Counter Strike - Map Analysis - cs_Estate

Public Tactics for ... cs_Estate By S.A.S NOTE: This is based on beta6.5 version of cs_estate.

Map summary...

The map estate is based around one house. Multiple ways in and out which ensure heavy firefights :).

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Default Start positions of hostages:
Note: Due to the number of windows and ways into the house the hostages are usually left in there start positions. 
- 1 in the basement area.
- 1 in the pool table room, behind sofa chair.
- 1 under the stairs, near the pool room.

Main Flash points on the map:
Estate grounds 
From the word 'go' the terrorist players will take up positions at the windows and some of the CT players will start to make there way across the ground in front of the house. In the first 20 seconds of the game, it  is a case of the CT's advancing on the house whilst watching every window for signs of movement, while the Terrorists hold positions and either sniper at the CTs or cover window entrances.

The Sewer
It's easy for the counter-terrorists to enter the sewers (the entrance is next to their start positions). However once in them they are faced with one small vent to climb through to enter the basement. At least one terrorist player will be in the basement aiming at the vent, ready for a CT to pop his head out. Grenades work well here. The CT players also have limited time in the sewers because there is always a chance a terrorist player will enter the sewers with them and attack them from behind.

Tips and Tactics for lone Terrorist players

• Camp :). With the way this map is set up, camping (staying in one place ready to ambush the CTs) is a good tactic and don't be afraid to use it.
  
  

• The basement is easily defendable.
  
  
  The key is to keep out of direct sight of the vent, unless you have night vision goggles and a high powered weapon, or the CTs will take pop shots at you and score hits.

The area under the stairs is pitch black and idea for hiding in. Although don't hide there every round or the CTs will know your location. Another good spot is right amongst the bricks right next to the vent opening.  When the CTs enter you'll see them first before they see you, and by the time they do see you, you should have already started firing :).

• If your a good sniper then the second the round starts aim a sniper rifle outside from one of the top floor windows and pick off any CTs storming the house. Be careful though. Some CTs maybe armed with rifles and will shoot back :).
  
  

• There are only 2 ways up to the top floor of the house via the flights of stairs.
  
  These can be covered easily by taking up a position at the top of the stairs. If a team mate is doing the same on the other set of stairs this creates a perfect ambush point, and ensures a CT player can't dive around and take you by surprise on the stairs.
  
  
  
  

• If a lot of the CTs are taking the sewer route then wait 20 seconds, then exit the house, and head for the sewer entrance. If your lucky the CTs will be in there still concentrating on the vent. All you have to do then is fire away and down as many of them as you can in a surprised attack :).

Tips and Tactics for lone Counter-Terrorist players

• The vent offers a nice back way into the house, but is not without it's hazards.
  You can always bet there will be 1, even 2 terrorist players in the basement waiting for you to crawl along the vent. The key is to use grenades and above all remain quiet. Any noise from you will alert them to your presence. Grenades are useful, one flash grenade into the basement and then make your way along the vent.
  
  
  

• Although there is a front door to the house, there is no need to take it :).
  This is a pic from the back entrance, but all around the house the windows are open ready for you to jump in. This is where flash grenades can come in useful. You can't be 100% sure if you start to climb through a window there is not a terrorist lying in wait. One flash grenade should give you time to enter the window as any nearby Terrorists wait to be blinded.
  
  

• The hard job is getting into the house. Don't rush it and be sure to check a window (look into in from 2-3 angles then go in). Once your in the house you have to be on your toes. The terrorists will usually be up on the top floor, but as you can see in the pic above, in the pool table area they can see down on you. Keep moving and remember. Hostages can only be saved by taken them outside the front door, this means if there are only 1-2 terrorists left you can be sure they are waiting around the front door area.