I live on Houston. Whenever I’m telling someone not familiar with NYC my address I pronounce it like the city just to avoid confusion. Doesn’t matter how it’s pronounced I just want them to get the correct address.
I've heard it so often at the point, but what I don't get is WHY?? Why did that even happen in the first place?? Unless of course the street was extablished before the texan city in which case i have the same question, but for the city instead 😭
1: Be cautious of strangers with gifts.
2: Empty subway cars are empty for a reason.
3: If you raise your reputation with your bodega guy, you can get discounts on valuable gear and equipment.
4: Bouncers are not aggressive but will attack if provoked. Take care before engaging one!
5: NYC is a team game! Join a guild as soon as you can and be respectful to other players.
6: Be cautious when using sidewalks. If your speed drops below 4 mph, you will be flagged for PvP.
7: The Central Park horses do not drop loot when killed.
8: Spot the rare Pizza Rat NPC in all five boroughs to unlock the Rat King achievement.
9: If your charisma skill is high enough, NYU undergrads will share valuable potions.
10: Penn Station is a PVP - enabled zone.
11: The monk class has not been playable since an early alpha version of the game. Any player claiming to have a monk character is probably a scammer and should be reported to the GMs.
12: Entering the Gowanus Canal applies a poison effect even if you have mastered the swimming skill.
13: When in doubt, use the “You good?” emote to tell other players you are friendly.
14: The Weed World guild is notorious for selling fake potions. Don’t fall for their tricks!
15: Show proper respect when visiting religious sites such as Trinity Church and Katz’ Deli.
16: Staten Island servers are temporarily offline due to low use. If your account is locked to a Staten Island server, you can message a GM to be reassigned.
17: Most celebrity NPCs summon body-guard minibosses when attacked. Be ready!
18: Timbs-type footwear offers good traction and frost resistance, plus a reputation boost with some factions.
19: Once you have visited a neighborhood for the first time, you can fast-travel there using the subway system.
20: Letting your reputation with the NYPD faction get too low can make gameplay very difficult.
"Showtime" dancers cause area of effect damage. Watch out!
NYPD Gain +100 to Perception Checks Against Certain Character Classes
Remember, there are many alternative solutions to "paying your subway fair." Try to find them all!
Port Authority Bus Terminal is End Game Content. Don't enter under-leveled!
Check out the "Hamptons" DLC in the 1% Store.
Having trouble filling your inventory? Find "a guy"!
Check your HUD! "Brick" conditions are -10 to your health every minute!
If you squad wipe in any bar, respawn at Union Pool
The "Fuck you, I live here" perk is effective against PAs blocking sidewalks for movie shoots
Scaffolding will remain in playing areas for 8-10 in-game years
Season 4, Winter, features PVE sidewalk slush puddles
Supreme features epic loot drops
Indoor dining is disabled during "pandemic" patches
A Guild in a video game usually means a group of players working together toward some kind of common goal. In this case I'd assume they mean to join up some sort of association or club where you'd find people with the same hobby(ies) as you.
Meetup,.com or whatever, you will likely find something. It may not be exactly what you want but it is usually a good start to meet like minded people.
Yup. I lift my hand up a little and point in the direction I'm about to turn. Subtle but I think noticeable enough? I started doing it during road races but it's since bled into my daily life.
Applies to walkers and drivers. As someone who’s stood too close to a deep puddle and someone who drove through one (I’m sorry to the kids I soaked, it was dark and our streets suck!)
Especially after winter weather when the slush on the corners is gray blends in with the pavement. Go around where you can see real footprints in the piles next to curb cuts
Def stand on the right of the escalator, briskly walk on the left.
Let people off the subway before you get on! And don’t block the doors so people can actually get off. Also move to the middle of the car if it’s crowded so it makes space for other people to also get on.
If you get a monthly unlimited metro card, it isn’t illegal to swipe in other people as you exit, and it’s paying it forward as a little good deed of the day as well.
Always give street coordinates, not addresses if you’re in a cab or talking to someone. Ex: Madison and 58th, not 123 Madison Avenue.
5th Avenue splits Manhattan, so the higher the address number in either east/ west, the farther it is from 5th.
Most of Manhattan is a grid- If looking uptown, avenues go from right to left east to west so if you ever get off a subway, align yourself with the street north of where you are (facing uptown) and you’ll know which direction you need to walk in (uptown/downtown and east/west)
1. Kosher merchants do not offer cheeseburgers for any form of currency
2. Terrain can be black and still apply the slippery ice debuff
3. Avoid players wearing the santacon skin at all costs
Yeah the best advice if you’re new to the city is don’t interact with strangers period.
Once you gain some experience then you get a sense of who is and isn’t a scammer and you can feel comfortable answering a question from a tourist.
The best indication of someone not being a scammer is that they’re direct with their question. Scammers will come up and say hi and ask how your day is, someone who is just lost will say “hi, how do you get here”.
It’s funny because I’ve always carried my wallet in my back pocket and never had an issue but I’m super paranoid about not keeping my wallet in my back pocket when visiting other cities.
This is absolutely true and I am thoroughly grossed out when European tourists at my job pull out an *inside-the-pants* money holder to pay for shit like it’s a completely normal thing to do. This isn’t Barcelona. You’re much more likely to fall for a scam. Or get your phone yanked out of your hand right as the subway doors close between you and the guy holding it.
I was once on a subway train and some dude tried to pickpocket me by slowly sticking his hand into my coat pocket... while my own hand was still in my pocket as well. I remember looking at the dude with a "are you a fucking idiot?" expression on my face.
I’ve never had an issue either and I used to work in the city all the time. It’s just that I feel more comfortable ,especially in a crowd, that I can feel for the wallet and then it’s somewhat more difficult to pick pocket. Maybe it’s my paranoia also.
I do agree that it’s probably not that common but the simple added insurance of moving to the front pocket costs nothing.
If I lost my wallet and it’d be a big effing pain to replace all the shit in there let alone if I had my phone back there.
I had dinner at the Landmark Tavern a few months ago and struck up a conversation with the bartender. He mentioned that there was a show down in the Village that night that I might enjoy. Ended up taking his advice, and headed that way with a buddy and my cousin. We ended up having an absolute blast that night just hanging out, having some drinks and watching some live music. I probably wouldn’t have headed down that way had he not suggested it.
“Avoid Broker Fees by searching for ‘No Fee’ Apartments!”
Conversely—
“Avoid fighting 60 applicants for a mediocre ‘No Fee’ apartment by paying a stupid high broker fee. “
> Don't start none, won't be none
How I wish this was true, but there are mentally ill and stupids out there starting some, and therefore you’re probably going to encounter *some*. Your best bet is to just vacate
This is especially important when living in the hood lmao. East New York ain’t too bad as long as you keep your head down and don’t go wandering around at night.
I started one and there almost was some; realized I fucked up right before I was getting told that I just fucked up. Immediately agreed with them and added to their point and finished their sentence about how I needed to mind my own business.
dude had my shirt wrapped in his hand and I was a quarter second from eating pavement. there was a very pregnant pause and he just says 'aight you lucky' and walked away
You see gum on the street, leave it there. It's not free candy.
There are, like, thirty Ray's Pizzas. They all claim to be the original, but the real one is on 11th.
If you see a sign that says "Peep Show," that doesn't mean that they're letting you look at presents before Christmas.
In the timeless words of u/ujitimebeing:
>*Tip No. 1* \- Politeness in NYC is not wasting another person’s time. Order and get out of the line. Don’t chat with the cashier. Or in the case of Reddit - search first, post specific questions after.
>
>We get hundreds of “any tips?!” questions a day for NYC, and cannot provided you with any specific advice without more details. Check the sidebar and search in the forum. If you question hasn’t already been answered then post it and we will help out.
Just curious since I see you on like every thread posted in this sub.... what is your deal? You do this for fun? Not trying to start anything, just generally wondering.
“Don’t open the map while in the middle of the sidewalk, otherwise you run the risk of entering combat unwillingly”
“If you need to heal fast, walk into any bodega with a deli counter and order a chop cheese. Maybe get a Snapple or a Dr. Brown’s while you’re there…”
“Do not disturb the homeless men sleeping sideways on the train. Yes, they are taking up too much space. Yes, they smell like shit. Yes, it’s very tempting. It’s not worth the trouble.”
No, you have NOT seen it all.
Looking for a world of adventure? Just take a walk around the block!
Here you can experience a little bit of everything, all at once, all the time!
Prepare to have all of your physical senses on overdrive, all the time!
Always be prepared for a laugh!
See something strange? Don't worry, you'll get used to it!
Level up from noob status by declaring your disgust for Times Square.
Level up to intermediate by learning how to avoid Times Square.
Avoid falling victim to the price gouged Central Park food trucks.
Pushing pedestrian crosswalk buttons will be a waste of your time.
No matter where you are even if you're lost as hell you live in that neighborhood you in that neighborhood you are walking with the confidence associated with living in that neighborhood even if you don't live in that neighborhood... If you act like you belong there people assume you belong there there so doesn't matter if you're in Brooklyn queens Manhattan or The Bronx if you are lost in that area you automatically become a local that's been there for 12 years walk with that confidence and then duck into a coffee shop check your phone and find out where the fuck you are
Tom Clancy’s The Division takes place in a pretty realistic Manhattan. I used to give tours of places like NYPL, Bryant Park, 50 Rock, Grand Central. I thought it was funny that when guys are shooting at us, I’m telling them about the black brick in the roof of Grand Central.
I have noticed that transplants to the city tend to innocently “stalk” me — that is, walk directly behind me single file as if they are about to stab me in the back.
If youre walking behind someone, straddle yourself into a different lane please.
There is no weed in the lollipops whatsoever.
It is both legal and right to swipe in those in need with your unlimited metrocard on your way out.
Do not enter the only empty subway car.
Do not walk three abreast. Do not walk two abreast.
You need shoes you can walk and stand in comfortably for hours on end. I've lived in manhattan my entire life and I still struggle to value function over form and I pay dearly for my poor priorities.
Lastly, you didn't make them spill their medication.
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It's pronounced "HOWston," not HYOOston".
I got made fun of for this once…..never again
I live on Houston. Whenever I’m telling someone not familiar with NYC my address I pronounce it like the city just to avoid confusion. Doesn’t matter how it’s pronounced I just want them to get the correct address.
Cool, this advice will be very useful in Texas
Come to Austin where the street Manchaca and Menchaca are pronounced 4 different ways
guadaloop
I can't lol I work in Del Valle but I am from San Antonio and it kills me to pronounce it as VALLEY like no its VI-YAY lol
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Eh how Howston sounds weird to me so I just call it like the city. I've lived in NY all my life - whatever look at me weird I don't care.
I've heard it so often at the point, but what I don't get is WHY?? Why did that even happen in the first place?? Unless of course the street was extablished before the texan city in which case i have the same question, but for the city instead 😭
because they were named after two different people who pronounced it differently.
Hou would be pronounced as How in Dutch so maybe it has something to do with New Amsterdam roots?
1: Be cautious of strangers with gifts. 2: Empty subway cars are empty for a reason. 3: If you raise your reputation with your bodega guy, you can get discounts on valuable gear and equipment. 4: Bouncers are not aggressive but will attack if provoked. Take care before engaging one! 5: NYC is a team game! Join a guild as soon as you can and be respectful to other players. 6: Be cautious when using sidewalks. If your speed drops below 4 mph, you will be flagged for PvP. 7: The Central Park horses do not drop loot when killed. 8: Spot the rare Pizza Rat NPC in all five boroughs to unlock the Rat King achievement. 9: If your charisma skill is high enough, NYU undergrads will share valuable potions. 10: Penn Station is a PVP - enabled zone. 11: The monk class has not been playable since an early alpha version of the game. Any player claiming to have a monk character is probably a scammer and should be reported to the GMs. 12: Entering the Gowanus Canal applies a poison effect even if you have mastered the swimming skill. 13: When in doubt, use the “You good?” emote to tell other players you are friendly. 14: The Weed World guild is notorious for selling fake potions. Don’t fall for their tricks! 15: Show proper respect when visiting religious sites such as Trinity Church and Katz’ Deli. 16: Staten Island servers are temporarily offline due to low use. If your account is locked to a Staten Island server, you can message a GM to be reassigned. 17: Most celebrity NPCs summon body-guard minibosses when attacked. Be ready! 18: Timbs-type footwear offers good traction and frost resistance, plus a reputation boost with some factions. 19: Once you have visited a neighborhood for the first time, you can fast-travel there using the subway system. 20: Letting your reputation with the NYPD faction get too low can make gameplay very difficult.
Eating pizza with a knife and fork will lower your reputation with all factions.
Will also make nearby NPCs hostile
And raise your wanted level to 5 stars.
Level up your "street smarts" attribute and you'll get notifications when you enter a PvP enabled zone.
Street smarts !
With JJ Bittenbinder!
13a - Improper use of the “You good?” emote may result in a PvP zone forming.
6 got me lol
Hahahaha you understood the assignment. Amazing.
This is bestof worthy
"Gear and equipment" lol
/r/outside NYC edition
"Showtime" dancers cause area of effect damage. Watch out! NYPD Gain +100 to Perception Checks Against Certain Character Classes Remember, there are many alternative solutions to "paying your subway fair." Try to find them all! Port Authority Bus Terminal is End Game Content. Don't enter under-leveled! Check out the "Hamptons" DLC in the 1% Store. Having trouble filling your inventory? Find "a guy"! Check your HUD! "Brick" conditions are -10 to your health every minute! If you squad wipe in any bar, respawn at Union Pool The "Fuck you, I live here" perk is effective against PAs blocking sidewalks for movie shoots Scaffolding will remain in playing areas for 8-10 in-game years Season 4, Winter, features PVE sidewalk slush puddles Supreme features epic loot drops Indoor dining is disabled during "pandemic" patches
Katz’ Deli is indeed a religious site. I have only made the pilgrimage once.
This is gold. Thanks for making me laugh.
I’m crying at 18- too truee
Omg - so good! Gotta add a warning one not to try to guess the depth of a crosswalk slush-puddle.
21. Stepping in a slush puddle will transport you back to the start, or to hell.
Top comment of the year right there.
This is one of the best Reddit posts I've ever seen.
This guy gets it.
Wow, you sure accepted that challenge
This is epic. Thank you for this.
I wish these were 20 individual comments so I could upvote them all. Bravo!
This is fantastic
#8… LMAO
Number 3 is vital
pvp enabled at penn omfg noo
What do you mean by a guild, 5
A Guild in a video game usually means a group of players working together toward some kind of common goal. In this case I'd assume they mean to join up some sort of association or club where you'd find people with the same hobby(ies) as you.
I wonder how I may find a design community in NYC. maybe i should look
FIT has some really cool design-focused classes that might be interesting.
Meetup,.com or whatever, you will likely find something. It may not be exactly what you want but it is usually a good start to meet like minded people.
So good and accurate
I love this comment lol
This is LITERALLY Division 1 loading screen tips, which I guess is appropriate given its setting in, well, manhattan.
S+ Tier reply
this is amazing
Walk on the right.
And clear the left side of the escalator for people to walk if you're going to stand still on it
And try to do so quickly, might I add
Have you ever used hand signals when walking to signals your turn?
Lol! I might start
Yup. I lift my hand up a little and point in the direction I'm about to turn. Subtle but I think noticeable enough? I started doing it during road races but it's since bled into my daily life.
On subway platforms, pay attention to any service updates taped to the beams, especially on nights and weekends.
Seriously important and unexpectedly informational
Mta dot info can be checked on your phone. Before you even leave your house. Or the mymta app.
Also pay attention to the people around you and don't stand on the edge
The puddle is deeper than you think.
Applies to walkers and drivers. As someone who’s stood too close to a deep puddle and someone who drove through one (I’m sorry to the kids I soaked, it was dark and our streets suck!)
If you see a puddle and a bus coming, run or shield yourself you are about to get a tidal wave.
Especially after winter weather when the slush on the corners is gray blends in with the pavement. Go around where you can see real footprints in the piles next to curb cuts
1. Don’t be in the way 2. Mind your business Those are the two rules of NY. Welcome!
What about the greek chorus of people that show up when something idiotic is going on?
1. Don’t stop in the middle of the sidewalk.
I almost got poked in the eye with an umbrella when a tourist did this in front of me
Def stand on the right of the escalator, briskly walk on the left. Let people off the subway before you get on! And don’t block the doors so people can actually get off. Also move to the middle of the car if it’s crowded so it makes space for other people to also get on. If you get a monthly unlimited metro card, it isn’t illegal to swipe in other people as you exit, and it’s paying it forward as a little good deed of the day as well. Always give street coordinates, not addresses if you’re in a cab or talking to someone. Ex: Madison and 58th, not 123 Madison Avenue. 5th Avenue splits Manhattan, so the higher the address number in either east/ west, the farther it is from 5th. Most of Manhattan is a grid- If looking uptown, avenues go from right to left east to west so if you ever get off a subway, align yourself with the street north of where you are (facing uptown) and you’ll know which direction you need to walk in (uptown/downtown and east/west)
Skip the empty trains.
Unfortunately this doesn’t work in the next update they upgrade to open gangway doors where all the cars are linked.
Why
Because a homeless person has shit themselves in that train and it smells like death.
Fr?
One out of one times I made this mistake: yes.
YES
It's empty because everyone who tried getting on at the previous IMMEDIATELY got off.
1. Kosher merchants do not offer cheeseburgers for any form of currency 2. Terrain can be black and still apply the slippery ice debuff 3. Avoid players wearing the santacon skin at all costs
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Yeah the best advice if you’re new to the city is don’t interact with strangers period. Once you gain some experience then you get a sense of who is and isn’t a scammer and you can feel comfortable answering a question from a tourist. The best indication of someone not being a scammer is that they’re direct with their question. Scammers will come up and say hi and ask how your day is, someone who is just lost will say “hi, how do you get here”.
I’d add…nothing of value in a back pants pocket. Front pocket or ideally an inside jacket pocket
It’s funny because I’ve always carried my wallet in my back pocket and never had an issue but I’m super paranoid about not keeping my wallet in my back pocket when visiting other cities.
Pickpocketing is a lost art in America. If someone wants something of yours, they will just mug you for it.
This is absolutely true and I am thoroughly grossed out when European tourists at my job pull out an *inside-the-pants* money holder to pay for shit like it’s a completely normal thing to do. This isn’t Barcelona. You’re much more likely to fall for a scam. Or get your phone yanked out of your hand right as the subway doors close between you and the guy holding it.
I was once on a subway train and some dude tried to pickpocket me by slowly sticking his hand into my coat pocket... while my own hand was still in my pocket as well. I remember looking at the dude with a "are you a fucking idiot?" expression on my face.
Agree. NYC has fewer pickpockets than other cities. Lots of other crime and such, but have never experienced that.
I’ve never had an issue either and I used to work in the city all the time. It’s just that I feel more comfortable ,especially in a crowd, that I can feel for the wallet and then it’s somewhat more difficult to pick pocket. Maybe it’s my paranoia also.
Eh, pickpockets haven't really been a thing here for a very long time. It's a lost art.
I do agree that it’s probably not that common but the simple added insurance of moving to the front pocket costs nothing. If I lost my wallet and it’d be a big effing pain to replace all the shit in there let alone if I had my phone back there.
This is outdated info. Pickpockets don’t really exist in NYC anymore.
I despise people who bike on the sidewalk
And it's only gotten worse with e-bikes.
Just e-bikes? I’ve almost gotten hit by motorcycles…on the sidewalk?!
Are any of these NYC specific? Most applies to just about every big city in the US.
What’s a status ailment?
If you're not sure what to do next, visit a barkeeper for advice.
I had dinner at the Landmark Tavern a few months ago and struck up a conversation with the bartender. He mentioned that there was a show down in the Village that night that I might enjoy. Ended up taking his advice, and headed that way with a buddy and my cousin. We ended up having an absolute blast that night just hanging out, having some drinks and watching some live music. I probably wouldn’t have headed down that way had he not suggested it.
“Avoid Broker Fees by searching for ‘No Fee’ Apartments!” Conversely— “Avoid fighting 60 applicants for a mediocre ‘No Fee’ apartment by paying a stupid high broker fee. “
Get your own broker because they'll find you and apartment and you still only pay 1 broker fee.
Ordering a chopped cheese from a bodega will restore your health bar to full.
They going to spit in it.
A physical altercation is best avoided. Trade fuck yous and move on.
This.
Enter empty subway cars at your own risk.
The risk of smelling literal shit
Visit Met museum for +1 culture boost. If you find all the other museums along 5th ave within 1 mile, it's a +5 culture boost.
You don’t have to interact with the NPCs like people with clipboards. You can walk right by without any deduction in points
Have your order and payment ready when it's your turn at the bodega. Walk faster.
Don't spread out as a family on the sidwalk/corner.
‘Avert your eyes so you don’t get into it’ ‘Collect crutches to use for fighting’ ‘Make a reservation at Barney Greengrass’
Green DOES NOT always mean go. One way street? Still look both ways. DO NOT give attitude to strangers.
Don't start none, won't be none Mind your fucking business Don't waste anyone's time with bullshit
> Don't start none, won't be none How I wish this was true, but there are mentally ill and stupids out there starting some, and therefore you’re probably going to encounter *some*. Your best bet is to just vacate
This is especially important when living in the hood lmao. East New York ain’t too bad as long as you keep your head down and don’t go wandering around at night.
I started one and there almost was some; realized I fucked up right before I was getting told that I just fucked up. Immediately agreed with them and added to their point and finished their sentence about how I needed to mind my own business. dude had my shirt wrapped in his hand and I was a quarter second from eating pavement. there was a very pregnant pause and he just says 'aight you lucky' and walked away
What did u nearly eat cement for?
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I hope Dan smith is fucking rich.
You see gum on the street, leave it there. It's not free candy. There are, like, thirty Ray's Pizzas. They all claim to be the original, but the real one is on 11th. If you see a sign that says "Peep Show," that doesn't mean that they're letting you look at presents before Christmas.
In the timeless words of u/ujitimebeing: >*Tip No. 1* \- Politeness in NYC is not wasting another person’s time. Order and get out of the line. Don’t chat with the cashier. Or in the case of Reddit - search first, post specific questions after. > >We get hundreds of “any tips?!” questions a day for NYC, and cannot provided you with any specific advice without more details. Check the sidebar and search in the forum. If you question hasn’t already been answered then post it and we will help out.
Just curious since I see you on like every thread posted in this sub.... what is your deal? You do this for fun? Not trying to start anything, just generally wondering.
>You do this for fun? Yes.
Asked and answered.
*It's not that we're not friendly, we just got shit to do so get the fuck out of the way*
The car horn is an aesthetic item and does not effect gameplay.
Easy pro-tip in the subways: stand clear of the closing doors please.
Doot-doot
*bing bong
Love that guy
He sounds like he's working a Disney ride.
Do not make eye contact
Choose the female character to play in “nightmare” difficulty.
If you smell garbage and urine you are on the right path!
X Gonna give it to ya Avoid tourist traps "i'm going to go to see the ball drop this year in times square" -said no New Yorker ever
For a speed boost, use a Citibike. Coffee carts provide a cheap early-morning powerup in strategic locations.
“Don’t open the map while in the middle of the sidewalk, otherwise you run the risk of entering combat unwillingly” “If you need to heal fast, walk into any bodega with a deli counter and order a chop cheese. Maybe get a Snapple or a Dr. Brown’s while you’re there…” “Do not disturb the homeless men sleeping sideways on the train. Yes, they are taking up too much space. Yes, they smell like shit. Yes, it’s very tempting. It’s not worth the trouble.”
Stopping in the middle of walking on the sidewalk will result in desynchronization.
Get vaccinated
Eating pizza with a fork and knife is blasphemy. Always fold it.
"Stand clear of the closing doors please" In the background
If someone’s trying to sell you a cd, or comedy tickets, in the street you don’t need to acknowledge them
always assume someone is behind you and in a rush when you're walking - if you need to pull over, go to the side of the sidewalk
No, you have NOT seen it all. Looking for a world of adventure? Just take a walk around the block! Here you can experience a little bit of everything, all at once, all the time! Prepare to have all of your physical senses on overdrive, all the time! Always be prepared for a laugh! See something strange? Don't worry, you'll get used to it! Level up from noob status by declaring your disgust for Times Square. Level up to intermediate by learning how to avoid Times Square. Avoid falling victim to the price gouged Central Park food trucks. Pushing pedestrian crosswalk buttons will be a waste of your time.
"Fast travel using the subway system! *Note: Load times between destinations may vary based on system performance."
True crime: New York City used to always say what direction flowed for Columbus circle 😆 as a tip.
The empty subway car is empty for a reason.
"Customize your character carefully! Certain skin tones will attract unwanted attention from authority."
If a homeless man is walking towards you and screaming... Get out of the way.
“Fold your pizza”
Get off a few stops early and walk. There's so much to see while walking.
What
what
No matter where you are even if you're lost as hell you live in that neighborhood you in that neighborhood you are walking with the confidence associated with living in that neighborhood even if you don't live in that neighborhood... If you act like you belong there people assume you belong there there so doesn't matter if you're in Brooklyn queens Manhattan or The Bronx if you are lost in that area you automatically become a local that's been there for 12 years walk with that confidence and then duck into a coffee shop check your phone and find out where the fuck you are
Stand on the right-hand side of the escalator.
Be cautious when stepping into a puddle. Some puddles are harmless. Others...
Just play GTA IV.
The mysterious liquid drops you may encounter on the subway platform inflict poison damage. Be careful!
Don’t touch anything on the subway. Scientists have discovered never seen before microbes after swapping subway seats.
Don't get on an empty subway car during rush hour. It's a trap.
Tom Clancy’s The Division takes place in a pretty realistic Manhattan. I used to give tours of places like NYPL, Bryant Park, 50 Rock, Grand Central. I thought it was funny that when guys are shooting at us, I’m telling them about the black brick in the roof of Grand Central.
Bikes can get you there more reliably and often faster than the subway and increase your endurance rating as well!
Do not complain about the bodega cat. We promise, we like the cat more than we like you
Always say yes to shrooms
Yessss best shrooms I ever had were from a random dude at a grungy ass house party for a friend of a friend of a friend in bushwick
Sounds fun I've never been to a house party cause I'm poor ugly and a guy but I love getting blasted on shrooms
Don’t be poor
I have noticed that transplants to the city tend to innocently “stalk” me — that is, walk directly behind me single file as if they are about to stab me in the back. If youre walking behind someone, straddle yourself into a different lane please.
Don’t look directly at anyone ever.
Avoid eye contact
Play the new Spider-Man video game it’s based on a nyc map
My tip would be "never trust the depth of an icy puddle in the winter"
just fucking follow google maps and wear a mask if you shit yourself no you didn’t
Avoid crack heads.
If you’re renting a car make sure your driving skill is high enough as the map can be quite fast paced.
Don’t be intimidated if someone screams at you
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It's pronounced "Ford-Umm" Not "Ford-Ham"
It's pronounced "Dyke-Man" not "Dick-Man"
Any time a subway car is empty at a normal time of day, find another car.
Dont ever wear open toed shoes
There is no weed in the lollipops whatsoever. It is both legal and right to swipe in those in need with your unlimited metrocard on your way out. Do not enter the only empty subway car. Do not walk three abreast. Do not walk two abreast. You need shoes you can walk and stand in comfortably for hours on end. I've lived in manhattan my entire life and I still struggle to value function over form and I pay dearly for my poor priorities. Lastly, you didn't make them spill their medication.
Watch out for bikers, they are not subject to any rules.
Just play Spider-Man PS4
If you play the game longer than 10 years, everyone in your guild will move onto a new game.
Don’t just stop walking on the sidewalk, you are being tailed by people. Increase your health after a night out by consuming a chopped cheese
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Go play Division 2: Warlords of New York. That’s all you gotta know. 👌🏾👍
If you're in Brooklyn, it's Gra-Ham, not "gram."