Phoenix 3 CE

[Takka 13,377]

This is the CE port of my Phoenix 3 release, which was a total gameplay and visual effects mod of the map Death Island.

 

 

 

The Flow

Flow of the map's layout was heavily redefined to better balance infantry and vehicular engagements. Dispersal options, cover, and focal points are all fresh.

 

 

The Sandbox

Mechanics of the weaponry you spawn with are similar to their stock counterparts, while the rest consists of original concepts, all balanced together over 4 years of sporadic development and 2 years of public gameplay on Halo MD.

Weapons

Assault Rifle
Rifle features better accuracy, marginally slower rate of fire, and a magazine reduced to 40 rounds, making it much more effective up to medium ranges.

 

Pistol
Pistol retains the original rate of fire, accuracy, and damage, but now lacks a scope and kicks after each shot.

 

Carbine
Semi-automatic rifle for short to mid-range combat, featuring a 2x scope and firing 3 projectiles per shot (not to be confused with burst-fire). The high initial accuracy suffers greatly with increased rate of fire, dramatically changing its role to that of a close-range weapon.

 

Incendiary Shotgun
Shotgun that fires projectiles which burn the surface of most targets for a short period. Burn damage is limited to shielding, so only the initial damage from each shot will affect health.

 

Nade Launcher
Grenade launcher that with some inaccuracy, fires 3 small explosives per shot, each of which detonate instantly on impact.

 

Laser Cannon
Laser weapon capable of sustained fire, which while is prone to overheating, features pin-point accuracy and a 2x scope.

 

Rod Pistol
Short-range pistol that fires slow shield-bypassing projectiles, ideal for encounters with shield doors or low-health targets. This weapon also features an overcharge function, which releases a projectile that emits plumes dealing shield-only damage on flyby. Direct impact from this secondary projectile will instantly kill infantry, or deplete shielding if the target occupies a vehicle.

 

Impaler
Mid-range weapon capable of sustained fire, which releases accurate headshot-capable projectiles that shatter on impact, dealing splash damage.

 

Tracer
Single-fire mid-range weapon capable of firing up to 3 homing projectiles in short succession before overheating, dealing splash damage on impact, and capable of killing healthy targets with just 1 burst. The projectiles have a distinct visual and sound, but can be easily dodged with a strafe or fast-moving vehicle.

Vehicles

Fighter
Nimble fighter featuring dual machine guns and an unguided missile. Both of these weapons contribute to overheating, which should be monitored to avoid temporary weapon jams.

 

Carpet Bomber
Aircraft capable of sustained carpet bombing and featuring explosive countermeasures as an air-to-air defense, which is however very sluggish in maneuvers. Countermeasures will blind targets and kill in three hits, but as they are deployed aft of the aircraft and detonate after little more than a second, their use against aircraft must be well-timed.

 

Anti-Personnel Tank
Tank which fires high-velocity shells with a relatively high rate of fire and pin-point accuracy, at the cost of much lower damage and splash radius. A flak screen is deployable for close range engagements such as against infantry or aircraft, however the vehicle is also well armored against small arms, so that only direct hits through the driver's hatch or explosives are significant weaknesses. Both weapons contribute to overheating, which should be monitored to avoid temporary weapon jams.

 

30-Cal Hog
Weaponry much like the original chain-gun Warthog, but with buffed damage and weaker aim assistance. Weapon is prone to overheating, which should be monitored to avoid temporary weapon jams.

 

Laser Hog
Warthog featuring a fully-automatic laser with pin-point accuracy, best suited for long-range engagements. Weapon is prone to overheating, which should be monitored to avoid temporary weapon failure.

 

Bubbler
Stationary turret that fires three electrified bubbles per shot, which instantly depletes shielding upon impact. The projectiles are lighter than air, so they rise into the sky as their velocity lowers, making this weapon ineffective against ground units at range. Weapon is prone to overheating, which should be monitored to avoid temporary weapon jams.

 

 

Credits

Conversion to CE by 002.

Some reticles (the good ones) by Sceny.
Model, shaders, textures, and animations for the Carbine and Teleporter by CMT.

 

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Note: Specifically balanced for no-lead gameplay, so ensure it's enabled for optimal balance.

All gametypes are also supported, however the "Normal" weapon set is strongly recommended.

[Vaporeon 189]

Does this map depend on HAC2 or is it just there for convenience?

[Takka 13,377]

On 3/14/2017 at 10:37 PM, Vaporeon said:

Does this map depend on HAC2 or is it just there for convenience?

HAC2 raises the particle and object limits, so while it's not necessary to run with it, it's ideal.

[Shelly Herself 221]

Looks interesting, I can't wait to play it when SBB is recording on saturday.  

[Kavawuvi 7,026]

It's up.

 

[Takka 13,377]

Now that this is on HAC2, 002 has launched a dedicated server for it: 23.92.54.3:1337

 

We're also going to have a game night tomorrow (Sunday), detailed here:

 

[Krazychic 3,311]

I unlocked my server - it's been full most of the time so I've opened a 2nd

[Takka 13,377]

Some noobs recorded themselves playing:

 

 

[Echo-77 19]

Super delayed because I didn't have an account when this was released, but I remember this as being one of the more interesting mods I ever played. Creative twists on classic assets. Good stuff.