[IvoryX]

GRAND THEFT AUTO III storyline marathon

QUOTE (Original post)

Hi I'm just wondering if it's somewhere on youtube (or elsewhere) a world record in beating the storyline (from first cutscene to credits) in lowest time. I think a good player can beat it in 30 minutes or less with skipping cutscenes and maybe ignoring some missions which will disappear after some other mission is done.

Well I'm happy because some of you accepted this as a challenge, anyone can join but when you finish, make a reply here with your statistics, don't forget your timewatch.

RULES

- Start the timer when New Game is loaded and the cutscene starts, Stop the timer when final credits start to roll
- a Player can do this marathon on any platform (PC,PS2,Xbox,Mobile device), it only needs to be said in player's post
- skipping cutscenes is recommended for saving about 25 minutes
- let us know about any mission failed, wasted, busted issue
- after credits fades off, take a screenshot/photo of your statistics, there's no timer but the game counts the days passed so we can take it as a proof

SCOREBOARD

#	Player	Time	Platform	Notes	More info
1	Arsen Vitiuk	01:57:51	PS2	w/ Ultimate Starter Save File	Link
2	mr6plow9	02:04:24	PC	-	Link
3	IvoryX	02:07:03	PC	/w Ultimate Starter Save File	Link

This post has been edited by IvoryX on Saturday, Sep 15 2012, 22:08

[mr6plow9]

QUOTE (IvoryX @ Monday, Aug 13 2012, 17:02)

Hi I'm just wondering if it's somewhere on youtube (or elsewhere) a world record in beating the storyline (from first cutscene to credits) in lowest time. I think a good player can beat it in 30 minutes or less with skipping cutscenes and maybe ignoring some missions which will disappear after some other mission is done.

Challenge accepted.

[Los Santos Pedestrian]

I'm sure it's impossible to beat it in less than an hour and a half. Here's the PS2 version speed run for example:



The PC version run isn't up anymore, but it was faster by six minutes.

[Andreaz1]

You know this is the III forum and not the VC one? I still doubt III being beatable that quickly though.

That video has been blocked anyway, at least here.

This post has been edited by Andreaz1 on Monday, Aug 13 2012, 18:34

[Los Santos Pedestrian]

QUOTE (Andreaz1 @ Monday, Aug 13 2012, 13:31)

You know this is the III forum and not the VC one? I still doubt III being beatable that quickly though. That video has been blocked anyway, at least here.

Oh whoops, thought I was in the VC forum. The entire III speedrun can be found here, finished in 1 hour, 14 minutes and 31 seconds.

[IvoryX]

@LS Pedestrian: Thanks for the link.

@mr6plow9: Nice to see someone gets this as a challenge, I might try it and upload it later when I get better PC

[lzw3]

Two words. Arsen Vitiuk.

[MrMateczko]

Hm, maybe I'll do a speedrun of this game, after all, it's much more linear than Vice City, therefor much easier to speed run.
But I would do it in single-segment, not like the guy at SDA, just to prove I'm that awesome. And of course I would need to be TOTALLY bored, which I'm not.

[mr6plow9]

Just finished, it was actually really fun to blaze through all the necessary missions for once instead of taking my time (which I always do). The big downside is that I didn't realize that GTA III does not keep a timer in the stats, so I don't know my exact time. It doesn't really matter though, I was nowhere near the record. My guesstimate is at least 3 hrs 30 mins to 4 hours. I lost a sh*t ton of time doing 'Bait' because for some reason this time around, the Yakuza decided to shoot like Stormtroopers and the Cartel refused to take their aim off me. Took me 5 tries and at least 40 mins. Then I completed S.A.M. but was $70,000 short of 500,000 (due to my foolish purchasing of rockets) so I ended up doing a few stunt jumps in Shoreside Vale to make ends meet. Long story short, I failed miserably, but I will come back at this with a fresh attitude, more strategy, tighter pockets, and a timer.

My stats (only nine in game days? ): http://s788.photobucket.com/albums/yy165/m...t=speedrun1.jpg

[ClaudeSpeedRulez]

QUOTE (lzw3 @ Monday, Aug 13 2012, 22:15)

Two words. Arsen Vitiuk.

My Arse.

[IvoryX]

QUOTE (mr6plow9 @ Monday, Aug 13 2012, 23:42)

Just finished, it was actually really fun to blaze through all the necessary missions for once instead of taking my time (which I always do). The big downside is that I didn't realize that GTA III does not keep a timer in the stats, so I don't know my exact time. It doesn't really matter though, I was nowhere near the record. My guesstimate is at least 3 hrs 30 mins to 4 hours. I lost a sh*t ton of time doing 'Bait' because for some reason this time around, the Yakuza decided to shoot like Stormtroopers and the Cartel refused to take their aim off me. Took me 5 tries and at least 40 mins. Then I completed S.A.M. but was $70,000 short of 500,000 (due to my foolish purchasing of rockets) so I ended up doing a few stunt jumps in Shoreside Vale to make ends meet. Long story short, I failed miserably, but I will come back at this with a fresh attitude, more strategy, tighter pockets, and a timer. My stats (only nine in game days? ): http://s788.photobucket.com/albums/yy165/m...t=speedrun1.jpg

Nice one I don't know what I was thinking when I said 30 minutes or less

[lzw3]

QUOTE (ClaudeSpeedRulez @ Tuesday, Aug 14 2012, 08:48)

QUOTE (lzw3 @ Monday, Aug 13 2012, 22:15) Two words. Arsen Vitiuk. My Arse.

For sure, Arsen Vitiuk would have to be one of the best GTA 3 players in the world.

[dingleman]

I did it in about two hours about a year back, dying a couple of times throughout. I think if I really tried I could perhaps get to 1 and a half or possibly less, but I felt rushing it too much kills some of the fun.

[Filip454]

"For sure, Arsen Vitiuk would have to be one of the best"

He is the best chaingame player for sure.
Asslicking your comment is.

[lzw3]

QUOTE (Filip454 @ Tuesday, Aug 14 2012, 09:40)

"For sure, Arsen Vitiuk would have to be one of the best" He is the best chaingame player for sure. Asslicking your comment is.

What? Asslicking? Your English makes no sense.

[fireguy109]

QUOTE (lzw3 @ Monday, Aug 13 2012, 18:58)

QUOTE (Filip454 @ Tuesday, Aug 14 2012, 09:40) "For sure, Arsen Vitiuk would have to be one of the best" He is the best chaingame player for sure. Asslicking your comment is. What? Asslicking? Your English makes no sense.

Brown-nosing, ass-kissing, sucking-up, boot-licking, etc. Different names, same thing. There's nothing wrong with this English, mate. Dude's got a point too.

[lzw3]

QUOTE (fireguy109 @ Tuesday, Aug 14 2012, 11:24)

QUOTE (lzw3 @ Monday, Aug 13 2012, 18:58) QUOTE (Filip454 @ Tuesday, Aug 14 2012, 09:40) "For sure, Arsen Vitiuk would have to be one of the best" He is the best chaingame player for sure. Asslicking your comment is. What? Asslicking? Your English makes no sense. Brown-nosing, ass-kissing, sucking-up, boot-licking, etc. Different names, same thing. There's nothing wrong with this English, mate. Dude's got a point too.

Wait, do he thinks I'm sucking up to Arsen? There's no denying that he would be one of the greatest GTA 3 players on the forum. You'd have to be crazy to disagree.

Why would I be sucking up? He's on vacation anyway.

[Filip454]

"Wait, do he thinks I'm sucking up to Arsen? lol.gif There's no denying that he would be one of the greatest GTA 3 players on the forum. You'd have to be crazy to disagree.

Why would I be sucking up? He's on vacation anyway. dozingoff.gif"


He is the best chaingame player, but not the best player, but normally he is good player. You know, today, after 12 years, nearly everybody can fly dodo, complete missions etc.

Lol with asslick :E

Actually, MR. Plow's record is good. Check him out.

This post has been edited by Filip454 on Tuesday, Aug 14 2012, 09:14

[Arsen Vitiuk]

QUOTE (lzw3 @ Tuesday, Aug 14 2012, 04:29)

Wait, do he thinks I'm sucking up to Arsen? There's no denying that he would be one of the greatest GTA 3 players on the forum. You'd have to be crazy to disagree. Why would I be sucking up? He's on vacation anyway.

I may be on vacation, but remember: I'm always watching you!

On to the matter itself: yes, I consider myself a professional GTA III player, but even I draw a line here - I'd say 1,5-2 hours would be my time (or up to 2,5 hours without skipping any cutscene). It is impossible to go any faster if you play fair.

There is a way to finish the game faster, possibly even in less than 1 hour - by using the 'Faster Gameplay' cheat and, where possible, the 'Blow Up Vehicles' cheat. This is the only way I can think of.

BTW, there IS a way to know your precise time - through the 'Days Passed In Game' stat. The algorhythm is simple:

1 game day = 24 minutes IRL. Plus the actual time on the game clock upon completion, considering that 1 game minute = 1 second IRL. Minus 4 minutes 30 seconds because the game starts at 04:30 on the game clock. And you will have your time of completion precisely to seconds.

That will give you an idea on how much you spent to finish the storyline.

[Filip454]

"On to the matter itself: yes, I consider myself a professional GTA III player, but even I draw a line here - I'd say 1,5-2 hours would be my time (or up to 2,5 hours without skipping any cutscene). It is impossible to go any faster if you play fair."

See lzw3? Even Arsen said he is professional (because he really is), but not the best...