I've been playing Doom Mods quite regularly recently and am really enjoying the new possibilities brought by source ports like GZDoom. I've started doing research streams where I give individual mods and Map Packs a quick try instead of giving them a full playthrough. That way, I can give them a try without the risk of mods interracting with each other and get a feel for them before attempting to get a bit more creative with them.

It's a nice casual way to give them a try and the results are easy to share thanks to stream highlights.

Watch Maps of Chaos: The Full Package (1.27) from TekAdvisor on www.twitch.tv

Like the original Doom 2 maps but wished they didn't show their age quite as much? Map of chaos remixes the original maps so they feel familiar, but progression's faster, encounters are faster-paced and extended maps h...

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Watch The Joy of Mapping #6 - JOY ETERNAL from TekAdvisor on www.twitch.tv

The 6th edition of Joy of Mapping was very enjoyable to me (well, the portion I played here at least), focusing on game design fundamentals instead of trying to Dazzle with the latest special effects.

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Watch Bolognese Gore Mod v2.0 from TekAdvisor on www.twitch.tv

Bolognese takes over for the Ketchup mod adding spectacular gore effects without affecting the gameplay. It's a great way to enhance the perceived effectiveness of weapons, especially when combined with and over-the-top gameplay mod....

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Watch Valiant: Vaccinated Edition from TekAdvisor on www.twitch.tv

Valiant's reputation precedes it and it didn't disappoint. I found it a bit more approachable than, lets, say, Sunlust, but it was also a bit stingy on ammo and tested me while still being enjoyable.

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Watch Sunlust from TekAdvisor on www.twitch.tv

Sunlust was no pushover, but it looks damn good and flows gracefully.

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