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{{Map infobox
 
{{Map infobox
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|game-type=Control Point
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  | map-status                = community
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|file-name=cp_junction_final
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  | map-game-type             = Control Point (attack/defend)
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|map-image=Junct 01.jpg
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  | map-file-name             = cp_junction_final
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|developer=[http://steamcommunity.com/id/sean_c Sean "Heyo" Cutino]
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  | map-image                 = Junct 01.png
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  | map-released              = {{Patch name|2|24|2009}}
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  | map-released-major        = Scout Update
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  | map-stamp-link            = https://steamcommunity.com/stats/TF2/leaderboards/30384
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  | map-environment          = Spytech
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  | map-setting              = Indoor
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  | map-pickups-health-small  = 8
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  | map-pickups-health-medium = 1
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  | map-pickups-ammo-medium  = 7
 
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'''Junction''' is an Attack/Defend style control point map. It was included with [[The Scout Update]] as an official community developed map due to its outstanding quality. Its design is similar to [[Gravel Pit]].
 
  
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''"A Gravel-Pit style map. Junction is a sharp contrast to [[Watchtower]]. It’s full of tight spaces and short sight lines, which create combat opportunities dominated by ambushes and explosive weaponry."''[http://www.teamfortress.com/scoutupdate/watchtower_and_junction.htm]
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{{Quotation|'''[https://www.teamfortress.com/scoutupdate/watchtower_and_junction.htm The Scout Update]'''| A Gravel Pit style map. Junction is a sharp contrast to [[Watchtower]]. It’s full of tight spaces and short sightlines, which create combat opportunities dominated by ambushes and explosive weaponry.}}
  
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==Goal==
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'''Junction''' is a [[Steam Workshop|community-created]] [[Control Point (game mode)#Attack/Defend|Attack/Defend Control Point]] map. It was included with the [[Scout Update]] as an official community-developed map due to its outstanding quality. Its design is similar to [[Gravel Pit]].
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BLU is attacking and must capture all three points in order to win the match.  A and B must be captured before C can be.  For RED to win, they must hold out and prevent BLU from capturing the final point C. Time is added to the countdown if BLU captures either points A or B in order to buy more time for capture point C.
 
  
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==Locations==
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The goal for BLU is to attack and capture all three points in order to win the match. A and B must be captured before C can be. For RED to win, they must hold out and prevent BLU from capturing the final point C.
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== Locations ==
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{{HelpfulOverviewNote}}<br>
  
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===Overview===
 
 
Junction is a tight, enclosed map with lots of hallways and passages leading to the three main control points. Make use of the Demoman and Soldier classes here for optimal results defensively and offensively.
 
Junction is a tight, enclosed map with lots of hallways and passages leading to the three main control points. Make use of the Demoman and Soldier classes here for optimal results defensively and offensively.
  
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In  this map, Blu's objectives are first to capture point A and B (not consecutively), and C after the first two are captured.
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=== Control Point A ===
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Point A is located in a small room; it lies on an elevated platform with two sets of stairs leading up to it. The stairways are underneath the point itself, one in front facing BLU's spawn and one on the side.
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'''Control Point A''' is located in a small room; it lies on an elevated platform with two sets of stairs leading up to it. The stairways are underneath the point itself, one in front facing Blu's spawn and one on the side.
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* '''A Lobby''': The A Lobby is the small area right outside of BLU's spawn and below the point. It connects to the A/B flank hallway, stairs, and A/C flank hallway.
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* '''Stairs''': Underneath the point is a small set of stairs that lead directly behind the point.
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* '''Platform''': The platform is the raised area at the end of the stairs overlooking the lobby where the control point rests upon.
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* '''A/B Flank''': Connected to the lobby is the A/B flank. It is a hallway that runs straight to B's control point. It also connects to the A/C flank.
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<gallery widths=130px heights=90px>
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File:junction_cp_01.png|Cap Point A
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File:junction_cp_04.png|Cap Point A
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File:junctionA01.png| Stairwell
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File:junctionA02.png| A/C and A/B Flank
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</gallery>
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=== Control Point B ===
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Point B is located in a larger room with a balcony that covers two walls within it. B is in the corner where the two balconies meet, and it is only accessible through two side doorways. The point itself is covered by an indestructible window, preventing enemy fire directly on the point. Two stairways border and lead up to the point.
  
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'''Control Point B''' is located in a larger room with a balcony that covers two walls within it. B is in the corner where the two balconies meet, and it is only accessible through two side doorways. The point itself is covered by an indestructible window, preventing enemy fire directly on the point. Two stairways border and lead up to the point.
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* '''B Lobby''': The B Lobby is the other lobby outside BLU's spawn. It is larger than the A lobby and has crates scattered about it. It connects to the A/B flank and leads up to the balconies.
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* '''Balconies''': The balconies lay atop the stairs in the lobby and run along the outer walls. Both of them lead to the control point room. The far balcony connects to the B/C flank.
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* '''Point Room''': The point room is located at the end of the balconies and houses the control point. It is sealed off by windows that overlook the balcony,
  
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'''Control Point C''' is located on a platform that rests on an elevated area that is, again, only accessible by stairs. The point itself has a small balcony surrounding it's front side and two side doors. Stairs lead from the point down to the elevated area. The elevated area also has stairs leading down to ground level. There are three entrances to C, two from A and one from B. The entrance from B is at the bottom of a flight of stairs, and the two from A are small doorways.
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<gallery widths=130px heights=90px>
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File:junction_cp_02.png|Cap Point B
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File:junction_cp_05.png|Cap Point B
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File:junctionB01.png| A/B Flank
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File:junctionB02.png| Balcony
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</gallery>
  
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==Common Strategies==
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=== Control Point C ===
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*[[Engineers]] are most useful when placing sentries directly on or near the control points. Control Point A provides a nice balcony to cover the Blu spawn entrance. Control Point B holds two balconies that are great for covering the control point and the two entrances three entrances leading to the room. Control Point C wields a balcony directly outside the point that is perfect for covering all angles of the point.  
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Point C is located on a platform that rests on an elevated area that is, again, only accessible by stairs. The point itself has a small balcony surrounding its front side and two side doors. Stairs lead from the point down to the elevated area. The elevated area also has stairs leading down to ground level. There are three entrances to C, two from A and one from B. The entrance from B is at the bottom of a flight of stairs, and the two from A are small doorways.
  
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*Spies are great for offense on this map because of the many different routes and connections between all of the control points. It is possible to fool the Red team without even cloaking behind their front lines. Use your cloak only for getting behind Control Point C will heed great results.
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* '''A/C Flank''': From Point A is a hallway that forks into two entrances to C. Both of these are located near each other at the bottom of the stairwell.
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* '''B/C Flank''': From Point B is another hallway that leads to an entrance at the other end of the stairwell. Next to the hallway is a room with two open windows viewing the area around the point.
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* '''Platform''': Surrounding the point room, at the top of the stairs is a platform from which the entire stairwell area can be seen. This area gives a height advantage against any attackers.
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* '''Battlements''': Next to the point near the A/C flank is a small hallway and set of stairs. At the end of them is a tight area with a window all along the wall facing the point. This spot overlooks most of the area and is very useful as a [[Sentry Gun]] placement spot.
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* '''Point Room''': The point room is located in the center of the area, right outside the spawn, and on top of the stairs. It is shaped like a box with two entrances on each side of the balcony. Each side also has large windows along the walls.
  
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*Junction features low ceilings and relatively enclosed points, leaving players with less room to maneuver than on other maps. This makes [[Demomen]] a great choice for both attacking and defending. The encapsulated control points at B and C allow Demomen on defense to place [[sticky bombs]] where they cannot be destroyed without entering the control point itself.
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<gallery widths=130px heights=90px>
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File:junction_cp_06.png|Cap Point C
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File:junction_cp_03.png|Cap Point C
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File:junctionC01.png| A/C Flank
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File:junctionC02.png| Battlements
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</gallery>
  
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== Control Point Timing ==
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== Helpful overview ==
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[[File:Junction overview with lines.png|left|Junction's locations|600px]]
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<big>1.Balconies
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2.B Lobby
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3.Balconies
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4.B/C flank
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5.Platform
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6.A/C flank
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7.A/B route
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8.A Lobby
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9.Stairs</big>
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{{clr}}
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== Strategy ==
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{{map strategy link|Junction|main=yes|stub=yes}}
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== Control Point timing ==
 
{{Control Point Timing/Official Map}}
 
{{Control Point Timing/Official Map}}
  
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== Trivia ==
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== Update history ==
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*Junction's Control Points have the same name as the Control Points from Gravel Pit (i.e. Point C is still called "The Laser Gun")
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'''{{Patch name|2|24|2009}}''' ([[Scout Update]])
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* Added Junction to the game.
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'''{{Patch name|3|5|2009}}'''
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* Fixed an exploit where Engineers could build a teleporter exit in an invalid area.
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* Fixed a few bad overlay assignments and other minor issues.
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'''{{Patch name|4|20|2009}}'''
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* Updated Junction to score per-capture instead of per-round. This fixes the map not working correctly with Tournament mode and the stopwatch.
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'''{{Patch name|4|24|2014}}'''
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* Players are now prevented from building in spawn rooms.
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== Bugs ==
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* Players can walk through a computer console in the area outside BLU's spawn.
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[[File:Junctionconsole.png|thumb|120px|Computer near BLU's setup gates that players can walk behind.]]
  
 
== External links ==
 
== External links ==
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*[http://www.teamfortress.com/scoutupdate/watchtower_and_junction.htm ''The Scout Update'': Maps - Watchtower + Junction]
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* [https://www.teamfortress.com/scoutupdate/watchtower_and_junction.htm ''The Scout Update'': Maps - Watchtower + Junction]
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{{Scout Update Nav}}
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{{Maps Nav}}
  
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Junction
Junct 01.png
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Basic Information
Map type: Attack/Defend
File name: cp_junction_final
Released: February 24, 2009 Patch
(Scout Update)
Developer(s): Sean "Heyo" Cutino
Map Info
Environment: Spytech
Setting: Indoor
Map Items
Healthico.png Health Kits: Smallhealth.png ×8  •  Mediumhealth.png ×1
Ammoico.png Ammo Boxes: Mediumammo.png ×7
Map Photos
Loading screen photos.
Map Overview
Junction overview.png
Map Stamp
Item icon Map Stamp - Junction.png
Supporters Leaderboard
“
A Gravel Pit style map. Junction is a sharp contrast to Watchtower. It’s full of tight spaces and short sightlines, which create combat opportunities dominated by ambushes and explosive weaponry.
”

Junction is a community-created Attack/Defend Control Point map. It was included with the Scout Update as an official community-developed map due to its outstanding quality. Its design is similar to Gravel Pit.

The goal for BLU is to attack and capture all three points in order to win the match. A and B must be captured before C can be. For RED to win, they must hold out and prevent BLU from capturing the final point C.

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.

Junction is a tight, enclosed map with lots of hallways and passages leading to the three main control points. Make use of the Demoman and Soldier classes here for optimal results defensively and offensively.

Control Point A

Point A is located in a small room; it lies on an elevated platform with two sets of stairs leading up to it. The stairways are underneath the point itself, one in front facing BLU's spawn and one on the side.

  • A Lobby: The A Lobby is the small area right outside of BLU's spawn and below the point. It connects to the A/B flank hallway, stairs, and A/C flank hallway.
  • Stairs: Underneath the point is a small set of stairs that lead directly behind the point.
  • Platform: The platform is the raised area at the end of the stairs overlooking the lobby where the control point rests upon.
  • A/B Flank: Connected to the lobby is the A/B flank. It is a hallway that runs straight to B's control point. It also connects to the A/C flank.

  • Cap Point A

  • Cap Point A

  • Stairwell

  • A/C and A/B Flank

Control Point B

Point B is located in a larger room with a balcony that covers two walls within it. B is in the corner where the two balconies meet, and it is only accessible through two side doorways. The point itself is covered by an indestructible window, preventing enemy fire directly on the point. Two stairways border and lead up to the point.

  • B Lobby: The B Lobby is the other lobby outside BLU's spawn. It is larger than the A lobby and has crates scattered about it. It connects to the A/B flank and leads up to the balconies.
  • Balconies: The balconies lay atop the stairs in the lobby and run along the outer walls. Both of them lead to the control point room. The far balcony connects to the B/C flank.
  • Point Room: The point room is located at the end of the balconies and houses the control point. It is sealed off by windows that overlook the balcony,

  • Cap Point B

  • Cap Point B

  • A/B Flank

  • Balcony

Control Point C

Point C is located on a platform that rests on an elevated area that is, again, only accessible by stairs. The point itself has a small balcony surrounding its front side and two side doors. Stairs lead from the point down to the elevated area. The elevated area also has stairs leading down to ground level. There are three entrances to C, two from A and one from B. The entrance from B is at the bottom of a flight of stairs, and the two from A are small doorways.

  • A/C Flank: From Point A is a hallway that forks into two entrances to C. Both of these are located near each other at the bottom of the stairwell.
  • B/C Flank: From Point B is another hallway that leads to an entrance at the other end of the stairwell. Next to the hallway is a room with two open windows viewing the area around the point.
  • Platform: Surrounding the point room, at the top of the stairs is a platform from which the entire stairwell area can be seen. This area gives a height advantage against any attackers.
  • Battlements: Next to the point near the A/C flank is a small hallway and set of stairs. At the end of them is a tight area with a window all along the wall facing the point. This spot overlooks most of the area and is very useful as a Sentry Gun placement spot.
  • Point Room: The point room is located in the center of the area, right outside the spawn, and on top of the stairs. It is shaped like a box with two entrances on each side of the balcony. Each side also has large windows along the walls.

  • Cap Point C

  • Cap Point C

  • A/C Flank

  • Battlements

Helpful overview

Junction's locations
1.Balconies
2.B Lobby
3.Balconies
4.B/C flank
5.Platform
6.A/C flank
7.A/B route
8.A Lobby
9.Stairs

Strategy

Main article: Community Junction strategy
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Notes: None added

Control Point timing

Control Point Multiplier Seconds
Control Point A ×1
54 .000
×2
36 .000
×3
29 .455
×4
25 .920
Control Point B ×1
54 .000
×2
36 .000
×3
29 .455
×4
25 .920
Control Point C ×1
12 .000
×2
8 .000
×3
6 .545
×4
5 .760


Update history

February 24, 2009 Patch (Scout Update)

  • Added Junction to the game.

March 5, 2009 Patch

  • Fixed an exploit where Engineers could build a teleporter exit in an invalid area.
  • Fixed a few bad overlay assignments and other minor issues.

April 20, 2009 Patch

  • Updated Junction to score per-capture instead of per-round. This fixes the map not working correctly with Tournament mode and the stopwatch.

April 24, 2014 Patch

  • Players are now prevented from building in spawn rooms.

Bugs

  • Players can walk through a computer console in the area outside BLU's spawn.
Computer near BLU's setup gates that players can walk behind.

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