[cp // new lead!] Finer Doom: The Nominal Touches - 4 Unclaimed Slots!

[JustAthel]

 

What is this?

Finer Doom: The Nominal Touches is a community project originally hosted by Codename_Delta. After receiving the news that they had left the Doomworld community as a whole, I decided to step up to continue and finish the project, so as to not have other people's works go down the drain. As this is (technically) my first hosted community project, I will gladly accept anybody who would like to offer quality assurance and assistance in further project organization.

 

The premise of this project is simple: The Nominal Touches is a community project consisting of 32 limit-removing maps in(spired by) TNT's style of mapping, with an emphasis placed on smaller details (i.e environmental story-telling, doomcute, etc.) All who are interested are encouraged to join, regardless of skill level. Maps should not be too big or long to play, around 5-10 minutes for early-game maps and 15-20 for the later/end-game maps. These time limits are not too strict, it's mainly here as a point of reference -- in the final compilation, maps may be shifted around slightly depending on their difficulty and length. The themes of each map should ideally follow the themes of the original TNT episodes. Think of it as "TNT, but made with modern tools!"

 

Below is an up to date list on what slots are taken and what maps still have yet to be claimed. As of 06/16/2024, we have 21 maps submitted, 5 maps unclaimed, and 5 which are confirmed to be works in progress.

 

Spoiler

Ep. 1: The Secret Labs (Experimental labs / Military base)
01 - Systems Processing - @Codename_Delta [SUBMITTED] (was reworked by Heretic926)
02 - [Unnamed] - @Bri0che [SUBMITTED]
03 - Skeleton Key (The Devil's Lockbox) - @DoctorNuriel [SUBMITTED]
04 - [Unnamed] - @dmh094
05 - Ordnance Central - @CaptainResident [SUBMITTED]
06 - Disaster Area L - @knifeworld [SUBMITTED]
07 - Guys Love Traps! - @Walter confetti [SUBMITTED]
08 - Lunar Observatory - @Doomlust [SUBMITTED]
09 - Inhumane Interflow - @AshtralFiend [SUBMITTED]
10 - [Unnamed] - @stonedbaroness
11 - Warp Point - @Codename_Delta [SUBMITTED] (Will be reworked by me)

 

Ep. 2: The Labour Layout (Space / nighttime)
12 - Excavation - @Axuris [SUBMITTED]
13 - Containment Breach - @Eon Toad [SUBMITTED]
14 - [Unnamed] - @TheV1perK1ller
15 - Crate Carnage - @Doomlust [SUBMITTED]
16 - Deja Reve - @JustAthel (me)
17 - Unauthorized Fusion by @Cutman [SUBMITTED]
18 - Unclaimed
19 - [Unnamed] - claimed by @Bochnik Chleba
20 - [Unnamed] - claimed by @Skronkidonk

 

Ep. 3: Hell's Maw (Hell)
21 - Hell's Grasp - @Codename_Delta [SUBMITTED] (needs a rework)
22 - Unclaimed
23 - [Unnamed] - @Heretic926 [SUBMITTED]
24 - Fallen Outpost - @Eon Toad [SUBMITTED]
25 - Broken Dreams - @Walter confetti [SUBMITTED]
26 - Corpsicle - @Treehouseminis [SUBMITTED]
27 - Unclaimed
28 - [Unnamed] - Claimed by @Breezy
29 - [Unnamed] - Claimed by @Meyland12 [SUBMITTED BUT WILL BE REDONE]
30 - Absolvation - @Heretic926 [SUBMITTED]

 

Secret: Unknown Sector (Secret levels)
31 - Unclaimed
32 - Icon o' Fun - Treehouseminis [SUBMITTED]

 

• Maps are to be designed with -complevel 4 in mind. Do not use any Boom specials (Boom conveyers, colored lighting, etc.)
  • With this in mind, PLEASE test your maps in Crispy Doom or DSDA-Doom. We will be checking for any "ZDoom-isms" (such as 0-tagged doors and the like).
• Newcomers to the project are limited to two map submissions. This may loosen up at a later date.
• Custom MIDIs are allowed
• Use TNT.wad as your main IWAD.
• New textures are to be implemented only by patching them together in the TEXTURE1 lump.
• Custom graphics (for M_DOOM, TITLEPIC, etc.) are more than welcome!
• Criticisms that are shared in this thread are to be as respectful as possible -- don't sugarcoat when you think something can be improved, but don't be condescending!
• Edits of any levels are to be done with the permission of the original mapper.
• The new deadline for this project will be January 1, 2025, with a QA / playtesting period / release to come shortly after, if all goes to plan.

 

I look forward to seeing your guys' maps!

Edited June 20 by JustAthel

[JustAthel]

 

[updated 06/19/2024]

 

21 maps submitted

4 unclaimed

 

Latest build (last updated June 16, 2024)

 

Edited June 20 by JustAthel

[Walter confetti]

Cool! Glad this is back!

[TheLippyServer]

When did Delta say he was leaving? That's a shame.

[DoctorNuriel]

Thanks for taking the lead on this CP! My MAP03 is definitely still in :)

[DJVCardMaster]

I withdraw my claim from this project (I think I did, back in the day), sadly I have no time for anything Doom-related these days (I'm still finishing my own works). Apologize in advance. Hope for this project to be finished soon, cheers!.

Edited May 12 by DJVCardMaster

[Treehouseminis]

I'm almost tempted to redo my maps for this because they were some of my first and they are pretty rough imo compared to what I can make now.  But I have limited time and a lot of doom projects on my plate lol

[JustAthel]

5 hours ago, Walter confetti said:

Cool! Glad this is back!

 

Yay!! Will you be keeping your maps in the project? I understand you were debating taking them out some time ago.

 

4 hours ago, TheLippyServer said:

When did Delta say he was leaving? That's a shame.

 

In the older thread, Li'l Devil gave us the news that he left the DW community quietly, and wanted to apologize for abandoning the project, saying it was up for grabs. I think he had some issues within the community, but that's not really in my place to speculate. I'd like to wish him the best of luck in future endeavors!

 

3 hours ago, DoctorNuriel said:

Thanks for taking the lead on this CP! My MAP03 is definitely still in :)

 

Brilliant!

 

2 hours ago, DJVCardMaster said:

I withdraw my claim from this project (I think I did, back in the day), sadly I have no time for anything Doom-related these days (I'm still finishing my own works). Apologize in advance. Hope for this project to be finished soon, cheers!.

 

it's all good, man! I took your name off the list and freed up your slot. Good luck with everything you're doing!

 

1 hour ago, Treehouseminis said:

I'm almost tempted to redo my maps for this because they were some of my first and they are pretty rough imo compared to what I can make now.  But I have limited time and a lot of doom projects on my plate lol

 

Completely understandable. If anything, putting them up for reworking is more than valid. I have a feeling a lot of the stuff that's already been submitted will need some reworks.

[Walter confetti]

6 hours ago, JustAthel said:

11 hours ago, Walter confetti said:

Cool! Glad this is back!

 

Yay!! Will you be keeping your maps in the project? I understand you were debating taking them out some time ago.

Yeah, sure.

[Eon Toad]

Good to see this project alive again. I'll have some minor revisions to map 24 up soon. If we end up needing more maps, I wouldn't mind taking one more.

[JustAthel]

Brilliant to hear!!

[AshtralFiend]

Seems like an interesting project. If anyone with an (unclaimed?) status slot on episode 1 withdraws, I'll gladly take that spot!

[JustAthel]

You're more than welcome to make a map if you're interested!

 

Since DW's tagging seems to have failed me in the OP, I suppose I'll take the time to ask here:

 

@The_SloVinator @Suleyman @Bri0che @russin @AtticTelephone @El Jeff @Bochnik Chleba @ThatKidBobo @Breezy @Meyland12: You all had expressed interest in the original Nominal Touches project, are you guys still interested in being a part of it, or should I take you guys off the list?

[Bochnik Chleba]

Hey there, I've kinda forgot that I've signed for this, but seeing this project's renaissaince I will gladly stay and contribute with a map :)

[The_SloVinator]

4 hours ago, JustAthel said:

You're more than welcome to make a map if you're interested!

 

Since DW's tagging seems to have failed me in the OP, I suppose I'll take the time to ask here:

 

@The_SloVinator @Suleyman @Bri0che @russin @AtticTelephone @El Jeff @Bochnik Chleba @ThatKidBobo @Breezy @Meyland12: You all had expressed interest in the original Nominal Touches project, are you guys still interested in being a part of it, or should I take you guys off the list?

You can just take me off the list. Many thanks, anyways.

Edited May 17 by The_SloVinator

[AshtralFiend]

I'll take map09 then :)

[Breezy]

12 hours ago, JustAthel said:

You're more than welcome to make a map if you're interested!

 

Since DW's tagging seems to have failed me in the OP, I suppose I'll take the time to ask here:

 

@The_SloVinator @Suleyman @Bri0che @russin @AtticTelephone @El Jeff @Bochnik Chleba @ThatKidBobo @Breezy @Meyland12: You all had expressed interest in the original Nominal Touches project, are you guys still interested in being a part of it, or should I take you guys off the list?

I'm still interested in developing MAP28, it sucks that I'm very on and off about developing maps, since I have a lot of cool ideas simmering in my mind. 

[JustAthel]

7 hours ago, AshtralFiend said:

I'll take map09 then :)

 

It is now yours, my dude! Have at it!

 

3 minutes ago, Breezy said:

I'm still interested in developing MAP28, it sucks that I'm very on and off about developing maps, since I have a lot of cool ideas simmering in my mind. 

 

I felt this one on a personal level. Glad to see you're still interested in the project!

 

11 hours ago, Bochnik Chleba said:

Hey there, I've kinda forgot that I've signed for this, but seeing this project's renaissaince I will gladly stay and contribute with a map :)

 

Cheers! I'll make sure to update the OP with your new name! Glad to have you on-board!

[TheV1perK1ller]

Hey! As of now, is MAP14 still unclaimed? If not, could I have it?

[JustAthel]

13 hours ago, TheV1perK1ller said:

Hey! As of now, is MAP14 still unclaimed? If not, could I have it?

 

Map14 is now yours! I'll update the OP in a little bit to reflect this

[Cutman]

I would like to claim map17 if possible :)

[JustAthel]

Done and done! I've also updated the title of the thread to reflect on how many slots are left unclaimed as of 05-19-2024. Glad to see things taking shape!

[JustAthel]

Thought I'd give a small update and give some "proof of doing" on my part -- work has been keeping my hands pretty full lately, but I've started with a pretty rough idea for my Map16 entry. This is by no means final, but it's enough for me to already have an idea of where I want to take this map!

[AshtralFiend]

Might as well give a small update.

 

Made some progress on my map. It will be centered around teleporting and telefraging. 

Here are a couple of screens:

 

Spoiler

 

 

 

 

The fights and layout are mostly in place. Now it needs some polish

[Meyland12]

On 5/17/2024 at 5:15 PM, JustAthel said:

You're more than welcome to make a map if you're interested!

 

Since DW's tagging seems to have failed me in the OP, I suppose I'll take the time to ask here:

 

@The_SloVinator @Suleyman @Bri0che @russin @AtticTelephone @El Jeff @Bochnik Chleba @ThatKidBobo @Breezy @Meyland12: You all had expressed interest in the original Nominal Touches project, are you guys still interested in being a part of it, or should I take you guys off the list?

 

Well i stay in project. I have new, Fresh idea for Map29 which will avoid mistakies of "orginal" version i made like ugly caves or unfair monster fights. I don't promise it will be 100% in everything perfect but at least i will try again. So i stay in project.

Edited May 24 by Meyland12

[AshtralFiend]

Here is my contribution to this project:

 

Map 09 - Inhumane Interflow

Music - "Maelstrom" by Psyrus

Par time - 8 minutes

 

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/pqzmt9imxxzta1gohimk0/MAP09-Inhumane-Interflow.wad?rlkey=fbe6869qkdqqakss74c3mw7xx&st=llsr1ldp&dl=0

 

I tried to make it easy and compact, so I hope it fits slot 9

[JustAthel]

7 hours ago, Meyland12 said:

 

Well i stay in project. I have new, Fresh idea for Map29 which will avoid mistakies of "orginal" version i made like ugly caves or unfair monster fights. I don't promise it will be 100% in everything perfect but at least i will try again. So i stay in project.

 

We're not aiming for perfection, glad to see you're on board! I'll update the OP accordingly soon!

4 hours ago, AshtralFiend said:

Here is my contribution to this project:

 

Map 09 - Inhumane Interflow

Music - "Maelstrom" by Psyrus

Par time - 8 minutes

 

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/pqzmt9imxxzta1gohimk0/MAP09-Inhumane-Interflow.wad?rlkey=fbe6869qkdqqakss74c3mw7xx&st=llsr1ldp&dl=0

 

I tried to make it easy and compact, so I hope it fits slot 9

 

Our first submission! I'll run through it when I get the chance, but your screenshots from earlier look pretty enticing. Will give proper feedback and reception soon!

[Heretic926]

8 hours ago, AshtralFiend said:

Here is my contribution to this project:

 

Map 09 - Inhumane Interflow

Music - "Maelstrom" by Psyrus

Par time - 8 minutes

 

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/pqzmt9imxxzta1gohimk0/MAP09-Inhumane-Interflow.wad?rlkey=fbe6869qkdqqakss74c3mw7xx&st=llsr1ldp&dl=0

 

I tried to make it easy and compact, so I hope it fits slot 9

That's a great map! It's amazing you managed to fit so many doom-cute instances and extensive texturing into such a small map while making those elements not obstructive. Combat is quite thoughtful too, despite low monster count; IMHO, the map feels kind of empty, so you can probably sprinkle some low-tier monsters here and there. In any case, that's definitely a worthy submission!

[CaptainResident]

I'd like to claim slot 5 if that one remains available.

[stonedbaroness]

I'd like to claim map10 if its still available! If not, I'll take map20 :P