Halo CE Gamenight instructions

Time for a version of Halo with so much content it's silly.

==Download the game here==

DDL: https://mega.nz/#!38llyK5Z!Ivf15goLIabbrDLxfyyweKG7bum6Uq3F00-HBsznQdE
(Larger due to maps included, also includes battle city maps)

Torrent:http://thepiratebay.se/torrent/10173195/Halo_CE_%5BCustom_Edition%5D_1.10_Patched
(Does not include any maps)

==PRE-JOIN THINGS TO LOOK AT==

>How to disable mouse acceleration

http://halo.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=33034400&postRepeater1-p=1#33062868

>Invisible chat fix

http://forum.halomaps.org/index.cfm?page=topic&topicID=27326
(The redist folder is in an odd place on the pre-packed DDL, look in the maps folder)

==MAPS YOU MUST MANUALLY INSTALL IF YOU GOT THE TORRENT==
Below are links to maps that if you downloaded a torrent or another version not listed here are needed. These maps cannot be downloaded via HAC2 and as such must be manually installed to the map folder. If you downloaded the DLL or already have battlecity maps use the bottom link. If you have neither battlecity and the unlisted maps use the top link. At worst you download 5 whole maps and only 5

>BattleCity+Unlisted maps
https://mega.nz/#!mw8yiDBJ!FOrG-f5Q6ujOOGz5Za5aBRt-K774zQxidEZqyA11UCs

>Unlisted maps
https://mega.nz/#!v9USSBDB!Bqtn5qwuAlSvrSZPFQMS9-IoMFsSZ5Qtqqbq5T1MYHc

==WHAT MAPS ARE BEING PLAYED?==
The map list will change from time to time and can vary depending on the host. The below pastebin is a raw dump of the mapvote list.

http://pastebin.com/fzCBnKqf

The pastebin link is subject to change but for the most part this is a list of maps currently in rotation (Don't let the size fool you some maps are in there twice due to how you have to set up the map vote file)

==ENABLING CONSOLE==
Create a shortcut to Haloce.exe and in the target line add a space after the file path and then add -console. In game you'll know it's working if you press ~ and pink text that says "Halo(" shows up on the bottom for your screen.

==REACH STYLE CHAT==

HPC/HCE has a really archaic chat system that has a bad habit of quickly disappearing. HAC2 has a built inb fix for this in the form of a Halo Reach styled chat box that goes from bottom to top.

Bring up the console with ~ and type
>Custom_chat 1
hit enter

==HOW TO CHANGE FoV==

HAC2 comes with a built in FoV changer.

>Hit F6
>Move mouse to increase/decrease FoV
>Hit F6 to confirm changes

You can also bring up console and type in "fov #"
(Ex. fov 100)

==CONNECTING==

Direct IP: 	24.62.196.122

password: rage

==WHEN IS IT?==
4PM EST till when it dies out

==OPTIC==

Optic is a QoL mod that just adds medals and the announcer from later Halo Titles (right now only ones are Reach, H3 and H4). These mods are client side and do not affect gameplay.

https://mega.nz/#F!i4lGxSxI!hnGZw8t5vXtvHFWjQENwig

>Installing

Download the files (any or all)
Go to My Documents>My Games>HaloCE>HAC>pack
If pack folder does not exist, make it
Drop the archived files into the pack

==DO NOT EXTRACT THESE ARCHIVED FILES==

In Halo open the console and type
>Optic

This will show you all loaded packs, to load one type

>Optic load <filename>
(Ex. Optic load Haloreach)
Filename must be as the archive is named


==GAMETYPES==
Some people seem to actually be confused. So here's a breakdwon of some of the gametypes on the server.

>Predator
Reverse tag. The person who is "IT" is the predator and must win by getting 15 points. everyone else can either fight amongst themselves or team up to take down the predator

>Assault
Reverse 1 Flag CTF. Instead of stealing the defending team's flag you're trying to plant it in their base.


==Why not Halo: Online?==

Not that much custom content, really restrictive server op controls. Not that toaster friendly.

==Host a server for <Game I like>==
Maybe if I like it I'll look into it, but it's gotta run off a shitty laptop with 4 gigs of ram (That's what runs the HCE server).

==Where is the Mumble/TS/discord server?==
Multiple anons agree a discord would lead to group drama. So there isn't any.

==FOR THOSE WANTING TO PLAY SPv3==
Open Sauce (OS) is a 3rd party application that is meant to expand HaloCE's capabilities. Since I can't get a portable version packaged here's the next best thing.

download this:
http://haloce3.com/ccount/click.php?id=sp_spv302_modgame

Run the HCE installer
Keep the default directory
Put in this CD key: MVY49-RXRJP-WJHK6-98CT9-HF6VY
Install, do not restart
Install the 1.10 update
Once 1.10 is finished install OS
One everything is set install the .yelo maps included in the above link

The CD key provided is a spare one I have. Since HAC2 and OS can't play nice together it's good to have a install of HCE for SPv3 while the HAC2 version is used for MP