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The Official Grand Theft Auto IV thread: The World Is Yours
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I noticed a weird icon on the map one time, went to it, it was some guy standing on a corner. The icon was like a thin pin, nothing like all other icons. I approached the dude and it triggered a cutscene with this weird rich dude (appeared high or smth) talked some shit and gave me 100$ for nothing. Weird. What was that?
Question: How high does the respect/like ranking should be for characters in order for you to be able to use their special abilities or offers? I actually find Roman's free cab extremely useful if I can't be bothered to drive from one spot to another. Plus the cab driver is hilarious.
Question: How high does the respect/like ranking should be for characters in order for you to be able to use their special abilities or offers? I actually find Roman's free cab extremely useful if I can't be bothered to drive from one spot to another. Plus the cab driver is hilarious.
CowboyAstronaut
Banned
I was originally going to accept the the game doesn't deserve a 10 talk, but man.. there is just no way this game can receive anything other than a 10 in the graphics department.
The way Rockstar nailed down to the tiniest of details certain areas or neighborhoods I've actually been to is simply amazing.
The first time I beat the ps3 version I was thoroughly impressed with the game visually, (playing 360 version now) but overtime I began to scrutinize all the things people were pointing out even harder than I ever did prior and was going to come to the conclusion the game is no 10 in the visuals department.
Then again.. that is until I get to the later parts in the game and I'm reminded about just how visually stunning different areas in this game can get. If people don't like the sight the aliasing that does exist in the game then there will also be plenty of times throughout the game where it will actually look like it has far more AA than it really does and moments where the lighting and scenery is such a perfect combination that you will totally forgive and even agree with the labeling of the game as a 10 in the graphics department.
Another thing I can point out with the 360 version is that as the game is proceeding and I'm getting further on, the performance seems to consistently be at the highest end of the clip which I didn't think that was the case earlier. Sure I had no major issues with the performance early in the game, but for whatever reason, I feel pretty confident in saying the 360 version is definitely hitting 32-35 fps consistently if not better. I definitely didn't feel that was the case earlier though. I would say earlier on in the game it was more like 24-28 for a good majority of the time and then it would hit 30 in some situations.
What a totally kickass game I'm having so much fun with it still.
The way Rockstar nailed down to the tiniest of details certain areas or neighborhoods I've actually been to is simply amazing.
The first time I beat the ps3 version I was thoroughly impressed with the game visually, (playing 360 version now) but overtime I began to scrutinize all the things people were pointing out even harder than I ever did prior and was going to come to the conclusion the game is no 10 in the visuals department.
Then again.. that is until I get to the later parts in the game and I'm reminded about just how visually stunning different areas in this game can get. If people don't like the sight the aliasing that does exist in the game then there will also be plenty of times throughout the game where it will actually look like it has far more AA than it really does and moments where the lighting and scenery is such a perfect combination that you will totally forgive and even agree with the labeling of the game as a 10 in the graphics department.
Another thing I can point out with the 360 version is that as the game is proceeding and I'm getting further on, the performance seems to consistently be at the highest end of the clip which I didn't think that was the case earlier. Sure I had no major issues with the performance early in the game, but for whatever reason, I feel pretty confident in saying the 360 version is definitely hitting 32-35 fps consistently if not better. I definitely didn't feel that was the case earlier though. I would say earlier on in the game it was more like 24-28 for a good majority of the time and then it would hit 30 in some situations.
What a totally kickass game I'm having so much fun with it still.
FrenchMovieTheme
Member
i know
and because i followed your ass into the river! dammit!
Patrick Bateman
Member
Eins, zwei, drei, shiggy shiggy Schweine
I love this song. Don't know what their singing, but it's great.
I love this song. Don't know what their singing, but it's great.
I need help with a mission (minor spoilers from about ~20-25% completion):
Any tips would be appreciated.
Edit: Completely unrelated Q: What happens to all the multiplayer money you earn? Can you do anything with it, or is it just like a "score"?
I'm on the mission where I have to go to the strip club from Dwayne and kill the three managers. I must have retried it like 7 times now. My strategy so far has been to go into the first guy's office and melee him to alert no one's attention.
but after that... I don't have a good plan. I locate the 2nd and third guy, then go into the back and take out the third guy's door guard and the guy himself. The gunshots alert the whole club's attention and bring like 5000 guards in.
Is there a better way to do this? It seems like my method of just "brute forcing" the guy in the back might not be right, because half the time after I kill his guard he blasts me in the face with a shotgun before I even have a chance to retarget him...
but after that... I don't have a good plan. I locate the 2nd and third guy, then go into the back and take out the third guy's door guard and the guy himself. The gunshots alert the whole club's attention and bring like 5000 guards in.
Is there a better way to do this? It seems like my method of just "brute forcing" the guy in the back might not be right, because half the time after I kill his guard he blasts me in the face with a shotgun before I even have a chance to retarget him...
Any tips would be appreciated.
Edit: Completely unrelated Q: What happens to all the multiplayer money you earn? Can you do anything with it, or is it just like a "score"?
Stoney Mason
Banned
After putting in a real heavy duty session today I can say my opinion of the game has only improved. The story is kind of differently paced than I expected and I like that. And for the first time ever in a GTA game, combat missions are actually fun for me. I haven't run into a mission, I've truly detested yet, which is surprising for a GTA game. I'm personally mixed on the multiplayer but the single player is darn good stuff. It's subtle but it really does feel quite different than the other GTA's which is also refreshing.
GDJustin said:
I tried knifing the first manager to avoid mayhem but it seemed to happen anyway. Just use the cover system to gun down everyone going at you in the club, and when you get to the back they will just be leaving in a car and you can chase them.
There is another mission later on where not firing a gun actually worked better for me but I don't think you're there yet.
There is another mission later on where not firing a gun actually worked better for me but I don't think you're there yet.
GDJustin said:
Here's what I did. Park a car outside, near the alleyway to the right of the building. Go in the club. Nade the manager in the moneycounting-room. Sprint outside, hop in the car, drive through the alleyway to the back of the club.
The two other managers should be driving off now. Chase them and hose them down with your smg, or block/ram them and do your thing.
Could use some help, in fact any sort of help.
First off, Can we skip missions?
First off, Can we skip missions?
I am stuck on the Manny mission where he has us chasing the damn train (peurto ricon connection or some shit like that), I cannot finish that no matter how hard i try. So i ask can i skip this mission?, I have no one else on my map giving me missions. I just did the photo shoot mission for Playboy X.
Alex
Member
I about lost it when that stem cell news skit came up on the radio, to the point that I slammed into a barrier at full speed, flew through my windshield and was hit by an oncoming garbage truck in opposite lanes. I had no health and was following my GPS to the Restaurant by the safehouse
The humor is the best it's been since GTA III, if not better, not to say VC and SA were not funny, they were but it kinda was missing a certain magic.
The humor is the best it's been since GTA III, if not better, not to say VC and SA were not funny, they were but it kinda was missing a certain magic.
I continue going out on dates with her because of the small talk in the car on the way. I love getting little tid-bits of story on her friend Michelle, her and on Niko (although he's really reluctant to speak about it).Atomspike said:
(EDIT) Went out with Jacob and :lol @ him throwing pot outside the window when we got chased by cops!
Francias Castiglione
Banned
Nutter said:
Keeping up with the train doesn't require much speed, you just need to follow the tracks and avoid one dead end near the conclusion. Once they get out of the train they head to a car and you should easily get them before they reach that.
BenjaminBirdie
Banned
:lol
That Katt William's bit about "Hustlin'" was genuinely fucking hilarious. Brilliant animation.
I was actually dying laughing in real life. That's how good they MoCapped that shit.
Michelle, naturally, hated it.
That Katt William's bit about "Hustlin'" was genuinely fucking hilarious. Brilliant animation.
I was actually dying laughing in real life. That's how good they MoCapped that shit.
Michelle, naturally, hated it.
I got the achievement for that yesterday. Some of the time based ones are annoying because the drop off spot is hidden pretty well, but overall they were fun.
I need to start doing more story stuff, I keep doing side missions and useless stuff like web browsing.
Game's attention to detail is amazing: yesterday I was driving around one of those Burger Shoots, and what did I spot in the back parking? Two burger flippers smoking on the parking lot, on their break :lol it's unreal
I need to start doing more story stuff, I keep doing side missions and useless stuff like web browsing.
Game's attention to detail is amazing: yesterday I was driving around one of those Burger Shoots, and what did I spot in the back parking? Two burger flippers smoking on the parking lot, on their break :lol it's unreal
VindicatorZ
Member
anybody brought up the fact that the radio many times starts on THE SAME FUCKING PART? I've heard this shit loop so many times, it seems to start from the same place alot of times, like the station is waiting for you to turn it on. It's dissapointing they did nothing to improve on the radio. Game is awsome tho , just wanted to point it out.
So i am guessing we cant skip this mission then?Francias Castiglione said:
And yes i know about that dead end towards the end, and it ruined my good run for this mission.
Also Killing anyone hasnt been a problem for me so far, just this chasing crap is getting to me, since it seems like almost everyone has their fair share of chasing missions. sigh.Rapping Granny
Banned
VindicatorZ said:
Yeah, I kept tuning into Beats102.7 and hoping it's the Kayne West Flashlights song but it always ends/ starts up as the swizz beats song.
BobFromPikeCreek
Member
I haven't noticed anything different after finishing the most wanted list.Zyzyxxz said:
PS: Fernando is a dick.
Son of Godzilla
Banned
Anyone know a location of a vest drop? I am in dire need of one.
Loudninja said:So you got yours working?
After I set my ps3 to force 720p mode, somehow it's been much more stable. It crashed once after 4+ hours and hasn't happened again yet, instead of every 15 minutes like before. Good enough to play through the game.
PjotrStroganov
Member
How does the internet dating thing work? Does your clothing and general appearance play a role in that?
Going out with people like Roman and Brucie (love that guy:lol ) gives you certain perks. Do I have to be keeping going out for any more options to be opened up? Does going out with the rastaman have any advantages btw?
Going out with people like Roman and Brucie (love that guy:lol ) gives you certain perks. Do I have to be keeping going out for any more options to be opened up? Does going out with the rastaman have any advantages btw?
Zyzyxxz said:
Same here. I have final exams next week, but I am so addicted to this game, I seriously played all day yesterday. I am going to have to take drastic steps, like asking my wife to bring the game to work with her.... I don't know if I have the will power to not play
Francias Castiglione
Banned
Son of Godzilla said:
There is a website with maps of jumps, weapons, armour etc. on the in-game internet. It doesn't affect achievements either.
www.whattheydonotwantyoutoknow.com
Can't be arsed with internet dating right now, but afaik, anyone you can call and select 'job' for will unlock some special ability once you've got them to a certain friendship level. Usually means doing about 5-10 jobs for them and taking them out on the razz a couple of times.PjotrStroganov said:
However, once you have that ability (like Roman's cab service), I don't know if you have to keep going out with them to maintain it or if you can just neglect them. They seem to bother you less frequently if you're already good mates with them though...