MLG Playlist Update Mar 29th

[FraGiLiTy X]

MLG
The MLG playlist will be updated with the MLG V3 maps and gametypes, the lineup can be found below. Visit www.majorleaguegaming.com for more info!

Due to the inclusion of more 100% Forged map variants which do not adequately support splitscreen, the MLG playlist now has a Max Local Players count of 1.

MLG Team Slayer v3
MLG Countdown v3
MLG Element v3.1
MLG Nexus v3
MLG Sanctuary v3.1
MLG Zealot v3
MLG Retroactive v3
MLG Android v3

MLG CTF 5 v3
MLG Countdown v3
MLG Element v3.1
MLG Zealot v3
MLG Nexus v3
MLG Android v3

MLG CTF 3 v3
MLG Sanctuary v3.1

MLG Bomb Zeal v3
MLG Zealot v3

MLG Bomb Count v3
MLG Countdown v3

MLG Bomb Sanc v3
MLG Sanctuary v3.1

MLG King v3
MLG Zealot v3
MLG Countdown v3
MLG Element v3.1

MLG Territories v3
MLG Sanctuary v3.1

Aperrently these are the gametypes in v3 for the MLG Playlist

This is From the Bungie website http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=30989

[Niko]

WTF.....why are Android and Retroactive in the mix?

[FraGiLiTy X]

yea thats what i said bro lol apparently its in their for more variety

[Vivacity]

WTF.....why are Android and Retroactive in the mix?

Yeah... :/

Killa KC said they'd be in the playlist as the last voting option. They're like Reflection—just don't pick them. :)

[HEA7]

the king and territories annoy me more than retro and android

[JaySeph]

Sweet I have been waiting for this update to come along. :)

[TripChee]

i think koth on countdown could be interesting

[HEA7]

i was looking around the mlg site, and i couldnt find the article...

[FraGiLiTy X]

the link is in my post bro and do you guys have King v3 testing gametype i deleted it

[Eamonn]

i was looking around the mlg site, and i couldnt find the article...

bungie not mlg

[Brixxx]

Also some important things they changed.

Random List of Additional Changes

KOTH now has game variant support for Multiple Teammate Scoring allowing multiple teammates to gain score for their team while in the hill.
All KOTH matchmaking variants now have a hill movement time of 1 minute.
All KOTH matchmaking gametypes now allow equipment use while in the hill (2v2/4v4 gametypes limit equipment to Sprint, Jetpack and Hologram – Armor Lock removed from all KOTH loadouts).
All KOTH matchmaking gametypes now have 1 frag starting grenades.
Added a HUD widget for CTF gametypes which show when your flag is away from home or held by an enemy.
More softkills on Pinnacle, Uncaged, Hemorrhage, Countdown and Asylum.
Modified all default matchmaking map variants to support a static initial hill while playing Crazy Random King.
Slayer game variants in 6v6 playlists are now 75 to win.
3 Ball is now 300 to win.
Replaced Banshees with Falcons in all non-Invasion gametypes on Breakpoint.
Increased Banshee respawn time to 180s on Paradiso.
Decreased the frequency of Bro Slayer and Invasion Skirmish in the Noble Map Pack playlist.
Replaced all Slayer game entries on The Cage with Uncaged in all playlists.
Removed all objective game entries on The Cage in all playlists.
Removed Pinnacle from Team Snipers.
Removed Evade from The Arena and Double Team gametypes.

This also sounds like it will extremely fun to play.

TEAM CLASSIC
This is a new 4v4 playlist featuring game variants with no equipment and custom settings, as well as remakes of Classic Halo maps we found in the Community.

Player Traits which differ from default Slayer:
Shield Recharge Rate 110%
Health Recharge Rate 110%
Damage Modifier 110%
Melee Modifier 75%
Player Speed 120%
Jump Height 125%
Player Gravity 150%

Maps we plan to use:
Battle Canyon
Dreadnought
High Noon
Hydro
Magus
Prolonged
Prophet
Rat Trap
Rockout

[FraGiLiTy X]

Also some important things they changed.

Random List of Additional Changes

KOTH now has game variant support for Multiple Teammate Scoring allowing multiple teammates to gain score for their team while in the hill.
All KOTH matchmaking variants now have a hill movement time of 1 minute.
All KOTH matchmaking gametypes now allow equipment use while in the hill (2v2/4v4 gametypes limit equipment to Sprint, Jetpack and Hologram – Armor Lock removed from all KOTH loadouts).
All KOTH matchmaking gametypes now have 1 frag starting grenades.
Added a HUD widget for CTF gametypes which show when your flag is away from home or held by an enemy.
More softkills on Pinnacle, Uncaged, Hemorrhage, Countdown and Asylum.
Modified all default matchmaking map variants to support a static initial hill while playing Crazy Random King.
Slayer game variants in 6v6 playlists are now 75 to win.
3 Ball is now 300 to win.
Replaced Banshees with Falcons in all non-Invasion gametypes on Breakpoint.
Increased Banshee respawn time to 180s on Paradiso.
Decreased the frequency of Bro Slayer and Invasion Skirmish in the Noble Map Pack playlist.
Replaced all Slayer game entries on The Cage with Uncaged in all playlists.
Removed all objective game entries on The Cage in all playlists.
Removed Pinnacle from Team Snipers.
Removed Evade from The Arena and Double Team gametypes.

This also sounds like it will extremely fun to play.

TEAM CLASSIC
This is a new 4v4 playlist featuring game variants with no equipment and custom settings, as well as remakes of Classic Halo maps we found in the Community.

Player Traits which differ from default Slayer:
Shield Recharge Rate 110%
Health Recharge Rate 110%
Damage Modifier 110%
Melee Modifier 75%
Player Speed 120%
Jump Height 125%
Player Gravity 150%

Maps we plan to use:
Battle Canyon
Dreadnought
High Noon
Hydro
Magus
Prolonged
Prophet
Rat Trap
Rockout

thx for the info broski

[iDactyl]

Is your name really Fragtility....? Honestly....?

Anyways, I don't think the andriod/(other map here) should be a big problem. I'm just stoked that v3 settings will be up soon and I'll be able to play them. Getting kind of tired of v2! haha.

Edit: Post below me is true. I might cry now.

[Chilley]

No splitscreen=Epic sadface

[FraGiLiTy X]

Is your name really Fragtility....? Honestly....?

Anyways, I don't think the andriod/(other map here) should be a big problem. I'm just stoked that v3 settings will be up soon and I'll be able to play them. Getting kind of tired of v2! haha.

Edit: Post below me is true. I might cry now.
fragtility? it fragility completely diffrent pronunciation than what your thinking buddy

[Ladnil]

No splitscreen=Epic sadface

Bungie wouldn't allow Element or Nexus in if the playlist was splitscreen enabled.

I hope some of you will give Android and Retroactive a bit of play time. They, along with the other non-circuit gametypes are there to help Killa KC and MLG to decide on settings for V4 and beyond. KC still believes these maps/gametypes have potential, so he's offering them up in the playlist so that they'll get some in-depth testing and won't be cast aside on first impressions. Same story for anything you might find in the third voting slot in the future.

[KRILLIN]

Can't wait to play some new gametypes.

[Brixxx]

Android CTF is FUN. Cant wait to not have to search for people to get customs together to run it. More variety is a good thing IMO.

[FraGiLiTy X]

Android CTF is FUN. Cant wait to not have to search for people to get customs together to run it. More variety is a good thing IMO.

yea idk why ppl are complaining about them the maps look pretty fun and its more variety how can you go wrong ?

[MidKnight]

finally!

[Hylian]

Yes, no more touch return!!

[Eclipse]

Countdown Hill? where would they be flags and mid?

[chris_cr33p]

yessssssssssssssss wooooooooooooooooooot

[Imp3nded]

Countdown Hill? where would they be flags and mid?

Streets and bottom Rocket Spawn (between big doors)

[Niko]

I'm pretty sure this hasn't been posted, if it was sorry.
Found this on the MLG Forums.
"KC believes that by putting the maps in matchmaking and allowing people to learn them people will have a better response towards them for future settings."

[Jewjitsu]

I cant wait for classic playlist! Its gonna be sick!!! 4 shot dmr spam ftw!!!

[HavkinKnight]

Also some important things they changed.

Random List of Additional Changes

KOTH now has game variant support for Multiple Teammate Scoring allowing multiple teammates to gain score for their team while in the hill.
All KOTH matchmaking variants now have a hill movement time of 1 minute.
All KOTH matchmaking gametypes now allow equipment use while in the hill (2v2/4v4 gametypes limit equipment to Sprint, Jetpack and Hologram – Armor Lock removed from all KOTH loadouts).
All KOTH matchmaking gametypes now have 1 frag starting grenades.
Added a HUD widget for CTF gametypes which show when your flag is away from home or held by an enemy.
More softkills on Pinnacle, Uncaged, Hemorrhage, Countdown and Asylum.
Modified all default matchmaking map variants to support a static initial hill while playing Crazy Random King.
Slayer game variants in 6v6 playlists are now 75 to win.
3 Ball is now 300 to win.
Replaced Banshees with Falcons in all non-Invasion gametypes on Breakpoint.
Increased Banshee respawn time to 180s on Paradiso.
Decreased the frequency of Bro Slayer and Invasion Skirmish in the Noble Map Pack playlist.
Replaced all Slayer game entries on The Cage with Uncaged in all playlists.
Removed all objective game entries on The Cage in all playlists.
Removed Pinnacle from Team Snipers.
Removed Evade from The Arena and Double Team gametypes.

This also sounds like it will extremely fun to play.

TEAM CLASSIC
This is a new 4v4 playlist featuring game variants with no equipment and custom settings, as well as remakes of Classic Halo maps we found in the Community.

Player Traits which differ from default Slayer:
Shield Recharge Rate 110%
Health Recharge Rate 110%
Damage Modifier 110%
Melee Modifier 75%
Player Speed 120%
Jump Height 125%
Player Gravity 150%

Maps we plan to use:
Battle Canyon
Dreadnought
High Noon
Hydro
Magus
Prolonged
Prophet
Rat Trap
Rockout

is that all for MLG or random play list.

[RagingChickens]

is that all for MLG or random play list.

I really hope it is for MLG. Theres nothing worse than randomly hearing "Flag captured" when you didn't even know they had your flag. They should just go back to the way it was in Halo 3.

[Antidote]

MLG will have a max player count of 1 per xbox. >_< wtf?

[forefront]

Is it one per xbox, or one per IP? That's important. Could you imagine a world where only one person at a time at the gaming house can play matchmaking MLG? Not to mention anyone who has friends over, etc...

Anyway, I hope it works out like they want it to.

[Nimbus]

Too bad no Nexus KotH :[

[Jewjitsu]

Forefront, one per ip has nothing to do with screen lag in forge world lol. Its one per xbox, which wont be a problem at the gaming house.

[cF WiNGER]

I personally like that it doesn't always show you on screen when the other team has an objective. You should have to be aware as a team where the objective is. Just adds a little bit more strategy. You can always take a quick spin and see if the objective is idle or not. As for the extra changes, I think they're for Bungie/343 playlists. The MLG playlist is made by MLG so I don't think Bungie really has a say in what goes into it. I mean I'm sure they do, but I don't think they really care as long as KC gets all the work done for them lol.

[zig8]

I like how they added the variety to the playlist, pretty cool.

[itzcritty]

I want that lockout remake on the playlist SO BADDD!!! hands down best Halo map EVER!

[TechSlayer]

Too bad no Nexus KotH :[

I was actually thinking that same thing. I would put them top green and the two pavillions.

[KRILLIN]

I might have to log on a bit tonight!

[N!TRO]

Me 2 ready to get more than 180 cr for playing these maps

[TechSlayer]

What are your guys thoughts on the map and gametype?

I've only played it once but I really liked how it played. It felt a lot smoother than ball did.

[Mosquito]

I played it once. 2 of my teammates quit but other then being out teamed i enjoyed it.

[TheCuzz]

I cannot stand android and the koth gametypes. What the heck were they thinking?

[KRILLIN]

Classic Slayer is really fun.

[TACO]

didnt play much matchmaking today but i would definitely have to check it out

[MidKnight]

its alright, like the game type, cause countdown reminds me on construct with the top control so its perfect for king

[KRILLIN]

Haven't played it yet. Kinda weird having gametypes that aren't even on the circuit being included.

[Roastbeef_253]

Haven't played it yet. Kinda weird having gametypes that aren't even on the circuit being included.

Exactly my feeling. I feel like they included all of the final test gametypes/maps as well. Zealot KotH, Android (or whatever it's called) Flag (which I actually like A LOT) were just a few that I can remember from today. I would love for them to include Android(?) as a map instead of Nexus....

[pt ogre]

i believe kc said they specifically wanted odd gametypes/maps put into the playlist so people are used to them if they turn out to be official

[NoNSeNsE]

Finally! I'm just glad they updated! I don't care if they added some variety that's fine, I'm sure kids who have never played the game before will continue to search and we'll get stuck playing some random ass gametypes, but it's whatever. It's XBL..

[MichaelMongrel]

i love this playlist. no one ever votes on the new MLG maps so i played team classic

I got Android on my first run in the updated MLG playlist.

[Ladnil]

I got Android on my first run in the updated MLG playlist.

Second for me. Then again I was with a TO4 so it was easy to win the vote. Felt good to play it in MM, even though we got beat on by a TO3 with a random. I went positive anyway. After I got my required Android game in and DeathstarsOG and Unoverrated got their required Nexus CTF game in, we spent the rest of the night trying to veto for Retroactive, and it never once came up as an option.

If anyone here gets a couple decent games on Android and has thoughts for me, go ahead and let me know in the "MLG Playlist Update Mar 29th (http://thelannetwork.com/forum/showthread.php?2637-MLG-Playlist-Update-Mar-29th)" thread. I've made a few key changes since you guys saw it here at TLN, most significantly opening up the cross-map flag to flag line of sight as well as a few item swaps for budget and aesthetic reasons and a couple minor spawn tweaks.

I'm hoping after people get 2 or 3 games on the map when they've developed some familiarity and can make callouts and pick flag routes and such with some experience, people will be able to form some informed opinions on it and hopefully will like it better than just their first impression.

[MidKnight]

Haven't played it yet. Kinda weird having gametypes that aren't even on the circuit being included.

this, i agree

[Ladnil]

If anyone here gets a couple decent games on Android and has thoughts for me, go ahead and let me know in this thread. I've made a few key changes since you guys saw it here at TLN, most significantly opening up the cross-map flag to flag line of sight as well as a few item swaps for budget and aesthetic reasons and a couple minor spawn tweaks.

I'm hoping after people get 2 or 3 games on the map when they've developed some familiarity and can make callouts and pick flag routes and such with some experience, people will be able to form some informed opinions on it and hopefully will like it better than just their first impression.

Yeah, these are gametypes that KC felt merited further testing but he wasn't able to properly vet for various reasons before V3 came out. Just so you guys know, the gametypes in the 3rd voting slot are always going to be the non-circuit gametypes so you can either choose or avoid them, whichever you want.

V4 could look very different from V3, and KC is using the playlist as a tool to help him decide just how different.

[MichaelMongrel]

I've only played on game in the new MLG playlist so far. It was Android CTF. I gotta say I liked it. The only problem I had was that I was carrying my team in the objective department. The map seems to flow pretty well, and I felt it easy to get some help for a teammate... something that some other maps that are in MLG can't do as well.

[SullyVan]

Yeah, these are gametypes that KC felt merited further testing but he wasn't able to properly vet for various reasons before V3 came out. Just so you guys know, the gametypes in the 3rd voting slot are always going to be the non-circuit gametypes so you can either choose or avoid them, whichever you want.

V4 could look very different from V3, and KC is using the playlist as a tool to help him decide just how different.

This... havent been on yet today and didnt even know what this was going on but im pretty excited now:D

[HEA7]

im wondering if KC is ever going to take away the needle rifle as a choice... i dont mind it, but it wouldnt surprise me

[Pegasi]

Yeah, these are gametypes that KC felt merited further testing but he wasn't able to properly vet for various reasons before V3 came out. Just so you guys know, the gametypes in the 3rd voting slot are always going to be the non-circuit gametypes so you can either choose or avoid them, whichever you want.

V4 could look very different from V3, and KC is using the playlist as a tool to help him decide just how different.

Played Android flag twice yesterday. First time we got decked because they were a To4 vs. me, two guys who didn't seem to realise we were playing CTF, and one guy with sheer objective determination, though sadly he didn't even seem to know what flag running was. Second game went much better, won 5-0 but closely fought on every cap, CTF is soooooooo much better without touch return.

A couple of people seemed disoriented by how close you spawn to the enemy base sometimes on the low side streets, a couple of them kept turning around and running back to our base off those spawns simply because they saw a base so close and thought that it couldn't be the enemy one until they saw the flag waypoints. I know it's not actually that close, just seems it I guess, but once they clicked it played really well. Is it just me or are the dimensions noticeably compacted compared to Genome? Perhaps it's just bulkier objects used in the base areas, idk.

[Ash]

I love countdown KoTH, Construct KoTH was my favourite gametype in H3 and it's like countdown plays exactly like it. My other favourite combo is Nexus Flag, although i always drop the flag in the god damn water.... happened four times in one game.

[itzcritty]

WTF.....why are Android and Retroactive in the mix?

exactly my question

[Eclipse]

I just lost a game cause the other team disarmed the winning bomb.

[Harrison.Greenhalgh]

lol wow! fail!!!

[nikdaquick1219]

lol bungie always messes up MLG playlist updates. Case in point, health still recharges and apparently you can disarm on sanc lol. Also who asked for Zealot and Countdown King?!

[HavkinKnight]

if you want mlg lol play Classic playlist Minus Rader and add DMR start

[Americ4n Psych0]

How does the disarm happen? It happened in a game I played, but no one knows how they did it. No one was on the bomb, and the second the other team armed it, it also disarmed.

[MichaelMongrel]

exactly my question

My question is why are people whining about having these maps in the playlist?

[everreal15]

I just psyched touch returns are gone, I think I was losing a couple months off my life span.

[XrossFire]

Yea its pretty fun but there is a ton of grenades on the street hills...

[shulatech]

This was sooo needed a long time ago haha