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'''Forge Filters''', also known as '''FX''', are ''[[Halo 3]]'' | |||
[[File:Fx orb.jpg|right|200px|thumb|A forge filter placed in game.]] | |||
'''Forge Filters''', also known as '''FX''', are ''[[Halo 3]]'' and ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' [[Forge]] objects that were first introduced in the [[Legendary Map Pack]] and furthermost on the [[Mythic Map Pack]].<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=13475 '''Bungie Weekly Update''' (April 4th, 2008)]</ref> They apply visual effects to the map during gameplay. | |||
==Background== | ==Background== | ||
[[File:Seizure.gif|right|thumb|Differences in Forge Filters.]] | |||
The primary function of the Filters is to alter the way maps look like by applying special effects. The effects were made to make the Custom Game and Forge experience more enjoyable and different for players, and are also quite useful when making [[machinima]]. | The primary function of the Filters is to alter the way maps look like by applying special effects. The effects were made to make the Custom Game and Forge experience more enjoyable and different for players, and are also quite useful when making [[machinima]]. | ||
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===Old Timey=== | ===Old Timey=== | ||
Old Timey applies a [[Wikipedia:Sepia|sepia]] effect to the map, giving the appearance of an old film projector. In some cases, however, parts of the [[ | Old Timey applies a [[Wikipedia:Sepia|sepia]] effect to the map, giving the appearance of an old film projector. In some cases, however, parts of the [[Heads-up display|Heads Up Display]] remain blue. | ||
===Pen & Ink=== | ===Pen & Ink=== | ||
Pen & Ink applies an effect to the map | Pen & Ink applies an effect to the map making it look almost drawn. The colors are removed, contrast is increased, and sharp outlines appear on objects close to the camera. The increased contrast also makes bright areas appear quite blurry. The filter is similar to a combination of Colorblind and Nova. | ||
==Halo: Reach Filters== | ==Halo: Reach Filters== | ||
Forge Filters make a return in ''Halo: Reach'' with even more selections.<ref>[http:// | {{Expand-Section}} | ||
Forge Filters make a return in ''Halo: Reach'' with even more selections.<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BWU_081310 '''Bungie Weekly Update''' (August 13th, 2010)]</ref> | |||
*Colorblind | |||
*Green | |||
*Juicy | |||
*Next Gen | |||
Next Gen | *Nova | ||
*Old Timey | |||
*Orange | |||
*Pen and Ink | |||
*Purple | |||
Nova | |||
Purple | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Including the complete absence of filters, there are [[seven]] filters in ''Halo 3''. | *Including the complete absence of filters, there are [[list of "seven" references in Halo|seven]] filters in ''Halo 3''. | ||
*The Forge Filters were introduced in the ''[[Arby 'n' the Chief]]'' episode "Legendary", when Master Chief and the Arbiter downloaded the Legendary Map Pack and turned on all the Forge Filters for the full effects. | *The Forge Filters were introduced in the ''[[Arby 'n' the Chief]]'' episode "Legendary", when Master Chief and the Arbiter downloaded the Legendary Map Pack and turned on all the Forge Filters for the full effects. | ||
*The Forge Filters are also available in [[Cold Storage]] and the [[Mythic Map Pack]] maps ([[Assembly]], [[Orbital]], [[Sandbox]], [[Longshore]], [[Citadel]] and [[Heretic]]). | *The Forge Filters are also available in [[Cold Storage]] and the [[Mythic Map Pack]] maps ([[Assembly]], [[Orbital]], [[Sandbox]], [[Longshore]], [[Citadel (level)|Citadel]] and [[Heretic (level)|Heretic]]). | ||
*You can turn on multiple filters at once, which is potentially useful for setting the mood. As an example, combining Pen & Ink, Gloomy, and Nova produces a sort of blizzard effect. | *You can turn on multiple filters at once, which is potentially useful for setting the mood. As an example, combining Pen & Ink, Gloomy, and Nova produces a sort of blizzard effect. | ||
**Combining Pen & Ink and Juicy on [[Blackout]] creates a "Frozen Wasteland" effect, the result is that almost everything on the map appears to be covered in snow, even player models. | **Combining Pen & Ink and Juicy on [[Blackout]] creates a "Frozen Wasteland" effect, the result is that almost everything on the map appears to be covered in snow, even player models. | ||
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*Juicy and Old Timey allows players to see through Energy Barriers. | *Juicy and Old Timey allows players to see through Energy Barriers. | ||
*Even with Pen and Ink or Colorblind activated, some things can still retain their color, such as the blue glow of a [[Man Cannon]] or [[Gravity lift|Gravity Lift]] when approached. | *Even with Pen and Ink or Colorblind activated, some things can still retain their color, such as the blue glow of a [[Man Cannon]] or [[Gravity lift|Gravity Lift]] when approached. | ||
*In [[Halo: Reach]], if you combine Purple, Next Gen (Gloomy) and Olde Timey, it will give a rainy | *In [[Halo: Reach]], if you combine Purple, Next Gen (Gloomy) and Olde Timey, it will give a rainy enviroment. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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*[[Legendary Map Pack]] | *[[Legendary Map Pack]] | ||
[[Category:Halo 3]] | [[Category:Halo 3]] | ||
[[Category:Forge | [[Category:Forge Objects]] | ||
[[Category:Multiplayer]] | [[Category:Multiplayer]] | ||
