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Archive Maintainer      : VACANTBARON.WAD is the main file, JOHAN.WAD is the original file that it is based on and is included in this zip-file as a bonus for those curios about it's origins
Update to               : 
Advanced engine needed  : UZDOOM/GZDOOM/LZDOOM (UDMF)
Primary purpose         : Single+Coop play / Deathmatch
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Title                   : Riddle of the Vacant Baron
Filename                : VACANTBARON.WAD
Release date            : 2025-11-30
Author                  : JOHAN "IGNYTEZERO" EKLUND
Other Files By Author   : JOHAN.WAD
Misc. Author Info       : 

Description             : As a marine sergeant you were part of a large assault on the nefarious nazi leader Baron von Sheissmolk. Closing in on his keep your forces were taken by surprise, ambushed by a demonic incursion, slaughtering everyone around you. It's seems it is now up to you, the sole survivor, to enter the barons fortress and stop his evil conspiracy.

Additional Credits to   : Playtesters Giancarlo "MTG Godzilla", Ruben Almqvist, Johannes Mattson, Lars Edlund. Also a big thank you to Nigel "Enjay" Rowand for invaluable help and advice. 
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* What is included *

New levels              : 13 Story Levels, 2 Secret Levels, 1 Deathmatch Level
Sounds                  : Yes
Music                   : No
Graphics                : Yes
Dehacked/BEX Patch      : No
Demos                   : No
Other                   : No
Other files required    : None


* Play Information *

Game                    : DOOM2
Map #                   : VACANT01 to VACANT13 (Main Story Maps), VACSEC01 to VACSEC02 (Secret Maps), VACDM01 (Deathmatch)
Single Player           : Designed for
Cooperative 2-4 Player  : Designed for 
Deathmatch 2-4 Player   : Designed for (One dedicated map, VACDM01, supporting up to 32 players)
Other game styles       : None
Difficulty Settings     : Yes


* Construction *

Base                    : Modified from my old Doom 2 wad JOHAN.WAD
Build Time              : November 2024 -  November 2025
Editor(s) used          : Ultimate Doom Builder, DCK 1.1
Known Bugs              : None (some glitches on some levels are intended)
May Not Run With        : Non-UDMF or non-ZScript compatible source ports
Tested With             : UZDOOM 4.14.3 (RC2) / GZDOOM 4.14.2 / LZDOOM 4.11.4



* Copyright / Permissions *

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