Triad vs Yakuza

The Mafia Wars expansion into [Bangkok]] is currently in Beta. After completing several jobs you will be forced to pick a side, Yakuza or Triad. We will utilize this guide to relay to you what each side offers.

As you are entering Bangkok for the first time, after several jobs, you will be given a choice to do either Yakuza or Triad jobs. Each side has their own set of jobs, and will give a +3 loyalty to the side you pick as well as -1 to the opposite side. The loyalty effects which items you are allowed to buy in the Faction Store.

When do I pick my Moscow side (Yakuza or Triad)?
After completing 2-3 jobs each episode, you will be given the choice. There are at least 2 times each chapter you get to choose.

Does which side I've chosen affect my mafia members or who I can fight against?
While it doesn't affect your mafia members directly, your loyalty bar marks you in the fight screen as Yakuza or Triad. What this does is that when you go to fight, your loyalty meter changes based on what that player is marked as.