Thomas.

The hoosiers - Goodbye Mr.A

I think a Newcomer Mafia because I think Rockstar would really hope for us to see a new gang or mafia to join or to destroy. I don't think the Leones will return and I don't think the Forellis should return, they hit their weakest point in GTA 3 and by now I would have thought they were going to disband. I hope the gang war thing is back though so we can see wars between 2 Gangs from a helicopter... Thats in a different topic though.

Well, I'd usually buy some armour and some weapons that will be destructive such as a Rocket Launcher which you can find somewhere in Vice City. I would also simply find some Bribes within the North Point Mall and use them. Also ensure that you have enough Ammo because you don't really want to run out do you? Grenades Work, Assault Rifles Work the best In My opinion, Snipers also work the best in my opinion.

I think you posted this in the wrong area GTA Player #69. Maybe the trading stalls may have been a better place to post this. Anyway, I can't wait to see an example of your graphics because I bet it is going to be some excellent work produced .

lol, why did you post some random nonsense in my Graphics Shop Deji?

Okay, seems reasonable to do Vice City. I don't know how many more Side Missions I have left to do on that, so I'd best check that out before I go on holiday. I don't really want to do San Andreas but it would be one hell of an achievement If I did. The races are sometimes hard but they will eventually get done I should think. I don't think I used cheats much, if I did I would create 2 save game files on my Memory Card, one without cheats and one with cheats on. It keeps it organised (Cheats would be Slot 8 and No-Cheats would be slot 1 or 2). I finished San Andreas more than anything. I have to say that the Vice City storylines were short and quite easy to be honest in my opinion. I have completed the Vice City storylines more than once on the Computer and on the PS2. Most of my save data on Vice City has either been accidentally deleted or I have corrupted it by taking the Memory card or controller out of the PS2.

Umm Yeah, right? So, I will once again be revamping my Sig Shop which will be coming with a Table code soon. It will contain my newer Graphics and will be split into sections (Sigs, Avatars etc). I have over 20 userbars to put up but I will only put up at least 10 of them (20 is far too much).

Maybe you should increase your selection and request whatever that person wants... Take my current blue sig as an Example: If someone requested that then it would be: Colour(s): Blue (All shades) Text: Thomas. Supplied Images: Blah (I won't be submitting my background images anyway) etc instead of people having to choose what you were to do. It is much easier doing it the way you are doing it but wouldn't you rather have a challenge while making sigs?

Yeah, it was gonna be "GTAMail" but I changed it while writing it up. I am still trying to think of more "missions" on it and more characters. I will be adding a Radio Stations list.

Thin Lizzy - The boys are back in town.

Yeah having all this work before exams sucks big time . I have to some of my work on holiday with to study, now that really agitated me because it is meant to be a holiday not study leave. Right now In my computing class I just started Programming the topic in which I wanted to study but I am missing 6 periods of it because I will be away and I am left with 2 booklets to study. Its a damn shame I picked "Theory Computing" with very little practical work.

I am happy right now because I know I am doing great in History (the subject). My History class just had 3 tests and I passed them all with Grade 1s (Which is the best grade you can get). So yeah I can now be classified as a history geek . Anyway here are my results: Knowledge & Understanding - 17 out of 20 Enquiry Skills - 15 out of 15 8-Mark Essay 1 - 5 out of 8 8-ark Essay 2 - 8 out of 8 So in total I got 45 out of 51. In English I just had my stupid class talks and I got Grade 3 with 2 Minus' (3 - -) which generally is quite bad.

It looks like I have some major competition for "Best Graphics Maker - 2008" depends if we get nominated for it in December. That work looks awesome and better than my work by far (Well, you use Photoshop and I use Fireworks).

Right, GTA Don made a banner with help from me: I know it doesn't really meet expectations but I will help GTA Don on the way to a good banner .

Well, I think many of us would like something different rather than the current TGTAP banner... Edit: However I think whoever made the current banner didn't want or didn't have to blend everything in.

Maybe increase the opacity on the characters to something like 85 so we can see them a little bit better.

I never had time to complete the original version on TheStreetsOfGTA forums but I will be adding to this version as soon as I can . As you may have noticed I have been a bit busy as of late. --------------------- It's 2008 and a new Generation in Vice City, the city is larger than before and there is more than likely a lot more crime in the city. Zack Vercetti the only son of Mercedes and Tommy Vercetti is out for revenge over his fathers death a few days prior. As he is looking for revenge it seems that the glitz of Ocean Beach to the Skyscrapers of Downtown seem to want Zack dead. Will Zack get his revenge or will he rather rise to become Godfather of Vice City... Characters Zack Vercetti Mercedes Vercetti (Cortez) Max Barr Peter Barr William Cassidy Paul Cassidy Derek Williams Ken Rosenberg Dan Rosenberg Rene Wassulmier Scipone Grattaria Giovanni Grattaria Antonio Grattaria Igor Grattita Ivan Grattita Luca Razza Bruno Bianchi Oscar Bianchi Madrid Ripton More to come Character Descriptions Zack Vercetti - A young man in his early 20's is after revenge over his fathers death. Zack has Black hair and is Caucasian. He is often violent but kind when not angry. He has numerous records with the Police Force in Liberty City. He is known to change appearance. Mercedes Vercetti (Cortez) - Tommy Vercetti's wife, she is in her Mid-Fifties and is kind. She seems to take drugs behind everyones back and the only person who knows that she is doing it is Zack. She has Grey Hair with Black and Red Highlights. Mercedes is Caucasian. Max Barr - Max Barr, the leader of the Vice City Triads, one of the biggest gangs in the world. Max Barr has Black hair and is Chinese although he speaks English Fluently. Max is known to have links with the Liberty City Forellis who are believed to have killed Tommy Vercetti. Peter Barr - Peter Barr is another member of the Triads and is Max Barrs son. Peter has black hair what is usually spiked up, he is also Chinese and requires a Translator to communicate to the General Vice City Population. William Cassidy - William Cassidy is Phil Cassidy's oldest son, William has long blonde hair what mainly covers his face. He has noticeable brown eyes when he ties his long blonde hair back. William is quite quiet but does give briefings from time to time. Paul Cassidy - Paul Cassidy is the youngest son of Phil Cassidy and has one brother who is William. Paul is 20 years old and enjoys shooting, Paul is considered the odd one out of the family with dark brown hair what is short unlike William. Derek Williams - Derek is the only member left of the Williams family, He arrived in Vice City recently in order to secure the William Family Legacy. Derek has Brown hair all over his head unlike his Uncle, Marty. To Be Continued... Radio Stations K-Jah Radio South Dance Dorm FM Flash FM Rock Station South (RSS) Fever 105 Espantoso Radio Vice City VCPR Chatterbox Vice V-Rock Emotion Cove 83.1 Wildstyle Pirate Radio Location With Vice City expanded out with Man made land on the West side of the West island for another Mile. A new district what is un-named but many people call it Sunshine Keys. Another extension to Vice City what has happened from 1986 to 2008 was the southern extension of Vice Port what is called Vice Quays this is where most of the ships are now docked. Numerous new Man-Made Islands have been made named after fish and anything to do with water. There are 3 new islands one of which is to the west of Ocean Beach but not quite in the middle of Vice Quays and Ocean Beach (West). The Islands are: Dolphin Beach (Not Man Made) Bottlenose Island Orca Island The many noticable changes to buildings from 1986 are: The Tallest building has been de constructed and has been replaced by a unique modern shaped tower as equal size as what it was. The Vercetti mansion (Not Vercetti Mansion as of 2004)is not red anymore in fact it has been completely changed from 1986, it has been demolished and a newer design has taken it's place, The owner of the mansion is not known. The North Point Mall has a new more modern design. The Washington Beach mall is the same. Many of the hotels in Ocean Beach have been replaced by taller ones under a brand name called 'Repton'. The owner of the hotel chain is someone called Frank Ripton and his daughter is called Madrid Ripton (Parody of Paris Hilton). A new hospital has been built in the Sunshine Keys area. They Hyman Memorial Stadium has been increased in Size for much more events. Gangs Vice City Triad Russian Crime Mafia The Cubans The Bikers The Sharks The Vice City Mafia The Gattaria Mafia Gang Territories at start of Fan Fiction Vice City Triad - Downtown, Little Haiti & Vice Port Russian Crime Mafia - Prawn Island The Cubans - Little Havana The Bikers - Downtown The Sharks - Prawn Island The Vice City Mafia - Vice Point, Downtown, Escobar Airport, Ocean Beach, Washington Beach, Starfish Island, Leaf Links, Sunshine Keys and Vice Quays. The Gattaria Mafia - Vice Point and Escobar Airport. Reason why Bridges are closed This time there is no Storm or storm warning but the reason is the reconstruction of many bridges in the Vice City Metropolitan area but the City Government haven't realised that they are disrupting the flow of traffic between the islands. These new bridges are due to be constructed soon. The bridges to Sunshine Keys are due to start construction soon. The Mission List Opening Vice City Missions Mission 1 - Zack Vercetti - Opening Zack arrives into Vice City by a member of the Leone Mafia in a helicopter Zack Carjacks a nearby car Zack drives to Ripton Hotel in Ocean Beach Zack enters Ripton hotel which is the residence of the hotel chains owners daughter Madrid. Zack: Hi, I would like to go up to my Moms room to comfort her because my dad died recently, can I go up? Reception Lady: Ok, what is your.... Madrid: How do you know he is her son? Reception Lady: I don't. Zack: I have an ID. Zack takes out his Drivers Liscence Zack hands it over to Madrid Madrid hands it over to Reception Lady. Reception Lady hands the card back. Reception Lady: So... Zack Vercetti, you are now permitted to visit your mother mercedes Vercetti. Zack: Thanks, Oh what floor and room is it? Reception Lady: It's the 23rd Floor and is room 23.45 Reception Lady and Madrid Argue. Zack walks into an Elevator Zack presses the 23 number on the elevator Keypad The elevator doors close and the elevator goes up. Zack leaves the elevator once it has arrived to the correct floor. Zack enters room 23.45 Mercedes points a 9mm Handgun at Zack Zack: Woah Mom, Woah! Mercedes: Oh, I've lost control of myself. Zack: Thats okay mom. Mercedes Bursts into tears. Mercedes: I was actually waiting for you, I have a letter here for you, for a job I want you to do because I won't be around to tell you your job. Zack: Why? Wait a minute... Mercedes: Yes, I am going to commit suicide and give this apartment to you. Mercedes unlocks balcony door Mercedes walks on to the balcony Zack: No Mom No! Mercedes: This balcony should collapse any minute now because I had it weakened the other day there. Mercedes starts stomping the Balcony. Zack: MOM! There is a guy with a rocket over there and a sniper! Mercedes: At least I'll die. You get revenge for it. A rocket is launched and hits the balcony. Mercedes is forced to hold on to the door handle Mercedes: AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!! Zack: Hold still Mercedes: I can't hold on much longer! The Sniper shoots a bullet at her back. Mercedes dies while hanging on. Mercedes is still hanging on while dead. Zack forces her dead body off of the suite. Mercedes Body drops 23 floors and lands in the swimming pool below. Mission Passed Missions 2 - 5: Zack Vercetti Citylife Email Gangs Earning Respect Citylife Mission Cutscene Zack recieves call from someone to meet him. Zack is told to meet him over at the Beach Club next to the Malibu Club. Zack drives to the Beach Club Zack: Hey, Someone called me to meet him or her or whatever. William: You Zack Vercetti? Zack: Yeah Paul: We are the Cassidy brothers. Do you know our father Phil Cassidy? Zack: No, I have heard of him though, aparently he has one arm and is Psychotic. William: Thats the right person. Paul: We are new in Vice City too. We used to be the Las Venturas top Arms Dealers, then the Sindaccos forced us to move out to Vice City. Zack: I'm here to get revenge on the person who killed my parents, I think their deaths were linked to the same person. Paul & William: We can help! Zack: Sure, that would be grateful! Paul: First you'll need to know where the places you can go to in the city are or at least on this side of the city. William: Starting with the Hospital, We have a car over there, The 2007 4 Door Banshee is so awesome and we bought it yesterday. Paul: You'll have to drive though if you want to learn where everything is in Vice City. Zack Enters the Banshee Paul and William enter the Banshee Paul: I have activated the places we may want to go on the GPS. Zack: Ok, so it's to the hospital in Ocean Beach, Police station in Washington Beach, Mall, Hotel Avenue, Pleasure Street and Sunrise Drive. Paul: Yeah Zack Drives to the hospital in Ocean Beach Paul: Ok, here if you get badly injured you will be taken here and it will take 10 hours for you to recover from your injuries, The Doctors will take a bribe and your weapons. William: The Police Station in washington beach is nearby, lets go! Zack Drives to the police station. William: The police station as stated in that tourist information leaflet I read yesterday has recently changed to make it taller by the amount of the increasing crime rate. Anyway, once you get arrested or in this city it's called Busted, once you get busted you will be taken to the nearest police station. Your weapons will be taken off of you and a cash bribe. It is advisable to get a Lawyer because anything can happen in Vice City and if you don't have one then who is gonna get you out of prison. As a..... Paul: Shut up! There is a lawyers office on Sunrise Drive, maybe you'll want to visit them when we head over there? Zack: For sure, sounds good. So whats so significant in Pleasure Street? Paul: Well, there are the numerous clubs what you can visit, why are we talking about it, when we could be there now. William: Pleasure Street is headed out way, man! Zack drives to pleasure street William: This area is full of Bars, Clubs and NightClubs for your needs when you aren't busy. Paul: There is also a beach across from all these clubs and a sea, full of hot chicks! William: Ummm Yeah Awesome! Zack: Okay, do we need to go to Hotel Avenue, it's pretty obvious what it is about. Paul: Nah, Take us back to the beach club, I'll tell you about the lawyer later! Zack dives back to beach club. Mission Passed - $500 Email Mission Cutscene Paul: Zack, good to see you again. My brother is off somewhere and I wanted to show you something... Zack: What is it? Paul: Have you ever heard of a Thing called Email and GTAMessenger? Zack: Emails is like the biggest internet thing out there right now and GTAMessenger lets you talk to people. Paul: Do you want an account so you can get jobs quicker instead of having to follow us around everytime? Zack: It's usually me who ends up driving, Ok, Go on. Paul: Do you? Zack: Yeah Paul: Okay, done. Type in your Address and your password Zack Types in: [email protected] ******* Zack: Done! Paul: Good, now just take the laptop, I have loads of them anyway. Zack: Now I'll have to find a place with internet access. Paul: Thats no problem really because I have bought a house what used to be owned by your dad. Zack: What one? Paul: El Swanko Casa, use that for your internet access. Actually you'll go there now won't you? Zack: Yeah Zack gets on a motorbike Zack drives to El Swanko Casa Mission Passed - El Swanko Casa (New Savehouse) Gangs Email From Paul and William: Zack, We are also trying to do the following, try and find a gang in Vice City to join so you can earn more money and find the culprits to your fathers death. There is a link attached to this email for a page describing the Vice City Gangs. Actually I'll just copy and paste it from that page: Vice City Triad: The Triad as it is commonly referred to is a Chinese gang what operates in Downtown, Little Haiti and Vice Port in Vice City. The leaders of the gang are Max Barr and Peter Barr who are indeed fro China with English Language names. Russian Crime Mafia - The 3rd Smallest gang in Vice City, the gang is quite obviously Russian and there is believed to be an Anonymous Leader to the gang who has contact details somewhere on the internet. The Cubans - The Cubans originate from Cuba and have taken the Little Havana district of Vice City, The cubans are led by Umberto Robina currently trying to get over depression of his fathers death recently. The leader is trying to get a new leader as Umberto is quitting. The Bikers - The bikers are a downtown gang with Emo like antics, they have turned to the police for mental help recently. There have also been reports of these Bikers to commit suicide nowadays. This gang was the biggest Vice City gang in the 80's and 90's. The Sharks -The sharks are quite possibly the smallest gang in Vice City, they have less than 15 members. The Vice City Mafia - The Vice City Mafia have been running things since there formation in 1986 on Starfish Island, The Vice City Mafia has been headed by Tommy Vercetti and Mercedes Cortez. Tommy Vercetti Died recently and his wifes whereabouts is unknown. The Gattaria Mafia - The Gattaria Mafia is an Italian Mafia with 3 leaders. They have recently moved into Vice City in order to start business. Little is known about this gang. What gang you wanting to join Zack? William & Paul" Zack: I may want to email them back at some point or meet them in the beach club. Email Recieved - New Mission Available (Earning Respect) Earning Respect Zack arrives at beach club and meets up with William.

Well having pictures of every game will make the banner too busy. It would be recommended to add no more than 2 pictures from each game and no more than 6 background pictures to make it look good. Thats the tips from myself in which I used. Also try and blend things it such as the sky and if possible the water and not a gun sticking out of a tree (I done that ).

I'd say cut out a few Main Characters and place them randomly on the picture, such as Tommy Vercetti to the left, Niko Bellic in the middle and Claude to the right. I would upload some of my cut-outs right now but unfortunately I am about to go to school, so I can't.

NASDAQ = BAWSAQ in GTA IV I loled. Yeah that is crazy

Happy birthday my good friend Connor and the other Good friend Arashii (On another board). I hope you enjoy your birthdays very much .

I sure hope the Police Motorbikes do return because they just seemed to be nice to ride in Grand Theft Auto San Andreas. I also would like them to return because it would add another motorbike to the GTA Motorbike Collection. But the thing I don't like about these bikes are the police officers on them, in GTA:VCS and GTA:SA they always seemed to get in my way in my opinion and with the littlest tap you had the police after you.