[RELEASED, BOOM, 13 maps] Nostalgia Ain't What It Used to Be

[JadingTsunami]

 

>>>>>> IDGAMES RELEASE <<<<<<

Hello friends!

 

Are you ready for a bizarre adventure?

 

Nostalgia Ain't What It Used to Be is 10 full maps/3 mini story-maps for Boom-compatible ports. Tested in PrBoom-Plus and GZDoom. PrBoom-Plus with a Software renderer is recommended as not all visual effects will work in GZDoom/GL renderers. Software rendering is not strictly required.

Standard Template (thanks to Jimmy for the template)

Name: Nostalgia Ain't What It Used to Be
Map Format: Boom
Ports Tested: PrBoom-Plus, GZDoom
IWAD: Doom 2
Map(s): MAP01-MAP13
Music: See credits; some music was by Tanner Helland and some from "Nurykabe MIDI 01" by Morusque.
Gameplay: Single Player
Difficulty Settings: Yes
Multiplayer Placement: Yes, but not tested
Build Time: About 4 months
Textures: See credits; uses OTEX Textures by Ola Björling (ukiro), among some others.
Requirements:
* Software renderer recommended (but not required)
* Freelook recommended
* No jumping
* No crouching
* Pistol start optional

 

Other recommendations:
- The pistol is not useless anymore. It has perfect accuracy and fires faster than vanilla. Consider it for ammo conservation and long-range engagements.
- Secrets will make difficult maps considerably easier, so keep an eye out for them.
- There are many hidden references you may recognize. They are just for fun and aren't necessary for progression.

 

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Background

Among some old boxes I found a stash of floppy disks covered in dust. They still worked.

 

On them were a bunch of discarded old 90's-era maps, made by me but never published. To my surprise, some of them contained interesting ideas.

 

I set out to restore them up to semi-"modern" standards with a running storyline, but not lose their 90's spirit, if that makes sense. I tried to create something that felt fun and nostalgic yet new enough to be enjoyable.

 

I hope you will enjoy it too.

 

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Story

 

A drifting, dead planet shows signs of having once supported life. Scanning reveals the sites of their sacred artifacts, now lost to time and decay. But, preserved in thick ash, you find one of their most venerated ancient totems. These items are so revered that virtually every household had at least one, if not more.

 

What is its purpose? You bring it aboard your ship to probe its mysteries for yourself.

Dig through the past to learn about this ancient society. Discover the secrets of the Knowers, a mysterious group with untold motives whose actions may have shaped the course of history for these ill-fated souls.

Screenshots

Spoiler

 

Changelog

Spoiler

RC1.1

• Fixed issue where new key types didn't work in Zandronum

 

Credits

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All company names, product names, trademarks and/or registered trademarks are property of their respective owners. All company, product and/or service names used on this page are for identification purposes only. Use of these names, trademarks and/or brands does not imply endorsement nor affiliation.

 

The credited elements below are supplied for attribution purposes and do not imply endorsement nor affiliation.

 

Graphics:

OTEX Textures by Ola Björling (ukiro)
https://doom.ukiro.com/otex-downloads/
Version: 1.1, released July 3, 2020
Used under the following permissions found on the linked download page:
    "You are free to redistribute, wholly or partially, these assets with your levels, but I ask that you please do not modify lump or texture names.

    You are free to modify these textures as you see fit, but please consider using patches to form new textures where possible, rather than adding new lumps.

    Kindly also mention me in the credits as "Ola Björling (ukiro)".

    Please don't hesitate to reach out if you make some alteration you think is useful for others, as I may then opt to include it future versions."

    You may not use the material for commercial purposes.

Wikimedia Commons contributors, "File:Minerva-Vedder-Highsmith.jpeg," Wikimedia Commons, the free media repository, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=File:Minerva-Vedder-Highsmith.jpeg&oldid=336379945 (accessed August 14, 2020).

Wikimedia Commons contributors, "File:Amiga500 system.jpg," Wikimedia Commons, the free media repository, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=File:Amiga500_system.jpg&oldid=426880159 (accessed July 11, 2020).
© Bill Bertram 2006, CC-BY-2.5 — Attribution. You must give the original author credit.

Federal Art Project, Sponsor. Milk - for warmth Energy food. Ohio, 1941. [Ohio: WPA Art Program] Photograph. https://www.loc.gov/item/98518820/.

Keep Your Teeth Clean. , None. [Rochester, ny: federal art project, between 1936 and 1938] Photograph. https://www.loc.gov/item/92517367/.

Various iconography from https://publicdomainvectors.org

Public domain space images from NASA.

Color maps from BOOM editing utilities:
https://www.doomworld.com/idgames/themes/TeamTNT/boom/editutil

Music:

Some included music was by Tanner Helland, used under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License. See the web site below for details.
https://tannerhelland.com/music.html

Some included music was from "Nurykabe MIDI 01" by Morusque
2007 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)
http://ccmixter.org/files/Nurykabe/10176

Waltz of the Flowers, in the Public Domain:
Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilich: Composer, Victor Symphony Orchestra: Musical Group, and Josef: Conductor Pasternack. Waltz of the Flowers. 1922. Audio. https://www.loc.gov/item/jukebox-59860/.

Nocturne No. 19 in E minor    by F. F. Chopin (1810–1849)    Op. 72, No. 1     for Piano    1827,    Edited by Rafael Joseffy
Schirmer, 1915    Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0

Neon sunset adapted from CC0 
https://pxhere.com/en/photo/733685

Prelude by C.-V. Alkan (1813–1888)
Used under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 
See below:
Music ID Number: Mutopia-2009/12/15-1731
https://www.mutopiaproject.org/cgibin/piece-info.cgi?id=1731

Sounds:
CC0, by KRAFTWERK2K1: Floppy disk sounds
CC0, by BurghRecords: Running water sounds
CC0, by vumseplutten1709: Computer fan sounds
CC0, by Daphne in Wonderland: Fluorescent lamps
CC0, by GuitarGuy1985: Alarm sounds
CC0, by Florian Reichelt: Ocean Waves
CC0, by mugwood: Numbers station
CC0, by felix.blume: Rain sounds

 

License
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Edited February 25, 2022 by JadingTsunami

[Turin Turambar]

Screenshot look promising!

[TheNoob_Gamer]

Some screenshots gave the impression that the place was once lively. Looks cool and moody!

[grrfield]

I dunno how to apply the floppy disk. I've taken the floppy disk on the left side, but pressing button still says it requires a floppy disk. The floppy disk is appearing in the right side corner of my HUD though.

 

(Try) playing this with zandronum.

 

edit:

Well that must have been the reason. It works with GZDoom. pity

 

 

Edited November 6, 2020 by grrfield

[Biodegradable]

Ooooooooooh! I'm liking those screenshots. Adding this one to my to-do list.

[JadingTsunami]

21 hours ago, grrfield said:

edit:

Well that must have been the reason. It works with GZDoom. pity

 

Thanks for the bug report. I wonder if Zandronum doesn't like the DECORATE file for some reason. I'll take a look.

 

EDIT: @grrfield The issue should be resolved now. RC1.1 is available with a fix.

 

22 hours ago, TheNoob_Gamer said:

Some screenshots gave the impression that the place was once lively. Looks cool and moody!

 

Thanks, I did try for that feeling. I think Map 09 is the best for this.

Edited November 7, 2020 by JadingTsunami

[grrfield]

On 11/6/2020 at 4:47 PM, JadingTsunami said:

 

Thanks for the bug report. I wonder if Zandronum doesn't like the DECORATE file for some reason. I'll take a look.

 

EDIT: @grrfield The issue should be resolved now. RC1.1 is available with a fix.

 

 

Thanks, I did try for that feeling. I think Map 09 is the best for this.

 

Nice, i'm glad i posted my "issue". Never thought there would be a fix for that. Definitely gonna give it another change, because I had the feeling this could be some fun.

 

Best of luck!

 

[Biodegradable]

<posted in the wrong thread, I'm a moron.>

Edited November 28, 2020 by Biodegradable

[TheNoob_Gamer]

Just "finished" this set. There definitely was some sort of story going on here, with you going into a disk for a certain purpose. I like how various gimmicks are played out and the visuals were definitely great. Definitely one of the more overlooked works.

[JadingTsunami]

2 hours ago, TheNoob_Gamer said:

Just "finished" this set. There definitely was some sort of story going on here, with you going into a disk for a certain purpose. I like how various gimmicks are played out and the visuals were definitely great. Definitely one of the more overlooked works.

 

I really appreciate your feedback, thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the maps.

 

 

On 11/13/2020 at 3:59 AM, Biodegradable said:

Smashed through the first 4 maps, really enjoying it so far. You're rather mean starting out, mate hehe. ;^) :^P

 

That's great to hear you are enjoying it. I'm hoping it was not too mean. :)

[Biodegradable]

Ah fuck, I confused this with a different megaWAD I'm playing. So sorry lmao I dunno how I fucked that up and posted in the wrong thread.

Edited November 28, 2020 by Biodegradable