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Title:	RSL's Agent Diaz Patch
Filename:	combos/rsldiazp.zip
Size:	47.85 MB
Date:	02/25/11
Author:	Richard Smith Long
Description:	"Agent Diaz" is surely a very appreciated modification, and for good reason. ))))))))))) However, ever since tasting its updated version (wwhcdiaz.zip) for the first time I felt Olivia's arsenal - despite the excellent additions - was becoming a bit overcomplicated, thus losing its special purity (*) and consistency. This addon of mine tries to fix the little inaccuracies of the original version, by integrating at the same time a set of modern features and balance fixes. This should revamp it for single player, also with its modernized sequel(s) around.
Credits:	Various sources for resources and/or inspiration (see below):
Base:	New from scratch
Build time:	2 weeks total
Editor(s) used:	Adobe Photoshop, GoldWave Audio Editor, Notepad, XWE
Bugs:	Widescreen modes are not supported. Sorry.
Rating:	(8 votes)

Download mirrors:

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Reviews:

Anonymous	It worked for me. And I found it pretty good, too - I don't like the sci-fi weapons in Diaz 2, I'll stick with classic. -FD	x
Anonymous	This patch crashes Zdoom and GZdoom.	x
Anonymous	me too likes classic diaz - 4 repeatin ol levels ,-) Latest versions are good, but classic version still has reason to exist - even more so after ur patch! trOllhAtEr	x
Anonymous	This patch to the original fixes the inconsistency of chaingunners dropping machineguns, amongst other things. I use this with hell-themed PWADs. There is another combination that goes well with urban/base maps, wwhc-diaz + diazpatch, making all enemies into humans & robots. I use a mouse with 4 buttons, as there are two new functions (reload and altfire). I like the fact that you can empty your magazine and quickly rush your enemy and hit them with your gun! :-)	x
Anonymous	Because I still somehow prefer the first version of Diaz and its simple arsenal, but couldn't stand some of its (reasonable at the time) rough edges. A new version has just been uploaded, should be up in a few days... --rsl ( P.S. I voted 4 => (2+4)/2=average )	x
Anonymous	Chalk me up for having no idea as to the point of why this patch got made. -ww	x

View rsldiazp.txt

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Archive Maintainer      : please replace the currently-archived copy of this modification with this new one
Update to               : rsldiazp.zip in /combos subdirectory, this is RELEASE #13!
Advanced engine needed  : GZDOOM 1.6.0 (OpenGL renderer)
Primary purpose         : Single play
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Title                   : RSL's Agent Diaz Patch
Filename                : rsldiazp.pk3 (includes original base, as per idgames://14677/)
Release date            : November 29, 2021
Author                  : Richard Smith Long
Email Address           : [redacted]
Other Files By Author   : rslproto.zip, rslvenge.zip, rslrebel.zip,
                          rslengee.zip, rsliczdp.zip,
                          rslforce.zip, rslredux.zip
Misc. Author Info       : AKA "Dick S. Long"

Description             : "Agent Diaz" is surely a very appreciated modification, and for good reason.
)))))))))))               However, ever since tasting its updated version (wwhcdiaz.zip) for the first time
                          I felt Olivia's arsenal - despite the excellent additions - was becoming a bit
                          overcomplicated, thus losing its special purity (*) and consistency.
                          This addon of mine tries to fix the little inaccuracies of the original version,
                          by integrating at the same time a set of modern features and balance fixes.
                          This should revamp it for single player, also with its modernized sequel(s) around.

(*) play on words ABSOLUTELY intended!

Changelog:
)))))))))

February 25, 2011: initial release.

March 7, 2011: release #2.

- fixed auto-selection of weapon upon Combat Boost pickup.
- added terrain effects.
- enabled custom HUD for proper ammunition display.
- added dynamic lights definitions.

September 15, 2011: release #3.

- added HUD smooth interpolation.
- brought on par with other modifications of mine
  for several small upgraded details.

May 1, 2012: release #3+.

- improved fast vertical lowering of weapons.
- fixed grenades deselection when no ammo is left.
- added custom teleportation effect.
- added improved gore system from "Return Of The Triad".

June 17, 2012: release #5.

- fixed Arc Welder AltFire behaviour.
- improved Welder Mass effectiveness.

September 20, 2012: release #5+.

- added A. Gamma's modern fullscreen HUD.
- fixed standard HUD coloured frame in multiplayer mode.
- fixed/rebalanced Arc Welder AltFire, again!
- rebalanced Arc Welder ammo capacity.
- rebalanced former humans ammo drops.
- added nazi replacement enemies for former humans.
- added boss/companion replacement actors:
  - Hitler Fanatic (replaces Arachnotron),
  - Hitler Reincarnation (replaces Spider Mastermind),
  - CyberKnight (replaces Baron Of Hell),
  - CyberLord (replaces Cyberdemon).

January 25, 2013: release #7.

- altered custom M_DOOM logo.
- re-paletted mugshot graphics.
- fixed corresponding SBARINFO definition.

July 07, 2013: release #7+.

- added custom ram puff and boss blood definition.
- added custom menu cursor.
- fixed behaviour of particle actors on moving flats (MOVEWITHSECTOR).
- improved appearance of still actors whenever applicable (FORCEXYBILLBOARD).
- fixed health bar bug in fullscreen HUD.
- added two extra classes/HUDs:
  - Lieutenant Andre' Lucullo,
  - Marshal Gabrielle 'Coco' Dee.

February 28, 2014: release #8.

- fixed character sound bug when using Martial Arts
  (now definition is flexible, and triggers the correct
   per-character voice).
- augmented Coco Dee helmet HUD ammo counters.
- fixed Ten. Lucullo Andre' and Coco Dee helmet HUD appearance.

August 22, 2016: release #9.

- incorporated base modification from the original author, in order
  to render the addon independent from further alterations
  of the starting package. The original files are included _unaltered_
  in the final .PK3 archive; no credit infringement is intended.
- marked unsupported video modes in the appropriate (G)ZDOOM menu.

December 25, 2017: release #10.

- added missing lumps to guarantee terrain effects compatibility with
  DOOM/The Ultimate DOOM, too.
- added an expandable backpack inventory item in place of the default.
- fixed (*) long-standing load warning messages in the original modification.

September 15, 2019: release #11.

- added three possible powers as a 'NachLass' elargition from the
  CyberLord upon death.
- introduced the 'rsl' console command for convenience, as in all
  of my other modifications.
- repositioned the dedicated CREDITS / GAMEINFO lumps as appropriate.

March 31, 2020: release #12.

- introduced a new system of 'Recharge Items' by Cyantusk that
  should help to better resist many of the new nazi soldiers' attacks.

December 05, 2020: release #12+.

- fixed a small inconsistency in the original base modification, as
  revealed by the most recent port versions.
- renamed reload-support actors still suffering from inconsistent labels,
  as revealed by the most recent port versions.
- provided appropriate, faithful-to-original weapon tag names.

November 29, 2021: release #13.

- implemented basic sound replacements for all pickups.
- optimized sound packaging.
- added nametags to all applicable actors.
- customized skill levels.
- implemented inheritance fixes on several weapons.
- added 'Immaterial Demon' as Spectre replacement.
- adopted slimmer font "Tormentstein 3D".

What's included:
)))))))))))))))

- raise/lower asymmetrical animations for all weapons.
- recoil for all applicable weapons (yeah, I know that not everybody likes it... Oh, well).
- increased power for RPD, grenades, RPG-7 rockets (for better balance).
- new alternate fire for Arc Welder (improved handling of overcrowded areas).
- Player sprite replacement.
- ChaingunGuy sprite replacement.
- augmented custom blood/gore system inherited from Psyren/DoorHenge's ZBlood, ShizzMaster's and El Zee's.
- improved boss monsters (Cyberdemon, SpiderMastermind).
- shard-spreading barrel.
- a custom color palette to highlight blue and energy tones (i.e. Arc Welder).
- new custom fonts.
- a dedicated M_DOOM logo.
- ZDOOM-allowed terrain effects.
- a SBARINFO lump for the custom HUD, with a fullscreen version from A. Gamma.
  An altered, shiny mugshot, too.
- two additional classes with balance adjustments, and their own badass HUD.
- dynamic light definitions.
- a custom teleportation effect.
- expandable backpack (increases ammo carrying capacity upon any pickup, up to 11x).
- The CyberLord's NachLass:
  - Orb Of Insanity: become shielded and health-draining for a while.
  - Loot Amulet: by means of this sorcerous amulet, you shall gain ammunition every time
                 you get injured by your foes.
  - Familiar Scroll: evoke a dark Familiar to fight on your side.
- 'Recharge Items' by Cyantusk.

LATELY (can be reverted by editing the WAD, see lump ~NAZIS!~):

- nazi enemies, variously equipped and with different combat features.
- new entries for Arachnotrons and SpiderMasterminds, BaronsOfHell and Cyberdemons
  (spoiler in changelog).

...and one last bonus: 'Immaterial Demon', from Sergeant_Mark_IV.

Footnotes:
)))))))))

(1) The suggested commandline for launching the modification is the following one
    (assumes that the modification has been decompressed in subdirectory 'RSL'
     of your (G)ZDOOM directory):

(g)zdoom.exe -iwad <IWAD_PATH>\<IWAD_FILE> -file <CUSTOM_LEVEL_PATHNAME> RSL\rsldiazp.pk3

(2) To obtain the complete set of weapons and/or carriable items for quicktesting
    without breaking the weapon set at your disposal, type 'rsl' in the console.

(3) The modification is compatible with the following IWADs: The Ultimate DOOM, DOOM 2, Final DOOM.

Additional Credits to   : Various sources for resources and/or inspiration (see below):

WildWeasel for the "Agent Diaz" series,
                                         Player and ChaingunGuy sprite replacements,
                                         custom sounds

Vaecrius for his famous recoil/muzzle climb script

Psyren/DoorHenge for the ZBlood custom blood system

ShizzMaster for the custom 'bloodpool' gore effect

Rex Claussen for "Darkest Hour"'s custom palette

Monolith and Tormentor667 for the custom font

Corwin and Enjay for the terrain special effects

Raven Software for the custom teleportation effect

Apogee Software and El Zee for the added "Ludicrous Gibs" gore effects

WildWeasel for his nazi enemies (see ww-nazis for detailed credits)

UnTrustable for A. Hitler sprites and coding base (with rotations!)

Ben2k9 for the CyberKnight

BatAndy for the custom ram puff

Alando for the custom boss blood definition

Turbo for the custom menu cursor

Mike12, DoomNukem and WildWeasel for the helmet-style HUDs

Stanley, Zhs2, PillowBlaster for the expandable backpack

DBJ87, Blue Shadow for 'Orb Of Insanity'

Blue Shadow for 'Loot Amulet'

MagicWazard for 'Familiar Scroll'

Cyantusk, id Software, Rogue Entertainment, Banjo Software for 'Recharge Items'

A. Gamma for the modern fullscreen HUD

Sergeant_Mark_IV for the 'Immaterial Demon'

Jimmy and Kinsie for the font "Tormentstein 3D"

...and my main sources of inspiration: Faced|ck, Instafsck, Tw@tter!...

All other authors I forgot to mention: please forgive me! I tried to be accurate as much as I could.
If you here notice some of your resources un-mentioned, please notify me and I will try to remedy.

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* What is included *

New levels              : None
Sounds                  : Yes
Music                   : No
Graphics                : Yes
Dehacked/BEX Patch      : Yes
Demos                   : No
Other                   : (G)ZDOOM-specific lumps
Other files required    : ww-diaz.zip
                          (original version of "Diaz: The Last Hours of Purity")
                          *** NO MORE AS OF RELEASE #9! (included) ***

* Play Information *

Game                    : DOOM
Map #                   : None
Single Player           : Designed for
Cooperative 2-4 Player  : Maybe (untested)
Deathmatch 2-4 Player   : Maybe (untested)
Other game styles       : None
Difficulty Settings     : N/A

* Construction *

Base                    : New from scratch
Build Time              : 2 weeks total
Editor(s) used          : Adobe Photoshop, GoldWave Audio Editor, Notepad, XWE
Known Bugs              : Widescreen modes are not supported. Sorry.
May Not Run With...     : Ports not supporting DECORATE; level WADs with heavy amounts of DEHACKED / DECORATE modifications

* Copyright / Permissions *

Authors MAY use the contents of this file as a base for modification or
reuse.  Permissions have been obtained from original authors for any of
their resources modified or included in this file.

You MAY distribute this file, provided you include this text file, with no
modifications.  You may distribute this file in any electronic format (BBS,
Diskette, CD, etc) as long as you include this file intact.  I have
received permission from the original authors of any modified or included
content in this file to allow further distribution.

* Where to get the file that this text file describes *

The Usual: ftp://archives.3dgamers.com/pub/idgames/ and mirrors
Web sites: None others than the IDGames archive
FTP sites: None others than the IDGames archive

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