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[[File:GTA_Driving.jpg|thumb|right|Driving in GTA IV.]]
{{infobox character|
| image = BigPoppa-GTASA.jpg
| game_1 = GTA San Andreas
| name = Big Poppa
| aka =
| status = Deceased
| gender = M
| dob =
| dob-comment =
| pob =
| dod = 1992
| dod-comment = <small>(during [[A Home in the Hills]])</small>
| home = [[Los Santos in GTA III Era|Los Santos]]<br />[[Madd Dogg's Crib|Mansion]] in [[Mulholland]], [[Los Santos in GTA III Era|Los Santos]]
| nationality = United States
| family =
| affiliations = [[Los Santos Vagos]]
| vehicles = [[Phoenix]]
| businesses =
| occupation = [[:Category:Drug Dealers|Drug dealer]]
| voice =
}}
'''Big Poppa''' is a character in the [[3D Universe]] who appears as a minor character in [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]] (set in [[1992]]). He is a member of the [[Los Santos Vagos]] and one of the biggest drug dealers in [[Los Santos in GTA III Era|Los Santos]]. He is not voiced in his [[A Home in the Hills|only appearance]].


'''Driving''' is a core aspect in the [[Grand Theft Auto Series|Grand Theft Auto series]], encompasses nearly all activities in the games. The act of controlling aircraft as well as sea vessels falls under this article.
==Character history==
Big Poppa, at an unknown time prior to [[1992]], became a member of the [[Los Santos Vagos]] and later a drug dealer, presumably rising through the ranks. In 1992 he takes control of [[Madd Dogg]]'s [[Madd Dogg's Crib|mansion]] after giving him a large supply of drugs, while Madd Dogg was in a state of depression. [[Carl Johnson]], who had stopped Madd Dogg from [[Madd Dogg (mission)|completing suicide]], later worked alongside the [[San Fierro Triads]] to [[A Home in the Hills|take back]] his mansion from Big Poppa and the Los Santos Vagos. Big Poppa, however, leaves the mansion and tries to escape in his [[Phoenix|car]] but is chased down and killed by Johnson.


== Description ==
== Trivia ==
=== Controls ===
* Big Poppa owns a [[Phoenix]], a very rare sports car, in which he tries to escape from Carl.
Vehicle control has virtually remained unchanged throughout the series. Entry into a vehicle, be it by [[carjacking]] or otherwise, requires only a stroke of a key or button. Road vehicles since Grand Theft Auto 1 (and, similarly, ships) allow the player to accelerate, brake, steer and engage the handbrake or emergency brake (E-brake). When a vehicle is stationary, the brake command can be used to reverse a vehicle, while the E-brake can be used to execute sharp turns or while parked on an incline to prevent rolls down the slope. Road vehicles are commonly available with a working horn and a [[Radio Stations|radio]] or, for emergency vehicles, [[Police Radio|emergency radio chatter]].
* Big Poppa does not get an individual character design but a generic Los Santos Vagos design.
* Big Poppa is named after the 1994 The Notorious B.I.G song [[wp:Big Poppa|Big Poppa]].


For more elaboration on driving and controls, see:
== Mission appearance ==
* [[/Controls]]
; GTA San Andreas
* [[/Learning to Drive]]
* [[A Home in the Hills]] (<small>Killed</small>)
* [[/Parking]]


The controls of aircraft are significantly different. [[Helicopter]]s require the player control the speed of the rotor using the acceleration and brake commands, while banking requires the used of both the steering commands for side banks and two pairs of directional commands for forward/backward leans and turning. Similarly, [[Fixed-Wing Aircraft|fixed-wing aircraft]] utilize acceleration and brake commands to control forward trust (affecting lift), steering commands for ailerons control, and two pairs of directional commands for elevator and rudder controls.
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=== Factors ===
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The ability to control a vehicle is adversely affected by the type of vehicle the player is in. [[Motorcycles]] in GTA 1, for example, are capable of climbing up staircases when conventional cars can't. On the other end of the spectrum, larger, heavier vehicles, such as buses and trucks, are less maneuverable and often times lack in speed, making them poor candidates for evasion from the police although their durability and weight can also be taken into consideration. Heavy vehicles can also be used for fun as a battering ram against other smaller vehicles.
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Certain vehicles may also come equipped with special features, such as a weapon (e.g [[Tank]], [[Rhino]] and [[Hunter]]), a water cannon ([[Fire Truck]]) or [[Towing|towing apparatus]] ([[Truck Cab]] or [[Tow Truck]]), which may be used to the player's advantage.
[[Category:Characters]]
 
[[Category:Characters in GTA San Andreas]]
[[Vehicle Damage|Damage]] resistance should also be considered. The high performance of certain vehicles may be offset by a weaker body, while a slow, heavy vehicle may be far more resilient to damage. If a player is not proficient in their driving or has not properly planned their path to their destination, the choice of vehicle may become a hindrance if the player is urgently completing a mission or escaping from pursuers.
[[Category:Characters in 3D Universe]]
 
[[Category:Deceased Characters in 3D Universe]]
=== Cameras ===
[[Category:Drug Dealers]]
As is the player while on foot, the variety of camera views while driving varies between games, but may be classified into two groups:
[[Category:Gangsters]]
 
* [[Top-Down Perspective|Top-down view]], which is purely used in [[Grand Theft Auto 1|GTA 1]] (London packs included), [[Grand Theft Auto 2|GTA 2]] and [[Grand Theft Auto Advance|GTA Advance]]. The camera view is also available in [[Grand Theft Auto III|GTA III]], as well as [[Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars|GTA Chinatown Wars]], which employs a top-down and forward viewing hybrid.
 
* 3D view, standard in [[Grand Theft Auto III|GTA III]], [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City|GTA Vice City]], [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas|GTA San Andreas]], [[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories|GTA Liberty City Stories]], [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories|GTA Vice City Stories]] and [[Grand Theft Auto IV|GTA IV]], which usually employs a forward viewing angle or a cinematic view that takes advantage of an enhanced 3D environment.Originally, GTA III features four camera angles, in addition to the aforementioned top-down view, including two tail cams (further and closer to the player's vehicle), a bumper cam and, a cinematic cam. From GTA Vice City onwards, a third tail cam positioned even further from the player's vehicle is added.
 
== Specific topics ==
* [[Carjacking]], breaking into a vehicle or stealing an occupied vehicle.
* [[Drive-By Shooting|Drive-by shooting]], the ability to fire a weapon from a vehicle.
* [[Bail Out|Voluntary]] and [[Involuntary Ejection|involuntary ejections]], the ability to jump out of/off or be thrown out of/off a vehicle.
* [[Towing]], the ability to haul trailers or other vehicles.
* [[Vehicle Damage|Vehicle damage]].
* [[Vehicle Missions|Vehicle sub-missions]].
 
* [[Garages]], storage area for vehicles.
* [[Spray Shop|Spray shops]], establishments allowing players to eliminate wanted levels while in a road vehicle.
* [[Car Bomb|Car bombs]].
* [[Mod Garages|Modification garages]] for road vehicles.
* [[Crusher]], a device used to crush vehicles for rewards.
 
* [[Prostitutes]], NPCs which can be picked up while on a car and "used" for player health.
 
== See also ==
* [[On-Foot Abilities|On-foot abilities]]
[[Category:Vehicles| ]]
[[Category:Terminology]]
[[Category:Gameplay]]
[[Category:Features]]

Revision as of 15:06, 3 April 2017

Character
Big Poppa
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Appearances GTA San Andreas
Full Name Big Poppa
Status

Deceased

Gender Gender::Male
Date of Death 1992 (during A Home in the Hills)
Nationality American
Home Los Santos
Mansion in Mulholland, Los Santos
Main Affiliations Los Santos Vagos
Vehicles Phoenix
Occupation Drug dealer
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Big Poppa is a character in the 3D Universe who appears as a minor character in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (set in 1992). He is a member of the Los Santos Vagos and one of the biggest drug dealers in Los Santos. He is not voiced in his only appearance.

Character history

Big Poppa, at an unknown time prior to 1992, became a member of the Los Santos Vagos and later a drug dealer, presumably rising through the ranks. In 1992 he takes control of Madd Dogg's mansion after giving him a large supply of drugs, while Madd Dogg was in a state of depression. Carl Johnson, who had stopped Madd Dogg from completing suicide, later worked alongside the San Fierro Triads to take back his mansion from Big Poppa and the Los Santos Vagos. Big Poppa, however, leaves the mansion and tries to escape in his car but is chased down and killed by Johnson.

Trivia

  • Big Poppa owns a Phoenix, a very rare sports car, in which he tries to escape from Carl.
  • Big Poppa does not get an individual character design but a generic Los Santos Vagos design.
  • Big Poppa is named after the 1994 The Notorious B.I.G song Big Poppa.

Mission appearance

GTA San Andreas
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