Uploaded July 2016 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Matt shares his 1995-onward retrospective on his life as a mapper and modder for one of the greatest games ever made - and what it taught him about seeking validation, the difference between confidence and pride, and the importance of taking risks and leaving your comfort zone.

A veteran of Doom modding and mapping, Matt Tropiano (Coffee Break Episode 1, The Adventures of Square) can be found on Twitter @TheRealMTrop

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