[JOSEPH X]

Did anyone else get an e-mail from R* about an interview?

QUOTE

Hey II J0SEPH X II, We've noticed that you've consistently been one of the top ranked Grand Theft Auto IV players on the leaderboards, and we're interested in possibly highlighting some outstanding players like you for an upcoming feature story on the Rockstar Newswire (www.rockstargames.com/newswire). When you have a chance, hit us back and let us know if you might be interested in sharing your experiences playing Grand Theft Auto IV multiplayer and answering a few questions about how you got to the top of the leaderboards, along with any tips you might want to provide to the community at large. Thank you, Rockstar Games

This post has been edited by II J0SePh X II on Sunday, Oct 25 2009, 09:23

[SICKRAGE]

No! probably because I'm on PS3 and I noticed that R* favors X-BOX more, hints the X-BOX only DLC. lol

[JOSEPH X]

I sent a reply, and here it is.

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I would love to do an interview for you, no problem. I`m compiling tips `n` tricks in my pinned topic in the MP section at gtaforums, got to mention all my friends there - here`s a link to it. http://www.gtaforums.com/index.php?showtopic=414451

I thought it was a mail-shot at first, sent to thousands, but I got this

QUOTE (Rockstar Games)

Hey Joey, Thank you for getting back to us and awesome forum thread you linked to!  We love seeing your enthusiasm for Grand Theft Auto IV Multiplayer. Here's some questions we were wondering: Do you have any expert GTAIV Multiplayer strategies you can share that separate you from other players and help put you at the top of the leaderboards?  General strategies and also ones specific to certain modes you like to play? What's your favorite Multiplayer mode, weapon and map section - what do you really like about them?  What do you find most fun? What tips would you give to someone just starting out playing GTAIV Multiplayer modes? Much appreciated in advance - we're really looking forward to hearing what you have to say! Thanks again, Rockstar Games

I just sent this e-mail off in reply

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Hiya R*, Thanks for getting in touch, I really wasn`t expecting someone to click on the link - nice! And thank you also for making such an unbelievably amazing MP experience. No other goes from being heart-stoppingly intese in one moment, to being LMFAO hilarious in the next. Although I`d only describe myself as just above average, I`ll try to answer your questions. The most important thing is to know the settings which the host has made, and how they will affect gameplay. I go on XBL and have all my preferences set to off, but the other settings can have a dramatic effect on what your strategy is going to be, so always try to use the settings to your advantage. I always check what Reticule Health and Gamertag are set to. When they are on, they will show up on your opponent when they are in range of your weapon - good to know when their gun has greater range, so you can take up a defensive position and let them come on to you. My favourite mode is Team Deathmatch with randoms - no two matches are ever the same - and my favourite weapon is the SMG. Up close or at a distance, it`s a great all-rounder, and you`re more mobile with it than with the assault rifle. The best area of the map is South Bohan, around Windmill St. station. There`s more enterable buildings and opportunities to get a height advantage - the Sprunk warehouse, the station and tracks, the apartment rooftops and the unfinished bridge give that area a vertical feel. To any newcomers to GTA IV multiplayer, I`d say make friends online and do ranked party mode matches with the best players You`d be amazed at the knowledge you can pick up around that old casino. Also, join a fansite such as GTAForums and we`ll share our knowledge with you. Yours, Joey.

[grandsanman]

QUOTE (II J0SePh X II @ Oct 25 2009, 01:25)

Did anyone else get an e-mail from R* about an interview? QUOTE Hey II J0SEPH X II, We've noticed that you've consistently been one of the top ranked Grand Theft Auto IV players on the leaderboards, and we're interested in possibly highlighting some outstanding players like you for an upcoming feature story on the Rockstar Newswire (www.rockstargames.com/newswire). When you have a chance, hit us back and let us know if you might be interested in sharing your experiences playing Grand Theft Auto IV multiplayer and answering a few questions about how you got to the top of the leaderboards, along with any tips you might want to provide to the community at large. Thank you, Rockstar Games

woah congrats

maybe u could get R* to give out some hints on GTA: next

This post has been edited by grandsanman on Saturday, Nov 7 2009, 15:38

[NemonicLee]

I can't remember if this has already been covered but, if you are in a street gunfight, there are few advantages to being out in the open. Not only can your enemy see you better if you are out in the open, you will also have a significantly lower opportunity to make any possible escape.

Stay close to walls to so you can run for cover against solid objects or to reduce your chances of being seen. Depending on the settings of your game (like a Far/No blip distance), you can reduce your chances of getting killed by snipers on high buildings by (literally) running right under their noses.

The only time staying close to walls is a bad idea is when you are being targeted by people with RPGs or cars. People in cars will have an easier time running over you because you will have less room to run/roll/jump away (and they will know what direction you will try to evade from.) People with RPGs will have a much easier time if you are near objects because they know that the explosion can also hit behind the person they are targeting.

Reducing your chances of getting killed almost always helps you in staying alive.

[bagsmanone]

how do u set your AIM SENSITIVITY & weapon type. plse help I think i`m an ave player , but i get owned often. these guys def have an advantage.

[JOSEPH X]

QUOTE (bagsmanone @ Dec 24 2009, 13:34)

how do u set your AIM SENSITIVITY & weapon type. plse help I think i`m an ave player , but i get owned often. these guys def have an advantage.

In the pause menu, go to CONTROLS then scroll down to AIM SESITIVITY and you can change it there

[Booze T]

Hey Joseph, I thought this might be a nice addition to the guide:

[SICKRAGE]

Awsome job on the vids Booze T and steve.
This is a great tutorial for anyone learning the art of ground to air combat.

[Booze T]

Thanks Sick, anti-air is actually less hard than it looks. It's just that most people don't practice it. But if more people start being good at it, those pilots are gonna be in for a treat

[JOSEPH X]

Damn! I`ve been leading my shots even in mid-range gunfights for a long time now, I`ll have to cut that crap out! There`s a lot of well described info on general gunplay in those vids too, it`s very well put together.

In all the time I`ve played this game, I`ve only ever shot down one chopper with a rocket launcher, and never killed a pilot with a rifle, I`ve hit a few pilots, and set a few choppers on fire but I think the quickest way to down them is by teamwork which is rare when playing with randoms.

[SICKRAGE]

QUOTE (II J0SePh X II @ Feb 13 2010, 08:29)

Damn! I`ve been leading my shots even in mid-range gunfights for a long time now, I`ll have to cut that crap out! There`s a lot of well described info on general gunplay in those vids too, it`s very well put together. In all the time I`ve played this game, I`ve only ever shot down one chopper with a rocket launcher, and never killed a pilot with a rifle, I`ve hit a few pilots, and set a few choppers on fire but I think the quickest way to down them is by teamwork which is rare when playing with randoms.

Booze T nailed it when he said it's a matter of practicing it.
I use to spend all day on the airport building next to the helicopters just to practice it. I would purposely shoot players once or twice (not killing them) on their way to the heli, to get them to attack me so I could practice. Sometimes when that didn't work I would just message them asking them to attack me in the annihilator. Sounds despite I know lol

[Billy Idol]

PC Version - does anyone know how you roll / slide etc ?

[Legacy-666_]

I liked the whole half trigger trick. firing off a couple of shots then releasing to half trigger then a couple of shots and so on. Its a pretty handy trick. i did the try shooting the wall with each weapon to see how is best way to shoot it. holding the trigger with all weapons results in off target shots.

[Strangegravy]

Cheers Booze for posting those vid's.. you've just given me another reason not to start studying tomorrow for my end of year exams..

[SICKRAGE]

TBOGT Parachute glitch.

note: please give credit to LONE STAR GAMER of vzgProductions for making the video.
And I'll gladly take credit for posting it here lol



@Joseph: Not sure if this should be added to the OP because it's been patched and only works in Singleplayer. Just noticed it in the beginning of the video. (emote) or whatever it's called when you add text pop up boxes in youtube vids

This post has been edited by SICKRAGE on Friday, Apr 16 2010, 19:18

[Nitty Don]

Any guys got any PRO tips for shooting and strafing, as this is where I lose most 1 on 1 battles ?

I currently can't decide on a pattern so move randomly from side to side (as I found only moving in one direction not to be very effective against good players) I also have my aim speed set to normal, I did experiment with slow and found it better for these encouters but this pro was far more outweighed by the con of not being able to deal with cars as the reticle could not keep up with the action.

Any good tips appreciated !

[SICKRAGE]

QUOTE (Nitty Don @ Apr 22 2010, 07:45)

Any guys got any PRO tips for shooting and strafing, as this is where I lose most 1 on 1 battles ? I currently can't decide on a pattern so move randomly from side to side (as I found only moving in one direction not to be very effective against good players) I also have my aim speed set to normal, I did experiment with slow and found it better for these encouters but this pro was far more outweighed by the con of not being able to deal with cars as the reticle could not keep up with the action. Any good tips appreciated !

Your right about the strafing.
You wanna be as unpredictable
as possible.
I think you pretty much know all the tips.
Now it's a matter of serious practice.
I use to practice houres past when the sun came up.
Even if I had to work morning shift.
I didn't care.
It payed off eventually.

[Nitty Don]

I have been practicing for many a moon now !! will just have to keep it up, most of the time I tend to avoid 1 on 1 in the open but in some locations, like the airport you just have to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in ! it just seems i win about half of these encounters yet when fighting in my style I win 90%................. Just thought there might be a little tip I was missing ?

Thanks for the fast responce Sick, I just knew you would be the first to reply your always there for some handy TDM/DM support

[SICKRAGE]

Not a prob Nitty
I like helping in any way I can