Hey, I'm taking a survey of people here that have:
a. Have a Xbox360
b. Have Xbox Live
c. Have Halo 3
d. Have the Heroic Map Pack (is now free)
Why you ask? cause I think we here would get a kick outta playing Grifball together.
But what is Grifball? It's quite simple really, made by the wonderful people at RedvsBlue.
Rules of Grifball. Grifball is an Assualt varient played on the Map Foundry.
Two teams of 3-4 players (Red vs Blue) square off in a simple arena in which each team has a goal. The object is to take the ball (Bomb) in the middle of court and put it in the other team’s goal.
1. Scoring a goal earns one point and ends the round. (Bomb has a 1 sec timer and explodes on placement)
2. Each match consists of
nine five rounds. The team with the best score after five rounds wins the match. (scores changed to best of 7, 5; first to 5, 3, etc.)
3. Each player has a gravity hammer and an energy sword (secondary).
4. Damage is set to 200% with player health set to 10%. One direct hit will kill a player.
5. Dead players respawn in three seconds at their own goal.
6. The ball carrier (Grif) has a 2x Overshield, 150% speed, 150% damage resistance, and turns orange.
7. Friendly players can hurt each other. Making use of the radar is encouraged.
8. In the unlikely event that a player finds themselves thrown outside of the arena (beyond the wall), teleporters situated beyond the playing field have been provided. They will drop you out of the level, killing you but allowing you to respawn back in the field. Play is not suspended when a player goes out of bounds. It is the player's duty to return to play.
9. If a ball carrier goes out of bounds, they must return to play within 30 seconds or they forfeit the entire match. If they leave the ball beyond the wall, it will reset within 30 seconds. Play is not suspended while the ball or ball carrier is out of bounds.
And now a few vids to show you how it all comes together.
RvB's offical Grifball launch video.
Here's a good demonstration of a Grifball game.
Highlight reel w/ great commentary
So..... who's up for some grifball?
EDIT: Current Roster for future play
G Lux
BigJ
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