I would say that in practice this kind of discussion actually concerns two very different topics:Ī) there are assets in the Freedoom IWADs that must function as counterparts of assets from the Doom IWADs ī) Freedoom needs its own story, setting and generally identity that does not copy or mimic that of Doom. This is not something taken arbitrarily but a result of extensive discussions within the community, for example, here. I agree with your analysis generally, but it should be noted that at this point, the project's already long history cannot be simply written off, whatever creative decisions might be made in the future.įor example there's a long tradition I would say of attempting to steer clear from the Hell theme. I feel like this would make the tone and theme more harmonious with itself. This way we don't have to tip-toe around the Doom narrative requirements. Satan becomes a hellish version of Shodan, holographic demons stalk the hallways, the soul sphere is replaced with a floating file folder containing 'dark knowledge', etc. In the form of digital satanic influence invading our meatspace. We can lean into the Hell mythos by looking at it through the lens of a computer virus. Satan is now building an army of digital-demon-cyborgs to expand its realm. Satan has gained control of a high-advanced AI on a planetary human colony. The solution is not to replace the demons with mutants and Hell with 'Horizon', but to take the Doom narrative and add another layer on top of it.

I feel like the Freedoom project is reluctant to lean into the Hell mythos (as if Doom has a monopoly on this). I'm sure a lot of contributors entered the project with the idea that you could get away with a full creative replacement, but you can't.įirst of all, we need a narrative that satisfies all of the requirements that the Doom narrative offers. I know there were some attempts at building a narrative structure, but it seems nothing came of it. If you have an interesting narrative foundation then artists (and others) will flock to the project like bees to honey. One of the first things the project should have done is make creative demands. Freedoom seems to go wherever the wind blows. It may eventually become finished, but it will be a patchwork of creative ideas and it won't be as enjoyable as it could be. If you want Freedoom to continue limping along, then keep doing what you are doing.

A narrative summary that composes of just a single sentence can go a long way. There needs to be creative direction prior to creative produce. So I'm not surprised there are few artists on the project. My main strike against this project is that there is no solid narrative basis for artists to bite into.

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