Also, if you've got some sweet Halo 3 creations, don't forget to submit them for our Community Content feature. We just might feature your custom maps and gametypes.
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Also, if you've got some sweet Halo 3 creations, don't forget to submit them for our Community Content feature. We just might feature your custom maps and gametypes.
Halo 3 Heroic Map Pack finally free [update]
Update: The Heroic Map Pack is finally free, folks. Go get it!
[Thanks to Lewis for the image]
First look at Halo 3's Heroic Map Pack
We've done it again fanboys. We've gone and stayed up all night (and morning) painstakingly editing a multiplayer map walk through video for your enjoyment and entertainment. What can we say, we're hardcore. Our Halo 3 Heroic Map Pack walk through is embedded above and, just like our Gears of War Hidden Fronts walk through that was posted a few months back, we break down each map, give you a glimpse at what is offered and show off a few highlights. It's an X3F original video and we think it's worth your time. Even if you're firmly against purchasing the DLC.
On a side note, we don't recommend the consumption of three energy drinks at two-o-clock in the morning. Not only will you get sick of the patented energy drink taste, but you'll also get a nasty stomach ache to boot. Sleep deprivation and energy drink stomach issues aside, our Halo 3 Standoff, Foundry and Rat's Nest video preview awaits your viewing ... just push play.
Halo 3 Heroic Map Pack available for purchase
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Heroic Map Pack FAQs: Satellites and Forging
Firstly, Archnos confirmed that Forge editing will not act any differently with new map Foundry. No weird object manipulation, no new options, it'll all be the same. What is different and unique is a few new objects and the fact that nearly every object within' Foundry can be removed or relocated. So, that's how that works. The other hopeful question we wanted clarification on was whether or not we could "play" on the satellite dishes in Standoff. Sadly, Archnos confirmed that the massive dishes were only objects out in the distance and cannot be "played" on, but missile silos will be fair game. And we can't complain about that, seeing that missile silos are badass in their very nature, but we'd love to hop around on a giant satellite ... it has become our twisted obsession. A very twisted obsession.
Bungie talks Heroic Map Pack matchmaking
Taking lessons learned from Halo 2's DLC (which noticeably split up the community into the "haves" and "have nots") all Halo 3 DLC will be dealt with in a more matchmaking friendly way. First off, Halo 3 will receive a special Heroic Map Pack playlist come December 11th allowing anyone who purchased the content to try out their new maps in its own space. Also, the new maps will be put into rotation in all of the current playlists including Team Slayer and Big Team Battle. How exactly will it work? Well, while searching for matches, the matchmaking system will take into account which players have the DLC and who doesn't and, when possible, plop in the DLC maps. Both solutions will allow for less segregation in the Halo 3 community when the DLC gets unleashed. You can read more Heroic Map Pack factoids and map descriptions after the break. On a side note, we're in love with Standoff already.
