The amount of unique maps COULD be better at launch but hey, all map packs will be free which is AWESOME and definitely will keep people around longer.
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> I was also lead to believe that we would get 21 actual maps at launch, but it turns out 7 of those maps are forge maps and 3 warzone assault maps are just smaller versions of the warzone maps.
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> 10 arena maps (-2 forged -2 remix maps) only 6 available in team slayer. Also, the forge arena maps are pathetic compared to what the commutiny can do.
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> 5 breakout maps (forged)
> 6 warzone maps
> -Apex 7 is for warzone and Array(assault) is identical it just has closed off areas
> -Stormbreak is for warzone and Summit(assault) is identical it just has closed off areas
> -Arc is for warzone and Dispatch(assault) is identical it just has closed off areas
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> so, we’re getting a total of 9 unique maps.
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> -6 unique arena maps
> -3 unique Warzone maps
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> -7 forge maps
> -2 remix
> -3 copy and paste
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> The problem with this is that not everyone plays every gametype. Hardcore teamslayer fans will be stuck with 6 maps and warzone fans will be stuck with 3 maps. There is also a city warzone map that was in a trailer, but it seems to have been cut out and will be added later as DLC.
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> Lets hope that halo 5 can keep the poulation alive unlike halo 4
If this had been any other game, you might have had a point with this.
But considering 343 has already said that all of the future DLC maps will be free, this is almost a non-issue.
I think I will enjoy those maps… and with consistent free maps coming into next year I think its a non issue for me.
Non issue 
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Do you hear that? It’s the sound of most people not giving a -Yoink!-.
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> Why do people care so much that forge maps are included?
I like different surroundings to look at. Forge maps are a cop out.
There has indeed been some deceiving advertising with the maps, which is quite a disappointment. Ah well, have to accept it. There will be a ton more variety with all the DLC maps though. Especially if they continue to support Forge maps in matchmaking as well. Just have to wait until December for that.
The MCC has a ton of maps that never get played so it is what it is in H5G.
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> > Why do people care so much that forge maps are included?
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> I like different surroundings to look at. Forge maps are a cop out.
You realize that with the new forge they can very much give you quite a lot of new things to look at even on a forge map?
Least its something. We know were getting more maps soon.
Actually there are 6 Warzone maps at launch…
Haha agreed. Nonissue. Couldn’t follow all the numbers you were juggling up there. You said that team slayer fans will only get 6 maps to play on, but what about the forged, remixed, and “copy and pasted” maps? According to your numbers, there seems to be 12 maps in those categories. None of those maps are suited to team slayer? Or are some of the 6 “unique arena” maps included in the “remixed” or “copy and pasted” numbers? Also, since when does 343i only put 6 maps in a playlist (except for the H2A playlist of which there are only 7 maps available), needless to say a slayer playlist which is the most popular gametype in the franchise?
Ahhh it’s so close already doesn’t really matter to me that the “launch maps are a joke.” I’ll still be playing.
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> Well goodthing all map packs are free sooooo
This
I feel that it doesn’t really matter how many maps there are, be it at launch or in the DLC.
Trust me, as time goes on most players will only stick to the few maps they know and love. So ultimately less than 10 maps would be played in regularly.
Just a pattern I’ve noticed.
non issue
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> Not to mention they wasted a ton of time reskinning a finished map (Regret) that could have been spent making a new one.
Right…Because creating, testing, balancing and creating the art for a map takes the same amount of time as changing a few aesthetics in a map.
No amount of “I don’t cares” takes away from the fact that this launch will be completely lacking in even the most basic features.
I find your lack of maps disturbing.
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> > Why do people care so much that forge maps are included?
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> I like different surroundings to look at. Forge maps are a cop out.
You proved my point exactly, sure they don’t look as pretty; does that make them any less functional? I’d rather play the dull looking and fun uncaged, than the detailed and boring sword base.
It should be fine as long as gameplay keeps me and others entertained.