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The '''[[Doom Wiki]]''' is an extensive community effort to document everything related to [[id Software]]'s masterpiece games [[Doom]] and [[Doom II]], other [[games]] based on the [[Doom engine]], [[Doom 64]], [[Doom 3]], [[Doom (2016)]], [[Doom Eternal]], and more. We have created '''{{NUMBEROFARTICLES}}''' articles to date. {{Statistics}}
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The '''[[Doom Wiki]]''' is an extensive community effort to document everything related to [[id Software]]'s masterpiece games [[Doom]] and [[Doom II]], [[Doom 64]], other [[games]] based on the [[Doom engine]], [[Doom 3]], [[Doom (2016)]], [[Doom Eternal]], and more. We have created '''{{NUMBEROFARTICLES}}''' articles to date. {{Statistics}}
  
This site is a [[wiki]], so everyone is encouraged to create and edit articles. New contributors should read our [[Doom Wiki:FAQ|FAQ]] first. If this is your first time using a wiki, be sure to check out the [[m:Help:Editing|basic editing instructions]] as well. If you need additional help, or wish to discuss general aspects of this wiki, pay a visit to the [[Doom Wiki:Central Processing|Central Processing]] discussion board.
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This site is a [[wiki]], so everyone is encouraged to create and edit articles. New contributors should read our [[Doom Wiki:FAQ|FAQ]] first. If this is your first time using a wiki, be sure to check out the [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Help:Editing pages|basic editing instructions]] as well. If you need additional help, or wish to discuss general aspects of this wiki, pay a visit to the [[Doom Wiki:Central Processing|Central Processing]] discussion board.
  
 
See the [[news board]] to read and post news about ongoing or upcoming events in the Doom universe.
 
See the [[news board]] to read and post news about ongoing or upcoming events in the Doom universe.
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* [[Doom]], [[The Ultimate Doom]]
 
* [[Doom]], [[The Ultimate Doom]]
 
* [[Doom II]], [[Final Doom]], [[Master Levels for Doom II|Master Levels]], [[No Rest for the Living]]
 
* [[Doom II]], [[Final Doom]], [[Master Levels for Doom II|Master Levels]], [[No Rest for the Living]]
* [[Doom 64]], [[Sony PlayStation|PSX Doom]], [[Atari Jaguar|Jaguar Doom]], and [[:Category:Commercial ports|others]]...
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* [[Doom 64]], [[Sony PlayStation|PS1 Doom]], [[Atari Jaguar|Jaguar Doom]], and [[:Category:Commercial ports|others]]...
 
* [[Doom 3]], [[Doom 3: Resurrection of Evil|Resurrection of Evil]], [[Doom 3: BFG Edition|BFG Edition]], [[The Lost Mission]], [[Doom 3: VR Edition]]
 
* [[Doom 3]], [[Doom 3: Resurrection of Evil|Resurrection of Evil]], [[Doom 3: BFG Edition|BFG Edition]], [[The Lost Mission]], [[Doom 3: VR Edition]]
 
* [[Doom (2016)]], [[Doom VFR]]
 
* [[Doom (2016)]], [[Doom VFR]]
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; Related games
 
; Related games
 
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<div class="mw-collapsible-content">
* [[Heretic]], [[Hexen]], [[Hexen: Deathkings of the Dark Citadel|Deathkings of the Dark Citadel]]
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* [[Heretic]], [[Heretic: Shadow of the Serpent Riders|Shadow of the Serpent Riders]], [[Hexen]], [[Hexen: Deathkings of the Dark Citadel|Deathkings of the Dark Citadel]]
 
* [[Strife]], [[Strife: Veteran Edition|Veteran Edition]]
 
* [[Strife]], [[Strife: Veteran Edition|Veteran Edition]]
 
* [[Chex Quest]], [[Chex Quest 2]], [[Chex Quest 3]]
 
* [[Chex Quest]], [[Chex Quest 2]], [[Chex Quest 3]]
* [[Hacx]], [[Harmony]], [[Urban Brawl]]
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* [[Indie games]]
* [[Freedoom]], [[Blasphemer]], [[Zauberer]]
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* [[Freedoom]], [[Blasphemer]], [[Zauberer]], [[Animosity]]
 
* [[Doom RPG]], [[Doom II RPG]], [[Doom Resurrection (iPhone)|Doom Resurrection]], [[Mighty Doom]]
 
* [[Doom RPG]], [[Doom II RPG]], [[Doom Resurrection (iPhone)|Doom Resurrection]], [[Mighty Doom]]
 
* [[Commercial games|All games...]]
 
* [[Commercial games|All games...]]
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* [[Fan-made Doom games]]
 
* [[Fan-made Doom games]]
 
* The [[idgames archive]]
 
* The [[idgames archive]]
* [[Indie games]]
 
 
* [[:Category:People|People]] and [[Quotes]]
 
* [[:Category:People|People]] and [[Quotes]]
 
* [[Speedmapping]]
 
* [[Speedmapping]]
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* [[Cheat]] codes
 
* [[Cheat]] codes
 
* [[Easter egg]]s
 
* [[Easter egg]]s
* [[:Category:Hazards|Environmental hazards]]
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* [[Hazard|Environmental hazards]]
 
* [[Item]]s: powerups, weapons, bonuses, and more.
 
* [[Item]]s: powerups, weapons, bonuses, and more.
 
* [[Levels]]: maps, walkthroughs, and speedruns.
 
* [[Levels]]: maps, walkthroughs, and speedruns.
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* [[Doom engine]]
 
* [[Doom engine]]
 
* [[Environment variables]]
 
* [[Environment variables]]
* [[:Category:Executable hacks|Executable hacks]]
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* [[Executable hack]]s
 
* [[File formats]]
 
* [[File formats]]
 
* [[Lump]]s
 
* [[Lump]]s
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* [[Doom rendering engine|Rendering engine]]
 
* [[Doom rendering engine|Rendering engine]]
 
* [[Doom source code|Source code]]
 
* [[Doom source code|Source code]]
* [[:Category:Source ports|Source ports]]
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* [[Source port]]s and [[launcher]]s
* [[:Category:Source modifications|Source modifications]]
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* [[Source modification]]s
 
* [[WAD|WAD file format]]
 
* [[WAD|WAD file format]]
 
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===[[Doom II release party]]===
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===[[E2M1ED.WAD]]===
The '''Doom II release party''', also called the '''Doomsday party''', was an event held at The Limelight night club in New York City on October 10, 1994, the official release date of Doom II (though the game had become generally available as of September 30). Invitations were open to a limited number of adult members of the public from September 23 until September 28 at midnight. The event was id Software's first official release party.
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'''E2M1ED.WAD''' is a single-level PWAD designed by Ed Boling. It is notable for being perhaps the first "complete" third-party Doom level ever created (the earlier mods were clearly marked as editing prototypes, or had their architecture deliberately simplified for lack of a reliable node builder). The readme file provides no canonical name for the map.
  
The event included a Doom II deathmatch tournament, with four-player matches in the Deathmatch 2.0 game mode. Awards were given, including a series of golden medals.
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Although the idgames package is dated April 29, 1994, the author posted a release announcement to alt.games.doom on March 24, before the final version of DEU 5.0 was available. The time stamp on the WAD itself is March 23.  
<br/>([[Doom II release party|read more]])'' ''([[Doom Wiki talk:Featured articles|feature nominations]])''
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<br>([[E2M1ED.WAD|read more]]) ''([[Doom Wiki talk:Featured articles|feature nominations]])''
  
 
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Looking for something to do? Here are some of the Doom Wiki's greatest needs:
 
Looking for something to do? Here are some of the Doom Wiki's greatest needs:
 
* [[:Category:Articles with unsourced statements|Add citations to articles]]
 
* [[:Category:Articles with unsourced statements|Add citations to articles]]
* Add information on [[Hacx]] [[Hacx#Levels|levels]], [[Hacx#Items|items]] and [[Hacx#Weapons|weapons]]
 
* Add information, screenshots and statistics on [[Doom 64]] [[Doom_64#Weapons|weapons]] and items
 
 
* Add to [[:Category:Stubs|article stubs]]
 
* Add to [[:Category:Stubs|article stubs]]
 
* [[:Category:Cleanup|Clean up articles]]
 
* [[:Category:Cleanup|Clean up articles]]
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* Write about [[:Category:Doom II RPG|Doom II RPG topics]]
 
* Complete walkthroughs for all [[Levels|stock levels]]
 
* Complete walkthroughs for all [[Levels|stock levels]]
 
* Create [[Special:Wantedpages|wanted articles]]
 
* Create [[Special:Wantedpages|wanted articles]]
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* [[:Category:Accuracy disputes|Review articles with disputed content]]
 
* [[:Category:Accuracy disputes|Review articles with disputed content]]
 
* Review pages marked for [[:Category:Delete|deletion]] or [[:Category:Articles to be merged|merging]]
 
* Review pages marked for [[:Category:Delete|deletion]] or [[:Category:Articles to be merged|merging]]
* Write about [[:Category:Doom II RPG|Doom II RPG topics]]
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* Add information on [[Hacx]] [[Hacx#Levels|levels]], [[Hacx#Items|items]] and [[Hacx#Weapons|weapons]]
 
* Write about [[List of WADs|PWADs]], especially [[Top 100 WADs of All Time|winners]] of [[Cacowards|major awards]], or complete [[:Category:Map stubs|unfinished map articles]]
 
* Write about [[List of WADs|PWADs]], especially [[Top 100 WADs of All Time|winners]] of [[Cacowards|major awards]], or complete [[:Category:Map stubs|unfinished map articles]]
  

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This site is a wiki, so everyone is encouraged to create and edit articles. New contributors should read our FAQ first. If this is your first time using a wiki, be sure to check out the basic editing instructions as well. If you need additional help, or wish to discuss general aspects of this wiki, pay a visit to the Central Processing discussion board.

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E2M1ED.WAD

E2M1ED.WAD is a single-level PWAD designed by Ed Boling. It is notable for being perhaps the first "complete" third-party Doom level ever created (the earlier mods were clearly marked as editing prototypes, or had their architecture deliberately simplified for lack of a reliable node builder). The readme file provides no canonical name for the map.

Although the idgames package is dated April 29, 1994, the author posted a release announcement to alt.games.doom on March 24, before the final version of DEU 5.0 was available. The time stamp on the WAD itself is March 23.
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