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== Usage in competitive == | == Usage in competitive == | ||
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==Strategy== | ==Strategy== | ||
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Attacking times on swiftwater tend to be longer than on other traditional payload maps such as Badwater and Upward. It is a more open map than either of those, with the layout offering a lot of height advantage as well to use for flanking and utility classes. | Attacking times on swiftwater tend to be longer than on other traditional payload maps such as Badwater and Upward. It is a more open map than either of those, with the layout offering a lot of height advantage as well to use for flanking and utility classes. | ||
Defensive strategy can vary quite a lot depending on the team involved, it really is a map where a degree of familiarity and team synchronization is required to play well. At higher levels a top sniper can be a nightmare to play against! | Defensive strategy can vary quite a lot depending on the team involved, it really is a map where a degree of familiarity and team synchronization is required to play well. At higher levels a top sniper can be a nightmare to play against! | ||
| − | + | === First point === | |
| + | {{Map locations | ||
| + | | title = Swiftwater, first point | ||
| + | | image = pl_swiftwater A.png | ||
| + | | area1 = Platform | x1=155px | y1=190px | ||
| + | | area2 = Bar/House | x2=200px | y2=130px | ||
| + | | area3 = Perch | x3=250px | y3=50px | ||
| + | | area4 = Stream/River | x4=400px | y4=370px | ||
| + | | area5 = Shed | x5=750px | y5=280px | ||
| + | | area6 = Tunnel/Mine | x6=600px | y6=150px | ||
| + | | area7 = Log | x7=510px | y7=310px | ||
| + | | area8 = Boxes | x8=20px | y8=200px | ||
| + | | area9 = Behind/Maintenance | x9=370px | y9=70px | ||
| + | | area10 = Patio/Gates/Connector | x10=490px | y10=55px | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | There is no definitive strategy for the first point hold although the consensus is this can be difficult to hold. If a team does try to hold they will typically be on the ledge in-front of the house. This can be vulnerable to spam and you run the risk of getting cut off if you lose your flank by the tunnel exit. Consequently many teams do not commit important classes to the defense of first at all, setting up in the tunnel. There can be interesting strategies to try and catch the attacking medic unawares and generally stall the push before 2nd. | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
| − | + | === Second point === | |
| + | {{Map locations | ||
| + | | title = Swiftwater, tunnel area | ||
| + | | image = pl_swiftwater Tunnel.png | ||
| + | | area1 = Arm | x1=510px | y1=175px | ||
| + | | area2 = Pallet | x2=330px | y2=160px | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | {{Map locations | ||
| + | | title = Swiftwater, second point | ||
| + | | image = pl_swiftwater B.png | ||
| + | | area1 = Catwalk | x1=470px | y1=100px | ||
| + | | area2 = Banana | x2=410px | y2=145px | ||
| + | | area3 = Attic | x3=700px | y3=110px | ||
| + | | area4 = Basement | x4=660px | y4=210px | ||
| + | | area5 = Long | x5=675px | y5=415px | ||
| + | | area6 = Lightbulb | x6=225px | y6=115px | ||
| + | | area7 = Mansion | x7=180px | y7=10px | ||
| + | | area8 = Truck | x8=475px | y8=325px | ||
| + | | area9 = Tires | x9=445px | y9=160px | ||
| + | }} | ||
| − | + | The bomb goes through the tunnel (2nd point is at the end of the tunnel) and a good defense here can be tough to break through without an uber, key picks by the spy or effective use of the top flank. I refer to the top flank, this is a one-way door (beware!) on the top right of the first point which grants access to a top corridor which leads onto a balcony overlooking the third point and red spawn. Control of this area can be important for both teams for the 2nd point due to the substantial height advantage it offers. Defending, you should always be aware of who is up there at the very least. Teams can also place sentry guns and keep other players on the opposite side to the first point flank. | |
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | File:Tunnel.jpg|Tunnel leading to 2nd | + | File:Tunnel.jpg|Tunnel leading to the 2nd capture point |
| − | File:3rd Point.jpg| | + | File:3rd Point.jpg|2nd from Attack's POV |
| − | File:3rd Point 2.jpg| | + | File:3rd Point 2.jpg|2nd from Defense's POV |
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
| − | + | === Third point === | |
| + | {{Map locations | ||
| + | | title = Swiftwater, third point | ||
| + | | image = pl_swiftwater C.png | ||
| + | | area1 = Attic | x1=345px | y1=60px | ||
| + | | area2 = Tanks/Storage | x2=515px | y2=70px | ||
| + | | area3 = Silos/Trio | x3=380px | y3=90px | ||
| + | | area4 = Choke | x4=525px | y4=175px | ||
| + | | area5 = Balcony | x5=540px | y5=265px | ||
| + | | area6 = Einstein | x6=175px | y6=285px | ||
| + | | area7 = Speakers | x7=100px | y7=200px | ||
| + | | area8 = Connector | x8=235px | y8=70px | ||
| + | | area9 = Dropdown/Basement | x9=305px | y9=130px | ||
| + | }} | ||
| − | + | Because the attack can go a number of different routes this can be an unusual point to defend. The sentry overlooks the cart in some position, and all other classes positioning can vary heavily you do see the combo near he sentry more often than not). Soldiers tend to roam on the far side to the spawn looking for drops on the medic or vulnerable people walking through the doors, and scouts get out onto the left (3rd point) if they can. Once the attacking team take this point the spawn doors behind the defense close and they essentially get trapped (blue spawn changes to directly in front of you too). Not getting caught here is often the key to a good 5th point defense. | |
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | File:4th point.jpg| | + | File:4th point.jpg|3rd Point coming from 2nd, poor picture |
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
| − | + | === Fourth point === | |
| + | {{Map locations | ||
| + | | title = Swiftwater, fourth point | ||
| + | | image = pl_swiftwater D.png | ||
| + | | area1 = View | x1=740px | y1=105px | ||
| + | | area2 = Garage | x2=735px | y2=205px | ||
| + | | area3 = Porch | x3=715px | y3=355px | ||
| + | | area4 = Slope | x4=405px | y4=280px | ||
| + | | area5 = House/Station | x5=200px | y5=295px | ||
| + | | area6 = Behind | x6=50px | y6=310px | ||
| + | | area7 = Barn | x7=90px | y7=155px | ||
| + | | area8 = Gate | x8=165px | y8=50px | ||
| + | | area9 = Vent | x9=220px | y9=80px | ||
| + | | area10 = Lockers | x10=310px | y10=25px | ||
| + | | area11 = Under/Ballpit | x11=310px | y11=70px | ||
| + | | area12 = Hold | x12=390px | y12=95px | ||
| + | | area13 = Shack | x13=525px | y13=60px | ||
| + | }} | ||
| − | + | A long and potentially bloody attack up a hill for the 4th point, where the cart has to go a long way to go. The combo typically sets up on the ledge above the first section of uphill along with the engineer which allows them to shoot down onto the hill/and cart at first. Flank classes (defense, I am thinking solly and scout), if they can try, to get into the house on the far right (from the defense's perspective). The two teams snipers are often the deciding factors here, on defense the sniper can be a long way back. For the attacking team the key is speed. If they can catch some players out on 3rd and prevent this ideal defense being set-up that saves valuable time. | |
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | File:5th point.jpg| | + | File:5th point.jpg|4th point from defence, Sniper spot! |
| − | File:5th Point 2.jpg| | + | File:5th Point 2.jpg|4th point in-game example |
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
| − | + | === Fifth point === | |
| − | + | {{Map locations | |
| − | + | | title = Swiftwater, fifth point | |
| + | | image = pl_swiftwater E.png | ||
| + | | area1 = RPC | x1=770px | y1=110px | ||
| + | | area2 = Box | x2=745px | y2=190px | ||
| + | | area3 = Grass | x3=550px | y3=200px | ||
| + | | area4 = Stairs | x4=5px | y4=350px | ||
| + | | area5 = Pumps | x5=310px | y5=170px | ||
| + | | area6 = Bridge/Windows | x6=280px | y6=70px | ||
| + | | area7 = Map/IT | x7=435px | y7=45px | ||
| + | | area8 = Secret | x8=500px | y8=10px | ||
| + | }} | ||
A sentry gun is typically overlooking the cart. Power classes from both sides tend to contest the upper lobby overlooking this gun position. Whilst there are flanks available to try and get behind the attacking teams players the defensive team has to balance this potential threat they can cause with the need for players stop to the cart. This balance may depend on the amount of pressure on it (number of attacking players pushing cart, how close it is etc.). | A sentry gun is typically overlooking the cart. Power classes from both sides tend to contest the upper lobby overlooking this gun position. Whilst there are flanks available to try and get behind the attacking teams players the defensive team has to balance this potential threat they can cause with the need for players stop to the cart. This balance may depend on the amount of pressure on it (number of attacking players pushing cart, how close it is etc.). | ||
Latest revision as of 15:14, 1 February 2019
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pl_swiftwater is a custom payload map made by Schwa that is exclusively used in Highlander. The pl_swiftwater_ugc variation has been frequently included in the UGC league map list since Season 8. Nearly four years after development on the map had ceased, it was included in the Meet Your Match update in July of 2016.[1]
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Usage in competitive[edit]
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| Total inclusions | 12 out of 39 | ||||||
Bold italics denotes the current or latest season
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| Pro version |
Strategy[edit]
Attacking times on swiftwater tend to be longer than on other traditional payload maps such as Badwater and Upward. It is a more open map than either of those, with the layout offering a lot of height advantage as well to use for flanking and utility classes.
Defensive strategy can vary quite a lot depending on the team involved, it really is a map where a degree of familiarity and team synchronization is required to play well. At higher levels a top sniper can be a nightmare to play against!
First point[edit]
| Swiftwater, first point |
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Platform Bar/House Perch Stream/River Shed Tunnel/Mine Log Boxes Behind/Maintenance Patio/Gates/Connector |
There is no definitive strategy for the first point hold although the consensus is this can be difficult to hold. If a team does try to hold they will typically be on the ledge in-front of the house. This can be vulnerable to spam and you run the risk of getting cut off if you lose your flank by the tunnel exit. Consequently many teams do not commit important classes to the defense of first at all, setting up in the tunnel. There can be interesting strategies to try and catch the attacking medic unawares and generally stall the push before 2nd.
Overview
The flank doorway
Second point[edit]
| Swiftwater, tunnel area |
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Arm Pallet |
| Swiftwater, second point |
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Catwalk Banana Attic Basement Long Lightbulb Mansion Truck Tires |
The bomb goes through the tunnel (2nd point is at the end of the tunnel) and a good defense here can be tough to break through without an uber, key picks by the spy or effective use of the top flank. I refer to the top flank, this is a one-way door (beware!) on the top right of the first point which grants access to a top corridor which leads onto a balcony overlooking the third point and red spawn. Control of this area can be important for both teams for the 2nd point due to the substantial height advantage it offers. Defending, you should always be aware of who is up there at the very least. Teams can also place sentry guns and keep other players on the opposite side to the first point flank.
Tunnel leading to the 2nd capture point
2nd from Attack's POV
2nd from Defense's POV
Third point[edit]
| Swiftwater, third point |
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Attic Tanks/Storage Silos/Trio Choke Balcony Einstein Speakers Connector Dropdown/Basement |
Because the attack can go a number of different routes this can be an unusual point to defend. The sentry overlooks the cart in some position, and all other classes positioning can vary heavily you do see the combo near he sentry more often than not). Soldiers tend to roam on the far side to the spawn looking for drops on the medic or vulnerable people walking through the doors, and scouts get out onto the left (3rd point) if they can. Once the attacking team take this point the spawn doors behind the defense close and they essentially get trapped (blue spawn changes to directly in front of you too). Not getting caught here is often the key to a good 5th point defense.
3rd Point coming from 2nd, poor picture
Fourth point[edit]
| Swiftwater, fourth point |
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View Garage Porch Slope House/Station Behind Barn Gate Vent Lockers Under/Ballpit Hold Shack |
A long and potentially bloody attack up a hill for the 4th point, where the cart has to go a long way to go. The combo typically sets up on the ledge above the first section of uphill along with the engineer which allows them to shoot down onto the hill/and cart at first. Flank classes (defense, I am thinking solly and scout), if they can try, to get into the house on the far right (from the defense's perspective). The two teams snipers are often the deciding factors here, on defense the sniper can be a long way back. For the attacking team the key is speed. If they can catch some players out on 3rd and prevent this ideal defense being set-up that saves valuable time.
4th point from defence, Sniper spot!
4th point in-game example
Fifth point[edit]
| Swiftwater, fifth point |
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RPC Box Grass Stairs Pumps Bridge/Windows Map/IT Secret |
A sentry gun is typically overlooking the cart. Power classes from both sides tend to contest the upper lobby overlooking this gun position. Whilst there are flanks available to try and get behind the attacking teams players the defensive team has to balance this potential threat they can cause with the need for players stop to the cart. This balance may depend on the amount of pressure on it (number of attacking players pushing cart, how close it is etc.).
References[edit]
| List of active competitive Team Fortress 2 maps | |
| 3CP | Warmfrost |
| 5CP | Badlands · Granary Pro · Gullywash · Metalworks · Process · Reckoner · Snakewater · Sunshine · Villa |
| Attack/Defend | Steel |
| King of the Hill | Airfield · Ashville · Bagel · Brazil · Cascade · Clearcut · Coalplant · Lakeside · Product · Warmtic |
| Payload | Badwater · Borneo · Swiftwater · Upward · Vigil |
