Time to play some Custom Edition, a stand alone version of HPC that allowed custom content.
Download the game here
DDL: mega.nz
(Larger due to maps included, also includes battle city maps)
Torrent:thepiratebay.se
(Does not include any maps)
PRE-JOIN THINGS TO LOOK AT
halo.bungie.net
forum.halomaps.org
(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
mega.nz
mega.nz
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
hit enter
HOW TO CHANGE FoV
HAC2 comes with a built in FoV changer.
You can also bring up console and type in "fov #"
(Ex. fov 100)
CONNECTING
Direct IP: 24.62.196.122
In browser: Holla Forums8 gamenight (If this doesn't work use direct connect)
password: rage
WHEN IS IT?
Server will run till something happens or this friday before noon
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.
mega.nz
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
This will show you all loaded packs, to load one type
>Optic load
(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.
FFA Reverse tag, person who is "IT" is the predator and must get 15 kills to win. Everyone else must hunt it down. Only points are awarded on killing the juggernaut or getting kills as the juggernaut.
1 Flat CTF but in reverse. Halo 2 and onward had this mode as trying to plant a bomb in the other team's base.
Why not Halo: Online?
Not that much custom content, really restrictive server op controls. Not that toaster friendly.
Host a server for
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:
haloce3.com
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
