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Master of the Mojave

Master of the Mojave

Discover 125 locations.

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How to unlock the Master of the Mojave achievement in Fallout: New Vegas - Definitive Guide

You must discover 125 out of 187 unique locations in the Mojave Wasteland.

It is recommended to purchase the Explorer perk at level 20 or above, as it will revel all locations on your map, making the task a lot easier.

(EDIT 07/17/11) Previous map link was broken, now updated:

http://fallout.wikia.com/wiki/Fallout:_New_Vegas_map

Credit to NinjaPirateUK for the following:

One other thing worth mentioning, is that on the compass display in the bottom left of the screen, the 'empty' triangular markers indicate a location which is nearby but is not yet discovered. A 'solid' triangle indicates a location that is nearby and discovered.

It's pretty easy to just walk around from undiscovered location to undiscovered location using the compass.
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25 Oct 2010 18:01

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One other thing worth mentioning, is that on the compass display in the bottom left of the screen, the 'empty' triangular markers indicate a location which is nearby but is not yet discovered. A 'solid' triangle indicates a location that is nearby and discovered.

It's pretty easy to just walk around from undiscovered location to undiscovered location using the compass.
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By NinjaPirateUK on 26 Oct 2010 07:26
Thanks. I was curious as to what those were.
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By Full Primal on 26 Oct 2010 08:17
I'm not convinced the Explorer perk is worth it. I was up to around 80 after getting about halfway through the main quest and also completing a number of side quests and with some limited exploration. A bit more exploration (especially around Primm, Nipton, Bitter Springs and the areas just outside Freeside) nudged that up to 125 without too much trouble. Also I'd tend to avoid the area north of Sloan as it's packed with Deathclaws, Cazadors and Giant Radscorpions, there's a few locations there but it's really not worth the (considerable) effort.
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By m0rph3us17 on 03 Nov 2010 18:58
The explorer perk allows you to see where large bunches of undiscovered areas are, that are not visited in the storyline. Such is the reason I suggested it,
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By Full Primal on 03 Nov 2010 22:38
Yeah I agree the Explorer perk would definitely help, I got there without it using just a bit of exploration and the 'empty' triangular marks on the compass. If there was no level cap I'd definitely recommend it, but since you get capped at level 30 (total of 15 perks), I just prefer having a functional/combat perk.
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By m0rph3us17 on 04 Nov 2010 00:46
Very true. I would have likely not purchased it myself had I known about the triangle feature on my playthrough.
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By Full Primal on 04 Nov 2010 06:42
People who vote negative should really stop being so ignorant and post why they did so. Not doing so really deters people from posting future solutions and only hurts them in the long run, try to think about that.
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By Full Primal on 23 Nov 2010 17:55
People are dbags and only put negative feedback because it is too hard for them to get or there is no glitch mentioned so they leave the thumbs down...what scmucks
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By NORML RASTA MAN on 31 Dec 2010 18:01
LOL! I didn't know that these triangles are locations :P now it's gonna be easier
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By Yuhans on 14 Apr 2011 15:20
Your link is broken
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By Jenova20 on 17 Jul 2011 16:44
Fixed, thank you for letting me know.
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By Full Primal on 17 Jul 2011 18:47
You guys didn't know the empty triangles were not found locations? Lol suckers!! I knew that the day I got it. duh...
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By Hyperglide on 16 Sep 2011 16:39
You'll get this ach really easy when you just walk towards every empty triangle you see. Just look at the wiki for areas you've never visited: http://fallout.wikia.com/wiki/Fallout:_New_Vegas_locations

Using the Explorer Perk is just a waste. Also; DLC locations also count. So you will have far over 200 locations to discover when you also have the DLC.

Will not cast a vote because Imo this site should get rid off thumbing down, but this solution is not my favorite as it's suggesting to use a precious perk for an achievement which is easy to get without it.
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By Parallax Demon on 06 Jul 2012 20:24
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To earn this achievement you must discover 125 locations in the Mojave Wasteland. There are a total 187 unique locations *BUT* DLC locations count too, which makes this task much easier.

If you are going for this achievement specifically then I recommend taking the "Explorer" perk at level 20, which will make your task much easier as it will show ALL the Mojave's location on the world map.

If not, then follow the link below for an interactive map. This also shows things like weapon locations, creatures, NPC's and more, so happy hunting!

http://planetfallout.gamespy.com/maps/3/Fallout-New-Vegas

Cheers!
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07 Oct 2011 20:59

Undiscovered nearby locations will appear as hollow triangles on your compass at the bottom of the screen. Walk towards them to discover it. Rotate to find another hollow triangle. Walk towards it. Repeat 125 items.
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20 May 2018 17:59

An alternative approach to this achievement is to level up to level 20 (but save first if you don't really want this perk). Upon reaching level 20, you may choose the explorer perk, which allows you to see every location in the game.

From there, just travel to them one by one until the achievement pops. smile

The way I did it was slightly less effective but it just involved fast travelling to locations that didn't have many other locations around it, and travelling off in an empty direction until a hollowed out arrow appeared on my mini map.
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17 Jan 2016 00:00

You will gradually unlock this trophy after many hours of exploration. If you are like me, you will spend 80% of your time wandering the wastes and the other 20% will be actually doing quests. There will be little triangles on your compass which will point you in the direction of a new place to discover. If this triagngle is filled in however, then that means you have already discovered it.

At level 20 there is a perk called Explorer. What it does is it will unveil all the locations on your Pip-Boy map. You still have to travel to the locations to actually discover them but this can be helpful if you need a few more.
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27 Jan 2017 21:32

This will occur naturally over time if you're taking the time to explore. If you’re looking for new places to discover, look for triangular outlines at the bottom of your compass which indicates a location you’ve not been to yet. Once you get near the location, a message will come up on your screen that you've discovered a new location and it will be added to your map. Keep track of your progress on the Stats screen of your Pip-Boy. Note: The Explorer perk will not give you this trophy but it will reveal every location on the map so that you can see where you still need to go. I don't recommend wasting a perk this way but it's an option.

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Another achievement that is simply done passively; you can most likely get it while doing quests and leveling to 30, but it's quite possible to need to actively search. Note that if you wish to power through the achievement follow this process:

  • Save just before leveling.
  • Level and take the 'Explorer' perk. Note the Explorer perk only reveals the location, it doesn't allow fast travel.
  • Methodically fast travel to the nearest discovered location to the desired undiscovered location and walk to said undiscovered location. Repeat until you reach 125 locations.
  • Reload the save before leveling.
  • Level and take a better perk.
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https://www.tesmagic.ru/falloutnewve...ctive_rus.html The best map
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28 Jan 2011 13:18

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Locations from DLC also count
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By Strelok1612 on 23 Aug 2012 20:48
Locations from DLS are not considered. I don't have more than one DLS, but I got the trophy.
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By Kentak on 08 Mar 2013 18:39
At level 20, take the Explorer perk - all locations will be marked on the map.
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09 Nov 2010 14:43