[DEAD] Centre-01

[Sarah]

- it's pronounced "Centre Zero One"

• Caught in a winter storm, three explorers take refuge in a long abandoned warehouse.
  Though devoid of human life for over a century, they quickly discover an elevator that
  still works and descends into darkness. A century of darkness. A century of isolation.
  A century of waiting.

CENTRE - 01

• a standalone, survival-horror shooter for GZDoom

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• The game itself:
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  • Just like [all] Alone was supposed to be, Centre-01 is a science-fiction, with more emphasis on the horror
    this time, shooter. The game world is free-roaming but does have an explicit linear narrative. However,
    rather that just being a simple gun-solution game, Centre-01 greatly emphasizes both survival and character
    building through a limited RPG framework.
    
    Your goal is very simple: escape from Viridian Asylum! To do so you'll have to go on a journey into the
    darkest corners of the facility and survive your encounters with those who dwell there. Your arsenal is sparse,
    but enough to survive with, if you're cautious. Viridian Asylum is dynamic and open-ended. There are
    no set, linear paths to goals. You will backtrack and revisit levels, discover new areas and unlock other routes
    through the facility.
    
    And you will need to explore. Those who dwell in Viridian Asylum are not to be trifled with unless you are
    prepared for the deadly consequences. You will truly stand alone against a seemingly never-ending legion. By
    exploring Viridian Asylum you will find ways to evade, lure, and even surprise enemies. Use the facility to
    your advantage, or is the facility using you to its advantage? Where does this endless stream of ghoulish denizens
    come from? Maybe by traveling deep enough, you'll find out.

• Creation of the protagonist:
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  • Your name is Alan Malkovitch, a name that has floated around all three iterations of this project, and a man to whom
    this line of work does not come to naturally. You are not a soldier, so your accuracy with any weapon is far from ideal.
    When you sprint, your body tires out quickly. As you progress into Viridian Asylum you'll have the chance to become more
    than human. Only, how far are you willing to go?
    
    Delving into Viridian Asylum means taking on the responsibility given with the power of cybernetics. Empty halls where
    now only the machines wander. If you're going to survive you'll need to become a bit more like a machine, yourself.
    Not that you really have a choice.
    
    Becoming a cyborg has a cost: going deeper into Viridian Asylum. But as you do you'll discover that you can shoot better,
    sprint longer, even dive into the Viridian Asylum l-NET. Your decisions will effect the gameplay and more.

• Other details:
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  • System requirements:
    • Currently a fairly powerful PC is required to run the game without any significant lag.
      There should eventually be multi-platform releases, but in the meantime Centre-01 requires Windows.
    • My system specifications (to be used as a baseline):
      - CPU --- Intel Core i3 @ 3.1 Ghz
      - RAM --- 16Gb DDR3-1600 CAS rated at 8 (XMP enabled)
      - GPU --- nVidia GTX460 PCIE2.0 w/ 1Gb VRAM
  • Engine and graphics:
    • Centre-01 runs on GZDoom version this
      Centre-01 now utilizes ReShade for graphics enhancement.
  • Interface and gameplay:
    • Centre-01 utilizes GDCC for advanced options regarding interface and game control systems.
  • Release date:
    • When it's done.
  • Current status:
    • Up to my eyeballs in code
  • Anything else:
    • Screenshots can be found in the spoilers below and you can find more information on my DeviantArt.
  So until then, love and peace!
  -Saican

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The images that follow are test-level material. No guarantee is made that any of the following content will be present in the final product

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I always wanted coronas, if that's the right word, around light sources. Doom Legacy did it and now Centre-01 can too.


Early test of the core library, called the R.A.I.D., which acts as HUD and primary interface system. Everything else runs through the R.A.I.D.


The R.A.I.D. allows for some fairly complex output to the screen. Each component can operate independently and as part of the whole, which requires an "initialization"
procedure for proper startup. When I say the R.A.I.D. is the core, I mean it is the core.


The R.A.I.D. Interactive Function Operator (RAID-InFO) a system that is both component and interface, a hybrid.


All components are interfaces, but not all interfaces are components. An interface utilizes mouse control while a component does not. RAID-InFO does both by displaying a "sub-inventory"
of useful information that isn't interacted with directly and being the interfaces for that interaction. Keypads, elevators, and shops all utilize RAID-InFO to interact with the player.

You might also notice the, uh, stuff behind the RAID and before the game? It's part of an overlay system that can be disabled.

The R.A.I.D. - In.F.O. Keypad. Configurable to be a switch for just about anything, even other interfaces.


Empty of anything interesting, devoid of life, and a way up to that door on the right...yeah still working on that one; this is one place where the R.A.I.D. and some firepower
are going to come in handy. A rule of thumb: nowhere is safe in Viridian Asylum. Also, looking up and down is a good idea. (also that little, uh, dynamic light problem has long been fixed)


Going up? Or maybe you'd like to take a peek behind Door Number 1 over there? Maybe you're the kind of person that feels like finding out what's really at the bottom of elevator
shafts. No it's not lined with spikes, but it should be. Remember Viridian Asylum will reward the explorer. From elevator shafts, dusty ducts, service tunnels, and yes, even sewer pipes,
everyone is sure to find a route that will best suit. Or necessitate. It's only a game until they invent smell-o-vision.

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• I maintain a much more comprehensive list of sources for compilation into a final credit scroll at the completion of the project. These credits are for resources that clearly come from within the community. And a big thank you to everyone who has aided or somehow contributed to this project! Now for those credits:

The Textures:

• Ceeb - Xatrix Entertainment
• Clonehunter - Remedy
• NMN
• Tormentor667

The Weapons:

• Doomero

Miscellaneous Help and Support:

• Enjay - footprint base
• Nash - nashmove
• Nash - GZD_GPL
• Jimmy - coding help
• Isle - coding help
• wildweasel - incredibly helpful DECORATE tutorials

• If you think that I've missed you, let me know and we can get things sorted out.

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I'm not sure how common it is around here but I have decided that this project is to be licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License.
At the same time this project is also licensed under a GNU General Public License.

The reason for this is due to the use of assets licensed differently, some are CC, some are GNU. This project, that is everything I've personally created, is covered under the CC-BY-NC-ND license, and everything else is covered by whichever license applies. Complete credits and documentation of resources will be available on the completion of this project.


Lastly this game, Centre-01, is copyrighted ©2016 Night Owl Production Studios
ALL RIGHTS ARE RESERVED
Centre-01, R.A.I.D. - OS, Y.S.I. Corporation, Viridian Asylum, Night Owl Production Studios, and the Night Owl Jeff logo are properties of Saicannasha (RNW)

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• Updates (MDY):
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  • 05.01.2015 - engine update
  • 05.02.2015 - update to ReShade
  • 06.18.2015 - retexturing initiative update 1 (announcement)
  • 06.18.2015 - retexturing initiative update 2 (screenshot)
  • 08.03.2015 - engine update, RI update 3 (screenshot) in relation to this
  • 02.12.2016 - engine spec change, content sort/fix (no announcement)
  • 05.26.2016 - current status update (no announcement)

[Big C]

Ooooooh, I think I remember a much earlier iteration of this.

VERY sleek screenshots. Can't wait to see it in motion---if my machine can run it.

[Ozymandias81]

While thise project looks reaally waayy awesome, I noticed also that last two screenies are too much darkened to show something good.

[RUNSABER]

A modification with atmosphere and immersion is what ALWAYS takes me by storm! Thank you for revealing this project! I can't wait to see you complete it over time, until then I will wait patiently!

[cem26]

WUW new ''engine''

[DOOMERO-21]

nice maps

[PRIMEVAL]

Sexy screenies, loving the dark atmosphere.

[Tormentor667]

Looks promising

[Sarah]

Hey, thanks for the comments everyone, much appreciated.

06.18.2015 UPDATE - Retexturing Initiative
I received some rather harsh criticism today, mostly to the tone of the game looks like graphical crap. I can't say I haven't completely disagreed as I originally considered producing my own texture resources, but it was faster to get off the ground with R667 resources. So it started with a test of a couple brick textures, then the concrete, then the metal. In just a couple hours I replaced almost every environment texture in the following:

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Yes it's the same as the first image of the OP, but this is to mark that the Retexturing Initiative is on. It won't be long before I reach more well lit areas, so stay tuned.

[RUNSABER]

People love to be overtly critical with a project that doesnt belong to them. One important thing to consider is that the project must reflect you, the creator before it appeases to the preferabilities of others. Your heart counts in this. I fucking love your project so far - we share the same appreciation for atmospheric environments and it matches the stories you're looking to tell! I can't wait to see more of what you have in store for this, Nero!

[grouchbag]

I think your project looks fabulous!

[4thcharacter]

Hey, thanks for the comments everyone, much appreciated.

06.18.2015 UPDATE - Retexturing Initiative
I received some rather harsh criticism today, mostly to the tone of the game looks like graphical crap.

Really. It reminded me of Mass Effect on first glance. Maybe it's because it looks too advanced for a Doom mod. You just probably received those criticism from purists.

[RUNSABER]

There's a source port for purists, and it's called Chocolate Doom. I don't understand how it works in their eyes. We've had various mods that push the limits of these ports, to show what is capable with an imagination and the right idea to give it momentum - and people complain about that? So I guess, Legacy of Suffering, Genetech, Soulcrusher, Phocas Island, and various other mods just aren't cookie enough for the cutters. Keep it up, man - we all like what we see.

[Sarah]

...You just probably received those criticism from purists.

Actually, no. I found myself in a discussion with a classmate as to the point of using (G)ZDoom as it is clearly, and I quote, "really out of date." I find a problem with the logic assuming the engine is "out of date." Whichever flavor, the engine is the modern descendant of id Tech 1, which has been the platform for numerous games that are beloved classics. These facts make the engine "retro" not "out of date." However, even explaining this was not enough and I realized that I was face to face with a gamer who judges graphics before gameplay, and he continually prattled on about modern this game and modern that game being so much better, essentially for looking better, he could find nothing else. I attempted to show off a few of the projects the community has been graced with, from KDiZD to Total Chaos, but he maintained that our engine of choice just can't compete. I attempted to point out that there are indie developers out there making 8bit, 16bit lookalikes that have palettes I can count on one hand but look beautiful for that retro flair, and quite a few are amazingly fun! He finally conceded there, but remained unimpressed by ZDoom as it is "out of date." He never seemed to get the retro idea when considering ZDoom.

Anyway, I'm saying all this because this criticism of my project came from a complete outsider to the ZDoom community. And I don't think that means it should be disregarded just for that reason. I'm continuing my education to help me develop as developer, so I am interested in what outsiders think of my work, and as bad as a criticism as it was, I can forgive someone who isn't an artist by trade for giving terrible criticism, and maybe even listen to them a bit more than the other artists. An artist will tell you why your painting looks like shit. A regular person will just tell you it looks like shit and leave it up to you to figure it out.

[Cryomundus]

...You just probably received those criticism from purists.

Actually, no. I found myself in a discussion with a classmate as to the point of using (G)ZDoom as it is clearly, and I quote, "really out of date." I find a problem with the logic assuming the engine is "out of date." Whichever flavor, the engine is the modern descendant of id Tech 1, which has been the platform for numerous games that are beloved classics. These facts make the engine "retro" not "out of date." However, even explaining this was not enough and I realized that I was face to face with a gamer who judges graphics before gameplay, and he continually prattled on about modern this game and modern that game being so much better, essentially for looking better, he could find nothing else. I attempted to show off a few of the projects the community has been graced with, from KDiZD to Total Chaos, but he maintained that our engine of choice just can't compete. I attempted to point out that there are indie developers out there making 8bit, 16bit lookalikes that have palettes I can count on one hand but look beautiful for that retro flair, and quite a few are amazingly fun! He finally conceded there, but remained unimpressed by ZDoom as it is "out of date." He never seemed to get the retro idea when considering ZDoom.

Anyway, I'm saying all this because this criticism of my project came from a complete outsider to the ZDoom community. And I don't think that means it should be disregarded just for that reason. I'm continuing my education to help me develop as developer, so I am interested in what outsiders think of my work, and as bad as a criticism as it was, I can forgive someone who isn't an artist by trade for giving terrible criticism, and maybe even listen to them a bit more than the other artists. An artist will tell you why your painting looks like shit. A regular person will just tell you it looks like shit and leave it up to you to figure it out.

Your classmate sounds like a CODbro. You know the type, graphics are everything, COD is the only game that exists/that he will ever play, etc. Also sounds like he's just flat out ignorant too. I wouldn't consider his words to be any sort of good, valid criticism