Hideous Destructor addon

threads: Forum.zdoom.org

Quickstart (no seriously read this if you're new to this mod):

• Click here to get a recent GZDoom SVN build, or here for source code.
• Black flickering means you're bleeding to death.
• Use medikits to stop bleeding. They take time to work.
• Hit the reload key to reload.
• Hold the use/open door key to pick up things and melee people.
• Hold the jump key in front of a low ledge to climb over it.
• Hold the run/walk key to run.
• Stop moving and hold the use/open door key to view all inventory.
• To run on Doom 1/Ultimate Doom, load DOOM2.WAD as a PWAD before Hideous Destructor.

Basically, whatever gives you decent cover against hitscans and doesn't assume the player can only win through actively dodging things while they're moving towards them (e.g., early maps designed for when even newbies were using keyboard controls) should be beatable on medium.

Type
Monster/weapon/player mod
Single/coop/deathmatch
Some new sounds
Minimal new graphics
Comprehensive replacement - not designed to be compatible with other weapon, monster, gore or other enhancement mods

One-line summary
Ghosts & Goblins meets Ghost Recon. In Doom.

Description
HD changes the entire dynamic of Doom gamplay by doing the following:

• First, it gives the player better weapons: along with the pistol, you get grenades, medikits, and at least one of more than 8 possible primary weapons of your choice. Then it reduces the spread of every weapon, most notably the shotguns, to make it much easier to kill at longer ranges. The weapons themselves do more damage, too.
• In return, though, it makes the Doomguy move more like a real human being. Compared with the monsters he is now only above average in speed, and will have some difficulty firing while running. Getting hit is going to be a lot worse, especially since everyone else's firepower is increased to kill as efficiently as you!
• On the bright side, your logistical problems are greatly ameliorated. You naturally regain health over time (the rationale being that you're taking stress and fatigue as well as actual wounds), and zombies of all kinds drop much more ammo - in addition to the fact that you're already using less than before.
• What you pick up and when you pick it up are also much more under your control. Medical pickups and light amp goggles can be picked up and kept for later on in the level. You also must manually pick up items, giving you even more control over your resources.
• These changes all lead to your in-game risks being front-loaded: your timing, positioning, and ability to anticipate attacks in any single fight are much more important than your strategic timing of when to use which pickup. One mistake can kill you immediately, instead of just hurting your chances two or three firefights later. This kind of play can be a bit more stressful than the way Doom normally plays, but it makes each kill that much more rewarding.