It means Glue And Distributer.

Allright have a good day!

Don't mean to be a dick bud, but it looks like your a GAD too.. Edge by BxBugs, GoRhino Rambar by BxBugs)

 :) have a nice day!

Looks good bud   I don't know why so many people seems pissed off, people are making the same mods all the time; LAPD, NYPD...

Looks good bud   I don't know why so many people seems pissed off, people are making the same mods all the time; LAPD, NYPD...

Exactly man. most of the models im gonna do will be steaight up request because there are a lot of model overlapping, tons of LAPD NYPD Alaska State I mean there are like 3 LAPD Packs on this Site alone, all the same models, undercover gang unit and the arjent with hubcaps all models that BxBugs made on GPM Over a year before these packs came out.. one of by mr.Tim98 sooo..

Don't mean to be a dick bud, but it looks like your a GAD too.. Edge by BxBugs, GoRhino Rambar by BxBugs)

 :) have a nice day!

 

if you wanna compare me with now and december... Go ahead, I can't deny I was a GAD then too, but I'm not anymore  because I scratch model most of my shit now.

if you wanna compare me with now and december... Go ahead, I can't deny I was a GAD then too, but I'm not anymore  because I scratch model most of my shit now.

and so will I in due time till then don't call people GADs when you yourself were one aswell and Actually let me cite some of your Late work... Vancouver Pack.. that Lightbar looks pretty damn familiar, couldn't have been Glued could it?

Woah, at first I was all like, cool mod bro..,then I was like damn son, it's sure getting fierce in here.

and so will I in due time till then don't call people GADs when you yourself were one aswell and Actually let me cite some of your Late work... Vancouver Pack.. that Lightbar looks pretty damn familiar, couldn't have been Glued could it?

 

That was more of request really...

I'll be happy to show you some of my work sure.

 

 

the 3D CVPI grill I made:

 

 

The Whelen Inner Edge I made:

 

The LightForce spotlights I made:

 

The SoundOff Ultralite 8 I made, with use of Corleones' SoundOff LED3 Modules:

 

 

And quite some more stuff 

That stuff looks great Tim! I wish I could model from scratch

and nice first model XBR410

Come on guys stop fighting we were all new once.

if you wanna compare me with now and december... Go ahead, I can't deny I was a GAD then too, but I'm not anymore  because I scratch model most of my shit now.

You're being way too arrogant with people that are merely trying to get some feedback from the community, I'm sure you wouldn't like it if you were attempting to make mods whilst being a "newbie" and someone approaches and directly insults you for it.

 

Respect each other, please. A simple thread that was meant for feedback has turned into a flame-war over nonsense, again...

A simple thread that was meant for feedback has turned into a flame-war over nonsense, again...

Yep... I also wanted to show my first "glued" cars on this website, but now I see this... :L

You're being way too arrogant with people that are merely trying to get some feedback from the community, I'm sure you wouldn't like it if you were attempting to make mods whilst being a "newbie" and someone approaches and directly insults you for it.

 

Respect each other, please. A simple thread that was meant for feedback has turned into a flame-war over nonsense, again...

 

I know, I didn't look at it that way at the beginning, now I do. Thank you

hmmmm this got out of hand fast! 

 

IMHO the model is pretty accurate, GAD or not. Like everyone's been saying we've all started off somewhere, hell look at me!! I'm a GAD, and you know what? I'm proud of it! Even though I use parts that are only available to the public (with the exception of my latest model), I still get good feedback and my cars get downloaded. I'm not out to do it to become the next EVI or KevinDV or WHOEVER. I model because I like to, and I'm sure many others agree would agree with me.

Hell I could get 0 downloads and 1 star on all of my mods and I'd be happy. Because for me, it's about accomplishing something that's tricky to get a handle on. (Now don't get me wrong, I am by far NOOOOO expert hahaha) But I feel confident enough to release my work, and that's all that matters. Since where did we become similar to GPM where we crap on other members and don't make them feel welcomed?

 

I've tried to not take a side on this topic, and stay neutral but I can't right now. And if that results in a warning point, or people hating me or whatever.. then so be it! I understand those of you who scratch model & release stuff frequently get mad because lots of people are starting to texture & model and whatnot, but there is no need to try to make a monopoly of the 'market'. 

Now let's just move on & get over it. Everyone here works hard on anything they do and should deserve credit for their work, no matter what. Isn't there an old saying? "If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say it at all".... or at least keep it out of public eye!

 

<RANT OFF>>

 

Visi out

I'm not out to do it to become the next EVI or KevinDV or WHOEVER. I model because I like to, and I'm sure many others agree would agree with me.

Hell I could get 0 downloads and 1 star on all of my mods and I'd be happy. Because for me, it's about accomplishing something that's tricky to get a handle on.

Well said, +1 to that.

 

hmmmm this got out of hand fast! 

 

IMHO the model is pretty accurate, GAD or not. Like everyone's been saying we've all started off somewhere, hell look at me!! I'm a GAD, and you know what? I'm proud of it! Even though I use parts that are only available to the public (with the exception of my latest model), I still get good feedback and my cars get downloaded. I'm not out to do it to become the next EVI or KevinDV or WHOEVER. I model because I like to, and I'm sure many others agree would agree with me.

Hell I could get 0 downloads and 1 star on all of my mods and I'd be happy. Because for me, it's about accomplishing something that's tricky to get a handle on. (Now don't get me wrong, I am by far NOOOOO expert hahaha) But I feel confident enough to release my work, and that's all that matters. Since where did we become similar to GPM where we crap on other members and don't make them feel welcomed?

 

I've tried to not take a side on this topic, and stay neutral but I can't right now. And if that results in a warning point, or people hating me or whatever.. then so be it! I understand those of you who scratch model & release stuff frequently get mad because lots of people are starting to texture & model and whatnot, but there is no need to try to make a monopoly of the 'market'. 

Now let's just move on & get over it. Everyone here works hard on anything they do and should deserve credit for their work, no matter what. Isn't there an old saying? "If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say it at all".... or at least keep it out of public eye!

 

<RANT OFF>>

 

Visi out

 

Oh stop it, visible. Its not a good thing to make the same cars over and over again and feel confident about releasing them. If you like a car, make it, keep it to yourself. 1 download and 0 stars isn't adding anything to the community but useless garbage. And quoting you here, "if you don't have anything nice to make, don't make it at all". Its not a duty that everyone has to perform. I know you won't agree to my post, but lets see it this way, if Dodge's CEO Reid Bigland likes Crown Victorias he won't start producing Crown Victorias the next day at his factory only to rebrand them as Dodge just because he likes it. First off, there is already Ford selling them throughout the world, so what is the point? Secondly, he'll get sued, but thats another thing (forget that copyright infringement even exists in this world for a second). If you catch my drift, you're already a smart guy. If not well then...

Nice work on your cvpi pack.

Only thing I am going to say is that IMO my CVPI is not inaccurate.

Every department has multiple variations of their units. 

I chose to go with the Liberty version. 

yeah I did not color the lightbar glass, but at the time I did not possess the skill to use PFC's liberty with mapped glass(I would have needed to map it).

Other than the glass color, the vehicle, in mine and several people who I PM'd that live in the region's opinions, the model has a realistic lighting setup. 

If you would like to see my full boston pd cvpi pack (with the legend and the unmarked one)feel free to PM me.

I will not go any further than that, this thread is about the OP not me or my mods, I however will not stand by while people call my shit inaccurate when it is a different rendition of the vehicle:

 

Again not an issue with you making these cars, just I don't feel it is justified to claim my vehicle is inaccurate when it looks pretty close to the above pictures.

 

Also, I think it is unfair by calling modders GAD modders, as we all started with unlocked parts and many are still using them.

It should not be a bad thing that someone is using unlocked parts, the quality of the mod should be based on how they use the parts they have.

In my opinion, a GAD title should be given out when someone has been around for a while and has yet to attempt to scratch make or convert a file. 

 

All I ask is that everyone is fair to the OP. How would you feel if you tried to show something off and the first thing that is said is "someone already made this" or "another GAD"?

Sure I made a vehicle similar to this, but there are tons of cvpis out there, tons of chargers impalas etc.

It is not fair for everyone to spew their opinions about the community on this guy's thread. 

Nor is it fair to give him shit for showing something off.

 

So with this post I ask that everyone STOPS with comparing my mod to his WIP. If you truly have something to say feel free to PM me about it. Just stop taking this guy's thread and turning it into a shit show. 

 

OP, people are going to give you mixed reviews ALL THE TIME. It is your responsibility to distinguish what is just pure nonsense and what is not. People will say things like it sucks, its a repeat etc...But the reviews that count are the ones that tell you HOW to improve. 

If someone told me it sucked and that was all, I would totally write them off, because I have had plenty of RL experiences where people try to tear me down.

But when I get someone who is experienced who takes the time out of their day to tell me my mod sucks, and then continues to say how I can make it less sucky or how to improve my own skills, that is something I will take to heart.

 

You will always have people who will be an ass for no reason, or just immediately write you off because of the influx in modders, you just need to distinguish between the (for lack of a better word) "haters" and the veterans who are willing to see the potential in you. 

I am in no way a modeler, I am the basic modder. I have minimal experience of a few months, and mod because I enjoy it. I, like visi, make cars because of the fact people like them. The PM's and comments etc are the reason why I mod, not the discouragement I may receive. For every blow to the stomach, you get two willing hands to help yah up :)

(Source:Personal experience within the community)

Edited April 30, 201312 yr by Beckugan1

Beckugan, you too are in the GAD league. Its not a wall of shame, its actually good that you are doing something compared to those who don't do anything. But you should understand that abuse of resources in not something to be proud of. Which is exactly what you and others are doing. Enough with Crown Victorias.

 

And excuse me, sir but you are voicing your opinion and then bashing others to not come here and do the same in OP's thread? I say thats pretty commendable. 

 

As for your sentence : How would you feel if you tried to show something off and the first thing that is said is "someone already made this" or "another GAD"?

I'd say I'd stop right there as they're right. And if you don't agree, you somehow have lost your mind, sir.

 

In nutshell, its okay to be a GAD, but for good reasons, not to spam the downloads with something that has already been made thrice. You're just showing how stubborn you are by saying I don't care if people say that you must stop making all these vehicles over and over again and by only considering the reviews which say "Ohh I just jizzed ma pants". It shows you take what you like or are pleased with, leave the rest to shit itself no matter how correct it was.

Beckugan, you too are in the GAD league. Its not a wall of shame, its actually good that you are doing something compared to those who don't do anything. But you should understand that abuse of resources in not something to be proud of. Which is exactly what you and others are doing. Enough with Crown Victorias.

 

And excuse me, sir but you are voicing your opinion and then bashing others to not come here and do the same in OP's thread? I say thats pretty commendable. 

 

As for your sentence : How would you feel if you tried to show something off and the first thing that is said is "someone already made this" or "another GAD"?

I'd say I'd stop right there as they're right. And if you don't agree, you somehow have lost your mind, sir.

Yeah I am a GAD. But do I have a problem with it? Absolutely not. Because by using the unlocked parts, I can develop my skills and begin to modify them into my own parts. 

No one forces you to look at the downloads section.Yeah it is understandable that files are released that are similar.  There are a handful of police interceptors in the world, and few are available to the community so it makes sense that vehicles are similar.

I totally see where you are coming from in the sense of not uploading every file created as I remember when I first joined the community on GPM it was only a handful of people modding. But at the same time it is not very hard to throw on the filter and just scroll through the files ignoring the ones that are the same.

I, personally, release CVPI's because I love them. They are by far my favorite police interceptor.

As for your sentence : How would you feel if you tried to show something off and the first thing that is said is "someone already made this" or "another GAD"?

I'd say I'd stop right there as they're right. And if you don't agree, you somehow have lost your mind, sir.

Do me a favor and point me in the direction of another Boston PD crown vic other than mine, a few unreleased ones, and this WIP.

Because to my knowledge there are only skins. 

 

 

 by only considering the reviews which say "Ohh I just jizzed ma pants". It shows you take what you like or are pleased with, leave the rest to shit itself no matter how correct it was.

Lastly, I made it pretty clear that that is not the case.

I am more than happy to take reviews that are not pleasing. However, I am not going to change what I am doing because someone does not like the way the community as a whole is heading.

If someone gives me a review and is willing to assist me or at least gives minimal details to support his review, I will take it to the fullest. 

 

The argument on the GAD thing and the direction of the community needs to stop. 

Make a new thread or something but everyone(including me) needs to stop enabling eachother in this argument on this thread. 

There are 30 something replies and very few pertain to the OP.

This is my last reply on this thread. If you want to further this discussion PM me please dont add another off topic post to this thread.

 

Edited April 30, 201312 yr by Beckugan1

Well first off, I find it pretty sad and rude that this poor guy's thread got derailed from him proudly showing off his first piece of working with Zmodeler to everyone arguing over who's a GAD and who's not.

How do you think that makes this community look?

 

Secondly, it's ok for a new guy to release a glued together car for his first mod. What makes a GAD is if he becomes a lazy bum and decides not to advance, and just starts flooding the downloads with stuff that looks like a 5 year old did it.

 

What's missing in these GTA communities is the professionalism and quality of work. No one wants a bunch of stuff that's already been made. 

 

 

When NickieB made that tutorial his intentions weren't for the DL section to get flooded with useless clunker-cars. His intentions were for those people who wanted to switch a lightbar, or a rambar on their cars for personal preference to be able too.

 

Once you release a car that's been built with misc. parts, it's time to move on. Go on YT and look up how to scratch model. Actually work for it. 

In life, not everyone's going to be able to cram tutorials down your throat on how to do everything. It's called self-motiviation.

 

Now, can we please cut the crap and get back on topic?

Look guys can we stop, we all have be GAD at one even skin's where once GAD

Edited April 30, 201312 yr by 00Stevo