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March 2002
DSV, Coming Along Very Nicely Thank You
Kaiser has reported that DSV 4: Revolution is progressing well. The final version will be for zDoom and will contain 41 levels, all of the Doom 64 monsters as well as some weapons from Strife and HacX. Also there is a map by Midnightstorm available in the downloads section.
Visions Update
Andy Oliver has updated his Visions Of Doom page with a review of The Twilight Zone. There are also some demos to go with it and Andy says that this will probably be his last review as he is running out of ways to describe them. There are a few changes to the site the most notable being the absence of the links and demos pages. All of his demos are available at Opulent's Doom Speed Demos Archive.
Doom Updates Of The J Variety
Jaakko 'skyJake' Keranen has updated the jDoom site (as well as jHeretic and jHexen) with some quite lengthy news (which is always good!), informing us on the current status of the Doomsday engine project and what's still left to do for the next release. Need more info? Verily I say, hie - thee - hither!
The Fall Of A King
Thats the name of the latest release from Marc A Pullen. Some of you may know him better as Fanatic from Fanatic's Asylum. This is what he has to say about his latest release:The Fall Of A King actually started out as background music for a Doom total conversion, something along the lines of GothicDM. I'm not sure what happend with it all, but I decided to tak the theme to a whole other direction. The Fall Of A King can be found at Fanatical Productions.
Speedy Demos
Opulent's Speed Demos Archive has a speedrun and a maxdemo from Erik Alm on swmort04. Doug did a couple of demos himself and the Tool Assisted Demos section also gets an update.
Third Room On The Left
Spike from The Room On The Left has emailed to say that the third map in Room on the Left's new Doom II 10-level episode, 'River Phlegethon', is finished. The first three levels are available for download and have been designed for a GL engine. There is information and screenshots available at The Room On The Left.
Why Beta 2
Jussi Pakkanen has sent along an email to let us know that there is new release for Why. The Doom level editor is now up to beta 2. You will also need Python for Windows to be able to use it and there is a link on the Why homepage for this.
ZX-Doom
X-DOOM reports that there are 3 new screenshots to look at from ZXDoom. There has also been work for one month on the artificial intellegence. You can use botton commands to order a bot to Stay, Cover, Attack, Defend.... just as Unreal Tournament. check out the screens at X-Doom.
Purge The Heretic
Purge has updated and announced the release of Andy's Heretic conversion for Edge 1.27. This is only a beta release so any feedback would be greatfully recieved. You will also need the shareware version of Heretic.
Act9 From Harry's Place
Harry's Doom Planet has a new release called Act9. I have no idea what it's about but there is also a second version called Act9minor. According to Harry both Act9 makes full use of the latest zDoom features so the latest beta will be needed.
Doomers Recess Redesign
The Doomers Recess has had its pages retouched by Chris's electric brush. Also there is a review of Deimos Control Center by Tobias' Münch and some CH Retro news.
Visions
Worlds Of Toby M has news on Visions Of Eternity. He started two new episode one style maps for the project about two weeks ago. After a couple of days though the insperation left and has only recently returned. There are some screenshots to check out too.
KDX Beta
King Doom has released the latest build of his MyDoom frontend which has now been renamed KDX. This stands for King Doom Experience. Here is whats new:-It has support for a multiplayer network, which is based on the masterserver technology.-It is a completely distributed network client thing (aka peer to peer, all based on the UDP protocol).
-You can run your own private or public master server, or use it for your own clan activities.
-You can host your own chat room within the frontend itself or use the 1on1 chat.
-The frontend offers you an ICQ like interface for the multiplayer capabilities. There is more, so head on over.
Doomsday 1.5.5
Jaakko Keränen has let us know that there is a maintenance release for the Doomsday engine that addresses the following issues:- Players couldn't jump when standing on top of objects.
- Model autoscaling (df_autoscale) was broken.
- KickStart WAD path problem.
- Minor graphics glitches: masked textures vertical clamping, model
footclipping (standing in water). There are some new features added also and they are as follows:- Gamma correction, display contrast and brightness adjustments using
console variables (vid_Gamma, vid_Contrast, vid_Bright).
- lgf_nohalo: No lens flare rendered for a light source (used with
jHeretic's chandeliers).
- High-resolution textures can be in PNG format. See the Doomsday Readme for detailed info. Related links:
-jHeretic
New Screenies
Andy's Doom Projects Temp Page has update with some new screenshots. You can locate them at the screens section.
Heaven Moves
Our scottish friend Big Al has email us to say that Doom Heaven has moved server which will give him more room to increase the conten of the site. The old http://www.doomheaven.co.uk/ will still work for a but you can also use http://www.doomheaven.com/. There is also a new feature arriving at Doom Heaven called best of the rest. This is a section for wads/levels designed by people other than Mystic and Big Al who they think deserve a mention. You can suggest a level by clicking Here.
New Doom Forums Record Breaking Party!
The New Doom Forums gang is holding a record breaking party (from 10p - 12p midnight Eastern time...March 15 of course) and everybody is invited to come on in and have a laugh and help out in breaking the old record. This should'nt be too hard since the Record Book stands at : (14 visitors) on August 13, 2001 / 01:02 PM . View the Who's Online / Record Book or just join us all in the New Doom Forums and see if we can't blow this measly 14 visitors out of the water. ;)
| Wednesday, March 13, 2002 |
jDoom Issues
jDoom has got some news on models, which some people seem to be having problems with. Jakko also reports that there might be a bug in KickStart 1.3 that causes IWAD mixups. Read in full at jDoom.
Andy's Updates
A couple of updates from Andy's Doom Projects Temp Page. There are some new screenshots and Indifference will replace e1m6 instead of e1m7 cos Andy Just wanted to change it.
The Other Side of Phobos
Karthik's DOOM Pages have updated and the news is that there is a new release to be downloaded. 'The Other Side of Phobos' is Karthik's biggest level yet and took about a month to make. The Episode 1 style level also has new music by inferno_45.
SerEtInf Megawad Compilation
Jive speaketh:I have released "SerEtInf", a new megawad: it's a compilation of the three Doom1 episodes Serenity, Eternity & Infinity, merged in one megawad. I have made a post on the forum to explain it. Hop onto Jive's Doom Legacy Wads site for this latest dlw addition. The topic in the forums that Jive speaks of is right here.
My Visit To Id
Thanks to picklehammer for sending us this interesting link to an article about a visit to id software at pvponline complete with a few pics. The article isn't very long or all that detailed but still interesting so go have a look at this pvponline site for the read. Note: This article was published back on April 4th, 2000.
SDA
Opulent's Speed Demos Archive has updated with Albert Valls and Doug having a small competition in which Doug lost. Swmort4 was the arena. Also there is some of Compet-N pwad action added as well.
Read My Lips, No More Betas
I think we can trust Jaakko Keränen on this one as he has announced the release of Doomsday 1.5.4 encopassing new versions of jDoom, jHeretic and jHexen. Here is what the man had to say:I'm ending the beta stage for now, but that doesn't mean things are completely bug-free and stable. This version of Doomsday (1.5.4) is quite likely the most stable and polished version of the engine to date, but I still haven't tested the network code enough to feel comfortable with it. At least I believe it doesn't crash any more. Your mileage may vary, though. Let me know how it goes... Check out the rest of the update, download it and do as the man says 'Let me know how it goes'.
Planetfall Doom New Version
Planetfall Doom has updated with a new version to work with EDGE 1.27. Andy says that this is a Windows Zip file, but a tar.gz should be available eventually. He is also working on his other project and there could be a beta soon.
Paul Jaquays Quits id |
Paul Jaquays has updated his .plan with this piece of news:I’ll drop the bombshell here and get it over with. For me, this is a time to "pluck up what is planted."
Yesterday, March 7th marked the 5th anniversary of my joining id Software. So the timing of this message is somewhat ironic in nature.
After much consideration and soul searching, I've decided to part ways with id. Today, March 8th, is my last day as an id Software employee.
After five years of making first person shooters like Quake2, Quake III Arena, and Quake III: Team Arena, I’ve come to the realization that my heart just isn’t in it any more. For this reason, I’ve decided to make a slight shift in career direction and seek other design and development challenges. I have accepted a position with Ensemble Studios (the creators of the Age of Empires series and Age of Mythology) here in Dallas, and will be taking up my new duties with them in short order. I’m excited about the new job and I understand that the entire team there is excited to have me come on board.
I want to thank everyone who has made my id experience an interesting ride, including the guys here at id, Ms. Donna, and especially the friends I’ve made in the on-line mapping, modeling, and texturing communities.
Anyone who needs to contact me directly should still be able to do so through my id email address for a while yet. Or you can check for me up on the MapCenter forums.
Well, it has been fun, honest, but the time has come to power down this system, pack up a few remaining personal items, shake some hands, say my farewells, and head on out the door. Catch you all later.
-Paul
March 7, 1997 – March 8, 2002.
P.S. … and don’t worry about Doom, the guys who have been doing all the really cool stuff for the game are still busting their chops hard as ever on it. I need to sit down.
CH Retro And Review
The Doomers Recess has posted the second Darkmatch DM level by Kristian Käll. Also chris has been editing himself and has posted two screenshots on the CH Retro pages.
Andy's Doom Projects Temp Page
Andy's Doom Projects Temp Page has updated with the news that there are some nice shiney screenshots for you to feast upon. You can find them on the screens page.
One More 3 From Jive
Doom Legacy Wads has more of the same great stuff with Jive announcing the release of OneMore3. This is a compilation from nine authors which go to make up 32 levels of Doom Legacy goodness.
Attack of the j's!
The jDoom website has been updated with a new screenshot, "Attack of the Flaming Ghosts" (eat your heart out, George Lucas), which as you may have noticed, we've also made the Pic of the Day here on the NewDoom site. And you'll find a new entry to the jDoom FAQ:Q: Why does the game suffer from momentary pauses?
A: Could be an issue with your sound hardware. Guy Ferrante reports: "I was not getting music in game play, my mother board has onboard sound, its the SIS 735 chipset. I just installed a Soundblaster 16 and tested all three games Jhexen-Jdoom-Jheretic and was thrilled that the music was perfect and that these are no more pauses in gameplay." Head to the jDoom site for more info!
Immoral Shots
Immoral Conduct has posted a shot of nearly every project on there pages. Go along and view the gallery.
Duffy Interview
Doom3.cz have posted an interview with Robert Duffy of id Software. There is nothing new about the new Doom but it is well worth a read through.
Alpha Shots
Deathwarrior has been working on a project to grab the ressources from Doom alpha 0.4 two animated screenshots of the Doom Alpha 0.4 Resource Wad in action, with Doom Legacy. The animated shots are in two sizes 80x60, 160x120 there is also a beta of the Doom Alpha 0.4 Resource Wad and you can get that here.
Why Updated
Why has updated with a new screenshot showing the progress of this latest doom editor. However I might add that unless you are using Linux then I wouldn't download the beta. Everyone else head along to Why.
Pablo's Place
Pablo's Place has updated with news on something called Pretty Hate Marine. There is also a mention that for the fifth time he is starting the ikblue map from scratch. Almost all the pages here have been update according to Pablo and he has removed Block DM from the Doom section, because he thought it was the worst dm level ever made.
Legacy News
Doom Legacy has an update on the recent departure of Steven McGranahan. There is also a response to reports that Legacy works perfectly on Windows XP systems.
Legacy Leaver
SOM has updated with this piece of news:After thinking long and hard about it, I've decided that it's time I left the Doom Legacy team. I don't think there is anything else I can really do for the port and I just don't have the desire to work on it anymore.
I'm not leaving under any negative circumstances. I wish the legacy team nothing but the best and I know that Legacy will go on fine without me. I just feel like it's time I did other things.
There are a few other Doom related projects I'm still involved in and I hope to have some info up about them soon... My heart was thumping for a second then.
Recess Gets Reviewing
The Doomers Recess has some reviews for you to read through. The first one in chris's bag is Billy Hall's "DooM Special Edition" followed by the first of the two small Darkmatch DM levels by Kristian "Ebola" Käll. He also talks about CH Retro. Take a look at The Doomers Recess.
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