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{{Map infobox
 
{{Map infobox
| game-type                 = Payload
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  | map-status                = community
| map-image                = Pl_coal_event.png
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  | map-game-type             = Payload
| file-name                 = pl_coal_event
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  | map-image                = Pl_coal_event.png
| developer                = {{Steamid|76561198007027895|Ryan "Chill" Foy}}<br>{{Steamid|76561198001394155|Denis "xB33" Varchulik}}<br>{{Steamid|76561198010514035|Elián "Iron" Rodríguez}}<br>{{Steamid|76561198027900325|Oliver "OverPovered" Pennaned}}<br>{{Steamid|76561198106419992|Matthew "Panckakebro" Hiller}}<br>{{Steamid|76561198066916585|William "Cheesypuff" Bartley-Bolster}}<br>{{Steamid|76561198104501269|Phe}}
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  | map-file-name             = pl_coal_event
| release-date              = December 2, 2021
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  | map-released              = {{Patch name|12|2|2021}}
| last-updated              = December 8, 2021
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  | map-released-major        = Smissmas 2021
| map-hazards              = [[Pitfall]]s
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  | map-hazards              = [[Pitfall]]s
| map-environment          = Smissmas
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  | map-environment          = Smissmas
| map-setting              = Night, snowy
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  | map-setting              = Night, snowy
| map-stamp-link            = https://steamcommunity.com/stats/TF2/leaderboards/7529445
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  | map-stamp-link            = https://steamcommunity.com/stats/TF2/leaderboards/7529445
| map-health-pickups-small  =  
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  | map-pickups-health-small  = 7
| map-health-pickups-medium =  
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  | map-pickups-health-medium = 11
| map-ammo-pickups-small    =  
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  | map-pickups-ammo-small    = 1
| map-ammo-pickups-medium  =  
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  | map-pickups-ammo-medium  = 17
| map-ammo-pickups-large    =  
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  | map-pickups-ammo-large    = 2
| map-bots                  =
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
'''Polar''' is a [[Steam Workshop|community-made]] [[Payload]] map released during the [[Smissmas 2021]] update. It is a Smissmas version of the [[custom map]] Coal.
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'''Polar''' is a [[Steam Workshop|community-made]] [[Payload]] map released during the [[Smissmas 2021]] update. It is a Smissmas version of the [[Custom maps|custom map]] [[Coal]].
  
 
Polar was [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2628069759 contributed] to the Steam Workshop.
 
Polar was [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2628069759 contributed] to the Steam Workshop.
  
== Locations==
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== Locations ==
 
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=== Checkpoint A ===
===Checkpoint A===
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* '''Christmas Tree''': Right outside the BLU's right spawn exit, a large yard containing a decorated Christmas tree can be seen.
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* '''Boulder''': Directly attached to the BLU spawn is a rocky boulder.
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* '''Brick Building''': Right across the BLU spawn, the Brick Building serves as a shortcut to the first checkpoint.
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* '''A point Building''': Overlooking the point A is a large, rectangular building. It has four entrances/exits, one of which is a gate which can only be opened from the inside.
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* '''Sentry Deck''': In front of the aforementioned A building is a simple wooden deck with some cover. Often a major defensive position.
  
 
<gallery widths=150px heights=80px>
 
<gallery widths=150px heights=80px>
 
Polar Point A.png|Checkpoint A
 
Polar Point A.png|Checkpoint A
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Polar A Blu Side Exit.png|
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Polar A Path.png|
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Polar A Side Path.png|
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Polar Building A Route.png|
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
===Checkpoint B===
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=== Checkpoint B ===
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* '''Chute''': An industrialesque building which contains a chute leading to the Jenkin Coal Co.
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* '''Jenkin Coal Co.''': Named after the sign plastered on it, this is a large building complex right in the middle of the map. Besides acting as a shortcut to B, it also houses the BLU's second spawn.
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* '''Concrete Platform''': Opposite the Jenkin Coal Co. is a small cement platform with a chainlink fence. Has a medium [[health]] and [[ammo]] pack.
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* '''Sniper's Hut''': As indicated by its name, this wooden hut often houses RED Snipers.
  
 
<gallery widths=150px heights=80px>
 
<gallery widths=150px heights=80px>
 
Polar Point B.png|Checkpoint B
 
Polar Point B.png|Checkpoint B
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Polar B Path.png|
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Polar Building B Route.png|
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Polar B Side Path.png|
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Polar B Side Room.png|
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
===Checkpoint C===
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=== Checkpoint C ===
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* '''Dropdown''': Not actually a dropdown. Just a room with an elevated platform, only accessible via blast jumping. It also has a large health pack.
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* '''Gates''': Just before reaching checkpoint C, the Cart stops and waits for the metal gates in front of it to open up.
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* '''Flank''': On C's right side is a simple building serving as a flank route around the Gates.
  
 
<gallery widths=150px heights=80px>
 
<gallery widths=150px heights=80px>
 
Polar Point C.png|Checkpoint C
 
Polar Point C.png|Checkpoint C
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Polar C Flank.png|
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Polar C Flank Exit.png|
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Polar C Stairway.png|
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Polar C Side Path.png|
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
===Checkpoint D===
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=== Checkpoint D ===
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* '''Shack''': Located right next to the RED's third spawn.
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* '''Clearing''' A piece of flat, elevated ground. Also found right in front of the RED's third spawn.
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* '''Factory''': A large complex building. Composed of multiple floors, routes, staircases and opening. Whoever controls this building usually wins the battle of checkpoint D.
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* '''Shipping Crates''': Some shipping crates can be seen just in front of the Delivery Pod.
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* '''Delivery Pod''': The pit in which BLU is supposed to throw the Cart. Although it is a [[pitfall]], it is covered by wooden planks for the majority of the game. As such, it does not claim many victims during the round.
  
 
<gallery widths=150px heights=80px>
 
<gallery widths=150px heights=80px>
 
Polar Point D.png|Checkpoint D
 
Polar Point D.png|Checkpoint D
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Polar D Corner.png|
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Polar D Path.png|
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Polar D Drop.png|
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Polar D Back.png|
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
 
== Strategy ==
 
== Strategy ==
{{main|Community Polar strategy}}
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{{map strategy link|Polar|main=yes|stub=yes}}
{{community strategy stub link}}
 
  
 
== Update history ==
 
== Update history ==
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'''{{Patch name|12|8|2021}}'''
 
'''{{Patch name|12|8|2021}}'''
* Added a second route into C
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* Added a second route into C.
* Detail fixes
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* Detail fixes.
* Optimization
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* Optimization.
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== Gallery ==
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<gallery>
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File:Polar Workshop image.jpg|Steam Workshop thumbnail for Polar.
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</gallery>
  
 
{{Smissmas 2021 Nav}}
 
{{Smissmas 2021 Nav}}
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{{Christmas Map Nav}}
 
{{Maps Nav}}
 
{{Maps Nav}}
[[Category:Smissmas maps]]
 

Latest revision as of 23:06, 17 January 2024

Polar
Pl coal event.png
Basic Information
Map type: Payload
File name: pl_coal_event
Released: December 2, 2021 Patch
(Smissmas 2021)
Developer(s): Matthew "Panckakebro" Hiller
Elián "iron" Rodríguez
Phe
Ryan "Chill" Foy
Denis "xB33" Varchulik
William "Cheesypuff" Bartley-Bolster
Oliver "OverPovered" Pennanen
Map Info
Environment: Smissmas
Setting: Night, snowy
Hazards: Pitfalls
Map Items
Healthico.png Health Kits: Smallhealth.png ×7  •  Mediumhealth.png ×11
Ammoico.png Ammo Boxes: Smallammo.png ×1   •   Mediumammo.png ×17   •  
Largeammo.png ×2
Map Photos
Loading screen photos.
Map Overview
Polar overview.png
Map Stamp
Item icon Map Stamp - Polar.png
Supporters Leaderboard

Polar is a community-made Payload map released during the Smissmas 2021 update. It is a Smissmas version of the custom map Coal.

Polar was contributed to the Steam Workshop.

Locations

Checkpoint A

  • Christmas Tree: Right outside the BLU's right spawn exit, a large yard containing a decorated Christmas tree can be seen.
  • Boulder: Directly attached to the BLU spawn is a rocky boulder.
  • Brick Building: Right across the BLU spawn, the Brick Building serves as a shortcut to the first checkpoint.
  • A point Building: Overlooking the point A is a large, rectangular building. It has four entrances/exits, one of which is a gate which can only be opened from the inside.
  • Sentry Deck: In front of the aforementioned A building is a simple wooden deck with some cover. Often a major defensive position.

Checkpoint B

  • Chute: An industrialesque building which contains a chute leading to the Jenkin Coal Co.
  • Jenkin Coal Co.: Named after the sign plastered on it, this is a large building complex right in the middle of the map. Besides acting as a shortcut to B, it also houses the BLU's second spawn.
  • Concrete Platform: Opposite the Jenkin Coal Co. is a small cement platform with a chainlink fence. Has a medium health and ammo pack.
  • Sniper's Hut: As indicated by its name, this wooden hut often houses RED Snipers.

Checkpoint C

  • Dropdown: Not actually a dropdown. Just a room with an elevated platform, only accessible via blast jumping. It also has a large health pack.
  • Gates: Just before reaching checkpoint C, the Cart stops and waits for the metal gates in front of it to open up.
  • Flank: On C's right side is a simple building serving as a flank route around the Gates.

Checkpoint D

  • Shack: Located right next to the RED's third spawn.
  • Clearing A piece of flat, elevated ground. Also found right in front of the RED's third spawn.
  • Factory: A large complex building. Composed of multiple floors, routes, staircases and opening. Whoever controls this building usually wins the battle of checkpoint D.
  • Shipping Crates: Some shipping crates can be seen just in front of the Delivery Pod.
  • Delivery Pod: The pit in which BLU is supposed to throw the Cart. Although it is a pitfall, it is covered by wooden planks for the majority of the game. As such, it does not claim many victims during the round.

Strategy

Main article: Community Polar strategy

Update history

December 2, 2021 Patch (Smissmas 2021)

  • Added Polar to the game.

December 3, 2021 Patch

  • Fixed a clipping issue with a window.
  • Fixed a displacement.

December 8, 2021 Patch

  • Added a second route into C.
  • Detail fixes.
  • Optimization.

Gallery