Deathmatch Fava

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2/3/2001
Deathmatch Fava, distributed as 01dmfava.zip

Introduction
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	In the summer of '95, I released an episode replacement for
the original DOOM entitled Fava Beans (originally distributed as 
01fava.zip).  To my surprise, that modest assemblage of levels 
received high acclaim from WAD authors and DOOM fanatics from around
the world.  Well, perhaps the levels weren't modest.  They actually
boasted quality and design elements paralleled only by Id's originals.
The goal all along was to create levels with the same feel and
complexity found in Knee Deep In the Dead, while still giving
everything a fresh, unique appeal.  From the overwhelming positive
feedback I've received over the years, I think it's safe to say that
I was successful in doing what I had intended.


Description
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	Deathmatch Fava is a mini-episode composed of four levels from
Fava Beans, remastered to take advantage of Legacy DOOM enhancements.
There are no monsters - these levels are purely for deathmatch.


Included Files
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dm_fava.doc
dm_fava.txt
dm_fava.wad


Vital Statistics
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E1M1
Original Name, Map:  Gaspra Armory, e1m1
Designer:  Sean Birkel
Recommended # of Players:  2 - 4
Sectors:  135
LineDefs:  726
SideDefs:  994
Vertices:  579
Things:  66
Size:  75 Kb

E1M2
Original Name, Map:  Hangar 18, e1m2
Designer:  Sean Birkel
Recommended # of Players:  2 - 6
Sectors:  146
Linedefs:  794
SideDefs:  1,106
Vertices:  638
Things:  84
Size:  86 Kb

E1M3
Original Name, Map:  Impalement Station, e1m3
Designer:  Sean Birkel
Recommended # of Players:  2 - 6
Sectors:  173
Linedefs:  1,025
SideDefs:  1,324
Vertices:  825
Things:  116
Size:  100 Kb

E1M4
Original Name, Map:  Charon Lab, e1m5
Designer:  Ben Gates
Recommended # of Players:  2 - 6
Sectors:  192
Linedefs:  1,053
SideDefs:  1,420
Vertices:  853
Things:  191
Size:  114 Kb

The level editor of choice was DETH 3.92.
For nodes building, I used ZenNode.


Downloads
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Fava Beans:
ftp://ftp.cdrom.com/pub/doom/levels/0-9/01fava.zip
http://tux.unet.maine.edu/birkel/doom/01fava.zip

Hangar 18:
ftp://ftp.cdrom.com/pub/doom2/levels/doom2/deathmatch/0-9/18hangar.zip
http://tux.unet.maine.edu/birkel/doom/18hangar.zip

Shadows of Darkness:
ftp://ftp.cdrom.com/pub/doom2/levels/doom2/0-9/2shadows.zip
http://tux.unet.maine.edu/birkel/doom/2shadows.zip

The Matrix:
ftp://ftp.cdrom.com/pub/doom2/levels/doom2/0-9/01matrix.zip
http://tux.unet.maine.edu/birkel/doom/01matrix.zip

Note: The Matrix is a DOOM2 replacement level that was designed by
Ben Gates (he also designed Charon Lab, e1m5 of Fava Beans [e1m4 of
Deathmatch Fava]).  The links to Hangar 18 and Shadows of Darkness
are pre-Fava DOOM2 versions - originally I did not think that I
would ever design enough levels to compile an entire episode, so I
distributed everything on an individual basis.


Links
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Fava Beans Project Webpage:  http://tux.unet.maine.edu/birkel/doom/
Legacy DOOM:  http://frag.com/doomlegacy/


Level Names
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	The names are completely arbitrary.  For example, "Gaspra Armory."
Gaspra is an asteroid.  Asteroids are typically very small.  So small
and lacking mass, that they are held together by electrostatic forces,
not gravitational.  Therefore, the surface would be very loosely packed,
and you'd probably have a difficult time finding firm ground to stand,
much less walk on.  Further, an athletic run and jump (well, if you
could perform such an act given the surface conditions) could quite
possibly exceed the escape velocity. All things considered, it is
unlikely that you'd find any kind of an Armory on Gaspra.  This also
holds true for the Martian satellite Phobos (remember Phobos Lab in the
original DOOM?).  But, it's a game, so forget I said anything.


Final Words
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	If you enjoy Deathmatch Fava, feel free to send mail to [email protected].