CarloGambino Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 As a darts fan, one of the the most frustrating things in GTA Online for me is the number of people who accept darts invitations who clearly have no idea how to play the game. Pretty much every random player who joins an invitational ends up quitting after 1 or 2 turns because they join without prior knowledge of the game and then struggle to grasp the basics. Here's a few guidelines, in case you feel like joining a darts match: The Throw Off Every darts match starts with a throw off. That means each player takes one throw and the one which lands closest to the bull (the bullseye, the red inner part of the circle in the centre) takes the first turn in the match proper. This is important as darts is all about getting your score down to zero fastest, so the first turn gives you an advantage in the opening round. 301 Darts In GTA darts you start each leg with a total of 301 points and your aim is to get that down to zero, by taking turns to throw 3 darts at a time at the board. That means you start with a score of 301 points and you get that down to zero by hitting sections of the board and the points for each section is deducted from your total. Each section is 1/20th of the circle with smaller subsections multiplying that section's score by double (the outer ring) and treble (the inner ring). The only rule thereafter is that you have to end your turn by scoring a double (an outer ring score.) Anything else will see you go bust and have to take your turn again. Legs and Sets Each game of darts is made up or a number of sets, which in itself is made of a number of legs. Both operate on a "best of" policy. So if you play a 3 legged set, the first person to win 2 legs wins that set. And a 3 set match will be won by the first person to win 2 sets. The 6 Dart Finish As GTA operates on a 301 score, the fastest way to win a leg is within 6 darts. If you win the throw off then you can win the leg within 2 turns without giving your opponent a chance. Hopefully other darts fans will add anything I've missed or correct anything I've gotten wrong. meth., Killzone3265, UnicornAssassin and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnicornAssassin Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Good thread. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Maned Wolf Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 I feel the same way OP, beating kids who have no idea how to play sucks. Tbph, R* should have brought back bowling instead of darts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarloGambino Posted January 19, 2014 Author Share Posted January 19, 2014 I feel the same way OP, beating kids who have no idea how to play sucks. Tbph, R* should have brought back bowling instead of darts. If it could be substituted for a previous minigame, I'd have liked pool instead. And in my experience I don't usually get the chance to beat anyone as I like to play a best of 3, so the usually quit after the first set (if not leg.) It wouldn't be such a big deal if it weren't for the fact that it goes down as a loss on my record! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornedturtle Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 I feel the same way OP, beating kids who have no idea how to play sucks. Tbph, R* should have brought back bowling instead of darts. If it could be substituted for a previous minigame, I'd have liked pool instead. And in my experience I don't usually get the chance to beat anyone as I like to play a best of 3, so the usually quit after the first set (if not leg.) It wouldn't be such a big deal if it weren't for the fact that it goes down as a loss on my record!wait...if they quit you loose? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarloGambino Posted January 19, 2014 Author Share Posted January 19, 2014 I feel the same way OP, beating kids who have no idea how to play sucks. Tbph, R* should have brought back bowling instead of darts. If it could be substituted for a previous minigame, I'd have liked pool instead. And in my experience I don't usually get the chance to beat anyone as I like to play a best of 3, so the usually quit after the first set (if not leg.) It wouldn't be such a big deal if it weren't for the fact that it goes down as a loss on my record! wait...if they quit you loose? Well I haven't tested this out but I checked my record before a match and it was something like Won 10 Lost 6, despite me only losing one match proper. So I assumed that the other losses were made up of quitters as it tied in with the number of randoms I'm played at the time (who had all quit.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biohazard Abyss Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Darts isn't really fun though. It's way too easy, they only made it a little less easy than GTAIV. It's better than Tennis though. Golf is the best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarloGambino Posted January 19, 2014 Author Share Posted January 19, 2014 Darts isn't really fun though. It's way too easy, they only made it a little less easy than GTAIV. It's better than Tennis though. Golf is the best I enjoy golf too, I've only played it a few times though as it's even more upsetting when you've been playing for half an hour only for your opponent to quit at the start of the 9th hole! I just checked my social club and I'm 7 for 7 in darts apparently, even though I've only lost 2 actual matches. And it's given me 1 six dart finish even though I got 4 in my last match only for my opponent to quit. Maybe GTAForum darts/golf clubs would be best for people who actually like the sports. Although it might be tricky to manage what with the first come first served nature of the invite system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane_Dbns Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Aim for them triple 20s dawg. Darts isn't really fun though. It's way too easy, they only made it a little less easy than GTAIV. It's better than Tennis though. Golf is the best I enjoy golf too, I've only played it a few times though as it's even more upsetting when you've been playing for half an hour only for your opponent to quit at the start of the 9th hole! I just checked my social club and I'm 7 for 7 in darts apparently, even though I've only lost 2 actual matches. And it's given me 1 six dart finish even though I got 4 in my last match only for my opponent to quit. Maybe GTAForum darts/golf clubs would be best for people who actually like the sports. Although it might be tricky to manage what with the first come first served nature of the invite system.Good idea, you should start a sports club, I'll join Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rammer2k Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 I love Darts. Too bad it's getting harder, and harder to find people to join, let alone staying through the whole game. Same with Tennis, and Golf. It's amazing how so many people can't play these right, even though they are quite simple, and really fun when you get the hang of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotfuzz128 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Haha me and this one random dude kept busting out for 10 minutes. He had 10 I had 15 left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItzLamz Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Darts is the best minigame on GTAO i think there needs to be a few more local spots though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tritium Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Roman taught me this YEARS ago back in LC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judge dread 24 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 I like playing it. What I don't like is after finishing a game and the other player kills you or destroys you're PV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicarious Mind Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Do they have pool and bowling like in San Andreas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperJude™ Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 GO TO A REAL BAR (or friend's basement if you aren't old enough to drink). PLAY REAL DARTS! What a horribly waste of coding space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgentWD40_FL Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Very useful topic .... I as well have been frustrated by people quitting, or simply throwing at the bull for the entire match. Would love to see Cricket added as a game choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BondageKitty Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 I enjoy darts but no one ever invites. If only Bowling, Pool and Arcade were in the game tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narratorjuan Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Ah, my first six darter against a random. Started off with a 140, then hit treble twenty, treble seventeen, and bull to finish. They quit, of course, but I was so happy I didn't care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WBaker Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Nice thread Op! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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