Bridge "secondary" objective

(preciousPalanquin) #1

The barrier/barricade on Bridge needs to either have its function or classification changed. For those who do not immediately know what I’m talking about, the barrier is a secondary objective that completely blocks the EV from progressing. It is impossible to win without destroying it, which defies the definition of a secondary objective. If the defenders can hold that small building, which is not too hard with a combination of Proxy, Bushwhacker, Aura, and Fragger, the round is over. The building is particularly defensible due to a very long flanking path and having an extremely convenient ammo resupply point.

(Saluko) #2

you do know u can use explosives to blow it up right? you dont need C4.

it isnt bad at all

(preciousPalanquin) #3

[quote=“flipSequence;25994”]you do know u can use explosives to blow it up right? you dont need C4.

it isnt bad at all[/quote]

It’s not that bad at all, I routinely win games on offense on that map. It still doesn’t qualify as a secondary objective though. Every other secondary objective provides a nice little bonus, but doesn’t directly affect the primary objective. This one outright stops the EV in its tracks.

(Ardez1) #4

[quote=“preciousPalanquin;25999”][quote=“flipSequence;25994”]you do know u can use explosives to blow it up right? you dont need C4.

it isnt bad at all[/quote]

It’s not that bad at all, I routinely win games on offense on that map. It still doesn’t qualify as a secondary objective though. Every other secondary objective provides a nice little bonus, but doesn’t directly affect the primary objective. This one outright stops the EV in its tracks. [/quote]

I think it is considered a secondary objective because it isn’t built by default. Primary objectives are active immediately and are ALWAYS required to be done. It is possible to prevent the enemy team from ever even building the barricade by rushing it with a couple of mercs. In particular Nader. Bushwhacker, Proxy, Fletcher, Fragger, Rhino w/ medic are all very good at locking down that objective before they can build it.

If they made it built by default I would agree, but I also think Bridge is hard enough without it becoming a primary objective.

(Gi.Am) #5

Pretty much spot on Ardez. Especially since the changes (It was possible to repair the generator over and over again before the EV was up and running ). It. is simply a slowdown the defenders can throw in. Which is ok considering that the EV catches fewer disables on Bridge than it does on Chapel.

Your best bet as an attacker is to fight over the generator as soon as the EV is repaired and if the barrier goes up move the EV to it and then completely ignore it till the generator falls (either C4 or massive explosive spam).

(Ardez1) #6

[quote=“Gi.Am;26024”]Pretty much spot on Ardez. Especially since the changes (It was possible to repair the generator over and over again before the EV was up and running ). It. is simply a slowdown the defenders can throw in. Which is ok considering that the EV catches fewer disables on Bridge than it does on Chapel.

Your best bet as an attacker is to fight over the generator as soon as the EV is repaired and if the barrier goes up move the EV to it and then completely ignore it till the generator falls (either C4 or massive explosive spam).[/quote]

Best thing to do IMHO is to get the EV moved up, and if they break it(they will) repair it to almost full and leave it like that till the generator is gone. Then pop that last little bit of repair and soldier on to your shiny new closer spawn point.

Best way to break generator there if the enemy has it locked down is a Nader and some bullets. Very easy at that point, in particular if a Rhino is chilling inside. This is probably the hardest secondary objective to defend when it comes to Attackers using conventional weapons and also one of the hardest to get the C4 plant on for the Attackers. I personally love this secondary as it is right now. It is a great learning point for new players anytime you are on Bridge.

  1. It is a great time to explain how to destroy secondaries to newbies.
  2. It is a great time to explain that the EV moves faster with more people next to it(to try and beat the repair time).