Official GTA: San Andreas Thread - Page 5

**el fregadero** · 06-05-2004, 05:36 PM

Jacksonville represent.

**Y2Ant** · 06-05-2004, 08:12 PM

LOL

**Hired Hitman** · 06-13-2004, 09:26 AM

... Shame.

DS · 06-15-2004, 12:10 AM

Ok a little update to get you pumped...I guess. Here's some confirmations from OPS2 UK.

The game will use a Dual-Layer DVD because Rockstar have already filled up a full DVD disk!

Carl Johnson can visit The Barber and get his hair cut into numerous different styles which the player can decide. Pedestrians and characters will make remarks on your hair, depending if it looks cool or un-cool.

There will be tumble-weed in the desert.

The only loading times in the game will be a short pause when you enter buildings!

Shadows can be used to hide yourself, to help pick off unsuspecting enemies.

Real sunlight is simulated, and shadows are placed where they would really be.

There are different sets of lighting for day and night which helps create a more realistic feel.

Weather effects have been added to.

There are various plants and places to see in the countryside, such as farms which keeps the game feeling alive.

Being a Gang Member only makes up about 15% of the total game.

Carl and the Orange Grove Families can take over areas and generate money from them. This is just one of the many things which can add to the replay value even after the game has been 'completed'.

If you drive a vehicle into the water, you have two choices, climb out of the window and swim to shore, or stay in the car and sink, where you will have a certain amount of underwater stamina.

Swimming will be involved in some missions.

There are parts of the game where you will work as a gang, and parts where you will work alone.

The game is now very non-linear, and depending what choices are made, it will be rare for 2 players to have the same type of game. The missions will be the same, but so much can change depending on choices you make.

There will be In-Breds and Degenerates in the Countryside and some missions will reflect the contrast between the towny and the country people.

The map is so big players will get lost frequently.

Characters have more bones which results in numerous different facial expressions.

There are now many more ways to complete missions. You could run straight in shooting, or sneak through the shadows and pick off the enemies one by one.

When the player only has one wanted star, hiding in the shadows should be enough to throw police off your trail.

The player must tap the X button on the bike in order to pedal faster.

You will have an accuracy meter at the top left of the screen, and the more enemies you hit, the better your accuracy will become.

The crosshairs which are aimed at people will change colour depending on how much health the enemy has. Green will symbolise almost full health, yellow represents half health, and red shows the character is almost dead.

There are Police Motorbikes and they will be used by the cops.

There are Quad Bikes to be ridden around the country side.

Some vehicles are made specifically for the countryside, while others are for the streets of the city.

I swear if this doesn't get this thread going, it's practically pointless until the game comes out.

DS · 06-15-2004, 12:16 AM

Also, while I'm at it, there are two gangs as of now.

Orange Grove Families (Carl's gang)
and
The Ballas (Rival gang, that could be them shown in the car jacking picture)

This is really sounding like a complex action/rpg game now. Going to be game of the year I expect and probably going to take my number 1 spot.

**Optik** · 06-15-2004, 12:30 AM

Yeh, Imma be playing this game for a LONG time....

**Savio** · 06-15-2004, 01:23 AM

Quote:

The map is so big players will get lost frequently.

**el fregadero** · 06-15-2004, 02:17 AM

Excellent news.

**Hired Hitman** · 06-15-2004, 02:29 AM

WHOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

I can see this game winning game of the year

**Tony Montana** · 06-15-2004, 08:07 AM

I dunno. The thought of being able to swim under water and hide in the shadows sounds too much like Metal Gear Solid to me

Although I would enjoy getting chased by sharks in the water.

**Hired Hitman** · 06-15-2004, 09:40 AM

Tony, every game is becoming "too much like" other games, i.e. Battlefield1942/UT2004/Farcry & Metal Gear Solid/Splinter Cell

it's just how things are... I would rather them add those things to make the game even better, than to just leave it as it is and just add new missions.

**el fregadero** · 06-15-2004, 04:14 PM

What's wrong with Metal Gear Solid?

**Tony Montana** · 06-15-2004, 05:48 PM

Is there any mention of there still being tanks in GTA:San Andreas ?

DS · 06-15-2004, 09:17 PM

There has to be tanks. There's LA riots all the time where they have tanks out. On top of that, now that there is an extra star, this is going to be insane. Gang wars and an extra star? Give it up.

**Hired Hitman** · 06-15-2004, 09:42 PM

Extra Star?

Is that something stronger than the Army or new middle star?

cause if it's one more than the army... good luck getting out alive

DS · 06-15-2004, 09:47 PM

Nothing been said one what part it plays. I figure if will end up giving the last star something bigger then the army. International Forces or something like that I guess. Probably nothing that stupid but you know what I mean.

**el fregadero** · 06-16-2004, 02:33 AM

The Bat Signal goes up when you get the last star.

**Hired Hitman** · 06-16-2004, 02:36 AM

Secret Service...

**el fregadero** · 06-16-2004, 02:40 AM

Better than the "International Forces".

DS · 06-16-2004, 03:27 AM

You see that everyone? El Fregadero is nothing but a fizzle.

All that coffee and no reason to get up.

**el fregadero** · 06-16-2004, 03:28 AM

You see that everyone? I'm a microphone fiend.

I can use my custom title in a post, too.

DS · 06-16-2004, 03:29 AM

Stop it with your daggers!

**el fregadero** · 06-16-2004, 03:47 AM

Anyway, back to Batman being in the game.

**Hired Hitman** · 06-16-2004, 04:03 AM

1 Star: Slackish Cops
2 Star: Cops
3 Star: Undercover Cops
4 Star: Swat
5 Star: FBI
6 Star: Army

what is and where could the other star go?

**Savio** · 06-22-2004, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hired Hitman

1 Star: Slackish Cops
2 Star: Cops
3 Star: Undercover Cops
4 Star: Swat
5 Star: FBI
6 Star: Army

what is and where could the other star go?

1 Star: Slackish Cops
2 Stars: Cops
3 Stars: Undercover Cops
4 Stars: Heli
5 Stars: Swat
6 Stars: FBI
7 Stars: Army
Or maybe switch 3 and 4

**el fregadero** · 06-16-2004, 05:15 AM

Maybe add riot control police as the fourth star and move the others up a notch.

**el fregadero** · 06-18-2004, 06:40 PM

They should do something to make it were the police go after other people for shooting guns, too, instead of the police only hating me. They should also make something like the "Most Wanted List", so after a while, as your "reputation" got higher, you would basically have one star at all times.

**Hollywood Red** · 06-18-2004, 07:20 PM

I remember there being "codes" to display your media level meter in VC but they didn't work... unless I was doing something wrong, I'll assume it was poppycock, but that's something I wouldn't mind seeing in San Andreas.

When you finally do get Busted or Wasted, rather than how they had various soundbites of Ken Rosenburg pleading your innonence in VC, they could have mock paper headlines or CNN coverage...

DS · 06-18-2004, 11:04 PM

The code worked on the PC version.

That one star all the time thing would suck.

**el fregadero** · 06-18-2004, 11:08 PM

Not when you first start out, but if you, say kill alot of people and don't get busted, cops would still act suspicious around you, even after you would technically have zero stars.

DS · 06-18-2004, 11:22 PM

Act suspicious? Like walking by you and looking?

**el fregadero** · 06-19-2004, 02:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DS

Act suspicious? Like walking by you and looking?

Like following you around, waiting for you to do something illegal.

Basically how the cops act now towards blacks.

**Hired Hitman** · 06-18-2004, 11:29 PM

I like the mock paper headlines or CNN coverage, idea

DS · 06-21-2004, 02:10 AM

Couple new notes while I'm updating:

Cars accumulate dirt.
Tractors are confirmed.
Corrosion of cars.
Haircuts will be costing money in the game.
Advanced order placing for pizza will be present. You can order a small slice of pizza with a drink, up to a full rack with everything on it.
Each drive-by member will be able to select their own individual targets.
You chose if you're "good" or "evil".

Now, probably the worst news of the game (although I saw it coming), there will be NO multiplayer in San Andreas. They finish this and they're taking a break from GTA, probably (hopefully not) until the PS3.

**The Lone Drinker** · 06-21-2004, 03:30 PM

I am glad to see you have the choice of being good or evil because I rather not be the KKK's and Nazi's version of the stereotypical black man.

I'll be playing the part of a struggling black man trying to survive in a cruel and harsh white world.

[I am a white boy myself so me saying this is really funny.]

I think the game looks super cool. Although I really don't like the idea of breaking into people's houses. That's a little disturbing.

In games like GTA III, Vice City, Manhunt, The Suffering, etc.....I only killed bad guys.

And in the previous Grand Theft Auto games, I only stole cars from Mafia guys and other gang bangers.

At first I was thinking that I would have trouble relating to this homeboy in this game and won't feel too bad if he gets injured and/or killed. But I'll make him into a good guy now.

BTW: Does anyone know if there will be any Italian Gangster characters in the game?

I'm kind of worried that the wiseguys won't be in it because I have not heard much info on them in regards of the newest GTA.

I read on Frank Vincent's official website that he is returning to do the voice of Don Salvatore but that's it, and he may be the only Italian to show up and it could just be a brief cameo apperance.

I don't believe The Italians operate on the west coast, but maybe in Las Vegas. So come on, bring on the Mob.

Then again, they have been in every other game so perhaps the Grand Theft Auto people want try something new. But you can't have a Grand Theft Auto video game without "The Family".

**el fregadero** · 06-22-2004, 06:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Lone Drinker

In games like GTA III, Vice City, Manhunt, The Suffering, etc.....I only killed bad guys.

I don't feel like working with the rest of the post, but it must have been pretty boring if you only killed the "bad guys".

**Optik** · 06-21-2004, 08:28 PM

All I can say after reading that post is...

...

**Oxstar** · 06-21-2004, 08:47 PM

I hope they add midgets or a circus so you can kill clowns

**DaveWadding** · 06-21-2004, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oxstar

I hope they add midgets or a circus so you can kill clowns

They should have the Circus, Circus hotel thats in Vegas just for that.

DS · 06-21-2004, 11:32 PM

They have dogs this time, a big controversy from Vice City. I bet small children are next. And by small I mean el fregadero size. And by that I mean they have tiny penises. And by that I mean they indent.

*by small children I mean kids.

06-15-2004, 12:10 AM	#4
DS look at that hat Posts: 4,520	Ok a little update to get you pumped...I guess. Here's some confirmations from OPS2 UK. The game will use a Dual-Layer DVD because Rockstar have already filled up a full DVD disk! Carl Johnson can visit The Barber and get his hair cut into numerous different styles which the player can decide. Pedestrians and characters will make remarks on your hair, depending if it looks cool or un-cool. There will be tumble-weed in the desert. The only loading times in the game will be a short pause when you enter buildings! Shadows can be used to hide yourself, to help pick off unsuspecting enemies. Real sunlight is simulated, and shadows are placed where they would really be. There are different sets of lighting for day and night which helps create a more realistic feel. Weather effects have been added to. There are various plants and places to see in the countryside, such as farms which keeps the game feeling alive. Being a Gang Member only makes up about 15% of the total game. Carl and the Orange Grove Families can take over areas and generate money from them. This is just one of the many things which can add to the replay value even after the game has been 'completed'. If you drive a vehicle into the water, you have two choices, climb out of the window and swim to shore, or stay in the car and sink, where you will have a certain amount of underwater stamina. Swimming will be involved in some missions. There are parts of the game where you will work as a gang, and parts where you will work alone. The game is now very non-linear, and depending what choices are made, it will be rare for 2 players to have the same type of game. The missions will be the same, but so much can change depending on choices you make. There will be In-Breds and Degenerates in the Countryside and some missions will reflect the contrast between the towny and the country people. The map is so big players will get lost frequently. Characters have more bones which results in numerous different facial expressions. There are now many more ways to complete missions. You could run straight in shooting, or sneak through the shadows and pick off the enemies one by one. When the player only has one wanted star, hiding in the shadows should be enough to throw police off your trail. The player must tap the X button on the bike in order to pedal faster. You will have an accuracy meter at the top left of the screen, and the more enemies you hit, the better your accuracy will become. The crosshairs which are aimed at people will change colour depending on how much health the enemy has. Green will symbolise almost full health, yellow represents half health, and red shows the character is almost dead. There are Police Motorbikes and they will be used by the cops. There are Quad Bikes to be ridden around the country side. Some vehicles are made specifically for the countryside, while others are for the streets of the city. I swear if this doesn't get this thread going, it's practically pointless until the game comes out.

06-05-2004, 05:36 PM	#1
el fregadero Tap-In Posts: 20,300	Jacksonville represent.

06-05-2004, 08:12 PM	#2
Y2Ant Crows Before Hoes Posts: 24,501	LOL

06-13-2004, 09:26 AM	#3
Hired Hitman The Next Great One н� Posts: 18,684	... Shame.

06-15-2004, 12:16 AM	#5
DS look at that hat Posts: 4,520	Also, while I'm at it, there are two gangs as of now. Orange Grove Families (Carl's gang) and The Ballas (Rival gang, that could be them shown in the car jacking picture) This is really sounding like a complex action/rpg game now. Going to be game of the year I expect and probably going to take my number 1 spot.

06-15-2004, 12:30 AM	#6
Optik GoLD MoUTh Posts: 3,531	Yeh, Imma be playing this game for a LONG time....

06-15-2004, 02:17 AM	#8
el fregadero Tap-In Posts: 20,300	Excellent news.

06-15-2004, 02:29 AM	#9
Hired Hitman The Next Great One н� Posts: 18,684	WHOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! I can see this game winning game of the year

06-15-2004, 08:07 AM	#10
Tony Montana Posts: 2,483	I dunno. The thought of being able to swim under water and hide in the shadows sounds too much like Metal Gear Solid to me Although I would enjoy getting chased by sharks in the water.

06-15-2004, 09:40 AM	#11
Hired Hitman The Next Great One н� Posts: 18,684	Tony, every game is becoming "too much like" other games, i.e. Battlefield1942/UT2004/Farcry & Metal Gear Solid/Splinter Cell it's just how things are... I would rather them add those things to make the game even better, than to just leave it as it is and just add new missions.

06-15-2004, 04:14 PM	#12
el fregadero Tap-In Posts: 20,300	What's wrong with Metal Gear Solid?

06-15-2004, 05:48 PM	#13
Tony Montana Posts: 2,483	Is there any mention of there still being tanks in GTA:San Andreas ?

06-15-2004, 09:17 PM	#14
DS look at that hat Posts: 4,520	There has to be tanks. There's LA riots all the time where they have tanks out. On top of that, now that there is an extra star, this is going to be insane. Gang wars and an extra star? Give it up.

06-15-2004, 09:42 PM	#15
Hired Hitman The Next Great One н� Posts: 18,684	Extra Star? Is that something stronger than the Army or new middle star? cause if it's one more than the army... good luck getting out alive

06-15-2004, 09:47 PM	#16
DS look at that hat Posts: 4,520	Nothing been said one what part it plays. I figure if will end up giving the last star something bigger then the army. International Forces or something like that I guess. Probably nothing that stupid but you know what I mean.

06-16-2004, 02:33 AM	#17
el fregadero Tap-In Posts: 20,300	The Bat Signal goes up when you get the last star.

06-16-2004, 02:36 AM	#18
Hired Hitman The Next Great One н� Posts: 18,684	Secret Service...

06-16-2004, 02:40 AM	#19
el fregadero Tap-In Posts: 20,300	Better than the "International Forces".

06-16-2004, 03:27 AM	#20
DS look at that hat Posts: 4,520	You see that everyone? El Fregadero is nothing but a fizzle. All that coffee and no reason to get up.

06-16-2004, 03:28 AM	#21
el fregadero Tap-In Posts: 20,300	You see that everyone? I'm a microphone fiend. I can use my custom title in a post, too.

06-16-2004, 03:29 AM	#22
DS look at that hat Posts: 4,520	Stop it with your daggers!

06-16-2004, 03:47 AM	#23
el fregadero Tap-In Posts: 20,300	Anyway, back to Batman being in the game.

06-16-2004, 04:03 AM	#24
Hired Hitman The Next Great One н� Posts: 18,684	1 Star: Slackish Cops 2 Star: Cops 3 Star: Undercover Cops 4 Star: Swat 5 Star: FBI 6 Star: Army what is and where could the other star go?

06-16-2004, 05:15 AM	#26
el fregadero Tap-In Posts: 20,300	Maybe add riot control police as the fourth star and move the others up a notch.

06-18-2004, 06:40 PM	#27
el fregadero Tap-In Posts: 20,300	They should do something to make it were the police go after other people for shooting guns, too, instead of the police only hating me. They should also make something like the "Most Wanted List", so after a while, as your "reputation" got higher, you would basically have one star at all times.

06-18-2004, 07:20 PM	#28
Hollywood Red Posts: 156	I remember there being "codes" to display your media level meter in VC but they didn't work... unless I was doing something wrong, I'll assume it was poppycock, but that's something I wouldn't mind seeing in San Andreas. When you finally do get Busted or Wasted, rather than how they had various soundbites of Ken Rosenburg pleading your innonence in VC, they could have mock paper headlines or CNN coverage...

06-18-2004, 11:04 PM	#29
DS look at that hat Posts: 4,520	The code worked on the PC version. That one star all the time thing would suck.

06-18-2004, 11:08 PM	#30
el fregadero Tap-In Posts: 20,300	Not when you first start out, but if you, say kill alot of people and don't get busted, cops would still act suspicious around you, even after you would technically have zero stars.

06-18-2004, 11:22 PM	#31
DS look at that hat Posts: 4,520	Act suspicious? Like walking by you and looking?

06-18-2004, 11:29 PM	#33
Hired Hitman The Next Great One н� Posts: 18,684	I like the mock paper headlines or CNN coverage, idea

06-21-2004, 02:10 AM	#34
DS look at that hat Posts: 4,520	Couple new notes while I'm updating: Cars accumulate dirt. Tractors are confirmed. Corrosion of cars. Haircuts will be costing money in the game. Advanced order placing for pizza will be present. You can order a small slice of pizza with a drink, up to a full rack with everything on it. Each drive-by member will be able to select their own individual targets. You chose if you're "good" or "evil". Now, probably the worst news of the game (although I saw it coming), there will be NO multiplayer in San Andreas. They finish this and they're taking a break from GTA, probably (hopefully not) until the PS3.