RenegadeAngel 3,258 Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 Has anyone seen Narcos Mexico? How's the writing compared to the original series? I've seen mixed feelings about it. Link to post Share on other sites
testarossa 86 195 Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 On 2/7/2021 at 9:16 AM, RenegadeAngel said: Has anyone seen Narcos Mexico? How's the writing compared to the original series? I've seen mixed feelings about it. In my opinion, Narcos: Mexico's writing is a bit better than the original, but it doesn't mean the original is bad. I find the acting to be a bit better, and the overall tone is darker. I think for some, it takes a few episodes to grab you in, but by the middle of the first season, you get hooked. I absolutely loved each character both in the first and second season, some I wish had more screen time though. the story itself is about a story that not everyone knows and the names of, we all know about Pablo and how he made billions, etc. the second season really changes things and how the story moves, which you would have to see it to see what I mean. StuntGames, Patrizio and RenegadeAngel 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Patrizio 1,518 Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 11 hours ago, testarossa 86 said: In my opinion, Narcos: Mexico's writing is a bit better than the original, but it doesn't mean the original is bad. I find the acting to be a bit better, and the overall tone is darker. I think for some, it takes a few episodes to grab you in, but by the middle of the first season, you get hooked. I absolutely loved each character both in the first and second season, some I wish had more screen time though. the story itself is about a story that not everyone knows and the names of, we all know about Pablo and how he made billions, etc. the second season really changes things and how the story moves, which you would have to see it to see what I mean. I second this. I'd say it moves at a slightly faster pace than the original. I can't wait for the next series. Both Narcos and Narcos: Mexico should really give Rockstar something to think about. I've said it for years on here but: Narcos/Nuevo Paradiso/Guarma shows me that Rockstar have played with a non-American setting that supports an American one. Narcos has showed that a crime drama that is not in English can still be popular with English audiences. They've never really done a cartel story and I'd be disappointed if they don't in VI (I mean, they blew the opportunity in V when Breaking Bad was at its height). EGA_6 and StuntGames 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Zello 21,903 Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 (edited) 15 minutes ago, Patrizio said: I second this. I'd say it moves at a slightly faster pace than the original. I can't wait for the next series. Both Narcos and Narcos: Mexico should really give Rockstar something to think about. I've said it for years on here but: Narcos/Nuevo Paradiso/Guarma shows me that Rockstar have played with a non-American setting that supports an American one. Narcos has showed that a crime drama that is not in English can still be popular with English audiences. They've never really done a cartel story and I'd be disappointed if they don't in VI (I mean, they blew the opportunity in V when Breaking Bad was at its height). Dan Houser has said before that he doesn't really watch much TV because he wants to avoid plagiarism. They've included some things here and there a couple references, some missions, but never some major themes or storylines. He's gone now though so who knows what the current writing teams approach is? Another thing with Narcos is that it's based on real people and real events so Rockstar they can easily do similar stuff as Narcos and not be "copying" them because they could just read old newspapers or books or do research about the same events. I agree with V being a missed opportunity, they could have easily had more cartel involvement. They should have found a way to make the map bigger and include the Mexican border with San Diego and TIjuana. Madrazo was such a joke I also hated that they completely ignored Marabunta grande MS-13 continues to be a ruthless gang. Edited February 9 by Zello Patrizio, Ryz 92, DeltaV20 and 1 other 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites
DarkDayz 886 Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 23 minutes ago, Zello said: Dan Houser has said before that he doesn't really watch much TV because he wants to avoid plagiarism. They've included some things here and there a couple references, some missions, but never some major themes or storylines.s. Now now. GTA takes direct reference from films and TV at every opportunity. The biggest being GTA Vice City effectively plagiarising Scarface. SA taking inspo from various films such as Boyz N The Hood, Menace II Society and New Jack City. It's less apparent in their newer titles, but there is still definitely plenty of media influence in the games. StuntGames, Patrizio, EGA_6 and 1 other 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites
IS90 1,740 Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 (edited) 5 minutes ago, darkdayz said: Now now. GTA takes direct reference from films and TV at every opportunity. The biggest being GTA Vice City effectively plagiarising Scarface. SA taking inspo from various films such as Boyz N The Hood, Menace II Society and New Jack City. It's less apparent in their newer titles, but there is still definitely plenty of media influence in the games. GTA IV:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118767/https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0238883/ Online:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saints_Row_IV Edited February 9 by IS90 DarkDayz, StuntGames and DeltaV20 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Patrizio 1,518 Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 28 minutes ago, Zello said: Dan Houser has said before that he doesn't really watch much TV because he wants to avoid plagiarism. They've included some things here and there a couple references, some missions, but never some major themes or storylines. He's gone now though so who knows what the current writing teams approach is? Another thing with Narcos is that it's based on real people and real events so Rockstar they can easily do similar stuff as Narcos and not be "copying" them because they could just read old newspapers or books or do research about the same events. I agree with V being a missed opportunity, they could have easily had more cartel involvement. They should have found a way to make the map bigger and include the Mexican border with San Diego and TIjuana. Madrazo was such a joke I also hated that they completely ignored Marabunta grande MS-13 continues to be a ruthless gang. Well said mate. Madrazo was pathetic - I was a vocal IV critic on here before V and when Madrazo turned the way he did I thought "wtf?!". It was just unnecessary. No-one asked for that. MS-13 were, I believe, one of the biggest gangs in the world at the time. They put so much effort into parodying them but then just wasted them. It's very frustrating. I know they didn't want San Andreas 2.0 but more hispanic gang and cartel involvement wouldn't have hurt. Such a wasted opportunity, it really was. DarkDayz, Zello, Ryz 92 and 1 other 4 Link to post Share on other sites
Len Lfc 14,687 Posted February 16 Author Share Posted February 16 Fun fact, Rockstar Games watched this video, as part of their research for new songs & stations in the Cayo Perico Heist. https://youtu.be/2vNuyeDw21Q This video doesn't allow embedding, annoyingly. DeltaV20 and EGA_6 2 Link to post Share on other sites
DeltaV20 3,515 Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 (edited) On 2/9/2021 at 4:18 PM, DarkDayz said: Now now. GTA takes direct reference from films and TV at every opportunity. The biggest being GTA Vice City effectively plagiarising Scarface. SA taking inspo from various films such as Boyz N The Hood, Menace II Society and New Jack City. It's less apparent in their newer titles, but there is still definitely plenty of media influence in the games. Vice city also took alot of inspirations from Miami Vice too, and LCS took inspirations from The sopranos and the badfellas Edited February 16 by DeltaV20 Link to post Share on other sites
ApolloThunder 436 Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 seems like somebody didn't leave Rockstar in good terms lol Gentlebreeze, EGA_6 and StuntGames 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Itscoming2020 2,183 Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 (edited) https://www.pcgamer.com/rockstar-thanks-gta-online-player-who-fixed-poor-load-times-official-update-coming/?utm_campaign=socialflow&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social "Rockstar thanks GTA Online player who fixed poor load times, official update coming" Edited March 15 by Itscoming2020 wrong quote Gentlebreeze, BootGuy, Lukas2580 and 2 others 3 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Kris194 8,214 Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 (edited) 15 minutes ago, Itscoming2020 said: "Rockstar thanks GTA Online player who fixed poor load times, official update coming" I'm kinda surprised, that it was being overlooked by Rockstar for six years. Someone should probably think "Why it's loading for so long? It shouldn't be like that." I'm glad, that they acknowledged, that t0st was right. Edited March 15 by Kris194 NightmanCometh96 and Itscoming2020 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
evel79njpod666 3,648 Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 (edited) 30 minutes ago, Kris194 said: I'm kinda surprised, that it was being overlooked by Rockstar for six years. Someone should probably think "Why it's loading for so long? It shouldn't be like that." I'm glad, that they acknowledged, that t0st was right. For all this time I thought it was on purpose so you would have to watch 10 minutes of GTA Online Advertisements. Edited March 15 by evel79njpod666 Itscoming2020 and Kris194 2 Link to post Share on other sites
YNNEL 1,864 Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 They seriously didn’t know how to fix it? lol BigFloppySausageTits and Zello 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
WanteD1 1,105 Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 53 minutes ago, Kris194 said: I'm kinda surprised, that it was being overlooked by Rockstar for six years. Someone should probably think "Why it's loading for so long? It shouldn't be like that." I'm glad, that they acknowledged, that t0st was right. GTA VI next gen consoles loading time: 5sec GTA VI's Online next gen consoles loading time: 5min But don't worry they will fix online loading time after 7-8 years! Gentlebreeze, Zello and Lukas2580 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Zello 21,903 Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 (edited) 1 hour ago, Itscoming2020 said: https://www.pcgamer.com/rockstar-thanks-gta-online-player-who-fixed-poor-load-times-official-update-coming/?utm_campaign=socialflow&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social "Rockstar thanks GTA Online player who fixed poor load times, official update coming" If they don't offer that guy a job at R* they're dumb. Edited March 15 by Zello Itscoming2020, WanteD1 and NightmanCometh96 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites
AntonGandonBF3 426 Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 57 minutes ago, YNNEL said: They seriously didn’t know how to fix it? lol Maybe they did know where the problem was, but they decided that wasting time on it would not bring them more $$$ YNNEL and WanteD1 2 Link to post Share on other sites
YNNEL 1,864 Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 7 minutes ago, Zello said: If they don't offer that guy a job at R* they're dumb. He’s getting a free shark card if he’s lucky lol WanteD1 and NightmanCometh96 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Itscoming2020 2,183 Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 (edited) 9 minutes ago, AntonGandonBF3 said: Maybe they did know where the problem was, but they decided that wasting time on it would not bring them more $$$ but then the Online Devs from R* are bad. If a Guy from the Outside can make these Tests and a few lines of code in a few days, without source code, etc. that would be emberassing for R* 4 minutes ago, YNNEL said: He’s getting a free shark card if he’s lucky lol 10 x free Casino Wheel Spins and 25000 Chips as a thank you Edited March 15 by Itscoming2020 YNNEL 1 Link to post Share on other sites
FAH-Q 849 Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 58 minutes ago, YNNEL said: He’s getting a free shark card if he’s lucky lol Not if Cousin Eddy has a say... Zello and EGA_6 2 Link to post Share on other sites
marquuard 3,016 Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 NO https://apnews.com/article/dmx-earl-simmons-dead-a9151285bb3e6334154afe4773d8b74f Zello, BigFloppySausageTits, DeltaV20 and 2 others 5 Link to post Share on other sites
RenegadeAngel 3,258 Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 12 minutes ago, marquuard said: NO https://apnews.com/article/dmx-earl-simmons-dead-a9151285bb3e6334154afe4773d8b74f f*ck me sideways, man. Link to post Share on other sites
