What Makes This Map Great Ep.22: Quake E4M3, The Elder God Shrine

Описание: This is episode 22 of “What Makes This Map Great?”. Rangers mission continues through The Netherworld for Quake! Join me as we dive into the excellent level design, beautiful art, and hidden secrets of E4M3, The Elder God Shrine.

The Elder God Shrine is a perfect example of Sandy Petersen’s Lovecraftian vision brought to life. His dedication to interconnected spaces, coupled with thoughtful enemy placement and haunting environments, will make sure this map remains a satisfying and memorable piece of Quake's history.


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Sources

"Masters of Doom: How Two Guys Created an Empire and Transformed Pop Culture" by David Kushner

“Doom Guy: Life in First Person” by John Romero


Quake Wiki
https://quakewiki.org/wiki/Singleplay...

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https://quake.fandom.com/wiki/Episode...
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https://quake.fandom.com/wiki/Sandy_P...
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Doom Wiki
https://doomwiki.org/wiki/Sandy_Petersen

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Shacknews
https://www.shacknews.com/article/124...
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Youtube Sources

Digital Foundry: DF Retro: Quake - The Game, The Technology, The Ports, The Legacy
   • DF Retro: Quake - The Game, The Technology...  

/noclip: John Romero’s Irish Adventure, Quake Chapter
   • John Romero's Irish Adventure  


Chapters
0:00 INTRO
0:43 OMG IT’S BOUNCING
2:04 THE STORY SO FAR…
4:55 THE ELDER GOD SHRINE
28:54 ADDITIONAL TRIVIA
30:42 FINAL THOUGHTS
33:24 OUTRO


Music Credits

Artist: Markie Music
Album: Arena Eternal
Tracks: Nightmare, Eternal
   • NIGHTMARE [Ranger Theme]  
https://markiemusic.bandcamp.com/
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   / markiemusic  

Artist: Andrew Hulshult
Album: Quake Champions OST
Tracks: Volkerh
   / @andrewhulshultofficial  
https://andrewhulshult.bandcamp.com/
  / andrewhulshult  

Artist: Chris Vrenna
Album: Quake Champions OST
Tracks: Volkerh
https://chrisvrenna.rocks/


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