Why Aren't All Jobs Playlist-able?

[LA_Takers]

For what reasons would R* only allow some jobs to be added to a playlist?

[Relative007]

Limit ability to earn GTA$ as fast. No other reason is justifiable.

[EvilFiend]

because fu#k you thats why...

But really NO jobs were suppose to but they messed up and the 3 we have were able to be put in playlists using the last played glitch. Since lots of players had these playlists and were using them R* felt they would leave those 3 in for us because they are nice people.....

Saying its so we cant make fast money is not only wrong but makes you look like an idiot that wears foil hats

[LA_Takers]

because fu#k you thats why...

 

But really NO jobs were suppose to but they messed up and the 3 we have were able to be put in playlists using the last played glitch. Since lots of players had these playlists and were using them R* felt they would leave those 3 in for us because they are nice people.....

 

Saying its so we cant make fast money is not only wrong but makes you look like an idiot that wears foil hats

Okay so you still haven't given a plausible reason WHY they aren't / were never supposed to be playlist-able... Edited August 28, 2014 by LA_Takers

[EvilFiend]

 

because fu#k you thats why...

 

But really NO jobs were suppose to but they messed up and the 3 we have were able to be put in playlists using the last played glitch. Since lots of players had these playlists and were using them R* felt they would leave those 3 in for us because they are nice people.....

 

Saying its so we cant make fast money is not only wrong but makes you look like an idiot that wears foil hats

Okay so you still haven't given a plausible reason WHY they aren't / were never supposed to be playlist-able...

 

yeah because I DIDNT MAKE THE GAME... Why do people assume everyone here works for R*?

 

We dont know anything more than you. Maybe ask R* themselves because you will only get idiots speculating cash cards here

[am krooked]

 

because fu#k you thats why...

 

But really NO jobs were suppose to but they messed up and the 3 we have were able to be put in playlists using the last played glitch. Since lots of players had these playlists and were using them R* felt they would leave those 3 in for us because they are nice people.....

 

Saying its so we cant make fast money is not only wrong but makes you look like an idiot that wears foil hats

Okay so you still haven't given a plausible reason WHY they aren't / were never supposed to be playlist-able...

 

 

He already said it… NO jobs are suppose to be playlist-able. If you're looking for a Generic R* response, then

 

"I'm sorry, that information hasn't been released at this time."

 

Enjoy.

Edited August 28, 2014 by lukeskateboards

[Headdogg81]

Im not sure there is a good reason for it. I cant think of any reason why they set it up the way it is. Silly really. I may be wrong. There may be a decent reason but there is nothing I can think of. There are a lot of people that would like to setup a mission playlist and play them through that way rather than just taking random jobs in lobbies or exiting and then starting the job they want.

[Smesi]

To prevent grinding

[EvilFiend]

IMO I think they wanted them not playlistable because it heavily promotes solo play rather than playing with the community. They want people to play together and missions are easier to solo as you dont have to worry about other people being idiots or "wasting" your lives. Judging by the fact the havent released anymore missions or any content that is soloable other than flight school I think this is probably one of the best speculations I could come up with

[Headdogg81]

But its ok to do criminal records and down the drain over and over and over and over and over again. I get what you are saying but is it really any different to grinding races, survivals or DM's?

[LA_Takers]

But its ok to do criminal records and down the drain over and over and over and over and over again. I get what you are saying but is it really any different to grinding races, survivals or DM's?

Yes, the difference is the potential to earn significantly more money and RP than those other jobs.

Edited August 28, 2014 by LA_Takers

[k33g]

because fu#k you thats why...

[Relative007]

IMO I think they wanted them not playlistable because it heavily promotes solo play rather than playing with the community. They want people to play together and missions are easier to solo as you dont have to worry about other people being idiots or "wasting" your lives. Judging by the fact the havent released anymore missions or any content that is soloable other than flight school I think this is probably one of the best speculations I could come up with

 

Maybe.

 

Although if myself and Crew Members wanted to do say Trash Talk, Mixed Up With Coke, Defender, Chopper Tail, Coveted, Potshot, Rooftop Rumble, Docks to Stocks I & II, Stocks & Scares and so on in a Playlist, why should we have to quit out after each Job and then Host through Start > Online ...

 

Saying Missions were not meant to be Play-listable was fine back when they could not be started through the Start Menu, now it just makes no sense.

[LA_Takers]

Saying Missions were not meant to be Play-listable was fine back when they could not be started through the Start Menu, now it just makes no sense.

Good point. Same reason why it's odd we can't replay missions...we can go right ahead and start it again...why make us wait in loading screens?

Edited August 28, 2014 by LA_Takers

[SpidersWeb]

 

Saying Missions were not meant to be Play-listable was fine back when they could not be started through the Start Menu, now it just makes no sense.

Good point. Same reason why it's odd we can't replay missions...we can go right ahead and start it again...why make us wait in loading screens?

 

 

Because cash cards. It's not news though.

I remember when they removed Quick Restart, I was not a happy camper.

Edited August 28, 2014 by SpidersWeb

[Headdogg81]

 

But its ok to do criminal records and down the drain over and over and over and over and over again. I get what you are saying but is it really any different to grinding races, survivals or DM's?

Yes, the difference is the potential to earn significantly more money and RP than those other jobs.

 

 

As of 1.16 yes but not prior. Do CR for 5 mins get 5k (rough number) or do a Simeon/Gerald mission for 10 mins and gain 4k. It has changed now I agree but only since 1.16 yet it has been this way since day one.

[VinnyIrish]

I remember doing a playlist that consisted of 15 Coveted runs about a month ago. Good times.

[Maxxeine]

I remember when the game first launched. Every job/mission/race/deathmatch/parachuting was bookmarkable and able to be put in a playlist.

 

Saying Rockstar didn't want this at all isn't the main point.

 

It could be one of 3 things:

 

1. Server lag causing people to join sessions, reload the mission, and rinse and repeat.

 

2. Rockstar figured that too many people were grinding certain missions, so they took the ability away.

 

3. Rockstar wants an increase in Shark Card purchases (I'm being serious)

 

One of those 3 things could have played a role in why we're unable to playlist and replay missions.

[justinlynch3]

In theory there is no winner in a job, so after every job everybody always gets first. This means everybody gets the same points and there is just a infinite tie, so no winner can possible be determined.

 

I say they just want to slow down the money rate.

[Headdogg81]

In theory there is no winner in a job, so after every job everybody always gets first. This means everybody gets the same points and there is just a infinite tie, so no winner can possible be determined.

 

This is actually a reasonable explanation. Still it would be nice to add all jobs to a play list.

[Jolly Swagman]

In theory there is no winner in a job, so after every job everybody always gets first. This means everybody gets the same points and there is just a infinite tie, so no winner can possible be determined.

 

I say they just want to slow down the money rate.

Yeah that's what I reckon too. Playlists are meant to be competitive and contact missions don't fit that bill.

[Dan_Houser_Official]

This f*cker right here:

 

[Old-Tired-Grumpy]

In theory there is no winner in a job, so after every job everybody always gets first. This means everybody gets the same points and there is just a infinite tie, so no winner can possible be determined.

 

I say they just want to slow down the money rate.

Me and a friend did a playlist of coveted a month or so back which had us doing the mission 6 times .......I was better at flying so i used the cargobob and made the deleivery, each time i was awarded an extra job point (16) he got (15) .....after each screen it showed me in first place, when we completed it, I was the winner and got the extra 600 points for winning

to the best of my knowledge all missions give out an extra job point to the person who makes the delivery so yes a winner can be declared

 

I agree it make no sense that we cant play list missions, just change the rules a bit any job or mission can only be used once in that playlist and that would help keep people from grinding the same mission or job over and over

[threelions]

In theory there is no winner in a job, so after every job everybody always gets first. This means everybody gets the same points and there is just a infinite tie, so no winner can possible be determined.

 

I say they just want to slow down the money rate.

 

Yeah but you can replay it over and over it just takes longer and probably causes more work for the server by going in and out of Freemode. It's just an annoyance if I want to show my mates a bunch of new missions I've found I have to keep going in and out rather than just playlist them.

 

Same thing with Rockstar playlists rather than allow you to choose to host them like jobs you have to rely on pot luck as to whether you get an empty room. So me and my mates rarely get to play them together. All this plus no Red Dead like Posse option makes it seem like Rockstar doesn't want you playing with friends.

[LA_Takers]

Even if playlists are only meant for competitive jobs, that doesn't explain why we can't replay missions.

[LuapYllier]

My theory is that they are contact missions. Simply put either they contact you or you contact them through start list.all the other stuff are just jobs and can be playlisted.

 

I do however agree that if your able to pull it up off start list you should be able to playlist it. It should not show up on the list unless you have already done it so once it is there it increases game replayability to be able to playlist it.

 

I would however like to suggest that playlists should not allow you to put the same job in it twice or more. That should be true for ANY job.

[GTA Forums User99521]

It is to help sell cash Cards.They're a business,making money is their main aim

[Charles_Lee_Raye]

Theres more than 3 jobs that are playlistable.

 

Coasting is a good one now after the balancing pays 14-17 k on hard takes about 7 minutes. Factory closure is awesome too but you need 3 people to launch it. Meaning if you add it to the playlist you cannot play any of the missions with less than 3 people.

 

Factory closure pays 11-15k takes about 7/8 minutes as well. And theres one more but you need 4 people to launch it and pay is only 8-11k. Its called Close Action.

[RicoPPP]

because their missions its not a competetion what if you failed the missions? you couldn't restart. like someone said they not originaly intened to be playlistable. the playlist are for competitive reasons would be my guess.

 

what rockstar needs to do in my opinion is they should make playlist with contract missions only like a short story or something.like a longer version of ''the lost santos connection" with a bonus at the end for the mvp.