Joining a public lobby in GTA Online is like walking into a war zone with a target on your back. Especially for new players who still have to learn the game mechanics, this constant danger can be a challenge. Mutual assistance is rare. But one user has now declared himself the hero of the noobs.
How did he become a hero? The GTA player “infinite_in_faculty” reports in a post on Reddit that his favorite activity in GTA Online is helping beginners. “Being a bodyguard for noobs is the most fun I’ve ever had in GTA Online.”
He explains that he accepts every invitation when a noob needs a protector. He then brings his strongest devices such as attack helicopters, jets, or tanks and lets the newcomers have a little fun with the expensive war machines.
Anyone who has ever played GTA Online in a public lobby knows that this is not the norm. There are often ruthless battles there. Jets, tanks, flying motorcycles, and attack helicopters destroy everything and everyone trying to make money in peace.
Community cooperation and helpfulness are rare. For newcomers without expensive war machines and players who have no interest in PvP, this is often far from fun.
“A superhero no one asked for, but everyone needed”
What does the community say about this? The Reddit post by “infinite_in_faculty” garnered over 700 upvotes. Some players express their appreciation, while others share their own experiences.
- TangeloInformal2414 raves: “Bro, you’re like the GTA superhero no one asked for, but everyone needed! The way you show up in an Akula and say, ‘Yo, here’s your personal ride to victory’ is legendary. I can imagine the noobs thinking they’ve just unlocked cheat codes.”
- jeremyb1986 thinks: “It’s people like you that give us low-levels hope.”
- stillanoobummkay suggests: “They [note from the editor: the developers] need to promote this. For example, when someone is attacked in a supply or sale mission, instead of creating incentives to attack them, they should be rewarded for their support.”
Some players in the comments report that they also like to help new players. For instance, they give them a large share of a heist’s loot or protect them from other malicious players.
A lobby in GTA Online provides space for about 30 players, but most of them are in smaller groups – also because the role of CEO and most jobs and missions can only be completed with four players.
This encourages players to attack others instead of helping them. MyMMO editor Dariusz believes that GTA 6 should avoid this provocation of players. To read what else an action game should avoid, check out: 10 things GTA 6 must definitely avoid from GTA V
