E2: Descension (Elementalism)

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This level occupies the map slot E2. For other maps with a non-standard slot, see Category:Non-standard map slots.
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E2: Descension is the second map in the Realm of Earth episode of Elementalism. It was designed by Joshua O'Sullivan (Dragonfly) and Ben Mansell (Bauul), and uses the music track "Convergence Plates" by Tom Jensen (HexenMapper). The par time defined in ZMAPINFO is 5:00.

Walkthrough[edit]

Map of Descension
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]

  1. In the outside area, head west of the steps behind the bushes to get a chaingun. (sector 1347)
  2. Fall into the southwest sand pit and head east to the door. Lower it, then ride up and head north to get a soul sphere. (sector 2036)
  3. In the underground area, head to the east side and enter the water at the end of the ledge. Swim southeast to get a berserk pack. (sector 2064)
  4. In the underground area, head to the northeast switch and press it. Return to the outer ledge here and head east to get energy cells and a BFG9000. (sector 2148)
  5. In the underground area, head to the northwest steps and head east of the cave entrance. Use the north wall to find a passage with ammo clips and elemental wand ammo. (sector 2276)
  6. In the outside area, head to the northwest pool and dive in. Enter the hole at the northwest end and surface to the north to get a soul sphere. (sector 1382 via "Actor Hits Floor" thing 1080, script 12 and "secret trigger" thing 1081)

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Current records[edit]

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

Run Time Player Date File Notes
UV speed
NM speed
UV max
NM 100S
UV -fast
UV -respawn
UV Tyson
UV pacifist

The (absence of) data was last verified in its entirety on August 20, 2022.

Statistics[edit]

Map data[edit]

Things 1101
Vertices 7288
Linedefs 10186
Sidedefs 18735
Sectors 2981

Things[edit]

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

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