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Difference between revisions of "Grand Theft Auto: Vice City"

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{{Infobox game
 
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|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Rockstar Games}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Rockstar Games}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Capcom}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Capcom|Japan}}
 
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'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
 
{{++}} Ability to import your music for your own custom radio station<ref>[http://gta.wikia.com/Custom_Radio_Stations Custom Radio Stations in GTA Games]</ref>
 
{{++}} Ability to import your music for your own custom radio station<ref>[http://gta.wikia.com/Custom_Radio_Stations Custom Radio Stations in GTA Games]</ref>
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{{ii}} There are many [[#Issues and Fixes|issues]] and it is very likely to encounter at least one<ref name=f1>[http://www.gtaforums.com/index.php?showtopic=294498 "Vice City on Windows Vista & Windows 7"]</ref><ref name=f2>[http://www.gtaforums.com/index.php?showtopic=188753 "Bug List with Solutions (PC, PS2 & Xbox)"]</ref>
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{{ii}} There are many [[#Issues fixed|issues]] and it is very likely to encounter at least one<ref name=f1>[http://www.gtaforums.com/index.php?showtopic=294498 "Vice City on Windows Vista & Windows 7"]</ref><ref name=f2>[http://www.gtaforums.com/index.php?showtopic=188753 "Bug List with Solutions (PC, PS2 & Xbox)"]</ref>
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{{--}} Virtually no support on the Rockstar page of this game<ref>http://www.rockstargames.com/grandtheftautovicecity/pc/index.htm</ref>
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{{--}} Virtually no support on the Rockstar page of this game<ref>[http://www.rockstargames.com/grandtheftautovicecity/pc/index.htm Rockstar Games: Grand Theft Auto Vice City for PC]</ref>
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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{{Availability Table/row| [http://store.steampowered.com/app/12110/ Steam] | {{ID|Steam}} | Easiest way of obtaining the most updated version of the game}}
 
{{Availability Table/row| [http://store.steampowered.com/app/12110/ Steam] | {{ID|Steam}} | Easiest way of obtaining the most updated version of the game}}
 
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{{ii}} Steam version is currently the easiest method of obtaining the most updated version, but needs to be [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showpost.php?p=34459199&postcount=186 downgraded] in order to be ''seriously'' modded.
  
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{{ii}} Steam version is currently the easiest method of obtaining the most updated version, but needs to be downgraded in order to resolve [[#Widescreen UI and FOV fix| stretched UI issue]].
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==Essential improvements==
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===Modding===
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{{ii}} Numerous texture packs and modifications has been made to improve graphical fidelity on higher resolutions, especially noticeable when playing with HD resolutions.
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These will usually come in several formats, each one requiring different programs:
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*.txd files - [http://www.gtagarage.com/mods/show.php?id=8320 TXD Workshop]
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*.img files - [http://www.gtagarage.com/mods/show.php?id=63 IMG Tool], [http://www.gtagarage.com/mods/show.php?id=2077 G-IMG] or [http://www.gtagarage.com/mods/show.php?id=3122 ImgEd]
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*.cs or .*fxt files - [http://cleo.sannybuilder.com/ CLEO library]. Not compatible with the Steam version
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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{{Game Location Table|
 
{{Game Location Table|
 
{{Game Location Table/row|Windows|%USERPROFILE%\Documents\GTA Vice City User Files}}
 
{{Game Location Table/row|Windows|%USERPROFILE%\Documents\GTA Vice City User Files}}
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{{Game Location Table/row|Windows (w/ Win98 compatibility mode)|%PUBLIC%\Documents\GTA Vice City User Files}}
 
{{Game Location Table/row|OS X|\Users\Library\Application Support\Grand Theft Auto Vice City\p_drive\Documents\GTA Vice City User Files}}
 
{{Game Location Table/row|OS X|\Users\Library\Application Support\Grand Theft Auto Vice City\p_drive\Documents\GTA Vice City User Files}}
 
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{{ii}} Save file location is dependent on whether or not "Compatibility Mode" is enabled as well as the operating system selected. (i.e. GTA-vc.exe on a Windows 8 operating system set to run in "Windows 98/Windows Me" Compatibility Mode will create save files in the default Windows 98 folder and not the default Windows 8 folder.)
 
 
{{ii}} "gta_vc.set" which are the game's settings configuration file is saved in these folders as well
 
{{ii}} "gta_vc.set" which are the game's settings configuration file is saved in these folders as well
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{{--}} Note that save files are NOT cross-compatible between Mac and Windows
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{{--}} Save files are '''NOT''' cross-compatible between Mac and Windows
  
 
==Video settings==
 
==Video settings==
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
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|widescreen resolution notes= Stretched UI and other various [[#Crosshair inaccuracy|issues]] in widescreen resolutions
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|widescreen resolution notes= Stretched UI, weird aspect ratio and other problems. See [[#"Widescreen"|below]]
 
|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor notes        = If you experience some issues with mouse cursor, check [http://www.dr-hoiby.com/MouseJail/ MouseJail]
 
|multimonitor notes        = If you experience some issues with mouse cursor, check [http://www.dr-hoiby.com/MouseJail/ MouseJail]
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|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|fov                        = hackable
 
|fov                        = hackable
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|fov notes                  = Can be edited in the [http://www.gtagarage.com/mods/show.php?id=15521 older widescreen hack], but it shouldn't be necessary since [[#Widescreen UI and FOV fix|new method]] is just awesome. '''This hack is not compatible with steam version.'''
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|fov notes                  = Can be perfectly customized in the [http://www.gtagarage.com/mods/show.php?id=15521 older widescreen hack], but it shouldn't be necessary since [[#Widescreen UI and FOV fix|new method]] is already good. {{--}}No hack is compatible with steam version.
 
|windowed                  = hackable
 
|windowed                  = hackable
 
|windowed notes            = Requires a [[#Windowed|modification]]
 
|windowed notes            = Requires a [[#Windowed|modification]]
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==="Wide Screen"===
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==="[[Widescreen resolution|Wide Screen]]"===
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* An option located in the graphics settings that can be toggled on or off
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{{--}} In the graphics settings there's an option that can be toggled on or off. This however basically stretch and unstretch still a '''''4:3''''' resolution
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{{++}} When enabled, allows the user to play in unstretched 4:3 resolutions on widescreen monitors.
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{--}} Basic resolution remains still 4:3. Check [[#Widescreen UI and FOV fix|Widescreen UI and FOV fix]] for details.
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{{Fixbox/fix|Widescreen UI and FOV fix}}
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# Download the [http://www.gtagarage.com/mods/show.php?id=23407 "<nowiki>[VC]</nowiki> Widescreen Fix Remake"]
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# Extract the content in the game folder.
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'''Notes:'''
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{{--}} This fix will not work with the steam version of the game
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===[[Windowed]]===
 
===[[Windowed]]===
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==Issues and Fixes==
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==Issues fixed==
 
===Timing-related issues===
 
===Timing-related issues===
 
Any of the following problems, refer to a single common fixbox.<br />
 
Any of the following problems, refer to a single common fixbox.<br />
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===Mouse clicks do not register===
 
===Mouse clicks do not register===
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{{ii}} Moving the mouse has no effect outside of the menus or clicks do not register at all outside (and/or inside) of the menus.<ref>http://www.dedoimedo.com/games/gta-vice-city-windows-7.html</ref>
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{{ii}} Moving the mouse has no effect outside of the menus or clicks do not register at all outside (and/or inside) of the menus.<ref>[http://www.dedoimedo.com/games/gta-vice-city-windows-7.html GTA Vice City + Windows 7 - Mouse does not work - Dedoimedo]</ref>
 
{{ii}} Try the fixes under [[#Timing-related issues|timing-related issues]] first.
 
{{ii}} Try the fixes under [[#Timing-related issues|timing-related issues]] first.
  
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{{Fixbox/fix|Install the [[#Widescreen UI and FOV fix|Widescreen UI and FOV fix]]|link=false}}
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{{ii}} The [[#Widescreen UI and FOV fix| Widescreen UI fix]] can be installed to fix the stretching
 
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==Improvements==
 
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===Graphical tweaks & updates===
 
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{{ii}} Numerous texture packs and modifications can be made to improve graphical fidelity on higher resolutions, especially noticeable when playing in the 1920x1080 resolution.
 
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====Tommy Vercetti high res texture pack====
 
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{{ii}} Tommy Vercetti rebuilt from the ground up to add some quality to the main player.
 
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{{ii}} Includes a 3D model watch
 
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{{Fixbox/fix|Tommy Vercetti high res installation procedure|ref=<ref>http://www.gtaforums.com/index.php?showtopic=409717</ref>}}
 
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{{ii}} Requires the use of a [[#Non-script gta3.img Editing|TXD editor]] to modify <code>gta3.img</code>
 
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# Extract the <code>Tommy_HD_ModelTexture.zip</code> to a convenient location
 
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# Run [[#TXD editor|<code>IMG.exe</code>]] and open <code>[[#Game install location|Game Install Location]]\Grand Theft Auto Vice City\models\gta3.img</code> using "File" -> "Open" on the top left of TXD Editor
 
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# In the TXD Editor, find and replace <code>player8.txd</code>.
 
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# In the TXD Editor, add <code>tommy.dff</code>.
 
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# Click "Commands" -> "Rebuild Archive" to save the new .img.
 
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# Copy the files <code>tommy.dff</code>, <code>tom.jpg</code>, and <code>player.png</code> to <Code>[[#Game install location|Game Install Location]]\Grand Theft Auto Vice City\Skins</code>
 
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{{ii}} ALWAYS make a backup of <code>[[#Game install location|Game Install Location]]\Grand Theft Auto Vice City\models\gta3.img</code> before attempting to make any changes to the file else be prepared to reinstall the game if anything goes wrong.
 
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====High quality weapon icons====
 
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{{ii}} This mod replaces all of the [http://www.gtagarage.com/mods/screen.php?s=40365 weapon icons] with high quality versions of those icons.
 
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{{Fixbox|1=
 
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{{Fixbox/fix|High quality weapon icons installation procedure|ref=<ref>http://www.gtaforums.com/index.php?showtopic=487050</ref>}}
 
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{{ii}} Requires the use of a [[#.TXD Editing|TXD editor]] to modify <code>gta3.img</code>
 
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# [http://www.gtagarage.com/mods/show.php?id=17973 Download] <code>HD_icons_VC_by_Zera.zip</code> and extract the contents. There are three different styles included. The installation allows for mixing and matching or staying true to one style.
 
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# Run [[#.TXD Editing|<code>txd Workshop.exe</code>]] and open <code>[[#Game install location|Game Install Location]]\Grand Theft Auto Vice City\models\gta3.img</code> using "Open IMG" on the top left of TXD Editor
 
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# In the TXD Editor, find the .TXD files that match the names of the images included in the recently extracted mod.
 
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# Manually select the .TXD (example <code>bat.txd</code> and select the picture that shows up in the contents window to the right of the files.
 
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# Above, there is a menu with the option to "Import." Click on "Import" and select the corresponding image that is preferred. Repeat this process for all of weapons.
 
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{{ii}} ALWAYS make a backup of <code>[[#Game install location|Game Install Location]]\Grand Theft Auto Vice City\models\gta3.img</code> before attempting to make any changes to the file else be prepared to reinstall the game if anything goes wrong.
 
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====Particle effects====
 
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{{ii}} This modification adds effects such as [http://www.gtagarage.com/mods/screen.php?s=12557 reflections] and improves upon other effects such as smoke and cloud cover.
 
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{{Fixbox|1=
 
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{{Fixbox/fix|Particle effects installation procedure}}
 
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# [http://www.gtagarage.com/mods/show.php?id=6895 Download] <code>particle.zip</code> and extract the contents.
 
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# Copy and replace the recently extracted <code>particle.txd</code> over <code>[[#Game install location|Game Install Location]]\Grand Theft Auto Vice City\models\particle.txd</code>
 
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# Run the game to confirm the changes.
 
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{{ii}} ALWAYS make a backup of <code>[[#Game install location|Game Install Location]]\Grand Theft Auto Vice City\models\particle.txd</code> before attempting to make any changes to the file else be prepared to reinstall the game if anything goes wrong.
 
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====High resolution textures and GTA IV style streets====
 
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{{ii}} This modification replaces most of the [http://www.gtagarage.com/mods/screen.php?s=19566 roads] and many textures with high resolution ones.
 
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{{Fixbox|1=
 
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{{Fixbox/fix|High resolution textures and GTA IV style streets installation procedure|ref=<ref>http://www.gtaforums.com/index.php?showtopic=438282</ref>}}
 
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{{ii}} Requires an [[#IMG script editor|IMG script editor]]
 
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# [http://www.gtagarage.com/mods/show.php?id=9856 Download] <code>GTA_IV_Streets__Hi_Res.rar</code> (Part 1), <code>Part_2.rar</code> (Part 2 + Part 1 Update), and <code>GrassFix.rar</code> (Grass Fix).  (Optionally) extract the contents.
 
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# Run [[#IMG script editor|<code>GTA Mod Installer.exe</code>]]
 
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# Select either of the two options depending upon whether the mod was extracted or not and click next.
 
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# Point the installer to either <code>GTA_IV_Streets__Hi_Res.rar</code> or the script file <code>EXTRACTION LOCATION\GTA IV Streets + Hi Res\Files+Installscript\installscript_gtavc.txt</code> in the extracted folder depending on the option selected previously.
 
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# Click next and then point the installer directly to the [[#Game install location|Game Install Location]] and click next.
 
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# It is highly recommended that a backup is made. Backups create an uninstall script which can be used to recover the game without needing a reinstall should anything go awry.
 
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{{ii}} ALWAYS make a backup of <code>[[#Game install location|Game Install Location]]\Grand Theft Auto Vice City\models\gta3.img</code> before attempting to make any changes to the file else be prepared to reinstall the game if anything goes wrong.
 
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====High resolution radar mini map====
 
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=====Realistic=====
 
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{{ii}} This modification to the mini map is a high resolution, realistic depiction of a mini map<ref>http://www.gtagarage.com/mods/screen.php?s=23792</ref>.
 
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{{Fixbox/fix|Realistic mini map installation procedure}}
 
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{{ii}} Requires an [[#TXD editor|TXD editor]]
 
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# [http://www.gtagarage.com/mods/show.php?id=11632 Download] <code>HDRadar.rar</code> and extract the contents.
 
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# Run [[#TXD editor|<code>txd Workshop.exe</code>]] and open <code>[[#Game install location|Game Install Location]]\Grand Theft Auto Vice City\models\gta3.img</code> using "Open IMG" on the top right of TXD Editor
 
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# Delete <code>radar00.txd - radar63.txd</code>
 
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# Click "Action" -> "Add" -> Select the recently extracted <code>radar00.txd - radar63.txd</code>
 
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# Save the changes and launch the game to test that it still works properly
 
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{{ii}} ALWAYS make a backup of <code>[[#Game install location|Game Install Location]]\Grand Theft Auto Vice City\models\gta3.img</code> before attempting to make any changes to the file else be prepared to reinstall the game if anything goes wrong.
 
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=====High quality original remake=====
 
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{{ii}} This modification to the mini map is a high resolution remake of the original Vice City mini map at four times the original size<ref>http://www.gtagarage.com/mods/show.php?id=6585</ref>
 
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{{Fixbox|1=
 
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{{Fixbox/fix|High resolution true to game style mini map installation procedure|ref=<ref>http://www.gtaforums.com/index.php?showtopic=413319</ref>}}
 
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{{ii}} Requires an [[#IMG script editor|IMG script editor]]
 
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# Run [[#IMG script editor|<code>GTA Mod Installer.exe</code>]]
 
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# Select continue, select "Install a mod [with a script file] for GTA3 or Vice City" and click next.
 
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# Select either of the two options depending upon whether the mod was extracted or not and click next.
 
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# Point the installer to either <code>hqr-vc.zip</code> or the script file <code>installscript_gtavc.txt</code> in the extracted folder depending on the option selected previously.
 
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# Click next and then point the installer directly to the [[#Game install location|Game Install Location]] and click next.
 
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# The backup feature was never fully implemented so don't select yes on the prompt that comes up directly after the previous step.
 
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# Let the installer run until there is a confirmation dialog. Close the installer and run the game.
 
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=====High quality mini map icons=====
 
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{{ii}} This modification is a great addition when paired with the [[#High resolution radar mini map|high resolution radar]].
 
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{{Fixbox|1=
 
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{{Fixbox/fix|High quality mini map icons installation procedure|ref=<ref>http://www.gtaforums.com/index.php?showtopic=412318</ref>}}
 
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# Extract <code>hqri-vc.zip</code> to any location.
 
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====Long distance pop-in mod====
 
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{{ii}} Allows the user to change the distance limit of the "pop-in" effect.
 
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{{Fixbox/fix|Pop-In Modifier installation procedure|ref=<ref>http://www.gtaforums.com/index.php?showtopic=449051</ref>}}
 
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# Extract <code>GTA_VC_HQ.rar</code> to any location.
 
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# Follow the included <code>GTAVCHQ_Readme.rtf</code> for further instructions
 
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===IMG script editor===
 
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{{ii}} Allows for modifications and image replacements to be made to game files contained within <code>[[#Game install location|Game Install Location]]\Grand Theft Auto Vice City\models\gta3.img</code> automatically via an install script.
 
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{{++}} Modifications to <code>gta3.img</code> are compatible with the steam version of the game.
 
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{{Fixbox/fix|gta3.img Editing}}
 
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# [http://www.thegtaplace.com/downloads/f455-gta-mod-installer-v50-beta Download] the <code>gta_mod_installer_v5.0_beta.zip</code> and extract the contents to a convenient location.
 
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===TXD editor===
 
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{{ii}} Allows for modifications and image replacements to be made to game files contained within the [[#Game install location|Game Install Location]].
 
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# [http://www.gtagaming.com/downloads/gta-vice-city/tools/14433 Download] the <code>1338034483_TXD.zip</code> and extract the contents to a convenient location.
 
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# Open <code>txd Workshop.exe</code>
 
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:* This is an excellent tool to double check the work made by the next tool because of the ability to see the images contained within the files.
 
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{{Fixbox/fix|Non-script gta3.img Editing}}
 
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# [http://www.gtagaming.com/downloads/gta-vice-city/tools/737 Download] the <code>IMG.zip</code> and extract the contents to a convenient location.
 
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# Open <code>Extraction Location\IMG\IMG.exe</code>
 
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:* Has a fully functioning (CRTL + F) finding feature.
 
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{{ii}} ALWAYS make a backup of <code>[[#Game install location|Game Install Location]]\Grand Theft Auto Vice City\models\gta3.img</code> AND <code>[[#Game install location|Game Install Location]]\Grand Theft Auto Vice City\models\gta3.dir</code> before attempting to make any changes to the file else be prepared to reinstall the game if anything goes wrong.
 
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===CLEO===
 
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{{ii}} A script installer host capable of injecting memory changes as well as modifying the scrips of the game.
 
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* [http://cleo.sannybuilder.com Download] the auto-installer here and follow the on screen prompts
 
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* A folder called <code>CLEO</code> is created in the root of the [[#Game install location|game's directory.]]
 
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===Widescreen UI and FOV fix===
 
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{{ii}} Attempts to fix issues caused due to widescreen resolutions
 
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{{ii}} Contains:
 
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:* A crosshair fix.
 
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:* A fix for the FOV setting and the Aspect Ratio distortion
 
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{{Fixbox/fix|Widescreen and FOV fix installation procedure}}
 
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# Select the [http://www.gtagarage.com/mods/show.php?id=23407 "<nowiki>[VC]</nowiki> Widescreen Fix Remake"] which will download <code>vc_widescreenfix_remake.zip</code>.
 
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==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==

Revision as of 02:25, 26 December 2013

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Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
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Developers
Rockstar North
Publishers
Rockstar Games
Japan Capcom
Engines
RenderWare
Release dates
Windows May 1, 2003
macOS (OS X) November 12, 2010
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Warnings

The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
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Grand Theft Auto III 2002
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City 2003
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas 2005
Grand Theft Auto IV 2008
Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City 2010
Grand Theft Auto: iFruit 2013
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas 10 Year Anniversary 2014
Grand Theft Auto V 2015
Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars 2021
Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition (series)

Key points

Ability to import your music for your own custom radio station[1]
There are many issues and it is very likely to encounter at least one[2][3]
Virtually no support on the Rockstar page of this game[4]

General information

Official game site
GTAForums - Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Discussion
Grand Theft Auto Wiki
GTA Network - A huge network of fansites all dedicated to the Grand Theft Auto series
GTA Garage Mod Database
Steam Users' Forums for game series
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

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Steam version is currently the easiest method of obtaining the most updated version, but needs to be downgraded in order to be seriously modded.

Essential improvements

Modding

Numerous texture packs and modifications has been made to improve graphical fidelity on higher resolutions, especially noticeable when playing with HD resolutions.

These will usually come in several formats, each one requiring different programs:

Game data

Game save location

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"gta_vc.set" which are the game's settings configuration file is saved in these folders as well
Save files are NOT cross-compatible between Mac and Windows

Video settings

In-game video settings.

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"Wide Screen"

In the graphics settings there's an option that can be toggled on or off. This however basically stretch and unstretch still a 4:3 resolution
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Windowed

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"Frame Rate Limiter"

  • An option located in the graphics settings that can be toggled on or off.
When enabled, solves most issues when playing on modern PC's.
Limits frames per second to 30.

Input settings

In-game key map settings.
In-game mouse settings.

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Vertical mouse sensitivity is nearly unchangeable

Y-axis modifier

This will allow the user to modify the y-axis sensitivity.
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Audio settings

In-game audio settings.

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Issues fixed

Timing-related issues

Any of the following problems, refer to a single common fixbox.
If you have

  • Broken cutscenes (When a cut scene starts, the game seems to be frozen.)
  • It is noticeable upon starting a new game, when a black screen appears with the writing "Marco's Bistro, Liberty City, 1986".
  • Random crash when changing resolution
  • Cars that reverse extremely slowly and/or stop quickly after releasing the accelerator
  • Inhuman difficulties while performing boat missions (such as "Stunt Boat Challenge")
  • Boats that accelerate and move slower than they should be (like cars issue above)
  • Game that runs almost comically quickly[2]
  • Pedestrians seem to be "running" and cars move on and off screen extremely fast.
  • Textures & models "pop in" too slowly[2]
  • Certain models such as bridges or stairs take a few seconds to "pop in" even if the character is standing near to or next to the model.
  • In the mission "The Driver", a character may fall through the a bridge.
  • Vice City with almost no cars or pedestrians on the streets and seems a ghost-town.

THEN

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Mouse clicks do not register

Moving the mouse has no effect outside of the menus or clicks do not register at all outside (and/or inside) of the menus.[5]
Try the fixes under timing-related issues first.
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Game crashes after intro movie or fails to start entirely

Nothing occurs, other than a possible quick flicker, when attempting to run the game (gta-vc.exe)
The game starts, however it crashes directly after the intro move with the error "gta-vc.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close."
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Camera locks after a unique jump is performed

The camera locks in slow-motion and does not release the view.
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Crosshair inaccuracy

When playing on a higher and wider resolution, the onscreen crosshair is not accurate.
The real aim is slightly above and to the right of the displayed crosshairs.
The latest steam version[6] places the crosshair in the correct location on the screen.
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System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 98, 98SE, ME, 2000, XP
Processor (CPU)
System memory (RAM)
Hard disk drive (HDD) 915 MB free
Video card (GPU) DirectX 9.0c Compatible with 32 MB DirectX 9.0c Compatible with 64 MB
1024 of VRAM
macOS (OS X)
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 10.6.8 (Snow Leopard) or newer
Processor (CPU)
System memory (RAM)
Hard disk drive (HDD) 1.7GB of free hard disk space
Video card (GPU) ATI X1600, NVIDIA 7300GT, Intel X3100 integrated graphics chip, or better

References