The Cacowards are a yearly feature in Doomworld, released on Doom's birthday. The series started in 2004 with the so-called 11th installment, which was an attempt to replicate the success of the previous year's 10 Years of Doom celebration, more precisely the Top 100 WADs of All Time and Top 10 Infamous WADs articles.

Apart from the regular Cacowards, there are additional Cacowards granted each year:

• Runners Up are given to mods which would have been good enough for inclusion if there hadn't been even better mods filling all the slots. There are usually two runners up, though the number has varied between zero (2011) and five (2012).
• Best Multiplayer (Best DM Level until 2007 and Best Multiplayer Level until 2011,) honoring the best multiplayer WAD of the year.
• Best Gameplay Mod, presented to the best gameplay modification of the year. The first such award was given in 2011, however they were preceded by a non-repeated, ad-hoc award ("This Is My Boomstick") in the 15th Cacowards in 2008.
• The Mordeth Award, recognizing whichever WAD of the year has taken the longest time to develop and release, in honor of Mordeth's notoriously protracted development schedule.
• The Worst Wad, dishonoring the worst WAD of the year, a category that was officially retired in 2011 because it was considered "sort of dumb" to reward people for uploading low-quality work.
• The Mockaward, given to the best joke WAD of the year, in honor of Mockery, were suspended in 2011 because of the apparent dearth of joke WADs worth considering for an award, but came back in 2012.
• The Mapper of the Year, awarded to the best level designer of the year.
• The Sky May Be pays homage to departed members of the community.
• Since 2011, Honoring a Newcomer spotlights promising new blood.
• Non-recurring categories are sometimes created for given mods that could not fit anywhere else but deserved a mention nonetheless. This has included "Honorable Mention" (2004), "What the Hell!?" (2005), "Escher Award" (2006), "This is my Boomstick" (2008), "Consolation Prize" (2011), and "What the Pope?" (2012).

As of December 25, 2012, the series has had its 19th (actually 9th) installment released.

Mike Lightner (Mancubus II) produced the logos for the feature, and Stephen Browning (Scuba Steve) was responsible for the content, although Dean Joseph (deathz0r) joined him for the 14th installment. Patrick Pineda and Darknation assisted with the 15th installment. The 16th installment saw writing contributions from Pineda, hobbs, and esselfortium. After the 17th installment, Browning stepped down as the host of the Cacowards, and was succeeded by hobbs beginning and ending with the 18th. Hobbs' disappearance in early 2012, and lack of surprise reappearance in time for the Cacowards, led the community to select a team made of Xaser, St. Alfonzo, and kmxexii to take the hold.

Contents 1 11th Annual Cacowards (2004) 1.1 Winners 1.2 Runners Up 1.3 Honorable Mention 1.4 Best DM level 1.5 Worst Wad 1.6 Mordeth Award 1.7 Mockaward 1.8 Mapper of the Year 2 12th Annual Cacowards (2005) 2.1 Winners 2.2 Runners Up 2.3 What the Hell!? 2.4 Best DM level 2.5 Worst Wad 2.6 Mordeth Award 2.7 Mockaward 2.8 Mapper of the Year 3 13th Annual Cacowards (2006) 3.1 Winners 3.2 Runners Up 3.3 Escher Award 3.4 Best DM level 3.5 Worst Wad 3.6 Mordeth Award 3.7 Mockaward 3.8 Mapper of the Year 4 14th Annual Cacowards (2007) 4.1 Winners 4.2 Runners Up 4.3 Best Multiplayer level 4.4 Worst Wad 4.5 Mordeth Award 4.6 Mockaward 4.7 Mapper of the Year 5 15th Annual Cacowards (2008) 5.1 Winners 5.2 This is my Boomstick 5.3 Runners Up 5.4 Best Multiplayer level 5.5 Worst Wad 5.6 Mordeth Award 5.7 Mockaward 5.8 Mapper of the Year 6 16th Annual Cacowards (2009) 6.1 Winners 6.2 Runners Up 6.3 Best Multiplayer level 6.4 Worst Wad 6.5 Mordeth Award 6.6 Mockaward 6.7 Mapper of the Year 7 17th Annual Cacowards (2010) 7.1 Winners 7.2 Runners Up 7.3 Also mentioned 7.4 Best Multiplayer level 7.5 Worst Wad 7.6 Mordeth Award 7.7 Mockaward 7.8 Mapper of the Year 8 18th Annual Cacowards (2011) 8.1 Winners 8.2 Honoring a Newcomer 8.3 Consolation Prize 8.4 Best Multiplayer 8.5 Best Gameplay Mod 8.6 Mordeth Award 8.7 Mapper of the Year 9 19th Annual Cacowards (2012) 9.1 Winners 9.2 Runners Up 9.3 Honoring a Newcomer 9.4 Best Multiplayer 9.5 Best Gameplay Mod 9.6 Mordeth Award 9.7 Mockaward 9.8 What The Pope?! 9.9 Mapper of the Year 10 External links

11th Annual Cacowards (2004)Edit

WinnersEdit

• Action Doom - Stephen Browning (Scuba Steve) and company (Doomworld/idgames)
• Decade - Russell Pearson (Doomworld/idgames)
• RTC-3057 - Team Future (Doomworld/idgames)
• Grove - B.P.R.D (Doomworld/idgames)
• Tremor - Ross Mathieson (zarkyb) (Doomworld/idgames)
• Chosen - LilWhiteMouse (Doomworld/idgames)
• Phobos Revisited - ReX Claussen (Doomworld/idgames)
• Hell Revealed II - Various Authors (Doomworld/idgames)
• Community Chest 2 - Various Authors (Doomworld/idgames)
• ZDoom Community Map - Various Authors (Doomworld/idgames)

Runners UpEdit

• Super Sonic Doom - Stephen Clark (The Ultimate DooMer) (Doomworld/idgames)
• Deus Vult - Huy Pham (Doom Marine) (Doomworld/idgames)
• Massmas - Mike Watson (Cyb) (Doomworld/idgames)

Honorable MentionEdit

• Daedalus: Alien Defense - TeamTNT (Doomworld/idgames)

Best DM levelEdit

• 8-Bit DM - G0dCells (Doomworld/idgames)

Worst WadEdit

• Doom: Rampage Edition - "Doom Rampage"

Mordeth AwardEdit

• Hellcore - Various Authors (Doomworld/idgames)

MockawardEdit

• Doomworld Forums 3 - Anonymous (Doomworld/idgames)

Mapper of the YearEdit

• B.P.R.D

12th Annual Cacowards (2005)Edit

WinnersEdit

• Simplicity - Matthew McGee (Agent Spork) (Doomworld/idgames)
• Scythe 2 - Erik Alm (Doomworld/idgames)
• HedRox - Rodrigo Acevedo (Doomworld/idgames)
• Suspended in Dusk - Esa Repo (Espi) (Doomworld/idgames)
• Kama Sutra - Adolf Vojta (Gusta) and Jakub Razak (_MethoD_) (Doomworld/idgames)
• Congestion 1024 - Various Authors (Doomworld/idgames)
• Hi-Tech Hell 2 - Alien Tech - Simo Malinen (Doomworld/idgames)
• Temple of Chaos 2 - Warped Reality - Matthew McGee (Agent Spork) (Doomworld/idgames)
• Crimson Canyon - Jeffrey Graham (psyren) (Doomworld/idgames)
• Total Control - Dutch Devil (Doomworld/idgames)

Runners UpEdit

• For Whom the Bell Tolls - didy (Doomworld/idgames)
• Altar of Evil - Dutch Devil (Doomworld/idgames)

What the Hell!?Edit

• Happy Time Circus - Ray Schmitz (shitbag) (Doomworld/idgames)

Best DM levelEdit

• Nimrod: Project Doom - Team Future (Doomworld/idgames)

Worst WadEdit

• 1994 Wads - Too Many to Name

Mordeth AwardEdit

• Jägermörder 02: Terra Nova - Derek MacDonald (Afterglow) (Doomworld/idgames)

MockawardEdit

• Kama Sutra - Adolf Vojta (Gusta) and Jakub Razak (_MethoD_) (Doomworld/idgames)

Mapper of the YearEdit

• Matthew McGee (Agent Spork)

13th Annual Cacowards (2006)Edit

WinnersEdit

• Phocas Island 2 - Chris Hopkins (chopkinsca) (Doomworld/idgames)
• IC2005 - Ian Cunnings (The Flange Peddler) (Doomworld/idgames)
• Hellcore 2.0 - Devon West (Darkfyre) and Robert Babor (Fusion) (Doomworld/idgames)
• Newdoom Community Project - Various Authors (Doomworld/idgames)
• Operation Overlord - Nigel Rowand (Enjay) (Doomworld/idgames)
• Vae Victus 2 - Derek Braun (Dittohead) (Doomworld/idgames)
• Phobia: The age - Kristian Käll (Kristus) (Doomworld/idgames)
• Foreverhood 1.0 - Brian Goodsell (Skadoomer)
• Classic Episode 2: Singularity Complex - Jan Van der Veken (Doomworld/idgames)
• Crucified Dreams - Various Authors (Doomworld/idgames)

Runners UpEdit

• Oniria - Aluqah (Doomworld/idgames)
• Zen Dynamics - Xaser (Doomworld/idgames)

Escher AwardEdit

• Impossible: A New Reality - JK (Doomworld/idgames)

Best DM levelEdit

• Dynamite Deathmatch - Matt Cibulas (RottKing) (Doomworld/idgames)

Worst WadEdit

• Nazi Auferstehung - Dark Exodus

Mordeth AwardEdit

• Crucified Dreams - Various Authors (Doomworld/idgames)

MockawardEdit

• How Not To Be Seen! - Wills (Doomworld/idgames)
  • TurboCharged ARCADE! - Xaser (Doomworld/idgames)

Mapper of the YearEdit

• Dutch Devil

14th Annual Cacowards (2007)Edit

WinnersEdit

• Genesis of Descent - Nick Laurent (hobomaster22) (Doomworld/idgames)
• Cheogsh - Shadowman (Doomworld/idgames)
• Songs of the Damned - Trevor Primmett (iori) (Doomworld/idgames)
• The Dying End - Christopher Lutz (Doomworld/idgames)
• Sine Die - didy (Doomworld/idgames)
• Knee-Deep in ZDoom - Various Authors (Doomworld/idgames)
• Community Chest 3 - Various Authors (Doomworld/idgames)
• EPIC - Alexander S. (Eternal) (Doomworld/idgames)
• The Ultimate Torment & Torture - Daniel Gimmer (Tormentor667) (Doomworld/idgames)
• The Outer Darkness - Varun Abhirama Krishna (Doomworld/idgames)

Runners UpEdit

• Demons of Problematique - Dennis Meuwissen (exl) (Doomworld/idgames)
• Wonderful Doom - Wraith (Doomworld/idgames)

Best Multiplayer levelEdit

• 32in24-5 - Various Authors (Doomworld/idgames)

Worst WadEdit

• Anything Gamarra - Giulio Galassi (Glassyman)

Mordeth AwardEdit

• Knee-Deep in ZDoom - Various Authors (Doomworld/idgames)

MockawardEdit

• It Only Gets Worse - Wills (Doomworld/idgames)

Mapper of the YearEdit

• Alexander S. (Eternal)

15th Annual Cacowards (2008)Edit

WinnersEdit

• Deus Vult II - Huy Pham (Doom Marine) (Doomworld/idgames)
• Gravity - Alexander S. (Eternal) (Doomworld/idgames)
• Urban Brawl: Action Doom 2 - Action Team (Doomworld/idgames)
• Eternal Doom IV - TeamTNT (Doomworld/idgames)
• Thunderpeak - Björn Ostmann (Vader) (Doomworld/idgames)
• Back to Basics - Esa Repo (Espi) (Doomworld/idgames)
• BGPA Missions: Liberation - Nigel Rowand (Enjay) (Doomworld/idgames)
• Chex Quest 3 - Charles Jacobi (Doomworld/idgames)
• Escape from Castle Chezcrea - Paul Hiebert (Creaphis) (Doomworld/idgames)
• Cold as Hell - Jon Washburn (JonnyFive) (Doomworld/idgames)

This is my BoomstickEdit

• Diaz: The Last Hours of Purity (WW Hits Collection) - WildWeasel (Doomworld/idgames)

Runners UpEdit

• Remain III - Alexander "Eternal" S. (Doomworld/idgames)
• XXXI CyberSky - Alexander "Eternal" S. (Doomworld/idgames)

Best Multiplayer levelEdit

• 32in24-7 - YEDS (Doomworld/idgames)

Worst WadEdit

• UAC Military Nightmare - Terry (Doomworld/idgames)

Mordeth AwardEdit

• Deus Vult II - Huy Pham (Doom Marine) (Doomworld/idgames)

MockawardEdit

• Community is Falling 3 - Samuel Villarreal (Kaiser) (Doomworld/idgames)

Mapper of the YearEdit

• Björn Ostmann (Vader)

16th Annual Cacowards (2009)Edit

WinnersEdit

• Hell Ground - Alexander S. (Eternal) (Doomworld/idgames)
• NewDoom Community Project II - Various Authors (Doomworld/idgames)
• Harmony - Thomas van der Velden (t.v.)
• Mapgame - Ravage (Doomworld/idgames)
• Legacy of Suffering - LoganMTM (Doomworld/idgames)
• Tribute - Zalewa (Doomworld/idgames)
• Ghouls vs Humans - Cutman Mike (Doomworld/idgames)
• Whispers of Satan - Paul Corfiatis and Kristian Aro (Doomworld/idgames)
• Demons of Problematique 2 - Dennis Meuwissen (exl) (Doomworld/idgames)
• Plutonia 2 - Plutonia 2 Team (Doomworld/idgames)

Runners UpEdit

• Happy Time Circus 2 - Ray Schmitz (shitbag) (Doomworld/idgames)
• Cheogsh 2 - Shadowman (Doomworld/idgames)

Best Multiplayer levelEdit

• UDMX - Unidoom (Doomworld/idgames)

Worst WadEdit

• Tormentor667's Detail Guide

Mordeth AwardEdit

• Plutonia 2 - Plutonia 2 Team (Doomworld/idgames)

MockawardEdit

• Killing Adventure - Ruba (Doomworld/idgames)

Mapper of the YearEdit

• Brett Harrell (Mechadon)

17th Annual Cacowards (2010)Edit

WinnersEdit

• No Rest for the Living - Nerve Software
• Arcadia Demade - J.P. LeBreton ([1])
• Curse of D'Sparil - Kristus (Doomworld/idgames)
• UAC Ultra - 40oz & SuperJamie (Doomworld/idgames, texture set Doomworld/idgames)
• Unloved - BlueEagle (Doomworld/idgames)
• Valhalla - Ed (Doomworld/idgames)
• Speed of Doom - Joshy & Darkwave0000 (Doomworld/idgames)
• Drip Feed - Iori (Doomworld/idgames)
• Epic 2 - Alexander "Eternal" S. (Doomworld/idgames)
• Stronghold - Tormentor667 & Stronghold team (Doomworld/idgames)

Runners UpEdit

• Beyond Revival - Fiend (Doomworld/idgames)
• Base Ganymede Episode 2 - Khorus (Doomworld/idgames)

Also mentionedEdit

• Threshold of Pain - (Doomworld/idgames)
• Realm of Cheogsh - (Doomworld/idgames)
• Serpent: Resurrection - (Doomworld/idgames)
• Temple of the Lizardmen 2 - (Doomworld/idgames)
• Paranoid - (Doom Nexus)

Best Multiplayer levelEdit

• Megaman 8-bit Deathmatch - Cutmanmike et al. [2]

Worst WadEdit

• Æons of Death - DBThanatos et al. [3]

Mordeth AwardEdit

• Stronghold - Tormentor667 & Stronghold team (Doomworld/idgames)

MockawardEdit

• TurboCharged Arcade! - Xaser & Jimmy (ionline)

Mapper of the YearEdit

• Jon Vail (40oz)

18th Annual Cacowards (2011)Edit

WinnersEdit

• Plutonia Revisited - Various authors (Doomworld/idgames)
• Vaporware Demo - Michael Mancuso (esselfortium) (official site)
• Lunatic - Paul DeBruyne (skillsaw) (Doomworld/idgames)
• Double Impact - Matt Cibulas (RottKing) & Ralph Vickers (Ralphis) (Doomworld/idgames)
• Vanguard - Paul DeBruyne (skillsaw) (Doomworld/idgames)
• Reverie - Michael Jan Krizik (Doomworld/idgames)
• Jenesis - James Paddock (Jimmy) (Doomworld/idgames)
• Icebound - Christopher Lutz (Doomworld/idgames)
• Mandrill Ass Project - Aluqah (Doomworld/idgames)
• Khorus' Speedy Shit - Adam Woodmansey (Khorus) (Doomworld/idgames)

Honoring a NewcomerEdit

• Doom II Redux - Tarnsman (Doomworld forums thread)

Consolation PrizeEdit

• Doom64 EX - Samuel Villarreal (Kaiser) (official site)

Best MultiplayerEdit

• 32in24-11: Occupy Doomworld - The 32in24 Team (Doomworld/idgames)

Best Gameplay ModEdit

• Brütal Doom - Sergeant Mark IV [4]

Mordeth AwardEdit

• 1994 Tune-up Community Project - Various authors (Doomworld/idgames)

Mapper of the YearEdit

• Paul DeBruyne (skillsaw)

19th Annual Cacowards (2012)Edit

WinnersEdit

• Doom the Way id Did - Various authors (Doomworld/idgames)
• Strife: Absolute Order - Adam Woodmansey (Khorus) (Doomworld/idgames)
• Putrefier - Ed Cripps (Doomworld/idgames)
• 5till L1 Complex - Lainos (Doomworld/idgames)
• Community Chest 4 - Various authors (Doomworld/idgames)
• Reelism - The Kins & 300 Pounds [5]
• The Eye - Mouldy (Doomworld forums thread)
• Combat Shock 2 - Dannebubinga (Doomworld/idgames)
• Winter's Fury - Pyroscourge (Doomworld forums thread)
• Base Ganymede: Complete - Adam Woodmansey (Khorus) (Doomworld/idgames)

Runners UpEdit

• Beyond Reality - Jack101 (Doomworld/idgames)
• Masters of Chaos - Caleb & Doom_Warrior (Doomworld/idgames)
• Frozen Time - Alexander S. (Eternal) (Doomworld/idgames)
• Planisphere 2 - Perro Seco (Doomworld forums thread)
• Coffee Break Episode 1 - Matt Tropiano (Doomworld/idgames)

Honoring a NewcomerEdit

• "Maps by Purist's Six Year Old Son - Dylan (Doomworld forums thread)

Best MultiplayerEdit

• WhoDunIt - Conflagrated, Theshooter7, TheMisterCat, Peanut, Zeberpal, et al. (Doomworld/idgames)

Best Gameplay ModEdit

• Russian Overkill and Expansion - PillowBlaster [6], [7]

Mordeth AwardEdit

• Community Chest 4 - Various authors (Doomworld/idgames)

MockawardEdit

• Call of Dooty II - Chubzdoomer [8]

What The Pope?!Edit

• Grezzo 2

Mapper of the YearEdit

• Adam Woodmansey (Khorus)

External links Edit

• The 11th Annual Cacowards
• The 12th Annual Cacowards
• The 13th Annual Cacowards
• The 14th Annual Cacowards
• The 15th Annual Cacowards
• The 16th Annual Cacowards
• The 17th Annual Cacowards
• The 18th Annual Cacowards
• The 19th Annual Cacowards