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{{Status|Gameplay}}
{{Ratings}}
{{Multiplayer map infobox
{{Era|H1}}
{{Multiplayer Map Infobox
|name=Ice Fields
|name=Ice Fields
|image=[[File:Halo Combat Evolved-Ice Fields.jpg|300px]]
|image=[[Image:Halo_Combat_Evolved-Ice_Fields.jpg|300px]]
|game=''[[Halo: Combat Evolved (PC port)|Halo: Combat Evolved]]''
|game=''[[Halo PC|Halo: Combat Evolved]]''
|devname=<code>icefields</code>{{Ref/File|Id=HCEEK|HCEEK|HCEEK\tags\levels\test\icefields\icefields.scenario}}
|map=
|location=[[Installation 04]]
|location=[[Installation 04]]
|terrain=Ice, snow valley
|terrain=Ice, Snow valley
|symmetry=Semi-symmetrical
|weapons=*[[MA5C ICWS Assault Rifle|Assault Rifle]]
|playernumber=4-16
*[[Flamethrower]]
*[[Fuel Rod Gun]]
*[[Shotgun]]
*[[Plasma Rifle]]
*[[M19 SSM|Rocket Launcher]]
*[[Fragmentation Grenade]]s
*[[Plasma Grenade]]s
|vehicles=
*[[Scorpion Tank|Scorpion]]
*[[Warthog]]
*[[Ghost (Vehicle)|Ghost]]
|power-ups=*[[Active Camo]]
*[[Health Pack]]
*[[Overshield]]
|gametypes=
|gametypes=
*[[CTF]]
*[[CTF]]  
*[[Team Slayer]]
*[[Slayer]]  
*[[King of the Hill|Team King]]
*[[Oddball]]  
|pagegamelabel=CE
|playernumber=
*4-16
}}
}}
{{Article quote|Slipping and Sliding.}}
<center>{{Article Quote|Slipping and Sliding.}}
''4-16 players, Supports vehicles''</center>


'''Ice Fields''' is a [[multiplayer]] map originally exclusive to ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved (PC port)|''Halo: Combat Evolved'' for PC]]'' and ''Halo Mac''. It is included in [[Halo: The Master Chief Collection|''The Master Chief Collection'']]. The map's environment is similar to the ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' campaign level [[Assault on the Control Room]].


==Summary==
'''Ice Fields''' is a level unique to [[Halo PC]]/[[Halo Mac|Mac]]'s [[multiplayer]]. It consists of two bases at either end, housing a [[shotgun]], a [[flamethrower]], and an [[assault rifle]]. There are two tunnels on the map, each leading to the center bridge, which holds the map's main [[Overshield]]. Below the bridge, there are two teleporter exits. Near these are either [[Active Camo]] power-ups or [[Overshields]].This level is based on the Halo: Combat Evolved campaign level [[Assault on the Control Room]].
Ice Fields consists of two bases at either end, each housing a [[M90 shotgun|Shotgun]], a [[M7057 flamethrower|Flamethrower]], a [[Okarda'phaa-pattern plasma rifle|Plasma Rifle]] and an [[MA5B assault rifle|Assault Rifle]]. Each base also has a Warthog and one Rocket Warthog by default settings. There are two tunnels on the map, each leading to the center bridge, which holds the map's main [[Overshield]]. Below the bridge, there are two [[Teleporter]]s. Near these are either [[Active camouflage]] power-ups or Overshields.  


==Strategies==
==Tactics==
*In objective-based game types such as [[Capture the Flag|CTF]] and [[Assault]] variants, both teams generally attempt to gain control of the central bridge or mound as it gives them a number of vital and crucial advantages. The bridge has an [[M41 SPNKR|rocket launcher]], a [[Unidentified fuel rod gun|fuel rod gun]], and an Overshield, which can be used to prevent and fend off hostile vehicles from advancing into your base and killing your teammates. It also gives your team members a height advantage and allows your team's sniper to get a very good view of the map and pick off your enemies before they have a chance to attack. While many do not take the route under the bridge, many will defend it from the small cliffs along it, reachable by each base's Teleporter.
*In objective-based gametypes such as [[CTF]] and [[Assault]] variants, both teams generally attempt to gain control of the central bridge or mound, as it gives them a number of vital and crucial advantages. The bridge has a [[M41 Rocket Launcher]] and an [[Overshield]] which can be used to prevent and fend off hostile vehicles from advancing into your base and killing friendlies. It also gives your team members a height advantage and allows your team [[sniper]] to get a very good view of the map and pick off your enemies before they have a chance to attack. While many do not take the route under the bridge, many will defend it from the small cliffs along it, reachable by each bases teleporter.
*Another deadly tactic is when one team, when in control of both [[M808B Scorpion|Scorpion]]s, places one in each "lane" of the bridge. Someone must man the tanks to keep them from respawning, but on games without vehicle respawning, this effectively controls where all enemy vehicles must move, as most drivers won't risk a close encounter with Scorpions. This advantage can be nullified if a [[M12 Warthog|Warthog]] with a rocket launcher is driven to either side, as they can fire more quickly than the Scorpion's main gun.
*The best defensive tactic in CTF would be to have one or two people on top of your base, both armed with a pistol and shotgun/flamethrower. They can fire on an approaching vehicle with their pistols, and can drop down through the hole in the top of the base and gun down any enemies who got inside with their shotguns/flamethrowers.
*The best defensive tactic in CTF would be to have one or two people on top of your base, both armed with a [[M6D magnum|pistol]] and shotgun/flamethrower. They can fire on approaching vehicles with their pistols and can drop down through the hole in the top of the base and gun down any enemies who got inside with their shotguns/flamethrowers.
*In Team Slayer, controlling the teleporter areas (with the shotgun and sniper rifle) can result in a victory, especially if the team also controls the bridge.
*In [[Team Slayer]], controlling the Teleporter areas (with the shotgun and [[SRS99C-S2 AM sniper rifle|sniper rifle]]) can result in a victory, especially if the team also controls the bridge.
*Warthogs get poor traction on the ice that exists in "puddles" through out the map. Players in foot will often try to lure an inexperienced driver onto the ice. The player on foot will then move to the side when the Warthog approaches the ice. Once on the ice, the driver looses all control of the vehicle, making it a sitting duck for a Kill from Grenades, Rockets, etc.
*Warthogs get poor traction on the ice that exists in "puddles" throughout the map. Players on foot will often try to lure an inexperienced driver onto the ice. The player on foot will then move to the side when the Warthog approaches the ice. Once on the ice, the driver loses all control of the vehicle, making it a sitting duck from [[grenade]]s, rockets, etc.
*When you are at your base and have two ways you can go, the middle "island" is not blocked by a death/invisible wall. This means that by various ways, you can get on top of this island and snipe.
*When you are at your base and have two ways you can go, the middle "rock" provides useful range. This means that in various ways, you can get on top of this island and snipe.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Vehicles, with the exception of the [[Karo'etba-pattern Ghost|Ghost]], tend to slide on the ice, so take that into consideration and try to use it to your advantage while playing.
*The Red and Blue bases have some resemblances to the bases on [[Blood Gulch]] and [[Coagulation]].
*The best way to play is to control the bridge at the start of the game, take the overshield and guard it with heavy weapons.
*Behind each base is a small structure with a teleporter leading to the middle of the map. On top of the structure, however, is a neatly hidden overshield, accessible by parking a warthog nearby and jumping on it or by a grenade jump.
*The map's areas make it suitable for CTF, Assault, Team Slayer, and [[King of the Hill]] matches.


==Gallery==
==Images==
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[[Image:Icefields Redbase.jpg|150px]]
<gallery>
[[Image:Ice Fields.jpg|150px]]
File:HMCC_HCE_Ice_Fields_Map.png|Ice Fields Map.
[[Image:Halo_CE_Ice_Fields.jpg|150px]]
File:Icefields Redbase.jpg|The Red Base.
File:Ice Fields.jpg|The bridge in the middle of the map.
File:Halo CE Ice Fields.jpg|Another view of the bridge.
File:HCE IceFields Battle.jpg|A multiplayer battle on Ice Fields.
</gallery>


==Sources==
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[[Category:Extra Multiplayer Levels]]

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