NOV/DEC 2003 Latest News News Archive

31st December 2003: Project Waffen Sicherheitsdienst 2 Released

Here a sequel to Sandy's previous set. It's 'Project Waffen Sicherheitsdienst 2' and again is a homage to Wolf Skevos-Jones. The 13 levels are similar in size and quality (quite good) to the previous set. Images are also mostly as previous, though there are some new actors' this time and credit is given to Majik Monkee for these. Click here for the download.

31st December 2003: 3rd ROTT Image

Majilk Monkee has made a 3rd character based on the original "Rise of the Triad" specs. This one is the 'monk'. For the zip containing all the frames, either send Majik an email mmerrill@centene.com, or visit the "Rise of the Triad" section at Monkee's Image World.

29th December 2003: Twilight Zone Title Screen

Joe M has sent in the title screen for his upcoming TC 'Twilight Zone'. It will be based on 'The Tower' source code. Credit will be given to Paal Olstaad for making 'The Tower' and for releasing the source code.The new add-on will feature new graphics and sounds.

27th December 2003: Blake And The Spear Released

Joe M who recently made 'Doomenstein Revisited' has released another addon of his. It's called 'Blake and the Spear' and dates from between June and July 2003. It contains graphics and sounds from Blake Stone. There are 21 mostly extensive and well detailed levels though some are not original. Text file included. I've since found 3 exit elevator errors in the version first posted. Errors removed and reposted 19.00hrs GMT same day. Click here for the updated download. Click here for the updated maps only. Requires the full version of Spear of Destiny to play.

27th December 2003: Wahnsinn Software/New Pics

Mega Luigi has teamed up with his brother Mario Maniac to make new software. It'll be called Wahnsinn Software. Meanwhile, Mega has sent in some pics from 'Project Unzerstöbarer Ritter'.

27th December 2003: Coldfusion Update

Here's the completed 'Coldfusion' title screen pic. Ian Summerfield has completed 30 of the 'Coldfusion' levels - there's 30 to go! When 'Unholy Cathedral', 'Coldfusion' and 'Doom Wolfenstein Version' are completed, Ian will work on 'Ian's Collection', a collection of characters from cartoons that Ian likes.

25th December 2003: The Night After Christmas Released

Merry Christmas everyone!! Here's an addon 'The Night After Christmas' specially released for the festive season by Ringman. It's only one level, but it's quite a large detailed one with 5 distinct sections. Images come from a variety of sources. New music but no new sounds. Click on the Santa pic for screenshots. You can download it here.

25th December 2003: 2nd ROTT Image

Majilk Monkee has made a 2nd character based on the original "Rise of the Triad" specs, SS soldier #2.

For the zip containing all the frames, either send Majik an email mmerrill@centene.com, or visit the "Rise of the Triad" section at Monkee's Image World.

24th December 2003: Doomenstein Revisited Released

Here's a Wolf3d add-on made by Joe M. called Doomenstein Revisited'. It has Doom graphics and sounds, some from other addons like Bruce Ryder's 'Doomenstein', and some that are new. There are 20 levels (first 2 episodes), though some of them are not completely new. It all blends together quite nicely and has a good Doom atmosphere. Text file included. You can get it here. Requires the full version of Wolf3d to play.

24th December 2003: Project Waffen Sicherheitsdienst Released

Sandy has released 'Project Waffen Sicherheitsdienst'. This set serves as a homage to Wolf Skevos-Jones and features many of his graphics and sounds. The 13 levels are mostly larger than in Sandy's earlier sets though of a similar standard. Click here for the download.

23rd December 2003: New Source Code Tutorial

Kyle Albert has sent in a new source code tutorial. It's 'Removing extra space from Menu (below Quit when ReadMe is disabled)'.

You can see it here.

23rd December 2003: Enemy Sprites Tutorial

Here's an 'Enemy Sprites Tutorial' document. It was sent in by Matt.

This will be included in our tutorials section but for the moment you can download it here. The web page is here.

23rd December 2003: S.K.U.N.K.Z. Images

Dumscheissekopf has sent in a set of images of some of the characters from S.K.U.N.K.Z.

23rd December 2003: ROTT Images

Majik Monkee has completed the first full set of images for one of the unfinished characters from the "Rise of the Triad" original specs. This is part of an ongoing project Majik is working on to make these characters available to people who would like to use them in projects of theirs. Email mmerrill@centene.com for the zip containing the "ROTT SS" frames.

22nd December 2003: Half Life Screenshots

Here's a set of screenshots sent in by David O'Rafferty. They're from his upcoming TC 'Half Life'.

22nd December 2003: Coldfusion Update

Ian Summerfield has finished one full episode of 'Coldfusion'. When it's done, Ian will start on 'Coldfusion Project: Doom'. Here are images of some of the Bosses!

21st December 2003: Another Medal

Mega Luigi has awarded Ian Skevos-Jones a medal for his TC 'Batman: Wrath of Mr. Freeze.'

This TC will be added to the Elite addons section.

20th December 2003: WolfenBots - Alpha Version #2 Released

Tex ZK has just released 'WolfenBots - Alpha Version #2'. This has a number of changes since the first release including textures and many sprites added from 'TexZK's Story' and the main menu fixed.

Further details about the project are available here.

20th December 2003: The Secret Of The Waffen-SS Released

Sandy has released a 6 level version for shareware of 'The Secret Of The Waffen-SS'. The levels are well made though they are not that large. There's lots of imported graphics and sounds, but the original Wolfenstein 'feel' remains. You can download it here. This version replaces the 2 level beta version released earlier.

20th December 2003: Batman - Wrath Of Mr. Freeze Released

Ian Skevos-Jones has released 'Batman: Wrath of Mr. Freeze.' It's a sequel to his first 'Batman' TC. There are 25 good seamless levels and some new features, including 3 new weapons, 2 new keys, armor, and ambient sounds. The helpart is very detailed. It all blends together well. You can download it here.

19th December 2003: The Luftwaffe Boss Sprites

Erick has sent me some single sprite boss pictures from 'The Luftwaffe', just to remind people that the project is still somewhat alive. Baldwin is Boss 4 head of the totenkopf Elite, and the A6-IronDoom is boss 5. He is a large cyborg. Tyrrant Mirow Frost is the last boss/ Boss 6. Two other bosses have since been added.

18th December 2003: Project Verwüstung Announced

Mario Maniac has announced a new add-on called 'Project Verwüstung'. This new add-on will TOTALLY different from others by Mario. It will also have more source code changes than the previous ones. Here's the features list:

  • Seamless level progression
  • 3 new weapons (one is silenced)
  • New objects
  • New enemy
  • God Mode Artifact added
  • 2 new ammo types
  • New item in Wolfenstein World: Ammunition Pack
  • Heartbeat sound added
  • Ambient sounds added

17th December 2003: Alex Brosseau

For the moment Alex Brosseau will mostly be leaving the wolf community. He will continue to check and write on the 'DHW Forum' but will not make any other add-on yet as he is currently working on a non-Wolf project which is taking up most of his time. As for 'Project-Ironstone' he'll probably release the uncompleted project on his website so people will be able to use part of the code and other stuff.

17th December 2003: Acktung 60 Level Set Released

Kurt (ack) has released the final 30 levels (The Nocturnal Missions) of 'Acktung'. The level quality is as good as in the excellent original 30 level set which this one replaces. It's now a true 60-level set. The maps in episodes 4-6 are all brand new (as Kurt made them in the past few months). The original missions, for the most part, are the same, although Kurt did tweak a couple of the earlier levels. You can download it here. Needs the full 60 level Wolf3D game to play.

16th December 2003: The Luftwaffe Project/Help Needed

Erick Bessant-Chavez tells me more people are needed for 'The Luftwaffe' project.

Among those needed are good mappers and a coder. Help with touching up graphics would also be appreciated. If anyone wants to help out with the project, please let me know and I'll pass it on Erick. Mario Maniac has since offered to join the group as a source coder and Erick has accepted.

15th December 2003: Source Code Offer

Mega Luigi has learned a lot more recently about the Wolfenstein source code. This includes how to add objects bonus and weapons.

Due to this, Mega is offering to do source code work for the wolfers.

15th December 2003: Wasabi Award

The Dome has won the first WASABI AWARD. This is for the "time and effort you guys do on there". Great Wasabi may make awards in future for exceptional TCs and add-ons as well.

Thanks, it's appreciated!!

15th December 2003: Project: Vernichtung Announced

John Carmack has announced an add-on. It's called 'Project: Vernichtung' and here's some features:

  • Changed ceiling colors
  • Textured floor colors
  • Sten Smg, Panzerfaust, Flame Thrower,Twin Mini Guns, Sniper Rifle, Bazooka,Triple Chain Guns, Quadruple Chain Guns, Colt 1679, Paratroop Rifle, and 5 other weapons
  • 7 enemies
  • 7 bosses
  • 22 ambient sounds
  • 8 keys
  • Underwater levels with oxygen
  • Motor Cycle
  • Helpart.wjc and Endart.wjc (new extension)
  • + or - 15 walls
  • CrossHair

13th December 2003: Project Unzerstöbarer Ritter Update

Mega Luigi has announced some features from 'Project Unzerstöbarer Ritter':

  • Helpart enabled
  • Seamless Level Progression
  • Panzerfaust, Flame Thrower and a Silenced Sten Smg added. (New Weapons to come...)
  • Changed Ceiling Colors
  • One enemy added
  • Music added by Source Code
  • 23 static objects added
  • And more...


13th December 2003: Rise Of Chaos Info Updated

The Incredible Pete's info page for 'Rise of Chaos' has been updated. Many boss names have been finalized, and one has been added. Some enemy info has been changed as well. There is also a new boss that was absent from the last set of pics and info.

13th December 2003: Kurt vs. The Master Update

The Master tells me that 'Kurt vs. The Master' has a new artist, Majik Monkee, and that work on KvM is actually progressing.

Also there's a contest related to 'Kurt vs. The Master'. Head over to the post at the Diehard Wolfers Forums for more information: http://diehardwolfers.areyep.com/viewtopic.php?t=1114.

13th December 2003: Dead World Rising/Another Bug

A bug has been found in level 10 of 'Dead World Rising'. Great Wasabi has now checked the rest of the game and the bug has been fixed along with a couple minor ones. Hopefully, the set should now be error free.

Click here for the updated version. There's a maps only patch here for those who already have the earlier version.

12th December 2003: S.K.U.N.K.Z Weapons

Here are the weapons available in "S.K.U.N.K.Z"... they are the "fist of fury", the "peacemaker" (pistol), "the gat" (machine gun), and the B.E.A.R. (bullet eating automatic rifle). The images were provided by Dumscheissekopf.

12th December 2003: Dark Side Of Death Released

Mario Maniac has released his TC 'Dark Side Of Death'. There are 14 extensive levels spread over 3 episodes and quite a mix of original and new graphics/sounds which on the whole blend together quite well. Source code changes include helpart and landmines. Click here for the download.

9th December 2003: Rise Of Chaos Announced

On behalf of his brother, "The Incredible Pete", Majik Monkee would like to announce a new project called "Rise of Chaos". It takes place after "Halls of Stonehenge", and before "Countdown to Chaos". There's an info page available for the project.

8th December 2003: Thunder In Paradise Announced

Carlos X has announced a new project called 'Thunder in Paradise', based on the hit TV show with Terry "Hulk" Hogan. You play as the Hulkster through a dozen butt kicking levels as you rescue the President and pick up chicks on the way. Click on the thumbnail for the new features.

7th December 2003: Beyond Castle's Dungeons - Easier Version Released

Mario Maniac has released an easier to beat version of 'Beyond Castle's Dungeons'. For those who haven't played it yet, it has 16 good seamless levels. Made as a homage to Wolf Skevos-Jones, and many of the images, sounds and code changes come from Wolf's sets. This version has more ammo and health. You can download it here.

7th December 2003: Another Award

Mega Luigi is very impressed with 'Dead World Rising' and has awarded Great Wasabi a medal. For more info on this set - please see under Dec 6 news items.

7th December 2003: Dome Award - Dec 2003

This month's Dome award goes to Great Wasabi for his add-on 'Dead World Rising'. The level quality was good and the TC was put together very well. Credit should also be given to those who contributed to the graphics and source code. For more info on this set - please see under Dec 6 news items.

6th December 2003: The Dark Catacombs Mission Pack: Post Mortem Released

Here's a follow up shareware set to Sandy's 'The Dark Catacombs'. It's subtitled 'Mission Pack: Post Mortem'. There are 5 levels of a similar standard to the earlier set (quite good), but are mostly a little larger. Graphics/sounds are mostly as in the earlier set, but some images have come from Majik Monkee's 'HOS: Dead Reckoning' project. Click here for the download.

6th December 2003: Dead World Rising Released

Great Wasabi has released his TC 'Dead World Rising'. There's 20 well made levels, plus lots of Doom graphics and sounds. Has a good Doom type atmosphere, and the readthis is particularly well done. Uses the TFS source code as a base. Click here for the download.

5th December 2003: Code Tutorials Section Updated

The code tutorials section has recently been updated. The new tutorials are 'Adding a death artifact' (by The JR) and 'Adding a motorbike' (by Kuki).

You can see them here.

5th December 2003: Dark Side Of Death Update

Mario Maniac tells me 'Dark Side of Death' is almost finished. Here's the main new features that have been added.

  • Start with new ammo and health
  • New floor and ceiling colors
  • Landmines added
  • Death Artefact added
  • Hell Soldiers lowers points
  • Changed boss's weapons

3rd December 2003: Help Needed

Mega Luigi needs help to create a new title screen for Project: Unzerstöbarer Ritter (Project: Indestructible Knight) and also to add 3 or 4 destructible objects. It should be in the style of Project Eisenritter and preferably should have a killer robot. Mega's email is wolfmegaluigi@yahoo.com.br.

3rd December 2003: Even More Operation: Hundscheisse Pics

Here's another four more images for 'Operation: Hundscheisse', on behalf of Dumscheissekopf.

3rd December 2003: Replacement Weapons

Here's an email received from Majik Monkee:

I've created a set of replacement weapons for the original 4 weapons in Wolfenstein. They are created partly from edited and rescaled weapons from the SNES and Mac versions of Wolfenstein, and partly from other sources. For a zip file containing all the frames for these weapons, contact me at mmerrill@centene.com. Thanks!

30th November 2003: The Dark Catacombs Final Version Released

Sandy has released the final 7 level version for shareware of 'The Dark Catacombs'. The levels are well designed and nicely decorated, though not that large. I like level 4 the best. Some of the objects come from Majik Monkee's 'Halls Of Stonehenge'. Click here for the download. This replaces the 2 level beta version issued previously.

29th November 2003: Monkeystein 2 Update

Ian Summerfield will be working on a new TC called "Monkeystein 2: Return of the Monkeys", and already has images from one of the enemies: Axe Man. Ian also wanted to point out that Baron Von Bald's name really is Baron Von Buld.

27th November 2003: The DOOM Oasis Forum

This is the 2nd new forum announced within a few days but this one is primarily for Doom. It's hosted by Great Wasabi. Maybe we're getting too many forums now but for those who want to join this one, it's at The DOOM Oasis Forum.

There's a Wolfenstein 3D section.

27th November 2003: Achtung Released

This 'Achtung' set by M. Chambers was released several months ago on Mike's Wolfenstein 3-D Page and I finally got round to checking it out. There are 10 new levels which are quite extensive. Although there are some imported graphics, it still has the original Wolf3D 'feel' and will suit those who like the original game. No new sounds. The vga files supplied didn't work with the Activision version of Wolf3D that I used. You can download it here. Needs the original full version of Wolf 3D to play.

26th November 2003: More Operation: Hundscheisse Pics

Here's four more images for 'Operation: Hundscheisse', on behalf of Dumscheissekopf. I'm told progress on the game continues to go well.

25th November 2003: WMC Update

Jacob Rodgers tells me 'WMC' has the following features implemented so far:

  • Changed ceiling colors
  • Landmines
  • 24 ammo pack
  • Death Artefact

Graphics are 10% completed.

25th November 2003: New Wolf3D Forum

Dave has made a new Wolf3D forum. It's a new version of 'Wolf3DPub'. The old Yahoo Group is now an archive.

It's at Wolf3DPub Forum.

25th November 2003: Dead Reckoning Info Page

Here's an info page regarding the 'HOS: Dead Reckoning' add-on by Majik Monkee. Has lots of animated pics from the game!!

It's at HOS: Dead Reckoning/Info Page.

24th November 2003: Project Aniquilation Update

Mega Luigi has sent an update of the progress made in 'Project Aniquilation' so far:

  • Music: 100%
  • Graphics: 100%
  • Sounds: 100%
  • Source Code: 100%
  • ReadThis: 100%
  • Demos: 100%
  • Levels: 65%

23rd November 2003: David Wolf: Secret Agent Pics

Here are several pictures from the game David Wolf: Secret Agent. They were sent in by Dave. It's not a Wolf3D game but was released in 1989 by Dynamix Inc. You can download the whole set of pics here.

22nd November 2003: Half Life Screenshots

David O'Rafferty has sent in a strip of several screenshots from his upcoming addon 'Half Life'.

21st November 2003: Dead Reckoning Announced

Here's an email received from Majik Monkee:

I'd like to announce an add on in the works for "Halls of Stonehenge". It will feature about 10 new levels, and an almost entirely new cast of enemies. Gameplay and features will be the same as in HOS, but the environments will be quite different. No release date is scheduled for the project at this time. It's being put together by the same folks who brought you "Halls of Stonehenge", and should be quite cool. The tentative title for the add on is "Halls of Stonehenge: Dead Reckoning". You can download a doc file with the character cast here.

20th November 2003: Dark Side Of Death Update

Mario Maniac has sent me 2 more screenshots from 'Dark Side Of Death'. Mario tells me the set should be released on Dec 6. Here's what is done in each area so far:

  • Graphics 95%
  • Sounds 98%
  • Maps 66%
  • Musics 0%
  • Source Code 100%

18th November 2003: Simpson Mania Update

Here's news from Ian Summerfield about a new TC called: 'Simpson Mania'. It will be about the Simpsons but with a Doom/Spear of Destiny kind of feel. The levels will also have Funny Names like: 'Pretty Fat for a Police Guy' and 'Bartender Blues'.

A couple other things: 'Spongebobstein' is available for email but not for download, unless permission is given by the creator of 'Spongebob'. Also, if anyone wants to help, Ian would like some levels for his add-on 'Coldfusion'.

17th November 2003: Majik Monkee Awards