Halo Custom Edition guide

==WHAT IS HALO CUSTOM EDITION?==
HCE (Not to be confused with the PC version of Combat evolved, which is typically called HPC) is a stand alone version of Halo PC that supports custom content. Released by Gearbox, HCE boasts not only custom multiplayer content but singleplayer.

==NOTICE==
If you have issues with mega grab this tool. This also bypasses the need to install their shitty plugin.
https://megatools.megous.com/
>Download the desired build
>Extract to it's own folder
>Locate cmd.exe on your computer
>Copy and paste it into the megatools folder
>Run that cmd.exe
>Type "megadl <link>"
>To paste a link into cmd right click and hit paste, do not try Crtl+V it won't work.


==WHERE TO DOWNLOAD==
'''Mega''' : https://mega.nz/#!8qJkjYAI!0buYiy2ty6aOITzrbeatMTIyWgEJnoXEsEJ5d2ejSAM
The megalink is a repack of what I run on the server, it's larger than the torrent due to having all the maps you'll need for the gamenight hopefully which cuts down on time downloading to join

'''Torrent''' :http://thepiratebay.se/torrent/10173195/Halo_CE_%5BCustom_Edition%5D_1.10_Patched
Contains just HCE 1.10 and HAC2.

==DDL SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS==
To reduce file size I compressed the maps folder before packaging everything in the easy to digest 5 gig download. Before running HCE make sure you extract the maps.7z folder. just right click the archive and hit "extract here" as it's already in a maps folder and running "extract to 'maps'" would create a maps within a maps folder and Halo will obviously fail to run.

===THINGS TO LOOK AT BEFORE LAUNCHING THE GAME===
>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)

>Enable console
http://hce.halomaps.org/index.cfm?nid=319
(You will need this for some commands)

>Enabling EAX sound
http://forum.halomaps.org/index.cfm?page=topic&topicID=50211
Follow the install guide in the thread here.

>Fixing 30fps animations and aiming magnetism through chimera
https://opencarnage.net/index.php?/topic/6916-chimera-build-49/
(Chimera is pre-packed in the ddl already, refer to this post for commands to throw into console)

>Optic
Optic is a addon for clients that allows you to use the announcer and medals from H3, Reach or H4 (but let's be honest H4 is shit). Optic itself is already part of HAC2. the medals must be installed.

H3 Medals/Announcer: https://mega.nz/#!5rp0CRgb!UpA0tk29XfpnLi8liH5e2v5G4qcR0jfcTzvM4jEMroA
Reach Medals/Announcer: https://mega.nz/#!ZnZC2RIa!55wQHhSwp0awGRjUiR1LM_lu_Wt17c7MmfYzyJPsk0k

'''installing optic packs'''
>Download the pack of your choice
==DO NOT EXTRACT THE CONTENTS LEAVE IT IN IT'S ARCHIVED FILE==
>Run HCE and then close it to create the folders
>navigate to your documents folder
>Go to My games>HaloCE>HAC
>Create a folder named "pack"
'''Final path should look like: My Documents>My Games>HaloCE>HAC>pack'''
>Drop the archive into the pack folder
>Start up HCE
>Open console
>Type "Optic" to view all loaded packs, this is to confirm you installed the pack(s) right
>Type "Optic_load <filename>" with the filename being as it is on the archived file
(Example: Optic_load Haloreach)

'''SETTING FOV'''
When in game hit F6 and adjust by moving your mouse. Hit F6 again to set it
==OR==
Open console and type "fov #", with # being the desired FoV

==HELP THE CHAT KEEPS BLINKING IN AND OUT OF EXISTENCE!==
HaloPC and Halo Custom Edition both have a rudimentary chat functionality stapled onto them. Fret not as there are two options here.

'''1'''
Download a chatbox mod, follow it's enclosed install instructions
http://hce.halomaps.org/index.cfm?search=chat+box&B1=Search

'''2'''
Open console and type "Custom_chat 1". This chat is styled after the text seen in Halo Reach and is a bit better. This option is also the best option if you don't want to download too much shit.

==HOW TO CONNECT==
Go to multiplayer and join via direct connect.

'''IP''' : <MISSING STRING HERE>
'''PW''' : rage

==CAN THIS RUN ON LINUX?==
Yes, but you either have to hunt down a wrapper or make one. Can't help you.

==HELP I AM ON WINDOWS 10==
SoL

===GAME IS SHIT I CAN'T HIT PEOPLE===
HPC and HCE through Microsoft mandate were made to be 56k dial-up modem friendly. To properly hit targets aim slightly AHEAD of where the player is going. (You may have to aim ahead where the reticule isn't red anymore)

===WHERE IS THE VOIP ROOM SINCE HCE NO SUPPORT VOICE CHAT?===
There is none and I don't want to create one because it'll lead to circlejerking.

==I WANT TO HOST MY OWN SERVER==
https://mega.nz/#!lT4nkLYK!FW8Xw259pnF0UuAFoLrnpcyWvhR8ZqY4r7YfHJOb-rM
The above link is my SAPP configuration including a map vote list already built saving time.
'''Instructions (Basing off windows install)'''
>Go to my documents
>Look for folder called "My games"
>Open it
>If you've run HaloCE before you'll see a folder for it
>unzip the archive
>You'll find two folders, both of these go in the HaloCE folder
SAPP has not only my configs, but SAPP documentation in PDF format, Save games has all gametypes as well as a bunch of "blank slates"

Inside you'll also find a program called "Flare" This allows for more customization of game modes than the in game options give you.

==FOR THOSE WANTING TO PLAY SPv3==
'''NOTE YOU WILL NEED A "LEGIT" COPY OF HCE, DON'T WORRY I'VE GOT YOU COVERED'''

>Download SPv3 here: http://www.mediafire.com/file/jy6nfbnrwnqhtb9/SPV3.1.0f.zip
>Download HCE installer from halomaps
>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
>Run the installer from the mediafire link above

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.
Open Sauce (OS) is a 3rd party application that is meant to expand HaloCE's capabilities.