MLG (playlist)

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History

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.

Maps used

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

Gametypes

• MLG Team Slayer
  • Amplified
  • Guardian
  • Construct
  • Narrows
  • The Pit
• MLG Team Ball
  • Guardian
• MLG Team Hill
  • Construct
  • The Pit
• 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 (This Powerup only spawns on MLG The Pit)
• Active Camoflauge (This Powerup only spawns on MLG Guardian)