Sudden death
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Sudden death mode is activated if neither team scores enough points to win the map and the timer runs out. Sudden death is a server-side CVAR (control variable) and by default is disabled on the PC version.
The Rules
Like normal rounds, Sudden death still has a time limit however there are several restrictions. The supply cabinets in the respawn area are locked; when an Engineer dies, all his buildings are destroyed; and no player will respawn after dying. The only way to heal is either from a Medic or a Dispenser as the normal Health items throughout the map are also unavailable.
At the beginning of the Sudden death period, you may still re-select your class as long as you have not left the spawn room yet. If you leave the spawn room, and then choose a new class you will die and have to wait for the sudden death period to expire and the new map to start.
On some servers Sudden death is restricted to one class with Melee weapons only.
(Note that the Arena game mode is very similar to Sudden Death in terms of playstyle.)
Winning
Unlike normal rounds, you can win in one of two ways. Either by completing the original objectives, or by killing all the enemy players. If neither happens before time runs out, the match ends in a Stalemate.
Strategy
- Engineers would be wise to build a Dispenser first, and preferably closer to the front lines. This ensures they have a supply of Metal for building other structures, as well as providing healing and ammunition for friendly units (or disguised enemy Spies).
- If on a one class server stick together and attack in packs. Keep your fire button held down and strafe in front of the opposition.
- Keep a close eye on the Stats screen (Default key: Tab) for the numbers of enemies and friendlies who are dead, if the opposition are down to one survivor you should try to win via Control points or Captures.
- Before leaving the supply room check what your team-mates have chosen and chose a complimentary class such as a Medic.
- Characters with a high initial health such as the Heavy or Soldier have a better than normal survival rate in Sudden death provided they don't meet:-
- Classes capable of the one hit kills (Sniper and Spy) make effective choices provided they can achieve at least one outright kill.
- Make sure that if you die that you take out at least one of the opposition, just depleting their health is usually not enough in Sudden death.
- When playing as a Spy, take extra care not to be spotted by the enemy. Try to infiltrate their front line, and attack them from the inside.
- Try to take out enemy Medics and Dispensers first, so that injured enemies cannot heal themselves.
- Kill the Engineers to ensure all their buildings are destroyed instantly and effortlessly.
