[WIP] OZONIA 2 development thread - Boom Megawad

[Deadwing]

 

OZONIA II, with the former name of Speed of Ozonia, is a low-key sequel to the first OZONIA, with a target goal of 26 maps divided through 4 episodes - it might have more maps, though! It started as a self-imposed speed-mapping challenge inspired by A2Rob's Machete, to create a Megawad in 1 month, but as I realized that was way too difficulty to achieve, I decided to try to work with a more reliable target date.

 

The sequel will have all the key elements from the first one, but due to shorter development time (I'm aiming now at 4 months for mapping >.<), expect a more crude approach to monster placement with more chaotic setpieces - with a stronger influence of Machete - and 3-10 minute levels. I'd like to create a fair share of larger maps as well - 6-7 if possible, for more robust setpieces, but expect some narrative almost-monsterless maps too.

 

At the current state, I've got 4 levels in beta state and 14 in alpha. Still have 2-3 months to wrap things out though :P Release date will probably happen in Q3 2024, as there's lots of testing and the soundtrack to do, also probably some breaks midway. I'm also creating this WIP thread with sporadic updates to keep myself motivated for the lot of work remaining to do :P

 

Credits so far:

 

 

Status Bar
    galileo31dos01
    
Endoom screen
    Deadwing

Soundtrack
    Deadwing
    
New Sound Effects
    Cammy (Hierophant)
    With support from antares031
    
Credits screen
    Cammy
    
New font set and additional GFX
    Cammy
    
Nodebuilder
    ZokumBSP by Zokum

Skyboxes
    Mechadon

New Sprites
    realm667
    
    Bronze Lamps, Lamps, Oildrum
        Captain Toenail
        
    Candle Color Variations
        theultimatefaris766

    Cybergore
        Doom64hunter
        
    Dead/Swamp Trees
        Gothic,
        Raven Software
        
    Evil Eye Variations
        ChronoSeth
        
    Hellion
        Eriance,
        Keksdose,
        Sandypaper,
        Id Software
        
    Hierophant
        Eriance
        Blue Shadow
        Ghastly_dragon
        Id Software
        
    Cloud Textures
        lupinx-Kassman
     
Textures
    129thVisplane
    AbsorbedHatch
    aconyX
    Albertoni
    antares031
    Pipicz
    Chaingunner
    Huy Pham
    Eris Falling
    Jimmy
    Nightmare
    Printz
    rrider3
    Fuzzball
    YukiHerz
    skillsaw
    Daniel
    Plutonia 2 creators
    Id Software
    brhoomy101 - BOSSEND original pic
    Deadwing - small modifications and combinations

 

Here is an amauterish teaser trailer:

 

 

PICS:

 

 

Edited April 7 by Deadwing

[Not Jabba]

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[DreadWanderer]

Fine, fine work. Hopefully I'll complete my playthrough of the first Ozonia before this hits!

[Firedust]

Holy shit.

Ozonia was fabulous!

Also, just wanna add, don't impose strict deadlines on yourself because that sounds like a recipe for burnout, especially when gunning for another megawad. Inspiration and creativity ebb and flow. It's normal to take breaks from mapping and get on with your life!

[RHhe82]

I guess it's time to move Ozonia up the "Next in line" queue 😁

[Andrea Rovenski]

looks solid! keep it going! 

[Bri]

I loved Ozonia. All the best with this!

[espilka]

Was always hoping deadwing's next would possibly be forthcoming one day!

[TheShep]

hot! currently in progress with Ozonia 1 :)

[NightFright]

Feel free to send me the STBAR lump if you need/want a widescreen bar for the first beta/RC. Unless it's the same as for Ozonia 1.

Edited December 31, 2023 by NightFright

[HiMyNameIsChair]

OOOOH~! Yes!! This is looking amazing~! 

[Deadwing]

Thanks a lot, guys!!

4 hours ago, Firedust said:

Holy shit.

Ozonia was fabulous!

Also, just wanna add, don't impose strict deadlines on yourself because that sounds like a recipe for burnout, especially when gunning for another megawad. Inspiration and creativity ebb and flow. It's normal to take breaks from mapping and get on with your life!

 

Oh yeah, trying to not burn myself out with it, if it takes more time and it's better to take a break I'll do it >.<

 

2 hours ago, NightFright said:

Feel free to send me the STBAR lump if you need/want a widescreen bar for the first beta/RC. Unless it's the same as for Ozonia 1.

 

Thanks a lot! So far I'll be using the status bar of the first one, but if things change I'll warn :D

[Noiser]

GIVE ME ALL!! 8D
And happy new years!!

Edited January 2 by Noiser

[OpenRift]

Bro why everyone making sequels I haven't even finished the first one, fuck

[Deadwing]

Some more pics, aside from the ones already posted in the screenshot thread!

Things are shaping up well, the hub maps will be a bit different from the first Ozonia, but hopefully they will as enyoable. I'm also giving more focus to secrets to time: they will be more numerous and easier to find, although one or another still might be tougher. My goal with this is to encourage players to have a keen eye in the environment, reducing the chances to get lost nor having to spend way too much time to find the screts lol

 

 

 

 

Edited January 21 by Deadwing

[Firedust]

Fabulous screenshots as expected! My excitement is through the roof.

[DreadWanderer]

Beautiful work, thanks for the teasers. The orange sky is my favorite.

[Salt-Man Z]

Exomoon 2 when? ;)

[Deadwing]

On 1/21/2024 at 9:45 PM, Firedust said:

Fabulous screenshots as expected! My excitement is through the roof.

 

On 1/21/2024 at 9:51 PM, DreadWanderer said:

Beautiful work, thanks for the teasers. The orange sky is my favorite.

 

Thanks a lot, guys!

Hope I can meet the expectations >.<

 

22 hours ago, Salt-Man Z said:

Exomoon 2 when? ;)

 

Good question! Haha

Maybe someday in the future, it would be interesting to revisit some of its concepts tbh and try some new things taking the first Exomoon as a base. (fairly large maps with Jungle + ruins theme and maybe some of its custom enemies)

[DreadWanderer]

@Deadwing it's interesting that you are planning a sequel to your most recent megawad, must be the freshest in your memory. Approaching sequels in exactly the reverse order is a very intriguing kind of project if you're thinking about that.

Edited January 25 by DreadWanderer

[Not Jabba]

Technically they're all the same series anyway, aren't they?

[Deadwing]

9 minutes ago, Not Jabba said:

Technically they're all the same series anyway, aren't they?

 

Oh yeah, thinking here it's more about some of the key concepts and elements of the wad and try to use them as a base for a "sequel", but in the end it's all the same thing indeed haha

[Not Jabba]

1 minute ago, Deadwing said:

 

Oh yeah, thinking here it's more about some of the key concepts and elements of the wad and try to use them as a base for a "sequel", but in the end it's all the same thing indeed haha

 

Yeah, that's fair. I did like Exomoon's enemies, bosses, and storyline the best out of all of them.

[Deadwing]

Some more progress done for E2.

I hope the theme doesn't look too repetitive compared with the first Ozonia >.<

(there's a big chance that some of the symbols will be replaced, though)

 

 

 

 

Edited February 16 by Deadwing

[Bertt91]

Awesome! I really liked ozonia and seeing that there is a second part makes me excited. Cheer up and a lot of strength for this great project!

[Firedust]

16 minutes ago, Deadwing said:

I hope the theme doesn't look too repetitive compared with the first Ozonia >.<

No way, man! Ozonia's theme was great and the new screenshots look distinct enough anyway!

[DreadWanderer]

1 hour ago, Deadwing said:

Some more progress done for E2.

I hope the theme doesn't look too repetitive compared with the first Ozonia >.<

(there's a big chance that some of the symbols will be replaced, though)

 

I'm close to completing Ozonia and having experienced almost all the aesthetics that the wad has to offer, I think there's enough variety here to please people. I can't comment much on the layout from screenshots alone but it looks airy and open, which I like. You can experiment with combining colors and nuances while still keeping the wad's identity.

[Deadwing]

1 hour ago, Firedust said:

No way, man! Ozonia's theme was great and the new screenshots look distinct enough anyway!

 

Thanks a lot, tbh for me it's hard to tell whats different enough or not after working at the same map for days >.<

Edited February 16 by Deadwing

[DreadWanderer]

2 minutes ago, Deadwing said:

 

Thanks a lot, tbh for me it's hard to tell whats different enough or not after working at the same map for days >.<

 

What strikes me is the presence of greenery against the blood red, not sure if I've seen too much of that in Ozonia 1. More of it can't be a bad thing :D

Edited February 16 by DreadWanderer

[DreadWanderer]

Also worth saying that you shouldn't push yourself too hard to the point of frustration and burnout. As far as I'm concerned I can wait patiently and will do what I can to provide feedback as this thread is updated. I know that creator's block can suck a lot but it's good to take a step back once in a while and come back fresh and relaxed.