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Relic- This map is more reminiscent of a Halo 1 single player map than anything else. It has a distinct “Silent Cartographer” feel. Much like Zanzibar, this map is set up perfectly for single flag CTF or other offense-defense based game-types. The map is set on an island with a medium-sized covenant structure (the relic) towering over vast, grassy plains. The offensive team begins on one far end of the oblong island. The starting point looks like a dropship point from H2 single player. Hills and a downed pelican give the offensive team enough cover to organize and launch an offensive strike without worry of being spawn-killed. It seemed to me that a warthog was also positioned here. To the right of the offensive spawn point lie a sniper rifle and a perfect shot into the defending team’s base. The base, which appears to consist of two or three levels, has a wide open top level where the flag is placed. This makes it a pain to defend. In the basement there is a switch which players can use to open a portal between the offensive spawn point and the base, making it much easier to move quickly when rushing the flag. Practice your sniping skills because this level appears to be very open. We were all very impressed with this map

Terminal- This level is unlike anything you have ever seen. It appears to be set in an industrial train depot. Why a train depot you ask? The name “Terminal” should give it away. Two trams run parallel to each other down the middle of the map were speeding locomotives randomly tear through, killing anything in their path. Power ups are placed on platforms between the tracks. This ought to make for some interesting scenarios of suicidal master chiefs grabbing the overshield just in time to jump in front of an oncoming bullet train. I can’t wait for all the crazy home made vids that come from that one.

It was hard to tell but the map seemed fairly large; large enough to fit a wraith tank inside at least. Multiple levels are everywhere, both indoors and out. There was so much going on in this level that it is hard to say for sure what we were seeing.

Gemini- This level takes place on High Charity and is possibly the most visually stunning of the four we saw. I don’t think we saw the entire map either. From what we saw the map takes place both inside the structure of High Charity and in the domed middle area. The spawn point we saw was inside a room that lead to a garden area. A power-up sits like a jewel in the head-dress of a giant prophet statue that stands below a winding tree. In front of the statue is a door that leads out into the middle of High Charity were the Forerunner ship can be seen. All of the doors are like the Covenant doors in single player H2 and will open when you stand in close proximity. This is as far as we got, so I am unsure if there exists a symmetrical part of the map. It seems perfect for 4-8 players and slayer based gametypes. King and Territories would also be a likely option.

Elongation- This map is a no brainer. It is Longest redone with much more detail. It seems larger and more intricate. Moving walkways and boxes make this map more interesting. The only thing that make is reminiscent of longest is the two parallel walkways and multiple levels.

All of the maps we saw were breathtaking and I can’t wait to finally get to play them in a short month or so. The fifth map, Backwater, was the one map we didn’t get to see. None of us could make out what kind of map it was or read the map description long enough to even guess what it is like. So, don’t ask any questions about that map because I know just as much as you do.

 

[ToyMachine228]

His information on Gemini is correct...So the rest is probably true as well.

 

[FiRez]

Is weird. there's 9 maps planned.
But we have only information of 8 maps, what's the big mistery of the 9th map?

 

[The Faceless Master]

It is Longest redone with much more detail.

SOLD!

 

[Desperado]

The map pack would be so perfect if Backwash/Backwater was Dammy remade..

But these sound very good indeed.

I'm guessing Terminal is based on Earth...Cuz Covey trains? not seeing it.

Relic in the same vein as Zanzy? SOLD.

 

[op_ivy]

relic sounds really really cool, as does terminal. cant f'ing wait.

 

[GhaleonEB]

The map pack would be so perfect if Backwash/Backwater was Dammy remade..

This has been confirmed to be the case by a designer in the HBO forums.

 

[temp]

This has been confirmed to be the case by a designer in the HBO forums.

No. You're joking. You have to be joking. Please don't be joking.

 

[op_ivy]

This has been confirmed to be the case by a designer in the HBO forums.

really? holy shit, my favorite map from halo 1

 

[Sai]

This has been confirmed to be the case by a designer in the HBO forums.

...

I'm so happy right now... ;_;

 

[op_ivy]

do you have a link handy? i find speculation, but no confirmation...

 

[Sai]

Yes, need confirmation. Don't want my dreams crushed.

Now if this turns out to be true, and Bungie gets t'talkin' with Gearbox about those HaloPC maps, I'd love 'em forever, 'n' ever, 'n' ever, 'n' ever.

 

[mj1108]

But we have only information of 8 maps, what's the big mistery of the 9th map?

Exclusive to Halo 2.5. :lol

 

[FiRez]

Exclusive to Halo 2.5. :lol

for some reason I doesn't seems too unbelievable.

 

[The Faceless Master]

if only there were a chill out remake, i'd be ecstatic!

 

[Mr. Lemming]

Hopefully the maps sell well enough that they see utility in making a second set of maps, be it for the Xbox or the rumored Halo 2.5.

 

[LukeSmith]

Aw shit a Damnation remake.
That's hot.

 

[StRaNgE]

So are these downloadable tonight at midnight???

or just sometime tomorrow?

 

[DopeyFish]

So are these downloadable tonight at midnight???

or just sometime tomorrow?

probably noon est (but it could still not show till later in the night too )

 

[LukeSmith]

So are these downloadable tonight at midnight???

or just sometime tomorrow?

None of the aforementioned are DLC tomorrow. Only the four other maps, Containment, Warlock Sanctuary and Turf are available tomorrow, and two of them are premium, two of them are free.

 

[FiRez]

So are these downloadable tonight at midnight???

or just sometime tomorrow?

9am Central time

 

[thundersabre]

9 AM Pacific Time

 

[Solid]

When is that central european time? Anyone know that?

 

[SpokkX]

When is that central european time? Anyone know that?

8 hours later = GMT (London et c)

 

[Stinkles]

There is no Damnation remake. Backwash/Backwater is a new map. Bungie has said there are only two remakes in the group, and they're really homages rather than remakes - Elongation and Wizard.

 

[Sai]

There is no Damnation remake.

* Sai roars.

THERE SHOULD BE!

 

[Lyte Edge]

Any info about new game/weapon types? I was playing online last night (after having not touched the game since last year!) and someone from "Major League Gaming" created a game type called "Golden Shower," with weird guns that shot out long yellow laser beams.

 

[Sai]

... and someone from "Major League Gaming" created a game type called "Golden Shower," with weird guns that shot out long yellow laser beams.

... You've never seen the Sentinal Beam before?

It's not a default weapon on any of the maps, but you never saw it in the Single Player Campaign either? o.o;

And for emphasis:

There is no Damnation remake.

* Sai roars.

THERE SHOULD BE!

 

[Ramirez]

I really don't remember Damnation...I woulda rather had a Prisoner remake

Relic sounds hawt.

 

[Nutter]

Any info about new game/weapon types? I was playing online last night (after having not touched the game since last year!) and someone from "Major League Gaming" created a game type called "Golden Shower," with weird guns that shot out long yellow laser beams.

That "Golden Shower" game is from OXM/s halo game type downloads.
And Bungie is adding that into the unranked game modes. (training, preview)

 

[Sai]

I really don't remember Damnation...

* Sai dropkicks Ramirez.

Remember. Re-mem-ber! Even though it's like the most unbalanced map ever(seriously, spawn campers dream come true, Blue Team has it so bad on this map), I love it.

 

[Ramirez]

Ah,yea I think I remember that...see I never played Halo's MP with more than 3 people before so we stuck to the small maps like BC/Prisoner/Wizard.

 

[StRaNgE]

so is it 9am Central time





or


9 AM Pacific Time

 

[JPRaup]

12PM EST
9AM Pacific

 

[StRaNgE]

12PM EST
9AM Pacific

Thank you !

 

[GhaleonEB]

Just noticed (yeah, I'm slow) that both Warlock and Sanctuatry are designed with FOUR bases along the outside. I hope the matchmaking playlists take advantage of that. A four-team 16-player match of CTF on Sanctuary would rule.