Cars might just turn off instead of blowing up

[PocketRockets]

Since supposedly you need to push one button to break into the car and one to start the car, this could mean that after a car gets smashed up a lot it could just turn off instead of blowing up. That would make sense because then maybe you could try restarting the car or something to see if that works. Maybe the only way they blow up is from an explosive or if it caught fire somehow. I can just see pulling a major heist and running to a getaway vehicle only to get in and hear crazy noises from the car not starting.

[evilrex]

I'm hoping for both, maybe continuous reckless driving would eventually cause the car to no-longer move.

And using the rocket launcher would just blow the car up.

[Carbine23]

 

Since supposedly you need to push one button to break into the car and one to start the car, this could mean that after a car gets smashed up a lot it could just turn off instead of blowing up. That would make sense because then maybe you could try restarting the car or something to see if that works. Maybe the only way they blow up is from an explosive or if it caught fire somehow. I can just see pulling a major heist and running to a getaway vehicle only to get in and hear crazy noises from the car not starting.

Rockstar already said that if the car gets damaged a lot that it won't set on fire and will just stop working. Similar to what happened in the Getaway.

 

To blow it up, i guess that molotov cocktails might do it, although i'm not really sure if those burn cars up, or a satchell charge will do it.

[Jobbie]

I thought they said, from other previews, that the cars still blew up?

 

still a decent idea but would the car just disappear or what?

[Random8]

I'm sure both will happen. No way R* get rid of car explosions, that would just be stupid.

 

Only in this game I think cars won't explode so easily and regularly, that way you would have more reason to upgrade them at a mod shop (I hope this will be a feature), because they last longer so it won't just be a waste of money.

[deepboat]

I hope if our cars stop working we can call a tow truck to come take them somewhere and fix them. I bet Rockstar has thought of something like this.

[Jobbie]

I hope if our cars stop working we can call a tow truck to come take them somewhere and fix them. I bet Rockstar has thought of something like this.

[deepboat]

I hope if our cars stop working we can call a tow truck to come take them somewhere and fix them.  I bet Rockstar has thought of something like this.

What? I don't see how it's above Rockstar. They've already put working computers in the game and other mundane aspects. This actually makes sense compared to some of the stuff they've put into GTA4.

[Jobbie]

 

I hope if our cars stop working we can call a tow truck to come take them somewhere and fix them.  I bet Rockstar has thought of something like this.

What? I don't see how it's above Rockstar. They've already put working computers in the game and other mundane aspects. This actually makes sense compared to some of the stuff they've put into GTA4.

Why would calling a tow truck and having your stolen car town around make sense?????

 

Just seems a bit pointless and boring.

 

GTA: SimLife anyone

[deepboat]

I hope if our cars stop working we can call a tow truck to come take them somewhere and fix them.  I bet Rockstar has thought of something like this.

What? I don't see how it's above Rockstar. They've already put working computers in the game and other mundane aspects. This actually makes sense compared to some of the stuff they've put into GTA4.

Why would calling a tow truck and having your stolen car town around make sense?????

 

Just seems a bit pointless and boring.

 

GTA: SimLife anyone

What if you spent several hours modding it and it took you a while to get it? I'm sure no one would care if a normal car broke down. They'd just get another one. But I know a few people that liked modding cars in San Andreas and would b**** and moan when the car they'd just spent 5 minutes modding flipped over and exploded.

 

It's not as stupid as having Niko eat steak or making him sleep. This is actually relevant to the gameplay and adds to the immersion. So, what exactly do you not like about the idea?

[Jobbie]

I hope if our cars stop working we can call a tow truck to come take them somewhere and fix them.  I bet Rockstar has thought of something like this.

What? I don't see how it's above Rockstar. They've already put working computers in the game and other mundane aspects. This actually makes sense compared to some of the stuff they've put into GTA4.

Why would calling a tow truck and having your stolen car town around make sense?????

 

Just seems a bit pointless and boring.

 

GTA: SimLife anyone

What if you spent several hours modding it and it took you a while to get it? I'm sure no one would care if a normal car broke down. They'd just get another one. But I know a few people that liked modding cars in San Andreas and would b**** and moan when the car they'd just spent 5 minutes modding flipped over and exploded.

 

It's not as stupid as having Niko eat steak or making him sleep. This is actually relevant to the gameplay and adds to the immersion. So, what exactly do you not like about the idea?

Your opinion but im not gonna have niko call a tow truck and sh*t for me thats not what GTA is about

[deepboat]

I hope if our cars stop working we can call a tow truck to come take them somewhere and fix them.  I bet Rockstar has thought of something like this.

What? I don't see how it's above Rockstar. They've already put working computers in the game and other mundane aspects. This actually makes sense compared to some of the stuff they've put into GTA4.

Why would calling a tow truck and having your stolen car town around make sense?????

 

Just seems a bit pointless and boring.

 

GTA: SimLife anyone

What if you spent several hours modding it and it took you a while to get it? I'm sure no one would care if a normal car broke down. They'd just get another one. But I know a few people that liked modding cars in San Andreas and would b**** and moan when the car they'd just spent 5 minutes modding flipped over and exploded.

 

It's not as stupid as having Niko eat steak or making him sleep. This is actually relevant to the gameplay and adds to the immersion. So, what exactly do you not like about the idea?

Your opinion but im not gonna have niko call a tow truck and sh*t for me thats not what GTA is about

Of course it's not supposed to be for fun. It would just be there for convenience.

 

 

I do like the fact that vehicles will just shut down now instead of exploding. Hopefully cars won't explode when they flip over either. That alone would make it the best GTA ever.

[Random8]

I like deepboat's idea about having the tow truck. I'd like it to take cars back to one of my garages for me so I don't have to drive it there myself. That would make building a collection of nice cars pretty easy, I'd like that. Just send it to a garage via a tow truck right after you steal it.

 

Or use the feature to send a destroyed or beat up car you'd like to fix back to your garage, when you get their it is all fixed. For a hefty price of course, so you can't do this all the time. Only when you REALLY like the car.

 

[Spawngasm]

I'm pretty sure there will be usable Tow Trucks in the game, but we'll have to wait and see how they're implemented in the game.

[cps82]

I hope if our cars stop working we can call a tow truck to come take them somewhere and fix them.  I bet Rockstar has thought of something like this.

What? I don't see how it's above Rockstar. They've already put working computers in the game and other mundane aspects. This actually makes sense compared to some of the stuff they've put into GTA4.

Why would calling a tow truck and having your stolen car town around make sense?????

 

Just seems a bit pointless and boring.

 

GTA: SimLife anyone

What if you spent several hours modding it and it took you a while to get it? I'm sure no one would care if a normal car broke down. They'd just get another one. But I know a few people that liked modding cars in San Andreas and would b**** and moan when the car they'd just spent 5 minutes modding flipped over and exploded.

 

It's not as stupid as having Niko eat steak or making him sleep. This is actually relevant to the gameplay and adds to the immersion. So, what exactly do you not like about the idea?

There is nothing wrong with eating steak pie

 

There will be both explosions and cars failing, don't worry

[Jayt001]

I'm 99% sure that they said cars will explode under heavy gun fire, but they won't explode from being overturned, or maybe they will. sh*t it's no use askin me.

[tld]

talkin about cars do you think there will be refueling system aswell?

Any thoughts

[Carbine23]

talkin about cars do you think there will be refueling system aswell?

Any thoughts

Not at these prices. All joking aside, no there won't be a refueling system. That's a really stupid idea. I mean if your car runs out of fuel, you might as well just go steal another one.

[tld]

Its a thought although your probably right it would be pretty pointless but you never know (realism)

[Random8]

talkin about cars do you think there will be refueling system aswell?

Any thoughts

Not at these prices. All joking aside, no there won't be a refueling system. That's a really stupid idea. I mean if your car runs out of fuel, you might as well just go steal another one.

Cheap bastard even in the simulated world too huh?

 

I don't like the idea of refueling either. It would be like having to eat in San Andreas or you lose muscle and fat. It would get annoying real fast.

[tld]

yeh lol that whole hunger system pissed me right off lol

 

SORRY OFF TOPIC

 

I'LL QUIT

[Spawngasm]

From what I'm understanding, cars will still blow up, but it'll probably take using the heavier weapons or a grenade to cause an explosion.

 

 

 

9Lives: And what if the car flips does it catch on fire ?

JT: No, but you wont see a car flip on its head that often, because of the improved physics engine

[Carbine23]

talkin about cars do you think there will be refueling system aswell?

Any thoughts

http://cache.jalopnik.com/assets/resources...pensive_Gas.jpg

Not at these prices. All joking aside, no there won't be a refueling system. That's a really stupid idea. I mean if your car runs out of fuel, you might as well just go steal another one.

Cheap bastard even in the simulated world too huh?

 

I don't like the idea of refueling either. It would be like having to eat in San Andreas or you lose muscle and fat. It would get annoying real fast.

Well i think you meant it in a plural way. Cheap bastards. Forgot the "S" there mate. For a second i thought you were talking about me. But yes, Rockstar doesn't care about the environment and global warming of the virtual world. They just want all of our virtual money that Niko gets.

[TheScorched1]

Well remember the third trailer? The car was on its side on fire and then it blew up and the fireman ran away.

[Jayt001]

From what I'm understanding, cars will still blow up, but it'll probably take using the heavier weapons or a grenade to cause an explosion.

 

 

 

9Lives: And what if the car flips does it catch on fire ?

JT: No, but you wont see a car flip on its head that often, because of the improved physics engine

Thank you, i was gonna look for this myself. There have just been soooo many previews I can't remember where I read what lol.

 

And you yeah regarding the eating in San An, it's still in IV you won't lose health if you don't eat, but you will regain health by eating.... and sleeping apparently

[Spawngasm]

It should be pretty obvious from this screenshot that normal weapons don't cause cars to explode. IMO the trailer is just showing a car being blown up by a Rocket Launcher or by some other means.

 

 

 

Edit: I just watched the trailer again and that explosion seemed like it was caused by a car bomb.

Edited February 7, 2008 by Spawngasm

[T.I.P.]

Or, much more importantly - cars might blow up instead of turning on. Think about it.

[TheScorched1]

It should be pretty obvious from this screenshot that normal weapons don't cause cars to explode. IMO the trailer is just showing a car being blown up by a Rocket Launcher or by some other means.

 

 

 

Edit: I just watched the trailer again and that explosion seemed like it was caused by a car bomb.

But if it was a car bomb it would explode immidiatly without a flame on it right? Cuz the car was on fire for at least 3 seconds and then exploded. You could be right man. Not saying your wrong but The car didnt seem to be damaged by any bullets and it was also on its side... But something had to cause the flame. If it was a carbomb it would just explode right there. Without a flame.

[defibrillator]

In that picture above with the 50 cal bullets, it only has one shot to the engine or the hood. Of course shooting through a window and a car door a million times wont blow up a car. And why does nobody want cars to blow up? What are you going to do with a car after it's flipped? That's silly

[TheScorched1]

In that picture above with the 50 cal bullets, it only has one shot to the engine or the hood. Of course shooting through a window and a car door a million times wont blow up a car. And why does nobody want cars to blow up? What are you going to do with a car after it's flipped? That's silly

Good point man. Kinda a way to get rid of a car that can be no longer in use. And add better effects... more destruction... ect. But if rockstar wants to keep it real leave it there and not blow up so you can hide behind it for cover..