______ __ ______ ______ ___ / / /_____ ___ /_____ __|__ \ __ /_/ /_ __ `/_ /_ __ \ ____/ / _ __ / / /_/ /_ / / /_/ / _ __/ /_/ /_/ \__,_/ /_/ \____/ /____/ __ ___ ____ _ __ / |/ /_ __/ / /_(_)___ / /___ ___ _____ _____ / /|_/ / / / / / __/ / __ \/ / __ `/ / / / _ \/ ___/ / / / / /_/ / / /_/ / /_/ / / /_/ / /_/ / __/ / /_/ /_/\__,_/_/\__/_/ .___/_/\__,_/\__, /\___/_/ /_/ /____/ __ ___ ____ __ / |/ /___ _____ / __ \____ ______/ /__ / /|_/ / __ `/ __ \ / /_/ / __ `/ ___/ //_/ / / / / /_/ / /_/ / / ____/ /_/ / /__/ ,< /_/ /_/\__,_/ .___/ /_/ \__,_/\___/_/|_| /_/ ===================================== Halo 2 Multiplayer Map Pack ASCII Art ===================================== =========================== Halo 2 Multiplayer Map Pack =========================== =========== Version 1.0 =========== ============== By Roguesquad6 ============== =================================== E-mail: kevinstu93[at]yahoo[dot]com =================================== Use @ and . for the appropriate areas in my e-mail address. ========== What's New ========== 1/26/09: v1.0 complete ================= Table of Contents ================= Introduction 1. Multiplayer 2. Bonus Map Pack 3. Killtacular Pack 4. Maptacular Pack 5. Exclusive Videos 6. Extras 7. Frequently Asked Questions 8. Additional Halo 2 Information 9. Copyright and Legal Information 10. Conclusion and End of Document ============ Introduction ============ Hello and welcome to my Halo 2 Multiplayer Map Pack Guide! Halo 2 was an incredible game and its expansion pack is even better. Throughout this guide I will answer questions about the expansion and go over the additional maps, but I don't intend on adding any strategies as of now. Enjoy the guide! ============== 1. Multiplayer ============== This is probably the reason you bought this disc. You can update Halo 2 and upload 3 exclusive map packs to your Xbox's hard drive (an original Xbox and a copy of Halo 2 are required). Also note copying the maps to another Xbox, such as your friend's, is perfectly legal. The three map packs included on this disc are Bonus Map Pack, Killtacular Map Pack, and Maptacular Map Pack. NOTE: This disc does not include Tombstone, Desolation, and Auto-Updates 4 and 5 because it was released before those were released. ================= 2. Bonus Map Pack ================= Notes: Available on Halo 2 Multiplayer Map Pack disc or on Xbox Live on August 30, 2005. Bonus Map Pack has 2 available maps. Maps: Containment Warlock ================ 2.1. Containment ================ In-Game Description: "Fighting for a patch of dirt abutting a wall containing a galaxy-devouring parasite may seem pointless to some, but ... um ...." Location: Installation 05 Terrain: Snowy, Icy Valley Weapons on Map: Battle Rifle Brute Shot Carbine Frag Grenades Magnum Needler Plasma Grenades Plasma Pistol Plasma Rifle Rocket Launcher SMG Shotgun Sniper Rifle Vehicles on Map: Banshee Gauss Warthog Scorpion Power-Ups on Map: Active Camo Overshield Recommended Game Types: Capture the Flag Slayer Recommended # of Players: 6-16 Territories: Blue Cave Blue Gate House Bridge Red Cave Red Gate House Notes: Notable for being the biggest map available for Halo 2. ============ 2.2. Warlock ============ In-Game Description: "Despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary some stubbornly maintain that this structure was once a Forerunner arena." Location: Installation 05 Terrain: Forerunner Arena Weapons on Map: Battle Rifle Frag Grenades Magnum Needler Plasma Grenades Plasma Rifle SMG Shotgun Vehicles on Map: None Power-Ups on Map: Active Camo Recommended Game Types: Capture the Flag Oddball Slayer Recommended # of Players: 2-8 Territories: Blue Base Center Green Base Red Base Yellow Base Notes: 4-way Symmetrical Map Similar to Halo: CE map Wizard. Metalock is a very popular Halo 3 remake of this map. ======================= 3. Killtacular Map Pack ======================= Notes: Available on Halo 2 Multiplayer Map Pack disc or on Xbox Live on August 30, 2005. Killtacular Map Pack has 2 available maps. Maps: Turf Sanctuary ========= 3.1. Turf ========= In-Game Description: "Though they dominate on open terrain, many Scarabs have fallen victim to the narrow streets of Earth's cities." Location: Old Mombasa, Earth Terrain: Shopping Centre Weapons on Map: Battle Rifle Brute Plasma Rifle Brute Shot Frag Grenades Plasma Grenades Plasma Pistol Plasma Rifle SMG Shotgun Sniper Rifle Vehicles on Map: Warthog Power-Ups on Map: None Recommended Game Types: King of the Hill Oddball Slayer Territories Recommended # of Players: 2-10 Territories: Scarab Street Warehouse Notes: On the walls you can see newspaper clippings of Master Chief firing a M247 machine gun. ====================== 4. Maptacular Map Pack ====================== Notes: Available on Halo 2 Multiplayer Map Pack disc or on Xbox Live on August 30, 2005. Maptacular Map Pack has 5 available maps. Maps: Terminal Backwash Relic Elongation Gemini ============= 4.1. Terminal ============= In-Game Description: "The CTMS made New Mombasa's rail system one of the safest on Earth; unfortunately it was one of the Covenant's first targets." Location: New Mombasa, Earth Terrain: Train Station Weapons on Map: Battle Rifle Carbine Energy Sword Magnum Plasma Pistol Plasma Rifle Rocket Launcher Shotgun SMG Sniper Rifle Frag Grenades Plasma Grenades Vehicles on Map: Ghost Warthog Wraith Power-Ups on Map: Overshield Recommended Game Types: Assault Capture the Flag Slayer Recommended # of Players: 6-16 Territories: Train Crossing Station Courtyard Lower Garage Notes: You can be hit by one of the trains. If you are hit by a train it will say "Killed by the Guardians". Terminal is an asymmetrical map. ============= 4.2. Backwash ============= In-Game Description: "There are strong indications that beneath the shroud of mist drowning this swamp on Delta Halo lies a powerful intelligence." Location: Installation 05 Terrain: Swamp Weapons on Map: Battle Rifle Brute Shot Covenant Carbine Energy Sword Plasma Pistol Magnum Plasma Rifle Sentinel Beam Shotgun SMG Fragmentation Grenades Plasma Grenades Vehicles on Map: Warthog Power-Ups on Map: Active Camo Recommended Game Types: Capture the Flag Slayer Recommended # of Players: 2-10 Territories: N/A (Backwash was removed from Halo 2 Matchmaking as of April 2006) Notes: Hidden message on Backwash If you jump up on the blue base and sword cancel numerous times, you can get behind the invisible wall. If you walk forward and then follow the end of the ground all the way around you will see the message written in red. The message says "Its looking a little rough out here". There is also another spot on the ground, to the left that the word "Here" appears. I haven't successfully accomplished the above trick, if anyone has strategies or a tutorial/video on accomplishing the above, please e-mail me. ========== 4.3. Relic ========== In-Game Description: "Covenant scripture dictates that structures of this type are memorials to Forerunners who fell in battle against the Flood." Location: Installation 05 Terrain: Island, Forerunner Memorial Weapons on Map: Battle Rifle Beam Rifle Carbine Energy Sword Magnum Needler Plasma Pistol Plasma Rifle Rocket Launcher Shotgun SMG Sniper Rifle Frag Grenades Plasma Grenades Vehicles on Map: Ghost Warthog Power-Ups on Map: None Recommended Game Types: 1 Flag Capture the Flag Slayer Recommended # of Players: 6-16 Territories: Pinnacle Watchtower Beach Rear Base Teleporter Ridge Notes: The size and shape of Relic may have been inspired by the Halo PC map Death Island. =============== 4.4. Elongation =============== In-Game Description: "A well-placed bribe can speed a cargo ship through what are surely some of the longest inspections in the galaxy." Location: UNSC freighter Onan Terrain: Freighter ship Weapons on Map: Battle Rifle Brute Shot Magnum Shotgun SMG Plasma Pistol Plasma Rifle Frag Grenades Plasma Grenades Vehicles on Map: None Power-Ups on Map: None Recommended Game Types: Capture the Flag King of the Hill Oddball Slayer Recommended # of Players: 2-6 Territories: Red Base Center Blue Base Red Ledge Blue Ledge Notes: Elongation is a remake of the map Longest, from Halo: Combat Evolved. =========== 4.5. Gemini =========== In-Game Description: "This sanctuary now rings with the sound of combat - the end of the ancient duality of the Covenant is truly at hand." Location: High Charity Terrain: Close to Prophets Chambers Weapons on Map: Beam Rifle Brute Shot Carbine Energy Sword Shotgun SMG Plasma Pistol Plasma Rifle Frag Grenades Plasma Grenades vehicles on Map: None Power-Ups on Map: Overshield Recommended Game Types: King of the Hill Oddball Slayer Recommended # of Players: 2-6 Territories: Lower Level Upper Level Walkway Notes: Gemini can be spotted in Campaign mode in Halo 2. =================== 5. Exclusive Videos =================== Another Day at the Beach - A three minute Halo 2 side-story cutscene. Another Day at the Beach - YouTube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzB5BEodHI4 Halo 2: Killtacular - A documentary on how Bungie Studios made the nine maps included on this disc. ========= 6. Extras ========= Halo: Combat Evolved E3 2000 trailer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSq-Jd5c73I Halo 2 August 2002 announcement trailer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIUHd-kejAs An audio test video used for testing your surround sound set-up (This video was also in Halo 2 Limited Collector's Edition). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ln6_cPaB1Gs&feature=channel_page Also included on this disc: Xbox live Auto-Update 1, Auto-Update 2 and Auto-Update 3 ============================= 7. Frequently Asked Questions ============================= This section will cover common questions about this disc and provide answers. Q: Do I need a copy of Halo 2 to use this disc? A: Yes, a copy of Halo 2 is essential for this disc. Q: Do I need Xbox Live to use this disc? A: No, Xbox Live isn't required. If you want to play online with the new maps, however, Xbox Live is necessary. Q: What content is on this disc? A: Three exclusive Map Packs, all containing nine multiplayer maps. Q: Is this disc backwards compatible with the Xbox 360? A: Yes, Halo 2 Multiplayer Map Pack is backwards compatible with the Xbox 360. Q: What does this affect? A: Multiplayer is affected only. Q: What is the purpose of this disc? A: To use the new available maps for people who don't have Xbox Live or an Internet connection (or both). Save Files: Bonus Map Pack - 5787 blocks Killtacular Pack - 6326 blocks Maptacular Pack - 14244 blocks Unless you're very low on hard disk space, you should be fine and have no download problems. Q: Is Backwash available for Halo 2 Matchmaking? A: No, Backwash was removed from matchmaking in April of 2006. Q: Will I be able to play System Link with the new maps? A: Yes, the host Xbox has the maps copied already, and it determines what maps you'll play for System Link. Q: Any other way to get the maps? A: No, only the Map Pack disc or Xbox Live. Q: Where can I find out more information on Halo 2? A: The best place would be bungie.net, the developer's website. Q: If I downloaded the maps to one Xbox already, do I need to download them again? A: No you don't. Only if you manually erased the Halo 2 map pack content from the Xbox dashboard. Q: Can I copy the maps to any Xbox I want? A: Yes, it's free and absolutely legal. Q: How much is the Map Pack disc nowadays? A: Very cheap, probably under $20. I got it last year for only $12.99. Q: Is this game Xbox only? A: This guide is for the Xbox version. However there are Mac/PC versions of Halo 2 available. Q: Do I need an Xbox or Xbox 360? A: Either will do. You DO need a copy of Halo 2, though. Q: What are all the new maps? A: Containment, Warlock, Turf, Sanctuary, Terminal, Backwash, Relic, Elongation, Gemini. Q: Are you going to update this guide? A: Of course I will. NOTE: E-mail me if you have questions or suggestions/contributions. They will be posted and you will be credited for your submissions. ================================ 8. Additional Halo 2 Information ================================ Developer: Bungie Studios Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios Genre: First-person shooter ESRB Rating: M (Mature) Media: DVD The map pack does not always work on Xbox 360. Halo 2 Multiplayer Map Pack was released on July 5, 2005. The disc is intended for use on the original Xbox, however it is backwards compatible with the Xbox 360. When inserting the disc on Original Xbox, you will sometimes get the DVD error message (You need to connect a DVD Playback Kit receiver to a controller port to watch movies.). At the time of release, Halo 2 Multiplayer Map Pack costed 20 USD. Since then the price tag has dropped significantly. Find Your Xbox's Name This secret is for Halo: Combat Evolved only, but I thought it was worth adding to the guide. In Halo: Combat Evolved, start up a multiplayer match. At the multiplayer pre- match screen (also known as the Team Select screen), your Xbox's name will be above the Xbox icon there. My Xbox's name was Darling. Don't know why though. For more information about the above easter egg, go here: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/817092 Hidden Message in Coagulation Go to the area with the three trees in Coagulation. Enter the cave with water and walk down the path to the left, and before you fall reach the water area, look at the wall to the left to find the following etched into the wall: "Not Sid was here" ================================== 9. Copyright and Legal Information ================================== This guide is Copyright 2009 Roguesquad6. Allowed sites to host this guide: gamefaqs.com neoseeker.com supercheats.com chaptercheats.com E-mail me at kevinstu93[at]yahoo[dot]com for permission and I will most likely let you. Credit me as Roguesquad6 (my GameFAQs Contributor name). Notify me if a site/person plagiarized my work or infringed on the copyright of this guide. Also notify me if any of the links I provided in this guide are out-of-date or non-working/incorrect. ================================== 10. Conclusion and End of Document ================================== To sum up, I hope you found something useful or learned something new from my guide. To see other guides I have written, visit my GameFAQs Contributor Page. I also wrote a review for Halo 2 Multiplayer Map Pack. It can be found here: http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/xbox/review/R131291.html -End of Document-