Niko's Room - Grand Theft Auto IV Thread

[kcxiv]

The game was super easy on the 360. Bought it at Midnight on the 29th, and beat it within 4 days.

I'm still missing one jump though.

Damn 4 days? i am on a week and only like 35 percent in and i have 30 hours played.

[Wa-Z]

Update on ps3 today...supposedly it fixed the online problems. It took me a couple tries but I got into a game of GTA Race and it was silly fun...dudes were getting out of their cars and stealing faster ones etc. While they were all fighting over cars I raced ahead of the pile :) But where's the fun in that?!

[BWillie]

Damn 4 days? i am on a week and only like 35 percent in and i have 30 hours played.

He's lying. He didn't beat the game yet. No way. Unless he has no job and has 10 hours a day to play video games. Then, maybe he is right.

[Wa-Z]

or he doesn't sleep and lives off of wings from red bull

[Jenson71]

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[kcxiv]

He's lying. He didn't beat the game yet. No way. Unless he has no job and has 10 hours a day to play video games. Then, maybe he is right.

I have been doing all the side quests, dunno about finding all the birds though. Even with that map, that may take a bit long. lol As to doing all the player missions, i been trying to get through all that and getting everyone 100 percent like and respect.

Also, i play at night when i cant sleep. Sometimes it gets hell of bad for me and i sleep about 2 hours a night. lol So i get about 3-4 hours in late night.

[JBucc]

If by beat the game you mean the finish the story I finished it in 27 hours. Watched every cutscene, played many missions several times after dying or failing them. Went on maybe 4 dates and hung out with Jacob a couple times but that's it. If you mean get 100% completion well I don't even really care to do that.

[ragedogg69]

tonight was the first night i didnt have a blast playing gta 4. its like the game just hated me. I kept failing mission after mission, then i couldnt even make it to a contact without pissing off the police in some way. whats weird was i am crazy about this storyline. but maybe its cuz the main plotline has just had just sputtered out a few missions back, so nothing has developed. dunno. got one more island to unlock,so maybe it picks up from there.

[xbarretx]

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LMAO!!!!!!

na, ive seen him in RL hes hairs not that long :p

[kcxiv]

Bah, i got the dreaded RRoD :( OH well, time to fire up the PS3, good to have a back up plan. May have to just go rent GTAIV for it lol\


Well, i went to the xboxlive it said give it 10 min on their site, i did, and it fired back up. See how long before it goes down again. lol

[Hootie]

so I did the helicopter cheat...flew to Manhattan...got to the highest point...jumped out...holy shit the camera angle and the realism was unbelievable...all three of my friends cringed when he finally hit a building a died...it was amazing...we immediately turned the game off and were like, "we are fulfilled for the day..."

It was hysterical and awesome...coolest moment I've ever had in a video game.

[Ultra Peanut]

Honestly, my only complaint about GTA's portrayal of the media is that it's being outdone by the real thing (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKFpwWdpl_U). LMAO

so I did the helicopter cheat...flew to Manhattan...got to the highest point...jumped out...holy shit the camera angle and the realism was unbelievable...all three of my friends cringed when he finally hit a building a died...it was amazing...we immediately turned the game off and were like, "we are fulfilled for the day..."

It was hysterical and awesome...coolest moment I've ever had in a video game.I was just on a mission, crossing the Algonquin Bridge on a motorcycle. Naturally, I was going 500 miles per hour, so when a taxi swerved in front of me, I couldn't stop in time despite hitting the brake and handbrake. So I nailed the cab and went flying, end over end over end over end over end, until finally landing head first on the ground a few hundred feet below.

Last night, a friend of mine had just escaped a four-star wanted level at the airport. He then rolled out of his truck, hit his head on a rock, and died.

[Kraus]

Bumping this up, it fell off the first page.

I'm just about 50% completion, and I think I'm on the verge of making it to the third island.

[Archie Bunker]

Finally beat it last night and it is easily the best game I've ever played. Now its time to jump in my Stallion, crank up Radio Broker and try for 100%.

Can't wait for the DLC.

[Mr. Arrowhead]

Just bought it tonight, This is the best nonsports game i have ever played!

[ragedogg69]

so whats the longest stretch you guys have played? my stats say 5:33:33.

[kcxiv]

Think i had 3 and a half hours, but i am on a 2 week xbox vacation :(

[KcMizzou]

so whats the longest stretch you guys have played? my stats say 5:33:33.4:36 or something like that.

Just finished the bank heist with Pattie... holy hell was that intense.

[Archie Bunker]

6:29

[Kraus]

4:36 or something like that.

Just finished the bank heist with Pattie... holy hell was that intense.

Same here. Reminded me of the movie "Heat."

[TinyEvel]

Meh. It's the best of times and the worst of times. Is there a manual save on this thing?

I just had the mission where you chase the motorcycle boyfriend guy (yes, VERY early in the game) and every time you have to friggen start where you have to drive and do all that crap for like five minutes.
HATE that.

But, on a previous mission I was on a cycle and found a plywood ramp and shot up some cops and launched my azz all the way to the ocean. NIIIIICE!

[kaplin42]

Meh. It's the best of times and the worst of times. Is there a manual save on this thing?

I just had the mission where you chase the motorcycle boyfriend guy (yes, VERY early in the game) and every time you have to friggen start where you have to drive and do all that crap for like five minutes.
HATE that.

But, on a previous mission I was on a cycle and found a plywood ramp and shot up some cops and launched my azz all the way to the ocean. NIIIIICE!

In your safe house, if you go to the bed, you can save there. Just be careful because passes 6 hours of game time, so if you have any appointments, don't do this.

I do understand what you mean where if you fail a mission you can either look at the messages on your cell and retry, or load your last save. I try to make sure that I have all my weapons, health and armor, and do a save before I start any new mission, this way if it goes bad, I can just reload, and go back to the mission without having to go get the rest of the crap.


On a side note, why did they make motorcycles so hard to drive in this one. In GTA S.A. the motorcycle was the best mode of transport, now you get flung us if you even bump into a car.

[TinyEvel]

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[HypnotizedMonkey]

It's tough to kill Pegorino... i've done this mission like f-ing 10 times. goddamn goose chase

[Skyy God]

It's tough to kill Pegorino... i've done this mission like f-ing 10 times. goddamn goose chase

It's heli-frustrating to make your way through the goons and warehouse, only to miss the jump to the chopper. Once you do that, however, it's a cinch.

[crazycoffey]

I took her there, and she was kind pissy about it. "Oh, I guess I like simple places like this."



I took her bowling for the first date, and banged her that night. "oh Niko, I love when you say interesting things, oohhhh yeaahhhh, tell me more...."

[crazycoffey]

I bought the game last thurs, for my new PS3 that I got from my girl (dating 2 months and she buys me a PS3? - I know, I don't get it either...)

Anyway play all the free time away, love it - it's alot of fun!

[The Franchise]

Wow, I had no idea how appropriate this song was (well, at least the part in the video with the rocket launcher):

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I just thought it was ****ing catchy.

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[Adept Havelock]

Well, I finally dropped it in the 360, and promptly lost several hours of my life. I've just finished "Uncle Vlad", taken down a drug house with the Jamaican, gone on a couple of dates with Michelle, and done some taxi work for Roman.

HOLY CRAP! I am beyond impressed. I couldn't get into GTA:SA, but this one has grabbed me. It's everything I liked about "The Godfather"...on crack. This thing has a great and twisted sense of humor.

Thanks to all who contributed to this thread. It's what convinced me to pick it up.

[Ultra Peanut]

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[mcan]

I've had the game now since it came out, but when my roommate left town, I deleted everything and decided to start over from scratch last night...


Once session. 11 1/2 hours. 26% through the game.

:thumb:

[Bowser]

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LMAO

[Kraus]

I've had the game now since it came out, but when my roommate left town, I deleted everything and decided to start over from scratch last night...


Once session. 11 1/2 hours. 26% through the game.

:thumb:

Are your eyes burning?

[ragedogg69]

man, this can be the most fun or just infuriating. the delay of swapping weapons is annoying. really pisses me off when in the middle of a gunfight.

and how the hell was bernie in the army?

spoiler:


the funeral mission was fun as hell. driving a hearse with the ****ing body falling out the back...... awesome. oh and i am really digging kate playing hard to get.

[mcan]

man, this can be the most fun or just infuriating. the delay of swapping weapons is annoying. really pisses me off when in the middle of a gunfight.



I'm pretty sure you can hold L1 on the PS3 version and it is an immediate switch. Not positive though. I never messed with it.

[crazycoffey]

Last night we had a big storm, I was stealing cars for what's his name, got three and thought to myself, I should go save the game. Yup, lightening crashed and the power went out and back on, lost a couple hours of playtime......

[Ultra Peanut]

LMAOI want to see him say "TITTIES!!!!!!"

[Kraus]

Last night we had a big storm, I was stealing cars for what's his name, got three and thought to myself, I should go save the game. Yup, lightening crashed and the power went out and back on, lost a couple hours of playtime......

I believe it autosaves after each car you deposit in the garage. You should be alright.

[QuikSsurfer]

Hilarious
http://kotaku.com/5011147/grand-theft-auto-dui

[Bowser]

Hilarious
http://kotaku.com/5011147/grand-theft-auto-dui


LMAO

[crazycoffey]

Oh helll...

i may get all stunt jumps now...

Go to the internet cafe and type (in game)www.whattheydonotwantyoutoknow.com (http://www.whattheydonotwantyoutoknow.com), and you'll get access to maps detailing where to find every stunt jump, health pack and diseased pigeon in the game, among other things.



awesome, can you save it somehow so you don't have to keep going back?

I've only killed one pigeon, found some of the weapons, one a few jumps. I haven't finished all of Faustin's missions yet, just did the biker one - I didn't have any problem.

I tried to date all the girls online, they all said no; hhmph, virtual meet reality? Oh and I've never seen a hooker yet.

[noa]

Hilarious
http://kotaku.com/5011147/grand-theft-auto-dui

That was awesome.

[Adept Havelock]

awesome, can you save it somehow so you don't have to keep going back?

I've only killed one pigeon, found some of the weapons, one a few jumps. I haven't finished all of Faustin's missions yet, just did the biker one - I didn't have any problem.

I tried to date all the girls online, they all said no; hhmph, virtual meet reality? Oh and I've never seen a hooker yet.

Try driving down in the docks area in Broker at night. There are usually a few around.

I've done all of Jacob's deliveries, the car/bike thefts from the emails from Brucie, and the Most Wanted missions for Broker/Dukes/Bohan. I guess it's time to get back on the main story line and unlock the other islands.

This game is more addictive than Lay's potato chips. "Bet you can't kill/steal/outrun just one!"

[crazycoffey]

Ha! it is addicting. Took today off to get some stuff ready for Army Reserves Annual training in CA next week. So far, I'll I've done is steal cars, shoot pigeons, and banged (I mean, talked to her and said interesting things) Michelle....

[Adept Havelock]

Ha! it is addicting. Took today off to get some stuff ready for Army Reserves Annual training in CA next week. So far, I'll I've done is steal cars, shoot pigeons, and banged (I mean, talked to her and said interesting things) Michelle....

I was messing around at the Airport and ended up with a 4 star wanted level. Getting away from that was a blast.

[Archie Bunker]

http://www.theonion.com/content/news/liberty_city_police_face

Liberty City Police Face Allegations Of Incompetence, Brutality
June 4, 2008 | Issue 44•23

LIBERTY CITY—With the city in the midst of a record crime wave, concerned citizens claim the Liberty City Police Department has done little to prevent the constant car chases, ongoing gun battles, and overall atmosphere of violence that pervade the area.

"I used to feel safe in Liberty City, but lately, it's been total mayhem," said night-shift worker Lola Del Rio, who spoke to reporters while sucking nervously on a red lollipop. "In the past week alone, I've been carjacked twice, run over 10 times, and witness to a half-dozen gunfights that ended with automobiles exploding. What are the police doing to stop all this?"

Since the surge in crime, which began on April 28 at midnight, more than 830,000 civilians have been murdered—nearly one-tenth of Liberty City's total population. In addition, 35,000 vehicles have been reported stolen, many of which were then driven illegally over sidewalks and pedestrian walkways before plunging into the nearby Humboldt River. And according to startling figures released by local community action group Citizens for a Safer City, drug trafficking has become rampant and prostitution has increased by 800 percent.

"I was shot 14 times on my way to work today, including twice by police," said one Algonquin-area resident. "That is unacceptable."

Many blame the LCPD directly for the increase in criminal activity, citing the department's lax procedure for arresting criminals, which involves taking 10 percent of the suspect's money, confiscating his weapons, and simply releasing him from custody later that day. Outraged citizens say this is not enough, especially in a city where assault rifles can be found on factory roofs and grenade caches are located under the globe at the old World's Fair site.

"The police just let them go, and 20 minutes later they're shooting at the very same criminals from helicopters," veteran crime reporter Mike Whiteley said. "That is not proper law enforcement. We may be seeing a return to the bad old days of 2002, when the police, the FIB, and even Army tank battalions would leave countless bodies on the streets while attempting to capture just one man on some sort of joyful mass-destruction spree."

Perhaps even more alarming, city records indicate that more than 75 percent of perpetrators in mass-murder or vehicular-manslaughter cases escape, usually by simple methods such as driving into a car-repainting facility. Criminals have even eluded pursuit by walking into their apartment and going to bed for six hours, after which the search has been called off.

However, one LCPD official, who wished to remain anonymous, blamed the recent crime wave on the police department's lack of proper equipment.

"We are only equipped to pursue a suspect within a small radius on a very basic half-centimeter radar screen," the officer said. "If we were allowed to seek criminals who escaped this radius for more than 15 seconds, our results would improve dramatically."

"And to those who say the LCPD is too quick to resort to deadly force, remember that almost 850,000 police officers, FIB agents, and N.O.O.S.E. [National Office of Security Enforcement] team members have died in the line of duty in the past month," he added.

Nonetheless, residents say that their confidence in the Liberty City police force—low in the best of times—has eroded almost completely.

"I was buying a hot dog from a street vendor in Hove Beach yesterday when I saw someone run a red light, barrel down the sidewalk, careen into a garbage truck, exit his vehicle, steal a nearby convertible, and drive away," one Broker resident reported. "A nearby police car didn't even react. But when the car behind him nicked his fender, the officer shot the driver through the windshield and walked away."

"That is not the kind of law enforcement we want for our community," he added.

Most admit that the problem is not a lack of police presence, as the LCPD currently operates 15 different police stations throughout the city's four boroughs, and there is a seemingly infinite number of officers on duty at all times to respond to reported crimes. However, citizens say the officers' "shoot-first" mentality and willingness to accept bribes only contributes to the city's widespread violence and corruption.

"It's almost as if the cops in this town are as much an adversarial faction as the criminals," said public defender Kiki Jenkins, who is rumored to be instrumental in recent incidents of police being inexplicably pulled from chases and criminal pursuit. "Sure, we have excellent radio stations and an incredible range of things to see and do here. But if I were younger, I'd move to Mario World in a second."

[QuikSsurfer]

http://www.theonion.com/content/news/liberty_city_police_face

Liberty City Police Face Allegations Of Incompetence, Brutality
June 4, 2008 | Issue 44•23

LIBERTY CITY—With the city in the midst of a record crime wave, concerned citizens claim the Liberty City Police Department has done little to prevent the constant car chases, ongoing gun battles, and overall atmosphere of violence that pervade the area.

"I used to feel safe in Liberty City, but lately, it's been total mayhem," said night-shift worker Lola Del Rio, who spoke to reporters while sucking nervously on a red lollipop. "In the past week alone, I've been carjacked twice, run over 10 times, and witness to a half-dozen gunfights that ended with automobiles exploding. What are the police doing to stop all this?"

Since the surge in crime, which began on April 28 at midnight, more than 830,000 civilians have been murdered—nearly one-tenth of Liberty City's total population. In addition, 35,000 vehicles have been reported stolen, many of which were then driven illegally over sidewalks and pedestrian walkways before plunging into the nearby Humboldt River. And according to startling figures released by local community action group Citizens for a Safer City, drug trafficking has become rampant and prostitution has increased by 800 percent.

"I was shot 14 times on my way to work today, including twice by police," said one Algonquin-area resident. "That is unacceptable."

Many blame the LCPD directly for the increase in criminal activity, citing the department's lax procedure for arresting criminals, which involves taking 10 percent of the suspect's money, confiscating his weapons, and simply releasing him from custody later that day. Outraged citizens say this is not enough, especially in a city where assault rifles can be found on factory roofs and grenade caches are located under the globe at the old World's Fair site.

"The police just let them go, and 20 minutes later they're shooting at the very same criminals from helicopters," veteran crime reporter Mike Whiteley said. "That is not proper law enforcement. We may be seeing a return to the bad old days of 2002, when the police, the FIB, and even Army tank battalions would leave countless bodies on the streets while attempting to capture just one man on some sort of joyful mass-destruction spree."

Perhaps even more alarming, city records indicate that more than 75 percent of perpetrators in mass-murder or vehicular-manslaughter cases escape, usually by simple methods such as driving into a car-repainting facility. Criminals have even eluded pursuit by walking into their apartment and going to bed for six hours, after which the search has been called off.

However, one LCPD official, who wished to remain anonymous, blamed the recent crime wave on the police department's lack of proper equipment.

"We are only equipped to pursue a suspect within a small radius on a very basic half-centimeter radar screen," the officer said. "If we were allowed to seek criminals who escaped this radius for more than 15 seconds, our results would improve dramatically."

"And to those who say the LCPD is too quick to resort to deadly force, remember that almost 850,000 police officers, FIB agents, and N.O.O.S.E. [National Office of Security Enforcement] team members have died in the line of duty in the past month," he added.

Nonetheless, residents say that their confidence in the Liberty City police force—low in the best of times—has eroded almost completely.

"I was buying a hot dog from a street vendor in Hove Beach yesterday when I saw someone run a red light, barrel down the sidewalk, careen into a garbage truck, exit his vehicle, steal a nearby convertible, and drive away," one Broker resident reported. "A nearby police car didn't even react. But when the car behind him nicked his fender, the officer shot the driver through the windshield and walked away."

"That is not the kind of law enforcement we want for our community," he added.

Most admit that the problem is not a lack of police presence, as the LCPD currently operates 15 different police stations throughout the city's four boroughs, and there is a seemingly infinite number of officers on duty at all times to respond to reported crimes. However, citizens say the officers' "shoot-first" mentality and willingness to accept bribes only contributes to the city's widespread violence and corruption.

"It's almost as if the cops in this town are as much an adversarial faction as the criminals," said public defender Kiki Jenkins, who is rumored to be instrumental in recent incidents of police being inexplicably pulled from chases and criminal pursuit. "Sure, we have excellent radio stations and an incredible range of things to see and do here. But if I were younger, I'd move to Mario World in a second."

ROFL

[KcMizzou]

http://www.theonion.com/content/news/liberty_city_police_face

Liberty City Police Face Allegations Of Incompetence, Brutality
June 4, 2008 | Issue 44•23

LIBERTY CITY—With the city in the midst of a record crime wave, concerned citizens claim the Liberty City Police Department has done little to prevent the constant car chases, ongoing gun battles, and overall atmosphere of violence that pervade the area.

"I used to feel safe in Liberty City, but lately, it's been total mayhem," said night-shift worker Lola Del Rio, who spoke to reporters while sucking nervously on a red lollipop. "In the past week alone, I've been carjacked twice, run over 10 times, and witness to a half-dozen gunfights that ended with automobiles exploding. What are the police doing to stop all this?"

Since the surge in crime, which began on April 28 at midnight, more than 830,000 civilians have been murdered—nearly one-tenth of Liberty City's total population. In addition, 35,000 vehicles have been reported stolen, many of which were then driven illegally over sidewalks and pedestrian walkways before plunging into the nearby Humboldt River. And according to startling figures released by local community action group Citizens for a Safer City, drug trafficking has become rampant and prostitution has increased by 800 percent.

"I was shot 14 times on my way to work today, including twice by police," said one Algonquin-area resident. "That is unacceptable."

Many blame the LCPD directly for the increase in criminal activity, citing the department's lax procedure for arresting criminals, which involves taking 10 percent of the suspect's money, confiscating his weapons, and simply releasing him from custody later that day. Outraged citizens say this is not enough, especially in a city where assault rifles can be found on factory roofs and grenade caches are located under the globe at the old World's Fair site.

"The police just let them go, and 20 minutes later they're shooting at the very same criminals from helicopters," veteran crime reporter Mike Whiteley said. "That is not proper law enforcement. We may be seeing a return to the bad old days of 2002, when the police, the FIB, and even Army tank battalions would leave countless bodies on the streets while attempting to capture just one man on some sort of joyful mass-destruction spree."

Perhaps even more alarming, city records indicate that more than 75 percent of perpetrators in mass-murder or vehicular-manslaughter cases escape, usually by simple methods such as driving into a car-repainting facility. Criminals have even eluded pursuit by walking into their apartment and going to bed for six hours, after which the search has been called off.

However, one LCPD official, who wished to remain anonymous, blamed the recent crime wave on the police department's lack of proper equipment.

"We are only equipped to pursue a suspect within a small radius on a very basic half-centimeter radar screen," the officer said. "If we were allowed to seek criminals who escaped this radius for more than 15 seconds, our results would improve dramatically."

"And to those who say the LCPD is too quick to resort to deadly force, remember that almost 850,000 police officers, FIB agents, and N.O.O.S.E. [National Office of Security Enforcement] team members have died in the line of duty in the past month," he added.

Nonetheless, residents say that their confidence in the Liberty City police force—low in the best of times—has eroded almost completely.

"I was buying a hot dog from a street vendor in Hove Beach yesterday when I saw someone run a red light, barrel down the sidewalk, careen into a garbage truck, exit his vehicle, steal a nearby convertible, and drive away," one Broker resident reported. "A nearby police car didn't even react. But when the car behind him nicked his fender, the officer shot the driver through the windshield and walked away."

"That is not the kind of law enforcement we want for our community," he added.

Most admit that the problem is not a lack of police presence, as the LCPD currently operates 15 different police stations throughout the city's four boroughs, and there is a seemingly infinite number of officers on duty at all times to respond to reported crimes. However, citizens say the officers' "shoot-first" mentality and willingness to accept bribes only contributes to the city's widespread violence and corruption.

"It's almost as if the cops in this town are as much an adversarial faction as the criminals," said public defender Kiki Jenkins, who is rumored to be instrumental in recent incidents of police being inexplicably pulled from chases and criminal pursuit. "Sure, we have excellent radio stations and an incredible range of things to see and do here. But if I were younger, I'd move to Mario World in a second."LMAO

That's awesome. Nice find.

[Jenson71]

Well, I got 100% tonight. Loved it all, except QUB3D

[Ceej]

I've gotta question. Say my buddy and I wanna play crooks n robbers together. Is there some sort of way we can join a party and then join a server ala COD4. I don't wanna join a server, then invite him and the server be full.

I know you can create parties, and play against other parties, is that the only thing that I can try?

[Simply Red]

I've gotta question. Say my buddy and I wanna play crooks n robbers together. Is there some sort of way we can join a party and then join a server ala COD4. I don't wanna join a server, then invite him and the server be full.

I know you can create parties, and play against other parties, is that the only thing that I can try?

Chyeaahhh!

[Ceej]

My XBL nick is Chyeahhh Son.



:)

[Simply Red]

My XBL nick is Chyeahhh Son.



:)

What is that? I mean, I know what `Chyeahhh` and `Son` mean.

[Adept Havelock]

Well, I got 100% tonight. Loved it all, except QUB3D

QUB3D was easy for me, if a little tedious. Got the achievement the first time I played.

Still haven't bowled a turkey yet. That's a real bi**h. I've spent a lot of time bowling.

I'm still trying to survive the bank robbery. :banghead:

[KcMizzou]

I'm still trying to survive the bank robbery. :banghead:Holy shit was that one ever fun... I scraped by by the skin of my teeth.

(I'm nowhere close to 100%... odds are, I never will be)

[Kraus]

Just beat it. :) Now to get 100%

[Adept Havelock]

Holy shit was that one ever fun... I scraped by by the skin of my teeth.

(I'm nowhere close to 100%... odds are, I never will be)

Next run I'm calling Dwayne's thugs for backup to see if that helps.

[Kraus]

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[Bowser]

*Disclaimer - I have not read this thread.


I just got into this game, and my stat page says I'm a little over 13% through the game. So far, I've just done piddly shit - run drugs for Jacob, do fares for Roman, a few things for Dmitri, knocked it out with Michelle a bunch......When does this thing pick up, or am I doing the wrong missions? I DID escape a four or five star wanted level and unlocked an achievment, so that was cool. Aparently, they don't like it when you go cruising on the flightline. :)

Any suggestions where to go to next to up my weapon and currency level?

[Kraus]

*Disclaimer - I have not read this thread.


I just got into this game, and my stat page says I'm a little over 13% through the game. So far, I've just done piddly shit - run drugs for Jacob, do fares for Roman, a few things for Dmitri, knocked it out with Michelle a bunch......When does this thing pick up, or am I doing the wrong missions? I DID escape a four or five star wanted level and unlocked an achievment, so that was cool. Aparently, they don't like it when you go cruising on the flightline. :)

Any suggestions where to go to next to up my weapon and currency level?

I'd stop doing the side missions for now and start on the main story-line ones. The game will pick up soon.

Also, don't waste too much time on Michelle.

[MTG#10]

God I cant wait for this to hit pc.

[Farzin]

wow..I chose to revenge instead of deal..I thought Kate was gonna be worth it..Now I have $8,000..I'm screwed...

[HC_Chief]

Next run I'm calling Dwayne's thugs for backup to see if that helps.

I never used his thugs. Next time I play through the game I'll be sure to hang out with Dwayne; I neglected our friendship the first time around.

Of course next time I play through I may waster him instead of the other dude. I didn't find his apartment all that useful.

[Farzin]

I never used his thugs. Next time I play through the game I'll be sure to hang out with Dwayne; I neglected our friendship the first time around.

Of course next time I play through I may waster him instead of the other dude. I didn't find his apartment all that useful.

playboy's apartment is awesome..Dwayne's looked like shit.

[Adept Havelock]

I never used his thugs. Next time I play through the game I'll be sure to hang out with Dwayne; I neglected our friendship the first time around.

Of course next time I play through I may waster him instead of the other dude. I didn't find his apartment all that useful.

The thugs are helpful, but I find Dwayne kind of irritating. He complains too much. Just ask him to go drinking, but do "Cluckin Bell/Bowling/Comedy Club/Nightclub in Northwood" once or twice and you should be close to 100% with him. Then you can ignore him for a long time.

playboy's apartment is awesome..Dwayne's looked like shit.

I thought it was kind of silly that the last safehouse you get (Alderny) is so bad compared to the one at Middle Park West and Playboy X's.

However, being close to an unlimited supply of NRG900RR's, Sultan RS's, and unwatched Cop Cars does help make up for that a bit.

[QuikSsurfer]

I'm at 52% and haven't played it in over a week... Just bored with it.

[Farzin]

The thugs are helpful, but I find Dwayne kind of irritating. He complains too much. Just ask him to go drinking, but do "Cluckin Bell/Bowling/Comedy Club/Nightclub in Northwood" once or twice and you should be close to 100% with him. Then you can ignore him for a long time.



I thought it was kind of silly that the last safehouse you get (Alderny) is so bad compared to the one at Middle Park West and Playboy X's.

However, being close to an unlimited supply of NRG900RR's, Sultan RS's, and unwatched Cop Cars does help make up for that a bit.
Where the hell is all this!?

[Adept Havelock]

Where the hell is all this!?

NRG900's- Dealership on the NW corner of the intersection of Lynden and Boyden. Few blocks north of Panhandle Road. Automatic 1 star wanted level, but it's easily outrun. There's usually one NRG900RR in the shop, along with several NRG900F's. The RR seems to have a little more get up and go. You'd think they would recognize you after jacking a half-dozen of them, but they don't. :)

Unguarded Cop Cars- By the Park where Derrick McReary is usually strung out. NW corner of Lee and Vitullo. The cops are rarely by the cars. I've never gotten a level for stealing one there unless I didn't notice a cruiser driving by.

Sultan RS- NE corner of the Alderney map. The entrance is on the East side of Beaverhead, just north of the Burger Shot. Follow the middle dirt road as far North as you can. There's a garage by the abandoned mansion. Sultan RS is in the grass behind the garage. It's where you drop off the truck you steal from the Triad for Phil Bell. Great car in a street race.

All of these respawn, AFAICT.

[KcMizzou]

I'm at 52% and haven't played it in over a week... Just bored with it.Same here... that's pretty typical for me though. I'll get back around to it eventually.

[Farzin]

Remember what happens when you chase pagarino and he gets on that boat...your suppose to get on a motorcycle..how do you follow him?????????????

[dj56dt58]

http://www.theonion.com/content/news/liberty_city_police_face

Liberty City Police Face Allegations Of Incompetence, Brutality
June 4, 2008 | Issue 44•23

LIBERTY CITY—With the city in the midst of a record crime wave, concerned citizens claim the Liberty City Police Department has done little to prevent the constant car chases, ongoing gun battles, and overall atmosphere of violence that pervade the area.

"I used to feel safe in Liberty City, but lately, it's been total mayhem," said night-shift worker Lola Del Rio, who spoke to reporters while sucking nervously on a red lollipop. "In the past week alone, I've been carjacked twice, run over 10 times, and witness to a half-dozen gunfights that ended with automobiles exploding. What are the police doing to stop all this?"

Since the surge in crime, which began on April 28 at midnight, more than 830,000 civilians have been murdered—nearly one-tenth of Liberty City's total population. In addition, 35,000 vehicles have been reported stolen, many of which were then driven illegally over sidewalks and pedestrian walkways before plunging into the nearby Humboldt River. And according to startling figures released by local community action group Citizens for a Safer City, drug trafficking has become rampant and prostitution has increased by 800 percent.

"I was shot 14 times on my way to work today, including twice by police," said one Algonquin-area resident. "That is unacceptable."

Many blame the LCPD directly for the increase in criminal activity, citing the department's lax procedure for arresting criminals, which involves taking 10 percent of the suspect's money, confiscating his weapons, and simply releasing him from custody later that day. Outraged citizens say this is not enough, especially in a city where assault rifles can be found on factory roofs and grenade caches are located under the globe at the old World's Fair site.

"The police just let them go, and 20 minutes later they're shooting at the very same criminals from helicopters," veteran crime reporter Mike Whiteley said. "That is not proper law enforcement. We may be seeing a return to the bad old days of 2002, when the police, the FIB, and even Army tank battalions would leave countless bodies on the streets while attempting to capture just one man on some sort of joyful mass-destruction spree."

Perhaps even more alarming, city records indicate that more than 75 percent of perpetrators in mass-murder or vehicular-manslaughter cases escape, usually by simple methods such as driving into a car-repainting facility. Criminals have even eluded pursuit by walking into their apartment and going to bed for six hours, after which the search has been called off.

However, one LCPD official, who wished to remain anonymous, blamed the recent crime wave on the police department's lack of proper equipment.

"We are only equipped to pursue a suspect within a small radius on a very basic half-centimeter radar screen," the officer said. "If we were allowed to seek criminals who escaped this radius for more than 15 seconds, our results would improve dramatically."

"And to those who say the LCPD is too quick to resort to deadly force, remember that almost 850,000 police officers, FIB agents, and N.O.O.S.E. [National Office of Security Enforcement] team members have died in the line of duty in the past month," he added.

Nonetheless, residents say that their confidence in the Liberty City police force—low in the best of times—has eroded almost completely.

"I was buying a hot dog from a street vendor in Hove Beach yesterday when I saw someone run a red light, barrel down the sidewalk, careen into a garbage truck, exit his vehicle, steal a nearby convertible, and drive away," one Broker resident reported. "A nearby police car didn't even react. But when the car behind him nicked his fender, the officer shot the driver through the windshield and walked away."

"That is not the kind of law enforcement we want for our community," he added.

Most admit that the problem is not a lack of police presence, as the LCPD currently operates 15 different police stations throughout the city's four boroughs, and there is a seemingly infinite number of officers on duty at all times to respond to reported crimes. However, citizens say the officers' "shoot-first" mentality and willingness to accept bribes only contributes to the city's widespread violence and corruption.

"It's almost as if the cops in this town are as much an adversarial faction as the criminals," said public defender Kiki Jenkins, who is rumored to be instrumental in recent incidents of police being inexplicably pulled from chases and criminal pursuit. "Sure, we have excellent radio stations and an incredible range of things to see and do here. But if I were younger, I'd move to Mario World in a second."

ROFLROFLROFLROFL

[Kraus]

Remember what happens when you chase pagarino and he gets on that boat...your suppose to get on a motorcycle..how do you follow him?????????????

Go down the coastline.

[Farzin]

Go down the coastline.

i swear to god this mission is impossible..I got to the chopper, but am I suppose to kill him or just follow him?

[Kraus]

i swear to god this mission is impossible..I got to the chopper, but am I suppose to kill him or just follow him?

Just follow the boat. Don't quit when you get shot down. That is part of the mission. Just keep the helicopter in the air.

[SLAG]

im 30% done with it.

I'm loving it.. pretty much just doing missions.. some side friendship BS.. etc..

What else is there to do

[kcxiv]

Blow shit up. Do the achievements. I need to get back on it. I will do that soon.

[Bowser]

im 30% done with it.

I'm loving it.. pretty much just doing missions.. some side friendship BS.. etc..

What else is there to do

Go find the bridge to the third city with the police barricade. Walk up to one of the officers. Get away from THAT, and you get a cookie.

[Farzin]

Ok I am 65% done..and I took revenge and I killed the main boss (trying not to spoil.)

Packie and Roman called me about how upset they were. Roman also sent me an email saying "give up." Is the game over or what?

[Kraus]

Ok I am 65% done..and I took revenge and I killed the main boss (trying not to spoil.)

Packie and Roman called me about how upset they were. Roman also sent me an email saying "give up." Is the game over or what?

Have you gone to the wedding?

[Farzin]

Have you gone to the wedding?

Roman and Michille's wedding..yes..someone died, and I killed the killer..it goes to the credits, Roman and Packie gave me a call..

[Adept Havelock]

Go find the bridge to the third city with the police barricade. Walk up to one of the officers. Get away from THAT, and you get a cookie.

Heh. Nice....I think my stats said my longest chase (5 or 6 star I think) was about 30 minutes. I changed cars several times, and had to grab health and armor a couple of times, but I finally got to a pay and spray unseen.

[Kraus]

Roman and Michille's wedding..yes..someone died, and I killed the killer..it goes to the credits, Roman and Packie gave me a call..

I'd say you beat the story then.

[Farzin]

I'd say you beat the story then.

Damn..seemed like there was more to the end..especially since I am 65% through.

Oh well..never played GTA before, great game.

[Adept Havelock]

Damn..seemed like there was more to the end..especially since I am 65% through.

Oh well..never played GTA before, great game.

You'll get other percentage points for delivering cars, delivering drugs for Jacob, races, killing pigeons, doing stunt jumps, assassin missions, etc.

[Bowser]

Dammit, this game is addictive. What makes it worse is that I'm not real good at it. :huh:

[Adept Havelock]

Dammit, this game is addictive. What makes it worse is that I'm not real good at it. :huh:

I had a tough time getting a feel for it, but once I did it's entertaining as hell.

[Bowser]

I had a tough time getting a feel for it, but once I did it's entertaining as hell.

Oh, it's entertaining as hell. I'm at the part where I just got the real nice apartment after saving Roman from the Russians, but it takes me multiple times to complete missions for a lack of sk177z. Oh, and I missed the date with the lawyer chick. That can't be good.

[Adept Havelock]

Oh, it's entertaining as hell. I'm at the part where I just got the real nice apartment after saving Roman from the Russians, but it takes me multiple times to complete missions for a lack of sk177z. Oh, and I missed the date with the lawyer chick. That can't be good.

Just dress down and take her drinking once or twice. Drive a cheap car, 'cause you'll need a taxi to get back home. The ability to clear a three star wanted level is handy(it becomes an option on the cell phone under her name after she likes you a certain amount). It's vital during the bank job, as after a certain point your level drops from 5 to 3, and she can clear it the rest of the way. Also, Dwayne's thugs will come in handy so spend time with him, even if he does kvetch way too much.

Also, it's time to admit I'm a big fan of Miss Blusey St. John. :)

[Bowser]

Just dress down and take her drinking once or twice. Drive a cheap car, 'cause you'll need a taxi to get back home. The ability to clear a three star wanted level is handy(it becomes an option on the cell phone under her name after she likes you a certain amount). It's vital during the bank job, as after a certain point your level drops from 5 to 3, and she can clear it the rest of the way. Also, Dwayne's thugs will come in handy so spend time with him, even if he does kvetch way too much.

Also, it's time to admit I'm a big fan of Miss Blusey St. John. :)

Oh yeah. I blew that mission of having to run down Javon on the bike. I was on him firing with the SMG, but then rear ended a car in traffic and flew 200 yards, letting Javon get away. Should I let the ex live, or waste her?

[Adept Havelock]

Oh yeah. I blew that mission of having to run down Javon on the bike. I was on him firing with the SMG, but then rear ended a car in traffic and flew 200 yards, letting Javon get away. Should I let the ex live, or waste her?

If you let her live, you can do a mission for her later where she has you beat the crap out of her latest loser boyfriend. Dwayne prefers it if you let her live too. Word of advice, when the time comes, keep Dwayne alive. Playboy X won't give you a damn thing.

That's the downside to cycles. I love 'em in this game, but they are not forgiving.

[Adept Havelock]

Just finished the story mode. Damn well done game. Perfect tone for the ending.

To avoid spoilers, I took Revenge.

[Kraus]

Just finished the story mode. Damn well done game. Perfect tone for the ending.

To avoid spoilers, I took Revenge.

As did I. After I beat it I looked up the other ending. I think I chose right. Bro's over hoes.

[Ultra Peanut]

Sup Revenge buddies.

[Adept Havelock]

As did I. After I beat it I looked up the other ending. I think I chose right. Bro's over hoes.

(Checks GTA IV wiki).....Yep. There was just no way I could make a deal with that scumbucket. The last mission was a blast too.

Now it's time to win the last few races, take care of a few assassin missions..and find the damn stunt jumps. Oh...I think I still have to deliver some cars for Stevie as well for 100%.

To celebrate, I created a giant traffic jam in Star Junction and set off a 20-30 car chain reaction. :)

[Bowser]

How hard do you have to work at keeping friendships up, and who should you concentrate on? It seems like I've pissed Little Jacob off; every time I call him, he says to call back later.

[Kraus]

How hard do you have to work at keeping friendships up, and who should you concentrate on? It seems like I've pissed Little Jacob off; every time I call him, he says to call back later.

The only ones that I used were Lil Jacob's and sometimes Dwayne's perks. One of the girlfriends is really good too, Kiki IIRC, she removes 3-star wanted levels.

[Adept Havelock]

How hard do you have to work at keeping friendships up, and who should you concentrate on? It seems like I've pissed Little Jacob off; every time I call him, he says to call back later.

Are you calling him, or selecting one of the options like "Food", "Show", etc.? Also, have you done his 10 "delivery" missions? Word of advice on those if you haven't...there's always a faster route than the GPS one.

[Archie Bunker]

How hard do you have to work at keeping friendships up, and who should you concentrate on? It seems like I've pissed Little Jacob off; every time I call him, he says to call back later.

The only thing I can think of is maybe you're not calling at the right times.

Roman 24 hrs
Jacob 1pm-4am
Brucie 7am- 1am
Dwayne 11am- 3am
Packie 3pm- 6am

Michelle 6am- 11pm
Kate 8am to midnight
Carmen 1pm- 6am
Kiki 6am- 2am
Alex 6am- 2am

[Bowser]

Thanks, all, for the input. And thanks for the timetables, Archie.

Are you calling him, or selecting one of the options like "Food", "Show", etc.? Also, have you done his 10 "delivery" missions? Word of advice on those if you haven't...there's always a faster route than the GPS one.

Yes, but I don't think I've done all the delivery missions yet. I'll knock some more of those out.

Just finished the bank heist with Packie. Nice little haul. I went to weapons, Modo, and Perseus and bought up the stores, lol.

[HC_Chief]

I can't find that last g'damned bridge to fly under for the achievement!! :grr:

Flying helicopters has to be the coolest part of this game IMO. You can soar over the city, then swoop low over the crowd... transition in real time. The technology of the game is amazing.

[Bowser]

I can't find that last g'damned bridge to fly under for the achievement!! :grr:

Flying helicopters has to be the coolest part of this game IMO. You can soar over the city, then swoop low over the crowd... transition in real time. The technology of the game is amazing.

Heh. I stumbled upon the Helitour place, stole a chopper, and promptly put in the bay about 100 yards out.

[HC_Chief]

Heh. I stumbled upon the Helitour place, stole a chopper, and promptly put in the bay about 100 yards out.

I recommend you practice... you'll be required to fly ;-)

[Kraus]

Heh. I stumbled upon the Helitour place, stole a chopper, and promptly put in the bay about 100 yards out.

Try tapping the Y button while over the river. Hilarity ensues!

[Adept Havelock]

I can't find that last g'damned bridge to fly under for the achievement!! :grr:

Flying helicopters has to be the coolest part of this game IMO. You can soar over the city, then swoop low over the crowd... transition in real time. The technology of the game is amazing.

There's something wonderful about strafing Star Junction in an Annihilator.

There are 4 of them in S. Alderney, IIRC. All along the inlet N. of the Industrial Park. There's one you might have to fly both sides of the support.

14 in all.


Try tapping the Y button while over the river. Hilarity ensues!

LMAO

I did that....from as high as possible directly over the lake in Middle Park. I only got a 3.5 from the damn Romanian judge. :p



Just finished the bank heist with Packie. Nice little haul. I went to weapons, Modo, and Perseus and bought up the stores, lol.

Nice. I loved the bank robbery, even if it took me several tries to get through. Also, you'll get a better deal on weapons from Little Jacob once he's speaking to you.

Also, just North of Algonquin there's a sizable rock you can swim to. If you extend Exeter Ave. into the bay, it's just East of it. Swim out to it, climb on top, and enjoy what you find. It respawns frequently. :)

[Coach]

Hate to bring this back up, but I would like to know if anybody in here have any idea when the PC version may be out?

[jiveturkey]

How are the online multiplayer games?

[Coach]

Fuck yes.....

Rockstar announced a Windows version of the game for release in North America on 18 November 2008 and in Europe three days later.

[OnTheWarpath15]

Talk about being late to the party...

I just got my PS3 last month, and completely forgot about this game. I have a $10 RZ coupon I'm going to use.

Sounds like a steal for $20.

[jjjayb]

Talk about being late to the party...

I just got my PS3 last month, and completely forgot about this game. I have a $10 RZ coupon I'm going to use.

Sounds like a steal for $20.



I just bought it the other day too. Steam sale. $7.99. Hard to pass up.

[OnTheWarpath15]

Man, this game is REALLY slow.

When can I buy some weapons? I played for a few hours last night, and just finished my first job for the guy Roman owes money, who is always hanging around the shop.

Can't recall his name.

[HC_Chief]

How are the online multiplayer games?

Hilarious. Total chaos.

The cool thing is you can play a ton of different gaming styles e.g. FPS, deathmatch, mission-based, racing: cars, motorcycles, boats, helicopters

[Saulbadguy]

Man, this game is REALLY slow.

When can I buy some weapons? I played for a few hours last night, and just finished my first job for the guy Roman owes money, who is always hanging around the shop.

Can't recall his name.

Vlad.

You should be able to buy weapons pretty soon. If you can, get Little Jacob to be your friend (and get his friend level above 90% i think) ASAP so you can get weapons anytime, anywhere, for cheaper.

[OnTheWarpath15]

Vlad.

You should be able to buy weapons pretty soon. If you can, get Little Jacob to be your friend (and get his friend level above 90% i think) ASAP so you can get weapons anytime, anywhere, for cheaper.

Thanks.

No sign of lil Jacob yet.

[Reaper16]

Lil Jacob is the best part of GTA 4. I kept wishing that I could be a Jamaican character.

[Saulbadguy]

Lil Jacob is the best part of GTA 4. I kept wishing that I could be a Jamaican character.

/Agree - he was the only one I enjoyed arranging activities with. Although, Brucie had quite a bit of comedic value as well.

[OnTheWarpath15]

Finally finished the story.

Went with Revenge, though I did use a save slot to go back and see what happens if you choose Deal.

[HC_Chief]

Finally finished the story.

Went with Revenge, though I did use a save slot to go back and see what happens if you choose Deal.

Cool. Now you can play through The Lost and the Damned & The Ballad of Gay Tony. The storylines intertwine with Niko's.... really well done. :thumb:

[Coach]

Finished Lost and the Damned, and working on The Ballad of Gay Tony.

Loved Lost and the Damned. I just wish there were more story lines and missions on that. Johnny Klebitz is bad-ass dude. I sure was not expecting the full frontal nudity of the crooked political guy, Stubbs, if I am not mistaken. I was like "WTF?"

"Anyone looking for a fat slav with a bladder problem?"

[Saulbadguy]

Tales from Liberty City will be in the Amazon goldbox today for 26.99

[OnTheWarpath15]

Tales from Liberty City will be in the Amazon goldbox today for 26.99

Fuck, that's $7 more than I paid for GTA4.

Are both full "episodes" included?

[Saulbadguy]

Fuck, that's $7 more than I paid for GTA4.

Are both full "episodes" included?

Yes

[salame]

WHoa whoa whoa wait a fuckign minute
when was there a 4th grand theft auto?
when did this shit come out???????

[Coach]

WHoa whoa whoa wait a fuckign minute
when was there a 4th grand theft auto?
when did this shit come out???????

Like in 2008.

[salame]

Like in 2008.

FML

[Coach]

So, anyone still play this game? Along with the Lost and the Damned/Gay Tony expansions?

[Buck]

I will be if Steam gives it a good price for their sale.

[Buck]

Fuck I'm playing this and its sort of boring. I don't remember it being boring.

[Thig Lyfe]

Fuck I'm playing this and its sort of boring. I don't remember it being boring.

Come up with new games to play. Like seeing how many people you can kill with a Vespa in five minutes.

[SnakeXJones]

**** I'm playing this and its sort of boring. I don't remember it being boring. No Kidding! I tried to play GTA IV again weeks ago after months long of addicted to RDR I just put it down after 30 mins of trying to get into it