gamefarter Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 (edited) Check it out. It's at the 1:33 second mark of the trailer when we see the warehouse behind the burned cars. It is at the left-hand side of the screen and you can see it hanging from the belt of a security gaurd. just before it cuts to the next shot. Take it frame by frame, and it is noticeable, and, I think, distinguishable as a flashlight, but I'm sure it will be disputed. Can someone please put a pic of what I am describing in this topic, so others don't have to look at the actual trailer? I would, but am not that tech-savy. Thanks. What do you think? How will it be used? Do you think we can use it? I wrote some ideas about the use of FLASHLIGHTS on the first page of my BLACKOUT topic, which everyone thought was a good idea and hoped to see, at least as close to concensus as you will find on these forums. If you want checkout that topic, it can be found here: http://www.gtaforums.com/index.php?showtopic=297644 Edited January 17, 2008 by gamefarter Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/307465-i-spotted-a-flashlight/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptimumPx Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 It might just be part of the model for the security guard who would of course carry a flashlight. As for it's use....well it's a flashlight. You use it to see better in dark rooms or at night....what else would it be used for? Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/307465-i-spotted-a-flashlight/?do=findComment&comment=1057411558 Share on other sites More sharing options...
EasyTiger Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 Well flash lights tend to be used for brightening dark rooms. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/307465-i-spotted-a-flashlight/?do=findComment&comment=1057411560 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelao Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 I guess you would use a flashlight for uh.. lighting up dark places. You might be able to hit people in the head with it, at the risk of your flashlight breaking. Or you could make it into a bong. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/307465-i-spotted-a-flashlight/?do=findComment&comment=1057411561 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Theft Columbo Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 A flashlight is a cool addition IMO. I'd like to have a huge maglite to bust someones teeth out with. Them bitches ain't individually modeled for nothin'! Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/307465-i-spotted-a-flashlight/?do=findComment&comment=1057411562 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceedot Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 Screenshot? I think the 'night goggles' were good, but seeing as Niko isn't rich, I think a flashlight could be used. Attachment to weapons? Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/307465-i-spotted-a-flashlight/?do=findComment&comment=1057411566 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Typhus Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 It might just be part of the model for the security guard who would of course carry a flashlight. I agree with this. In GTAIII there was a ped who had a folder with him. It was just something added to his model. In Vice City there were people carrying shopping bags and rollerskates. Same as before, just to give the characters a little extra oomph. I reckon the same is true here. The security guard model probably has a flashlight for added realism. Will Niko need it? I don't think so. On the streets at night there will be good visibility thanks to all the artificial lights. So a flashlight would be somewhat redundant. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/307465-i-spotted-a-flashlight/?do=findComment&comment=1057411567 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamefarter Posted January 16, 2008 Author Share Posted January 16, 2008 did you guys see it yet? Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/307465-i-spotted-a-flashlight/?do=findComment&comment=1057411568 Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptimumPx Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 did you guys see it yet? Ya, I saw it, but I still think it's just part of the character's model. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/307465-i-spotted-a-flashlight/?do=findComment&comment=1057411578 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ja750 Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/307465-i-spotted-a-flashlight/?do=findComment&comment=1057411592 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceedot Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 How is that little tiny thing a torch? :S Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/307465-i-spotted-a-flashlight/?do=findComment&comment=1057411688 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelao Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 How is that little tiny thing a torch? :S Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/307465-i-spotted-a-flashlight/?do=findComment&comment=1057411704 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceedot Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 How is that little tiny thing a torch? :S lol, what a picture. That guy is posing hardcore. OK makes sence now, but may be the skin. It's perfectly verticle.... Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/307465-i-spotted-a-flashlight/?do=findComment&comment=1057411715 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelao Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 How is that little tiny thing a torch? :S lol, what a picture. That guy is posing hardcore. OK makes sence now, but may be the skin. It's perfectly verticle.... Well, if you look at the image, the flashlight is attached to his duty belt. When he's not using the torch, it hangs down. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/307465-i-spotted-a-flashlight/?do=findComment&comment=1057411719 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceedot Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 How is that little tiny thing a torch? :S lol, what a picture. That guy is posing hardcore. OK makes sence now, but may be the skin. It's perfectly verticle.... Well, if you look at the image, the flashlight is attached to his duty belt. When he's not using the torch, it hangs down. Ye, I know. I don't see major use of it, except for what I said before. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/307465-i-spotted-a-flashlight/?do=findComment&comment=1057411722 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelao Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 How is that little tiny thing a torch? :S lol, what a picture. That guy is posing hardcore. OK makes sence now, but may be the skin. It's perfectly verticle.... Well, if you look at the image, the flashlight is attached to his duty belt. When he's not using the torch, it hangs down. Ye, I know. I don't see major use of it, except for what I said before. I do. You've of course seen the screenshot of Niko with duffelbag and a rifle, standing in front of a blown off bank-door. Now imagine that Niko has to sneak in there, at night, with security guards patrolling. Security guards don't have night vision eyes and they're not exactly Riddick either. To be honest, I wouldn't be surpriced if only guards use these torches. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/307465-i-spotted-a-flashlight/?do=findComment&comment=1057411735 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gouveia Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 Well, it would be cool. Better than those expensive nightvision/thermal googles Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/307465-i-spotted-a-flashlight/?do=findComment&comment=1057411737 Share on other sites More sharing options...
THUNDER-TRUMP Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 erm guys im sure its some kind of large gun on a sling thing like an AK47 or somat It makes sense then why niko's creeping about out of veiw Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/307465-i-spotted-a-flashlight/?do=findComment&comment=1057412978 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryder4lyfe Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 How is that little tiny thing a torch? :S lol, what a picture. That guy is posing hardcore. OK makes sence now, but may be the skin. It's perfectly verticle.... Well, if you look at the image, the flashlight is attached to his duty belt. When he's not using the torch, it hangs down. Ye, I know. I don't see major use of it, except for what I said before. I do. You've of course seen the screenshot of Niko with duffelbag and a rifle, standing in front of a blown off bank-door. Now imagine that Niko has to sneak in there, at night, with security guards patrolling. Security guards don't have night vision eyes and they're not exactly Riddick either. To be honest, I wouldn't be surpriced if only guards use these torches. what? do you live in Mid-evil times? dude it's called a flashlight, not a torch! lol You should just call all the cars horses and the weapons swords. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/307465-i-spotted-a-flashlight/?do=findComment&comment=1057413285 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emm Ell Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 Is a flashlight really that significant to so many people in the community? Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/307465-i-spotted-a-flashlight/?do=findComment&comment=1057413299 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azzerwazzer Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 people in UK call them torches.. US: flashlight. just a thing Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/307465-i-spotted-a-flashlight/?do=findComment&comment=1057413305 Share on other sites More sharing options...
YourNeighborhoodKiller Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 Nice find. But look at the AK, it's overlapping through Niko's jacket... Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/307465-i-spotted-a-flashlight/?do=findComment&comment=1057413308 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NintendoFanboy Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 How is that little tiny thing a torch? :S lol, what a picture. That guy is posing hardcore. OK makes sence now, but may be the skin. It's perfectly verticle.... Well, if you look at the image, the flashlight is attached to his duty belt. When he's not using the torch, it hangs down. Ye, I know. I don't see major use of it, except for what I said before. I do. You've of course seen the screenshot of Niko with duffelbag and a rifle, standing in front of a blown off bank-door. Now imagine that Niko has to sneak in there, at night, with security guards patrolling. Security guards don't have night vision eyes and they're not exactly Riddick either. To be honest, I wouldn't be surpriced if only guards use these torches. Can you link me to that screenshot of Niko with the duffelbag and rifle please, or just post it please? Thanks in advance. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/307465-i-spotted-a-flashlight/?do=findComment&comment=1057413348 Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.Bod Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 being of the new lighting effects, at night rooms will probably be empty and dark, especially skyscrapers which will be way above lamp posts and their light wont reach the top floors of the skyscrapers, of coarse not in the times square area but elsewhere, so i believe a flashlight will be in this game, for that reason and maybe as a weapon, since it is a hand item. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/307465-i-spotted-a-flashlight/?do=findComment&comment=1057413437 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodGino Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 We can't be assured that all areas will be fully lit, what about dark alleys which I am sure New York is full of. How about abandoned warehouses etc, a flashlight in the game sounds very plausible and it can be doubled as a weapon. Those big maglights are heavy duty and in a lot of cases are doubled as a weapon. And as Ceedot said, it might be a good attachment to weapons or used in conjunction with weapons. Like you see in CSI and the like where they hold their pistol in one hand and the torch crossed over below it. It would be much easier to aquire to rather than night vision goggles. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/307465-i-spotted-a-flashlight/?do=findComment&comment=1057413617 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnotherDave Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 what? do you live in Mid-evil times? dude it's called a flashlight, not a torch! lol You should just call all the cars horses and the weapons swords. Nice job proving that stereotype wrong Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/307465-i-spotted-a-flashlight/?do=findComment&comment=1057413670 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamefarter Posted January 17, 2008 Author Share Posted January 17, 2008 Nice find. But look at the AK, it's overlapping through Niko's jacket... Good eye, I missed that. That is probably hard for R* to fix, I would guess. we have seen it with bags and briefcases as well. Hopefully they can find a way to fix it, but I doubt it would be a distraction while the game's in motion, so we'll just have to see Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/307465-i-spotted-a-flashlight/?do=findComment&comment=1057413686 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTA hater Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 stop posting gay porn in here. btw there was a night goggle in SA. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/307465-i-spotted-a-flashlight/?do=findComment&comment=1057413694 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spartacus Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Is a flashlight really that significant to so many people in the community? .. Yes, yes it is. Sadly. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/307465-i-spotted-a-flashlight/?do=findComment&comment=1057413707 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamefarter Posted January 17, 2008 Author Share Posted January 17, 2008 The two above posts are great. although this one isn't so good. But I got a good laugh out of both. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/307465-i-spotted-a-flashlight/?do=findComment&comment=1057413715 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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