From 05623d58d1c6bc455e846d8f2cedb74a1ca33165 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Carl Mylo Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2024 12:10:15 -0600 Subject: [PATCH] Update Guide Nearly done! Just need the controller section and additional chapters --- _config.yml | 2 +- _posts/1000-06-01-ashcentral.md | 86 +++++++++++++++++++ ...es.md => 1000-07-01-passthroughdevices.md} | 24 ++++-- ...oting.md => 1000-08-01-troubleshooting.md} | 11 ++- ...conclusion.md => 1000-09-01-conclusion.md} | 12 ++- _posts/ashcentralintro.md | 7 -- _posts/ashcentralinvites.md | 70 --------------- _posts/ashcentralrpcn.md | 47 ---------- readme.md | 2 +- 9 files changed, 120 insertions(+), 141 deletions(-) create mode 100644 _posts/1000-06-01-ashcentral.md rename _posts/{passthroughdevices.md => 1000-07-01-passthroughdevices.md} (54%) rename _posts/{troubleshooting.md => 1000-08-01-troubleshooting.md} (95%) rename _posts/{conclusion.md => 1000-09-01-conclusion.md} (88%) delete mode 100644 _posts/ashcentralintro.md delete mode 100644 _posts/ashcentralinvites.md delete mode 100644 _posts/ashcentralrpcn.md diff --git a/_config.yml b/_config.yml index 3d6a13c9..6732c981 100644 --- a/_config.yml +++ b/_config.yml @@ -1,5 +1,5 @@ # Configurations -title: RB3 on RPCS3 +title: RB3 on PC longtitle: Rock Band 3 on PC with RPCS3 author: Carl Mylo email: carl@carlmylo.com diff --git a/_posts/1000-06-01-ashcentral.md b/_posts/1000-06-01-ashcentral.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..052e3dad --- /dev/null +++ b/_posts/1000-06-01-ashcentral.md @@ -0,0 +1,86 @@ +--- +title: AshCentral +author: Carl Mylo +date: 1000-06-01 +category: English +layout: post +--- + +## Intro + +**If you're not interested in playing online, skip to the [[next section]](#passthrough-devices).** + +This part of the guide **requires** that you have an [[**RPCN Account**]](#rpcn) **and set your [[network configuration]](#network) to use AshCentral server settings.** + +AshCentral is currently hosts the best experience for playing Rock Band 3 online. We'll be going over how to get the most out of your experience and how you can play online. + +### Inviting Friends + +Before sending or receiving invites, make sure you're online. For that, open the Start menu and press on "Play on AshCentral" to go online. + +![A screenshot of Rock Band 3 with "Play on AshCentral" selected](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/carlmylo/rb3-pc/TheGreatSplit/assets/images/ash/ashcentral.png "Play on AshCentral") + +### Sending invites + +To invite people, **open the Start menu and press "AshCentral Options."** + +![A screenshot of Rock Band 3 with "AshCentral Options" selected](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/carlmylo/rb3-pc/TheGreatSplit/assets/images/ash/ashoptions.png "AshCentral Options") + +**Press "Invite Friends"** + +![A screenshot of Rock Band 3 with "Invite Friends" selected](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/carlmylo/rb3-pc/TheGreatSplit/assets/images/ash/invite.png "Invite Friends") + +**Select any name.** It doesn't matter as **the actual friend you're sending an invite to will be on the next screen.** + +![A screenshot of Rock Band 3 with "Invite Friends" selected](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/carlmylo/rb3-pc/TheGreatSplit/assets/images/ash/invfriends.png "Invite Friends") + +**Here's where you actually select the friend you want to send an invite to.** + +![A screenshot of RPCN's Message screen.](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/carlmylo/rb3-pc/TheGreatSplit/assets/images/ash/invrpcnlist.png "Select Message To Send") + +You will be asked to confirm if you want to send the message. **Press "Yes" to send it.** + +![A screenshot of a Rock Band 3 invite message in RPCN's messaging system.](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/carlmylo/rb3-pc/TheGreatSplit/assets/images/ash/invitemsg.png "Send message to friend?") + +Once your friend accepts the invite, they'll be in your session. + +![A screenshot of Rock Band 3 with a friend in a party, waiting on the main menu.](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/carlmylo/rb3-pc/TheGreatSplit/assets/images/ash/rb3joined.png "Rock Band 3: Main Menu with two players") + + +### Receiving invites + +To receive invites, open the **Start menu and press "AshCentral Options."** + +![A screenshot of Rock Band 3 with "AshCentral Options" selected](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/carlmylo/rb3-pc/TheGreatSplit/assets/images/ash/ashoptions.png "AshCentral Options") + +**Press "Check Invites"** + +![A screenshot of Rock Band 3 with "Invite Friends" selected](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/carlmylo/rb3-pc/TheGreatSplit/assets/images/ash/invcheck.png "Check Invites") + +A message selection screen will appear. Invites will appear with your friend's name and the subject will be "Rock Band 3". +**Select the message.** + +![A screenshot of RPCN's Message screen.](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/carlmylo/rb3-pc/TheGreatSplit/assets/images/ash/invmsg.png "Select Message") + +You will then join their session. + +![A screenshot of a Rock Band 3, with the player joining a session.](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/carlmylo/rb3-pc/TheGreatSplit/assets/images/ash/invjoin.png "Rock Band 3: Joining Session") + +**That's it!** You should be in a session with your friend. + +![A screenshot of Rock Band 3 with a friend in a party, waiting on the main menu.](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/carlmylo/rb3-pc/TheGreatSplit/assets/images/ash/rb3joined.png "Rock Band 3: Main Menu with two players") + +### Searching for random people + +Searching for random players works just like it used to before: + +**Go to Play Now > Quick Play > Find AshCentral Players** +![A screenshot of Rock Band 3 with "Find AshCentral Players" selected.](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/carlmylo/rb3-pc/TheGreatSplit/assets/images/ash/findashcentralplayers.png "Find AshCentral Players") + +That's it! You should soon find other players! + +![A screenshot of Rock Band 3 in a multiplayer lobby.](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/carlmylo/rb3-pc/TheGreatSplit/assets/images/ash/hostlobby.png "Finding AshCentral Players") + +### Room Codes + +If you're an advanced user, you can try [[view the room code tutorial on its separate tutorial page]](ashcentral_room_codes.md). Please note that this is for more advanced users. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/_posts/passthroughdevices.md b/_posts/1000-07-01-passthroughdevices.md similarity index 54% rename from _posts/passthroughdevices.md rename to _posts/1000-07-01-passthroughdevices.md index 3e072758..0f2d2e08 100644 --- a/_posts/passthroughdevices.md +++ b/_posts/1000-07-01-passthroughdevices.md @@ -1,4 +1,10 @@ -# Passthrough Devices: +--- +title: Passthrough Devices +author: Carl Mylo +date: 1000-07-01 +category: English +layout: post +--- **If you're not playing with a PS3 Mustang Pro Guitar or a PS3 Keyboard with their respective dongles**, [[**skip over this section**]](#troubleshooting). @@ -7,28 +13,28 @@ To start with, **close out RPCS3** **and plug in the instrument's dongle** to yo Now, [**\[go to Zadig's website\]**](https://zadig.akeo.ie/) and **download the latest version, then open it** up. Click on **Options** then **List All Devices**. -![A screenshot of Zadig showing "List All Devices" under "Options" highlighted.](images/pass/zadiglistall.png "Zadig: Options: List All Devices") +![A screenshot of Zadig showing "List All Devices" under "Options" highlighted.](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/carlmylo/rb3-pc/TheGreatSplit/assets/images/pass/zadiglistall.png "Zadig: Options: List All Devices") You should now see devices listed. **Switch it to your Rock Band 3 Pro Instrument**. In this example, we're using the Mustang Pro Guitar, which shows up as “Harmonix RB3 Mustang Guitar for PlayStation® 3”. -![A screenshot of Zadig showing "Harmonix RB3 Mustang Guitar for PlayStation® 3" highlighted in the devices listed.](images/pass/zadigsel.png "Zadig: Harmonix RB3 Mustang Guitar for PlayStation® 3") +![A screenshot of Zadig showing "Harmonix RB3 Mustang Guitar for PlayStation® 3" highlighted in the devices listed.](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/carlmylo/rb3-pc/TheGreatSplit/assets/images/pass/zadigsel.png "Zadig: Harmonix RB3 Mustang Guitar for PlayStation® 3") **After selecting the right device, you should see the option to replace the driver. _MAKE SURE YOU ARE REPLACING THE DRIVER ONLY FOR THE PRO GUITAR/KEYBOARD!!_** Click Replace Driver. -![A screenshot of Zadig with "Replace Driver" highlighted.](images/pass/zadigreplace.png "Zadig: Replace Driver") +![A screenshot of Zadig with "Replace Driver" highlighted.](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/carlmylo/rb3-pc/TheGreatSplit/assets/images/pass/zadigreplace.png "Zadig: Replace Driver") A warning will appear. **Again, make sure you have selected your RB3 Pro Guitar or keyboard instrument.** After you have made sure, **click** “**Yes**.” -![A screenshot of Zadig warning the user that they're about to modify a system driver, with "Yes" highlighted](images/pass/zadigreplace.png "Zadig: Warning - System Driver") +![A screenshot of Zadig warning the user that they're about to modify a system driver, with "Yes" highlighted](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/carlmylo/rb3-pc/TheGreatSplit/assets/images/pass/zadigreplace.png "Zadig: Warning - System Driver") It will then install the driver. As the program says, it may take a few minutes. -![A screenshot of Zadig in the middle of a driver install.](images/pass/zadigprogress.png "Zadig: Installing Driver...") +![A screenshot of Zadig in the middle of a driver install.](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/carlmylo/rb3-pc/TheGreatSplit/assets/images/pass/zadigprogress.png "Zadig: Installing Driver...") If everything goes well, you will get this message: -![A screenshot of Zadig telling the user that the driver was installed successfully with "Close" highlighted.](images/pass/zadigdone.png "Zadig: Success") +![A screenshot of Zadig telling the user that the driver was installed successfully with "Close" highlighted.](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/carlmylo/rb3-pc/TheGreatSplit/assets/images/pass/zadigdone.png "Zadig: Success") **Close Zadig** and, **with the dongle** still **connected**, **open up RPCS3** and **open Rock Band 3**. Turn your controller on and you should see it automatically assign a player number. -![A picture of a Mustang Pro Guitar with the second player LED lit up.](images/pass/protaron.png "Fender Mustang Pro Guitar: Player 2") +![A picture of a Mustang Pro Guitar with the second player LED lit up.](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/carlmylo/rb3-pc/TheGreatSplit/assets/images/pass/protaron.png "Fender Mustang Pro Guitar: Player 2") Likewise, in Rock Band 3, you will see the instrument ready to join. -![A screenshot of Rock Band 3 with a Pro Guitar ready to join.](images/pass/rb3player.png "Rock Band 3: Pro Guitar ready to join") \ No newline at end of file +![A screenshot of Rock Band 3 with a Pro Guitar ready to join.](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/carlmylo/rb3-pc/TheGreatSplit/assets/images/pass/rb3player.png "Rock Band 3: Pro Guitar ready to join") \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/_posts/troubleshooting.md b/_posts/1000-08-01-troubleshooting.md similarity index 95% rename from _posts/troubleshooting.md rename to _posts/1000-08-01-troubleshooting.md index 053ea425..32eea0ba 100644 --- a/_posts/troubleshooting.md +++ b/_posts/1000-08-01-troubleshooting.md @@ -1,9 +1,14 @@ -# Troubleshooting: - +--- +title: Troubleshooting +author: Carl Mylo +date: 1000-08-01 +category: English +layout: post +--- * **_Stuttering audio_** - * [![A video thumbnail that reads "Click here for audio example."](images/xtra/badaudio.png)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UoCMEQbNThs&t=20s "Rock Band 3 Deluxe - Low-End Low-Buffer Autoplay - YouTube") + * [![A video thumbnail that reads "Click here for audio example."](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/carlmylo/rb3-pc/TheGreatSplit/assets/images/xtra/badaudio.png)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UoCMEQbNThs&t=20s "Rock Band 3 Deluxe - Low-End Low-Buffer Autoplay - YouTube") * Increase “Audio Buffer Duration” as mentioned in [[the Audio tab of Rock Band 3's Custom Configuration]](#audio) until the stuttering stops. 100 ms is a great starting point for low end computers. * **_General performance issues_** diff --git a/_posts/conclusion.md b/_posts/1000-09-01-conclusion.md similarity index 88% rename from _posts/conclusion.md rename to _posts/1000-09-01-conclusion.md index 684d5b54..1a9bd2a0 100644 --- a/_posts/conclusion.md +++ b/_posts/1000-09-01-conclusion.md @@ -1,4 +1,10 @@ -# Conclusion: +--- +title: Conclusion +author: Carl Mylo +date: 1000-09-01 +category: English +layout: post +--- That's it! You now (hopefully) have set up Rock Band 3 on your PC. While you're here, why not join some communities that are helping keep the Rock Band community alive? @@ -6,7 +12,7 @@ That's it! You now (hopefully) have set up Rock Band 3 on your PC. While you're **Rock Band 3 Deluxe/Milohax:** -[![Rock Band 3 Deluxe Logo](images/xtra/rb3dx.gif)](https://rb3dx.neocities.org/ "Rock Band 3 Deluxe") +[![Rock Band 3 Deluxe Logo](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/carlmylo/rb3-pc/TheGreatSplit/assets/images/xtra/rb3dx.gif)](https://rb3dx.neocities.org/ "Rock Band 3 Deluxe") @@ -18,7 +24,7 @@ Milohax are the developers of the must-have Rock Band 3 Deluxe mod that I cannot **RBEnhanced:** -[![RBEnhanced Logo](images/xtra/rbe.png)](https://rb3e.rbenhanced.rocks/ "RBEnhanced") +[![RBEnhanced Logo](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/carlmylo/rb3-pc/TheGreatSplit/assets/images/xtra/rbe.png)](https://rb3e.rbenhanced.rocks/ "RBEnhanced") diff --git a/_posts/ashcentralintro.md b/_posts/ashcentralintro.md deleted file mode 100644 index 2201d4db..00000000 --- a/_posts/ashcentralintro.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,7 +0,0 @@ -## AshCentral - -**If you're not interested in playing online, skip to the [[next section]](#passthrough-devices).** - -This part of the guide **requires** that you have an [[**RPCN Account**]](#rpcn) **and set your [[network configuration]](#network) to use AshCentral server settings.** - -AshCentral is currently hosts the best experience for playing Rock Band 3 online. We'll be going over how to get the most out of your experience and how you can play online. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/_posts/ashcentralinvites.md b/_posts/ashcentralinvites.md deleted file mode 100644 index a6633c01..00000000 --- a/_posts/ashcentralinvites.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,70 +0,0 @@ -### AshCentral: Inviting Friends - -Before sending or receiving invites, make sure you're online. For that, open the Start menu and press on "Play on AshCentral" to go online. - -![A screenshot of Rock Band 3 with "Play on AshCentral" selected](images/ash/ashcentral.png "Play on AshCentral") - -### AshCentral: Sending invites - -To invite people, **open the Start menu and press "AshCentral Options."** - -![A screenshot of Rock Band 3 with "AshCentral Options" selected](images/ash/ashoptions.png "AshCentral Options") - -**Press "Invite Friends"** - -![A screenshot of Rock Band 3 with "Invite Friends" selected](images/ash/invite.png "Invite Friends") - -**Select any name.** It doesn't matter as **the actual friend you're sending an invite to will be on the next screen.** - -![A screenshot of Rock Band 3 with "Invite Friends" selected](images/ash/invfriends.png "Invite Friends") - -**Here's where you actually select the friend you want to send an invite to.** - -![A screenshot of RPCN's Message screen.](images/ash/invrpcnlist.png "Select Message To Send") - -You will be asked to confirm if you want to send the message. **Press "Yes" to send it.** - -![A screenshot of a Rock Band 3 invite message in RPCN's messaging system.](images/ash/invitemsg.png "Send message to friend?") - -Once your friend accepts the invite, they'll be in your session. - -![A screenshot of Rock Band 3 with a friend in a party, waiting on the main menu.](images/ash/rb3joined.png "Rock Band 3: Main Menu with two players") - - -### AshCentral: Receiving invites - -To receive invites, open the **Start menu and press "AshCentral Options."** - -![A screenshot of Rock Band 3 with "AshCentral Options" selected](images/ash/ashoptions.png "AshCentral Options") - -**Press "Check Invites"** - -![A screenshot of Rock Band 3 with "Invite Friends" selected](images/ash/invcheck.png "Check Invites") - -A message selection screen will appear. Invites will appear with your friend's name and the subject will be "Rock Band 3". -**Select the message.** - -![A screenshot of RPCN's Message screen.](images/ash/invmsg.png "Select Message") - -You will then join their session. - -![A screenshot of a Rock Band 3, with the player joining a session.](images/ash/invjoin.png "Rock Band 3: Joining Session") - -**That's it!** You should be in a session with your friend. - -![A screenshot of Rock Band 3 with a friend in a party, waiting on the main menu.](images/ash/rb3joined.png "Rock Band 3: Main Menu with two players") - -### AshCentral: Searching for random people - -Searching for random players works just like it used to before: - -**Go to Play Now > Quick Play > Find AshCentral Players** -![A screenshot of Rock Band 3 with "Find AshCentral Players" selected.](images/ash/findashcentralplayers.png "Find AshCentral Players") - -That's it! You should soon find other players! - -![A screenshot of Rock Band 3 in a multiplayer lobby.](images/ash/hostlobby.png "Finding AshCentral Players") - -### AshCentral: Room Codes - -If you're an advanced user, you can try [[view the room code tutorial on its separate tutorial page]](ashcentral_room_codes.md). Please note that this is for more advanced users. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/_posts/ashcentralrpcn.md b/_posts/ashcentralrpcn.md deleted file mode 100644 index 9ab88b98..00000000 --- a/_posts/ashcentralrpcn.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,47 +0,0 @@ -### AshCentral: RPCN - -AshCentral works with RPCN's friend system, so you can send and receive invites to play with friends easily. - -**PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU CAN ONLY ADD AND INVITE FRIENDS ON RPCS3, NOT FRIENDS ON PLAYSTATION 3 HARDWARE!** You can still play with PS3 players by searching for them. - -Let's go over how to manage friends in RPCN. - -Go to **Configuration > RPCN** -![A screenshot of RPCS3's Configuration with "RPCN" highlighted](images/rpcn/rpcn.png "RPCS3: RPCN") - -Click on **Friends**. - -![A screenshot of RPCS3's RPCN menu, with "Friends" highlighted](images/rpcn/friends.png "RPCS3: RPCN") - -This will open the Friends window. - -![A screenshot of RPCN's Friends window.](images/rpcn/rpcnfriends.png "RPCS3: RPCN") - -Once here, you can add friends in different ways including: - -#### AshCentral: RPCN: Adding by Search - -**To add a friend** by their username, **click on "Add Friend"**, at the bottom side of the RPCN: Friends window. - -![A screenshot of RPCN's Friends window, with the user selecting "Add Friend".](images/rpcn/friendadd.png "RPCS3: Add Friend") - -A popup will appear. **Type in your friend's username then click "OK".** - -![A screenshot of RPCN's Friends window, with the user adding someone by searching their username. Their mouse is hovering over "OK".](images/rpcn/friendaddpopup.png "RPCS3: Add Friend") - -If you typed in their name correctly, you should see a "Friend added!" popup. The icon next to their name will be orange until they add you. **Once they accept your request, that's it!** - -![A screenshot of RPCN's Friends window, with the user adding someone by searching their username. Their mouse is hovering over "OK". The friend icon is orange.](images/rpcn/friendadded.png "RPCS3: Friend Added") - -#### AshCentral: RPCN: Accepting Friend Requests - -Any friend requests will be below "Friend Requests" in the RPCN:Friends window, with a yellow icon next to their name. **To accept any requests,** simply **right click the request and click "Accept Request."** - -![A screenshot of RPCN's Friends window, with the user about to accept a friend request. The icon next to the friend's name is yellow.](images/rpcn/friendpending.png "RPCS3: Accept Request") - -#### AshCentral: RPCN: Adding Recent Players - -Any person you've played with that isn't already your friend will show up in the right side of the RPCN:Friends window. -To add anyone here, simply **right click the name and** you will be able to **send them a friend request.** - -![A screenshot of RPCN's Friends window, with the user adding a recent player.](images/rpcn/friendrecent.png "RPCS3: Recent Players") \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/readme.md b/readme.md index 9d1089d3..8205a4df 100644 --- a/readme.md +++ b/readme.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- layout: home -title: Rock Band 3 on RPCS3 - Intro +title: Intro permalink: / ---