There was a time when TF2 had no promotions, no store, no hats, no unlocable anything.

That was before the Goldrush update.

'Escort maps' simulate a payload gametype, using fancy entities and triggers unique to each map. Only a few were made but they were popular up until the official update wiped them off most servers. It can't be said that they're better or worse but they deserve to be played. If enough people show up here I'll create a server and make announcements.