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{{Era|RW}}
{{Status|Gameplay}}
{{Multiplayer map infobox
{{Multiplayer map infobox
|pagelabel=Forge canvas
|pagelabel=Forge canvas
|pagegamelabel=H4
|pagegamelabel=H4
|name=Erosion
|name=Erosion
|image=[[File:H4 Erosion.jpg|350px]]
|image=[[File:H4 Erosion.jpg|300px]]
|game=''[[Halo 4]]''
|game=''[[Halo 4]]''
|map=War Games Map_Set/: 773-9<ref name="VIS">'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]'''</ref>
|devname=<code>ca_forge_erosion</code>{{Ref/File|Id=H4EK|H4EK|H4EK\tags\levels\multi\ca_forge_erosion\ca_forge_erosion.scenario}}
|map=War Games Map_Set/: 773-9{{Ref/Book|Id=VIS|H4EVG|Page=218}}
|location=Lunar pioneer site on [[Eudemon]] X49-05
|location=Lunar pioneer site on [[Eudemon]] X49-05
|terrain=UNSC structures, large cave, swamp
|terrain=UNSC structures, large cave, swamp
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'''Erosion''' is a [[multiplayer]] map that is featured in ''[[Halo 4]]'' and ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]''.  
'''Erosion''' is a [[multiplayer]] map that is featured in ''[[Halo 4]]'' and ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]''.  
It's intended use is to be used as a [[Forge]] canvas, and is one of four such maps to be designed and adapted to Forging.<ref name="Youtube - Gamespot">[https://youtu.be/05S3eMBPaHw '''Youtube.com''' ''Halo 4 Forge Maps Overview'']</ref>
It's intended use is to be used as a [[Forge]] canvas, and is one of four such maps to be designed and adapted to [[Forging]].
{{Ref/YouTube|05S3eMBPaHw|Gamespot|Halo 4 Forge Maps Overview}}


==Universe and Lore==
==Universe and lore==
{{Main|Eudemon}}
{{Main|Eudemon}}
With hundreds of [[human]] [[Human colonies|colonies]] now razed in the wake of the [[Human-Covenant War]], the [[UNSC]] has dispatched large numbers of advanced pioneer groups to survey potential new worlds. The discovery of Eudemon X49-05 was considered lucky, but concerns remain about the moon’s structural integrity.{{Ref/Site|URL=http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2012/10/25/The-Halo-Bulletin-102512-.aspx|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=The Halo Bulletin: 10.25.12|D=16|M=11|Y=2012}}
With hundreds of [[human]] [[Human colonies|colonies]] now razed in the wake of the [[Human-Covenant War]], the [[UNSC]] has dispatched large numbers of advanced pioneer groups to survey potential new worlds. The discovery of Eudemon X49-05 was considered lucky, but concerns remain about the moon’s structural integrity.{{Ref/Site|URL=http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2012/10/25/The-Halo-Bulletin-102512-.aspx|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=The Halo Bulletin: 10.25.12|D=03|M=11|Y=2013}}


==Layout==
==Layout==
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==Variants==
===Variant: Ascent===
===Variant: Ascent===
{{Article quote|This variant of Erosion is a rocky asymmetric map set alongside a sheer cliff ledge.}}
{{Article quote|This variant of Erosion is a rocky asymmetric map set alongside a sheer cliff ledge.}}
'''Ascent''' is a map variant of '''Erosion''' that is featured in '' [[Halo 4]]'' and ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]''. It serves as Erosion's default Forge map, intended for Big Team Battle play. However, the map never featured in [[matchmaking]].
'''Ascent''' is a asymmetrical map variant of '''Erosion''' that is featured in '' [[Halo 4]]'' and ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]''. It serves as Erosion's default Forge map, intended for Big Team Battle play. However, the map never featured in [[matchmaking]].


<gallery>
<gallery>
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===Variant: Grifball Court===
===Variant: Grifball Court===
{{Article quote|Prepare for awesome.  This map variant is designed for Grifball competition.}}
{{Article quote|Prepare for awesome.  This map variant is designed for Grifball competition.}}
'''Grifball Court''' is a map variant of '''Erosion''' that is featured in '' [[Halo 4]]'' and ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]''
'''Grifball Court''' is a symmetrical map variant of '''Erosion''' that is featured in '' [[Halo 4]]'' and ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]''


As the name suggest, this map variant is only used in [[Grifball]].
As the name suggest, this map variant is only used in [[Grifball]].
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes}}
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:H4 Erosion Early Concept 1.jpg|Concept art of the map.
File:H4 Erosion Early Concept 1.jpg|Concept art of the map.
File:H4 Erosion Interior Concept.jpg|Concept art of the map.
File:H4 Erosion Cliff Concept.jpg|Concept art of the map.
File:H4 Erosion GrifballCourt Concept.jpg|Concept art of the Grifball Court area of the map.
File:H4 Erosion GrifballCourt Concept.jpg|Concept art of the Grifball Court area of the map.
File:H4 Erosion Cave Concept.jpg|Concept art of the cave area.
File:H4 Erosion Cave Concept.jpg|Concept art of the cave area.

Revision as of 13:22, June 30, 2024

Erosion
H4 Erosion.jpg
Map overview

Game:

Halo 4

Map file name (?):

ca_forge_erosion[1]

Lore information

Map designation (?):

War Games Map_Set/: 773-9[2]

Location:

Lunar pioneer site on Eudemon X49-05

Gameplay overview

Terrain:

UNSC structures, large cave, swamp

Recommended number of players:

2-12

Recommended gametype(s):

 
“ Sites like this allow researchers the ability to closely observe a world's inner workings prior to colonization. ”

Erosion is a multiplayer map that is featured in Halo 4 and Halo: The Master Chief Collection. It's intended use is to be used as a Forge canvas, and is one of four such maps to be designed and adapted to Forging. [3]

Universe and lore

Main article: Eudemon

With hundreds of human colonies now razed in the wake of the Human-Covenant War, the UNSC has dispatched large numbers of advanced pioneer groups to survey potential new worlds. The discovery of Eudemon X49-05 was considered lucky, but concerns remain about the moon’s structural integrity.[4]

Layout

Erosion is set in an expansive cave system, including a large watery area inside. Part of the map serves as a Grifball arena. A human facility of unknown function resides here. It has multiple path ways, caves, and other areas of the map that can be largely Forged and played on.

  • Erosion Map.

    Erosion Map.

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Variants

Variant: Ascent

“ This variant of Erosion is a rocky asymmetric map set alongside a sheer cliff ledge. ”

Ascent is a asymmetrical map variant of Erosion that is featured in Halo 4 and Halo: The Master Chief Collection. It serves as Erosion's default Forge map, intended for Big Team Battle play. However, the map never featured in matchmaking.

  • A top down view of the maps layout from Blue spawn.

    A top down view of the maps layout from Blue spawn.

  • A top down view of the maps layout from Red spawn.

    A top down view of the maps layout from Red spawn.

  • Close up of Blue spawn.

    Close up of Blue spawn.

  • Close up of Red spawn.

    Close up of Red spawn.

  • Wraith, Ghost, Warthog and Mongoose near Blue spawn

    Wraith, Ghost, Warthog and Mongoose near Blue spawn

  • Another view of the map from a different angle (Yellow Spawn)

    Another view of the map from a different angle (Yellow Spawn)

  • A different angle that show cases parts of the map geometry much closer

    A different angle that show cases parts of the map geometry much closer

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Variant: Grifball Court

“ Prepare for awesome. This map variant is designed for Grifball competition. ”

Grifball Court is a symmetrical map variant of Erosion that is featured in Halo 4 and Halo: The Master Chief Collection

As the name suggest, this map variant is only used in Grifball.

  • Red team spawn looks on over at Blue spawn

    Red team spawn looks on over at Blue spawn

  • Blue team spawn looks on over at Red spawn

    Blue team spawn looks on over at Red spawn

Trivia

  • It is possible to enter the inside of the "Rock Seastack" object on Erosion. This is not possible on other maps.
  • Erosion's pallet has a drastic difference in texture from its fellow Forge Maps. Rather than being a clean white in color, Erosion's objects have a rusted and dirty texture, which is in context with the map.
  • Erosion is often criticized for its uneven and sloped terrain that makes it difficult to Forge on.

Gallery

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  • Concept art of the map.

    Concept art of the map.

  • Concept art of the map.

    Concept art of the map.

  • Concept art of the map.

    Concept art of the map.

  • Concept art of the Grifball Court area of the map.

    Concept art of the Grifball Court area of the map.

  • Concept art of the cave area.

    Concept art of the cave area.

  • Concept art of the map.

    Concept art of the map.

  • Concept art of the map.

    Concept art of the map.

  • Concept art of the map.

    Concept art of the map.

  • Concept art of Erosion.

    Concept art of Erosion.

  • A human tower in Erosion.

    A human tower in Erosion.

Sources

  1. ^ Halo 4 Editing Kit, game file H4EK\tags\levels\multi\ca_forge_erosion\ca_forge_erosion.scenario
  2. ^ Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 218
  3. ^ YouTube - Gamespot, Halo 4 Forge Maps Overview
  4. ^ Halo Waypoint, The Halo Bulletin: 10.25.12 (Retrieved on Nov 3, 2013) [archive]

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