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== Trivia ==
 
== Trivia ==
 
* This map exploits [[Tag 667]], creating a situation where the map cannot be completed unless the player knows about the trap beforehand.
 
* This map exploits [[Tag 667]], creating a situation where the map cannot be completed unless the player knows about the trap beforehand.
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== External links ==
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* {{dsda|id=2848|title=The Abyss demos}}
  
 
[[Category:J.M.P van Waveren levels]]
 
[[Category:J.M.P van Waveren levels]]

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The Abyss maps 01-11

(01 - 11)
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Secret maps: 31 32

This level occupies the map slot MAP07. For other maps which occupy this slot, see Category:MAP07.
Lowering cubes in the arena.

MAP07: The Cube is the seventh level of The Abyss. It was designed by H2SO4, features Dead Simple mechanics, and shares a similar layout. This level is technically a beginner's trap, since it cannot be completed unless the player knows the behavior of the rising square steps.

"Not too hard..if you try.. hard enough (think about it...)."
― ABYSS.TXT [source]

Walkthrough

Map of The Cube
Letters in italics refer to marked spots on the map. Sector, thing, and linedef numbers in boldface are secrets which count toward the end-of-level tally.

Essentials

While this level is similar to Dead Simple, the player must be able to reach the center of the arena as soon as the last arachnotron is killed. If the player does not reach the center in time, the level cannot be completed without cheating.

Other points of interest

Two satyr switches, when thrown, lower two pillars containing a rocket launcher and plasma rifle.

Secrets

  1. (sector 4)
  2. (sector 27)

Bugs

Areas / screenshots

Speedrunning

Routes and tricks

Deathmatch

Statistics

Map data

Things 88
Vertices 268*
Linedefs 193
Sidedefs 356
Sectors 39
* The vertex count without the effect of node building is 188.

Things

This level contains the following numbers of things per skill level:

Trivia

  • This map exploits Tag 667, creating a situation where the map cannot be completed unless the player knows about the trap beforehand.

External links