You ask, what the heck is it? it's a new wad created by me. It was originally a large wad by me and ellmo but he quit because of his new ambitious plans which he probably won't fulfill knowing him since i started out with mapping and there was R-one in the works ; p
So yeah all that remained from that collaboration project are 3 fun/large maps, you'll enjoy them, i guarantee that, here are some screens dudes
they are a bit outdated but whatever
Posted: Sun Dec 28, 2008 18:35
by wildweasel
Is this designed specifically for Eternity, or just Boom-compatible?
Posted: Sun Dec 28, 2008 20:23
by Alter
wildweasel wrote:Is this designed specifically for Eternity, or just Boom-compatible?
you forgot to read the readme file don't you lazy weasel? It's compatible with any doom port that removes limits, in short, any port
Posted: Sun Dec 28, 2008 21:57
by wildweasel
Apologies, I didn't notice that it was even up for download. =P
Posted: Sat Jan 03, 2009 17:33
by Alter
So wildweasel or anyone bothered to play it? I guess it takes long for an opinion from experts
Re: Dark Caliber
Posted: Thu Apr 16, 2009 21:34
by Gendo
tested with newest GZD svn.
HERE BE SPOILERS
Spoiler:
pros: good architecture, few bugs (noticed about one HOM so far and projectile collision bug which might as well be in the port itself), good overall look of the levels, especially 2 and 3 (the latter makes me think of what superb architecture the authors could present should they remake plutonia's map29 ). music choice is appropriate, imo. very interesting of base and hellish/marble architecture, many maps attempting to blend these end up as terrible mashup of styles that hurts eyes and lacks decent DOOM atmosphere, but this is NOT the case here. very well done. it's got that unique feel of a good blend of all these styles, plus the plant decor, another thing reminescent of plutonia (but note the issues described below). At times, architecture provides good cover from projectiles and makes the battles very interesting and enjoyable. But sadly, too rarely. on to the cons.
cons: quite claustrophobic, especially first 2 levels, on UV it becomes less than enjoyable. ok, i reckon that skill level is for pros but it's very annoying when you get killed for the 10th time because you just couldn't maneuver in cramped levels with decor obscuring your FOV (esp. the overly represented lianas on map02). also ammo is overly scarce, on map01 you can save much of it by using knuckle duster (thanks to berserk), but sadly it's not the case in map02. that way the player ends pitted against cyberdemon in a small room with the vital button placed behind him :S and that's just one example, there's way more of such nice surprises as you blast through the maps. avoiding monsters isn't an option either, remember how cramped the corridors are already without live hellspawn. another thing is overuse of switches, often placed in obscure places where you can have a hard time finding them.
END OF SPOILING.
All in all, i'd give it a 6/10 rating, often superb level design versus annoying and not very well balanced gameplay (although some battles are excellent).
i don't consider myself an expert, but i thought you'd like to hear someone's opinion on this eventually.
Re: Dark Caliber
Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2009 15:37
by Rex Claussen
Gendo wrote:All in all, i'd give it a 6/10 rating, often superb level design versus annoying and not very well balanced gameplay (although some battles are excellent).
i don't consider myself an expert, but i thought you'd like to hear someone's opinion on this eventually.
Excellent summation. More "reviewers" should do what you have done in your Spoilers section - highlight both the pros and cons, while keeping the comments succinct, avoiding disparaging remarks of a personal nature, and being constructive.
Re: Dark Caliber
Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2009 19:22
by Gendo
thanks. besides, this section needs new projects. i can't believe nothing is released for GZDoom anymore.
Re: Dark Caliber
Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2009 19:24
by Remmirath
It's just that the great part of the community is reunited on ZDoom. This seems to be quite dead
). music choice is appropriate, imo. very interesting of base and hellish/marble architecture, many maps attempting to blend these end up as terrible mashup of styles that hurts eyes and lacks decent DOOM atmosphere, but this is NOT the case here. very well done. it's got that unique feel of a good blend of all these styles, plus the plant decor, another thing reminescent of plutonia (but note the issues described below). At times, architecture provides good cover from projectiles and makes the battles very interesting and enjoyable. But sadly, too rarely. on to the cons.