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The [[Halo PC|PC version]] supports online multiplayer, and can run games with custom gametypes and up to sixteen players. Six additional maps were also added to the game: [[Danger Canyon (Level)|Danger Canyon]], [[Death Island (Level)|Death Island]], [[Gephyrophobia (Level)|Gephyrophobia]], [[Ice Fields (Level)|Ice Fields]], [[Infinity (Level)|Infinity]], and [[Timberland (Level)|Timberland]]. Two additional weapons -- the [[Flamethrower]] and the [[Fuel Rod Gun]] -- became usable in the PC version as well. | The [[Halo PC|PC version]] supports online multiplayer, and can run games with custom gametypes and up to sixteen players. Six additional maps were also added to the game: [[Danger Canyon (Level)|Danger Canyon]], [[Death Island (Level)|Death Island]], [[Gephyrophobia (Level)|Gephyrophobia]], [[Ice Fields (Level)|Ice Fields]], [[Infinity (Level)|Infinity]], and [[Timberland (Level)|Timberland]]. Two additional weapons -- the [[Flamethrower]] and the [[Fuel Rod Gun]] -- became usable in the PC version as well. | ||
Players can host both [[Wikipedia:Game server#Types of game servers|listen servers]] and [[Wikipedia:Game server#Dedicated game server|dedicated servers]]. A [[Wikipedia:Game server browser|server browser]], provided by | Players can host both [[Wikipedia:Game server#Types of game servers|listen servers]] and [[Wikipedia:Game server#Dedicated game server|dedicated servers]]. A [[Wikipedia:Game server browser|server browser]], provided by GameSpy, comes with the game, though players can also use a LAN browser to find servers. (Alternatively, the [[Wikipedia:IP address|IP address]] or [[Wikipedia:domain name|domain name]] of a server can be accessed directly.) Unfortunately, the game lacks any kind of stat tracking, standardized rules, [[ban]]lists, or cheat detection past what server administrators provide; this complicates competitive organization and the prevention of [[cheating]] and [[Wikipedia:Griefer|griefing]]. | ||
=== Halo Custom Edition === | === Halo Custom Edition === | ||
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*The maximum number of players that can play the original ''Halo Trilogy'' in Multiplayer is 16. | *The maximum number of players that can play the original ''Halo Trilogy'' in Multiplayer is 16. | ||
*In ''Halo 3'', Bungie offers a "[[Double EXP Weekend]]" playlist making it easier for players to level up during weekends. | *In ''Halo 3'', Bungie offers a "[[Double EXP Weekend]]" playlist making it easier for players to level up during weekends. | ||
*In ''Halo 3'', Bungie offers a "7 on the 7th" playlist dedicated to getting [[Achievement]]s based on | *In ''Halo 3'', Bungie offers a "7 on the 7th" playlist dedicated to getting [[Achievement]]s based on DLC maps around the [[7]]th of every month. | ||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||