• Buried Friary - Vasek "(The_)Damned" Havranek
  ZDoom - SP - 323kb - (img) (img)
  This map feels very average. The layout isn't terribly interesting and there are some bad texturing errors in various places of the map, but it's not a bad map. It doesn't really stand out as being one of the better WADs this week.
  
  
• DOOM: A Megawad in Two Weeks - Various
  ZDoom - SP - 2.3mb - (img) (img) (img) (img)
  While I do commend the ability to make a megawad in a mere fortnight, the first half of the WAD is simply bland and very amateurish in map design, as some of the levels don't even consider pistol starts. Fortunately the second half is a lot more consistent in quality and some of those maps are great, but it doesn't save the WAD overall.
  
  
• Doom: The Parody - Pawel Zarczynski
  ZDoom - SP - 630kb - (img)
  I personally loved this WAD. It took a while for me to actually crack a laugh, but its over-the-top stupidity eventually gets to you and it doesn't help that a laugh track appears around every corner, since it forces out laughs but that's what makes this so entertaining. It does get dry after playing it a few more times, but it works best when you first play it, so I recommend playing through this at least once.
  
  
• Duelex - DJShrimpy and Mentos
  Skulltag - DM - 986kb - (img) (img) (img) (img) (img)
  This set of twelve deathmatch levels for Skulltag specifically target the Duel gamemode. The maps are certainly appropriate for 1-on-1 action and maybe up to four players in size, but some of the maps are very uninteresting. The detail also seems to vary between below average and very good which can make the experience a bit distracting for anyone expecting a consistent map set.
  
  
• Elegy for them Vigil - Jodwin
  ZDoom - SP - 1,387kb - (img) (img) (img)
  You don't often see maps that use darkness for a tense atmosphere in Doom, and it's fortunate that Jodwin pulls that off well with Elegy for them Vigil. The map makes you rely on the automap a lot more than typical WADs, as it can be possible that'll you get lost in caves or mazes. While some people might not like that, I believe that it works quite well for this map since you have to rely on more than just your memory. It's also quite tough since there isn't much health or ammo available to the player, which means you can't recklessly shoot into dark hallways unless you plan to use the pistol or fist on a few monsters.
  
  
• Extraction - Michael "Bloodskull" Cole
  Boom - SP - 337kb
  DOES NOT WORK IN INTENDED SOURCE PORT
  
  
• Gamarra's soul story: Mission 3 "The Drawer" - Giulio Galassi aka Glassyman
  ZDoom - SP - 278kb - (img) (img)
  I don't find this WAD series funny anymore. It just feels repetitive and gradually unfunny over the course of the series. Give it up while you're ahead, Glassyman.
  
  
• Genesis of Descent - Hobomaster22
  ZDoom - SP - 3mb - (img) (img)
  Screw everything else, this is WAD of the Week. Download it. Now. Everything about Genesis of Descent is just excellent that there's no major flaws to point out, and there's no reason why you shouldn't play it. I'll be surprised if this isn't nominated for a Cacoward. You better be listening to me Scuba!
  
  
• Gravitation - Michael "Bloodskull" Cole
  Boom - SP - 344kb
  DOES NOT WORK IN INTENDED SOURCE PORT
  
  
• Happy Feet TC - DJShrimpy
  ZDoom - SP - 63kb - (img) (img)
  I'm not sure what the hell is going on here, since I've never watched Happy Feet but I don't believe it had homicidal penguins. It's also not even remotely close to being classified a TC, since it only replaces a few textures, maps, the demon sprite and the title picture. That's a partial conversion at best.
  
  
• houses - Hardcore_gamer
  doom2.exe - SP - 217kb
  DOES NOT WORK IN INTENDED SOURCE PORT
  
  
• Kohe 6 - Ruba
  doom2.exe - SP - 50kb
  There's something that feels horribly wrong with this level, like it was generated with SLIGE and very slightly modified.
  
  
• Kohe 7 - Ruba
  doom2.exe - SP - 30kb
  DOES NOT WORK IN INTENDED SOURCE PORT
  
  
• Kohe 8 - Ruba
  doom2.exe - SP - 45kb - (img)
  If there's one thing I don't understand about Ruba, it's the inconsistency of the maps he/she/it has created. This map is far inferior to Kohe 5, which I believed was a fairly decent effort by Ruba. This map is just simply weird.
  
  
• lol. - BASGTA.
  ZDoom - SP - 17kb - (img)
  I never found it funny, or decent for that matter.
  
  
• monlth06.wad. - Richard Wiles
  doom2.exe - SP - 199kb
  DOES NOT WORK IN INTENDED SOURCE PORT
  
  Which is a real shame, because I really enjoy the previous monlth WADs.
  
  
• Sabbat Martyr Deathmatch - Various
  Skulltag - DM - 14mb - (img) (img) (img) (img) (img) (img) (img) (img) (img) (img)
  Wow. I was aware of the development process of this megawad when the thread at the Skulltag forums was active, but I never really looked into it. It's a shame I didn't, since this forty-two level community deathmatch WAD oozes high-quality maps that are suitable for all of the deathmatch-based Skulltag gamemodes. Unfortunately, some of the maps are very symmetrical and a couple are bland in detail, but you expect that from a community megawad. While I would love to give this WAD of the Week, it's very very hard to top Genesis of Descent.
  
  
• Templed - Chopkinsca
  GZDoom - SP - 2.6mb - (img) (img) (img)
  This map lives up to its claim of being non-linear and as a result, it makes it fun to replay the map several times over since there are many paths you can take to get to one location. It doesn't go over-the-top with 3D floors or other flashy GZDoom features, which makes it still retain that fast-paced feel of a typical Doom map. A very solid map that is worth downloading.
  
  
• The Horror Collection - Alexander "Eternal" S. (aka Deadall)
  Boom - SP - 1,180kb - (img) (img)
  This map is the first in a series of planned atmospheric levels by Eternal. Like Elegy for them Vigil, it definitely achieves the dark and gloomy atmosphere, but I had no idea where I was going since I couldn't figure out how to grab the yellow keycard. I pretty much gave up since there was too much switch hunting in near-complete darkness.
  
  
• Valley of the damned - Aluqah
  ZDoom - SP - 1,314kb - (img) (img) (img)
  This WAD has a very strong Hexen feel to it and uses the Monster Resource WAD to add a bit of variety to the level. Most of the monsters are suitable additions, but I find a realistic-looking spider shooting Arachnotron plasma very unfitting for the barren outdoor theme of the map.
  
  
• ZAP 18 Paradox Lost - A.Badorek
  doom2.exe - SP - 90kb - (img) (img)
  I haven't seen any maps from this author before, but this was damn good. It had a typical level of vanilla detail and it had a few tough battles, but it was quite easy and definitely enjoyable. Keep up the good work.
  
  

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deathz0r said:
The Horror Collection - Alexander "Eternal" S. (aka Deadall)
I pretty much gave up since there was too much switch hunting in near-complete darkness.

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kristus said:
Wasn't Genisis of descent released last year or something? Or atleast in March.

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Lizardcommando said:
BTW, what did you think of the map I made for the Megawad in 2 Weeks Project? (It's MAP12)

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deathz0r said:
I'll be surprised if this isn't nominated for a Cacoward. You better be listening to me Scuba!

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Vulture said:
Sabbat Martyr was recently updated for anyone who didn't know. Some weapon/item placement was fixed in some maps and it is now Last Man Standing compatible.

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kristus said:


Since LMS is always just empty maps, how can it not be?

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Maes said:
Deathz0r, no offense dude, but assuming that (no source port indication == intended for doom2.exe) is just plain wrong by 2007 standards.

I mean, you REALLY tried to run them with doom2.exe or Chocolate doom?

I expected that someone would at least make an educated guess and try stuff on -the very least- Boom or a Boom compatible, for there are very few new maps specifically engineered for vanilla doom's limits.

Yeah, you heard that right: mapping for doom2.exe is by now something highly specific which requires, among others, tracking down HOMs and several engine limitations, not something you "revert to by default", like you assumed in many of those reviews. It requires extra effort by part of the mapper, while the "easy path" is to map for Boom. It's, ironically, just like mapping for a very specific source port.

Meh, just my two cents.

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Bloodshedder said:
Of course, monlth06.txt does say "This wad is not exclusive to any source port and was developed with zdoom", so I think deathz0r made a mistake in assuming it was for doom2.exe.

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After reading Assmaster's reviews last week, I have officially decided to become even more of an asshole and play each WAD in their "intended" port instead of always using ZDoom-based (unless it's for Legacy/EDGE/JDoom/Vavoom, naturally) ports, effective immediately. I will announce this once: If a WAD does not run properly in the "intended" port the author stated, I will not give it a proper review. If you state the wrong map in the text file, I will not review it. This is not my response of saying that I'm sick of doing this: I enjoy doing /newstuff despite of what gets uploaded. This is a response to people giving bullshit "intended source ports" in their text files where it's blatantly obvious they haven't actually tested it in said port. You have been warned.

Furthermore, if you don't state an intended port or any reference to that port (mentioning DECORATE for instance), I will automatically assume that it's a vanilla map. I will test vanilla maps in Chocolate Doom. I will test limitless port maps in PRBoom with Doom/Doom 2 v1.9 compatability. I will test Boom maps in PRBoom. If you state a particular Boom version, I will use the proper compatability level. If you say "ZDoom-based" but no specific version, I will test it in ZDoom 1.22. What is this, my friends? I call it "quality assurance". I hope we will all agree on that. If not, feel free to flame me, but don't blame me for your stupidity.

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pcorf said:whole lot of unnecessary work [/B]

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Planky said:


Dude, just drag the wad on top of zdoom.exe. sheesh.

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pcorf said:
The only downside is that you still have to create BAT files to run mulitple wads, or a wad and deh together.

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pcorf said:
This is typical with detailed levels which don't state which source port they should be played with if its limit removing or Boom/Zdoom.

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Maes said:
Anyone who started mapping after 1997/1998 will probably have never heard of VPO/HOM problems, so "by default" everything made after that date should be considered at least requiring Boom, not vanilla.

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deathz0r said:it explicitly mentions "This wad is not exclusive to any source port" which translates to me as "it will work in doom2.exe". It VPO'd in Chocolate Doom. I'm aware it says "and was developed with zdoom" directly after the previous quote. If you claim it works in any port, I will sure as hell try it in any port.

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In other words, I would expect vanilla compatibility to be something that needs strong stating, not an "exclude all other possibilities" fallback.

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pcorf said:
Monolith 6 is quite detailed and probably causes VPOs in Vanilla Doom

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