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== Getting Started == | == Getting Started == | ||
=== Configuring your Character === | === Configuring your Character === | ||
''<u>*Scroll down for information on configuring voice chat - or [[GTA:FAQ|click here for FAQ's]]*</u>'' | ''<u>*Scroll down for information on configuring voice chat - or [[GTA:FAQ|click here for FAQ's]]*</u>'' | ||
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You are now ready to go and explore the streets of Los Santos, but before you do that make sure to [https://www.roleplay.co.uk/gtarprules/ read the rules]. This is important to ensure the best experience for everyone on the server, including you. | You are now ready to go and explore the streets of Los Santos, but before you do that make sure to [https://www.roleplay.co.uk/gtarprules/ read the rules]. This is important to ensure the best experience for everyone on the server, including you. | ||
=== Initial Interactions === | === Initial Interactions === | ||
You will now be stranded somewhere within Los Santos, so what’s next? Start off by getting yourself a ride! You can either call a taxi (using your in-game mobile phone accessible by pressing F2) or use one of the many Boris Bikes scattered around the city. | You will now be stranded somewhere within Los Santos, so what’s next? Start off by getting yourself a ride! You can either call a taxi (using your in-game mobile phone accessible by pressing F2) or use one of the many Boris Bikes scattered around the city. | ||
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On your F2 phone there are several apps you can choose from. It's definitely worth creating a Twitter account so you can interact with other players in roleplay, you can also get people's phone number and built up your contacts, or why not browse 9gag while collecting or processing on a run. | On your F2 phone there are several apps you can choose from. It's definitely worth creating a Twitter account so you can interact with other players in roleplay, you can also get people's phone number and built up your contacts, or why not browse 9gag while collecting or processing on a run. | ||
=== Earn your first few quid === | === Earn your first few quid === | ||
So you have established yourself on the island and are now looking for what the next step in your journey is. Time to make some money! | So you have established yourself on the island and are now looking for what the next step in your journey is. Time to make some money! | ||
Here you have a couple of options starting off: you could make your way to one of the [[GTA:Fruit Harvesting|fruit field]] located close to Los Santos where you can pick fruit to later sell to one of the player owned stores or player owned restaurants located around the island. | Here you have a couple of options starting off: you could make your way to one of the [[GTA:Fruit Harvesting|fruit field]] located close to Los Santos where you can pick fruit to later sell to one of the player owned stores or player owned restaurants located around the island. Alternativley, try get yourself a car and try the food delivery runs - located outside of the Police Station. | ||
Alternatively, you can choose to spend a decent chunk of what you have in your bank account for a [[GTA:Licenses|taxi license]] from the [[GTA:Licenses|LS City Hall]], if you’re not one for labour-intensive jobs. With a taxi license in your wallet, you can now start driving people around Los Santos for fair pay, both locals through AI missions but also players requesting rides. [[GTA:Taxi|More information on Taxi driving here.]] | Alternatively, you can choose to spend a decent chunk of what you have in your bank account for a [[GTA:Licenses|taxi license]] from the [[GTA:Licenses|LS City Hall]], if you’re not one for labour-intensive jobs. With a taxi license in your wallet, you can now start driving people around Los Santos for fair pay, both locals through AI missions but also players requesting rides. [[GTA:Taxi|More information on Taxi driving here.]] | ||
=== Get your own car === | === Get your own car === | ||
Now you’ve earned some money and you’re fed up of stealing cars. There are lots of tempting things to spend that money on, one of them being a car of your own. | Now you’ve earned some money and you’re fed up of stealing cars. There are lots of tempting things to spend that money on, one of them being a car of your own. | ||
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When you now have your new car the next stop is [[GTA:Los Santos Customs|LS Customs]] (black spray paint icon). There you will find more customisation options than you could ever need, but it comes with a price. | When you now have your new car the next stop is [[GTA:Los Santos Customs|LS Customs]] (black spray paint icon). There you will find more customisation options than you could ever need, but it comes with a price. | ||
=== Up your earnings === | === Up your earnings === | ||
So you now know your way around, you’ve made some money and bought a car. What now? Well more money of course! It’s time to step your game up. There is a long list of opportunities available to you on San Andreas with some of them being: | So you now know your way around, you’ve made some money and bought a car. What now? Well more money of course! It’s time to step your game up. There is a long list of opportunities available to you on San Andreas with some of them being: | ||
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* [[GTA:Diamond Casino|Playing at the Casino]] | * [[GTA:Diamond Casino|Playing at the Casino]] | ||
Not all of these can be turned into Wiki pages since many of them are unique to your roleplay and people you encounter. | Not all of these can be turned into Wiki pages since many of them are unique to your roleplay and people you encounter. | ||
=== Create your Story === | === Create your Story === | ||
But at the end of the day, the amount of money and number of cars you have is not what makes GTA RP. No, it is the adventures, the characters and the stories. | But at the end of the day, the amount of money and number of cars you have is not what makes GTA RP. No, it is the adventures, the characters and the stories. | ||
So it is now your time to go out into the world and begin your story, get to know people, and maybe most important, get to know yourself and your own character! | So it is now your time to go out into the world and begin your story, get to know people, and maybe most important, get to know yourself and your own character! | ||
== Help and Support == | == Help and Support == | ||
=== Game Issues === | === Game Issues === | ||
Many game issues can usually be fixed by a quick Game Restart, You may face issues from disconnecting without quitting from the game. | Many game issues can usually be fixed by a quick Game Restart, You may face issues from disconnecting without quitting from the game. | ||
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1) Close FiveM | 1) Close FiveM | ||
2) <code>C:\Users\**YOUR USER ACCOUNT**\AppData\Local\FiveM\FiveM.app</code> | 2) <code>C:\Users\**YOUR USER ACCOUNT**\AppData\Local\FiveM\FiveM.app</code> | ||
3) Delete the folder called <code>cache</code> | 3) Delete the folder called <code>cache</code> | ||
4) Start FiveM & let it update | 4) Start FiveM & let it update | ||
Alternatively / If that fails Google can be a lot of help or popping a message in [https://discord.com/invite/roleplay Discord] #''gta-fivem-roleplay'' to see if a member of the community are able to assist. | Alternatively / If that fails Google can be a lot of help or popping a message in [https://discord.com/invite/roleplay Discord] #''gta-fivem-roleplay'' to see if a member of the community are able to assist. | ||
<u>Configure Voice Chat</u>[[File:GTA Voice Settings.jpg|right|frameless|307x307px]]In order to hear people you need to ensure that Voice Chat is set up properly. | <u>Configure Voice Chat</u>[[File:GTA Voice Settings.jpg|right|frameless|307x307px]]In order to hear people you need to ensure that Voice Chat is set up properly. | ||
ESC > Settings > Voice Chat | ESC > Settings > Voice Chat | ||
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Press N for Push to Talk (Can be changed in ESC > Settings > Key Bindings > GTA Online) | Press N for Push to Talk (Can be changed in ESC > Settings > Key Bindings > GTA Online) | ||
=== Vehicles Issues === | === Vehicles Issues === | ||
<u>Unlocking Cars</u> | <u>Unlocking Cars</u> | ||
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If you have lost your vehicle (not returned it to a garage) then you can retrieve it at the Vehicle Impound. The Vehicle should then return to the '''UPPER''' Legion Garage. | If you have lost your vehicle (not returned it to a garage) then you can retrieve it at the Vehicle Impound. The Vehicle should then return to the '''UPPER''' Legion Garage. | ||
[[File:Inside-Impound.jpg|thumb|271x271px|Vehicle Impound|alt=|none]] | [[File:Inside-Impound.jpg|thumb|271x271px|Vehicle Impound|alt=|none]] | ||
Alternatively, it could have been Impounded by the Police, this is next door to the Vehicle Impound, The Vehicle will be retrieved from the Impound and parked in one of the Spaces.[[File:GTA Police Impound.jpg|thumb|272x272px|Police Impound|alt=|none]] | Alternatively, it could have been Impounded by the Police, this is next door to the Vehicle Impound, The Vehicle will be retrieved from the Impound and parked in one of the Spaces.[[File:GTA Police Impound.jpg|thumb|272x272px|Police Impound|alt=|none]] | ||
If you are still unable to locate your vehicle post a single message on [https://discord.com/invite/roleplay Discord] in #help, Stating that you have lost your vehicle on FiveM, With the '''Vehicle Plate''' if possible. If you don't have it your Character name will be required. Note: Will be difficult if you own a lot of vehicles. | If you are still unable to locate your vehicle post a single message on [https://discord.com/invite/roleplay Discord] in #help, Stating that you have lost your vehicle on FiveM, With the '''Vehicle Plate''' if possible. If you don't have it your Character name will be required. Note: Will be difficult if you own a lot of vehicles. | ||