RAMP 2023 [Doom II] Level 256: Bloodstone Keep
5RAMP 2023 is the third edition of the Rabbit's All-comers Mapping Project! Like the others before it, it's a compilation of maps submitted by members of the Doom community, both new and old. The game is centered around a hub level, with completion of the submitted maps allowing players to progress in the hub.
This was an event to encourage people from inside and outside the community to dip into Doom/GZDoom mapping and to give them the chance to be part of a wider project. It's inspired by TerminusEst13's trilogy of DUMP WADs (the Doom Upstart Mapping Project), and aims to continue their welcoming spirit - to help people get started and try to make something!
- From RAMPART, in the words of DavidN.
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Source Port used: GZDoom v4.10.0
Recording Software: Bandicam v6.0.1.2003
Control Scheme: Keyboard only
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IWAD: Doom II
PWAD: RAMP2023.pk3, Build 1234
Map Title and Number: Bloodstone Keep / MAP256
Map Author: MDJ
Difficulty: Ultra Violence
Category: UV-Max (all monsters and secrets where possible)
Mods: NC HUD, 300 Pounds Sound Pack for Vanilla Doom, Vanilla Smooth Doom Weapons
NCHUD: https://forum.zdoom.org/viewtopic.php?t=33079
300 Pounds Sound Pack:
https://forum.zdoom.org/viewtopic.php?t=70078
Vanilla Smooth Doom Weapons:
https://www.doomworld.com/forum/topic/102462-vanilla-doom-smooth-weapons/
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About the Map:
This one can be quite tricky, depending on how it's tackled. The author utilises devilish teleport ambushes to keep the player's advance at bay; the library section in particular is arguably the most hectic and deadly of the lot (both encounters). The tight and chaotic gameplay is my sort of playstyle though, and I was happy at home dealing with the hordes (my mapping style tends to go that direction anyway, so I am more or less used to it).
Great design too that flows well. The accompanying music from the talented Mark Klem, as well as the prevalent gothic theme really brings the map to another level. Quite an impressive entry.
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RAMP 2023 can be downloaded here (requires Doom II and at least GZDoom v4.10.0):
https://ramp2023.teamouse.net/
Playthrough:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfbK4pt7rdhjn2gdxOpq_ULZHmHPqU95_
My Doomwiki Page:
https://doomwiki.org/wiki/Dylan_Gill_(TheV1perK1ller)
My YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmK_VoCFLPt0YWN6IqprcIA
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