Magnum Express

Is it possible to make a map have multiple floors (one stacked upon another)? If so, how do you do it?

A custom animated texture that I made appears black in game, but it appears just fine in DB2's 3D viewing mode. I followed the guides on the ZDoom wiki, and I am not sure what the problem is. What can I do to fix this?

Okay, here are the specifics: - I am using Slade 3 - The port is GZDoom - The image is in PNG format with 256 x 128 for dimensions - I am using ANIMDEFS - I did add the textures to a patch table

I'm trying to make the player spawns change location depending on the difficulty setting. The ZDoom Wiki hasn't been any help, or I'm just not looking in the right location. While I am at it, I have two more questions, but please note that they are not as important as the main one: 1. In a map utilizing ZDoom (Doom in Doom Format), how do you make a middle texture block projectiles and hitscan attacks? 2. Where is another good source for monsters and weapons other than realm667? I'm looking for some Doom-style handguns (non-angled) and melee weapons, as well as a zombie that only uses melee attacks (as with the weapons, I would prefer this monster to be Doom-styled).

I'll agree with Gez that the format I chose is rather ridiculous. Come to think of it, I'm not even sure why I am still using it.

5 is the amount of damage this weapon does (Per individual pellet, I may add). Just increase this number and the weapon's power will be increased.

Thanks, but boy do I feel like a newbie.

The problem: A few custom weapons that I want to implement in a mod I'm working on aren't showing up in DB2. I have given them DoomEd numbers, so I have no idea why they aren't showing up. Also, I'm using the Doom 2 format. The question: What is a quick way of disabling monster weapon/ammo drops?

There's a WWII stealth TC that I have been wanting to pick up again, but right now I lack the resources (enemies, textures, weapons, etc.)to even get a start on a single map.

Simply put, I can not find a single way to do this in DB2. You might as well through in breakable glass, because I'm curious about that, too.

I would like to contribute, but I have a few unfinished projects that I should have completed a while ago.

I have decided to finish a multiplayer mod that I abandoned last year, with the decision of making it class-based (like Team Fortress 2). I have found a few examples of how to set the classes up, but need some help to avoid leaving out any vital coding.

How do you code location damage like headshots into a monster's DECORATE?

I have looked through Brutal Doom before, and I don't remember anything like this standing out in the DECORATE file. I'll try again.

Do you have an example of a script like this?

This is what I was going to do. I'm still curious about how to activate the Alert state when the monster sees a dead monster, though. But thanks for the help! EDIT: This "Sound Source" thing that you mentioned is supposed to be dropped when the player fires or the hit monster screams, right? That is what I had in mind.

What are some tips for creating custom states? For example, I want to try to create a state where the monster follows a specified path until it sees or hears the player. Also, would this involve anything other than DECORATE?

If my "investigation" state is impossible, you guys can just go ahead and tell me. I've been waiting for help on that for long enough.

What are some tips for making weapon, enemy, and player sprites from scratch? Tutorials would be nice.

Thanks!

What about a weapon tutorial? I want to try and make some centered WWII weapons with reloading animations.

From what I know, you can't ADD anything to a GBA ROM, but you can modify existing material. In theory, you might be able to replace the maps, but I am not sure if that is even possible. One guy found a way to change the blood color on the original DOOM GBA, and that's the only know mod for the two games I have heard of. If there is a way, I'd be gald to help you, as I have a copy of DOOM II GBA.

Thanks, Gez. I am still looking for a solution to my other problem, though.

A "stunned" or "blinded" state wouldn't hurt, either.

I plan on adding angled attack frames to the Wolfenstein SS from Doom II, and was wondering if there is any technique that would facilitate this process.