Antiquated Extraterrestrials - a NEW 12-Map Zandronum:UDMF Deathmatch Pack

[Arrowhead]

 

***DOWNLOAD LINK***: https://www.mediafire.com/file/odbic0rfrtdyzpb/AntiquatedExtraterrestrialsv1.zip/file

 

What is Antiquated Extraterrestrials?

 

Antiquated Extraterrestrials is a 12-map deathmatch pack that is primarily FFA focused.

 

I aimed for 4-8+ player FFA style gameplay, but duels work just fine in this pack also. The maps are around the same size as those found in the previous set, Frantik DM 3.

 

Some 'advanced' features are utilized in this pack, such as 3D floors, sector-linked 3D floors, slopes, jump-pads, and no-stop teleporters.

 

This pack has levels that take place in many different colorful locations.

 

Each map has been designed to give a diverse variety of gameplay styles to choose from - each map should feel like a different experience; at least, this was my goal w/ this set.

 

Location themes are similar to what can be expected from Ancient Aliens, as this of course uses the Ancient Aliens resources pack and pallete.

 

You can expect to encounter many sci-fi styled levels, ranging from space-bases, to a futuristic temple set in a canyon, to even ancient Egypt!

 

I started this set a couple weeks ago, as I really wanted to try working w/ some new texture packs!

 

Specifications:

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This mapset is designed to be played w/ jump ON (imperative), freelook ON, crouch OFF, Item respawn ON, respawning barrels ON, and weapon stay ON.

 

It can be played equally well in either OpenGL or Software rendering modes, depending on what you prefer.

 

This mapset has been tested to work ONLY w/ Zandronum - it will NOT work in ZDaemon or Odamex.

 

The format is Zandronum:UDMF, iwad is Doom 2.

 

 

MAP LIST:

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01. Nebula Center
02. Sandy Sanctuary
03. Galaxy Base
04. Hazard Havoc
05. Fray: Redux
06. Molten Murder
07. Supernova Station
08. Null Frontier
09. Teal Temple
10. Dynamo Engine
11. Deepest Space
12. Pulsar Plaza

 

TITLEPIC by @4MaTC :

 

Here is a screenshot from each of the dozen levels in this pack:

 

Nebula Center:

Sandy Sanctuary:

Galaxy Base:

Hazard Havoc:

Fray: Redux (a thematic re-make of FDM1's MAP25)

Molten Murder:

Supernova Station:

Null Frontier:

Teal Temple:

Dynamo Engine:

Deepest Space:

Pulsar Plaza:

 

Thanks so much to everyone who gave me feedback and encouragement along the way - including those of you that follow my statuses, hang around my Discord, or check my stuff out in the 'what are you working on' thread. Very much appreciated!

 

Thanks to @DoomGappy for suggesting MAP10's color scheme, and @AshtralFiend for suggesting MAP12's color scheme.

 

Thanks to all the MIDI composers, as well as my brother, guardianz13, for all the playtime he did in these maps w/ me.

 

Thanks to @SkeletronMK667 for seeing some areas that should have definitely been set to 'impassable', big help.

 

Please see the attached readme, for ALL other credits - this includes credits for the MIDIs used, the skies used, the Realm667 weapon I modified, the sounds I used, and my playtesters!

 

Upcoming Projects:

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(I've got a 3 map war-themed DM pack coming soon, a 6 map sequel to Havok DM 2, an 8 map CTF pack I'm wrapping up, and my WIP singleplayer pack: Apprehension!
So yeah, still have a ton in the pipeline for 2024 - I'll likely even start a new larger project, just not sure what I want to do just yet.)

Feel free to stop by my personal Discord, if you're interested in how those projects are going - everyone is welcome, provided you like Doom! My stuff is usually DM/CTF focused, but singleplayer stuff is just as welcome there!!   Arrowhead's Arena's INVITE LINK: https://discord.gg/AbUxUurz

 

But yeah, had to get this released - I'm gonna try to have things sit on my hard drive less, and get things released in a more efficient fashion!

 

As w/ all of my releases, if you notice an issue, or bug, ping me here, and I will quickly resolve it.

 

***DOWNLOAD LINK***: https://www.mediafire.com/file/odbic0rfrtdyzpb/AntiquatedExtraterrestrialsv1.zip/file

 

 

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Edited May 27 by Arrowhead

[Xenaero]

Pretty sweet to see a modern deathmatch set that still pays homage to the chaotic flow of ye olde dm sets, looking forward to seeing this in an event rotation sometime.

[Baron T. Mueriach]

Good God.

[Daytime Waitress]

You'd think that with the sheer amount that AH produces, he'd miss just once.

But nope, here we are again with another gorgeous set.

[Arrowhead]

Thinking of hosting an event for this on the next Saturday, (June 1st).

 

Nothing is set in stone yet, but I'd likely set things up for some time that afternoon / early evening.

 

I'll definitely make a post here, when I have things figured out more!

 

Will be fun to have a larger crowd go through these!

 

 

:D

[Decay]

Looks great! Glad to see another AA themed set reach completion to sit alongside ImpromptuDM. Hopefully I get a chance to give this a whirl with you at some point!

[NecrumWarrior]

Congrats on the release! I should do more work on my own DM maps.