diff --git a/_posts/1000-03-02-rpcn.md b/_posts/1000-03-02-rpcn.md index c5f1868..0432ff0 100644 --- a/_posts/1000-03-02-rpcn.md +++ b/_posts/1000-03-02-rpcn.md @@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ category: English layout: post --- -If you don't want to play online, [[you can skip to the next part]](#quick-configuration). +If you don't want to play online, [[you can skip to the next part]](https://carlmylo.github.io/rb3-pc/english_configuration/1000-04-01-quickconfiguration.html). ## Registration diff --git a/_posts/1000-04-01-quickconfiguration.md b/_posts/1000-04-01-quickconfiguration.md index 1004342..e787bce 100644 --- a/_posts/1000-04-01-quickconfiguration.md +++ b/_posts/1000-04-01-quickconfiguration.md @@ -9,10 +9,10 @@ layout: post These files are meant for those that just want to play with minimal setup. It is still strongly suggested that you do [[custom configuration]](https://github.com/carlmylo/rb3-pc/tree/main#custom-configuration) to tweak to what's best for your computer. [[**Rock Band 3 Deluxe must be installed**]](https://rb3dx.neocities.org/) but if it's not already installed, you're not reading this guide and should go back and read it. -Players who want to use [[microphones]](#audio), [[Wired Pro Guitar and USB/MIDI Keyboards]](#io), [[Electronic Drum Kits]](#io), or [[PS3 Mustang guitars or RB3 Keyboards with dongles]](#passthrough-devices) will still need to configure those. +Players who want to use [[microphones]](https://carlmylo.github.io/rb3-pc/english_configuration/1000-05-01-customconfiguration.html#audio), [[Wired Pro Guitar and USB/MIDI Keyboards]](https://carlmylo.github.io/rb3-pc/english_configuration/1000-05-01-customconfiguration.html#io), [[Electronic Drum Kits]](https://carlmylo.github.io/rb3-pc/english_configuration/1000-05-01-customconfiguration.html#io), or [[PS3 Mustang guitars or RB3 Keyboards with dongles]](https://carlmylo.github.io/rb3-pc/english/1000-07-01-passthroughdevices.html) will still need to configure those. -* [[Recommended settings]](https://github.com/carlmylo/rb3-pc/raw/main/config/customconfig/recommended.zip) - These are the settings used for the recommended specs listed in [[requirements]](#requirements). -* [[Minimum settings]](https://github.com/carlmylo/rb3-pc/raw/main/config/customconfig/minimum.zip) - These are the settings used for the minimum specs listed in [[requirements]](#requirements). +* [[Recommended settings]](https://github.com/carlmylo/rb3-pc/raw/main/config/customconfig/recommended.zip) - These are the settings used for the recommended specs listed in [[requirements]](https://carlmylo.github.io/rb3-pc/english/1000-01-01-requirements.html). +* [[Minimum settings]](https://github.com/carlmylo/rb3-pc/raw/main/config/customconfig/minimum.zip) - These are the settings used for the minimum specs listed in [[requirements]](https://carlmylo.github.io/rb3-pc/english/1000-01-01-requirements.html). To use these, **click on the settings you want to download then extract the ZIP archives in the folder where you extracted RPCS3**. It should combine folders automatically if you did it right. diff --git a/_posts/1000-05-01-customconfiguration.md b/_posts/1000-05-01-customconfiguration.md index 08bd04a..cedcfe8 100644 --- a/_posts/1000-05-01-customconfiguration.md +++ b/_posts/1000-05-01-customconfiguration.md @@ -79,7 +79,7 @@ We'll go tab by tab, starting with: * **Change "Audio Out" to "XAudio2"** - This is only recommended for users on extremely low end machines as it causes weird audio problems overtime. Experiment with this setting to make sure it actually helps on your end. **Most users should stay on Cubeb!** * ![A tan square with a solid outline.](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/carlmylo/rb3-pc/TheGreatSplit/assets/images/cust/smalltan.png "Tan Square") **For Vocalists**: - * **Set Microphone type to Standard or Rocksmith**. Standard will allow you to use mics for voice chat and singing. Rocksmith will only work for singing. + * **Set Microphone type to Standard or Rocksmith**. * **Select an input device in "Mic1", "Mic2", and "Mic3"** for vocals. If not playing vocals, Mic1 will be used for voice chat. * Once again, keep in mind that playing with framerates higher than 60 may cause issues with vocal detection. @@ -136,12 +136,13 @@ As **keyboards don't have PS3 buttons, the first octave is** reserved **for mapp * **Change the Network Status to “Connected” as highlighted in the picture. If left on “Disconnected,” the game will temporarily freeze when browsing the song library.** * ![A tan square with a solid outline.](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/carlmylo/rb3-pc/TheGreatSplit/assets/images/cust/smalltan.png "Tan Square") **For online multiplayer**: - * Tick **"Enable UPNP"** or **forward port 9103 (UDP) in your firewall**. - * **Don't enable UPNP while port forwarding** as this can cause crashes. + * You can tick **"Enable UPNP"** or **forward port 9103 (UDP) in your firewall**. * As of writing this, there are two Rock Band 3 multiplayer servers to connect to. You can easily switch between them. * **For AshCentral: Join the** [[**Milohax Discord server**]](https://rb3dx.neocities.org/discord) and **go to** the **[\[#ashcentral-status\]](https://discord.com/channels/961352072140324924/1153056600030973992)** channel. **Copy the information for RPCS3**. **This is the recommended server** due to having more features and frequent updates. * For RBEnhanced GoCentral: Join the [[RBEnhanced Discord server]](https://discord.gg/6rRUWXPYwb) and go to the [[#gocentral-connecting]](https://discord.com/channels/953085263008129064/1076031372185042984) channel. Follow the instructions for RPCS3. + +
## Advanced diff --git a/_posts/1000-06-01-ashcentral.md b/_posts/1000-06-01-ashcentral.md index 4fe9175..a93e5db 100644 --- a/_posts/1000-06-01-ashcentral.md +++ b/_posts/1000-06-01-ashcentral.md @@ -8,9 +8,9 @@ layout: post ## Intro -**If you're not interested in playing online, skip to the [[next section]](#passthrough-devices).** +**If you're not interested in playing online, skip to the [[next section]](https://carlmylo.github.io/rb3-pc/english/1000-07-01-passthroughdevices.html).** -This part of the guide **requires** that you have an [[**RPCN Account**]](#rpcn) **and set your [[network configuration]](#network) to use AshCentral server settings.** +This part of the guide **requires** that you have an [[**RPCN Account**]](https://carlmylo.github.io/rb3-pc/english/1000-03-02-rpcn.html) **and set your [[network configuration]](https://carlmylo.github.io/rb3-pc/english_configuration/1000-05-01-customconfiguration.html#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. diff --git a/_posts/1000-07-01-passthroughdevices.md b/_posts/1000-07-01-passthroughdevices.md index 0f2d2e0..7ff55bc 100644 --- a/_posts/1000-07-01-passthroughdevices.md +++ b/_posts/1000-07-01-passthroughdevices.md @@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ 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). +**If you're not playing with a PS3 Mustang Pro Guitar or a PS3 Keyboard with their respective dongles**, [[**skip over this section**]](https://carlmylo.github.io/rb3-pc/english/1000-08-01-troubleshooting.html). To start with, **close out RPCS3** **and plug in the instrument's dongle** to your computer. diff --git a/_posts/1000-08-01-troubleshooting.md b/_posts/1000-08-01-troubleshooting.md index 32eea0b..9dd1962 100644 --- a/_posts/1000-08-01-troubleshooting.md +++ b/_posts/1000-08-01-troubleshooting.md @@ -9,11 +9,11 @@ layout: post * **_Stuttering audio_** * [![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. + * Increase “Audio Buffer Duration” as mentioned in [[the Audio tab of Rock Band 3's Custom Configuration]](https://carlmylo.github.io/rb3-pc/english_configuration/1000-05-01-customconfiguration.html#audio) until the stuttering stops. 100 ms is a great starting point for low end computers. * **_General performance issues_** * Set your computer to the [[High Performance power plan]](https://help.ableton.com/hc/en-us/articles/115000211304-Using-the-High-performance-power-plan-Windows-). - * Go back to the [[Custom Configuration setup section]](#custom-configuration) and apply suggested low performance tweaks. + * Go back to the [[Custom Configuration setup section]](https://carlmylo.github.io/rb3-pc/english_configuration/1000-05-01-customconfiguration.html#intro) and apply suggested low performance tweaks. * Install [[Rock Band 3 Deluxe]](https://rb3dx.neocities.org/) and disable Post Effects in Deluxe Settings. * If you motherboard has a Realtek audio, try [[installing the latest driver]](https://realtek-download.com/download-hd/). This is a [[known issue]](https://github.com/RPCS3/rpcs3/issues/14648) where using the default "High Definition Audio" driver doesn't use all threads. * Close out the dedicated Discord client and open it up in your browser or on your phone. You can also try an alternative Discord client [[like Vesktop]](https://github.com/Vencord/Vesktop), but I claim no responsibility for your Discord account. @@ -34,10 +34,10 @@ layout: post * Automatic Calibration only works for PS3 Rock Band guitar/bass controllers with passthrough. * **_"My game gets stuck when naming a character or band."_** - * This seems to vary by controller. Try using the whammy or effects switch if you have it. I'd also suggest doing any sort of character customization on a typing keyboard or a regular game controller as some instrument controllers don't have enough buttons to use the on-screen keyboard. You can also try disabling the Native Interface as mentioned in [[the Emulator section of Custom Configuration]](#emulator). + * This seems to vary by controller. Try using the whammy or effects switch if you have it. I'd also suggest doing any sort of character customization on a typing keyboard or a regular game controller as some instrument controllers don't have enough buttons to use the on-screen keyboard. You can also try disabling the Native Interface as mentioned in [[the Emulator section of Custom Configuration]](https://carlmylo.github.io/rb3-pc/english_configuration/1000-05-01-customconfiguration.html#emulator). * **_"Scrolling through the library has long pauses."_** - * You didn't read the guide and did not set the “Network Status” to “Connected” in the [[Network tab when setting up the Custom Configuration]](#network) for Rock Band 3. + * You didn't read the guide and did not set the “Network Status” to “Connected” in the [[Network tab when setting up the Custom Configuration]](https://carlmylo.github.io/rb3-pc/english_configuration/1000-05-01-customconfiguration.html#network) for Rock Band 3. * **_"My PS3 Rock Band instrument controller shows up as two controllers."_** * You did [[controller configuration]](#controllers) for a PS3 Rock Band controller, which usually isn't needed due to passthrough. Just unbind the controller and it should be fine. @@ -50,12 +50,12 @@ layout: post * This is an infamous Rock Band 3 bug called the "double cymbal glitch" and plagues all versions of Rock Band 3, even console versions. You can try to slightly [[flam]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drum_rudiment#Flam) the two inputs to get around this. * **_\[ONLINE\] "I cannot find a 3rd or 4th player when searching."_** - * Port 9103 is blocked. You can either enable UPNP in Rock Band 3's [[Network]](#network) configuration or manually forward port 9103 (UDP) in your firewall. **Don't enable UPNP while port forwarding** as this can cause crashes. + * Port 9103 is blocked. You can either enable UPNP in Rock Band 3's [[Network]](https://carlmylo.github.io/rb3-pc/english_configuration/1000-05-01-customconfiguration.html#network) configuration or manually forward port 9103 (UDP) in your firewall. **Don't enable UPNP while port forwarding** as this can cause crashes. * Rock Band 3 online lobbies can only have 2 slots of Guitar/Bass/Keys, one Drums slot, and one Vocal slot. If you want to bypass this, go to Options > Deluxe Settings > Advanced > Controller > Change Controller Type * **_\[ONLINE\] "I crash when searching for players with UPNP enabled."_** - * Your router may have issues with RPCS3's UPNP feature. Go to Rock Band 3's Custom Configuration [[Network section]](#network), and disable "Enable UPNP." You will need to [[search how to port forward in your router]](https://www.noip.com/support/knowledgebase/general-port-forwarding-guide). + * Your router may have issues with RPCS3's UPNP feature. Go to Rock Band 3's Custom Configuration [[Network section]](https://carlmylo.github.io/rb3-pc/english_configuration/1000-05-01-customconfiguration.html#network), and disable "Enable UPNP." You will need to [[search how to port forward in your router]](https://www.noip.com/support/knowledgebase/general-port-forwarding-guide). * **_\[ONLINE\] "I'm stuck on “Registering Account” when trying to connect to online servers."_** * You may have lost connection to RPCN and will have to restart the game. If you continue to get this after restart, close out Rock Band 3, go to the top menu in RPCS3, “Configuration” > “RPCN” > “Account” > “Test Account” then restart the game to force a reconnection.