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'''Sandcastle''' is a [[Steam Workshop|community-created]] [[Medieval Mode]] [[Attack/Defend|Attack/Defend Control Point]] map. It is set in a sandbox in the back garden of a house.
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'''Sandcastle''' is a [[Steam Workshop|community-created]] [[Medieval Mode]] [[Attack/Defend|Attack/Defend Control Point]] map. It is set in a sandbox in the backyard of [[Merasmus]]' house<ref>[https://wiki.teamfortress.com/w/images/4/49/Menu_photos_cp_degrootkeep_rats.png "Local wizard finds new home"]</ref>.
  
 
Sandcastle was [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3031036719 contributed] to the Steam Workshop.
 
Sandcastle was [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3031036719 contributed] to the Steam Workshop.
  
 
== Locations ==
 
== Locations ==
=== The Castle===
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=== The Castle ===
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
File:Sandcastle blu spawn.png|BLU spawn area.
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File:Sandcastle red spawn.png|[[RED]] spawn area.
File:Sandcastle red spawn.png|RED spawn area.
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File:Sandcastle blu spawn.png|[[BLU]] spawn area.
 
File:Sandcastle point A.png|Control point A.
 
File:Sandcastle point A.png|Control point A.
 
File:Sandcastle point B.png|Control point B.
 
File:Sandcastle point B.png|Control point B.
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=== Underworld ===
 
=== Underworld ===
When points A and B are captured, the portal to the Underworld becomes available near point A. It consists of three different areas of the backyard: a tool shed, a toy train's tracks and some toy blocks, and a grill. In the tool shed, players must dodge saw blades; in the toy train tracks, players must jump on the toy blocks (the train can be jumped on as well); and in the grill, players must jump on the steaks, patties, and sausages. Players who survive all three areas are returned to their respective bases with a speed boost, overheal, and a rare [[Magic spells|magic spell]].
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When points A and B are captured, the portal to the Underworld becomes available near point A. It consists of three different areas of the backyard: a tool shed, a toy train set and some toy blocks, and a grill. In the tool shed, players must dodge saw blades; in the toy train set, players must jump on the toy blocks (the train can be jumped on as well); and in the grill, players must jump on the steaks, patties, and sausages. Players who survive all three areas are returned to their respective bases with a speed boost, overheal, and a rare [[Magic spells|magic spell]].
  
 
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File:Sandcastle shed.png|The tool shed.
 
File:Sandcastle shed.png|The tool shed.
File:Sandcastle trainset.png|The trainset and toy blocks.
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File:Sandcastle trainset.png|The train set and toy blocks.
 
File:Sandcastle grill.png|The grill.
 
File:Sandcastle grill.png|The grill.
 
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* Fixed players getting stuck in the door when entering the Rabbit Hole at the same time as an enemy player.
 
* Fixed players getting stuck in the door when entering the Rabbit Hole at the same time as an enemy player.
 
* Fixed a hidden perch in the balcony overlooking C.
 
* Fixed a hidden perch in the balcony overlooking C.
 
== Trivia ==
 
* This map belongs to a "Rats" or "Toys" genre of maps, which are intended to make the mercenaries be the size of rats or toys.
 
* Inside the house and outside of normal view is a room with a beach chair, a flask, [[Merasmus]]' skull hat, a television, and two of the fish heads Merasmus carries with him.
 
  
 
== Gallery ==
 
== Gallery ==
 
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<gallery>
File:Sandcastle house interior.jpg|Inside one of the house's rooms.
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File:Sandcastle house interior.jpg|Inside view of the room with the open door.
 
File:Sandcastle Workshop image.jpg|Steam Workshop thumbnail for Sandcastle.
 
File:Sandcastle Workshop image.jpg|Steam Workshop thumbnail for Sandcastle.
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
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== References ==
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<references/>
  
 
{{Scream Fortress 2023 Nav}}
 
{{Scream Fortress 2023 Nav}}
 
{{Halloween Map Nav}}
 
{{Halloween Map Nav}}
 
{{Maps Nav}}
 
{{Maps Nav}}

Revision as of 21:40, 22 October 2023

Sandcastle has multiple variations, including DeGroot Keep.
Sandcastle
Sandcastle Castle.png
Basic Information
Variants: DeGroot Keep
Developer(s): Unknown
Map Info
Environment: Halloween
Setting: Nighttime
Hazards: Pitfall, crushing
Map Photos
Loading screen photos.
Map Overview
Sandcastle overview.png
Map Stamp
Item icon Map Stamp - Sandcastle.png
Supporters Leaderboard

Sandcastle is a community-created Medieval Mode Attack/Defend Control Point map. It is set in a sandbox in the backyard of Merasmus' house[1].

Sandcastle was contributed to the Steam Workshop.

Locations

The Castle

Underworld

When points A and B are captured, the portal to the Underworld becomes available near point A. It consists of three different areas of the backyard: a tool shed, a toy train set and some toy blocks, and a grill. In the tool shed, players must dodge saw blades; in the toy train set, players must jump on the toy blocks (the train can be jumped on as well); and in the grill, players must jump on the steaks, patties, and sausages. Players who survive all three areas are returned to their respective bases with a speed boost, overheal, and a rare magic spell.

Strategy

Main article: Community Sandcastle strategy

Update history

October 9, 2023 Patch #1 (Scream Fortress XV)

  • Added Sandcastle to the game.

October 9, 2023 Patch #2

  • Updated cp_degrootkeep_rats to fix an issue with the xylophone triggers.

October 13, 2023 Patch

  • Fixed missing prefix when the Strange Filter: Sandcastle (Community) item is applied to a weapon.

October 19, 2023 Patch

  • Fixed players getting stuck in the door when entering the Rabbit Hole at the same time as an enemy player.
  • Fixed a hidden perch in the balcony overlooking C.

Gallery

References