What about a Crook Hook?

[Nutt 490]

Just as an idea - I would love to see some police mods (CVPI mostly) with a Crook Hook system in place. Possibly using the GTA moving-parts mods. Just something different and new...

http://www.crookhook.net/

Thoughts?

[Fbifriday 13]

That would be interesting. I don't know how it would work exactly, in terms of gameplay, but definitely interesting.

However, in terms of real-world applications, I see that being completely ineffective. It would be hard enough to get into position for a PIT, much less to get within a foot of the bumper of a running vehicle going 90 miles per hour. And then there's the issue of what happens when the bad guy decides to slam on his brakes in an effort to get the police off his back.

[Nutt 490]

That would be interesting. I don't know how it would work exactly, in terms of gameplay, but definitely interesting.

However, in terms of real-world applications, I see that being completely ineffective. It would be hard enough to get into position for a PIT, much less to get within a foot of the bumper of a running vehicle going 90 miles per hour. And then there's the issue of what happens when the bad guy decides to slam on his brakes in an effort to get the police off his back.

Yes real world usage would be too risky and somewhat foolish. However in GTA 4; it would be neat to see it in action - just the lowering and closing would be awesome.

FYI: EPM possibly on making it work. http://www.gtagaming.com/downloads/gta-iv/script-mods/6303

Edited March 19, 2012 by Nutt

[HolyOrangeJuice 57]

It is one of those ideas that is great in theory. Nothing beats the good ol' PIT. Granted each police department has a variety of equipment and I wouldn't be suprised if some departments have a car equipped with this but in the end it isn't something practical. Now for a mod in game...idk how that would be implemented.

[JAM 852]

FYI: EPM possibly on making it work. http://www.gtagaming...cript-mods/6303

I could see EPM making the model it's self work, However it would take something like a script to correlate with that model and timing to actually get it to "hook" Onto some ones bumper, But still, Sounds like a fun idea .

[cp702 1,930]

I'm not sure if this can possibly work with the IV physics system. I don't think cars have a "lip" it can latch on to ingame, nor do I think you could easily make it have a "hook".

[JAM 852]

I'm not sure if this can possibly work with the IV physics system. I don't think cars have a "lip" it can latch on to ingame, nor do I think you could easily make it have a "hook".

True, However, In the game Arma2: OA, There was a simple script to attach the bumper to the front of a car for towing purposes, Possibly the same thing could be done? Idk how the whole physics of the game would react however.

[Nutt 490]

I was thinking more for show and tell - than actual usage. Just having something different on a cruiser.

[JAM 852]

I was thinking more for show and tell - than actual usage. Just having something different on a cruiser.

That would be nice too :happy:

[pintDMG 12]

As for real-world applications... Isn't it supposed/more useful when used to lock the car in place during a traffic stop, to prevent the driver from bursting off?

[Fbifriday 13]

As for real-world applications... Isn't it supposed/more useful when used to lock the car in place during a traffic stop, to prevent the driver from bursting off?

I would imagine there is some sort of legal precedent there that would prevent it from just being used on everyone that gets pulled over. Something along the lines of a violation of due process. Just like they can't put handcuffs on everyone that police talk to on the sidewalk, just to prevent them from running. Using the crook hook would essentially be the same thing as the officer immediately hopping out of his vehicle and putting a vehicle immobilizer (a boot) on your vehicle. If a cop did that to me, my lawyer would be getting a call.

[HolyOrangeJuice 57]

As for real-world applications... Isn't it supposed/more useful when used to lock the car in place during a traffic stop, to prevent the driver from bursting off?

No it is an alternative to using a PIT manuever or waiting for the vehicle to crash to stop a pursuit.