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{{custom map}}
 
{{custom map}}
{{stub|Locations (images can be taken from gallery)}}
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{{Stub|Helpful overview needs improving}}
 
{{Map infobox
 
{{Map infobox
   | game-type                 = Payload
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   | map-status                = custom
   | file-name                 = pl_mesaworks_rc3
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  | map-workshopid            = 529340378
   | current-version           = RC3
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  | map-name                  = Mesaworks
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  | map-game-type             = Payload
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   | map-file-name             = pl_mesaworks_rc3
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   | map-version               = RC3
 
   | map-image                = Pl_eclipse_main.jpg
 
   | map-image                = Pl_eclipse_main.jpg
   | release-date             = March 20, 2015
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   | map-released             = {{patch name|3|20|2015|date-only=yes}}
   | last-updated             = January 06, 2020
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   | map-updated               = {{patch name|1|6|2020|date-only=yes}}
   | link                      = [http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=529340378 Steam Workshop]<br>[https://tf2maps.net/downloads/mesaworks.269/ TF2Maps.net]<br>[http://gamebanana.com/maps/187522 Gamebanana.com]
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   | map-links                = [https://tf2maps.net/downloads/mesaworks.269/ TF2Maps.net]<br>[http://gamebanana.com/maps/187522 Gamebanana.com]
   | developer                 = [http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198001664307 Artemy Maltsev]
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   | map-developer             = [http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198001664307 Artemy Maltsev]
 
   | map-environment          = Desert/Canyon/Industrial
 
   | map-environment          = Desert/Canyon/Industrial
 
   | map-setting              = Daylight, sunny
 
   | map-setting              = Daylight, sunny
 
   | map-hazards              = [[Environmental death#Pitfalls|Pitfall]]
 
   | map-hazards              = [[Environmental death#Pitfalls|Pitfall]]
   | map-health-pickups-small  = 7
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   | map-pickups-health-small  = 13
   | map-health-pickups-medium = 10
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   | map-pickups-health-medium = 7
   | map-health-pickups-large  = 3
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   | map-pickups-health-large  = 2
   | map-ammo-pickups-small    = 9
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   | map-pickups-ammo-small    = 12
   | map-ammo-pickups-medium  = 10
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   | map-pickups-ammo-medium  = 10
   | map-ammo-pickups-large    = 4
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   | map-pickups-ammo-large    = 3
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
'''Mesaworks''' is a large single-stage custom [[Payload]] map with a varied style and gameplay, themes set in the industrial desert of the 20th century, consisting of 4 points.
 
'''Mesaworks''' is a large single-stage custom [[Payload]] map with a varied style and gameplay, themes set in the industrial desert of the 20th century, consisting of 4 points.
  
== Gallery ==
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== Locations ==
<gallery>
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'''Note:''' if you are having trouble trying to find locations, you can scroll down to the ''[[#Helpful overview|Helpful overview]]''
File:Eclipse 2 screen.jpg
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<gallery widths=150px heights=80px>
File:Eclipse 5 screen.jpg
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File:Eclipse_20_screen.jpg|[[RED]] Spawn
File:Eclipse 6 screen.jpg
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File:Eclipse_17_screen.jpg|[[RED]] Side Spawn
File:Eclipse 9 screen.jpg
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File:Eclipse_16_screen.jpg|Checkpoint C
File:Eclipse 12 screen.jpg
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File:Eclipse_12_screen.jpg|Checkpoint B
File:Eclipse 14 screen.jpg
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File:Eclipse_9_screen.jpg|Checkpoint B Path
File:Eclipse 16 screen.jpg
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File:Eclipse_5_screen.jpg|[[RED]] B Spawn
File:Eclipse 17 screen.jpg
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File:Eclipse_2_screen.jpg|[[BLU]] Spawn
File:Eclipse 20 screen.jpg
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File:Eclipse_6_screen.jpg|Checkpoint A
File:Eclipse WYWSC.png|"Wish You Were Here" - made in TF2-Style (can be found behind the glass on the last point).
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File:Eclipse_14_screen.jpg|
File:Eclipse Sign fsg inc.png|"FSG inc." - this poster can be found in some locations on the entire map.
 
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
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* Better clipping;
 
* Better clipping;
 
* Removed ~ 20% of the area is also reduced by the distance from point b to point "C";
 
* Removed ~ 20% of the area is also reduced by the distance from point b to point "C";
* Some other fixes and changes.}}
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* Some other fixes and changes.
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}}
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== Helpful overview ==
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[[File:Mesaworks Helpful overview.jpg|600px]]
  
 
== Trivia ==
 
== Trivia ==
 
* This map includes several references to the band [[w:Pink Floyd|Pink Floyd]]:
 
* This map includes several references to the band [[w:Pink Floyd|Pink Floyd]]:
 
** The last stage is based on the album cover of ''[[w:Animals (Pink Floyd album)|Animals]]'', showing the [[w:Battersea Power Station|Battersea Power Station]].
 
** The last stage is based on the album cover of ''[[w:Animals (Pink Floyd album)|Animals]]'', showing the [[w:Battersea Power Station|Battersea Power Station]].
** The song ''[[w:Wish You Were Here (Pink Floyd album)|Wish You Were Here]]'' can be heard behind the glass on the last point. Also, parody poster-style ''Wish You Were Here'' can be found in the same place.
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** The song ''[[w:Wish You Were Here (Pink Floyd album)|Wish You Were Here]]'' can be heard behind the glass on the last point. As well as a parody poster of ''Wish You Were Here''.
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** This map was formerly named ''Eclipse'' title of last theme in the album ''[[w:The Dark Side of the Moon|The Dark Side of the Moon]]''.
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== Gallery ==
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<gallery>
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File:Eclipse WYWSC.png|"Wish You Were Here" - made in the TF2 style.
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File:Eclipse Sign fsg inc.png|"FSG inc.".
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File:Mesaworks Workshop image.jpg|Steam Workshop thumbnail for Mesaworks.
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</gallery>
  
 
{{CustomMapNav}}
 
{{CustomMapNav}}

Latest revision as of 16:12, 31 January 2024

Mesaworks
Pl eclipse main.jpg
Basic Information
Map type: Payload
File name: pl_mesaworks_rc3
Version: RC3
Released: March 20, 2015
Last updated: January 6, 2020
Developer(s): Artemy Maltsev
Link(s): TF2Maps.net
Gamebanana.com
Map Info
Environment: Desert/Canyon/Industrial
Setting: Daylight, sunny
Hazards: Pitfall
Map Items
Healthico.png Health Kits: Smallhealth.png ×13  •  Mediumhealth.png ×7  •  
Largehealth.png ×2
Ammoico.png Ammo Boxes: Smallammo.png ×12   •   Mediumammo.png ×10   •  
Largeammo.png ×3

Mesaworks is a large single-stage custom Payload map with a varied style and gameplay, themes set in the industrial desert of the 20th century, consisting of 4 points.

Locations

Note: if you are having trouble trying to find locations, you can scroll down to the Helpful overview

Changelog

Changelog:
Rc3: 01-06-2020 (114 build):
  • Changed name of the map from "Eclipse" to "Mesaworks";
  • Added an additional 3rd exit from respawn for the blue team in the initial stage of the game;
  • Added an additional flank for the blue team for a better breakthrough of the capture point at the A-stage;
  • Added an additional flank at stage B, in the form of a platform near the waterfall;
  • Added an additional flank near point D to reduce the strong dominance of the red team at this stage;
  • Added an additional flank to the final stage for the blue team;
  • Re-balancing all the lighting on the whole map;
  • Slightly improved optimization in various parts of the map;
  • Changed the number, position, size of first-aid kits and ammo boxes throughout the map;
  • The possible stuck of the red team in the second respawn after capturing point C has been fixed, now after capturing of the control point the players will teleport to another respawn;
  • Reduced the number of assets in the gameplay area, the gameplay's feels now less cramped;
  • Reduced the total number of objects on the entire map;
  • Slightly reduced the time of the revival of the red team in the final stage;
  • Rebalancing of covers;
  • Moved the resupply lockers of the red team on the first respawn;
  • Reducing the chance of a server crashing by reducing the replicated objects;
  • Removed various opening doors at A stage;
  • Removed fake doors "no passage";
  • The gates for the red team are now open by default, after capturing the blue team points a, the gates are closed.
  • Removed one-way doors in the house near the waterfall;
  • Removed the extra collision on some assets;
  • Improved player clipping on the entire map;
  • Removed the collision on the railing and windows;
  • Fixed and improved cosmetic changes;
  • Decreased volume in some sound sources;
  • Fixed players getting stuck in pull out pointers;
  • Various other improvements.

Rc2: 06-18-2016 (102 build):

  • Minor gameplay changes and improvements;
  • Changed the size of health kit (A-Stage);
  • Lighting balanced;
  • Better clipping;
  • Better stability;
  • Balanced Sentry spots;
  • Other cosmetic changes and fixes.

Rc1: 01-17-2016 (100 build):

  • Added +40 seconds for the 1st point capping;
  • Changed the number and locations of ammunition packs and health kits;
  • Added a new flank;
  • Lighting balanced;
  • Better clipping;
  • Better stability;
  • Balanced Sentry spots;
  • Better gameplay;
  • Minor cosmetic changes and fixes.

b3: 24-10-2015 (94 build):

  • Fixed player stuck in some areas;
  • Fixed player stuck in gate doors;
  • Added small ammo & health pack;
  • Better clipping in some areas;
  • Minor cosmetic changes and fixes;
  • Balanced respawn time;
  • Increased cart speed on the last point.

b1: 29-09-2015 (88 build):

  • Full completion and processing of gameplay;
  • Brand new gameplay on the penultimate ("C" - point) and last ("D" - point);
  • Added the 4th blue respawn;
  • Removed all unnecessary flank points;
  • Changed the number and location of ammunition and health kits;
  • New skybox texture;
  • Fixed reflection (LDR & HDR);
  • Full details and redesign the whole thing can be;
  • Changed algorithm of respawns, now red team players are teleported to another spawn, not killed;
  • Added soundscapes;
  • Added 3D Skybox;
  • Added 31 custom models;
  • Better clipping;
  • Removed ~ 20% of the area is also reduced by the distance from point b to point "C";
  • Some other fixes and changes.

Helpful overview

Mesaworks Helpful overview.jpg

Trivia

Gallery