Doom Podcast - An Evening with Nirvana

[Nirvana]

Today I'm talking to Obsidian, host of the Abyssal Speedmapping Sessions, the MAYhem community project series, as well as a number of other community projects, creator of Maskimxul, Countdown to Extinction, and Candlemass, to name just a few of their projects over the years.

 

We talk about creating atmosphere in Doom wads, features Obsidian would like to see used more, and how to run good community projects.

 

Youtube:

 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/06bXydHNaJoZmlcGjfhGl9?si=d3e786ddb649414f

 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/nirvanapodcast

[Nirvana]

Today I'm talking to Tango, most well known for his popular weapon mod Supercharge and accompanying mapset Paradise. You may know him as a contributor to BTSX 1 and 2, Plutonia 2 or a number of other community projects over the years.

 

We discuss balancing Supercharge, how Doom multiplayer could be improved, and the merits of changing up your mapping process.

 

Youtube:

 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/12BnqgzBsLHjtFAEx1677g?si=dd2bccd890fb477a

 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/nirvanapodcast

[Nirvana]

Today on the show I'm talking to SoBad. You likely know him as a friendly face on Twitch, for his Doom wad let's plays on Youtube, as well as his analytical content. You might also know him as the creator of map 5 of the Balls of Steel Community Project that came out fairly recently.

 

We talk about SoBad's love of analysis, the testing process for Doom maps, obviously we discuss Dave, and we go on several lengthy tangents.

 

Youtube:

 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/58oqHtTK4Tv27zafM7zn5A?si=2a728ec507444f28

 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/nirvanapodcast

[Fortress]

loved this episode. first I had ever heard of SoBad

[Nirvana]

Today on the podcast I'm talking to Doomkid. A font of knowledge for all things Doom, a Youtube content creator , and creator of the Rowdy Rudy and Ray Mowhawk series, you may know him for any one of these things, or all of them.

 

We discuss Doomkid's love of shovelware, creating characters to inspire level design, and building content for YouTube.

 

Youtube:

 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1emWVrQFeUfFgivD1EmzsP?si=17c692e483584ed7

 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/nirvanapodcast

[TheMagicMushroomMan]

Doomkid? Who the hell is that? You need to find well-known members of the community if you want your podcast to succeed!

[Dark Pulse]

15 minutes ago, TheMagicMushroomMan said:

Doomkid? Who the hell is that? You need to find well-known members of the community if you want your podcast to succeed!

He's just some hippie with a beard, don't mind him.

[thelamp]

I really like the podcast Nirvana! You've got a knack for kickstarting interesting conversation! Keep up the good work and someday you'll be able to land a guest people have actually heard of :P

[nickxcom]

Great video. I commented on youtube too, but @Doomkid sign me up for a physical release lol

[LadyMistDragon]

We need more mapping clans!

[Nefelibeta]

Such things still do kind of exist, though you likely won't notice them unless you check every project's maplist.

[Nirvana]

Today on the show I'm talking to Major Arlene. She's a Doom Youtuber, a Cacoward contributing writer, and creator of GzDoom maps like Technicolor Antichrist Box, The Deep, and most recently, Break//Point//.

 

We talk about learning UDMF mapping, Arlene's first ever map, her early influences, and newer projects like Break//Point// and Dancing in the Abyss.

 

Youtube:

 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Ryr7Xi6aLsoI95uLC0gCX?si=b091bfe95cfa481b

 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/nirvanapodcast

[SleepyVelvet]

Your podcast is now a complete megawad.  Congrats!

[Nirvana]

Today on the podcast I'm talking to Ukiro, perhaps best known for creating the OTEX texture pack as well as map 32 of Eviternity, but he's also a long-time community member with solo mapping projects like Tantrum and Venom and texture packs for GothicDM and The Darkening series.

 

We take a journey through Ukiro's early 1995 mapping years, his early love of texture work, and his eventual release of OTEX.

 

Youtube:

 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5tJBNiNHBEpIipZrebb7n8?si=d5ec7db0685f41ff

Twitter: https://twitter.com/nirvanapodcast

[BassSlapper89]

I enjoy listening to your podcasts. I normally don't listen them cause the majority of podcasts I come across are based off subjects I personally don't like.

 

Like Politics, sports, etc.

 

Doom, music, movies and video games are my go to. So, what you're doing basically grabbed my attention. 😁

 

Keep up the great work! Maybe one day we'll have a chat.

 

Have an amazing 2023!

[innerethos]

Nice!

 

Good voice. Good topic. Good quality and good music. You got me!
 

I am impressed.

[Nirvana]

Today on the podcast we're talking speedrunning, and I am speaking with Looper. Known primarily for his world record runs for the Doom 2 d2all category, he is also an accomplished runner for a number of other wads, with a number of Hell Revealed 2 Nomo world records and nearly 300 demos total submitted to DSDA.

 

We discuss Looper's first NoMo demos, his love of Doom multiplayer, and we get into the details of the Doom 2 UV Speed d2all.

 

Youtube:

 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3AOMy2FfqiXGkSsEnlXjtU?si=c2ac26d85065452a

 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/nirvanapodcast

[RonnieJamesDiner]

pogchamp

[Kyka]

Great podcast. Thanks Nirvana and Looper.

 

Just as a minor clarification. the Red Key Door on map 27, the 'far' side of the door is a DR Open Door (Also monsters,) and the linedef does face away from Doomguy and the archvile. So apparently monsters can activate doors with the linedef facing away from them.

 

That is something that Decino needs to do a video on!

 

[Edit] I also didn't know that the trick of pressing switches from far away was called a 'Zero Press' until now.

Edited February 13, 2023 by Kyka

[Andromeda]

6 hours ago, Kyka said:

[Edit] I also didn't know that the trick of pressing switches from far away was called a 'Zero Press' until now.

I prefer to call it "imp\se glide".

[Nirvana]

Today I'm talking to Matt Tropiano, also known as Mtrop. A long-time community member, you'll likely know him for wads like Coffee Break and Forsaken Overlook, as well as a major contributor to the Adventures of Square 1 and 2. He's also created a number of useful tools for the community over the years including Doom Struct, WadTools and Wadmerge.

 

We discuss Mtrop's early TNT-influenced years, his move from big maps to small maps and back to big maps again, and the creation of his various Doom utilities.

 

Youtube:

 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7qAod0sLmi8vhqtlgAyS4y?si=46c34446ac504983

 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/nirvanapodcast

[innerethos]

YES!

 

I always need more of this in my life.

 

Listened to all 34 episodes in just about two weeks.

 

Has been crucial to me getting a better understanding of "high-quality" DOOM content.  Informative, entertaining, and chill as can be.

 

Thanks for the easy times!  Keep 'em coming!

[Nirvana]

Glad you're enjoying the podcast! Always fun to hear from people who listen regularly :)

[Nirvana]

Today on the podcast I am talking to Alfonzo. Mapper for a wide variety of community projects such as Doom the Way Id Did 1 & 2, Abyssal Speedmapping Sessions, and more, provider of midis to Mutiny and the Alfonzone and the host of Doom Radio, the Doom podcast that started it all.

 

We discuss Alfonzo's early wad reviewing days, single player and multiplayer mapping, his process for midi making, and of course, Doom Radio.

 

Youtube:

 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/32RtfD6ft1inwSuft1qcef?si=5251700d8aa44d99

 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/nirvanapodcast

[Alfonzo]

I felt very humbled to be offered a spot on your show, Nirvana, thanks! It's so great to know that there's talent out there in podcast land keeping people connected in this way and stimulating discussion. It really is invaluable.

 

Some corrections to a few things I mentioned or failed to mention:

• I did provide MIDIs to Mutiny in the sense that I selected them for the soundtrack, but I didn't compose anything or even include any of my own stuff. I wasn't sure if there was any confusion here but just in case... 
• @sgtcrispy lorded over the first iteration of Doom Radio. You can find those casts in the ancient history section of the (still maintained!) Doom Radio site: http://doomradio.org/series/old-doom-radio/. I'm a bit embarrassed that I forgot this essential piece of history at the time... but then I've forgotten a lot of things. You'll have to forgive me :)
• essel was the one who jokingly suggested Tango TV as a name for the show. I think she was at the very least surprised that it was actually selected and used.
• Gubble is the name of the game that Jimmy in particuar took inspiration from for Square's music.

Keep on doing your thing! This is great.

 

EDIT: Mandatory Xaser...

 

 

Edited February 27, 2023 by Alfonzo : Good at Doom

[Capellan]

This Nirvana guy is a handsome fellow.

 

Great choice of guest, too.  

[SleepyVelvet]

Good interview.

 

I agree with SUPPORT3.  SUPPORT3; 24 map units; click the 'Clear Alignment' button, is one of the best go-to techniques for patching up seams everywhere on the fly.  Learning that helped me go from a messy and inefficient speedmapper to a much more clean one imo.

 

Also, one thing that might not've been mentioned is that Alfonzo founded the Doomworld Ironman League, now hosted by @NaZa, which kept people (like me) on the hook and kept me checking in on Doom at least once a month, and it might even be the main reason a couple of us are even still around in the first place.

 

Thnx Alfonzo.

[Nirvana]

11 hours ago, Alfonzo said:

I felt very humbled to be offered a spot on your show, Nirvana, thanks! It's so great to know that there's talent out there in podcast land keeping people connected in this way and stimulating discussion. It really is invaluable.

 

Look at the thoroughness of these corrections! A true professional. Was great having you on and really enjoyed having a chat about the era of Doom radio etc. Hoping to see you make a triumphant return soon!

[innerethos]

Yes!

 

This episode was particularly grand, featuring a guest who seems to know his way around a microphone!  Love to hear the comfort level steadily increase throughout the episode. 

 

Always looking forward to more!

[Nirvana]

Today on the podcast I am talking to American McGee. Level designer for Ultimate Doom and Doom 2, level and sound designer for Quake and Quake 2, creator of the extremely popular Alice series of games and now the designer of a unique range of plushies that we'll get into later.

 

We discuss American's time at Id Software, the inspiration for American McGee's Alice, his move to China and the founding of Spicy Horse, new information about Alice: Asylum, and we touch on some political topics that are sure to rile up a few people.

 

Youtube:

 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3EC9qi3oFRkGxJU1Vc9JG5?si=53f37d24c0294754

 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/nirvanapodcast