My first Doom map~

[zwanzig_zwoelf]

So, while I was focused on the code part for my ghost ship game, I decided to take a shot at Doom mapping to scratch that level design itch. Overall, it took me about 4 days spread over two weeks or so, but I'm happy with the end result, even if the map feels rough around the edges.

This map was designed primarily for Vanilla Doom and it's recommended to play it via Doom Retro source port for dat gritty original look.

Screenies:

Readme file:

Spoiler

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Advanced engine needed : -
Tested with : Doom Retro 2.2.2, GZDoom 1.9.1
Primary purpose : Single player
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Title : Hund
Filename : hund.wad
Release date : 2016-06-29
Author : Surt R.
Email Address : surt.romanus@gmail.com
Misc. Author Info : I make music for video games (https://surt-r.bandcamp.com).
Description : You wake up in a small castle-like building only to end up hounded by the enemies. Can you get out of this joint, or the nightmare will never end?

This map was designed for Doom Retro 2.2.2/Vanilla Doom. Other ports aren't exactly recommended unless they use the same approach to lighting. If you want to play this wad via GZDoom or any other port, make sure to set the gamma to 0.75.

Keep in mind this is my first map, so criticism is welcome.

Additional Credits : Special thanks to skacky, sexbad and Ninjerk for testing and feedback.

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* What is included *

New levels : 1
Sounds : No
Music : No
Graphics : No
Dehacked/BEX Patch : No
Demos : No
Other : No
Other files required : None


* Play Information *

Game : DOOM
Map # : E1M1
Single Player : Designed for
Cooperative 2-4 Player : Player starts only
Deathmatch 2-4 Player : No
Other game styles : No
Difficulty Settings : No
Play Notes : Designed for classic doom, mouselook and all that newfangled mumbo-jumbo is not required nor endorsed, since these features are pretty useless here.

* Construction *

Base : New from scratch
Build Time : ~4 days spread over 2 weeks
Editor(s) used : GZDoomBuilder 2.3
Known Bugs : None
May Not Run With : Should be compatible with all ports, I guess.
Tested With : Doom Retro 2.2.2, GZDoom 1.9.1

* Changes *

v1.01
-- added blue skull texture to the final door
-- added Ninjerk to the special thanks section, poor boy got raped too many times while playing this wad

* Copyright / Permissions *

Do whatever the fuck you want with this wad.

Download link: http://www.mediafire.com/download/54w8zy35hitty5i/hund_v101.zip

Special thanks to skacky, sexbad? and Ninjerk for testing the early version of this wad.

So, go on and lambast it, men.

 

[zwanzig_zwoelf]

Bumping to post a short instruction on how to get the best Hund (tm) experience:

1. Get Doom Retro;
2. Put doom.wad and my wad in the doom retro folder;
3. Run doom retro, then exit immediately;
4. Go to C:\Users\%username%\DOOM Retro\ (don't remember the path for XP) and open doomretro.cfg;
5. Find "r_shakescreen" and set it to 0% to remove that retarded screen shaking effect;
6. Open Doom Retro and select hund.wad;
7. Enjoy.

 

[Severian Silk]

That has got to be the awfulest Doom map I have ever seen. 0/10 You are Crispy.

 

[zwanzig_zwoelf]

What.
Who moved this thread to GG?

Jaesun, you naughty bastard? Infinitron, you reptilian scum? WHO?

That has got to be the awfulest Doom map I have ever seen. 0/10 You are Crispy.

That has got to be the lamest attempt at trolling.
Or you got rekt by the time you reached the second room.

Either way, you lose, just like always.

 

[Severian Silk]

You design maps like Volourn.

 

[Mustawd]

You design maps like Volourn.

Volourn ?

 

[Jack]

Any particular reason the map was named "dog"?

 

[zwanzig_zwoelf]

Any particular reason the map was named "dog"?

Standard text in .werkkzeug text operator.
Thought it would be better than 'nameless map', 'impromptu' or other shit.

 

[dunno lah]

I found a possible bug in that Baron closet when I get to the balcony in the second room. When I rush inside there I just fall down and get stuck in a small space with walls sliding up and down. Even with idclip, I can't get back into the playable area.

I am using Crispy Doom, by the way.

 

[zwanzig_zwoelf]

I found a possible bug in that Baron closet when I get to the balcony in the second room. When I rush inside there I just fall down and get stuck in a small space with walls sliding up and down. Even with idclip, I can't get back into the playable area.

I am using Crispy Doom, by the way.

Noticed the same bug while testing the wad on Chocolate Doom today. You can idclip to another enemy locker from there, but some textures stop rendering altogether and you need to start a new game to play it again without additional bugs and shit.

Anyway, I fixed this motherfucker. Thank you for trying the map and reporting this bug, bruh.
Get the latest version here:
http://www.mediafire.com/download/yax68sbwn7ntly4/hund_v102.zip

 

[Excidium II]

Too many monsters spawning when you grab shit gimmick. Cyberdemon.

Besides that it's ok.

 

[Emmanuel2]

It's great. Played in both Vanilla and Modded on Ultra-Violence.

Used Faspons for modded and Beautiful Doom for Vanilla gameplay, disabled auto-aim.

Edit: It's pretty hard with Faspons, otherwise can 100% enemies in vanilla pretty easily.

 

[zwanzig_zwoelf]

Glad you've enjoyed it. Have you managed to discover all secrets?

 

[Emmanuel2]

Glad you've enjoyed it. Have you managed to discover all secrets?

Only most of them. I refuse to no-clip even after clearing, it make maps last longer imho.

 

[Ninja Destroyer]

It's overkill for the first map but the plasma rifle and rocket launcher did the job. I can't find the switch to open the skull door near the exit of the level to have all the secrets unlocked. Other than that, cool map. I hope it's not the last one.

 

[zwanzig_zwoelf]

I can't find the switch to open the skull door near the exit of the level to have all the secrets unlocked. Other than that, cool map. I hope it's not the last one.

Get into the Baron locker. To open it, get to the balcony in the second room.
Also, your gamma settings are brighter than intended (unless you're wearing goggles).

UPD:

I hope it's not the last one.

I have another map in my head already (but small disconnected chunks so far). So far I can only say that I'd like to experiment with non-linear layout, traps and resource scavenging.

 

[tormund]

I played it few days ago, but I forgot to mention it. Cool little straightforward map, but I agree with Ninja Destroyer that cyber is a overkill for a map like this. I didn't even try to fight it.

BTW something odd I noticed

This secret was a bit on the lazy side. It is accessible moment that sector with lost souls opens up, so it's p much impossible to miss despite the lighting. Least you could do is place a wall that needs activation either by using or shooting at it.

 

[zwanzig_zwoelf]

Gotta agree that the secrets were either too obvious (this case) or too arbitrary (fake wall) with only one or two proper cases. Guess I have much to learn.