bitoriginal
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Gonna try this. Been looking for the tell since I got the game.
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Sleeping Dogs |OT| not releasing this would have been a True Crime
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Gonna try this. Been looking for the tell since I got the game.
Shorty11857
Member
How do you do the events? I beat the game and it says I've only done 4 events, I don't see anything on my map
It worked 5 times in a row for me. But then it wasn't that obvious anymore. Maybe there are 2 ways of telling the player.
The developers said previously that there is definitely a way to tell for sure which cock is going to win.
use your phone and call those 2 guys. They will give them out.
SJRB
Gold Member
I think I found a way to win in cockfighting every time
Cock A: 164 wins
Cock B: 0 wins
It's cock B right? Or perhaps the game thinks the player thinks it will be B, so it's A. But the game probably anticipates the player thinking A because B is too obvious over A, so it's B.
Right?
Shorty11857
Member
Aren't those jobs though?
Hmm, then I guess those are the favors?!?! Those happen randomly, sometimes I saw some of them on the map (yellow sign with a man inside)
EDIT: Nevermind, that is also not possible. Then those have to be the random things that happen. I thought that those were the same as the favors, but this doesn't seem to be the case.
base shagohod
Member
Next OT title should be "It Takes Guts to Wear That."
I just tried this, but it seems that
it's a looping animation
I thought so too, but it doesn't seem to bring consistent results either. I have had a bird trip into a box and kill itself, so I am beginning wonder if the battles are really predetermined (in the sense that a victor was decided before you place your bet), and perhaps the "battles won" may just set an initial health pool value (which, while possibly providing an advantage, doesn't seem to absolutely guarantee victory).
Some events are "random", but they're actually just hidden in predetermined places (dealing with drunks, dudes locked in cars). There are guides online for their general locations.
EatChildren
Currently polling second in Australia's federal election (first in the Gold Coast), this feral may one day be your Bogan King.
Cheers. I'd done a few car missions but I was under the impression they were just random and constant, something to do for money even after the game had ended. I think those will cover the rest of my jobs.
How will I be able to moderate Sleeping Dogs threads without knowing what the game is all about?
I just did one. It's those situations, where you put a drunk away etc. It is said that they are not really random, but they will only appear, if you are near that spot and the spots aren't shown. So drive around and if a shield pops up on your map, then do that.
I bought an AC unit, a coffee table and rug, and a mattress at night, so some vendors are available no matter the time.
I beat it, clocked in around 19 hours. Did all the jobs, did most of the drug busts, some fighting clubs, no extra races, found a decent amount of collectables (including all the jade statues), etc. This game definitely has a lot of content, I can see it taking over 30+ if you want to get everything.
BREAKDOWN
+ACTION ACTION ACTION. Melee combat > pew pew pew third person shooter. I am so glad United Front focused mostly on the melee combat. It had the fluidity and simplicity of the Arkham games, but also had a lot of great combos and other elements to make every fight unique. Environmental attacks were kind of a gimmick, but they were certainly uh, visceral (especially the last one). There's a lot of the same enemy types (regular guys, weapon wielders, brawlers, fat grapplers), but every now and then there was a unique enemy sprinkled in that kept you alert. And actually, the shooting segments were pretty fun. The cover system worked well, and the HK action slow mo aerial gunfights never got old. The driving segments were also a lot of fun, especially when you were the shooter. Seeing cars explode in slow motion in the middle of the highway? Yes please.
+Sleeping Dogs is chock full of great missions. They don't last too long, checkpoints are generous, and they are pretty diverse. They also have a lot of weight to them because the story is so good, so you really feel into what you're doing. I also like the progression of the cop story missions, they operated quite differently from the triad missions, yet still had a lot of action. The side stuff, like drug busts, finding collectables, favors etc. were also really well done and actually worth doing.
+ The story and the characters were all top notch. You actually care about characters on both sides of the law, and Wei Shen is a fantastic protagonist. He's badass but likeable, heroic yet flawed. I highly recommend checking out the reports on your phone for more enlightening background information. Even the smaller characters had their own distinct personalities (who doesn't love Calvin or Salty Crab?). I felt like the story touched on some interesting themes, and was dynamic enough to keep me interested in the end. There were quite a few twists, but they were all very believable and memorable.
+Hong Kong. While the map may not be as big as other open world games (though I certainly never thought it was small), it's very diverse with a lot to see and do. Mountains, beaches, docks, grimy alleys, high-rise skyscrapers, ancient temples, it's all here. I'm really surprised more open world games aren't set somewhere in Asia.
+ The clothing was pretty diverse, and there were some amusing references with the preset outfits. I rocked the blue track suit jacket for a lot of the game, but when I got my face level high enough, I changed my suits periodically. Typically in games like this, I just go for one outfit and leave it be, but I was amused by Sleeping Dogs' diverse wardrobe.
- Sometimes the controls overlapped a bit too much. Admit it, you accidentally hijacked a taxi when you tried to hire one.
- Not enough Emma Stone (also insert "too much Emma Stone" depending on your opinion)
Sleeping Dogs is one of the best open world games this gen. Better than GTA IV, better than Saints Row the Third, better than Just Cause 2. Everyone should check it out, regardless of what you think about open world games. Bring on the sequel/DLC.
BREAKDOWN
+ACTION ACTION ACTION. Melee combat > pew pew pew third person shooter. I am so glad United Front focused mostly on the melee combat. It had the fluidity and simplicity of the Arkham games, but also had a lot of great combos and other elements to make every fight unique. Environmental attacks were kind of a gimmick, but they were certainly uh, visceral (especially the last one). There's a lot of the same enemy types (regular guys, weapon wielders, brawlers, fat grapplers), but every now and then there was a unique enemy sprinkled in that kept you alert. And actually, the shooting segments were pretty fun. The cover system worked well, and the HK action slow mo aerial gunfights never got old. The driving segments were also a lot of fun, especially when you were the shooter. Seeing cars explode in slow motion in the middle of the highway? Yes please.
+Sleeping Dogs is chock full of great missions. They don't last too long, checkpoints are generous, and they are pretty diverse. They also have a lot of weight to them because the story is so good, so you really feel into what you're doing. I also like the progression of the cop story missions, they operated quite differently from the triad missions, yet still had a lot of action. The side stuff, like drug busts, finding collectables, favors etc. were also really well done and actually worth doing.
+ The story and the characters were all top notch. You actually care about characters on both sides of the law, and Wei Shen is a fantastic protagonist. He's badass but likeable, heroic yet flawed. I highly recommend checking out the reports on your phone for more enlightening background information. Even the smaller characters had their own distinct personalities (who doesn't love Calvin or Salty Crab?). I felt like the story touched on some interesting themes, and was dynamic enough to keep me interested in the end. There were quite a few twists, but they were all very believable and memorable.
+Hong Kong. While the map may not be as big as other open world games (though I certainly never thought it was small), it's very diverse with a lot to see and do. Mountains, beaches, docks, grimy alleys, high-rise skyscrapers, ancient temples, it's all here. I'm really surprised more open world games aren't set somewhere in Asia.
+ The clothing was pretty diverse, and there were some amusing references with the preset outfits. I rocked the blue track suit jacket for a lot of the game, but when I got my face level high enough, I changed my suits periodically. Typically in games like this, I just go for one outfit and leave it be, but I was amused by Sleeping Dogs' diverse wardrobe.
- Sometimes the controls overlapped a bit too much. Admit it, you accidentally hijacked a taxi when you tried to hire one.
- Not enough Emma Stone (also insert "too much Emma Stone" depending on your opinion)
Sleeping Dogs is one of the best open world games this gen. Better than GTA IV, better than Saints Row the Third, better than Just Cause 2. Everyone should check it out, regardless of what you think about open world games. Bring on the sequel/DLC.
WHOA haha, is that the worst possible Cantonese cuss word?
Nice impressions, thanks!
I so badly want to play this game but in my old age I have become a seriously cheap bastard.
EatChildren
Currently polling second in Australia's federal election (first in the Gold Coast), this feral may one day be your Bogan King.
All lock boxes found.
All cars purchased.
Soon completion will be mine.
All cars purchased.
Soon completion will be mine.
The solution i found is to make sure you stand completely still for a second first before holding Y.
Works everytime for me
At least they are playing
At least they are playing
Gimme a break, its hard to control the game with one hand on the gamepad and the other on the 'screenshot' key on the keyboard. Slows down progress a little.
BUT AT LEAST I TAKE TIME TO ENJOY THE SIGHTS
Absolutely amazed by this too. I cannot even imagine playing a game that fast in one sitting.
I do that too, and let Fraps take shots every 10 seconds.
8 hours only so far but hardly progressed through the story at all.
Oh my goodness. I've only purchased like 3 cars. Lol
Die Squirrel Die
Member
So I'm about 75% of the way through the story and about 80% complete overall and my Triad experience is really lagging behind. The thing is it's not like I've been doing bad at it in the missions, usually much better than my cop experience, but the drug busts and investigations helped top that up and it maxed out a while ago. I replayed one mission to see if that would do anything but the gain was minimal. Am I just going to have to grind it out?
Count of Monte Sawed-Off
un33dab@dpu$$y
I didn't max out triad until the end of the game. Face and police were maxed out way before that.
You definitely don't need to have 3 triangles full for every triad mission, but you should 85-90% triangles full (altogether). What helped me to get alot points was doing the gun levels, and taking my time to do head shots and doing alot of vaulting when the opportunity arose. Also, when fighting enemies, you should use alot of heavy attacks and stunning enemies for additional points.
SJRB
Gold Member
Know your limits, play within it...
Any consensus on the number of wins? (picking the lesser)
Is it possible to map the Guide button on the 360 controller? I've always thought that could have cool uses like screenshots or steam overlay.
Well it was good while it lasted. I got to the final mission and after enduring three game crashes my save will no longer load without crashing. I'm done with buying new games. Burned on both this and Darksiders 2. At least this wasn't as bad as Darksiders 2. I'll try reinstalling and see if that works it.
Edit: Anyone know where the save file is located so I can back it up?
Edit: Anyone know where the save file is located so I can back it up?
Shadow2222
Member
I have a question that maybe some more PC-oriented gamers can answer for me. Why does the high-res texture pack not affect my benchmark (or in-game play for that matter) at all?
While I have 8 GB of RAM and a quad core processor, I only have (until my Radeon 6870 comes) a Radeon 5650, and I expected a huge hit when I turned that "DLC" on. It doesn't affect the FPS at all, yet it looks so much better. How can this be?
While I have 8 GB of RAM and a quad core processor, I only have (until my Radeon 6870 comes) a Radeon 5650, and I expected a huge hit when I turned that "DLC" on. It doesn't affect the FPS at all, yet it looks so much better. How can this be?
cheststrongwell
my cake, fuck off
Is there a way to stop the "crazy screen shake" that happens while driving? It's not super bad, but it does bother me.
bitoriginal
Member
Holy SHIT.
Very late/end game spoilers: Just did the mission involving Mr. Tong.
This game keeps delivering.
Very late/end game spoilers: Just did the mission involving Mr. Tong.
It was awesome, I actually felt a emotional response at seeing Jackie gutted like that. They did really well with making the whole Shen/Jackie relationship actually something I cared about. The proceeding torture scene with Tong was totally brutal too, they really didn't hold back on that one.
Baconsammy
Banned
Yes, you can stop it by going to work for them and creating a patch. We'd all thank you for it. I hate it as well.
cheststrongwell
my cake, fuck off
Sending application now. Hope this works!
It would affect performance if you'd have <512 MB of graphics ram.
That looks so good. Did you tweak it much?
SJRB
Gold Member
This game looks like it's from the next generation at times, crazy stuff. Why isn't the mainstream press all over this?
Because then you walk up to the stores...