Custom .map files

**Halodu2de** · 09-09-2008, 09:10 PM

Why isn't it possible to just link a usermap to a custom .map file that does not have anything preventing it from working like an RSA Key?

going down00 · 09-09-2008, 09:22 PM

they are linked the user map basically uses the real map as refrence

unknown v2 · 09-09-2008, 09:50 PM

If they aren't resigned, Halo 3 isn't going to treat them like normal map files.

**gabe_k** · 09-09-2008, 10:10 PM

Resigning aside, good luck even getting Halo to add a custom .map to the maps list.

Eazy B · 09-09-2008, 11:37 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by gabe_k

Resigning aside, good luck even getting Halo to add a custom .map to the maps list.

Actually if you have the mapinfo etc it adds automatically...

**Halodu2de** · 09-10-2008, 05:27 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by going down00

they are linked the user map basically uses the real map as refrence

well duh i know that i was asking if its possible to link the usermap to use a different .map.

i'm just wondering if you can rebuild a map that the xbox doesn't need to recognize with a key. basically take the key stuff out but make it still work.

confused5 · 09-10-2008, 05:45 PM

wouldn't the xbox detect the irregularity in the .map though?

Eazy B · 09-10-2008, 06:08 PM

it would still check if it were signed, and you could only use the same keypair because the xex checks it with bungie's pair so therefore none other will work.

noblebros · 09-10-2008, 06:16 PM

ok, this all makes sense, but what if you play offline. the xex cant check it against bungies servers for the correct encryption. but im guessing there is a work around in place. does it even need to be checked? because i believe the maps are only resigned when you play online or in match making right? and offline what does it check for? i think the hypervisor would take care of this. right? thanks

.eat ham13 · 09-10-2008, 06:26 PM

it doesnt connect to bungies servers to check for modified maps

confused5 · 09-10-2008, 09:08 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by noblebros

ok, this all makes sense, but what if you play offline. the xex cant check it against bungies servers for the correct encryption. but im guessing there is a work around in place. does it even need to be checked? because i believe the maps are only resigned when you play online or in match making right? and offline what does it check for?

Well you have to resign maps to play offline in halo 2. Offline wouldn't make a difference - it will still check

Eazy B · 09-10-2008, 11:04 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by noblebros

ok, this all makes sense, but what if you play offline. the xex cant check it against bungies servers for the correct encryption. but im guessing there is a work around in place. does it even need to be checked? because i believe the maps are only resigned when you play online or in match making right? and offline what does it check for? i think the hypervisor would take care of this. right? thanks

the xex of halo 3 checks everything with the public key... its stored in the executable, not on bungie's servers basically.

~~Evolution Dark~~ · 09-11-2008, 04:53 PM

we and a firend had the idea that if u changed or added a map for the usermap (CON FILE) then u could ie make a pelican on foundary. just an idea.

unknown v2 · 09-11-2008, 05:00 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Evolution Dark

we and a firend had the idea that if u changed or added a map for the usermap (CON FILE) then u could ie make a pelican on foundary. just an idea.

Nope

09-09-2008, 09:10 PM	#1
Halodu2de Modding Beast	Custom .map files Why isn't it possible to just link a usermap to a custom .map file that does not have anything preventing it from working like an RSA Key?

09-09-2008, 09:22 PM	#2
going down00 Junior Member	Re: Custom .map files they are linked the user map basically uses the real map as refrence

09-09-2008, 09:50 PM	#3
unknown v2 7S Addict	Re: Custom .map files If they aren't resigned, Halo 3 isn't going to treat them like normal map files.

09-09-2008, 10:10 PM	#4
gabe_k Team Horizon	Re: Custom .map files Resigning aside, good luck even getting Halo to add a custom .map to the maps list.

09-09-2008, 11:37 PM	#5
Eazy B Member	Re: Custom .map files Quote: Originally Posted by gabe_k Resigning aside, good luck even getting Halo to add a custom .map to the maps list. Actually if you have the mapinfo etc it adds automatically...

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Custom .map files

09-10-2008, 05:27 PM	#6
Halodu2de Modding Beast	Re: Custom .map files Quote: Originally Posted by going down00 they are linked the user map basically uses the real map as refrence well duh i know that i was asking if its possible to link the usermap to use a different .map. i'm just wondering if you can rebuild a map that the xbox doesn't need to recognize with a key. basically take the key stuff out but make it still work. Last edited by Halodu2de; 09-10-2008 at 05:30 PM.

09-10-2008, 05:45 PM	#7
confused5 Member	Re: Custom .map files wouldn't the xbox detect the irregularity in the .map though?

09-10-2008, 06:08 PM	#8
Eazy B Member	Re: Custom .map files it would still check if it were signed, and you could only use the same keypair because the xex checks it with bungie's pair so therefore none other will work.

09-10-2008, 06:16 PM	#9
noblebros 7S Enthusiast	Re: Custom .map files ok, this all makes sense, but what if you play offline. the xex cant check it against bungies servers for the correct encryption. but im guessing there is a work around in place. does it even need to be checked? because i believe the maps are only resigned when you play online or in match making right? and offline what does it check for? i think the hypervisor would take care of this. right? thanks

09-10-2008, 06:26 PM	#10
.eat ham13 Junior Member	Re: Custom .map files it doesnt connect to bungies servers to check for modified maps

09-10-2008, 09:08 PM	#11
confused5 Member	Re: Custom .map files Quote: Originally Posted by noblebros ok, this all makes sense, but what if you play offline. the xex cant check it against bungies servers for the correct encryption. but im guessing there is a work around in place. does it even need to be checked? because i believe the maps are only resigned when you play online or in match making right? and offline what does it check for? Well you have to resign maps to play offline in halo 2. Offline wouldn't make a difference - it will still check Last edited by confused5; 09-10-2008 at 09:08 PM.

09-10-2008, 11:04 PM	#12
Eazy B Member	Re: Custom .map files Quote: Originally Posted by noblebros ok, this all makes sense, but what if you play offline. the xex cant check it against bungies servers for the correct encryption. but im guessing there is a work around in place. does it even need to be checked? because i believe the maps are only resigned when you play online or in match making right? and offline what does it check for? i think the hypervisor would take care of this. right? thanks the xex of halo 3 checks everything with the public key... its stored in the executable, not on bungie's servers basically.

09-11-2008, 04:53 PM	#13
~~Evolution Dark~~ BANNED	Re: Custom .map files we and a firend had the idea that if u changed or added a map for the usermap (CON FILE) then u could ie make a pelican on foundary. just an idea.

09-11-2008, 05:00 PM	#14
unknown v2 7S Addict	Re: Custom .map files Quote: Originally Posted by Evolution Dark we and a firend had the idea that if u changed or added a map for the usermap (CON FILE) then u could ie make a pelican on foundary. just an idea. Nope

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