Rockstar support response to text chat

[SPARTANxBEAR]

"Thank you for contacting Rockstar Support.

We appreciate you reaching us about the text chat not showing. in-Game Text Chat is not be supported In GTA V Enhanced currently. Please try to use any platform chat functionality or the game's SMS feature as alternatives for communication with other players.

Best regards,

Daniel S. Rockstar Support"

You can take this enhanced and shove it, back to legacy for me. No text chat is a deal breaker

[peon]

currently* one theory is that it will be turned back on at some point.

[Starry Cube]

Originally posted by peon:

currently* one theory is that it will be turned back on at some point.

What for?

[psykoteky]

My theory is they're prep'n their tools to funnel text chat (and voice) through their servers, then use that to train in-house AI, which will fuel the npc's language on the fly in gta6. Then, masses of people on the streets with various signs trying to sell me ingame cheats.

But yea 'currently' gives some hope for its return. Not everyone is in a position to voice chat every minute they play, text chat still gives opportunity to communicate. Legacy had the option to disable it - which anyone that didn't like - could.

[WHC]

They probably removed it so they can put in some stupid ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ AI moderation system which most of the time detects non-harmful messages as harmful.

Man... I never thought I'd miss getting spammed with cheats...

[†нэ$†øиэd$pîdэя]

what is the big deal? are yall angry you can flame in chat anymore?

[Plaidimir Suitin]

Originally posted by †нэ$†øиэd$pîdэя:

what is the big deal? are yall angry you can flame in chat anymore?

damn you must be lame as ♥♥♥♥. I used it all the time to organize car meets, missions, heists, ect. yeah not everyone was cool but I met plenty of good people via text chat.

[macatak]

text chat is great when it's not abused

[Tens]

Originally posted by †нэ$†øиэd$pîdэя:

what is the big deal? are yall angry you can flame in chat anymore?

No. The problem is that it removes a uniform and readily accessible avenue of communication for players to organize and plan.

Bluntly: The majority of pubs have voice comms disabled, which is valid. The rest who don't, typically: Have a mic quality that makes sitting behind a jet engine seem like a pleasant experience; weren't taught basic manners in school and can't wait their turn to speak; make Boomhauer sound articulate in comparison to whatever dreadful slurry of syllables that just came vomiting out of their mouths. Most of you aren't worth listening to, and it's often significantly faster to shoot a couple quick messages than to try and parse whatever nonsense is feeding into voice amidst whatever is going on in game.

You're kinda telling on yourself with this sort of comment...

[xSOSxHawkens]

So, though I will say this is a silly move on R* part, I will also point out that the responses so far are typical anti-publicly-social PC player responses.

Compared to any console user base, PC players as a whole either desire Solo-Online play where they dont have to socialize with other players outside of them being smarter NPC's and want to be able to keep chat to text only for the sterility of it...

OR

They insist that they dont want to socialize with anyone not part of "their" group of players, aka discord server or clan.

This is in stark contrast to the rest of the video game world, from Playstation or Xbox to even Mobile... I had a friend recently get me into a game that is cross platform PC and Mobile (cell/tablet) and 90% of the players are using voice coms.

I go to friends houses where the younger kids are on Playstation or Xbox and again 9/10 players in their games and matches are on Voice Coms.

PC players use excuses, and many are too lazy to setup their gear well, which fuels the excuses on why they "dont want to" deal with, hear, or participate in social experiences.

R* is simply seemingly deciding that text-spamming cheaters are a bigger issue, and PC players can get with the program that even *Nintendo* has finally accepted, which is that most gamers want active voice coms.

And frankly, most do. Not most PC players. But we are a single slice of the pie, one in which most of the other slices want to talk.

Mic up, configure your coms correctly, and use the MUTE option on single offenders like gamers on every single other platform in the world do. Its been a standard now for 20+ years since XBL on the first Xbox.

[haize]

Or, stop playing crappy games that don't offer the features you want. Don't feel you need to eat their horse manure. This isn't a console and they shouldn't treat it like one.

[haize]

It's also not a frakking *Nintendo*.

[haize]

Originally posted by †нэ$†øиэd$pîdэя:

what is the big deal? are yall angry you can flame in chat anymore?

More like we're angry we can't give small pointers to people that need help completing a heist that most of us have done 200 times before. There are really dumb bugs like markers pointing down when they should be up in some of the heists that can be easily fixed with a quick text chat, but *ockstar *ucked us.

Believe it or not, many of us didn't give a crap about flaming and weren't trying to sell mod panels either. Flaming got *****'d anyway when people did it so pretty pointless, but that was besides the point. It was a very useful feature that they took away and it made the game far worse for PC players than it used to be.

[sW]

Originally posted by xSOSxHawkens:

And frankly, most do. Not most PC players. But we are a single slice of the pie, one in which most of the other slices want to talk.

Mic up, configure your coms correctly, and use the MUTE option on single offenders like gamers on every single other platform in the world do. Its been a standard now for 20+ years since XBL on the first Xbox.

you are forgetting that we as PC players are by far the biggest slice of the pie. Well when you won't count mobile games at least. Console players are used to comunicate via voice because they have no other option. And tbh screw that option. I am not interested to play on a console and I don't want to loose the advantage we PC players have. Feel free to get your wings clipped if you wish so.

[macatak]

Voice chat can be a crucial tool for coordinating with teammates, especially in games that require strategy and team-based gameplay. Here are some tips for communicating effectively:
1. Use In-Game Voice Chat:

Most competitive shooter games like Call of Duty, Valorant, CS:GO, and Overwatch have integrated voice chat systems. Simply bind your microphone key and use it when necessary.
2. Push-to-Talk vs Open Mic:

Push-to-Talk (PTT): You press a key to speak, which can help avoid background noise.

Open Mic: The mic is always on, so it requires a quieter environment, but it’s useful for spontaneous communication.

3. Clear and Concise Communication:

In fast-paced games, you’ll need to be quick and clear. Here’s a basic guide:

Give directions (e.g., “Enemy spotted at B site” or “Watch out, one coming from mid”).

Coordinate strategies (“Let’s stack A”, “I’ll flash, you rush”).

Call out enemy positions (e.g., “Sniper at long”).

4. Use Headsets for Better Sound Quality:

Headsets are usually the best option for clear voice communication, as they filter out background noise and offer better microphone quality than built-in laptop mics or external microphones.
5. Discord or TeamSpeak for Dedicated Teams:

For team coordination outside the game’s default voice chat system, programs like Discord and TeamSpeak are popular. These allow private voice channels for specific teams, clearer audio quality, and the ability to communicate with friends or other players outside the game.
6. Adjusting Mic Sensitivity:

Make sure your microphone is set to the right sensitivity. Too high, and it might pick up background noise; too low, and teammates won’t hear you clearly. Test the levels in-game or on Discord/TeamSpeak to ensure it’s just right.
7. Mute Unwanted Voices:

Sometimes, people talk too much or aren’t as helpful. If necessary, mute players who are being disruptive (in both-game or on Discord).

[PanPan]

Originally posted by sW:

you are forgetting that we as PC players are by far the biggest slice of the pie

Sure that's why we have a PS5 port 3 years after...