WAD Author's DOOM Reference v1.0
by Jim F. Flynn

HTML Version v1.0 by John W. Anderson

 

INDEX
LineDef Action Type Reference by Function
LineDef Action Type Reference by Number
Special Sector Types by Function and Number
Thing Types by Class and Number
LineDef Design Notes
Sector Design Notes

 

 

Introduction

The WAD Author's DOOM Reference is a guide to all the functions that make DOOM levels operate dynamically. This list was first compiled by Matt Fell in his The Unofficial DOOM Specs in 1994, but Jim's reference guide lists the special types in an orderly fashion so as to give the level designer a handy, easy to understand, and indispensable guide for crafting quality DOOM levels. Appended to the guides are Design Notes which you can jump to for Jim's special remarks on previously undocumented aspects of certain type functions, and how the level designer should use certain types and functions. (See the examples below. Description headers are explained within.)

The LineDef Action Type Reference lists all of the numbers and their functions that must be attached to LineDefs to make doors open, ceilings rise and fall, lifts and other moving objects operate. DOOM level editors use these numbers to attach the described attributes to LineDefs, triggers, and switches. Most editors list all of the types, but a few don't, so the level designer can enter them manually (in editors that allow manual entries).

CEILING MOVERS DOORS, CRUSHERS, CEILINGS
DOORS MANUAL DOORS (no Sector Tag required)
# u1 u2 Trigger Brief Description Qualifier Speed Sound
1 281 220 nSRm Open/wait 4/close med (door)


Special Sector Types
are those functions given to Sectors to make lights flicker, cause pain damage in toxic waste pits, and so on.

LIGHTING EFFECTS FLICKER, BLINK, SYNC BLINK, OSCILLATE
   
# Brief Description
1 Blinks off randomly


Thing Types
is a list of all the different monsters, decorations, weapons, ammo, health, and other miscellaneous objects that the player encounters in a level. These are separated by their Class and Number.

MONSTERS  
   
Thg# Ver Obs Inv Fly Description
3004   Obs     TROOPER. Regular pistol-shooting Zombieman

 

I created this HTML version with bookmarked sections that you can click and jump to quickly. Please send any error reports or suggestions to drsleep@newdoom.com.

John W. Anderson
Dr Sleep's DOOM Apothecary
January 30, 2004

 


The Wad Author's DOOM Reference v1.0
Copyright @1995, 2004 by Jim F. Flynn
HTML Version 1.0
Copyright @2004 John W. anderson