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December 2008
| Wednesday, December 31, 2008 |
Rewind To July For Carmack Video Interview
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 10:51 AM |
Category: id Software |
Holy smokes it's New Years Eve and today we are going to take a look backwards to July when John Carmack (also Tim Willits + EA's David DeMartini are present) talked about the Rage EA deal, MAC gaming and PS3 Programming, all of which can be viewed in 4 videos right here over on Kotaku. Since I missed this one before it's getting posted now and thanks to Aliotroph? for message chucking it my way.
| Tuesday, December 30, 2008 |
ReX On Paranoid
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 7:54 PM |
Category: DOOM |
ReX appeared on Doom Nexus with information about Paranoid.The game design encompasses a single, large area (just like Half-Life, on which Paranoid is loosely based), and requires the player to return to maps that have been previously traversed. I'd have to say that this is the most ambitious project I've undertaken in terms of game design (not to mention other aspects as well, including the use of 3D architecture, models, and enemies with new behavior). Hit Doom Nexus to read more about what ReX is up to.
| Monday, December 29, 2008 |
Nordhell Review On Outpost
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 9:13 PM |
Category: DOOM |
I didn't notice this before but the Outpost Of Doom II was updated on Christmas day with Ismaele posting a review of Nordhell by Deadfall. Also check out the screenshots if you're into that kind of thing.
| Sunday, December 28, 2008 |
It's x - MASS Time!
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 7:05 PM |
Category: DOOM |
Christmas may be over but you can still play some x - MASS for Doom 3. Neurological released the singleplayer mod over on Doom 3 Files.The story behind this great download starts off with your car has broken down and you're lost in a fog at some ass-end town. Something's not right and you find yourself fighting more than the typical Christmas Rush to get your sweetheart's gift - and yourself - home for the holidays. Check out x - MASS.
| Saturday, December 27, 2008 |
No New ZDoom This Year
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 9:29 PM |
Category: DOOM |
Randy posted over on the ZDoom site that he has had a recent hard-drive failure and won't be able to replace it untill 2009 and because of this there won't be a ZDoom release this year, like he had hoped. That is certainly a bit of bad news. However there is a new a new version of ACC to downgrab. You should hit the ZDoom site if you want to read more...
| Friday, December 26, 2008 |
Rocket Servers Up As New Skulltag Unleashed
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 9:34 AM |
Category: DOOM |
Mr Rocket chirped at me. He posted on the Megasphere that he has a Skulltag server runnin for a few days with some oldskool maps. This also brings up the fact that Skulltag, 97D3-RC1 was just released. So now would be a good time to downgrab the new version of the port and maybe pay Rocket a visit (more info on the Megasphere!)
| Thursday, December 25, 2008 |
Classic Dooming Revealed
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 8:40 PM |
Category: DOOM |
Grimm sent me a PM to inform us that the Classic Dooming site is now online, which is a replacement for the old Grimm's Mini-Reviews.Classic Dooming is devoted to categorizing and reviewing the levels in the online archives so that the community can have a reliable guide to assist them when they choose to peruse the archives. But right now, that goal is pretty far away. That's why we need YOUR help to accomplish it. Check out Classic Dooming.
Wolfenstein Christmas!
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 7:35 AM |
Category: Wolfenstein |
I'm afraid that some grinch has stolen all the Doom news.... but enough about that, It's Christmas! I hope everybody has a great Holiday and everything is going well. Ummmm, there is however something that you don't see all that often, Wolfenstein 3D news! Havoc7 posted on Mod db that he released the SDL version of Absence, a Wolfenstein 3D TC.Absence is a Wolfenstein 3D TC with a new and dark storyline that includes a lot of new features that you've never seen before in a Wolfenstein 3D TC, like an experience system to upgrade yourself! Absence plays in a US underground lab called "Sigma Complex". This lab complex is primarily specializing in genetic and robotic experiments. What the hell does SDL mean? You can also check out his Havoc's Wolfenstein 3D Page for more info. Cya later, I'm off to find me some beer, turkey and gifts.
| Wednesday, December 24, 2008 |
Freedoom Moved
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 8:01 PM |
Category: DOOM |
Christmas Eve is almost toast. Soon it will be Christmas day.... I suppose IT IS in some places of the wide world. Well I'm on a Canadian schedule and remember that Freedoom jobby? Well it moved from the old sourceforge site to this one. Update ur bookmarks! That's all for now...
| Tuesday, December 23, 2008 |
QuakeCon 2009 Details
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 10:37 AM |
Category: id Software |
I was looking around a few sites and noticed that CVG posted up some of the QuakeCon 2009 Details that id Software has released.The event will host North America's largest bring-your-own-computer LAN party, according to id, with places for almost 3,000 gamers to hook their systems up and play on the company's network. Read more about the QuakeCon 2009 Details.
| Monday, December 22, 2008 |
Mr. Winter Wonderland
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 5:12 PM |
Category: DOOM |
Mr Rocket released a Christmas themed deathmatch map that he calls Mr.Winter Wonderland!The map is Christmas theme based in a snowy cannon with some caves and teleports on each side.It's a really bright and not any type of advanced editing or anything..but consistent enough.Turns out it plays pretty well though. So there ye go! Hit the Megasphere and get some X-Mas goodies.
| Sunday, December 21, 2008 |
Risen 3D v2.2.03 Released
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 9:08 AM |
Category: DOOM |
hawkwind2 shot me a PM that the Risen 3D site is now updated with the release of Risen3D v2.2.03 and here is the list of significant improvements and cool new features as mentioned on the official page.- Improved analysis code and further speed improvements.
- Translucent water.
- Outside fog support.
- Underwater effects and falling damage.
- Improved resolution and FOV support for large widescreen monitors.
- Skybox support - packs for Doom and Doom2 courtesy of Wim Sitters.
- Sitters and Abbs enhanced model packs are now available.
- The standard HUD weapon models have been revised.
- The R3Dlauncher now has improved DPI ( large fonts ) awareness.
- Improved saved game compatibility between model packs.
- Many other improvements and tweaks too numerous to mention.
Also check out the Sitters / Abbs enhanced model packs, skybox packs and custom R3D maps (updated for v2.2.03). Theres lots of cool Risen 3D stuff to check out, so get going!
| Saturday, December 20, 2008 |
Doom 3 Wallpaper
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 7:30 PM |
Category: DOOM |
I'm flying in here and dropping this off and then beating the feet. Doom 3 Files... UAC Desktop Wallpaper... made by Doom3Fan. That's all! *runs away*
| Friday, December 19, 2008 |
Service Rooms
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 7:26 PM |
Category: DOOM |
Service Rooms is a Doom 3, singleplayer mod that Psimorph released.Service Rooms is a small but highly detailed Single Player level for Doom III which consists of three zones, each providing a challenge for your very survival. Hit Doom 3 Files if you want to check out Service Rooms. By the way, the author says that the Russian version of Doom 3 is required but the level may still work in other versions, because the map contains a couple textures with Russian text or somethin'. heh.
| Thursday, December 18, 2008 |
A Few Doom Wads
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 8:59 PM |
Category: DOOM |
I'm just sitting here and I'm messing around with Doom Builder... then I remembered to look for something to post for today and I see there's a few interesting maps loaded up on /id Games. Lets do a list!That's all for now. You can always check out the latest files over there yourself to see what else has become available... which should be obvious and I'm just blah blah blah..... [edit] I just looked on Wads In Progress and that Worm map and a Heretic map is listed in the released section.I think that's all now.
| Wednesday, December 17, 2008 |
Tormentor Is Now More Compatible With Skulltag
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 2:46 PM |
Category: DOOM |
He who is Tormentor 667 updated his Realm 667 site with info on three titles that got updated to be more compatible with Skulltag, including UTNT Invasion, Ultimate Torment & Torture and The City of the Damned - Apocalypse. Tormentor 667 has more info on each title and what got fixed, who helped and such.By the way, some of the files need the latest SVN builds or even the internal builds of GZDoom and Skulltag so make sure to get these before you start to play. Hit Realm 667 for more info and the downgrabs.
| Tuesday, December 16, 2008 |
The Megawad Updated
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 2:39 PM |
Category: DOOM |
I decided to update The Megawad today with some info about Vilecore 2 and a smaller project that I'm calling UAC Starbase 6. I wrote some log files for both projects and posted a couple examples..He moaned that something had attacked him in the tunnels and it was too dark to see so he ran. He told us we should seal the door so it wouldn't get through. I nodded to Reena and she punched the emergency lock on the door and we heard it snap shut. There was another tremor and some debris broke free of the cliff face and crashed in front of us. Suddenly there was a terrible rending noise and the door itself started to buckle and two shallow cracks in the ground opened up and appeared to fill with blood... That's all I have to say for now. Check it out or not, I'm gonna bugger off now.
| Monday, December 15, 2008 |
GNi To Host Quake Live
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 2:04 PM |
Category: Quake |
Over on Blues News they mentioned some info about the Quake Live Services which reveals GNi to Host New id Software QUAKE LIVE Title.“GNi has significant experience in the hosting of rapidly-scaling online games which solidified them as an excellent choice to host QUAKE LIVE. The back-end systems and infrastructure are critical elements in reliably delivering QUAKE LIVE’s state-of-the-art web interface, and GNi’s ability to scale quickly using their Dedicated Hosting Infrastructure ensures that we always have the immediate and flexible capacity to provide our constantly expanding player base the best game experience on the web,” stated Todd Hollenshead, CEO of id Software. I wonder when this thing is going to actually launch...
| Sunday, December 14, 2008 |
Cold As Hell: Special Edition Released
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 8:38 PM |
Category: DOOM |
I just checked Wads In Progress and there is one wad that is now done and released.That's all for now!
| Saturday, December 13, 2008 |
Taking A Look At Doom...
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 7:07 PM |
Category: DOOM |
Zorx77 let me know that Big Download put up an article concerning Doom's 15th Birthday.The art design for Doom was definitely not for kids. This game was designed to be played and enjoyed by a mature gamer who didn't flinch at satanic imagery and blood sprites. Read more on Doom's 15th Birthday.
| Friday, December 12, 2008 |
NDCP 2 In Beta Testing Phase
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 12:09 PM |
Category: DOOM |
Hot on the heels of the upcoming Plutonia 2 is the soon to be released NDCP 2 (Newdoom Community Project) the long awaited sequel to the first NDCP megawad. DooMAD posted over on Team Hell Spawn some shots of his Rusted Turmoil level that is map 28 in the project. The whole project is currently in the testing phase so it's just a matter of time to iron out all the bugs.
| Wednesday, December 10, 2008 |
Happy 15th B-Day DooM!
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 3:39 PM |
Category: DOOM |
Aha! When I got home earlier I was still not clued in that it's actually Dooms birthday and then noticed Potnop posted on the forum. Earlier this year (or something) I had started a 15 Years of Doom map and it got neglected and eventually I totally forgot about it. Last time I did one of those maps it was Doom's 11th. Where does the time go to? Since my internet connection is basically fried and even google isn't loading all I can tell you is that Plutonia 2 Is Coming Soon.
| Tuesday, December 9, 2008 |
Dual Weasel Stuffs
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 6:46 PM |
Category: DOOM |
I just looked on the Doom Armory and WildWeasel posted a couple downgrabs for updated mods, one for the GZMecha Project and the other for Magnum Opus. Here is a bit on GZMecha...This version is now actually playable! Most of the effects are in, weapons are fully usable and upgradable, pending some pretty major gameplay balance and the addition of the Alpha Strike module on slot 7. Also doesn't work in multiplayer (yet!). Hit the Doom Armory!
New Shaders Pack v2.0
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 4:56 PM |
Category: DOOM |
Dafama2K7 is back with version 2 of the New Shaders Pack for Doom 3.This pack contains the latest versions for some of the most popular shaders out there. If you want Doom 3, Quake 4, Prey and ETQW to look the best, then check this package divided in four sections, just go into the one you are interested in and drag & drop the folder mod to the game you may want to use the shaders on... Hit Doom 3 Files for the New Shaders Pack.
X-Mass Comes On The 24th This Year
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 9:44 AM |
Category: DOOM |
Yesterday I put the tree up, cranked on the lights and this morning the ornaments got themselves on there. Now all I need is to stock up on snacks and get a few more beer, plus finish the gift searching.... then I might be ready for the big day. Time is flying or so it seems. Meanwhile, what is going on in the world of Doom and other assorted id Software stuffs? All I see, for now is this... Over on Mod db I spotted this X-Mass mod for Doom 3 that is scheduled for a December 24th release.Your car has broken down and you're lost in a fog at some ass-end town. Something's not right and you find yourself fighting more than the typical Christmas Rush to get your sweetheart's gift - and yourself - home for the holidays. Hit Mod db and get ready for X-Mass. So there you go, X-mass will be on the 24th, then Christmas on the 25th.... sounds good to me. Luckily my game machine is working fine, so Fallout 3 is calling!
| Saturday, December 6, 2008 |
Three Wads No Longer In Progress
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 7:45 PM |
Category: DOOM |
A quick peek on Wads In Progress reveals three maps that have been tagged as finished since last time I posted about the site.I guess that demo wad is still in progress... Anyhow, I'm off to do other things.
Wire Brush
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 9:24 PM |
Category: DOOM |
Man nothing is shaking, so I checked up on /id Games and rf recently uploaded a singleplayer, Doom level that he put together in four hours that is called Wire Brush...Just a really quick map to prove that I'm still working on stuff. Get some Wire Brush.
| Thursday, December 4, 2008 |
Wrathchild Act I
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 7:38 PM |
Category: DOOM |
Wrathchild Act I is a Doom 3, singleplayer mod that Spiritus Sanctus released.Wrathchild is a plot oriented, postapocaliptic, cyber-punk, nonlinear, RPG/FPS-adventure/survival-horror ( in smaller words- Deus Ex/System Shock2 wana-be ). What I'm aiming for is a futuristic thriller with many plot twists and a believable atmosphere. Hit Doom 3 Files if you want to check out Wrathchild Act I.
| Wednesday, December 3, 2008 |
Outpost Of Doom II Remix
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 1:49 PM |
Category: DOOM |
There's no review on Outpost Of Doom II this time but Ismaele posted about a new version of his Outpost of Hell level (deathmatch) that Grotug and Hellbent worked on. Hit the Outpost Of Doom II to downgrab the map (look for the November 25th news entry over there).
| Tuesday, December 2, 2008 |
Hatomo Battles The Yomi Demons Review
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 3:24 PM |
Category: DOOM |
Over on karthik82, Karthik took the time to put together a review of Hatomo Battles the Yomi Demons, a set of levels for ZDoom.In fact, the harder Doom II monsters are used less than you'd expect, and the focus is on creating smaller and more interesting battles. Read more about Hatomo Battles the Yomi Demons.
GZDoom 1.1.06
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 11:03 AM |
Category: DOOM |
I missed the fact that Graf Zahl released GZDoom 1.1.06 back on November 16th! This latest version fixes some issues and he redid the glowing texture code. So hit the GZDoom site to get the latest version, if you totally missed it like I did.
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