I want realistic real-estate.

[sparkle90]

 

edit 16.07.13: We have real estate in the game!!! YAYSS!

 

They have 8 months to make this game better than it already probably is.

 

I want to be able to buy houses. I want to buy a club like we did in Vice City.

 

I know this wont be possible in GTA V since they said so themselves but now that the game is delayed they can add this feature! How else are we gonna spend money? We finish the game with kabillion dollars in our pockets and there's nothing we can do with it except for eating hotdogs forever.

 

SUPPORTING IDEAS by peeps

 

 

Totally agree. It was something very fun in previous GTA's especially VC but I dont think that it is THAT important.

 

But I think alot of the reason why people are getting so bent out of shape about it is because it makes some people feel like this is the tip of the disappointment iceberg.

 

First we find out its no properties, ok no biggie.

 

Then no car mods, alright I get it.

 

Then no fingerless gloves... oh no you didnt.

 

For me it feels like trailer one gave the complete wrong impression about the game. The whole trailer is about the economy and hints at property and real estate playing a role.

 

 

 

 

Isn't property buying a good way to launder cash?

 

Also the uses are not JUST visual, we had assets that made us money and safe houses were we can save our game.  In SA this was a big deal because 1 safe house in each city just wasn't enough, so much space requires more save spots, otherwise we'll be traveling for 15 minutes before we can save.

 

If we don't have enough save spots in V, with the massive space they're providing, it will become so tedious getting to the 1 or 2 safe houses around the next 10 miles.

 

Truth is when it's in these games it have a massive use and a massive impact. Why they never continued it in IV baffles me, f*cking 5 safehouses, and then onto EFLC Luis and Johnny had 1 each I think, maybe 2. Travelling down to the bottom of Alderney was a pain in the ass, if only I could have bought some tired old flat/apartment in the middle of Algonquin.

 

 

R* are a good company, but they make mistakes and you don't have to defend everything they do because your a fan of their games.

 

Property buying should have never left.

 

 

Given the amazing complexity and richness of GTA open world games, it seems like adding a business / empire simulation and the ability to buy a number of properties would just be a tiny, easy, unobtrusive minigame that would make people happy and would not have to interfere with the main story. 

 

By highlighting the outrageous range of prices of California real estate (and commercial rental rates per square foot per month), players would see the need to accumulate resources / property / empire and invest to create more money, to buy even more expensive properties.  It could also highlight the ability to buy distressed and foreclosed property at low prices. 

 

All of this is useful real world education which would be a side benefit of what is otherwise an amoral crime game.  Maybe fathers could even teach their children something useful in life about saving money, as opposed to the usual GTA life lessons: 

 

 

In a complete twist of irony, maybe by the end of the game, after the storyline is complete, Michael has accumulated a huge, laundered, legal empire, and then when some street scum heists some little piece of his wealth, he gets the Michael / Franklin / Trevor / Chop gang back together and goes after them, to show them the error of their ways.  Kind of a white collar gang wars thing.

Edited July 15, 2013 by sparkle90

[Sgt. Foley]

Yes, we should take a vote.

[Bobbin100]

Yeah R* should make it happen!

[Algonquin Assassin]

If GTA V was going to have buyable property it would have. You could start a petition and I bet R* still wouldn't add it during these next few months. It's simply never been or never will be intended for GTA V.

 

Besides with the way people go on about it I'm starting to feel like it's one of the most overrated features in the series. Sure it's nice, but people make out as if it's the sole reason we play GTA which IMO couldn't be further from the truth.

 

I don't need buyable property in GTA V for it to be better, but that's just me.

Edited February 18, 2013 by Miamivicecity

[Little William]

I agree with the OP. R* really drop the ball by leaving this out. I don't know what else they are going to leave out during the delay. I tell ya GTA V is going to suck, just like IV.

[Staten]

I disagree with the OP. R* are really taking the ball and scoring a goal by leaving this out. They've already said there's going to be loads of stuff to spend our money on, and I'd much rather have something new than just simple property. It's things like this that make me confident that V is going to be an enjoyable game.

[Bobbin100]

 

.....except for eating hotdogs forever

Don't forget about eating realistic steaks and pizza's! XD

[Revolution-XW]

If they can, why the hell not?

[sparkle90]

I disagree with the OP. R* are really taking the ball and scoring a goal by leaving this out. They've already said there's going to be loads of stuff to spend our money on, and I'd much rather have something new than just simple property. It's things like this that make me confident that V is going to be an enjoyable game.

excuse me?! tell me one of those "loads of stuff" please?

 

I want a house. I want a club. I want a small business place.

 

It's not just a simple property.

 

There can be side missions for these. Like we could kill mafias who are racketeering.

 

They do not make another GTA game every sunday so I need something that can offer me more than just shooting eacother on multiplayer and shooting NPCs in offline mode after I finish the game. Crusing the city is only fun till a point...

[Staten]

 

excuse me?! tell me one of those "loads of stuff" please?

I'll try to, once Rockstar reveals them.

 

There can be side missions for these. Like we could kill mafias who are racketeering.

You can have side missions without property.

[Deffpony]

 

 

If GTA V was going to have buyable property it would have. You could start a petition and I bet R* still wouldn't add it during these next few months. It's simply never been or never will be intended for GTA V.

 

Besides with the way people go on about it I'm starting to feel like it's one of the most overrated features in the series. Sure it's nice, but people make out as if it's the sole reason we play GTA which IMO couldn't be further from the truth.

 

I don't need buyable property in GTA V for it to be better, but that's just me.

Totally agree. It was something very fun in previous GTA's especially VC but I dont think that it is THAT important.

 

But I think alot of the reason why people are getting so bent out of shape about it is because it makes some people feel like this is the tip of the disappointment iceberg.

 

First we find out its no properties, ok no biggie.

 

Then no car mods, alright I get it.

 

Then no fingerless gloves... oh no you didnt.

 

For me it feels like trailer one gave the complete wrong impression about the game. The whole trailer is about the economy and hints at property and real estate playing a role.

 

 

[saintsrow]

 

They have 8 months to make this game better than it already probably is.

 

I want to be able to buy houses. I know this wont be possible in GTA V but they can add this feature now! how else are we gonna spend money? We finish the game with kabillion dollars in our pockets and there's nothing we can do with it except for eating hotdogs forever.

 

I want to buy a club like we did in Vice City. Who else?

Right on! How hard is it to assign a couple of programmers to build a business and real estate simulation mini-game during this extra free time?

 

It would give us a long term replayability metric to build up, and I can't see how it would interfere with the mainstream game development.

 

And I like your poll choices

[Staten]

It would give us a long term replayability metric to build up.

Not really. A player can easily get enough money together in one playthrough to buy all property in VC and SA.

[Algonquin Assassin]

 

I disagree with the OP.  R* are really taking the ball and scoring a goal by leaving this out. They've already said there's going to be loads of stuff to spend our money on, and I'd much rather have something new than just simple property.  It's things like this that make me confident that V is going to be an enjoyable game.

excuse me?! tell me one of those "loads of stuff" please?

 

I want a house. I want a club. I want a small business place.

 

It's not just a simple property.

 

There can be side missions for these. Like we could kill mafias who are racketeering.

 

They do not make another GTA game every sunday so I need something that can offer me more than just shooting eacother on multiplayer and shooting NPCs in offline mode after I finish the game. Crusing the city is only fun till a point...

To be fair they never said it can't be obtain via other means. What if we can take over a Meth Lab with Trevor and it opens up a whole supply/distribution of Meth side missions? Doubtful, but you never know.

 

To me it seems people only want buyable property as an excuse for money to be useful, but even in VC and SA you still had a heap of unused money.

 

Honestly the only game that I feel has been able to utilize money the best is Scarface: The World is Yours because things in that game are quite expensive and it dives deeper than VC and SA being able to buy interior decorations and buying vehicles. Aswell as much more sophisticated "Assets".

 

I'm looking forward to seeing what R* have in store for this "fun and vibrant economy".

Edited February 18, 2013 by Miamivicecity

[sparkle90]

 

If GTA V was going to have buyable property it would have. You could start a petition and I bet R* still wouldn't add it during these next few months. It's simply never been or never will be intended for GTA V.

 

Besides with the way people go on about it I'm starting to feel like it's one of the most overrated features in the series. Sure it's nice, but people make out as if it's the sole reason we play GTA which IMO couldn't be further from the truth.

 

I don't need buyable property in GTA V for it to be better, but that's just me.

Totally agree. It was something very fun in previous GTA's especially VC but I dont think that it is THAT important.

 

But I think alot of the reason why people are getting so bent out of shape about it is because it makes some people feel like this is the tip of the disappointment iceberg.

 

First we find out its no properties, ok no biggie.

 

Then no car mods, alright I get it.

 

Then no fingerless gloves... oh no you didnt.

 

For me it feels like trailer one gave the complete wrong impression about the game. The whole trailer is about the economy and hints at property and real estate playing a role.

 

 

Best observation ever.

 

 

Also @miamivicecity, what you're saying is actually very reasonable. But would it not be better if those missions happened as we buy the property? This way we would be able to actually spend the money and have side missions. Because what you're saying does already happen in almost all GTA games...

Edited February 18, 2013 by sparkle90

[Algonquin Assassin]

Also @miamivicecity, what you're saying is actually very reasonable. But would it not be better if those missions happened as we buy the property? This way we would be able to actually spend the money and have side missions. Because what you're saying does already happen in almost all GTA games...

Really other than not being able physically buy it, it's the same thing. Given how the story seems to be geared it would make sense to take over property with force.

 

In trailer 2 when it shows Trevor kicking ass and when he says "the guns and crank in this area go to Trevor Phillips Enterprises" it gives the impression he's the kind of guy that wouldn't walk in with a brief case in hand to buy it you know?

[BlackNoise]

If GTA V was going to have buyable property it would have. You could start a petition and I bet R* still wouldn't add it during these next few months. It's simply never been or never will be intended for GTA V.

 

Besides with the way people go on about it I'm starting to feel like it's one of the most overrated features in the series. Sure it's nice, but people make out as if it's the sole reason we play GTA which IMO couldn't be further from the truth.

 

I don't need buyable property in GTA V for it to be better, but that's just me.

This.

 

The property thing sounds cool, but then I remember I'm playing a game. A fast car or off-road vehicle is cool because it actually applies to gameplay. The same thing can be said about other vehicle types and weapons etc. The problem with property is it's only visual.

 

I rather have the ability to buy stuff I can actually use. And it doesn't make much sense to buy property while you're robbing businesses anyways. It's just not that type of game. Thieves aren't trying to take over the city.

[Algonquin Assassin]

 

I rather have the ability to buy stuff I can actually use. And it doesn't make much sense to buy property while you're robbing businesses anyways. It's just not that type of game. Thieves aren't trying to take over the city.

Yeah it would seem like a huge contradiction. GTA V simply isn't a "Rags To Riches" type of game. I'm sure we'll be able able to buy things with what we get from the heists, but the objective isn't to be a king pin like in VC and SA.

[Racecarlock]

I rather have the ability to buy stuff I can actually use. And it doesn't make much sense to buy property while you're robbing businesses anyways. It's just not that type of game. Thieves aren't trying to take over the city.

Yeah it would seem like a huge contradiction. GTA V simply isn't a "Rags To Riches" type of game. I'm sure we'll be able able to buy things with what we get from the heists, but the objective isn't to be a king pin like in VC and SA.

I'd personally like to be able to buy lots of planes. And a hangar to store them in. And weapons too. Serious military grade sh*t that's hard to smuggle and therefore really expensive and not just available on the streets.

[Algonquin Assassin]

I rather have the ability to buy stuff I can actually use. And it doesn't make much sense to buy property while you're robbing businesses anyways. It's just not that type of game. Thieves aren't trying to take over the city.

Yeah it would seem like a huge contradiction. GTA V simply isn't a "Rags To Riches" type of game. I'm sure we'll be able able to buy things with what we get from the heists, but the objective isn't to be a king pin like in VC and SA.

I'd personally like to be able to buy lots of planes. And a hangar to store them in. And weapons too. Serious military grade sh*t that's hard to smuggle and therefore really expensive and not just available on the streets.

This is what I think R* may do to compensate for the lack of no buyable property. Plenty of expensive toys to buy such as planes. I wouldn't be surprised if the submarine is something we can buy too.

 

I'd get more enjoyment buying those things than a static property.

[Deffpony]

I rather have the ability to buy stuff I can actually use. And it doesn't make much sense to buy property while you're robbing businesses anyways. It's just not that type of game. Thieves aren't trying to take over the city.

Yeah it would seem like a huge contradiction. GTA V simply isn't a "Rags To Riches" type of game. I'm sure we'll be able able to buy things with what we get from the heists, but the objective isn't to be a king pin like in VC and SA.

I'd personally like to be able to buy lots of planes. And a hangar to store them in. And weapons too. Serious military grade sh*t that's hard to smuggle and therefore really expensive and not just available on the streets.

This is what I think R* may do to compensate for the lack of no buyable property. Plenty of expensive toys to buy such as planes. I wouldn't be surprised if the submarine is something we can buy too.

 

I'd get more enjoyment buying those things than a static property.

Agreed, lets home that "toys" doesnt mean 6 pairs of sneakers lol

[Algonquin Assassin]

I rather have the ability to buy stuff I can actually use. And it doesn't make much sense to buy property while you're robbing businesses anyways. It's just not that type of game. Thieves aren't trying to take over the city.

Yeah it would seem like a huge contradiction. GTA V simply isn't a "Rags To Riches" type of game. I'm sure we'll be able able to buy things with what we get from the heists, but the objective isn't to be a king pin like in VC and SA.

I'd personally like to be able to buy lots of planes. And a hangar to store them in. And weapons too. Serious military grade sh*t that's hard to smuggle and therefore really expensive and not just available on the streets.

This is what I think R* may do to compensate for the lack of no buyable property. Plenty of expensive toys to buy such as planes. I wouldn't be surprised if the submarine is something we can buy too.

 

I'd get more enjoyment buying those things than a static property.

Agreed, lets home that "toys" doesnt mean 6 pairs of sneakers lol

Maybe we can buy as many sessions with Michael's therapist as we like because lets face it he has alot to answer for.

[rare.steak]

I disagree with the OP. R* are really taking the ball and scoring a goal by leaving this out. They've already said there's going to be loads of stuff to spend our money on, and I'd much rather have something new than just simple property. It's things like this that make me confident that V is going to be an enjoyable game.

That's it, then. R* have already said there's going to be loads of stuff.

 

Guys, there's just no point arguing any case for realistic real-estate. R* have already promised loads of stuff to buy.

[Chukkles]

 

If GTA V was going to have buyable property it would have. You could start a petition and I bet R* still wouldn't add it during these next few months. It's simply never been or never will be intended for GTA V.

 

Besides with the way people go on about it I'm starting to feel like it's one of the most overrated features in the series. Sure it's nice, but people make out as if it's the sole reason we play GTA which IMO couldn't be further from the truth.

 

I don't need buyable property in GTA V for it to be better, but that's just me.

This.

 

The property thing sounds cool, but then I remember I'm playing a game. A fast car or off-road vehicle is cool because it actually applies to gameplay. The same thing can be said about other vehicle types and weapons etc. The problem with property is it's only visual.

 

I rather have the ability to buy stuff I can actually use. And it doesn't make much sense to buy property while you're robbing businesses anyways. It's just not that type of game. Thieves aren't trying to take over the city.

Isn't property buying a good way to launder cash?

 

Also the uses are not JUST visual, we had assets that made us money and safe houses were we can save our game. In SA this was a big deal because 1 safe house in each city just wasn't enough, so much space requires more save spots, otherwise we'll be traveling for 15 minutes before we can save.

 

If we don't have enough save spots in V, with the massive space they're providing, it will become so tedious getting to the 1 or 2 safe houses around the next 10 miles.

 

 

Truth is when it's in these games it have a massive use and a massive impact. Why they never continued it in IV baffles me, f*cking 5 safehouses, and then onto EFLC Luis and Johnny had 1 each I think, maybe 2. Travelling down to the bottom of Alderney was a pain in the ass, if only I could have bought some tired old flat/apartment in the middle of Algonquin.

 

 

R* are a good company, but they make mistakes and you don't have to defend everything they do because your a fan of their games.

 

Property buying should have never left.

Edited February 18, 2013 by Chukkles

[rare.steak]

@Chukkles

 

Who cares if it's just cosmetic anyway? Clothes, vehicle customisation, and a sh*t lot more are largely purely cosmetic only and who's going to disagree that we'd all love them in the game, anyway?

[Chukkles]

 

@Chukkles

 

Who cares if it's just cosmetic anyway? Clothes, vehicle customisation, and a sh*t lot more are largely purely cosmetic only and who's going to disagree that we'd all love them in the game, anyway?

I'm saying the exact opposite.

 

Real estate has more uses than purely cosmetic.

Edited February 18, 2013 by Chukkles

[Algonquin Assassin]

 

If GTA V was going to have buyable property it would have. You could start a petition and I bet R* still wouldn't add it during these next few months. It's simply never been or never will be intended for GTA V.

 

Besides with the way people go on about it I'm starting to feel like it's one of the most overrated features in the series. Sure it's nice, but people make out as if it's the sole reason we play GTA which IMO couldn't be further from the truth.

 

I don't need buyable property in GTA V for it to be better, but that's just me.

This.

 

The property thing sounds cool, but then I remember I'm playing a game. A fast car or off-road vehicle is cool because it actually applies to gameplay. The same thing can be said about other vehicle types and weapons etc. The problem with property is it's only visual.

 

I rather have the ability to buy stuff I can actually use. And it doesn't make much sense to buy property while you're robbing businesses anyways. It's just not that type of game. Thieves aren't trying to take over the city.

Isn't property buying a good way to launder cash?

 

Also the uses are not JUST visual, we had assets that made us money and safe houses were we can save our game. In SA this was a big deal because 1 safe house in each city just wasn't enough, so much space requires more save spots, otherwise we'll be traveling for 15 minutes before we can save.

 

If we don't have enough save spots in V, with the massive space they're providing, it will become so tedious getting to the 1 or 2 safe houses around the next 10 miles.

 

 

Truth is when it's in these games it have a massive use and a massive impact. Why they never continued it in IV baffles me, f*cking 5 safehouses, and then onto EFLC Luis and Johnny had 1 each I think, maybe 2. Travelling down to the bottom of Alderney was a pain in the ass, if only I could have bought some tired old flat/apartment in the middle of Algonquin.

 

 

R* are a good company, but they make mistakes and you don't have to defend everything they do because your a fan of their games.

 

Property buying should have never left.

Some people say we might be able to rent motel/hotel rooms and perhaps we might be able to set up camp like in RDR. If the latter is true I would find it far more convenient being outside of the city because I can stop ANYWHERE I like plus if R* implement a fast travel option it'll make things easier.

 

I simply think there are better ways than lacing the map with safehouses and whatnot.

Edited February 18, 2013 by Miamivicecity

[Deffpony]

As butt hurt as I am about no purchasable properties, if we end up obtaining different places as the game progresses and they add a fairly well thought out hotel/motel feature I will be more than happy with that.

 

Staying at a hotel is a great way to spend money in the game, and I really didnt mind the narrative based property aquisition in IV

[rare.steak]

 

@Chukkles

 

Who cares if it's just cosmetic anyway? Clothes, vehicle customisation, and a sh*t lot more are largely purely cosmetic only and who's going to disagree that we'd all love them in the game, anyway?

I'm saying the exact opposite.

 

Real estate has more uses than purely cosmetic.

That's beside my point.

 

Whatever kinds of features aside from the cosmetic that real estate could bring are always very welcome to me, and I would expect this, anyway.

 

But anyone that argues that anything that serves no purpose besides visuals are a waste of space are only exhibiting typical, illogical, or rather, downright stupid GTAF anti-common sense.

[Shyabang Shyabang]

Imagine the GTAV real estate being realistic enough for educational purposes.Robert Kiyosaki would promote this.