==Halo Custom Edition Gamenight==
Halo: Custom Edition is a standalone version of Halo PC that supports custom content that ranges from simple blood gulch mods to ports of maps from other Halo titles to full on custom content.

==Game info==
Server: 8v Halo Custom Edition
Password: infv
''Host should add any other connection details here.''

==Download the game here:==
'''DDL:''' https://mega.nz/#!38llyK5Z!Ivf15goLIabbrDLxfyyweKG7bum6Uq3F00-HBsznQdE
>(Larger due to maps included, already contains the BattleCity maps)
'''Torrent:'''http://thepiratebay.se/torrent/10173195/Halo_CE_%5BCustom_Edition%5D_1.10_Patched
>(Does not include any maps, see below for manual installation)

==Custom Maps==
Put these maps in your maps folder. If you downloaded the torrent or another version not listed you need the top link. If you downloaded the DDL or already have battlecity maps use the bottom link.

>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
(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)

==FAQ==
>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)

>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.

>How do I host?
Download this and check the enclosed readme:
https://mega.nz/#!bx0Q3IaL!Y4B0JkzR-PXMk0gixz88sDfUM0KAqxPKJJOtwKd-sEQ

>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

>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 #" (e.g. fov 100)

>Why not Halo: Online?
Not as much custom content, really restrictive server controls and not as toaster friendly.

>I'm a Linuxfag
https://appdb.winehq.org/objectManager.php?sClass=application&iId=7906
http://www.modacity.net/forums/showthread.php?11925-Halo-CE-Linux!
https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/82841d11296340069f6b8e3ccbfcee11/topics/how-to-run-halo-pc-on-gnu-linux/080c3506-5439-4fbd-a09a-bb142336ef3b/posts

==GAMETYPES==
>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.

==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 so are entirely optional.
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

==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:
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