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Subject: Polar's Top H2V Custom Maps Worth Downloading!

This is actually the stupidest thing ever posted on B.net:

Posted by: the omega man117
Why does everyone hate Halo 2? Maybe its because its the worst game ever next to mario.

Now there maybe a few new gems that I have not come across yet, but let me tell you something. I am trying to save some players time by telling you what Custom Maps are actually worth downloading rather than a waste of time and disk space. These maps are made of good quality that will offer players to have fun and competitive games on.

If you are looking for ridiculous, modded, or over the top maps, then look elsewhere. This is a very quality list for Halo 2 Vista gamers to kick off their Custom Maps collection. Thank you for reading and I hope I was some help to some players.


I have seen and downloaded A LOT of Custom Maps. Below are ones that I think are good quality and are actually worth downloading.

PART ONE:

Chill Out (deepfreeze)
This is a remake of the Halo: Combat Evolved map, Chill Out. It is great for 6-8 player Free For Alls, but does not make a great Team map in my opinion.link

Pool
This is a very interesting map, I like to think of it as a "Baby Coagulation". It is very small containing two bases that lead to the middle, which there is a giant lake or "pool" if you will. Excellent for 2v2 or 3v3 Capture the Flag.link


Summerwinder
This map is a remake of the Halo: Combat Evolved classic, Sidewinder. Now, as all you may remember, Sidewinder was a big snow map. This remake was intended to be made as Sidewindeer would look like in the Summer. Awesome Big Team Battle map, especially Flag.link

Frostbite
This might be one of the best Custom Maps available on Halo 2 Vista in my opinion, it reminds me of a Bungie made map. Excellent layout and perfect in size. Great for 4v4 Team Slayer or FFA.link


Hired Example
Now Hired Gun (the team responsible for porting Halo 2 Vista) made and saved an "Example Map" in the Map Editor files. This map does not come with the main game files though, but it is definitely worth checking out and it's on the Halo Ring! However, you do not want more than 8 people here.link

Sacred Relic
The best 1v1 Custom Map you will ever find. If Bungie made a map strictly for 1v1 battles, it would look something like this. Small arena with a "Sanctuary" feel to it. This is the main map for 1v1, I had some great matches here.link

Air Station Omega
A different kind of map, but different in a good way! This is a strange map that was a top level and a bottom level where the lifts are. Nice and open, but with obstacles around for you to take cover! Nice Team Slayer map, however getting stuck in the Air Lifts can make you slam your mouse. Do not get it confused with "Air Station" as it is a different map than this one.link



[Edited on 07.18.2009 12:23 PM PDT]

  • 07.17.2009 9:12 PM PDT

This is actually the stupidest thing ever posted on B.net:

Posted by: the omega man117
Why does everyone hate Halo 2? Maybe its because its the worst game ever next to mario.

PART TWO:

Earth City
Woo Hoo, Earth City! This is a very cool map. Your on this road in a post-war environment, there are even blown up cars around. Great FFA map and could even do with Team Slayer and Team Flag. This is a very decent map.link

Beach Battle
Team Snipers return! I tell you guys, I have not had so much fun with Snipers on any other map. It is rare to find anybody with this map rather then seeing it on the sever list, but it is awesome. Reminds me of "Relic" type of setting, but nearly not as big and a lot more narrow where the battle happens on the beach side!link

Arcadia
Not liked by many because of its size, but it is indeed a very fun map to play on with a lot of players. It has an interesting concept as there is a base in the sky, pretty much for big Team games only.
-not available from halomaps-

Gephyrophobia
Halo: Custom Edition fans remember this masterpiece, here is the Halo 2 Vista version. Enough said pretty much.link

Mirror
This is a symmetrical map designed for small team games and Free For Alls. This creative map is also a great Oddball map for those who crave that every now and then!link

Template
One of the most interesting maps I have eber come across, but it is good. After deciding what could possibly be a good game for this unusual map, I have decided that it is IDEAL for Team Snipers. It is a flooded crater bed with small and big hills with plenty of spots to take cover.
-not available from halomaps-

Blood Gulch
The remake of the original classic that was home to the most epic Halo CTF map ever.link


Slaters Fury Maps -halomaps.org and search Slaters Fury-
Slaters is one of the best Halo 2 Map creators and I have been honored to catch him on H2V on time and play on his maps. If you like good quality, big team battle maps then look no further. His maps include Ice Canyon, Blood Gorge, Battle Zone, Urban Warfare, Sol System, Night Frost, Abyss and many more.

My favorite Slaters Fury maps , however, are Bridges
and Sand Gorge. Get these 2 maps if you do not get any other ones.

Hammered
Ever wonder what the Halo 2 Gravity Hammer would ever be like? Look no further as this bizarre map equips you with a custom Gravity Hammer, halo background music and a Matrix like battle arena.
-not available from halomaps-

Most of these maps can be downloaded from Halo Maps, but a few are not there. If you ever come across some of the Custom Maps I have listed on a sever, I do recommend downloading them and checking them out. These are the best Custom Maps out there and feel free to post any maps you enjoy playing on as well. Thank You.

Super PolarBear

[Edited on 07.21.2009 3:38 PM PDT]

  • 07.17.2009 9:13 PM PDT

GG, could have at least linked them, if you're gonna recommend them

  • 07.17.2009 10:03 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.

Great list and descriptions. Just wish I could play these maps online more easilly. :(

  • 07.17.2009 11:59 PM PDT

Wish Halo 3 PC would come out sooner... :(

Posted by: LoneStaruner
GG, could have at least linked them, if you're gonna recommend them
links please!
also could slatersfury also port the metropolis bridge, thats one big map there.
also best suited for Vehicular and Aerial Combat. 16 banshees, 16 tanks lots of other vehicles. :D

  • 07.18.2009 1:37 AM PDT

This is actually the stupidest thing ever posted on B.net:

Posted by: the omega man117
Why does everyone hate Halo 2? Maybe its because its the worst game ever next to mario.

Thanks for the comments guys and I did indeed give you Links to the map downloads as you asked. Most of the maps have links. It is a shame that you do not find good games where players are actually playing competitively on Custom Maps. These maps do have the potential of great fun.

  • 07.18.2009 12:40 PM PDT

This is an old account iDarkWint3r is my new Bungie.net user.

Glass Horizon is a very huge map and I recommend you to download it.It's good! xD

-Edit:
Air Station Omega is like the Pitt from Halo 3.

[Edited on 07.18.2009 1:09 PM PDT]

  • 07.18.2009 1:08 PM PDT

This is the average H2 Fanboy.
Xfire: JacobGRocks.
50 in H2/H3? Great, but you still fail at this.

Good list, has lots of the good maps there. But there is one more worth downloading, which is called Blood Gulch: http://h2v.halomaps.org/index.cfm?pg=3&fid=2278

Basically, it is almost the same as it is in Halo 1.

  • 07.19.2009 1:32 PM PDT

This is actually the stupidest thing ever posted on B.net:

Posted by: the omega man117
Why does everyone hate Halo 2? Maybe its because its the worst game ever next to mario.

Posted by: JacobGRocks
Good list, has lots of the good maps there. But there is one more worth downloading, which is called Blood Gulch: http://h2v.halomaps.org/index.cfm?pg=3&fid=2278

Basically, it is almost the same as it is in Halo 1.
Ah nice, I forgot about that classic map. I added it to the list.

  • 07.21.2009 3:37 PM PDT

This is an old account iDarkWint3r is my new Bungie.net user.

Blood gulch outpost #1! xD

  • 07.23.2009 1:50 PM PDT

This is actually the stupidest thing ever posted on B.net:

Posted by: the omega man117
Why does everyone hate Halo 2? Maybe its because its the worst game ever next to mario.

Lol, Blood Gulch was great.

Those Custom Maps were made very good and some resemble Bungie made maps.

  • 07.26.2009 3:47 PM PDT

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Where can i download Hammered?

  • 07.28.2009 11:57 PM PDT