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'''James Paddock''' (alias '''Jimmy''') is a British composer, Doom level designer and graphic artist. He has been active in the community since 2006. His most notable works are the [[megawad]] [[Jenesis]], the [[Cacoward]]-winning independent game [[The Adventures of Square]] and many [[music]] tracks for various [[PWAD|PWADs]], including [[Sigil]], [[Plutonia 2]] and [[Back to Saturn X]]. He has enthusiastically promoted the creation of custom soundtracks for Doom project, setting up "speed MIDI sessions" in the fashion of [[speedmapping]] on the [[Doomworld forums]], set and creating the [[Doom Musicians Guild]]. He also maintains "Jimmy's Jukebox", a [[ZDoom]] add-on containing the original MIDI soundtracks from the Doom engine games, some other games of the era (such as ''[[Rise of the Triad]]'' or ''[[Duke Nukem 3D]]''), and many classic megawads such as [[Icarus: Alien Vanguard]], [[Requiem]], or [[Memento Mori]]. This jukebox allows to create custom or random soundtracks to listen to while playing mods which do not feature their own original soundtrack.
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'''James Paddock''' (alias '''Jimmy''') is a British composer, Doom level designer and graphic artist. He has been active in the community since 2006.  
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He is best known for his many musical contributions to the community, with over 700 tracks to his name as of 2021. He has composed for [[Sigil]], [[Plutonia 2]], [[Back to Saturn X]], [[Eviternity]] among many others. He has promoted and led the creation of custom soundtracks for Doom projects, which include the [[Plutonia MIDI Pack|Plutonia]], [[Revolution! MIDI Pack|Revolution]] and [[Rebirth MIDI Pack|Rebirth]] MIDI packs. He also set up "speed MIDI sessions" in the fashion of [[speedmapping]] on the [[Doomworld forums]], and created the [[Doom Musicians Guild]]. He maintains "Jimmy's Jukebox", a [[ZDoom]] add-on containing the original MIDI soundtracks from the Doom engine games, some other games of the era (such as ''[[Rise of the Triad]]'' or ''[[Duke Nukem 3D]]''), and many classic megawads such as [[Icarus: Alien Vanguard]], [[Requiem]], or [[Memento Mori]]. This jukebox allows to create custom or random soundtracks to listen to while playing mods which do not feature their own original soundtrack.
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His most notable level design works are the [[megawad]] [[Jenesis]], the [[Cacoward]]-winning independent game [[The Adventures of Square]] and the [[Heretic]] [[megawad]] the [[Faithless Trilogy]]. He has made contributions to many projects including [[Back to Saturn X]], [[Doom 2 the Way id Did]], [[Eviternity]], and the MAYhem series. He made [[Deathless]], a megawad that was notable for being created in just 9 days, and was later added as an [[official add-ons|official add-on]] for the [[Doom Classic Unity port]].
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His other work includes creating numerous graphics for Doom projects, most notable of which are Jimmy-tex and Zoon-tex. He also founded and led [[The Joy of Mapping]] series, a community project series that aims to teach newer Doom mappers.
  
 
He was the recipient of the [https://www.doomworld.com/cacowards/2019/lifetime/ Espi Award for Lifetime Achievement] at the [[Cacowards 2019|2019 Cacowards]] for his numerous contributions to the community.
 
He was the recipient of the [https://www.doomworld.com/cacowards/2019/lifetime/ Espi Award for Lifetime Achievement] at the [[Cacowards 2019|2019 Cacowards]] for his numerous contributions to the community.
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* [[The Adventures of Square|The Adventures of Square Episode 2: Galactic Lunacy]]
 
* [[The Adventures of Square|The Adventures of Square Episode 2: Galactic Lunacy]]
 
** Project Management
 
** Project Management
** {{maplinkgen|E2A6|Geometric Engineering|The Adventures of Square}} ''(with [[Matt Tropiano (Mista T)]])''
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** {{maplinkgen|E2A6|Geometric Engineering|The Adventures of Square}} ''(with [[Matt Tropiano (MTrop)]])''
 
** {{maplinkgen|E2A10|Arcanum|The Adventures of Square}} ''(with Xaser Acheron)''
 
** {{maplinkgen|E2A10|Arcanum|The Adventures of Square}} ''(with Xaser Acheron)''
 
** Soundtrack for maps E2A2, E2A3, E2A6, E2A7, E2A8, E2A9, E2A10, E2A11, E2A12 ''(all exc. 2, 9, 10 and 12 with Xaser Acheron)''
 
** Soundtrack for maps E2A2, E2A3, E2A6, E2A7, E2A8, E2A9, E2A10, E2A11, E2A12 ''(all exc. 2, 9, 10 and 12 with Xaser Acheron)''
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* [[Come Eat The Mapwich]] ({{dwforums|id=107249}})
 
* [[Come Eat The Mapwich]] ({{dwforums|id=107249}})
 
** MAP10: Terminus Point ''(with The Individualist)''
 
** MAP10: Terminus Point ''(with The Individualist)''
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* The Hellforge One Year Anniversary Project ({{dwforums|110299}})
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** Soundtrack
  
 
===2020===
 
===2020===
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** MAP31: Kentucky Fried BITCH
 
** MAP31: Kentucky Fried BITCH
 
** MAP35: Headquarters ''(with Joshua O'Sullivan (Dragonfly))''
 
** MAP35: Headquarters ''(with Joshua O'Sullivan (Dragonfly))''
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* Isolation ({{dwforums|112967}})
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** Project lead
 
* [[1000 Lines 2 - Community Project]] ({{ig|id=19693}})
 
* [[1000 Lines 2 - Community Project]] ({{ig|id=19693}})
 
** {{maplinkgen|MAP18|Dour Tower|1000 Lines 2 CP}}
 
** {{maplinkgen|MAP18|Dour Tower|1000 Lines 2 CP}}
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** Soundtrack for E4M1, E4M9, E5M4, E6M2 (with mrgrimsdale)
 
** Soundtrack for E4M1, E4M9, E5M4, E6M2 (with mrgrimsdale)
 
* [[Faithless Trilogy]] ({{dwforums|117375}})
 
* [[Faithless Trilogy]] ({{dwforums|117375}})
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* [[The Mapwich 2: The Mapwichening]] ({{dwforums|117485}})
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** MAP01: The Collector ''(with DoomTheRobot)''
 
* Abyssal Speedmapping Sessions:
 
* Abyssal Speedmapping Sessions:
 
** {{ig|id=19781|Session 49}}, MAP18: Torch Hell
 
** {{ig|id=19781|Session 49}}, MAP18: Torch Hell
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===2021===
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* PUSS VI: Imperfect Hatred ({{ig|id=19910}})
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** MAP25: Wrath Like Fire
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* Earthless: Prelude ({{dwforums|120458}})
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* [[15 Years a Doomer]] ({{dwforums|120642}})
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** Organizer
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* Doom 2 In Spain Only ({{ig|id=19913}})
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** Mapping
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** Soundtrack ''(as "Ricky Martin")''
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* Abyssal Speedmapping Sessions:
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** {{ig|id=19885|title=Session 53}}, MAP07: Dem Bones
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* PUSS VIII: Speed Squared ({{dwforums|121078}})
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** MAP03: Dam 'n' Blast!
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** MAP12: In Queso Emergency
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* Safe Haven ({{dwforums|121896}})
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* [[10 Years of Doom (Mapping Contest)|10 Years of Doom]] ({{dwforums|121127}})
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** [[Alfonzo Writes, Directs and Stars in His Own Television Show in the 1980s]]
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* [[TNT: Evilution MIDI Pack]] ({{Dwforums|id=121711|title=Doomworld release thread}})
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** Soundtrack for {{maplinkgen|MAP11|Storage Facility|TNT: Evilution}} ''(with [[Adam Post (Doomkid)|Doomkid]])''
  
 
===Unfinished projects===
 
===Unfinished projects===

Revision as of 20:42, 22 July 2021

James Paddock (alias Jimmy) is a British composer, Doom level designer and graphic artist. He has been active in the community since 2006.

He is best known for his many musical contributions to the community, with over 700 tracks to his name as of 2021. He has composed for Sigil, Plutonia 2, Back to Saturn X, Eviternity among many others. He has promoted and led the creation of custom soundtracks for Doom projects, which include the Plutonia, Revolution and Rebirth MIDI packs. He also set up "speed MIDI sessions" in the fashion of speedmapping on the Doomworld forums, and created the Doom Musicians Guild. He maintains "Jimmy's Jukebox", a ZDoom add-on containing the original MIDI soundtracks from the Doom engine games, some other games of the era (such as Rise of the Triad or Duke Nukem 3D), and many classic megawads such as Icarus: Alien Vanguard, Requiem, or Memento Mori. This jukebox allows to create custom or random soundtracks to listen to while playing mods which do not feature their own original soundtrack.

His most notable level design works are the megawad Jenesis, the Cacoward-winning independent game The Adventures of Square and the Heretic megawad the Faithless Trilogy. He has made contributions to many projects including Back to Saturn X, Doom 2 the Way id Did, Eviternity, and the MAYhem series. He made Deathless, a megawad that was notable for being created in just 9 days, and was later added as an official add-on for the Doom Classic Unity port.

His other work includes creating numerous graphics for Doom projects, most notable of which are Jimmy-tex and Zoon-tex. He also founded and led The Joy of Mapping series, a community project series that aims to teach newer Doom mappers.

He was the recipient of the Espi Award for Lifetime Achievement at the 2019 Cacowards for his numerous contributions to the community.

Body of work

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

  • Abyssal Speedmapping Sessions:
    • Session 26, MAP05: Vats of Hatred, MAP07: Bruisin' for a Cruisin', session co-host (with TheMionicDonut)
    • Session 28, MAP04: Decrepit Cauldron, MAP08: Mozzarella Compactor
    • Session 29, MAP01: 'O' of Construction
  • Doomworld Roulette: Session 2 (Doomworld/idgames)
    • MAP08: Kevin Spacey's Lunartech Dojo Puppet Show

2017

2018

  • Team Rocket: Blasting Off at the Speed of Mapping (Doomworld/idgames)
    • MAP02: Teahouse
    • MAP12: Little Savage
    • MAP17: Petrichor Gardens
    • MAP23: Bug Collection
    • MAP26: This is Your Afterlife
    • MAP28: Den of Skreevil
    • Soundtrack for MAP01

2019

2020

2021

Unfinished projects

These projects are not available on the idgames archive yet

External links