25 Tips for New Players in GTA Online

Introduction

• GTA Online has been around for 11 years.
• This guide aims to help new players navigate the game more easily.

Avoiding Post-Op MC Cell Missions

• Tip: Park your Acid Lab or MOC where post-op vans spawn to avoid receiving these missions.
• Memorize spawn locations to maximize efficiency.

Useful Website: GTAWeb.eu

• GTAWeb.eu: A comprehensive map for GTA Online.
  • Shows locations for treasure hunts, collectibles, and item spawns.
  • Saves time for new players.

Vehicle Spawn Technique

• Tip: To spawn your vehicle closer, look straight at the ground when requesting it through the interaction menu.
  • This avoids the vehicle spawning behind you.

Weapon Workshop Access

• Tip: After completing a DOS story mission, visit Dax at the Freak Shop for free access to a Weapon Workshop.

Owning Multiple Garages

• Tip: Buy cheap two-car garages in various locations for strategic spawn points.
  • Change spawn location to avoid long drives.

Speeding Up Phone Navigation

• Tip: Use left/right d-pad to skip pages in phone contacts rather than scrolling.
  • This speeds up communication in-game.

First Shot Accuracy

• Tip: The first shot always hits the center of the reticle.
  • Use tap firing for better accuracy instead of spray.

Lobby Change to Avoid Fees

• Tip: Switch lobbies every 45 minutes to avoid paying business maintenance fees.
  • Fees start after 48 minutes in a lobby.

Pegasus Aircraft Management

• Tip: Fly Pegasus aircraft into your hangar to convert them into personal vehicles for easier access.

Heist Combat Tips

• Tip: Wear heavy combat outfits during heists for damage reduction, but be aware it slows you down.

Matchmaking Hints

• Tip: If struggling to find players in matchmaking, close and reopen the lobby to reset the countdown timer.

Scuba Suit Preparation

• Tip: Save a scuba suit as a preset to quickly switch if stranded in water.

Delivery Missions Strategy

• Tip: If a delivery mission location is far, find a new lobby to get a closer assignment without losing the mission.

G's Cache Tips

• Tip: If struggling to find G's Cash, switch sessions or use GTAweb.eu for spawn locations.

Nightclub Popularity Boost

• Tip: Eject troublemakers for a quick popularity boost, but note that it has a cooldown now.

Suppressor Usage

• Tip: Use suppressors selectively. They reduce damage, so don’t equip them on every weapon.

Business Location Importance

• Tip: Research the best locations before purchasing businesses to avoid costly mistakes.

Spending Wisely as a Low-Level Player

• Tip: Avoid spending money on sports and supercars; invest in armored vehicles and businesses for long-term benefits.

Homing Launcher Management

• Tip: Change the lock-on targets with the left/right bumper on consoles or 7 and 9 on PC.

Payphone Hit Strategy

• Tip: Start payphone hits from the terminal to ensure they are located in the city.

Benefits of Favorite Bikes

• Tip: Having a favorite bike provides damage reduction and health regeneration.

Ammo Management Trick

• Tip: Joining a new lobby refills special ammo for weapons of the same type, saving money.

Auto Shop Customization

• Tip: Customize vehicles in your own auto shop for discounts and free options, rather than LS Customs.

Fast Crate Grinding with Terabyte

• Tip: Park your Terabyte outside an apartment with an active heist to quickly grind crates.

Reducing Annoying Phone Calls

• Tip: Block unwanted calls to reduce annoyance during gameplay.

Conclusion

• These tips are designed to ease new players into GTA Online.
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