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Also, sub to my cousin jw22223. Although he doesn't make videos anymore, he's a big reason behind my successes rhythm game-wise.

For now, I will post mostly Guitar Hero and Rock Band-related videos with some other random stuff every now and again. I do plan on throwing in some retro game gameplay and/or walkthroughs every now and again in the future, though.

I will only do requests if they are suggested more than a few times and FCable. Why? I want people to watch my videos and think I have some talent and, through this, I will have a better idea of what people want to see. I don't want to put something out for just one person that gets no views (although I will put some easy songs out every now and again if I really like the easy song).

MShadows17
February 10, 2007-January 6, 2010
Cause of death: Greedy record companies.

Here's to my new channel. You can't keep me down, record companies! Or maybe they can. I have two strikes on here. Backup account is MShadows117. Sub just in case.

Some FAQ's

WHAT'S BEHIND YOUR ACCOUNT NAME?

M. Shadows is the singer for Avenged Sevenfold and is one of my favorite vocalists.
17 has just been a favorite number of mine for a long time.

FRIEND INVITES/SUB FOR SUBS

I'll accept any and all friend invites but I will not accept sub for subs unless you have interesting stuff uploaded.

SOME GH/RB FAQs

Q. What does FC mean?
A. It is short for "Full Combo," which basically means you got 100% and your note streak will equal the number of notes in the song.

Q. What system do you play on?
A. I play on PS2 for stuff Guitar Hero: Aerosmith and before and PS3 for stuff Rock Band 2 and after. I use the same wireless controller on both thanks to the TAC Universal Adapter for PS3.

I also have a Wii which I play every now and again. My favorites include Mario games and a bunch of Virtual Console stuff. Gotta love Italian plumbers and the classics.

Q. Can I add you on PSN?
A. If my friend list isn't full, send an invite to MShadows117 and I'll accept it.

Q. Do you use hyperspeed?
A. No. I never have and probably never will.

Q. How many songs have you FC'd (per game)?
A.
***GH1: No official count
***GH2: 56/64
**GH80's: 27/30
**GH3: 65/70
*RB1: 57/58
*RBTP1: 20/20
*GHA: 41/41
***RB2: 79/84
**GHWT: 84/86
*RBTP2: 19/20
**RBTPAC/DC: 15/18
**GHM: 43/49
*RBCRTP: 20/20
**GHSH: 45/48
*RBCTP: 21/21
*GH5: 85/85
**RBMTP: 16/20
**GHVH: 42/47
*GDRB: 43/43
*LRB: 45/45
**GHWOR: 81/93
**RB3: 80/83 (I count Imagine as an automatic guitar FC)

For those keeping count, that's 984/1045 FCs on in-game songs outside of GH1 (about 94% of songs). GH1's system is flawed, so I do not count it in the total.
* FC counts may take some time to update.

What do the stars by each game mean, you may ask?

* = Not going for any more FCs
** = Probably won't get any more FCs/running out of options
*** = Definite songs left to FC/not finished with the game

Q. What are your best FCs?
A. By game, my personal favorites are...
GH1: Infected (again, GH1's system is flawed)
GH2: Psychobilly Freakout
GH80's: Electric Eye
GH3: Take This Life
RB1: Run To The Hills
GHA: Train Kept A Rollin'
RBTP1: We Care A Lot (in RB2)
RB2: Visions (in RB3)
GHWT: Hot For Teacher
RBTP2: Snow ((Hey Oh))
RBTPAC/DC: Whole Lotta Rosie (in RB3)
GHM: All Nightmare Long
RBCRTP: Love Spreads
GHSH: Psychobilly Freakout
RBCTP: Sin Wagon
GH5: 21st Century Schizoid Man
RBMTP: Two Weeks (in RB3)
GHVH: And The Cradle Will Rock...
GDRB: Brain Stew/Jaded
LRB: Short and Sweet (in RB3)
GHWOR: Ravenous
RB3: 25 or 6 to 4
RB DLC: Two Weeks (in RB3)
GH DLC: The Judas Kiss (in GHWT)

Q. How many fingers do you use when playing?
A. Outside of two-hand tapping, I almost always use only three fingers (no pinky), as I learned using three and got comfortable using three. I only use my pinky in rare occasions.

Q. Are you a bot?
A. No. Everything you see here is real and there is legitimate proof to back it up.

Q. Why is there no clicking then?
A. I use a Dazzle to record my videos. It records footage from my VCR and no external noise outside of that. That's why you don't hear strumming and button mashing.

Q. When did you first play Guitar Hero?
A. I first played a Guitar Hero game (GH2) in December of 2006.

Q. What was your first FC on Expert?
It was Heart Shaped Box on GH2. I don't remember exactly how long it took me to FC it, though.

Q. How long do you play every day?
A. On average, I play for an hour or two a week unless I am going for tougher FCs (in which case it will be more).

Q. Do you take any breaks from GH/RB?
A. Seeing as the games aren't my life (which is the way it should be), I often take breaks from them, whether it be due to boredom or not being able to FC anything new.

Q. Why don't you usually use optimal paths?
A. I play for percentage, although I try to make good paths. In the end, though, I'd rather have an FC and a bad score than a non-FC and a good score.

Q. Do you have a life?
A. Yes. I do have other stuff to do in the world. I am in a bunch of extracurriculars and spend a lot of time in those in addition to hanging out with friends and family.

Q. Do you play real guitar?
A. Not very well. I plan on taking some time to learn it someday.

Q. What is with "JUDAS PRIEST!!"?
A. If you notice any of that going on, it's nothing more than a random inside joke between cousins.

FEEDBACK

I love hearing your comments on my videos and on my page. Two things to keep in mind, though.

1. Please don't brag about your accomplishments or try to "one-up" me in your comments. Even if you did what you said you did, it's really annoying, arrogant, and makes you look like an ass. So just don't.

2. If you are going to call me a bot, nerd, spaz, no-life (or anything defaming at that), be warned, I will fight back unless I know you are kidding.

OTHER HELP AND SUPPORT

I will be happy to try and help you solve tech-related problems but I insist you try Googling it first. The answer is probably out there already.