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| Author | Topic: WTH is "Loc.map" (22 messages, Page 1 of 1) | ||||
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 HaloSlayer Joined: May 21, 2007 
Used to be my H3 Emblem |
Posted: Jun 24, 2008 03:12 PM
Msg. 1 of 22
Title says it. I've seen it in my maps folder before and wondered what it is. In-game there is no "Loc" map and the map file is only 10kb or so. I couldnt open it in HEK+ either. So why is it there? What is its purpose?
If I delete it - I get constant Exceptions. So maybe it is something to do with the UI? |
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HaloSlayer Joined: May 21, 2007
Used to be my H3 Emblem |
Posted: Jun 24, 2008 03:42 PM
Msg. 2 of 22
Hmm, If its a language file why is it in .map and not .dll or something similar?
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SiMuLaCrUm Joined: Oct 25, 2006 
too digital |
Posted: Jun 24, 2008 03:43 PM
Msg. 3 of 22
Because. It's kind of like bitmap.map.
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HaloSlayer Joined: May 21, 2007
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Posted: Jun 24, 2008 03:46 PM
Msg. 4 of 22
Yeah maybe. But I can understand what bitmap.map is. But why "loc"? Maybe it stands for something?
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OpsY Joined: Feb 19, 2007 
Frobisher Bay |
Posted: Jun 24, 2008 04:16 PM
Msg. 5 of 22
Language of Code? I don't know... Depends what ''Language'' means here. translations? Coding? who knows. Using .map makes it easier as Halo can detect it as a plugin without having to hard code everything..Makes it easier for Dev teams when updating stuff I guess!
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HaloSlayer Joined: May 21, 2007
Used to be my H3 Emblem |
Posted: Jun 24, 2008 04:40 PM
Msg. 6 of 22
Maybe it contains some thing vital for the game or some maps?
Because bitmap.map contains all the bitmaps sounds.map contains all sound files loc.map I think could be for scripts? |
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madkiller92 Joined: Mar 9, 2008 
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Posted: Jun 24, 2008 05:07 PM
Msg. 7 of 22
Quote: loc.map is a map file that saves a bunch of data for Halo. It isn't an actual playable map file, just a bunch of information stored in the map format. |
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Masters1337 Joined: Mar 5, 2006 
halonaminator's unfortunate idol |
Posted: Jun 24, 2008 06:16 PM
Msg. 8 of 22
It's a map that contains string data.
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DarkZealot Joined: Jan 1, 2008 
Time management: 40% Xbox, 30% PC, 30% Skating |
Posted: Jun 24, 2008 10:59 PM
Msg. 9 of 22
"Loc" probably means "Locale".
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AE_Pistol Joined: Apr 22, 2008 
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Posted: Jun 25, 2008 03:08 AM
Msg. 10 of 22
There's also a map called putput.map. >:O
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unsealedbob3 Joined: May 20, 2008 
you take my biskets i'll kill you... i will |
Posted: Jun 25, 2008 04:05 AM
Msg. 11 of 22
its carolon tl34 or what ever its called
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RougeSpartan414 Joined: Sep 24, 2007 
Angatar, the Iron-Father. |
Posted: Jun 25, 2008 04:38 AM
Msg. 12 of 22
Chiron TL34
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zsdg06 Joined: Mar 17, 2007 
Steam - zsdg07 | Xfire - zsdg06 |
Posted: Jun 25, 2008 07:17 AM
Msg. 13 of 22
I wonder how they got putput from Chiron :P ah well, at least I know what they are now :)
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SiMuLaCrUm Joined: Oct 25, 2006
too digital |
Posted: Jun 25, 2008 08:48 AM
Msg. 14 of 22
Quote: --- Original message by: zsdg06 I wonder how they got putput from Chiron :P ah well, at least I know what they are now :) The rooms resemble mini-golf courses. Quote: --- Original message by: Masters1337 It's a map that contains string data. I thought this was Halo, not string theory... |
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Karrde Joined: Jul 30, 2007 
Power beyond containing |
Posted: Jun 25, 2008 10:06 AM
Msg. 15 of 22
Quote: --- Original message by: RougeSpartan414 Chiron TL34 My favorite original map. |
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NapalM Joined: Jul 8, 2007 
keke |
Posted: Jun 25, 2008 10:32 AM
Msg. 16 of 22
SHOTTIS NO SHIELDS YOU THINKIN WHAT IM THINKIN?
Yhea it is pritty fun. |
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Masters1337 Joined: Mar 5, 2006
halonaminator's unfortunate idol |
Posted: Jun 25, 2008 12:27 PM
Msg. 17 of 22
Quote: --- Original message by: SiMuLaCrUm Quote: --- Original message by: zsdg06 I wonder how they got putput from Chiron :P ah well, at least I know what they are now :) The rooms resemble mini-golf courses. Quote: --- Original message by: Masters1337 It's a map that contains string data. I thought this was Halo, not string theory... You know that string data is text and stuff right? |
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Officer egg Joined: Mar 16, 2008 
Dancing is forbidden. |
Posted: Jun 25, 2008 12:35 PM
Msg. 18 of 22
Loc is the super secret taco map.
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Malevolence Joined: Mar 17, 2007 
Blaaaargh! Gamertag: Sweet Tooth VII |
Posted: Jun 25, 2008 12:39 PM
Msg. 19 of 22
Super secret taco map! I want to play! I bet that's how you get recon!
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unsealedbob3 Joined: May 20, 2008
you take my biskets i'll kill you... i will |
Posted: Jun 25, 2008 05:03 PM
Msg. 20 of 22
Quote: --- Original message by: SiMuLaCrUm Quote: --- Original message by: zsdg06 I wonder how they got putput from Chiron :P ah well, at least I know what they are now :) The rooms resemble mini-golf courses. Quote: --- Original message by: Masters1337 It's a map that contains string data. I thought this was Halo, not string theory... no the halo map file couldn't handle the name Chiron TL34 or whatever its called so they name it putput |
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Malevolence Joined: Mar 17, 2007
Blaaaargh! Gamertag: Sweet Tooth VII |
Posted: Jun 25, 2008 06:25 PM
Msg. 21 of 22
Yes it could.
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Officer egg Joined: Mar 16, 2008
Dancing is forbidden. |
Posted: Jun 25, 2008 10:53 PM
Msg. 22 of 22
loc=taco
bitmaps=cheeseburger sounds=hot dog There. |
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