[DOOM 2] Valiant - MAP01 "Bad Reception" UV-Max

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Published on February 11, 2015 4:34:15 AM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQMJupN65bo

Game:

Doom II: Hell on Earth (1994)

Duration: 5:18

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Wad: ValiantRC1.wad
Map: Map01 (Bad Reception)
Time: 4:41
Category: UV-Max
Port: GlBoom-Plus 2.5.1.4, -complevel 11
Link: http://www.doomworld.com/vb/wads-mods/71704-valiant-wad-my-32-level-mbf-megawad-download-available/
Demo: http://1drv.ms/1Nz3tiq

Comments:
Skillsaw has created many masterpieces, and has done it once again. I've played quite a few of his maps before, but this time it's Boom compatible. Which means, I'll be playing this whole megawad all the way through!

This map is short, but definitely not short on quality. The visuals are astounding, I only wish I could map this well. The gameplay is just as good too. There's no grindy parts, weapon balance is pretty good, and altogether it feels like a worthy introduction to the wad's first episode. (I think there's 5?)

When it comes to the run, I think it can be optimized further. I was a little slow in killing things, whether it be the RNG or my aim in some spots, and the linear nature of the map stresses that you get things killed as soon as possible. Not really any tricks for speedrunning as far as I know, I just dance around to avoid damage and line up shotgun blasts for ammo efficiency. Not missing any monsters on the first pass after going up the lift will save a few seconds, and good infighting will help a lot. Under 4:30 should be possible, and any lower will require some luck.

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