Aracnocide [11/01/20] Dev diary page 28

[Somagu]

Thanks so much for the filename changes and continued updates. This mod's a fun, simple, interesting take on the usual, and the weapon set also works pretty good for Colourful Doom, so good effort!

[Dr_Cosmobyte]

You're welcome m8.

Just recieved a report from a friend that this isn't working on Zandronum. Can anyone confirm it for me? And what kind of errors are triggering it?

I found it. The sturm pistole had a state written in ZScript, which i believe not being compatible (yet) with Zandronum. At least that's the report from the user.

I'll upload it again.

[GhostKillahZero]

So what have i been credited for exactly?

[Dr_Cosmobyte]

One of the things i'm damn sure it's the Magnum Revolver Scope. I took it out of your Sniper Rifle. But i think there's another thing.

Yeah, i remembered. It's from a long gone build. The L4D medikit pickup sprite was in one of earlier builds. I left he name in there for honorous mentions

[Deii]

Well, I gave a shot on writing those three dudes:

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// "Marion Callahan", the sharpshooter

A member of the enigmatic Black Operations and Special Services (BOSS, for short) group, Marion has since turned years of combat experience against insurgents and mercenaries into what amounts to the finest spider-killin' machine ever seen on this Earth.

As he is the sole survivor of the Foxtrot recon squad, what he lacks in sanity he makes up for with surgically-accurate attacks.



// Blake Kliessen, the ranger

A former military police officer that saw his career slip between his fingers after being caught red-handed while practicing justice under his own laws and terms, Blake saw quite the opportunity to redeem himself with the spider invasion. A mysterious person invited him to be part of a small squad made up mostly of former cops and formally referred to as "Janitors", since they would be cleaning up the mess caused by the giant bugs.

While Blake can't shrug off much damage, his above-average agility gained through running after punks and whatnot mean he'll run circles around most spiders.


// Derrick C. Wolfe, the marine

Not so mysterious like BOSS but every bit as powerful, the newly formed Monster Extermination and Tactical Acquisition (META) division of the army needed the toughest sons of a bitch they could get their hands on after sustaining heavy losses, and Derrick proved to be just that. Known for surviving a point blank shotgun blast while wearing almost no armor and beating the unlucky sod to death with it, it's obvious he'd be able to resist more than a few spider bites and crush them under his boot.

While not the fastest guy around, he is naturally tougher than most and will certainly take a little longer to die under a spider's venom...enough to smash them into the ground at least.

It's a bit hard not to go a bit in-depth with backstory and their gameplay differentials (and I just speculated a bit about that based on their speed, jump height, HP and weapons), but here it is. I spent like...what, 20 minutes? Eh, it's there as promised.
Also, is it really necessary to keep the fists around? They're just...kinda useless without a berserk powerup, and berserk spawns are the ones that hold assault rifles so yeah.
It would also be neat to have Marion have a knife for quick melee since you know, he's a special tactical operator and whatnot.

[Dr_Cosmobyte]

Aside from the little swapping in there (Blake is the doom marine and Derrick is the quake Ranger), i loved it!

I just need to know how to make the BIOS description on the menu!

About the Fists and the Knife: BDJ and PB have two kind of melee attacks, and i always wanted something like a Machete quick attack, like Crossfire or PB. Maybe i can get it to work.

Also, next version is going to feature a little stuff i'm workin on. Special Intros. Not only reloading, but just a little animation. It'll be switchable on/off on options, just like clips and magazines, which i forgot to do all this time. I just remembered when LedIris did the same.

[Doctrine Gamer]

I liked this story for the 3 dudes, is it possible to create additional lines for the doom story text?
Replace the extra lines where you have monsters for demons since those who invade Hell are now spiders and other insects.
I love this mod. Have you thought about ripping the spiders of Turok 2?

[Deii]

No problem, glad if I could help. I'll keep an eye out for possible suggestions as usual.

I liked this story for the 3 dudes, is it possible to create additional lines for the doom story text?
Replace the extra lines where you have monsters for demons since those who invade Hell are now spiders and other insects.

Sure, if GAA gives me the all-clear I'll gladly write intermission text adapted to the overall theme and setting of the mod too. I'm not sure if it would be an add-on or if it would be packaged with the complete mod (weapons + monsters) however...also, has anyone tried playing this with the ambience pack? It makes the experience 10x more spiderrefic.

[Dr_Cosmobyte]

I liked this story for the 3 dudes, is it possible to create additional lines for the doom story text?
Replace the extra lines where you have monsters for demons since those who invade Hell are now spiders and other insects.
I love this mod. Have you thought about ripping the spiders of Turok 2?

It actually is! Deii and me are discussing this possibility now.

I'm not a good sprite ripper, so, unless i could open these spiders on a model viewer, i can't do that much.

Sure, if GAA gives me the all-clear I'll gladly write intermission text adapted to the overall theme and setting of the mod too. I'm not sure if it would be an add-on or if it would be packaged with the complete mod (weapons + monsters) however...also, has anyone tried playing this with the ambience pack? It makes the experience 10x more spiderrefic.

You have it!

[Doctrine Gamer]

Sure, if GAA gives me the all-clear I'll gladly write intermission text adapted to the overall theme and setting of the mod too. I'm not sure if it would be an add-on or if it would be packaged with the complete mod (weapons + monsters) however...also, has anyone tried playing this with the ambience pack?

The ambience pack is what?

[Dr_Cosmobyte]

A music pack similar to Doom 64/PSX musics that adds a lot coolness.

viewtopic.php?f=46&t=45060&p=741205&hil ... ck#p741205

[Doctrine Gamer]

Thanks! It's perfect for use with Dark Doom.

[Deii]

Welp, I just finished writing the intermission text. It contains custom text for the intermissions of The Ultimate Doom, Doom 2 and Final Doom, and credits are inside the PK3 proper.

Here's a link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/wegr7som2pynn ... t.pk3?dl=0

If GAA decides to incorporate this fully into the mod, I suppose I will remove this link but we'll see.

[Dr_Cosmobyte]

Holy shit, this is way too awesome! Excellent grammar, if i may add.

I have some nice things to include on next update, sure this will be one of them.

I really appreciate the dedication and kindness man! Thank you

[Deii]

No problem, glad if I could help!