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Grand Theft Auto |OT| NO GIANT SHARKS
- Thread starter Buckethead
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The Albatross
Member
Question -- can you join two crews? I'd like to have a crew that my small group of friends play in but also one for gaf. Is that possible?
Screaming Meat
Unconfirmed Member
You can join 5.
TheAbsolution
Member
Have you guys seen this guys covers of the GTA theme songs on Youtube? There're freaking amazing.
Here's a few: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5zOBty9JKM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-9-vRZTOls
Here's a few: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5zOBty9JKM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-9-vRZTOls
Buckethead
Banned
Ill ask in here since y'all my bros and sis'.
What TV do you have?
I'm in the market for a new one to enjoy GTA V goodness.
Debating whether or not to go living room size or one to stick on my desk.
This 720 on my Mac via Kanex XD is not cutting it.
What TV do you have?
I'm in the market for a new one to enjoy GTA V goodness.
Debating whether or not to go living room size or one to stick on my desk.
This 720 on my Mac via Kanex XD is not cutting it.
I have a 55 inch Samsung LED (has 3D also, but I never use it). I can't even remember the model number. Got a decent deal on it from my wife's cousin who works at Fry's.
I've had HDTV's before it, but never a really nice one, and never one above like 40 inches, so I decided to just go for it and get a high quality one with some decent size. Looks great with blu-rays and games so I'm happy with it so far.
I've had HDTV's before it, but never a really nice one, and never one above like 40 inches, so I decided to just go for it and get a high quality one with some decent size. Looks great with blu-rays and games so I'm happy with it so far.
BigWeather
Member
Joined
Me too (as BigWeather), looking forward to October 1st!
Wow, those are amazing!
An old Samsung DLP, 65" I think? It just keeps ticking, though I'd love to mount a super thin LED on the wall...
More_Badass
Member
As if 3 days is enough...Been lurking for over a year. Finally able to post what I've been waiting to post:
Hi
Huge GTA fanatic, body is beyond ready for V. Got 3 days off of work, even.
I'm in college, but thank god, it worked out that this semester, I don't have classes on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Net_Wrecker
Member
Wow, he's done all the post-3 mainline console games + expansions and they're all spot on. I wish the themes were longer, but I guess you barely heard them in the past games anyway. Vice City is so good.
Can't wait for V's OST. Rockstar never fails to deliver on original soundtracks.
Welcome. Sweet avatar.Been lurking for over a year. Finally able to post what I've been waiting to post:
Hi
Huge GTA fanatic, body is beyond ready for V. Got 3 days off of work, even.
Sony KDL-55EX500, Bought on January of 2011.
I was very lucky to find it on offer, since it was exactly the model i was looking for (i asked on an home threater/TV/whatever forum, since i'm no expert).
I'm very happy with it.
I don't if i would've bit at full price, though.
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Ok, so, last time i spoke about colors and art direction in (a couple of screens from) GTAV, i got some people worked up, so this time i'll say upfront: This is just a personal and subjective opinion, or should i say, more of a random reflection i want to share with y'all GTA bros&sis.
I was looking at the trailers the other day, and i was thinking how i wish R* would push saturation, contrast and brightness a bit more (whether it's more or less realistic, i really don't care).
So i tried it with Photoshop, and i have to say i kinda dig it, though sometimes it works more than others, and i was too lazy to spend time and fine tune shit, so in a few it may be a touch extreme.
Here's some examples:
Left is vanilla, right is with saturation, contrast and brightness increased.
The Albatross
Member
Sweeeeet! Gotta get in on this gaf crew
Screaming Meat
Unconfirmed Member
Amusingly, I'm a Leader, a Comissioner, a Lieutenant, a Representative and the Muscle in each of the Crews I'm in. XD
Buckethead
Banned
As far as TVs go, I'd only sit (at most) 3-4 feet away.
Anything further is hard on my eyes and I strain. (Even on big HDTVs).
I'm worried about buying one for my desk and it not impressing.
I'm unsure if my monitor upscales the 720 or not.
I'm a frugal bastard.
Anything further is hard on my eyes and I strain. (Even on big HDTVs).
I'm worried about buying one for my desk and it not impressing.
I'm unsure if my monitor upscales the 720 or not.
I'm a frugal bastard.
Screaming Meat
Unconfirmed Member
lem0n
Member
Thanks for the welcome, fellas!
My TV is a 42'' Vizio- it's 1080p/120hz. Bought for $300 locally, last year. Private sale. Couldn't be happier- it's picture is miles better than my old Haier 32".
There is a bit of input lag, but I've since adjusted to it for fast FPS online and all that. I've got the picture perfect now, as well.
For the gamer on a budget, I highly recommend.
My TV is a 42'' Vizio- it's 1080p/120hz. Bought for $300 locally, last year. Private sale. Couldn't be happier- it's picture is miles better than my old Haier 32".
There is a bit of input lag, but I've since adjusted to it for fast FPS online and all that. I've got the picture perfect now, as well.
For the gamer on a budget, I highly recommend.
Count of Monte Sawed-Off
un33dab@dpu$$y
You've got the big ones right there. Especially happy to see Miami Vice included. I do love Rockstar's love of the Mann.
Screaming Meat
Unconfirmed Member
Would Reservoir Dogs be appropriate?
Buckethead
Banned
A Simple Plan
Screaming Meat
Unconfirmed Member
Ooooo good film.
Maybe The Town? It's not as good as some of those, but I liked it.
Net_Wrecker
Member
Add Point Break, To Live & Die in LA, & The Town.
And if you're pushing it add Ronin, Inside Man, and The Score.
Buckethead
Banned
Read the map how?
I wish I could easily plug in a PS3 and test out a bunch of TVs.
I wish I could easily plug in a PS3 and test out a bunch of TVs.
I'd also add The Killing by Stanley Kubrick. Awesome film noir heist movie (and a big influence on Tarantino for Reservoir Dogs).
Net_Wrecker
Member
I was thinking of saying The Killing, and movies like Rififi and Le Circle Rouge which have amazing old school heist scenes, but I tried to stick more to that contemporary GTA vibe.
But sure, watch all those as well because they're classics.
True, it is somewhat different. I think it's just on my mind because I just got the Criterion blu-ray a few weeks ago :lol
Net_Wrecker
Member
And come to think of it, Thief isn't all that far removed from those 50s and 60s noir-heist thrillers mentioned above.
UrbanRats, watch all of those too. Go crazy.
More_Badass
Member
Thanks for reminding me. Got to watch Collateral and The Town again. And uh...never saw Heat, always wanted to. Is it on Netflix?
Buckethead
Banned
Fuck the Town.
Go see The Friends of Eddie Coyle instead. It's the movie Affleck Dan Housered when he made The Town.
Go see The Friends of Eddie Coyle instead. It's the movie Affleck Dan Housered when he made The Town.
What do yo mean barely see the map? I sit like 1 ft away haha
Yup, listed those too.
Tomorrow is the 1st.
17 days, if i manage to watch a film a day i should make it, besides, despite what the R* support dude told me, i'm not confident the game will arrive here precisely on the 17th, so..
Buckethead
Banned
I bet that's tough.
To be honest I never use the HUD only for health but I might prefer it removed entirely.
The GPS tells you where to until you get a concept of the city.
I really, really hope they've figured out a better way to being up the full sized map. If I have to press start, etc and wait for that shit I will be tremendously disappointed.
To be honest I never use the HUD only for health but I might prefer it removed entirely.
The GPS tells you where to until you get a concept of the city.
I really, really hope they've figured out a better way to being up the full sized map. If I have to press start, etc and wait for that shit I will be tremendously disappointed.
More_Badass
Member
So V is almost two weeks away (O_O)
When is the OT going up and when does the review embargo probably lifting?
When is the OT going up and when does the review embargo probably lifting?
OT should be up a week before the game. So Tuesday after next. Not sure on the review embargo, but I doubt it will be too far in advance.
Unless you plan on getting a top of the line LED model, you'd be best served going with like a Panasonic plasma. I know people still have 'doubts' about plasma and are worried about burn in, but you can't beat the image quality and price.
Do some research on the model you like, read some reviews, check out avsforum. Lots of knowledgeable guys there. Also remember, the way they have televisions set up in the stores, they purposely put it on dynamic will full back light etc. (worked two years best buy Canada hone theatre), so keep that in mind, switch the settings, fool around with the models, etc.
Me personally, I have a 42" Panasonic 3D plasma in my room, and have a 55" Samsung LED 8000...
Screaming Meat
Unconfirmed Member
The Albatross
Member
Vice City is significantly harder than San Abdreas. I basically never failed a mission in SA unless it was one of the classic missions like zero or follow the train cj, but when replaying vc I died constantly. The enemy gun fire is unforgiving and if you don't have armor you have no chance once enemies get real weapons
Raptomex
Member
GTA III was definitely harder than both. Especially since the aiming isn't as tight or refined as the sequels.
Buckethead
Banned
Net_Wrecker
Member
This interview is great. I really wish Rockstar did more of them.
Reminds me of the big Lazlow interview pre-GTAIV