Map Title: GOOSE CHUTE by 'a dumb cat'
The Chute. Man-handling competitors since 2552.

MAP variant: Download 'Goose Chute rc' here
GAME variant: Download 'Goose Chute gm' here

For: 2-8 Drivers
Type: Mongoose Racing
Selling Point(s): 100% Cheater/Shortcut Free; Professional/Quality Feel; The Goose Chute lightens up the mood on this otherwise challenging track

Despite my gamertag (lol), a lot of effort and planning went into making one of the most unique racing experiences in Halo 3. Playtested hundreds of times by me and dozens of times by others, it is guaranteed to work and you will have a blast. Everyone always remembers the unique and fun features of the track, but make no mistake, this is a technical track that will test your driving skills and power-sliding technique. With the exception of the last leg of the circuit through the back corridor, you can attack these turns at full speed if you know how to powerslide effectively.

Halo Racing Overview:
Traditionally, honor rules (it's an "ok guys, I won't shoot you if you don't shoot me" kind of thing) were necessary to keep order during a "race" so that some form of unofficial scoring could be done. But as we all know, it doesn't take long for things to break down and you begin hearing things like "Ftw r u doin?!? stop killi...(BLARGH!!!)" <-- a spartan's dying voice taking over the fallen player's mic. Who is likely cursing. A lot.

As quickly as the race began, it has ended in a flurry of betrayals and bloody, bloody death.

My map and game variant solve all those problems, with a one-way, closed circuit track that eliminates all forms of backtracking and out-of-bounds shenanigans.

If you have a score to settle with your buddy over who is a better driver, load up the accompanying game variant to turn on scoring. Each lap scores you 1 point, and each VIP kill earns you -1 point (for all the jerks out there). So essentially the fastest 3 lap driver of that round will be at +1. The game variant is initially set up to be 4 rounds of 3 laps each, but this can be easily adjusted for more/less rounds or more points per round. The idea behind making each round relatively short is to keep those who fall behind from falling VERY FAR behind. Also with the reset you get the exhilaration of everyone fighting for that top spot in the first few turns! And since this is an 'every man for himself' style race, anyone who tries to join your team as a non-VIP for non-racing mischief will have a little surpise...

Track Description: (CLICK ON ANY IMAGE FOR A FULL-SIZE VIEW)
Every attempt was made to utilize all of the space in this 3-dimensional box (yes, you will be going airborne), and I am very happy with the results.

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The design of the starting gate where the gooses are parked is by itself worth the download! The circuit starts on the far, open end opposite the windows, with the slightly elevated platforms that lead all drivers into a shallow S-curve.

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This is the only easy part of the track, as it gets very technical the rest of the way (read: KNOW YOUR MONGOOSE AND HOW TO POWERSLIDE!). This shallow S-curve is followed by a haripin-left and into the straightaway through the middle of the warehouse.

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I am very pleased with this part as it IS possible to carry your momentum through to the next left turn, which is another S-turn no less. This second, tighter S-turn leads to this track's namesake, the infamous 'Goose Chute.'

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The 'Goose Chute,'once entered, will propel your 'Goose up, backward, through the chute (and over the aforementioned straightaway), and then into an array of suspended shield doors that act to catch you like a "net." Pictured is a teleporter behind the "A" sign, that will take you back to the beginning in case shenanigans ensue and someone steals your wheels.

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After you stop bouncing around, you will land near those windows I mentioned earlier and continue on to the window-side office space. A double bridge leads you into the office. Pictured again is the teleporter for getting back to the beginning.

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Around the corner and down the corridor for the second second straightaway (a bit shorter). At the end, follow the lighted fire/plasma grenade trail to the right and out of the corridor. You may need to slow down, but if you hit this curve at full speed there is a way to navigate this turn. Be cautious, this is a very tight turn.

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Up the next ramp you will go, propelled by another man-cannon up and through the mid-air checkpoint.

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You will fall back down to the start of the circuit where a shield door helps to break your fall. The design of the suspended starting gate really shines here because you don't have to worry about avoiding parked Gooses in your way. Twice more through the track and you have yourself three points! Pictured are a receiver Teleporter node and Custom Powerup. The teleporters act to take you back to the beginning from either the halfway point or any of the out of bounds areas (which are impossible to access, and nearly impossible if attempted on foot. The custom power up brings your movement speed and gravity back to 100% for 30 seconds, just in case you find it difficult to make the jump back up to a Goose at the current movement settings.

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Enjoy!

--Dumb Cat

MAP variant: Download 'Goose Chute rc' here
GAME variant: Download 'Goose Chute gm' here