HOW'S ANNIE? Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Since GTA V is centred around the pursuit of the almight dollar, and the concept of gaining money to stay on top, it going me thinking: Do you think we will be able to borrow money? Now, I'm not asking for this to be a real-world simulator, but it seems like an interesting idea. If you need/want money to go buy something, you go to a loan shark and ask for a designated sum of cash. After a certain ammount of time they will ring you and demand the money. And if you don't then pay them back, the load shark will send hired goons after you until you pay them back (like when you gambled too much in San Andreas), with more and stronger ones coming depending on how much you borrowed. The main reason this idea comes to mind is that it actually allows for the player's actions to have repercussions, and giving the player a reason to think through their actions. What are your thoughs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTAV_Boss Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 all lower caps...nap on this... why a loan shark, check loaner places are the new loan sharks. if gtav don't have debt that just means Rockstar is not seeing a real economy. i would love to see people bitch about being in too much debt then the other side of the coin...i have too much money and not enough to spend it on. rockstars past games money wise has been sad. VERY SAD. dammit money management should be a part of the game otherwise the point of money is mute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PipBoy3000 Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Why would you borrow money when you can just steal it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d3ex2 Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Why would you borrow money when you can just steal it? Makes it a bit more realistic and let's people role play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PipBoy3000 Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Why would you borrow money when you can just steal it? Makes it a bit more realistic and let's people role play. Perhaps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTAV_Boss Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 yes debt is a must if not I am sad. and I just capped I. chit happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PreciousWall Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 GTA SA had debt collector if u got negative money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d3ex2 Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Why would you borrow money when you can just steal it? Makes it a bit more realistic and let's people role play. Perhaps Plus, it makes the game a bit more of a challenge. In previous games you don't need to worry about such things because when you have no money you can get nothing. Having to be careful with the money when you spend it then if you go into debt you have to find more money to pay it off and the longer you leave it the higher it gets (interest). Some people won't like that but it could really add to the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZZCOOL Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Since GTA V is centred around the pursuit of the almight dollar, and the concept of gaining money to stay on top, it going me thinking: Do you think we will be able to borrow money? Now, I'm not asking for this to be a real-world simulator, but it seems like an interesting idea. If you need/want money to go buy something, you go to a loan shark and ask for a designated sum of cash. After a certain ammount of time they will ring you and demand the money. And if you don't then pay them back, the load shark will send hired goons after you until you pay them back (like when you gambled too much in San Andreas), with more and stronger ones coming depending on how much you borrowed. The main reason this idea comes to mind is that it actually allows for the player's actions to have repercussions, and giving the player a reason to think through their actions. What are your thoughs? i doubt it also whats up with your signature? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARKUS. Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 GTA SA had debt collector if u got negative money Nice if it makes a return Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Bannington Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 GTA SA had debt collector if u got negative money Nice if it makes a return I like how they only chased you in LV too so it wasnt a constant thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolution-XW Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Interesting idea ... Would be nice to try, they'll know if it fits well in GTA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xayias Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 I am sure after the heists you can distribute which three characters get what has far as money collected from the actual heist goes. All three have separate cash amounts and it would be silly to not be able to loan in between the three but as far as actual NPC, I haven't the darnest clue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Algonquin Assassin Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 You know it surprises me there wasn't a "debt collection" of sorts in GTA IV since Roman's gambling debts were a big part of the story. Might of helped that issue people had having too much money. I like the idea of loan sharks though. There's a loan shark system in the Saints Row games and you have you pay it back in a certain amount of time. It would be a way of managing risk vs reward. Get the things you want early, but risk not paying it back in time and getting your head kicked in by debt collectors or be patient and wait until you have a steady flow of income from illicit activities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic_Al Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 You know it surprises me there wasn't a "debt collection" of sorts in GTA IV since Roman's gambling debts were a big part of the story. Might of helped that issue people had having too much money. I like the idea of loan sharks though. There's a loan shark system in the Saints Row games and you have you pay it back in a certain amount of time. It would be a way of managing risk vs reward. Get the things you want early, but risk not paying it back in time and getting your head kicked in by debt collectors or be patient and wait until you have a steady flow of income from illicit activities. It would have made sense for IV to have a gameplay feature of choosing to give Roman money when you see him, though I bet that would make players dread his phone calls even more! A similar issue in V is Michael's family spending his money. Does that affect Michael's in-game cash balance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlappyPwnsAss Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Would be a neat little feature... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwood Cigarettes Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Watch this: I liked how you got phone calls in San Andreas about your debt first, and then the guys show up to kill you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INEEDVNOW Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 San Andreas still suprises me. I never went into the negatives so I didnt know about that future! Really awesome and hope it will make a comeback. Would fit perfectly in V with the economic theme!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TakinThyBacon Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 San Andreas still suprises me.I never went into the negatives so I didnt know about that future! Really awesome and hope it will make a comeback. Would fit perfectly in V with the economic theme!! This Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killerdude Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Why would you borrow money when you can just steal it? Makes it a bit more realistic and let's people role play. People who roleplay though, ACTUALLY roleplay, Get an imagination you fools. Remember that wonderful thing that granted you endless hours of entertainment from even the most insignificant of things... No of course you don't.. Debt would be interesting, It would make you be more careful with your money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kinkade Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 I remember reading in one of the previews (GI, I think) that some heists or missions required a certain amount of startup cash. If this is the case, loans would be a nice addition, particularly on a second or third playthrough when doing a timed run (such as Liberty City Minute). America is built on the principle of instant gratification these days, so why not? That said, I would be inclined to owe a debt with one protagonist after finishing the storyline, just to have a random fight come to me once in a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leafy Hollow Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Hate to bring it up, but Mafia II had this sh*t. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_StackS_ Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Since GTA V is centred around the pursuit of the almight dollar, and the concept of gaining money to stay on top, it going me thinking: Do you think we will be able to borrow money? Now, I'm not asking for this to be a real-world simulator, but it seems like an interesting idea. If you need/want money to go buy something, you go to a loan shark and ask for a designated sum of cash. After a certain ammount of time they will ring you and demand the money. And if you don't then pay them back, the load shark will send hired goons after you until you pay them back (like when you gambled too much in San Andreas), with more and stronger ones coming depending on how much you borrowed. The main reason this idea comes to mind is that it actually allows for the player's actions to have repercussions, and giving the player a reason to think through their actions. What are your thoughs? You could do this in saints row 2 so I don't see how R* couldn't throw it in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blood_Money Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Sounds good, SR had a similar loan shark feature. Very enjoyable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wuggatus Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 I would love this feature, if you do not pay the money back on time, loan sharks will come and beat you up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFreightTrain Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 My thoughts about this thread.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSM. HB J-DOGG Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Sounds good, SR had a similar loan shark feature. Very enjoyable. Cant lie I like the Loan Shark Idea especially how it worked in SR1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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