Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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In this bonus episode of our Deep Dive podcast, Nightdive's Locke Vincent is joined by Nightdive developer, Matt 'Mtrop' Tropiano, to delve deeper into the surprise re-release of Heretic + Hexen. Topics include Matt's history as a modder, new additions like Vestiges of Grandeur, favorite maps and weapons, and more!
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⏰ Timecodes ⏰
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0:00 - Intro
0:45 - How did Matt get involved with Nightdive?
2:22 - Matt's modding journey
6:04 - You never know where your hobbies will take you
8:32 - Matt's role on the Heretic + Hexen re-release
12:15 - On the new hub, Vestiges of Grandeur
15:18 - A trip down memory lane
16:34 - What is an ACS?
18:29 - Development timeline and legacy features
24:05 - What is a WAD file?
25:52 - Matt's tools for the community, DOOM tools
31:45 - Modding begins as a selfish endeavor
35:15 - Modding as an evolution of the game and tool design
36:56 - What new players can expect from the re-release of Heretic + Hexen
38:08 - Matt's favorite weapons and maps for Heretic + Hexen
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