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{{Quotation|'''Abraham Lincoln''', ''Second Inaugural Address, 1865''|I say this to you with the unvarnished factualism of plain talk: I ''love'' Arena Mode.}} | {{Quotation|'''Abraham Lincoln''', ''Second Inaugural Address, 1865''|I say this to you with the unvarnished factualism of plain talk: I ''love'' Arena Mode.}} | ||
| − | '''Arena''' is a [[List of game modes|game mode]] added during the [[Heavy Update]] in which | + | '''Arena''' is a [[List of game modes|game mode]] added during the [[Heavy Update]] in which [[RED]] and [[BLU]] are pitted against each other, in a battle to the death. Unlike the average [[List of game modes|game modes]] the objective of '''Arena''' is for both teams to kill all of the opposing team's players with the exception that respawning is delayed until the next round. If both teams survive a pre-determined time of fighting(changes per server), a [[control point (objective)|control point]] will be available for capture, allowing either [[RED]] or [[BLU]] team to win by taking the point. |
== Gameplay == | == Gameplay == | ||
{{See also|Tips#Arena|l1=Arena tips}} | {{See also|Tips#Arena|l1=Arena tips}} | ||
| − | Arena maps are designed to keep the class diversity of ''Team Fortress 2'' while focusing | + | Arena maps are designed to keep the class diversity of ''Team Fortress 2'' while focusing on pure player vs. player combat between the two teams. Whereas other game modes lean towards a flexible, objective-based strategy for the team, Arena concentrates on the specific tactical choices the teams make to eliminate the opposing team while preserving their own. |
| − | Arena features smaller maps that play out more quickly. The round ends once either team has no players | + | Arena features smaller maps that play out more quickly; they are made so as to promote constant confrontation with enemies. The round ends once either team has no players remaining; or when the control point has been captured. Rounds tend to be fast-paced and highly competitive, with an emphasis on a team's class choice and plans to counter the opposing team's defense and repealing their offense. Arena mode is suitable for smaller three-versus-three matches, while still ably supporting huge twelve-on-twelve deathmatches. There are usually very few, if any, [[Health|Health kits]], and are often far from the main action, near stage hazards, or both. This forces teams to rely more on an Engineer's [[Dispenser]]s and Medics' Mediguns. |
Players may have to sit out to keep team numbers balanced if they were on the losing team, but players on the winning team never have to sit out the next round. | Players may have to sit out to keep team numbers balanced if they were on the losing team, but players on the winning team never have to sit out the next round. | ||
| − | The [[First Blood]] critical hit buff is unique to the Arena game mode | + | The [[First Blood]] critical hit buff is unique to the Arena game mode and is given to the player that kills off an opponent first so as to give them a momentary advantage against any approaching threats. |
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| + | The Versus Mode also uses the basic Arena formula with the exception that there is one team of ,usually, one player that is given an extremely large amount of health comparable with those of the Uberbots of Mann Vs. Machine but, is stripped to their melee. The other team is composed of every other player on the server and they must all work cooperatively to take down the overpowered boss player with any weapon at their disposal. | ||
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| + | Rage is given to the attacking boss as a way to counter the mercenaries' defense it's a momentary boost so the boss can go on the offensive and get rid off dangerous threats, such as Sentry Guns and Ubercharged enemies. The Rage is determined by the boss and server; some rages apply maximum Sandman stun effect to all enemies and disable Sentry Guns(but do not harm them), whereas others call in dead players the boss has kill as minions. Bosses come in many different looks such as, Saxton Hale, Mann Co. CEO, Painis Cupcake, anime and cartoon characters, and others depending on the server. | ||
== Strategy == | == Strategy == | ||
Revision as of 17:07, 9 October 2014
| “ | I say this to you with the unvarnished factualism of plain talk: I love Arena Mode.
— Abraham Lincoln, Second Inaugural Address, 1865
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Arena is a game mode added during the Heavy Update in which RED and BLU are pitted against each other, in a battle to the death. Unlike the average game modes the objective of Arena is for both teams to kill all of the opposing team's players with the exception that respawning is delayed until the next round. If both teams survive a pre-determined time of fighting(changes per server), a control point will be available for capture, allowing either RED or BLU team to win by taking the point.
Gameplay
Arena maps are designed to keep the class diversity of Team Fortress 2 while focusing on pure player vs. player combat between the two teams. Whereas other game modes lean towards a flexible, objective-based strategy for the team, Arena concentrates on the specific tactical choices the teams make to eliminate the opposing team while preserving their own.
Arena features smaller maps that play out more quickly; they are made so as to promote constant confrontation with enemies. The round ends once either team has no players remaining; or when the control point has been captured. Rounds tend to be fast-paced and highly competitive, with an emphasis on a team's class choice and plans to counter the opposing team's defense and repealing their offense. Arena mode is suitable for smaller three-versus-three matches, while still ably supporting huge twelve-on-twelve deathmatches. There are usually very few, if any, Health kits, and are often far from the main action, near stage hazards, or both. This forces teams to rely more on an Engineer's Dispensers and Medics' Mediguns.
Players may have to sit out to keep team numbers balanced if they were on the losing team, but players on the winning team never have to sit out the next round.
The First Blood critical hit buff is unique to the Arena game mode and is given to the player that kills off an opponent first so as to give them a momentary advantage against any approaching threats.
The Versus Mode also uses the basic Arena formula with the exception that there is one team of ,usually, one player that is given an extremely large amount of health comparable with those of the Uberbots of Mann Vs. Machine but, is stripped to their melee. The other team is composed of every other player on the server and they must all work cooperatively to take down the overpowered boss player with any weapon at their disposal.
Rage is given to the attacking boss as a way to counter the mercenaries' defense it's a momentary boost so the boss can go on the offensive and get rid off dangerous threats, such as Sentry Guns and Ubercharged enemies. The Rage is determined by the boss and server; some rages apply maximum Sandman stun effect to all enemies and disable Sentry Guns(but do not harm them), whereas others call in dead players the boss has kill as minions. Bosses come in many different looks such as, Saxton Hale, Mann Co. CEO, Painis Cupcake, anime and cartoon characters, and others depending on the server.
Strategy
Maps
Arena maps carry the arena_ prefix; community maps are identified with italic font.
| Name | Picture | File name |
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| Badlands (Arena) |
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arena_badlands
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| Granary (Arena) |
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arena_granary
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| Lumberyard | 
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arena_lumberyard
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| Nucleus (Arena) | 160px | arena_nucleus
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| Offblast | 
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arena_offblast_final
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| Ravine | 
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arena_ravine
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| Sawmill (Arena) |
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arena_sawmill
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| Watchtower | 
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arena_watchtower
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| Well (Arena) |
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arena_well
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Related achievements
Scout
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Update history
August 19, 2008 Patch (Heavy Update)
- Added Arena mode.
- Added maps: Badlands (Arena), Granary (Arena), Well (Arena), Lumberyard, and Ravine.
February 24, 2009 Patch (Scout Update)
- Added map: Watchtower.
May 21, 2009 Patch (Sniper vs. Spy Update)
- Added maps: Sawmill (Arena) and Nucleus (Arena).
August 13, 2009 Patch (Classless Update)
- Added map: Offblast.
- Fixed a problem with Arena mode first blood Crit-Boost not removing itself at the correct time.
See also
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