Ex-Developer of GTA San Andreas Clarifies Plane Crashes and Suicidal Paparazzo

• Former Rockstar North developer Obbe Vermeij shares insights on Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas development.
• Explains random plane crashes due to a code scanning for obstacles before plane spawn.
• Reveals reason behind NPC walking off cliffs after taking photo.
• Debunks myth about luck stat influencing plane crashes.
• Provides insight into challenges of game development.

Unraveling the Mysteries of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

Have you ever noticed the peculiar behavior of planes and NPCs in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas? A former developer from the studio behind the game provides some enlightening answers.

Behind The Scenes of Grand Theft Auto

Obbe Vermeij, a former developer at Rockstar North, has given us a peek behind the curtain of the popular Grand Theft Auto franchise. He has shared some interesting insights about the game's development, particularly about the curious behavior of planes and NPCs in GTA: San Andreas.

Random Plane Crashes Explained

Ever wondered why planes in the game would randomly crash near the player? According to Vermeij, the developers wanted to have small planes periodically fly by the player. To achieve this, he created a code that would look for obstacles in the path of a plane before it spawned.

However, due to time constraints, the code only scanned a small section in front of the plane. This resulted in the game sometimes missing tall, thin objects like trees or power poles, causing planes to crash into them. And because the game tries to spawn these planes near the player, you often find yourself close to these random crashes.

The NPC That Walks Off Cliffs

Vermeij also shed light on the strange behavior of a particular NPC that would take a photo and then walk off a cliff to their death. According to him, these quirks have led to numerous hilarious moments in speedruns, let’s plays, and random sessions in San Andreas.

Debunking Myths

And no, your luck stat doesn’t influence whether planes crash near you. Vermeij confirmed that this is nothing more than an internet myth.

Insights on Game Development

Vermeij's revelations not only satisfy the curiosity of gamers but also provide valuable insights into the challenges and considerations of game development. From creating codes that impact game mechanics to dealing with time constraints, these insights remind us of the hard work that goes into creating our favorite games.

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