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Aside from the amusing interactions between [[Niko Bellic]] and the women he dates, there can be several in-game benefits to starting a relationship with any of the datable characters. Putting in a little bit of time to raise the fondness of the girlfriends can unlock their "special abilities"; these can help in particularly difficult missions late in the game. | Aside from the amusing interactions between [[Niko Bellic]] and the women he dates, there can be several in-game benefits to starting a relationship with any of the datable characters. Putting in a little bit of time to raise the fondness of the girlfriends can unlock their "special abilities"; these can help in particularly difficult missions late in the game. | ||
Like the other relationships that Niko has with his [[Friendships in GTA IV|friends]] in GTA IV, favor can be gained with girlfriends by taking them to different venues around the city. Unlike the male friends, however, dating is more than just worrying about the venue. To have a successful date Niko must cater to the women's tastes in three areas; [[Clothing in GTA IV|clothing]], [[Vehicles in GTA IV|vehicle]], and how fancy the date is. Each woman has different tastes and will respond accordingly. | Like the other relationships that Niko has with his [[Friendships in GTA IV|friends]] in GTA IV, favor can be gained with girlfriends by taking them to different venues around the city. Unlike the male friends, however, dating is more than just worrying about the venue. To have a successful date Niko must cater to the women's tastes in three areas; [[Clothing in GTA IV|clothing]], [[Vehicles in GTA IV|vehicle]], and how fancy the date is. Each woman has different tastes and will respond accordingly. (However, wearing the wrong clothing or having the wrong car doesn't actually result in a date failing, only that the girlfriend makes negative (or snide) comments.) Assuming no failed dates, Niko can usually get to enjoy "coffee" (i.e. a sexual encounter) with the girlfriend at the conclusion of the second date, with the exception of Kate, who will never allow the relationship to reach that point no matter how many times she is dated. | ||
Reaching 100% fondness with all five girlfriends is not required to achieve [[Completion in GTA IV|completion]] of the game. | Reaching 100% fondness with all five girlfriends is not required to achieve [[Completion in GTA IV|completion]] of the game. | ||
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*A first date at a bar and the second and third at a strip club should raise Carmen's fondness quickly. | *A first date at a bar and the second and third at a strip club should raise Carmen's fondness quickly. | ||
*According to the [[LCPD Database|Police Database]], Carmen may be the second young woman to appear in the game's artwork; she was seen leaning down to a car with a guy in it. | *According to the [[LCPD Database|Police Database]], Carmen may be the second young woman to appear in the game's artwork; she was seen leaning down to a car with a guy in it. | ||
*In | *In a cut scene for [[Elizabeta Torres]], Carmen is seen dancing with Elizabeta at a house party, though she doesn't recognize Niko when he starts dating her. | ||
*There is a slight possibility that Carmen is bisexual, | *There is a slight possibility that Carmen is bisexual, because of her interest in going to strip clubs and on her Love-Meet profile it says "Free Spirit" under 'sexuality'. | ||
*She has a second account on [[Love-meet.net]] named [[From Russia Without Lover|From Russia Without Love]]. In the picture she is wearing a Swingers Cap and glasses. | *She has a second account on [[Love-meet.net]] named [[From Russia Without Lover|From Russia Without Love]]. In the picture she is wearing a Swingers Cap and glasses. | ||
*It is revealed in [[The Ballad of Gay Tony]] that she also dated Luis's friends, Henrique and Armando. | *It is revealed in [[The Ballad of Gay Tony]] that she also dated Luis's friends, Henrique and Armando. | ||
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===Alex Chilton (LiberatedWoman)=== | ===Alex Chilton (LiberatedWoman)=== | ||
[[Image:AlexandraChilton-GTAIV2.png|150px|right|Alex Chilton]] | [[Image:AlexandraChilton-GTAIV2.png|150px|right|Alex Chilton]] | ||
'''[[Alex Chilton]]''' can be met on [[Craplist.net|www.craplist.net]] by responding to the "''Party girl seeks man for NSA fun and blog material - 29''" ad, under "Women seeking men".<br /> | '''[[Alex Chilton]]''' can be met on [[Craplist.net|www.craplist.net]] by responding to the "''Party girl seeks man for NSA fun and blog material - 29''" ad, under "Women seeking men". As the game doesn't meniotn Craplist as a potential resource for dates (only Love-Meet.net is so promoted), Alex could be considered an easter egg.<br /> | ||
'''Preferences''' | '''Preferences''' | ||
*'''Clothing Preference:''' Alex likes clothing from [[Perseus]] and [[Claude's Outfit]] from [[Playboy X's Penthouse]]. | *'''Clothing Preference:''' Alex likes clothing from [[Perseus]] and [[Claude's Outfit]] from [[Playboy X's Penthouse]]. | ||
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*Alex's last name Chilton is possibly a slight reference to Hilton-- and based of heiress/socialite [[wp:Paris Hilton|Paris Hilton]]. Paris is the [[wp:Trojan language|Trojan]] equal of the name Alex. | *Alex's last name Chilton is possibly a slight reference to Hilton-- and based of heiress/socialite [[wp:Paris Hilton|Paris Hilton]]. Paris is the [[wp:Trojan language|Trojan]] equal of the name Alex. | ||
*Alex's name is a reference to the song by the same name, "[[wp:Alex Chilton (song)|Alex Chilton]]," by [[wp:The Replacements|The Replacements]], which is itself referring to [[wp:Alex Chilton|Alex Chilton]], guitarist and singer for the band [[wp:Big Star (band)|Big Star]]. | *Alex's name is a reference to the song by the same name, "[[wp:Alex Chilton (song)|Alex Chilton]]," by [[wp:The Replacements|The Replacements]], which is itself referring to [[wp:Alex Chilton|Alex Chilton]], guitarist and singer for the band [[wp:Big Star (band)|Big Star]]. | ||
*If you do not follow at least one of the preferences stated above, your first date with her will probably be the last, so be prepared. | *If you do not follow at least one of the preferences stated above, your first date with her will probably be the last, so be prepared. However, later this becomes less than an issue and it's possible to have to a successful date even with the incorrect choice of clothing and car. | ||
==Damageproofing Vehicles== | ==Damageproofing Vehicles== | ||
A glitch in the game can make any vehicle damage proof by scaring Niko's date right when she gets in the car (however these properties can randomly disappear at any time). To do the trick, fire a weapon when Niko's date gets in the car (wait for both door-opening and seating animations to pass). With a helicopter, snap off the blades at a height where Niko's girlfriend can get hurt but won't die. | A glitch in the game can make any vehicle damage proof by scaring Niko's date right when she gets in the car (however these properties can randomly disappear at any time). To do the trick, fire a weapon when Niko's date gets in the car (wait for both door-opening and seating animations to pass). With a helicopter, snap off the blades at a height where Niko's girlfriend can get hurt but won't die. | ||
==Notes== | |||
* One possible activity for all girlfriends is going for drinks. While Michelle does not get drunk, the other girlfriends will (leading to some humorous comments and animations). See the "Drinking" section in [[Friendships in GTA IV]] for special cautions and tips regarding this activity, which is potentially hazardous and relationship-ending. | |||
== See also == | == See also == | ||