The default one is res'd and really gross. I understand that half of it is up to the map, what is the other half from? The ui.map file? Really getting sick of that pixelated, low res halo ring

I actually dont think there is a way to change the resolution if it.

I can't really help you with this one, but I am sure that the ui.map file doesn't require any changes, since that people would have to download the map and a seperate ui itself.

Part of it is handled by the UI.map, the other half can be done in your map file. You need a special version of bitmaps.map in your maps folder, I released one years ago on Halomaps you can download. Just drop it in your maps folder and replace the bitmap with a custom one, then compile and you are good.

Thanks Masters. I'm new to this, so do I need to to edit the UI.map and replace a Bitmap image with custom one? Does your bitmaps.map allow for a high res image then?

You just need to put the new bitmaps.map in the maps folder, then replace the bitmap for loading in your tags folder. I think it can be any res, but the last time I did custom load screens was for Snowgrove.. so yeah.

I'm pretty sure you can't have higher resolution loading screen.

I know for some of the wave 2 of MP maps we did, we had to lower the res on the loading screen for tagspace reasons, it scaled correctly, I just don't remember the details of what the different resolutions we tried were.

Yes, i know how but only in Halo PC. Sorry if what you want is a new CE loading screen then i can't help you sorry.

here is your link http://hce.halomaps.org/index.cfm?fid=1478 did that help
and if your not modding a map then use this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvF-SYFYiTQ it so cool
Edited by DOOM899 on Mar 4, 2014 at 01:46 AM

Thanks all! Seen the anniversary texmod before but never tried it. looks really good. Downloading it now. Will try edit the UI.map files when I have a chance. Thanks!

Edit: The main problem with texmod is I dont want to run it each time I start the game, its a hassle. Also I've been playing in 1080p using the -Vidmode command on the Halo Shortcut, I cant do that with texmod and its just too much of a jump down after looking so smooth. Most of the things in the anniversary mod look great (with the exeption of the spacve/stars shown in the opening scene, Its got some weird misty stuff going on, plus has a realy gross looking red/orange/yellow cluster of stars which doesn't fit in at all :/) with fantastic weapon textures (LOVE the AR <3 ) and new environment textures, epecially the new HALO skybox texture, looks fantastic. But cutting down to 720 hurts, 1080 looks soooo smooth, and 720... doesnt :( Also the loading screen image is still 800x600 but does look better I agree.
Edited by Calibyrnes on Mar 4, 2014 at 03:57 PM

loading screen image for maps is 1024 512
Edited by DOOM899 on Mar 4, 2014 at 05:31 PM

I think it's 512x256.

no I no it 1024x512 im doing a updated map and if you got Guerilla then take a look and you well see what im saying is good

I guess I'll edit it myself then with the HEK when I have more time. Wish there was a way to use some elemnts from The anniversary texmod without booting in 720 through texmod each time :'(

( Also the Maker of the texture pack seems to imply that its a HD remaster pack, yet all the textures are the same resolution as the standard ones. A bit contradictory unless I'm missing something ?) Thanks!
Edited by Calibyrnes on Mar 4, 2014 at 09:04 PM

Edit: Will try the custom bitmaps file too when I have a bit of time. Thank you :)
Edited by Calibyrnes on Mar 4, 2014 at 09:06 PM

yeah it same resolution just a bit hd
well is there a way to get thos textures form texmod someone may no
Edited by DOOM899 on Mar 4, 2014 at 11:51 PM

For anyone wondering, you can restore bungies cut loading screen by saving over ui\shell\bitmaps\background with the tag ui\shell\bitmaps\loading