Hack 75. Alter the Size of Objects in Your Maps

Hack Halo 2 object models with the mode plug-in.

With a plug-in for [mode] Model, it is a simple matter to alter the size of Halo 2 models. In this example, you will add giant Needlers to a test map [Hack #54].

After you have added the latest mode plug-in to your ADI [Hack #50] Plugins folder, browse through the tags until you find objects\weapons\pistol\needler\needler. Next, click on the Tag Editor tab (see Figure 9-19).

Figure 9-19. The properties of the Needler model

Once you have the tag open in the Tag Editor, alter the Bounding X (high), Bounding Y (high), and Bounding Z (high) values by adding a value of 1 to each textbox entry. This will add significant size to each of the three axes (see Figure 9-20).

Figure 9-20. Altering the bounding box of the Needler

Sign your map [Hack #53] and FTP it to your Xbox [Hack #54]. Have fun playing with your giant Needlers (see Figure 9-21).

Figure 9-21. The giant Needler