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Title:	expansiv.zip
Filename:	levels/doom2/d-f/expansiv.zip
Size:	134 KB
Date:	04/15/96
Author:	Craig and Brian Sparks
E-mail:	sparks@tisl.ukans.edu
Description:
Credits:
Base:
Build time:
Editor(s) used:	WinDeu5.24, IdBSPv11b, RMB 2.1
Bugs:	None, please report any to: sparks@tisl.ukans.edu
Rating:	(3 votes) Spambot check: 9 + 4 = Commenting as: Anonymous

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Reviews:

This is a decent but very bland map. The authors boast an appearance in "Tricks of the DOOM Programming Gurus", and I can understand why; this level is competently made but very mechanical and impersonal. It has one good view - a giant open-air area which is still impressive today, although spartan - but the design is mostly square and undetailed and the gameplay is dull. If you Google "Tricks of the DOOM etc" the first link is a Doom homepage from 1996!	x
A long linear adventure full of interesting rooms and impressive views. Very cool.	x
squarish boredom **	x

View expansiv.txt

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                        DOOM2 Wad File

Filename          : expansiv.wad
Authors           : Craig and Brian Sparks
Email Address     : sparks@tisl.ukans.edu
Available at      : http://www.tisl.ukans.edu/~sparks/DOOM.html
                    Stop by and check out our other levels,
                    screen shots are also available for all of them.

The zip file 'expansiv.zip' contains both the 'expansive.wad'
(single level only, MAP 01) and this text.

To use: type 'DOOM2 -file expansiv.wad' after unziping the file
into your DOOM2 directory.

Description:

My brother and I have built over 50 levels to date. Five of our
earlier levels, were released on the Book/CD ROM 'Tricks of the
DOOM Programming Gurus' by SAMS Publishing. This is the highest
quality WAD I have yet made.

This level is also the largest I have yet made. It is
visually complex and interesting to look at. I have attempted
to provide a realistic, detailed and believable architectural
theme.  Overhangs, ledges, and tunnels are appropriately 
supported by wood beams through out the level. The level is not
just big (445 K unzipped) but  extremely expansive (thus the 
name) and fairly tough to play.  The selection of monsters is 
significantly harder in muliplayer mode.

There are a few surprises (no stupid traps though) so save
often. All of the secret is marked so you will know if you
missed something. The level seems to take around 40 minutes 
to complete.  Good luck and please let me know what you think.

P.S. Just because there is a Cyber Demon (Rocket Man) in a 
level doesn't mean your supposed to kill him, just avoid his
rockets!

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* Play Information *

Map #                   : 01
Single Player           : Yes (Very doable, but tough)
Cooperative 2-4 Player  : Yes (Best)
Deathmatch 2-4 Player   : Yes (but not recommended)
Difficulty Settings     : 1/2 (Less Hard) 3/4/5 (Hard)
New Sounds              : No
New Graphics            : No
New Music               : No
Demos Replaced          : None

* Construction *

Editor(s) used          : WinDeu5.24, IdBSPv11b, RMB 2.1
Known Bugs              : None, please report any to:
                          sparks@tisl.ukans.edu

* Copyright / Permissions *

Authors MAY use this level as a base to build additional
levels. You MAY distribute this PWAD in any format (BBS,
Diskette, CD, etc.).

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