KDiZD was the prime of my teenage life quite honestly, with all the craze, my depression, turmoil, and the leaks. Man that was hillariously epic and epically hillarious at times. And Stronghold? For me, it's the best. I don't think anything will ever top it in my own subjective ranking. Dan, just wanted to emphasize at this point, that you're one of the people I have huge amounts of respect for, even though we never met face-2-face, for all your contributions and iron charisma, while remaining a good buddy all along the way. Keep your spirit up and let nothing slow you down!

NMN (member of the KDiZD team)

I can see how all that work may become a bit much. I have felt like that may times over the last 18 years when I first registered on these forums. There were several occasions when I just had to put the work aside and do something different, but the one thing I never did over all those years is quit for good. So my hope would be that despite stopping work on Doom related things you won't just disappear and still continue contributing in some form, like giving advice and feedback. Being part of the community does not mean being available 24/7, even a few minutes every week would count.

Graf Zahl (lead developer of GZDoom)

Ahhhh damn, I'm actually gonna miss you, thank you so much for making a lot of my favourite mods such as Stronghold and ZDCMP2, you've also been an influence in terms of modding as well such as architecture.

Salahmander2

Two decades worth of passion and creativity for the game is probably more than anyone can ask of one person, especially when it's done out of a sense of love for Doom and asking for nothing in return. You've had a pretty incredible Doom career, Torm and have been a powerful influence and resource for the community. Thank you for everything.

Biodegradable

Your legacy has a place in Doom modding history and won't be forgotten.

whatup876

Good luck with whatever you decide to do Tormentor and thanks for all the cool levels and mods you've worked on over the years, plus a cool site with a nice collection of assets and information.

Doom_Dude (creator of Vilecore)

I can't say I was aware of what you've dealt with over the years until just recently, and I really can't wrap my head around it all. Though I believe that everything happens for a reason, and in this case, you have your reasons. It's likely that what you feel in your heart you should do. So good luck man with what ever new endeavors you seek from this point forward! ;)

Mr.Rocket

Thank you for your hard work. When I started mapping, you were part of my inspirations (alongside vader) and, even though my mapping has evolved to non zdoom oriented projects, I still can't forget what you have taught me. Thanks for all. Good luck with your future endeavors :)

Yugiboy85

Tormentor, your creations and gifts to the community have been immeasurable. Thank you for giving us all these amazing gifts of creativity and passion to experience. You are legendary and hold a very special place in the hearts of many. Thank you and take care in all of your future endeavors. You're sure to succeed!

Katarn11

Yeah, 20 years is a long damn time, especially when you've created so much and been involved as much as you have. Thank you so much for everything you've done, and I realize we've never really talked, but I'll miss seeing Tormenter667 pop up. I wish you all the best, and I hope you'll drop in from time to time.

Jello

Man, I'm gonna really miss your content. The Ultimate Torment and Torture was the very first Doom mod I had ever played, and was my first major step in the modding scene. I was impressed by how much could be accomplished on such an old engine, and had a blast encountering all kinds new and crazy custom demons. [..] You have provided countless hours of entertainment for absolutely free, and I cannot be more thankful for that. I believe that the greatest works emerge from pure passion and love for one's craft, and you along with many other members of the Doom community are living proof of that.

Hunting4r2d2

A sad day to realise another legend goes to retirement, but from other side it's for the best. If you feel your tasks/duties/plans then it must be pretty satisfying feel of completion of your end goals and that you can be go for rest on a beach with umbrella in your drink. Thank you for everything Torm. A lot of great stuff have i witnessed, your legacy will keep live on. Have fun.

Wereknight

My heart always skips a beat whenever I see a "goodbye/farewell" thread on Doomworld, but seeing you leaving is actually quite saddening. Good luck with your future endeavors and thank you for everything you made and shared with us. I hope Realm667 would be still up and running because there are some really cool stuff there.

Uni

It's sad, of course, but you know how they say: It's better to go away while you're still remembered, and remembered nicely, and from what we see here, it surely that time. You were one of the two people who bring me back into Dooming almost decade later, and also one of two who inspired me to start mapping on my own. So, thank you, and good luck with whatever you want to do now.

Spawn

Appreciate your huge and lasting contributions to the community. I hope you look back on your time in this corner of the world fondly, occasional eruption of drama aside. Hope too that you find something you enjoy even more to fill the extra time!

holaareola

Congratulations on leaving on a high Daniel. You’ve been a massive presence throughout my entire time in the community, and I can honestly say I wouldn’t be the mapper I am without your influence. Come to think of it, without you I wouldn’t have even mapped for some of the biggest community projects I was in on.  Well done on all you’ve achieved and best of luck for whatever you turn your talents to next!

Phobus (part of the Stronghold team)

Sad to see you go Torm, all the best. Really enjoyed your Torment and Torture series, also thanks for hosting all that stuff on R667!

Captain Toenail

You were one of my earliest inspirations for mapping. Good luck on your future.

Gothic (part of the ZPack team)

I always felt that you were an out-of-the-box thinker when it came to DooM mods, a person who pushed the boundaries and sought out innovative ways to repackage a vintage game. Others will fill the void you leave, but it is still sad to see you go. Meine Segenswünsche.

ReX (creator of Darkest Hour)

I definitely greatly enjoyed all of your works however, even the more controversial ones like KDIZD. They were what got me really interested in the ZDoom modding scene at the time, even just as a lurker, so it's weird to me that particularly the older ambitious mods, including TUTNT and Stronghold, seem to be getting little mention these days. At least among the greater Doom community and social media.

Doom64hunter

Thank you so much for your contribution to the community torm and good luck with your future endeavors. Your mods were instrumental in inspiring me to get into modding. Ultimate Torment and Torture, KDiZD and Stronghold were one of the first mods i played and still hold to high regard. Your legacy won't be forgotten.

jazzmaster9 (creator of Shadows of Destiny)

A legend in your own right, with cobblestones along the way. But if we have to look at the greater picture, your legacy shines through without any hesitation. ''Needs more detail'' even became unofficial Doom jargon. Nothing more needs to be added to that. Torm, although we only briefly worked together, certainly when compared to 20 years of Dooming, it was a pleasant and rewarding experience. For whatever it is worth, please stick around as Doom rolls into the future. A future in which your mods definitely have played and will play more than just a part.

Redneckerz (part of the Realm667 staff)

I symphasize completely, because I felt similar i guess. I wanted to quit, but...well here I am.still/again hanging around.... Have a nice Doom-free time and come back later.

DoomGater (webmaster of doomgate.de)

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