Showdown (map)



Showdown is a small, desert middle eastern type map. It's circular design is perfect for flanking the enemy. Despite it's size, short range weapons often have a disadvantage on this map. Because of the smallness of this map airstrikes or helicopters are often very valuable. Many players think that this map works with either Free for all or small Team death matches best. Desert camouflage works best. The map quite closely resembles the courtyard where President Al-Fulani was executed by Al-Asad, except for the statue and other changes. A market place seems to take place out of the possible palace(it is where players are often spawned). It is possible to get on the roof of the center by Glitching.

Tactics In hardcore particularly make sure your team controls the top level as it is a great vantage point. Also put Claymores on the stairs otherwise you will get easily flanked. Assault and LMG classes work well here, though some players prefer to use a submachine gun. Sniping is not recommended here, but some players use an M21 with an ACOG scope on the top level. Make sure you don't get caught running across the middle or you'll get shot by ten people at a time. A cheap trick is to hide behind the pot plant next to the smaller stairs and shoot people in the back it always works but don't stay there too long. In Hardcore Search and Destroy, it is fairly easy for the team starting out with the bomb first to plant it at Target A, which most people do.