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Title                   : Crate Expectations
Filename                : CRATE_ESCAPE
Release date            : March 8 2024
Author                  : Clippy Clippington
Email Address           : [redacted]
Other Files By Author   : I been busy check the wiki
                         https://doomwiki.org/wiki/Clippy_Clippington
Misc. Author Info       : Just having fun playing and making doom maps - if
                         ya wanna get to know me more join my discord and
                         meet cool ppl - talk about fried chicken etc:
                         https://discord.gg/4uaZUUTcfX

                         I'm also on the Youtube:
                         https://www.youtube.com/c/ClippyClippington

                         I got somehow inspired with many map ideas and
                         thought ... why not make entire megawad? Here are
                         dates of completion per map:

                         Map 01: March 13 2023
                         Map 02: March 20 2023
                         Map 03: March 27 2023
                         Map 04: April 13 2023
                         Map 05: April 24 2023
                         Map 06: May 17 2023
                         Map 07: Map 21 2023
                         Map 08: July 15 2023
                         Map 09: July 24 2023
                         Map 10: July 1 2023
                         Map 11: April 22 2023
                         Map 12: June 6 2023
                         Map 13: April 9 2023
                         Map 14: July 30 2023
                         Map 15: September 2 2023
                         Map 16: October 8 2023
                         Map 17: October 22 2023
                         Map 18: December 4 2023
                         Map 19: December 20 2023
                         Map 20: December 27 2023
                         Map 21: November 18 2023
                         Map 22: Decemper 9 2023
                         Map 23: January 8 2024
                         Map 24: January 14 2024
                         Map 25: January 20 2024
                         Map 26: February 1 2024
                         Map 27: February 25 2024
                         Map 28: February 28 2024
                         Map 29: February 15th 2024
                         Map 30: December 30 2023
                         Map 31: August 14 2023
                         Map 32: September 10 2023
                         Map 33: September 23 2023
                         Map 34: August 30 2023
                         Map 35: January 7 2024

Description             : Crate Expectations is a FULL ON MEGAWAD of random
                         high concept maps that push limit removing to its
                         limits and maybe the player too! Besides a
                         connecting theme of interactive crates which you
                         will learn about while playing, each map is
                         designed to be totally random and surprising and
                         keep you on your toes - stay sharp!

                         LVENdead said it best: "Having playtested several
                         maps from this set, I can say they are a lot of fun
                         and I hope people check it out. If you need a break
                         from more traditional Doom, these lean into
                         gimmicks/concept-based without any one thing
                         outstaying its welcome, striking a good balance
                         between gameplay you're used to and a constant
                         offering of surprises. I've often seen it noted
                         that modern Doom has a distinct lack of levity in
                         it, and this WAD is going to be just what the
                         doctor ordered if that's where your head is at
                         these days."

                         I poured my heart and soul into this in the last
                         year it took to build and I had fun letting out
                         some wacky creativity -  I hope you have fun too -
                         expect the unexpected!

                         --------------- GAMEPLAY DEETS

                         -Pistol Start or Continuous are both options.
                         Continuous is much easier and pistol starts are far
                         more challenging. But properly designed for both.

                         -Please play maps in order as they introduce
                         aspects you will need to know about later.

                         -Don't be afraid of monster counts, most maps are
                         fast and furious and quicker than they appear. High
                         action! No drip feeds

                         -Each map is a unique experience and I'm trying to
                         add as much variety as I could - sometimes you have
                         to use your noggin a bit

                         -No jumping or crouching. Freelook is optional -
                         they have been tested both ways

                         -All difficulty settings are here. UV can be quite
                         mean blind, don't be afraid to try HMP at first.

                         -Coop is an option as well. Also attempted to
                         accommodate deathmatch but yeah probably weird lol

                         You could cut up the three episodes like this:

                         Ep 1 - Cosmic Chaos - mostly short bite sized maps
                         that are wild and frantic and take place in SPACE

                         Ep 2 - Blue Skies and Dead Doomguys - this one
                         takes you to heaven and hell and all over - get
                         ready for an existential crisis

                         Ep 3 - Time for Red - These maps as described by
                         Largecat "Watch out; Clippy's respect for human
                         life starts decreasing in the third episode"

Additional Credits to   : SO MANY PPL!!

                         I could not have got here without the help from
                         these good friends and good people:

                         Crate Expectations formerly Crate Escape and
                         originally Crate Scott

                         Big thanks to playtesters:  Large Cat, Doom Wads
                         aka  dragzxnd,  sandwedge,  MAN_WITH_GUN,
                         LVENdead,  Chookum,  A Handsome Fridge, Jade aka
                         WhatTheDuckXD,  EduardoAndFriends,  Doomkid,
                         Snaxalotl &  Biodegradable - I never used to let
                         many ppl pre-test my stuff but I am so glad I did,
                         I would not have such a polished product
                         otherwise.

                          thelamp for making intermission graphic and showed
                         me some mapping tricks / dehacked stuff - H exit
                         texture

                          EduardoAndFriends made coke and pepsi machine

                          Large Cat also helped me figure out stuff and did
                         amazing playtesting and map insight and advice to
                         help me fix a lot of things to be better and also
                         proved these can all be beaten saveless lol  - yes
                         he fuckin did

                          Doomkid: stairway to Heaven midi & D Drummin midi
                         and misc help and support - weed computer panel -
                         help with sound effects for special monster / boss
                         / dehacked stuff - correcting my typos in the
                         credits -  good times

                          A Handsome Fridge - red crates - gold crates - are
                         u pooping?

                          Maribo - sky 1 fixes - forced comp 2 lump - among
                         many other helpful contributions and insight -
                         wonderful & supportive - thank you

                          plums : Koolaid sky ep 1

                          HAK3180: gold door from crossbarrer - I hope you
                         don't mind I really liked that door.

                         Post release thanks for playing and making cool
                         vids or comments at time of writing: Stupid Bunny,
                         LerxstInWonderland, Stabbey, Delisk, TheShep,
                         LoatharMDPhD, Pezl, VanaheimRanger, The Royal We,
                         Forgotten Soul,
                         Dannarchy

                         OH CRAP DID I MENTION MUSIC CREDITS!?!?

                         Map 01: Illusion by Tristan
                         Map 02: E4M2 Sego - A Compact Hell - Ultimate MIDI
                         Pack
                         Map 03: E3M6 Myrgharok - On a Sea of Lava -
                         Ultimate MIDI Pack
                         Map 04: You Got the Gunshot! by Jimmy
                         Map 05: The Final Judgment by Tristan
                         Map 06: E2M9 Cammy - Cookie Fangs  - Ultimate MIDI
                         Pack
                         Map 07: Stratovarius - The Game Never Ends by
                         Tristan
                         Map 08: "Ripsaw" by Jimmy.
                         Map 09: E1M1 Music from Stickney Installation
                         Map 10: Push it to the Limit - Scarface
                         Map 11: Candy by Pcorf
                         Map 12: Chasing the Dragon by Tristan
                         Map 13: Epiclesis by Snaxalotl from the epic
                         Megawad Abscission
                         Map 14: Abscission OST: "Corroded Ruins" (Map 7)
                         Map 15: Moaning Souls by Jimmy
                         Map 16: Stairway to Heaven by Led Zeppelin
                         (enhanced by Doomkid)
                         Map 17: Amygdala Hijack by AD_79
                         Map 18: Smoke and Mirros from Rise of the Triad
                         Map 19: Icarus Map 5
                         Map 20: Plutonia Midi Pack : Cry of Desperation by
                         Tristan
                         Map 21: FFPS - Midnight Motorist by Tristan
                         Map 22: D_Drummin by Doomkid
                         Map 23: Remnants of War by AD_79
                         Map 24: Parhelion by Jimmy
                         Map 25: Accelerator by AD_79
                         Map 26: Claustrophobia by Vladislav Baymurzin
                         (ClumsyDoomer) from Plutonia MIDI Pack
                         Map 27: Rotted Roots by Jimmy
                         Map 28: Deathstalker by AD_79
                         Map 29: Losing_Life_Support_Systems by LVENdead
                         Map 30: metallica-frantic
                         Map 31: Eternal Doom map 6
                         Map 32: Faylan - Blood Teller cover by Jimmy

                         Text screen music: Ghostly Theatre by Jimmy (map
                         33)
                         Midscreen: 3. Cold Gas Propulsion Schematic by DiR
                         (map 34)
                         Titlepic: E4M3 Lee Jackson - Ant Farm Melee -
                         Ultimate MIDI Pack (map 35)
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* What is included *

New levels              : 32 brand spanking new maps all by me! (maybe even
                         more in here)
Sounds                  : Yes
Music                   : Yes
Graphics                : Yes
Dehacked/BEX Patch      : No
Demos                   : Yes
Other                   : torture
Other files required    : None


* Play Information *

Game                    : Doom 2
Map #                   : 1-32 and a few wacky extras in 33-35
Single Player           : Designed for
Cooperative 2-4 Player  : Player starts only
Deathmatch 2-4 Player   : Player starts only
Other game styles       : None
Difficulty Settings     : Yes


* Construction *

Base                    : all new from scratch
Build Time              : ONE ENTIRE YEAR
Editor(s) used          : UDB (I am glad I finally upgraded from old Doom
                         Builder for this)
Known Bugs              : It has been tested to the GILLS. That being said
                         the final boss sound could cut off in Crispy and
                         even occasionally DSDA - tried my best with that
                         one. GZ is fine

                         Crispy: You could encounter Spechits error - ignore
                         it - it will only ruin your demo. Dont record on
                         crispy lol

                         *Intercept Overflow/ghost bug could happen on
                         EXTREMELY rare occasions, I tried my best to weed
                         these out. Just turn off intercept overflow option
                         if you have it.

                         **GZDOOM users & Mods - be careful - from what I
                         seen most mods, especially excessively bloody ones
                         can cause lag. My maps have a lot of behind the
                         scenes hijinx and voodoo dolls and stacked crushers
                         and excessive barrels etc. I really meant to
                         emulate the classic experience here so I can't
                         attempt to accommodate mods - but if you try it let
                         me know how it goes lol

                         DYNAMIC LIGHTS - look cool but unless you have a
                         really good computer, excessive barrels and what
                         not will def cause lag - just turn that off if it
                         happens
May Not Run With        : Any thing that can't handle limit removing
Tested With             : Everything under the sun - GZ DSDA WOOF PRBOOM
                         Crispy - heck one guy played it in VR!!


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