Concept Thread - Server Settings and Hardcore Variant to Freemode

[DontCallMeSurly]

Hey everybody!,

 

I know most people have already talked about the idea of GTA IV's "Server Settings" being in GTA Online (one in particular being the ability to turn off or on Cops), but these concepts have all been talked about separately. When bringing up the subject of Server Settings, considering GTA Online has that many features than GTA IV's multiplayer, I think we should discuss just what exactly should be included if Rockstar Games were to ever add Server Settings.

 

- Sidenote: If you don't know what I mean by "Server Settings," or just never played GTA IV multiplayer before (and in which case, if you didn't play the game, Welcome to the GTA Community!... sorry.) allow me to quickly explain. Basically, GTA IV multiplayer had a system where players who created a game session, the "Host," where given the option to pick from a wide range of options on what was allowed or disallowed in-game. These options included, turning off/on Cops, changing the time of day/weather, choosing which weapons you wanted to spawn in-game, turning off/on/shooting blips, choosing at what distance you were able to talk to other players with headsets, choosing how far away a player would spawn from the initial area they died, choosing how long it would take for a player to spawn back in (Note: Smashing the 'A' was not an option.), and I know there's more, but these are just the ones off the top of my head. It was great, and I would vouch is the one of the reasons GTA IV multiplayer lasted as long as it did, even with the modders...

 

Anyway, in this thread I not only want to show my support for the idea that Rockstar Games should all of the old Server Settings, but comment on a few new suggestions I think should be added to the list. If you guys have some ideas, leave them down in the comments!

 

• This I think, is the biggest one. The ability to choose which vehicles are allowed to spawn in a Free Mode session. I'm not saying you should get an entire list of EVERY car in the game and have to go through the whole list picking the ones you don't want, that would be half the game right there... But instead, after it's been thoroughly discussed which vehicles are over-powered, choose from a short list with the Rhino tank, fighter jets, small attack helicopters, and or super cars as the main focus.
• Next, the ability to choose which weapons players are allowed to use in the Free Mode session. For this, I think you should get an entire list of every in the game and select which ones you don't/do want to be allowed in-game. I think we can all agree that an option to limit players from ALWAYS using the Assault Shotgun, Advanced Rifle, Heavy Sniper Rifle (even though the regular one sucks wang), AP Pistol, C4/Sticky Bombs, RPGs, and the Minigun whenever they wish to do freely would be the most beneficial to not only low-level players, but to players who either just like to roam around, or who actually like realism and try and use standard weaponry.
• Coming in at number three, the ability to turn off/on what I call "Car Flip." To explain what I mean by "Car Flip," it's the ability to magically use your analog sticks to flip your vehicle back upright, regardless of weight (Not even turtles can do this...). Have you ever been chasing someone, and because of just sheer bad luck, Sunday-driving A.I., or they just suck at driving, they flip there car? Typically, in ANY scenario where this would happen, you would have to abandon your vehicle and continue on foot or find another mode of transport. Having this option to turn off this feature would greatly improve the intensity of being chased by the police/other players, and would require you to actually WANT to pay attention to the road and become a good driver.
• And finally, the ability to turn off/on Insurance Payments when destroying personal vehicles, turning off/on Bad Sport Punishments, and turning off/on Mental State. Don't get me wrong, I love that Rockstar Games are trying to great a somewhat "peaceful" (That's a joke if I ever saw one) environment in Free Mode, and personally, I think these options would only benefit players who want to create a private game with friends and just mess around, worry free.

What do you guys think? What other "Server Setting" options do you think should be included? Better yet, which ones from old GTA IV multiplayer do you think should not be added in?

 

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Edit: In hopes of keeping this thread relatively short, my idea for a "Hardcore Freemode" has been cut out. If you read this thread just for that, my apologies. But since you're here though, Like, Comment, and Subscribe! That's an inside joke to myself... I'M CRAZY!

 

 

[CarimboHanky]

i agree!!!

 

IV-type of lobby options would work so good in gtao, its a shame R* didnt add that.

 

heck they dont have to add all the options, i'd be happy with cops off and hardcore mode aka NO BADSPORT/INSURANCE!

[Maxxeine]

You know what?

 

That's a d*mn good idea there, OP. That's one of the main reasons why I loved GTA IV's multiplayer so much; The customization.

[EKGene]

What do you guys think?

I think that the best ideas originate from the gaming community, and that Rockstar will never implement them... until the next GTA (online game).

 

And, even then...

Edited August 13, 2014 by EKGene