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| − | '''Rumford''' is a [[Steam Workshop|community-created]] [[Payload]] map added in the [[Smissmas 2022]] update. | + | '''Rumford''' is a [[Steam Workshop|community-created]] [[Payload]] map added in the [[Smissmas 2022]] update. It is set in a mill that turns paper into wrapping paper. |
Rumford was [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2886531763 contributed] to the Steam Workshop. | Rumford was [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2886531763 contributed] to the Steam Workshop. | ||
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== Locations == | == Locations == | ||
=== Checkpoint A === | === Checkpoint A === | ||
| − | *'''BLU Spawn''': This is [[BLU]] team's first spawn point at the beginning of the round. It has 3 exit points, one facing the small building, | + | *'''BLU Spawn''': This is [[BLU]] team's first spawn point at the beginning of the round. It has 3 exit points, one facing the small building, one facing the flank, and on in the middle where the cart is. |
*'''Flank''': A flank route. | *'''Flank''': A flank route. | ||
*'''Small Building''': The small building is located in front of the first exit of the BLU Spawn. | *'''Small Building''': The small building is located in front of the first exit of the BLU Spawn. | ||
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=== Checkpoint B === | === Checkpoint B === | ||
| − | *'''BLU | + | *'''BLU's Second Spawn''': The second spawn room that BLU spawns in once Checkpoint A is captured. It has two exits, the main exit facing the Rumford Paper Co building, and the other on the side facing the flank, leading to a more open area of the map that leads to Checkpoint A. |
| − | *'''The Halfway Point''': | + | *'''The Halfway Point''': A halfway point from the beginning of the cart's journey to Checkpoint B. |
| − | *'''Rumford Paper Co.''': | + | *'''Rumford Paper Co.''': The inside of the Rumford Paper Co. building. It contains [[RED]]'s first spawn room and leads to two other continuations of the Rumford Paper Co. building. |
<gallery widths=140px heights=80px> | <gallery widths=140px heights=80px> | ||
| − | File:BLU team's second spawn Cap Point B.png|BLU | + | File:BLU team's second spawn Cap Point B.png|BLU's second spawn |
File:Rumford Cap point B Open area.png|The Half Way Point between Checkpoint A and B | File:Rumford Cap point B Open area.png|The Half Way Point between Checkpoint A and B | ||
File:Rumford Cap Point B.png|Checkpoint B | File:Rumford Cap Point B.png|Checkpoint B | ||
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== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
| − | * Rumford is inspired by a paper mill located in the town of [[w:Rumford, | + | * Rumford is inspired by a paper mill located in the town of [[w:Rumford, Maine|Rumford]], [[w:Maine|Maine]], USA. In keeping with the setting, Rumford includes signs in both French and English, reflecting the close proximity of Maine to the Canadian border. Additionally, the map features an active rail line, the Rumford Rail Company, which is based on [[w:Rumford Branch|real-life rail companies]].<ref name="twitter">[https://twitter.com/theactualerk/status/1603550246508068865 Creator talking] about the map on Twitter.</ref> |
* A secret room near checkpoint A can be revealed by shooting four deer cutouts in the out-of-bounds areas of the map. | * A secret room near checkpoint A can be revealed by shooting four deer cutouts in the out-of-bounds areas of the map. | ||
* The numbers on the buildings represent the phone area code for Maine, which is 207.<ref name="twitter"></ref> | * The numbers on the buildings represent the phone area code for Maine, which is 207.<ref name="twitter"></ref> | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
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{{Smissmas 2022 Nav}} | {{Smissmas 2022 Nav}} | ||
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| Basic Information | |
| Developer(s): | {{{map-developer}}} |
| Map Info | |
| Environment: | Smissmas, alpine |
| Setting: | Day time |
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Rumford is a community-created Payload map added in the Smissmas 2022 update. It is set in a mill that turns paper into wrapping paper.
Rumford was contributed to the Steam Workshop.
Contents
Locations
Checkpoint A
- BLU Spawn: This is BLU team's first spawn point at the beginning of the round. It has 3 exit points, one facing the small building, one facing the flank, and on in the middle where the cart is.
- Flank: A flank route.
- Small Building: The small building is located in front of the first exit of the BLU Spawn.
BLU team's first spawn
A flank position
Small Building with health and ammo packs
Checkpoint A
Checkpoint B
- BLU's Second Spawn: The second spawn room that BLU spawns in once Checkpoint A is captured. It has two exits, the main exit facing the Rumford Paper Co building, and the other on the side facing the flank, leading to a more open area of the map that leads to Checkpoint A.
- The Halfway Point: A halfway point from the beginning of the cart's journey to Checkpoint B.
- Rumford Paper Co.: The inside of the Rumford Paper Co. building. It contains RED's first spawn room and leads to two other continuations of the Rumford Paper Co. building.
- BLU team's second spawn Cap Point B.png
BLU's second spawn
The Half Way Point between Checkpoint A and B
Checkpoint B
Rumford Paper Co.
Strategy
Main article: Community Rumford strategy
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Update history
December 5, 2022 Patch (Smissmas 2022)
- Added Rumford to the game.
- Updated
pl_rumford_eventto fix missing materials/models.
- Fixed missing materials/models.
- Fixed duplicate lights on the rope entities.
- Adjusted
occluders - Added some
hints - Reduced unneeded props
- Adjusted
area portals - Minor deforestation
Trivia
- Rumford is inspired by a paper mill located in the town of Rumford, Maine, USA. In keeping with the setting, Rumford includes signs in both French and English, reflecting the close proximity of Maine to the Canadian border. Additionally, the map features an active rail line, the Rumford Rail Company, which is based on real-life rail companies.[1]
- A secret room near checkpoint A can be revealed by shooting four deer cutouts in the out-of-bounds areas of the map.
- The numbers on the buildings represent the phone area code for Maine, which is 207.[1]
- Some of the "employees of the year" posters are a representation of the map's contributors.[1]
Gallery
The unique payload being pushed on the map.
Steam Workshop thumbnail for Rumford.
The secret deer room.
The first out of bounds deer located when leaving the BLU spawn, up and to the left.
The second out of bounds deer located outside the BLU spawn after the first checkpoint is taken.
The third out of bounds deer located by the first checkpoint behind the woodchip pile.
The fourth out of bounds deer located by the final checkpoint.
References
- ↑ a b c Creator talking about the map on Twitter.
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