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Gephyrophobia
Map overview
Game:	Halo: Combat Evolved (PC)
Map file name (?):	gephyrophobia
Lore information
Location:	Installation 04
Gameplay overview
Terrain:	Forerunner Bridge
Map layout:	Symmetrical
Recommended number of players:	4-12;
Recommended gametype(s):	CTF; Team Slayer;

Latest revision as of 08:56, June 30, 2024

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Gephyrophobia is a multiplayer map originally exclusive to Halo: Combat Evolved for PC and Halo Mac. It is included in The Master Chief Collection. The map bears some similarities to the Halo: Combat Evolved campaign level Assault on the Control Room. It consists of a large two-level metal bridge expanding over a misty pit, with platforms dug into the canyon walls on either side.

Overview[edit]

An overview of the map.

This map consists of three levels of play area: the bottom floor of the bridge, the upper floor of the bridge and the two ledges on the side of the canyon overlooking the bridge (connected by teleporters which is accessible in each base). In the middle of this map is the main support tower for the bridge. By default, the map provides an array of Ghosts, Warthogs and Banshees on each of these levels to maneuver around the map. Health packs are plentiful, placed strategically around the map to replenish player's health as they fight their way to the opposing team's base.

The level emphasizes control of long-range and power weapons. For example, sniping and the use of rocket launchers and fuel rods are quite common to repel players and eliminate enemy vehicles. Snipers often make use of the ledges to navigate around and pick their targets. Shotguns are often used in close quarters in an engagement inside a base.

Popular gametypes played in this map are Capture the Flag, Slayer and Race.

Tactics[edit]

A common tactic is to rush for the sniper rifles as soon as the match starts, and focus on the ledges to remove opposing snipers. Once so, it would allow the team to advance safely to the opposing team's base (for CTF) or it would provide a good area of control for the sniper's team to dominate a match.
Another common tactic in CTF is to rush for the Ghost on the lower level of the bridge, infiltrate the opposing team's base with the Ghost, take the flag and run off with the Ghost to score a point. It is best to do this when the base has little to no resistance. If there is resistance, have the rest of the team to distract players out of their base.
In Race gametype, it is best to take a Warthog over a Ghost for reasons that a Warthog can carry up to three players whereas a Ghost is limited to one. Scoring a lap in a fully-occupied Warthog would net the team three points, whereas a Ghost-driven player would only score one point. Additionally, a Warthog with a gunner can quickly remove Ghost-driven player easily.
It is possible to land a Banshee on the top of the center support tower, which is an excellent sniping location and has a medkit situated in the center. However, should someone knock off the Banshee while you are on the tower, you will be trapped, unless the shield setting is on 400% then you could climb down the beams connected to the tower and jump to the lower slope connecting the lower bridge to the upper level. Note that it is important to crouch before hitting the slope itself, or you will not survive the fall.

Trivia[edit]

Gephyrophobia means "fear of bridges".
Gephyrophobia is far larger than its successor, Narrows, although it shares many similarities.
The energy beams that reside in and out of the bridge, though seemingly just light, are solid and can be climbed. When shot, these beams emit purple electricity.

Gallery[edit]

Gephyrophobia Map.
The Red sniper.
Shade turrets and an Overshield.
The edge of the Banshee next to a Sniper rifle.
A Warthog and a Rocket warthog on the blue base.
The blue base.
The red base.

Sources[edit]

^ Halo: Combat Evolved Editing Kit, game file HCEEK\tags\levels\test\gephyrophobia\gephyrophobia.scenario

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+|map=
 |location=[[Installation 04]]
 |terrain=[[Forerunner]] Bridge
-|weapons=*[[MA5B ICWS Assault Rifle|Assault Rifle]]
+|symmetry=Symmetrical
-*[[Flamethrower]]
+|playernumber=*4-12
-*[[Fuel Rod Gun]]
-*[[Needler]]
-*[[M6D|Pistol]]
-*[[Plasma Pistol]]
-*[[Plasma Rifle]]
-*[[M19 SSM|Rocket Launcher]]
-*[[SRS99C-S2 AM|Sniper Rifle]]
-|vehicles=
-*[[Banshee]]
-*[[Ghost (Vehicle)|Ghost]]
-*[[Warthog]]
-|power-ups=*[[Active Camo]]
-*[[Health Pack]]
-*[[Overshield]]
 |gametypes=
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 *Team Slayer
-|playernumber=
+|pagegamelabel=CE
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-<center>{{Article Quote|Scary, huh?}}</center>
+{{Article quote|Scary, huh?}}
+'''Gephyrophobia''' 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 bears some similarities to the ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' campaign level [[Assault on the Control Room]]. It consists of a large two-level metal bridge expanding over a misty pit, with platforms dug into the canyon walls on either side.
-'''Gephyrophobia''' is a level unique to [[Halo PC]]/[[Halo Mac|Mac]]'s [[multiplayer]]. It consists of a large two-level metal bridge expanding over a misty pit.
+==Overview==
+[[File:Halo CE Gephyrophobia.jpg|An overview of the map.|thumb|left]]
+This map consists of three levels of play area: the bottom floor of the bridge, the upper floor of the bridge and the two ledges on the side of the canyon overlooking the bridge (connected by [[teleporter]]s which is accessible in each base). In the middle of this map is the main support tower for the bridge. By default, the map provides an array of [[Karo'etba-pattern Ghost|Ghost]]s, [[M12 Warthog|Warthogs]] and [[Type-26 Banshee|Banshee]]s on each of these levels to maneuver around the map. [[Health pack]]s are plentiful, placed strategically around the map to replenish player's health as they fight their way to the opposing team's base.
-==Description==
+The level emphasizes control of long-range and power weapons. For example, [[sniping]] and the use of rocket launchers and fuel rods are quite common to repel players and eliminate enemy vehicles. Snipers often make use of the ledges to navigate around and pick their targets. Shotguns are often used in close quarters in an engagement inside a base.
-There is a [[base]]  on either side of the bridge, one side being red and the other blue. At each side of the bottom level of the bridge are [[Ghost (Vehicle)|Ghost]]s. The bridge is similar to those found in the single player level, [[Assault on the Control Room (Level)|Assault on the Control Room]], but this is several times larger.
-Also, in Gephyrophobia, it is darker and you will see that it is cloudier and does not have snow. The spiritual successor of this level is believed to be [[Narrows]] from ''[[Halo 3]]''.
+Popular gametypes played in this map are [[Capture the Flag]], [[Slayer]] and [[Race]].
-===Overview===
+== Tactics ==
-There are three levels in total on this map: the bottom floor of the bridge, the upper floor of the bridge and the two ledges on the side of the canyon overlooking the bridge.
+*A common tactic is to rush for the sniper rifles as soon as the match starts, and focus on the ledges to remove opposing snipers. Once so, it would allow the team to advance safely to the opposing team's base (for CTF) or it would provide a good area of control for the sniper's team to dominate a match.
+*Another common tactic in CTF is to rush for the Ghost on the lower level of the bridge, infiltrate the opposing team's base with the Ghost, take the flag and run off with the Ghost to score a point. It is best to do this when the base has little to no resistance. If there is resistance, have the rest of the team to distract players out of their base.
-On the lower level of the bridge, there is a [[Ghost]] and a [[Flamethrower]] at the exit of each base. The middle section of the bridge opens up to reveal a tower, which has an [[Overshield]] on the second ledge and a [[Health Pack]] on the top. This tower can only be reached by [[Banshee]] (There are four on the map). This area is also a popular area for sniping. However, you will have to be on the lookout for other snipers and other Banshees. At the base of this bridge, is a stash of weapons and two Health Packs.
+*In Race gametype, it is best to take a Warthog over a Ghost for reasons that a Warthog can carry up to three players whereas a Ghost is limited to one. Scoring a lap in a fully-occupied Warthog would net the team three points, whereas a Ghost-driven player would only score one point. Additionally, a Warthog with a gunner can quickly remove Ghost-driven player easily.
-On the upper level of the bridge, there is a Health Pack, two [[Plasma Grenades]] and two Ghosts near the exit of the base.
+*It is possible to land a Banshee on the top of the center support tower, which is an excellent sniping location and has a medkit situated in the center. However, should someone knock off the Banshee while you are on the tower, you will be trapped, unless the shield setting is on 400% then you could climb down the beams connected to the tower and jump to the lower slope connecting the lower bridge to the upper level. Note that it is important to crouch before hitting the slope itself, or you will not survive the fall.
-Towards the middle, the bridge splits into two sides (which forms a ring around the large tower). On either side of the bridge, there are two [[Shade]] turrets, a [[Sniper Rifle System 99C-S2 Anti-Matériel|Sniper Rifle]] and a Powerup. (The powerup is either an [[Active Camouflage]] or an Overshield and it depends on which side of the bridge you have taken). It is ill-advised to enter a Shade because they make extraordinarily attractive kills for all players. However, enter it if you wish to take down an incoming [[Banshee]] or [[Warthog]].
-On the two ledges overlooking the foggy chasm, there are 2 entrances to teleporters leading to and coming from each base. At the exit of each [[teleporter]], there is a Banshee and a Sniper. If sniping, it is advised to do so from here, but take note that there is another sniper at the exit of your enemy's teleporter (as well as a Banshee) which could take you out. Towards the middle of the ledge, there is a [[Fuel Rod Gun]].
-In the bases there is an [[Overshield]], Pistol, [[Shotgun]], Assault rifle and a [[Plasma Rifle]]. Banshees are very popular, and can usually give you the upper hand on this map. Warthogs are located in front of the base on the top side. [[Capture the Flag]] is the best gametype for this map. [[Race]] is popular too, due to the large number of vehicles. Individual games like Classic Slayer or [[Oddball]] are not popular, because it is difficult to find an enemy.
 ==Trivia==
-*"[[Wiktionary:Gephyrophobia|Gephyrophobia]]" in Greek means fear of bridges.
+*Gephyrophobia means "fear of bridges".
-*Gephyrophobia is actually larger in size than its successor, [[Narrows (Level)|Narrows]], although it shares many similarities.
+*Gephyrophobia is far larger than its successor, [[Narrows]], although it shares many similarities.
-*The energy beams that reside in and out of the bridge, though seemingly just light, are solid and can be climbed, although you can fly a banshee through them if you try hard enough.
+*The energy beams that reside in and out of the bridge, though seemingly just light, are solid and can be climbed. When shot, these beams emit purple electricity.
-*It is possible to land a banshee on the top of the centre support tower. This is an excellent sniping location.
-*If you have DevTrainer or any other mod, you can get to the bottom of Gephyrophobia and see 3 dead grunt bodies, this is similar to a glitch on Assault On The Control Room.
-== Images ==
+==Gallery==
+{{Linkbox|gallery=yes}}
 <gallery>
-Image:Halo_CE_Gephyrophobia.jpg|An overview of the map.
+File:HMCC HCE Gephyrophobia Map.png|Gephyrophobia Map.
-Image:Capture.JPG|If you REALLY want to get away from the action, the bottom of Gephyrophobia is a peaceful place to wait out the match, provided you can survive the fall.
+File:Gephyrophia Red Sniper.png|The Red sniper.
+File:Gephyrophobia Shades Sobreescudo.png|[[Mamua'uda-pattern Shade|Shade turrets]] and an [[Overshield]].
+File:Gephyrophobia Banshee Azul.png|The edge of the [[Type-26 Banshee|Banshee]] next to a [[SRS99C-S2 AM sniper rifle|Sniper rifle]].
+File:Gephyrophobia Blue Warthogs.png|A [[M12 Chaingun Warthog|Warthog]] and a [[M12A1 Rocket Warthog|Rocket warthog]] on the blue base.
+File:Gephyrophobia Blue Base.png|The blue base.
+File:Gephyrobia Red Base.png| The red base.
 </gallery>
-== References ==
+==Sources==
-<references/>
+{{Ref/Sources}}
-{{Levels}}
+{{Levels|H1|mode=yes}}
-[[Category:Levels]]