John Romero releases first new Doom II map to support UN/Red Cross relief in Ukraine

[BlueThunder]

 

[Redneckerz]

As if anyone needed an additional reason why John Romero is one of the coolest Doom community people.

 

[NonniR]

Just bought it at work. Haven't tried it yet but knowing Romero it will be solid quality (not that it matters in this case) -- AND it's for a worthy cause so yeah, insta-buy.

[Sectorslayer]

Bought a copy! Nice way of using popularity around the Doom community. We are going to send money to the Red Cross as well. I hope the money can help some folks out there.

 

Now about my Doom skill..s. The map chain guns me right out of the screen. FDA of five seconds is my personal worst. ;)

Unfortunately a realistic scenario :/

 

@Romero <3

[Roofi]

I understand Romero's intention but I won't pay 5€ for a level when there are thousands of free wads.

[Thelokk]

22 minutes ago, Roofi said:

I understand Romero's intention but I won't pay 5€ for a level when there are thousands of free wads.

 

Doom community at its finest, ladies and gents.

Edited March 3, 2022 by Thelokk

[Zaxxon]

43 minutes ago, Roofi said:

I understand Romero's intention but I won't pay 5€ for a level when there are thousands of free wads.

 

How about 149€ for a 15 minute online conversation with him? That one always weirded me out... I wouldn't pay that kinda money for an hour with my favorite music artist, my favorite actor/actress, or my favorite movie director.

 

Spoiler

https://romero.com/shop/p/g6no398usicbtco3r3xcxjo30t3m7c

 

You're not paying the 5 euros to buy a level. This is if you're willing to donate and help a good cause, you get something in return for your kindness from the master of level design himself. It's not a bad idea.

Edited March 3, 2022 by Zaxxon

[Gibbon]

Damn, I have been buying a lot of games that are supporting efforts and now another wad to get.  Really nice way to support it.

[CoolerDoomeR]

8 hours ago, PasokonDeacon said:

Complevel 2 Doom II single map.

You can pay to download the WAD here. All proceeds go to the Red Cross and UN CERF programs to help Ukrainians displaced during the current conflict.

 

 

...Well, this is going to make some headlines.

Oh, Nice!

It's only 1 level ?

Anyway i like to buy it now!

[CoolerDoomeR]

8 hours ago, PasokonDeacon said:

Complevel 2 Doom II single map.

You can pay to download the WAD here. All proceeds go to the Red Cross and UN CERF programs to help Ukrainians displaced during the current conflict.

 

 

...Well, this is going to make some headlines.

Cool, i like to buy this.

[ImproversGaming]

Really nice gesture!

First thought was that this might be an early release of one of the Sigil 2 maps. See others are thinking the same.

Really looking forward to Sigil 2.

[cybdmn]

I didn't just wanted to buy, i bought instantly.

[Thelokk]

14 minutes ago, ImproversGaming said:

Really nice gesture!

First thought was that this might be an early release of one of the Sigil 2 maps. See others are thinking the same.

Really looking forward to Sigil 2.

 

if it's really so I can't wait for Sigil 2. This map is so unapologetically old school it hurts. 

[ImproversGaming]

9 minutes ago, Thelokk said:

 

if it's really so I can't wait for Sigil 2. This map is so unapologetically old school it hurts. 

 

Just downloaded and played it and it looks like Sigil 2 to me. Really looks great and is my type of WAD (old school, as you say). 

[Bri]

Damn, it's a good level! Makes me want more.

[Thelokk]

1 minute ago, Bri said:

Damn, it's a good level! Makes me want more.

 

Even more amazing if you open it in Doom Builder. Mechanically is so barebone it's insane (when was the last time you saw monster closets alerted by 1pixel 'pipe' sectors?) yet it comes together so well. 

[PasokonDeacon]

WRT paying to access the map, I don't think it's much different from a ko-fi tip or Patreon pledge, just that he's not pocketing any of it himself. This is Romero's way of contributing to humanitarian efforts; he could have just asked his feed followers simply to donate if he didn't feel the need to incentivize this. Signal-boosting relief funds via a demo of Sigil 2 addresses multiple issues and audiences. The set's going to release for free later, but here's a chance to do some good and get a sneak peek at what he's been making. Everything's above board here from what I can see.

[RHhe82]

Bought it. Can’t wait to get home to play it. Looks great by the screenshots.

[pcorf]

What a beautiful map. One of John's best.

[Cruduxy Pegg]

7 hours ago, Mr. Freeze said:

 

Cuz Revenants are a war crime and it would devalue the WAD

Watch your back.. No seriously, a revenant projectile is about to hit you in the back.

[Biodegradable]

Very fun and cheeky map with Romero's newly-found taste for cruelty that people have come to know from his new WADs. The Archvile trap really had me on the ropes for a while lmao. Cheeky combat, scarce resources and delicious texturing/fine details. A tasty morsel of things to come. >:^)

 

 

Edited March 3, 2022 by Biodegradable

[Renbot]

Normally I wouldn't, but it's a convenient excuse to donate to help people. Well thought of by John Romero. Every little donation helps.

PCGamer and Gamespot have covered this, along with Twinfinite which is an outlet I hadn't heard of before.

https://www.pcgamer.com/john-romero-has-released-a-new-doom-2-level-to-raise-funds-for-ukraine/

https://www.gamespot.com/articles/john-romero-releases-a-new-doom-2-level-donating-proceeds-to-help-people-of-ukraine/1100-6501222/

https://twinfinite.net/2022/03/doom-2-level-john-romero-ukraine/

[Major Arlene]

literally anyone who thinks supporting a country being attacked through no fault of their own is a "political act" and not a humanitarian one can shut the hell up.
that said, I bought/played this and it was awesome.

edit: in case anyone didn't see the tweet, it literally says "humanitarian efforts". so everyone can shut up about it being political.

 

[Murdoch]

1 minute ago, Major Arlene said:

that said, I bought/played this and it was awesome.

 

Your embed is not working for some reason Arlene.

[Major Arlene]

1 minute ago, Murdoch said:

 

Your embed is not working for some reason Arlene.

sorry- please just click on the twitch icon in the bottom and it'll take you to the VOD page :D

[blackthorn]

Great gesture from Romero, and we get a new Doom II map out of it as a bonus. Definitely has my support and I'll look forward to playing this later on and seeing what kind of fiendishness he has in store.

[rmgr]

I thoroughly enjoyed this! Looking forward to more Romero DOOM 2 goodness in the future!

[Rymante]

So you're telling me I can help out a good cause & get a new Romero map to play?

 

Sounds like a win-win to me, I'll give this a shot.

[Soulless]

So I get a brand new Romero map in exchange of helping with this terrible situation? We have a deal!

[Koff3Katt]

Hoo boy, was this map a wild ride! I need to find more like this short but with heart pounding action! 

 

Spoiler

First try UV win in only 10:53. Chump time I know, I gotta go through it again!

Spoiler

(Beware the Arch-Vile elevator *shudders*)