The terrorists have gained control of the upper decks, the counter-terrorist team must travel up spiraling staircases and elevators to reach the top. Survival of the VIP is paramount, since he is the only one that matters some interesting tactics can be applied to playing this map on both sides. The map seems confusing to the uninitiated but there are essentially only three possible routes to the top. Tactics vary from creating a dense cluster around the VIP s every move to scattering about the map using skirmish tactics. In general the CT force will keep at least 2 or 3 members of their team close to their VIP at all times.
Terrorists can pitch a tent and play a camping game or skirmish in the depths of the oilrig.
A good mixing of these tactics is normally seen in public servers, some people like to camp from the high spots, while others like AK close assault confrontations. An important issue for the terrorists to remember is there are only 3 ways up which means 2 guys a spot leaves a 4 man skirmish team to go deep. Lots of tactics can exist with AS styled play so enjoy the map and have fun, and try not to get lost.