E1M8: Origin (The Ultimate NMD)

The Ultimate NMD maps
Anomaly Zero E1M1: Reception E1M2: Security Center E1M3: Processing Station E1M4: Treatment Plant E1M5: Computer Core E1M6: Research Lab E1M7: Power Station E1M8: Origin E1M9: Lost Outpost
Hell's Door M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 M6 M7 M8 M9
Abandon Hope M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 M6 M7 M8 M9

This level occupies the map slot E1M8. For other maps which occupy this slot, see Category:E1M8.

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E1M8: Origin is the eighth and final map in episode Anomaly Zero of The Ultimate NMD. It was designed by Fiend.

Walkthrough[edit]

Map of Origin

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[edit]

Other points of interest[edit]

Secrets[edit]

In the hall leading to the blue key, enter the alcove facing the blue key and open the back wall to find a soul sphere. (sector 69)

Bugs[edit]

Demo files[edit]

Areas / screenshots[edit]

Starting area
Soul sphere secret
Second room
Third room
Exit revealed
Automap view

Speedrunning[edit]

Routes and tricks[edit]

Current records[edit]

The records for the map at the Doom Speed Demo Archive are:

Run	Time	Player	Date	File
UV speed
NM speed
UV max	2:23.37	Vladimir Monakhov (skepticist)	2009-05-04	nmdulmps.zip
NM 100S
UV -fast
UV -respawn
UV Tyson
UV pacifist

The data was last verified in its entirety on June 2, 2022.

Deathmatch[edit]

Player spawns[edit]

This level contains five spawn points:

facing north. (thing 88)
facing west. (thing 89)
facing south. (thing 90)
facing east. (thing 91)
facing east. (thing 92)

Statistics[edit]

Map data[edit]

Things	95
Vertices	584*
Linedefs	571
Sidedefs	844
Sectors	109

* The vertex count without the effect of node building is 481.

Things[edit]

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

Single-player
Monsters	1-2	3	4-5
Zombieman	7	8	8
Shotgun guy	6	10	11
Imp	19	24	25
Demon	4	5	7
Baron of Hell	4
Weapons	1-2	3	4-5
Shotgun	1
Chaingun	1
Rocket launcher	1
Ammunition	1-2	3	4-5
Box of bullets	2	3	3
Box of shotgun shells	2	3	4
Health & Armor	1-2	3	4-5
Stimpack	2
Medikit	2
Items	1-2	3	4-5
Supercharge	1
Keys	1-2	3	4-5
Blue skull key	1
Red skull key	1
Miscellaneous	1-2	3	4-5
Teleport landing	10

Multiplayer
Monsters	1-2	3	4-5
Zombieman	7	8	8
Shotgun guy	6	10	11
Imp	19	24	25
Demon	4	5	7
Baron of Hell	4
Weapons	1-2	3	4-5
Shotgun	1
Chaingun	1
Rocket launcher	1
Ammunition	1-2	3	4-5
Box of bullets	3	4	4
Box of shotgun shells	3	4	5
Health & Armor	1-2	3	4-5
Stimpack	3
Medikit	2
Items	1-2	3	4-5
Supercharge	1
Backpack	1
Keys	1-2	3	4-5
Blue skull key	1
Red skull key	1
Miscellaneous	1-2	3	4-5
Cooperative start	4
Deathmatch start	5
Teleport landing	10

Technical information[edit]

Inspiration and development[edit]

Trivia[edit]

Sources[edit]

External links[edit]

The Ultimate NMD demos at the Doom Speed Demo Archive