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Here are some answers to some of the more frequently asked questions about Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. | Here are some answers to some of the more frequently asked questions about Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. | ||
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If your gambling skill is full, save outside the Four Dragons Casino and just bet $1,000,000 on roulette at odds of 50/50 (red/black or odd/even) - if you lose, reload, if you win, save | If your gambling skill is full, save outside the Four Dragons Casino and just bet $1,000,000 on roulette at odds of 50/50 (red/black or odd/even) - if you lose, reload, if you win, save | ||
Pimping missions are relatively easy to do (enter a Broadway, press {{psx|R3}} | Pimping missions are relatively easy to do (enter a Broadway, press {{control|{{psx|R3}}|{{kbd|+}}|{{xbox|neutral|Rstick}}}}). After the multiplier kicks in, so does the money. This is also a handy way to up your driving skill. Plus, after the first 10, girls will pay you to sleep with them. | ||
Do the health cheat ( | Do the health cheat ({{control|{{psx|R1}}, {{psx|R2}}, {{psx|L1}}, {{psx|X}}, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP|HESOYAM|{{xbox|RT}},{{xbox|black}},{{xbox|LT}},{{xbox|A}},LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP}}) so you will get health, armour and money. | ||
==Controls== | ==Controls== | ||
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*[http://hp.vector.co.jp/authors/VA016823/joytokey/english.html JoyToKey]: consult the [http://boards.gamefaqs.com/gfaqs/genmessage.php?board=924362&topic=21500642 GameFAQs boards guide] for more about this. | *[http://hp.vector.co.jp/authors/VA016823/joytokey/english.html JoyToKey]: consult the [http://boards.gamefaqs.com/gfaqs/genmessage.php?board=924362&topic=21500642 GameFAQs boards guide] for more about this. | ||
===I've got a lookalike PS2/Xbox controller, how do I set it up to feel just like a PS2/Xbox?=== | ===I've got a lookalike {{control|PS2|PS2/Xbox|Xbox}} controller, how do I set it up to feel just like a {{control|PS2|PS2/Xbox|Xbox}}?=== | ||
Check the [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas/Controls|Controls]] section of the guide. You should be able to work out what button on the controller would be what button on the PS2/Xbox, so simply configure those to be the same or better. Some buttons like {{psx|Start}}/{{xbox|Start}} and {{xbox|Back}} may end up being left over, so just configure whatever you like to those (perhaps the Replay function). | Check the [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas/Controls|Controls]] section of the guide. You should be able to work out what button on the controller would be what button on the {{control|PS2|PS2/Xbox|Xbox}}, so simply configure those to be the same or better. Some buttons like {{control|{{psx|Start}}|{{psx|start}}/{{xbox|Start}}|{{xbox|start}} and {{xbox|Back}}}} may end up being left over, so just configure whatever you like to those (perhaps the Replay function). | ||
===How do I use the Instant Replay on the Xbox?=== | ===How do I use the Instant Replay on the Xbox?=== | ||
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==== How do you start the dancing sequence? ==== | ==== How do you start the dancing sequence? ==== | ||
Each time the girl talks to you, press right on the D-pad to reply affirmatively. If you press the button immediately after the question is asked, sometimes it doesn't register, and you have to press it again. | Each time the girl talks to you, press {{control|right on the D-pad|{{kbd|Y}}|right on the D-pad}} to reply affirmatively. If you press the button immediately after the question is asked, sometimes it doesn't register, and you have to press it again. | ||
==== Unreachable 4000 points ==== | ==== Unreachable 4000 points ==== | ||
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==== Tenpenny has set the place on fire, and I'm at the part with the fire extingusher, BUT I CAN'T GRAB IT. What do I need to press to grab it? ==== | ==== Tenpenny has set the place on fire, and I'm at the part with the fire extingusher, BUT I CAN'T GRAB IT. What do I need to press to grab it? ==== | ||
Press {{psx|L1}} | Press {{control|{{psx|L1}}|{{kbd|tab}}|{{xbox|LT}}}} when you're standing in it. It will replace an item in your inventory. Also, if you have already completed level 12 of the Firefighter mission, you become fireproof, and you | ||
don't need the fire extinguisher at all. | don't need the fire extinguisher at all. | ||
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However, using the cheat in Los Santos often doesn't work well, as targets are often spawned up in rural areas, and the cops don't get to them quick enough. It works best in San Fiero; start the cheat near the north end of the city, just south of the bridge (e.g. Cluck 'n Bell). All the targets spawn downtown, and the cops get to them rather quickly. | However, using the cheat in Los Santos often doesn't work well, as targets are often spawned up in rural areas, and the cops don't get to them quick enough. It works best in San Fiero; start the cheat near the north end of the city, just south of the bridge (e.g. Cluck 'n Bell). All the targets spawn downtown, and the cops get to them rather quickly. | ||
If you wish to actually kill the perpetrators, but want an advantage, there is another trick. Break into the '''east''' side of Area 69 in Los Venturas, by using a jetpack (from nearby Verdant Meadows Airport), or by breaking down the breakable fence at the south end of this area (this is not recommended, as leaving this fence intact means the outside law enforcement that shows up can not reach you). Take the Rhino tank, which allows you to run vigilante missions via {{psx|R3}} | If you wish to actually kill the perpetrators, but want an advantage, there is another trick. Break into the '''east''' side of Area 69 in Los Venturas, by using a jetpack (from nearby Verdant Meadows Airport), or by breaking down the breakable fence at the south end of this area (this is not recommended, as leaving this fence intact means the outside law enforcement that shows up can not reach you). Take the Rhino tank, which allows you to run vigilante missions via {{control|{{psx|R3}}|{{kbd|+}}}}. You now have a five star wanted level from entering the area, so drive the tank out through the breakable fence, and take it north to Verdant Meadows. Park it outside the building and save- it will be there when you exit the building. Then, run the vigilante missions right there at Verdant Meadows (you'll likely end up chasing people into Las Venturas). The Rhino is almost impossible to damage, it destroys vehicles with one good hit, and it carries a heavy gun that can be operated with the {{control|right stick and {{psx|L1}}|the {{mouse}}}}. However, be careful not to let the perpetrators (or police if you get a wanted level from firing the big gun) climb onto the tank and pull you out- because of its size, someone that manages to get onto the tank can not be knocked off from speed, swerving, etc., and can pull you out. | ||
== Schools == | == Schools == | ||
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In Los Santos, take a car to the main gate of the airport. You will know it is the main gate from the presence of a little security office with a man inside. Park the car as close to the main gate as possible, then jump on your car, and then over the gate. Don't worry, no wanted level will appear for this action. | In Los Santos, take a car to the main gate of the airport. You will know it is the main gate from the presence of a little security office with a man inside. Park the car as close to the main gate as possible, then jump on your car, and then over the gate. Don't worry, no wanted level will appear for this action. | ||
You can also get the gate to trigger opening by combinations of looking and slamming hard against the gate while running. Apparently, the game occasionally gets confused about your "current location" and thinks you're inside the gate already, wanting it to open so you can get out, and opens the gate for you. This trick is handy if you want to drive your vehicle inside the fence. IF you are using cheat codes, use the car flying cheat and fly across the gate.( | You can also get the gate to trigger opening by combinations of looking and slamming hard against the gate while running. Apparently, the game occasionally gets confused about your "current location" and thinks you're inside the gate already, wanting it to open so you can get out, and opens the gate for you. This trick is handy if you want to drive your vehicle inside the fence. IF you are using cheat codes, use the car flying cheat and fly across the gate.({{control|{{psx|S}},down,{{psx|L2}},up,{{psx|L1}},{{psx|C}},up,{{psx|X}},left|{{kbd|R}}{{kbd|I}}{{kbd|P}}{{kbd|A}}{{kbd|Z}}{{kbd|H}}{{kbd|A}}|{{xbox|Y}},down,{{xbox|white}},up,{{xbox|LT}},{{xbox|B}},up,{{xbox|A}},left}}). | ||
In San Fiero, you can enter Easter Bay Airport by jumping a car or motorcycle in from a nearby road: To the southeast of the airport, just outside the city, there's a tunnel through the mountains. From that tunnel, any ground vehicle with enough speed can shoot out and over the cliff edge, landing on or among some hangars at the airport. A motorcycle is best since you'll have to dodge traffic to make the jump. If you do this before you have your pilot's license, though, the selection of usable aircraft will be limited to a Maverick helicopter near the hangars where you land. All other aircraft on the grounds will be locked. | In San Fiero, you can enter Easter Bay Airport by jumping a car or motorcycle in from a nearby road: To the southeast of the airport, just outside the city, there's a tunnel through the mountains. From that tunnel, any ground vehicle with enough speed can shoot out and over the cliff edge, landing on or among some hangars at the airport. A motorcycle is best since you'll have to dodge traffic to make the jump. If you do this before you have your pilot's license, though, the selection of usable aircraft will be limited to a Maverick helicopter near the hangars where you land. All other aircraft on the grounds will be locked. | ||
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This is a platform-neutral summary. The controls are as follows: | This is a platform-neutral summary. The controls are as follows: | ||
* Follow Me : press {{psx|Up|Dpad}} | * Follow Me : press {{control|{{psx|Up|Dpad}}|{{kbd|G}}|{{Xbox|Up|Dpad}}}} | ||
* Hold Position : press {{psx|Down|Dpad}} | * Hold Position : press {{control|{{psx|Down|Dpad}}|{{kbd|H}}|{{xbox|Down|Dpad}}}} | ||
* Disperse temporarily : hold {{psx|Down|Dpad}} | * Disperse temporarily : hold {{control|{{psx|Down|Dpad}}|{{kbd|H}}|{{xbox|Down|Dpad}}}} | ||
* Disband a member : target and hold {{psx|Up|Dpad}}/{{ | * Disband a member : target and hold {{control|{{psx|Up|Dpad}}/{{psx|Down|dpad}}|{{kbd|H}}|{{xbox|Up|Dpad}}/ {{xbox|Down|Dpad}}}} | ||
Target a friendly gang member and hit the Follow Me button to make him follow you. If you do not see the health arrow above a homie's head, they are not being targeted and will ignore your recruitment/disbanding commands. Each member has to be recruited individually, you cannot just target a bunch of homies all at once. | Target a friendly gang member and hit the Follow Me button to make him follow you. If you do not see the health arrow above a homie's head, they are not being targeted and will ignore your recruitment/disbanding commands. Each member has to be recruited individually, you cannot just target a bunch of homies all at once. | ||
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The more [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas/Respect|Respect]] you have, the bigger the gang you can lead, from three to seven homies. | The more [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas/Respect|Respect]] you have, the bigger the gang you can lead, from three to seven homies. | ||
To disband your group, press and ''hold'' up or down | To disband your group, press and {{control|''hold'' up or down|{{kbd|H}}|''hold'' up or down}}. They will disperse, but can still be regrouped with the untargeted Follow Me command. To permanently dismiss someone from your gang, target him and hold the Hold Position button. Again, this dismissal must be done individually. | ||
=== How do I start a turf war? === | === How do I start a turf war? === | ||
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==== How do I fly the Hydra? ==== | ==== How do I fly the Hydra? ==== | ||
{{psx|X}} | {{control|{{psx|X}}|{{kbd|W}}|{{xbox|R}}}} is used to move, but where you move depends on the thruster's position. Push and hold the {{control|right stick down|{{kbd|8}}|right stick down}} to move the thrusters forward so you can fly forward. {{control|Push it up|Press {{kbd|2}}|Push it up}} to make the thrusters point downward so you can hover. Note that you have to ''hold'' the {{control|stick in place|{{kbd|2}}|stick in place}} for a few seconds: otherwise, the thrusters only move part of the way. You can see the position of the thrusters by looking at the outside of the plane. Use the left stick to move. | ||
To fire, hold {{psx|R1}} | To fire, hold {{control|{{psx|R1}}|{{kbd|space}}|{{xbox|X}}}} to target. When the target indicator turns red, hit {{control|{{psx|L1}}|{{kbd|ctrl}}|{{xbox|A}}}} to fire missile that will seek the target out. If you are under attack, press {{control|{{psx|C}}|{{mouse|l}}|{{xbox|B}}}} to launch countermeasures, which attract heat-seeking missiles. Press {{control|{{psx|R3}}|{{kbd|+}}|{{xbox|Neutral|Rstick}}}} to retract or to extend the landing gear. | ||
Flying the Hydra can be difficult; be sure to keep track of what position the thrusters are in during flight. | Flying the Hydra can be difficult; be sure to keep track of what position the thrusters are in during flight. | ||
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==== How do I open my parachute? ==== | ==== How do I open my parachute? ==== | ||
Press {{psx|C}} | Press {{control|{{psx|C}}|{{mouse|l}}|{{xbox|B}}}} while falling. | ||
==== How do I cut off my parachute? ==== | ==== How do I cut off my parachute? ==== | ||
Press | Press {{control|{{psx|T}}|{{kbd|enter}}|{{xbox|Y}}}} after opening parachute. Be advised: This will kill you in most cases. | ||
==== If I forget my parachute, am I dead? ==== | ==== If I forget my parachute, am I dead? ==== | ||
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=== Does cheating affect 100% completion? === | === Does cheating affect 100% completion? === | ||
No, cheating does not affect 100% completion, not at all. The only effects it has are the cheat's natural effect, the subtraction of ten points per cheat entered from your Criminal Ranking, and the game counts your "Times Cheated" in your stats. | No, cheating does not affect 100% completion, not at all. The only effects it has are the cheat's natural effect, the subtraction of ten points per cheat entered from your Criminal Ranking, and the game counts your "Times Cheated" in your stats. | ||
However, you will not be able to earn achievements/trophies (one of which being to attain 100% completion) in the Xbox 360, PS3, and PS4 versions if you enter any cheat during the current gameplay session; saving the game after using cheats will permanently prevent you from earning trophies/achievements on that particular file, so it is best to reload your save after entering cheats. | |||
===Are there any cheats that can screw up the game?=== | ===Are there any cheats that can screw up the game?=== | ||
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Go around to the ones you've done. | Go around to the ones you've done. | ||
Target the tag as if to attack it (PC version in Mouse+Keyboard mode may not be able to do this) and if it lights up it hasn't been truly completed. | Target the tag as if to attack it (PC version in {{Mouse}}+Keyboard mode may not be able to do this) and if it lights up it hasn't been truly completed. | ||
Respray any that light up or just don't look finished. You can tell because they are on the second-to-final texture rather than the complete-looking one. | Respray any that light up or just don't look finished. You can tell because they are on the second-to-final texture rather than the complete-looking one. | ||
