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Added link to Wiki page for installing FiveM guide, in case new players get to this page before connecting/installing to FiveM server
(Added resolution VOIP issue of hearing lots of players, including fix for SteelSeries headset users.)
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== Getting Started ==
== Getting Started ==
=== Create Your Character ===
=== Create Your Character ===
Now that you’ve [https://www.roleplay.co.uk/GTARP#join '''installed FiveM'''] and have connected to the server you will have the option to setup your first character.
Now that you’ve [https://www.roleplay.co.uk/GTARP#join '''installed FiveM'''] and have connected to the server you will have the option to setup your first character. If you haven't got this far yet, take a look at the [[Guide:Install FiveM|Installing FiveM Guide]] first.


You can have multiple characters, all with different backstories, jobs and bank accounts.
You can have multiple characters, all with different backstories, jobs and bank accounts.
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=== 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.
====== <u>Clear Game Cache</u> ======
====== <u>Clear Game Cache</u> ======
If you are still having issues you can try removing FiveM Cache. To do this:
If you are still having issues you can try removing FiveM Cache. To do this:
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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> ======
====== <u>Configure Voice Chat</u> ======
In order to hear people you need to ensure that Voice Chat is set up properly.
In order to hear people you need to ensure that Voice Chat is set up properly.
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=== Vehicles Issues ===
=== Vehicles Issues ===
====== <u>Unlocking Cars</u> ======
====== <u>Unlocking Cars</u> ======
Sometimes the Vehicle will '''Unlock''<nowiki/>' but you are still unable to enter it. Try the following:
Sometimes the Vehicle will '''Unlock''<nowiki/>' but you are still unable to enter it. Try the following:
Toggle between '<nowiki/>''Locked''<nowiki/>' and '''Unlocked''<nowiki/>' Slowly waiting around 5 seconds between each press.
Toggle between '<nowiki/>''Locked''<nowiki/>' and '''Unlocked''<nowiki/>' Slowly waiting around 5 seconds between each press.
====== <u>Missing Cars</u> ======
====== <u>Missing Cars</u> ======
If you have lost your vehicle (not returned it to a garage) then you can retrieve it at the '''Impound Lot''' marked on the map. It could either have been picked up by your insurance or have been impounded by the Police.
If you have lost your vehicle (not returned it to a garage) then you can retrieve it at the '''Impound Lot''' marked on the map. It could either have been picked up by your insurance or have been impounded by the Police.
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If you are falling through the map you maybe able to prevent yourself falling indefinitely. If you are in a vehicle you should attempt to exit it. While falling press {{Key|E}} in attempt to stop falling and be brought back up to the surface after a few seconds. If you have passengers in your vehicle they should also try to do so the same. If this does not rectify the problem you should disconnect, restart FiveM and reconnect where you should be placed either on the surface or at a location underground where a red circle will allow you to return.
If you are falling through the map you maybe able to prevent yourself falling indefinitely. If you are in a vehicle you should attempt to exit it. While falling press {{Key|E}} in attempt to stop falling and be brought back up to the surface after a few seconds. If you have passengers in your vehicle they should also try to do so the same. If this does not rectify the problem you should disconnect, restart FiveM and reconnect where you should be placed either on the surface or at a location underground where a red circle will allow you to return.
=== Hearing Lots of Players Talking ===
=== Hearing Lots of Players Talking ===
All of the in-game voice chat is proximity based, or transmitted via a radio or on a phone call. Therefore, you should not hear the whole server as if they are standing next to you - but sometimes it can happen. There is a known issue with the Arctis SteelSeries headsets which if you have one, is likely the most common cause to this bug. See below.
All of the in-game voice chat is proximity based, or transmitted via a radio or on a phone call. Therefore, you should not hear the whole server as if they are standing next to you - but sometimes it can happen. There is a known issue with the Arctis SteelSeries headsets which if you have one, is likely the most common cause to this bug. See below.


If you do not have the headset then it is recommended you try turning Voice Chat off and back on again. To do this go to ESC > Settings > Voice Chat > Voice Chat Enabled - and toggle this off and back on after 20-30 seconds.
If you do not have the headset then it is recommended you try turning Voice Chat off and back on again. To do this go to ESC > Settings > Voice Chat > Voice Chat Enabled - and toggle this off and back on after 20-30 seconds.
====== <u>Arctis SteelSeries Headset Users</u> ======
====== <u>Arctis SteelSeries Headset Users</u> ======
The SteelSeries software creates two output audio devices - 'Game' and 'Chat. GTA will pick one to use for the audio output. Quite often it will pick the 'Chat' one which is what causes the problem with everyone being heard, as this doesn't use a stereo channel (that is needed for the 3D positional sound).
The SteelSeries software creates two output audio devices - 'Game' and 'Chat. GTA will pick one to use for the audio output. Quite often it will pick the 'Chat' one which is what causes the problem with everyone being heard, as this doesn't use a stereo channel (that is needed for the 3D positional sound).

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