Part 16

Learn how to avoid getting 'Wasted' in Grand Theft Auto VI, what happens when you do, and how the 100% Score and Medal system works for mission completion.

Hey there! So, you're diving into Grand Theft Auto VI and want to know what happens when things go south, or how to really nail those missions? Let's break down the 'Wasted' screen and the 100% Score system. It's not as complicated as it sounds, and knowing this stuff will save you a lot of headaches and help you get those sweet Gold Medals.

When You Get Wasted

Alright, so 'Wasted' is basically the game's way of saying 'Mission Failed.' This happens if your health drops to zero. Think explosions, getting shot up too much, a spectacular motorcycle crash, or even a run-in with a shark (yeah, that can happen!). When you're Wasted, the mission you were on is failed, and you'll respawn at the nearest hospital. You'll spend about six in-game hours getting 'treated,' which costs you a percentage of your current money, up to a maximum of $5,000. The good news? You don't lose your weapons or ammo. The bad news? Your Body Armor is gone, so you'll need to find more.

Hospitals in the Game

Depending on where you meet your untimely end, you'll wake up in one of these five hospitals:

• Paleto Bay Care Center: Located in Blaine County along Paleto Blvd. (Map: B-4).
• Sandy Shores Medical Center: Also in Blaine County, found along Alhambra Drive (Map: D-5).
• Mount Zonah Medical Center: This one's in Los Santos, in Rockford Hills along Dorset Drive (Map: G-4).
• Pillbox Hill Medical Center: Situated in Los Santos at the intersection of Elgin Ave. and Swiss St. (Map: D-4).
• Central Los Santos Medical Center: The last one is in Strawberry, Los Santos, at the intersection of Crusade Rd. and Innocence Blvd. (Map: D-5).

Understanding the 100% Score and Medals

This feature, brought over from earlier GTA titles, is all about going the extra mile in missions. While the main goal is usually just to finish without failing, the 100% Score system adds extra challenges like completing missions within a certain time, minimizing damage to yourself and your vehicles, and hitting other specific objectives. Don't stress though – getting 100% on every single mission isn't actually required to achieve 100% overall completion for the game. You can totally ignore this if you just want to blast through the story!

Medal Tiers

Your performance in a mission earns you a Medal:

• Bronze Medal: You get this if you finish the mission without completing any of the optional requirements.
• Silver Medal: Awarded for completing some or most of the optional requirements.
• Gold Medal: The top prize! You earn this by completing ALL the optional requirements for a mission.

There are specific Accomplishments tied to earning Gold Medals on most missions, so if you're a completionist, this is where you'll want to focus.

The Replay Mission Advantage

Here's the cool part: you don't have to nail every single requirement in one go. You can replay missions anytime through the 'Replay Mission' or 'Replay Strangers and Freaks' option in the Game tab. This means you can tackle one requirement, like finishing fast, then replay the mission later to focus on another, like taking less damage. It's an accumulative approach that makes it way easier to get that Gold Medal without pulling your hair out.

Heads up: When you replay a mission, you'll start with limited money, and whatever health, armor, and ammo you had *before* starting the replay carries over. So, make sure you're topped up before you jump back in!

Also, be aware that replays might put you in a different starting position, and some vehicles or items could be changed. But on the flip side, you can use all the awesome weapons and upgrades you've acquired throughout the game to make those early missions a breeze. Some players even recommend playing through the main story first, then going back with your fully kitted-out arsenal to tackle the mission replays.

Important Note: If you fail a mission, certain requirements might get nullified if you choose to replay from the point of failure. However, if you skip a difficult part to move the mission forward, *all* requirements for that mission will be nullified. So, choose wisely!