A few single level Doom 2 wads

[LerxstInWonderland]

 

 

IWAD:DOOM2.WAD

Compatibility: Limit Removing

Map Slot: MAP01

Single/Multiplayer: Single Player Only (All difficulties supported)

Rough Time to Complete (on UV): 10-12 min

Tested with: Crispy Doom, GZ Doom

 

Just a quick little vanilla Doom 2 map I did while my internet was out for the day. Single player only, it uses the MAP01 slot. Difficulties/skill levels are implemented. It took about 6 hours to complete (probably more like 8 with testing). It was tested mainly Crispy DOOM, but I also gave it a few run throughs in GZDoom as well.

 

Definitely the fastest map I've ever made, and I'm happy with how it came out. I've been having trouble actually finishing maps lately, so I'm glad I at least finished this, silly as it may be.

 

It's fairly straightforward, and the difficulty is somewhere around original Doom 2/TNT...ish. It's also quite short, and will probably take about 10-12 minutes to complete.

I got the name from @LadyMistDragon in the Shovelware Society thread, where they describe the "pea-soup brick marble corridors" of WEDDING.wad

PEASOUP.zip

 

 

 

IWAD:DOOM2.WAD

Compatibility: Limit Removing

Map Slot: MAP01

Single/Multiplayer: Single Player Only (All difficulties supported)

Rough Time to Complete (on UV): 12-15 min

Tested with: Crispy Doom, GZ Doom

 

Here's another quick map I cooked up (around 12 hours I think...don't recall exactly as it was worked on piecemeal). I was aiming for vanilla compatible but uh...failed haha. It's not even particularly detailed or anything! So you'll need a limit removing source port for this. I definitely have a lot to learn about working within vanilla limits.

 

It was tested with Crispy/PRBoom+/GZ Doom, and uses the MAP01 slot. Skill levels/difficulties are implemented

 

Anyway, it's another hell themed map, but this has more of a demented wooden overgrown...abomination feel to it haha. It's more challenging than Pea Soup Peril, but still comparable to original Doom 2/TNT in my opinion. Just be aware of your surroundings and you'll be fine. Takes around 12-15 Minutes to complete.

 

Oh, and the music is Dark Walls by James Paddock https://www.jamespaddockmusic.com/midis/, and the sky is from this thread 

CRUSHED.zip

 

 

 

IWAD:DOOM2.WAD

Compatibility: Limit Removing

Map Slot: MAP01

Single/Multiplayer: Single Player Only (All difficulties supported)

Rough Time to Complete (on UV): 15-20 min

Tested with: Crispy Doom, GZ Doom

 

 I was struggling to come up with any new ideas, so I played around with some old maps I made that were collecting dust. I really began to enjoy this one, so I kept adding to it, eventually finishing it.

 

It's mainly a techbase style map in the first half, but the second half is more of an open outdoor arena with larger scale fights. This is definitely the most challenging map I've released in this thread, and is probably best played with saves for a blind run (I don't use mods, so I'm sorry if it makes the fights too difficult with certain gameplay alterations). I've tested UV the most, but HMP/HNTR difficulties are also implemented. It should take about 15-20 minutes to complete.

 

Music is Shells by James Paddock https://www.jamespaddockmusic.com/midis/ and the sky is from this thread 

SUPPRESSION.zip

 

 

Feedback/criticism is always appreciated, and I will take into account (for both fixes to these maps, as well as future projects)

 

 

IWAD:DOOM2.WAD

Compatibility: Limit Removing

Map Slot: MAP01

Single/Multiplayer: Single Player Only (All difficulties supported)

Rough Time to Complete (on UV): 14-18 min

Tested with: Crispy Doom, GZ Doom

 

Another vanilla mapping attempt gone awry. Mainly still using stock textures, but I messed around a bit with some custom textures from https://www.doomworld.com/afterglow/textures/ and https://www.realm667.com/en/repository-18489/texture-stock-mainmenu-152-97360/doom-style-mainmenu-153-87237 This is a fairly small map size wise, but there are some tricky combat sections and traps on UV. There is also a slight non linear quality to progression in terms of finding weapons (you may have to explore a bit to find the SSG for example). It's generally best not to rush ahead too quickly to avoid being potentially overwhelmed. 

 

The music is Blizzard by James Paddock https://www.jamespaddockmusic.com/midis/ and the sky is from:

BACKWTR.zip

 

Edited May 14, 2023 by LerxstInWonderland : This was originally a thread for Pea Soup Peril, but I decided to repurpose it to a place where I can post random, short, single level stuff I finish. It's probably not worth a new thread for each one of these.

[Clippy]

Very nice map - after my last experience with your maps I expected overwhelming oppression but this was more friendly - still had a big bite to it I died here and there lol - but I love the design, impressive for quick build - good times

 

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[Biodegradable]

Sweet map, mate. A lot less overly nasty than your previous work, thus much more fun!

 

 

[Kor]

Pretty good level, played well, texturing is good, music is good.

[LadyMistDragon]

It seemed a bit like you were throwing areas together in your first set but here, architecture is presented quite naturally and each area complements each other well. I really liked all the bloody touches at certain locations in the wooden rooms. Also like how you can still throw in a nasty ambush now and then. The Arch-vile that appears when you get the red key is quite the nasty shock, ngl.

 

And thanks for mentioning me!

[LerxstInWonderland]

@Clippy and @Biodegradable thanks for the videos :) I really enjoyed them both. I appreciate you guys taking the time to record these. I know you both play a lot of different wads. I laughed when you both called out the ending trap! I guess this map was pretty easy and predictable overall, but I didn't want to go all out crazy with the traps like my other maps. Just a nice, easy going level with way too many secrets for how small it is haha.

 

@Kor Thanks for playing!

 

@LadyMistDragon Thanks for your feedback. I'm glad you liked the overall look of the map. This was kind of a speedmap for me, so I know the detail isn't all that great for a modern map. I still wanted it to look good, but didn't want to spend a lot of time detailing (I also want to work on making maps vanilla compatible). 

[Chainie]

Nice level. Liked the hellish theme. Sky and music is nice too. Gameplay seemed too hard to me, but it's because i haven't slept well before. I should replay this level somwhen later.
Style reminded me works of  Pablo Dictter.(AV map21, hatomo battles the yomi demons) Which is good. 
Thanks for making this level. Looking forward for your future works.

[sandwedge]

Wow I really liked this level!  Very polished gameplay and visual design.  For me on UV it put me in some difficult positions, especially at the start, but was able to just scrape by, so difficulty was an enjoyable challenge.  Very tight, intricate layouts brimming with secrets that also weren't that hard to spot so I was able to 100% this, but they felt rewarding.  Really great work!

 

 

[LerxstInWonderland]

@Chainie Thanks for playing the map! Sorry if the difficulty was a little off. This is the fastest map I've made by a wide margin (I'm trying to get a little quicker/more efficient with map making as it takes me ages to finish anything), so I didn't spend as much time as I normally would trying to get the balance right.

 

@sandwedge Thanks for the Video! I know like Clippy and Biodegradable you play a shitload of wads, so thanks for taking the time to record this and give some feedback as well :)

[Gothic Box]

Very fun and compact level! Great aesthetics and lighting, and I'd consider it to be in a nice goldilocks zone of difficulty. Finished in ~11 & 1/2 minutes on UV with all secrets.

 

Now for 2 very tiny nitpicks:

Spoiler

- In the blue key door room with the specters, the rockets in the alcoves closest to the door can be somewhat difficult to grab (at least in PrBoom+, I didn't test this in other ports)

- The monster closets are visible in the automap, as the outside linedefs aren't shown as one-sided

 

[Daytime Waitress]

This bite-sized, traditionalist, tight-yet-not-claustrophobic design is exactly what I wanted to be playing today! I adore maps like this: ones that aren't too cryptic, but you still feel like you're unlocking the pathway; with plenty of secrets to uncover that are likewise just there for the observant player (no wall-humping required), and little peeks into potential avenues that you've yet to access. The detailing matches everything about that design, too - quietly intricate. It's just a delightful little blood-soaked septic tank to explore.

 

I also really enjoyed the roster switch-ups between HNTR and HMP, so I'm looking forward to revisiting it on UV.

 

3 hours ago, Gothic Box said:

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the rockets in the alcoves closest to the door can be somewhat difficult to grab (at least in PrBoom+, I didn't test this in other ports)

 

 

I had trouble with that in both GZDoom 4.7.0 and dsda-doom, moreso the former. It's a super, super tiny quibble, but I'm glad you mentioned it, because I thought I was going mad!

 

On 7/11/2022 at 11:16 AM, Chainie said:

Style reminded me works of  Pablo Dictter.(AV map21, hatomo battles the yomi demons)

 

I just watched a couple of vids on Hatomo and I gotta say that's a really great comparison, giving me something in a similar style for the rest of the afternoon - thanks!

[Delisk]

 

[rita remton]

completed playing this in uv earlier today. this is fine map, with some memorable nasty traps. many thanks for the awesome experience playing it. really enjoyed it :)

[LerxstInWonderland]

@Gothic Box, Thank you for your feedback and taking the time to play this :) I tried to not go more subtle with detailing to stay within vanilla limits, so I'm glad it still looks alright. 

 

I've implemented some of these suggestions, and updated the ZIP in the main post (moved the rockets so they're easier to bump grab, removed the pillars that stick out in starting room as Clippy got stuck on them in his video, fixed a monster blocking issue with a teleporter also from Clippy's video, as well as some minor detailing/monster changes).

 

@Daytime Waitress Thanks for playing, as well as your mini-review :) Calling it a "delightful little blood-soaked septic tank" made me burst out laughing! Also, thanks for checking out the other difficulties as well. I didn't spend a huge amount of time testing the other difficulties, so I'm glad they seem to work out pretty good.

 

@Delisk Nice video! Thanks for playing :) The mod setup your using seems like it really amps up the difficulty, so nice job getting through it!

 

@rita remton Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for trying it out :)

[Mercury Spade]

Tried out your map and I enjoyed playing through it

 

[phoo]

Really good, especially considering how long it took to make and test. I enjoyed the gotcha moments and the midi is a great fit

[Custom Longplay]

This map has me fully excited. I have added something about the map in my comment. Great work!

 

Pea Soup Peril - [4K] - [100% Secrets]

 

 

[LerxstInWonderland]

@Mercury Spade, @phoo, @Custom Longplay Thanks for taking the time to try the map out, I'm glad you enjoyed it :) (and Custom Longplay thanks for the kind words in your YouTube comments as well.) Sorry for the delayed response.

[LerxstInWonderland]

Sorry for the double post, but I decided to repurpose this thread to a place where I can post my short, single level wads. I figured it probably isn't worth creating a new thread for every little map.

 

Anyways I added a new map, Crushed & Maimed, to the OP.

[Daytime Waitress]

I guess I'm just a big silly goose, because I waltzed into a map with "crushed" in the title and didn't anticipate

Spoiler

irreparable hearing damage.

 

Typically I have zero patience for crusher mazes, but that was a fun little diversion from the rest of the map - you provided plenty of mitigation, but it still stayed true to the central theme of hitting the player from absolutely every angle at all times.

 

I really enjoyed the red-key area: the map finally felt like it was going to be less claustrophobic, but I was still inching my way forward due to the light level. The only knock I could give it was that it can be a bit easy to back up and cheese that area's entrance, especially the tomatoes, but I dunno if that's just my playstyle, or if a lock-in could be a workaround.

 

Spoiler

Once I hit the exit, I felt that the finale was a little bit anti-climatic (HMP, btw). But after mulling it over while writing my thoughts down, it was already a harrowing trek, and sometimes it is nice to not end with a 1000 monster massacre.

 

I also really liked the little visual touches, such as the fireblu seam for the soulsphere trigger: even if in this case it was pretty obvious, I love little pointers like this so the player's not wondering what the heck that sound indicates.

 

I can't say I enjoyed it as much as PSP, but I definitely did like it; and more than that, I think you absolutely nailed the relentless, oppressive atmosphere. Are you working towards an episode/megawad with these?

[LadyMistDragon]

Demo of Crushed and Mamed, recorded DSDA Doom, complevel 2 The Megaarmor secret eluded me, but I did like the one with the rocket boxes. Contrary to appearances, I died a few times at the YK trap, that was so sneaky!

lmd_crushed.zip

[LerxstInWonderland]

Sorry @Daytime Waitress and @LadyMistDragon for not responding earlier. I was away for a while, and I kind of forgot about this thread...whoops. You're feedback and demos are always helpful, so thank you for taking the time to do that. I appreciate it.

 

On 7/29/2022 at 11:21 PM, Daytime Waitress said:

I really enjoyed the red-key area: the map finally felt like it was going to be less claustrophobic, but I was still inching my way forward due to the light level. The only knock I could give it was that it can be a bit easy to back up and cheese that area's entrance, especially the tomatoes, but I dunno if that's just my playstyle, or if a lock-in could be a workaround.

 

It's always tricky for me to know how far to go with traps and whatnot. I never quite know what people are going to like, so sometimes I've just got to play it safe, and let people cheese it once and a while haha.

 

On 7/31/2022 at 6:25 PM, LadyMistDragon said:

YK trap, that was so sneaky!

 

Haha yeah, I'm glad that trap worked out. The Pain elemental that spawns in behind is probably the most annoying part of that trap for me.

 

Oh, and I added a new map to the OP, Suppression.

 

It's more of a techbase style map (with an open outdoor section). Fairly challenging (for me at least), and a handful of nasty traps, so I would stick to using saves for a blind run.

[LadyMistDragon]

Well I did attempt a blind run of this map...and it went ok until getting to the large outdoor area. Very cool btw.

lmd_suppression.zip

[LerxstInWonderland]

@LadyMistDragon Thanks for the demo:) I just finished watching it. Nice job! You did great finding the secrets as well. 

 

Yeah, the outdoor area is pretty tough, especially on a blind run. I may have to change up the switches to raise the bridges, as they're kind of small and hard to notice. I usually just grab the invuln and go to town, cleaning out as many enemies as possible with the RL, as well as raising the bridges as it opens the level movement wise ( and is necessary for progression).

 

I also noticed as few texture alignment issues, as well as a teleport trap that didn't activate (Teleport destination was set to hard only), so yeah, this demo was very helpful. I'm going to fix the issues and reupload)

 

Thanks again!

[SleepyVelvet]

I gave all three a good try.  Here's my first attempts at all of them:  noisy_CRUSHED_PEASOUP_SUPPRESSION.zip

[LerxstInWonderland]

@NoisyVelvet Thanks for trying out the maps (as well as recording demos)! I updated the maps in the OP with some small fixes (texture alignment, and some traps weren't triggering correctly) from watching both your and LadyMistDragon's demos.

[CyberosLeopard]

Pea Soup Peril has been a very enjoyable experience, thank you. I'll confess that I played it in a less than orthodox fashion, with the GZDoom mod Hideous Destructor. A few challenging points, but nothing over the top or insurmountable.

[LerxstInWonderland]

@CyberosLeopard Thanks for trying out the map :) I'd never heard of that mod before, so I looked it up and...whoa haha. That seems crazy hard, and completely changes the gameplay, so it's interesting to find out the map is still somewhat playable when modded to that degree.

[LerxstInWonderland]

Sorry for the double post but I added a new map, Backwater Station to the OP.

 

BACKWTR.zip

 

It's been while since I did any Doom mapping, so this is just a quick one to get me back into the swing of things. It's a techbase style map mainly focused on combat, but there is some light exploration/non-linearity as well.