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April 2008
| Wednesday, April 30, 2008 |
UAC Franchise 666 Rebuild 2007
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 5:54 PM |
Category: DOOM |
iwantmore upgrabbed UAC Franchise 666, Rebuild 2007 over on Map Factory. The level is designed for singleplayer in Doom 3.The UAC has issued a warning of attacks from an unknown alien race to it's smaller franchise facilities on mars. It's your job marine to investigate and eliminate all threats to the UAC franchise #666. Good luck and God speed marine! That map is available thanks to Map Factory.
D3 & D3XP Reload 1.0
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 8:50 AM |
Category: DOOM |
Dafama2K7 released a weapons tweaking mod for Doom 3 called D3 & D3XP Reload and you can just read the quote for the description of what this thing does.This is basically a mod that adds empty reload/fire animations and sounds when the player try to fire a weapons that has the clip empty. But also, it adds more features, like improved MG, CG and BFG GUIS, muzzleflashes for all weapons, better sounds, better FX for plasma alike weapons and more. Grab some D3 & D3XP Reload.
Lock Down And Grab Your Gun
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 9:06 AM |
Category: DOOM |
A visit to Doom 3 Files reveals that Castle released a multiplayer map for Doom 3 that has the title, Lock Down.This map comes from a time in Doom's past when the thought of the day was the darker the better, so this map may not be to every bodies liking, but for a few of you hardcore DOOMers, this will be like a trip down memory lane. The author has released maps for Quake 4 and dug this one out of retirement. Check out some Lock Down.
Cogs Of Conflict
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 8:48 AM |
Category: Quake |
Speedy released a new Quake map designed for singleplayer that he calls Cogs Of Conflict.I dont think anyone has done something like this before. Its quite an experiment, and you might hate it. Please play it, its all about gameplay. Have fun! Hit the Speedy site for the downgrab. Also hit the discussion thread if you want to talk about the map or like to read the various comments about the map in question....
City of the Damned Review
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 11:02 PM |
Category: DOOM |
Ismaele did up a review for The City of the Damned - Apocalypse, which is a Tormentor 667 level made for GZDoom. Also check out the screenshots over on Outpost Of Doom II.
Quake Wars On Console And Kevin Cloud Interview
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 8:46 AM |
Category: Quake |
If you take a trip over to Tom's Games you can read two articles related to id Software. The first concerns the fact that Enemy Territory: Quake Wars is coming out on May 27th for XBox 360 and PlayStation 3. Secondly Kevin Cloud talks about the whole Consoles vs. PCs shebang. Here is a quote from the Kevin Cloud article:Cloud said that Id had planned on doing an Xbox 360 version of Quake Wars early on in the PC game's development, but plans for the PS3 version of the game came later. Going forward, Cloud said the developer will aim for simultaneous development and release plans for multi-platform games, including Id's current project called Rage, which is a first-person shooter for the PC, Xbox 360 and PS3, as well as the Mac. "We're excited about the opportunities on the consoles," Cloud told us at GDC. "I'm a PC gamer, but the console can still be a fun and exciting gaming experience. And it's an opportunity to bring a great game to a lot of other people." Tom's Games got the goods.
CTF Points System Input
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 10:56 PM |
Category: DOOM |
The latest update on the Odamex site concerns the CTF points system, which they're looking to refine.This system is a good start, but it needs to be refined. Personally, I'd like to see points and frags/betrayals/suicides linked. Manc would like to see a penalty for flag drops (so that people don't boost score by suiciding+flag grabs). We would like to hear what you think! So if you're interested in that sort of thing and have an opinion, then maybe go say something.
Check Out The Gatehouse
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 5:54 AM |
Category: DOOM |
evilartist uploaded Gatehouse onto Map Factory. The level is designed for Doom 3, singleplayer and here is a snip from the readme:“Every century, it materializes under the full moon” says the inhabitants of a secluded European village. They say that a dreadful king of demons inhabits this mystical castle and that his curse is what allows this fortress to return every 100 years. Take a peak at that Gatehouse map. The available screenshots do look nice.
| Wednesday, April 23, 2008 |
id Software Announces QuakeCon 2008
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 2:44 PM |
Category: id Software |
id Software has announced QuakeCon 2008.MESQUITE, Texas - April 22, 2008 - As temperatures begin to rise it's time to start planning the ultimate summer vacation to THE must-attend gaming event of the year - QuakeCon 2008. That's right! The world's greatest gaming festival and party will take place July 31 - August 3, 2008 in Dallas, TX at the Hilton Anatole Hotel. As always, this event is FREE to all attendees thanks to the incredible support of the QuakeCon volunteer staff, id Software, and the event sponsors and exhibitors.
QuakeCon will once again host North America's largest BYOC (Bring-Your-Own-Computer) LAN party, as well as an expanded exhibits area with nearly 60 companies demonstrating their latest products. Of course, it wouldn't be QuakeCon without highly-competitive tournaments for serious cash and bragging rights, parties, contests, entertainment and announcements. Hit the QuakeCon site for more info. I'm hoping that the event will reveal a little more about Rage....
Voxelstein 3D
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 1:40 PM |
Category: Wolfenstein |
Not exactly Doom news but I thought this was pretty interesting and worth posting here and somethings it's good to post something different I guess.... Over on Blues News they mentioned this freeware Voxelstein 3D game was released. Obviously it is based on Wolfenstein but uses Ken Silverman's Voxlap engine to render voxels in the software renderer.The levels in the game are fully destructible - and by fully we mean fully." The game was released at version 0.1, but a new version 0.101 patch is now available as well. Also hit the Voxelstein site for more info. If you want the downgrab, the Blues linkage has the download mirrors.
Stronghold In Progress
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 8:56 PM |
Category: DOOM |
Tormentor 667 updated Realm 667 with the info that he's working on a project called Stronghold.Stronghold - to be precise! I started to gather old data, resources, maps and abandoned content, cleaned that up and continued with the general project frame and what has been done so far looks very promising. There's more info about the whole thing, so hit Realm 667 for the full meal deal.
Chan'd Spork
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 7:49 PM |
Category: DOOM |
This time around Doom Realm not only moved but now has a change of name as well and thus we have Spork-Chan. Apparently Agent Spork has been busy and just recently put the Game Design section of his new site together which includes his Doom stuff. Change your bookmarks and check it out.
Doom 3 Concept Art Vid
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 8:48 PM |
Category: DOOM |
Nothing much is going one that I can see. So I was digging around and spotted a Doom 3 Concept Art video over on YouTube that shows some images from Doom 3 xbox collectors edition. Obviously the pictures are pretty damned small, but it's interesting just the same and there's a few bits that never made the final game.
ZDaemon 1.09 Teaser Video
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 5:14 PM |
Category: DOOM |
Nemesis dropped me a message that he was surfing around YouTube and he spotted this trailer for what appears to be a new version of ZDaemon.... v1.09.
id Tech 5 Shaping Up Nicely
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 8:48 PM |
Category: id Software |
I was just on Shack News and they mentioned that the word from id Software is that id tech 5 is ready to be license soon with strong cross platform performance.Because of the universal texturing everything in the world can be uniquely textured, and it's a look you just can't get in any other game. Once you see it you go 'shit, I have not seen that anywhere else.' We're really proud of what we've put together there. That's all on Shack News.
Dark Mod Update
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 8:32 PM |
Category: DOOM |
I missed this but The Dark Mod site was updated on April 2nd. The team is back to work after getting feedback from the Thief's Den demo.We were all excited by the positive feedback we recieved and we were eager to address many of issues, known and unknown, that Thief's Den made evident. There's more info over on The Dark Mod site, so go check that out.
| Wednesday, April 16, 2008 |
Z-Hunter Revealed
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 10:42 PM |
Category: DOOM |
I was looking around Mod db and spotted Z-Hunter which is a mod being designed for Doom that is being developed by the team that created Q4Hardqore....Atomic Armadillo.Zhunter is a top down thirdperson survial horror experince using the Doom3 Engine, infulenced heavly by Loaded/Reloaded/Alien Syndrone and Gauntlet. Also check out the Z-Hunter site for more info.
Are You Battle Ready?
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 8:20 PM |
Category: DOOM |
Dafama2K7 has returned with BattleReady (v1.6) for Doom 3. This is a mod that includes stronger monsters, new partical effects for weapons, new GUI, no gibbing and other stuff.Originally crafted by Trojanman190, 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! What Dafama2K7 did to the mod is fix up various bugs and improve specialty plasma weapons. Check that out on Doom 3 Files.
Who Watches the Watchers?
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 2:57 PM |
Category: DOOM |
Spectator mode is in the latest SVN revision of Odamex with complete spectator support expected to be available in version 0.4 when they get it done.Of course, spectator mode isn't a new thing in multiplayer Doom ports. But for Odamex, this is a great step closer to being the ultimate open-source cross-platform multiplayer Doom port of your dreams. Check out some Odamex.
Brilliant Highlights v0.3.1c
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 11:30 PM |
Category: DOOM |
Maha_x released Brilliant Highlights (v0.3.1c) and here is what this thing does:Brilliant Highlights (v0.3.1c) is a modified shader for Doom 3 and RoE that updates Doom's graphics to a more modern day level. As a bonus, this version should correct problems with the new 8000 series GeForce as well. That is on Doom 3 Files.
Vavoom v1.27.1
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 6:59 PM |
Category: DOOM |
Vavoom was updated to v1.27.1 and...It's a bug fixing release that fixes big number of bugs. Get the fixed up new Vavoom.
Duct Tape NoObEvEr v1.2
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 9:11 PM |
Category: DOOM |
Dafama2K7 released v1.2 of the Duct Tape NoObEvEr mod for Doom 3. The mod was originally developed by Nighty and this new version fixes the muzzleflash fx bugs and includes a lite version that just adds the flashlight to the weapons. Grab that mod off of Doom 3 Files.
Incision Point Revealed
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 7:40 PM |
Category: DOOM |
Andy Leaver posted on his Doom Projects site that his forums are now toast and that he is working on a new ZDoom map called Incision Point. You can see some screenies if you hit that link there....
Tormentor Is Taking Inventory
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 7:45 PM |
Category: DOOM |
Tormentor 667 posted on Realm 667 that he's taking a look at his pages and projects. Netherworld is on halt, Perforated Entrails : Renaissance needs a project page, Stronghold is almost dead, Pogostick is on pause.... and KDiZD 1.1 is still being worked on. There's a lot more info over there including what Tormentor 667 plans on doing with some of this stuff. Hit Realm 667 for the full low down.
Vavoom 1.27 Released
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 11:55 AM |
Category: DOOM |
A look at the Vavoom site reveals that Version 1.27 of the Doom port was released, which now includes fully working Decorate support....Other changes include switch to CMake build system ,support for sector action triggers, invisible bridges, fade effects and more. And of course usual assortment of bug fixes. Hit up some new Vavoom.
Wart 04: Den of Evil
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 12:57 PM |
Category: DOOM |
I didn't get to play this yet but I plan on it. Anyhow Carnevil released Wart 04: Den of Evil, which is a Doom 2, singleplayer level that requires Skulltag v0.97d or higher, so be sure to grab Skull Tag if you need it. Check it out... Also thanks /id games.
The Omega Labs
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 10:01 PM |
Category: DOOM |
Where are all these SP Doom 3 maps coming from all of a sudden..... errrr, anyways Doom 3 Files has The Omega Labs up for grabs.Now that you are conscience again, you have only one major priority...find a way off the station without becoming dead. Grab The Omega Labs off of Doom 3 Files.
Maginot Line Bunker
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 5:54 PM |
Category: DOOM |
Maginot Line Bunker is a singleplayer level for Doom 3 that was designed by Cayle George.Maginot Line Bunker is a resurrection of the World War 2 era Maginot Line bunkers created by the Axis forces; With the exception of the Great Wall of China, the Maginot Line was the greatest system of permanent fortification ever built, and probably the last. In spite of this, it has remained relatively unknown as far as its technical construction and history are concerned. What is known about it is its unenviable reputation for being the greatest White Elephant of all times. Grab some Maginot Line Bunker.
Omicron 1 Anonymous 0
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 4:56 PM |
Category: DOOM |
I was just on Doom 3 Files and they have a map uploaded on there that's called Omicron 1 which is a singleplayer map for Doom 3 that is designed by....anonymous?.Omicron I is an aging facility on the outskirts of the UAC Mars complex. Used primarily for advanced weapons research, its remote location makes it ideal for heavy ordinance and experimental weapons testing. It is accessible from Mars City by a freight loader track that ferries supplies back and forth. Ok I did a look around and found the map on PlanetDoom and the author listed on there is Gabriel Sheets.
Skulltag 97d Final Released
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 1:05 PM |
Category: DOOM |
Apparently Skull Tag version 97d Final was released a few days ago and I missed it. The download is on the main page and you can read the list of changes here.
Recycling2 Arena1
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 5:49 PM |
Category: DOOM |
Here is a singleplayer map for Doom 3 that is called Recycling2 Arena1 that was released by Gerald Maier.This is a scene from the original Doom 3 official SP Map "Recycling 2" plus a lot of bots trying to kill use, it is very re-playable, enjoy killing all kind of demons in this arena. That map is on Doom 3 Files.
There's A Snag In Them There Portals
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 7:44 PM |
Category: DOOM |
I don't know what a linked portal is and how it pertains to Doom level design, but Som updated his Pad with the news that he's hit a bit of a design snag with coding these portals.The current clipping code which handles objects standing half-way through portals is critically flawed and needs a complete rewrite. Also, the tracer system is apparently broken and also needs a bit of an overhaul. I'm very unhappy with these recent developments, as the problems stem from having to work within the doom clipping system which was originally designed for 2.5d clipping. Yeah, so that's all I know.
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