25th December 1999: New sites
Merry Christmas everybody!
We lost the Hamez page this week, but in its place comes 2 new ones. They are Wolfenstein 3D Games Page, and OleMann’s Wolfenstein 3-D Website. TerminX has taken over the Project X (Duke Nukem) page, where you can download the new Project X demo.
25th December 1999: Meuchelmord released
‘Meuchelmord’ (Assassination) is a nine level set by a guy named Joey (his first set). It’s for the registered game. This is a very well designed set, and will especially suit those who prefer the original scenarios. Fairly difficult to play.
25th December 1999: Screamstein 2000 released
Merijn Heijnen posted ‘Screamstein 2000’. This is for the shareware version of Wolf3D. There’s some excellent new graphics and 5 new levels, including the secret one. Find it at MH’s Wolf3d add-ons.
A secret area from the secret level.
18th December 1999: Wolfenstein Plus page
Andrew’s SOD Cheats/Codes page has gone, but we gained a page too. It’s by dla-one and is called Wolfenstein Plus. It’s very well designed and has news, features, etc. There’s also a download section.
18th December 1999: Rotzi released
I posted a new levels set called ‘Rotzi’, which was sent in to me by Ronny Zeitz. This has 8 new levels including all 6 boss levels, episode two – level 4, and the sixth secret level. The remaining levels are from ‘W3D_cc1’. Ronny tells me he plans to do a TC, with the title likely to be ‘Escape from SS Prison’.
18th December 1999: Wlfset14 and Wlfnewgr2 posted
A. Nonymous converted two early shareware Wolf3D sets to version 1.4. They are ‘Wlfset14’ (previously called ‘Wlfset11’ – a difficult to play set, but in some ways similar to the original), and ‘Wlfnewgr2’ (a slightly naughty graphics only set).
11th December 1999: The Nazi’s Ride Again bug
Here’s an oddity I recently noticed from level 8 of ‘The Nazi’s Ride Again’. On the east side of the level is a long passageway which has wooden walls. Mostly, that is, for there’s a red brick section which juts out and shouldn’t be there. This is a shareware set, mostly done by Spifferaneous, but I did this particular level. Oh well…
11th December 1999: Doomenstein moved
‘Doomenstein’ was recently deleted from my registered levels section. It seems that the levels were from one of Barry C.’s sets and the graphics are the same as in the Doom set. Thanks to A. Nonymous for pointing this out.
11th December 1999: WolfBel3 updated
I posted an updated version of ‘WolfBel3’. Episode 4 has been completed and it now has 40 new levels. Screenshot from level 27.
11th December 1999: The Wolfenstein 3D Lair PC section
The Wolfenstein 3D Lair, one of the main Wolf3D sites for the Mac, now has a section for the PC. There’s info on the game and a list of links.
11th December 1999: Operation Buzz Bomb released
There’s a new total conversion called ‘Operation Buzz Bomb’. It doesn’t need the registered set. It comes from Luke Strauman. Source code changes include new title screen, death cam eliminated for some bosses, fake animation (this for the ghosts), new colors for ceiling and floors, ammo box (25 bullets), changed level music, clip ammo higher, SS drops machine gun every time, Gretel Grosse drops machine gun, Hans drops chain gun, 115% health, able to get 150 bullets, one mission (1 to 10), Hans and Gretel weaker, New graphics for almost every character. If you are wondering why it’s only 1 to 10 levels. It’s because this is his first add-on. Also, another add-on is in progress, apparently. It’s called ‘Wolfenstein 2000’.
4th December 1999: Poet’s Wolfenstein Page updated
Poet’s Wolfenstein Page has been updated recently. A list of links has been added, and there’s a lengthy tutorial on making levels.
4th December 1999: Beyond Wolfenstein II Special Edition released
Nate Smith issued ‘Beyond Wolfenstein II (Special Edition)’. There’s even more modified graphics, more exe changes and more levels than before. It’s a pretty good set overall.
4th December 1999: Site of the Month award
The Sliver gave his first Site of the Month award to me. He’s spent a lot of time on his own site though and, as I said last week, it now looks very professional.
4th December 1999: Site Search utility
I have finally gotten round to installing a Site Search utility on my page. After spending a day or two fine tuning it, the frames and non-frames versions now operate more or less independently.
28th November 1999: MegaDemo released
Flo (of FloEdit) has issued ‘MegaDemo’. There are examples of new sprites, walls, enemies and sounds . It has six new levels.
28th November 1999: Escape from the Labyrinth v0.9b released
‘Escape from the Labyrinth v0.9b’ has eleven new levels for the registered Wolf3D set. They’re similar in many respects to the originals but quite mazy at times, hence the title. Jordan, who did this set, tells me that he has more levels and other changes planned.
28th November 1999: The Wolfenstein 3-D Domain new banner
The Wolfenstein 3-D Domain has a new banner:
28th November 1999: The Sliver page updated
The Sliver Wolf page has seen a lot of changes recently. It looks very professional and has a news section which is updated daily.
28th November 1999: Castle Wolfenstein 2000 news
There’s news of the Xatrix project Castle Wolfenstein 2000. Maybe we will get a new Wolfenstein after all this time. It’s scheduled for completion by the end of year 2000.
28th November 1999: MPwolf released
Maarten Pinxten has sent me a new ten level demo for registered Wolf3D. It’s called ‘MPwolf’, and he tells me he’ll make more levels if he gets a favourable response. These are very well designed and nicely decorated levels. Maarten has not changed any graphics. He prefers the originals, as I do.
28th November 1999: WolfBel3 update
I have now completed 37 levels of ‘WolfBel3’, and I’m halfway through another. When I finish 40 levels, I’ll issue a new set.
28th November 1999: Behind the Lines released
Thomas Hubert has issued a 2 level demo of his new set ‘Behind the Lines’. Thomas tells me the set will have ten new levels. It needs the registered set to play.
21st November 1999: SPDedit
SPDedit is a map editor specifically made for the Spear demo set, by K. van den Helm. It also works with all versions of Wolf 3D, but not with the Spear full version.
14th November 1999: FloEdit released
The big news this week must be the general release of FloEdit, a multi-purpose editing tool for Wolfenstein 3D and Spear. This has been a massive project, involving many beta testers.
Here’s just a small sample of what it can do:
Edit, ADD and REMOVE maps from the game
Edit and ADD images (like title screen, BJ-Face on the statusbar, statusbar font, …)
Edit and ADD walls and sprites (no engine recompilation required to add walls, and NO SIZE LIMIT like in old DOS-tools for sprites)
Edit and ADD digitized sound without size limits (max. 64K per sound, but that’s a limit of the wolf-engine)
Edit mapdata definition table while editing (all from within the editor, unlimited projects supported)
7th November 1999: Project Totengraeber
The most talked about add-on for some time is Project Totengraeber, the first half of a new TC by BJ Rowan. There’s well designed levels here (27), lots of new graphics and sounds, plus a changed exe. The second half of this project is well under way. There’s more info on this, plus the download, at BJ Rowan’s Wolfenstein Bunker.
7th November 1999: The Wolfenstein 3D Mansion Yahoo Club closed
The Wolfenstein 3D Mansion (Yahoo fan club) didn’t last long. It has now closed down. A number of Wolf3D pages have gone too. These are All About Games, Don 8000, the 3D Level Center and Tools for Wolf 3D.
7th November 1999: Red Alert released
‘Red Alert’ is a new shareware set from Merijn Heijnen. There’s six new levels and some new graphics here. Action takes place in the 50’s in a KGB building. And there’s a new red guard who talks in Russian.
7th November 1999: CMapset1 posted
I posted ‘CMapset1’ on my server as the original site it was on has closed down. This is a shareware set with original graphics, but has good layout and style.
7th November 1999: WolfBel3 updated
Five new levels of the second part of my ‘WolfBel3’ set have been completed. Due to a recurring viral infection, which I’ve had for a few months now, the levels aren’t being made as fast as I’d like. It’ll get there eventually, I hope.
7th November 1999: Wolf-Extra released
‘Wolf-Extra’ is a new four episode set (1 – 3, and 6) by Paal Olstad. There’s also a bonus level on episode 4. This set will suit those looking for good level design rather than sensational graphics, although some modified graphics are included. The levels are similar in style to the original Wolfenstein, though they tend to be more difficult.
7th November 1999: Castle Wolfenstein 2000 news
Rumours are rife again about a new Castle Wolfenstein 2000 from ID Software. B. J. Blazkowicz’s Hideout has more news on this.
17th October 1999: 2nd.zip released
‘2nd.zip’, with 20 new consecutive levels and some new graphics, has been completed by Ken O’Brien. BJ Rowan made the exe file. This set is the second in a series from Ken and is subtitled On the Trail of Schabbs. It requires the registered Wolfenstein 3D set to play.
10th October 1999: 1st.zip, Ultimate Wolfenstein and Hitler’s Reign released
Three new add-ons have surfaced recently. These are ‘1st.zip’ (for Spear), ‘Ultimate Wolfenstein’ and ‘Hitler’s Reign’ (for Wolfenstein 3D).
10th October 1999: The Sliver new URL
The Sliver homepage has recently moved to a new URL. It has many new features, including items, weapons, hints and an on-line manual.
10th October 1999: The Wolfenstein 3D Mansion updated
The Wolfenstein 3D Mansion has a new logo.
10th October 1999: Mr. Lowe’s Wolfenstein 3-D page receives award
Finally, here’s a new award for my page. It was given by Kennyr12, who manages the fan club mentioned above.
26th September 1999: Yahoo clubs
Two new Yahoo clubs have been started this week. They are:
- Source Code Zone Club: Share your interests in the Wolf3D Source Code. Founded by Chris Chokan.
- The Wolfenstein 3D Mansion: Post comments, questions, or just talk about Wolfenstein. Founded by Kennyr12.
26th September 1999: Angel of Death announced
‘Angel of Death’ is a new TC being made for the Mac. Slayer tells me that it’s gonna be available for the PC too.
26th September 1999: New sites
The following games sites have been added:
- Gem’s Games Freeware, shareware and demos.
- Jumbo Games galore.
26th September 1999: The Official Marty Award
Finally, I ‘ve just been given The official Marty Award. It’s a new idea by Marty Beltran. Here it is:
12th September 1999: SOD1 released
Ken O’Brien sent me new levels for the registered Spear set. There’s some new graphics too. The set is called ‘SOD1’ and can be downloaded here. Here’s a screenshot from the first level:
12th September 1999: Return to Wolfenstein update
Kurt is working on a new add-on called ‘Return to Wolfenstein’.
12th September 1999: Ultimate Wolfenstein update
Titus II has just completed his TC called ‘Ultimate Wolfenstein’. I am one of a number of Wolf3D fans currently testing out the beta version. This set has a number of new features: New ceiling colours, new episode names, whole new cast of enemies, Schabbs made stronger, ability to have 150 bullets, new order of songs. There are 50 new levels (episodes 4 and 6 have 5 each). From what I’ve seen thus far, this looks very promising indeed.
12th September 1999: Beyond Wolfenstein II page new URL
Nate’s Beyond Wolfenstein II Page moved recently.
29th August 1999: Graphics Set 3 released
New this week is Graphics Set 3. It’s another set of 50 wall designs, by Ken O’Brien. The brick walls have been changed. For Wolfenstein 3-D and Spear. GIF format.
29th August 1999: Operation: Panzerschiff released
Ben Blaufarb issued his new TC for Wolfenstein 3D. It’s called ‘Operation: Panzerschiff’ and has nearly 30 new levels, plus a lot of new graphics. Here’s a screenshot:
22nd August 1999: WolfBel3 update
I completed 2 more levels for ‘WolfBel3’, and the guy who gave me the first 14 levels for this set has started to edit some more. When the new levels reach 30, I’ll issue a demo.
22nd August 1999: Close Combat released
Thomas Hubert has issued a demo of his new set ‘Close Combat’. There’s 2 new levels, the first and the secret one, and some new graphics. The set will be extended later. Here’s a screenshot:
22nd August 1999: Source Code discussion
Most of the discussion on the Wolf 3D Fan Club this week centered around using the Source Code. Interesting.
22nd August 1999: Eat at Joe’s announced
I just received an email from a guy working on a new Wolfenstein 3D TC set. It’s called ‘Eat at Joe’s’.
15th August 1999: New mods posted
First off, there are 4 new add-ons to report. All require the Wolfenstein 3D registered set to play.
‘MMS (Marty’s Masterpiece Set)’ – Just one level, but it’s a good one, and no new graphics. To be extended. (Marty Beltran)
‘Operation Termination’ – Some new graphics. (Marty Beltran)
‘Screamstein’ – A new one level demo. Also has a lot of new graphics. Scary. (Merijn Heijnen)
‘Nurnberg’ – Eleven new levels (these are listed in the text file supplied), and 6 new bosses. (Merijn Heijnen). Here’s a pic of the new bosses.
15th August 1999: Project Wolfenstein page
Kurt is back and has a brand new Wolf page. It’s called Project Wolfenstein.
15th August 1999: Marty’s Funpack #1 released
Marty Beltran has come up with a new idea. He’s repackaged 3 of his sets into one new ZIP. The set’s called ‘Marty’s Funpack #1’. It contains ‘Beltran’, ‘Wolfenstein Part 2’ and ‘MMS’.
15th August 1999: Graphics package released
Ken O’Brien recently sent me a graphics package containing no less than 83 different gifs, mainly new wall designs, for use with Wolfenstein 3D and Spear.
I’m still here!