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{{Quote2|''Hostile conditions did not prevent the Covenant from seeking salvage on this buried [[Forerunner]] construct.''}} | {{Quote2|''Hostile conditions did not prevent the Covenant from seeking salvage on this buried [[Forerunner]] construct.''}} | ||
'''Snowbound''' is a medium-sized [[multiplayer]] map in ''[[Halo 3]]''. From [[Bungie]] Q&A on a Weekly Update, they hinted that it may take place on a former [[Forerunner]] planet near [[Earth]], though it is currently occupied and being excavated by the [[Covenant]]. | '''Snowbound''' is a medium-sized [[multiplayer]] map in ''[[Halo 3]]''. From [[Bungie]] Q&A on a Weekly Update, they hinted that it may take place on a former [[Forerunner]] planet near [[Earth]], though it is currently occupied and being excavated by the [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]]. | ||
== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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===Miscellaneous=== | |||
*Evidence supports the theory this map is located on one of [[Sanghelios]]' moons. This is derived from the fact that Sanghelios has two moons, and one of those moons can be seen in the horizon of Snowbound. The other object in the sky is the reddish-orange planet thought to be Sanghelios itself; Sanghelios is described as being a red, fiery-colored planet. | *Evidence supports the theory this map is located on one of [[Sanghelios]]' moons. This is derived from the fact that Sanghelios has two moons, and one of those moons can be seen in the horizon of Snowbound. The other object in the sky is the reddish-orange planet thought to be Sanghelios itself; Sanghelios is described as being a red, fiery-colored planet. | ||
*In the ''[[Red vs. Blue]]'' transition to ''Halo 3'', [[List of Characters in Red vs. Blue#Church|Church]] shows this map (as well as [[High Ground]] and [[Valhalla]]) as a place where they can move. Church speaks of property value and how this map, though in the Arctic, could be a good investment should global warming arise. | *In the ''[[Red vs. Blue]]'' transition to ''Halo 3'', [[List of Characters in Red vs. Blue#Church|Church]] shows this map (as well as [[High Ground]] and [[Valhalla]]) as a place where they can move. Church speaks of property value and how this map, though in the Arctic, could be a good investment should global warming arise. | ||
*This is currently one of three ''Halo 3'' multiplayer maps that take place on a Covenant-controlled territory, the others being [[Assembly]] and [[Heretic (Level)]]. | *This is currently one of three ''Halo 3'' multiplayer maps that take place on a Covenant-controlled territory, the others being [[Assembly]] and [[Heretic (Level)]]. | ||
*There are several [[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. | *There are several [[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</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</ref> | ||
*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 [[Type-26 Anti-Infantry Stationary Gun|Shade turrets]] and [[Deployable Lookout Towers]]. They were removed in the released version, though tags for these Forge items still exist within the map's base coding. | |||
*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]]. | ||
*On IGN during the time of the ''Halo 3'' Beta, IGN stated that Snowbound was probably inspired by the Battle of Hoth from the ''Star Wars'' universe. | *On IGN during the time of the ''Halo 3'' Beta, IGN stated that Snowbound was probably inspired by the Battle of Hoth from the ''Star Wars'' universe. | ||
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*In the sky, the visible planet has a [[Marathon]] symbol on it. | |||
*In the Active Camo tunnel, there is a Canadian $1 coin (or loonie) buried in the snow beneath the Active Camo, perhaps a homage to the "lucky loonie" customarily buried under the ice during Canadian National ice hockey or curling events.<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/Online/Halo3UserContentDetails.aspx?h3fileid=49859357 '''Bungie.net: Halo 3 File Details:''' CANADA]</ref> The "lucky loonie" was made famous during the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympic games when both the Canadian men and women team won the gold medal. However, this coin is not seen during split-screen games. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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File:MiddleView2.jpg|An overview of Snowbound. | File:MiddleView2.jpg|An overview of Snowbound. | ||
File:1204275216 Snowbound.jpg|Snowbound at the foot of the mountain when viewed from a distance. | File:1204275216 Snowbound.jpg|Snowbound at the foot of the mountain when viewed from a distance. | ||
File:Halo3 116511087 Medium.jpg|A Canadian coin easter egg. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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*[[Boundless (Level)|Boundless]] | *[[Boundless (Level)|Boundless]] | ||
{{Level}} | {{Level}} | ||
[[Category:Multiplayer]] | [[Category:Multiplayer]] | ||
[[Category:Multiplayer Levels]] | [[Category:Multiplayer Levels]] | ||
[[Category:Default Multiplayer Levels]] | [[Category:Default Multiplayer Levels]] | ||