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==Community==
==Community==


Several modding communities have emerged since the advent of ''Halo CE''. One of the most prominent communities is [[Halomaps.org]] which has the most updated multiplayer custom maps. Modders use the ''Halo Editing Kit'' to incorporate custom models, images, physics, and data into an easily distributed .MAP file, which is compressed and uploaded. In the game, many clans establish themselves to fight one another on custom maps. They train intensely on some maps, which extends and steepens the learning curve for many players. Halo Custom Edition has also been used for several Machinima videos. As such, there are several either modded versions of existing maps or completely new maps designed specifically for Machinima.
Several modding communities have emerged since the advent of ''Halo CE''.
Some of the most prominent communities are:
[[Halomaps.org]] which has the most updated custom maps and tools.
[[Modacity.net]] which gives the best criticism and review. Considered the "mature" Halomaps.
[[Modhalo.net]] which is softer on "Newbies", many dedicated modders that try to finish what they started.
 
Modders use the ''Halo Editing Kit'' to incorporate custom models, images, physics, and data into an easily distributed .MAP file, which is compressed and uploaded. In the game, many clans establish themselves to fight one another on custom maps. They train intensely on some maps, which extends and steepens the learning curve for many players. Halo Custom Edition has also been used for several Machinima videos. As such, there are several either modded versions of existing maps or completely new maps designed specifically for Machinima.


===Popular Maps===
===Popular Maps===
Some extremely popular maps have been made, and can be seen as the highest rated maps on Halomaps.org. Some of the most popular maps of all time include:
Some extremely popular maps have been made, and can be seen as the highest rated maps on Halomaps.org. Some of the most popular maps of all time include:


*<b>CMT Snowgrove</b> - A map made by the Custom Mapping Team, and features almost entirely custom content, including effects, sounds, and animations. It is in the shape of a crescent, with a large network of inter-cliff tunnels, providing multiple routes of attack and excellent sniper spots. In the middle are three bases, two containing teleporters linked to the main home bases. Some of the more notable weapons are the Galliean, or Spartan Laser, the cut-down flamethrower, a Halo 3-style [[Type-25 Carbine]], the MA5K Carbine similar to the one in the novel Ghosts of Onyx, and a custom-styled Assault Rifle, similar to the MA5C, but named the MA5D.
*<b>CMT Snowgrove</b> - A map made by the Custom Mapping Team, and features almost entirely custom content, including effects, sounds, and animations. It is in the shape of a crescent, with a large network of inter-cliff tunnels, providing multiple routes of attack and excellent sniper spots. In the middle are three bases, two containing teleporters linked to the main home bases. Some of the more notable weapons are the Galliean, or Spartan Laser, the cut-down flamethrower, a Halo 3-style [[Type-25 Carbine]], the MA5K Carbine similar to the one in the novel Ghosts of Onyx, and a custom-styled Assault Rifle, similar to the MA5C, but named the MA5D. Sounds fun, but is highly unbalanced gameplay due to overpowered weapons and campers.


*<b>Coldsnap</b> - A very large, snowy map. It contains two bases: the red team contains 3 different Warthog variants, 4 jets, and two Longswords whereas the blue team has warthogs, 4 jets, 4 Scorpion tanks and a Mythos. The Mythos is a walker vehicle, with a nuke cannon attached on top. This map is frequently played and is by far the largest custom map ever made.  
*<b>Coldsnap</b> - A very large, snowy map. It contains two bases: the red team contains 3 different Warthog variants, 4 jets, and two Longswords whereas the blue team has warthogs, 4 jets, 4 Scorpion tanks and a Mythos. The Mythos is a walker vehicle, with a nuke cannon attached on top. This map is frequently played and is by far the largest custom map ever made.  
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