How Awesome would Triathlons be?

[BitPieStudios]

Recently, I picked up single player again, and I tried out the first triathlon. And it was pretty fun for me!

I wanted to re-make it for online, but alas, it's just not possible, even using GTA race mode to allow exiting of vehicles, as you cannot disable weapons and there'd be no stopping anyone from killing each other at the start.

 

So that got me to thinking, what if Rockstar, when it updates the Content Creator, adds an option to make a Triathlon Race? It would be a special race type where you could do anything with, so you wouldn't need to make it a "true" triathlon with swimming, biking, and running, unless you wanted to.

 

There could be special checkpoints that spawned whatever vehicle or tool you wanted, including motorcycles, cars, planes, and maybe even parachutes to set a parachuting portion of a race, if you wanted. They could be made to not activate until you get into said vehicle (or get out of your current vehicle if you wanted to make the player run at a certain point.), and you would also be able to put spawn points in water if the vehicle at that point of the race is either Boats or on foot (as putting water checkpoints while the vehicle being used is a car would be dumb.)

 

Also, your weapons would be disabled by default, and you'd be able to set what would happen if you fell off a vehicle (I.E. do you respawn at the latest checkpoint, or do you simply have to get back on? Of course, you'd always be able to reset by holding Triangle, if you're on a PS3.) You could enable weapons if you wanted to, and you could lock weapons like in Deathmatch creation.

 

If you activate parachutes and you fall off while going through midair checkpoints, you could set it to respawn you at where the parachute checkpoint was (where they originally spawn), or get a time penalty if you skip checkpoints or fall to your doom. Of course, they could probably just make it so you spawn in midair already with a parachute.

 

These are my ideas, and i wanted to see if anyone would like to see this someday. Imagine playing a race, where you spawn on top of a building, parachute down to the street, get into a supercar, get out and footrace into an alley, the run to a bunch of speed boats near a shore to get to the finish. I dunno about you, but that would be amazing as hell for me.

Edited January 24, 2014 by BitPieStudios

[soggyinvert]

Yeah mate I have always thought this myself. I would love to do this kind of stuff

[MrGrandis]

My crew tried to make a triathlon race with bicycle GTA. I forgot is there a option to force weapons or not

 

But riding your bike to the sea and swim to land and run to the finish line is very fun

[LuapYllier]

This is an excellent idea and should not be hard to impliment in the current design of the creator. They would only need to add a transition grid point that automatically knows the travel method entering the circle and allows you to choose an exit travel method with a new grid of vehicles. Going from land to sea or sea to land would require a transition to foot first so you could swim to or from shore. You would only be allowed to enter or exit a vehicle if you are within the oversized circle of a transition point so you cant cheat and enter a vehicle during a foot leg or get out and switch vehicles during a vehicle leg. All respawning etc would be just like current.

[PaulDPearl]

I'm getting carpal tunnel just thinking about it...

[SecludedMemory]

Triathlon with vehicles = not a triathlon. I think weapons would be lame too. Just keep it a physical activity IMO. Parachutes on some would be cool, though.

 

I would love to create a triathlon like the ones in single player, but I'm not sure how often people would participate even in R* created ones. Bicycle races aren't exactly popular, but then again a triathlon would be a totally different event, so if they added those in I think people might try them out for the first couple weeks or so. If they made the payouts worth the work then I could see them being popular. I enjoyed doing them, but the last one was a bit overkill. I kind of think that's what they were going for, though. I tried my best not to pause the game but after realizing we were swimming across the whole Alamo Sea I said f*ck it and took a rest. If I remember I think the last one took at least 20 minutes in real time.

Edited January 25, 2014 by SecludedMemory

[BitPieStudios]

Triathlon with vehicles = not a triathlon. I think weapons would be lame too. Just keep in a physical activity IMO. Parachutes on some would be cool, though.

 

I would love to create a triathlon like the ones in single player, but I'm not sure how often people would participate even in R* created ones. Bicycle races aren't exactly popular, but then again a triathlon would be a totally different event, so if they added those in I think people might try them out for the first couple weeks or so. If they made the payouts worth the work then I could see them being popular. I enjoyed doing them, but the last one was a bit overkill. I kind of think that's what they were going for, though. I tried my best not to pause the game but after realizing we were swimming across the whole Alamo Sea I said f*ck it and took a rest. If I remember I think the last one took at least 20 minutes in real time.

While a triathlon with vehicles isn't exactly a true triathlon, I think it'd be pretty lame if the game limited you to on foot, swimming, and biking ONLY.

Although I do agree with you on the point with weapons being lame... In my personal opinion, weapons would kill the purpose of a triathlon.

 

If you gave players the option to make transitions to cars, it would open a lot of possibilities for people, and you could see some people make INSANE (as well as insanely fun) Multi-races.

 

This is an excellent idea and should not be hard to impliment in the current design of the creator. They would only need to add a transition grid point that automatically knows the travel method entering the circle and allows you to choose an exit travel method with a new grid of vehicles. Going from land to sea or sea to land would require a transition to foot first so you could swim to or from shore. You would only be allowed to enter or exit a vehicle if you are within the oversized circle of a transition point so you cant cheat and enter a vehicle during a foot leg or get out and switch vehicles during a vehicle leg. All respawning etc would be just like current.

These are very good ideas as well. So, one checkpoint could force you to leave the vehicle, and another could force you to enter one, huh?

 

I like that some people like this idea. anymore thoughts?

[soggyinvert]

Is it not impossible to do a method of triathlon in free roam? Obviously it would need to be private and with trusted friends or crew members.

 

You could set you bike as your pv. Park it up in nominated location.

You can have a jet ski or boat out at the same time. So park that up too.

I'm not sure about aircraft though as I have no real experience with owning them. I believe they would count as seperate to your pv, but I don't think the game would allow you to have it out at the same time as a watercraft.

 

A basic triathlon is simple enough, just park your pv bicycle up where ever. You need no vehicles for running and swimming obviously.

 

I personally don't like the normal tri athlons, whilst the novelty and idea are really cool. The reality is that your simply tapping x for half an hour.

 

You could make some real fun tri athlons in free roam still.

 

Example: jet ski west to east along zancudo, up the Alamo to the tap dancing hillbilly house.

 

Sanchez from there to chilliad peak.

 

BASE jump to a nominated point in paleto.

 

Sprint to the end of the pier there.

[LeAristocrat]

I think it would be dope. You probably could have a lot of fun with it, like including props and stuff making a treacherous downhill obstacle race lol.

[HorrA1985]

I know that isn't a real triathlon, but i tried to do my best and possibilities with BETA creator. Must be a DM for a while (i hope).

 

Here it is: http://socialclub.rockstargames.com/crew/czekofoni_ps/games/gtav/jobs/job/I-6DEEhxU0WsnwJRWuPREg?platformId=2

 

CAUTION: before play this job read the Description !!!

 

This job have some issue for 1st play:

 

a) The big-red cross made from containers does not depiction from long distanc.So is not visible from top of

the mount and going slightly further.

b) The spawns is in one place only, so if you die in the middle or end of "race" you just must start allover.

c) Winner is the man which came 1st to the Winewood Racetrack, he have best chance get Buzz and kill other

players. At the end of the other weapons for slower players for second chance to win.

Edited January 28, 2014 by HorrA1985

[Garygoodnight]

i built one on a deathmatch but cant get parachutes to show up in match for some reason

[DrAtomic]

GTA Mode foot races, traffic on, steal a car, etc, hell jeah!

[stronktank]

Off course! And even some "parcours" in it like in "banlieue 13"!!!

[Blondarus]

I'd be down with that. Nice change from the ultra violence and vehicular mayhem. Lol

[LuapYllier]

My crew tried to make a triathlon race with bicycle GTA. I forgot is there a option to force weapons or not

 

But riding your bike to the sea and swim to land and run to the finish line is very fun

Well I was inspired by this post and decided to go try my hand at making this work. You would need a trusted group of friends to keep it from ending in an all out murder fest but I must say if your up against randoms and your in the lead this one has some nice qualities

 

Luapathon

 

I gotta say though, getting through the "test" so this could be published was a royal bitch. Took over half an hour because of having to avoid the water.

[HorrA1985]

DUEL WHEEL TRIATHLON RACE

Hi, I converted my old idea to the new form, where is a functional GPS system and add new signs for better orientation in the race.

update 1.6: removed bikes from the start, rebuilted police road blocks, some props edited, armor vest added, vehicles park position in 3rd part race was edited and some added.

update 1.7: changed boats and some cars, weapons spawn fixed

update 1.9: remove weapons, police road blocks turn into police watch, capture objects move to the boats for better orientation

Platform: PS4
Type job: Capture - Contend
For: 2 players (this is a beta version, for more interest I will raise to 4 players slots.sadly its maximum)

WARNING: ITS NOT STUPID RESISTANT !!! MAKE SURE YOU DONT DIE IN A START. ESPECIALLY
DURING JUMP OVER THE CLIFF (slip, fall etc. = extra unhandy players -> unfortunately I met
this kind) AND PLS READ THE DESCRIPTION !!!

http://socialclub.rockstargames.com/games/gtav/jobs/job/MaTQQKjQ9068fDHU9o1p3g



record from lastest version:

Edited July 26, 2015 by HorrA1985

[HorrA1985]

edited post above

Edited July 25, 2015 by HorrA1985

[cask_rhino]

Thought I'd share a tri-athlon I made on Del Perro beach, starts off on bikes then a dive off the pier before a sprint to the finish line. I made this a while ago, it's about the best you can get with CC as it is.

 

Race: Del Perro Tri-athlon

 

Link: http://socialclub.ro...goE2hhnnT7MfedA

[stofegad]

Thanks for sharing horrA1985, we will test tonight..

 

just a question : how many players can participate ? only 4 ?

 

 

StoreytaleFM : your link doesn't match

[HorrA1985]

Thanks for sharing horrA1985, we will test tonight..

 

just a question : how many players can participate ? only 4 ?

 

 

This version is just for 2 players. So its simply DUEL JOB. If will be interest for more players version, I can raise to 4, which is maximum.

 

note: All items and vehicles is prepared for 4 version players.

Edited July 9, 2015 by HorrA1985

[cask_rhino]

Sorry, reposted link below

 

http://rsg.ms/d3060e5

[HorrA1985]

VEHICLES TRIATHLON RACE II

 

Platform: PS4

For: 4 players only

Type: Capture Contend

 

There is another triathlon vehicle race similar like first one. This time is for 4 payers only (each team have 1 representer). Builted on a principe like a previous job. Just different location, vehicles and way of course. Job can have some unexpeceted issue becouse it is beta version and need more testing. So pls, if you encounter some trouble, report to me and I try fix it.

 

update: whole job was rebuilted,as you can see in the video below, enjoy it and dont forget book it, if you like it. :-)

 

WARNING: ITS NOT A STUPID RESISTANT !!! MAKE SURE YOU DONT DIE IN A START. ESPECIALLY

DURING JUMP OVER THE CLIFF (slip, fall etc. = extra unhandy players -> unfortunately I met

this kind) AND PLS READ THE DESCRIPTION !!!

 

http://socialclub.rockstargames.com/games/gtav/jobs/job/-28dzuuaFUOGe1jx2ODISA

 

 

Video from testing:

 

 

Edited July 23, 2015 by HorrA1985

[HorrA1985]

VEHICLES TRIATHLON RACE 3

 

There is another Vehicle Triathlon Race. This time for only 3 players. Read description its very simply. For better imagination how this job play watch the video below.

 

Platform: PS4

For: 3 players only

Type: Capture Contend

 

link for bookmarking: http://socialclub.rockstargames.com/games/gtav/jobs/job/13huXmhTEUyMml8jzDc1hQ

 

 

Video record from testing in creator (like befere):

 

Edited July 14, 2015 by HorrA1985

[stofegad]

VEHICLES TRIATHLON RACE II

 

Platform: PS4

For: 4 players only

Type: Capture Contend

 

Hi, i've try this one, I like it, but 4 playa mini is not enough, i know you cannot add more in capture mode, wtf

Edited July 22, 2015 by stofegad

[Shadowfennekin]

Yes, as long as they're like the first two in Single Player and NOT the long ass button smashing third one.

[MrGrandis]

I have one created long ago, haven't played it much since.

 

You have to use GTA mode to play otherwise it won't work. Just remember no gunning no killing

 

http://socialclub.rockstargames.com/games/gtav/jobs/job/DNgOOQE1fUGUZlW4eEuwrg

Edited July 22, 2015 by Mrgrandis_HKG

[HorrA1985]

 

VEHICLES TRIATHLON RACE II

 

Platform: PS4

For: 4 players only

Type: Capture Contend

Hi, i've try this one, I like it, but 4 playa mini is not enough, i know you cannot add more in capture mode, wtf

Sure I can add some spots for more players but these port will make just teammate for main teams. Problem is that creator not support more teams in one game. e.g. 16 or more team will be great for masive race rage. And Team start point can not be placed closed together. So this is complication too. Edited July 26, 2015 by HorrA1985

[HorrA1985]

[RussianCommie]

That would definitely be interesting and I wouldn't mind if R* did add them also to Online. If it the triathlons were something, like the first two, that would be pretty cool. The third triathlon in SP was just meh, tons of button smashing and you eventually just get worn out, hoping when it will end.