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Not sure if anyone has heard anything about these:

The Independence Day Update

People sniffing around the update files have found a number of interesting new files and xml codes relating to an update, relating directly to the United States' holiday.
  • A release is scheduled on or around July 4th.
  • Including the possible introduction of a new attack helicopter, vehicles, Independence Day relating clothing, masks, and more.
Heists Have Been Leaked

The details of GTA's long awaited Heists are reportedly to have been leaked, with credit given to multiple sources.

The Heist Update is to include many new activities, mission types, and even a bump in player count. Including:

  • Prison Van Rescue: Criminals intercept a noose van driven by NPCs and free the gang member then take him back to the gang house. 16 cops and 16 criminals can join the mission. Opens at rank 5 and is triggered by a phone call.
  • Drop Off Hooker: Blips will appear in player’s territories. The player has to go and pick up a prostitute and drop her off somewhere. The player has a time limit.
  • Funeral: Gang members must escort a lieutenant’s hearse through town. Rival gang members have to get in the hearse and destroy it. This triggers after Escort Crook Boss if the boss is killed.
  • Territory Takeover: Players can fight to take over territory in the game, this will produce a revenue stream for them.
  • Fight Gang Mate: Two teams have a fist fight with each other. The gang lieutenant gets two team mates to have a fight as part of their initiation.
  • Cop Territory: Cops are put onto the territory takeover missions, they get no choice whether to take them or not.
  • Ornate Bank Heist: Get behind the counter of the bank, hack into the vault, steal the money and take it to the drop off location. 16 cops and 4 criminals can join this mission.
  • FIB Grab: Abseil down the FIB tower, break in, download data, escape. 4 crew, 3 abseilers, 1 driver, 16 cops and 4 criminals can join this mission. All 4 fly a helicopter to the FIB roof, 3 abseil down the tower, smash windows into office and hack a data terminal to get classified data. Meanwhile, the driver dumps the chopper and collects a getaway car and escapes to the gang hideout. The crooks skydive out of the office to a getaway car and escape to the gang hideout. The cops join once the crooks is inside the office, and cops are told to arrest the crooks. The FIB office has AI agents that must be shot, 2 waves of AI agents also enter based on hack progress and shoot to kill.
I know there has been loads of supposed info on upcoming DLC etc, and of course Heists, but just curious what people had heard.
 
Big-Red said:
Have they made LSC harder? Cos we've defo done it in the past.
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Nah, I'd say it's around the same. Just we keep doing stupid things to get ourselves killed. I know that for me, for some reason my body armour hasn't been appearing when the mission starts and isn't in the inventory. Rockstar changed something an update or so ago and since then it's been messed up for me.
 
I'll be on properly on Wednesday too most likely. When this match is eventually over, I'll probably only go on GTA for 10 minutes and that's just to do some single player stuff.
 
Will be online on Wednesday too - will be watching the USA game this eve, but might be on before that.
 
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From Paleto Bay to the Port of Los Santos and everywhere in between, it’s time to celebrate the birthplace of freedom with The Independence Day Special (in association with Ammu-Nation) forGrand Theft Auto Online.

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Demonstrate your exceptionalism and own the road from sea to shining sea with two new star spangled rides, the Sovereign motorcycle and the super-sized Liberator monster truck. And protect your rights the same way our Founding Fathers did with the latest addition to Ammu-Nation's antiques collection, the high-powered Musket... or channel your inner Jack Howitzer with the spectacularFirework Rocket Launcher.

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Seven new properties have also been added to the Dynasty 8 rolls, including locations in Paleto Bay and Vinewood Hills that provide plenty of yard space to scorch the grass with your very own Fireworks show. Use up to 12 varieties with different fuse lengths to create a spectacle that would make even the most battle-hardened Republican Space Ranger shed a tear. If you prefer rickety amusements operated by minimum wage teenage workers over incendiary lawn displays, then venture down to Pleasure Pier where you can now ride the Ferris Whale and the Leviathan Roller Coaster.

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This limited-time update also features an overabundance of patriotic flare: show off nationalistic pride with a "Made in the U.S.A." t-shirt, a backwoods mullet or let the eagle soar with an animal mask featuring this great nation's most fearsome and majestic creatures.

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This special seasonal content will be available to redeem in-game until Mid-July (we will announce a specific redemption expiration date soon). The automatic update for the Independence Day Special also includes additional game tuning updates and other adjustments, including the new On Call Matchmaking function. This new option allows players to accept a Job invite and continue playing in Freemode until that Job fills up, reducing time spent idle while waiting for Job to start. For the complete list of all the fixes and tuning updates, visit the Rockstar Support site.

To download the Independence Day Special, fire up your online-connected PS3 or Xbox 360 and start GTAV. You'll be prompted to download the automatic update (1.15) and Xbox 360 players will also be required to download an additional compatibility pack upon entering GTA Online.

And look for details about the upcoming celebratory 4-day Independence Day Weekend Event tomorrow.
 
Other new features:
  • You can now ride the Roller Coaster and Ferris Wheel at Del Pierro Pier.
  • Four new horns have been added, each horn is a part of the Star Spangled Banner.
  • Lester will sometimes call giving you an Assassination Target in Free Mode, a red circle will appear on the map and the first player to assassinate the target gets a cash reward.
  • The Interaction Menu Inventory now has a Fireworks option where you can let off fireworks purchased from AMMU-NATION.
  • A new Mullet hairstyle has been added.
There are seven houses available for purchase, all for under $200,000. Unfortunately there is not a house with a ten car garage. House garage space goes from 2-6. Houses are available in Los Santos and even in Blaine County!

The max on two properties at a time remains unfortunately.

NO NEW INTERIORS.
 
The full notes:

New Content
  • Two new vehicles with permanent American Flag livery have been added.
  • Vapid “The Liberator” - An off-road truck, available from the Warstock site. This vehicle is not moddable and is accessed via Pegasus.
  • Western Sovereign - This motorcycle is available from San Andreas Super Autos.
Independence Day Special Content: Available for purchase for a limited time only (See http://www.rockstarg...ilable-Starting for details).
  • Over 40 new Independence holiday-themed clothing items, including outfits, have been added to clothes stores for both male and female characters in GTA Online.
  • Two new weapons have been added to Ammu-Nation: Fireworks Launcher and Musket.
  • Four types of Fireworks can now be purchased from Ammu-Nation. They each come in 3 colors, red, white and blue.
  • A new Parachute Smoke color has been added to Ammu-Nation. The color automatically alternates between, red, white and blue: Patriot Parachute Smoke.
  • A new tire smoke color has been added to the Mod Shops. This also alternates between, red, white and blue: Patriot Tire Smoke.
  • 12 new animal masks have been added to Vespucci Movie Masks. There are 6 styles, each with 2 color variations.
  • Four new horns have been added to the Mod Shop. Each horn is part of the Star Spangled Banner song.
  • A new Mullet hairstyle has been added for both male and female characters.
  • Stars n Stripes Face Paint added to Barber Shop and Salon.
New Features and Updates
  • The ability to place and set off fireworks has been added to the Interaction Menu. Players can purchase 4 different types from Ammu-Nation and then access them in their inventory. The fireworks are available for a limited time to celebrate the holiday period.
  • Seven new medium and low end Countryside Apartments have been added to the Dynasty 8 website.
  • Players are now able to ride on the ‘The Leviathan’ rollercoaster and ‘The Ferris Whale’ on Del Perro Pier.
  • On Call mode has been added to the ‘Quick Job’ option in the phone. Players are now able to continue playing in Freemode whilst they are queued up for a Quick Join invite.
  • If a player buys a tattoo and then removes it they will only be charged $100 to re-apply instead of the full tattoo cost.
  • Players will now receive an increased cash bonus for completing a Survival, bringing up the total amount that can be earned.
  • A player’s Mental State will no longer increase when killing hostile mercenaries. Also, the increase rate for killing Cops who are chasing the player as a result of being wanted has been reduced.
  • Mental state will no longer increase for killing players who have a Bounty on their head or for a player defending themselves when they have a Bounty on them.
  • Added the ‘Forced Weapon’ option to coronas for Versus and Last Team Standing Missions
  • Players on LTS are now only able to hear their teammates, bringing them into line with VS and Capture Missions.
  • Job entrance fees are now payable when starting a Versus Mission, in order to bring it into line with LTS and Capture Missions.
  • The Head to Head and Challenge wager is now taken from the player’s wallet and bank.
  • The time limit on the Team Selection screen has been increased to 1 minute.
 
The Lester calls sounds good. They really need to do more things like that in freeroam with the different characters.





Shame can only have two properties still. Having a place in Blaine County would be great. Hopefully they patch in new interiors later as well as it seems jarring those houses having apartment interiors.
 
Damien said:
The Lester calls sounds good. They really need to do more things like that in freeroam with the different characters.



Shame can only have two properties still. Having a place in Blaine County would be great. Hopefully they patch in new interiors later as well as it seems jarring those houses having apartment interiors.
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Agree with the Lester calls. There is so much scope for these kind of ad hoc missions in free roam. I think it would be cool if there was a marker on the map of the rough location, and then people were sent an image of the person - and then would have to find the right pedestrian. Would make it a bit more tactical.
 
swooshboy said:
Agree with the Lester calls. There is so much scope for these kind of ad hoc missions in free roam. I think it would be cool if there was a marker on the map of the rough location, and then people were sent an image of the person - and then would have to find the right pedestrian. Would make it a bit more tactical.
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Yeah, a bit like what Watchdogs does.



Musket and firework rocket launcher
 
Had a look around the new update, not particularly interested at all. May get one of the houses but not interested in the monster truck at that insane price, especially with it not being moddable. The bike doesn't interest me and neither do the new outfits.
 
I think the vehicles are pretty weak (or at least not very good value). Would have been good if the Monster Truck was a personal vehicle, but then I guess it would not have been able to fit into your garage etc...

I think this update was more about fixing bugs etc. Am sure the option to buy the houses will lead to being able to own mansions - although not a big deal for me, it is apparently a much requested feature.

Will be online this eve - are people up for doing some of the higher paying missions? Since we can't make a playlist, figured we could be in the same level and then start them manually. There are some that I haven't played in forever, would be good to try them again.
 
This was the playlist I was hoping to be able to put together - would people be happy with playing through these? Would have to complete one, head back to free roam, and then start the next one.

Mixed up with Coke (1-6): 13,500 - 45 - 3,325
Judging the Jury (1-8): 15,000 - 65 - 3,560
Trash Talk (1-6): 15,000 - 81 - 3,880
The LS Connect. (1-6): 12,000 - 40 - 3,900
Dry Docking (1-4): 12,000 - 45 - 2,750
Stocks and Scares (1-4): 18,750 - 70 - 3,300
Docks to Stock (2-4): 18,750 - 70 - 3,300
American Exports (1-4): 17,250 - 65 - 3,150
Docks to Stock II (1-4): 15,000 - 75 - 3,080
Sinking Feeling (2-4): 10,500 - 55 - 3,000
Chemical Extraction (1-6): 10,000 - 65 - 3,850
Base Invaders (1-4): 18,750 - 27 - 1,460
Landing Gear (4-6): 17,250 - 55 - 2,800
Wet Work (1-4): 10,500 - 55 - 3,650
Satellite Communications (1-4): 15,000 - 60 - 4,900
Method in the Madness (2-4): 11,500 - 65 - 4,670
 
swooshboy said:
This was the playlist I was hoping to be able to put together - would people be happy with playing through these? Would have to complete one, head back to free roam, and then start the next one.

Mixed up with Coke (1-6): 13,500 - 45 - 3,325
Judging the Jury (1-8): 15,000 - 65 - 3,560
Trash Talk (1-6): 15,000 - 81 - 3,880
The LS Connect. (1-6): 12,000 - 40 - 3,900
Dry Docking (1-4): 12,000 - 45 - 2,750
Stocks and Scares (1-4): 18,750 - 70 - 3,300
Docks to Stock (2-4): 18,750 - 70 - 3,300
American Exports (1-4): 17,250 - 65 - 3,150
Docks to Stock II (1-4): 15,000 - 75 - 3,080
Sinking Feeling (2-4): 10,500 - 55 - 3,000
Chemical Extraction (1-6): 10,000 - 65 - 3,850
Base Invaders (1-4): 18,750 - 27 - 1,460
Landing Gear (4-6): 17,250 - 55 - 2,800
Wet Work (1-4): 10,500 - 55 - 3,650
Satellite Communications (1-4): 15,000 - 60 - 4,900
Method in the Madness (2-4): 11,500 - 65 - 4,670
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No idea what it means or what a playlist is but I'm all for it
 
I might be on a bit later then that, off out to a pub quiz at 7.
 
swooshboy said:
This was the playlist I was hoping to be able to put together - would people be happy with playing through these? Would have to complete one, head back to free roam, and then start the next one.

Mixed up with Coke (1-6): 13,500 - 45 - 3,325
Judging the Jury (1-8): 15,000 - 65 - 3,560
Trash Talk (1-6): 15,000 - 81 - 3,880
The LS Connect. (1-6): 12,000 - 40 - 3,900
Dry Docking (1-4): 12,000 - 45 - 2,750
Stocks and Scares (1-4): 18,750 - 70 - 3,300
Docks to Stock (2-4): 18,750 - 70 - 3,300
American Exports (1-4): 17,250 - 65 - 3,150
Docks to Stock II (1-4): 15,000 - 75 - 3,080
Sinking Feeling (2-4): 10,500 - 55 - 3,000
Chemical Extraction (1-6): 10,000 - 65 - 3,850
Base Invaders (1-4): 18,750 - 27 - 1,460
Landing Gear (4-6): 17,250 - 55 - 2,800
Wet Work (1-4): 10,500 - 55 - 3,650
Satellite Communications (1-4): 15,000 - 60 - 4,900
Method in the Madness (2-4): 11,500 - 65 - 4,670
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I'll be on around 10 but that'd be great. Should be able to rack up the cash easier by going through those.
 
Damien said:
I'll be on around 10 but that'd be great. Should be able to rack up the cash easier by going through those.
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Exactly - if we just choose missions from the random selection following a race or mission, then we will get lots of low-paying ones.
 
Probably won't be very active for the next couple of weeks. Got to decorate the new house and eventually I'll be without the internet and stuff for a few days.

If I do manage to get a few spare hours, I'll probably hit GTA for some winding down.
 
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