MLG (playlist)

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MLG is a ranked playlist for Halo 3, the current maps and gametypes are of version 6 according to MLG.

History

Halo 3

There was no MLG playlist in the original release of Halo 3, however, Bungie announced that an MLG playlist would replace Team Hardcore in matchmaking for Halo 3 on March 12, 2008. The MLG playlist was released online as a ranked playlist on March 31, 2008.

The MLG playlist along with the other Hardcore playlists were moved the the Ranked Playlists while the Hardcore Playlist was retired as of August 4, 2009.

Maps used

Halo 3

In Halo 3, with the advantage of the new Forge system, MLG recreated the maps needed for MLG game, mainly the weaponry layout.

Asymmetrical Maps

• MLG Guardian
• MLG Construct
• MLG Blackout (Due to reasons not yet disclosed, MLG Blackout was removed from this playlist.)

Symmetrical Maps

• MLG The Pit
• MLG Narrows

Foundry Variants

• MLG Amplified (Symmetrical)
• MLG Onslaught (Symmetrical)
• MLG Lockdown (Symmetrical)

Gametypes

• MLG Team Slayer
  • Amplified
  • Guardian
  • Construct
  • Narrows
  • The Pit
• MLG Team Ball
  • Guardian
  • Lockdown
• MLG Team King
  • Construct
  • The Pit (Later removed)
• MLG Multi Flag
  • Onslaught
  • Narrows
  • The Pit

Settings

All MLG gametypes start with a Battle Rifle and two Fragmentation Grenades. Players move at 110% speed (Instead of the usual 100%), and they do 110% damage than the usual 100%. Also, the shield recharge time is set to 90% and players do not have the motion tracker enabled.

Weaponry

• Battle Rifle, 10 seconds respawn.
• Covenant Carbine, 90 seconds respawn.
• Mauler, 120 seconds respawn.
• Sniper Rifle, 180 seconds respawn.
• Rocket Launcher, 180 seconds respawn. (Note: Not all MLG map variants have the Rocket Launcher)
• Plasma Pistol, 60 seconds respawn.
• Fragmentation Grenades, 10 seconds respawn.
• Plasma Grenades, 30 seconds respawn.

Powerups

All Powerups spawn at 120 seconds.

• Custom Powerup: MLG use a special overshield powerup that a player can only use while they are on full shields or they are charging, this overshield charges up quickly, decays over time, and is a 2x overshield. (This Powerup only spawns on MLG The Pit and MLG Construct)
• Active Camouflage: The same active camouflage that appears in any other Halo 3 matchmaking playlist. (This Powerup only spawns on MLG Guardian)