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| − | | map-environment = Alpine
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| − | | map-setting = Cloudy, raining
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| − | | map-deep-water = Yes
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| − | | map-hazards = [[Sawblades]]
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| − | {{hatnote|'''Sawmill''' has multiple variations, including [[Sawmill (King of the Hill)|King of the Hill]] and [[Sawmill (Capture the Flag)|Capture the Flag]]}}
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| − | {{Quotation|[http://www.teamfortress.com/sniper_vs_spy/day02_english.htm The Sniper vs Spy Update (Day 2)]|
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| − | 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 Team Fortress 2 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.}}
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| − | '''Sawmill''' was introduced as an official TF2 [[Arena]] mode map in the [[Sniper vs. Spy Update]]. The map has since received official [[Capture the Flag]] and [[King of the Hill]] configurations that were released during [[The Classless Update]].
| + | : {{De|icon-override=Menu photos arena sawmill.png|Sawmill (Arena)|l1=Sawmill}}, an [[Arena]] map. |
| | + | : {{De|icon-override=Menu photos ctf sawmill.png|Sawmill (Capture the Flag)|l1=Sawmill}}, a [[Capture the Flag]] map. |
| | + | : {{De|icon-override=Menu photos koth sawmill.png|Sawmill (King of the Hill)|l1=Sawmill}}, a [[King of the Hill]] map. |
| | + | : {{De|icon-override=Item icon Map Stamp - SnowVille.png|SnowVille}}, a [[Player Destruction]] map. |
| | + | : {{De|icon-override=Item icon Map Stamp - Soul-Mill.png|Soul-Mill}}, a King of the Hill map. |
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| − | Your goal is to eliminate the entire enemy team or capture the central [[capture point]] when it becomes available.
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| − | == Introduction video ==
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| − | == Locations ==
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. Large circular 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.
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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.
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| − | <gallery widths=150px heights=90px>
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| − | File:ARENA Sawmill Waterfall.jpg|The Waterfall
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| − | File:ARENA Sawmill Log Shed.jpg|The Log Shed
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| − | File:ARENA Sawmill Center Shed.jpg|Inside the Center Shed, where the [[control point]] is located
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| − | File:arenasawmill caves.jpg|Caves behind the waterfall.
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| − | File:arenasawmill roofentrance.jpg|Roof entrance to the point.
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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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| − | == Strategy ==
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| − | * Each team has access to ramps leading to the rooftops surrounding the center shed. These can be used to identify enemies coming through the adjacent areas towards the spawn. Additionally, the rooftops allow entry into the center shed. The stairs near these entrances are good for picking off enemies down on the main point.
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| − | *The [[saw blades]] provide an opportunity to those classes with [[knockback]] abilities such as the [[Pyro]] and [[Scout]]. Knocking opponents into the saw blades results in an instant kill, and can be a useful strategy for combat within the center shed.
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| − | * Unlike many Arena maps, [[water]] is abundant in Sawmill. Combined with easy access to [[health]] pickups, the map encourages tactical retreats in the face of unlikely odds. Pyros would be well advised to chase and prevent alight enemies from reaching the water sources.
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| − | == Control Point Timing ==
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| − | {{Control Point Timing/Official Map}}
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| − | == Update history ==
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| − | '''[[May 22, 2009 Patch]]'''
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| − | * Fixed control point not being named correctly on Arena Sawmill.
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| − | '''[[August 13, 2009 Patch]]'''
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| − | * Fixed DirectX8 bug where some models would not be visible.
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| − | * Fixed exploit with building Teleporters outside of the map.
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| − | '''[[October 29, 2009 Patch]]'''
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| − | * Fixed Engineer exploit.
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| − | == Trivia ==
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| − | * Just like in [[Lumberyard]], there is a Spytech missile silo directly underneath the capture point. This is more prominent in the CTF version of the map.
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| − | * Sawmill was first seen in the background of the [[Huntsman]] update page. [http://www.teamfortress.com/sniper_vs_spy/day01_english.htm]
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| − | * Sawmill (Arena) was the first map for TF2 created and released by Valve that contained an atmospheric effect (ambient rain).
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| − | == External Links ==
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| − | *[http://www.teamfortress.com/sniper_vs_spy/day02_english.htm The Sniper vs. Spy Update: Day 2 - Payload Race game mode, Pipeline, Sawmill and Nucleus maps.]
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| − | {{SnipervsSpyUpdateNav}}
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| − | {{Maps nav}}
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Sawmill, an Arena map.
Sawmill, a Capture the Flag map.
Sawmill, a King of the Hill map.
SnowVille, a Player Destruction map.
Soul-Mill, a King of the Hill map.
