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{{Era|H1}}
{{Status|Gameplay}}
{{Multiplayer Map Infobox
{{Multiplayer map infobox
|name=Prisoner
|name=Prisoner
|image=[[Image:Prisoner.jpg|300px]]
|image=[[File:Prisoner.jpg|300px]]
|game=''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''
|game=''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''
|map=
|location=[[Installation 04]]
|location=[[Installation 04]]
|terrain=Multi-Leveled Building
|terrain=Multi-Leveled building
|weapons=
|symmetry=Asymmetrical
*[[Rocket Launcher]]
|playernumber=2-8
*[[Sniper Rifle]]
*[[Shotgun]] (on No Sniping, Short Range or Shotguns)
*[[M6D|Pistol]] (on generic/not custom)
*[[MA5B ICWS Assault Rifle|Assault Rifle]]
*[[Plasma Rifle]]
*[[Plasma Pistol]] (on custom/not generic)
*[[Flamethrower]] (PC/Mac only)
*[[Plasma Grenade]]s
*[[Frag Grenade]]s
|equipment= N/A
|vehicles=Does not support vehicles
|gametypes=
|gametypes=
*[[Slayer]]
*[[Slayer]]
*[[Oddball]]
*[[Oddball]]
*[[Elimination]]
*[[Slayer|Elimination]]
 
*[[Capture the Flag]]
|playernumber=
|pagegamelabel=CE
*2-8
}}
}}
<center>{{Article Quote|Get on Top.}}
{{Article quote|Get on Top.}}
''2-8 players''</center>
 
'''Prisoner''' is a [[multiplayer]] map in [[Halo: Combat Evolved]].
 
== Summary ==


This map takes place in some sort of Forerunner holding facility for the Flood. It is symmetrical on exactly 13 axes, making it a very tight map. It is mostly gray in color and with no [[Teleporters]]. The most interesting aspect about this map is the bridges, which are very useful for opening fire on opponents below, but very vulnerable to [[Sniper Rifle|snipers]]. Because of its tight space it is best for [[Shotguns|shotguns]] and 2-8 players. The most vulnerable spot on the map is the center; however, there is an [[Active Camouflage]] under the central pillar. You can also jump over this power-up and grab the Rocket Launcher from underneath.  If you're quick you can grab both power-up and Power weapon for a devastating combination.  The long hallways, walls, and ramps resemble the inside structures of the level [[The Silent Cartographer]]. It also has a very "cramped" feel to it and rockets and grenades are not recommended while going up or down one of the hallways. SOme players make 16 person [[CTF]] servers with only heavy weapons ([[Rocket Launcher]], [[Fuel Rod Cannon]], and the [[Flamethrower]]). This creates a fast paced, chaotic, but balanced game where players never stay alive for more than a minute or two.
'''''Prisoner''''' is a [[multiplayer]] map in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''. It was remade for ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' mulitplayer as the ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'' map, [[Solitary]].


== Strategies ==
==Summary==
This map is a very bad idea for game types or weapon sets that involve the Rocket Launcher. Capture the Flag games are extremely challenging, as the two flags are positioned in small alcoves that are easy to miss. Slayer games are okay, but one of the best game-types to use here is Stalker. The Stalker can hide in one of the alcoves with a Shotgun or Sniper Rifle and watch the other players fall like dominoes.
This map takes place in some sort of [[Forerunner]] facility. The most interesting aspect about this map is the bridges, which are very useful for opening fire on opponents below but very vulnerable to [[SRS99C-S2 AM sniper rifle|snipers]]. The shotgun is the most useful weapon in these close encounters.


Another good strategy is for a Team Slayer game when you send a man out with a Sniper Rifle, and others with the Assault Rifle, Magnums, and some with  Shotguns. The sniper should position himself across from a major weapon spawn, such as the Rocket Launcher in the middle tower of the map. The player with the Shotgun should patrol the Sniper Rifle spawn point, gunning down would-be enemy snipers. Lastly, position two players with Assault Rifles and Magnums near the sniper mentioned above, just in case the attack force of the other team overpowers.
The most vulnerable spot on the map is the center; however, there is an [[Active Camouflage]] under the central pillar and a [[M41 SPNKR|rocket launcher]] above it. It has a very "cramped" feel to it and rockets and [[M9 fragmentation grenade|frag grenades]] are not recommended while going up or down one of the hallways. Some players make a 16-person [[Capture The Flag|CTF]] servers with only rocket launchers, [[Unidentified fuel rod gun|fuel rod gun]]s and [[M7057 flamethrower|flamethrower]]s. This creates a fast-paced, chaotic, but balanced game where players rarely survive for over a minute.


Note: Not only can you make potshots through the windows in the flag alcove, but it is also a great place to hide with a Shotgun in CTF games.
==Strategies==
*Be aware of the natural team stalemate that develops on Prisoner: it's often necessary for players to be more creative than usual in how they approach the map.
*In team games, have one or two team members work their way in behind the enemy' side of the map. Once behind, enemy players will often be overwhelmed between fire from the main team and the infiltrating pair. As a result, the enemy team crumbles between the two forces.
*Operate in groups: With multiple allied groups of two or three players working around the map, it becomes easier to disorient or overwhelm the enemy team.
*In Team Slayer, its best for one player to wield a sniper rifle, several with [[MA5B assault rifle|assault rifles]], and few with [[M90 shotgun|shotguns]]. The sniper should position himself across from a major weapon spawn, such as the rocket launcher in the middle tower of the map. The player with the shotgun should patrol the sniper rifle spawn point, gunning down would-be enemy snipers. Lastly, position two players with assault rifles and [[M6D magnum|pistols]] near the sniper mentioned above, just in case the attack force of the other team overpowers.
*Use the ground floor and passageways to avoid enemy fire.


{{Levels}}
==Production notes==
{{Main|Cut Halo 2 levels#Convict}}
A map based on Prisoner existed during ''Halo 2''{{'}}s production. Known as "Convict," this map expanded Prisoner's layout into a larger, two base version that effectively acted as "two" copies of Prisoner, connected on either end. Convict was restored and released as part of the [[Digsite]] project in 2023.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/digsite-deliveries|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Digsite Deliveries|D=30|M=01|Y=2024}}{{Ref/Site|URL=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3000901245|Site=Steam Workshop|Page=Digtacular Map Pack|D=30|M=01|Y=2024}}


==Trivia==
*This map is referred to as 'Prison Bitch' in parts of the game coding.<ref>Halo 1.09 map table address: 40536218</ref>
*The long hallways, walls and ramps resemble the inside structures of the level [[The Silent Cartographer]].
*This map, along with [[Beaver Creek]], [[Damnation]], [[Hang 'Em High]], [[Timberland]], and [[Headlong]] are featured in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'' as remakes.


[[Category:Multiplayer]]
==Gallery==
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes}}
<gallery>
File:HMCC HCE Prisoner Map.png|Prisoner Map.
</gallery>


[[Category:Multiplayer Levels]]
==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}


[[Category:Default Multiplayer Levels]]
{{Levels|H1|mode=yes}}

Latest revision as of 01:02, February 25, 2024

Prisoner
Prisoner.jpg
Map overview

Game:

Halo: Combat Evolved

Lore information

Location:

Installation 04

Gameplay overview

Terrain:

Multi-Leveled building

Map layout:

Asymmetrical

Recommended number of players:

2-8

Recommended gametype(s):

 
“ Get on Top. ”

Prisoner is a multiplayer map in Halo: Combat Evolved. It was remade for Halo: Reach mulitplayer as the Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary map, Solitary.

Summary[edit]

This map takes place in some sort of Forerunner facility. The most interesting aspect about this map is the bridges, which are very useful for opening fire on opponents below but very vulnerable to snipers. The shotgun is the most useful weapon in these close encounters.

The most vulnerable spot on the map is the center; however, there is an Active Camouflage under the central pillar and a rocket launcher above it. It has a very "cramped" feel to it and rockets and frag grenades are not recommended while going up or down one of the hallways. Some players make a 16-person CTF servers with only rocket launchers, fuel rod guns and flamethrowers. This creates a fast-paced, chaotic, but balanced game where players rarely survive for over a minute.

Strategies[edit]

  • Be aware of the natural team stalemate that develops on Prisoner: it's often necessary for players to be more creative than usual in how they approach the map.
  • In team games, have one or two team members work their way in behind the enemy' side of the map. Once behind, enemy players will often be overwhelmed between fire from the main team and the infiltrating pair. As a result, the enemy team crumbles between the two forces.
  • Operate in groups: With multiple allied groups of two or three players working around the map, it becomes easier to disorient or overwhelm the enemy team.
  • In Team Slayer, its best for one player to wield a sniper rifle, several with assault rifles, and few with shotguns. The sniper should position himself across from a major weapon spawn, such as the rocket launcher in the middle tower of the map. The player with the shotgun should patrol the sniper rifle spawn point, gunning down would-be enemy snipers. Lastly, position two players with assault rifles and pistols near the sniper mentioned above, just in case the attack force of the other team overpowers.
  • Use the ground floor and passageways to avoid enemy fire.

Production notes[edit]

Main article: Cut Halo 2 levels § Convict

A map based on Prisoner existed during Halo 2's production. Known as "Convict," this map expanded Prisoner's layout into a larger, two base version that effectively acted as "two" copies of Prisoner, connected on either end. Convict was restored and released as part of the Digsite project in 2023.[1][2]

Trivia[edit]

Gallery[edit]

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  • Prisoner Map.

    Prisoner Map.

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ Halo Waypoint, Digsite Deliveries (Retrieved on Jan 30, 2024) [archive]
  2. ^ Steam Workshop, Digtacular Map Pack (Retrieved on Jan 30, 2024) [archive]
  3. ^ Halo 1.09 map table address: 40536218

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