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Rocky outcroppings are located along the southern and western edges of the map (Rock Side); Covenant-built automated turrets prevent players from exiting the map via its otherwise-unblocked northern and eastern edges (Tundra Side). When players venture too close to the map's boundaries, an alarm sounds, warning them to return to the bases before the turrets open fire.<ref>http://carnage.bungie.org/haloforum/halo.forum.pl?read=755574</ref> | Rocky outcroppings are located along the southern and western edges of the map (Rock Side); Covenant-built automated turrets prevent players from exiting the map via its otherwise-unblocked northern and eastern edges (Tundra Side). When players venture too close to the map's boundaries, an alarm sounds, warning them to return to the bases before the turrets open fire.<ref>http://carnage.bungie.org/haloforum/halo.forum.pl?read=755574</ref> | ||
In Bungie's 8/22/08 Weekly Update [http:// | In Bungie's 8/22/08 Weekly Update [http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=15268], Bungie announced the release of [[Boundless]], a version of Snowbound that lacks shield doors (except the four which can be accessed on top middle) and has a slightly different weapon layout. | ||
=== Low Base === | === Low Base === | ||
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==Variant: Boundless== | ==Variant: Boundless== | ||
{{Article Quote|Open the doors, let the crisp cold air in.}} | {{Article Quote|Open the doors, let the crisp cold air in.}} | ||
'''Boundless''' is a map variant released to improve the gameplay balance, specifically as a response to reports of widespread shotgun-[[camping]] near the [[Shield door]]s. It was due to be released on September | '''Boundless''' is a map variant released to improve the gameplay balance, specifically as a response to reports of widespread shotgun-[[camping]] near the [[Shield door]]s. It was due to be released on September 16, 2008, along with TU2, but was delayed until September 23, 2008. The following is a list of changes made; | ||
*The Spartan Laser in Low Base has been replaced by a beam rifle. | *The Spartan Laser in Low Base has been replaced by a beam rifle. | ||
*The Ghost has been replaced by a Mongoose. | *The Ghost has been replaced by a Mongoose. | ||
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===Easter egg=== | ===Easter egg=== | ||
*In the sky, the visible planet has a [[Marathon]] symbol on it. | *In the sky, the visible planet has a [[Marathon]] symbol on it. | ||
*In the active camo tunnel, there is a [[Wikipedia:Canada|Canadian]] $1 coin (or loonie) buried in the snow beneath the active camo, perhaps a homage to the "[[Lucky Loonie]]" customarily buried under the ice during Canadian National ice hockey or curling events.<ref>[http:// | *In the active camo tunnel, there is a [[Wikipedia:Canada|Canadian]] $1 coin (or loonie) buried in the snow beneath the active camo, perhaps a homage to the "[[Lucky Loonie]]" customarily buried under the ice during Canadian National ice hockey or curling events.<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/Online/Halo3UserContentDetails.aspx?h3fileid=49859357 '''Bungie.net: Halo 3 File Details:''' CANADA]</ref> The "lucky loonie" was made famous during the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympic games when both the Canadian men and women teams won the gold medal. However, this coin is not seen during split-screen games. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||