Payload

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Payload
Goal Push the cart to the end of the track
Map prefix pl_
Maps Kraken Pier

In Payload one team attacks and escorts a cart along a track, and the other defends and tries to stop it until time runs out. Payload maps start with pl_.

Rules

  • Setup: the cart is locked for a short setup time at the start.
  • Pushing: attackers standing next to the cart move it. More pushers move it faster, with each extra pusher adding less.
  • Blocking: a defender beside the cart stops it.
  • Checkpoints: reaching a checkpoint adds time to the clock, and the cart never rolls back past one.
  • Rollback: a cart left alone for a while rolls back slowly.
  • Overtime: if time runs out while an attacker is on the cart, the round goes on until the defenders clear it.
  • Winning: attackers win when the cart reaches the end; defenders win when the clock runs out.

Each map sets its own setup time, clock, push speeds and rollback; see the map's page.

Tip: Dying on the cart and running back costs little, since rollback waits before it starts. Abandoning it to go hunting does.

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Maps

TeamSpec
Weapons Grenade Launcher · Shotgun · Minigun · Rocket Launcher · Revolving Shotgun · Cast Iron Pan · Sniper Rifle · Mender · Pulse Rifle · Flamethrower · Telekineater · Hammerench · Pistol · SMG · Desert Eagle · Revolver · Thermal Void · Basher Tentacle · Bauble of Condensed Air · Struction Console · Pet Rock · Soul Linker · Assault Rifle · L.E.B. · The Chield · Flare Gun · Zappinator · Rocket Pads · Broadsword · Syringer
Buildings Sentry · Dispenser · Teleporter
Bosses Sar'Thuun
Maps Kraken Pier · Darkcove · Soulhouse · Academy
Game modes Payload · Service · Soul Banking · Training Range
Cosmetics Top Hat · Detective's Coat · Detective's Belt · Detective's Trousers · Detective's Boots · Detective's Hat · Beachcomber's Hat · Beachcomber's Shirt · Beachcomber's Belt · Beachcomber's Shorts · Beachcomber's Sandals · Aviators · Bandana · Goggles · Cigar · Mechanic's Cap · Mechanic's Jacket · Mechanic's Overalls · Mechanic's Boots · Mechanic's Tool Belt · Prospector's Hat · Prospector's Jeans · Prospector's Boots · Prospector's Belt · Prospector's Duster
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Loadouts · Inventory · Trading · Server browser · Quickplay · Hosting a game · Parties · Chat · Voice chat · Scoreboard · Kill feed · Kill cam · Replays · Map vote · Bots · Pickups · Spawn rooms · Photo mode · Steam Workshop