Slippy8
Well-known member
Brief Summary: Instead of just banks, add robbing gas stations a thing too.
Detailed Suggestion: There is a safe in the back of each gas station which would make it very similar to a bank job. Not being able to see who is outside, there maybe 3 cop cars or just 1 cop on their own. I would make it so robbing a gas station has a smaller reward than a bank job, but make it cash not Casino Chips + diamonds maybe 5-10k cash. I would make it so these can be done even if there are just a few cops online, as it is tedious and boring to keep trying the bank vault to see if there are enough police on. The robbing of gas stations on Altis life works fine, usually one car shows up for some RP everytime, it doesn't have to be a huge thing with road blocks etc. There should be a cool down timer to prevent constant robberies. Also have an alarm system on the map to show all players that a place is being robbed to give opportunity to vigilantes to take them down. If it ends up not working out - too many constant robberies maybe then try allowing it to happen only with a pistol equipped, as then the risk of getting caught will outweigh the rewards unless a string of successful robberies is carried out.
The Pros:
+ Makes the server more interesting than waiting around for more police to be on to do a bank job if all gas stations can be robbed when just a few police are on.
+ Gives newer people a quick and fast way although risky way to make some quick cash while having fun interacting with the police.
+ If someone keeps hitting a lot of gas stations in a row they can get a more severe punishment - police could see "wanted for 5 robberies" for example.
+ Gives police something to do, as I am assuming when there aren't enough police on they all collectively log off and rejoin as civilians
+ Cool down timer will prevent constant robberies
+ Will give more opportunities for hostage roleplay, or coercion of new players "rob this gas station we will be waiting with a getaway car"
The Cons:
- There might not be enough police to deal with the constant robberies - but then again there aren't enough to deal with the constant drug processing.
- New players may just constantly rob places instead of getting into other things like drug processing or legal jobs - this can be counteracted with a cool down timer, or a need to have a firearm to rob.
- Large gangs may constantly start robbing places where they will always out number police - the reason why bank jobs are only available with more police on.
Does this suggestion change balance on the server ?
It will give more reason for police to be on, I am sure they are bored of pulling over red light jumpers or swinging by the drug dealer shop. If smaller roleplay situations can be carried out where just 1 or 2 police can attend this will make it more interesting for them. So overall it doesn't shift balance of the server in a bad way. More police on will make the game more interesting.
Detailed Suggestion: There is a safe in the back of each gas station which would make it very similar to a bank job. Not being able to see who is outside, there maybe 3 cop cars or just 1 cop on their own. I would make it so robbing a gas station has a smaller reward than a bank job, but make it cash not Casino Chips + diamonds maybe 5-10k cash. I would make it so these can be done even if there are just a few cops online, as it is tedious and boring to keep trying the bank vault to see if there are enough police on. The robbing of gas stations on Altis life works fine, usually one car shows up for some RP everytime, it doesn't have to be a huge thing with road blocks etc. There should be a cool down timer to prevent constant robberies. Also have an alarm system on the map to show all players that a place is being robbed to give opportunity to vigilantes to take them down. If it ends up not working out - too many constant robberies maybe then try allowing it to happen only with a pistol equipped, as then the risk of getting caught will outweigh the rewards unless a string of successful robberies is carried out.
The Pros:
+ Makes the server more interesting than waiting around for more police to be on to do a bank job if all gas stations can be robbed when just a few police are on.
+ Gives newer people a quick and fast way although risky way to make some quick cash while having fun interacting with the police.
+ If someone keeps hitting a lot of gas stations in a row they can get a more severe punishment - police could see "wanted for 5 robberies" for example.
+ Gives police something to do, as I am assuming when there aren't enough police on they all collectively log off and rejoin as civilians
+ Cool down timer will prevent constant robberies
+ Will give more opportunities for hostage roleplay, or coercion of new players "rob this gas station we will be waiting with a getaway car"
The Cons:
- There might not be enough police to deal with the constant robberies - but then again there aren't enough to deal with the constant drug processing.
- New players may just constantly rob places instead of getting into other things like drug processing or legal jobs - this can be counteracted with a cool down timer, or a need to have a firearm to rob.
- Large gangs may constantly start robbing places where they will always out number police - the reason why bank jobs are only available with more police on.
Does this suggestion change balance on the server ?
It will give more reason for police to be on, I am sure they are bored of pulling over red light jumpers or swinging by the drug dealer shop. If smaller roleplay situations can be carried out where just 1 or 2 police can attend this will make it more interesting for them. So overall it doesn't shift balance of the server in a bad way. More police on will make the game more interesting.
