Thread:Deathstalker666/@comment-1496755-20170225142933/@comment-1496755-20170426174806

Well then, you are a modern rebel who dabbles in things he doesn't like, just to annoy the universe :P

Sometimes a "pure" unpatched version can have some pretty interesting surprises - even cool features that were removed for some stupid reason. I've seen several such cases over the years.

Hah, I should have known something as all-consuimng as WoT would involve some exotica like old-format DECHACKED.

Makes sense - this explains why you started with Q2, the bottom of the barrel. As you progress, things will only improve. Don't worry about stressing out - I think you managed to overcome this issue for the most part (wow, did I just sound liek a therapist?).

Congrats on the new computer! And since we mentioned Doom, any chance for Doom 2 in the future (regardless how distant it may be)?

Keyboarding does add some extra challenge - I know I'd be a lot more proficient with the mouse, but I simply can't bring myself to do it. It would feel almost like blasphemy.

That's why you have me, Death - I'm the traditionalist to your modernist. I'm the kind of guy who'd dabble with DosBox for hours on end and never get tired, and play the vanilla versions in glorious 320x200. I even play vanilla Hexen once in a while, while you can hardly stomach the modernized source-ported version :D

Ugh, 3D models look horrible in this engine. Especially when combined with hi-res textures... or even worse - shiny reflective surfaces. I saw some video of a Doom level recreation in one of the newer Unreal engines and it was really ugly because all the effects were overdone to the point of tastelessness. And don't even get me started on those blood decals.

BTW, you should brace yourself now, because I'm about to use the S-word. Streaming! Last time we talked, we discussed the possibility of a Diablo stream. Today I was also thinking that we could stream that obscure Doom Alpha. What do you feel like doing? Both can be fun... unless you have an idea for a third thing.