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I can do RUSSIAN translation again, since I've already done that long time ago (v. 0,2-0,3 I think).

Looks good. The bandwith usage is not that important 'couse it will run on 100 Mbit network whith ANY bandwith usage. How about moving the counter to 90 %?

Just wondering, but IS "GTA3"'s map really bigger then "VC"'s?

Yes, you apparently don't have unicode support. Most non-latin based alfabets requare unicode. BTW, I could also help in translating to Russian when the new core is out. Also, will the First Time User Guide for the version 0,4 requare rewriting? Or will it be enough with the old 0,2/0,3 guide?

Just wanted to make some things clear. By the way, one char. isn't too bad - the most important thing is the gameplay of new MTA for GTA3, which seems to be more like the real GTA (single) - more intense and fast. More action if you like, and that's great. Maybe one could say: Play VC if you want beauty, more feautures, bigger maps, more freestyle driving, roleplaying etc.. Play GTA3 if you just want to kick some ass! Total concentration to stay alive on a small map with tons of action all the time. No chatting time. No more sunset watching. Get ready to die.

Playground.ru is defenetly one of the best MTA servers for the moment (one of few which actually supports all 26 players). It's ping is also perfect for distance - around 40 ms for me. So don't be so pathetic, TheBoas. By the way, it says that Bob_TDH is from Chicago. Hm, is that really in Russia? And finally: GTA3 will be played in countries of the former USSR, don't worry.

MTA is no longer just a mod. It's a part of Grand Theft Auto: Vice City/GTA3. A part which Rockstar Games never managed to create. By the way, is next version of MTA for GTA3 based on this new core, in other words: does the core have to be ready, so that GTA3 version can be released. Or are they diffirent things?

GTA3's radio is in wave format. Can Winamp save station links as .wav files? Also, it's not nessesory to replace original stations with new ones - this mp3 file with link can be put in game's mp3 folder.

Hm, I'll try this Winamp linking tomorrow. However, do you mean that Winamp actually creates an .mp3 file which is only like 1 second long and only consists of a link? So then Winamp reads the file, it connects to a net location which is given in the file, rather then playing the track from the harddisk? In that case, I doubt that GTA is smart anough to find that Internet link in the file... Or?

Exectly, a LIVE sound is what I was wondering about. "Why fly, when one can walk?" Yes, true, but there is always something people want to try out, even if it's "possible" some other way. Be able to play streaming stations inside of the game then getting inside of the car, and being able to change between real radio stations (if more then one added) with your gamepad would be great. Or just imagine, you get in a car and there is a music, then suddenly the REAL news start. Or even real commercials, 'couse I'm so damn tired of this mother ****** Pogo the Monkey!

Heh, I'm happy someone even understood what I meant : ) . So, yes, is there an easy way to do it?

Yeah, I thought about this for some time now... Is it possible to listen to STREAMING RADIO STATIONS from the net inside of GTA3/VC? I mean, GTA3, for instance, uses .mp3 files to play radio. It there a way to create a file which connects to a specified address on the Internet and then plays music (like a link or a bookmark in Windows Media Player), but which the game can use as an .mp3 file?

The team will then hopefully release a version, where the server can choose eiher option 1 or 2. Also, boats WILL be a part of MTA some sunny day, because the team can not ignore them forever.

Well, isn't that true...? : ) (P.S. I voted for second option.)

Another option is to make a quick release of Option 1-version, and then start working on the next version with both options in it.