Things you didn't know about GTAO until now

[DentureDynamite]

^^ I don't think I've ever seen one in free roam. I've flown them in air races of course, but... makes you wonder why R* removed them? They would still be very handy for most types of transport situations in-game--even VIP jobs like Sightseer.

Edited August 10, 2016 by DentureDynamite

[Gridl0k]

I think they're just a rare spawn, I've seen a couple (literally) in 3 years. Generally the police/ambulance maverick spawns but even more generally, you're already in a chopper so aren't looking for them on the ground.

 

Strange that you can't buy them, r* usually love pointless peg choppers.

[Furry_Monkey]

^^ I don't think I've ever seen one in free roam. I've flown them in air races of course, but... makes you wonder why R* removed them? They would still be very handy for most types of transport situations in-game--even VIP jobs like Sightseer.

 

They're not removed. If you end up on the roof of police stations often then you'll see them regularly.

[Plage]

Never noticed that bums are washing themselfs at the channels in the morning before.

 

[whywontyoulisten]

 

^^ I don't think I've ever seen one in free roam. I've flown them in air races of course, but... makes you wonder why R* removed them? They would still be very handy for most types of transport situations in-game--even VIP jobs like Sightseer.

 

They're not removed. If you end up on the roof of police stations often then you'll see them regularly.

 

 

I think they're just a rare spawn, I've seen a couple (literally) in 3 years. Generally the police/ambulance maverick spawns but even more generally, you're already in a chopper so aren't looking for them on the ground.

I think they're also connected to wanted levels, although I haven't put that much research into it. I find most of them on the Mission Row police station roof. On last gen they also occasionally appeared in place of the police Maverick during the "Thelma & Louise" Easter egg.

[DentureDynamite]

 

^^ I don't think I've ever seen one in free roam. I've flown them in air races of course, but... makes you wonder why R* removed them? They would still be very handy for most types of transport situations in-game--even VIP jobs like Sightseer.

 

They're not removed. If you end up on the roof of police stations often then you'll see them regularly.

 

Thanks for the info--will see if I can find one tonight.

 

Speaking of Buzzards, I wasn't aware that (at least in the park pond below) it can sit in water this deep and still eventually fly out--might take a few seconds. Makes for a handy landing spot when doing Sightseer--just don't try "dipping" this deeply in the ocean:

 

Edited August 10, 2016 by DentureDynamite

[Dr Labuschagne]

Since 08. The signal bars on your phone also serve as indicators on the quality of your connection to the session and host...

[-KM-]

Since 08. The signal bars on your phone also serve as indicators on the quality of your connection to the session and host...

Wow that's amazing.

[Shrreder]

Since 08. The signal bars on your phone also serve as indicators on the quality of your connection to the session and host...

I always thought it was some random thing that just changed to whatever to make the game feel more "alive".

[-KM-]

 

been playing all this time and just till recently didnt know you had to pay entry fee's for doing job

 

LOL, me too Was looking at my cash stats' on social club, couldn't believe how much the bill was.

 

Flipping hell! 1.1 million for me! All that money down the drain and I didn't even notice.

[Pete4000uk]

Since 08. The signal bars on your phone also serve as indicators on the quality of your connection to the session and host...

Anything to confirm this??

[ElliotCW]

 

Tonguegirl, on 31 Jul 2016 - 03:49 AM, said:

 

gtafan26, on 31 Jul 2016 - 03:20 AM, said:

been playing all this time and just till recently didnt know you had to pay entry fee's for doing job

 

LOL, me too Was looking at my cash stats' on social club, couldn't believe how much the bill was.

 

Flipping hell! 1.1 million for me! All that money down the drain and I didn't even notice.

 

Never knew this either and I've spent $1.5M apparently.

[Gridl0k]

$5.3m.. gg R*

[Gridl0k]

A hat, and no access to non-BS player jobs (including friends list).

 

Not sure if free roam events and CEO work is still possible in there though - anyone?

Edited August 11, 2016 by Gridl0k

[Jenkiiii]

Spotted this last night, see below, and apologies if already posted. You now get a cash prize for second and third places in Premium Races. Much Better!

 

[Pedinhuh]

Spotted this last night, see below, and apologies if already posted. You now get a cash prize for second and third places in Premium Races. Much Better!

 

 

 

Good, but where does the missing 10k goes?

[PetrolCB]

Charity.

[whywontyoulisten]

I didn't know the Premium races were over the same old tracks...no reason to throw money away on them now.

[Soran Is On]

Spotted this last night, see below, and apologies if already posted. You now get a cash prize for second and third places in Premium Races. Much Better!

 

 

 

I will actually attempt these now.

[Jenkiiii]

 

Spotted this last night, see below, and apologies if already posted. You now get a cash prize for second and third places in Premium Races. Much Better!

 

 

 

I will actually attempt these now.

 

 

Yeah, it's good because there is now incentive to get 2nd or 3rd and effectively win your money back for another attempt.

[ash-274]

The light on the PS4 controller, when in freeroam (and not being chased by the cops), will glow in your crew's color (though "Pure Black" glows deep red).

[Voit Turyv]

The light on the PS4 controller, when in freeroam (and not being chased by the cops), will glow in your crew's color (though "Pure Black" glows deep red).

Be thankful it doesn't glow infrared in that case.

 

If you manage to break a door off RE-7B, your character goes through the car when exiting it.

Pictures semi-related:

 

 

 

And the related:

 

Also, this is probably where the RE-7B would emit light from its licence plate, if it had one (right down corner):

[Forza Harrd]

 

The 48 minute cooldown on selling vehicles applies for both characters,

 

I'm pretty sure that never used to be the case!

 

 

 

 

It's been the case as long as I've been playing the game. Otherwise, since both characters share the same bank account, you could cut the cooldown in half by continuously switching characters and selling a car every 24 minutes amirite?

[Gridl0k]

^ It was changed around a year or so ago, you used to be able to. Maybe longer. But it has changed.

Edited August 12, 2016 by Gridl0k

[Dr Labuschagne]

 

Since 08. The signal bars on your phone also serve as indicators on the quality of your connection to the session and host...

Anything to confirm this??

I could, but I got this entry level Canadian cell phone that is very useless...

[Nelson Van Alden]

Am I right in thinking you can't knock people off Scooters?

 

I randomly bumped a scooter user the other day at a high speed and was shocked to see him just bounce away. I continued to chase him down for 5 minutes repeatedly ramming him but he stayed on. In the end the scooter finally exploded after a few more hits, but the dude stayed on Bronco style til the end, flying through the air in a firery blaze.

[Cant-B-Faded]

Am I right in thinking you can't knock people off Scooters?

 

I randomly bumped a scooter user the other day at a high speed and was shocked to see him just bounce away. I continued to chase him down for 5 minutes repeatedly ramming him but he stayed on. In the end the scooter finally exploded after a few more hits, but the dude stayed on Bronco style til the end, flying through the air in a firery blaze.

A scoota brotha!?! Don't mess with them.

[dewtech]

Since the stunts update NPC's are suctioned onto motorbikes it seems, I've not sent one flying for ages

[Rando76]

Since the stunts update NPC's are suctioned onto motorbikes it seems, I've not sent one flying for ages

Hasn't been the case for me. I ran over a ton of bikes and sent npc's flying every which way earlier

[Gridl0k]

^ It means "stunt mode" is active in the lobby, and you also won't fall off a bike/can glide really far. Bug.