Knee Deep in the Dictionary - DOOM 2 Community Project [RC1 Out Now!]

Map name: Abundance

Music: "Economy of Truth" by James Paddock

Description: There's an abundance of everything: enemies, weapons, keys, colored lights. You name it, the map has too much of it.

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Enemies are the same on all difficulties, but HNTR/HMP have more pickups. Whether that's enough is hard for myself to judge, as I know the layout too well. You can't get 100% items, so I hope nobody cares about that.

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Map name: Butcher

Song: Torso Liquify by Emperor Spoon

Description/fun little story I made up: "Thanks to the extreme regenerative properties of the flesh that makes up a large chunk of Hell's landscape, the UAC has been able to set up multiple "Hell meat processing plants" to effectively wipe out world hunger. Though naturally, this process isn't all that safe. Sometimes the regeneration gets too extreme, resulting in the mass of flesh birthing new demons. Looks like you've drawn the short straw this time, so today it's up to you to clear out the plant. As is standard during the operation, you'll be given a chainsaw to use for the job, as well as a pistol for emergency use. Just don't get too trigger happy, we can't be selling meat with bullets embedded in them!"

A short Tyson(ish) map where you'll mainly be using the chainsaw to take things down, with the only extra ammo/weapons coming from the zombies you kill.

NEW VERSION - Butcher V2.zip

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On 7/26/2024 at 5:35 PM, SCF said:

Map name: Abundance

Music: "Economy of Truth" by James Paddock

Description: There's an abundance of everything: enemies, weapons, keys, colored lights. You name it, the map has too much of it.

Download

Enemies are the same on all difficulties, but HNTR/HMP have more pickups. Whether that's enough is hard for myself to judge, as I know the layout too well. You can't get 100% items, so I hope nobody cares about that.

 

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I'm too noob to actually complete this, but from the parts of the level I've managed to reach, this feels like a great secret level. The only thing I would add is some secrets. Btw, is there a way to get the Megaspheres in the first room?

Dropping my slot ("Ivy"), can't be bothered with Doom rn, sorry!
 

@Yop I've edited my earlier post to have an updated version of my map. It now has difficulties as well as some minor visual changes

Unfortunately, i'm going to have to withdraw from this project. I'm going through a rough patch in my life, and honestly haven't had the energy to work on mapping lately. 

Best of luck. I hope this ends up being successful.

Hey all time for another monthly check-up.
The maps submitted were very good and well done to @Razza and @SCF, they were very enjoyable and out of the two Abundance was treat since maps like Butcher aren't my forte.
Moving on, the deadline dawns at September 1st however i am willing to push it back however much needs be.
Ideally while 33 maps was the goal, it is clear to me that it doesn't seem likely that we'll reach a high number of maps, so Knee Deep in the Dictionary might end up being a bite-sized pack of maps to blitz through in an hour.
But only time will tell!

As always be sure to send over any progress, maps or screenshots of your map if you can.

Been getting my creative gears spinning again! I haven't forgotten about this project, and I should be able to get a map out before the Sept. 1 deadline once I get a proper footing into the editor again. Will keep you posted once I have something showable!

On 8/10/2024 at 3:05 PM, Yop said:

Hey all time for another monthly check-up.
The maps submitted were very good and well done to @Razza and @SCF, they were very enjoyable and out of the two Abundance was treat since maps like Butcher aren't my forte.
Moving on, the deadline dawns at September 1st however i am willing to push it back however much needs be.
Ideally while 33 maps was the goal, it is clear to me that it doesn't seem likely that we'll reach a high number of maps, so Knee Deep in the Dictionary might end up being a bite-sized pack of maps to blitz through in an hour.
But only time will tell!

As always be sure to send over any progress, maps or screenshots of your map if you can.

I've been trying to find something to add or change to my map for the last 2 weeks or so, but I'm getting to the point where I feel like adding anything would ruin it, so I kinda don't know what to  do. Should I just submit it?

Edit: I finally got inspired and added some finishing touches around the whole map, I think I'll revise it tomorrow and then submit it. 

If there are still slots available, may I get "Alloy"?

47 minutes ago, rouge_means_red said:

If there are still slots available, may I get "Alloy"?

yes yes there are slots

Sorry, I won't be able to make the map. My word was pedigree.

Alright, I started working on my map again. I cut around half of the architecture, just keeping the most developed parts of it. I'm still really burnt out from mapping though, so there's no guarantee I'll finish it on time. If I don't get it mostly finished before then, I might post what I made here and let someone else pick it up if they'd like.

@Yop Unfortunately, I will have to give up my map slot. Haven't had as much mapping time as anticipated and won't have anything ready by the deadline.

My progress after 1 week:

Afraid I'm gonna have to give up my slot - got some IRL stuff happening now and later in the month that'll prevent me from making more progress on this project. Apologies about that.

Giving up my slot, sorry.

very sorry for adding to the chain, I need to give up my slot.

Could I join? I'd like to take "wrath" for my word.

On 4/10/2024 at 4:27 PM, Yop said:

Hello all, have you wanted to start mapping yet struggle to find a premise? or perhaps have a really good idea but don't know what the theme would be alongside it?
Well I have the solution for you ^{I hope}! Welcome to...

Knee Deep in the Dictionary!

I have created a list of about 40 ^(English) Words for you to choose from for your map, you can interpret these words however you like. The Maps name isn't restricted however preferably it should include the chosen word in it. I know it's weird that a DOOM 2 project is named after a DOOM 1 episode, I'll admit that. 
You can pick whichever word for whichever map, words will be marked through when taken.
If you struggle on a word and how to interpret it feel free to use Dictionary.com
We'll be using MBF21 for this project and it has a maximum 33 participant slots.
The difficulty should be around Plutonia level

Rules:
1. Use the List you cannot choose your own words there's more than enough.
2. No limit on submission but do allow others a chance!
3. Custom Textures are allowed: 32in24-15 v2 will be the only set you can use.
4. Tools like Oblige and its variants are not allowed.
5. Custom Midis are allowed.

The Goal is: 33 Maps [30 Main, 3 Secret]
The Deadline is: SEPTEMBER 1ST 2024
The submission format is:
[MAP NAME AND NUM]
[SONG USED]
[MAPPER COMMENT (Optional)]
[CUSTOM TEXTURES]
[DOWNLOAD]

The Word List:

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Chlorophyll
Staunch
Stingy
Calcium
Alloy
Pedigree
Grim
Contrapuntal 
Dream
Mess
Frenzy
Wrath
Thermal
Fissure
Glacial
Depth
Pressure
Cacophony
Labyrinth
Serendipity
Confine

Surreal
Madness
Sleep
Butcher
Slaughter
Abandoned
Inheritance 
Parody

Sin
Dystopia
Twisted
Entwined
Ivy
Napalm
Combustion
Eclipse
Nova
Monolithic
Mesozoic
Delta
Abundance
Impact

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TAKEN MAPSLOTS:
MAP05 - @minimedals [Chosen Word: Napalm]
MAP06 - @Plerb [Chosen Word: Chlorophyll]
MAP07 - @StorkGreen [Chosen Word: Inheritance]
MAP08 - @Weird Sandwich [Chosen Word: Abandoned]

MAP09 - @Hayden49 [Chosen Word: Pressure]
MAP15 - @knifeworld [Chosen Word: Sleep]
MAP16 - @Engired [Chosen Word: Dream]
MAP19 - @Djoga [Chosen Word: Stingy]
MAP20 - @VICE [Chosen Word: Calcium]
MAP24 - @DankMetal [Chosen Word: Twisted]
MAP25 - @LoatharMDPhD [Chosen Word: Surreal]

MAP27 - @Hayden49 [Chosen Word: Thermal]
MAP29 - @Logamuffin [Chosen Word: Delta]

MAP30 - @JackDBS [Chosen Word: Eclipse] 
MAP33 - @JackDBS [Chosen Word: Slaughter]

Positions Claimed but No Assigned MAP yet:
@Weird Sandwich [Chosen Word: Abandoned]
@roadworx [Chosen Word: Mesozoic]
@stochastic [Chosen Word: Madness]
@SirPootis [Chosen Word: Depth]

@Andrea Rovenski [Chosen Word: Parody]
@Razza [Chosen Word: Butcher] (Completed)
@SCF [Chosen Word: Abundance] (Completed)
@Gianluco [Chosen Word: Labyrinth]

@EagerBeaver [Chosen Word: Surreal]
@DukeOfDoom [Chosen Word: Impact]
@Yagacaw [Chosen Word: Monolithic]
@Santito2k3 [Chosen Word: Pedigree]
@JustAthel [Chosen Word: Nova]
@Yop [Chosen Word: Grim]
@NeedHealth [Chosen Word: Glacial]

 

Happy Mapping!

me take "Dystopia"

Okay, I've done some mapping and I have a screenshot of the work in progress.

Map name: Meatal Labyrinth
Music: "Infection" by Brayden Hart
Description: A UAC facility has been taken over by demons and is slowly turning into their flesh palace! Look for an exit or jump in the belly of the monster!

Mapper's comment:  This is a big map with many secrets and rooms, so keep an eye out!

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// working on her,,,

robbedmk10.zip

Project will be extended by 2 weeks, this will also be the time i'm compiling the thing together.
So by September 15th if you haven't submitted your map then you won't be in the first release.
I can always add in maps later on however there'll be cut-off point which currently is TBD.

putting the finishing touches on my map submission 'Monolithic' , should have a first release candidate later tonight. here is a screenshot of the Monolith from the deck of a battleship. Happy crunch time mapping for anyone else speedmapping right before the months end! 

The Ship

The Library

I'm so, so sorry to be doing this so late, but I've been super unmotivated to work on this. I'm going to drop my slot. Best wishes for anyone still holding their slot!

[MAP NAME AND NUM] = FABRICATED WORLD ("Surreal")

I created the map in slot 01 by mistake, but decided not to change it. I want to ask @Yop to move it to the slot that they think is better for it.

[SONG USED] = "The Gallery" by @Ajoura (mash-up of several compositions from Ib OST)
[MAPPER COMMENT] = An artificial world consisting of various elements of reality - a museum, a scientific center, an infernal fortress, etc., all twisted in an unusual way.
[CUSTOM TEXTURES] = 32in24-15 v2

FABRICATED WORLD.zip

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I hate to say this but I'm gonna drop out of this project. Right now I'm trying to spend almost all of my mapping energy towards finishing my Plutonia megawad, so I'd rather rework the map I started for this and use it there instead.

Edit: I just roughly finished it (still needs testing) in vanilla Plutonia form. I could theoretically still submit it to this project... but I'm not sure yet. Either way I'm still gonna use it in my wad, maybe it could be used in both?

Just to show I have been working on my submission. Map layout is about 50% complete, been knocking it out on my free time! Here's a shot of the central area, just to show the sort of vibes I'm going for.

Map Name: [Monolithic]

Mapper: [Yagacaw]

Song: [Cammy - 'Turbulence Makes Me Feel Alive']

Comments: [Rise from your grave as you are once again called to the fight, yet the moment you leave the sacred burial ground, you shall have 13 minutes and 13 seconds to escape your doom, good luck!

This project became a dumping ground for all the overly ambitious ideas i had for PUSS35 Summer showdown, including a day and night cycle with waves of monsters attacking at set times, three different endings, and a ticking bomb like a death clock for added summer blockbuster excitement!

this was a whole lot of fun and as per usual got way out of hand, i will do some more playtesting for the next version, this one is as is after Nine days of extra time spent well]

CUSTOM TEXTURES: [none: just used the textures found in 32in24-15 v2]

DOWNLOAD [Yagacaw-Monolithic-KDITD-RC1.wad]

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UFOs at night

red sky

fireblu train

the computer core

doomed library

the other side