Mesaworks

Mesaworks
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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
Health Kits:	×13  •   ×7  •    ×2
Ammo Boxes:	×12   •    ×10   •    ×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

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  RED Spawn

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  RED Side Spawn

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  Checkpoint C

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  Checkpoint B

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  Checkpoint B Path

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  RED B Spawn

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  BLU Spawn

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  Checkpoint A

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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

Trivia

• This map includes several references to the band Pink Floyd:
  • The last stage is based on the album cover of Animals, showing the Battersea Power Station.
  • The song 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.
  • This map was formerly named Eclipse title of last theme in the album The Dark Side of the Moon.

Gallery

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  "Wish You Were Here" - made in the TF2 style.

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  "FSG inc.".

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  Steam Workshop thumbnail for Mesaworks.