http://www.doomworld.com/ The definitive source for Doom news, information and development Copyright 2012 http://www.doomworld.com/vb/doomworld-news/60030-doomsday-1-9-8-released/ http://www.doomworld.com/vb/doomworld-news/60030-doomsday-1-9-8-released/ Tue, 15 May 2012 07:28:31 -0500 Doomsday 1.9.8 has been released. The main change this release is a revised, Qt-based application core, window manager, OpenGL drawing surface management, keyboard/mouse input, and low-level networking (including master server comms). Antialiasing (FSAA) and monitor vsync can now be toggled in the control panel or console rather than having to be set on the command line, and the game window can now be dynamically resized in windowed mode. Downl... http://www.doomworld.com/vb/doomworld-news/60016-freedoom-0-8-beta1-released/ http://www.doomworld.com/vb/doomworld-news/60016-freedoom-0-8-beta1-released/ Sun, 13 May 2012 17:47:40 -0500 New maps, sprites, sounds and music. Lots of GENMIDI stuff added. FreeDM is now 100% vanilla compatible including a handful of new maps with many tweaks to existing maps. There is a massive changelog with 2 1/2 pages of commits. Download here. http://www.doomworld.com/vb/doomworld-news/60013-doomseeker-adds-odamex-0-6-support/ http://www.doomworld.com/vb/doomworld-news/60013-doomseeker-adds-odamex-0-6-support/ Sun, 13 May 2012 14:26:05 -0500 The Multi-engine server browser, Doomseeker, has added support for Odamex 0.6 with a new plugin. The new Odamex plugin can be downloaded directly by by clicking here. Doomseeker runs on a variety of platforms including, but not limited to, Windows, Mac OSX, and Linux. It also features wad fetching support by utilizing the Wadseeker API, written by the same team.... http://www.doomworld.com/vb/doomworld-news/60004-odamex-saturday-nitro-38-sunday-thunder-4/ http://www.doomworld.com/vb/doomworld-news/60004-odamex-saturday-nitro-38-sunday-thunder-4/ Sat, 12 May 2012 17:09:51 -0500 The first Saturday Nitro to be played on the new Odamex 0.6, DarkGoth is a cohesive deathmatch compilation set filled to the brim with action. WAD: DarkGoth Maps: 22 (02-04, 07-10, 12, 14, 16-18, 20-21, 23, 25-30, 32-33) Mode: 16-Player DM Server: CoffeeNet - MWI1 Date: Saturday, May 12th, 2012 Times: Eastern US (8:00 PM), Western US (5:00 PM), UK (01:00 Sunday) The Europeans aren't far behind with their own event on Sunday which wil... http://www.doomworld.com/vb/doomworld-news/60002-internet-doom-explorer-5-14-released/ http://www.doomworld.com/vb/doomworld-news/60002-internet-doom-explorer-5-14-released/ Sat, 12 May 2012 13:38:42 -0500 The multi-engine server browser and launcher, Internet Doom Explorer, has released version 5.14. This new version adds full support for Odamex 0.6 servers. In addition to the Odamex support, it fixes and adds some options for GetWad, adds further support for Skulltag and ZDaemon features, and adds ping coloring to the player column. Download it now. http://www.doomworld.com/vb/doomworld-news/59996-odamex-0-6-released/ http://www.doomworld.com/vb/doomworld-news/59996-odamex-0-6-released/ Sat, 12 May 2012 01:14:32 -0500 After much anticipation, Odamex has officially released version 0.6. This major version of the multiplayer centric source port introduces a slew of new features including GPL compatible slopes, a robust voting system for players, a netdemo system that allows playback control and the ability to start and stop recording mid-game, improved networking, and much more. You can view the abbreviated changelog for a more complete list of changes and add... http://www.doomworld.com/vb/doomworld-news/59972-risen3d-v2-2-14-released/ http://www.doomworld.com/vb/doomworld-news/59972-risen3d-v2-2-14-released/ Wed, 09 May 2012 22:50:10 -0500 Risen3D v2.2.14 is available for download. This is a point release that fixes a few things left from the previous release. http://www.doomworld.com/vb/doomworld-news/59970-john-carmack-plays-wolfenstein-3d/ http://www.doomworld.com/vb/doomworld-news/59970-john-carmack-plays-wolfenstein-3d/ Wed, 09 May 2012 20:37:42 -0500 In tribute to Wolfenstein 3D's 20th anniversary, Wolfenstein 3D can now be played online at wolfenstein.bethsoft.com, but that's not all! John Carmack recorded himself playing Wolfenstein 3D, commenting on the various technological advances and glitches in the game. The video can be viewed here. http://www.doomworld.com/vb/doomworld-news/59916-odamex-saturday-nitro-37-toke-ctf/ http://www.doomworld.com/vb/doomworld-news/59916-odamex-saturday-nitro-37-toke-ctf/ Fri, 04 May 2012 11:11:10 -0500 If you're even a little bit claustrophobic, you might want to stay home for this one. Although it was never officially released, Toke managed to combine the intricacies of a teamwork-based game mode with a fast and hectic style of mapping to create a unique set of maps. I can't say this will be a favorite for everyone, but what it will be is fun. See you there! WAD: Toke CTF Maps: 12 (01, 03-11, 13-14) Mode: 7v7 CTF Scorelimit: 5 Server:... http://www.doomworld.com/vb/doomworld-news/59870-international-doom-league-switches-hosting-source-port/ http://www.doomworld.com/vb/doomworld-news/59870-international-doom-league-switches-hosting-source-port/ Sun, 29 Apr 2012 01:42:44 -0500 The current commissioner of the International Doom League, HumanBones, has announced that the league's next season will begin play using Odamex. IDL regulation games were played using ZDaemon for eleven full seasons (since 2006). The full news post explaining the league's reasoning behind the move (with comments) can be read here. More info detailing the summer 2012 time table along with more specific answers to format changes have also been co...