Multiple Characters Idea

[SkymnäsWolf]

SEND TO R*: 27th of May 2014

 

 

Hello dear forum members,

My last thread was a bust, that's what you get when you make them when you are just awake.

On topic: I create this new topic to share you my idea which I will send to Rockstar eventually. Just read it thorough and give some feedback on what you like/don't like.


This topic will be constantly edited by feedback of the users here.

The Idea/problem:
Grand Theft Auto Online has the option to create multiple characters. Nothing wrong with that; except your characters have a shared back account. This means they are already linked, but the money the one makes, the other can spend. Why can't the other character(s) profit from the money which was spend.

The solution:
1: Share garage(s) and apartments:

As stated earlier, both your characters use the same Bank Account. But when you buy something only one character can profit from it.
Why wouldn't Rockstar give us the option to share garages and apartments for both characters?
That way your characters will have more vehicles to toy with and both your characters profit from the spent money.

 

When you arrive at another characters apartment or garage you will get a pop up:

(fix for when multiple characters having the same apartment)

- choose access, the Main character garages are always first. Just like you do now when you have 2 apartments/garages at the same building.

 

- Do you want to access characters #... apartment/garage? You can then choose yes or no.

- Within the same building you can quickly access the other apartments/garages (in the same building) with a small pop up menu accessible at the door.

 

2: Freeroam, never alone

2.1: Your other character can be called in as back up (timer in between of 48 hours).
If more characters are unlocked, you can call them at the same time.

 

When you call a back up character this is the price you have to pay: $100*level of character (max of $12.000). They will stay with you until they die or you log out.

When these characters are shot dead, they will fall to the ground. They need to be revived within a x amount of seconds, otherwise they die, and you have to pay the hospital bill. They can then NOT be called for 48 in game hours.

 

Your followers need to stay withing 100 meters of your main character. Otherwise you will have 10 seconds to return to them or you loose them. They then can't be called for 48 in game hours.

They will act to their level and their stats.

For each kill they make, they get the normal experience. For riding along, they get experience, etc.

2.2: Your other character arrives on the preferred vehicle. (this can be chosen for each character from the select/back menu)

2.3: An extra option appears: You can set two settings for your characters, drive with you or drive on their own. When they drive on their own they will use their preferred vehicle, if within a certain radius of the vehicle (most likely within the line of sight).

2.4: Battles:
Battles will never be the same. They will be bigger and harder.

You also have to pay for each character you have.

2 characters doubles the main payment, 3 characters triples the main payment, etc.

 

2.5: Mini games:

Play Mini games with your characters, Ask one of your characters for a striptease, watching television, pool, bowling, darts, drinking or arm-wrestling. Mini games will be fun and more like TBoGT and TLaD. Also you can take up to two other characters to your bedroom for sexual acts.

 

And no, you won't see anything just like the prostitutes now.

3: Missions, never alone

3.1: What is one of the most annoying things of GTA Online? well, when you want to play, but no one of your friends is online. What if your other characters can be used to play missions with?

That way you will never be alone playing missions. In a mission of, for example, 4 players, you can call up the other characters and they will assist you.They will play accordingly to their level and stats. This way, if you play more with your other characters, they will become more valuable assets.

3.2: Races:
Do you want to play races, but none of your friends are online, you can now fill the slots in the lobby (until all of your characters are used) with your other characters.

The characters get experience from the race, just as you, calculated from which place they finish.

3.3: DM, TDM, LTS, Capture and survival:
These jobs can be filled up with your characters in the lobby. But the kills obviously won't count toward your K/D.
Depending on the mission, up to 4 players can call in help from their characters in the lobby.
Pay outs will be the same as usual. The other characters won't account as players, so the pay outs won't change.

The characters get experience from the mission and killing enemy players/npc's.

Please let me know if some of you like this idea. It would make some sense because your characters share a bank account, and you also pay for all of them.
It would also give more reasons to play with other characters, they will become stronger and get better stats, this way they will be a more valuable asset in missions.

Sidenote:

Your characters are all in their apartments, you can just ring the bell and you get a screen to ask them to come with you, or even change your character within a split second.

Also the option to REMOVE characters is gone. You can now go to a plastic surgeon and change everything about your characters, even sex.

Edited May 27, 2014 by ivarblaauw

[ky1e1792]

http://gtaforums.com/topic/702029-the-wishlist-thread/

[XxX19Dude95XxX]

same apartment to i want to see what the would act like as a npc

[SkymnäsWolf]

same apartment to i want to see what the would act like as a npc

Yeah I put it in ^^, like it now?

 

I totally forgot about it , but I think it's better now

Edited May 6, 2014 by ivarblaauw

[Warlordfrost]

I'm thinking the other 3 spots are locked for a reason, maybe Rockstar will release a cops and crooks update where we will make a police officer and a lost/vagos character. Or hell maybe even an alien and Republican space Ranger haha

Edited May 6, 2014 by Warlordfrost

[SkymnäsWolf]

I'm thinking the other 3 spots are locked for a reason, maybe Rockstar will release a cops and crooks update where we will make a police officer and a lost/vagos character. Or hell maybe even an alien and Republican space Ranger haha

Could be, would be fun too But what do you think about my idea?

[godziller]

The backup thing would be kinda cool.

[Warlordfrost]

 

 

I'm thinking the other 3 spots are locked for a reason, maybe Rockstar will release a cops and crooks update where we will make a police officer and a lost/vagos character. Or hell maybe even an alien and Republican space Ranger haha

Could be, would be fun too But what do you think about my idea?

Solid idea, but would probably take too much work for R* to do, and I'm pretty sure they have them locked for one reason or another, 2 personal characters for you to create and enjoy and 3 to fill some role in maybe future updates. Hell my main is 223 and my 2nd is like 8

[luisniko]

From what I read, I see you're taking it from your own perspective and for the benefit of your own. Don't get me wrong, of course I agree with you - totally.

 

The problem is, how would Rockstar gain profit from these ideas? You should know what Rockstar want. Yes, it's Cash Card. Real green dollars, amigo. And don't try to think that sharing bank account for both character is a very nice idea of Rockstar's. You may see it a nice idea at first because you think you can buy stuff for your secondary character in the beginning. BUT, no. That's wrong. You are like making a second baby to take care of and if you want to grow them up, you need to work your ass off double for both of your 'kids' or purchase the Cash Cards.

 

I hope you see the scheme here.

 

If you're too lazy to read, here's the conclusion: OP's ideas won't benefit Rockstar's side. Rockstar want money. Rockstar want you to buy Cash Cards.

Edited May 6, 2014 by luisniko

[SkymnäsWolf]

The backup thing would be kinda cool.

Thanks what about the shared garages/cars etc?

 

 

 

 

Solid idea, but would probably take too much work for R* to do, and I'm pretty sure they have them locked for one reason or another, 2 personal characters for you to create and enjoy and 3 to fill some role in maybe future updates. Hell my main is 223 and my 2nd is like 8

Well, It wouldn't be so hard, most of the coding is already done (like calling up another character, which is done in SP). And animations are done too xD Of all my ideas, this one is probably the easiest to do.

 

My main character is 208 and my secondary 7...

 

From what I read, I see you're taking it from your own perspective and for the benefit of your own. Don't get me wrong, of course I agree with you - totally.

 

The problem is, how would Rockstar gain profit from these ideas? You should know what Rockstar want. Yes, it's Cash Card. Real green dollars, amigo. And don't try to think that sharing bank account for both character is a very nice idea of Rockstar's. You may see it a nice idea at first because you think you can buy stuff for your secondary character in the beginning. BUT, no. That's wrong. You are like making a second baby to take care of and if you want to grow them up, you need to work your ass off double for both of your 'kids' or purchase the Cash Cards.

 

I hope you see the scheme here.

 

If you're too lazy to read, here's the conclusion: OP's ideas won't benefit Rockstar's side. Rockstar want money. Rockstar want you to buy Cash Cards.

I am never too lazy to read a comment. that said:

I actually think it would have benefits for Rockstar.

 

Because you can have more characters, so more garage space, you can have more vehicles. The bank accounts are already shared, it would only be easier if you could use the garages of both. Upgrade them all, with the money you make. Most people don't use their second character at all.

When my idea would be implemented; it means that you can have more vehicles, which you can upgrade to the max.

Because you still have to pay for everything you eventually find out that you haven't got enough money to max out both characters garages. This means: buying Cash Cards.

 

Next to that: This idea would probably get a lot of players back to play, another character while still benefiting from the first. There would actually be a reason to level up the second character.

And people who normally don't play, because they don't like playing with online friends -.-, they can now still have the fun of playing with "others".

Edited May 6, 2014 by ivarblaauw

[Xavierr]

Sometimes I wish my female character could live with my male character - Bonnie & Clyde status

[SkymnäsWolf]

Sometimes I wish my female character could live with my male character - Bonnie & Clyde status

You don't even know how close this is to my thoughts xD

 

Do you have any ideas how to make it more profitable for R*? Then they might do something like this, after I sent it in.

As I said before; it is already quite profitable, but more is always welcome.

Edited May 6, 2014 by ivarblaauw

[senormidget]

http://gtaforums.com/topic/702029-the-wishlist-thread/

Sometimes I wonder why we don't just have one thread called "GTA".

 

Seriously what is the problem with making threads, especially if they're well thought out and written like this one.

[999bats]

Sometimes I wish my female character could live with my male character - Bonnie & Clyde status

I imagine my 2 characters like a MR. and MRS. Smith type relationship lol

Edited May 6, 2014 by hentai_posse

[SkymnäsWolf]

 

http://gtaforums.com/topic/702029-the-wishlist-thread/

Sometimes I wonder why we don't just have one thread called "GTA".

 

Seriously what is the problem with making threads, especially if they're well thought out and written like this one.

 

Thanks for saying this; I don't post there, because it will surely get overlooked. And it is very very very indistinct. It is just a whole list of ideas, and no one reads it.

 

And at a forum it is meant to make topics and interact right?

[InactiveNew]

 

http://gtaforums.com/topic/702029-the-wishlist-thread/

Sometimes I wonder why we don't just have one thread called "GTA".

 

Seriously what is the problem with making threads, especially if they're well thought out and written like this one.

 

im glad a fellow crew member has noticed this and i fully agree. Most decent topics get locked then moved to a place where no one sees them, shame really.

[senormidget]

 

 

http://gtaforums.com/topic/702029-the-wishlist-thread/

Sometimes I wonder why we don't just have one thread called "GTA".

 

Seriously what is the problem with making threads, especially if they're well thought out and written like this one.

 

Thanks for saying this; I don't post there, because it will surely get overlooked. And it is very very very indistinct. It is just a whole list of ideas, and no one reads it.

 

And at a forum it is meant to make topics and interact right?

Exactly.

 

I can understand some of the single topics like the "question and answer" thread for simple, quick questions that don't need a whole thread, or duping requests and things like that which are repetitive.

 

But a single thread for every idea anyone comes up with is just silly. Forums are supposed to provoke discussion but having threads like that completely stifles it. Yet we still have 100 different cash card/tanks/appreciation threads a week.

[Biff73]

Maybe the 2nd character can also serve as an ai partner if needed would be nice

[Racer__X]

 

http://gtaforums.com/topic/702029-the-wishlist-thread/

Sometimes I wonder why we don't just have one thread called "GTA".

 

Seriously what is the problem with making threads, especially if they're well thought out and written like this one.

Yeah, it's like people can't wait to put that link in a thread.. Which, btw, will contain more and more bullsh*t the more people post EVERY idea they have in it

 

Anyway, I like your ideas

[SkymnäsWolf]

Maybe the 2nd character can also serve as an ai partner if needed would be nice

Thats what I meant by calling back up. (read the freeroam part)

 

I always felt that the 2nd character just isn't used. I hope I can contribute to change that.

Edited May 6, 2014 by ivarblaauw

[luisniko]

In my opinion, Rockstar could grab your in-game bucks to call your another character for a period of time. That will bring them closer to money. Whether there's a timer between each calls, it depends to the game balance.

 

What I'm saying is that: When you pay extra money to Rockstar - whether it's in-game or real life currency, there should be extra advantage for you.

 

I see no problem with the garages (because of 2 characters) sharing. But about the backup call, I think it should be worthy and less hassle. Which means, for the price of (example: $1k x Rank value) $120000, you have a chance to have a backup of your Rank 120 character for one real time hour. They will always respawn if killed, no need to fill their ammo, and they will bring the weapons you own in them. Of course, AI should be smart so it's comparable to the price we spent.

[Biff73]

Make it like saints row 3 or 4 when you can call ai homies to follow you around as disposable sidekicks,maybe like $1000 per homie

[Vehicles]

1000$ x level is a little too expensive don't you think?I prefer 100$ x level since i ain't actually a multi-millionaire.A lot of glitchers would be using this feature and it would be unfair for the people who earned the money legit.

 

I would like a brother/sister in arms tho.But R* is probably going to have a hard time trying to program our character ai.And considering the accuracy of npcs I think our char would be op than us players when they maxed out their shooting stat and have a heavy sniper which they mostly do.

[laserdad]

OP, I have to say, this is one of the best ideas I've seen for online. Ever.

 

I actually started playing as my second character now, just to get a change, and I'd love for my two characters to be of use to each other. Especially having them being able to call each other in for backup would be so cool.. So many ideas floating around in my head right now..

 

Kudos!

Edited May 6, 2014 by laserdad

[SkymnäsWolf]

In my opinion, Rockstar could grab your in-game bucks to call your another character for a period of time. That will bring them closer to money. Whether there's a timer between each calls, it depends to the game balance.

 

What I'm saying is that: When you pay extra money to Rockstar - whether it's in-game or real life currency, there should be extra advantage for you.

 

I see no problem with the garages (because of 2 characters) sharing. But about the backup call, I think it should be worthy and less hassle. Which means, for the price of (example: $1k x Rank value) $120000, you have a chance to have a backup of your Rank 120 character for one real time hour. They will always respawn if killed, no need to fill their ammo, and they will bring the weapons you own in them. Of course, AI should be smart so it's comparable to the price we spent.

I have changed it to your liking, while still holding onto my idea ^^ Is this something you can find yourself in?

 

Make it like saints row 3 or 4 when you can call ai homies to follow you around as disposable sidekicks,maybe like $1000 per homie

First had this idea, but that's way to cheap for high level characters, but it would be awesome tho.

 

1000$ x level is a little too expensive don't you think?I prefer 100$ x level since i ain't actually a multi-millionaire.A lot of glitchers would be using this feature and it would be unfair for the people who earned the money legit.

 

I would like a brother/sister in arms tho.But R* is probably going to have a hard time trying to program our character ai.And considering the accuracy of npcs I think our char would be op than us players when they maxed out their shooting stat and have a heavy sniper which they mostly do.

Same here, I think $100*LoC (Level of Character) is actually a good price but there should be a maximum of $12.000. (because after 120, they stop leveling.)

 

OP, I have to say, this is one of the best ideas I've seen for online. Ever.

 

I actually started playing as my second character now, just to get a change, and I'd love for my two characters to be of use to each other. Especially having them being able to call each other in for backup would be so cool.. So many ideas floating around in my head right now..

 

Kudos!

Thanks ^^, I have had multiple ideas, and I just write them all down. Then make them better and put them on here.

Edited May 6, 2014 by ivarblaauw

[SkymnäsWolf]

Made a few adjustments to this topic.

 

I will sent this idea in a few hours to R* if there are no other changes

 

thank you for your feedback everyone!

[Coin]

I think there's some merit in having your other characters listed as contacts, ala like in single player, that you can call up and do stuff with. For all intents and purposes, it would act like an NPC that follows you around, helps you fight etc.

 

Unlikely to ever happen though, because there's quite a few hurdles to overcome.

[SkymnäsWolf]

I think there's some merit in having your other characters listed as contacts, ala like in single player, that you can call up and do stuff with. For all intents and purposes, it would act like an NPC that follows you around, helps you fight etc.

 

Unlikely to ever happen though, because there's quite a few hurdles to overcome.

which hurdles? If I may ask of course.

 

And if one company can do it, it is Rockstar. And they asked for ideas, well... here they are

 

EDIT:

I understand that it needs some coding; but SP has already done this with some characters.

It should work something like calling to hang out and they will then follow and help you until they die.

Remember that when you call Lester you also have to pay for their stars.

 

Like:

I have 4 stars (800$) and my 2 followers too,

I have to pay $2400 to escape the 4 star wanted level by calling Lester.

Edited May 27, 2014 by ivarblaauw

[dlow]

I think the characters should be treated as seperate players, with seperate bank accounts but have the ability to transfer cash from one to the other with a time lime limited in between times and maybe a cap on the ammount.......

Stats like how many races you have won or lost should be seperate, and we should be able to switch between characters without having to switch lobbies...........

 

But i gues since its all in the cloud.....space is a problem

[sweetbrother]

Don't send them the idea including the sexual acts. Sigh you guys and your sexual needs for gta...

Edited May 27, 2014 by sweetbrother