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KEZ_7
Jason
King Luis
Fantastic
Have you played any of the modes in GTA IV or Red Dead Redemption?
There's nothing 'revolutionary' about it. Don't get me wrong, I don't think it's average, but there's a finite amount of content. The standard multiplayer modes are sub-standard and so don't last out, the co-operative modes also tire out quickly too because there are only a certain number of them. Having a house or garage is great and so is making races, but it's not going to last. People whinge and complain about Call of Duty games, but the fact of the matter is that those games have multiplayer which lasts, which retains its excitement.
So far the open world Rockstar games have done a good job of trying to get an open world to be online, but it's still just not there yet and won't be until they can incorporate a persistent world that allows players to play missions together and against other humans.
Telegram Sam
Obtuse
Telegram Sam
Jason
Rockstar started thinking about making Grand Theft Auto Online when they began making GTA 3
The GTA Online demo shown to press was the PS3 version
PS3 isn't the lead platform, GTA 5 is the first in the series to have a parallel development
Rockstar says "there's very, very little difference in the development state of them both. They're both very similar. It would be hard to tell them apart."
GTA Online looks like GTAV with almost no compromises, though details on cars may be streamed in slightly differently
Rockstar is already thinking about the future "in terms of missions, new content, clothes, apartments, for the next while". It plans to use data from players in building the future of GTA Online
Rockstar wants a player's online identity to exist and to be shared throughout its games, Max Payne 3's crews is an example of this
Rockstar wants to keep adding new things to build GTA Online into a world and has set it up with no limitations: "We could, if we wanted, simulate the entire world, different countries, whatever. Whether we do that or not... But we've got a bunch of old stuff that we're toying with using."
Rockstar is focusing on getting the current gen version out, and will "see what happens in the future" with regards to next-gen
GTA Online gameplay details
GTA Online is a persistent online world for 16 active players, but hundreds of thousands of players (however many take part) exist in the larger universe
It retains almost all of the core gameplay from single-player; Looting, co-op heists, deathmatches, races, gang attacks, crew vs crew playlists, sports (like tennis, BASE jumping, golf and more), plus 'ambient' events like armoured van robberies, crate drops, import/export car acquisition, bounties
GTA Online looks like GTA 5, with no compromises
Characters lip-sync "broadly" when their player speak
Before starting heists or hold-ups, players can choose masks to disguise themselves. These can be ditched later to lose a Wanted star
Police have a "cone of detection" which players need to stay out of
Whoever does the job gets the cash, and can choose how to split it
Cars can be insured and replaced
Players complete missions and activities for Reputation Points, money and material assets
Players can create their own missions using Creator tools
You open up the Creator and can place all your spawn points, place some props, place cars, place planes, place anything you want around the world. It is published to the Rockstar Social Club Cloud where others can download it
Players can pick preferred creators
Initially players will be able to create races and deathmatches
Rockstar will introduce new tools and content over time
GTA Online will launch two weeks after GTA 5
GTA Online is accessed through a fourth character slot in the selection wheel
There may be a small download when Online is available two weeks after launch, possible a small unlock code (TBC - details to follow)
There is a character creation system to create a multiplayer avatar, stats from the campaign will not carry over
The world of GTA Online is set slightly before the GTA 5 story
GTA Online will take you through some introductory missions to start with characters from the game explaining mechanics and systems
It flows like single-player in terms of progression, but not story
Players will be scored and ranked on individual mission types in GTA Online
Rockstar has an "internal score" that can rank people on shooting, driving, flying, parachuting
It will release enough data "for people to know exactly where they stand within all their skills"
Stats and other player information will be available through Rockstar's Social Club, it currently has no plans to release a dedicated mobile app, but you can use tablets etc to view the Social Club site
Rockstar has implemented "good cheater management" to make sure people behave
A "Passive mode" can be activated so players can't shoot people, but also can't be shot
Carrying around lots of cash can be a risk, but players can visit the bank to deposit money and keep it safe
Personal vehicles can't be stolen by others as they can be locked, however they can still be damaged or blown up
Players can be given a "Bad Sport" stat for misbehaving and if they're too bad they will be punished
Other players will be able to identify a player with a bad sport stat
Cars can be bought or stolen. When stolen, players can be modified them with a custom spray jobs and plates. If they aren't changed they may activate a wanted level if spotted by the police
A character can be employed to repair your cars and deliver them, he won't deal with stolen cars, however. You can phone him to drop off cars to you.
Camera angles during driving can be manually changed, as in GTA 4
Rockstar's long-term vision is to let players turn their finished games into a movie. Although it says it is "doable" it's just a dream at the moment
You can't share Weazel news online, you can only watch the feeds from your apartment when friends or crew members have a Wanted level
Rockstar is still balancing the money earned from missions so it fits in with the flow of purchasing property and cars
Investing in stock and shares is also available online, you can buy shares in a car company, target that company's cars to have insurance replace them and the stock price will go up
Players can form cartels but will Rockstar will assume the role of "government" to "make sure there's nothing untoward happening"
Press seeing GTA Online were only shown a bit of the map, " there's a whole other chunk of map" that wasn't seen
"There's a lot of toys out there, and a lot of areas for people to use, to make their missions"
The apartment TV airs a detective show, but Rockstar North's president didn't actually know what it was since the team is still adding new content into the game
Players have access to a planning board similar to the one in single-player. It has all the maps, people, and the dots to show you where you've got to go
GTA Online missions will be "simpler" than the heists in the main game at first
Underwater gameplay isn't going to be big part of the initial GTA Online content suite, but Rockstar will start looking at it after the initial batch of "hundreds and hundreds and hundreds of missions" are delivered
Activities such as two-player tennis will be available in GTA Online
Players engaging in side-activities "won't be terrorised", they can enjoy a tennis game without being griefed
Using their phone, players can call characters and access services to help them complete missions. For example, two players can enlist in some AI-controlled characters to complete an eight-player mission, or call in an airstrike, or turn off blips to hide from other players.
New characters offering new services are introduced as players progress
Rockstar is planning "huge" things for "Crews, playlists, challenges"
The ability to mix and match missions to create playlists is a possibility
Mr Willy
Fuck off.
Jason
I'd imagine something the scale that GTA Online is going to be would take quite a lot of planning.
Mr Willy
VP.
Jason
Also..
Franck
Crane
Jason
GOLF
Golf is hyped as being one of GTA 5s best mini-games. For the first time in Grand Theft Auto history, a proper game of golf is playable. Los Santos features a full 9-hole course. It is likely Michael is a member of this club. The map of the current hole is displayed on screen, as well as other details such as club type being used and wind direction. Golf can also be played online with other players.
TENNIS
Tennis has also gathered a lot of attention from Grand Theft Auto fans. It's the first time any such mini-game has featured in a Grand Theft Auto game. Little is known of the tennis mini-game as of yet, other than that Michael plays it with a woman named Jordan.
We know the player must control the power and direction of their serve. We can also adjust camera angles.
Tennis is also playable online.
BIKE RACES
It is unclear at this stage wheter it is triathlons or just bike races that will feature in Grand Theft Auto 5. In the gameplay trailer we’re only shown bike races and the narrator only mentions “bike races”. The player is allowed to wear a unique attire for these races. We are shown the player racing alongside 8 other cyclist. The player must pass through checkpoint throughout a course in order to progress.
SHOOTING RANGE
The shooting range has featured in previous GTAs before and returns in GTA 5. We see Trevor enjoying a game. The player must hit certain targets in a given time limit, gaining points along the way.
BUYING NEW HOUSES
In Grand Theft Auto 5, the player is allowed to purchase new houses. The player can visit the website www.dynasty8realestate.com in the game and search for a property they desire. The website gives us information on the houses such as the address, the price, and a summary. The player may also visit and inspect the house before deciding whether they want to buy it or not. The player can also buy business like Taxi depots and large garages.
Buying property is also possible online.
BASE JUMPS
Base jumping has featured in two previous GTAs but is vastly improved in Grand Theft Auto 5, with better physics and even a unique base-jumping attire. Although it is likely we can use parachutes whenever and wherever we want, we are shown in the gameplay trailer a parachuting mini game similar to the one from The Ballad of Gay Tony. The player must jump from from a set location and must pass through markers on the way to the ground. This is seen when inspecting the mini map from the below picture.
Structured Base-Jumping mini-games can be played online.
STOCK MARKETS
Buying shares from the stock market is a first for the Grand Theft Auto series, but has been met with praise from fans. The player can invest in a number of businesses including Ammunation, Binco and Bittersweet. Prices and shares are constantly changing, making the stock market a risky investment.
HUNTING
For the first time in GTA history, a large variety of interactive animals feature in the game. Confirmed animals include deer, sharks and bears. It is unknown as of yet if hunting is actually a scripted mini game or if it's simply part of free roam. What we do know is that Trevor likes to hunt. He is seen wearing a camouflaged hunting outfit in the woods and also seen aiming a sniper rifle directly at a deer's head. We also see that wind direction may be factor when using a sniper.
SUBA DIVING
For only the second time in GTA history, exploring under the sea is possible, only in GTA 5 is vastly improved. We are shown fully functional scuba diving equipment. The suit will most likely increase the length of time we can spend under water. It is also possible to explore under water without the scuba diving equipment as we are shown that lung capacity is an upgrade-able skill each protagonist possesses.
At this stage we know little of how scuba diving will work. We are told we can explore and find treasures as well as being told certain story missions involve scuba diving.
STRIP CLUBS
Strip clubs have featured regularly throughout the GTA series and they're returning in Grand Theft Auto 5 and they're better than ever. The graphical improvements now make the strippers look better. As seen in the screenshot below, the famous lap dances from GTA 4 make a return.
Other Mini games and activities include:
•Smoking weed (dank as fuck mate)
•Gun smuggling
•Yoga
•Haircuts
•Weapon customization
•Buying and customizing pets
•Stunt plane challenges
•Bus tours
•Liquor store and ATM robberies
•Illegal races including cars, planes and boat races
•iFruit, the game's new phone, can be used to snap pictures and upload them to Rockstar's Social Club. The phone also has apps. In addition to the camera there is internet, contacts, social media, a calendar, and a replay missions app. There are three more Rockstar hasn't yet revealed.
•Random character encounters throughout the map, much like those in GTAIV - but this time there's a greater variety and they're fully motion captured. Dynamic missions, similar to Red Dead's "Random World Events". Examples include characters with broken down cars, a hitch hiker, or two parked cars with dead bodies around them - which you can investigate to initiate dynamic missions.
THE MAP
Slashman X
Jason
King Luis
DB
Still , this needs to hurry up and come out.
Franck
Patty
Telegram Sam
Jason
Defo worth a read.
Jonas
This. Waiting for GTA V (and new Breaking Bad episodes) is like experiencing a painful, slow death.
The Platypus
King Luis
Whiskeyclone
Jason
Matt