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Uploaded by             : Graham Burgess (gkburgess-at_compuserve_dot-com)
Advanced engine needed  : None
Primary purpose         : Single+Coop play / Deathmatch (Heretic)
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Title                   : Palace of Malice
Filename                : hpom.wad
Release date            : 16-May-1995 (date-stamp of wad file)
Author                  : David J. Reid  a.k.a. MoonLust
Email Address           : gothicmidi@aol.com
Other Files By Author   :
Misc. Author Info       : Recording engineer, MIDI specialist, 
                          Doom / Heretic WAD Author.

Description             : Palace of Malice is an enormous level for Heretic 
                          (1.0) E1M1 which features some very nice texture 
                          alignment with a lot of time put into the making of 
                          the environment.
                          This WAD supports all modes of play, but I think 
                          it's just great for DeathMatch Mage style!

Additional Credits to   : Olivier Montanuy - Thanks for WinTex\DeuTex! What a guy...
                          The HeeP- sters- Hip Hop steep DeeP HeeP Babies...
                          H2H BBS - Thanks for your interest.
                          Maroon BBS - Thanks for the home...
                          Matt Fell - I still thank you for your knowledge.
                          Renegade Graphics - Thanks Joe...Look @ me now...
                          And last but not least...
                          id Software - Rocks like no other...
                          Raven Software - Approaching classic status...

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* What is included *

New levels              : 1
Sounds                  : No
Music                   : No
Graphics                : No
Dehacked/BEX Patch      : No
Demos                   : Yes
Other                   : No
Other files required    : None


* Play Information *

Game                    : Heretic
Map #                   : E1M1
Single Player           : Designed for
Cooperative 2-4 Player  : Designed for
Deathmatch 2-4 Player   : Designed for
Other game styles       : No
Difficulty Settings     : Yes


* Construction *

Base                    : New from scratch
Build Time              : Way over 40 hours of work...way over!
                          The texture alignments took the longest time.
Editor(s) used          : DeeP / HeeP - Great program once you learn it.
                          WinTex / DeuTex - Great for compliling WADs with ease...
                          RMB - Reject Map Builder. Made this WAD 83% more efficient.
Known Bugs              : 
May Not Run With...     :


* Copyright / Permissions *

Authors MAY use this level as a base to build additional levels as long as
the Author includes a mention of this WAD as a base.
  
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 the file that this text file describes *

The Usual: ftp://archives.3dgamers.com/pub/idgames/ and mirrors
Web sites:
FTP sites:

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The author's original text-file follows:
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Title :Palace of Malice

Filename :HPOM.WAD
Author :David J. Reid  a.k.a. MoonLust
Email Address :gothicmidi@aol.com
Misc. Author Info :Recording engineer, MIDI specialist, Doom / Heretic WAD Author.

Description :Palace of Malice is an enormous level for Heretic (1.0) E1M1 which
             features some very nice texture alignment with a lot of time put into
             the making of the environment.
             This WAD supports all modes of play, but I think it's just great
             for DeathMatch Mage style! Because of it's large size your system
             should equal a 486DX2/66 or faster (Pentiun recommended).
 
             This is my first WAD for Heretic using HEEP for the first time,
             I'm sure you'll agree that my efforts in learning this program are justified.
             Give this ZIP file to your friends and enjoy the huge Gothic Environment.

             For ease of use I have included a batch file (POM.BAT) which will
             send you straight to the action in Skill 4...Extra Crispy Golem Chips.
             Just simply copy HPOM.wad and POM.bat into your Heretic directory
             and type POM and hit enter...very simple (and you get a nice treat
             at the end as well).

                                     There is a Demo of this level in the WAD, so if you need a good
                                      laugh please check it out. There is one great time bomb hit on
                                      one poor Golem in the Demo that I was happy to capture for you.

Additional Credits to  :   Olivier Montanuy - Thanks for WinTex\DeuTex! What a guy...
                                    The HeeP- sters- Hip Hop steep DeeP HeeP Babies...
                                    H2H BBS - Thanks for your interest.
                                    Maroon BBS - Thanks for the home...
                                    Matt Fell - I still thank you for your knowledge.
                                    Renegade Graphics - Thanks Joe...Look @ me now...
                                                And last but not least...
                                     id Software - Rocks like no other...
                                     Raven Software - Approaching classic status...

                                                           * Palace of Malice  *

Episode and Level #     : Heretic 1.0     E1M1  (use pom.bat)

Single Player               : Yes - Try skill 4 for at least 30 minutes of intense action.
 
Cooperative 2-4 Player  : Yes - This WAD is a must for modem madness.

Deathmatch 2-4 Player : Yes - If you want to play in a "world" instead of a level, look no further.

Difficulty Settings         : Yes - And this shall be cast in stone...
                        
                                             Skill 1 - 2 --> Casual stroll mode. Just a couple inhabitants.
                                              Skill 3  --> Monsters and Sprites adjusted to fit this mode.
                                                Skill 4 & 5 --> I hope your aim is true...You're not alone here...

New Sounds                : No - Look for new Heretic Gothic sound WADs soon...

New Graphics              : No - too busy with everything else.
New Music                  : No - next time for sure.
Demos Replaced         : Yes - Demo # 1 . Award for best Golem Blow ' 95.

                                                                   * Construction *

Base                         : New level from scratch. Way over 40 hours of work...way over!
                                           The texture alignments took the longest time.
                                   
Editor(s) used            :  DeeP / HeeP - Great program once you learn it.
                                    WinTex / DeuTex - Great for compliling WADs with ease...
                                      RMB - Reject Map Builder. Made this WAD 83% more efficient.

Known Bugs              : None whatsoever...This level checks out 100% in HeeP and there are
                                   no problems that I know of. Some slower systems may experience
                                   a slow spot or two, though.

                                               " Legal Stuff and Common Courtesy"
 
                         Authors MAY use this level as a base to build additional levels as long as
                                     the Author includes a mention of this WAD as a base.
  
                                 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.

Please enjoy Palace of Malice and remember that this
is, has been, and always will be a Gothic MIDI Production.

Happy Hacking & Swift Shooting