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The '''Legendary Map Pack''' is the second map pack released for ''[[Halo 3]]''. It was released on April 15, 2008 for 800 Microsoft Points{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?cid=13605|Site=Bungie.net|Page=Legendary Maps Available Now!}}, before being reduced to 600 Microsoft Points on [[Bungie Day|July 7, 2008]].{{Ref/Reuse|bungieday}} Following [[Electronic Entertainment Expo|E3 2010]], the Legendary map pack was further reduced to 160 Microsoft Points. In [[2017]], the map pack was made available for free to all players in [[2017]] to celebrate the release of all [[Xbox 360]] ''Halo'' titles via [[backward compatibility]] on the [[Xbox One]].{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/halo-summer-celebration|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Halo Summer Celebration}} All Legendary Map Pack content is included in ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]''.


Players who bought the map pack at full price, prior to July 7, were additionally given a free year-long subscription to [[Bungie Pro]], though this benefit was no longer offered following the price decrease.{{Ref/Site|Id=bungieday|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?cid=14568|Site=Bungie.net|Page=Bungie Weekly Update: 7/03/08}}


The '''Legendary Map Pack''' or '''LMP''' is the second map pack that was released on the Xbox Live Marketplace on Tuesday the 15th of April at 2am PST (9am UTC/GMT). It is downloadable for 600 Microsoft Points. (Previously 800 Microsoft Points before 7/7/08) <ref>http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=13382</ref> It is the follow up to the [[Heroic Map Pack]], released on December 11, 2007. <ref>http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=13070</ref>. Like the Heroic Map Pack, there are several more new [[Forge]] objects. 
==Description==
The Legendary Map Pack blends old and new. Ghost Town’s asymmetrical mix of confined spaces and long lines of fire makes for frenetic games. Avalanche re-imagines the original Halo classic, Sidewinder, with new features, tweaked vehicles and massive outdoor spaces. Significant changes bring big improvements to the map, yet its contours and cliffs should provide a welcome sense of familiarity. Blackout, on the other hand, is the purest remake to date – all-time favorite Lockout gets a graphical overhaul, but retains its challenging mix of ramps, platforms, tunnels and hallways.{{Ref/Site|Id=Xbox|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/Halo-3-Legendary-Map-Pack/00000000-0000-400c-80cf-00064d5307e6#|Site=Xbox.com|Page=Legendary Map Pack}}


==Maps==
==Maps==
===[[Avalanche]]===
===Avalanche===
The spiritual successor to [[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'s large snowy vehicular map [[Sidewinder (Level)|Sidewinder]], Avalanche is the Halo Trilogy's current largest multiplayer map ever made. All [[Human]] vehicles on this map are snow-camouflaged, and two vehicles, the [[Hornet]] and the [[Scorpion]] tank, are now available on this map in Matchmaking. It was codenamed ''Cottonball''.
{{Main|Avalanche}}
The spiritual successor to ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s large snowy vehicular map [[Sidewinder]], Avalanche is the ''Halo'' trilogy's then-second-largest multiplayer map. All [[Human]] vehicles on this map are snow-camouflaged, and two vehicles, the [[Hornet]] and the [[Scorpion]] tank, are now available on this map in Matchmaking. However, the Hornet, which was a Transport Hornet, was "toned down" for Matchmaking due to balance issues. Avalanche was codenamed ''Cottonball''.
<gallery>
File:H3 Avalanche RedBase.jpg|Avalanche.
</gallery>


===[[Blackout]]===
===Blackout===
The remake of one of the most popular and beloved [[Halo 2]] maps, [[Lockout (Level)|Lockout]], Blackout was designed with a human theme layout unlike its predecessor Lockout, which had a [[Forerunner]] theme instead. The map also had a few spawn point changes. It was codenamed ''Moonlight Sonata''.
{{Main|Blackout}}
The remake of the popular ''[[Halo 2]]'' map; [[Lockout]], Blackout was designed with a human theme layout unlike its predecessor Lockout, which had a [[Forerunner]] theme instead. However, they were both based in cold climates. Blackout's setting is an abandoned drill platform in the Arctic, and has spectacular views of icy oceans and glacial formations. Blackout has a few spawn point changes that differ from Lockout. Blackout was codenamed ''Moonlight Sonata''.
<gallery>
File:H3_Blackout_Overview.jpg|Blackout.
</gallery>


===[[Ghost Town]]===
===Ghost Town===
An entirely new map as announced by Bungie, Ghost Town bears a slight resemblance to the Halo 2 map, [[Turf (Level)|Turf]]. The map also may remind some players of a map of another popular FPS game, Counterstrike, due to its human-themed layout. It was codenamed ''O.K. Corral''.
{{Main|Ghost Town}}
An entirely new map as announced by Bungie, Ghost Town bears a slight resemblance to the ''Halo 2'' map, [[Turf]]. The map also may remind some players of a map of another popular FPS game, Counterstrike, due to its human-themed layout. Ghost Town was codenamed ''O.K. Corral''.
<gallery>
File:Ghost Town.jpg|Ghost Town.
</gallery>


==Delayed Maps==
==Delayed Maps==
A few alternate maps were originally slated for the Legendary Map Pack, though they did not progress as fast as expected. For this reason the maps [[Purple Reign (Level)|Purple Reign]] and [[Space Camp (Level)|Space Camp]] are not going to be released in this map pack. However, these maps are planned to be finished and released in the next upcoming map pack(s).
A couple of alternate maps were originally slated for the Legendary Map Pack, though they did not progress as fast as expected.
 
For this reason the maps [[Assembly]] and [[Orbital]] were not released in this map pack. However, these maps are now complete and were released as part of the [[Mythic Map Pack]].


==Forge Filters==
==Forge Filters==
{{main|Forge Filters}}
{{Main|Forge Filters}}
 
[[File:Halo-3-legendary-map-pack--20080408000140905.jpg|thumb|120px|A Forge Filter.]]
'''Forge Filters''' are forge objects that change what the map looks like by using effects. The effects were made to make the custom game and forge experience more entertaining according to Bungie.


'''Forge Filters''' are forge objects, introduced in the LMP, that change what the map looks like by using effects. The effects were made to make the custom game and forge experience more entertaining according to Bungie. There are six different choices to choose from, each one changing the map's look in some way. there is colorblind, gloomy, juicy, nova, old timey & pen and ink.
There are six different Forge Filters to choose from, each one changing the map's look in some way. They are "colorblind"; "gloomy"; "juicy"; "nova"; "old timey" and "pen & ink". [[Cold Storage]] also has Forge Filters.


== Trailer ==
==Achievements==
The trailer was called "[[Darkness]]", after the poem of the same name written by Lord Byron. The spoken lines are the beginning portion of this poem concluding with a line from the middle. It was also voiced by [[David Scully]] ([[Avery J. Johnson]]/[[Sangheili]]). The trailer was released on April 3rd & can be downloaded from bungie [http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=13469 here].
The Legendary Map Pack achievements were not released with the map pack, but instead included in the later [[Halo 3 Title Updates|Title Update 2]] on September 23, 2008 alongside three [[Vidmaster Challenge]]s.{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?cid=15545|Site=Bungie.net|Page=Halo 3 Title Update}}
*[[Road Rage]] - 25G - On a Legendary map, get 5 Warthog chaingun kills during any ranked or social match.
*[[Flag Dropped]] - 25G - On a Legendary map, get 2 Flag Carrier kills during any ranked or social match.
*[[Alas, Poor Yorick]] - 25G - On a Legendary map, get 3 Oddball Melee kills during any ranked or social match.
*[[Double Double]] - 25G - On a Legendary map, get two Double Kills during any ranked or social match.
*[[Look Both Ways]] - 50G - On a Legendary map, get a Splatter Spree during any ranked or social match.
*[[Defend This]] - 50G - On a Legendary map, get a Flag Melee kill during any ranked or social match.
*[[Came... From... Behind]] - 50G - On a Legendary map, get 3 Assassinations during any ranked or social match.


== ViDoc ==
==Media==
A Video Documentary called "Mapmaker, Mapmaker Make Me a Map" by several DLC designers, contributers and leads was posted on Bungie.net on April 9th.
===Trailer===
It features three different Bungie employees for each map that worked on the particular map and is done in a machinima style. It goes in depth about the canon behind the maps, their overall design and structure, as well as some of the [[Forge]] items available. The [[Forge Filters]] were shown in action for the first time. You can download it [http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=13509 here] or watch it [http://www.vimeo.com/880628 here]
{{Main|Darkness}}
The trailer was called "[[Darkness]]", after the poem of the same name written by Lord Byron. The spoken lines are the beginning portion of this poem concluding with a line from the middle. It was also voiced by [[David Scully]] (who voices [[Avery Johnson]] and most of the [[Sangheili]]). The trailer was released on April 3 & can be downloaded from Bungie [http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=13469 here].


== Price Status ==
===ViDoc===
Bungie have confirmed on update 3rd July 2008, that the Legendary Map Pack will no longer cost 800 microsoft points. It will be 600 microsoft points from 7/7 and all legendary map purchases after 7/7 will no longer include the free bungie pro bonus.
{{Main|Halo 3 ViDoc: Mapmaker, Mapmaker Make Me a Map}}


== Trivia ==
A Video Documentary called "Mapmaker, Mapmaker Make Me a Map" by several DLC designers, contributors and leads was posted on Bungie.net on April 9.
*Before images of the first LMP map were released, Bungie stated that all maps in the LMP were originals, however the only original LMP map is [[Ghost Town]]. This was to tweak [[Purple Reign]] and Moonbase Alpha, which were in the original line up, but [[Avalanche]] and [[Blackout]] were mentioned as well. This announcement might be to decrease speculation of the new maps from the LMP.
*This is the first pack to have a map that is based on the [[Forerunner]]/[[Covenant]] point of view and vantage point.
*The Legendary map [[Ghost Town]] has the same name and designation as the first checkpoint name on the campaign level [[The Storm (Level)|The Storm]].
*The soccer ball has been confirmed to be on all maps as a Forge item.
*Downloading the Map Pack also subscribes players to Bungie Pro for 4 months, free of charge. For those who already have Bungie Pro, the feature extends their subscription 4 months. This offer ended on Bungie Day 2008 (7/7/08).
*Many people had difficulty downloading the Maps on April 15th, due to the amount of activity on the Bungie servers that day. Of those that could download that maps, many were plagued by extremely slow download times, some ranging as far as a few days.
*The next map pack could be possibly released in August 2008, due to the 4-month gap between the Heroic Map Pack and the Legendary Map Pack. This is only an estimate.
*It may be a coincidence that the map pack was released on April 15th, the day the Titanic sunk after hitting an Iceberg. In addition, the maps [[Avalanche]] and [[Blackout]] both involve icy environments and both have icebergs and glaciers in their backgrounds scenery. Yet, it is unknown if Bungie actually released the map pack on April 15th purposely as a reference to the sinking of the Titanic or is just plain coincidence.
*[[Halo 3]]'s launch, the Heroic Map Pack's release, and Legendary Map Pack's release were all on Tuesdays. All of these may be just pure coincidence.


== Related Articles ==
It features three different Bungie employees for each map that worked on the particular map and is done in a machinima style. It goes in depth about the canon behind the maps, their overall design and structure, as well as some of the Forge items available. The [[Forge Filters]] were shown in action for the first time. You can download it [http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=13509 here] or watch it [http://www.vimeo.com/880628 here]
*[[Halo 3]]
*[[Heroic Map Pack]]
*[[Mythic Map Pack]]


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==Trivia==
[[Category:Multiplayer]]
The Legendary Map Pack was advertised on in-game billboards along the highway in the game ''[[Wikipedia:Crackdown|Crackdown]]''.


== Overviews ==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Image:Avalancheoverview.jpg|Avalanche
File:H3_Avalanche_MapLayout.jpg|Avalanche.
Image:Blackout_243444.JPG|Blackout
File:H3_Blackout_Layout.jpg|Blackout.
Image:Overheadghost.jpg|Ghost Town
File:H3_GhostTown_Layout.jpg|Ghost Town.
</gallery>
</gallery>


== Sources ==
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H3 LegendaryMapPack Banner.jpg

The Legendary Map Pack is the second map pack released for Halo 3. It was released on April 15, 2008 for 800 Microsoft Points[1], before being reduced to 600 Microsoft Points on July 7, 2008.[2] Following E3 2010, the Legendary map pack was further reduced to 160 Microsoft Points. In 2017, the map pack was made available for free to all players in 2017 to celebrate the release of all Xbox 360 Halo titles via backward compatibility on the Xbox One.[3] All Legendary Map Pack content is included in Halo: The Master Chief Collection.

Players who bought the map pack at full price, prior to July 7, were additionally given a free year-long subscription to Bungie Pro, though this benefit was no longer offered following the price decrease.[2]

Description[edit]

The Legendary Map Pack blends old and new. Ghost Town’s asymmetrical mix of confined spaces and long lines of fire makes for frenetic games. Avalanche re-imagines the original Halo classic, Sidewinder, with new features, tweaked vehicles and massive outdoor spaces. Significant changes bring big improvements to the map, yet its contours and cliffs should provide a welcome sense of familiarity. Blackout, on the other hand, is the purest remake to date – all-time favorite Lockout gets a graphical overhaul, but retains its challenging mix of ramps, platforms, tunnels and hallways.[4]

Maps[edit]

Avalanche[edit]

Main article: Avalanche

The spiritual successor to Halo: Combat Evolved's large snowy vehicular map Sidewinder, Avalanche is the Halo trilogy's then-second-largest multiplayer map. All Human vehicles on this map are snow-camouflaged, and two vehicles, the Hornet and the Scorpion tank, are now available on this map in Matchmaking. However, the Hornet, which was a Transport Hornet, was "toned down" for Matchmaking due to balance issues. Avalanche was codenamed Cottonball.

  • Avalanche.

    Avalanche.

Blackout[edit]

Main article: Blackout

The remake of the popular Halo 2 map; Lockout, Blackout was designed with a human theme layout unlike its predecessor Lockout, which had a Forerunner theme instead. However, they were both based in cold climates. Blackout's setting is an abandoned drill platform in the Arctic, and has spectacular views of icy oceans and glacial formations. Blackout has a few spawn point changes that differ from Lockout. Blackout was codenamed Moonlight Sonata.

  • Blackout.

    Blackout.

Ghost Town[edit]

Main article: Ghost Town

An entirely new map as announced by Bungie, Ghost Town bears a slight resemblance to the Halo 2 map, Turf. The map also may remind some players of a map of another popular FPS game, Counterstrike, due to its human-themed layout. Ghost Town was codenamed O.K. Corral.

  • Ghost Town.

    Ghost Town.

Delayed Maps[edit]

A couple of alternate maps were originally slated for the Legendary Map Pack, though they did not progress as fast as expected.

For this reason the maps Assembly and Orbital were not released in this map pack. However, these maps are now complete and were released as part of the Mythic Map Pack.

Forge Filters[edit]

Main article: Forge Filters
A Forge Filter.

Forge Filters are forge objects that change what the map looks like by using effects. The effects were made to make the custom game and forge experience more entertaining according to Bungie.

There are six different Forge Filters to choose from, each one changing the map's look in some way. They are "colorblind"; "gloomy"; "juicy"; "nova"; "old timey" and "pen & ink". Cold Storage also has Forge Filters.

Achievements[edit]

The Legendary Map Pack achievements were not released with the map pack, but instead included in the later Title Update 2 on September 23, 2008 alongside three Vidmaster Challenges.[5]

  • Road Rage - 25G - On a Legendary map, get 5 Warthog chaingun kills during any ranked or social match.
  • Flag Dropped - 25G - On a Legendary map, get 2 Flag Carrier kills during any ranked or social match.
  • Alas, Poor Yorick - 25G - On a Legendary map, get 3 Oddball Melee kills during any ranked or social match.
  • Double Double - 25G - On a Legendary map, get two Double Kills during any ranked or social match.
  • Look Both Ways - 50G - On a Legendary map, get a Splatter Spree during any ranked or social match.
  • Defend This - 50G - On a Legendary map, get a Flag Melee kill during any ranked or social match.
  • Came... From... Behind - 50G - On a Legendary map, get 3 Assassinations during any ranked or social match.

Media[edit]

Trailer[edit]

Main article: Darkness

The trailer was called "Darkness", after the poem of the same name written by Lord Byron. The spoken lines are the beginning portion of this poem concluding with a line from the middle. It was also voiced by David Scully (who voices Avery Johnson and most of the Sangheili). The trailer was released on April 3 & can be downloaded from Bungie here.

ViDoc[edit]

Main article: Halo 3 ViDoc: Mapmaker, Mapmaker Make Me a Map

A Video Documentary called "Mapmaker, Mapmaker Make Me a Map" by several DLC designers, contributors and leads was posted on Bungie.net on April 9.

It features three different Bungie employees for each map that worked on the particular map and is done in a machinima style. It goes in depth about the canon behind the maps, their overall design and structure, as well as some of the Forge items available. The Forge Filters were shown in action for the first time. You can download it here or watch it here

Trivia[edit]

The Legendary Map Pack was advertised on in-game billboards along the highway in the game Crackdown.

Gallery[edit]

  • Avalanche.

    Avalanche.

  • Blackout.

    Blackout.

  • Ghost Town.

    Ghost Town.

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ Bungie.net, Legendary Maps Available Now! (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]
  2. ^ a b Bungie.net, Bungie Weekly Update: 7/03/08 (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]
  3. ^ Halo Waypoint, Halo Summer Celebration (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]
  4. ^ Xbox.com, Legendary Map Pack (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]
  5. ^ Bungie.net, Halo 3 Title Update (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]

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