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February 2009
| Saturday, February 28, 2009 |
Congestion 384
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by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 10:35 AM |
Category: DOOM |
Now would be a good time to hit /id Games and grab some Congestion 384 which is a set of 20 maps by Cycloid for Doom 2 and from what the users say over there it's worth a downgrab.Not bad at all for a quick blast, the maps are well made and sometimes it is necessary to think first before jumping into a firefight in order to survive. This WAD is not for everyone, but those that like small, fast and simple maps will enjoy this. 3/5 Go grab some Congestion 384 .
| Friday, February 27, 2009 |
Vavoom v1.30 Released
Posted
by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 4:27 AM |
Category: DOOM |
Vavoom was updated to v1.30 and here is the list of fixes n' stuff.- Improved speed of DECORATE parser.
- Some gameplay speed optimisations.
- Some improvements to networking.
- Fixed demo recording in single player.
- Added suppport for maps with more than 32k sidedefs.
- Added support for maps that don't have node lumps present at all.
- Added support for most of the new ACS commands, additions of new features to the existing ones.
- Added support for "return" ACS script type.
- Added "allowprotction" flag to terrain types.
- Morph system enhancements.
- Added support for text format texture definition scripts.
- Many bug fixes and improvements.
Check out some Vavoom.
| Thursday, February 26, 2009 |
Doomsday 1.9 Beta-6 Released!
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 8:12 AM |
Category: DOOM |
KuriKai sent me a message that Doomsday 1.9 beta-6 was just released and is available for Windows, MacOSX and Linux! It has been just over two years now that beta-5 was released. You can grab the new version over on Doomsday HQ and also check on the log if you're into that sort of thing. ;)
| Wednesday, February 25, 2009 |
Quake 3 iPhone Port And Possible Wii Game For id Software
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 2:10 PM |
Category: id Software |
If you hit Shack News you'll see that they mention that John Carmack has said that id Software is working on a Quake 3 iPhone Port and is also considering a Wii Game.Carmack also mentioned that his company has been considering Wii development, but that other than a secretive iPhone project, none of id's properties would work well on the Wii. So check that out on Shack News.
| Tuesday, February 24, 2009 |
Quake Live Open Beta Starts Today!
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 10:01 AM |
Category: Quake |
I just spotted on bit-tech.net that the Quake Live Open Beta Starts Today (article was posted on the 23rd so it says over there 'tomorrow' but guess what that means TODAY).Ostensibly, Quake Live is a streamlined version of Quake 3: Arena that runs in a browser and is available for free. id Software is hoping that the entire game can be financed by advertising around the game, thus negating a need for microtransactions or subscription fees. Yeah so check out the fact that the Quake Live Open Beta Starts Today!
| Monday, February 23, 2009 |
Desolated: The Crying Fate Update
Posted
by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 12:03 PM |
Category: DOOM |
The Desolated: The Crying Fate page on Mod db was updated with new screenshots and a slowmotion video.In Desolated you play an Ex-Marine Dave who lost his family. The so called "Monsters" holded up a supermarket and killed his wife same as his two children. In this belief he wanted just to kill all that creatures, no matter of the price. But soon he'll understand, that he fought against the wrong and that there's no real evil or good... Check out that Desolated: The Crying Fate page.
| Sunday, February 22, 2009 |
The Unamed Base
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 10:29 AM |
Category: DOOM |
It's me b-day so here is the speed posted Doom news for today. Mr. Chris or somebody uploaded his Unnamed Base to /id Games which is a map for Doom 2 in singleplayer + coop modes. That's all... time to go relax. Have a nice day everybody!
| Saturday, February 21, 2009 |
Hypertension Revealed
Posted
by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 5:50 AM |
Category: DOOM |
Over on Mod db I noticed some Hypertension, which is a mod for Doom 2.A completely new way of playing Blood, it will follow two characters with two different storylines and two different ways of playing. The game will feature all of EDGE's features, especially 3d models and dynamic lighting. Unlike Transfusion, Hypertension will blend the original sprites, new graphics, and the 3d models (as well as a significantly darker world) to bring a new visual splatterfest to the game. So investigate that... or not, that's up to you. Me I'm off to get some rest. heh.
| Friday, February 20, 2009 |
The Dark Mod Updated
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 2:11 PM |
Category: DOOM |
I just noticed that The Dark Mod site was updated with info on combat improvements, AI pathing and they hope to have the mod formed into a releasable state for later this year. So go forth and check out what is going on with the The Dark Mod.
| Thursday, February 19, 2009 |
Spotlight On John Carmack
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 4:31 AM |
Category: DOOM |
Over on the Apple site they put up a designer profile on John Carmack.“I grew up during the emergence of both personal computers and videogames,” Carmack recalls. “I was fascinated by both of them, so I naturally fell into writing games on computers. By the time I was 20, I was focused on the joy of engineering and trying to do new things that people hadn’t seen before.” Yeah, so read more about John Carmack.
| Wednesday, February 18, 2009 |
Bassein 2
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 1:29 PM |
Category: DOOM |
XXX3_RDC released a multiplayer map for Doom 3 over on Doom 3 Files that's called Bassein_2Bassein_2 is all about making sure you do onto them before they do it to you, and if you're in the mood to kick some serious tail, then this map is the perfect setting! Get ready for a fragging good time.That map is on Doom 3 Files.
| Tuesday, February 17, 2009 |
Battle Ready v2.0
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 2:36 PM |
Category: DOOM |
Dafama2K7 released version 2 of his BattleReady mod that is made to enhance Doom 3, which includes such things as stronger monsters, particle effects for weapons and new GUI, plus other stuff. Originally crafted by Trojanman190, this mod will make several changes to your Doom installation, with an end result being a much harder game to beat, and a totally new and fun Doom adventure! Get BattleReady over on Doom 3 Files.
| Monday, February 16, 2009 |
Three On Paranoid
Posted
by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 8:38 AM |
Category: DOOM |
I see that ReX has updated the Doom Nexus with more info on Paranoid. According to the intrepid Doomer, the project is getting help from Nigel 'Enjay' Rowand and DB 'Deathbringer' Thanatos and there's more info on the site pertaining to the whole project.I have made big progress on Map05, and have begun work on a secret level (yes, you heard me right) which fits into slot Map06. I also have a place-holder for Map07, which I'm thinking of making a terrain-based map. So. There you have it. At least 7 maps (6 of them in one hub), fantastic models, marvellous new enemies and weapons. What more could one ask for? Well, perhaps a glass of Pouilly Fuisse, vintage 1971. So hit Doom Nexus and see what is going down. By the way they (team that is) call themselves The Persecution Complex. Sounds kinda snazzy... Have a great day people.
| Sunday, February 15, 2009 |
A Couple Wads
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by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 1:43 PM |
Category: DOOM |
Over on /id Games there is a couple of recent added wads that seem worth a downgrab and play.Hit the /id Games site for more recent files n stuff.
| Saturday, February 14, 2009 |
Fitzquake 0.85 Released
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 3:18 PM |
Category: Quake |
I was over on Func_Msgboard and apparently Fitzquake 0.85 was released.New in this version: increased map and protocol limits (can load all known limit-breaking maps,) model interpolation, per-entity alpha support, new network protocol, more external texture support, hardware compatability improvements, many bug fixes, and a cleaner source release to make it easier to install and compile. You can get the download right here.
| Friday, February 13, 2009 |
Solitude Update
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 10:55 AM |
Category: Quake |
Over on Mod db the Solitude mod for Quake was updated with screens of two new weapons (needler and plasma rifle) and they have a new music composer.
| Thursday, February 12, 2009 |
Doom Weapons In Garry's Mod
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by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 8:31 AM |
Category: DOOM |
FMofdeath let me know that you can now grab the Classic DOOM Weapons for Garry's Mod (Half-Life Source mod).Everything is just like from the original, including sprites, animations, effects, etc. The weapon bobbing from the classic game is present here, too. Check out Garry's Mod.
| Wednesday, February 11, 2009 |
New Doom 4 Info Revealed
Posted
by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 6:45 AM |
Category: DOOM |
Over on Slashdot they revealed some new info about Doom 4, including production shots! This all leads to a interview on GGL.GGL Wire has an interview with Hawkins and a selection of production shots. '[Filmmaker Mark Bristol] was very specific on the civilians having a certain personality and the military characters having a separate one as well. The body language of the civilians is less, well, "trained." They carry their guns in a looser fashion and are a little sloppier when they run, a little more freestyle. The military characters are sharp as razors, with very swift moves, exact hand positioning and can turn on a dime." Read more right here. At this time, I can't get the link on Slashdot to load... so I haven't seen these shots yet. heh. Thanks Aliotroph?! [edit] I'm back hours later and the link is dead. I dug around and found this Doom 4: Brad Hawkins Motion Capture Interview on Voodoo Extreme... there's no still shots though.
| Tuesday, February 10, 2009 |
Wads In Progress, Not!
Posted
by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 5:25 AM |
Category: DOOM |
Once again here is the latest bunch of wads to be tagged as released according to Wads In Progress.That is all folks!
Check Out Some Reclamation
Posted
by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 8:05 AM |
Category: DOOM |
Zorx77 sent me an email which revealed that over on Doom3World, whitewolf posted he is in production of a Doom 3 project called Reclamation.Reclamation is a non linear, open world total conversion for Doom 3 with a brand new story. Taking its cue from doom 3's immersive, interactive levels, Reclamation sets you loose in a giant, eerie, depopulated underground military research facility that is a world away from mars city and sees you battling biological-warfare induced hallucinations as you struggle to reclaim anything of value that is left, and the earth struggles to reclaim the installation built deep under her surface. That's all! I'm off to... do stuff.
Hell Cruiser Warps In From The Past
Posted
by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 11:15 AM |
Category: DOOM |
Old news can be good too, right? I just noticed that Aluqah (or maybe it was somebody else - how the hell would I know) uploaded an older wad from 2006 that is called Hell Cruiser to /id Games. The map is designed for Doom 2, ZDoom and Singleplayer mode. Check it out if you haven't already!
| Saturday, February 7, 2009 |
What Does EOLT Mean....
Posted
by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 3:06 PM |
Category: DOOM |
Over on Map Factory there's a Doom 3, singleplayer map that's called SP EOLT that morbid released.custom everything... [except the demons they are doom3 monsters]. ROE is not required but recommended as you get the DB shotty! and some other stuff. Hit the Map Factory and check out SP EOLT.
Putting Fires Out With Doom
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by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 3:51 PM |
Category: General |
Now for something different... considering the Doom news seems to be lacking... so here is an article that says that First Person Shooter Games Helpful In Fire Safety Training.As per the research, commercial games like Doom 3 and Half Life 2 can be utilized in building up such virtual worlds where people learn the procedures of escaping fire with the help of the underlying software codes. As a part of the research, a 3D model of the real world and three fire evacuation scenarios complete with smoke and fire were developed with the help of these games. Durham researchers find this to be a speedier and more cost-effective way than using the conventional virtual reality tool kits or writing code from the scratch. Especially, the games from the first-person-shooter genre have been found to be immense help. Games from this genre offer first person perspective and “greatest capability and resources for modification". So there you go... and I'm off!
| Thursday, February 5, 2009 |
Phobos: DevBlog Entry Four
Posted
by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 2:55 PM |
Category: DOOM |
shaviro updated the Phobos site with the fourth DevBlog entry where he talks about making models for Doom 3: Phobos! We, early on, knew that we wanted to create new monsters and characters. For this we needed new models that had the same quality, style and general look as Doom 3. This was very important for us because we are making an expansion. Few things would be worse than having the player realize that certain elements of the world just didn't fit in. The illusion would break. So go forth and hit Phobos to see what is going on with Team Future.
| Wednesday, February 4, 2009 |
Mechadon's Worx
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 10:46 AM |
Category: DOOM |
I just checked on the Mekworx site and Mechadon posted a large one with loads of info on what he's doing, including screenshots.... this covers info on his Claustrophobia 1024 level and a map for Duel Surge II, plus other stuff. Best to hop over there and see for yourself. I'm off to haunt other places for now, have a grand day.
| Tuesday, February 3, 2009 |
Outpost Review On The Outpost
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 2:01 PM |
Category: DOOM |
Ismaele updated the Outpost Of Doom II with a review of a small map by Davitch that is called UAC Outpost 11. Hit the reviews section for the review and also visit the screenshots if you're into that kind of thing.
Paranoid Screenshots
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by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 12:42 PM |
Category: DOOM |
I just noticed that ReX appeared on Doom Nexus with a batch of Paranoid screenshots for us all to gawk at.Since my last batch of screenies (September 2008) I've created wonders that can only be imagined. At least I imagine that they can only be imagined. Still, I've built a 4-storey prison facility (see screenshot 10 above), created a vast Test Chamber with at least one operating crane (see shots 5-7 above), a cafeteria complete with overturned tables (shot 8), and a series of objectives designed to get you past a huge hole in the floor. I'm almost done with Map02, which means that all I have remaining in terms of mapping is Map05. (Notwithstanding what I said last month about possibly creating some stand-alone maps.) So hit Doom Nexus if you want to view the eye candy.
Doomed Super Mario
Posted
by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 11:43 AM |
Category: DOOM |
jeramie sent me a PM that he released a wad that is called Doomed Super Mario which replaces ALL textures, sprites, graphics, enemies, weapons and sounds.If anyone is interested in making levels for this, let me know. Also, it would be a great deal of help, and add to the legitimate Mario atmosphere if I could send someone the midis to be converted to .mus The wad is designed for Doom and is recommended to be run using the Edge source port. If you want to help or give feedback, check out the thread on the forum.
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