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Note: I take no credit for originally typing all this. Chewy Gumball posted this a long time ago, and all credit goes to him. However, with his permission, I have taken over the task of maintaing this thread (which unfortunately got deleted in the hacking spree). So if you have any questions, please feel free to ask me.

Halo CE is a free download that you can get here. It improves the netcode for halo from being crappy to uh... better than crappy. The MarD can do better justice to that than me. It also, and this is the big one, allows you to *sudden silence* use user created maps!!!! YAY WOO HOO!!! Finaly. If you don't have CE then you should get it. It is exactly like Halo PC in every way except CE is multiplayer only. You need to have PC to use CE though. There is a definate lack in players for CE so that is what this thread is for. CE is a different application, so you can still use the regular Halo PC.

When you download maps, you will have to unzip them (use WinRAR found here) then put them into the CE maps folder.

These are some of my favourite user created maps on Halo CE:

H2_Zanzibar
H2_New Mombassa
W4rtorn Cove (not Wartorn Cove although those also are used alot)
Launch Bay X

There is currently a team working on Halo 2 maps complete with new weapons and gametypes so if you want to play Halo 2 but don't/can't buy an Xbox, this is the game for you. H2_Zanzibar and H2_New_Mombassa are some of their creations and more is on the way.
New Mombassa is a HUGE maps and is better with more than 4 people, preferably 8.
To play user created maps online you must first download them and put them in your maps folder, otherwise you won't be able to connect.

You can find alot of other maps fome these sites:
Halomaps.co.uk - RIP
HaloMaps.org - Over 400 maps and counting!
Halo Mods
Halo Files

Here are some pics I took from CE (1024x768 full options then reduced):

H2_Zanzibar
Zanzibar
Another view of Zanzibar
Oh my, is that a Battle Rifle?
Oh my, is that an Energy Sword?
I think I've seen a ghost!
that boosts!
A Gauss hog!
Dual Wielding?
Yup

W4rtorn Cove
Interesting...
A map? Useful indeed!

H2_New_Mombasa
One way...
and the other way
WARNING WARNING ALL YOUR BASE ARE BELONG TO US!!!

Launch Bay X
Oh my, is that a Longsword?
Some boxes
and a corridor

Castle 2 Castle
Castles!
Of course you need weapons
and why not a crossbow too?

If you would like to see more pics added here, please post. Click here to see my Halo CE gallery hosted for free by Image Shack

Check out this thread for some other good maps. K121 Widowmaker highlights some very good maps there.

As well, node357 has put together a map pack containg some really good maps in one ZIP file. He has kindly donated all the bandwidth, and this map pack may be downloaded here.

Current Projects:
Custom Map Team (CMT)
Coagulation - completed
The H2 Modding Projects

PLEASE try Halo CE. I have found it to be more challenging than PC multiplayer but don't let that deter you. If you have maps that you think need adding to the list or have something else to add please post. If you need more information on Halo CE please check out this post made by Ignite. If you have any other projects that look good, please post them.

NOTICE: Halo CE is PC only, there is no Mac version right now.

This is a guide on how to install maps. Please read this before asking questions.

I will not tell you how to mod maps, if you wish to learn please go to The Gearbox Forums and ask questions. I would advise you to download the Halo Editing Kit (HEK) from halomaps.org and do the tutorial before posting any questions as people will just tell you to do that anyway.

If your question is answered in this post, I will not reply to you. Please read it all before asking a question.


[Edited on 07.10.2007 3:19 PM PDT]

  • 07.10.2007 10:47 AM PDT
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+1337

  • 07.10.2007 11:36 AM PDT
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If the Bungie.net forums had a reputation system, you'd have gotten about eighty posreps by now.
Well, eighty-one.

  • 07.10.2007 11:50 AM PDT
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NOOO it's not a sticky anymore : (

  • 07.10.2007 1:06 PM PDT
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It will soon :P

Hopefully lol. I will update it with some newer content, as some of it is outdated. Like CMT and stuff, that needs to be brought to attention too.

[Edited on 07.10.2007 1:09 PM PDT]

  • 07.10.2007 1:08 PM PDT

Posted by: K121 Widowmaker
It will soon :P

Hopefully lol. I will update it with some newer content, as some of it is outdated. Like CMT and stuff, that needs to be brought to attention too.

  • 07.11.2007 11:17 AM PDT
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'bout time someone got rid of that damn thing... LMAO

  • 07.11.2007 1:02 PM PDT
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The Halo Maps Website http://www.halomaps.org
The Halo Movies Website http://www.halomovies.org
The Halo CE Chronicles http://hcec.halomaps.org

The Halo CE (Custom Edition) game is a free stand-alone program for registered users of the Halo PC game. It was developed by Gearbox Software the company that developed the Halo PC retail version of the game. You can obtain the Halo CE (Custom Edition) game and custom maps from www.halomaps.org. The Halo CE game is designed to use custom content. The editing kit allows you to create custom maps.

In order to install the Halo CE (Custom Edition) game you MUST own a copy of the Halo PC Retail version of the game, have the Halo PC Retail version CDROM and the CD Product Key number which is printed on the yellow sticker labeled "Product Key". You MUST have the CDROM inserted into your CD Drive to install and run the game. If you do not have the physical CDROM and the correct CD Key you will not be able to install or run the game. Installing the Halo CE game will not affect or change your Halo PC Game they can both run on the same computer.

If you wish to join a server running a custom map you must have the map that the server is running already installed.


Programs

Halo Custom Edition Game - required
http://hce.halomaps.org/index.cfm?pg=3&fid=410

Halo Custom Edition (CE) Hot-Fix v1.07 - required
http://hce.halomaps.org/index.cfm?pg=3&fid=1056

Halo Custom Edition (CE) Editing Kit - optional
http://hce.halomaps.org/index.cfm?pg=3&fid=411

FAQ:

What do I need to run the FREE Halo CE game?
http://hce.halomaps.org/index.cfm?nid=396

Where do I get the custom Maps?
http://www.halomaps.org in the Halo CE maps section

Where do I put the maps I downloaded?
http://hce.halomaps.org/index.cfm?nid=330

How Do I Play the Single Player Campaign Maps in Halo CE
http://hce.halomaps.org/index.cfm?nid=386

File Section: Single Player CE Maps
http://hce.halomaps.org/index.cfm?pg=6&sid=27

How do I Make Halo CE maps
http://hce.halomaps.org/index.cfm?nid=406


Help and Troubleshooting:

Article Section: Troubleshooting Halo CE
http://hce.halomaps.org/index.cfm?pg=4&sid=11

Article Section: Halo CE Dedicated Server Setup
http://hce.halomaps.org/index.cfm?pg=4&sid=7


Making Halo CE Maps

How do I Make Halo CE maps
http://hce.halomaps.org/index.cfm?nid=406

Ghost's Tutorials
http://ghost.halomaps.org/

Section: Tutorials
http://hce.halomaps.org/index.cfm?pg=6&sid=23

Halo Maps Forum
http://forum.halomaps.org

Purchase the Halo PC game:
http://froogle.google.com/froogle?q=Halo+PC&hl=en&btn G=Search+Froogle

  • 07.11.2007 2:02 PM PDT
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Yes, I am a hypocrite, and I'm sorry. I really do mean well, but I'm not running on all cylinders.

Everytime someone buys a copy of Halo 2 Vista, a puppy dies.

UXB is more to the point.

  • 07.11.2007 7:42 PM PDT

Slaying noobs since 2007.

Yes, we get to work on getting this one to 1000 posts and more!

  • 07.12.2007 5:03 AM PDT

Slaying noobs since 2007.

Sorry for double/bump(ing) posting but I'm trying to get this to the top for a mod to notice and sticky it.

  • 07.12.2007 3:30 PM PDT
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someone please come to my game it has an awesome maps with cool vehicles and gun etc
75.65.65.180:2302
thats the direct ip address

  • 07.12.2007 4:12 PM PDT

Posted by: ThunderRoc5
someone please come to my game it has an awesome maps with cool vehicles and gun etc
75.65.65.180:2302
thats the direct ip address

Umm... wouldn't u need to download them first to play on them?

  • 07.12.2007 8:17 PM PDT
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Posted by: Desert Fox RWTF
Sorry for double/bump(ing) posting but I'm trying to get this to the top for a mod to notice and sticky it.


Why not simply PM a mod? It is much better then hoping they notice it.

  • 07.12.2007 9:32 PM PDT

Slaying noobs since 2007.

To lazy.

  • 07.13.2007 12:27 PM PDT
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The lockout map would be very much appreciated....

  • 08.17.2007 6:36 PM PDT

Now, in the quantum moment before the closure, when all become one. One moment left. One point of space and time. I know who you are. You are destiny.

Nice one Chris! Let's keep this up again. I'll contact an admin, and if they even listen, unlike Recon, perhaps I'll get this stickied in no time.

  • 08.17.2007 8:00 PM PDT

Now, in the quantum moment before the closure, when all become one. One moment left. One point of space and time. I know who you are. You are destiny.

I bump this for great justice.

Since no admins are pinning this, I guess I'll just bump it in case anybody else wants to say something...

  • 08.18.2007 10:08 PM PDT
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wut hacking spree?

  • 08.19.2007 5:06 AM PDT

posted by: ART1LL3RY
I'm there but, man this is really starting to sound like communism.
Long live the MAW.

Posted by: spartennum117
wut hacking spree?
]

I thought the mods just decided to clean up the forums and deleted the stickies?

  • 08.19.2007 9:40 AM PDT

Now, in the quantum moment before the closure, when all become one. One moment left. One point of space and time. I know who you are. You are destiny.

Posted by: ProgramLog
Posted by: spartennum117
wut hacking spree?
]

I thought the mods just decided to clean up the forums and deleted the stickies?
Nope. And I was quite surprised to see my user was still alive after it.

  • 08.19.2007 9:48 AM PDT

I'll help in this becoming a sticky by posting every once in a while. Oh and by the way, my C4 switching days are over. Well, it was more like "day" but... I just got bored. Then I remembered about how once, some guy was c4 switching the other team, and I tried it, and it was strangely amusing to see people shout, "WTF?! H4XORZ!!!!". So, everyone who knew me as [SWSL] Nick, I won't C4 switch ever again. I'll play the game the way it was meant to be played. And now, let the flaming of me begin!

  • 09.01.2007 7:06 AM PDT

Fear the Wafflepan

HEK doesn't work on my computer!!! whenever I play it it goes to the web and opens up a tutorial...Ive read the tutorial,but how do you move on to editing??????

  • 09.01.2007 9:13 AM PDT
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Posted by: Der Kinderslager
I'll help in this becoming a sticky by posting every once in a while. Oh and by the way, my C4 switching days are over. Well, it was more like "day" but... I just got bored. Then I remembered about how once, some guy was c4 switching the other team, and I tried it, and it was strangely amusing to see people shout, "WTF?! H4XORZ!!!!". So, everyone who knew me as [SWSL] Nick, I won't C4 switch ever again. I'll play the game the way it was meant to be played. And now, let the flaming of me begin!
We don't care if you C4 switch, it's the map creator's stupid damned fault that he made such an imbalanced map.

  • 09.01.2007 9:24 AM PDT
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but you gfetta admit, making the pelican lift stuff is pretty cool.


yknow, if you can get it to work that is >.>

  • 09.01.2007 6:45 PM PDT

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