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   | map-stamp-link            = https://steamcommunity.com/stats/TF2/leaderboards/11957755
 
   | map-stamp-link            = https://steamcommunity.com/stats/TF2/leaderboards/11957755
 
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  | map-hazards              = [[Pitfall]], [[Environmental death#Crushing|crushing]]
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  | map-underworld-hazards    = [[Environmental death#Health_drain|Health drain]], [[pitfall]]s, [[saw blade]]s
 
   | map-environment          = Halloween
 
   | map-environment          = Halloween
 
   | map-setting              = Nighttime
 
   | map-setting              = Nighttime
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== Locations ==
 
== Locations ==
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=== Underworld ===
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When points A and B are captured, the portal to the Underworld becomes available near point A. It consists of three areas: a tool shed, a toy train's tracks and some toy blocks, and a grill. In the tool shed, players must dodge saw blades; in the toy train tracks, players must jump on the toy blocks (the train can be jumped on as well); and in the grill, players must jump on the steaks, patties, and sausages. Players who survive all three areas are returned to their respective bases with a speed boost, overheal, and a rare [[Magic spells|magic spell]].
  
 
== Strategy ==
 
== Strategy ==
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'''{{Patch name|10|9|2023}} #2'''
 
'''{{Patch name|10|9|2023}} #2'''
* Updated {{code|cp_degrootkeep_rats}} to fix an issue with the xylophone triggers
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* Updated {{code|cp_degrootkeep_rats}} to fix an issue with the xylophone triggers.
  
 
'''{{Patch name|10|13|2023}}'''
 
'''{{Patch name|10|13|2023}}'''
 
* Fixed missing prefix when the Strange Filter: Sandcastle (Community) item is applied to a weapon.
 
* Fixed missing prefix when the Strange Filter: Sandcastle (Community) item is applied to a weapon.
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== Trivia ==
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* This map belongs to a "Rats" or "Toys" genre of maps, which are intended to make the mercenaries be the size of rats or toys.
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* Inside the house and outside of normal view is a room with a beach chair, a flask, [[Merasmus]]' skull hat, a television, and two of the fish heads Merasmus carries with him.
  
 
== Gallery ==
 
== Gallery ==
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
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File:Sandcastle house interior.jpg|Inside one of the house's rooms.
 
File:Sandcastle Workshop image.jpg|Steam Workshop thumbnail for Sandcastle.
 
File:Sandcastle Workshop image.jpg|Steam Workshop thumbnail for Sandcastle.
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
 
== Trivia ==
 
* This map belongs to a "Rats" or "Toys" genre of maps, which are intended to make the mercenaries be the size of rats or toys.
 
  
 
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Revision as of 05:13, 14 October 2023

Sandcastle has multiple variations, including DeGroot Keep.
Sandcastle
Sandcastle Castle.png
Basic Information
Variants: DeGroot Keep
Developer(s): {{{map-developer}}}
Map Info
Environment: Halloween
Setting: Nighttime
Hazards: Pitfall, crushing
Map Photos
Loading screen photos.
Map Overview
Sandcastle overview.png
Map Stamp
Item icon Map Stamp - Sandcastle.png
Supporters Leaderboard

Sandcastle is a community-created Medieval Mode Attack/Defend Control Point map. It is a map set in a sandbox in the back garden of a house.

Sandcastle was contributed to the Steam Workshop.

Locations

Underworld

When points A and B are captured, the portal to the Underworld becomes available near point A. It consists of three areas: a tool shed, a toy train's tracks and some toy blocks, and a grill. In the tool shed, players must dodge saw blades; in the toy train tracks, players must jump on the toy blocks (the train can be jumped on as well); and in the grill, players must jump on the steaks, patties, and sausages. Players who survive all three areas are returned to their respective bases with a speed boost, overheal, and a rare magic spell.

Strategy

Main article: Community Sandcastle strategy

Update history

October 9, 2023 Patch #1 (Scream Fortress XV)

  • Added Sandcastle to the game.

October 9, 2023 Patch #2

  • Updated cp_degrootkeep_rats to fix an issue with the xylophone triggers.

October 13, 2023 Patch

  • Fixed missing prefix when the Strange Filter: Sandcastle (Community) item is applied to a weapon.

Trivia

  • This map belongs to a "Rats" or "Toys" genre of maps, which are intended to make the mercenaries be the size of rats or toys.
  • Inside the house and outside of normal view is a room with a beach chair, a flask, Merasmus' skull hat, a television, and two of the fish heads Merasmus carries with him.

Gallery