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'''Thunder Mountain (Capture the Flag)''' is a new map added in the {{patch name|3|12|2015}}.
 
'''Thunder Mountain (Capture the Flag)''' is a new map added in the {{patch name|3|12|2015}}.
 
The layout of this map is essentially two copies of stage A from the Payload version of the map.  A passage only reachable via grappling hook or [[Jumping]] connects the two endpoints.  The briefcases are located near the spawns, on platforms that cannot be reached by foot.  
 
The layout of this map is essentially two copies of stage A from the Payload version of the map.  A passage only reachable via grappling hook or [[Jumping]] connects the two endpoints.  The briefcases are located near the spawns, on platforms that cannot be reached by foot.  
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== Locations ==
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=== Team Sides ===
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Both sides of the map are complete copies of the Stage A area of the original Thunder Mountain. All the cart tracks have been removed, as well as certain map features that required the cart.
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* '''Intelligence Platform''': Above the death cliff next to each team's spawn is their respective Intelligence sitting on top of a small towering platform. The only way to access it is by using the [[Grappling Hook|grappling hook]] to safely cross the pitfall.
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=== Crossover ===
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The two sides are blocked off by a large wall of buildings. To get across to the other side, players have one of two options.
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* '''Center Opening''':
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* '''Side Hallways''':
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== Update history ==
 
== Update history ==
 
'''{{patch name|3|12|2015}}'''
 
'''{{patch name|3|12|2015}}'''
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* Fixed being able to escape the playable part of the map
 
* Fixed being able to escape the playable part of the map
 
* Fixed being able to get on top of the center tower roof
 
* Fixed being able to get on top of the center tower roof
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== Gallery ==
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Because the Stage A area is an exact copy, the RED and BLU character easter eggs and the Stage A train are still there.
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<gallery widths=150px heights=90px>
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File:Pl_thundermountainst1blu.jpg|The BLU characters as seen on Thunder Mountain, Stage A, from BLU spawn.
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File:Pl_thundermountainst1.jpg|The train as seen on Stage A of Thunder Mountain.
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</gallery>
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== See also ==
 
== See also ==

Revision as of 02:56, 24 June 2015

Thunder Mountain (Capture the Flag)
Ctf thundermountain.jpg
Basic Information
Variants: Payload
Developer(s): {{{map-developer}}}
Map Info
Environment: Alpine
Setting: Daylight, raining
Hazards: Pitfall
Map Overview
Thunder Mountain (Capture the Flag) overview.png

Thunder Mountain (Capture the Flag) is a new map added in the March 12, 2015 Patch. The layout of this map is essentially two copies of stage A from the Payload version of the map. A passage only reachable via grappling hook or Jumping connects the two endpoints. The briefcases are located near the spawns, on platforms that cannot be reached by foot.

Locations

Team Sides

Both sides of the map are complete copies of the Stage A area of the original Thunder Mountain. All the cart tracks have been removed, as well as certain map features that required the cart.

  • Intelligence Platform: Above the death cliff next to each team's spawn is their respective Intelligence sitting on top of a small towering platform. The only way to access it is by using the grappling hook to safely cross the pitfall.

Crossover

The two sides are blocked off by a large wall of buildings. To get across to the other side, players have one of two options.

  • Center Opening:
  • Side Hallways:

Update history

March 12, 2015 Patch

  • Added new map ctf_thundermountain.

March 18, 2015 Patch

  • Fixed being able to get to rocks in the death cliff Intelligence areas
  • Fixed being able to escape the playable part of the map
  • Fixed being able to get on top of the center tower roof

Gallery

Because the Stage A area is an exact copy, the RED and BLU character easter eggs and the Stage A train are still there.


See also