We want to bring your attention to an important update regarding player bank balances. We’ve received multiple reports from some of our most financially successful players about a concerning issue. Players with bank balances exceeding R1 billion have found their accounts going into negative numbers—sometimes even after positive transactions.
Investigation Findings
After a thorough investigation, we discovered that GTA San Andreas has a built-in limitation where cash cannot exceed R1.4 billion. Once that threshold is surpassed, the balance flips to negative. This limitation is hardcoded into the game due to constraints from its early 2000s development. You can test this yourself in offline mode—go past a billion, and watch the money turn negative instead of increasing.
While this might have been a precautionary measure by the developers, it has negatively impacted the roleplay experience for our wealthiest players. Imagine working hard to earn billions only to see it disappear. We understand your frustration.
Economic Imbalance
Over time, our server’s economy has become unbalanced. Wages have skyrocketed, with players earning over R15,000 per job, while fuel costs around R600 per liter and rent prices are soaring. This has created an unsustainable economic environment.
Our database analysis shows that the average wealth of players is around R500 million, with over 50 players exceeding a billion. Meanwhile, those with less than R10 million make up the minority. This disparity is breaking the economy and diminishing the overall roleplay experience.
Upcoming Changes
To restore balance, we are implementing several measures:
- Increasing fuel prices
- Issuing universal speeding tickets
- Introducing property taxes
Starting at midnight tonight, we will make a universal adjustment: all players' bank balances and cash will be reduced to 10% of their current amount. For example, if you have R1 billion, you will have R100 million after midnight. If you have R100 million, you will be left with R10 million, and so on.
Economy Revamp
In conjunction with the reduction in player wealth, we will also be lowering the cost of everyday items to 15%:
- Fuel: Reduced to R35 per liter
- Food: Down to R50 per meal
- Water: Down to R10 per liter
- Clothing: Reduced to R50 per item
- Medical Services: Decreased from R100,000 to just R100 per check-up, and R1,000 for emergency treatments
These adjustments will help create a balanced, enjoyable, and fair economy where both new and veteran players can thrive.
Striking a Balance
While we don’t want to make wages too realistic (nobody wants to earn R27 per paycheck), we also can’t maintain the inflated wages of R50,000 that have contributed to this imbalance. Our goal is to strike the right balance between realism and fun, keeping the game enjoyable while ensuring a healthy in-game economy.
We appreciate your dedication and understanding as we work together to build a thriving community. Let’s continue to shape the future of our roleplay experience!
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