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Bobfly
Apr 22, 2007
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BitBasher posted:

No they do not. In the code all tire types have identical traction as far as anyone can tell and turn identical lap times when tested. The only difference between ture types is tire and rim geometry based on how much rubber there is that has give to it before it hits rim.

So what I should take away from this is a recommendation for going with the ballooniest off road tires I can find?

E: With the caveat that only the off road bit really matters much.

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Bobfly
Apr 22, 2007
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The Sultan is pretty dull looking though. I think the Felon looks loads better, and it's very nearly as fast. Can get it for funbux or off the street, too.

Bobfly fucked around with this message at 10:41 on May 14, 2015

Bobfly
Apr 22, 2007
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Thief posted:

That just makes it an even better WRX rip-off since it is so good at what it does but can still blend into normal traffic. I hope there's a lot of players with one in their garage that has blue paint and gold rims.

Sure, that's pretty cool if you're into rally or rally cars. I realized I'm personally not, though, I just want a fast, pretty car with 4 doors. So the Felon is it for me.

Bobfly
Apr 22, 2007
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Anyone wanna trade some wins on PS3? I feel a little bad hustling people with utility races. Hi_There_friends ingame.

Bobfly
Apr 22, 2007
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HM. I kind of want to play some heists, but I'm only level 30. How much of a liability will I be? The Fleeca one went fine (apart from the cargobob not having a magnet the first time we tried), but that one is wildly easier than the others, isn't it?

Bobfly
Apr 22, 2007
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I want to get better at flying helicopters. And planes, but mostly helicopters. I'm awful with them, even with flying skill around, I dunno, 85. Any tips for ways to familiarize myself with the characteristics of helicopters? I feel like I mostly got through flight school through luck and bullheadedness rather than much skill on my own part.

Bobfly
Apr 22, 2007
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Nintendo Kid posted:

Use an xbox controller, its much more pleasant

I'm using the playstation controller, due to being on a playstation. :)

I might be the problem in this relationship, I know. I play mostly turn based strategy games, okay!

Bobfly
Apr 22, 2007
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Makky posted:

The creator mission is the way I pounded out my strength to max. I'm also stupid enough that I grinded out my lung capacity bar to max. :shepicide:

You can't enter or exit submarines underwater, can you? That would probably make increasing lung capacity almost fun.

Also, near-unrelatedly, does golf still increase your strength somewhat? I'm past the 80 mark, but I can't be bothered to punch any more random NPCs. Rather play 30 rounds of golf.

Bobfly
Apr 22, 2007
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I wish the PCJ-600 was better. It is the coolest motorcycle, I quite dislike the double headlamps all the others rock.

Bobfly
Apr 22, 2007
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On the other hand, once you get enough wins for something like turbo on a Carbonizzare and get pretty decent you can really take the large majority of the player base to school, which is really cathartic for all those times you've been rammed off the road by some rear end in a top hat.

Bobfly
Apr 22, 2007
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If you host the race there is simply a toggle for custom vehicles along with things like catchup and slipstream (which you should also turn off). If you aren't, the only control you have is relentless peer pressure. Out the power to find another match.

Bobfly
Apr 22, 2007
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Top Hats Monthly posted:

Thank you, I was thinking they were pointless

You convinced me to invest my hard-earned fakebux in a Mesa, so v:shobon:v

Bobfly
Apr 22, 2007
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Top Hats Monthly posted:

Sultan of GTA sport rallies everywhere: The Sultan

Nice. Despite my early misgivings about the styling, I have to admit this car does own. I'd be very interested to hear your thoughts on the unarmoured Kuruma for comparison, the two seem like they fill very similar niches.

Bobfly
Apr 22, 2007
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What? The Pigalle rules though?

Bobfly
Apr 22, 2007
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Speaking of bodyguards. Are the new armored cars good for ramming? Seems like the armor would make them fairly heavy, so that would make them good escort cars in the event that became relevant?

Bobfly
Apr 22, 2007
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TheDarkFlame posted:

I still haven't even done all the heists and I am piss-poor at most things in this game, but I'm really looking for an excuse to play this game again.

Same. I'm basically on Australian time due to work, though.

Bobfly
Apr 22, 2007
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E: ^^^Shush. And get both, you can have up to 50 vehicles now.

It's really loving good. It's SO FAT though! It feels almost as heavy as the Windsor, you have to really work to make it go around corners at any speed. Fun, and fast, and a nice level of bullet resistant, though.

Nothing else from the expansion seems strictly Worth It. I did get a stilt house, it's pretty cool and away from the insanity of downtown, which is nice.

Bobfly
Apr 22, 2007
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Speaking of Mumble, what do you PS4 dudes do? You don't keep your laptops open next to your TV, do you? Is the game's built in voice comm worth a drat?

Bobfly
Apr 22, 2007
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coupedeville posted:

yes, grinding pac standard is the quickest way to make gta funbux.

How long does Pac standard take including setups if you're good? Only completed the fleeca heist myself.

Bobfly
Apr 22, 2007
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titties posted:

A little over an hour if everyone has their poo poo together

So it isn't actually more MONEY than just hammering Rooftop Rumble until your eyes bleed, just (slightly) less likely to make your eyes bleed. Still recommendable, but honestly, god damnit, Rockstar.

Bobfly
Apr 22, 2007
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Okay, that's fair. I guess my head calculations were way off. You win this one.

Play heists with me, euro PS4 goons! (I'm Hi_There_Friends, let's be friends!)

Bobfly
Apr 22, 2007
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Dunno-Lars posted:

You can do Pacific Standard in well under an hour if one of you use a mod menu. God mode, never wanted and teleport to mission objective/marker makes it very very very fast.

In unrelated news, seems like both my accounts got hit. Lender account got a month, giving it away to the dude that used it the most once the ban is over, no point getting it permabanned. Main account got a two weeker, fair enough. Had spent all the money anyway, just curious what is left of my garage. If they don't touch it, I have a couple of million in modded Moonbeams.

For other modders, lending account straight up spawned bags of money.

Main account spawned vehicles for the lobby, god mode during heist, never wanted, spawned moonbeams to replace in garage while in private session and gave all weapons to goons. Both were auto-banned, but not while in a session.

It's like there are two parts to this post, sending two diametrically opposed messages.

Bobfly
Apr 22, 2007
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The promise of classic rally cars and ridiculous tracks has lured me back, and god drat this is so much fun. I'm actually laughing at how ridiculous everything is, that NEVER happens

I'm kind of loath to sell my Osiris to be able to afford the Stratos equivalent though :ohdear:

Bobfly
Apr 22, 2007
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Guys, which car in this game is your favourite to drive? I know there's a new exciting thing out and all, but.

E: Also, can you still have the host exit out of the pacstan finale to allow the other 3 to cash out that job repeatedly without the setup?

Bobfly fucked around with this message at 00:22 on Dec 13, 2017

Bobfly
Apr 22, 2007
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So, I'm just starting out. Is the armoured Schafter V12 an acceptable substitute for the armoured Kuruma for doing missions and such? Or is it not as impenetrable?

Bobfly
Apr 22, 2007
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Is there a way to know your altitude? Or do you estimate.

Bobfly
Apr 22, 2007
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I don't know about curbs, but I quite liked the Hermes on snow. It was a right bastard to get the hang of, though, lost grip instantly if you took off at above half throttle, and you had to put your foot down real gently from there. Same thing with brakes. Though they're quite bad even if you do apply them correctly. But the thing moves quite well if you're gentle with it. I think it's a lot of fun.

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Bobfly
Apr 22, 2007
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coupedeville posted:

windsor/windsor drop are choice automobiles for style - only downside is they drive like a brick :(

I kind of like that though, keeps you on your toes a little.. And they move pretty well in a straight line.

Bobfly fucked around with this message at 22:37 on Jan 23, 2018

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