The thread that started it all

[Craig Kostelecky]

 

And I wanted to mod my game with the X-Box GTA3 wheels, too.. ;_;

Why can't you? The link to that is still good. And nothing was changed in the recent versions to make that mod incompatible.

[ThunderPower]

my gta3.img doesn't have wheels.txd

[ThunderPower]

The first(?) animated .GIF of GTALC!

 

http://www.filelodge.com/files/room17/434065/gtalcgif.gif

(Link, because some people here are on lousy 56k or dial-up.) It's 1024x768, and almost 8mb.

 

Here is my technique:

 

1. Open up FRAPS. Any version is fine.

2. Set the screenshot key to something that doesn't trigger anything on the computer. I used Num 0.

3. When doing the thing you want to capture, press the screenshot key rapidly. YOU SHOULD PRESS IT AT AT LEAST 15FPS. All the screenshots should be saved to the folder.

4. Take a gif animator program, such as Microsoft GIF Animator or AdGif, and animate it. It's easy enough.

5. Save it to the folder of your choice. Upload it to filelodge.com

[Steve...]

Konstantinos - How do you get inside the Stadium? I tried jumping the wall on a bike and fell off. I understand you can get in via helicopter but how do you do it with the bike?

 

[Craig Kostelecky]

It doesn't go in the image. It goes in the models\generic folder.

[Craig Kostelecky]

You can jump over the gate if you drive the motorcycle fast enough up the stairs. There was one website that had a stunt contest to see if anyone could make a field goal with the PCJ as well.

[Ben]

 

Unofficial Mods

 

Many people see the GTA:LC files and think of all the cool ways they could mod GTA III in VC's engine. Hey, we all want to have fun, right? Well just like with GTA III and GTA:VC, anybody with GTA:LC installed can mod their game to their liking however they want.

 

In the past, we have pushed aside all such talk because we only had the one thread to work with and that was our only way to get work done. But we want you to have fun and to be able to enjoy our work any way you like. So now you can have this thread to release your mods for GTA:LC, offer ideas, suggestions, and requests for such mods.

 

So what's the difference between an official mod and unofficial mod? For the most part, it's just going to be the difference between what's actually in GTA III and what isn't. If it's in GTA III, then it belongs in GTA:LC. If it's not in GTA III, then it could be an unofficial mod and belongs here.

 

 

Liberty City Movies:

File	Author	Release Date	File Size
PCJ Stunt Movie	spaceeinstein	Jan 3 2004, 19:43	22.7 MB
PCJ Express Movie	[4D]Outback	Feb 3 2004, 03:33	6.2 MB

 

Unofficial Releases:

File	Author	Release Date	File Size
X-Box Textures	[4D]Outback	Feb 9 2004, 03:02	360 KB
GPS Radar Pack	Hammer83	April 7 2004, 00:48	654.7 KB
GTA3 Beta Police Vehicle	Monitor57	May 22 2004, 20:36	638 KB
Hi-Res HUD Weapon Icons	Commando Funebrero	May 26 2004, 02:51	1.62 MB
Modded Vice City BF Injection	[4D]Outback	May 28 2004, 21:14	67 KB
GTA3 FBI Cheetah	silver007	June 14 2004, 14:04	112 KB
Weapons mod	PsychoFreak	Jul 30 2004, 08:49	1.82 MB
Northern Lights mod	spaceeinstein	Aug 6 2004, 14:50	8 KB
Full Wing Dodo	[4D]Outback	Jan 20 2005, 22:42	116.2 KB
SA Vehicles For LC	silver007	Aug 12 2005, 11:55	314 KB
Marco Bistro's Interior v2	silver007	Aug 22 2005, 19:31	1.73 MB
Liberty Studios	ceedj	Aug 28 2005, 00:00	223 KB
LC Style Weapons Icons	Main_Salvadore	Aug 29 2005, 23:17	31.5 KB
LC Premier	scalliano	Sep 20 2005, 06:25	39 KB
Snow Mod for LC	NathanHenry	Oct 5 2005, 15:27	2.02 MB
VC Cars In LC (Alpha 0.1)	--Cole--	Nov 5 2005, 07:53	1.116 MB
Non-hostile Gangs	Konstantinos	Nov 10 2005, 06:28	1.4 KB
VC Weapons In LC	Konstantinos	Dec 17 2005, 04:52	360.4 KB
SA Claude for LC	silver007	Dec 27 2005, 07:33	111 KB
"Hello Again" LCS Sign for LC	silver007	Dec 27 2005, 07:33	24.7 KB
Shoreside Bridge for LC	Released by benisablink182fan	Jan 5 2006, 09:20	185 KB
X-box GTA3 Wheels	Run Down That Guy	Feb 5 2006, 04:59	159.8 KB
Bike Missions	bloodyskies	Feb 19 2006, 06:56	759.5 KB
SA Cluade Skin Pack (Tree-Boy and Beavis!)	marr0w	Mar 19 2006, 12:56	116.6 KB

 

Modding Tools:

Tool	Author	Description
IMG Tool 2.0	Spooky	For modifying you gta3.img file (adding, deleting, etc., files from the archive).
Mission Builder 1.5	Barton Waterduck	For modifying your main.scm (customised for Liberty City).
Collision File Editor II (link to Official Site)	steve-m	For editing files with .col extension, which control collision data.

 

PLEASE NOTE:

 

For information on how to install a mod, please contact the author via PM if a readme is not included.

 

If you have a mod that you'd like to release, or you need to update your mod, please contact MegaVovaN and he can host it for you.

 

spaceeinstein's Northern Lights Mod does not work with the latest v6test package (it causes a crash).  But, it should still work with v5b.

 

THANKS TO MEGAVOVAN FOR HOSTING ALL OF THESE MODS .

@MegaVovaN - cheers, updated .

 

@ThunderPower - most of them will still work with v6, but they might need to be tweaked a little. Let's got through the list:

•Both the movies will still be fine

•Not sure about the X-Box textures (depends on what it replaces). Probably something in the img, but that could be fixed with some simple name changes.

•GPS radar pack is still fine

•Not sure about Monitor's Beta Police Vehicle, but some name changes might fix any issues with it too (probably similar to silver's FBI Cheetah)

•Weapons icons should still be fine

•BF injection - most likely same as for GTA3 Beta Police Vehicle

•silver's FBI cheetah worked with name changes to files and some tweakage - I think he re-wrote the instructions or maybe even changed the files to make it compatible with v6 - it works (got it installed)

•Weapons mod - should still work

•Northern Lights mod doesn't, as indicated at the bottom of the post. Some tweakage might resolve the issues with it - depends if space wants to/can find the time

•Full wing dodo - some minor name tweakage should make it work

•SA Vehicles for LC - some minor name tweakage should make it work

•Marco's Bistro - works

•Liberty Studios - should work fine as is

•Weapons icons - should still work

•LC Premier - some minor name tweakage should make it work

•Snow mod - some minor name tweakage should make it work

•VC Cars in LC - some minor name tweakage should make it work

•Non-hostile gangs - should still work

•VC Weapons in LC - should still work

•SA Claude for LC - should still work

•"Hello Again" LCS Sign - should still work

•Shoreside Bridge - works

•X-box GTA3 wheels - works

•Bike missions - should still work

•Skin pack - should still work

 

That is assuming that several do not work, but some listed may indeed work fine as they are. I haven't got all of the mods, and I don't really have the time to test them all, or find ways to make any that don't work work. But if you'd like to do that TP, feel free - any help would be appreciated .

[Ben]

I don't think marr0w's "bugs" are the result of anything we did. To me it looks like something got messed up when he tried to mod it. No one else has reported anything like that (and if it happened, I think we'd hear more about it). So unless it happens to someone else who didn't change the mod themselves, I would not consider it to be a bug.

I'll keep an eye on it then - if there's been no more reports of this for a week, I'll take it off the bugs list .

[Ben]

@Thomas - thanks for the feedback and for the compliment . Just doing my job though .

 

@LCSurvivor - sounds good. I'm not really familiar with the mod, but from the description at that link, it sounds really good. I'd definitely like to see that included in the official version, if it's ok with Squiddy .

 

@Kon - I'd imagine Choofy should be able to fix that. I don't know if he's online at GTAF much anymore, but I'll email him later and ask (got a few other things to ask as well) . I'll let you know, or else Choofy will . Thanks for the feedback .

[Craig Kostelecky]

There's no reason to include the MP3 randomizer in the official release. Sure it improves the way the audio is played, but the downside is it displays the filename of the mp3 instead of the channel name and it never goes away. Some people might not like that.

 

And implementing the mp3 tool is just as easy for LC as it is for Vice, so there's no reason at all to include it. It's a nice tool, but not our place to distribute it.

[Y_Less]

The first(?) animated .GIF of GTALC!

 

http://www.filelodge.com/files/room17/434065/gtalcgif.gif

(Link, because some people here are on lousy 56k or dial-up.) It's 1024x768, and almost 8mb.

 

Here is my technique:

 

1. Open up FRAPS. Any version is fine.

2. Set the screenshot key to something that doesn't trigger anything on the computer. I used Num 0.

3. When doing the thing you want to capture, press the screenshot key rapidly. YOU SHOULD PRESS IT AT AT LEAST 15FPS. All the screenshots should be saved to the folder.

4. Take a gif animator program, such as Microsoft GIF Animator or AdGif, and animate it. It's easy enough.

5. Save it to the folder of your choice. Upload it to filelodge.com

Isn't the whole point of FRAPS to take movies? Just set it to record movies and it should save them as movies itself, much easier.

[LCSurvivor]

 

...but the downside is it displays the filename of the mp3 instead of the channel name and it never goes away.

 

Couldn't that be changed?

 

But oh well, you're right Craig, we can do it ourselves just as well I guess, just thought it would be more convenient to have it all in one package

[Y_Less]

It is a separate mod, not specifically made for LC (and even if it was it would be unofficial) so although some people may like it and use it, that's there choice. We also don't have permission to distribute it. And changing that behaviour would be easy if you had the source.

[Ryan_]

WOW, it's been awhile........ Multiplayer in San Andreas in pretty fun I must say

 

I must say, if that is the only building that needs fixing, I'll be amazed!

I can't believe there aren't more issues listed!

 

O.k. well, I'm going to install the software now, and fix that building (Thanks for the co-ord's benisablink182fan, and thanks for the image Konstantinos. Unfortunatly I was too late to see the image, but I appreciate the effort.).

 

Once the building is fixed I'll do a little checking around, I'm sure I will find atleast a few things....

 

Question: The colfiles included in v6test3 (That is the most recent right?). Are they all equiped with the proper surfaces?

This question i guess is directed at Spaceinstine and Choofy.

 

Anyways, Ill update in a short while.

 

[ThunderPower]

The first(?) animated .GIF of GTALC!

 

http://www.filelodge.com/files/room17/434065/gtalcgif.gif

(Link, because some people here are on lousy 56k or dial-up.) It's 1024x768, and almost 8mb.

 

Here is my technique:

 

1. Open up FRAPS. Any version is fine.

2. Set the screenshot key to something that doesn't trigger anything on the computer. I used Num 0.

3. When doing the thing you want to capture, press the screenshot key rapidly. YOU SHOULD PRESS IT AT AT LEAST 15FPS. All the screenshots should be saved to the folder.

4. Take a gif animator program, such as Microsoft GIF Animator or AdGif, and animate it. It's easy enough.

5. Save it to the folder of your choice. Upload it to filelodge.com

Isn't the whole point of FRAPS to take movies? Just set it to record movies and it should save them as movies itself, much easier.

Well, say you wanted to make an avatar or signature.

[ThunderPower]

There's a new photographer in town.

 

Staunton Ammunation

 

Asuka's Condo

 

Belleville Park-Island

 

Belleville Park-Restrooms

 

Belleville Park-Sidewalk

 

Belleville Park-Misc.

 

Awesome Claude

 

Claude on a Faggio

 

Liberty Campus with Cocks Stadium in the distance

 

Fort Staunton Mall

 

**IMAGE LIMIT - MORE PICS NEXT**

[ThunderPower]

Hello Again! Mod

 

Liberty Campus-Subway

 

Fort Staunton-Panlantic Construction Site

 

Liberty Campus-University

 

Love Media 1

 

Love Media 2

 

Love Media 3

 

Where the Alligators Live

 

Portland

 

Staunton Docks

 

Hope you enjoy my pictures!

 

In order for my pictures to look top-notch with a small filesize, I saved them at a quality of 90. I also use the X-Box Textures Mod.

Edited March 20, 2006 by ThunderPower

[Konstantinos]

V6 Test3 bug report Part III (Shoreside vale)

Note: I played with the mission script that comes with Test3, not any Craig might have released since then.

 

1. Bug list update:

 

Grand Theft Aero crashes upon attempting to return to Staunton

- FIXED

 

Pogo The Monkey music (from Kaufman cabs in VC) plays in a Wichita Gardens parking lot where a Toyz van is located

- FIXED

 

SSV IE Garage Bug

- FIXED

 

Good citizen bug awarded for hitting random cars with a baseball bat (eg - Ambulance and Bobcat)

- probably FIXED (bashed only about a hundred Ambulances and Bobcats )

 

All stoppies are 0 feet – check wheelies and two wheels as well

- True for wheelies and two wheels as well.

 

2. New Bugs

 

Game crashed when I deliver the last vehicle to the EV crane (a Rhino... probably irrelevant).CRASH LOG

 

SSV Garage bug: Actually, this is an old bug, but it isn't on the list. LINK TO POST (images are no longer there)

 

Parked police car at the Airport - is that normal? SCREENSHOT

 

3. Other

 

In Silence The Sneak, the mission passed segment does not appear, even though you have completed the mission properly (that is, killed the guy)

- I've seen it on 'Love's disappearance' and possibly other missions, too. Should probably be generalised.

 

Ambulance bug (look left and there's a building falling)

- Not sure what this is supposed to mean, but I haven't seen anything out of the ordinary.

 

"On another note, just out of curiosity, are the Sentinels used by the Cartel Death Squads in Bait Dent Proof if you steal them, because they're supposed to be?" (asked by ben)

- No.

 

Not sure if this qualifies as a bug, but it's an interesting thing... An easy way to complete The Exchange, without firing a single shot. After the "Follow the chopper" cutscene, take a heli and land it next to Catalina's Maverick on the dam building. Get in the Maverick (it's unlocked and there's no one inside), land it on the raised border of the roof, get out and push it over to the reservoir. That's the only way to destroy it, as it's impervious to damage. As soon as it's swimming, mission timer will disappear and Maria will appear on the roof. Go to her - Mission passed. Shouldn't the Maverick be locked to prevent this?

 

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Right, I guess that's all. I haven't done vehicle missions or other odd jobs, but I believe they are bug-free. I'm officially taking a break from LC, as this must've been the third time I completed the game !

Edited March 20, 2006 by Konstantinos

[ThunderPower]

 

Parked police car at the Airport - is that normal? SCREENSHOT

This should be parked there, as a police car is parked there in GTA3.

 

 

Not sure if this qualifies as a bug, but it's an interesting thing... An easy way to complete The Exchange, without firing a single shot. After the "Follow the chopper" cutscene, take a heli and land it next to Catalina's Maverick on the dam building. Get in the Maverick (it's unlocked and there's no one inside), land it on the raised border of the roof, get out and push it over to the reservoir. That's the only way to destroy it, as it's impervious to damage. As soon as it's swimming, mission timer will disappear and Maria will appear on the roof. Go to her - Mission passed. Shouldn't the Maverick be locked to prevent this?

Maybe it's unlocked so Catalina can get inside? Edited March 20, 2006 by ThunderPower

[GTAThomas]

great screenshots, top notch. Although they could be a bit larger, like me 1024x768 ones

[Analogue]

I hate this game because I don't have the first version of vice city. Edited June 18, 2006 by ITBTD

[Analogue]

Is there a way to install GTA: liberty City on an edited version of gta vc.

if not, where can I get a copy of gta vc un edited.

[Ben]

You can buy it. And then you can read the forum rules before posting next time.

[Ben]

How's about you find the right thread to post in next time, and don't post if you don't have something worthwhile to contribute?

 

Or, better still, how bout you read the forum rules before you post again?

[evil_struck2]

I finished installing LC, but when i go to the audio in the launcher it shows an error message. I have tried fixing it, but theres one after another showing up. Can you please tell me what I did wrong, or what I didnt do. Thanks.

[Konstantinos]

Not sure if this qualifies as a bug, but it's an interesting thing... An easy way to complete The Exchange, without firing a single shot. After the "Follow the chopper" cutscene, take a heli and land it next to Catalina's Maverick on the dam building. Get in the Maverick (it's unlocked and there's no one inside), land it on the raised border of the roof, get out and push it over to the reservoir. That's the only way to destroy it, as it's impervious to damage. As soon as it's swimming, mission timer will disappear and Maria will appear on the roof. Go to her - Mission passed. Shouldn't the Maverick be locked to prevent this?

Maybe it's unlocked so Catalina can get inside?

The chopper should be locked until the cutscene where Catalina gets in ("Get this thing airborne!"), and then replaced by an unlocked version. This would prevent the player from jacking it and yet allow C. to enter.

[ThunderPower]

Not sure if this qualifies as a bug, but it's an interesting thing... An easy way to complete The Exchange, without firing a single shot. After the "Follow the chopper" cutscene, take a heli and land it next to Catalina's Maverick on the dam building. Get in the Maverick (it's unlocked and there's no one inside), land it on the raised border of the roof, get out and push it over to the reservoir. That's the only way to destroy it, as it's impervious to damage. As soon as it's swimming, mission timer will disappear and Maria will appear on the roof. Go to her - Mission passed. Shouldn't the Maverick be locked to prevent this?

Maybe it's unlocked so Catalina can get inside?

The chopper should be locked until the cutscene where Catalina gets in ("Get this thing airborne!"), and then replaced by an unlocked version. This would prevent the player from jacking it and yet allow C. to enter.

I'm no modder. I wouldn't know how to help you. I did see two "MAVERICK" when I looked in the main.scm.

[Craig Kostelecky]

It's a simple matter of adding a set_door_status opcode to that part of the mission. In GTA3 you never had to worry about that (because they used a custom helicopter and you could not get there without triggering the rest of the mission) but it is something that I'll have to add to the next code update. Thanks for pointing that out.

[Y_Less]

 

I finished installing LC, but when i go to the audio in the launcher it shows an error message. I have tried fixing it, but theres one after another showing up. Can you please tell me what I did wrong, or what I didnt do.    Thanks.

What you did wrong was not reading the FAQ before posting. And what you didn't do was read the FAQ before posting.

EDIT by Ben - he also didn't read the rules/forum directory because that would've pointed him to the HELP or FAQ topics .

Edited March 21, 2006 by benisablink182fan

[Steve...]

Umm, there's way too many bugs to read through to see if mine is there, but, my game is laggy-as-f*ck. Seriously. When I run the game by the disc, it's really lagging, and when I run the game without disc*, it lags also. When I say lag, I mean, really-pissing-off-laggy.

 

*I have a program called MagicISO maker, so I made an .ISO out of the disc, and used Daemon Tools to mount the image.