([2025-03-20] A new Marathon: Keyfinder map was added, "NEFX - Elegance Emerging Through Application of Bases". This can be downloaded individually or with other files in the Marathon: Keyfinder section at the link.)
NEFX loves you.
NEFX has been prolifically producing great Marathon/Aleph One inventions since 2017 (around 2.5 years after being founded) and uploading them to Simplici7y, in an increasing number of different upload pages that NEFX then frequently updates. This has occasionally lead to crowding of Simplici7y's front page with several different NEFX uploads, sometimes over a relatively short period. Understandably, some have objected to this as unfairly outcrowding and burying the wonderful contributions of our fellow travelers. We hear them. Therefore, to better serve the community as well as our Total Carnage Comrades, NEFX is now consolidating all additions and updates to its Marathon and Aleph One-related inventions on Simplici7y here on this one upload page, with a datemarked update timeline you can view below. Henceforth, all Marathon/Aleph One scenarios, campaigns, maps, mods, etc, and any updates to them, will be posted here. Of course, the webpage link connects to NEFX's Internet Archive homepage, where you can find all inventions by titled category. This includes:
NEFX Marathon Mods (i.e. physics files and Lua scripts for netplay)
NEFX Marathon Infinity Netmaps
NEFX Marathon Solomaps for others' scenarios, including the soundtracked 50-level pack for Aleph One: Wheels!
NEFX Marathon Mapmaking Templates for Weland
NEFX Marathon: Machina -- The Alien Machine Mind
NEFX Marathon: Keyfinder -- The Doomed Myth of Destiny's Halo
NEFX Marathon: Sucks
NEFX Marathon: Rules -- The Infinite Recombinations to the Way
NEFX Marathon: Pathsifter -- The Facing of the Legion Within
NEFX Marathon: Underrealm -- The Confronting of the Forgetting
NEFX Marathon: Colorguard -- The Grimmest Myriad Mirror
NEFX Marathon: Colorwash -- The Wresting of the Tides
NEFX Marathon: Ultramega Extreme Golfmaster Dinosaur Egg Championship Super Bowl 5000 3D -- The Quest
NEFX Marathon: BOBJam -- The Tranquil Chaos of Crowded Escape
NEFX Marathon: Revelation -- The Brutal Path to Knowing
NEFX Marathon: Nampa
NEFX Marathon: Encyclopedia -- The Rise of Bad Take Jake
NEFX Marathon: Corn Maze -- The Forced Wisdom of the Walls
NEFX Marathon: Shadervoid -- The Labywraths of Growth
NEFX Marathon: Green (You Snooze, You Lose)
NEFX Marathon: 52 Pickup
Thanks, everyone. We are glad to share this space with you.
Happy Carnage,
-Adminn_1
Update timeline:
[2025-03-20] A new Marathon: Keyfinder map was added, "NEFX - Elegance Emerging Through Application of Bases". This can be downloaded individually or with other files in the Marathon: Keyfinder section at the link.
[2025-03-20] A new Marathon: Keyfinder map was added, "NEFX - Elegance Emerging Through Application of Bases". This can be downloaded individually or with other files in the Marathon: Keyfinder section at the link.
Teaser Video: https://youtu.be/vQ6sbB7itnE?si=QkkvPqLQUeK_2GFI
Fixed file loading on Linux and Mac OS. Changed "\" to "/" in mml folder paths.
I created these maps between 2000 - 2003. They have been uploaded before in a similar format. This pack adds one large solo map. I'm not sure about all this new fangled stuff you got here so you might need to tweak them a bit to work.
Not sure what happened to the original; if it's still floating around somewhere. This is the new version.
Stand-alone game
Fixed gamma bug (nuclear) Bettered main menu text (LESS chance of cut-off, recommended setting is still 1024+)
This is a map I made in college, ages ago. Heavily inspired by certain moments from the Rubicon solo campaign, but with its own unique twists.
This level is designed to be severely punishing, but absolutely doable with a sound strategy. There are ambushes. There are turret puzzles. There are times you'll have to run for your life.
One word of advice - you're not meant to fight every juggernaut. You can still try if you want to :)
The first and so far only build.
A zip file version of the old 3D Examples from the early days of Aleph One. Includes a plugin containing 3D models of columns and lights, and two maps for trying it out. Files originally created by "binhqx", and still available in .sit form here
Demo
Stand-alone Marathon game. Windows version.
Fixed the gamma bug.
An original fan soundtrack for Marathon Infinity, composed by Talashar. Featuring themes from Marathon, Halo, and M2SE. This won't just be a mashup of themes you know though, levels and character have been given their own themes to provide a new dimension to the game. Experience Infinity in a whole new way. Based on Treellama's M2SE plugin.
Preview my music here: https://talashar.bandcamp.com/album/strange-aeons
NOTE: MUSIC DOES NOT LOOP ENDLESSLY. This is intended. Many levels have added silence to allow the ambience some time on the stage. This silence is not a bug. Each level has been assigned specific tracks to emphasize narrative beats, emotional highlights, atmosphere, and overall vibe. If you would like looping versions of the songs, you can get them for free via the bandcamp link (click Buy Album then enter $0).
Recommended volume levels are 100% Master, 70% Music.
If you run into any issues with this plugin, I can be found in the Marathon Discord as @throkgaar.
Enjoy.
Slight tweaks to timing and higher quality .ogg files with Metadata.
Archive of the original Marathon Rubicon release for classic MacOS Aleph One, titled Rubicon AO Light. This is the Rubicon scenario as it was before Rubicon X.
The files on this archive were taken from the Macintosh Garden here https://macintoshgarden.org/games/marathon-rubicon and passed through MacBinary II+ to make them compatible with modern Aleph One for Windows and Linux too.
Also included is a set of maps bundled with the AO Light release, including some netmaps, the Rubicon Xariim scenario and, as far as I can tell, one ported map from the unreleased scenarios that eventually became Rubicon.
Added the weapons and items MML scripts from Rubicon X to fix wrong names in the HUD.
Hosted on Mega because the Simplici7y uploader is failing to upload.
Marathon: Istoria is a single-player RPG scenario set in the Marathon universe and designed for the Aleph One engine. It pushes the engine to its limits by using advanced character progression, combat, and storytelling.
Customize your character by choosing from seven different player classes, each with their own unique active and passive abilities. Decide which conventional weapons you want to specialize in, and make use of a brand new arsenal of spells. Explore Istoria while discovering its secrets and how you fit in the world through a combination of terminals and communicating with the recently deceased. Istoria features an original soundtrack by Jon Irons.
The Pfhor have captured our dear Hero, and now the Hero must fight through the legendary commanders in the gladiatorial arena to earn freedom!
Lua scripting gives each boss phase a different flavor.
Aleph One v1.7+ recommended.
Tweaked balance slightly. Replays should work now. Fixed a couple bugs.
See Read-Me for more details.
plugin for terminals to not work anymore
it breaks them
After all, what is a metastable AI but an electric god?
You've been sent by Durandal to assist a UESC assault on the Vylae homeworld. As Pfhor resistance crumbles, a strange discovery offers new opportunities... and new perils.
A mini-scenario for Marathon Infinity. Eight levels, plus one interstitial and one secret bonus level.
Notable changes in v1.2:
Don't fall into the lava
Like I said don't fall into the lava
Watch the Ball Drop (Shoot or press Microphone key)
Listen to the BOBs sing Auld Lang Syne
Enjoy the Fireworks
Video: https://youtu.be/eNEvABhGJwA
Initial Release
Miss the music from Marathon 1? Get a full original soundtrack for the entire game.
An original fan soundtrack for Marathon 2: Durandal, composed by Talashar. Featuring themes from Marathon, Halo, M2SE, and more. This won't just be a mashup of themes you know though, levels and characters have been given their own themes.
Based on Treellama's M2SE plugin.
Listen to it on Bandcramp:
https://talashar.bandcamp.com/album/feel-the-noise
Or Youtube:
https://youtu.be/zYGK8K2dv80?si=fxTJvi9prDhRAJeg
A scenario set between Marathon 2 and Marathon Infinity. Intended to enhance the story experience of playing Infinity by giving enough context to work out key plot points as they happen in game.
As Departure intended as a prequel to Infinity it's fairly short. Only 12 levels and some of them are fairly short.
Any feedback is welcome. Alternatively feel free to unpack the game file with Atque and make improvements.
Version 1.1 - Fixed bug in smaller walkway area of Noctem where player could clip through wall and be trapped in centre
To celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Marathon, I present to you a fully dynamic soundtrack for Marathon 2: Durandal.
This soundtrack is perfect for someone who really loves the M1 soundtrack and wants more! Download it now!
-turned off the debug text on 'All Roads'
-Tweaked and EQ'd some tracks
-Give it a listen NOW on YouTube!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3cNllPA_VY
-Now on Bandcamp!: https://solar-tron.bandcamp.com/album/marathon-2-an-original-soundtrack
-Download individual tracks: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1qhr_Zvm-zzX3Ld0LtcyVOOcZV_boCKhd?usp=sharing
Space scenery for Logan 7 single player map. Place zipped or unzipped download in Plugins folder in Marathon directory and select "Spooky Landscape Plugin" from environment preferences in game.
Landscape doesnt align yet.
Prepare for renewal.