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The ability to date '''[[girlfriends]]''', introduced in ''[[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]]'', returns in ''[[Grand Theft Auto IV]]''. Like in GTA San Andreas, two of the girlfriends are introduced during the [[Plot in GTA IV|storyline]]. The other three girlfriends are met [[Internet in GTA IV|online]] from the dating [[Websites in GTA IV|websites]], as [[Love-meet.net|www.lovemeet.net]] and [[Craplist.net|www.craplist.net]] | The ability to date '''[[girlfriends]]''', introduced in ''[[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]]'', returns in ''[[Grand Theft Auto IV]]''. Like in GTA San Andreas, two of the girlfriends are introduced during the [[Plot in GTA IV|storyline]]. The other three girlfriends are met [[Internet in GTA IV|online]] from the dating [[Websites in GTA IV|websites]], as [[Love-meet.net|www.lovemeet.net]] and [[Craplist.net|www.craplist.net]] | ||
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 [[ | Reaching 100% fondness with all five girlfriends is not required to achieve [[Completion in GTA IV|completion]] of the game. | ||
==Storyline Girlfriends== | ==Storyline Girlfriends== | ||
===Michelle=== | ===Michelle=== | ||
[[Image:Michelle-GTAIV.jpg|150px|right|Michelle]] | |||
'''[[Michelle (GTA IV)|Michelle]]''' is introduced by [[Mallorie Bardas]] during the mission [[Three's a Crowd]]. After completing this mission, Niko is told to purchase some clothes from the [[Russian Shop|Russian clothing store]] (to impress Michelle), after which he can call her to set up a date. While on a date with Michelle, try not to rear end another car or hit something for if you crash too much, Michelle will not allow you to go inside her place after the date.<br /> | '''[[Michelle (GTA IV)|Michelle]]''' is introduced by [[Mallorie Bardas]] during the mission [[Three's a Crowd]]. After completing this mission, Niko is told to purchase some clothes from the [[Russian Shop|Russian clothing store]] (to impress Michelle), after which he can call her to set up a date. While on a date with Michelle, try not to rear end another car or hit something for if you crash too much, Michelle will not allow you to go inside her place after the date.<br /> | ||
'''Preferences''' | '''Preferences''' | ||
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*'''Venue Preference:''' Michelle likes any venue, though her favorites are [[bowling]], [[darts]], [[pool]], the [[Burger Shot]] restaurant, diners, and the [[Cluckin' Bell]] restaurant.<br /> | *'''Venue Preference:''' Michelle likes any venue, though her favorites are [[bowling]], [[darts]], [[pool]], the [[Burger Shot]] restaurant, diners, and the [[Cluckin' Bell]] restaurant.<br /> | ||
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
*To achieve 100% fondness with Michelle, be sure to achieve that goal before the mission [[The Snow Storm]] | *To achieve 100% fondness with Michelle, be sure to achieve that goal before the mission [[The Snow Storm]], after which you will not be able to date her anymore. Note: perhaps due to a glitch it is sometimes not possible to raise her fondness above 98% in the PS3 version. Due to the revelations in The Snow Storm, Michelle actually cannot be dumped and will not dump Niko. | ||
===Kate McReary=== | ===Kate McReary=== | ||
'''[[Kate McReary]]''' is introduced in the mission [[Harboring a Grudge]]. After completing the mission [[Waste Not Want Knots]], [[ | [[Image:KateMcReary-GTAIV.jpg|150px|right|Kate McReary]] | ||
'''[[Kate McReary]]''' is introduced in the mission [[Harboring a Grudge]]. After completing the mission [[Waste Not Want Knots]], [[Patrick McReary]] will call to suggest to [[Niko Bellic]] to take his sister on a date.<br /> | |||
'''Preferences''' | '''Preferences''' | ||
*'''Clothing Preference:''' Kate likes [[Modo]] clothing and nice shoes. | *'''Clothing Preference:''' Kate likes [[Modo]] clothing and nice shoes. | ||
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'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
*It is not possible to be invited into Kate's house for "coffee" after any date. | *It is not possible to be invited into Kate's house for "coffee" after any date. | ||
*If you want 100% fondness with Kate you have to do it before the quest [[Mr. and Mrs. Bellic]]([[revenge]]) because you will not be able to date her anymore after that. | |||
==Internet Girlfriends== | ==Internet Girlfriends== | ||
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===Carmen Ortiz (SoBoHoe)=== | ===Carmen Ortiz (SoBoHoe)=== | ||
[[Image:CarmenOrtiz-GTAIV2.png|150px|right|Carmen Ortiz]] | |||
'''[[Carmen Ortiz]]''' can be met on [[Love-meet.net|www.love-meet.net]]. Her profile name is '''SoBoHoe'''. The first date is always at 00:00 (midnight).<br /> | '''[[Carmen Ortiz]]''' can be met on [[Love-meet.net|www.love-meet.net]]. Her profile name is '''SoBoHoe'''. The first date is always at 00:00 (midnight).<br /> | ||
'''Preferences''' | '''Preferences''' | ||
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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]]. 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. | ||
===Kiki Jenkins (LawChick)=== | ===Kiki Jenkins (LawChick)=== | ||
[[Image:KikiJenkins-GTAIV2.png|150px|right|Kiki Jenkins]] | |||
'''[[Kiki Jenkins]]''' can be met on [[Love-meet.net|www.love-meet.net]]. Her profile name is '''LawChick'''.<br /> | '''[[Kiki Jenkins]]''' can be met on [[Love-meet.net|www.love-meet.net]]. Her profile name is '''LawChick'''.<br /> | ||
'''Preferences''' | '''Preferences''' | ||
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*Since Kiki likes clothes from the Russian store, she is a good choice for an early girlfriend. | *Since Kiki likes clothes from the Russian store, she is a good choice for an early girlfriend. | ||
*A first and second date at Split Sides and a third at a sports venue should raise Kiki's fondness quickly. | *A first and second date at Split Sides and a third at a sports venue should raise Kiki's fondness quickly. | ||
*Sometimes Kiki sends Niko text messages with | *Sometimes Kiki sends Niko text messages with nude photos of her. | ||
* | *The player should be careful when dating Kiki while dating other girlfriends because after a while, she starts stalking Niko. | ||
===Alex Chilton (LiberatedWoman)=== | ===Alex Chilton (LiberatedWoman)=== | ||
'''[[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 /> | [[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". 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 [[ | *'''Clothing Preference:''' Alex likes clothing from [[Perseus]] and [[Claude's Outfit]] from [[Playboy X's Penthouse]]. | ||
*'''Vehicle Preference:''' Alex likes expensive sports cars; [[Turismo]], [[Infernus]] and [[Stretch]]. | *'''Vehicle Preference:''' Alex likes expensive sports cars; [[Turismo]], [[Infernus]] and [[Stretch]]. | ||
*'''Venue Preference:''' Alex likes [[Perestroika]], [[Split Sides]] and the [[SuperStar Cafe]] | *'''Venue Preference:''' Alex likes [[Perestroika]], [[Split Sides]] and the [[SuperStar Cafe]] (though doesn't mind drinking and darts - as long as she wins in the latter) | ||
;Special Ability | ;Special Ability | ||
*'''Store Discount:''' Allows Niko to call Alex to get a 50% discount from all [[Clothing in GTA IV|clothing stores]] for the next 24 in game hours.<br /> | *'''Store Discount:''' Allows Niko to call Alex to get a 50% discount from all [[Clothing in GTA IV|clothing stores]] for the next 24 in game hours.<br /> | ||
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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== | ||
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 == | |||
* [[Booty Call]], a similar activity in [[The Ballad of Gay Tony]] | |||
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