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'''Rumford''' is a [[Steam Workshop|community-created]] [[Payload]] map added in the [[Smissmas 2022]] update.
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'''Rumford''' is a [[Steam Workshop|community-created]] [[Payload]] map added in the [[Smissmas 2022]] update. The map is set in a paper mill that turns paper into wrapping paper.
 
 
Rumford is inspired by a paper mill located in the town of [[w:Rumford,_Maine|Rumford]], Maine. In keeping with the setting, Rumford includes signs in both French and English, reflecting the close proximity of Maine to the Canadian border. Additionally, the map features an active rail line, the Rumford Rail Company, which is based on [[w:Rumford Branch|real-life rail companies]].
 
  
 
Rumford was [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2886531763 contributed] to the Steam Workshop.
 
Rumford was [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2886531763 contributed] to the Steam Workshop.
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== Trivia ==
 
== Trivia ==
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* Rumford is inspired by a paper mill located in the town of [[w:Rumford,_Maine|Rumford]], [[w:Maine|Maine]], USA. In keeping with the setting, Rumford includes signs in both French and English, reflecting the close proximity of Maine to the Canadian border. Additionally, the map features an active rail line, the Rumford Rail Company, which is based on [[w:Rumford Branch|real-life rail companies]].<ref name="twitter">[https://twitter.com/theactualerk/status/1603550246508068865 Creator talking] about the map on Twitter.</ref>
 
* A secret room near checkpoint A can be revealed by shooting four deer cutouts in the out-of-bounds areas of the map.
 
* A secret room near checkpoint A can be revealed by shooting four deer cutouts in the out-of-bounds areas of the map.
* The numbers on the buildings represent the phone area code for Maine, which is 207
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* The numbers on the buildings represent the phone area code for Maine, which is 207.<ref name="twitter"></ref>
* The "employees of the year" posters are a representation of the map's contributors.
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* Some of the "employees of the year" posters are a representation of the map's contributors.<ref name="twitter"></ref>
  
 
== Gallery ==
 
== Gallery ==
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File:Rumford Deer 4.1.png|The fourth out of bounds deer located by the final checkpoint.
 
File:Rumford Deer 4.1.png|The fourth out of bounds deer located by the final checkpoint.
 
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== References ==
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Revision as of 22:45, 11 February 2023

Rumford
Pl rumford event.png
Basic Information
Developer(s): {{{map-developer}}}
Map Info
Environment: Smissmas, alpine
Setting: Day time
Map Photos
Loading screen photos.
Map Overview
Rumford overview.png
Map Stamp
Item icon Map Stamp - Rumford.png
Supporters Leaderboard

Rumford is a community-created Payload map added in the Smissmas 2022 update. The map is set in a paper mill that turns paper into wrapping paper.

Rumford was contributed to the Steam Workshop.

Locations

Checkpoint A

  • BLU Spawn: This is BLU team's first spawn point at the beginning of the round. It has 3 exit points, one facing the small building, the second facing the flank, and third is in the middle where the cart is.
  • Flank: A flank route.
  • Small Building: The small building is located in front of the first exit of the BLU Spawn.

Checkpoint B

  • BLU Team's Second Spawn: This is the second spawn room that the BLU team spawns in once Checkpoint A is captured. It has two exits, the main exit facing the Rumford Paper Co building, and the other is on the side facing the flank, it leads to a more open area of the map leading to Checkpoint A.
  • The Halfway Point: This is a halfway point from the beginning of the cart's journey to Checkpoint B.
  • Rumford Paper Co.: This is the inside of the Rumford Paper Co. building. It contains the RED team's first spawn room and leads to two other continuations of the Rumford Paper Co. building.

Strategy

Main article: Community Rumford strategy

Update history

December 5, 2022 Patch (Smissmas 2022)
  • Added Rumford to the game.

December 6, 2022 Patch

December 7, 2022 Patch

  • Updated pl_rumford_event to fix missing materials/models.

December 14, 2022 Patch

  • Fixed missing materials/models.
  • Fixed duplicate lights on the rope entities.

December 21, 2022 Patch

Trivia

  • Rumford is inspired by a paper mill located in the town of Rumford, Maine, USA. In keeping with the setting, Rumford includes signs in both French and English, reflecting the close proximity of Maine to the Canadian border. Additionally, the map features an active rail line, the Rumford Rail Company, which is based on real-life rail companies.[1]
  • A secret room near checkpoint A can be revealed by shooting four deer cutouts in the out-of-bounds areas of the map.
  • The numbers on the buildings represent the phone area code for Maine, which is 207.[1]
  • Some of the "employees of the year" posters are a representation of the map's contributors.[1]

Gallery

References

  1. a b c Creator talking about the map on Twitter.