[MBF21] dashlet's box of maps 3

[dashlet]

dashlet's box of maps its a series of mapsets that compiles maps of various styles. For this third entry you will find puzzle and gimmick maps and also combat focused ones. These were also developed with the idea of bringing to life some visuals themes i had in mind for a long time, as well as the last two been an experiment on making some sort of exploration, adventure themed maps with an abstract touch to it. 

 

I highly recommend playing these on HMP if you are going in blind and looking for a casual experience.

 

- complevel 21

- umapinfo

- designed for pistol start

- 9 maps

- Doom 2 iwad

 

Download (Final version): dbom3.zip

 

Screenshots:

 

 

Edited February 14, 2024 by dashlet

[Cutman 999]

Been playing some of these, harder than usual i must say.

 

Dbom3HMPblind.zip

 

Yep, I can tell why you said not to play in UV as a casual playtrough. These demos go until map5 btw

[dashlet]

@Cutman 999 thanks for playing. Seems you found a problem at map02 exit with the barrels, so yeah thank you for that too haha

Edited January 6, 2024 by dashlet

[dashlet]

Okay quick uptade: 

- I fixed some major problems on map09 and 02 that may prevent you from progressing. (Sorry for anyone that previously stumble upon these annoying problems)

- Implemented HMP difficulty for map05

- Fixed a softlock in map08

- Some visuals problems

 

Anyways this hopefully will be the last version. There's a possible softlock in map02, but its technically intentional :P

Edited January 6, 2024 by dashlet

[suzerduzer]

Awesome set of maps once again. I really liked map09, especially the Wet Dry World skybox :P

[Maribo]

I finally got around to playing this and it looks like this release was unfortunately glossed over by most, perhaps due to its low-key presentation. This is easily the best entry in this series, I think Map09 is one of the best maps you've ever put out, Map01 also enters pretty highly in those standings, and the whole experience is a lot more refined from the rough, gimmick-y roots from the original dbom.wad.

 

Map09 is one of those maps that reminds me why we're still here, three decades on from the original Doom. Completely recontextualizing a game about gunning down demons and listening to metal into exploring a quiet village and fixing things (or disturbing them), mourning dead pets, finding lost possessions. What a beautiful map, thanks for making it.

 

dbom3-maribo.zip - a bunch of HMP playthroughs (-dsdademo v0.27.5), the Map09 is quite long with lots of futzing about.

[dashlet]

@Maribo hey thanks for playing. Haven't seen all your demos yet but i did check out the map09 one. Glad you enjoyed that map since its also my favorite from this set and i put quite a lot of effort into making a certain experience with it even if it doesn't seem like it. It would be criminal for me to not credit B3313 (a Mario 64 romhack) which its the source of inspiration for that map. We can even say that its tribute to a hold area of that game, which have quite an emotional impact on me when i played that last year (Although the entire hack it's an amazing, unique gaming experience)