What's this, you ask? That's right, X3F TV has finally spawned an Achievement Point focused weekly video feature called Points>Life. Dedicated to bringing you the details on obtaining the easiest points around as well as tips on how to get the hard ones! Since the Xbox 360 library is pretty vast you may already have some of these points but we'll eventually hit one you haven't unlocked yet.
In the inaugural episode of Points>Life on X3F TV we tackle the mission "One Shot, One Kill" in Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare on the veteran difficulty setting. With this handy tip you can ensure the onslaught of spawning enemy forces will be no match for you and your hunt for those sweet Achievement points!
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Reader Comments (34)
Posted: Apr 1st 2008 12:18PM (Unverified) said
OMG i gave up going after this acheivmant becuase it was jsut to hard!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Posted: Apr 1st 2008 12:10PM ZEBRA NINER said
HAHAHAHA! Oh the sweetness of the Ch33v0z!
Seriously though, this is a great idea. Are you going to be taking requests? I say "Mile High Club" cheevo, should be super easy. ;)
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Seriously though, this is a great idea. Are you going to be taking requests? I say "Mile High Club" cheevo, should be super easy. ;)
Posted: Apr 1st 2008 12:14PM (Unverified) said
Thanks but playing this game on Regular was brutal enough (not in terms of difficulty but in terms of enjoyment). You couldn't pay me enough to touch Veteran mode.
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Posted: Apr 1st 2008 1:37PM aStagnantSleep said
Good vid, makes me wanna try it now. I gave up around 4 months ago.
BTW Off-Topic: FINALLY, a Reply button to comments. Did I JUST notice that or is this actually new?
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BTW Off-Topic: FINALLY, a Reply button to comments. Did I JUST notice that or is this actually new?
Posted: Apr 1st 2008 12:30PM (Unverified) said
Wow X3F, this is awesome. Props to you guys for doing this. Ive been having all 1000gp on this game and the hardest level on Veteran is No fighting in the War Room on the second half of that level. It was frustrating for sure. Mile High Club is very difficult as well. You just have to time and pattern all the enemy movements.
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Posted: Apr 1st 2008 12:33PM (Unverified) said
Haha, "No fighting in the War Room," great Dr Strangelove reference!
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Posted: Apr 1st 2008 12:53PM (Unverified) said
Can you please post "No fighting in the War Room"??? Its 2 frustrating!! Im in the middle and cant go fordward, I get kill in the 2 way path by the gas pipes.
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Posted: Apr 2nd 2008 11:27AM PlayHarder said
Go prone around the corners and you should be able to kill them without getting killed.
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Posted: Apr 1st 2008 12:54PM Xav de Matos said
Thanks for the feedback everyone. In case no one realized this was the achievement related surprise I mentioned in the comments of this week's Fancast.
Next up for Points>Life? Tune in next week to find out!
Also, what does everyone think of the name "Points>Life," (as in Points Greater Than Life)? We kinda just threw it out there and it stuck around the Fanboy towers.
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Next up for Points>Life? Tune in next week to find out!
Also, what does everyone think of the name "Points>Life," (as in Points Greater Than Life)? We kinda just threw it out there and it stuck around the Fanboy towers.
Posted: Apr 2nd 2008 10:04AM (Unverified) said
Too bad Achievement Junkie is already taken... Points>Life is good but doesn't exactly roll of the tongue...
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Posted: Apr 1st 2008 1:07PM (Unverified) said
Arturo
The thing is there is no "trick" to that stage. You just have to be veeeeeeery patient and kill everysigle guy. I went left in the first hallway after you go downstairs, I just found it easier. Then you get to that last hallway and I went right and saved my flashbangs and nades until that last stretch. Once you get to that oart where you close off that door with the fire behind it the level is a peice of cake. I was having save point problems for some reason so its also another thing that added to the frustration.
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The thing is there is no "trick" to that stage. You just have to be veeeeeeery patient and kill everysigle guy. I went left in the first hallway after you go downstairs, I just found it easier. Then you get to that last hallway and I went right and saved my flashbangs and nades until that last stretch. Once you get to that oart where you close off that door with the fire behind it the level is a peice of cake. I was having save point problems for some reason so its also another thing that added to the frustration.
Posted: Apr 1st 2008 2:11PM (Unverified) said
Thanks for your advise. Im stuck in the last hallway, Ill start trying again because gave up after beeing all the afternoon trying without success.
Ill try to be more patient.
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Ill try to be more patient.
Posted: Apr 1st 2008 4:20PM (Unverified) said
Nice video for those who have not seen it. The strategy has been out since launch and it is what I used to complete the level on veteran my first playthrough.
Another tip, for those who don't know, is that you can place your claymores/C4s down around the perimeter before you drop the captain (or whatever his name is. Haven't played in since RSV2). When you eventually do drop the captain off, he will give you another set of C4/Claymores to spread around. Very helpful to secure the area.
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Another tip, for those who don't know, is that you can place your claymores/C4s down around the perimeter before you drop the captain (or whatever his name is. Haven't played in since RSV2). When you eventually do drop the captain off, he will give you another set of C4/Claymores to spread around. Very helpful to secure the area.
Posted: Apr 1st 2008 2:08PM (Unverified) said
the way i did it is i hid in the little toll booth to the right of the ferris wheel and waited for the chopper to come. I only killed 2 bad guys while hid in their but 4 me thats the easiest way
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Posted: Apr 1st 2008 2:42PM (Unverified) said
Be great to see more vids like this, a very good feature and the name "Points>Life" will do.
That level was harsh on regular but maybe I'll have another go with those tips in mind. Cheers!
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That level was harsh on regular but maybe I'll have another go with those tips in mind. Cheers!
Posted: Apr 1st 2008 2:11PM (Unverified) said
ohh and by the right one i meant one u put the captain down and ur looking at the buildings its the one to the far right by the wall.
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Posted: Apr 1st 2008 4:26PM (Unverified) said
Nice work, Xav. I've been getting killed left on right on Veteran (kind of like running around on N+) so this will give me some unexpected points.
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Posted: Apr 1st 2008 5:18PM PepeSilvia said
Nice... unfortunately I can't get past the first part of that level. I just can't seem to get to the building on veteran.
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Posted: Apr 1st 2008 5:05PM (Unverified) said
Not sure if this applies to the single-player, but you don't need the C4 detonator out to use it. You can just double tap X.
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Posted: Apr 1st 2008 5:50PM (Unverified) said
I'd like the name more if it had a logo to go along with it. At first glance I thought an html tag got dropped into the code, heh.
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Posted: Apr 1st 2008 8:00PM Hoffer said
I didn't run behind that building. I just went and hid behind the bumper car ride. I'd stick my head around the corner and kill any dude running toward me. If I'd get shot, I'd duck back behind the ride to recover.
When the helicopter landed, I just grabbed my guy and hauled ot the chopper.
As to beating "War Room", the key for me was going prone when shooting guys down the hall. I read the tip from fourzerotwo from Infinity Ward. Worked for me.
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When the helicopter landed, I just grabbed my guy and hauled ot the chopper.
As to beating "War Room", the key for me was going prone when shooting guys down the hall. I read the tip from fourzerotwo from Infinity Ward. Worked for me.
Posted: Apr 2nd 2008 2:47AM bluemanrule said
Nicely done. I don't have COD4 yet but I'll definitely use this walkthrough. How about somebody doing one for Bioshock. I still haven't finished that darn game.
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Posted: Apr 3rd 2008 9:47AM HazyCloud said
Thank you Xav! I was stuck here and haven't touched it in over a week. I think I'll go back and try tonight.
One question. If this vid is for cheevos, why didn't you mention the enemy intel in this level you have to grab right by where you told us to stand behind the building? I think its number 23/30. You can't grab it until the helicopers come, then the doors across from where you are standing will open. The intel is in there.
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One question. If this vid is for cheevos, why didn't you mention the enemy intel in this level you have to grab right by where you told us to stand behind the building? I think its number 23/30. You can't grab it until the helicopers come, then the doors across from where you are standing will open. The intel is in there.
Posted: Apr 3rd 2008 10:20AM Xav de Matos said
Actually that's a good question.
Since the spawn point you're breaking IS that door being opened, you can stand there all day and night and it won't open!
What I recommend is to load it up again on Normal and grab it then.
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Since the spawn point you're breaking IS that door being opened, you can stand there all day and night and it won't open!
What I recommend is to load it up again on Normal and grab it then.
Posted: Apr 5th 2008 6:07PM (Unverified) said
awesome addition X3F!!! with Points>Live n Insider Moves (inside xbox) i'm sure i'll rev up on achievements - THNKS!!!
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