MAYhem 2018: Orange Edition - mayhem18o.wad [Doom II] MAP07 UV-Max in 2:46

MAYhem 2018: Orange Edition is a Doom II megawad containing 22 new levels, and was released on October 31st of the same year. This iteration introduces new monsters for map designers to use, and as the theme suggests, this megawad primarily features an 'orange' aesthetic. A 'Purple' version was also released alongside this one, featuring even more maps and a new set of custom enemies.

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Source Port used: PrBoom+ v2.5.1.4
Recording Software: OBS Studio v22.0.2
Control Scheme: Keyboard only

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IWAD: Doom II
Complevel: 9
Map Title and Number: The Game Never Ends / Map 07
Map Author(s): Tristan 'Eris Falling' Clark
Time Completed: 2:46.40
Demo Recorded: April 30th, 2020
Category: UV-Max
Initial Monster Count: 263
Secret Count: 2

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About the Map:

I really enjoy this particular map. Plenty of action, beautifully designed layout, and an awesome sound track really does it for me. The faux 'Entryway' beginning was a strange touch, but the sudden change works well to set the scene. My only complaint was that the Evil Eye secret can be tedious - shots have to be 'very' precise in order to collect the Rocket Launcher.

This particular speedrun was actually my third for the map; the first (3:12) felt could be vastly improved upon to which I then achieved a 2:57. Doom master Ancalagon then effortlessly beat it with a solid 2:53, so this run was the result of very hard work. Wouldn't be surprised if he topped it once more one day.

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[TristanClarkMusic]

Thanks for the video!
About the cardboard cut-out entryway; I don't really have it in me to make a huge map on my own so I went into this project envisioning the map as a MAP01, and the main riff of The Game Never Ends is quite similar to D_RUNNIN, so I thought it'd be a fun little transformation :)

[pcorf]

One of the greatest musicians in the community can also create great maps too. Fantastic run and gun action here!

[federicobrunner]

Your runs are awesome. Keep sharing random records 💯👍

[Bryan-T]

Lots of killing. Fun map. Very fast time!