WAD Author's DOOM Reference v1.0
by Jim F. Flynn
HTML Version v1.0 by John W. Anderson
Introduction
The WAD Author's DOOM Reference is a guide to all the functions that make DOOM levels operate dynamically. This list was first compiled by Matt Fell in his The Unofficial DOOM Specs in 1994, but Jim's reference guide lists the special types in an orderly fashion so as to give the level designer a handy, easy to understand, and indispensable guide for crafting quality DOOM levels. Appended to the guides are Design Notes which you can jump to for Jim's special remarks on previously undocumented aspects of certain type functions, and how the level designer should use certain types and functions. (See the examples below. Description headers are explained within.)
The LineDef Action Type Reference lists all of the numbers and their functions that must be attached to LineDefs to make doors open, ceilings rise and fall, lifts and other moving objects operate. DOOM level editors use these numbers to attach the described attributes to LineDefs, triggers, and switches. Most editors list all of the types, but a few don't, so the level designer can enter them manually (in editors that allow manual entries).
CEILING MOVERS | DOORS, CRUSHERS, CEILINGS |
DOORS | MANUAL DOORS (no Sector Tag required) |
# | u1 | u2 | Trigger | Brief Description | Qualifier | Speed | Sound |
1 | 281 | 220 | nSRm | Open/wait 4/close | med | (door) |
Special Sector Types are those
functions given to Sectors to make lights
flicker, cause pain damage in toxic waste pits,
and so on.
LIGHTING EFFECTS | FLICKER, BLINK, SYNC BLINK, OSCILLATE |
# | Brief Description |
1 | Blinks off randomly |
Thing Types is a list of all the
different monsters, decorations, weapons, ammo,
health, and other miscellaneous objects that
the player encounters in a level. These are
separated by their Class and Number.
MONSTERS | |
Thg# | Ver | Obs | Inv | Fly | Description |
3004 | Obs | TROOPER. Regular pistol-shooting Zombieman |
I created this HTML version with bookmarked sections that you can click and jump to quickly. Please send any error reports or suggestions to drsleep@newdoom.com.
John W. Anderson
Dr Sleep's DOOM Apothecary
January 30, 2004
The Wad Author's DOOM Reference v1.0
Copyright @1995, 2004 by Jim F. Flynn
HTML Version 1.0
Copyright @2004 John W. anderson