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Title:	Hot Obsidian
Filename:	levels/doom2/m-o/obsidian.zip
Size:	186.34 KB
Date:	01/02/00
Author:	Leon Kelz
Description:	Three-level-episode for single player mode. Cooperative mode was not tested but could be fun. For further information see below.
Credits:	Ben Morris for DCK
Base:	new level from scratch
Build time:	some days
Editor(s) used:	DCK v3.61
Bugs:	None
Rating:	(4 votes) Log in at the Doomworld forums to comment.

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Reviews:

lupinx-Kassman	Decent vanilla minisode. The first bit of progression in map01 is a little obscure, but its not too hard to uncover given the limited space you start out with. Love the little cute touches like the "hot obsidian" mineral you find in some of the caves, and the general story-progression feel the mapset gives.	x
Never_Again	An average WAD with a lot of mid-to-lower-tier action and obscure switches. The first map really lets the set down: mandatory wallhumping in a nearly pitch-dark room just in order to get out of the initial area.	x
TimeOfDeath	really liked map02 and 03, wasn't into map01 gameplay but it works for continuity	x
Anonymous	Not too bad, feels a bit like marswar. If you want something oldschool to play in your free time, give this a try. Not great, but not bad either.	x

View obsidian.txt

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Title                   :Hot Obsidian  
Filename                :OBSIDIAN.WAD
Name of zip-file        :OBSIDIAN.ZIP
Author                  :Leon Kelz
Email Address           :KELZ-LE@reze-1.rz.rwth-aachen.de
Misc. Author Info       :student from germany
                         Please e-mail with your comments.
Description             :Three-level-episode for single player mode.
                         Cooperative mode was not tested but could
                         be fun. For further information see below.
Additional Credits to   :Ben Morris for DCK
Special Thanks to       :everyone who still plays Doom
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* Play Information *

Game                    : Doom2
Episode and Level #     : Map01 Map02 Map03
Single Player           : YES
Cooperative 2-4 Player  : Yes, untested
Deathmatch 2-4 Player   : No
Difficulty Settings     : Yes
New Sounds              : No
New Graphics            : No
New Music               : No
Demos Replaced          : None

* Construction *

Base                    : new level from scratch
Editor(s) used          : DCK v3.61
Known Bugs              : None                          
Build time              : some days
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* More information *

"Obsidian" is actually not an episode but one big level that was divided
into three parts as a matter of convenience. I suggest that you play the
three maps without interruption.

If you think this WAD is too easy even in ultra-violence, try to play
Map02 and Map03 starting only with your pistol.

In Map02 it is NOT possible to get more than 99% kills. You'll understand
why when you play.
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* The Story *

In the year 2803 the space freighter "Productus" is destroyed on its
maiden flight by an electromagnetic storm. You are left as the only
survivor. After many lonely days in space the lifeboat's food supplies
run low. Finally you reach the nearest planet. The information given by
the on-board computer is poor:

You locate the UAC complex, the only human settlement on this planet, and
input the coordinates to the computer.

As your lifeboat is hovering above the buildings all seems deserted.
Suddenly you notice a movement: an upright walking creature disappearing
hastily into a dark corner. You didn't see it properly, but there is no
doubt: the creature was not human. You feel an unspeakable horror rising
up in you, but you have no choice. You decide to land in a dried-up lake
outside the complex...
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