[Community Project] THE HALLS SPEAK TO ME: A tribute to Underhalls and single-level PWADs

[DiR]

(Idea originally by @Luleta while we were just spitballing CP ideas in 2022 :P)

 

NOW LOOKING FOR MAPPERS AND COMPOSERS!

MAPSLOTS FILLED! NOW LOOKING FOR COMPOSERS!

 

Look, we've all been there. We download a PWAD to play, load it up, spend some time playing it, and then after finally completing the ordeal you are met with a familiar bass lick and the backs of several zombiemen who are unaware of the entire adventure you just had. Yep, it's The Underhalls baby.

 

This Community Project is a tribute to all those times, a celebration of The Underhalls and all the single-level PWADs that helped us get there.

 

It's The Underhalls, but across different alternate universes. Want to make a tyson map called "The Underbrawls"? Go for it! Want to go the other route and make a micro-slaughter map called "The Sunderhalls"? Sure thing! As long as you reference the original map in some way or another. As a rule of thumb, if one can play it and feel reminded of the original, it's got the Underhalls DNA running through its veins.

 

For this project, while we'll be using stock Doom 2 Textures the palette will be OPal, a custom palette for Doom I and II that I made a while back that makes things warmer in appearance. I've included a picture I took of a map with OPal to show how it looks in action below.

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Note: This picture is only for demonstrational purposes, it's not a part of this project. It's actually my old Morior Invicus map that got lost when my old computer died.

 

IWAD: Doom 2

COMPLEVEL: 2 (limit removing)

RESOURCES: Doom 2 Stock Textures (with OPal as a custom palette)

SOURCE PORTS: DSDA-Doom, PrBoom+, GZDoom, Crispy Doom, Etc.

Map authors can claim up to 2 slots

MIDI composers can submit as many MIDIs as they like

 

MARCH 22, 2023, 12:00AM UTC

APRIL 22, 2023, 12:00AM UTC (Added additional time since now we have a full MegaWAD in the works)

Note: My timezone is +8:00 UTC, so I'll give a little bit of leeway on the 23rd of April. Don't rely on it too much though.

IT'S DONE WHEN IT'S DONE

 

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FOR MAP AUTHORS:

• Map must be Maxable in about 5-10 minutes in all difficulty brackets (leave about 2-3 minutes worth of room for blind runs)
• No jumping/crouching, freelook is optional but must be playable without
• Test your map in at least two ports before submitting it to ensure compatibility (such as testing in both DSDA-Doom and Prboom+
• Puns are encouraged for your map title, but not mandatory

 

Additional Note: Map order may be rearranged towards the final week of submissions to create a smoother difficulty curve, save for MAP07 if it uses any of the specials specific to that map (eg. tag 666 and tag 667). MAP15 must also include a secret exit to the bonus maps.

 

Map Submission Format

Title:

Slot:

Author:

Ports Tested:

Known Bugs:

Additional Comments:

 

 

FOR MIDI COMPOSERS:

• MIDI must be audibly inspired by "The Healer Stalks", you can either do a remix or make an original composition inspired by it
• If you wish to compose a MIDI for a specific map, check in with the map author if it's ok with them
• Keep in mind your MIDI may not play all the way through if it is too long due to the short map length
• Puns are also encouraged for your MIDI titles, although not mandatory as well

 

MIDI Submission Format

Title:

Composer:

Additional Comments:

 

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NOTE: MAP ORDER MAY BE RESHUFFLED TO CREATE A DIFFICULTY GRADIENT LATER ON

 

MAP03 - @DiR

MAP04 - @Large Cat

MAP05 - @SCF

MAP06 - @Qeswic

MAP07 - @Sneezy McGlassFace

MAP08 - [ EMPTY ]

MAP09 - @Walter confetti

MAP10 - @RED77

MAP11 - @Razza

MAP12 - @DiR

MAP13 - @Ar_e_en

MAP14 - @MFG38

MAP15 - @Eon Toad

MAP16 - @IvanDobsky

MAP17 - @Kuro_mahoh

MAP18 - @finnks13

MAP19 - @aRottenKomquat

MAP20 - @Moustachio

MAP21 - @Helm

MAP22 - @Monsieur E

MAP23 - @Rorix

MAP24 - @Reelvonic

MAP25 - @Bochnik Chleba

MAP26 - @antiburier

MAP27 - @Christophine Place

MAP28 - @Yumheart

MAP29 - @openxt

MAP30 - Credits Map

 

MAP31 - @Codename_Delta

MAP32 - @HiRon

 

Why does the mapset start at MAP03?

In true Underhalls fashion, we must play through the original Underhalls first before getting to the custom content to pay respect to the original. Additionally, players looking for the full Underhalls Experience (Trademark Pending) can load in a single-level PWAD beforehand to play through before getting to the meat of it (h)all.

 

Why are there only 15 slots available?

Since this is my first Community Project, I wanted to make it a bit more on the manageable side and not bite off more than I can chew so I chose to cut the slots in half to ease in keeping track of everything. If there's a lot of interest, I might add the remaining 15 slots to the roster but at the moment I'm just "testing the waters" so to speak.

Well, a lot more people signed up than I originally thought so I opened up the floodgates for a full megawad! Hopefully we can make it happen.

 

Note: MIDIs are currently under construction, will update list when I have the time

 

Hey everyone, this is the second time I had to type this all out because the first time around all the text got nuked upon hitting post. Same message as before, I'm excited to host my first Community Project and I'm looking forward to seeing the maps and MIDIs that you whip up.

Join the Underhalls Community Project Discord here: https://discord.gg/HWMkAY27AM

Edited July 8, 2023 by DiR
Added name

[DiR]

I hit post and it deleted all of my text. Hold on while I retype all of it :(

 

Aaaaaand done. I don't know why it deleted my entire post the first time around but it's fixed now.

Edited February 23, 2023 by DiR
Update on post

[Large Cat]

Put me down for MAP04! We'll see what ideas come to me; I'll probably do whatever gives me the best punderhalls.

[SuyaSSS]

Oh yeah, I remember I was in the conversation regarding this idea. Well, I'm currently busy irl and won't be able to make a map for it but I wish all the best to everyone who contributes.

[spineapple tea]

Could I get MAP05?

[Codename_Delta]

Might as well take 31, I still need to finish everything else like, but oh well.

[Qeswic]

I would like MAP06.

[Sneezy McGlassFace]

I'm in! Next in the line is map07, so I take that, or any other, really. 

Edited February 23, 2023 by Sneezy McGlassFace

[OverflowingMocha]

I wish I could work on this, but I already have other CPs to make maps for so I don't think I'll join, cool idea though! I found it interesting enough to comment.

Maybe I could make a really short map, but I don't want to distract myself... I wish good luck to the people who can contribute though!

[Christian Ck.]

so from what I understand we just remix and add our own spin to Doom 2's MAP02?

 

If so, I'd like a free slot and try something myself.

[DiR]

Just now, Endy McGufin said:

so from what I understand we just remix and add our own spin to Doom 2's MAP02?

 

If so, I'd like a free slot and try something myself.

Yep, you get to make your own alternate universe MAP02. I gave you the slot for MAP08.

[Walter confetti]

Interesting concept, i suggested a similar idea at the "stupid mod" thread... This means that i found stupid? No! But eh, sign me in, i can do something...

[RED77]

Can I claim Map10?

 

[Helm]

I love underhalls. I love the concept, I love the palette. I'd like a slot but I am so swamped for time... can I go ahead and map something and if I finish it and we like it we can put it... somewhere? 15 slots are quite narrow for such a cool concept, I wouldn't want to take somebody else's slot in the case I have to back out.

[Razza]

I might try my hand at map 11

[HiRon]

I would love to join! I'll claim slot 12.

[DiR]

1 hour ago, Helm said:

I love underhalls. I love the concept, I love the palette. I'd like a slot but I am so swamped for time... can I go ahead and map something and if I finish it and we like it we can put it... somewhere? 15 slots are quite narrow for such a cool concept, I wouldn't want to take somebody else's slot in the case I have to back out.

You can map something if you'd like, and if it works out I'll increase the map limit to make room for you since there's actually a lot more interest than I initially thought.

Edited February 23, 2023 by DiR

[Ar_e_en]

I'll take map 13!

[raddicted]

ill take map 32 B)

Edited February 23, 2023 by raddicted

[Bri0che]

If only you knew how many freaking time I've spent on this level... This is by far my most played level alongside E1M1 and MAP01.

This would had been an honor to map something for this project, but I'm already involved with some other projects. 

I'll follow this though ! Good luck to everyone ;)

[DiR]

You know what, I'm adding the extra map slots since this filled out pretty quickly. I've added the extra empty slots from MAP16 up until MAP29, as 30 is reserved for the credits. Since there's additional space now, do you still want a slot? @Helm

[MFG38]

Slap me down for a slot! Any will do.

[Helm]

I do <3 I might make something a bit hard, so down the line I suppose.

[Eon Toad]

I'll take 14 or any available slot

[DiR]

6 minutes ago, Helm said:

I do <3 I might make something a bit hard, so down the line I suppose.

Alright, I'll give you slot 21 to kick off the final third.

[Monsieur E]

Sign me up, any slot is fine. (I'll try something a bit challenging so I suppose something in the 20s would be preferred)

Edited February 23, 2023 by Monsieur E

[DiR]

2 minutes ago, Monsieur E said:

Sign me up, any slot is fine. (I'll try something a bit challenging so I suppose something in the 20s would be preferred)

I gave you slot 22, right after Helm's map.

[Bochnik Chleba]

Interesting! Write me down for MAP25.

[aRottenKomquat]

Interesting idea. I'll take MAP20 please.

[Biz!]

Put me with map29 and map20