Description[]
Twin Peaks is an official Carbon map that is currently in the 1v1 and 2v2 matchmaking map pools. You may also select and play Twin Peaks in custom lobbies.
"This foggy mountain overpass is home to rival strongholds situated precariously on narrow ledges. Those who control the bridgeways are eager to exact a "toll" from those passing through."
Each side starts with a fortress that has 4 sockets. The closest outpost is occupied by 4 Level 3 Creeps. Toward the bottom of the map, is the next outpost which is occupied by 4 Brutes, it is also defended by a Longhorn, a Gatty, a Ratchet, and 2 T99's. Toward the top of the map, is the center powerstation which is occupied by 4 Brutes and is defended by a T99, a Rachet, and 2 T99's on sockets. On each top corner, there is a group that consists of a Longhorn, a T99, and a Rachet along the path.
Strategy[]
Both sides should be able to capture 2 outposts in about a minute. The closest can be handled with just a mech, which gives enough time to build 2-4 tanks in order to use them to help capture one of the bottom outposts. To clear the neutrals defending the outpost, 4 tanks used in 2 pairs with mech support is one of the best ways to approach. One angle of approach is to kill the neutrals one by one and then capture the outpost. Another angle is to neutralize and capture the post in order to use it to draw some fire and to pull out another tank to aid in clearing the neutrals. The opposing side may choose to cheese the outpost near the fortress on the other side of the map with a group of infantry at this time. A rare alternative opening strategy is to go for the top center powerstation early with tanks, the top outpost capture takes about the same time as a bottom outpost cap, however, being too passive allows for the opposing side to easily take both bottom outposts and create a 2 versus 3 outpost scenario.
When both sides control 2 outposts, a modified midfight is done, where instead players fight for the opposing bottom outpost. Players should build up a strong tank line to prevent losing their outpost. Unlike the standard midfight on other maps, losing this midfight will result in a 1 vs 3 outpost scenario. Once a strong tankline is formed at the bottom, players may choose to devote some units towards capturing the top center powerstation or focus entirely on the bottom area of the map. The backline outpost is often the target for harassment and cheesing in this state of the game.
Trivia[]
- This map, along with Simple and Salt, has the least number of outposts (5).
- Before patch 12754, there were only two outposts on this map.
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