Play Rock Manager
Artists


Artists have several characteristics that may change over the course of the game, because of your initiatives or events in the game. In this view you will find information on the artists' status and can take action to influence them.
About choosinng artists

Artist Portrait
You can tell the artist's mood by his or her facial expression and greeting. If the artist is unhappy he or she will look angry and badmouth you and vice versa.
   It is important to keep artists happy. Unhappy artists are more likely to get into trouble and perform worse in concerts, recordings, interviews et c. In the worst cases they will leave the band.

Current mood
This box contains information on what affects the artist's mood and health. The lightning indicates negative mood influence, the heart positive and the first aid-box indicates the artist's physical well-being.

Gifts
Give the artists gifts to improve their mood or beverages to relieve their need for party. Keep in mind that the artists have their own individual taste and appreciate different things. Alcohol affects the artist's health, if they drink they get hung over or ill.



Training and Holiday

Improve the artists' skills or send them on a resting holiday. All effects wear off in time.
  Media Training
Improves the artist's star quality, meaning he or she will perform better in interviews, but also in concerts et c.

Boot Camp
Improves the artist's physique and health.

Music Lessons
Improves the artist's skill, which matters in studio recordings and concerts.

Weekend at a Country Retreat
Quality rest that improves the artist's health.

Week on Deserted Island
Decreases the artist's need to go on holiday.
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Relations
Affects relations within the band. Can be used to mediate if there is a conflict in the band, for instance.
  Slander
Decreases the other band members' sympathy for this artist. Can be used to minimize negative effects if you plan to fire an artist.

Praise
Increases the other band members' sympathy for this artist. Use if an artist is disliked by the rest of the band.

Fire

Fire the artist from the band. Be advised that other band members can be disappointed if you fire their friends.