Wanted Level in GTA IV Era: Difference between revisions
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* Run through alleys and narrow streets when on 1-2 star wanted level to give the cops the slip. | * Run through alleys and narrow streets when on 1-2 star wanted level to give the cops the slip. | ||
* At lower wanted levels, steal a helicopter or a boat if near water as a means of escape. It is easier to escape | * At lower wanted levels, steal a helicopter or a boat if near water as a means of escape. It is easier to escape by air or water than by land. However, above 3 stars, the player is always visible if in a helicopter, and [[Police Predator]]s will follow alongside if on or near water, making it impossible to escape via these methods. | ||
* At higher levels, the best way to escape is to | * At higher levels, the best way to escape is to take down the police helicopters, and sneak into a Pay 'n' Spray before they respawn. Another good strategy is to enter the subway system and follow the underground routes until out of the search radius, but the player must be careful not to get lost in the system or get hit by the oncoming subway trains, as getting hit by the subway trains results in [[Wasted|instant death]]. | ||
* [[Stunt Jump|Stunt jumping]] gives the player considerable distance from the police but may not guarantee total escape, as certain factors, such as wanted level radius, environment of the stunt jump, "projectile" motion concept of physics, and the position of other police units, come into play. | * [[Stunt Jump|Stunt jumping]] gives the player considerable distance from the police but may not guarantee total escape, as certain factors, such as wanted level radius, environment of the stunt jump, "projectile" motion concept of physics, and the position of other police units, come into play. | ||
* Listen to the police scanner; it will indicate which vehicles the police are sending after the protagonist as well as the general area where they will spawn. Some are: "Dispatch X (number of police units, usually 2-6) units from __", "Dispatch Air Unit from __", "Dispatch FIB team from __" and "Dispatch NOOSE team from __". | * Listen to the police scanner; it will indicate which vehicles the police are sending after the protagonist as well as the general area where they will spawn. Some are: "Dispatch X (number of police units, usually 2-6) units from __", "Dispatch Air Unit from __", "Dispatch FIB team from __" and "Dispatch NOOSE team from __". | ||
* To save money, only use the Pay 'n' Spray at a wanted level of at least 3 stars, as the player can easily escape a 1-2 star wanted level (and occasionally 3 stars, depending on the location of the Police Maverick). | * To save money, only use the Pay 'n' Spray at a wanted level of at least 3 stars, as the player can easily escape a 1-2 star wanted level (and occasionally 3 stars, depending on the location of the Police Maverick). | ||
*Learn the locations of police stations and other places officers on foot are often found, such as [[Subway in GTA IV|subway stations]] and [[Liberty City in GTA IV Era/New York Landmarks|landmark areas]], and avoid these areas whenever possible, especially since some these officers may carry Carbine Rifles. | * Learn the locations of police stations and other places officers on foot are often found, such as [[Subway in GTA IV|subway stations]] and [[Liberty City in GTA IV Era/New York Landmarks|landmark areas]], and avoid these areas whenever possible, especially since some of these officers may carry Carbine Rifles. | ||
===Fighting the police=== | ===Fighting the police=== | ||