Doomworld Maximum Project 2021 - On IdGames!

[Hitboi]

Sign me up, I'm gonna use the boom format.

[TJG1289]

I have to admit, since I'm just starting mapping, it's almost becoming overwhelming when it comes to making a map. I have one map completely done, and I started working on a second map, but I haven't touched it in a little over a week. I feel like I simultaneously have ideas in my head that I'm not able to perfectly recreate the way I want them in UDB, and not enough ideas so that I'm just freewheeling when it comes to level design. This is also my first Boom map, so I want to try using more features for that and make some voodoo doll conveyor belts and whatnot, but it almost feels like I'm biting off more than I can chew. I know this is probably something a lot of people go through starting out, and that I just need to focus and work on it, and eventually I will get better. I have a bunch of ideas for maps based on song titles, but I want to make some normal levels first. I'm thinking maybe once I'm done with the one I'm on, maybe I'll focus on making some smaller maps (though I don't really think the one I'm making is big)

 

I guess I do have a question for everyone. When it comes to making a level, how would you describe your process? For my first level I made, I did it a room at time. I would design it, detail it, and populate it, then move on to the next room. The level I'm currently working on I originally started it that way, but now I'm just doing the basic design and some minimal detailing and thing placement that gives the basic idea of how I want the room to be. I kinda just want to get the rough sketch of it out, and then work on the detailing and thing population. 

[MDevlin]

1 hour ago, TJG1289 said:

... The level I'm currently working on I originally started it that way, but now I'm just doing the basic design and some minimal detailing and thing placement that gives the basic idea of how I want the room to be. I kinda just want to get the rough sketch of it out, and then work on the detailing and thing population. 

 

Honestly, this is how I would recommend mapping. Get the rough outline out first and then start adding in details and populating Things. I used to do one-room-at-a-time builds as well. The process would result in very long maps and I would often get burnt out because I wouldn't know where I want the map to go or how to end it.

Edited February 24, 2021 by MDevlin
shortening the world's longest run-on sentence dear god

[Lone2401]

Fog- yay or nay?

[Azuris]

1 minute ago, LoneAlpha2401 said:

Fog- yay or nay?

 

Let it in, looks good :)

 

Have a nice Coffee, eat your Croissant, watch the Sun rise and decimate the Hellspawn.

[Soulless]

@LoneAlpha2401 Yay!

[SiMpLeToNiUm]

11 hours ago, LoneAlpha2401 said:

Fog- yay or nay?

Absolutely!

[iUsuallyDie]

If I'm using Not Jabba's custom waterfall texture, do I need to rename it? I tried doing that and it stopped it from animating correctly.

[Obsidian]

5 hours ago, iUsuallyDie said:

If I'm using Not Jabba's custom waterfall texture, do I need to rename it? I tried doing that and it stopped it from animating correctly.

 

Depends on what format you're shooting for: if you're in Boom you'd need to make an ANIMATED lump in SLADE. Vanilla and limit removing leaves you up Shit Creek, but it's not a major deal to just upshift to Boom. The waterfall texture works with the current name because WFALL1-4 are predetermined in Doom 2 despite not being present, but if someone else submits a map using their own waterfall textures under the same name it swiftly becomes a headache.

Edited February 27, 2021 by Obsidian

[iUsuallyDie]

On 2/27/2021 at 4:15 AM, Obsidian said:

 

Depends on what format you're shooting for: if you're in Boom you'd need to make an ANIMATED lump in SLADE. Vanilla and limit removing leaves you up Shit Creek, but it's not a major deal to just upshift to Boom. The waterfall texture works with the current name because WFALL1-4 are predetermined in Doom 2 despite not being present, but if someone else submits a map using their own waterfall textures under the same name it swiftly becomes a headache.

I've done it in GZDoom. I'm still a beginner with SLADE stuff so am not entirely sure how to make an ANIMATED lump, but I'm sure I'll figure it out. :)

Edited March 15, 2021 by iUsuallyDie
Boom is not GZDoom.

[onetruepurple]

I won't be able to start until at least the third quarter of the year, but sign me up nevertheless.

[PeterMoro]

This sounds like fun, please put me on the list. I, PeterMoro, pledge to make a most awesome map for this project : P

[Hitboi]

14 hours ago, iUsuallyDie said:

I'm still a beginner with SLADE stuff so am not entirely sure how to make an ANIMATED lump

I'm also a beginner and I make an ANIMATED lump by stealing it from other wads, remove every texture/flat in it, then I add the resources that I want.
Edit: don't try my way, it will display the ANIMATED lump as an unknown lump (maybe it will work if you keep the last row (the unknown row))
It's not illegal but it's a noob way, I think that Doomwiki has an explanation but I'm not a super nerd and I need alot of time to understand it.

Edited February 27, 2021 by AvadaKedavraWithQuadDamage

[Arbys550]

8 hours ago, AvadaKedavraWithQuadDamage said:

I'm also a beginner and I make an ANIMATED lump by stealing it from other wads, remove every texture/flat in it, then I add the resources that I want.
Edit: don't try my way, it will display the ANIMATED lump as an unknown lump (maybe it will work if you keep the last row (the unknown row))
It's not illegal but it's a noob way, I think that Doomwiki has an explanation but I'm not a super nerd and I need alot of time to understand it.

That's what I do too lol. I don't know any other way to make an animated lump. I don't have that issue with my wad though.

[Hitboi]

Sneak peak for my map (large image warning)
 

Spoiler

 

[alyxnoob81]

im sorry but im going to have to resign from this. i will definitely play it when it comes out though.

Edited March 4, 2021 by alyxnoob81

[Glowylikesdoom]

this is now the map im submitting for this project, i liked the other one a bit too much so i will be replacing it with this one

[DoctorNuriel]

On 2/17/2021 at 6:51 PM, DoctorNuriel said:

Here's my submission!

 

Noroi ("Curse" in Japanese)

MAP01 replacement for Doom 2

Author: DoctorNuriel

Tested in: GZDoom

Multiplayer support: co-op only

Size: Small

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Noroi is a small setpiece map inspired by Japanese architecture and folklore! Very basic layout and short playtime (no more than 5min): intended as a simple challenge map for traditional play (no jumping, crouching).

 

 

yureimap01_noroi.zip

I've made a small adjustment to the map and I think it's ready for inclusion in the wad now! :) See the attachment. Also I don't have a particular preference in terms of music - Noroi only uses d_runnin here because it's the default, but it could be anything really.

yureimap01_noroi v2.zip

[KeaganDunn]

Officially submitting my entry! I included a text file with some information on the map and MIDI.

The WAD itself does contain MAPINFO, DeHackEd, and all the CC4 textures, for the sake of being a standalone release. Feel free to omit these when compiling the final project.

 

Direct download link: https://doomshack.org/uploads/Demonkind's Dwelling - Dunn %26amp%3B Dunn.zip

 

Doomworld thread with more info:

 

Edited March 9, 2021 by Dunn & Dunn

[Lone2401]

EDIT: updated version coming soon

EDIT 2: New version available, hope @Obsidian sees this

 

It's ready!

 

For GZDoom 4.2.3 or newer, Doom in Hexen format

Uses the Doom2 Iwad, supports singleplayer and coop

 

Jumping, crouching, and freelook are all allowed, but none required.

Only replaces MAP01, has a MAPINFO lump

Credits and texture info inside wad

 

Screenshots:

Spoiler

 

 

 

 

 

Download: Link New link

Edited March 13, 2021 by LoneAlpha2401

[NokturnuS]

Forget to ask before, does custom PLAYPAL allowed  ?

 

[Obsidian]

8 minutes ago, NokturnuS said:

Forget to ask before, does custom PLAYPAL allowed  ?

 

 

That would likely mess with other people's submissions, so I'm afraid not.

 

As for everyone else, I promise I still exist! D: Life's been taking up a lot of my attention, but I'll look over all the new stuff as soon as I can.

Edited March 10, 2021 by Obsidian

[Glowylikesdoom]

yeah playpal changes can mess up some doom textures

Edited March 10, 2021 by Glowylikesdoom

[NokturnuS]

4 minutes ago, Obsidian said:

 

That would likely mess with other people's submissions, so I'm afraid not.

 

As for everyone else, I promise I still exist! D: Life's been taking up a lot of my attention, but I'll look over all the new stuff as soon as I can.

 

Oh well, no problem then. Hope Eternity will support true color soon ...

[KeaganDunn]

I did remove the PLAYPAL lump from the texture pack I used before beginning. Doesn't make red and blue look the prettiest for some textures but it's fine.

[1Destro3456]

I may join, yet I'm still undecided, only time and my interest in mapping may tell

[TheV1perK1ller]

I only just saw this thread now, and will participate in the project. The 2022 deadline allows for considerable time. Thanks.

[dei_eldren]

Just saw this last night, and after some consideration, i'd like to participate.

[Glowylikesdoom]

is it alright to send wip's of our maps here? like as in a wad file for play testing?

                        

[Azuris]

29 minutes ago, Glowylikesdoom said:

is it alright to send wip's of our maps here? like as in a wad file for play testing?

                        

 

I would say it is.

But maybe open a separat Thread with the Map and link it here.

In that Ways you'll gain Audience that ignores the Posts in the Maximum Thread but plays the single Releases.

So more Playtesters :)