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[[File:Fx orb.jpg|right|200px|thumb|A forge filter placed in game.]] | |||
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'''Forge Filters''', also known as '''FX''', are ''[[Halo 3]]'' [[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. | '''Forge Filters''', also known as '''FX''', are ''[[Halo 3]]'' [[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.]] | |||
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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]]. | ||
When in Forge, Filters appear as spheres; these spheres contain smaller orbs, which contain little wire-frame cameras. Outside of Forge, Filters are invisible, though their effects are still present. There are six different effects, which may be confined. The effects are applied to the screen at all times, with no way to limit them to a certain area. | When in Forge, Filters appear as spheres; these spheres contain smaller orbs, which contain little wire-frame cameras. Outside of Forge, Filters are invisible, though their effects are still present. There are six different effects, which may be confined. The effects are applied to the screen at all times, with no way to limit them to a certain area. | ||
== Filter types == | ==Filter types== | ||
===Colorblind === | ===Colorblind === | ||
Colorblind removes all color from the screen, effectively turning everything grayscale. The filter is named for [[Wikipedia:Color blindness|an optical deficiency]] that has a similar effect. This filter could be placed in a team game to confuse players. | Colorblind removes all color from the screen, effectively turning everything grayscale. The filter is named for [[Wikipedia:Color blindness|an optical deficiency]] that has a similar effect. This filter could be placed in a team game to confuse players. | ||
=== Gloomy === | ===Gloomy=== | ||
Gloomy darkens and desaturates the screen while also raising the contrast. In the Legendary ViDoc, one of the [[Bungie]] artists calls it "the ''[[Wikipedia:Gears of War|Gears of War]]'' one", referring to Epic Games' dark and atmospheric shooter. | Gloomy darkens and desaturates the screen while also raising the contrast. In the Legendary ViDoc, one of the [[Bungie]] artists calls it "the ''[[Wikipedia:Gears of War|Gears of War]]'' one", referring to Epic Games' dark and atmospheric shooter. | ||
=== Juicy === | ===Juicy=== | ||
Juicy applies a dark and richer look to the game by increasing the saturation of on-screen colors and slightly darkening the screen. This effect pretty much eliminates glare, which can give objects and even characters a sort of faded look. It can be used to make sniping easier in a match. | Juicy applies a dark and richer look to the game by increasing the saturation of on-screen colors and slightly darkening the screen. This effect pretty much eliminates glare, which can give objects and even characters a sort of faded look. It can be used to make sniping easier in a match. | ||
=== Nova === | ===Nova=== | ||
Nova makes things look more faded and blurry. It applies somewhat sharp outlines to objects that are close to the camera, blurring all else. This effect is almost like a snow blizzard's or fog's effect on the eyes. It can be thought as an opposite to Juicy. It makes sniping more difficult. | Nova makes things look more faded and blurry. It applies somewhat sharp outlines to objects that are close to the camera, blurring all else. This effect is almost like a snow blizzard's or fog's effect on the eyes. It can be thought as an opposite to Juicy. It makes sniping more difficult. | ||
=== 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]] remain blue. | ||
===Pen & Ink=== | |||
=== Pen & Ink === | |||
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. | 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. | ||
== Trivia == | ==Trivia== | ||
*Including the complete absence of filters, there are [[seven]] filters. | *Including the complete absence of filters, there are [[seven]] filters. | ||
*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. | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Colorblind.jpg|Colorblind | |||
File:Gloomy.jpg|Gloomy | |||
File:Juicy.jpg|Juicy | |||
File:Nova.jpg|Nova | |||
File:Old timey.jpg|Old Timey | |||
File:Pen ink.jpg|Pen & Ink | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== Sources == | ==Sources== | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
== | ==See also== | ||
*[[Forge]] | *[[Forge]] | ||
*[[Legendary Map Pack]] | *[[Legendary Map Pack]] | ||
[[Category:Halo 3]] | [[Category:Halo 3]] | ||
[[Category:Forge Objects]] | [[Category:Forge Objects]] | ||
[[Category:Multiplayer]] | [[Category:Multiplayer]] | ||