Questions for 2K_Jack

[Conal123]

Jack can u confirm that there will be free roam after the story because im abit confused tbh.
Thanks

[RunningBare]

While we could come up with a story set in the modern day, I'm personally partial to historical settings when it comes to story-driven games. It allows us to re-create a time period and a world that no longer exists. The artists really get into it because to them, it's new. When you're creating a realistic modern day setting, it's just not quite as much fun.I could not agree more, if you did go for a Mafia III, I think the 70s would be a good era with biker gangs and some heavy rock, just please stay away from the 80s, I had trouble staying awake through it :cool:

[Wiseguy88]

I'm sitting listening to Nat King Cole right now. Me and my buddy made a huge list of 40s and 50s music to get into the mod for Mafia II. We have about 14 hours of great songs right now:D Please tell me Jack that we'll get to hear him in the game? :)

[tgas416]

Jack can u confirm that there will be free roam after the story because im abit confused tbh.
Thanks

yes there is.... this question was asked like a million times

[EdKe]

Whow!I cant believe you are really Jack and you are answering our questions!:)
Thanks for everything!
Im from Argentina,my Grandparents are for Naples and Sardegna,and I love a good Mafia history(Scorsese is my favourite director).
I am pretty sure I will love this game!

Can I make you a few questions?:D

1/How does the game Saves and Loads?

2/Can you buy houses/departments?

3/Is the game going to have more than one difficulty level?

4/Can you put guns in the trunk of your car?

5/What is the thing that you enjoy most doing in the game?

I must say that I never saw a game better looking than Mafia 2,Seriously,just amazing,the city looks like a real one!And the snow!Cars!Buildings!Street!The textures!Clothes!The fluid movements!Characters design!Reflects!Pretty much everything looks amazing!I remember that when I saw one image with Joe and two girls I tough that it was a gangsters movie videogame,and that it was a movie image!(I knew nothing about Mafia1 or 2 then:))

6/Wich part of all the visual efects you like more?I love the phisics!

7/Wich weapon do you like more?

8/How many weapons are in the game?(aproximately)


9/How will the citizens react to your actions?I supose that if you pull out your gun,they will run,but if you punch somebody?

10/Are there more than one end depending on decisions you choose on the history?


Thats all,sorry for the large list and for my REALLY BAD English!:)

Thanks for everything and sorry if you already answered some cuestions!

:)

[Mornaselos]

Jack or dan one of the two said that next wk he would compile all the recently asked questions together and answer all of them

well since it's techically not next week i have a few more questions id like to ask along with the original questions of mine that never received an answer.

1. Will the FBI get involved and try to takedown vito once he gains enough stars?

2. Will the police chase after vito if he goes into a building?

3. Will the gangs spawn in their turfs, and will most if not all members be carrying guns?

4. How do the random encounters work in mafia2?

5. Is their really no countryside?

6. Since the game is finished, how many sidemissions/optional activities are there?

7. Whats the dealio on TV, can we watch it?

8. Will whichever family vito is currently working for or apart of, help him out if gets into trouble with a rival family or the police?

9. Is it possible to kill somebody in the game with a well placed bullet from a pistol?

10. How many outfits of vitos come equiped without hats?

Hopefully you'll have time to answer these and everyone elses questions, thanks.

[Mademan101]

Why no tv.

Ya said ya would bring things that would played a big role in the 50's into mafia 2.

The tv was a big thing. It changed the U.S.A.

They even said the 50's was the birth of rock nroll,tv,etc.

Plus the tv could have been used for the news.

I know that ya needed money for the radio. But the tv was bigger in the 50's then the radio. The radio was not needed because people had tv's

The Tv should have stayed. Just for a minor role. For news. The radio should have been used for music.

[Fugue]

Why no tv.

better/more interesting things to be doing.

there is no TV.....

[McGee]

Yes. I get these reviews before you guys do. I cannot talk about them until they hit newsstands or the net, and I don't want to talk about them until they're all in.

All I'll say right now is that people from different cultures and different countries perceive things differently, and each review you read is the opinion of one person. I advise you to play the demo and judge for yourself.

So we should assume (since you already read some of the reviews) that we'll see a score higher than a 8?

I know it's early, but when a game is being developed for such a long time, and get a score of 7/10, and have the reviewer basically "spit" on the game, to me is a disgrace.

You worked your ass off, having your life revolve mafia 2, 24/7.

I would like to see these reviewers make a game. ;)

[Saberq]

50% of all these questions are trivial guys....You are missing the point of the game...FBI,houses,TV all that is irrelevant....The story,character development,the soul of that era is what matters and what Jack and his associates tried to capture and present in the best light possible....

[FulcrumX]

50% of all these questions are trivial guys....You are missing the point of the game...FBI,houses,TV all that is irrelevant....The story,character development,the soul of that era is what matters and what Jack and his associates tried to capture and present in the best light possible....

but the minor details help with all that, being able to fill up your car with petrol, having the snow slide off the top of the cars when making a sharp turn, having options about what to do when cops try to arrest you.

All the little things help bring the game and more importantly the city to life.

[SirWatkinz]

I mean come on, they've focused on tiny little details that no one really gives a flying **** about. Filling up my car with petrol? great that adds to the realism. Oh the weather never ****ing changes and I can drive around in free roam for sixteen years and the time never changes? Yeah. That adds to the realism.

ahem... ;)

[FulcrumX]

ahem... ;)

I still stand by that. The small details help bring the city to life but I do feel 2k have concentrated on the small details so much they've forgotten the bigger ones.

And unless it changes at the end of the game or with DLC I will always hold the lack of dynamic weather change against 2k and this game.

The game was always going to have flaws.

[SirWatkinz]

I still stand by that. The small details help bring the city to life but I do feel 2k have concentrated on the small details so much they've forgotten the bigger ones.

And unless it changes at the end of the game or with DLC I will always hold the lack of dynamic weather change against 2k and this game.

The game was always going to have flaws.

I understand what you're saying! ;)

[TheWarPope]

Jack, I was wondering after you have completed a mission (chapter) will you go back to the main menu and choose the next mission (chapter) or does it all go in one flow

[Saberq]

Jack, I was wondering after you have completed a mission (chapter) will you go back to the main menu and choose the next mission (chapter) or does it all go in one flow

In which game after 1994 do you go to main menu and choose the next chapter to progress the story...Think man....:confused:

[Mademan101]

One more thing Jake.

Did you reach the late 50's?


Or were you still in the 40's or mid 50's?

[RunningBare]

I know that ya needed money for the radio. But the tv was bigger in the 50's then the radio. The radio was not needed because people had tv'sThis statement is not correct, the radio was still the most popular due to the rock and pop culture, it was also much more affordable than the tv.

But you keep on about this when it's already been shown it's a resource issue, how much they could cram onto a DVD disk, I would have liked to have seen tv in the game also, but given the choice one or other, I'd certainly choose the radio.

[Wiseguy88]

This question may have been asked before but I'll ask anyway. Will we hear any Doo ☺☺☺ music throughout the game? :D

[Precarious]

Just leaving a quick note to all of you asking you to stay on topic if you want him to continue answering your questions. Cheers.

~Pre

[2K_Jack]

Jack, I was wondering after you have completed a mission (chapter) will you go back to the main menu and choose the next mission (chapter) or does it all go in one flow

It's one flow.

[2K_Jack]

One more thing Jake.

Did you reach the late 50's?


Or were you still in the 40's or mid 50's?

It ends in the mid-50's. But to us, 50's was 50's when it came to things like music and some of the art and cars we drew inspiration from. We didn't really know what year we were going to end the game in until recently when we did the math. You'll see what I mean when you play it.

[Mafiosi21]

Jack.. will the PC Version of Mafia 2 have basic effects of APEX even if we turn PhysX/APEX off??

[2K_Jack]

This statement is not correct, the radio was still the most popular due to the rock and pop culture, it was also much more affordable than the tv.

But you keep on about this when it's already been shown it's a resource issue, how much they could cram onto a DVD disk, I would have liked to have seen tv in the game also, but given the choice one or other, I'd certainly choose the radio.

You are correct sir. TV didn't not take over the world overnight. Radio was the dominant form of entertainment back when our game takes place. Remember when plasma screens came out? Think about how expensive they were and how many people you knew had them. And if they did, there was like 1 or 2 HD channels available. That's what regular TV was like back in ancient times.

[2K_Jack]

This question may have been asked before but I'll ask anyway. Will we hear any Doo ☺☺☺ music throughout the game? :D

Not throughout, but you might hear a doo-☺☺☺ song or two once you get into the 1950s. We don't have a dedicated doo-☺☺☺ station. It'll play on ECNR, which is the rock station of the 50's.

[Dyni Crippler]

Jack, is the game good?

Just kidding. I wanted to know a few things.

1) Is it true that you can't shoot while you're driving?

2) Is the game heavy on PC? I know the requirements are out, but often they aren't much useful... if you can't answer it isn't a problem, though. :)

[2K_Jack]

I'm sitting listening to Nat King Cole right now. Me and my buddy made a huge list of 40s and 50s music to get into the mod for Mafia II. We have about 14 hours of great songs right now:D Please tell me Jack that we'll get to hear him in the game? :)

We can talk about the soundtrack after the game ships. I know you guys are gonna have a lot of questions and it'd be easier for me to answer them all at once.

[packardcaribien]

Never Mind

[2K_Jack]

Whow!I cant believe you are really Jack and you are answering our questions!:)
Thanks for everything!
Im from Argentina,my Grandparents are for Naples and Sardegna,and I love a good Mafia history(Scorsese is my favourite director).
I am pretty sure I will love this game!

Can I make you a few questions?:D

1/How does the game Saves and Loads?

2/Can you buy houses/departments?

3/Is the game going to have more than one difficulty level?

4/Can you put guns in the trunk of your car?

5/What is the thing that you enjoy most doing in the game?

I must say that I never saw a game better looking than Mafia 2,Seriously,just amazing,the city looks like a real one!And the snow!Cars!Buildings!Street!The textures!Clothes!The fluid movements!Characters design!Reflects!Pretty much everything looks amazing!I remember that when I saw one image with Joe and two girls I tough that it was a gangsters movie videogame,and that it was a movie image!(I knew nothing about Mafia1 or 2 then:))

6/Wich part of all the visual efects you like more?I love the phisics!

7/Wich weapon do you like more?

8/How many weapons are in the game?(aproximately)


9/How will the citizens react to your actions?I supose that if you pull out your gun,they will run,but if you punch somebody?

10/Are there more than one end depending on decisions you choose on the history?


Thats all,sorry for the large list and for my REALLY BAD English!:)

Thanks for everything and sorry if you already answered some cuestions!

:)

Whoa.... I'll answer this one in parts, and some I'm going to ask 2K Dan to answer. Here's the first one:

5/What is the thing that you enjoy most doing in the game?

It may sound silly with all the emphasis we placed on the shooting, story, etc... but my personal favorite thing to do in the game is to get one of the awesome convertibles in the 1950's, customize it, and drive around the city and listen to the music. It's especially cool at night.

[RunningBare]

It may sound silly with all the emphasis we placed on the shooting, story, etc... but my personal favorite thing to do in the game is to get one of the awesome convertibles in the 1950's, customize it, and drive around the city and listen to the music. It's especially cool at night.Now I know I'm going to be content!, that's music to my ears(pun intended)

[EdKe]

Whoa.... I'll answer this one in parts, and some I'm going to ask 2K Dan to answer. Here's the first one:

5/What is the thing that you enjoy most doing in the game?

It may sound silly with all the emphasis we placed on the shooting, story, etc... but my personal favorite thing to do in the game is to get one of the awesome convertibles in the 1950's, customize it, and drive around the city and listen to the music. It's especially cool at night.

Thanks a lot!!!:)

[2K_Jack]

Where did you get ideas for the fictional names of cars/guns. Do you have a guy who just comes up with clever names all day? I could do that! :D

Most things were already named when I started on the project. I honestly don't know who came up with the names of the cars and the weapons. I think it was the producers who did most of that. We can ask Dan, or Denby when he comes back on.

[Saberq]

I have a question Jack was it hard to find good voice actors for the roles of main characters...I know you didnt use famous actors(great call by the way) so where did you look to find great voice actors for the game?

[ItsOnlyBusiness]

I have a question for Jack, Question: Will most buildings be able to be torn apart sort of like the building in a trailer i have seen where there's a bunch of your friends shooting up a resterant or something, will most buildings be similar to this? where support beams fall wood snaps and things like that? As far as broken glass and broken props, i know about those, but i just wanted to know about any buildings being able to fall apart like the one showed in the PhysX Trailer

Thanks~!

[FulcrumX]

I have a question Jack was it hard to find good voice actors for the roles of main characters...I know you didnt use famous actors(great call by the way) so where did you look to find great voice actors for the game?

I was hoping they would use people from the sorpanos like they did for the first game :p

[I Mafiusi di la Vicaria]

1 question: is the control of the car the same as mafia 1
or is the same as GTA and Godfather

2 questions: Will the FBI get involved and try to take down once he gains enough stars vito

i hope you can answer this

[Xardas]

I was hoping they would use people from the sorpanos like they did for the first game :p

I just looked that up because I thought only Frank and Sam were played by people from The Sopranos, but it turns out there were like six people who had an overlap in both the game and the series. That's nuts. :eek:

For my question:

Jack, I know it was said in the past that the side missions (which have since been integrated into the main story) would focus more specifically on the lives of the supporting cast. What I was wondering is does the supporting cast only include the bigger players like Scarpa, Barbaro, Tomasino, etc. or will cast members like Giuseppe, Coyne, Harry, etc. also be expanded upon in the integrated side stories?

Also, and I apologize if this has already been asked but this thread has boomed so fast that I haven't had time to read through all of it, but will we have several objectives to choose from at once during a Chapter in the game (where we may have several various waypoints active at once) or will we be forced to complete each objective one at a time? For example, let's say Vito will be required to collect a certain car and collect a package in one Chapter. Do we get a choice of which of those two objectives we would want to complete first or are we forced to do one and then the other?

[2K_Jack]

I have a question Jack was it hard to find good voice actors for the roles of main characters...I know you didnt use famous actors(great call by the way) so where did you look to find great voice actors for the game?

This is an interesting story that I don't think I've shared here.

It wasn't easy. We get most of our voice talent from the talent agencies in LA and NY. I went through hundreds and hundreds of auditions.

Vito had to sound tough, but not too tough, and he had to be noticeably different from Henry and any other character he frequently interacted with. For example, when they're in the car together, all you really see is the car as you drive through the city, so it's very important that there is a lot of separation between the voices.

We originally had Rick Pasqualone cast as Henry. We were really happy with him in that role, and we were searching for a Vito. The main character is usually the hardest to cast for, and this was no exception.

We still hadn't found anyone when it came time to record the dialog for the major cutscenes, so we asked Rick to play both Henry and Vito, with the understanding that we'd go back and re-do the Vito lines once we found the right actor. Rick is really versatile, and he turned in great performances for both characters. That's when we started thinking about keeping Rick as Vito.

During that first week of recording, we had early versions of the cutscenes at the studio so the actors could get a better feel for each scene. When Rick saw what Henry looked like, he told me how much his friend and fellow actor Sonny Marinelli looked like him. I said "Well, bring him in."

Some of my Czech friends were with me that week, and when Sonny first came in, one of the guys who wasn't very comfortable speaking English grabbed me and said "Is Henry!!!" He was a perfect fit. If we were making a movie, this is the guy we would cast as Henry. The icing on the cake was that this is Sonny's first videogame. I really enjoy hearing new voices in games.

So that's how Rick ended up playing Vito and Sonny ended up as Henry.

There aren't many actors who could have played Joe, and I'm really happy that Bobby Costanzo agreed to do it. He was far and away the best choice. After they saw the script, even some of the actors who were unaware that Bobby was already cast in the role recommended him.

Eddie is played by Joe Hanna. This was another case where as soon as I heard his voice, I knew we had our guy. Unlike many of the other actors, he grew up in Nebraska. For those unfamiliar with the US, this is where we grow all the corn. I'm sure there's more than corn there and it's a great place to live, but when I drove through it, all I saw was cornfields. So let's just say that the regional accent is very, very different :) But... Joe's stepfather was from the northeast, so he was more than familiar with the accent and the attitude. Plus he had lived and worked in NY for a while.

I can share more info on the actors if there is interest. Probably best to wait until the game comes out and you get a chance to meet all the characters. Note that this is only for the English version of the game. Our localization teams handled the casting for the other languages.

[Vladdus]

I can share more info on the actors if there is interest.

Certainly! That was very interesting to read and I must thank you for writing so much about this. Please, tell us more stories like this :D!

[FulcrumX]

This is an interesting story that I don't think I've shared here.

It wasn't easy. We get most of our voice talent from the talent agencies in LA and NY. I went through hundreds and hundreds of auditions.

Vito had to sound tough, but not too tough, and he had to be noticeably different from Henry and any other character he frequently interacted with. For example, when they're in the car together, all you really see is the car as you drive through the city, so it's very important that there is a lot of separation between the voices.

We originally had Rick Pasqualone cast as Henry. We were really happy with him in that role, and we were searching for a Vito. The main character is usually the hardest to cast for, and this was no exception.

We still hadn't found anyone when it came time to record the dialog for the major cutscenes, so we asked Rick to play both Henry and Vito, with the understanding that we'd go back and re-do the Vito lines once we found the right actor. Rick is really versatile, and he turned in great performances for both characters. That's when we started thinking about keeping Rick as Vito.

During that first week of recording, we had early versions of the cutscenes at the studio so the actors could get a better feel for each scene. When Rick saw what Henry looked like, he told me how much his friend and fellow actor Sonny Marinelli looked like him. I said "Well, bring him in."

Some of my Czech friends were with me that week, and when Sonny first came in, one of the guys who wasn't very comfortable speaking English grabbed me and said "Is Henry!!!" He was a perfect fit. If we were making a movie, this is the guy we would cast as Henry. The icing on the cake was that this is Sonny's first videogame. I really enjoy hearing new voices in games.

So that's how Rick ended up playing Vito and Sonny ended up as Henry.

There aren't many actors who could have played Joe, and I'm really happy that Bobby Costanzo agreed to do it. He was far and away the best choice. After they saw the script, even some of the actors who were unaware that Bobby was already cast in the role recommended him.

Eddie is played by Joe Hanna. This was another case where as soon as I heard his voice, I knew we had our guy. Unlike many of the other actors, he grew up in Nebraska. For those unfamiliar with the US, this is where we grow all the corn. I'm sure there's more than corn there and it's a great place to live, but when I drove through it, all I saw was cornfields. So let's just say that the regional accent is very, very different :) But... Joe's stepfather was from the northeast, so he was more than familiar with the accent and the attitude. Plus he had lived and worked in NY for a while.

I can share more info on the actors if there is interest. probably best to wait until the game comes out and you get a chance to meet all the characters. Note that this is only for the English version of the game. Our localization teams handled the casting for the other languages.

That was probably the most interesting read I've had on here in a while. Thanks for sharing.

[Mafiosi21]

This is an interesting story that I don't think I've shared here.

It wasn't easy. We get most of our voice talent from the talent agencies in LA and NY. I went through hundreds and hundreds of auditions.

Vito had to sound tough, but not too tough, and he had to be noticeably different from Henry and any other character he frequently interacted with. For example, when they're in the car together, all you really see is the car as you drive through the city, so it's very important that there is a lot of separation between the voices.

We originally had Rick Pasqualone cast as Henry. We were really happy with him in that role, and we were searching for a Vito. The main character is usually the hardest to cast for, and this was no exception.

We still hadn't found anyone when it came time to record the dialog for the major cutscenes, so we asked Rick to play both Henry and Vito, with the understanding that we'd go back and re-do the Vito lines once we found the right actor. Rick is really versatile, and he turned in great performances for both characters. That's when we started thinking about keeping Rick as Vito.

During that first week of recording, we had early versions of the cutscenes at the studio so the actors could get a better feel for each scene. When Rick saw what Henry looked like, he told me how much his friend and fellow actor Sonny Marinelli looked like him. I said "Well, bring him in."

Some of my Czech friends were with me that week, and when Sonny first came in, one of the guys who wasn't very comfortable speaking English grabbed me and said "Is Henry!!!" He was a perfect fit. If we were making a movie, this is the guy we would cast as Henry. The icing on the cake was that this is Sonny's first videogame. I really enjoy hearing new voices in games.

So that's how Rick ended up playing Vito and Sonny ended up as Henry.

There aren't many actors who could have played Joe, and I'm really happy that Bobby Costanzo agreed to do it. He was far and away the best choice. After they saw the script, even some of the actors who were unaware that Bobby was already cast in the role recommended him.

Eddie is played by Joe Hanna. This was another case where as soon as I heard his voice, I knew we had our guy. Unlike many of the other actors, he grew up in Nebraska. For those unfamiliar with the US, this is where we grow all the corn. I'm sure there's more than corn there and it's a great place to live, but when I drove through it, all I saw was cornfields. So let's just say that the regional accent is very, very different :) But... Joe's stepfather was from the northeast, so he was more than familiar with the accent and the attitude. Plus he had lived and worked in NY for a while.

I can share more info on the actors if there is interest. probably best to wait until the game comes out and you get a chance to meet all the characters. Note that this is only for the English version of the game. Our localization teams handled the casting for the other languages.

Wooow! I was always wondering about that.. Big Thanks Jack! But i rad that Rick is a actor and not a voice actor. Was it his first time with Mafia II and Vito? Btw. I love Vito's Voice , Henry's Voice and Joe's Voice.. They fit perfectly! And another question : Are the voice actors of them professional or just beginners?

[FulcrumX]

But i rad that Rick is a actor and not a voice actor.

Most do both voice acting and acting. It's rare people will stay exclusive to either of the two.

[Mademan101]

It ends in the mid-50's. But to us, 50's was 50's when it came to things like music and some of the art and cars we drew inspiration from. We didn't really know what year we were going to end the game in until recently when we did the math. You'll see what I mean when you play it.

Ok.

I have some more.

1.Ya removed the gym right.

2.Ya made empire bay alittle smaller by taking out the country side.

4.Ya changed Vito alittle.

5.Ya removed the multiple endings.

6.Are you able to buy more then one safehouse? Because wikipedia says you can.(I dont know if wikipedia is good source.)

7.How is the eating food phys.

How do you feel about all this?

[Mafiashock]

How do you feel about people who whine about removed features when in fact things get removed for a reason (to make the game better, was not fitting in with the direction the game was going in etc.) along with the fact that pretty much EVERY game changes things during its development time?

[Mademan101]

How do you feel about people who whine about removed features when in fact things get removed for a reason (to make the game better, was not fitting in with the direction the game was going in etc.) along with the fact pretty much EVERY game changes things during it's development time?

1.Who's talking to you

2.I was not whining I am asking a question. That is what this thread is made for.

[Mafiashock]

1.Who's talking to you

2.I was not whining I am asking a question. That is what this thread is made for.

No one was talking to me. This is a thread to ask 2k Jack questions...so we are supposed to be talking to him...so I asked him a question that I wanted answered.

[Mademan101]

No one was talking to me. This is a thread to ask 2k Jack questions...so we are supposed to be talking to him...so I asked him a question that I wanted answered.


But your question was about me asking why some features were removed.

[Mafiashock]

But your question was about me asking why some features were removed.

It was more in reference to the mafia 2 features thread where people were complaining about removed features...making comments like "what were they thinking" and "were they high when they made these decisions?".

[Mademan101]

It was more in reference to the mafia 2 features thread where people were complaining about removed features...making comments like "what were they thinking" and "were they high when they made these decisions?".

I thought you meant me.

Sorry.

[EdKe]

That story is very interesting,I was going to ask something like that:)

[EdKe]

Whow!I cant believe you are really Jack and you are answering our questions!
Thanks for everything!
Im from Argentina,my Grandparents are for Naples and Sardegna,and I love a good Mafia history(Scorsese is my favourite director).
I am pretty sure I will love this game!

Can I make you a few questions?:D

1/How does the game Saves and Loads?

2/Can you buy houses/departments?

3/Is the game going to have more than one difficulty level?

4/Can you put guns in the trunk of your car?

5/What is the thing that you enjoy most doing in the game?

I must say that I never saw a game better looking than Mafia 2,Seriously,just amazing,the city looks like a real one!And the snow!Cars!Buildings!Street!The textures!Clothes!The fluid movements!Characters design!Reflects!Pretty much everything looks amazing!I remember that when I saw one image with Joe and two girls I tough that it was a gangsters movie videogame,and that it was a movie image!(I knew nothing about Mafia1 or 2 then:))

6/Wich part of all the visual efects you like more?I love the phisics!

7/Wich weapon do you like more?

8/How many weapons are in the game?(aproximately)


9/How will the citizens react to your actions?I supose that if you pull out your gun,they will run,but if you punch somebody?

10/Are there more than one end depending on decisions you choose on the history?


Thats all,sorry for the large list and for my REALLY BAD English!:)

Thanks for everything and sorry if you already answered some cuestions!

:)

Oh!I have to add an 11 question

11/Dont you think that it would be great to make something like a"making of"Mafia 2 in the future?I think it would be REALLY interesting.

;)

[Mafiashock]

Oh!I have to add an 11 question

11/Dont you think that it would be great to make something like a"making of"Mafia 2 in the future?I think it would be REALLY interesting.

;)

Good question. I really liked the making of videos included in the Alan wake collectors edition. A mafia 2 one would be awesome.

[EdKe]

Good question. I really liked the making of videos included in the Alan wake collectors edition. A mafia 2 one would be awesome.

Thanks,I like to think sometimes.:D

[2K_Jack]

Wooow! I was always wondering about that.. Big Thanks Jack! But i rad that Rick is a actor and not a voice actor. Was it his first time with Mafia II and Vito? Btw. I love Vito's Voice , Henry's Voice and Joe's Voice.. They fit perfectly! And another question : Are the voice actors of them professional or just beginners?

Rick does a lot of on-camera work, and he does a lot of voiceover. I put him up there with Nolan North as far as versatility goes. When I need someone who can play several very unique characters, those are the two guys I call before anyone else.

Sonny does mostly movies and TV. This was his first voiceover job. I'll be he gets asked to do more voiceover work after Mafia II is released. he's a professional actor, but he's the "beginner" of the group as far as voice acting goes. You certainly can't tell by his performance though.

Bobby does movies, TV, animation, games, etc. Anyone remember the FMV game Sewer Shark? He was in that. Total Recall, Die Hard 2, Batman the animated series... the list goes on and on.

[2K_Jack]

Ok.

I have some more.

1.Ya removed the gym right.

2.Ya made empire bay alittle smaller by taking out the country side.

4.Ya changed Vito alittle.

5.Ya removed the multiple endings.

6.Are you able to buy more then one safehouse? Because wikipedia says you can.(I dont know if wikipedia is good source.)

7.How is the eating food phys.

How do you feel about all this?

1. No. There never was a gym. Vito will visit a gym once during the game, but I'm not going to tell you how, why, when, or where.
2. No. There never was a countryside. There are suburbs.
3. You removed question #3, right?
4. We actually changed Vito a lot over the course of development.
5. Yes. We decided to go with the ending we all liked best.
6. There are no safehouses. Ignore everything you read on Wikipedia. The information presented there has never been accurate.
7. I don't know what this question means.

[2K_Jack]

How do you feel about people who whine about removed features when in fact things get removed for a reason (to make the game better, was not fitting in with the direction the game was going in etc.) along with the fact that pretty much EVERY game changes things during its development time?

The whiners are the reason we don't interact with the forum members more. Games are one of those things that are enjoyed by so many people, and we think that's great, but it also means that you have millions of gamers out there who all think they understand how games are made, and surely we must be idiots if we make a decision that they disagree with.

[Cagney89]

Jack, can you tell us some info about the 3 Empire Bay families, and some of the other crime syndicates in the city?

[RunningBare]

6. There are no safehouses. Ignore everything you read on Wikipedia. The information presented there has never been accurate.
7. I don't know what this question means.
6. I'm guessing he means apartments, safehouse being another term "loosely" used for them by a lot of gamers.
7. possibly asking about the animation, I have seen the drink animation in a bar, nice touch.

[ItsOnlyBusiness]

I have a question for Jack, Question: Will most buildings be able to be torn apart sort of like the building in a trailer i have seen where there's a bunch of your friends shooting up a resterant or something, will most buildings be similar to this? where support beams fall wood snaps and things like that? As far as broken glass and broken props, i know about those, but i just wanted to know about any buildings being able to fall apart like the one showed in the PhysX Trailer

Thanks~!

[EdKe]

I stole your avatar Cagney89 :)
Not intentional:)

[Mademan101]

1. No. There never was a gym. Vito will visit a gym once during the game, but I'm not going to tell you how, why, when, or where.
2. No. There never was a countryside. There are suburbs.
3. You removed question #3, right?
4. We actually changed Vito a lot over the course of development.
5. Yes. We decided to go with the ending we all liked best.
6. There are no safehouses. Ignore everything you read on Wikipedia. The information presented there has never been accurate.
7. I don't know what this question means.

I left out question 3.

For 7 I mean the food animation.

6.As in safehouses I mean apartments. So you just live with Joe I am guessing.

I think its good you guys changed the ending.

Thanks for anwsering my questions.

[VitoScarletta]

my personal favorite thing to do in the game is to get one of the awesome convertibles in the 1950's, customize it, and drive around the city and listen to the music. It's especially cool at night.

At Night? Does this mean after beating the game there will be Dynamic weather?

[EdKe]

At Night? Does this mean after beating the game there will be Dynamic weather?

I didnt realize that...maybe...or maybe not:)

[RunningBare]

At Night? Does this mean after beating the game there will be Dynamic weather?It could be that he was in the middle of a mission that was taking place at night and delaying it for a ride around town, we know that the weather and time of day are not dynamic but are chosen for the mood of the missions, but I do wonder if they will be dynamic in freeroam.

[VitoScarletta]

It could be that he was in the middle of a mission that was taking place at night and delaying it for a ride around town, we know that the weather and time of day are not dynamic but are chosen for the mood of the missions, but I do wonder if they will be dynamic in freeroam.

Thats why I want Jack to answer,

[2K_Jack]

Thats why I want Jack to answer,

I usually do it at the end of the chapter entitled "In Loving Memory of Francesco Potenza", because that one ends at night.

[VitoScarletta]

I usually do it at the end of the chapter entitled "In Loving Memory of Francesco Potenza", because that one ends at night.

:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: WOW! He is in the game, and we do kill him!:eek:
Thanks for answering,

Edit: maybe not kill him but have to bury himm

[RunningBare]

I usually do it at the end of the chapter entitled "In Loving Memory of Francesco Potenza", because that one ends at night.Jack, I fully understand the decision to control time of day and weather for the story, but is the code in place that will allow modders to create dynamic day/night and weather? I'd like to see some snow in the 50s also, I'm also partial to rain.

[Jukebox]

I usually do it at the end of the chapter entitled "In Loving Memory of Francesco Potenza", because that one ends at night.
Oh my God, that's true! I can't believe it finally they killed Mr Potts :eek:

[Fat Tony]

ay jack
ive asked this question 3 times could you please answer this
wat r the other melee weapons besides baseball bats and molotov cocktails
thkns

[EdKe]

Good night to all of you !;)
Or should I say good day?

jaja

[Mornaselos]

Good night to all of you !;)

good night to you to pal

Jack since youre still answering questions

can you please be kind enough and tell us if

1. FBI will come after vito
2. The cops come after vito if he's holding up inside of a building
3. Gangs roam their turfs and all of them have guns

I have more but this will do for now, please answer and thanks.

[2K_Jack]

ay jack
ive asked this question 3 times could you please answer this
wat r the other melee weapons besides baseball bats and molotov cocktails
thkns

There are no melee weapons. The molotov is technically a grenade weapon.

[2K_Jack]

good night to you to pal

Jack since youre still answering questions

can you please be kind enough and tell us if

1. FBI will come after vito
2. The cops come after vito if he's holding up inside of a building
3. Gangs roam their turfs and all of them have guns

I have more but this will do for now, please answer and thanks.

1. No. The FBI did not pursue the mafia back then.
2. Yes
3. Yes.

[VitoScarletta]

I have three questions,
Will Henry and Eddie be able to change clothes like Vito?

How Times have you beat the game?

How many days are in a Chapter? or is it just one whole day?

Answer Mine Please and Thank you

[2K_Jack]

Jack, I fully understand the decision to control time of day and weather for the story, but is the code in place that will allow modders to create dynamic day/night and weather? I'd like to see some snow in the 50s also, I'm also partial to rain.

I don't know, but I highly doubt it.

[2K_Jack]

I left out question 3.

For 7 I mean the food animation.

6.As in safehouses I mean apartments. So you just live with Joe I am guessing.

I think its good you guys changed the ending.

Thanks for anwsering my questions.

Yes, you will see him eat.

Yes, you will get different apartments. You don't always live with Joe. You don't go shopping for them though.

[R.J]

Jack whats your faviorate area in empire bay and why :D

[2K_Jack]

I have a question for Jack, Question: Will most buildings be able to be torn apart sort of like the building in a trailer i have seen where there's a bunch of your friends shooting up a resterant or something, will most buildings be similar to this? where support beams fall wood snaps and things like that? As far as broken glass and broken props, i know about those, but i just wanted to know about any buildings being able to fall apart like the one showed in the PhysX Trailer

Thanks~!

No. Entire buildings don't fall apart. You can shoot the **** out of the insides of any non-friendly building though and it will behave realistically with debris etc.

[Vito Scaletta]

There are no melee weapons. The molotov is technically a grenade weapon.

In the video below is live gameplay of Mafia II's fighting system...

In that vid he uses knifes, Battons, Baseball bats, Did they remove them?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1xHKTM8Obg

I believe I heard from 2K Dan that you can use chairs and bottles as weapons, Or is that incorrect?

[2K_Jack]

In the video below is live gameplay of Mafia II's fighting system...

In that vid he uses knifes, Battons, Baseball bats, Did they remove them?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1xHKTM8Obg

I believe I heard from 2K Dan that you can use chairs and bottles as weapons, Or is that incorrect?

They were never in the game. That video must have been showing a test bed for a work-in-progress melee weapon combat system. I have no idea where it came from or how it got onto the net. The general rule to follow is that if you haven't seen it in any of the official trailers or gameplay videos, it's not in the game.

Whatever Dan says is the truth.

[Vito Scaletta]

Oh, Okay... That's a shame we can't use bats or knifes. :(

[VitoScarletta]

i have three questions,
Will Henry and Eddie be able to change clothes like Vito?

How Times have you beat the game?

How many days are in a Chapter? or is it just one whole day?


Please Answer Thank you

[R.J]

whats your faviorate area in empire bay and why .

[Vito Scaletta]

I just thought about this video below... It has Vito holding a baseball bat...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0U6p7LAigE0 ( Go to 5:07 ) And it has everyone holding a bat including Vito.

Do baseball bats only exist now in cutscenes?

[McGee]

Jack do you think the characters you created are boring? (according to OXM they are, which I don't see how they could be...)

When developing these characters, were you maybe trying to go for a more REALISTIC approach? So make them feel like real characters you would actually MEET in the mafia, rather than some character you might meet in gta iv or saints row (who's very comedic, and very unrealistic)?

[Spiral Static]

I thought it was said that we could break chairs and use the legs as weapons. That's not in the game anymore?

[Mornaselos]

1. No. The FBI did not pursue the mafia back then.
2. Yes
3. Yes.

Oh i see, well since theirs no FBI will the cops wear bodyarmor and weild thompson machineguns at 4stars?

also will all the buildings used in missions stay open and can vito hold up inside of them and fend off cops :cool:

thanks again for the reply man

[RunningBare]

I thought it was said that we could break chairs and use the legs as weapons. That's not in the game anymore?Where did you get this information?

I think some people are going to end up spoiling it for themselves with their expectations.

[R.J]

Jack i know your busy but ive asked this question 3 times whats your faviorate area of empire bay and why please anser :D

[2K_Jack]

I just thought about this video below... It has Vito holding a baseball bat...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0U6p7LAigE0 ( Go to 5:07 ) And it has everyone holding a bat including Vito.

Do baseball bats only exist now in cutscenes?

Please erase any and all videos you have seen from your memory.

[2K_Jack]

i have three questions,
Will Henry and Eddie be able to change clothes like Vito?

How Times have you beat the game?

How many days are in a Chapter? or is it just one whole day?


Please Answer Thank you

Here ya go:

No, because you do not control them. They will appear in different clothing throughout the game.

I have lost track how many times I played through the game.

There is one day in almost all chapters. I believe I have answered that questions several times.

[2K_Jack]

whats your faviorate area in empire bay and why .

Chinatown. I enjoy getting yelled at in Chinese.

[Fat Tony]

can i ask y there is no meele weapons in the game??? i dont understand i love using baseball bats to destroy cars and stuff and knifes

[2K_Jack]

Jack do you think the characters you created are boring? (according to OXM they are, which I don't see how they could be...)

When developing these characters, were you maybe trying to go for a more REALISTIC approach? So make them feel like real characters you would actually MEET in the mafia, rather than some character you might meet in gta iv or saints row (who's very comedic, and very unrealistic)?

Well, Captain Negative, I believe it was one guy at one magazine who is purported to have said that in his review. (I have not read it) I have yet to hear what the other OXM reviewers in other territories thought about the game and its characters. Of course I don't think they're boring. That's like asking a mother if she thinks her child is ugly.

Yes, we wanted them to feel like real people. We have said this for... mmmmabout 4 years now. Over-the-top characters didn't really have a place in this story.

[Dbeat]

Oh my God, that's true! I can't believe it finally they killed Mr Potts :eek:

actually he put it in grey, so people who's reading dont get spoiled you asshle

[2K_Jack]

can i ask y there is no meele weapons in the game??? i dont understand i love using baseball bats to destroy cars and stuff and knifes

Shooting is the game's core combat mechanic, and that's what all the work went into. If you want to fight without shooting, you can use your fists.

[Fat Tony]

Shooting is the game's core combat mechanic, and that's what all the work went into. If you want to fight without shooting, you can use your fists.

thats dissapointing but oh well is there knuckle dusters in the game? and is there grenades or only molotovs?

[McGee]

Well, Captain Negative, I believe it was one guy at one magazine who is purported to have said that in his review. (I have not read it) I have yet to hear what the other OXM reviewers in other territories thought about the game and its characters. Of course I don't think they're boring. That's like asking a mother if she thinks her child is ugly.

Yes, we wanted them to feel like real people. We have said this for... mmmmabout 4 years now. Over-the-top characters didn't really have a place in this story.

I don't believe I was being negative.....

It's just disheartening to hear that, when I know you put so much time and effort into developing the characters...

If you thought I was negative though, I apologize. Those weren't my intentions at all, just wanted to hear your opinion on the matter, that's all:(

In sweden, gamereactor mentioned how they thought Mafia 2 was a masterpiece.


2K Czech was clear about its ambitions from the start. They wanted to create the most cinematic action game ever. I think they have actually succeeded! Mafia II is like a gangster epic and rolled, and stuffed with sharp knife between designed sequences and an unpredictable and very well written story about friendship, loyalty and crime.

I assume that's what you were targeting?

[Vladdus]

Hello Jack, can you please tell me how much time did you spend playing Mafia 2 for the first time (approximately) ?

thanks.

[Dsmooth16]

Hello Jack, can you please tell me how much time did you spend playing Mafia 2 for the first time (approximately) ?

thanks.

haha funny question.

[Vladdus]

haha funny desperate question.

Well, since he answers most of the questions why not ask? Some people say Mafia 2 is aproximately 10 hours, anothers say it's 14...

[ThaCrip]

hell now that others are mentioning it i think i might as well ask...

since the official estimate of Mafia II is 15 hours. do you happen to recall what the official estimate was on the original Mafia?

because if it was around 15 that would give people a lot better estimate as to what they can expect the game's length to be simply because people complete games at different speeds and that would give out much more valuable info on 'game length' vs the usual 'such and such hours'.

[RunningBare]

Well, since he answers most of the questions why not ask? Some people say Mafia 2 is aproximately 10 hours, anothers say it's 14...
13 hours in Mafia II (http://translate.google.co.uk/translate?hl=en&sl=sv&u=http://www.gamereactor.se/blog/petter/&ei=_2VWTPiUH4720wS2yJTyAg&sa=X&oi=translate&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CBkQ7gEwAA&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dgamereactor%2Bpetter%26hl%3Den%26clie nt%3Dfirefox-a%26hs%3DQYU%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-GB:official)

[Fugue]

no idea how long Mafia 1 takes to complete, but you've got 20 chapters, some of which are very short so would guess it's not much more than 15 hours.

[ThaCrip]

no idea how long Mafia 1 takes to complete, but you've got 20 chapters, some of which are very short so would guess it's not much more than 15 hours.

so in other words... Mafia II and Mafia should be roughly the same length.

so 'IF' that's true then that will give us fans of the first game a idea of what to expect in which for me i think i had quite a few hours into the first game as i did not rush through it and did all the Lucas missions as the extra cars you got where worth the time to do those side missions.

[Saberq]

Lucas Bertone parts were great but also boring...You had to drive on part of town then back to Salieri's bar....I for one like the fact that there are no side missions this time...I want to focus on the story...

Jack I have one question for you man:I watched a few minutes ago an interview with Denby and you were also present...He said that in the beginning nobody knows who you are and you have to pay for everything from clothes to guns....But later on when you get made you get all those thing for free and people know who you are...Is that still in the game? :D

[FulcrumX]

There are no melee weapons.

That is probably the most dissapointing thing I've read on this forum so far.

Mafia 1 when you're told to mess people up but not kill them. Now you have to do it barefisted?

Honestly? Not happy.

[FulcrumX]

Jack a certain blog/previewer has said the cover system is now gone. Is this true? Was it removed? If so, why?

[McGee]

Jack a certain blog/previewer has said the cover system is now gone. Is this true? Was it removed? If so, why?

Lol...who?

Was that sarcasm...because I'm not really good with sarcasm:p

[glesson]

Jack a certain blog/previewer has said the cover system is now gone. Is this true? Was it removed? If so, why?


There are no melee weapons.

Oh, man, so many surprises today....

[McGee]

Oh, man, so many surprises today....

There's still a cover system...the reviewers even mentioned how the cover system was very fluid.

[FulcrumX]

Lol...who?

Was that sarcasm...because I'm not really good with sarcasm:p

It was posted in one of the other threads, the features thread I think. A link to some random blog.

It's probably bull but it's good to get confirmation.

Plus with the removal of being able to shoot out your car, being able to use melee weapons etc etc It wouldn't surprise me.

Let's just take everything out the game and replace it with licensed music on the radio because that's what we all want anyway :rolleyes:

[McGee]

It was posted in one of the other threads, the features thread I think. A link to some random blog.

It's probably bull but it's good to get confirmation.

Plus with the removal of being able to shoot out your car, being able to use melee weapons etc etc It wouldn't surprise me.

Let's just take everything out the game and replace it with licensed music on the radio because that's what we all want anyway :rolleyes:

Again, reviewers said they liked the cover system (i:e there's a cover system in the game.). ;)

[FulcrumX]

There's still a cover system...the reviewers even mentioned how the cover system was very fluid.

and one of them mentioned it doesn't exist. What makes your reviewer/previewer more reliable?


like I said it's probably bull but I want confirmation from the devs.

[McGee]

and one of them mentioned it doesn't exist. What makes your reviewer/previewer more reliable?


like I said it's probably bull but I want confirmation from the devs.

The game that the reviewers are playing is from the final build....:)

Meaning there is a cover system in the game.

[FulcrumX]

The game that the reviewers are playing is from the final build....:)

Meaning there is a cover system in the game.

The same reviewers who think the story is to linear?


Like I said I want confirmation from the devs.

[McGee]

The same reviewers who think the story is to linear?


Like I said I want confirmation from the devs.

Yes....:confused:

But regardless, if you want confirmation, fine.......lol:p

[Fugue]

of course they removed the cover system, it makes prefect sense, maybe they removed the disc from the box as well and all you get is an empty box & a map, maybe 2K could confirm that as well :rolleyes:

[FulcrumX]

of course they removed the cover system, it makes prefect sense, maybe they removed the disc from the box as well and all you get is an empty box & a map, maybe 2K could confirm that as well :rolleyes:

ha! u iz so funny.


So removing the ability to shoot from a car and removing ALL melee weapons is logical to you but removing the cover system is just stupid?

Honestly I wouldn't be surprised if they removed the guns and cars as well. W.T.F are they trying to do to this game?

[McGee]

ha! u iz so funny.


So removing the ability to shoot from a car and removing ALL melee weapons is logical to you but removing the cover system is just stupid?

Honestly I wouldn't be surprised if they removed the guns and cars as well. W.T.F are they trying to do to this game?

Maybe we should play the game, and find out if these are actually negative points to mafia 2, rather than being premature about it....They know what there doing, we shouldn't be worried.

[FulcrumX]

They know what there doing, we shouldn't be worried.

I want a logical explanation from the devs. If they can provide one that is.

"just use your fists" ?


That's like when iPhone 4 ,aunched and the signal was being blocked by lefties and jobbs said "just don't hold it like that"

what a cop out.

[Fugue]

ha! u iz so funny.


So removing the ability to shoot from a car and removing ALL melee weapons is logical to you but removing the cover system is just stupid?

Honestly I wouldn't be surprised if they removed the guns and cars as well. W.T.F are they trying to do to this game?

honestly I couldn't care less about the game mechanics & I'll reserve judgement till I've played it, posts about wanting confirmation about the cover system are just a joke.

much like this forum, it's becoming a farce.

[McGee]

honestly I couldn't care less about the game mechanics & I'll reserve judgement till I've played it, posts about wanting confirmation about the cover system are just a joke.

much like this forum, it's becoming a farce.

Yeah...I thought the whole point of Mafia 2 was to continue the epic story, with the beautiful 50's atmosphere.

When did having melee weapons begin to be a deal breaker?

[FulcrumX]

honestly I couldn't care less about the game mechanics & I'll reserve judgement till I've played it, posts about wanting confirmation about the cover system are just a joke.

much like this forum, it's becoming a farce.

why is it a "joke"?

I want confirmation on a rumour I know is probably B.S but the only way to be 100% certain is to hear it from the horses mouth.

I'm not judging the game and I won't until I've played the full thing. But you go on what you know so far.

@mcgee did I say it was a deal breaker? No I clearly stated I'd still be buying the game. And the melee weapons were part of the atmosphere. Walking up to that gang in mafia 1 with a baseball bat in your hand and paulie standing next to you with a bat slung over his shoulder created a very tense atmosphere. Every little detail helps create the atmosphere, you can have the weather be whatever you like but without every little detail being right the atmosphere won't be as good as it could be.

What about when strolling home with the girl in mafia 1 and the guys approach you. Three or four of them, with barefists you know you wouldn't stand a chance but with a set of dusters wrapped 'round your fist it evens it out a little and you know it. It gets you hyped up, it sets the atmosphere.

[RunningBare]

Some of you do realise whats at stake after 7 years in development?

If they removed anything I'd consider they had a damn good reason or they have lost their minds!.

[FulcrumX]

If they removed anything I'd consider they had a damn good reason or they have lost their minds!.

I agree, I just want to know what that reason is because I can't think of any legitimate reasons to remove something so simple.

[FulcrumX]

Jack

Just to be clear.


1. Has the cover system been removed? (although I highly doubt it I would like confirmation).


2. What is the reason behind removing the melee weapons? I'd prefer a logical reason if you can :rolleyes:

[Dyni Crippler]

Jack

Just to be clear.


1. Has the cover system been removed? (although I highly doubt it I would like confirmation).


2. What is the reason behind removing the melee weapons? I'd prefer a logical reason if you can :rolleyes:

I don't think the cover system has been removed... OXM was talking about it, if I'm not wrong.

[Saberq]

You people are insane....I mean talking about cover system removed...Are you listening to youself.....??No 3rd person shooter can function without cover system...It is like 50% of Mafia II combat system and some of you are wondering if it is out....

[Fugue]

^^

what he said, I'm amazed anyone from 2K bothers reading this thread anymore, must have the patience of saints.....

[FulcrumX]

You people are insane....I mean talking about cover system removed...Are you listening to youself.....??No 3rd person shooter can function without cover system...It is like 50% of Mafia II combat system and some of you are wondering if it is out....

Like I said it's probably bull but I want confirmation from a guy who was involved in making the game not YOU.

Secondly there's plenty of 3rd person shooters out there that don't have a cover system. Did you play the first mafia?

[Dyni Crippler]

No 3rd person shooter can function without cover system..

Err... Max Payne? Just to pick a famous one.
The cover system was introduced with Kill.Switch and then made famous by Gears of War... but the TPS were great even before that. ;)

[Saberq]

Err... Max Payne? Just to pick a famous one.
The cover system was introduced with Kill.Switch and then made famous by Gears of War... but the TPS were great even before that. ;)

I meant in a modern era...Also man Max Pain to me is only playable because of the bullet time..Try playing it without that..

And yeah I finished Mafia 20 times so what....Shooting was not all that fun...cover system is a must today....All gameplay videos for Mafia II include cover system and you ask if they removed it...How old are you man?

[Lenin]

I meant in a modern era...Also man Max Pain to me is only playable because of the bullet time..Try playing it without that..

And yeah I finished Mafia 20 times so what....Shooting was not all that fun...cover system is a must today....All gameplay videos for Mafia II include cover system and you ask if they removed it...How old are you man?

Max Payne is still playable without the bullet-time. Lets all calm down a bit and for Jack shall we.

[Dyni Crippler]

I meant in a modern era...Also man Max Pain to me is only playable because of the bullet time..Try playing it without that..

And yeah I finished Mafia 20 times so what....Shooting was not all that fun...cover system is a must today....All gameplay videos for Mafia II include cover system and you ask if they removed it...How old are you man?
Actually Max Payne wasn't so hard, even without the bullet time. Still, it isn't so easy too.

[RentMafia2]

Rent mafia2 problem solved :)

[Everly]

Most people in here has lost their faith. You impressed me Jack! You can stand with all of this uber stupid questions. Kudos to you ;)

[ThaCrip]

You people are insane....I mean talking about cover system removed...Are you listening to youself.....??No 3rd person shooter can function without cover system...It is like 50% of Mafia II combat system and some of you are wondering if it is out....

Exactly! , that 'question' does not even need answering. lol (no offense to anyone, i am just making a point)


^^

what he said, I'm amazed anyone from 2K bothers reading this thread anymore, must have the patience of saints.....

agreed. some questions are pretty much easy to figure out without even needing to ask a 2K member.

you can be pretty much SURE that the 'combat system' is NOT removed as it's already been said it's a big part of the game and the one major change from the first games general shooting system.

and the whole 'patience of saints' thing must be true to hear that type of stuff and STILL come back here ;) (to be honest, i am surprised Jack has stayed on this topic for so long as usually you might be lucky to get a day or two TOPS with one of the devs)

[FulcrumX]

you can be pretty much SURE that the 'combat system' is NOT removed as it's already been said it's a big part of the game

key words/phrase there "pretty sure"

pretty sure does not = certain.


I agree, it's 99.9% likely to be B.S

but nobody knows except the guys who made the game.

[Lenin]

key words/phrase there "pretty sure"

pretty sure does not = certain.


I agree, it's 99.9% likely to be B.S

but nobody knows except the guys who made the game.

In this you are correct, but we should stop post as maniacs and wait for Jack to respond.

By the way "!=" is the programmers (it's used in many programming languages) way to write "does not equal". It's shorter and marvelously beautiful.

[Saberq]

key words/phrase there "pretty sure"

pretty sure does not = certain.


I agree, it's 99.9% likely to be B.S

but nobody knows except the guys who made the game.

Now I get why moderators come every so often and post warnings to stick to the topic and why Jack says that there are many whiners here.You read something somewhere and now you are creating stupid panic here with you unfounded fears.....Either ask something creative or dont post here....

[FulcrumX]

Now I get why moderators come every so often and post warnings to stick to the topic and why Jack says that there are many whiners here.You read something somewhere and now you are creating stupid panic here with you unfounded fears.....Either ask something creative or dont post here....

"stupid panic"

who's panicking? Just looking for clear answers as a certain journalist has started a rumour that the cover system has been taken out.

And I don't see you asking anything at all nevermind something more creative. If you're not going to ask a question don't post in the thread. Jack kindly asked everyone only to post questions from now on and you're all just ignoring him. :rolleyes:

[Saberq]

"stupid panic"

who's panicking? Just looking for clear answers as a certain journalist has started a rumour that the cover system has been taken out.

And I don't see you asking anything at all nevermind something more creative. If you're not going to ask a question don't post in the thread. Jack kindly asked everyone only to post questions from now on and you're all just ignoring him. :rolleyes:

I posted a question for Jack a few pages ago he is yet to answer...I wont ask the man every single thing like many of you....

[Muffin Crumbs]

Jack, are there random events that will happen throughout the game? I've heard mixed answers and would really like to know.

Also, can u blindfire?

Thanks

[FulcrumX]

I posted a question for Jack a few pages ago he is yet to answer...I wont ask the man every single thing like many of you....

I've asked him every single thing? I've asked him about five questions.

And what was your so uberly-awesome creative question?

[Mademan101]

Jack I have some more question to ask you if you wish to awnser them.

1.How did you real about the game realism.Did the game like make you real alive.

2.Was the 40's like depressing.

3.Was Joe funny as hell more funny then Roman from gta 4 or or was he more reclkess like Lance Vance from vice city.

4.I should not be asking to much into the game but when Vito becomes made man. Him and Joe are begining to get kind of richer. How does Vito see all of this. How does him becoming a mademan effect him,the gamer, and te storyline?

5.What was your favourite clothing in the game?

6.I heard you can sit down on any funiture in your apartment to restore stamina.

7.How were the facial animation?

8.In the 50's we will not only see new things but new personalities. Kids will be rebaling. So this may be the birth of a new gang called the Greasers.
Is this ture?

9.I know this may been asked many of times. But can you go hit the clubs when the 50's have arrived.

10.Does the 50's make the game seem more alive, more richer in terns of gameplay.

11.Finally which year did you perfer to play in 40's or the booming 50's.

That is all I have for right now.

[raskarl889]

Jake I have some more question to ask you if you wish to awnser them.

1.How did you real about the game realism.Did the game like make you real alive.

2.Was the 40's like depressing.

3.Was Joe funny as hell more funny then Roman from gta 4 or or was he more reclkess like Lance Vance from vice city.

4.I should not be asking to much into the game but when Vito becomes made man. Him and Joe are begining to get kind of richer. How does Vito see all of this. How does him becoming a mademan effect him,the gamer, and te storyline?

5.What was your favourite clothing in the game?

6.I heard you can sit down on any funiture in your apartment to restore stamina.

7.How were the facial animation?

8.In the 50's we will not only see new things but new personalities. Kids will be rebaling. So this may be the birth of a new gang called the Greasers.
Is this ture?

9.I know this may been asked many of times. But can you go hit the clubs when the 50's have arrived.

10.Does the 50's make the game seem more alive, more richer in terns of gameplay.

11.Finally which year did you perfer to play in 40's or the booming 50's.

That is all I have for right now.

the guys name is Jack *Glitter Magic*

[raskarl889]

Jack

Just to be clear.


1. Has the cover system been removed? (although I highly doubt it I would like confirmation).


2. What is the reason behind removing the melee weapons? I'd prefer a logical reason if you can :rolleyes:

who said they removed the melee weapons? i'm pretty sure they are still there. switchblade knife, baseball bat and kosh.

[raskarl889]

I'm pretty sure they have "moral choices"

one of the gameplay videos shows vito having to decide what to do when confronted by a couple of guys who try to mug him.

i was also reading today that vito comes across a woman getting hit in a hit and run incident. you have the choice whether to help her or blow her brains all over the sidewalk.
it's an easy choice for me :)

[Mademan101]

the guys name is Jack *Glitter Magic*

It was a mistake.

No need for immature name calling.

*Glitter magic X2*

[Everly]

@2K_Jack Hi, I have a question. If Vito already become a made man, how people in his neighborhood reacts to him? Any special dialog such as greetings or comments like "Hello Mr. Scaletta, how's your day?" Or maybe "Nice to meet you Mr. Scaletta. Send my regards to Mr. Falcone." (or whoever he works for :p)

[Mademan101]

@2K_Jack Hi, I have a question. If Vito already become a made man, how people in his neighborhood reacts to him? Any special dialog such as greetings or comments like "Hello Mr. Scaletta, how's your day?" Or maybe "Nice to meet you Mr. Scaletta. Send my regards to Mr. Falcone." (or whoever he works for :p)

I think thats from Godfather 1 the game. When you rise through the ranks. LOL.

That would be cool.

[Precarious]

There IS a reason I keep coming around and telling you all to stick to questions. Jack has made it clear that he come here on his free time to answer your questions in evenings and on weekends. If he sees this thread has become a place for arguments and blazing guns, he's going to avoid the crossfire and stay away. If you guys want to continue getting your questions answered, I'd suggest sticking to questions. There are plenty of threads to discuss throughout the forums.

[Mafioso]

@2K_Jack Hi, I have a question. If Vito already become a made man, how people in his neighborhood reacts to him? Any special dialog such as greetings or comments like "Hello Mr. Scaletta, how's your day?" Or maybe "Nice to meet you Mr. Scaletta. Send my regards to Mr. Falcone." (or whoever he works for :p)

Nope you can forget that since, Jack has said that no one except the mafia family knows that you have been made. But i guess that you fellow mafiosi will speak about your big day, and some will treat you diffrent when your a made man, or a "man of honor"

On another note: I agree with Fulcrum that meele weapons such as Baseball bats, knives, brass knuckles should be in the game. And since it aint it should come later on as free dlc. ;) It alls depends how much the consumer wants it. (or if the combat mechanics allows it)

I got one question for you Jack: I just love that you are going for realistic characters (the voice work is a dream, i especially like Sonny Marinelli voicework with Henry Tomasino) But would you consider some of the mafia characters as
as likable and funny from time to time (in their on special way)? I would be very happy if you could tell me that. :)

[RentMafia2]

*I'm a little teapot short and stout*

[2K_Jack]

Lucas Bertone parts were great but also boring...You had to drive on part of town then back to Salieri's bar....I for one like the fact that there are no side missions this time...I want to focus on the story...

Jack I have one question for you man:I watched a few minutes ago an interview with Denby and you were also present...He said that in the beginning nobody knows who you are and you have to pay for everything from clothes to guns....But later on when you get made you get all those thing for free and people know who you are...Is that still in the game? :D

No. That may have been in an old design, but we went for a more realistic approach. You're not some famous mobster that everyone is afraid of. Just like you could pass a mobster on the street and not even know it in real life, no one knows who the hell you are in the game world. You are nobody at the start, and you eventually become somebody, but even then, you're a somebody in a world full of somebodies.

[2K_Jack]

Nope you can forget that since, Jack has said that no one except the mafia family knows that you have been made. But i guess that you fellow mafiosi will speak about your big day, and some will treat you diffrent when your a made man, or a "man of honor"

On another note: I agree with Fulcrum that meele weapons such as Baseball bats, knives, brass knuckles should be in the game. And since it aint it should come later on as free dlc. ;) It alls depends how much the consumer wants it. (or if the combat mechanics allows it)

I got one question for you Jack: I just love that you are going for realistic characters (the voice work is a dream, i especially like Sonny Marinelli voicework with Henry Tomasino) But would you consider some of the mafia characters as
as likable and funny from time to time (in their on special way)? I would be very happy if you could tell me that. :)

Of course they're likable and funny. This is the only genre where you can laugh at bumbling murderers. It's not all one big joke, but if you listen to the dialog, you will laugh from time to time.

[packardcaribien]

Jack; how many missions involve stealth in the game? I've seen the part in the Balls & beans and the full stealth one at the Observatory; but are theri any others? Can you chose stealth in missions rather than 'running and gunning"

[jdwarfer]

Hello Jack, is that true there won't be any random event ? Like for exemple a bank robbing or car accident ?

[Don_Vito]

Jack; how many missions involve stealth in the game? I've seen the part in the Balls & beans and the full stealth one at the Observatory; but are theri any others? Can you chose stealth in missions rather than 'running and gunning"

They've showed the Observatory mission? And it's stealth where did you hear that? You know what maybe don't tell me

[2K_Jack]

and one of them mentioned it doesn't exist. What makes your reviewer/previewer more reliable?


like I said it's probably bull but I want confirmation from the devs.

The cover system is in the game. The entire combat system was built around it. Please PM me a link to whoever/wherever is saying that it was removed.

[2K_Jack]

They've showed the Observatory mission? And it's stealth where did you hear that? You know what maybe don't tell me

Guys, if you want the best Mafia II experience possible, please stop watching videos and stop reading the play-by-play previews. You are ruining the game for yourselves. You guys, of all people, deserve to be surprised when you play the game. The reviews I'm reading (again, I get them before you do) are also giving away major spoilers.

[packardcaribien]

They've showed the Observatory mission? And it's stealth where did you hear that? You know what maybe don't tell me

I saw very short parts of it; and in them Vito was sneaking from shadow to shadow and keeping away from people with flashlights; so i assumed..

EDIT: I take it my question is better left unawnsered then, Jack?

[packardcaribien]

I dislike double-posting; but Jack; do you know the names of the preorder pack cars. the two in the Vegas; made man; war hero ect. names for them. It would be helpful to me since I am basically doing all the vehicle pages on the mafia wiki. ;)

[2K_Jack]

I dislike double-posting; but Jack; do you know the names of the preorder pack cars. the two in the Vegas; made man; war hero ect. names for them. It would be helpful to me since I am basically doing all the vehicle pages on the mafia wiki. ;)

2K Dan can help you there :)

[Don_Vito]

Guys, if you want the best Mafia II experience possible, please stop watching videos and stop reading the play-by-play previews. You are ruining the game for yourselves. You guys, of all people, deserve to be surprised when you play the game. The reviews I'm reading (again, I get them before you do) are also giving away major spoilers.

Well I don't read reviews and my mind doesn't remember anything but the video I'm watching :p. But I pretty much forgot the major details of Mafia II except the most recent video

[packardcaribien]

2K Dan can help you there :)

Well; he's always a bit more selective in awnsering and there's more jibberish in his thread; but I'll try it. Maybe he'll awnser quicker if i mention we share our first name.. :D (sarcasm there)

[Mafioso]

Of course they're likable and funny. This is the only genre where you can laugh at bumbling murderers. It's not all one big joke, but if you listen to the dialog, you will laugh from time to time.

Thanks Jack thats good to hear.


All talk about cold persons, mysogony was BS then. I guess some of the reviewers either are sissies, political correct or just lack a good sense of humor. For if you guys on 2k C has worked to make the characters likable and funny form the start, then i do believe thats what they will be like. Thanks for answering :)

[Fugue]

Guys, if you want the best Mafia II experience possible, please stop watching videos and stop reading the play-by-play previews. You are ruining the game for yourselves. You guys, of all people, deserve to be surprised when you play the game. The reviews I'm reading (again, I get them before you do) are also giving away major spoilers.

reviewers should know better, particulalrly when writing about a game where the story is so important. I haven't seen anything too bad, yet, but I have been avioding the sites with the 4 mission preview code, it's kind of hard not to read & watch though.... ;)


and there's more jibberish in his thread

:eek: really, are you sure? :D

[Saberq]

I agree I see 50 threads like how many chapters do we know about or who are we going to see from Mafia 1....That just ruins the game as a whole...I want to be surprised not to know in advance who will betray me or who I am going to kill next...

[packardcaribien]

:eek: really, are you sure? :D

The two weeks he wasn't actaully there might've had something to do with it. ;)

[Robersdee]

Hello Jack, is that true there won't be any random event ? Like for exemple a bank robbing or car accident ?

I think he's avoiding your question jdwarfer, theres NO random missions, they are all scripted. Bad isn't it. Also No melee weapons (bad move in a mafia game lol), and no shooting from cars. Basics which should be in this game.

[Mornaselos]

Jack if youre still in the mood for questioning

1. Will the cops at lvl4, wear bodyarmor and weild tommyguns like the previews said?

2. If vito kills enough gangsters in their turf will they retaliate and perform a driveby on him or swarm him with gangsters?

3. Are most encounters in the game completely random or totally scripted?

If you cant respond i understand, but if you can i'd appreciate it.

[FulcrumX]

who said they removed the melee weapons? i'm pretty sure they are still there. switchblade knife, baseball bat and kosh.

Jack said it, in this very thread.

And jack I'll pm you that link.

[Saberq]

Everything is scripted and that is great....I always like that if it is done good...Developers can control the story,emotions in the game...Look at Mafia it was the same thing and it was great...

[Vallux]

I think he's avoiding your question jdwarfer, theres NO random missions, they are all scripted. Bad isn't it. Also No melee weapons (bad move in a mafia game lol), and no shooting from cars. Basics which should be in this game.

What, no alarm bells?

[kristiannikolic]

hi
will there be map of the city in game's box?
i mean map that comes with the game like in gta iv and red dead redemption
please answer
sorry if i posted in wrong topic, but i dont know where to post

[glesson]

hi
will there be map of the city in game's box?
i mean map that comes with the game like in gta iv and red dead redemption
please answer
sorry if i posted in wrong topic, but i dont know where to post

Yes, there will be a map.

[ItsOnlyBusiness]

Third time asking this,

I have a question for Jack, Question: Will most buildings be able to be torn apart sort of like the building in a trailer i have seen where there's a bunch of your friends shooting up a resterant or something, will most buildings be similar to this? where support beams fall wood snaps and things like that? As far as broken glass and broken props, i know about those, but i just wanted to know about any buildings being able to fall apart like the one showed in the PhysX Trailer

Thanks~!

[Saberq]

Third time asking this,

I have a question for Jack, Question: Will most buildings be able to be torn apart sort of like the building in a trailer i have seen where there's a bunch of your friends shooting up a resterant or something, will most buildings be similar to this? where support beams fall wood snaps and things like that? As far as broken glass and broken props, i know about those, but i just wanted to know about any buildings being able to fall apart like the one showed in the PhysX Trailer

Thanks~!

He already answered that dude no they wont be.....Interiors of the locals and shops yes in which you can enter of course but buildings wont be....This is not Bad company 2.....Also made guys dont destroy buildings in the street.....

[FulcrumX]

Third time asking this,

I have a question for Jack, Question: Will most buildings be able to be torn apart sort of like the building in a trailer i have seen where there's a bunch of your friends shooting up a resterant or something, will most buildings be similar to this? where support beams fall wood snaps and things like that? As far as broken glass and broken props, i know about those, but i just wanted to know about any buildings being able to fall apart like the one showed in the PhysX Trailer

Thanks~!

He already answered this more than once.


No. Entire buildings don't fall apart. You can shoot the **** out of the insides of any non-friendly building though and it will behave realistically with debris etc.

[ItsOnlyBusiness]

He already answered that dude no they wont be.....Interiors of the locals and shops yes in which you can enter of course but buildings wont be....This is not Bad company 2.....Also made guys dont destroy buildings in the street.....

Yeah... that's cool and all but i've never played Bad company 2... so don't infer that i want this game to have the same properties.

[Mornaselos]

Yeah... that's cool and all but i've never played Bad company 2... so don't infer that i want this game to have the same properties.

You never played bad company?

Okay well i know you've had to play GTA4

You remember one of the first intense shootouts where you have to chase after dimitri and bulgarin?

It's like that with pillars being chipped off and glass breaking, well like that but 20xs more destructive in mafia2.

[RunningBare]

He already answered that dude no they wont be.....Interiors of the locals and shops yes in which you can enter of course but buildings wont be....This is not Bad company 2.....Also made guys dont destroy buildings in the street.....Besides, Vito is hardly going to be carrying anything around with enough power to destroy an entire building, unless he has got demolition charges hidden up his sleeves ;)

[ItsOnlyBusiness]

Besides, Vito is hardly going to be carrying anything around with enough power to destroy an entire building, unless he has got demolition charges hidden up his sleeves ;)

Well you understand what I mean, where you're with your gang and you shoot up a place with tommy guns, in the PhysX trailer.

[Mornaselos]

Well you understand what I mean, where you're with your gang and you shoot up a place with tommy guns, in the PhysX trailer.

I think he wants to know if you can do that to just any building when not on a missions.

I seriously doubt it unless its scripted, but man that'd be cool

Go into a rival gangs bar and just shoot the **** outta the joint

ohmybad staying ontopic:

Can we do that in mafia2 jack?

[FulcrumX]

I think he wants to know if you can do that to just any building when not on a missions.

I seriously doubt it unless its scripted, but man that'd be cool

Go into a rival gangs bar and just shoot the **** outta the joint

ohmybad staying ontopic:

Can we do that in mafia2 jack?

Are you tripping balls? Scroll up. In fact, I'll just re-post.



No. Entire buildings don't fall apart. You can shoot the **** out of the insides of any non-friendly building though and it will behave realistically with debris etc.

[Precarious]

Let's try to stick to asking questions. I'm sure you all want him to keep coming and answering you.

[Mornaselos]

Are you tripping balls? Scroll up. In fact, I'll just re-post.

I wish!

No man i didnt mean to reask the question that had already been answered

Just trying to stay ontopic so jack will answer our questions.

Jack will their be alotta random encounters and sidemissions like helping mike dunsky collect cars at his junkyard?

[ItsOnlyBusiness]

I wish!

No man i didnt mean to reask the question that had already been answered

Just trying to stay ontopic so jack will answer our questions.

Jack will their be alotta random encounters and sidemissions like helping mike dunsky collect cars at his junkyard?

He already said many times, theres, no side missions, and no melee weapons so don't ask



Jack my question is: How many different types of animals are there? theres a cats dogs and birds right? is that it? Maybe rats?

[RunningBare]

Jack, I'm no hardcore player and get real frustrated if I have to redo a mission over and over, it tends to spoil the story for me, some have mentioned that it's a long time between checkpoints, are these real long?

I've played games where I've spent 30 minutes or more getting to a specific point only to be killed just before the checkpoint, if I fail on my third try I have to walk away from the computer before i put my foot through it.

[RunningBare]

Following on from my last question, maybe you are able to answer this, why have games moved away from "Save anytime"?

[FulcrumX]

Jack - Can't seem to find that link but I sent a message to the guy who first posted it so hopefully he'll get back to me soon.

[Mornaselos]

He already said many times, theres, no side missions, and no melee weapons so don't ask



Jack my question is: How many different types of animals are there? theres a cats dogs and birds right? is that it? Maybe rats?

Yes their are sidemissions but their integrated into the storyline

I was asking about that and the random encounter question that keeps getting ignored

We (the fans) need to know.

so i'll ask the same question again

Jack will their be alotta random encounters and sidemissions like helping mike dunsky collect cars at his junkyard in the story?

[Don_Vito]

He already said many times, theres, no side missions, and no melee weapons so don't ask



Jack my question is: How many different types of animals are there? theres a cats dogs and birds right? is that it? Maybe rats?

yes rats were in gameplay videos

[EdKe]

Yes their are sidemissions but their integrated into the storyline

I was asking about that and the random encounter question that keeps getting ignored

We (the fans) need to know.

so i'll ask the same question again

Jack will their be alotta random encounters and sidemissions like helping mike dunsky collect cars at his junkyard in the story?

Dont you want to be surprised!If you ask things like this you will know everything about the game before you play it!Or worse,you will make us know everything about the game before we play it...
Please dont get mad,yust thinking loud:)

Jack im sure this game will be amazing,dont answer my questions if you dont have the time to;)

I really appreciate your efforts in making us happy,I think the game will do it:)

[DankSlayer]

2k_Jack

As a possible buyer of Mafia 2 and a possible first time player of any Mafia game.
I just simply want to know why I should buy this game? I am very interested and that is why I joined these forums and been doing my research on the game.
What about this game do you believe seperates itself from other games similar to it on the market?
I must admit the graphics look amazing, just saw them for first time 2 weeks ago. Can't believe you are kind enough to answer so many questions, some of these people should stop being negative and be appreciative.

[Saberq]

2k_Jack

As a possible buyer of Mafia 2 and a possible first time player of any Mafia game.
I just simply want to know why I should buy this game? I am very interested and that is why I joined these forums and been doing my research on the game.
What about this game do you believe seperates itself from other games similar to it on the market?
I must admit the graphics look amazing, just saw them for first time 2 weeks ago. Can't believe you are kind enough to answer so many questions, some of these people should stop being negative and be appreciative.

Well if you like great story,atmosphere,great gameplay and of course incredible experience you should buy it...There is nothing like it man...Mafia 1 was the best game I ever played so Mafia II will be even better...That should tell you everything ;)

[2K_Jack]

Yes their are sidemissions but their integrated into the storyline

I was asking about that and the random encounter question that keeps getting ignored

We (the fans) need to know.

so i'll ask the same question again

Jack will their be alotta random encounters and sidemissions like helping mike dunsky collect cars at his junkyard in the story?

A quick search of this thread has produced the answer to your question:

http://forums.2kgames.com/forums/showthread.php?p=904734&highlight=random+events#post904734

[VitoScarletta]

Hey Jack if you be so kind to answer my question, Thanks
So A Chapter is only day of Vitos life? or is ther several days in a chapter?

[Spiral Static]

Hey Jack if you be so kind to answer my question, Thanks
So A Chapter is only day of Vitos life? or is ther several days in a chapter?

He has answered this question numerous times. 1 Chapter = 1 Day usually.

[VitoScarletta]

He has answered this question numerous times. 1 Chapter = 1 Day usually.

I think i asked Jack the question

[Conal123]

Is their a cut scene for when a cop gives you a ticket?If so how does it work?

[Spiral Static]

I think i asked Jack the question

I don't think Jack would want to answer the same question over and over and over. Your question was answered by Jack for the 30th time about 2 pages back.

[Saberq]

Is their a cut scene for when a cop gives you a ticket?If so how does it work?

No cutscene man they just pull you over pretend to write something in his book and you're off....

[Don_Vito]

Is their a cut scene for when a cop gives you a ticket?If so how does it work?

If you don't mind me answering....

The cops will walk up to your car, or you on the streets, if you're doing anything illegal and stop it then hand you the ticket. They will throw in some comment about your offense too

[Spiral Static]

If you don't mind me answering....

The cops will walk up to your car, or you on the streets, if you're doing anything illegal and stop it then hand you the ticket. They will throw in some comment about your offense too

Hopefully the comments are a little more diverse than in Mafia 1.

"You've broken the law, I'll have to fine you." *Reaches into his skin to pull out invisible ticket book*

"Here's the dough, Officer." *Reaches into stomach for invisible money*

"I hope it won't happen again."

[Don_Vito]

Hopefully the comments are a little more diverse than in Mafia 1.

"You've broken the law, I'll have to fine you." *Reaches into his skin to pull out invisible ticket book*

"Here's the dough, Officer." *Reaches into stomach for invisible money*

"I hope it won't happen again."

lol yeah that was really wooden and got old after a while, but yeah in the 13 min gameplay video it shows it, I made it to the same part where the officer tickets Vito every time I reloaded the video.

[2K_Jack]

I think i asked Jack the question

Once again, a quick search of this thread has revealed the answer to a question:

http://forums.2kgames.com/forums/showthread.php?p=952727&highlight=chapter+day#post952727

This is the last time I'm going to do this. If you feel your question is being ignored, please do not ask it again (or complain) before thoroughly searching this thread. I really enjoy talking with you guys, but I'm very busy and don't have time to repeat myself. Thanks :)

[Spiral Static]

Once again, a quick search of this thread has revealed the answer to a question:

http://forums.2kgames.com/forums/showthread.php?p=952727&highlight=chapter+day#post952727

This is the last time I'm going to do this. If you feel your question is being ignored, please do not ask it again (or complain) before thoroughly searching this thread. I really enjoy talking with you guys, but I'm very busy and don't have time to repeat myself. Thanks :)

Thank you so much for answering so many questions. I don't think some people here realize how special it is for someone who worked on the game to take time out of their busy day to answer our questions.

[Mademan101]

Jack may I ask my questions agian because they were not anwsered.

I think they are good ones.

1.How did you real about the game realism.Did the game like make you real alive.

2.Was the 40's like depressing.

3.Was Joe funny as hell more funny then Roman from gta 4 or or was he more reclkess like Lance Vance from vice city.

4.I should not be asking to much into the game but when Vito becomes made man. Him and Joe are begining to get kind of richer. How does Vito see all of this. How does him becoming a mademan effect him,the gamer, and te storyline?

5.What was your favourite clothing in the game?

6.I heard you can sit down on any funiture in your apartment to restore stamina.

7.How were the facial animation?

8.In the 50's we will not only see new things but new personalities. Kids will be rebaling. So this may be the birth of a new gang called the Greasers.
Is this ture?

9.I know this may been asked many of times. But can you go hit the clubs when the 50's have arrived.

10.Does the 50's make the game seem more alive, more richer in terns of gameplay.

11.Finally which year did you perfer to play in 40's or the booming 50's.

That is all I have for right now.

[packardcaribien]

Jack; I know it's been asked; but awnsers from different devs and such have differed greatly: Can you still shoot from your car? :confused:

[Conal123]

Thank you so much for answering so many questions. I don't think some people here realize how special it is for someone who worked on the game to take time out of their busy day to answer our questions.



Yea trhats true

[Spiral Static]

Jack; I know it's been asked; but awnsers from different devs and such have differed greatly: Can you still shoot from your car? :confused:

I'm gonna save Jack some time and answer for you.

No.

[Spiral Static]

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[Conal123]

Yea sorry i didnt mean to post it on these forums.It was a joke i was sending to my friend.

Really sorry

[Spiral Static]

Yea sorry i didnt mean to post it on these forums.It was a joke i was sending to my friend.

Really sorry

It's okay. How did that get mixed up, though?

[EdKe]

Wow, I show some gratitude and you idiotically post something like that. Real mature. How old are you? 6?

:D :D :D ,you are 6 year ooold,nana nana naaa naaa.

jaja,just joking:)

"You really Are a funny guy!":D

[Spiral Static]

:D :D :D ,you are 6 year ooold,nana nana naaa naaa.

jaja,just joking:)

"You really Are a funny guy!":D

lol wut?



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[EdKe]

lol wut?



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I really dont know:D
Just having a good time:)

[Conal123]

It's okay. How did that get mixed up, though?
I was slagging my mate off so i sent him that because he loves dogs but i sent it on a public forum somehow!

I was quoting your message to say thats true and after i realised i posted the wrong message i took it off straight away hoping u didnt see it but....

Sorry about the mis-understanding

[Spiral Static]

I really dont know:D
Just having a good time:)

Oh Ok. :D



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[Spiral Static]

I was slagging my mate off so i sent him that because he loves dogs but i sent it on a public forum somehow!

I was quoting your message to say thats true and after i realised i posted the wrong message i took it off straight away hoping u didnt see it but....

Sorry about the mis-understanding

It's alright. That is odd how that happened.

[Conal123]

It's alright. That is odd how that happened.

Yea i had alot of tabs open and tbh im abit tired so.....

[Don_Vito]

6.I heard you can sit down on any funiture in your apartment to restore stamina.

Pretty sure where ever you heard that is wrong

[Spiral Static]

Pretty sure where ever you heard that is wrong

Considering that there's not a stamina meter, I would assume that's wrong also. It would make sense, though, if there were.

[ItsOnlyBusiness]

Jack my question is: How many different types of animals are there? theres a cats dogs and birds right? is that it? Maybe rats?

[Mornaselos]

Thanks for responding jack and thanks for showing me the link, atleast i know now.

neways back to the questions im running out of things to ask about lol

1. If vito pulls out a gun and fires it off in a gang controlled hood, will all the gangsters in that hood pull their guns out and shoot him down?

2. Can vito perform stealth kills like neck snaps when not on missions?

3. Will their be cheatcodes in Mafia2

Again youve been a great help jack and i look very much foward to playing mafia2:D

[VitoScarletta]

Hey Jack,
I have one question,

Will the other Characters Like Henry or Eddie be able to change their outfits like Vito can?
Please answer
Thank you

[McGee]

Hey Jack,
I have one question,

Will the other Characters Like Henry or Eddie be able to change their outfits like Vito can?
Please answer
Thank you

He already said no.

[RunningBare]

Hey Jack,
I have one question,

Will the other Characters Like Henry or Eddie be able to change their outfits like Vito can?
Please answer
Thank youThis was already answered, they do not change clothes like Vito, but you will see them in different outfits during the missions.

[Saberq]

Jack my question is: How many different types of animals are there? theres a cats dogs and birds right? is that it? Maybe rats?

What kind of question is that...??...How many types on animals...Rats?...Dude you are in the wrong forum....Go play Oblivion

[McGee]

What kind of question is that...??...How many types on animals...Rats?...Dude you are in the wrong forum....Go play Oblivion

There are rats in the gameplay footage. There are quite a few types of animals in mafia 2;)

[RunningBare]

What kind of question is that...??...How many types on animals...Rats?...Dude you are in the wrong forum....Go play OblivionGood advice, great game, I've even got the pet mod.

[McGee]

Good advice, great game, I've even got the pet mod.

I'm assuming your a Mass Effect fan? :rolleyes:

[Dyni Crippler]

I'm assuming your a Mass Effect fan? :rolleyes:

No, wait, where's the connection for Oblivion and Mass Effect?

[McGee]

No, wait, where's the connection for Oblivion and Mass Effect?

There both rpgs:confused:

[Dyni Crippler]

There both rpgs:confused:

But they are quite different. ;)

[McGee]

But they are quite different. ;)

Yes but he mentioned he likes Fallout 3, and Oblivion...which are also quite different;) :rolleyes:

[Dyni Crippler]

Yes but he mentioned he likes Fallout 3, and Oblivion...which are also quite different;) :rolleyes:

But they are more similiar than Oblivion/Mass Effect.:)

[RunningBare]

There both rpgs:confused:

Very smart McGee, yup I'm an RPG fan, Mass Effect 1 I enjoyed very much, but Mass Effect 2 gives me the feeling I've done it all before, I've got the CE ME2, wish I could have had CE for the first one.

[VitoScarletta]

This was already answered, they do not change clothes like Vito, but you will see them in different outfits during the missions.

Show me where it was answered.



And if u can't then I want Jack to answer. Cuz I don't think either of you is named Jack.

[glesson]

Show me where it was answered.



And if u can't then I want Jack to answer. Cuz I don't think either of you is named Jack.

http://forums.2kgames.com/forums/showpost.php?p=956573&postcount=1342

[RunningBare]

Show me where it was answered.



And if u can't then I want Jack to answer. Cuz I don't think either of you is named Jack.We are trying to keep Jack coming back to this thread, he has already said he will no longer repeat himself, so I suggest you attempt to use the search function.

[VitoScarletta]

We are trying to keep Jack coming back to this thread, he has already said he will no longer repeat himself, so I suggest you attempt to use the search function.

An wouldn't you think that if I knew how to use the "search function" I would do so,



Thanks Glesson

[FulcrumX]

Show me where it was answered.



And if u can't then I want Jack to answer. Cuz I don't think either of you is named Jack.

He answered your question AGES ago.


http://forums.2kgames.com/forums/showpost.php?p=956573&postcount=1342


Pay attention to the thread instead of repeating the same question over and over, thanks.

[RunningBare]

An wouldn't you think that if I knew how to use the "search function" I would do so,
Before entering a thread, there is a button top right called "Search" http://forums.2kgames.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=44&nojs=1#goto_forumsearch

Type in clothes or maybe outfit, then search by post, glad I could be of help :cool:

[VitoScarletta]

Before entering a thread, there is a button top right called "Search" http://forums.2kgames.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=44&nojs=1#goto_forumsearch

Type in clothes or maybe outfit, then search by post, glad I could be of help :cool:

Yea thanks for that:rolleyes:

[Thymen Molizzo]

Let's stay on topic, please?
Questions only. Questions pointed to Jack.
And if someone in this thread answers your question, saying Jack confirmed it..
Just believe it. More often then not, they speak the truth.