More GTA V Discoveries

In the last few days I've managed to squeeze a little more time into my new adventures in Grand Theft Auto V.   I think I've gotten a better feel for driving and have figured out which radio stations I should listen to (I weirdly opt for the rap channels even though I am not a big rap fan in real-life.  There's something about GTA that brings out my inner gangster...if that's even a thing).  There are some really great new features that I am enjoying and that have made this newest GTA much more expansive.

Franklin and Chop.

One new thing I'm excited about is the addition of animals.  Franklin is tasked with caring for Chop, a huge rottweiler who is adept at detecting and chasing down the bad guys.  I finished a mission where I could switch between Franklin and Chop and it was kind of cool to see things from the perspective of a dog.  I haven't figured out how to train Chop, but I keep getting messages that I can download the "iFruit" app and learn how to teach him tricks.  I'm going to have to do some Googling to figure that out.

I advanced the storyline far enough that I have unlocked another of the main characters.  I'm still trying to fully figure him out, but he seems interesting.  Michael lives a privileged life that seems pretty mainstream, but you know there is something big and criminal in his background.  What did he do to before he became the dad in a dysfunctional nuclear family?  I'm betting he was some sort of hitman.  He seems cool and collected...and maybe a little deadly.  I'm not quite sure what his special ability is but I think it has to do with shooting.

I decided to have Franklin check out the local Ammu-Nation store to see what weapons were available.  There is a much wider variety of weapons to choose from as well as different types of armor.  One of the stores I visited even had a shooting range that offered shooting challenges.  I attempted to earn a gold medal in as many as I could and had mixed success.  I think I need a better mouse....  I managed to boost Franklin's shooting abilities a little bit.

I'm going to spend this weekend exploring more of the world in GTA V.  It's an exciting time!