the abandoned workshops Posts

February 7, 2013 / The Dark Mod
Author: grayman Release Date: October 21st 2012

Introduction

William Steele is an adventurer from Bridgeport, working as a guard for Lord Bascombe at his castle in Braedon. Lord Harckoff, a nasty fellow living in the renovated church nearby, sees Bascombe as a threat to his shady business and has put a price on his head. Steeling the reward should be a viable method to prevent this.

January 31, 2013 / Doom 2: Hell on Earth
Author: Shadowman Release Date: April 21st 2010

Introduction

Originally this minisode was created and released in celebration toward the author’s five years of mapping at the time, offering three small levels in detailed environments, while being light on the action.

January 24, 2013 / Wolfenstein 3D
Author: Team Raycast Release Date: November 7th 2012

Introduction

The Nazis were losing the war and had set up special camp for an all or nothing tactic. Rumours spread concerning famous Nazi doctors seen entering the facility, yet what has been taking place there was still unknown. BJ has been sent in to investigate after finding out the camp is linked to Dr. Schabbs and his ‘Operation Eisenfaust’. However, something went wrong and BJ found himself caught. Confirmation was made regarding the experiments, for he was next in line as a test subject.

January 22, 2013 / Duke Nukem 3D
Author: Taivo Maripuu Release Date: December 12th 2012

Introduction

Once released and thrown into the fiery pits of controversy some years ago, an updated version made its sudden appearance. Taivo takes the original release, leaving a majority of it intact with only a few changes, while expanding from where the map had left off, making full use of Eduke32’s increased limitations.

January 17, 2013 / Doom & Ultimate Doom
Author: Leo Martin Lim Release Date: June 23rd 1994

Introduction

Demons have made a sudden invasion on the UAC base and our hero is found waiting inside the trailer of a crashed truck. Enemies slowly creep closer while he reloads a pistol, preparing to do what he does best.

January 4, 2013 / Blog

December 7, 2012 / Blog

Well this year wasn’t too good in terms of consistent updates, and I kind of botched up the horror event from lack of preparation and having other priorities. Apologies for those who were looking forward to the remaining reviews during November. Same as last year, I’ll be skipping December and will come back to the site in January 2013 after the world has ended. Things might get interesting. And much like before, read on for some trivia and ramblings, otherwise, see you next year!

November 11, 2012 / Doom 2: Hell on Earth
Author: Ian Myers Release Date: November 20th 2000

Introduction

Imprisoned inside of a dark cell, weak and weaponless, an open window above the bed teases freedom. And a several hundred metre drop. Enough is enough, today you’ve decided to risk any chance at escaping, all it takes is to attract the guards attention. From there? Find a way out and escape. Alive.

November 3, 2012 / Thief 2: The Metal Age
Author: Maria ‘Morrgan’ Ström & Alun ‘Vigil’ Bestor Release Date: February 29th 2004

Introduction

After a professional visit in Port Tyris turned sour, pulling some strings bought you passage aboard a ship. All was not to be plain sailing however, foundered in a storm four days out and dragged to rest in a deep, sinister cavern. You retired early during repairs, only to later awaken to the screams of men. And of something else.

October 25, 2012 / Thief 2: The Metal Age
Author: Drysils Chosen Release Date: June 3rd 2007

Introduction

After acquiring information about a mansion outside the City owned by a fellow named Roderick, famous for his prized Jade Sceptre, I decided to pay the place a visit. This item could fetch a great amount on the market after all. There has been nothing but bad rumours about the manor, but I’m certainly used to that by now.