound like!

You really want to hear the neighborhood dogs howl?

Just wait till tonight, after I've downloaded the Rush song pack!

 

[Linderbee]

You really want to hear the neighborhood dogs howl?

Just wait till tonight, after I've downloaded the Rush song pack!

My oldest bro (or as Cheesie & Ouchie would say "brother-that-does-not-post-here) is a die-hard Rush fan, but he refuses to sing any Rush songs. Says he can't do that to 'em!

 

[Cardinals.Ken]

My oldest bro (or as Cheesie & Ouchie would say "brother-that-does-not-post-here) is a die-hard Rush fan, but he refuses to sing any Rush songs. Says he can't do that to 'em!

Nor can I (huge Rush fan as well), but it doesn't stop me from going for it!

That's the fun of it.