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Archive Maintainer      : N/A
Update to               : hermeticism.wad
Advanced engine needed  : GZDoom / Zandronum / ZDaemon
Primary purpose         : Single+Coop play
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Title                   : Hermeticism
Filename                : hermeticism.wad
Release date            : October 20th, 2024
Author                  : MannerKing
Email Address           : [redacted]
Other Files By Author   : F.O.B, Frongo, rustbelt
Misc. Author Info       : Decided to make a Heretic wad after making my vanilla compatible Doom2 wad F.O.B. I originally was going to make this wad vanilla compatible as well, however, I had a change of heart. I wanted to do more detailed sector art and doom-cute stuff. I knew I had to give up on my vanilla compatible dreams when I tried to use the visplane tool and Ultimate Doom Builder crashed on me. I took that as a sign from the heavens. 


Something you may notice is that the mapping format is Heretic: Heretic (Doom Format), why? By the time I decided to change my mind on vanilla compatibility I also decided not to change my mapping format to something more limit removing. I make this decision because I was worried what might happen if I changed my mapping format in the middle of making maps. So, I figured I would just carry on with the Doom mapping format.

Description            : A neophyte to a philosopher
		Buried in sacred tomes
		Scrolls unbound are now clear

		From master to apprentice a bond is forged
		Young to old, a cycle continues
		The gluttony of knowledge will find itself gorged

		The skies grow dark and the clouds thick
		A scent of sulfur molests the air
		Demonic figures from the dark, imbued with foul magic

		The master knows his time has come
		A smile shot to the apprentice
		And a tear shed for the old soul's plum

		Young neophyte, go now and live
		Die not by my side stubbornly
		Push back the evils in the dark
		And learn to forgive the misbegotten

		Grab your staff, my apprentice
		Don your cloak with zeal
		Save the people of these graceful lands
		And may the retribution of the heavens be momentous

Additional Credits to   : Raven Software, James Paddock, and the other artists who all contributed to the Raven MIDI Pack.


MUSIC CREDITS       :

E1M1 -> E5M8: Field of Judgement -- "The Last Guardians" [Jimmy]

E1M2 -> E3M6: Halls of Fear -- "Legions" [Jimmy]

E1M3 -> E3M7: Chasm -- "Tightrope" [AD_79]

E1M4 -> E3M1: Storehouse -- "Docked In" [Viscra Maelstrom]

E1M5 -> E4M7: Ramparts of Perdition -- "Gravelord's Lullaby" [AD_79]

E1M6 -> E4M9: Mausoleum -- "The Cadaver's Waltz" [mrgrimsdale & Jimmy]

E1M7 -> E5M7: Foetid Manse -- "Terror Mansion" [pcorf]

E1M8 -> E6M2: Water Shrine -- "Dragged from the Pit" [mrgrimsdale & Jimmy]


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* What is included *

New levels              : 9 New Levels
Sounds                  : Yes
Music                   : Yes
Graphics                : Yes
Dehacked/BEX Patch      : No
Demos                   : No
Other                   : No
Other files required    : N/A


* Play Information *

Game                    : Heretic
Map #                   : E1M1-E1M9
Single Player           : Designed for
Cooperative 2-4 Player  : Player starts only
Deathmatch 2-4 Player   : No
Other game styles       : N/A
Difficulty Settings     : Yes


* Construction *

Base                    : New from scratch
Build Time              :  Started December 2023, Finished October 2024
Editor(s) used          : Ultimate Doom Builder / Slade 3
Known Bugs              : Because of the nature of making this wad in the Doom format, I do not have access to the script editor. Therefore, boss fights are gonna be a little odd. The way I did bosses is rather primitive. I have the boss arena and then a sector leading to the exit that will open after some time. It is possible that the sector will open before you have killed the boss. I trust you guys have the self control not to just rush straight to the exit, right?
May Not Run With        : Non Limit-Removing Source Ports
Tested With             : GZDoom and Zandronum



* Copyright / Permissions *

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modification or reuse.  Permissions have been obtained from original
authors for any of their resources modified or included in this file.

You MAY distribute this file, provided you include this text
file, with no modifications.  You may distribute this file in any
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further distribution.


* Where to get the file that this text file describes *

The Usual: ftp://archives.gamers.org/pub/idgames/ and mirrors


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