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| game-type = Control Point
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  | map-status                = community
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| file-name = cp_mountainlab
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  | map-game-type             = Control Point (attack/defend)
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| map-image = Art Pass Winner 3DNJ.jpg
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  | map-file-name             = cp_mountainlab
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| developer = {{steamid|id|3Dnj|Valentin "3DNJ" Levillain}}<br />[[Valve]]
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  | map-image                 = Art Pass Winner 3DNJ.jpg
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  | map-released              = {{Patch name|10|27|2010}}
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  | map-released-major        = Scream Fortress Update
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  | map-environment          = Alpine
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  | map-setting              = Evening, overcast
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  | map-hazards              = [[Environmental_death#Pitfalls|Pit]]
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  | map-pickups-health-small  = 6
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  | map-pickups-health-medium = 9
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  | map-pickups-health-large  = 1
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  | map-pickups-ammo-small    = 4
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  | map-pickups-ammo-medium  = 6
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  | map-pickups-ammo-large    = 2
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  | map-stamp-link            = https://steamcommunity.com/stats/TF2/leaderboards/30392
 
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'''Mountain Lab''' is an Attack/Defend style [[control point]] map by {{steamid|id|3Dnj|Valentin "3DNJ" Levillain}}. Mountain Lab was a winner of [[TF2Maps.net]]'s [[Art Pass Contest]], and was released into the game on [[October 27, 2010 Patch|October 27, 2010]] with the [[october 27, 2010 Patch|Scream Fortress]] Halloween event.  Mountain Lab is similar to cp_gorge in that it is a single-stage linear attack/defend (as opposed to Gravel Pit-style maps in which two control points may be captured by BLU at once).  It is unique in that it, along with the [[Mann Manor]] variant, has three control points in linear succession (other attack/defend maps are either 2-CP and linear or 3-CP and non-linear).
 
  
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The objective of the map is for BLU to capture all three control points. RED must defend these points until the time limit is reached.
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'''Mountain Lab''' is a [[Steam Workshop|community-created]] [[Control Point (game mode)#Attack/Defend|Attack/Defend Control Point]] map. Mountain Lab was a winner of TF2Maps.net's [[Art Pass Contest]], and was released into the game on {{Patch name|10|27|2010}} with the [[Scream Fortress Update]].
  
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== Control Point Timing ==
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Mountain Lab is similar to [[Gorge]] in that it is a single-stage linear attack/defend, as opposed to [[Gravel Pit]] and [[Junction]] in which two control points may be captured by [[BLU]] when the round starts. Rather than having 2 linear control points or 3 non-linear control points, Mountain Lab and its Halloween variant, [[Mann Manor]] have 3 linear control points.
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{{Control Point Timing/Official Map | ROWS = 5}}
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The objective of the map is for BLU to capture all three control points. [[RED]] must defend these points until the time limit is reached.
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== Locations ==
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{{HelpfulOverviewNote}}
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=== Control Point A ===
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* '''BLU Spawn''': The BLU spawn is a small rectangular room with three exits. Two are to the front of the base through a shutter door, and one is rightwards through a small house into the Yard.
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* '''Control Point''': The first control point is nested against the side of the RED facility.  Behind it is an elevated platform from which enemies returning to the battle from spawn may appear. Although this control point takes longer to capture than any other on any map, its proximity to the attackers' spawn and distance from the defenders' spawn usually make it very easy for BLU to seize. When the point is captured, the shortcut used by RED team is closed.
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* '''Tunnel''': A rock archway to one side provides a medium health kit and a main highway for both teams' travel.
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* '''Shed''': The shed across from the tunnel contains a large health kit and ammo crate, making it a popular sentry location.
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* '''Warehouse''': The small two-floor building directly across from the point, connects to BLU's spawn yard.
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* '''Yard''': The yard outside BLU's spawn, connects to the warehouse and the main chokepoint.
  
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==Locations==
 
 
<gallery widths=150px heights=90px>
 
<gallery widths=150px heights=90px>
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File:mountainlabspawn.jpg | BLU's spawn
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File:mountainlabbluyard.jpg | BLU's spawn yard and warehouse entrance
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File:mountainlabwarehouse.jpg | Warehouse
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File:mountainlabbluyard2.jpg | BLU's spawn yard and main chokepoint
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File:mountainlabtunnel.jpg | Tunnels and cliff path
 
File:Cp_mountainlab_A.jpg|Point A
 
File:Cp_mountainlab_A.jpg|Point A
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</gallery>
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=== Control Point B ===
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* '''Control Point''': The second point is located inside a wood structure overlooked by the main entrance to the RED base.  Many corners and edges outside the base make for numerous sentry locations, and long sightlines make it a popular area for Snipers. An elevated outcrop on the far side of the building makes for an excellent Sniper nest, but also an easy entry point into the base by explosive jumping soldiers and Demomen.  The defenders in this area tend to stay near the RED base, using it to force the enemies to get close before attacking.  However, this sometimes leads to fairly easy captures when attackers are able to slip by.
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* '''Cliffs''': The cliff that rest atop the tunnel. Popular sniping spot for attackers. A jump from the cliff can be made to the small house next to the rocky outcrop.
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* '''Small House''': The house situated next to the capture point's shack. Its entrance faces opposite the defenders and offers good cover.
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* '''Base Entrance''': The base entrance has two sets of stairs on both of its sides. One leads to an overlook of the yard and entrance to the top floor of RED's base, while the other leads to Point A.
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<gallery widths=150px heights=90px>
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File:mountainlabcliff.jpg | Cliffs above the tunnel
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File:mountainlabpoint2yard.jpg | Yard in front of tunnel
 
File:Cp_mountainlab_B.jpg|Point B
 
File:Cp_mountainlab_B.jpg|Point B
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File:Cp_mountainlab_C.jpg|Point C
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File:mountainlabbaseentrance.jpg | Entrance to RED's base
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File:Cp_mountainlab.jpg|
 
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
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===Capture Point A===
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=== Control Point C ===
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The first control point is nested against the side of the RED facility. Behind it is an elevated platform from which enemies returning to the battle from spawn may appear.  A rock archway to one side provides a medium health kit and a main highway for both teams' travel, while the wood building opposite it contains a large health kit and ammo crate, making it a popular sentry location. Although this control point takes longer to capture than any other on any map, its proximity to the attackers' spawn and distance from the defenders' spawn usually make it very easy for BLU to seize.
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* '''Control Point''': The final control point is in the heart of the RED facility, surrounded by a pit on three sides. The large room is accessible from almost every direction, including above - a large hole in the roof allows Soldiers and Demomen to rain explosives down on RED Engineers if the defenders do not control the area.  Because the control point is surrounded by a lethal fall, an effective tactic is for defending Pyros to come directly out of the spawn point and airblast foes off of the point - if they don't land in the pit, they will be all the way on the other side of it.
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* '''Lower Entrance Tunnels''': From the main entrance are two tunnels. The long way leads directly to the final control point while the other leads to the command room.
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* '''Upper Entrance Tunnels''': Above the main entrance is a tunnel that leads to the top floor.
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* '''Top Floor''': The top floor leads to the overlook above the point and a hallway containing a series of stairs that lead to the point.
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* '''Command Room''': The room at the end of one of the tunnels from the main entrance. One of its walls is a giant window which the point can be observed from.
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* '''RED Spawn''': A two-story spawn. The bottom level has two exits to the left and right of Point C, while the top exit has staircases leading down to C or up to the Top Level.
  
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===Capture Point B===
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<gallery widths=150px heights=90px>
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The second point is located inside a wood structure overlooked by the main entrance to the RED base.  Many corners and edges outside the base make for numerous sentry locations, and long sight lines make it a popular area for Snipers. An elevated outcrop on the far side of the building makes for an excellent Sniper nest, but also an easy entry point into the base by explosive jumping soldiers and Demomen. The defenders in this area tend to stay near the RED base, using it to force the enemies to get close before attacking.  However, this sometimes leads to fairly easy captures when attackers are able to slip by.
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File:mountainlabbasetunnels.jpg | Lower entrance tunnels
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File:mountainlabfinaltopfloor.jpg | Upper floor above point
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File:Cp_mountainlab.jpg | Command room
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File:Cp_mountainlab_C.jpg| Point C
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</gallery>
  
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===Capture Point C===
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== Helpful overview ==
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The final control point is in the heart of the RED facility, surrounded by a pit on three sides.  The large room is accessible from almost every direction, including above - a large hole in the roof allows soldiers and Demomen to rain explosives down on RED Engineers if the defenders do not control the area.  Because the control point is surrounded by a lethal fall, an effective tactic is for defending Pyros to come directly out of the spawn point and airblast foes off of the point - if they don't land in the pit, they will be all the way on the other side of it.
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[[File:Mountain Lab overview with lines.png|left|Mountain Lab's locations|700px]]
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<big>1.Yard
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2.Warehouse
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3.House
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4.Tunnel
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5.Small House
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6.Cliffs
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7.Lower Entrance Tunnels
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8.Upper Entrance Tunnels
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9.Top Floor (Surrounding the final control point)</big>
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{{clr}}
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== Strategy ==
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{{map strategy link|Mountain Lab|main=yes|stub=yes}}
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== Control Point timing ==
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{{Control Point Timing/Official Map | ROWS = 5}}
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== Update history ==
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'''{{Patch name|10|27|2010}}''' ([[Scream Fortress Update]])
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* Added Mountain Lab to the game.
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'''{{Patch name|3|1|2012}}'''
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* Fixed several clipping issues.
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'''{{Patch name|7|10|2013}}'''
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* Fixed collision issues on the ladders and hill that lead to the first point
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* Fixed static prop lighting
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'''{{Patch name|8|27|2013}}'''
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* Fixed clip brush exploit above hallway leading toward final cap.
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* Fixed exploit where players could be trapped in small space near final cap using Teleporters.
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'''{{Patch name|3|5|2014}}'''
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* Fixed exploit on rafters near control point 2.
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== Bugs ==
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* Players can be killed through spawn room during setup next to the exit on the front left by either explosives or fire when standing right next to the left exit door.
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* Players may become stuck on the ladder on the path to the walkway above the archway after point A.
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* It is possible to get stuck behind the truck near the first control point. Classes like the [[Scout]] and those with explosive jumping can still escape, though.
  
 
== Trivia ==
 
== Trivia ==
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*Mountain Lab and [[Mann Manor]] have the same layout as they are both winners of the [[Art Pass Contest]]. [[Mann Manor]] is considered the [[Halloween]] version of Mountain Lab, similar to how [[Harvest]] has an event version, [[Harvest Event]].
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* Behind the BLU spawn, the player can see that the airboat is from "Freeman Airboat Tours". This is a reference to a chapter in ''[[Half-Life|Half-Life 2]]'' titled Water Hazard, another Valve-created game, in which [[hl2:Gordon Freeman|Gordon Freeman]] has to use an airboat to get to [[hl2:Black Mesa East|Black Mesa East]] to assist Eli Vance. This was also used in [[Lakeside]].
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*When using the noclip [[Cheats|cheat]], or using the fly option in Spectator Mode to look behind the BLU spawn, you can see that the airboat is from "Freeman Airboat Tours". This is a reference to a chapter in [[Wikipedia:Half-Life 2|Half-Life 2]] titled Water Hazard, another Valve published game, in which [[Wikipedia:Gordon Freeman|Gordon Freeman]] has to use an airboat to get to Black Mesa East.
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* Outside of BLU spawn is a Sniper cut-out on the balcony of a building. It falls over when shot by a bullet, shatters if hit with a Sniper Rifle and explodes when hit by an explosive.
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*Inside BLU spawn, there's an inaccessible ajacent room to the left. If you look through the window, you'll see a calendar with a pinup girl dressed in a blue bikini bending over on the wall.
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* In the shack near capture point B, if the player looks through the holes in the steel door to the left, they'll see a Soldier cut-out. It is destructible, but cannot be accessed by normal means.
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*Outside of BLU spawn is a Sniper Target on the balcony of a building. It falls over when shot by a bullet, shatters if hit with a Sniper Rifle and explodes when hit by an explosive.
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* There is a static RED hot air balloon in the skybox. It is best seen above control point B.
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*In the shack near capture point B, if you look through the holes in the steel door to the left, you'll see a Soldier target from [[Target]].
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*Mountain Lab includes many different models created in the Swamp Pack released on TF2maps.net. Although the pack received high praise from the community and Valve, Mountain Lab is the first official map to use models and textures from this pack, it also prompted Valve to make the Swamp pack official by including it in the game files.
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== See also ==
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*Mountain Lab has the single longest control point capture time for an individual control point on any official map, with point A taking between 35 and 80 seconds to capture if the capturing process is not interrupted.
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* [[Mann Manor]]
  
 
== External links ==
 
== External links ==
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* [http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=14619 Map thread] on [[TF2Maps.net]]
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* [https://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=14619 Map thread] on TF2Maps.net.
  
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{{Scream Fortress Nav}}
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Latest revision as of 20:38, 21 November 2024

Mountain Lab
Art Pass Winner 3DNJ.jpg
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Basic Information
Map type: Attack/Defend
File name: cp_mountainlab
Released: October 27, 2010 Patch
(Scream Fortress Update)
Variants: Mann Manor
Developer(s): Valve
Valentin "3DNJ" Levillain
Map Info
Environment: Alpine
Setting: Evening, overcast
Hazards: Pit
Map Items
Healthico.png Health Kits: Smallhealth.png ×6  •  Mediumhealth.png ×9  •  
Largehealth.png ×1
Ammoico.png Ammo Boxes: Smallammo.png ×4   •   Mediumammo.png ×6   •  
Largeammo.png ×2
Map Photos
Loading screen photos.
Map Overview
Mountain Lab overview.png
Map Stamp
Item icon Map Stamp - Mountain Lab.png
Supporters Leaderboard

Mountain Lab is a community-created Attack/Defend Control Point map. Mountain Lab was a winner of TF2Maps.net's Art Pass Contest, and was released into the game on October 27, 2010 Patch with the Scream Fortress Update.

Mountain Lab is similar to Gorge in that it is a single-stage linear attack/defend, as opposed to Gravel Pit and Junction in which two control points may be captured by BLU when the round starts. Rather than having 2 linear control points or 3 non-linear control points, Mountain Lab and its Halloween variant, Mann Manor have 3 linear control points.

The objective of the map is for BLU to capture all three control points. RED must defend these points until the time limit is reached.

Locations

Note: If you are having trouble with finding the locations listed here, see the Helpful overview section to see their exact position marked on the map.

Control Point A

  • BLU Spawn: The BLU spawn is a small rectangular room with three exits. Two are to the front of the base through a shutter door, and one is rightwards through a small house into the Yard.
  • Control Point: The first control point is nested against the side of the RED facility. Behind it is an elevated platform from which enemies returning to the battle from spawn may appear. Although this control point takes longer to capture than any other on any map, its proximity to the attackers' spawn and distance from the defenders' spawn usually make it very easy for BLU to seize. When the point is captured, the shortcut used by RED team is closed.
  • Tunnel: A rock archway to one side provides a medium health kit and a main highway for both teams' travel.
  • Shed: The shed across from the tunnel contains a large health kit and ammo crate, making it a popular sentry location.
  • Warehouse: The small two-floor building directly across from the point, connects to BLU's spawn yard.
  • Yard: The yard outside BLU's spawn, connects to the warehouse and the main chokepoint.

  • BLU's spawn

  • BLU's spawn yard and warehouse entrance

  • Warehouse

  • BLU's spawn yard and main chokepoint

  • Tunnels and cliff path

  • Point A

Control Point B

  • Control Point: The second point is located inside a wood structure overlooked by the main entrance to the RED base. Many corners and edges outside the base make for numerous sentry locations, and long sightlines make it a popular area for Snipers. An elevated outcrop on the far side of the building makes for an excellent Sniper nest, but also an easy entry point into the base by explosive jumping soldiers and Demomen. The defenders in this area tend to stay near the RED base, using it to force the enemies to get close before attacking. However, this sometimes leads to fairly easy captures when attackers are able to slip by.
  • Cliffs: The cliff that rest atop the tunnel. Popular sniping spot for attackers. A jump from the cliff can be made to the small house next to the rocky outcrop.
  • Small House: The house situated next to the capture point's shack. Its entrance faces opposite the defenders and offers good cover.
  • Base Entrance: The base entrance has two sets of stairs on both of its sides. One leads to an overlook of the yard and entrance to the top floor of RED's base, while the other leads to Point A.

  • Cliffs above the tunnel

  • Yard in front of tunnel

  • Point B

  • Entrance to RED's base

Control Point C

  • Control Point: The final control point is in the heart of the RED facility, surrounded by a pit on three sides. The large room is accessible from almost every direction, including above - a large hole in the roof allows Soldiers and Demomen to rain explosives down on RED Engineers if the defenders do not control the area. Because the control point is surrounded by a lethal fall, an effective tactic is for defending Pyros to come directly out of the spawn point and airblast foes off of the point - if they don't land in the pit, they will be all the way on the other side of it.
  • Lower Entrance Tunnels: From the main entrance are two tunnels. The long way leads directly to the final control point while the other leads to the command room.
  • Upper Entrance Tunnels: Above the main entrance is a tunnel that leads to the top floor.
  • Top Floor: The top floor leads to the overlook above the point and a hallway containing a series of stairs that lead to the point.
  • Command Room: The room at the end of one of the tunnels from the main entrance. One of its walls is a giant window which the point can be observed from.
  • RED Spawn: A two-story spawn. The bottom level has two exits to the left and right of Point C, while the top exit has staircases leading down to C or up to the Top Level.

  • Lower entrance tunnels

  • Upper floor above point

  • Command room

  • Point C

Helpful overview

Mountain Lab's locations
1.Yard
2.Warehouse
3.House
4.Tunnel
5.Small House
6.Cliffs
7.Lower Entrance Tunnels
8.Upper Entrance Tunnels
9.Top Floor (Surrounding the final control point)

Strategy

Main article: Community Mountain Lab strategy
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Notes: None added

Control Point timing

Control Point Multiplier Seconds
Control Point A ×1
80 .000
×2
53 .333
×3
43 .636
×4
38 .400
×5
35 .036
Control Point B ×1
40 .000
×2
26 .667
×3
21 .818
×4
19 .200
×5
17 .518
Control Point C ×1
12 .000
×2
8 .000
×3
6 .545
×4
5 .760
×5
5 .255


Update history

October 27, 2010 Patch (Scream Fortress Update)

  • Added Mountain Lab to the game.

March 1, 2012 Patch

  • Fixed several clipping issues.

July 10, 2013 Patch

  • Fixed collision issues on the ladders and hill that lead to the first point
  • Fixed static prop lighting

August 27, 2013 Patch

  • Fixed clip brush exploit above hallway leading toward final cap.
  • Fixed exploit where players could be trapped in small space near final cap using Teleporters.

March 5, 2014 Patch

  • Fixed exploit on rafters near control point 2.

Bugs

  • Players can be killed through spawn room during setup next to the exit on the front left by either explosives or fire when standing right next to the left exit door.
  • Players may become stuck on the ladder on the path to the walkway above the archway after point A.
  • It is possible to get stuck behind the truck near the first control point. Classes like the Scout and those with explosive jumping can still escape, though.

Trivia

  • Behind the BLU spawn, the player can see that the airboat is from "Freeman Airboat Tours". This is a reference to a chapter in Half-Life 2 titled Water Hazard, another Valve-created game, in which Gordon Freeman has to use an airboat to get to Black Mesa East to assist Eli Vance. This was also used in Lakeside.
  • Outside of BLU spawn is a Sniper cut-out on the balcony of a building. It falls over when shot by a bullet, shatters if hit with a Sniper Rifle and explodes when hit by an explosive.
  • In the shack near capture point B, if the player looks through the holes in the steel door to the left, they'll see a Soldier cut-out. It is destructible, but cannot be accessed by normal means.
  • There is a static RED hot air balloon in the skybox. It is best seen above control point B.

See also

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