Hitesh KS
Two Whales Mystery
Quick Summary
A mysterious environmental emergency has unfolded at Vespucci Beach, near the Del Perro shoreline. Two massive humpback whales have washed ashore, triggering a full-scale response from scientists, emergency services, media, and civilians. The scene captures the chaotic blend of scientific urgency, media spectacle, and public curiosity, all set within GTA V’s living, reactive world system.
Scene Showcase | 45-Second Cinematic
Location
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Vespucci Beach
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Coordinates: X: -1531, Y: -1215, Z: 2
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Landmark: Near Del Perro Pie
Scene Overview
Near Vespucci Beach by Del Perro, two large humpback whales have washed ashore. One is partially loaded onto a trailer with scientists examining it, while the other is still half in the water, surrounded by more researchers collecting samples. Two dozers are stationed at the whales, one operator is cleaning his vehicle, the other is lost in thought looking at the massive creature.
A temporary science setup sits in the center, with a lead scientist studying a large map, supported by an assistant and a technician. Coast Guard officers monitor the sea from boats, and a Sea Sparrow rests nearby. A Maverick helicopter flies overhead, scanning for more whales.
Law enforcement control the area. A small crowd of civilians watches from behind barriers. Media teams from Weazel News are filming live. Nearby, firefighters, medics, and lifeguards are on standby, interacting naturally across the scene.
The goal is to create a believable, layered disaster response, realistic, reactive, and immersive.
Two Whales Scene | 1 Min 14 Sec
World and Population Setup
Law Enforcement & Emergency Response
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Police cruisers positioned at multiple entry points
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Police officers guarding the area and patrolling the interior
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Lifeguard SUV stationed near the shoreline
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Firetruck and ambulance on standby
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Two Coast Guard speedboats offshore, each with binocular-equipped personnel
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One parked Sea Sparrow helicopter partially on land and water
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One airborne Maverick helicopter monitoring the sea
Media Presence
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News van parked with broadcasting equipment
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Cameraman operating a mounted TV camera
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Female reporter delivering coverage with a mic
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Senior reporter observing nearby with a coffee in hand
Utility & Support Vehicles
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Trailer carrying Whale 1 (not yet connected to truck), with the driver sitting on the mudguard waiting for orders
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Industrial dozer near Whale 1, with the operator admiring the whale’s size
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Industrial dozer near Whale 2, with the operator cleaning the vehicle with a cloth
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Human Labs & Research Boxville van, trunk open with a scientist inspecting a clipboard
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Mule truck loaded with lab crates, driver in a red jumpsuit leaning and chatting with responders, rear door open
Scientists & Technical Crew
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Two scientists working on Whale 1, which is on a trailer but not fully loaded
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Three scientists examining Whale 2, partially submerged at the shoreline
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Two lead scientists at a large central table analyzing maps and data
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One technician in a yellow jacket assisting at the research setup
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One scientist reviewing checklists near a parked Human Labs van
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Truck driver seated on the trailer’s mudguard, waiting
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Two dozer operators; one admiring the whale, another cleaning his machine
Civilians
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A group of civilians taking photos, chatting, and drinking coffee behind police tape
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Another group further along the beach, cheering and watching the spectacle
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One lifeguard scanning the ocean with binoculars for signs of more whales
Creatures
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Whale 1: Humpback whale fully out of water, partially loaded onto a trailer; two scientists are actively conducting research beside it
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Whale 2: Humpback whale lying partially in the water and partially on the sand; three scientists are collecting samples and studying it closely
Design Goals:
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Create a believable emergency response scene anchored around a rare natural event.
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Use world population (scientists, cops, firefighters, coast guards, media, civilians) to simulate a layered, reactive environment.
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Guide the player’s eye through clear scene flow, from the whales to investigators, then outward to support units, media, and onlookers.
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Emphasize naturalistic NPC behavior with idle animations, patrol paths, and task-based positioning.
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Include ambient storytelling elements that hint at broader world systems and player speculation.
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Design for ambient pacing and observational gameplay, encouraging players to stop, explore, and read into the scene without direct interaction.
Media Gallery:
Documentation:
A detailed breakdown of design choices, NPC logic, asset placements, and ambient systems used in the scene. This document offers behind-the-scenes insight into how realism and world logic were carefully crafted.
This PDF includes:
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A quick summary with location and setting details
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Full world and NPC population setup with logic and behavior
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Realistic ambient design featuring dead whales, scientists, civilians, and emergency response units
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Scene composition: visual layering, staging, and weather use
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Player experience goals and creative direction
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Design choices rooted in Rockstar’s world logic and immersive storytelling
Asset List (XML File)
This file contains all objects, props, NPCs, and vehicles used in the scene, including coordinates, headings, and variation data. It's a raw data reference for how the scene is assembled in-game using Menyoo and Map Editor.
Ideal for technical reviewers, scripters, and designers looking to understand asset-level worldbuilding.