I've heard from almost everyone that putting flames on the car for Cesar vialpando makes the car go faster. Does it really or did the joke just go over my head?

You know how we reverse into a wall and the little bounce gives us some forward momentum? Is That super reliable?

Last but not least, is downgrading necessary for a run for LS% to be counted? I read the rules on the extension category, but they weren't clear.

As Always thank you for the replies!

1. No
2. Kinda
3. No

#3 was a very confusing question but now I got it. ^^ The rules doc says this [quote]The saves are only usable for version 1 of SA, so it if doesn't work you will have to downgrade.[/quote] You can use this to convert your savegame to your version: http://gtasnp.com A little guide regarding the settings you need to use:

Binary/EXE Version TL;DR set it to 2.0 or 2.0 German if you use that version. ^^ It is a confusing name. This does not change anything, it is just one number the game checks for - reasons. Set it to 2.0 to make every version accept it.

Script/SCM Version Upload a savegame you have created yourself and see which one you use:

IPL Flags Version E: This is for road blocks for example. You have to check that yourself. Find out the file size of gta3.img right-click -> properties this file: "C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Grand Theft Auto San Andreas Downgraded__\models\gta3.img__" v1: 940,064,768 bytes v2: 937,680,896 bytes

Finally, upload the savegame from the rules doc and use the settings you have determined in this menu (screenshot of some random settings):

Category extension forums are a dark place PG, plus these questions all have relevance to SA in general

1. flames succ, nitro + other color is gud
2. maybe
3. just start game and end after green sabre lol

You have to believe in the flames if you want them to speed up your car :^)

Why did this thread not end (not necessarily locked) after hoXiu gave answers and Patrick gave a more detailed answer for number 3?

I think the route you take after the cutscene is important. You shouldn't go directly, instead, you should turn right before going to the beach.

Or you just have really bad luck.

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Whether flames are faster or not doesn't matter. In 100% if you buy them you won't have enough money for a safehouse later, so don't buy them.

Wow. You guys went nuts on the replies lol. I was fine when Hoxiu told me the answers, but I appreciate the responses. I have another question for you smart people. I know SF is pretty much where all the duping happens and i actually used some of the community's save files and successfully duped T-Bone Mendez ( Go ME!!) but that got me thinking. Is there any way to dupe in LS?

I tried using the "sweet explaining some shit" call but it didn't work. Then I thought maybe its because you have to have a phone call that starts a mission so iv been trying to use Cesar's call for high stakes low rider, but that dosen't work either.

Generally in a full any% run, you wouldn't have the time nor the means to get enough driving skill to do the LS stadium event, but using the NATURALTALENT cheat gives it to you, so you can 'do' the stadium event, but I'm having trouble duping.

you can dupe in ls but it's inconsistent

read from here: https://www.speedrun.com/gtasa/thread/tsk8r/5#oull2