SIZE MATTERS released

In one way or another, the Corona virus has affected us all. Most of us are probably working from home, and in general we're more often at home than we were before. Things may even get a bit boring.  If only one of the best mappers of all time were to release a map set...

So it's great news that ack released a map set for Spear of Destiny called SIZE MATTERS. This mapset is experimental in nature, as all maps are only 17x17 in size. It results in a map set that delivers a nice change of pace, and on top of that the set displays the mapping genius of ack once more. You can download it here or here. Have fun!

The Golden Parrot & Project: X Insurrection Released

Today sees not one, but two mods released: The Golden Parrot and Project: X Insurrection. Let's start with the Golden Parrot. This pirate themed mod by fraggeur had a long development process, so it's great to see it has finally been released. New additions include graphics, weapons, enemies, bosses, music, sounds and coding additions like multiple floor/ceiling textures, a merchant system and a controllable parrot! You can download the mod right HERE, or discuss the mod in the DHW thread right HERE.

And next to that, we see the release of another long awaited mod: Project: X Insurrection by RichterBelmont12. This mod stars Rain, a vampire slayer whose mission it is to stop a new batch of Neo-Vampires. New features include floor/ceiling textures, clouds, new weapons, textures and much much more. Among those who helped RichterBelmont12 with this mod is WSJ, so you know there's gonna be some great stuff in this mod. You can download the mod HERE, or discuss the mod on DHW HERE.

New Wolf3D website

Brian Lowe's (Schabbs) retirement left a void in the Wolf3D Community. The Wolfenstein 3D Dome was a hub for all Die Hard Wolfers, a site that contained all the mods and kept us up to date on all matters related to Wolf3D. While valiant attempts have been made to create a successor to the Dome (the Wolfenstein 3D Vault, for example), none have managed to replace the Dome as a central hub. Now, there is a new site which has the following goals:

1. Obviously, attempting to be a regularly updated aggregate of news, mod announcements, and interesting Wolfenstein related things.
   
2. Provide a more easily searchable database of mods, and provide a way to discover random mods.
   
3. Provide a mirror download for mods, and restore mods that only lead to dead links elsewhere.
   
4. Find a way to adequately showcase video content.

You can find the link to this new site by Zombie_Plan here: http://wolf3d.morezombies.net/
The mod list can be found here: http://wolf3d.morezombies.net/a-z/
There is also a new Discord server dedicated to discussing Wolfenstein 3D and all games related to it: https://discord.gg/Fee7PBY

If you have something interesting to share about anything Wolf3D related, you can do so here: http://wolf3d.morezombies.net/found-something-interesting/ 

Released: Splitwolf for Retropie

Always wanted a co-op version of Wolfenstein 3D? The wait is finally over, as Splitwolf has been merged into Retropie (a popular retro-game emulator) as an installable package thanks to Lazd. Finally you can play co-op and multiplayer modes in Wolfenstein 3D on your own television! You can read more about the mod and how to install it on the Retropie in this DHW thread. There's also a 4-player playthrough of the mod by jpsplat, which you can watch HERE.

Credits
Multiplayer framework, new game modes: LinuxWolf
Gamepad support, configuration UI, and RetroPie implementation: lazd
Additional art: DoomJedi, Untrustable, Atina, PSTrooper, ArmanAhmadi
Title Screen: Atina
Title Screen Font: Tormentor667
SDL Port: Moritz "Ripper" Kroll (http://www.chaos-software.de.vu)
Original Wolfenstein 3D: id Software (http://www.idsoftware.com)

Released - Frantic Passages

Admittedly, I'm a bit late to the party as this mod was released on 5 December, but nevertheless here's a post about the new release by Thomas Weiling: Frantic Passages. Seventeen new levels punctuated with rudimentary features and quite a few new graphics, this new mod by one of the best mappers out there is a must play for every DieHard Wolfer out there. You can download it right HERE.

Enjoy, my fellow Wolfers! :)

Released - Wolfenstein 3D: The Old School

Yesterday it was brought to my attention that a new 5-level replacement pack for Wolfenstein 3D's shareware episode has been released by Steve. You can download it from its ModDb page, which can be found HERE. A playthrough of the whole set has also been released on YouTube, you can watch that one right HERE or watch it below:

Spear of Destiny Extreme 1 - Eisenfaust Edition Released

A bit late to the party, but nevertheless a blog post to commemorate the release of Spear of Destiny Extreme - Eisenfaust Edition. This new edition of SoD Extreme features new challenges, surprises, gameplay tweaks, music, optional missions and a wide variety of new weapons. New features are introduced along the way, so every level is bound to have a couple of surprises for the players. On harder difficulties especially will this mod be a treat for all the die-hard Wolfenstein 3D fans in the world!

The ModDB for SoD Extreme 1 - Eisenfaust Edition can be found HERE.
You can download Spear of Destiny Extreme 1 - Eisenfaust Edition from HERE.
You can discuss the mod over at the DieHard Wolfers forum in this thread.

Atomprojekt playthrough

I'm working on a playthrough for Barry Christian's Atomprojekt; my goal is to beat it as far as I can without saves (which I didn't do when testing). I left a video of Level 1 below & you can find the list through the link at the bottom. Enjoy!

Playlist link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTK5UMTFDo8-GfiaSYxt3PF4sOpwpzjx6

Wolfers on YouTube

Here are some updates on what various Wolfers are playing through on YouTube:

JohnLobo87 is replaying Castle Totenkopf SDL Edition. He also reuploaded his Spear of Destiny Reloaded playthrough.
 
RussianStorm is still doing her playthrough of Wolfenstein: Machines of Death. She also played Operation: Kill BJ. Inbetween videos have been made for the demo of Down, the first couple of levels of Kurlandfront, Spear Resurrection 2011, Project Eisenritter and a video discussing Wolf3D and DooM.

kakhome1 (aka MrWolfForever) is doing playthroughs of The Virtue of Procrastination and Kurlandfront. He has also done vids for the DHW SDL Lost Episodes mapset, DHW SDL SoD Mapset and the DHW SDL Wolf3D Mapset.

Lingyan203 did playthroughs of both Spear of Destiny Reloaded & Wolfenstein Reloaded. I do wonder if Codetech & Megabyte (KFH Games) will ever release a Lost Episodes Reloaded!

TreeSapThief started a new playthrough for Spear: End of Destiny, the AReyeP & MCS classic.

If I forgot to mention a channel currently doing a playthrough of any Wolf3D mod, please let me know in the comments and I'll update the post.

Kurlandfront Released!

Today sees the release of Kurlandfront, a new mod by Tristan and yours truly. The story: B.J.'s at it again - this time in Kurland, German-occupied Latvia. Here he must seek out Hans Grosse and his henchmen and stop them from launching the Nazi invasion of Great Britain. Are you up to the task? You will travel through 15 levels of mayhem featuring icy snowcaves, dark dungeons, cosy officer clubs and - ultimately - Hans' lair.

The ModDB page for the mod can be found here.

You can watch the trailer below:

You can download the mod right HERE.

Enjoy!