Note by the uploader    : The WAD had originally a modified E1M1 from
                          original DooM as E1M2, but that was removed for
                          this upload to /idgames in order to avoid
                          legality problems.
                          There have also been two v1.2-demos in the WAD,
                          but they could not be converted to v1.9, so they
                          have been left out.

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Primary purpose         : Deathmatch
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Title                   : SERPENT.WAD , legalized version
Filename                : serpentl.wad ( originally SERPENT.WAD )
Release date            : 1994
                          (legalized version uploaded to /idgames in 2005)
Author                  : Matt Hutaff
Email Address           : toddm@rahul.net  (A friend's address)
Misc. Author Info       : Recently expelled from high school.

Description             : Designed specifically for a DEATHMATCH,
                          because it's the only way I like to play
                          DOOM.

Additional Credits to   : Todd McLaughlin, who inspired me into
                          making me waste time making DOOM levels!
                          =D
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* What is included *

New levels              : 1
Sounds                  : No
Music                   : No
Graphics                : No
Dehacked/BEX Patch      : No
Demos                   : No
Other                   : No
Other files required    : No


* Play Information *

Game                    : DOOM
Map #                   : E1M1
Single Player           : Designed for
                          Yes, but it's not recommended
Cooperative 2-4 Player  : Designed for
                          Well, yeah, but who plays cooperatively?
Deathmatch 2-4 Player   : Designed for
Other game styles       : No
Difficulty Settings     : Not implemented


* Construction *

Base                    : New from scratch
Build Time              : WAY too long to even write down. / 1 hr.
Editor(s) used          : DEU 5.x / DEU 4.x
Known Bugs              : None


* Copyright / Permissions *

Authors may not use this level as a base to build additional levels.
You MAY distribute this WAD, provided you include this file, with
no modifications.  You may distribute this file in any electronic
format (BBS, Diskette, CD, etc) as long as you include this file
intact.

Where to get this WAD: Wherever it may be floating around.

**AUTHOR'S NOTE!!**

When you give this to your friend to play over the serial port/modem
with, make sure you get a good look at the WAD with DEU or your editor
of choice. There are five to ten hidden areas chock full of special
items to give him a pounding. However, even with this advantage, playing
with RESPAWN (or NIGHTMARE) is difficult no matter what you do. Lastly,
even your opponent has equal footing, as there are weapons all over the
place.

**TECHNOLOGIES IMPLEMENTED**

I have used lifts and teleportations extensively, especially in the
teleport room. The teleport room is a bunch of pads, and you need the right
sequence to get through. The sequence is pretty easy to figure out, just
by trial and error. If RESPAWN is activated, the Sarge's have real fun with
the transports.

One last note involves the "Missile Silo," as I call it. It's the only area
where you can stock up for your rocket launcher, and you need to activate
it with a special switch or with a red key. It was a great idea until I
remembered that with DEATHMATCH you get all of the keys. The switch still
works, though. It's on top of the connector area with all of the weapons.

                \     |        |    |  |
                 |XX__|        |____|  |
                 |                  |  |
    Room w/      |                  |  |  Lava/Starting Room
 Plasma Gun on   |                  |  |
 lift            |                  |  |
                 |____          ____|  |
                 |    |        |     \ |
                      |        |      \|
                      |________|
                      |________|
                      |        |
                      |________|

If the "XX" is pushed, the floor in the adjoining room lowers, opening
a staircase. The floor is raised to its original height by walking into
the secret area and push the wall labeled:
                            ________
           _____ __________|________|____________
          /     :
          /     :
         /___XXX:
                |
                |______________

This only works once, but that is because DOOM won't let you do it twice.
If you need to get in there again the lava pit has access for you IF you
have a red key.


* Where to get the file that this text file describes *

The Usual: ftp://archives.3dgamers.com/pub/idgames/
           and mirrors:
           ftp://ftp.sunet.se/pub/pc/games/idgames/
           http://ftp.sunet.se/pub/pc/games/idgames/
           http://public.ftp.planetmirror.com/pub/idgames/
           http://www.gamers.org/pub/idgames/
           ftp://ftp.ntua.gr/pub/vendors/idgames/
           http://youfailit.net/pub/idgames/
           http://ftp.fdn.fr/games/idgames/
           ftp://ftp.clinet.fi/pub/mirrors/archives.3dgamers.com/idgames/
           ftp://ftp.fu-berlin.de/pc/msdos/games/idgames/
           ftp://ftp.task.gda.pl/pub/games/idgames/
           ftp://ftp.netc.pt/pub/idgames/
           http://ftp.netc.pt/pub/idgames/
           http://crydee.sai.msu.ru/ftproot/pub/rec/games/idgames/


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