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Mission
Big Smoke
	Carl Johnson recalling a childhood memory and hears Kendl's voice in his head.; Carl Johnson recalling a childhood memory and hears Kendl's voice in his head.
Game	GTA San Andreas
For	Big Smoke
Location	Ganton, Los Santos
Unlocks	Sweet & Kendl
Unlocked by	In The Beginning
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Big Smoke is the first half-mark storyline mission in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas accessed independently by protagonist Carl "CJ" Johnson from The Johnson House on Grove Street in Ganton, Los Santos.

Mission

Primary protagonist Carl "CJ" Johnson, after arriving in Grove Street on a bicycle, enters his childhood home and finds a picture of his recently deceased mother, Beverly. He takes a chair and sits down, remembering a time when his sister Kendl threatened to tell Beverly of Carl's antics with deceased younger brother Brian. Suddenly, big-bald-boned Melvin "Big Smoke" Harris, a long time friend of the Johnson family, enters the living room from the kitchen with a baseball bat assuming there is a burglar, and threatens to attack him. Carl reminds Smoke of who he is and the two share a tight hug. Carl and Smoke talk about Beverly's death and that Carl wants revenge before leaving the house and driving to the cemetery at Market in Smoke's black Perennial, which he has just acquired.

Script

(Carl enters the Johnson house and picks up a picture lying on the floor.)

Voices in Carl's head: (Kendl) Stop it! What are you doing? Carl, Brian, stop it! - (Carl) Quit it! Moms will hear! - (Kendl) Mom, they're up to something!

(Carl is sitting and looking at the picture he picked up, when Smoke suddenly enters the room, baseball bat in hand.)

Big Smoke: You picked the wrong house, fool!

CJ: (picks up a chair in defense, backing off) Hey, hey! Big Smoke, it's me, Carl! Chill! Chill!

Big Smoke: CJ? Oh, (drops the bat) my dog! (hugs Carl tight) Wassup? Ha ha ha ha! (releases him) Hey baby, you okay, man?

CJ: No, man, it's my Moms, homie...

Big Smoke: Hey, I don't know why this had to happen, but I promise you, I'm going to find out who killed your moms. The streets is cold, dog. Like it says in the book, we are blessed and cursed.

CJ: What fucking book?

Big Smoke: Same things make us laugh, make us cry. But right now, we gotta take care our business. Go see your brother at the cemetery. C'mon, let's bounce.

(Smoke and Carl exit the house and walk out to Smoke's car, even as a shot zooms in to a close-up of Beverly's photo frame, with Smoke's baseball bat over it.)

Big Smoke: You wanna drive?

CJ: Yeah, that's cool. Nice car, Smoke.

Big Smoke: You know me. It's not cut. Keep the value in it. Keep it real.

Reward

There is no monetary reward, but the mission Sweet & Kendl is automatically triggered.

Trivia

Several conspiracy explanations suggest that Smoke was actually waiting for Carl's brother, Grove Street Families leader Sean "Sweet" Johnson, to arrive so he could hit him, just the way he and his real allies, the Ballas, were aiming at Sweet during The Introduction, but Carl's sudden arrival meant that he had to wait a little longer to maintain his secret plans to kill Sweet until his betrayal was exposed despite Sweet surviving. Similarly, the shot of Beverly's frame panning out with Smoke's baseball bat over it puts out a hint that he was involved in her death.

Gallery

Carl Johnson picks up a picture of his mother and looks at it sadly.
Big Smoke thinks CJ is an intruder and advances on him with a baseball bat.
Smoke recognizes CJ and greets him enthusiastically.
CJ takes the wheel of Smoke's car and heads off to the cemetery with him.

Video walkthrough

PC Version - GTASeriesVideos

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+|image=BigSmokemission-GTASA.png
+|size=400x400px
+|caption=[[Carl Johnson]] recalling a childhood memory and hears [[Kendl Johnson|Kendl's]] voice in his head.
 |for=[[Big Smoke]]
-|location=[[Los Santos]]
+|target=
-|reward=3 [[Respect (GTA SA)|Respect]]
+|location=[[Ganton]], [[Los Santos in GTA III Era|Los Santos]]
-|unlocks=[[Ryder (Mission)]]; [[BMX Challenge (GTA SA)|BMX Challenge]]
+|fail=
-|unlockedby=[[In The Beginning (GTA SA)|In The Beginning]]
+|reward=
+|unlocks=[[Sweet & Kendl]]
+|unlockedby=[[First Mission (GTA SA)|In The Beginning]]
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+'''Big Smoke''' is the first half-mark storyline mission in [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]] accessed independently by [[protagonist]] [[Carl Johnson|Carl "CJ" Johnson]] from The [[Johnson House]] on [[Grove Street]] in [[Ganton]], [[Los Santos in GTA III Era|Los Santos]].
-:''See also: [[Big Smoke]], which refers to the character in [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]].''
+==Mission==
+Primary protagonist '''Carl "CJ" Johnson''', after arriving in Grove Street on a [[Bicycle|bicycle]], enters his childhood home and finds a picture of his recently deceased mother, [[Beverly Johnson|Beverly]]. He takes a chair and sits down, remembering a time when his sister [[Kendl Johnson|Kendl]] threatened to tell Beverly of Carl's antics with deceased younger brother Brian. Suddenly, big-bald-boned [[Big Smoke|Melvin "Big Smoke" Harris]], a long time friend of the Johnson family, enters the living room from the kitchen with a [[Baseball Bat|baseball bat]] assuming there is a burglar, and threatens to attack him. Carl reminds Smoke of who he is and the two share a tight hug. Carl and Smoke talk about Beverly's death and that Carl wants revenge before leaving the house and driving to the cemetery at [[Market, Los Santos|Market]] in Smoke's black [[Perennial]], which he has just acquired.
+==Script==
+'''(''Carl enters the Johnson house and picks up a picture lying on the floor.'')'''
-'''Big Smoke''' is a mission that expands [[Vehicles (GTA SA)#BMX|BMX]] riding and exploring the city of Los Santos, and also opens the [[BMX Challenge (GTA SA)|BMX Challenge]] [[Odd Jobs (GTA SA)|odd job]].
+'''Voices in Carl's head''': (''Kendl'') Stop it! What are you doing? Carl, Brian, stop it! - (''Carl'') Quit it! Moms will hear! - (''Kendl'') Mom, they're up to something!
-==Quick Walkthrough==
+'''(''Carl is sitting and looking at the picture he picked up, when Smoke suddenly enters the room, baseball bat in hand.'')'''
-# Watch the cinematic scene, then tag along behind your fellow [[Grove Street Families]] members on your BMX.
-# Keep up with [[Sweet]] through the [[Ballas]]' attack.
-# Follow [[Ryder]] to the map marker in the Grove Street cul-de-sac as Sweet draws the Ballas away.
-==Detailed Walkthrough==
+'''Big Smoke''': You picked the wrong house, fool!
-===Follow The Family Members===
-In the cinematic scene, CJ comes home to find his mother's house in a state of disarray.  [[Big Smoke]] attempts an attack, assuming CJ to be a trespasser.  After straightening that out, CJ drives with Big Smoke to the cemetery where his mother is buried to meet with [[Sweet]], his brother; [[Kendl]], his sister; and [[Ryder]], a fellow [[Grove Street Families]] member.
-It is not a happy reunion, as tensions that are obviously long-held are brought to the surface by the stressful situation.  Kendl leaves to go see her boyfriend, [[Cesar Vialpando]], whom Sweet disapproves of, solely due to his Hispanic ethnicity.
+'''CJ''': (''picks up a chair in defense, backing off'') Hey, hey! Big Smoke, it's me, Carl! Chill! Chill!
-As everyone else is leaving the cemetery, the [[Ballas]] attack via Drive-By shooting, causing Big Smoke's car to explode.  Cross the street with your fellow gang members, and mount a bicycle.
+'''Big Smoke''': CJ? Oh, (''drops the bat'') my dog! (''hugs Carl tight'') Wassup? Ha ha ha ha! (''releases him'') Hey baby, you okay, man?
-===Keep Up With Sweet===
+'''CJ''': No, man, it's my Moms, homie...
-You must keep up with Sweet, who is at the lead of the group for now.  You will still be under attack by Ballas, but pedaling as fast as you can should keep you well ahead of the danger.
-If you are having trouble with the Ballas attacks, drop behind them and take off in a different direction.  If they're driving alongside you, try to run them into obstacles that will cause a crash.
+'''Big Smoke''': Hey, I don't know why this had to happen, but I promise you, I'm going to find out who killed your moms. The streets is cold, dog. Like it says in the book, we are blessed and cursed.
-Try to read the new bicycling tips that pop up, especially if this is your first time playing.  They will introduce you to pedaling faster and bunny-hops.
+'''CJ''': What fucking book?
-The secret to giving yourself a few extra seconds is as follows
+'''Big Smoke''': Same things make us laugh, make us cry. But right now, we gotta take care our business. Go see your brother at the cemetery. C'mon, let's bounce.
-. Make sure the Ballas are driving fast
-. Suddenly stop and Reverse a few meters
-. Let then turn around and drive up to you
-. Drive off
-This means as you drive off the Ballas will be facing the other way and will need to turn around first. Giving you more time to get away.
-===Keep Up With Ryder===
+'''(''Smoke and Carl exit the house and walk out to Smoke's [[Perennial|car]], even as a shot zooms in to a close-up of Beverly's photo frame, with Smoke's baseball bat over it.'')'''
-Under the Mulholland Intersection, gameplay will be interrupted by a short cinematic scene, after which Sweet will lead the Ballas off in another direction so CJ and the rest of the group can get home.  You will now need to stay close to Ryder, who will be leading the group now.
-Follow Ryder through Downtown Los Santos' alleys, through a BMX stunt park, and onto the freeway.  You should get a "[[Cycling Skill]] - Upgraded" notice during this trip.
+'''Big Smoke''': You wanna drive?
-Trail Ryder as he exits the freeway at the first exit and rides into the Grove Street cul-de-sac.  Ride into the mission marker to complete the mission.  You will earn 3 [[Respect]] points.
+'''CJ''': Yeah, that's cool. Nice car, Smoke.
-A short cut-scene shows CJ assuring Sweet, contrary to his assumptions, he is going to stay for a while.  Ryder mentions how "embarrassing" it is to be seen with you, and that you need some new [[Clothing Stores (GTA SA)|clothes]] and a [[Barbers (GTA SA)|haircut]].
+'''Big Smoke''': You know me. It's not cut. Keep the value in it. Keep it real.
+==Reward==
+There is no [[Money|monetary]] reward, but the mission [[Sweet & Kendl]] is automatically triggered.
-== External links ==
+==Trivia==
+*Several conspiracy explanations suggest that Smoke was actually waiting for Carl's brother, [[Grove Street Families]] leader [[Sweet|Sean "Sweet" Johnson]], to arrive so he could hit him, just the way he and his real allies, the [[Ballas]], were aiming at Sweet during [[The Introduction]], but Carl's sudden arrival meant that he had to wait a little longer to maintain his secret plans to kill Sweet until [[The Green Sabre|his betrayal was exposed despite Sweet surviving]]. Similarly, the shot of Beverly's frame panning out with Smoke's baseball bat over it puts out a hint that he was involved in her death.
-[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wHmojLEamM&eurl=http://www.boredom-induced.com/gta/missionhtml/sa_pc/gta_sa_pc_001.html Big Smoke mission on YouTube by GTAmissions - PC Version]
+==Gallery==
+<gallery>
+File:BigSmokemission-GTASA2.png|[[Carl Johnson]] picks up a picture of his mother and looks at it sadly.
+File:BigSmokemission-GTASA3.png|[[Big Smoke]] thinks CJ is an intruder and advances on him with a baseball bat.
+File:BigSmokemission-GTASA4.png|Smoke recognizes CJ and greets him enthusiastically.
+File:BigSmokemission-GTASA5.png|CJ takes the wheel of Smoke's car and heads off to the cemetery with him.
+</gallery>
+==Video walkthrough==
+<center>
+{| class="wikitable"
+![[Personal Computer|PC]] Version - GTASeriesVideos
+|-
+|{{youtube|video1=OpTizzox2Qo}}
+|}
+</center>
+==Navigation==
+{{Navboxes
+|title= Navigation
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+{{Gtasa missions|state=collapsed}}
+}}
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