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{{l4d}}{{l4d2}} Left 4 Dictionary refers to a set of terms used to describe a space within a level. | {{l4d}}{{l4d2}} Left 4 Dictionary refers to a set of terms used to describe a space within a level. | ||
Close Quarters | ===Close Quarters=== | ||
Close Quarters are a series of small combat spaces where the survivors must deal with the infected at a close proximity. Typically, the infected can get within 50 feet of the survivors before they are vulnerable. For example, the apartment building at the beginning of the No Mercy campaign in Left 4 Dead is a Close Quarters space. Although the infected have the advantage of appearing at close range, the survivors don't have too many entrances to cover to protect themselves. | |||
[[Image:L4d2 close01.jpg|thumb|right|''Melee weapons in Left 4 Dead 2 add a lot to Close Quarters combat.'']] | |||
Narrow Flow | ===Narrow Flow=== | ||
Flow is the main path of the level without taking any detours or dead ends. Narrow Flow is a tight directional space such as a hallway or alleyway that the survivors can cover by only looking forward and backward. If the survivor team has 3 or 4 members active, the first can cover the front, a second can cover the back and the third and fourth members can consider themselves relatively safe. This allows for healing or reloading in a comfortable environment. Of course, the addition of the Charger makes Narrow Flow areas a bit more dangerous. | |||
[[Image:L4d2 narrow01.jpg|thumb|right|''The Tunnel of Love in the Dark Carnival campaign is an example of Narrow Flow'']] | |||
Wide Flow | Wide Flow | ||
Revision as of 15:04, 27 March 2010
Left 4 Dictionary refers to a set of terms used to describe a space within a level.
Close Quarters
Close Quarters are a series of small combat spaces where the survivors must deal with the infected at a close proximity. Typically, the infected can get within 50 feet of the survivors before they are vulnerable. For example, the apartment building at the beginning of the No Mercy campaign in Left 4 Dead is a Close Quarters space. Although the infected have the advantage of appearing at close range, the survivors don't have too many entrances to cover to protect themselves.
Narrow Flow
Flow is the main path of the level without taking any detours or dead ends. Narrow Flow is a tight directional space such as a hallway or alleyway that the survivors can cover by only looking forward and backward. If the survivor team has 3 or 4 members active, the first can cover the front, a second can cover the back and the third and fourth members can consider themselves relatively safe. This allows for healing or reloading in a comfortable environment. Of course, the addition of the Charger makes Narrow Flow areas a bit more dangerous.
Wide Flow
Capillaries
Masking
Sanitizing
Tube
King of the Hill
Fish in a Barrel
One-Way
Return
Holdout
See also
Left 4 Dead Design Theory
Left 4 Dead Level Creation
Left 4 Dead 2 Level Creation
External links
12 Terms from the Left 4 Dictionary - Original blog post discussing some terms