[THEME] Doom UAC (WIP)

[Draco1962]

I have been tinkering on and off with a comprehensive Windows and GameEx theme based upon the Doom FPS series, especially with Doom 3 UAC monitor stylings in mind.

Attached is a 1920x1080 wallpaper I compiled with some actual modified images Mars and the modified Union Aerospace Corporation logo seen on some of the monitors within Doom 3.

This will be a bit of an undertaking as I will be composing it almost entirely from the ground up and attempting to mix some video and other effects within the theme.

[celly]

I love you. Cant wait to see this Draco.

[headkaze]

I ripped out the graphics from that UAC screensaver. You might find them handy for this theme.

UAC.zip

[Draco1962]

Sweetness! You are awesomesauce! Glad to see some interest in this one. While Wolfentstein 3D was my first FPS, Doom was my first favorite and a logical choice for a theme IMO.

[Draco1962]

Thanks for extracting the files, Headkaze. I will find a use or two for them for certain. I am already exploring some ideas for an intro vid and will likely use some of the elements in the making of it.

[headkaze]

Happy to help out I'm a big fan of Doom so looking forward to seeing what you come up with.

BTW I took a screenshot of the screensaver config screen as it might help with some design ideas. Also the font used in it is called Zekton.

[Draco1962]

Got it and thanks for the font! There are a lot of elements and fine details to put into this theme. I want to keep it simple overall meaning not a gazillion different screens for each system or section, but enough to keep it interesting.

[Draco1962]

For those into extreme case mods, here is one based on Doom 3 - Mars City...

[Adultery]

That an LCD? That's sweet!

[hansolo77]

What is that, an Xbox?

[Draco1962]

Nope - PC!

[hansolo77]

Those Krazy Kids

[Draco1962]

Here is a clip that I plan (currently but subject to change) to incorporate in combination with another clip and some effects for the GameEx startup of the theme.

Likley I will strip out the audio and replace it with the Doom 3 intro theme, in addition to some more clips/efftects added.

An example of the music is here:

[headkaze]

That looks so sweet Draco

[Draco1962]

The credit is id software's. I just extracted it from another video from a walkthough. I need to decide on a resolution and format that will not be so big as I can easily see this theme being a monster in the GB range if not careful.

[hansolo77]

I dunno, I kinda like the intro video with the original sound..

[Draco1962]

For a gif animation its kinda huge. Using the elements that Headkaze was able to extract from the screensaver and a few extras I grabbed from elsewhere, just wanted to see what I could toss together.

UAC Station Locked2.zip

[Draco1962]

Here is an example of the start page for the theme.

[Draco1962]

I have decided to temporarily suspend activity on this theme as I have a few others that I have delayed long enough and want to get out and, for a change, would like to work on getting my GameEx experience fine tuned and actually play some of my old favorites.

[hansolo77]

Works for me, seems like you're too busy doing a LOT of things these days! Just don't forget about it.

[Draco1962]

Exactly and I would rather do 1 thing right than 10 things half-assed. I appreciate your understanding. This one will not be forgotten!