OpenRift Posted January 31, 2023 (edited) In lieu of some of my recent topics, it's been decided based on community feedback that this new episode of TWANGO will be themed around the classic community WAD, Ancient Aliens! Premise As with previous entries in the TWANGO series, this is a Deathmatch WAD aiming for 100% vanilla compatibility, but this time with the added catch that you can only use textures and assets from the Ancient Aliens WAD. The goal is to utilize these resources to make deathmatch arenas that feel fun and utilize Ancient Aliens' unique aesthetics. Wanna Join? To make communication and such quicker and easier, I've set up a Discord for both current and future TWANGO projects! JOIN HERE! Participating via Discord is preferred, but if you aren't able to join the discord for whatever reason, that's okay too, just get in contact with me in DMs. DOWNLOADS BETA 1 (10 maps, order not final, see readme): Google Drive (Doomshack link coming soon) Ancient Aliens Resource Pack (Vanilla Edition, will be updated as needed) REQUIREMENTS Must be 100% vanilla compatible no VPOs, tutti-fruttis, or HOMs Have some experience and map sense. I'm not looking for the best of the best, just have a good sense of what makes a good deathmatch map. Give @Decay's guide a read if you need some ideas. Not required, but preferably optimized for both deathmatch 1 and deathmatch 2 modes (DM1: weapons stay, no item respawn, DM2: weapons and items respawn) YOU MUST use Ancient Aliens Textures and Assets (resource WAD linked below). Some stock textures may be used but please use them sparingly if you can. Give your map a good (but not too long) name! ADD A LEVEL EXIT! Notes You don't have to adhere strictly to the mapping styles and architecture seen in Ancient Aliens, just utilize its assets however you see fit to make a good, fun DM level! Music will most likely be reused tracks from Ancient Aliens If you have (or have made) a MIDI that fits well with the AA theme, that's okay too. Resources Ancient Aliens DW Thread (give it a play if you need some inspiration) Demo Screenshots Spoiler MAP SLOTS (Order may be subject to change) MAP01: Myself MAP02: @SkeletronMK666 MAP03: @THEBaratusII MAP04: @Captain Toenail MAP05: @Kaapeli47 MAP06: @ProverbialGamer MAP07: @Death Bear MAP08: @Adam Duży MAP09: @Rageful_Tim MAP10: @SkeletronMK666 MAP11: @MikeyScoots MAP12: @Scorpius MAP13: @antiburier MAP14: @Rageful_Tim MAP15: @MikeyScoots MAP16: @DJVCardMaster MAP17: @Heretic926 MAP18: @MikeyScoots MAP19: @Arrowhead MAP20: @MikeyScoots Edited February 16 by OpenRift Beta 1 now awailable! 17 Quote Share this post Link to post
OpenRift Posted February 1, 2023 1 hour ago, Captain Toenail said: I'll take a slot please Awesome! Feel free to join the Discord! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post
Kaapeli47 Posted February 1, 2023 An intriguing concept! You know what, I think it's time I got a proper DM map out in public, so I'd like a slot! 3 Quote Share this post Link to post
ProverbialGamer Posted February 1, 2023 Sounds like fun! Sign me up for a slot :D 1 Quote Share this post Link to post
OpenRift Posted February 1, 2023 54 minutes ago, DJVCardMaster said: Slot for MAP16 maybe? Added! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post
xdude_gamer Posted February 2, 2023 And I thought Ultimate TWANGO was great! Best of luck to everybody. I'm playtesting and I'll do my best to help out with stuff, if I can. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post
Dusty_Rhodes Posted February 2, 2023 I did two levels for the last one, I can't not pick one up here. Can I get Map07? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post
OpenRift Posted February 3, 2023 3 hours ago, Dusty_Rhodes said: I did two levels for the last one, I can't not pick one up here. Can I get Map07? Sure, added! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post
Jägger Posted February 8, 2023 Sound great! I would like to participate 1 Quote Share this post Link to post
OpenRift Posted February 8, 2023 21 minutes ago, Darmak Jägger said: Sound great! I would like to participate Added! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post
OpenRift Posted February 8, 2023 Bump: a MAP01 Demo is now available!! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post
OpenRift Posted February 9, 2023 Just now, fran said: I want to join the project! Added! Be sure to join the Discord! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post
Scorpius Posted February 9, 2023 May I take MAP12 - might be able to cook something up? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post
OpenRift Posted February 9, 2023 46 minutes ago, Scorpius said: May I take MAP12 - might be able to cook something up? Sure! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post
Fluuschoen Posted February 14, 2023 If you need a player for some playtesting fun, drop me a holler, I'll come if I can. : > 1 Quote Share this post Link to post
Heretic926 Posted April 3, 2023 I've never deathmatched in Doom, but I'd like to make a multiplayer level. May I join? 0 Quote Share this post Link to post
OpenRift Posted April 3, 2023 2 minutes ago, Heretic926 said: I've never deathmatched in Doom, but I'd like to make a multiplayer level. May I join? That depends. Do you have experience with multiplayer level architecture in other games? I'm mostly looking for people who have a good sense of what makes a good deathmatch layout and are familiar with the tropes, whether through mapping yourself or through playing them. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post
Heretic926 Posted April 3, 2023 11 minutes ago, OpenRift said: That depends. Do you have experience with multiplayer level architecture in other games? I'm mostly looking for people who have a good sense of what makes a good deathmatch layout and are familiar with the tropes, whether through mapping yourself or through playing them. The closest thing to classic deathmatch that I've played is Quake III and Half-Life DM, so I've got the idea how these type of levels work. If that's not enough, I'm not gonna insist in participating. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post
OpenRift Posted April 3, 2023 27 minutes ago, Heretic926 said: The closest thing to classic deathmatch that I've played is Quake III and Half-Life DM, so I've got the idea how these type of levels work. If that's not enough, I'm not gonna insist in participating. What's your experience with Doom mapping in general? 0 Quote Share this post Link to post
Heretic926 Posted April 3, 2023 (edited) 8 minutes ago, OpenRift said: What's your experience with Doom mapping in general? Started properly learning around 6 months ago, I've made three maps for two community projects so far (and two more I'm making right now). Edited April 3, 2023 by Heretic926 0 Quote Share this post Link to post
OpenRift Posted April 3, 2023 1 minute ago, Heretic926 said: Started properly learning around 6 months ago, I've made three maps for two community projects so far (and two more I'm making right now). Alright, sure, I'll put you on slot 17. Come on in the Discord. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post
SkeletronMK666 Posted July 6, 2023 @OpenRift yo, how's the progress coming along there? 0 Quote Share this post Link to post
DJVCardMaster Posted July 7, 2023 Totally forgot about this one! I should start working on mine, my apologies... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post
OpenRift Posted July 7, 2023 16 hours ago, SkeletronMK666 said: @OpenRift yo, how's the progress coming along there? As I said on Discord, I got a couple people who ghosted, so I'll be opening slots up if I don't hear back from them by the end of the week. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post
OpenRift Posted July 8, 2023 Giving this a thread a bump due to inactive participants not producing any maps. 2 SLOTS ARE AVAILABLE NOW! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post
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