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Title:	Merlin's Universe (Fifth Release)
Filename:	levels/doom2/m-o/merlin5.zip
Size:	210.91 KB
Date:	05/13/96
Author:	Merlin of Pleth
Description:	This is a collection of three of my best levels. As levels go, they are large, intricate, and very enjoyable. Although they may seem downright challenging at first, these levels are indeed beatable on all difficulties. However, I am quite sure it would be impossible to survive very long on Nightmare mode due to the design of the levels. Note: I have another collection of levels that are smaller and somewhat simpler. It is the "Universe of Sin" (UNISIN.WAD). Furthermore, all my levels are available in "The Plethoric Universe" (PLETH5.WAD), a deathmatch collection.
Credits:	The play-testers of all of my levels. ID Software
Base:	Levels designed from scratch. Refer to condensed level information below.
Build time:
Editor(s) used:	WinDEU 5.24 Zennode .97Beta MUStool Midi2MUS 2.04 WinTex 4.2
Bugs:	None. I do not release half-ass software. If you find anything that displeases you, let me know. Note: Due to the superior complexity of some levels, the game may bog down on "slow" systems.
Rating:	(3 votes)

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Reviews:

Anonymous	Entertaining gameplay. Might be a good choice for FDAs.	x
Anonymous	Three levels dated May 1996. Map01 is a frustrating lava base that compels you to hunt for unmarked hidden secrets in the midst of damaging lava. It's a bugger to play, a confusing mess, and I gave up early on. Map02 is a bog-standard dungeon, no different from hundreds of others. Map03 is surprisingly and thankfully decent - it's another lava dungeon, not great, but playable, with a lot of action. Skip to Map03.	x
Anonymous	pritty crummy.. but not too bad for a map made in 69 i guess	x

View merlin5.txt

Title                   : Merlin's Universe (Fifth Release)
Filename                : MERLIN5.WAD
Author                  : Merlin of Pleth
Email Address           : gt0427d@prism.gatech.edu
Misc. Author Info       : A great deal of time that should have been spent
                          doing other things has gone into these WADS.
Description             : This is a collection of three of my best levels.
                          As levels go, they are large, intricate, and
                          very enjoyable. Although they may seem downright
                          challenging at first, these levels are indeed
                          beatable on all difficulties. However, I am quite
                          sure it would be impossible to survive very long
                          on Nightmare mode due to the design of the levels.
                          Note: I have another collection of levels that
                          are smaller and somewhat simpler. It is
                          the "Universe of Sin" (UNISIN.WAD). Furthermore,
                          all my levels are available in "The Plethoric
                          Universe" (PLETH5.WAD), a deathmatch collection.                          
Additional Credits to   : The play-testers of all of my levels.
                          ID Software

USEFUL INFORMATION:

Map #                   : MAP01, MAP02, MAP03
Single Player           : Yes
Cooperative 2-4 Player  : Yes. Go at it in full force.
Deathmatch 2-4 Player   : Yes. (Use PLETH5.WAD for better deathmatch)
Difficulty Settings     : Oh Yes. Certainly.
New Sounds              : No
New Graphics            : Yes.
                          Waterfall texture from Heretic
                          Sky from Doom I, Episode 1 replaces SKY1
                          A star-filled sky replaces SKY2
                          A truly black wall replaces BLAKWAL1
New Music               : Yes. New music for all the new levels.
Demos Replaced          : None. Make your own demos. I make levels.

Base                    : Levels designed from scratch.
                          Refer to condensed level information below.
Editor(s) used          : WinDEU 5.24 
                          Zennode .97Beta
                          MUStool
                          Midi2MUS 2.04
                          WinTex 4.2
Known Bugs              : None. I do not release half-ass software.
                          If you find anything that displeases you,
                          let me know. 
                          Note: Due to the superior complexity of some
                          levels, the game may bog down on "slow"
                          systems.

Copyrights and Permissions:

These levels are a spawn from another universe. Well, not quite. If it
really turns you on, you can screw around with my levels. However, if you
decide to create an anthology of levels, make sure to include these.
Acknowledge my existance as a supreme deity.

Condensed Level Information:

- MAP01 -
  Name:     Carnage
            (modified again since MERLIN4)
  Author:   Merlin of Pleth
  Music:    Beetlejuice
  Comment:  Watch that lava. Watch your ammo supply. Watch your health.
            Watch yourself die.

- MAP02 -
  Name:     Cursed Refinery
            (previously known as "The Refinery")
  Author:   Merlin of Pleth
  Music:    Phantom of the Opera
  Comment:  A gigantic level. Plenty of open spaces. Plenty of corridors.
            Plenty of creatures that want to eat you.

- MAP03 -
  Name:     Scent of the Demon
  Author:   Merlin of Pleth
  Music:    Star Trek II
  Comment:  This level, simply put, looks nice. However, there
            is one drawback: The demons are NOT friendly.

- NOTE -
   "Dead Wolfenstein" and "And Justice for All" can be found in the
   "Universe of Sin" collection (UNISIN.WAD).

In the end, there can be only one.

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