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| game-type = Control Point | | game-type = Control Point | ||
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| last-updated = December 6, 2022 | | last-updated = December 6, 2022 | ||
| developer = {{Steamid|76561197991690863|Tristan 'Alox' Haguet}}<br>{{Steamid|76561198000823482|Louie 'bakscratch' Turner}}<br>{{Steamid|76561198007027895|Ryan 'Chill' Foy}}<br>{{Steamid|76561198010514035|Elián 'iron' Rodríguez}}<br>{{Steamid|76561198035541997|Battoign}} | | developer = {{Steamid|76561197991690863|Tristan 'Alox' Haguet}}<br>{{Steamid|76561198000823482|Louie 'bakscratch' Turner}}<br>{{Steamid|76561198007027895|Ryan 'Chill' Foy}}<br>{{Steamid|76561198010514035|Elián 'iron' Rodríguez}}<br>{{Steamid|76561198035541997|Battoign}} | ||
| + | | map-multiple-stages = 3 | ||
| map-environment = Smissmas, alpine | | map-environment = Smissmas, alpine | ||
| map-setting = Day time, sunny | | map-setting = Day time, sunny | ||
| map-stamp-link = https://steamcommunity.com/stats/TF2/leaderboards/9634727 | | map-stamp-link = https://steamcommunity.com/stats/TF2/leaderboards/9634727 | ||
| − | | map-hazards = [[Environmental death#Pitfalls|Pitfall]] | + | | map-hazards = [[Environmental death#Pitfalls|Pitfall]], [[Environmental death#Snowman bombs|Snowman bombs]] |
| map-health-pickups-small = | | map-health-pickups-small = | ||
| map-health-pickups-medium = | | map-health-pickups-medium = | ||
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Frostwatch was [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2643481899 contributed] to the Steam Workshop. | Frostwatch was [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2643481899 contributed] to the Steam Workshop. | ||
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| + | == Locations == | ||
| + | ''Directions are described from BLU's perspective.'' | ||
| + | === Stage 1, Point A === | ||
| + | [[File:Frostwatch Stage 1.png|thumb|Stage 1]] | ||
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| + | * '''The Mine''': The large area right outside of BLU's spawn. Walkways exist over a large open pit. | ||
| + | * '''Control Point''': A small room containing the Control Point, with two entrances on either side of the front. | ||
| + | * '''Stairway''': A large room to the left of the Control Point with stairs that lead to the next area. | ||
| + | * '''Corridors''': Twisting and winding hallways to the right of the Control Point, also leading to the next area. | ||
| + | |||
| + | <gallery widths=150px heights=80px> | ||
| + | File:Frostwatch First A 1.png|Stage 1, Point A | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
| + | |||
| + | === Stage 1, Point B === | ||
| + | * '''Mine Exit''': A small area at the exit of the mine that passes under a short bridge and leads straight to the point, with high grounds on either side that are accessible from the stairway and corridors. | ||
| + | * '''Watchtower''': The platform with the Control Point, which sits in front of a tall watchtower. RED team's spawn is directly to the right. | ||
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| + | <gallery widths=150px heights=80px> | ||
| + | File:Frostwatch First B 1.png|Stage 1, Point B | ||
| + | File:Frostwatch First B 2.png|The mine exit | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
| + | |||
| + | === Stage 2, Point A === | ||
| + | [[File:Frostwatch Stage 2.png|thumb|Stage 2]] | ||
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| + | * '''Courtyard''': Outside of BLU's left spawn exit, a big open courtyard with three paths to point A on the left and one to point B on the right. The two rightmost point A paths lead to high ground and RED team's spawn, and the leftmost path leads to low ground with the Control Point. | ||
| + | * '''Control Point''': Surrounded by catwalks, Control Point A is set on low ground. | ||
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| + | <gallery widths=150px heights=80px> | ||
| + | File:Frostwatch Second A 1.png|Stage 2, Point A | ||
| + | File:Frostwatch Second A 2.png|The courtyard | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
| + | |||
| + | === Stage 2, Point B === | ||
| + | * '''Underground Passage''': Outside of BLU's right spawn exit, an underground passageway with two different paths that head to the backside and underside of point B respectively. | ||
| + | * '''Central Area''': The Control Point area, separated slightly from RED spawn by the ramp from the underside path. | ||
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| + | <gallery widths=150px heights=80px> | ||
| + | File:Frostwatch Second B 1.png|Stage 2, Point B | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
| + | |||
| + | === Stage 3, Point A === | ||
| + | [[File:Frostwatch Stage 3.png|thumb|Stage 3]] | ||
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| + | * '''River''': A river outside of BLU spawn that spans the length of the Control Point A's area. | ||
| + | * '''Control Point House''': A small shack in the center of the area across from the river which houses Control Point A. Multiple other buildings surround it that can be used for cover. | ||
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| + | <gallery widths=150px heights=80px> | ||
| + | File:Frostwatch Third A 1.png|Stage 3, Point A | ||
| + | File:Frostwatch Third A 2.png|Point A from a different angle | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
| + | |||
| + | === Stage 3, Point B === | ||
| + | * '''Hill''': A big hill just after point A that leads downwards towards RED spawn as well as Control Point B. | ||
| + | * '''Side Flank''': A short flank to the right side of the hill that leads around to the bottom of it. | ||
| + | * '''Balcony''': A balcony opposite of point B which overlooks the entire point area. It is accessible by RED from a staircase on the far left, and by BLU from a doorway on the right, reachable from the top of the hill. | ||
| + | * '''Bad Merc's Gift Coal''': The alcove containing the Control Point. RED spawn exits onto either side of the point. | ||
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| + | <gallery widths=150px heights=80px> | ||
| + | File:Frostwatch Third B 1.png|The hill before the Control Point | ||
| + | File:Frostwatch Third B 2.png|Stage 3, Point B | ||
| + | File:Frostwatch Third B 3.png|Point B from a different angle | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
| + | |||
| + | == Strategy == | ||
| + | {{main|Community Frostwatch strategy}} | ||
| + | {{community strategy stub link}} | ||
== Update history == | == Update history == | ||
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* Fixed being able to build on one of the roofs in stage 2. | * Fixed being able to build on one of the roofs in stage 2. | ||
* Fixed a door going through the floor in stage 3. | * Fixed a door going through the floor in stage 3. | ||
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| + | == Notes == | ||
| + | * Unique to Frostwatch despite being an Attack/Defend map, on Stage 2, both Control Points are available for capture at the same time. | ||
== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
Revision as of 02:27, 16 December 2022
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| Basic Information | |
| Developer(s): | Unknown |
| Map Info | |
| Environment: | Smissmas, alpine |
| Setting: | Day time, sunny |
| Hazards: | Pitfall, Snowman bombs |
| Map Photos | |
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| Map Overview | |
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| Supporters Leaderboard | |
Frostwatch is a community-created Control Point map added in the Smissmas 2022 update. It is a winter-themed version of the custom map Firewatch.
Frostwatch was contributed to the Steam Workshop.
Contents
Locations
Directions are described from BLU's perspective.
Stage 1, Point A
- The Mine: The large area right outside of BLU's spawn. Walkways exist over a large open pit.
- Control Point: A small room containing the Control Point, with two entrances on either side of the front.
- Stairway: A large room to the left of the Control Point with stairs that lead to the next area.
- Corridors: Twisting and winding hallways to the right of the Control Point, also leading to the next area.
Stage 1, Point A
Stage 1, Point B
- Mine Exit: A small area at the exit of the mine that passes under a short bridge and leads straight to the point, with high grounds on either side that are accessible from the stairway and corridors.
- Watchtower: The platform with the Control Point, which sits in front of a tall watchtower. RED team's spawn is directly to the right.
Stage 1, Point B
The mine exit
Stage 2, Point A
- Courtyard: Outside of BLU's left spawn exit, a big open courtyard with three paths to point A on the left and one to point B on the right. The two rightmost point A paths lead to high ground and RED team's spawn, and the leftmost path leads to low ground with the Control Point.
- Control Point: Surrounded by catwalks, Control Point A is set on low ground.
Stage 2, Point A
The courtyard
Stage 2, Point B
- Underground Passage: Outside of BLU's right spawn exit, an underground passageway with two different paths that head to the backside and underside of point B respectively.
- Central Area: The Control Point area, separated slightly from RED spawn by the ramp from the underside path.
Stage 2, Point B
Stage 3, Point A
- River: A river outside of BLU spawn that spans the length of the Control Point A's area.
- Control Point House: A small shack in the center of the area across from the river which houses Control Point A. Multiple other buildings surround it that can be used for cover.
Stage 3, Point A
Point A from a different angle
Stage 3, Point B
- Hill: A big hill just after point A that leads downwards towards RED spawn as well as Control Point B.
- Side Flank: A short flank to the right side of the hill that leads around to the bottom of it.
- Balcony: A balcony opposite of point B which overlooks the entire point area. It is accessible by RED from a staircase on the far left, and by BLU from a doorway on the right, reachable from the top of the hill.
- Bad Merc's Gift Coal: The alcove containing the Control Point. RED spawn exits onto either side of the point.
The hill before the Control Point
Stage 3, Point B
Point B from a different angle
Strategy
Main article: Community Frostwatch strategy
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Update history
December 5, 2022 Patch (Smissmas 2022)
- Added Frostwatch to the game.
- Fixed being able to build on one of the roofs in stage 2.
- Fixed a door going through the floor in stage 3.
Notes
- Unique to Frostwatch despite being an Attack/Defend map, on Stage 2, both Control Points are available for capture at the same time.
Gallery
Steam Workshop thumbnail for Frostwatch.
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