To help clarify how objectives can be read from the map, I'd like to post an example from Krasnyi Oktyabr:




This map is presented from the Soviets' point of view, who must defend the objectives. The conditions shown are those that exist at the beginning of a round. The Germans must capture all four objectives to win the round.

As you can see, there are two red stars that are brightly colored (the Petrol Yard and the Central Yard), and there are two red stars that are dimly colored (the Garage and the Construction Hall). The two brightly colored red stars are the only objectives that can be captured by the Germans at this time. The two dimly colored red stars cannot be captured by the Germans at this time. It is the job of the Soviets to defend the two brightly colored objectives, as the right side of the map explains. (When the Germans hold an objective, it takes on the appearance of a black cross instead of a red star, as shown in the map's legend. German objectives that can be captured are indicated by brightly colored black crosses; those that cannot be captured are indicated by dimly colored black crosses.)

If the Germans capture both of the brightly colored objectives, they will gain access to the two remaining objectives (the Garage and the Construction Hall). These two objectives would then become brightly colored, indicating that they were available for capture. The list of objectives on the right side of the map would also be updated, indicating the new objectives. Note that if an objective is being disputed (in other words, if one side is trying to capture it), its symbol (either the red star or the black cross) will flash slowly on the map.

By checking the map every so often, you can see which objectives your team owns and which objectives the enemy team owns. You can also see on the righthand side of the map the list of the current objectives for your team. Hopefully this will help folks become better situated on the maps of Red Orchestra.