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Title:	"Shoots" -N- Ladders 1.0
Filename:	levels/doom/s-u/shoots.zip
Size:	149 KB
Date:	10/23/94
Author:	Lloyd Shelby
E-mail:	lshelby@indy.net
Description:	I think you're gonna like this one. Ladders. No, really. A level map with blinking indicators. Mayhem. Destruction. Plot twists. Air ducts. Vents. Secrets. Suspense.
Credits:	The authors of DEU 5.21, DCK 1.1a, BSP 1.2x, WACKER b7, RMB 1.2, and, of course, DOOM!
Base:	New level from scratch
Build time:
Editor(s) used:	DEU 5.21 GCC, DCK 1.1b, BSP 1.2x, WACKER b7, RMB 1.2. This wad is over 500K for one level (whew) and underwent approximately 150 different revisions, about 30 of which were lost when one of the tools crashed in mid-stream, for whatever reason. Probably not the tools' fault. I did some really wierd stuff to fool the DOOM engine.
Bugs:
Rating:	(4 votes) Spambot check: 3 + 1 = Commenting as: Anonymous

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Reviews:

Very impressive for a 1994 wad.	x
There's a Doom II version of this as well (id=1957), but I haven't played it. This version is poor. It exists to showcase some ladders (not bad for 1994), some tunnels (meh), and some new textures (which are quite decent). The map feels like a deathmatch level, except that it has no flow, there's a crate maze, and it would be no fun to play. Single-player gameplay involves fighting barons of hell in single-file corridors, which is unentertaining to say the least.	x
Superb.	x

View shoots.txt

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Title                   : "Shoots" -N- Ladders 1.0
Filename                : SHOOTS.WAD
Author                  : Lloyd Shelby
Email Address           : lshelby@indy.net
Misc. Author Info       : 6' tall, graying hair, sleeps occasionally.

Description             : I think you're gonna like this one.
                          Ladders. No, really. A level map with blinking
                          indicators. Mayhem. Destruction. Plot twists.
                          Air ducts. Vents. Secrets. Suspense.

Additional Credits to   : The authors of DEU 5.21, DCK 1.1a, BSP 1.2x,
                          WACKER b7, RMB 1.2, and, of course, DOOM!
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* Play Information *

Episode and Level #     : E1M1 (Since >1.6 sw no longer loads PWADS)
Single Player           : Yes (It IS playable, believe it or not.)
Cooperative 2-4 Player  : Yes
Deathmatch 2-4 Player   : YES!!!
Difficulty Settings     : Not implemented at all. (Use UltraViolence -
                                                don't be a weenie)
New Sounds              : No
New Graphics            : Yes.
New Music               : No
Demos Replaced          : None (full .LMP available)

* Construction *

Base                    : New level from scratch
Editor(s) used          : DEU 5.21 GCC, DCK 1.1b, BSP 1.2x,
                          WACKER b7, RMB 1.2.  This wad is over 500K
                          for one level (whew) and underwent approximately
                          150 different revisions, about 30 of which were
                          lost when one of the tools crashed in mid-stream,
                          for whatever reason.  Probably not the tools'
                          fault. I did some really wierd stuff to fool the
                          DOOM engine.

* Copyright / Permissions *

Authors may NOT use this level as a base to build additional
levels.

You MAY distribute this WAD, provided you include this file, with
no modifications.  You may distribute this file in any electronic
format (BBS, Diskette, CD, etc) as long as you include this file
intact.

* Where to get this WAD *

FTP sites: infant2.sphs.indiana.edu (or wherever levels go these days)

Welcome to SHOOTS -N- LADDERS, the sequel to CARDIAC ARREST. One or two raves
poured in, so I figured I would top it. I think I did. I did some really strange
things to the DOOM engine, but I managed to pull it off. This level has
functional ladders throughout (not new, but at least well done). Also a tunnel
system and a HVAC system. The warehouse was designed specifically for
DEATHMATCH, and it is also fun to run around the other areas in hot pursuit
with a rocket launcher.

It is not a large level, but the additional sectors for the ladders make it
slow on < 486 computers. Also, if you have less than 4MB, I wouldn't
recommend saving (crashed when I tried this on my 386-40 4Mb).

Check out the map.  I think that this is -really- cool.

Even though it is E1M1, it has the BFG and Plasma Gun, so it will not work
with the shareware versions. If you are interested enough in the game to
want new levels, pay for Doom. I did, and I'm glad, because it is a great
game and it is well worth it.

Direct questions, comments, slander, etc. to lshelby@indy.net or
alt.games.doom.  I read the mail and a.g.d fairly regularly. If you like it,
please post.

Oh, by the way... Pay attention when you energize the gate.

Have fun.

Lloyd Shelby
lshelby@indy.net

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