12CANDLES (A 12th Birthday Map Jam) (RC1)

[Death Bear]

RC1 Download: 12CANDLES (Google Drive)

Thanks to everyone who made Doomcat's birthday special. He LOVED the wad and was nearly brought to tears at the end (in a good way, not because of hard maps). Y'all are fantastic, and I thank everyone who was part of it. Those who left me messages for him or wished him a happy birthday, I added it in the "Credits" map. He loved hearing from you! Here's the list of maps:

MAP01 - XII by Death Bear
MAP02 - Demons on the Dancefloor by @Lina
MAP03 - A Proud and Cheesy Industry by @LGmaire
MAP04 - Delivery Disaster by @Doomy__Doom
MAP05 - Happy Doomsday! by Unicorn Skull and Death Bear
MAP06 - Cacodungeon by Shadow Sparkle and Death Bear
MAP07 - Birthday on Bear Mountain by @muumi
MAP08 - The Call of the End by Death Bear
MAP09 - LIGHTING THE CAKE by @Weird Sandwich (Placeholder Map in Boom Version)
MAP10 - 12CANDLES (Credits) by Death Bear

I have provided in the zip file 2 versions, since there was only one submission that ended up being UDMF format. All others being BOOM format for cl-9 play, I created a separate version for that with a placeholder for MAP09. It also has downscaled TITLEPIC/ INTERPIC, etc. The BOOM version also does use UMAPINFO, but really only to bypass the first textscreen and to end the wad after MAP10. If you want to play without UMAPINFO, just remove it, I guess.

SO AGAIN:
The zip contains two versions. 12CANDLES is UDMF compatible & 12CANDLES.BOOM is BOOM-compatible.

So, this is RC1! If anyone plays this and notices any bugs or mistakes, please let me know. I'm going to try to get this to archive before the end of the month. I'll have the txt file added shortly.

Thanks again, and enjoy!

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Original Post

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Hello, Doomworld! It’s your dumb neighborhood urban legend with yet another community project! This one is a little more personal, and I know MANY of you are VERY busy, but I hope you’ll join me!

 

My son, Doomcat, is turning 12 on the 30th! If you’re not familiar with Doomcat, he has contributed to not only Pineapple Under the Sea Speedmapping, but also the inaugural RAMP project. He’s been mapping since about the time I started in late 2019, and while is not as consistent and prolific as myself, loves to map and to play Doom often. He’s been making maps by himself and with us since his first release in Clandestine Castle Crashing (2021) and has contributed as recently as Lunacy! For those of you who don’t necessarily follow the DWMegawadClub, he had one of his maps was recently featured when they played through Mapping at Warpspeed! He’s even got a wikipage! I’m so proud of his creativity and I wanted to honor that with a surprise project.

 

Now I’ve seen birthday jams and map gifts on here before, and I know usually these are either milestone-type things or gifts to friends. So, this seems a little different, but I figured I’d give it a try. It’s not like I need a reason to add more to my plate, but I thought it would be cool to run a project if you want an excuse to map and encourage the next generation of Doom level designers! I know it’d mean a lot to him, and I hope you will participate!

 

If you want to participate, I welcome two options for this project:

1.       Let’s Make a Map! – I will have the suggestions and rules below!

2.       Leave a Happy Birthday message! – I know he would love to hear from you! If you are too busy or are not really feeling making a map for this, I would love it if you would leave him a birthday message, and I will be including them in the project.

 

Deadline: JUNE 29TH, 2023! I need time to finish this up and would love to give it to him on his birthday! Post your map in this thread.

 

MAPPING!

iWAD: Doom 2

Format: Any format that can run in GZDOOM is acceptable.

Resource Provided: We’re using OTEX (wad version).

Custom Resources: Don’t bring your own textures, only because I want to compile this easily. No sprites or enemies. Skies and Midis are acceptable.

Themes/ Gimmicks: Nothing, really. But since it is his birthday, feel free to play that up.

Co-Op/ Multiplayer: Not required.

Difficulties: UV. Make it as easy or as difficult as you want.

Playtime: No restrictions. Small maps, big maps...it's all good.

Secrets: No restrictions.

Quality Control: Make sure it works and can be finished. Make sure it’s not just default builder textures. No NUTS.wad, or rooms with invulns and 1k Archviles. But, this is essentially speedmapping, and I’m not expecting masterpieces. Something fun and cool for him to play. I will be releasing this as an actual release for others to play, too. No Terry/ joke wads, hateful stuff, or NSFW stuff (obviously).

 

Doomcat Suggestions:

-          He would enjoy any type of map, but I’m just lending these.

-          His favorite iWAD is The Ultimate Doom and loves similar gameplay.

-          He also LOVES slaughter maps, big arena fights, and boss battles. An excuse to BFG spam hordes in a non-STARTAN setting is a joy.

-          Like me, Doomcat enjoys playing speedmaps!

-          His favorite Pineapple Under the Sea projects were Mapping at Warpspeed, Lunacy, and Summer of Slaughter.

-          He loves Eviternity.

-          He loves doomcute.

-          He loves creepy atmospheric stuff, and jumpscares.

-          He, as him name suggests, loves cats (including big wild cats). He has raised one since he was ~6.

 

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For submissions, please post in this format:

Map Name: [ X ]

Author: [ X ]

Music: [ Song + Author ] MAKE SURE TO CREDIT! (If you don’t want to include one, I’ll pick one for you).

Sky: [Credit if provided]

Format: [ X ]

Build Time: [ X ] (Optional)

Comments: Anything I should know.

Screenshots: If you want.

 

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What are you doing, Bear?

-          I’ll be compiling.

-          I’ll playthrough the maps prior to giving it to him. I’m not lending gameplay suggestions here…as long as it’s not broken, I’m fine.

-          I’m going to make a few graphics.

-          I’m going to make a credits map, and include the birthday messages provided up through his birthday.

-          I’m making at least one map, which is a tribute to his VERY first map he ever made (which atm this lost to time and a hard drive crash).

 

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FAQ:

Can I do a quick speedmap that’s an hour or less?

Sure. Spend however much time on it you want. Just remember we have OTEX, so I suggest you use it. Simple texturing is fine, though.

 

Are you releasing this for other people?

If we have at least one submission besides mine, then yes.

 

Can I take an abandoned map and finish it?

Sure!

 

Can I make an homage map?

Yes!

 

Can I expand on a speedmap I previously made?

Sure!

 

Can I release my submission elsewhere or as a solo map?

Remove any potential Doomcat reference and do what you want with your creation.

 

Can I make a puzzle map?

Sure!

 

Can I make a no-mo map that’s just to take a stroll in?

Sure!

 

Can I make a Happy Birthday message map?

Sure!

 

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I hope you'll join me! Cheers!

 

 

Edited July 10, 2023 by Death Bear

[Silhouette 03]

I'm in to make a map. It's not often that my the person who plays my map is a 12-year old boy.

 

I'll be sure to do you and your son proud :)

 

 

[BluePineapple72]

Ayyy!!! Tell the little guy I said happy birthday! I remember being 12; although my fixation was with cod zombies and not doom at around that age, I still remember how big of a deal online communities were to me at that age. Being able to contribute and share art to these galactic level projects is a gift, and something I hope you (I’m talking to doomcat now) will cherish forever. Not everyone can say they’ve been a part of something like this. Happy birthday, here’s to many more young man ,o7

[Walter confetti]

Happy Birthday to your son!

[Lina]

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/297421089665974272/1123138721152245850/Imps_on_the_dancefloor.wad
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/713459597016301589/1123344840155992084/Demons_on_the_dancefloor.wad

Edit:
- fixed missing piece of the lightshow, added sky transfer where it was missing
- more cells and monsters
- now has both HMP and UV (recommend HMP first)
 

Map Name: Demons on the dancefloor!

Author: Lina

Music: Kings fall down by Varis Alpha

Sky: from Otex

Format: cl9

Build Time: like 5-6 hours?

Comments: Happy birthday!
500+ monsters, weapons 5-7, no hitscan (on HMP), Fox only. It's a dance party.

Screenshot: 

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Edited June 27, 2023 by Lina
Fixes and changes

[OverflowingMocha]

Map Name: A Proud and Cheesy Industry

Author: LGmaire

Music: Moon Harvester by AD_79

Sky: OSKY33 from OTEX.

Format: cl9

Build Time: Around 15 hours total.

Comments: Since one of Doomcat's favorite PUSS events is Lunacy, I tried making a Lunacy themed map with OTEX, went okay, I think.

Screenshots and .wad file: 

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LG12Candles.zip

 

Edited June 28, 2023 by LGmaire
Fixed a secret.

[Death Bear]

@Lina @LGmaire I played these both last night, and they're fantastic! Thank you SO much! He's gonna love to play these!

[Doomy__Doom]

Map Name: Delivery Disaster

Author: Doomy__Doom

Music: Visceral by Velvetic

Sky: n/a

Format: cl9

Build Time: ~2,5 hours

Comments: Slaughter of cruising ambient bullet hell variety, vaguely inspired by thinking of "cake inside the package but demons got involved".

Screenshot:

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12candles_doomy__doom.zip

 

[Silhouette 03]

 I will sadly be dropping out of this one. I misread the deadline date XD

 

Best of wishes to Doomcat. I hope you and your son have a lovely day :D

[Death Bear]

2 hours ago, Silhouette 03 said:

 I will sadly be dropping out of this one. I misread the deadline date XD

 

Best of wishes to Doomcat. I hope you and your son have a lovely day :D

No worries! Thanks for the birthday message!

Edited June 29, 2023 by Death Bear

[muumi]

birthday_on_bear_mountain.zip

 

Map Name: Birthday on Bear Mountain

Author: Muumi

Music: Oh Shoot by Muddy

Sky: from otex

Format: Boom

Build Time: ~3 hours 

Comments: Birthday party at the mountain cabin! doomcute check, slaughter check, cat check

Screenshots: 

[Cammy]

Even with as much as I've got going on I would have loved to map for this if only I'd discovered it earlier than literally right now.

 

Happy birthday to Doomcat! I like his tastes - cultured, but versatile. Hope he has a good one. Good luck with mapping and compiling, Bear. :)

[Death Bear]

20 hours ago, Doomy__Doom said:

Map Name: Delivery Disaster

Author: Doomy__Doom

Loved it! Slaughter, but not too overwhelming. I thought the exit sequence was clever! Thanks for making a map!
 

3 hours ago, muumi said:

Map Name: Birthday on Bear Mountain

Author: Muumi

Ah, Muumi! You're the best! This is fantastic, and while not ball-crushingly hard as some of your other work, it hits the spot! Thanks for joining us!
 

3 hours ago, Cammy said:

Even with as much as I've got going on I would have loved to map for this if only I'd discovered it earlier than literally right now.

 

Happy birthday to Doomcat! I like his tastes - cultured, but versatile. Hope he has a good one. Good luck with mapping and compiling, Bear. :)

Ah, yes. I wish this hadn't have been a last minute thing. Thanks for the wishes! And yeah, I'm excited to present this to him tomorrow.

Here's some screenshots of the Intro Map, my map, and the two maps I did with each of his sisters! We're up to 8 maps with about 12 hours-ish left until I sleep. When I wake up, I'm finishing the wad.
 

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[Death Bear]

Alright! That's it! I'm putting together a little room with the birthday wishes, and I'll be adding and playing the last map (a sub by WeirdSandwich).

T H A N K  Y O U  S O  M U C H everyone for participating in this little mapjam! I CANNOT WAIT to see his reaction when he sees what we've made for him. I know it's not just a random ask, since he does contribute maps to our projects, but I love that this community was willing to make a custom Doom mapset for a kid's 12th birthday, and its something he'll have access to forever! From the bottom of my dead, furry heart, thank you!

@Lina @LGmaire @Doomy__Doom @muumi @Weird Sandwich Y'all are amazing!

He'll be the first to play it finished TODAY, and I'll have it out in RC1 for the rest of you this next week. (Admittedly, I'll need to cull all of the excess OTEX stuff we didn't use). This next week is a big week and likely to be full of releases on my end, so keep on the lookout for it!

Edited June 30, 2023 by Death Bear

[Death Bear]

I have updated the OP with RC1! Enjoy, and please report back if you find anything that needs to be fixed! Cheers!