So we've been quite noticeably silent over the past couple of months - there is reason behind the emptiness however, and much of it relates to how I and most others on the team have been increasingly busy with things in the real world and so on.  That doesn't mean that we're not still working away on LCPDFR, however, and it gets better than that as well because not only are we still pushing ahead with development on another update in the 1.0 series, but we've been focusing attention elsewhere as well - especially as it concerns both this community and the fast approaching GTA V which is seemingly just around the corner now.  Regardless, I thought that given the lack of news for a little while I'd take this opportunity to bring everyone back up to date with what we're doing and where we're going next.

 

IPS 4

 

On the immediate horizon for us is IPS 4, which is the major overhaul of our community software that powers LCPDFR.com.  IPS 4 has been in development for quite some time now and we've had a pre-release version of it hosted on a testing website for just over a month now, too.  For more information about IPS 4 and to take a look at it in action, I'd recommend you visit the pre-release demo set up by IPS at http://zend.ipsdevserver.com/ips4/  In short though, IPS 4 brings a much more modern and streamlined framework for building a community driven website.  Admittedly, LCPDFR has rocked the same design for just under 3 years now, and I do feel like it is again time for a change.  With IPS 4, we will be rolling out an entirely new theme, loosely based on this dark blue which we first introduced in late 2011. We are hoping that this is something that will be completed by the end of the year, although with this one. the ball isn't really in our court - we're just waiting for the software to be properly released.

 

 

LCPDFR 1.0

 

Back in the closing days of last year we released LCPDFR 1.0 - it was certainly a moment we'll never forget when our servers collapsed with all the downloads.  Throughout this year we've been updating LCPDFR 1.0 by bringing three patches, the last of which being 1.0c in summer of this year.  Work on the fourth patch, 1.0d, has, at a slow pace, been ongoing for a couple of months now and we'll be finishing it off by the end of this month if all goes to plan.  To give you an idea of some of the things that we've come up with for 1.0d, I've included an image I took a little while ago below:

 

 

 

GTA V

 

Of course, ever present in the minds of everyone now I would assume is the impending release of GTA V on PC.  Certainly we're all hotly anticipating it as well and are of course fantasizing over the possibilities that it could bring in terms of modding.  I'm cautious to raise high hopes considering the direction that GTA V has taken in terms of multiplayer integration and the tight restrictions that Rockstar and Sony/Microsoft have imposed on the current-gen release, although this hasn't deterred anyone from investigating what it might take to get the ball rolling with GTA V.  Our own LMS has been hard at work, with some others, studying Max Payne 3, the latest title which Rockstar released for PC, and has reported varying degrees of success in terms of modding.  It still seems to be a subject of ambiguity, but let there be no doubt about it, we'd absolutely love, more than anything, to be able to launch an 'LSPDFR' for GTA V.

 

 

Other notes

 

Despite GTA IV being nearly 6 years old, and LCPDFR being more than 5 years old, it is remarkable to see the level of interest that still surrounds us here on LCPDFR.com.  We recently just passed the 145,000 member mark and we're well on our way to reaching the big 150k.  I said last year (or at least I think I did) that it was an exciting time to be in the community with the release of LCPDFR 1.0 only weeks away.  Indeed, with just over two months until GTA V is released for PC, and a major website plus smaller LCPDFR update on the cards, I'd say that once again, it is definitely an exciting time to be here.

 

Sam. 

Thanks for the update Sam! Can't wait for the new features of IPB 4 despite the fact that it looks life shit :P

This is a lot of great news!

Wow. 

Alright man looks good, the LCPDFR community is one of the greatest communities I've been apart of and I'm proud to see the big accomplishment you guys have made, keep up the good work guys. ;)

Sounds good. Keep it up y'all

great job and thank you for the update. I look forward for more to come and also playing with everyone who is going to move over to GTA V.

crazy its been 6 years LCPDFR has come a long way, gud update

 

 

Thanks for your work yo 

 

 

 

Thanks for the update that we all been  waiting for. And a boat patrol that going to be different. Guessing that it's going to be another full year before seeing an first scripted for GTAV. 

You guys are the best, great job everyone! 

Thanks for the update Sam, it's always good to know that both you and the community is doing well. 

Thanks for the update Sam. Waiting to see how this site will look with IPS 4 :D

GTA V

 

Of course, ever present in the minds of everyone now I would assume is the impending release of GTA V on PC.  Certainly we're all hotly anticipating it as well and are of course fantasizing over the possibilities that it could bring in terms of modding.  I'm cautious to raise high hopes considering the direction that GTA V has taken in terms of multiplayer integration and the tight restrictions that Rockstar and Sony/Microsoft have imposed on the current-gen release, although this hasn't deterred anyone from investigating what it might take to get the ball rolling with GTA V.  Our own LMS has been hard at work, with some others, studying Max Payne 3, the latest title which Rockstar released for PC, and has reported varying degrees of success in terms of modding.  It still seems to be a subject of ambiguity, but let there be no doubt about it, we'd absolutely love, more than anything, to be able to launch an 'LSPDFR' for GTA V.

 

 

 

Sam. 

 

Sam, just a quick suggestion perhaps call it 'SAFR' for "San Andreas First Response". I feel that it would be a more universal name for the mods name, given that there are multiple law enforcement agencies in V.

 

Cheers.

 

Sam, just a quick suggestion perhaps call it 'SAFR' for "San Andreas First Response". I feel that it would be a more universal name for the mods name, given that there are multiple law enforcement agencies in V.

 

Cheers.

 

Well in my honest opinion I think LSPFR, seeing that the LSPD is the main department in the whole game just like the LCPD is. 

Yeah. After all we also have the Alderney State Police in GTA IV and it's still called LCPDFR. So LSPDFR works fine for me :D

With the new update for First Responder to 1.0d would this solve the problem with when you push Ctrl + B and it spawns a road block will you be fixing the problem where it seems to crash the game if you spawn the road block

 

water chases? Marine unit? Cool! A special callout for the Noose immigration authority to find and stop a smugglers' Reefer... 

This all looks very promising, although I have a hard time taking you seriously with a pizza with a Santa hat on as your profile picture. We have ini to thank for that...

 

Back on topic: With what looks like the addition of Marine units into LCPDFR, that'll bring a whole new aspect to the game! Can't wait to see what you guys have lying around for the future!

Been a while since I've popped my head in, but I'm looking forward to see if it's worth modding GTA V, and I'm excited for the new website backend aswell 

LCPDFR team those cuddly bad asses.

As great as this looks, one thing I pray you guys fix or in this case "alter" in 1.0D is the bodyguard system so that you're able to have mre than one partner. that way, you're able to have three-four man SWAT Teams out on patrol.