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[[Image:Northwoodapartment-TBOGT-exterior.jpg|thumb|right|370px|Exterior of the Northwood apartment in the Ballad of Gay Tony.]] | [[Image:Northwoodapartment-TBOGT-exterior.jpg|thumb|right|370px|Exterior of the Northwood apartment in the Ballad of Gay Tony.]] | ||
In [[The Ballad of Gay Tony]], the player is supplied with only one [[safehouse]] in the form of an '''apartment in [ | In [[The Ballad of Gay Tony]], the player is supplied with only one [[safehouse]] in the form of an '''apartment in [[North Holland]]''', which serves as [[Luis Fernando Lopez]]'s home. The safehouse is available upon completion of the first mission of the game, "[[I Luv LC|I luv L.C.]]" | ||
== Description == | == Description == | ||
=== Design === | === Design === | ||
Located in a historic building | Located in a historic building on Galveston Avenue north of Wardite Street in [[North Holland]], [[Algonquin]], the apartment is only a block away from [[Playboy X]]'s [[Playboy X's Penthouse|penthouse]] and [[L.C. Cage Fighters]]. The apartment is also located one block north from the [[Holland Hospital Center]], two blocks north from the Northwood [[Burger Shot]] restaurant, one block west of Algonquin's only [[TW@|TW@ Internet cafe]], and two blocks south from [[Adriana Yanira Lopez|Luis' mother]]'s residence. Facing Galveston Avenue, the safehouse is also located along the same street as [[Maisonette 9]], which is situated down the road in [[The Meat Quarter]]. | ||
Based on the ground floor, the interior of Luis' apartment encompasses only two compact rooms. The main room serves as a living area, dining area and kitchen, while the second room, separated only by curtains, houses the apartment's bedroom. A second door next to the bedroom, presumably leading to the bathroom, is inaccessible. While modest in size, the apartment is considerably tidy and well furnished with tasteful decors. | Based on the ground floor, the interior of Luis' apartment encompasses only two compact rooms. The main room serves as a living area, dining area and kitchen, while the second room, separated only by curtains, houses the apartment's bedroom. A second door next to the bedroom, presumably leading to the bathroom, is inaccessible. While modest in size, the apartment is considerably tidy and well furnished with tasteful decors. The music playing in the apartment is always set to [[San Juan Sounds]]. | ||
The apartment provides the player with the usual amenities, including a bed in the bedroom to save games, a flatscreen [[TV Shows in GTA IV|television]], and access to [[Clothing in GTA IV#The Ballad of Gay Tony|Luis' preset wardrobe]]; [[Internet in GTA IV|Internet access]] is not available in the safehouse. A "Residents Parking Only" parking space that can support up to two vehicles is also provided outside, however, it is placed | The apartment provides the player with the usual amenities, including a bed in the bedroom to save games, a flatscreen [[TV Shows in GTA IV|television]], and access to [[Clothing in GTA IV#The Ballad of Gay Tony|Luis' preset wardrobe]]; [[Internet in GTA IV|Internet access]] is not available in the safehouse. A "Residents Parking Only" parking space that can support up to two vehicles is also provided outside, however, it is placed where traffic runs into the space. | ||
After the completion of all 15 [[Base Jumps]] a [[Parachute]] is | After the completion of all 15 [[Base Jumps]] a [[Parachute]] is available in the apartment. Weapon rewards for completing [[Drug Wars]] are available in the apartment. | ||
=== Detailing === | === Detailing === | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*On the bookcase in the living area, a magazine features [[Millie Perkins]]' character model. | *On the bookcase in the living area, a magazine features [[Millie Perkins]]' character model. | ||
*It is possible that [[Gay Tony]] bought the apartment for Luis before going into debt. | *It is possible that [[Gay Tony]] bought the apartment for Luis before going into debt. | ||
*On the calendar Luis has, the dates circled were supposed to be the release date of the game for the PlayStation 3 and PC (before it was delayed). | *On the calendar Luis has, the dates circled were supposed to be the release date of the game for the PlayStation 3 and PC (before it was delayed). | ||
* | *Parking spaces from Grand Theft Auto IV and The Lost and Damned are available and can be used by the player but they are not marked on the map. | ||
*Due to an oversight error on the behalf of a level designer, there's a fire hydrant on the curb next to the parking bay, clearly breaking basic parking laws. | *Due to an oversight error on the behalf of a level designer, there's a fire hydrant on the curb next to the parking bay, clearly breaking basic parking laws. | ||
*The stereo in the apartment can not be turned off by shooting it. | *The stereo in the apartment can not be turned off by shooting it. | ||
== Gallery == | == Gallery == |