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'''FortWars''' is a mod for Team Fortress 2. Originally developed by [http://steamcommunity.com/id/m2828 Matheus28] and later rewritten by [http://steamcommunity.com/id/mechatheslag Mecha the Slag]. The goal is to construct a fortification before the round starts and use it as a base to capture the neutral flag and hold it. This game mode is similar to Source Forts and Garry's Mod Fort Wars. Others objectives include Capture the Flag and A/D CP Maps.
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{{Quotation|'''The Engineer''' on obstructing forts.|That's what it was made for.|sound=Engineer_specialcompleted08.wav}}
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'''FortWars''' is a mod for ''Team Fortress 2''. It was originally developed by [http://steamcommunity.com/id/m2828 Matheus28] and later rewritten by [http://steamcommunity.com/id/mechatheslag Mecha the Slag]. The goal is to construct various fortifications before the round starts and to use them as a means to capture the neutral flag and hold it. This game mode is similar to Source Forts and ''Garry's Mod'' Fort Wars. Other possible objectives include Capture the Flag and A/D Control Point maps.
  
 
Players are given a money system along with a list of spawnable props to construct their forts.
 
Players are given a money system along with a list of spawnable props to construct their forts.
  
== Gameplay Demonstration ==
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== Gameplay demonstration ==
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=== Official Map Gameplay Demonstration ===
 
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== Gameplay ==
 
== Gameplay ==
Players are divided by a transparent wall during setup time and must quickly construct their forts in the two minutes and thirty seconds allotted (although this can be changed). Players can create their own spawn locations within or on top of their forts. The game plays similarly to any neutral [[Capture the Flag]] game with the exception of creating the forts. It is possible for custom spawn menus and commands to be added into the mod using [[FortWars#Modules|modules]]. Money is given for killing enemy players, with which you can construct more props to further strengthen your base but only during the allotted setup time.
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Players are divided by a transparent wall during [[Setup time]] and must quickly construct their forts in the two minutes and thirty seconds allotted (although this can be changed). They have a set amount of money and number of props to build their fort with. Players can create their own spawn locations within or on top of their forts. To win, one team must hold a neutral intelligence for a set amount of time. It is possible for custom spawn menus and commands to be added into the mod using modules. Money is given for killing enemy players and is used to construct more props to further strengthen the player's base, but only during the allotted Setup time.
  
 
=== Props ===
 
=== Props ===
(Official props only, other props may be added through modules)
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(Official props only, other props may be added through modules.)
*'''Pipe''': A simple pipe, players can jump above it, if placed above another it can block players.
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*'''Barrel''': A simple barrel, can be used to block the enemy path, so they do not have a clear line of sight of you. This props has 3 random models.
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*'''Pipe''': A simple pipe. Players can jump above it; if placed above another, it can block players.
*'''Pallet''': Cheap and weak pallet, should be used inside your fort, to make floors.
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*'''Barrel''': A simple barrel. It can be used to block the enemy path so that they do not have a clear line of sight of the player. This prop has 3 random models and is relatively weak.
*'''Concrete Block''': One of the most useful props, players cannot jump above it and can make a good wall or barrier.
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*'''Pallet''': A cheap and weak pallet. It should be used inside your fort to make floors.
*'''Stairs''': A useful prop to connect props from different heights. It makes possible a one way only barrier.
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*'''Concrete Block''': One of the most useful props; players cannot jump above it and can make a good wall or barrier out of it.
*'''Reinforcement''': Prop used to fortify the props, it is very resistant. This props has 3 random models.
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*'''Stairs''': A useful prop to connect props from different heights. It makes a one-way-only barrier possible.
*'''Support Wall''': Useful prop to make walls.
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*'''Reinforcement''': A prop used to fortify other props, it is very resistant. This props has 3 random models.
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*'''Support Wall''': A useful prop to make walls.
  
 
== Commands ==
 
== Commands ==
 
*'''sm_fwhelp''': Opens a help menu.
 
*'''sm_fwhelp''': Opens a help menu.
 
*'''sm_fwmenu''': Opens the spawning menu during setup.
 
*'''sm_fwmenu''': Opens the spawning menu during setup.
*'''sm_fwresetspawn''': Resets your spawn location.
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*'''sm_fwresetspawn''': Resets the player's spawn location.
 
*'''sm_unstuck''': Triggers the unstuck.
 
*'''sm_unstuck''': Triggers the unstuck.
*'''sm_fwgivemoney''':  Gives money to another player
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*'''sm_fwgivemoney''':  Gives money to another player.
These commands can be used on the chat if you write "/" instead of sm_
 
  
== Common Maps ==
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These commands can be used on the chat if the player types "/" instead of sm_.
*'''fw_cube''': The simplest map, just an empty area to build
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== Common maps ==
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*'''fw_cube''': The simplest map, an empty area to build.
 
*'''fw_bridge''': Big and open map, Snipers are very effective here.
 
*'''fw_bridge''': Big and open map, Snipers are very effective here.
 
*'''fw_forts''': Small map, used for small servers.
 
*'''fw_forts''': Small map, used for small servers.
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*'''fw_sewers''': Big map, very dynamic and balanced for big servers.
 
*'''fw_sewers''': Big map, very dynamic and balanced for big servers.
 
*'''fw_war''': Medium-sized map, offensive classes have advantages there.
 
*'''fw_war''': Medium-sized map, offensive classes have advantages there.
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== Strategies ==
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A good idea on fw_forts is to leave the first point open for capture, and heavily defend the second point. Build several support walls a good distance in front of the control point, and reinforce them by either placing more walls, until you have a good number of them, or some pipes. Then, build a few pine-tree clusters behind those walls, as near to the point as possible, but leave one space by the wall open. An [[Engineer]] can build a nest there, and no one will be able to see him because of the cover the pine trees provide.
  
 
== Modules ==
 
== Modules ==
These are the models that changes the FortWars mod from the building phase to the gameplay.
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These are the modules that change the FortWars mod from the building phase to the gameplay.
=== Official Modules ===
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*'''Fly Mode''': This module allow players to fly during setup, useful for building.
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=== Official modules ===
*'''Class Unlocks''': This module block players from choosing classes and they need to buy them using money.
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*'''Fly Mode''': This module allows players to fly during setup, useful for building.
*'''Custom Spawn Point''': This module allow players to set where they will respawn. (Although this is not really a module, it's built-in, but can be disabled using a cvar)
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*'''Class Unlocks''': This module blocks players from choosing classes, and they need to buy them using money.
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*'''Custom Spawn Point''': This module allows players to set where they will respawn. (Although this is not really a module as it is built-in, but can be disabled using a cvar.)
  
 
== External links ==
 
== External links ==
 
* [http://steamcommunity.com/groups/tf2fortwars Matheus28's FortWars Group]
 
* [http://steamcommunity.com/groups/tf2fortwars Matheus28's FortWars Group]
 
* [http://forums.alliedmods.net/showthread.php?p=1340412 Matheus28's Plugin Release]
 
* [http://forums.alliedmods.net/showthread.php?p=1340412 Matheus28's Plugin Release]
 
  
 
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Latest revision as of 12:52, 1 August 2022

That's what it was made for.
The Engineer on obstructing forts.

FortWars is a mod for Team Fortress 2. It was originally developed by Matheus28 and later rewritten by Mecha the Slag. The goal is to construct various fortifications before the round starts and to use them as a means to capture the neutral flag and hold it. This game mode is similar to Source Forts and Garry's Mod Fort Wars. Other possible objectives include Capture the Flag and A/D Control Point maps.

Players are given a money system along with a list of spawnable props to construct their forts.

Gameplay demonstration

Gameplay

Players are divided by a transparent wall during Setup time and must quickly construct their forts in the two minutes and thirty seconds allotted (although this can be changed). They have a set amount of money and number of props to build their fort with. Players can create their own spawn locations within or on top of their forts. To win, one team must hold a neutral intelligence for a set amount of time. It is possible for custom spawn menus and commands to be added into the mod using modules. Money is given for killing enemy players and is used to construct more props to further strengthen the player's base, but only during the allotted Setup time.

Props

(Official props only, other props may be added through modules.)

  • Pipe: A simple pipe. Players can jump above it; if placed above another, it can block players.
  • Barrel: A simple barrel. It can be used to block the enemy path so that they do not have a clear line of sight of the player. This prop has 3 random models and is relatively weak.
  • Pallet: A cheap and weak pallet. It should be used inside your fort to make floors.
  • Concrete Block: One of the most useful props; players cannot jump above it and can make a good wall or barrier out of it.
  • Stairs: A useful prop to connect props from different heights. It makes a one-way-only barrier possible.
  • Reinforcement: A prop used to fortify other props, it is very resistant. This props has 3 random models.
  • Support Wall: A useful prop to make walls.

Commands

  • sm_fwhelp: Opens a help menu.
  • sm_fwmenu: Opens the spawning menu during setup.
  • sm_fwresetspawn: Resets the player's spawn location.
  • sm_unstuck: Triggers the unstuck.
  • sm_fwgivemoney: Gives money to another player.

These commands can be used on the chat if the player types "/" instead of sm_.

Common maps

  • fw_cube: The simplest map, an empty area to build.
  • fw_bridge: Big and open map, Snipers are very effective here.
  • fw_forts: Small map, used for small servers.
  • fw_tactical_ctf: Enormous map, used for big servers.
  • fw_sewers: Big map, very dynamic and balanced for big servers.
  • fw_war: Medium-sized map, offensive classes have advantages there.

Strategies

A good idea on fw_forts is to leave the first point open for capture, and heavily defend the second point. Build several support walls a good distance in front of the control point, and reinforce them by either placing more walls, until you have a good number of them, or some pipes. Then, build a few pine-tree clusters behind those walls, as near to the point as possible, but leave one space by the wall open. An Engineer can build a nest there, and no one will be able to see him because of the cover the pine trees provide.

Modules

These are the modules that change the FortWars mod from the building phase to the gameplay.

Official modules

  • Fly Mode: This module allows players to fly during setup, useful for building.
  • Class Unlocks: This module blocks players from choosing classes, and they need to buy them using money.
  • Custom Spawn Point: This module allows players to set where they will respawn. (Although this is not really a module as it is built-in, but can be disabled using a cvar.)

External links