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''[[GTA:Starter Guide#Help and Support|'''CLICK HERE''']] for fixes to common issues/bugs, [[GTA:FAQ|'''CLICK HERE''']] for FAQ's'' | ''[[GTA:Starter Guide#Help and Support|'''CLICK HERE''']] for fixes to common issues/bugs, [[GTA:FAQ|'''CLICK HERE''']] for FAQ's'' | ||
== Getting Started == | == Getting Started == | ||
=== '''Read the rules!''' === | |||
It is highly recommended that you read the rules of the server before playing, this is a serious RP server and our rules are most likely different than what you're used to. We want to see your long-term progression in the community and rule breaks can cut that short! [https://www.roleplay.co.uk/gtarprules/ '''Read the rules!''']. | |||
=== 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 | Now that you’ve [https://www.roleplay.co.uk/GTARP#join '''installed FiveM'''] and have connected to the server, setup your first character! If you haven't got this far yet, take a look at the [[Guide:Install FiveM|Installing FiveM Guide]] first and then come back here. | ||
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. We encourage you to try different things, your minds creativity is the limit! | ||
=== Initial Interactions === | |||
You will initially complete a tutorial in Sandy Shores, where you will find yourself waking up in a trailer home. You're given a car, a key for it and a repair kit at this point to help you get going into the city. | |||
How do you repair the car? Go to the car and press F3 to open your inventory and then double click the repair kit, you will now see a large circle with a number in middle and the goal is to press the number in the middle on your numpad when the small circle is in the highlighted area. | |||
There are | There are locals at most job sites around the city that can give you useful information if you're unsure at what to do. Look for a whiteboard or a person standing about, if you can't then try and flag down another player for assistance. You can call a taxi (using your phone by pressing {{Key|F2}}) or use one of the many Boris Bikes marked on the map. Players are spread across the map doing various activities, a large hub of activity is centered around Legion Square in the city. | ||
[[GTA:Los Santos Police Service|'''Mission Row Police Station''']] is worth making a note of as its where you'll have the best chance of finding a police officer to report a crime or just ask a question. [[GTA:Pillbox Hill Medical Center|'''Pillbox Hospital''']] is also worth remembering for when you or a friend require some medical assistance. | [[GTA:Los Santos Police Service|'''Mission Row Police Station''']] is worth making a note of as its where you'll have the best chance of finding a police officer to report a crime or just ask a question. [[GTA:Pillbox Hill Medical Center|'''Pillbox Hospital''']] is also worth remembering for when you or a friend require some medical assistance. If plasters are all you need then you can pop into one of the [[Pharmacies]]. | ||
It's also worth creating a Tweedle account in the {{Key|F2}} phone so you can interact with other players in-character to ask questions or just chat. You can also ask people for their phone numbers and build up your contacts. | It's also worth creating a Tweedle account in the {{Key|F2}} phone so you can interact with other players in-character to ask questions or just chat. You can also ask people for their phone numbers and build up your contacts. | ||
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Alternatively you can head off to the [[GTA:Mining|'''mineshaft and get mining''']], quite hard labour but pays well. | Alternatively you can head off to the [[GTA:Mining|'''mineshaft and get mining''']], quite hard labour but pays well. | ||
If you’re not one for labour-intensive jobs you can buy a [[GTA:Mechanic|'''mechanic''']], [[GTA:Taxi|'''taxi''']] or [[GTA: | If you’re not one for labour-intensive jobs you can buy a [[GTA:Mechanic|'''mechanic''']], [[GTA:Taxi|'''taxi''']] or '''[[GTA:Commercial Delivery Driver|commercial delivery]]''' license at the [[GTA:LS City Hall|'''City Hall''']]. With one of those licenses in your wallet you can start earning some real money. | ||
Find more jobs at the bottom of the [[GTA:Main Page|'''GTA Wiki homepage''']]. | Find more jobs at the bottom of the [[GTA:Main Page|'''GTA Wiki homepage''']]. | ||
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* [[GTA:Los Santos Police Service|Join the LS Police]] | * [[GTA:Los Santos Police Service|Join the LS Police]] | ||
* [[GTA:National Health Service|Join the LS NHS]] | * [[GTA:National Health Service|Join the LS NHS]] | ||
*[[GTA:Los Santos Fire Service|Join the LS FS]] | |||
* [[GTA:Groups|Join a Gang or Business]] | * [[GTA:Groups|Join a Gang or Business]] | ||
* [[GTA:LS Judiciary|Become a Solicitor or Judge]] | * [[GTA:LS Judiciary|Become a Solicitor or Judge]] | ||
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What you will also need to setup Instant Replay or Replay Buffer within the software settings and assign a hotkey so that you can save the recording going back so many minutes. Information on how to set this up is available for [https://www.obs.live/articles/2019/10/4/b6zieupip1h45bgewyvp6gamwube7g OBS Studio] and [https://streamlabs.com/content-hub/post/instant-replays-in-streamlabs-obs Streamlabs]. | What you will also need to setup Instant Replay or Replay Buffer within the software settings and assign a hotkey so that you can save the recording going back so many minutes. Information on how to set this up is available for [https://www.obs.live/articles/2019/10/4/b6zieupip1h45bgewyvp6gamwube7g OBS Studio] and [https://streamlabs.com/content-hub/post/instant-replays-in-streamlabs-obs Streamlabs]. | ||
==== [https://medal.tv/ Medal] ==== | |||
A free desktop recording and clipping studio. Very user friendly with the ability to edit and upload clips directly to medals platform with a unique link and share them immediately. If you do not already use shadow play or have no interest in streaming this is a easy to use less intensive program to be able to clip or record full sessions, depending on your preferences you can change in the settings. | |||
Remember, test that both video and audio (that is the game and your voice) are recording correctly to avoid any frustration when the clip you wanted to record hasn't worked correctly. | |||
Remember, test that both video and audio (that is the game and your voice) are recording correctly to avoid any frustration when the clip you wanted to record hasn't worked correctly. | |||
== Help and Support == | == Help and Support == | ||
=== Game Issues === | === Game Issues === | ||
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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 '''Civillian Impound Lot''' or '''Police Impound Lot''' marked on the map. Need to find its location? Use the Carfinderz app on the [[GTA:Phone|Phone]]. It could either have been picked up by your insurance or have been impounded by the Police. Simpily speak to the people at the correct impound! | ||
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. | 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. | ||
[[File:GTA_Police_Impound.jpg | <p float="left"> | ||
=== Falling Through The Ground === | [[File:General_Impound.png|left|thumb|506x248px|Insurance Impound]] | ||
[[File:Insurance guy.png|right | thumb|259x248px|Insurance man]] | |||
[[File:GTA_Police_Impound.jpg|none|thumb|450x248px|Police Impound]] | |||
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=== Falling Through The Ground=== | |||
This is an issue that occurs often due to a lack of memory on your computer (or at least runs out of memory for what GTA choses to utilise). If you find the floor or other textures become blurry or disappear, and you fall through it often then you should change your Texture Quality setting to Normal (or lower) in your GTA Settings. | This is an issue that occurs often due to a lack of memory on your computer (or at least runs out of memory for what GTA choses to utilise). If you find the floor or other textures become blurry or disappear, and you fall through it often then you should change your Texture Quality setting to Normal (or lower) in your GTA Settings. | ||
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). | ||