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Title:	Fear Complex (version 1.0)
Filename:	levels/doom/Ports/d-f/fearcomp.zip
Size:	123.18 KB
Date:	10/09/03
Author:	Edward "Orion" Wong
Description:	'Fear Complex' is a large single player/co-op map based on DOOM Episode 1 styling cues. Episode 1 has always been my favourite, so this is my way of saying "thanks for all the memories!" Being an E1-based map you won't find any cacodemons or lost souls floating around, you can't get the plasma rifle, BFG or certain powerups, and there aren't any cyberdemons lurking behind closed doors ;) This is my first 'serious' attempt at making a DOOM-based map, and it probably won't be the last. I've pissed around with EdMap, WadEd, and DCK before, but that was around 6-7 years ago. I have done quite a bit of mapping for Quake and Half-Life though.
Credits:	id Software for DOOM gherkin for Doom Builder - 3D preview rocks! The usual gang of misfits @ hashbro.com That thread on Doomworld forums that got me motivated :)
Base:	New level from scratch
Build time:	2 weeks on and off
Editor(s) used:	Doom Builder v0.09
Bugs:	Since the map is pretty damn large (over 300kb), you might want to play it using a port (e.g. ZDoom or Legacy). I haven't tested it on vanilla DOOM, but it should work OK.
Rating:	(8 votes) Log in at the Doomworld forums to comment.

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Reviews:

doomedwarrior1981	It was fun not really that challenging though given its an E1 style map that is to be expected. It is rather huge but not too huge that you can get lost.	x
Lightning Hunter	Not much of a challenge on this map at all, unfortunately. There was too much health and ammo. The layout is odd at times, forcing you to run across the entire map after obtaining a key to search for the door. There are no hints for the secrets, and most of them are at the very end of the map when you no longer need powerups. The detail and texture usage isn't bad, and there were no obvious technical issues. There just wasn't anything special or unique about this map.	x
Anonymous	I found this map hugely enjoyable.	x
Anonymous	From October 2003, a faithful recreation of the E1 style writ large, with 300+ baddies. It's spooky when you IDCLEV from E1M1 to E1M3, because the scene is so familiar. The gameplay throws a lot of weak baddies at you, and although it's not hard there's plenty of shooting. Plus an old-fashioned emphasis on blowing up monsters with barrels, which is still entertaining all these years later. Odd secret placement - some are after the final battle.	x
Anonymous	Being a E1 tribute, this map only has E1 monsters and is too easy when played normally. Fast mode is a must to really appreciate this map and when played this way, the intelligent monster and item placement becomes apparent. Architecture is superb and one really gets the feeling of wandering around a huge "Fear Complex". Keys were used in an interesting manner. One feels that with a little work in beefing up the monster load, this map would be really memorable. As it is, it's pretty darn good.	x

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Title                   : Fear Complex (version 1.0)
Filename                : fearcomp.wad  
Release Date		: 10 October 2003 (9 years after DOOM II!)
Author                  : Edward "Orion" Wong

Other Files by Author	: The Machine (Quakeworld TF)
			  Fort0rz (Quakeworld TF)
			  FOV Forts (Quakeworld TF)
			  Callisto (Quakeworld TF, unreleased)
			  A New Machine (TFC, unreleased)
			  
			  For info about my QWTF projects, go to
			  http://apflux.orcon.net.nz/tfmaps/index.htm

Email Address           : turbo16vdohc@yahoo.co.nz

Description             : 'Fear Complex' is a large single player/co-op map based
			  on DOOM Episode 1 styling cues.

Episode 1 has always been my favourite, so this is my way 
			  of saying "thanks for all the memories!"

Being an E1-based map you won't find any cacodemons 
			  or lost souls floating around, you can't get the 
			  plasma rifle, BFG or certain powerups, and there 
			  aren't any cyberdemons lurking behind closed doors ;)

This is my first 'serious' attempt at making a 
			  DOOM-based map, and it probably won't be the last. 
			  I've pissed around with EdMap, WadEd, and DCK before, 
			  but that was around 6-7 years ago.
			  I have done quite a bit of mapping for Quake and 
			  Half-Life though.
                        
Additional Credits to   : id Software for DOOM
			  gherkin for Doom Builder - 3D preview rocks!
			  The usual gang of misfits @ hashbro.com
			  That thread on Doomworld forums that got me motivated :)
			  
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* The Story *

During the construction of UAC Phobos, Complex 242 served as site headquarters, housing 
the many crewers, engineers and scientists working on the project at the time. As a result, 
the complex has its own integrated nuclear waste facilities, labs, computer core, and hangar.

Upon completion of UAC Phobos, official operations were moved to their respective on-site 
locations one standard kilometre south of Complex 242, but the Corporation chose not to 
decommission the place, most likely due to its ability to function self-sufficiently.

At the time of the demonic invasion, Complex 242 was still in use as a secondary scientific 
outpost and garrison. Due to the number of demons loose within the complex itself, it was
suspected that additional covert Gate experiments were being conducted there in the weeks
prior to the invasion.

All attempts at infiltrating the overrun complex have failed so far. The situation is bad enough
that military commanders have re-named the outpost 'Fear Complex', if not just due to the 
reason that the mere mention of the place is enough to make hardened grunts cower in dread.

After so many failed attempts, the brass couldn't find anyone else crazy enough (or alive) to 
try and clean the place out, so you (and your squad) volunteered. Naturally.

* Play Information *

Game			: DOOM/Ultimate DOOM
Episode and Level #     : E1M3
Single Player           : Yes
Cooperative 2-4 Player  : Yes
Deathmatch 2-4 Player   : No (perhaps in a future version?)
Difficulty Settings     : Yes
New Sounds              : No
New Graphics            : No
New Music		: No
Demos Replaced          : None

* Construction *

Base                    : New level from scratch
Build Time              : 2 weeks on and off
Editor(s) used          : Doom Builder v0.09
Known Bugs              : Since the map is pretty damn large (over 300kb), you might 
			  want to play it using a port (e.g. ZDoom or Legacy). I 
			  haven't tested it on vanilla DOOM, but it should work OK.

* Copyright / Permissions / Etc *

You MAY freely distribute this WAD, provided you do so free
of charge and include this text file with no modifications. Blah blah
blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah...

My homepages: http://lasertx3.orcon.net.nz
	      http://apflux.orcon.net.nz/tfmaps/index.htm

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