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Title : The Fantasy hotel (version 1.1)
Filename : Hotelfan.map
Author : Blackjack
E-mail : Blackjack666@hotmail.com
Web Page : www.planetduke.com/crackdown
Misc. Author Info : Senior level designer of the Crackdown TC
Other Levels : The Voyeur Hotel
Bottom
Brum
Background : This is my entry for the Resort level contest organised by Matt at Duke
Nukem Inc - I`d really like to see what the other entries were!
I thought I`d try something really original, which no-one had tried before in order to stand a chance. So drawing inspiration from the hotels in Las Vegas, I thought I`d make a hotel with lots of fantasy rooms!
Description : Overall, it`s an expensive, lavish hotel, part of the "Voyeur" chain of hotels. Yes, it`s managed by the same guy as the one who owns the original Voyeur hotel in LA. But I can guarentee amusement everytime you throw open those double doors and enter a new fantasy room!!!
Features : An excellent, playable level constructed in Blackjack style.
"Washington Suite" - re-enact your own scandals!
"Moonshine Suite" - Rednecks only.
"007 Suite" - The name`s Bond.
"Gothic Fetish suite" - No clues on this one!
"John Wayne Memorial Suite" - Go ahead, make my day!
Lavishly sculpted gardens
Private beach
Tons of bad guys
Brand new messages - changing the feel of the game somewhat
New con file
Loads of Duke Talk
Hundreds of things to destroy - even things you wouldn`t expect...
9 Secrets
Fantastic ending!!!!
Additional Credits To : -3d Realms for the most playable game in existence!! (and yes, I have played Halflife, Quake II and Kingpin)
-Jonah Bishop and his BUILD manuals. I couldn`t have done it without them
-The Chaingun sound was borrowed from the Vixens demo by Troy Studios. Thanks guys!
Thankyou: -Matt and Duke Nukem Inc for organising this contest. You guys should do this more often to attract some of the best level makers around.
-2Bad at Crackdown for letting me spare the time to make this!
-Brian H, if you`re reading this... thanx for the feedback on Brum, you`re the only one to reply so far!!!
-Deatholl --> Thank you for the support at DMB. Finished Hotelvoy.map yet?
-Airhawke (and Nukeleated) for notifying me of the contest in the first place. I owe ya one. (Any chance of putting this on DMC?!?!)
-Dukeworld and all it`s hosted sites for keeping the Duke Flame alive.
-DDuge - I still regret leaving AVD for Crackdown. How`s the TC going?
-Pascal Rouaud - Your Roch1, 2 and 3 show me just how to use obscure textures to great effect.
-Bob Averill, you are without doubt the single greatest source of amusement in all the Duke Forums. Make some playable levels next time, please.
-C3P0 gets a special mention for giving me some moral support during the whole 2 months of construction! I hope your entry turned out OK.
-I`d also like to say Hi to all you UK dukers out there, especially Yorick, Clamour and Mortuus.
-Ok, ok, I suppose I must thank you out there, whoever you are, for downloading this, playing it and *hopefully* giving me some feedback. It`s the only thing making the job worthwhile, ya know. Thanks again.
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* Play Information *
Episode and Level # : First episode
Single Player : Yes
DukeMatch 2-8 Player : Yes
Cooperative 2-8 Player : Yes
Difficulty Settings : Yes
Plutonium Pak Required : Yes
New Art : No - but just check out the stuff I used!!
New Music : No - but I used the music from "The Queen"
New Sound Effects : Yes - New chaingun. Gets rid of that dang "blip" chaingun
New .CON Files : Yes - brand new messages
Demos Replaced : No - not enough time
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* Construction *
Base : New level from scratch
Level Editor(s) Used : BUILD
Art Editor(s) Used : None
Construction Time : Just over 20 days
Known Bugs/Problems :
* Where to get this MAP file *
File location : Duke Map busters at www.dukeworld.com/DMB (you can get the Voyeur Hotel here too!)
Duke Nukem Inc at www.dukeworld.com/dukeinc
Crackdown webpage at www.planetduke.com/crackdown
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*Important Information*
Installation : You`ll need to copy all the files to your main Duke Directory, and click on the Hotelfan Batch file. No need to use SETUP.
Important Notes : Get hold of the Crackdown TC as soon as it`s finished!
If you don`t have the Voyeur Hotel download that too from DMB - it`s just the ultimate in urban combat!
And don`t forget - keep playing Duke3d!!!
Tips : -Don`t Panic! This may be a fast and furious assault, but you must make use of cover, hide around corners and move in control at all times.
-Ammo management is vital. Save your big weapons for the showdown at the end.
-Never pick up ammo unless you need it - don`t waste any.
-It`s quite easy to shoot off all your rounds before you finish the level. There is just enough to complete it, with skill. So make every shot count.
-Watch for ambushes.
-The fact that Duke can now only carry a sensible amount of equipment means it`s very easy to run out of ammo for a weapon before you know it.
-Above all keep it tight and with practice you can finish.
Later
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