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Why does the car I'm currently driving spawn a lot more?
According to this thread
The problem lies in the loading and unloading of vehicle models.
Apparently, each vehicle is so detailed that the system can only
afford to have a small number of ...
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Where can I find some prostitutes in Grand Theft Auto?
Vehicle Requirements: Since Grand Theft Auto IV, Prostitutes have had specific requirements for cars that they can do their "magic" in. They cannot be picked up in the following vehicles:
Emergency ...
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How to transfer GTA V save files?
Configuration Files will be stored in %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Rockstar Games\GTA V\,
while the Save Data will be stored in %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Rockstar Games\GTA V\Profiles\(user-id)
Source
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Does GTA IV require higher specs than GTA V?
GTA IV has a notoriously badly optimized PC port, so getting low FPS is to be expected (from personal experience: my current setup can run GTA V's singleplayer at constant 70+ frames with the graphics ...
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How do you detonate sticky bombs in GTA V for PC?
By default the key is G. You can change it in the key bindings menu:
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How do I become a bird?
It seems to be related with the Peyote Plant:
One new feature in the updated version of that Rockstar has kept quiet about is the addition of peyote plant collectibles, which when consumed send you ...
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If I buy GTA V with a key via social club, can I then add the game to steam?
While you can add the GTAV.exe file as a non-steam game shortcut, it will just be a shortcut.
To get the proper steam version, you will have to buy it either from Steam, or buy a Steam key from a ...
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How do I swap weapons?
You can cycle through all of your weapons by tapping tab, or scrolling your mousewheel.
It is also possible to use the number buttons (1,2,3 etc.) to cycle through weapons. If for example, "1" is ...
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Can paramedics revive civilians?
According to Wikia it is possible:
Instead of only the ambulance's passenger, both paramedics will now tend to the injured. Due to the absence of the injury system, the revival attempt has been ...
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Can Grand Theft Auto V be censored?
You cannot censor GTA V "in-game". Maybe you can use a mod, for example Family Friendly Free Roaming if you want to let your kids play this game. But remember this game is not for kids, it has PEGI ...
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How do you cycle between weapons of the same type and insult or compliment people in GTA 5 on PC?
You can switch between types of weapons by holding Tab and move the mouse to the desired weapon category on the weapon wheel, then scroll the mouse-wheel to cycle between the guns in that category.
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How to join the military?
I think you greatly misunderstand what kind of game GTA is. It is not a game where you "join" anything or anyone; it is a game where your player character lives his life by completing missions for (...
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Are Cheats in GTA5 official feature or is it some hack spread by developers/users?
These are known as console commands and are pretty universal in video games. These allow developers to troubleshoot their game without necessarily quitting the game and going into their source code.
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Can I store multiple cars in 1 garage?
You can indeed store multiple in one garage, if you squeeze them in. So long as they fit, they will save.
Edit: To edit my post to best answer the OP, they will save and the cars will stay there ...
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How to quit the Story Mode?
There is no "regular mode", the game only has story mode and GTA Online. You first need to play until the end of the prologue and the first mission. After that, you can go around the city freely and ...
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Does GTA IV require higher specs than GTA V?
That is expected behavior and not due to an installation issue. GTA IV's PC port is very unoptimized.[1] [2] [3] Its successor, GTA V, will usually have better performance on the same PC.
To improve ...
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Becoming a billionaire in GTA V (not GTA Online)
Like you, I didn't know all of the stock manipulating tricks until after I completed the game. It bothered me enough that I replayed most of the game in order to finish with over $2 billion. If I ...
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Is there a height limit?
There is a height limit in GTA 5 as well, yes.
Previously, the one in GTA 5 is 12800 ft, which is around 4000m respectively.
Old wiki page
This wiki page has been updated on December 2014 to change ...
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Is Lester Crest from Grand Theft Auto 5 Supposed to be Zero From Grand theft auto San Andreas?
Rockstar has addressed this before. Check the Other Characters section of this GTA III Q&A.
El Burro is referenced as he was also referenced in GTA 1, so it felt appropriate that he should ...
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How do I check my progress on Grand Theft Auto 5 story mode?
If you're going for 100% completion in story mode to hunt easter eggs, the best way to track your progress is via the Rockstar Social Club.
If you sign up and connect your PSN ID to your Social ...
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Save File Import
For me, it works this way:
You have 2 files for 1 savegame, for example:
SGTA50000
SGTA50000.bak
You need both of them in the folder (C:\Users\USERNAME\Documents\Rockstar Games\GTA V\Profiles\...
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Cheat not working?
This cheat does work, you might be entering it incorrectly.
Remember:
RB = Right bumper
LB = Left bumper
RT = Right trigger
This is the code.
RIGHT, X, A, LEFT, RB, RT, LEFT, RIGHT, RIGHT, LB, LB, ...
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Where is the settings file located?
The settings.xml is found in C:\Users\[YourWindowsUsername]\Documents\Rockstar Games\GTA V
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How to hide window border of the game?
This is the option you should be looking for in the menu. Set it to Fullscreen or Windowed (Borderless).
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GTA V Premium Edition won’t let me play online
Xbox requires Xbox Live to play online and PS4 requires PS+. On PC you should be able to play online without any extra subscriptions.
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The altruists GTA V browser website
This is an in-game website for the Altruist Cult. The Altruist Cult is a malevolent religion comprised entirely of old men from the baby boom generation that follow Altruism and believe that all ...
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What are the PC controls for Chop?
I guess you must have been progressed the story to a certain degree.
It usually shows the controls in the top left corner. For me it was (I suppose you must be unarmed):
Hold Right Mouse to ...
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Mini Map not showing in GTA 5/GTA Online after ill Gotten gains update
Pause the game, go to Settings, click Display, and check if Radar is set to on. If it isn't, then set it to on. The reason you can only see blips (shops, players, mission icons) may be because Radar ...
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