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Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas/Burglar (edit)
Revision as of 17:37, 29 January 2006
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== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
''San Andreas'' adds the ability to rob houses. Contrary to what is often mentioned in reviews, it is ''not'' necessary to wear a balaclava or ski mask or any other form of disguise, although players may opt to wear one anyway to "play the part". | ''San Andreas'' adds the ability to rob houses. Contrary to what is often mentioned in reviews, it is ''not'' necessary to wear a balaclava or ski mask or any other form of disguise, although players may opt to wear one anyway to "play the part". In the PC version, CJ will don a ski mask automatically when the mission is active. | ||
In order to complete this mission CJ must steal $10,000 worth of goods, but this does not have to be in the same session. CJ can steal any number of items over several nights and eventually add up to the total. Only then will the player get the rewards. Despite what the PS2 strategy guide says (this | In order to complete this mission CJ must steal $10,000 worth of goods, but this does not have to be in the same session. CJ can steal any number of items over several nights and eventually add up to the total. Only then will the player get the rewards. Despite what the PS2 strategy guide says (and this information is repeated in the Xbox and PC guide) this mission is ''not'' required to get 100% Completion. | ||
'''Black Boxville Locations:''' | '''Black Boxville Locations:''' | ||
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'''Lockup Locations''' | '''Lockup Locations''' | ||
*Los Santos: Playa Del Seville | *Los Santos: Playa Del Seville | ||
*San Fierro: from the Garage save point, go south one block, west one block and turn left. The Boxter is in an alley behind the lockup area. | |||
*Las Venturas: in the extreme northeast of the urban area, north of the 'Old Strip.' | |||
This mission is only available at night, between 20:00-6:00 (8 PM to 6 AM) game time, around 15 minutes real time. | This mission is only available at night, between 20:00-6:00 (8 PM to 6 AM) game time, around 15 minutes real time. The indicator stating a mission can be activated will only appear when the clock hits 20:00. It is good strategy to get in the truck early, cruise out to a residential area and let the clock run down so you are in position. | ||
Press the Special button (R3 on PS2, | Press the Special button (R3 on PS2, '2' on PC) to activate a Burglary mission. | ||
The player should drive around until they see a marker on a house's front door. This indicates that particular house can be burgled. The neighborhoods south of the Boxville found near Sweet's house have many robbable homes. | The player should drive around until they see a marker on a house's front door. This indicates that particular house can be burgled. The neighborhoods south of the Boxville found near Sweet's house have many robbable homes. | ||
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It is expected that the player has already played through the [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas/Missions/Home Invasion|Home Invasion]] mission, but here's a rundown. | It is expected that the player has already played through the [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas/Missions/Home Invasion|Home Invasion]] mission, but here's a rundown. | ||
Pick up an item (Triangle on the PS2) and head out the door and back to the Boxville. Face the rear door of the Boxville and press the button again, and the item should be deposited within along with a confirmation message. If CJ drops it on the ground just pick it up again, readjust his position in relation to the back of the truck, and try again. With practise it is also possible to drop items ''through'' the sides of the rear of the truck to make parking easier and the trips back and forth shorter. | Pick up an item (Triangle on the PS2, Enter on the PC) and head out the door and back to the Boxville. Face the rear door of the Boxville and press the button again, and the item should be deposited within along with a confirmation message. If CJ drops it on the ground just pick it up again, readjust his position in relation to the back of the truck, and try again. With practise it is also possible to drop items ''through'' the sides of the rear of the truck to make parking easier and the trips back and forth shorter. | ||
== Tips == | == Tips == | ||