Master Levels (100%) Walkthrough (Bloodsea.wad)

[@guitarzan5328]

I never heard you more relieved to finish a Doom level than this one... even more than Map 30 in Scythe or Episode 2 Floor 8 in Wolf 3D. I appreciate the outtakes at the end lol.

[@haydensiska8454]

I LOVE the outtakes, I was losing it at the infight in the inescapable pit. I hope things go better on the next one!

[@sleepingcat5102]

Me too but, I do not like to play in it. 😅

[@Kinnakeeter]

@@sleepingcat5102 Big Mac Davis should make a compilation of outtakes. That's of course if he hasn't deleted them all

[@Chozo_Ghost]

In my opinion, by far one of the best-designed maps in the Master Levels, both for gameplay, and aesthetics. Just imagining being in a fortress in the middle of a sea of demon blood really hammers home the feeling that you are truly in hell. Though the Mancubus-locked door I do still find rather odd. Lol And the crushing ceilings do indeed suck.

[@BigMacDavis]

The design is great, so beautiful. The gameplay kinda lacks for me though.

[@crookeddy]

@@BigMacDavis In your mind, travel back to 1995 and think of how you'd react to this map. You'd surely think it was the coolest thing ever made!

[@jojonoa3590]

This level is at the end of the DOOM I + DOOM II campaign and it makes for SUCH a nice change of pace. Reasonably challenging, well laid-out, lots of highlights and visual flair, and most importantly, doesn't require bug exploits or a flowchart of switch puzzles to complete. I think it outperforms a lot of the original id levels and it's easily my favorite in the pack (though I respect that the recording difficulties made that harder to appreciate at the time lol)

[@KameWeeb]

That's why I'm here. I'm trying to get the Platinum trophy for it, and I've needed A LOT of help with the Master Levels.

[@brittanybecker170]

Some people say adversity and struggle makes sucess that much sweeter. These people are wrong and just enjoy the suffering of others. Thanks for preserving, my brony.

[@goa141no6]

It does, only if the reward does worth the effort....... This was not the case.

[@BigMacDavis]

Thank YOU for watching, Brittany. ;D

[@brittanybecker170]

@@BigMacDavis , this old gray mare of a pegusister has your back, even if its only digitally.

[@crookeddy]

@@goa141no6 Haha that's the problem with a game like Doom. You persevere and get through it and all you get is a picture of a dead rabbit. The satisfaction comes from within haha.

[@Zdenda1990]

The crushing ceilings are the worst part about this map. Everything else isn't that bad, although I still don't like it that much.

[@bc4391]

1 week ago?

[@josephsarra4320]

@@bc4391 Yeah, I don't know what is up with that? There's no way that he sent this comment a week ago before the video is published.

[@Seb-Storm]

@@bc4391 that's because he follows bmd on patreon so they get early access to some content

[@christinapierce8476]

The design of the general “keep” area with the blood sea is fascinating and one of the most memorable, but the rest of it is . . . .

[@GetFvckedRecordz]

This level is absolutely hell, I'm playing it currently, I'm only allowing myself to watch where I'm upto before I can go back n try finish it myself, no cheating !!!

[@ArchRevival]

congrats on 40k!

[@jkobain]

Actually, yeah! That's already a big number.

[@jkobain]

19:10 - I can even see the crusher ceiling doesn't affect the spots to the left and to the right (where the item is) of the entrance.

[@amitcohen8170]

A small correction- The switch on the wall- besides the throne (exit)- reopens the yellow door and enables you to leave the circled room.

[@jkobain]

I somehow missed the 40K subs moment, but the best time for congratulations is always now. Keep it up, BigMacDavis, you're doing a great job! And we're on your side.

[@BigMacDavis]

Awww, thank you, dear Janus!

[@bleahster6335]

Well done! I like the failed attempts at the end, it really showed how hard it was for you to get this one done.

[@BigMacDavis]

It upset me because I knew it was possible. My practice runs went so well.

[@SuspenduAuGaffa]

Thanks. BMD, another great walkthrough! I'm finally playing these levels because they've been repackaged with the Nightdive re-release of Doom and Doom II. This is now episode 19 of the 20-episode mission; there's no DOS front-end this time. I think a better use of the invulnerability might be to save it until you go through the yellow door, into the "most BS part of this entire map" as you call it at 16:40. Just as you're about to go through the yellow door, double back to the tower with the invulnerability, grab it, then race back, saving a bit of time by using the teleport to get you to the red door, then turn around and go through the yellow door. You should have plenty of invuln power left to dispatch the hell nights. There's still the rest of the crushing ceiling "BS" to complete, but at least this technique makes the first part easy. EDIT: Heh, looks like mine was the 666th like! 👿

[@bojohannesen4352]

In this episode our host emits a sense of bitter resolve that is rarely seen. BigMacDavis has a score to settle, and he is not enjoying it one bit. But he adapts a professional demeanor and takes the actions that is necessary. He does it for us. The viewers. he real heroes.

[@ahenn84]

Fun fact - The wall that lowers at 10:19 (which is supposed to happen upon the death of the mancubus) does NOT occur in the Playstation network version, so you can't get 100% secrets...yaaaay, good port and quality-control there, fellas. (they also couldn't be bothered to change the sky texture from map to map in 'the master levels' in general...practically every map, including this one, has the Doom 2 'ruined city' sky texture...which makes zero sense especially for this particular map)

[@BigMacDavis]

Wow, cool, I had no idea the wall lowered because of the death of the mancubus.

[@omranalzawi5396]

That adviser thought that he humiliated you but he turned you into his worst nightmares 😈

[@HigHrvatski]

I like the shadow Imps in the beginning 😊.

[@michalvrajik]

Best Sunday morning for me over the last couple of years: a cup of coffee, a sandwich with ham and eggs, fresh orange juice and a BigMacDavis video.

[@tommy8058]

Hi Jeff. Everytime you start a video in that mood I know it turned out into a very special video. I love it.👍👊🤘❤

[@BigMacDavis]

Haha, you know me very well, Tommy. Glad you enjoyed. :)

[@tommy8058]

@@BigMacDavis I just say two words: MOUNT PAIN. Or wait, better four: MOUNT GO F*** YOURSELF! Ah yes, that fits it better.😂 This videos, the original and the revisited were and are so incredible. Thanks again Jeff.❤😊

[@samuelantoniocastillomeza5034]

A place for nasty torture but the demons have their library because where else they are going to read their romatic novels of werewolfs and dragons making out? Anyway, I appreciate the effort you went through to bring this video out, BMD. Love ya!

[@BigMacDavis]

Hey! Love you too! :D

[@zls9890]

Seeing you punch out that Baron with an invulnerability/Berserk combo was GLORIOUS!

[@BigMacDavis]

There's nothing quite as awesome as that, honestly.

[@crookeddy]

@@BigMacDavis I chainsawed him, and found that quite awesome personally lol

[@grantkruger3689]

You succeeded in recording :D To our benefit :) Friday evening, the weekend now, I made a burger, and there's BigMacDavis to watch :) ALWAYS a good thing.

[@BigMacDavis]

Sounds like a perfect evening. Glad you enjoyed. :)

[@grantkruger3689]

@@BigMacDavis Always :) Thanks for the videos.

[@mkd1113]

I could feel your frustration throughout. But hey, a new bigmacdavis video is always a good thing!

[@jkobain]

Yeah, always good to have! ™

[@BigMacDavis]

I'm ALWAYS happy to continue doing these videos even if I do get a bit annoyed.

[@anmoltiwari7638]

Loved the walkthrough and the blooper bit at the end!

[@BigMacDavis]

Haha, glad you enjoyed! :D

[@m0rktfh284]

Honestly I never played this map cause I'm pretty new to the ML, so I dont know how feels to play it, but the design of the map looks gorgeous! It's a Keep very well designed and that dungeon part with the cages is awesome.

[@BigMacDavis]

Absolutely, the design is fantastic! :D

[@randymarsh-Tegridy420]

The music fits this map well. It highlights that aggression in your voice.

[@felynecomrade]

South Of Heaven intro drums

[@randymarsh-Tegridy420]

Definitely inspired by.

[@andreyv.vieira521]

Your profile pic tho.

[@randymarsh-Tegridy420]

Andrey V. Vieira Mine??

[@andreyv.vieira521]

@@randymarsh-Tegridy420 Yes.

[@WedgeBob]

The pier, the entrance, the background music, I think I see what Doom II map inspired Cranium here.

[@rilluma]

what map is it?

[@WedgeBob]

@@rilluma The Citadel, Map19 ring any bells?

[@rilluma]

@@WedgeBob oh yes it does. also same kind of feeling in this map, that there is in Thy Flesh Consumed.

[@LordGrayGray]

Love the outtakes at the end :D

[@BigMacDavis]

Haha, thanks, Lord Gray Gray!

[@mattsnowstorm]

Congratulations on finally getting it done 😊😊

[@haydensiska8454]

Mac, I swear your videos have me smiling within the first 40 seconds. Thanks so much for the content. I legit use your Doom walkthrus to fall asleep to.

[@BigMacDavis]

Great to hear! I'm glad they can be used to help you fall asleep! :D

[@haydensiska8454]

@@BigMacDavis I've watched em all a bunch of times but they do make for very chill background noise as well!

[@cecily1060]

I love the outtakes! But I love your walkthrough more 😊

[@BigMacDavis]

Awww, thank you, Cecily. :)

[@Kinnakeeter]

I admire your restraint. If it had been me, I would have rage quit and thrown the friggin computer out the window

[@jkobain]

He knows we all want him to suffer *and* publish new videos. Well, not really want him to suffer, but it is implied sometimes.

[@megasphere308]

Haha thanks for the outtakes! Can't wait to see the next map ^^

[@BigMacDavis]

Oh gosh, next map, it's really hard and unfair!

[@Eddyspeeder]

Thanks for the bonus minutes, those were educative!

[@louisvuitton56]

Finally Big Mac is back ! So miss these walkthroughs

[@M3RCENARIES]

The rage in the END ;.; i love it!

[@BigMacDavis]

Haha, glad you enjoyed! I was pretty upset that morning! The game just wouldn't give me my victory! :D

[@jkobain]

That part in the end is funny. Thank you!

[@BigMacDavis]

Thank YOU for watching and enjoying, Janus! :)

[@jkobain]

@@BigMacDavis and thank you… for suffering? XD

[@bbb-si8mb]

19:12 there's a safe zone above the ammo so you can hide there if needed

[@Roy-hn4ek]

Yes, you could shoot the barons, but you're 20% cooler BMD so you punch them out instead :) Very challenging map, so congrats on being done with it. Love the outtakes too, you should include some outtakes more often in your videos, or compile them into one :)

[@BigMacDavis]

Next map, Mephisto, has a few outtakes. Those outtakes will be available Sunday. :)

[@davidgrange8182]

Even when you are frustrated you still sound like you are reading a Dr. Seuss book. It’s so awesome. 😂

[@jkobain]

And now you know which plans I had for my day. ;D

[@jupeymupey4963]

This map is so hard! I’ll just try to find a route and I still can’t make progress! Thank you.

[@gamaverse]

Lol. Those outtakes added so much :)

[@skc4188]

I always wondered how those imps got that unusually dark palette. I didn't even know that was possible to do in a Doom map (and so far it's the only one I saw with those imps)

[@guitarzan5328]

BigMac's voice sounding extra super duper deep in this video. 👌

[@Yellowswift3]

Excellent video, BigMac. Out of interest, may I ask you what sound software/microphone you use? You sound so perfectly clear. Thanks.

[@BigMacDavis]

It's a Plantronics headset microphone I got for $50 a few years ago. And I use OBS to capture video and audio.

[@Yellowswift3]

@@BigMacDavis Cheers, keep up the great work. :)

[@erickbirkin3622]

Thanks for the outtakes man XD. Mephisto is the real deal of BS.

[@BigMacDavis]

It sure is.

[@ShadesMan]

7:13 - #evilBigMac Another awesome video btw!

[@supermsmtuber153]

This has to he one out of 6 of my favourite Master Levels map. I genuently love the building that Doomguy (?) enters into. It looks like a hotel or a cathedral and i love the ideea of the building being on a Sea of blood.

[@cacolemon1811]

The worst thing for me would be doing the commentary over and over again.

[@jkobain]

Yes, this was what popped into my mind when I heard «the fourth time» immediately! Glad BMD provided some footage, so it was not for nothing.

[@BigMacDavis]

Commentary indeed was annoying to redo. I was more upset at dying in the last third of the map. I was so close each time.

[@jkobain]

@@BigMacDavis glad this didn't affect the final product!

[@BPKPhoenix]

I remember how pissed he was, how aggravated he was when he had to redo Mount Go-Fuck-Yerself in Final DooM: TNT Evilution. To the point where talking about barbed wire sex and playing Mt. Pain OVER AND OVER were one in the same.

[@asyncasync]

Well he gets to rehears his commentary every time and refine it though.

[@dracorex6876]

Sverre Kevernmo, aka Cranium, aka Soundblock (his current alias) designs such beautiful maps, I mean check out Eternal Doom Map04: Nucleus, Map05: Time Gate, and Map12: Darkdome, including the rest of his Cabal maps that weren't included in Master Levels, and also his one-man megawad Echelon, they showcase just how talented he is, but dang, these maps here are so unfair, with Mephisto and Teeth being the worst offenders. A bit of trivia, the Cabal maps were originally intended to be a full 32-level megawad, but when Cranium got contracted by id, the megawad was stopped in development, and few of the Cabal maps were put in Master Levels with the rest of the finished maps being downloadable on the internet.

[@BigMacDavis]

No doubt, Cranium has AMAZING ideas, far beyond any designer of 1995, but damn. He also has NASTY ideas that put a giant blemish on a great map.

[@scottyb8114]

Nicely done.

[@jeanalbrrt9428]

"I'm taking my time here" *Rams his body against crusher*

[@BigMacDavis]

I know, haha. What I "kinda" meant was I'm taking too long getting in and out, I gotta be faster. ;D

[@cacolemon1811]

That's what he said!

[@KS-pb9eg]

Quite like this map, with the new midi it is quite atmospheric.

[@wahidovich2021]

Interesting gameplay mate, subscribed! btw, why is it called "Master level" like the batch?

[@cassidyboey8846]

22:39 BigMacDavis has left the game. 22:40 BigMadDavis has joined the game.

[@DoomMomDot]

as someone who doesnt strafe-run well, I suspect I would get squished often doing this map,. Still better than the last map of Scythe

[@sleepingcat5102]

Oh yes. That last map.... 🤒🤕😨😰😱

[@BigMacDavis]

Yes, I'd rather play ALL Master Levels maps than the last map of Scythe.

[@eljaminlatour6633]

14:20 human BBQ reference from TNT evilution.

[@ultrak0w]

I love the outtakes BMD

[@BigMacDavis]

Cool, thank you, I have more for Mephisto. Those will be released Sunday.

[@ГлебТ-б9т]

great that you've got this map out of the way? btw, what does BS stand for?

[@marconico1012]

bullshit

[@rosebuster]

Okay, this is probably the best map by Cranium. I no longer remember how it was playing it with pistol start. I think it was a little more tricky, but not the worst. I vaguely recall playing this one when I had my parents visiting. Strange what kind of memory associations the brain keeps. Anyway as a part of Doom + Doom II where you don't have to play from pistol start, this map is very enjoyable and chill. There are still some stupidities, but very minor when comparing to other Cranium maps. I actually like it. Well, I got Mephisto left now, but I really don't feel like playing that shit right now. Maybe tomorrow. XD

[@DEdens1525]

Big Mac Davis straight doing it

[@jonbourgoin182]

14:18 RNG smiled favorably upon you

[@BigMacDavis]

I don't think I've EVER killed a hell knight with only two rockets. Usually it's three.

[@MrGetitup269]

12:18-12:36 - I think it's just hidden innuendo by the level creator. ;)

[@jkobain]

Disco bloodbath in the library!! Yaaaay!

[@Missouri_Burns]

If you are struggling on the crushing ceilings make a save!! This map's number one enemy is the crushing ceilings i went through it 4 times, good thing i saved. Also map is painful at times.

[@demogorgonzola]

Blood Sea shortens into BS, so a bit of screwery is understandable. 3:56 ``Chainsaw (...) found a skull`` Yes, exert your revenge on Cranium! BTW Nice outtakes reel, the angrier version of BMD. :)

[@jkobain]

«Anger» is simply a version of the word «angel», only pronounced in Japanese.

[@TopSecretYoshi]

OMG, that’s the 1 secret out of 4 in this map I didn’t find!

[@dixonguy]

Hello, Jeff! Last month you said that there will be Black Mesa walktrough, and it will be the longest video on your chanell! I'm really looking forward to it

[@GazghoulThraka471]

That was so awesome

[@spd7693]

You're not alone. I hate this map for the exactly same reasons. I don't know what Cranium was up to when building it, but I guess the map didn't know what it wanted to be before it went big. Some of those crusher switches have safe spots. But the rest is simply bad.

[@mobu.9474]

Love the videos

[@d1m4e32]

Mac what happened on black Messa

[@jkobain]

It exists and being updated. The game, that is.

[@crookeddy]

Another good idea for a map but hurt by execution. I guess it's from 1995, we can't expect these mappers to know what 2024 people will want from these maps.

[@Vitz_atelier]

pain and suffering

[@jkobain]

And gore. And blood. And torture. Yaaaay!

[@Soundwaves329]

3:13 doom 3: resurrection of evil has a similar problem.

[@flushometer19_8]

You have 40.5 k subscribers also i subscribed

[@nathanspannagel6818]

One ☝️ of my fave DOOM II (master levels) maps! 🧟‍♂️🧌👹😈

[@lizichell2]

Sausage bap with chilli cheese and big mac davis. What I call an evening

[@BigMacDavis]

Oh, sounds so lovely! I'd totally be there for that!

[@joshuahensley9395]

support the effort

[@Arti9m]

Looks like you have enabled some option in compatibility settings that allows you to go over monsters and that allows lost souls to go over you. Normally this is impossible.

[@josephsarra4320]

Hmm... you say that Bloodsea Keep rivals to TNT maps? Do you remember Fire and Ice?

[@adamjensen1716]

Hey bmd just curious I thought lost souls don't count as kills in most maps again just curious

[@BigMacDavis]

Normally, they don't count as kills, but in GZDoom, they do.

[@hudibrad]

Is that mercyful fate playing?

[@martinalther6661]

I actually like this map. I see it as a good example of a Doom map that emphasizes surviving with as little ammo as possible (the BFG and Plasma Rifle are nowhere to be found). As a sidenote, there's a bit of ludo-narrative with this level's plot: it says you swam to the pier of Bloodsea Keep. But the blood you swam through is toxic. How, then, did you begin the map with 100% health?

[@SpecLad]

Clearly you started with 200%.

[@jkobain]

Mortality probably didn't take its effect instantly.

[@blackwolf249]

If this map takes place in the Blood universe, try playing it with the Doom Mod, Ultra-Crispy.

[@satishprajapati1684]

And so I come here everytime as soon as I see BMD upload a video , hoping to see HL2 discussion video 😭😭 But my wait from 1 yr shall go in vain Raise Ur voice if u want HL2 discussion video 👇👇 👇👇

[@BigMacDavis]

Tomorrow, look on my channel. :)

[@apere431]

I'm guessing this map and the next one is where Blood came from.

[@saisameer8771]

Thoughts on Half life Alyx being VR only?

[@BigMacDavis]

A bit disappointed. But Valve is forcing me to upgrade. And it's freaking Half-Life. So I must.

[@joeilya]

Crainium's master levels puts Plutonia's to shame with the difficulty.

[@goa141no6]

Well, he didn't have to make 32 of those in 4 months.

[@joeilya]

@Bengaltiger1 Heh heh, guess so.

[@Kinnakeeter]

It's like what Bigmacdavis says when someone asks him to do those maps where 500 billion enemies are in one room: "After you!" In other words, fuck this map

[@arcadeguy781]

I didn’t realize that the rad suit was for the blood pool. My invulnerability wore out too quickly, and I just went into God-Mode. I know it’s cheating, but I had no other option. I'm not a fan of Cranium’s maps so far

[@kakhome1]

I actually think this is the least complicated Cranium map.

[@ghos282]

Big Mac n' Cheesy Doom. (Actually GzDoom is a very good port)

[@michealwoods6817]

Bmd need you to play koploka idk if its spelled right but i need a bmd play of this map

[@SpecLad]

17:50 Isn't the alcove big enough for you to fit in? 25:16 "I'M FREEEEEEE!"

[@tamaskarsai2072]

5:47 I think I know why you died in the recorded runs and not in the practice runs. You distract your self with talking and the enemies sneak up to you and dealing unexpected damage.

[@BigMacDavis]

That is a good point, my friend, I think you are right on that.

[@populouslove1425]

For me this map is only difficult in the courtyard and the secret prison with the dropping ceilings.

[@M3RCENARIES]

11:14 the SPARTA pit ;.;

[@bojohannesen4352]

4:55 😆💃🕺

[@rilluma]

Yaaaay!! xD