What Makes This Map Great Ep.12: Quake E2M5, The Wizard’s Manse

Описание: This is the 12th episode of “What Makes This Map Great?”. Rangers mission continues through The Realm of Black Magic for Quake! Join me as we dive into the excellent level design, beautiful art, and hidden secrets of E2M5, The Wizard’s Manse.

Expect to see interconnected, layered combat areas, the debut of the Thunderbolt, and the unforgettable "drowning trap" elevator. We’ll break down the map's layout, monster placement, and immersive visuals. All of this combines to create a challenging, unforgettable dark fantasy FPS vibe for Quake.


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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


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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  

Bridgeburner: Burning Bridges with Bridgeburner - #06 John Romero on the Art of Level Design
   • Burning Bridges With Bridgeburner – #06 Jo...  

Double Fine: "Devs Play" S01E05 - Doom (Part 6 - Map 4 Command Control) 60fps [6/10]
   • "Devs Play" S01E05 - Doom (Part 6 - Map 4 ...  

Quake done Quick: Quake - Nightmare Run of e2m5 by Muty in 0:31 (2s improvement)
   • Quake - Nightmare Run of e2m5 by Muty in 0...  


Chapters
0:00 INTRO
1:03 COZY WIZARD HOME
3:33 THE WIZARD’S MANSE
24:19 ADDITIONAL TRIVIA
26:59 FINAL THOUGHTS
30:48 OUTRO


Music Credits

Artist: Markie Music
Album: Arena Eternal
Tracks: Nightmare, Crusade, Broodmother, Incendimus, Eternal
   • NIGHTMARE [Ranger Theme]  
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Artist: Dread Ring
Album: Self Titled
Tracks: Sirens Call To Me, Tower of Despair
https://open.spotify.com/album/6vecLm...
  / dread-ring-instrumental  
https://www.pandora.com/artist/dread-...


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