=========================================================================== Review : A classic! You need to have this file! This is something like the 'director's cut' for registered DooM(1). =========================================================================== Primary purpose : Single+Coop play / Deathmatch =========================================================================== Title : CROSSING ACHERON 1.666 Filename : ACHERON6.WAD Release date : 09/22/94 MM/DD/YY (Timestamp of the textfile) Author : John W. Anderson (aka Dr. Sleep) Email Address : johnwanderson@verizon.net Homepage : http://drsleep.newdoom.com Other Files By Author : RECANT v1.1 for HERETIC v1.0 recant11.zip * INFERNO series: * DANTE'S GATE version 1.2 dante12.zip DANTE'S GATE version 1.666 dante666.zip DANTE'S GATE 2.5 dante25.zip CROSSING ACHERON (for DooM v. 1.2) acheron.zip CROSSING ACHERON 2 for DOOM ][ acheron2.zip CROSSING ACHERON 2.2 achron22.zip (The following five are part of *The Master Levels for DOOM II*) "Virgil's Lead" "Minos' Judgement" "Nessus" "Geryon" "Vesperas" "And Hell Followed," Episode 4, Level 7 of *The Ultimate DOOM* by Id Software; The d.e.s.c.r.i.p.t.i.o.n below has some tiny changes by the uploader. | | | If in doubt, check the original v v v ACHERON6.TXT in the zip-file. Description : This is CROSSING ACHERON for DOOM v. 1.666. I have updated some textures, added new monsters, and completely revamped and added whole new areas. This is the level as I originally intended it, and I hope that you enjoy it. As in my first level -- DANTE'S GATE -- I have tried in CROSSING ACHERON to achieve a gaming atmosphere that is not only fast-paced (once the fur starts to fly), but just plain creepy. Once again, I went for the aesthetics (you know: The Look); but this time, I also tried to keep the game from being too easy. I think the level is just as enjoyable (if I do say so myself) in DEATHMATCH as in Single-player and Coöperative modes. CROSSING ACHERON (pronounced 'ak eron) is part of a series that began with DANTE'S GATE. For any of the two or three of you out there who have read Dante Alighieri's THE DIVINE COMEDY -- or even only "Inferno" -- I'm sure you've been able to appreciate the many allusions to this work in DOOM. I have tried to take a tack of my own along the same lines. (I do this not only because I think the idea is neat, but so that people will think that I'm very clever.) I'm not so naïve as to expect everyone to rush out and get a copy of "Inferno" (I mean, it IS pretty tedious stuff, at times), but it's well worth the read -- and a little patience is a virtue that is often well-rewarded. (By the way: Acheron is a river in Hell (basically). But don't look for any rivers in here: I tried it several different ways and just wasn't convinced.) Thanks. Hope you like it. Additional Credits to : Raphaël Quinet and Brendon J. Wyber for DEU 5.21; : Colin Reed for BSP v1.1w (can't DEU without it); : Peter Monks for TED/Doom Endoom Data Editor 1.2 : War Machine for endless Deathmatch tests (am I getting any better?); : Terry C. Ramey and Sebastian Kirke for BETA critique and other witty and useful suggestions; : Patrix for being such a swell guy : And, of course, those id guys Disclaimer : I assume no responsibility for anything of any sort in any way, shape, or form -- now, then, henceforeward, in this life (or the next several) for any screw-ups or even minor inconveniences this PWAD causes you, your family, your relatives, friends, ancestors, associates, employers, pets, neighbors, lovers, congressional representatives, nor any other person -- living, dead, or undead -- that you have or will ever have any contact with in even the slightest form. This PWAD has been tested and tested ad infinitum, so it shouldn't mess with your computer or anything else remotely associated with it. But if it DOES, then that's the way the cookie crumbles. Don't come cryin' to me. It must be something YOU did. If you don't like it, lump it. (I ran out of clichés.) =========================================================================== * What is included * New levels : 1 Sounds : No Music : No Graphics : No Dehacked/BEX Patch : No Demos : No Other : Yes (ENDOOM screen) Other files required : No * Play Information * Game : DOOM Map # : E1M3 Single Player : Designed for Cooperative 2-4 Player : Designed for Deathmatch 2-4 Player : Designed for Other game styles : No Difficulty Settings : Yes (All) * Construction * Base : Remake of CROSSING ACHERON for DOOM 1.2 Build Time : A really, really, really long time Editor(s) used : DEU 5.1, 5.21, and 5.21GCC by Raphaël Quinet & Brendon J. Wyber Known Bugs : Rush Limbaugh (none that I know of) Unknown Bugs : How would I know if they're unknown? Please tell me. * Copyright / Permissions * Authors MAY NOT use this level as a base to build additional levels. Please. 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