«San Andreas: Multiplayer» - a multiplayer mode that birthed and popularized the «Roleplay» genre.

It was a true breakthrough in the world of online gaming, providing players with the opportunity to interact in the virtual sandbox of «San Andreas».

I remember back in August 2007 when I first got internet access. A month later, I discovered there was a multiplayer mode for «San Andreas». It was something special.

You'd logging into a server and be greeted by a panorama with «Vinewood» Hill. As the connection to the server was established, the time of day would change, and you'd be thrown into the character selection window, all while «Ice Cube's - It Was A Good Day» track played in the background. Unforgettable.

I played on our local city server. The server was small, but there was already the opportunity to buy property and somehow develop your character. After a month of playing, I discovered there were servers with a wide range of possibilities and gaming styles.

Moreover, it was there that I met two people whom I've been friends with to this day. And we spent a lot of time together in our teenage years, as we were from the same city.

Now, after so many years, «SA:MP» has become a platform for various gaming formats and modifications. It has provided the opportunity to create custom servers with unique rules and customization, attracting even more players and diversifying the gaming process.

Despite the emergence of more modern multiplayer modes and games, «SA:MP» still remains popular among fans of the classic «GTA» and enthusiasts of role-playing interaction. Its influence on online gaming and the role-playing genre as a whole remains significant, and many players still return to it to experience nostalgia and immerse themselves in this world once again.