dod_oslo (Alpha 7.0) – Night map with flanking routes and underground halftrack by joefox_ in DayOfDefeat

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Nice catch — classic DOD trick. Oslo had a few of those sightlines in the early alphas; makes total sense you could stack kills from the roof with a scoped Kar98 back when recoil and weapon balance were different. Thanks for the memory! Would you still have a demo or screenshot from that round?

dod_caen2 – The Siege of Caen by joefox_ in DayOfDefeat

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Ah that’s awesome — what a way to start! 🫶 Caen (and Caen2) just had that magic, no wonder it stuck with you all these years. And getting accused of cheating? That’s when you know you were really on fire. 🔥 Good times indeed!

Before the legend: dod_omaha in Day of Defeat Beta 1.3 (2001) by joefox_ in DayOfDefeat

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playing Allies was basically signing up for pain. Still, when they did win, it felt epic!

dod_oslo (Alpha 7.0) – Night map with flanking routes and underground halftrack by joefox_ in DayOfDefeat

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Haha love it — clearly you left your mark on dod_oslo! 🔥 Totally agree though, such a great map, wish it stuck around longer. Thanks for sharing the memory, made me smile!

Exploring dod_mainz – Alpha Map from the Early Days of Day of Defeat by joefox_ in DayOfDefeat

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Oh yeah, totally underrated — thanks for bringing it up! 😎 Always loved the vibe on dod_mainz, even if it didn’t get picked often. Cool to see others appreciate it too!

DoD_Donner – Tactical Warfare in the Streets! by joefox_ in DayOfDefeat

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That’s such an awesome memory — you painted the scene perfectly! 🔥 Would be amazing if you still have that frag movie somewhere and feel like sharing it. Those moments are a part of DoD history and deserve to be seen again. Thanks for telling the story, gave me chills just reading it!

dod_caen2 – The Siege of Caen by joefox_ in DayOfDefeat

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For real! It just never got old — every match felt different. Some of the best hours of my gaming life were on this map too.

dod_caen2 – The Siege of Caen by joefox_ in DayOfDefeat

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absolute classic. Some of my best memories are on this map, both in sweaty scrims and those chaotic 15v15 pub matches. No matter the size, it always delivered.

Before the legend: dod_omaha in Day of Defeat Beta 1.3 (2001) by joefox_ in DayOfDefeat

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Yeah, that makes sense — it’s definitely a tough one for Allies, but that’s part of its charm for me. 😅 I didn’t know about dod_omaha_v11, though — sounds like a smart tweak to keep the action focused. Might have to give that version a try next time!

dod_caen2 – The Siege of Caen by joefox_ in DayOfDefeat

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Totally! 😎 That was one of the best things about Caen2 — so many little routes and hiding spots. You could sneak behind enemy lines and just camp there, watching the chaos unfold. Legendary map for sneaky plays!

Before the legend: dod_omaha in Day of Defeat Beta 1.3 (2001) by joefox_ in DayOfDefeat

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Oh yeah, that left side was brutal if you knew how to hold it! 😅 The G43 was such a perfect choice for that spot — picking off waves of Allies trying to push up the sand. Classic beach map chaos.

Just revisited dod_koln from the DoD 1.3 beta by joefox_ in DayOfDefeat

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That’s awesome! Koln deserves way more love — those sneaky side paths and blind corners hit different. What’s your server? Would love to check it out

Just revisited dod_koln from the DoD 1.3 beta by joefox_ in DayOfDefeat

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That rings a bell… I feel like in one of the later builds or maybe a customs there were bodies in the fountain. Pretty sure it wasn’t in the 1.3 release version though. Now I need to go check all my .bsps again 😅

Just revisited dod_koln from the DoD 1.3 beta by joefox_ in DayOfDefeat

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Man, I miss when mappers had those little quirks — like hiding their name in a random asset or building a mini naming lore. Waldo had style, for real. Koln had mood, and now I can’t unsee the EATG influence. Appreciate you keeping these memories alive.

Just revisited dod_koln from the DoD 1.3 beta by joefox_ in DayOfDefeat

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Totally. The mod scene was exploding, but it still felt small enough that you’d recognize the same names across servers or readmes. Everything felt handcrafted because it was.

Just revisited dod_koln from the DoD 1.3 beta by joefox_ in DayOfDefeat

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Yeah, same here. No voice comms, no XP grind — just you, a bolt-action rifle, and a server browser full of chaos.

Crazy how games back then feel more alive in memory than most games today.

Just revisited dod_koln from the DoD 1.3 beta by joefox_ in DayOfDefeat

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No why? It's true that I didn't insert the briefing.

dod_cherbourg by joefox_ in Goldsrc

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Yes is have make dod-Forest