I came up with the mechanic used in GTA V. R*, send me money.

[tangoprime]

See my post here (#31)
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/forums/read/6.405395-Stealth-Games-Dont-Have-to-Be-About-Killing-People#16835234

Haha, I just remembered this topic when I was thinking about how I wish there were more Heists in GTAV, and I really liked that, for the most part, there were non-violent options in planning, and really enjoyed the prep work. Then I remembered- I had that idea before. Of course Rockstar had to violence it up and whatnot, but I just realized that in GTA V I ALMOST got exactly what I had said would be an awesome, innovative game.

Anyway, I'll sit here awaiting my cheque from R*, though I guess I'll kindly split it with Yahtzee and some of the other contributors to that thread.
Captcha: One More Day ...I suppose I can wait that long.

 

[DasDestroyer]

Spoiler

Congratulations, but what exactly is the discussion value of this?

 

[Jimmy T. Malice]

You 'came up with it' five months before the game came out. Even if you could get money for this, your claim is tenuous.

 

[RJ 17]

See my post here (#31)
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/forums/read/6.405395-Stealth-Games-Dont-Have-to-Be-About-Killing-People#16835234

Haha, I just remembered this topic when I was thinking about how I wish there were more Heists in GTAV, and I really liked that, for the most part, there were non-violent options in planning, and really enjoyed the prep work. Then I remembered- I had that idea before. Of course Rockstar had to violence it up and whatnot, but I just realized that in GTA V I ALMOST got exactly what I had said would be an awesome, innovative game.

Anyway, I'll sit here awaiting my cheque from R*, though I guess I'll kindly split it with Yahtzee and some of the other contributors to that thread.
Captcha: One More Day ...I suppose I can wait that long.

Pfffft, that's nothing. Check this topic out:

http://www.escapistmagazine.com/forums/read/9.353986-I-Have-Obtained-ME-3-Ending-Enlightenment-A-MUST-READ-FOR-ANYONE-QUESTIONING-THE-ME-3-ENDINGS

OP, bottom of the spoiler box: I accurately predict all the Extended Cut endings. What makes this so "impressive"? Check the date of the posting: March 12th, 2012. That's 6 days after the game came out...LONG before the EC was even being considered as a possible thing.

My point is that I should get paid before you.

 

[tangoprime]

Thanks RJ for realizing that I'm being jocular here, and adding something useful. I'd figured more people would hop in and reminisce with some older posts of ideas they'd mentioned that actually became a thing. Instead, I have a not-sure-if-serious response about my likelihood of making a valid claim and someone telling me this thread is pointless (though I do appreciate the free internet coupon, lol). Tough crowd lately, huh?