Rockstars Live Game Basics and FAQ
What is Rockstars Live?Rockstars Live is a MMO developed by Storm 8 that is available from the iTunes store for the iPhone and Touch.
How much does it cost?
Rockstars Live is currently FREE.
What makes Rockstars Live different?
Rockstars Live is unique in that it offers an option to gain experience at a faster rate for those that are less battle orientated. The availability of Travel items to increase energy regeneration rates and Practice options for higher experience / energy point makes the game less dependent on fighting as the primary source of experience points. However, it still features Storm 8's questionable 2 minute stamina timer for continuous fighting.
What is the objective of the game?
There are no predefined objectives for the game. It is up to each player to set their own goals and objectives. This can take many forms including:
- Character Level
- Battle Record
- Income
- etc.
What are the different character types available?
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On your main screen, you will see indicators of your character's current condition.
- (1) Cash: The amount of Cash you currently have (not including amount in the Bank).
- (2) Experience: Your current experience points and the number required to reach the next level.
- (3) Level: Your character's current Level.
- (4) Energy: Energy is used for Shows and Practice. It is automatically regenerated on a timer.
- (5) Confidence: Confidence is an indicator of your character's current health. It is automatically regenerated on a timer.
- (6) Stamina: Stamina is used when you initiate a battle against another player. Each attack requires one stamina point. It is automatically regenerated on a timer.
Game Timers
Rockstars Live is a real time MMO that continues to run even when you are not actively playing. Each time a particular game timer counts down to 0, it starts over again. I refer to this as one cycle. Game timers continually regenerate your Confidence, Energy and Stamina points up to their maximum. You will also receive your current Cash Flow Income every cycle.
- (1) Cash Flow Timer: Receive your income every 60 minutes for Hard Rocker and Punk Rocker. Every 50 minutes for Pop Rocker.
- (4) Confidence Timer: Regenerate 1 point every 2 minutes for Hard Rocker, 3 minutes for Pop Rocker and Punk Rocker.
- (5) Energy Timer: Regenerate 10 points every 4 minutes for Punk Rocker, 5 minutes for Pop Rocker and Hard Rocker.
- (6) Stamina Timer: Regenerate 1 point every 2 minutes for all character types.
Character Level and Experience
What are the benefits of increasing my Level?
Every time you increase your character level, you will gain:
- 3 Additional Skill Points
- Ability to use 5 additional band members when fighting
- Full recharge of your Confidence, Energy and Stamina Points.
An increase in level may also:
- Unlock additional Shows and Practices
- Unlock additional Gear
- Unlock additional Promotions
- Unlock additional Travel
How do I increase my Character's Level?
Your level is increased by earning experience points. Each level has an increasing experience point requirement.
How do I earn Experience?
You can earn experience by completing Shows and Practices or winning a battle against another player.
Skills
There are five types of skills:
- Tone: Increases your ability to attack other players. Initially begins at 1.
- Clarity: Increases your ability to defend attacks by other players. Initially begins at 1.
- Max Energy: Increases your maximum Energy points. Initially begins at 100. Each additional point increases your Energy by 10.
- Max Confidence: Increases your maximum Health points. Initially begins at 100. Each additional skill point increases your Health by 10.
- Max Stamina: Increases your maximum Stamina points. Initially begins at 4. Requires 2 skill points for each additional stamina point.
How do I increase my Skills?
Every time your character increases one level, 3 additional skill points are available for you to allocate as you wish. Once a skill point is allocated, it cannot be changed.
Cash, Income and Promotions
Cash is used to buy Gear, Promotions, Travel, Practices and Therapy.
How do I earn Cash?
Cash can be earned by playing shows, buying promotions and successfully battling other players.
Promotions
Promotions are the primary source of income in the game. Each promotion that you buy adds to your Cash Flow. Each additional promotion of the same type costs 10% more than the previous promotion of the same type. Additional promotion types become available as you increase in level. They can be sold for 50% of their original purchase price. Use our Promotion Calculator to purchase the most efficient promotions available to you. Get the most income out of your money.
Cash Flow
Cash flow is an indication of how much money you earn every cycle depending on your character class. Each promotion provides a specific income that is added to your Cash Flow Income. Upkeep costs are automatically subtracted from your Income.
Gear
Gear falls under 3 categories (Guitars, Amps, Percussion & Other) and is used by your character and band members when battling other players. They are bought with cash and can be sold for 50% of their original purchase price. Some gear has an associated upkeep amount that is automatically deducted from your cash flow every cycle. Additional gear becomes available as you increase in level. Check out our Gear Guide for an indepth overview of all gear availabe in the game.
Each member of your band uses (if available) 1 Guitar, 1 Amp and 1 Percussion item whenever you fight. The best available gear (for either attacking or defending) will automatically be used. Extra gear in excess of this number are not taken into account.
Travel
Travel items are vehicles that help your energy points recharge quicker. You are limited to one of each type and they all have upkeep requirements and minimum band size requirements. Their bonus is added to your energy every cycle. Check out our Travel Guide for an indepth overview of all travel availabe in the game.
Upkeep
Some gear and all travel items have an Upkeep requirement. This upkeep amount is automatically deducted from your Income every cycle (either 50 minutes or 60 minutes depending on character type). If you do not have enough income to cover your upkeep costs (negative income) then your gear will be automatically sold every cycle until your income turns positive again.
Shows
Shows are one way to earn experience and cash. They each have individual requirements in terms of Members, Energy, and Gear. Additional shows are unlocked as you increase in level. Check out our Show Guide for an indepth overview of all shows availabe in the game.
Practices
Practices are an alternative to Shows that offers more experience but does not provide any cash. They have similar requirements to shows with the addition that some practice options require you to pay Cash in order to complete them. Check out our Practice Guide for an indepth overview of all practice options availabe in the game.
Battle (Fighting)
By fighting other players, you can earn experience points and cash. You must have a minimum of 27 confidence points and 1 stamina point to initiate an attack. You can also be attacked as long as you have a minimum of 27 confidence points whether or not you are online. It is important to understand the way fighting works in order to successfully attack another player or defend against an attack.
For detailed information, see the Rockstars Live Battle Strategy Guide.
My Band and Recruiting
Your Band plays an important role in Rockstars Live. Band members are used whenever you fight. The maximum number of band members used in each fight is equal to 5 times your current level.
For example, if you are level 17 then up to 85 band members are used whenever you attack or defend. Extra band members are not taken into account.
Band Code
This is a code unique to each player. It is used to recruit other members into your band.
Recruit
You can invite other players into your band if you know their Band Code. Alternatively, other players can invite you if they enter your personal Band Code. These invitations must be manually accepted or rejected. Use our huge database of Band Codes to expand the size of your band.
My Band
Here you can view the members in your band and (optionally) remove them.
Prizes
Prizes are special items that cannot be purchased within the game. They can be randomly earned by completing specific shows.
Occasionally, Storm 8 provides special Prizes items that can be unlocked by installing products from the iTunes store.
Bank
You can deposit your current cash into the bank for safe keeping. There is a 10% fee for this service that is automatically deducted from the amount deposited. Cash that is in the bank cannot be lost when you are attacked and can be used for Therapy. However, it must be taken out of the bank in order to buy items.
Therapy
You can recharge your Confidence (Health) to the maximum at the therapist. Cost depends on your level and must be paid from the bank.
Reward Points and The Agent
Reward Points
Reward points are spent at the Agent and can be purchased through the iTunes store or at http://rockstarslive.storm8.com/buy/
The Agent
At the Agent, you have the option to use reward points for:
- Cash (10 points). Amount you receive depends on your current income.
- Refilling Energy, Stamina or Confidence (10 points). Automatically recharges selection to maximum.
- Add 1 band member (20 points)
- Change your name (30 points)
- Change your class (50 points)
News Feed
Shows a summary of your recent fighting activity and personal comments left on your account.
Broadcasts
You can broadcast messages to all members of your band or view messages from your band members.
Comments
You can send or receive personal messages from other players through the Comments section. They do not have to be members of your band.
