[p][/p][p]Originally a throwaway joke in the legendary Red vs Blue series, Rooster Teeth set out to make all of Grif’s dreams a reality and created Grifball with the tools at their disposal in Halo 3’s Forge.[/p][p][/p][p]The game is simple:[/p][p][/p][p]Smash enemies. Score goals.[/p][p][/p][p][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/38365036/d118dd70cdf5480cc041e1f5f5593369bc80a9db.jpg"][/img] [/p][p]If you make it to the middle and grab the ball, you are blessed with an Overshield and turn orange in homage to the one and only Grif. (That OS won’t save you from friendly fire so don’t get too close to your friends!) As the runner, your goal is so easy: just score it. All you gotta do is walk over the plant and get a point. How hard can it be? Not like there’s 7 other people on the court, 4 of whom are not on your team, in your way or anything.[/p][p][/p][p]Jokes aside, Grifball has three weapons:[/p]
- [p]Gravity Hammer[/p][/*]
- [p]Energy Sword[/p][/*]
- [p]Ball (or Bomb…depends who you ask)[/p][/*]
Grif’s Got Game
[p]We’ve already covered the Gravity Hammer-Energy Sword-Ball balance of the mode but let’s take a look at the rest of your arsenal.[/p][p][/p][p][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/38365036/acd4bb8b997fd060d38ce64c7d926015077295dd.png"][/img][/p][p]As tanks (players wielding Gravity Hammers and Energy Swords):[/p]- [p]Sprint[/p][/*]
- [p]Gravity Hammer has gravity physics[/p][list]
- [p]Allows for hammer jumps[/p][/*]
- [p]Allows for launching teammates[/p][/*]
- [p]Allows for ball deflection[/p][/*]
- [p]No sprinting[/p][/*]
- [p]1.5x speed increase moving forward/laterally[/p][/*]
- [p]1.05x speed increase moving backwards[/p][/*]
- [p]Overshield[/p][/*]
- [p]Ball passing ability[/p][/*]
- [p]Classic Grifball[/p][/*]
- [p]Classic Grifball, 3rd person[/p][/*]
- [p]Octane Grifball[/p][/*]
- [p]Octane Grifball, 3rd person[/p][/*]
Battle Boxes
[p]Generally speaking, a Grifball court is pretty straightforward – you’re battling in a boxy arena. Aesthetics are generally the biggest identifiable difference between courts with a few exceptions. (Raise your hand if you fell to your death on Grifball Naught in Halo 3 because you moved before the floor spawned in ????????♀️).[/p][p][/p][p]For today’s launch we’ve got plenty to share – you’ll been spoiled for courts with this impressive collection of maps. Enjoy![/p][p][/p]Aquario
[p]BookmarkCredits: Aspence, Deathcrawller[/p][p][/p][p][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/38365036/b3ac7d82442cc31263a17b5c6417a3dfb4c44ffd.png"][/img][/p][p]Make a splash today![/p][p][/p]
Coliseum
[p]BookmarkCredits: Deathcrawller[/p][p][/p][p][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/38365036/a10a20b7a426bbf656b752c99ccaaaea1db90f11.png"][/img][/p][p]One of the grandest stages for the impending battle.[/p][p][/p]
Gridiron
[p]BookmarkCredits: ArturBloodshot, Deathcrawller[/p][p][/p][p][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/38365036/81770c70290aa5b02c3bc0efc671a498450e1af8.png"][/img][/p][p]Break out the chain gang and get ready to score some points.[/p][p][/p]
High Charity Court
[p]BookmarkCredits: Deathcrawller, Fame28[/p][p][/p][p][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/38365036/d00be624575337e18b70736f74621e7f4d7ea8fd.png"][/img][/p][p]By the prophets![/p][p][/p]
Neon Night
[p]BookmarkCredits: Deathcrawller, UneeQ TV, MikRips, Mr Greencastle, ArturBloodshot[/p][p][/p][p][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/38365036/57855884706afccaf7409a5b07ccd21ff18f9673.png"][/img][/p][p]All that’s missing is some smooth jazz.[/p][p][/p]
Nexus
[p]BookmarkCredits: ArturBloodshot, Deathcrawller[/p][p][/p][p][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/38365036/42a176505984f5215b25ec4df3cdd3106ab7c2cc.png"][/img][/p][p]Don’t get blinded by the lights, keep your eyes on the prize goal.[/p][p][/p]
Way Up There
[p]BookmarkCredits: runNOKYARDrun, ArturBloodshot, Deathcrawller[/p][p][/p][p][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/38365036/df0647ca675b16d29682647ef74858014b9a1fdd.png"][/img][/p][p]What a blast from the past![/p][p][/p]
Scarry
[p]BookmarkCredits: runNOKYARDrun[/p][p][/p][p][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/38365036/f0ded9094f16073e4f7798e762c649e232092749.png"][/img][/p][p]Competition burns bright.[/p][p][/p]
Sigma Stadium
[p]BookmarkCredits: Deathcrawller, ArturBloodshot[/p][p][/p][p][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/38365036/8df4d902a672354798eb037ca2105a36004c590d.png"][/img][/p][p]When you’re out for a leisurely stroll and find a court, of course you throw down a mean game of Grifball.[/p][p][/p]
Winter League 2008
[p]BookmarkCredits: Deathcrawller, UneeQ TV, Mr Greencastle, MikRips, ArturBloodshot[/p][p][/p][p][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/38365036/12f3a19f7fb17985342d9f2c3f042698a37c2ffc.png"][/img][/p][p]Back to the roots and where it all started – on Foundry. (Forklift included.)[/p]
[p][/p][p]New to the sport? Catch the disease and can’t get enough? There’s a whole community that thrives on customs and league games and they have an upcoming tournament on June 15th at 1pm ET. You can check out the long-running American Grifball League of America (yes, really), for more information and to sign up. This playlist was made possible by collaboration with AGLA and their hard work and iteration.[/p][p][/p][p]And with that…it’s time to smash enemies and score goals! See you on the court![/p]
