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Title                   : Who's afraid of the dark?
Filename                : WAOTD.WAD
Author                  : Joseph J. Pecoraro
Email Address           : Pecoraro@aol.com


Description             : This DOOM2, level 1 PWAD is the net result of
                          playing and studying dozens of other levels.  I 
                          incorporated all my favorite tricks and traps into 
                          this one, three key level.

                          WAOTD.WAD is designed as a mini-game, taking you
                          from pistol to BFG 9000.  All the bad guys are here
                          as well as just enough power-ups and ammo to get
                          you through the level.  One of the frustrating
                          aspects of this level is that each goal -- ending,
                          keys, etc. are in plain sight -- but you have to
                          deduce how to "get there from here" while fighting
                          off the strategically place enemies.  You need to
                          be observant as well as vigilant, and there is
                          a maze problem that will challenge you too.

                          I have included a demo file, HOW2.LMP, that shows
                          the entire level played without cheating.  It took
                          me over 17 minutes to make it, and I know all the
                          tricks!  To view it be sure that WAOTD.WAD
                          and HOW2.LMP are both unzipped into your DOOM2
                          sub-directory. Then use the following DOS command:
                          
                          doom2 -file WAOTD.WAD -playdemo how2
                          
                          This level should provide you with many hours of 
                          intense action!
                           
                          Additional Credits to   : My kids, Megan, Joe, Mike
                          and Steven who put in a lot of test-play time and 
                          helped me root out the bugs.  I think we got them 
                          all.  I will say that most of the "bugs" turned
                          out to be problems with the DoomCad node builder,
                          because after processing the wad with WARM 1.3 they
                          disappeared.
                      
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* Play Information *

Game                    : DOOM II
Episode and Level #     : MAP01 [LEVEL 1]
Single Player           : Yes
Cooperative 2-4 Player  : No
Deathmatch 2-4 Player   : No
Difficulty Settings     : Yes -- all
New Sounds              : No
New Graphics            : No
New Music               : No
Demos Provided:         : HOW2.LMP

* Construction *

Base                    : New level from scratch
Editor(s) used          : DoomCAD 5.1, WARM 1.3 (a superior external 
                          node builder)
Known Bugs              : none


* Copyright / Permissions *

Authors MAY use this level as a base to build additional
levels. A credit line in your info. file would be appreciated.

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 *

FTP sites: CDROM.COM
Online Service:  America OnLine
BBS numbers: Crystal Palace BBS, 716-244-8217


* How to use this WAD *

UnZip WAOTD.ZIP and put WAOTD.WAD into your DOOM2 sub-directory.
At the DOS prompt type:
 
                         DOOM2 -FILE WAOTD.WAD 

and press enter; select your difficulty level and begin. I recommend you 
set your gamma correction, (F11 key), to as low a setting as you're 
comfortable with to keep with the spirit of the level! This WILL NOT 
permanently modify your game.  It will only temporarily replace your level 1 
with the WAOTD level.  Enjoy!
