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==Summary==

Ice Fields consists of two bases at either end, each housing a [[Shotgun]], a [[Flamethrower]], a [[Plasma Rifle]] 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 Camouflage]] power-ups or Overshields. This level is based on the [[Halo: Combat Evolved]] [[campaign]] level [[Assault on the Control Room]].

*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 [[M19 SSM Rocket Launcher]], a [[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.

*Another deadly tactic is when one team, when in control of both [[Scorpions]] places one in each "lane" of the bridge. Someone must man the tanks to keep them from respawing, but on games without vehicle respawing, 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 [[Warthog]] with a rocket launcher is driven to either side, as they can fire more quickly than the Scorpion's main gun.

==Trivia==

*Vehicles, with the exception of the Ghost, tend to slide on the ice, so take that into consideration and try to use it to your advantage while playing.

*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.

*The map's areas make it suitable for CTF, Assault, Team Slayer and King of the Hill Matches.

*The icy environment and architecture of the structures on the map are extremely similar to that of the Halo 3 map, [[Avalanche]] despite it being the spiritual successor of [[Sidewinder]].

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