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{{Map infobox
 
{{Map infobox
|game-type=King of the Hill
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  | map-status                = official
|file-name=koth_sawmill
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  | map-game-type             = King of the Hill
|map-image=kothsawmill.jpg
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  | map-file-name             = koth_sawmill
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  | map-image                 = kothsawmill.jpg
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  | map-released              = {{Patch name|8|13|2009}}
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  | map-released-major        = Classless Update
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  | map-environment          = Alpine
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  | map-setting              = Cloudy, raining
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  | map-has-deep-water        = yes
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  | map-hazards              = [[Saw blade]]s
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  | map-pickups-health-small  = 2
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  | map-pickups-health-medium = 4
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  | map-pickups-ammo-small    = 2
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  | map-pickups-ammo-medium  = 2
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  | map-pickups-ammo-large    = 2
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  | map-has-bots              = yes
 
}}
 
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{{hatnote|'''Sawmill''' has multiple variations, including [[Sawmill|Arena]] and [[Sawmill (Capture the Flag)|Capture the Flag]]}}
 
{{Quotation|[http://www.teamfortress.com/sniper_vs_spy/day02_english.htm The Sniper vs Spy Update (Day 2)]|
 
Set in a stormy mountain sawmill, this arena map has its cap point in a large structure atop a hill in the center of the map; beneath which lies a hidden underground spytech base; and above which, pouring down on everything we just mentioned, is rain—the first weather effect to appear in a TF map. If that previous sentence wasn’t long enough for you, replace the period with a comma and add this next part: players must ALSO watch out for the two deadly [[saw blades]] near the cap, which were left on when the previous occupants abandoned it for a less deadly, hilly, rain-swamped sawmill not built on a spybase.}}
 
  
'''Sawmill''' is a [[King of the Hill]] map, a modified version of [[Sawmill|Sawmill (Arena)]]. It was released with the [[Classless Update]], in conjunction with it's [[Sawmill (Capture the Flag)|Capture the Flag]] variant as an official map. '''Sawmill''' (King of the Hill) has an almost identical layout to its Arena variant.
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{{Quotation|[https://www.teamfortress.com/sniper_vs_spy/day02_english.htm '''The Sniper vs. Spy Update''' (Day 2)]|Set in a stormy mountain sawmill, this arena map has its cap point in a large structure atop a hill in the center of the map; beneath which lies a hidden underground spytech base; and above which, pouring down on everything we just mentioned, is rain—the first weather effect to appear in a TF map. If that previous sentence wasn’t long enough for you, replace the period with a comma and add this next part: players must ALSO watch out for the two deadly [[saw blade]]s near the cap, which were left on when the previous occupants abandoned it for a less deadly, hilly, rain-swamped sawmill not built on a spybase.}}
  
Your team is to capture the [[Control point]] and defend it for a duration of 3 minutes.  
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'''Sawmill''' is a [[King of the Hill]] map, a modified version of [[Sawmill (Arena)]]. It was released with the [[Classless Update]], in conjunction with its [[Sawmill (Capture the Flag)|Capture the Flag]] variant as an official map. Sawmill (King of the Hill) has an almost identical layout to its Arena variant.
  
 
== Locations ==
 
== Locations ==
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{{HelpfulOverviewNote}}
  
* '''The Mill''' - Here is where the Control point resides. As with the Capture the Flag and Arena versions of this map, razor-sharp [[saw blades]] continue to move back and forth on either side of the point, making it hazardous.
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* '''Waterfall''': Located on the right-hand side of [[RED]]'s spawn area, a titular waterfall flows down from a gray cliff into the center of a [[Water|large pool]]. Logs form a floating path across the pool, although the water itself is not too deep. A mini health kit can be found in the center of the logs. There is also an obvious "hidden" path that goes behind the waterfall that can be used in case of watchful enemy eyes.
* '''Rooftops''' - Outside each [[spawn room]] are walkways which lead to the roof of the building directly across from them. Another wooden plank connects these rooftops to the Alcoves inside The Mill.
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* '''The Cave''': A cavern makes a wide loop around one side of the map behind the waterfall, and can be defended at either end.
* '''The Alcoves''' - On either side of the Control point, perpendicular to the sides dominated by the blades, are two windowed ledges, with stairs leading down to the ground floor. These small 'rooms' can be defended by a determined [[Engineer]], if he sets up a [[Buildings|Sentry nest]] early.
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* '''Log Shed''': On the right-hand side of [[BLU]]'s spawn area is a wide shed, full of timber, standing over a flooded ditch. Another mini health kit sits on a pile of planks within the shed.
* '''The Tunnel''' - a cavern makes a wide loop around one side of the map, and can be defended at either end.
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* '''Center Shed''': The center of the map is dominated by a large shed that houses multiple entries for either team. Within the center of the shed is the map's control point. Two large, circular [[Wikipedia:Head saw|head saws]] move linear to the control point, generate large amounts of noise, and serve as deadly obstacles to players as they attempt to capture the point. Logs are suspended above the area.
* '''The Docks''' - This boardwalk and shack overhang a large body of water on the opposite side of the map from The Tunnel.
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* '''Rooftops''': Outside each [[spawn room]] are walkways which lead to the roof of the building directly across from them. Another wooden plank connects these rooftops to the Alcoves inside The Mill.
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* '''The Alcoves''': On either side of the control point, perpendicular to the sides dominated by the blades, are two windowed ledges, with stairs leading down to the ground floor. These small "rooms" can be defended by a determined [[Engineer]], if he sets up a [[Buildings|Sentry nest]] early.
  
{{Map items
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<gallery widths=150px heights=80px>
|small1=2
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File:ARENA Sawmill Waterfall.jpg|The Waterfall
|medium1=4
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File:ARENA Sawmill Log Shed.jpg|The Log Shed
|large1=0
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File:ARENA Sawmill Center Shed.jpg|Inside the Center Shed, where the control point is located
|small2=2
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File:arenasawmill caves.jpg|Caves behind the waterfall
|medium2=2
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File:arenasawmill roofentrance.jpg|Roof entrance to the point
|large2=2}}
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File:arenasawmill sideentrance.jpg|Side entrance to the point
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File:arenasawmill yard.jpg|Yard outside spawn
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</gallery>
  
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== Helpful overview ==
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[[File:Sawmill (Arena) overview with lines.png|left|575px|Sawmill's locations]]
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<big>1.Rooftops
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2.Cave
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3.Waterfall
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4.Center Shed
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5.Alcoves
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6.Log Shed</big>
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{{clr}}
 
== Strategy ==
 
== Strategy ==
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{{main|Community Sawmill (King of the Hill) strategy}}
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{{community strategy stub link}}
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== Control Point timing ==
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{{Control Point Timing/Official Map}}
  
* Use the rooftops to give yourself the high ground advantage. The tops of the stairs in the central area are also good for picking off enemies down on the main point.
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== Update history ==
* [[Pyros]] with [[compression blast]] and Scouts with the [[Force-A-Nature]] can blast opponents into the saw blades or off the rooftops for a kill.
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'''{{Patch name|8|13|2009}}''' ([[Classless Update]])
* [[Spy|Spies]] can take the waterfall side tunnel to the other team's spawn, then climb the crates for easy access to the enemy team's rooftops. Then with the [[Cloak and Dagger]] equipped, they can hide behind one of the roofs and see when enemies come out. Then they can time their [[Cloak|uncloak]] and [[backstab]] as they pass, without being seen.
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* Added Sawmill (King of the Hill) to the game.
* While capturing the Control point, you can use the moving saw blades as cover. This allows you to deny enemies the ability to shoot at you from outside.
 
* Remember that [[Sniper]]s can shoot at the Control point from near their spawn rooms. If you're on the point, don't stop moving.
 
  
== Control Point Timing ==
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'''{{Patch name|10|29|2009}}''' ([[Haunted Halloween Special]])
{{Control Point Timing/Official Map}}
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* Fixed [[Engineer]] exploit.
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== Bugs ==
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* It is possible to clip onto the edge of BLU Spawn roof by [[Explosive jump|explosive jumping]].
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* It is possible for an [[Engineer]] to build on the head saw tracks without the buildings being destroyed by the saws.
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* The [[w:Head saw|Head Saws]] are possible to jam if a player walks into their sides and lets the saws drag the player with them. If the player then gets stopped by a building or another player, the saw stops moving until the player dies while continuing to circle and kill anyone who walks into them.
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== See also ==
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* [[Sawmill (Capture the Flag)]]
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* [[Sawmill (Arena)]]
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* [[SnowVille]]
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* [[Soul-Mill]]
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== External links ==
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* [https://www.teamfortress.com/classless/day02.php The Classless Update: Day 2 - King of the Hill game mode, Viaduct, Nucleus (King of the Hill) and Sawmill (King of the Hill) maps]
  
== Previous changes ==
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{{Classless Update Nav}}
'''[[October 29, 2009 Patch]]'''
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{{Maps Nav}}
* Fixed Engineer exploit.
 
  
{{ClasslessUpdateNav}}
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[[Category:Quickplay maps]]
{{Maps nav}}
 

Latest revision as of 13:53, 22 February 2024

Sawmill (King of the Hill)
Environmental death Saw Blades.png
Basic Information
Map type: King of the Hill
File name: koth_sawmill
Released: August 13, 2009 Patch
(Classless Update)
Variants: Arena, Capture the Flag, SnowVille and Soul-Mill
Developer(s): Valve
Map Info
Environment: Alpine
Setting: Cloudy, raining
Hazards: Saw blades
Deep Water: Yes
Bot support: Yes
Map Items
Healthico.png Health Kits: Smallhealth.png ×2  •  Mediumhealth.png ×4
Ammoico.png Ammo Boxes: Smallammo.png ×2   •   Mediumammo.png ×2   •  
Largeammo.png ×2
Map Photos
Loading screen photos.
Map Overview
Sawmill (Arena) overview.png
Set in a stormy mountain sawmill, this arena map has its cap point in a large structure atop a hill in the center of the map; beneath which lies a hidden underground spytech base; and above which, pouring down on everything we just mentioned, is rain—the first weather effect to appear in a TF map. If that previous sentence wasn’t long enough for you, replace the period with a comma and add this next part: players must ALSO watch out for the two deadly saw blades near the cap, which were left on when the previous occupants abandoned it for a less deadly, hilly, rain-swamped sawmill not built on a spybase.

Sawmill is a King of the Hill map, a modified version of Sawmill (Arena). It was released with the Classless Update, in conjunction with its Capture the Flag variant as an official map. Sawmill (King of the Hill) has an almost identical layout to its Arena variant.

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.

  • Waterfall: Located on the right-hand side of RED's spawn area, a titular waterfall flows down from a gray cliff into the center of a large pool. Logs form a floating path across the pool, although the water itself is not too deep. A mini health kit can be found in the center of the logs. There is also an obvious "hidden" path that goes behind the waterfall that can be used in case of watchful enemy eyes.
  • The Cave: A cavern makes a wide loop around one side of the map behind the waterfall, and can be defended at either end.
  • Log Shed: On the right-hand side of BLU's spawn area is a wide shed, full of timber, standing over a flooded ditch. Another mini health kit sits on a pile of planks within the shed.
  • Center Shed: The center of the map is dominated by a large shed that houses multiple entries for either team. Within the center of the shed is the map's control point. Two large, circular head saws move linear to the control point, generate large amounts of noise, and serve as deadly obstacles to players as they attempt to capture the point. Logs are suspended above the area.
  • Rooftops: Outside each spawn room are walkways which lead to the roof of the building directly across from them. Another wooden plank connects these rooftops to the Alcoves inside The Mill.
  • The Alcoves: On either side of the control point, perpendicular to the sides dominated by the blades, are two windowed ledges, with stairs leading down to the ground floor. These small "rooms" can be defended by a determined Engineer, if he sets up a Sentry nest early.

Helpful overview

Sawmill's locations
1.Rooftops
2.Cave
3.Waterfall
4.Center Shed
5.Alcoves
6.Log Shed

Strategy

Main article: Community Sawmill (King of the Hill) strategy

Control Point timing

Control Point Multiplier Seconds
Control Point ×1
36 .000
×2
24 .000
×3
19 .636
×4
17 .280


Update history

August 13, 2009 Patch (Classless Update)

  • Added Sawmill (King of the Hill) to the game.

October 29, 2009 Patch (Haunted Halloween Special)

Bugs

  • It is possible to clip onto the edge of BLU Spawn roof by explosive jumping.
  • It is possible for an Engineer to build on the head saw tracks without the buildings being destroyed by the saws.
  • The Head Saws are possible to jam if a player walks into their sides and lets the saws drag the player with them. If the player then gets stopped by a building or another player, the saw stops moving until the player dies while continuing to circle and kill anyone who walks into them.

See also

External links