MLG (playlist)

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MLG is a Hardcore playlist for Halo 3, the current maps and gametypes are of version 6 according to MLG.

Halo 3
There was no MLG playlist in the original release of Halo 3, however, Bungie announced that an MLG playlist would replace Team Hardcore in matchmaking for Halo 3 on March 12, 2008. The MLG playlist was released online as a ranked playlist on March 31, 2008.

Halo 3
In Halo 3, with the advantage of the new Forge system, MLG recreated the maps needed for MLG game, mainly the weaponry layout.

Asymmetrical Maps

 * MLG Guardian
 * MLG Construct
 * MLG Blackout (Due to reasons not yet disclosed, MLG Blackout was removed from this playlist.)

Symmetrical Maps

 * MLG The Pit
 * MLG Narrows

Foundry Variants

 * MLG Amplified
 * MLG Onslaught
 * MLG&#160;Lockdown

Gametypes

 * MLG Team Slayer
 * Amplified
 * Guardian
 * Construct
 * Narrows
 * The Pit
 * MLG Team Ball
 * Guardian
 * Lockdown
 * MLG Team King
 * Construct
 * The Pit (Later removed)
 * MLG Multi Flag
 * Onslaught
 * Narrows
 * The Pit

Settings
All MLG gametypes start with a Battle Rifle and two Fragmentation Grenades. Players move at 110% speed (Instead of the usual 100%), and they do 110% damage than the usual 100%. Also, the shield recharge time is set to 90% and players do not have the motion tracker enabled.

Weaponry

 * Battle Rifle, 10 seconds respawn.
 * Covenant Carbine, 90 seconds respawn.
 * Mauler, 120 seconds respawn.
 * Sniper Rifle, 180 seconds respawn.
 * Rocket Launcher, 180 seconds respawn. (Note: Not all MLG map variants have the Rocket Launcher)
 * Plasma Pistol, 60 seconds respawn.
 * Fragmentation Grenades, 10 seconds respawn.
 * Plasma Grenades, 30 seconds respawn.

Powerups
All Powerups spawn at 120 seconds.
 * Custom Powerup: MLG use a special overshield powerup that a player can only use while they are on full shields or they are charging, this overshield charges up quickly, decays over time, and is a 2x overshield. (This Powerup only spawns on MLG The Pit and MLG Construct)
 * Active Camouflage: The same active camouflage that appears in any other Halo 3 matchmaking playlist. (This Powerup only spawns on MLG Guardian)