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{{Multiplayer map infobox | {{Multiplayer map infobox | ||
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|devname=<code>snowbound</code> | |devname=<code>snowbound</code> | ||
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|location=[[ | |location=[[Covenant]]-controlled [[Forerunner]] world, close to [[human]]-occupied space<ref name="BWU">[http://halo.bungie.net/news/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=13160 '''Bungie.net''': ''Bungie Weekly Update 01/11/08''] - ''It’s on an alien world discovered and controlled by the Covenant. It’s location is secret, but it is in this spiral arm of the Galaxy. Close to human occupied space. If you look through the glass floors of the Covenant structures, you’ll see Forerunner artifacts buried beneath the ice.''</ref> | ||
|terrain=[[Covenant]] structures in icy terrain built over a [[Forerunner]] installation. | |terrain=[[Covenant]] structures in icy terrain built over a [[Forerunner]] installation. | ||
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*[[King of the Hill]] | *[[King of the Hill]] | ||
*[[Multi Flag CTF]] | *[[Multi Flag CTF]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Article quote|Hostile conditions did not prevent the Covenant from seeking salvage on this buried [[Forerunner]] construct.}} | {{Article quote|Hostile conditions did not prevent the Covenant from seeking salvage on this buried [[Forerunner]] construct.}} | ||
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==Universe and lore== | ==Universe and lore== | ||
[[File: | [[File:H3_Snowbound_Planets.png|thumb|left|200px|The planets in the sky.]] | ||
Snowbound is set in a snowy Forerunner area with two large Covenant [[base]]s at either end of the map. The two bases are joined underground by a cave, revealing a deep network of Forerunner structures underground. The [[planet]] the map is set on is a former [[Forerunner]] world controlled by the [[Covenant]], not far from [[human]]-occupied space. | Snowbound is set in a snowy Forerunner area with two large Covenant [[base]]s at either end of the map. The two bases are joined underground by a cave, revealing a deep network of Forerunner structures underground. The [[planet]] the map is set on is a former [[Forerunner]] world controlled by the [[Covenant]], not far from [[human]]-occupied space.{{Ref/Reuse|BWU}} On the horizon, two celestial bodies can be seen. The Covenant base is surrounded by a perimeter of [[Covenant automated plasma turret]]s that fire upon anything in range. | ||
{{Clear}} | {{Clear}} | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
===Layout=== | ===Layout=== | ||
Snowbound is a medium-sized, semi-symmetrical map with two bases. The bases, known as High Base and Low Base, are connected by an underground tunnel network. Much fighting takes place in or around the [[shield doors]] found inside the bases. Rocky outcroppings are located along the southern and western edges of the map (Rock Side); | Snowbound is a medium-sized, semi-symmetrical map with two bases. The bases, known as High Base and Low Base, are connected by an underground tunnel network. Much fighting takes place in or around the [[shield doors]] found inside the bases. Rocky outcroppings are located along the southern and western edges of the map (Rock Side); Covenant-built automated turrets prevent players from exiting the map via its otherwise-unblocked northern and eastern edges (Tundra Side). When players venture too close to the map's boundaries, an alarm sounds, warning them to return to the bases before the turrets open fire. | ||
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File:HMCC H3 Snowbound Map.png|Snowbound Map. | File:HMCC H3 Snowbound Map.png|Snowbound Map. | ||
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====Callouts==== | ====Callouts==== | ||
*'''Low Base''' - Low Base is one of the two Covenant bases on the map. This base, which is located on the eastern side of the map, appears to be fully functional, though it has apparently been abandoned. It is often referred to by players as "BR Spawn" because of the two [[battle rifles]] that spawn on its outer rear walls. Inside the base, there is a [[Spartan Laser]], two [[ | *'''Low Base''' - Low Base is one of the two Covenant bases on the map. This base, which is located on the eastern side of the map, appears to be fully functional, though it has apparently been abandoned. It is often referred to by players as "BR Spawn" because of the two [[battle rifles]] that spawn on its outer rear walls. Inside the base, there is a [[Spartan Laser]], two [[Spikers]], and a [[Z-4190 bubble shield|bubble shield]]. Outside the base, a [[carbine]], a Spiker, and a [[Mauler]] spawn to the south; an [[Active camouflage|active camo]] spawns towards the north. On top of the base, there is a [[needler]] and a pair of [[Type-1 plasma grenade|plasma grenade]]s. | ||
*'''High Base''' - Directly adjacent to Low Base, High Base offers a different set of weapons. High Base's lights flicker and buzz, implying that it has become damaged. The large sphere in the center of the base appears broken, and icicles hang from the base's exterior, implying that its heating system has stopped working. Whether this damage is the result of the base's abandonment or something else is unknown. | *'''High Base''' - Directly adjacent to Low Base, High Base offers a different set of weapons. High Base's lights flicker and buzz, implying that it has become damaged. The large sphere in the center of the base appears broken, and icicles hang from the base's exterior, implying that its heating system has stopped working. Whether this damage is the result of the base's abandonment or something else is unknown. | ||
:High Base is commonly referred to as "[[Sniper]] Spawn" or "Carbine Base" due to the carbine and [[beam rifle]] it contains. Behind the base, players can find a battle rifle or a | :High Base is commonly referred to as "[[Sniper]] Spawn" or "Carbine Base" due to the carbine and [[beam rifle]] it contains. Behind the base, players can find a battle rifle or a [[plasma rifle]] around the rocky terrain. A Mauler lies to the north of the base, and an [[overshield]] to the south. Inside, there are two plasma rifles, a beam rifle, and a [[power drain]]. On top of the base, there is a [[plasma pistol]] and a pair of plasma grenades. | ||
*'''Low Base Batteries''' | *'''Low Base Batteries''' | ||
*'''High Base Batteries''' | *'''High Base Batteries''' | ||
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===Strategies=== | ===Strategies=== | ||
[[File: | [[File:H3_Snowbound_Bases.png|thumb|300px|The antennae on the two bases.]] | ||
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*After swapping for the Spartan Laser when spawning in [[Team Slayer]], if your team doesn't plan on using the Ghost, a good tactic would be to wait for an enemy to get in it, eliminating the Ghost, that enemy, and possibly the overshield threat. | *After swapping for the Spartan Laser when spawning in [[Team Slayer]], if your team doesn't plan on using the Ghost, a good tactic would be to wait for an enemy to get in it, eliminating the Ghost, that enemy, and possibly the overshield threat. | ||
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==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
===Boundless=== | ===Boundless=== | ||
[[File: | [[File:H3_Boundless.png|thumb|200px|Boundless. Note the lack of a shield door on the base.]] | ||
{{Article quote|Open the doors, let the crisp cold air in.}} | {{Article quote|Open the doors, let the crisp cold air in.}} | ||
'''Boundless''' is a map variant released to improve the gameplay balance, specifically as a response to reports of widespread shotgun-[[camping]] near the [[Shield door]]s.<ref name="boundless">[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=15268 '''Bungie.net''': ''Bungie Weekly Update 08/22/08'']</ref> It was due to be released on September 16, 2008, along with TU2, but was delayed until September 23, 2008. Like [[Sand Tarp]] and [[Epilogue]], it is included as a default map variant in ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]''. The following is a list of changes made; | '''Boundless''' is a map variant released to improve the gameplay balance, specifically as a response to reports of widespread shotgun-[[camping]] near the [[Shield door]]s.<ref name="boundless">[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=15268 '''Bungie.net''': ''Bungie Weekly Update 08/22/08'']</ref> It was due to be released on September 16, 2008, along with TU2, but was delayed until September 23, 2008. Like [[Sand Tarp]] and [[Epilogue]], it is included as a default map variant in ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]''. The following is a list of changes made; | ||
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In the ''Halo 3'' Beta, the engine incorporated real time reflections into many aspects of the game. The outside of Snowbound's bases, as well as the Ghost, player armor, and a few weapon holders, utilized the graphical enhancement of real time reflection. However, this was removed from the final version of the game. | In the ''Halo 3'' Beta, the engine incorporated real time reflections into many aspects of the game. The outside of Snowbound's bases, as well as the Ghost, player armor, and a few weapon holders, utilized the graphical enhancement of real time reflection. However, this was removed from the final version of the game. | ||
This map, along with a few others, were originally supposed to feature [[ | This map, along with a few others, were originally supposed to feature [[Shade turrets]] and [[deployable lookout tower]]s. They were removed in the released version, though tags for these Forge items still exist within the map's base coding. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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===Miscellaneous=== | ===Miscellaneous=== | ||
*There are several | *There are several [[The Guardians|automated turrets]], positioned along the outside of the map, that will shoot at any players who go beyond the boundaries of the map. If killed by them, the kill will be credited to the Guardians. | ||
*Like [[Sandtrap]], players may leave footprints in the snow (which could be tracked) for a few seconds before fading away. This is helpful when opponents are in active camo.<ref>[http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=72856 '''Eurogamer''': ''Halo 3 - On Snowbound, spike grenades and Cats.'']</ref> | *Like [[Sandtrap]], players may leave footprints in the snow (which could be tracked) for a few seconds before fading away. This is helpful when opponents are in active camo.<ref>[http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=72856 '''Eurogamer''': ''Halo 3 - On Snowbound, spike grenades and Cats.'']</ref> | ||
*The default version of Snowbound has been removed from all [[Matchmaking]] playlists except [[Lone Wolves]] and [[Rumble Pit]]. It has been replaced with the Hard Core (HC) Snowbound in which a few changes have been made, which deletes the Spartan Laser and shotgun from the map and puts the beam rifle on the original shotgun spawn point. Each base now has a bubble shield, where the default Snowbound had only one base with a bubble shield and another with a power drain. | *The default version of Snowbound has been removed from all [[Matchmaking]] playlists except [[Lone Wolves]] and [[Rumble Pit]]. It has been replaced with the Hard Core (HC) Snowbound in which a few changes have been made, which deletes the Spartan Laser and shotgun from the map and puts the beam rifle on the original shotgun spawn point. Each base now has a bubble shield, where the default Snowbound had only one base with a bubble shield and another with a power drain. | ||
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File:H3_Snowbound_Base_Concept.jpg|Concept art of a base interior. | File:H3_Snowbound_Base_Concept.jpg|Concept art of a base interior. | ||
File:H3_Snowbound_Turret_Concept.jpg|Concept art of the turrets. | File:H3_Snowbound_Turret_Concept.jpg|Concept art of the turrets. | ||
File:Imprisoned Monitor.jpg|A Monitor under Snowbound. | File:Imprisoned Monitor.jpg|A Monitor under Snowbound. | ||
File:MiddleView2.jpg|An overview of Snowbound. | File:MiddleView2.jpg|An overview of Snowbound. | ||
