Arcane Dimensions

[sock]

I look forward to checking this out with v2! I hope the maps included with this are tested on easy difficulty too, I've heard people say this is hard. And anything a newbie to your mod should know about gameplay differences, weapons, enemies, etc, any new key binds?

Arcane Dimensions Version 1.5 should be due out in June ready for the 20th Quake Anniversary. All of the maps support multiple skill levels and I highly recommend everyone pick the one they think they are going to have the most fun with! Word of warning, Hard Skill does mean hard gameplay and easy is a walk in the park with lovely scenery!

Just started playing this, and all I can say is wow! Lot of effort put into this, well done Sock and all others involved. I just finished Necromancers Keep on nightmare...not easy lol

You better hurry up! AD 1.5 will have even more new maps to get crushed on! and yes Hard/Nightmare skills are suppose to be a challenge. There is no shame in playing on normal or easy skill to get use to all the new monsters and map layouts first. We did not spend all that time making multiple skill levels for everyone to play it on one skill level!?!

This site is so funny, external IMG tag links are still broken, oh well!

Here is some screenshots of a new map by G1ftmacher!
(Click the links above to see images)

[Dutch]

Just started playing this, and all I can say is wow! Lot of effort put into this, well done Sock and all others involved. I just finished Necromancers Keep on nightmare...not easy lol

[PsychoGoatee]

I look forward to checking this out with v2! I hope the maps included with this are tested on easy difficulty too, I've heard people say this is hard. And I'm not too experienced with Quake user maps! I'm too young to die, I'm looking for a piece of cake, etc.

I mean I can beat Quake and Scourge of Armagon on normal no problem of course, I'm a bad dude. I'm just not super bad. Either way, congrats on a lot of impressive looking work!

And anything a newbie to your mod should know about gameplay differences, weapons, enemies, etc, any new key binds?

[Blood Vengeance]

I was disappointed as well, the custom gamer videos really help draw people into the Quake community and maybe try new map releases. They are a big advert for anyone to quickly see the latest work and get excited by it. The only letsplay style Quake video's (I know of) are by ArrrCee. I just wish he did more modern maps instead, the old one's look very crude nowadays.


Music is always a problem because of copyright issues and the YT strike system. Ideally it would be cool if some new music was made in the Quake style for AD maps. Unfortunately I don't know of anyone who is interested in doing this.

I've talked to a friend, maybe is intersted in creating music for AD, drop me a PM for more info

[sock]

I have also been waiting to see if he would cover Arcane Dimensions.

I was disappointed as well, the custom gamer videos really help draw people into the Quake community and maybe try new map releases. They are a big advert for anyone to quickly see the latest work and get excited by it. The only letsplay style Quake video's (I know of) are by ArrrCee. I just wish he did more modern maps instead, the old one's look very crude nowadays.

What about adding custom music like in the videos?

Music is always a problem because of copyright issues and the YT strike system. Ideally it would be cool if some new music was made in the Quake style for AD maps. Unfortunately I don't know of anyone who is interested in doing this.

[Blood Vengeance]

Indeed, Ivory Tower is a good fit, probably save this map for a later update as I have 5-6 new AD maps already.


Not sure if this is possible at the moment, not many mappers around what with summer and nice weather outside! Maybe something for colder months!



Above is some more video previews of what AD is about. As always any feedback on AD is welcome, did you like the above videos? Like the style? Would you like to see more made?

Of course we want to see more, we can't have enough AD

What about adding custom music like in the videos?

[Legend]

I don't believe Daz reads these forums and its unlikely he's doing anymore Quake Custom Gamer Videos in the foreseeable future. I know its a great shame, but I do totally understand why. Creating any in-depth video with a good play though and thoughtful commentary takes a crazy amount of personal time.

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That's disappointing. I really liked his vids. I have also been waiting to see if he would cover Arcane Dimensions. I noticed hot the amount of content he puts out has slowed down quite drastically. Still have hope he may put something out Quake related in the future though.

[Blood Vengeance]

I don't believe Daz reads these forums and its unlikely he's doing anymore Quake Custom Gamer Videos in the foreseeable future. I know its a great shame, but I do totally understand why. Creating any in-depth video with a good play though and thoughtful commentary takes a crazy amount of personal time.

Also someone over at MODdb has released some Custom Weapon models for AD !!!

Doom weapons! Cool!

[sock]

Does Custom Gamer (Daz) of Youtube fame frequent these boards?

I don't believe Daz reads these forums and its unlikely he's doing anymore Quake Custom Gamer Videos in the foreseeable future. I know its a great shame, but I do totally understand why. Creating any in-depth video with a good play though and thoughtful commentary takes a crazy amount of personal time.

Also someone over at MODdb has released some Custom Weapon models for AD !!!

[Hipnotic Rogue]

Pesky sunshine getting in the way of mappers hunching over a keyboard and mouse...

Looking forward to the bad weather!

Does Custom Gamer (Daz) of Youtube fame frequent these boards. It would be really cool if he did an in depth review of the forthcoming release. Perhaps a crossover with ArrrCee and Daz playing some MP!?

[sock]

I especially like that library in Wizards and Souls.

This is already included in the latest release, load up map ad_test7

[ArrrCee]

Really loving all of the maps being made to work in AD. I especially like that library in Wizards and Souls.

Keep up the amazing work Sock!

[sock]

Also Ivory Tower in my opinion would fit perfectly with the AD theme

Indeed, Ivory Tower is a good fit, probably save this map for a later update as I have 5-6 new AD maps already.

I wonder if the guys that take part in the Func/Twitter jams would be interested in making a shareware episode inspired map set with all the bells and whistles that AD offers?

Not sure if this is possible at the moment, not many mappers around what with summer and nice weather outside! Maybe something for colder months!

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Above is some more video previews of what AD is about. As always any feedback on AD is welcome, did you like the above videos? Like the style? Would you like to see more made?

[Hipnotic Rogue]

@Sock, You're most welcome. AD really is something special.

I wonder if the guys that take part in the Func/Twitter jams would be interested in making a shareware episode inspired map set with all the bells and whistles that AD offers? It would be great to see what a modern take on the old levels would be like. It would also make for a nice 20th birthday celebration - seeing where Quake started and where it is today.

[Blood Vengeance]

@PFL, thanks, its always good to receive feedback on AD!

@Julius, I believe some people are already playing AD on VR headsets! I hear it is very cool, especially all the new details, monsters and particles!

New special version of the Horde of Zendar for AD 1.5!
Screenshots 1 2 3
Video!

That's great idea using a map made by you for A.D. 1.5, it fits perfectly! Also Ivory Tower in my opinion would fit perfectly with the AD theme