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| − | '''Thunder Mountain''' is a Payload map included with | + | '''Thunder Mountain''' is a Valve-developed Payload map included with the [[Engineer Update]], revealed on Day 4 thereof. It is the third official Payload map to be developed and released since the [[Heavy Update]], and one of three Payload-based maps released during the Engineer Update, the others being [[Upward]] and [[Hightower]] (a [[Payload Race]] map). |
| − | + | Thunder Mountain is a multi-stage payload map, like [[Goldrush]] and [[Hoodoo]]. However, unlike other Payload maps, [[Thunder Mountain]] features new gameplay elements such as a Bridge which must be raised in order for the Payload to cross, and new types of cart tracks. Going down, the cart will roll whether it is being pushed or not, and if it is going up, if it is stopped with no-one pushing, it will roll to the bottom of the hill. These sections are marked with yellow and black caution tape-like decor. | |
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*Final Spiral - In Thunder Mountain 3 is a large tower, which the BLU team slowly climbs over the course of the game until they push it into a hole in the centre, detonating the payload. | *Final Spiral - In Thunder Mountain 3 is a large tower, which the BLU team slowly climbs over the course of the game until they push it into a hole in the centre, detonating the payload. | ||
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*On stage 1, in BLU spawn, the player may see some BLU characters in an area similar to the [[Target|Soldier Training]] map, they will occasionally taunt, albeit with no weapons. They will also occasionally do a dance resembling Michael Jackson's "Thriller." | *On stage 1, in BLU spawn, the player may see some BLU characters in an area similar to the [[Target|Soldier Training]] map, they will occasionally taunt, albeit with no weapons. They will also occasionally do a dance resembling Michael Jackson's "Thriller." | ||
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Thunder Mountain is a Valve-developed Payload map included with the Engineer Update, revealed on Day 4 thereof. It is the third official Payload map to be developed and released since the Heavy Update, and one of three Payload-based maps released during the Engineer Update, the others being Upward and Hightower (a Payload Race map).
Thunder Mountain is a multi-stage payload map, like Goldrush and Hoodoo. However, unlike other Payload maps, Thunder Mountain features new gameplay elements such as a Bridge which must be raised in order for the Payload to cross, and new types of cart tracks. Going down, the cart will roll whether it is being pushed or not, and if it is going up, if it is stopped with no-one pushing, it will roll to the bottom of the hill. These sections are marked with yellow and black caution tape-like decor.
Introduction video
Unavailable at the current time.
Goal
- BLU: The BLU team's primary goal is to guide the blue-colored bomb on its tracks throughout the map. By continuously pushing the cart forward and breaking through RED defensive positions, the bomb will detonate and the BLU team will be victorious. Failure to push the cart forward by having teammates near it will eventually result in the cart slowly moving backwards after a period of time, eroding your team's past progress.
- RED: Opposite the BLU team's objective, the team function of RED, as a group, is to deter and stall the BLU team and prevent them from advancing the bomb to its final destination. By fighting off their opposition for a long enough period of time, the RED team will be victorious. The most effective way to stall the BLU team is to remain very close to the bomb cart, thereby halting it from moving even with BLU forces nearby.
Locations
- First Courtyard - Just outside BLU spawn is a courtyard that resembles Gold Rush 1-1.
- Bridge - At the end of the First Courtyard is a small, tighter section of woodwork that leads to an unraised bridge. By pushing the payload onto the point the bridge raises slowly until it is high enough for the payload to cross.
- Final Spiral - In Thunder Mountain 3 is a large tower, which the BLU team slowly climbs over the course of the game until they push it into a hole in the centre, detonating the payload.
Easter eggs
- On stage 1, in BLU spawn, the player may see some BLU characters in an area similar to the Soldier Training map, they will occasionally taunt, albeit with no weapons. They will also occasionally do a dance resembling Michael Jackson's "Thriller."
- On stage 2, in RED spawn, one may see the RED team swimming in a pool.
- On Stage 3, near the third checkpoint, off in the distance the Sniper can be seen near a camper van and a fire.
External links
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