Halo Infinite UNSC MA40 Assault Rifle Remake Tag for H3EK

I used the remake model by Glitch5970 from Sketchfab as a base to create a new version of the UNSC MA40 Assault Rifle for H3EK. I crafted a custom ammo counter using the Halo Infinite font & employed various techniques to ensure an accurate recreation of the Halo Infinite MA40 Assault Rifle. From Halo Infinite to Halo 3 All bitmaps, models, & shaders are custom-made. I’m excited to release this Halo Infinite MA40 Assault Rifle mod! for the Halo 3 Editing Kit H3EK.

Installation Instructions:

• []Download the Mod: Obtain the mod files for the Halo Infinite MA40 Assault Rifle (likely from a source like Nexus Mods or a similar platform).

  []Locate the H3EK Directory: Navigate to your H3EK installation folder, typically located at:C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\H3EKEnsure H3EK is installed via Steam as part of the Halo: The Master Chief Collection modding tools.

  []Install the Mod:

  []Extract the mod files if they are in a compressed format (e.g., .zip).

  []Copy the mod’s tag files to the following directory:C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\H3EK\tags\objects\weapons\rifle\halo_infinite

  []If the halo_infinite folder does not exist, create it manually inside the rifle directory.

  []Verify Installation:

  • []Launch H3EK tools (e.g., Guerilla or Sapien) to confirm the tags are recognized. Add the weapon to your weapon pallet and then to your test map scenario

    []Reminder in some cases you will want to add the tag to your global file or reference it in your startup profile. Compile your test scenario.

    []Use halo3_tag_test.exe to test the mod locally, as it loads custom tags without requiring a full game build.

    []If errors occur (e.g., missing textures or shaders), ensure all files were copied correctly & the folder structure is accurate.

    []Test in Game:

    • []Use Sapien to place the MA40 Assault Rifle in a map or scenario, or edit its properties in Guerilla (e.g., for the custom ammo counter).

      []If using Halo 3 Standalone, note that audio may be absent. Press the HOME key to toggle the debug menu and suppress error messages during testing.

      []Backup Your Files: Before installing, back up your H3EK tags folder to avoid overwriting default game files. Tools like Halo Map Switcher can help manage backups and restore maps if needed.

      Additional Notes:

      []This mod was developed on Windows 11 using Blender 4. 2, Adobe Photoshop CS6, and H3EK, ensuring compatibility with similar systems.

      []For tag management or troubleshooting, refer to H3EK modding documentation (e.g., c20.reclaimers.net) or use Notepad++ to inspect related scripts.

      []Ensure dependencies like Microsoft . NET Fram