KawakSallas Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 I'm the only one who missed the on screen clock on GTA IV? Certainly, in terms of HUD, GTA IV was a major innovation compared to GTA III era, but I think a discrete clock would fit somewhere on the screen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilFuture Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 I think it would be pretty cool. Maybe like San Andreas in the top right or for GTA V in the top left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
universetwisters Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 I think it's better if they keep the time on the phone from here on out rather than on the HUD. Just my opinion, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PutAQuarterIn Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Would be convenient on those missions you have to wait for a certain time to start. It would have to be optional though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alenko Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Always need a clock, gotta know what time is is. Damn, when I role play, the time can be crucial as some cutscenes look better certain times of the day. I'm a loser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LotusRIP Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 What do you mean? The clock in the mobile phone was too hidden? I'll agree on that. I barely used the clock in IV, but in Vice City/San Andreas I would always rely on the clock because it was right there and easy enough to just look at it instead of in IV having to duck for cover in the middle of a fight, stand still and hope the police don't catch me, then press Down arrow, look for the tiny little pixelated clock on my pixelated mobile phone, then by the time I pull it away the screen goes black and white and I've been shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUT THE BENZ Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 If you wanna know the time just look at the sun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nasir_Jones Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Always need a clock, gotta know what time is is. Damn, when I role play, the time can be crucial as some cutscenes look better certain times of the day. I'm a loser. Me too! I hate it when a cutscene looks sh*tty because what time of day it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alenko Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Always need a clock, gotta know what time is is. Damn, when I role play, the time can be crucial as some cutscenes look better certain times of the day. I'm a loser. Me too! I hate it when a cutscene looks sh*tty because what time of day it is. Thought I was the only weird one who did this, but it's so true! Like the last mission on IV where Niko says his famous "Welcome to amerrrica", to me, the scene is just so much better when it's raining out and the sun is coming up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KawakSallas Posted January 19, 2013 Author Share Posted January 19, 2013 A simple digital clock would look great in a upper left corner, or even below the radar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Above Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 I think it's better if they keep the time on the phone from here on out rather than on the HUD. Just my opinion, though. I agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Shot The Sheriff Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Thing is, if weapons and cash are hidden, the clock would be alone and it'd seem weird, or maybe it'd not be clear what it's counting. However, with the phone, you just click and it's there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uber_mike Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Maybe the 2 second minute changes didn't look good on the screen all the time. Messed with their minds, time all longer and sh*t. Is there a mod for IV that displays the time? I'd like to see how it looks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolution-XW Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 A simple digital clock would look great in a upper left corner, or even below the radar I'm with you on this. I was just playing SA and I always looked at the time, it's useful sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanzant Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 I am one with seeing the time. It should show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZombLee Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Maybe the 2 second minute changes didn't look good on the screen all the time. Messed with their minds, time all longer and sh*t. Is there a mod for IV that displays the time? I'd like to see how it looks... look at your phone.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadowfox_ Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 What do you mean? The clock in the mobile phone was too hidden? I'll agree on that. I barely used the clock in IV, but in Vice City/San Andreas I would always rely on the clock because it was right there and easy enough to just look at it instead of in IV having to duck for cover in the middle of a fight, stand still and hope the police don't catch me, then press Down arrow, look for the tiny little pixelated clock on my pixelated mobile phone, then by the time I pull it away the screen goes black and white and I've been shot. I agree with the annoyance of having to pull out your phone during a shootout, but it was also on the pause screen, so I wasn't too bothered by the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chukkles Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 I'm the only one who missed the on screen clock on GTA IV?Certainly, in terms of HUD, GTA IV was a major innovation compared to GTA III era, but I think a discrete clock would fit somewhere on the screen. It was almost completely pointless in IV, thats what needs to change in V, it needs a bigger purpose. Edit: Ah yes I'd forgotten its on your easily accessible phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoumaker Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 I hated that I had to go to the pause menu just to find out what time it was, KawakSallas got it right, it should be placed under the radar. But I think in IV R* wanted the cut out as much of the HUD as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killahmatic Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 I did miss it. I didnt like going into my phone every time i wanted to see what time it was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Valor Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 On-screen clutter sucks. IV's minimalist HUD was a huge improvement. The OP's suggestion would be a step backward imho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaudeSpeed1911 Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 I hope it returns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TenEightyOne Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 What do you mean? The clock in the mobile phone was too hidden? I'll agree on that... Yup, especially when in a vehicle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Dawg Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 I liked it in the phone. Make it optional for on screen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel Dre Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 No, I never missed those big bulky HUDS from the older GTAs. Why? Because I don't like half my screen being covered when I have no need for the information. I feel GTA 4 did it right. The gun selection would pop up when I wanted a gun, the wanted system would pop up when I got the heat. Or if I wanted to see everything, I could just hit down on the D-Pad. Maybe it's because I've played a lot of Dead Space and prefer how it handles the HUD and inventory over most games. Plus I feel a big ass HUD like old GTAs take the immersion out of the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meekail Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Yeah, I missed it too. Maybe keep the clock on the phone, or just keep it on the left of the screen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travís. Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Bumped. I think it should be San Andreas Style, Top Right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChocoFrosty Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 I liked it in the phone. Make it optional for on screen? Me too, and I definitely support it being an display option. Why not? The real problem was Red Dead Redemption. I did not like having to pause the game whenever I wanted to check the time and even then it wasn't the highest-resolution clock face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nasir_Jones Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 I want it like San Andreas again. I hope we get it like that so i can time cutscenes perfectly and never have to go through the slow process of pulling the phone out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travís. Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 I want it like San Andreas again. I hope we get it like that so i can time cutscenes perfectly and never have to go through the slow process of pulling the phone out. This Exactly, The Phone Was so sh*t! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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