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''This page is about Turf Wars in general; for information about unlocking hidden territories, see the [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas/Appendices/Glitches#178 Territories|178 territories glitch]].''
''This page is about Turf Wars in general; for information about unlocking hidden territories, see the [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas/Glitches#178 Territories|178 territories glitch]].''


A turf war consists of two rival gangs fighting for control of a territory. ''San Andreas''' implementation of gang rivalry is different from GTA2 in that gangs will only attack the Grove Street Families' turf (hereafter abbreviated GSF); they will not attack each other. Also, the only gangs that attack GSF's territories are the Ballas and Vagos.
A turf war consists of two rival gangs fighting for control of a territory. ''San Andreas''' implementation of gang rivalry is different from GTA2 in that gangs will only attack the Grove Street Families' turf (hereafter abbreviated GSF); they will not attack each other. Also, the only gangs that attack GSF's territories are the Ballas and Vagos.
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To begin with, there are only two periods in the game when you can engage in turf war. The first period is between the time that you are introduced to the concept of banging and when you have to leave Los Santos. During the successive missions in San Fierro, Las Venturas, and so on you will not be able to access turf wars (the rationale being that the Grove Street Gang is defunct during this time). Once you are into the end-game, turf wars open up again and even become crucial to finishing the game. The final mission will not be triggered unless you have about a third of the city under GSG control.
To begin with, there are only two periods in the game when you can engage in turf war. The first period is between the time that you are introduced to the concept of banging and when you have to leave Los Santos. During the successive missions in San Fierro, Las Venturas, and so on you will not be able to access turf wars (the rationale being that the Grove Street Gang is defunct during this time). Once you are into the end-game, turf wars open up again and even become crucial to finishing the game. The final mission will not be triggered unless you have about a third of the city under GSG control.


You would be wise to complete the [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas/Missions/Gang_Tags|Tagging]] mission before opening up one of the gang war phases.  It's harder to spray tags in enemy territory, and the weapons rewards will help a lot.
You would be wise to complete the [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas/Gang Tags|Tagging]] mission before opening up one of the gang war phases.  It's harder to spray tags in enemy territory, and the weapons rewards will help a lot.


As you haven't acquired some of the best weapons and skill levels during the first set of Los Santos missions, it is feasible and less frustrating to simply not focus on turf war until you return to Los Santos. At that point you will have gear like the rocket launcher and access to the tank (see below), which make turf wars a lot easier.
As you haven't acquired some of the best weapons and skill levels during the first set of Los Santos missions, it is feasible and less frustrating to simply not focus on turf war until you return to Los Santos. At that point you will have gear like the rocket launcher and access to the tank (see below), which make turf wars a lot easier.
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== Even more territories ==
== Even more territories ==


Some players finish all the turf wars but wish there was more to conquer; those seeking to conquer almost the entirety of San Andreas can activate the [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas/Appendices/Glitches#178 Territories|178 territories glitch]].
Some players finish all the turf wars but wish there was more to conquer; those seeking to conquer almost the entirety of San Andreas can activate the [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas/Glitches#178 Territories|178 territories glitch]].


== External Links ==
== External Links ==