Title : The Plethoric Universe
(Release 5A) (June 1996)
Filename : PLETH5.WAD
Author : Merlin of Pleth
Email Address :
[email protected]
Misc. Author Info : My levels are my offspring.
They will not be deviant.
Description : This is a collection of 7 new levels for Doom 2.
They vary from being simple to highly complex.
The order of these levels was indended
for deathmatch play. These same levels are
rearranged in two other WADS for single
and cooperative play. Check out "Merlin's
Universe" (MERLIN5.WAD) and "The Universe
of Sin" (UNISIN.WAD).
Revisions : This release (PLETH5A.WAD) is a revised
version of PLETH5.WAD, and should serve as
its replacement. "Minor" fixes have been
implemented, as well as a few general
improvements.
Additional Credits to : Those who deathmatch and those who play-test
these levels.
ID Software
USEFUL INFORMATION:
Map # : MAP02-MAP06, MAP08, MAP09
Single Player : Yes, but not encouraged. (refer to Description)
Cooperative 2-4 Player : Yes, but not encouraged. (refer to Description)
Deathmatch 2-4 Player : YES. The purpose of these levels.
Difficulty Settings : Yes.
New Sounds : No.
New Graphics : Yes.
Waterfall texture from Hexen
A solid black wall for Monoliths
Sky from Doom I, Episode 1 replaces SKY1
A star-filled sky replaces SKY2
Interpic taken from "Scent of the Demon"
Other replacements too minor to mention
New Music : Yes. Every new level has new music.
Demos Replaced : None. Make your own demos. I make levels.
Base : Mostly my creation. Refer to level info below.
Editors used : WinDEU 5.24
WinTex 4.2
Zennode .97Beta
MUStool
Midi2MUS 2.04
Known Bugs : None to my knowledge. I do not release half-
ass software. If you find anything displeasing,
then certainly let me know.
Note: Due to the superior complexity of some
levels, the game may bog down on "slow"
systems.
COPYRIGHTS and PERMISSIONS:
These levels are a spawn from another universe. Well, not quite. If it
really turns you on, you can screw around with my levels. However, if you
decide to create an anthology of levels, make sure to include these.
Acknowledge my existance as a supreme deity.
Condensed Level Information:
- MAP02 -
Name: Appetite for Sin
(old version was "A Quick Lunch")
Author: Merlin of Pleth
(Dean Delongchamp built the base of the level)
Music: Red Dwarf
Comment: A flying ammo fragfest.
- MAP03 -
Name: Carnage
Author: Merlin of Pleth
Music: Beetlejuice
Comment: The lava will kill you. Also, if played for the first time
against those with expereince in the level, you can kiss
your ass goodbye. You will get fragged. Watch that counter
drop to below zero!
- MAP04 -
Name: Dead Wolfenstein
Author: Merlin of Pleth
Music: (taken from 1st Wolfenstein level - MAP31)
Comment: Designed for deathmatch play.
Run around and click everything. It's addictive!
- MAP05 -
Name: Blind Fury
(old version was "Lights Out")
Author: Merlin of Pleth
(Angelo Maniquis built the base to the level)
Music: Animaniacs (on par with Angelo's mentality)
Comment: The name of the level is the name of the game.
- MAP06 -
Name: And Justice for All
(significant modifications since PLETH5)
Author: Merlin of Pleth
Music: Edan2 (arranged by Edan Topolansky)
Comment: Although it is my first level ever made, it
works well for deathmatch.
- MAP08 -
Name: Scent of the Demon
Author: Merlin of Pleth
Music: Star Trek II
Comment: This level, simply put, looks nice. It is a masterpiece
in design. However, there is one drawback:
The demons are NOT friendly.
- MAP09 -
Name: Cursed Refinery
Author: Merlin of Pleth
Music: Phantom of the Opera
Comment: A gigantic level. Plenty of open spaces. Plenty of corridors.
Plenty of pain.
- MAP10 through MAP32 -
Comment: Play them. Play them over and over and over.
"In the end, there can be only one."
