Part 102

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories Part 102 guide covering missions The Drop, Supply and Demand, and Wave Goodbye, including strategies for package collection and avoiding rival boats.

This section of the guide covers several missions related to smuggling and package collection in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories. It details strategies for completing these missions efficiently, including optimal starting locations and how to deal with rival boats and wanted levels.

Mission 3 - The Drop

This mission is identical to Mission 1, but upon returning to shore, you will receive a 4-Star Wanted Rating. It is recommended to start this mission at Vice Point. When collecting packages, the return jetty is usually at Vice City Marina. Starting at Vice Point provides more time to reach the warehouse and allows you to visit the Ocean Beach Pay 'N' Spray to clear your wanted level before returning. If you start at Ocean Beach, you may not have enough time to reach the warehouse or the Pay 'N' Spray, and aggressive police could damage your truck or knock out packages, leading to mission failure. The farther you start from the Marina, the more time you are given. Upon returning to shore, use the M249 to quickly eliminate pursuing police, then drive south of the Marina building to reach the street and head to the Ocean Beach Pay 'N' Spray. After clearing the wanted rating, return to the warehouse to complete the mission.

Mission 4 - Supply and Demand

This mission is identical to Mission 2, with the addition of a 4-Star Wanted Rating upon return to shore. Start at Vice Point and employ the same strategy as outlined for Mission 3.

Mission 5 - The Drop

This mission is identical to Mission 1, but you must avoid rival gang boats after collecting packages. Start this mission at Ocean Beach. If you start at Vice Point, the return jetty is usually closer to your starting location, specifically in the narrow channel near the Golf Course. Rival boats, though slow, possess significant firepower and can quickly destroy your boat. Several rivals often spawn near the Vice Point jetty, leaving insufficient room to maneuver and avoid them, allowing them to destroy your vessel. By starting at Ocean Beach, the jetty is typically at Vice City Marina, providing ample space to evade rivals on your return journey. Once back on land, you will no longer have to contend with gangs or the police, making the return to the warehouse straightforward.

Mission 6 - Wave Goodbye

This mission is identical to Mission 4, but requires collecting twenty packages with a six-second bonus, and rival boats will shoot back. Although they shoot, the rival boats are not aggressive and will inflict minimal damage. Follow the same strategy as for Mission 4. Start at Vice Point to ensure you have enough time to reach the Pay 'N' Spray after returning to land and clearing your Wanted Rating.

Completing the final Smuggling Reputation Mission will maximize your reputation, earning you the title of Pirate Captain.

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