March 2007
Genesis of Descent
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 8:39 AM |
Category: DOOM |
Go forth now and downgrab Genesis of Descent of which hobomaster22 reported as released over on Wads In Progress. The map is geared for ZDoom singleplayer. Go grab Genesis of Descent while I go help lay a laminate floor... now what would you rather do? I think id go for the map if I could. Adious...
Shambler's Castle
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 10:19 PM |
Category: DOOM |
If you put a hit on the Map Factory you can check out the Shambler's Castle level that is designed for Doom 3 by heXum. The map includes 5 new Quake monsters, Quake weapons, new sounds, quad damage and other stuff.... That is all on Map Factory.
Two Maps And One Is Xtra Crispy
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 7:48 PM |
Category: DOOM |
The weekend is nearing and now would be a good time to grab some wads for playing later. So if you hit Wads In Progress you can check out Final Doom: TNT Map01 Crispy Version that's made for Doom 2, singleplayer and is designed by SgtCrispy. If you go for the downgrab be aware that the http:// part of the URL is missing from the clickable link. Ok, now the other map is Sabbat Martyr Deathmatch by Mechadon. This map is made for Doom 2 and requires Skull Tag. Go grab those levels.
| Wednesday, March 28, 2007 |
Monsters Of The Dark Mod
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 8:12 PM |
Category: DOOM |
Just noticed a recent update on The Dark Mod site with info on new monsters that have made it into the game plus some other stuff. Hit thier screenshots section to view several new screens.
Chaingun Replica Revealed
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 7:12 AM |
Category: DOOM |
Now for something completely different for a change. Back in October sonicblaster59 posted on our forums in this thread where he revealed that he was designing a replica of the chaingun from Doom. For some unexplainable reason I missed this post where he showed the finished weapon. Worth taking a look at methinks...
The Alpha Mod 1.0
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 10:11 PM |
Category: DOOM |
Here is one of those mods that changes how things look and stuff in Doom 3 ---> Alpha Mod 1.0 that was made by Dafama2K7.It is the claim of Dafama2K7 that the sounds and textures contained in this mod are better then what is found in the stock version of Doom 3, and that the playability is better...but don't rely on the spoken word, find out for yourself. Keep in mind that, as with many initial releases, this mod is not perfect, however, any issues that have been identified, or reported will be sorted and fixed in following versions. That is all on Doom 3 Files.
Deathmatch Level: Processing Labs
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 8:08 PM |
Category: DOOM |
Ice Weasel uploaded a Doom 3, deathmatch level called Processing Labs to Map Factory.Be careful inside the Processing Halls, you may be able to hear the screams of the terrified soldiers. Or will they be your own? Go hit the Processing Labs.
Spiffy Speedmaps Hit Vegas
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 10:43 PM |
Category: DOOM |
Tango who dwells in The Spiffcave posted that work is slow on the Vegas project and they're (Tango and DomRem) spicing up the wad with snazzy speedmaps.Due to our major laziness and lack of excitement, we’re now shaping the wad with spiffed up speedmaps. This also means that the wad will consist of more maps; speedmaps themselves are created rather quickly, and I (maybe DomRem too; it depends on how fat he’s being at said time) can usually come up with a finished product in a week or less, giving me a ridiculously short amount of time to lose interest in a map. Hit The Spiffcave and see what the deal is.
id Software Seeks Beta Testing Clans
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 12:00 AM |
Category: id Software |
Not much is going on in the Doom community but you may be interested in the id Software related news item I posted on Mindless Games & Entertainment right here that concerns beta testers for Quake Wars. Anyhow that's all for now.
Outpost Of Doom II Updated!
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 10:42 PM |
Category: DOOM |
Ismaele updated his Outpost Of Doom II with two new reviews which includes one for Tormentor667's Austerity and Beluga by Didy. Hit the reviews page to get at the full meal deal. Also Ismaele reports that Italian DooM - Episode 2: The Singularity is getting finished up and there's 2 maps to go plus some beta testing.
| Wednesday, March 21, 2007 |
Some Wads Out Of WIP
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 7:49 PM |
Category: DOOM |
Over on Wads In Progress you can now check out the following released maps: First up is Doom 3001 which is a singleplayer, Doom 2 map by Doom Droid that is made for ZDoom (4 level demo). Next up is a map by Doomaniac that is called Corruption and is designed for Doom 2, singleplayer and Doomsday. So there you have a couple levels to check out or pass by, depending on various factors..
Pillars Revealed
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 4:10 PM |
Category: DOOM |
Pillars is a Doom 3, singleplayer mod where you'll play as a service tech who ends up fighting the government...The plot is set in a world in which the gap between rich and poor has grown so wide that two completely different societies have evolved. Interaction between these two societies has completely ceased. The upper class has built gigantic structures - the Pillars - high above ground level and are ruled by a government that denies their citizens the right to any knowledge about the people left behind on the ground level. I found the mod and the site due to a visit to thier page on Mod DB.
Skull Tag Gains New Code Guy
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 8:46 PM |
Category: DOOM |
Over on Skull Tag they announced that anouther coder has joined the team.Yes! Rivecoder has been secretly working on the source with Torr...Oops, not a secret now. Sorry Rive. Big grin Anyway, everyone give him "yay's" and "woohoo's" because this means more bug fixes, and more then one smart head working on the source. Go Skull Tag!
Denton's Enhanced Doom3 (v2.02)
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 10:36 PM |
Category: DOOM |
Clone JCDenton released his Denton's Enhanced Doom3 (v2.02) mod over on Doom 3 Files.Due to the constructive critisism and feedback that was received from earlier versions, some issues were fixed, and changes made plus many new features have been added. Check out Denton's Enhanced Doom3 (v2.02).
Stygian Nebula Revealed
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 9:38 PM |
Category: DOOM |
Just read the news on karthik82 that Karthik has announced he is making a new level for Doom, which is called Stygian Nebula.It is going to be a small-to-medium sized level for Doom II, replacing MAP01. I've set up a page for it, with a teaser poster I made, and the story I've written for the map. Screenshots and more details on the level would be showing up on that page very soon. Be sure to hit the teaser page for the Stygian Neblua poster and the story.
Update Info On The Ultimate Torment and Torture
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 6:03 AM |
Category: DOOM |
Tormentor667 posted some new info over on Realm 667 concerning The Ultimate Torment and Torture project.I had finally a chance and some time to work on Episode 3 from The Ultimate Torment and Torture and I really made some great progress. The first part of MAP01 is completed and the second part is about 60% done. The cavern area was the hardest part of it and I had to change many things to make it look as good as the rest but hey, it works, take a look at the screenshot meant as a prove. There's more info over there so take a trip to Realm 667 and see what the hell is going on.
Dolphin's Dream Review
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 9:12 PM |
Category: DOOM |
Paul Corfiatis posted up a Dolphin's Dream Review over on Paul's Doom Page. Here is a small snip:The action takes place on a bizzare floating metal structure in the sky with a unique green metal texture used throughout. So go read the rest.
| Wednesday, March 14, 2007 |
From Wiki To Eternity
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 9:19 PM |
Category: DOOM |
If you just happen to be reading this, then let it be known that you can now check out the Eternity Engine Wiki page, which I noticed due to a visit to Som's Pad. Also if you hit the Pad, then you can check out a todo list and the done list for Eternity's linked portals feature.
Paranoid ReX From The Ashes Of Fear
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 8:37 PM |
Category: DOOM |
It seems that ReX has been busy again and if you hit Doom Nexus you'll see in his latest update that he finished the first map From the Ashes of Fear and will tweak the health and ammo before Enjay will get to test it. Also ReX talks about his Paranoid project, so go forth and read what is happening on Doom Nexus.
Mind-Killer (v1.5e)
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 9:25 PM |
Category: DOOM |
Mind-Killer (v1.5e) is a Doom 3, singleplayer mod that is supposed to make the gaming experience more interesting and realistic.This mod continues my single player modding projects than include Weapon Mod for Soldier of Fortune 2 and Beyond the Call of Duty for Call of Duty. It doesn't invent the wheel again, it just makes it little better and 'realistic' as possible, but also keeps the game in a playable condition. In other words the game is fun to play and it will give you a challenge. Go explore Mind-Killer (v1.5e) over on Doom 3 Files.
PC Games Broadsided By Pirate Scum
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 1:06 PM |
Category: id Software |
Over on Shack News they posted that due to piracy, both id Software and Epic Games have gone the way of multiplatform developing."Piracy has pushed id as being multiplatform," stated Hollenshead, whose company contracted Z-Axis to handle the PlayStation 3 version and Nerve Software the Xbox 360 edition of Splash Damage's forthcoming Enemy Territory: Quake Wars (PC). You can read more right here and also explore links to seperate lectures (Todd Hollenshead of id and Michael Capps of Epic) that came out of the Game Developers Conference.
Battle For Mars Trailer
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 3:06 PM |
Category: Other Games |
Doom Hacker posted on the Doom: The Battle For Mars site (a RTS game based on Doom) that you can now check out a fan-made trailer by Caboose so go see what that is all about.
Doom II Map Reviews On DWS
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 6:05 PM |
Category: DOOM |
Bob Larkin of the Doom Wad Station sent in the news about some various reviews that are on his site. Here they are: Dissolution (Doom 2, singleplayer, 7 maps, ZDoom), Southern Cross (Doom 2, singleplayer, 9 maps, ZDoom), Project Slipgate (Doom 2, singleplayer, 11 maps, ZDoom), The Island (Doom 2, singleplayer, 1 map, ZDoom) and The Island 2 (Doom 2, singleplayer, 1 map, GZDoom). So there you have it... go play some maps.
The Valley Of The Damned
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 9:18 PM |
Category: DOOM |
Over on Aluqah's Web he updated his Doom 2 Levels page with a new singleplayer map called The valley of the Damned, which is made for ZDoom. So go check that out... it's one of those hellish abbey in the mountains kinda maps.
Skulltag 0.97c3! Released
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 5:17 PM |
Category: DOOM |
The offical release of Skulltag 0.97c3! is now available for downgrab.This is the very first release in the hands of Torr Samaho, Skulltag's new developer! It fixes bugs that have plagued earlier Skulltag versions, and he hope to quell many more in releases to come! Go get some Skull Tag.
Odamex Wants You To Play With Yourself
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 5:13 PM |
Category: DOOM |
According to the Odamex site, the port now has rudamentary single player support.This should help a lot for map and engine testing as it eliminates the "netcode" factor. So, if you've been wanting to help out but are afraid of "netcode", now it's even easier! By the way this only works with Doom 2 at the moment.
Karthik Speeds Into Mapping
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 8:08 AM |
Category: DOOM |
I sauntered over to Karthik's site (--> karthik82 <--) and noticed that he updated with the info that he took part in the speed mapping event that Sarge Baldy spearheaded on the weekend.The theme for this session was "Create a map inspired by one of your favorite maps. You don't need to recreate the map; just try to give yours a similar theme and feel." I picked Doom E3M5: Unholy Cathedral as my inspiration, and made a tiny map in 100 minutes. According to Karthik you can grab the compiled map pack off of Sarge's Speedmapping page right here. Grab the file called: sbspd019.zip and Karthik's level is map01 and there's also maps by Torn, DomRem, Dr Zin and Zap610.
You Feel Cold In Hell!?
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 8:16 PM |
Category: DOOM |
I wasn't expecting this but Chris Hansen updated his site again and this time he has a couple snazzy lookin screenshots in a 1600 x 900 flavor posted up. What project the screens represent remains unclear to me.... Go look for yourself already over on The DooMer's Recess.
Steve Nix Interview
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 7:12 PM |
Category: id Software |
Over on GameDaily Biz they posted up an interview with Steve Nix, Director of Business Development at id Software. They chat about the possibility of some id brands ending up on the Wii, Emmy Awards, Vista, DX10, John Caramack. mobile gaming and lots of other stuff.The main thing is that in independent development, or any large studio development, it comes down to the leadership of the company. You've got to have the right core leadership; there's been a real emphasis on process in the industry over the last few years, and everyone thinks you can come up with this great process and push the 'make game' button... but the problem is that if you don't have the right leadership team, then all the process in the world isn't going to make a good game. That interview is three pages long so go read it already. Thanks to Phoebus for pointing this article out.
Skull Tag Gets Hot Fixed
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 5:16 PM |
Category: DOOM |
The popular Skull Tag port was updated to 0.97c3 and is now available for public testing and is considered a hotfix and you can read what the fixes are on the site itself so get over there and see what is going on.
Whisper's of Satan Revealed
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 8:02 PM |
Category: DOOM |
Paul Corfiatis updated his Doom Page where he revealed that he and Kristian Aro are working on a new singleplayer, 32 level megawad for Doom 2 that is called Whisper's of Satan. The project currently has nine finished maps and has a potential release date for Doom's 15th birthday in 2008.
ReX Is Working On His Ant Farm
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 5:47 PM |
Category: DOOM |
ReX updated his Doom Nexus site with the info about what he has planned for Paranoid which will be designed for GZDoom. Also there's some info about From the Ashes of Fear and there's no progress to report on The Phobos Directive. To find out more details put a hit on Doom Nexus because ReX is better at explaining what he's up to then I am. Excuse me I have to go watch some Battlestar Galactica.....
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