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Tourism mods on JP LeBreton's itch.io page are gameplay modifications that let you explore a game's levels freely, usually by making enemies non-hostile or removing combat pressure. They are listed for Deus Ex, Thief Gold and Thief 2, Unreal 1 / Unreal Gold, STALKER: Shadow of Chernobyl, Quake, Half-Life 2, and UZDoom (Doom). The page describes the Thief and Deus Ex versions as letting you "explore freely with non-hostile enemies," and calls Tourism Deluxe for UZDoom "way cooler than '-nomonsters'."

What the mods change

The common thread is access to the world rather than challenge. Instead of fighting through a level, you move through it to look at architecture, lighting, and set pieces. The page's own wording for the Deus Ex and Thief entries makes the mechanism explicit: enemies stay in the level but do not attack.

Two entries show how far the idea stretches:

• Selected Ambient Works Volume II for Half-Life 2 is described as "an ambient mod based on the Aphex Twin album" — a mood piece rather than a combat tweak.
• Ghosts I-IV for Quake is labeled an "atmospheric tourism mod," pairing exploration with a specific soundtrack reference.

The listed mods and their games

Tourism Deluxe and the "-nomonsters" comparison

"-nomonsters" is a classic Doom launch parameter that strips monsters from a level. Tourism Deluxe for UZDoom is presented as an alternative to it. The page does not spell out the differences, so treat the comparison as a claim to check in-game: the mod's framing suggests it preserves more of the level's original character than simply deleting every monster.

Doom players who already use UZDoom have several related tools on the same page — KEYMASTER, JP's Secret Finder, "Always Pistol Start," and the Green Demon Challenge — so Tourism Deluxe can sit alongside a normal setup rather than replacing it.

Who these are for

Tourism mods suit players who want to see level design up close, revisit games they finished long ago, or use familiar worlds as a low-pressure backdrop. They are less useful if you want the original challenge intact — for that, play the unmodified game.

Before installing, check the individual mod page for the required game version and any compatibility notes. The STALKER entry, for example, states Steam/GoG compatibility on the listing itself, which is the kind of detail worth confirming per mod rather than assuming across the set.

JP LeBreton's itch.io page groups his Doom-related work into three broad kinds: gameplay mods that change how you play (KEYMASTER, Green Demon Challenge, Phobos Minute, Always Pistol Start), utility tools that change how your game files are organized or searched (WadSmoosh, JP's Secret Finder), and HUD/stat add-ons that change what you see on screen (JP's HUD, Run Stat Tracker). There is also one content release, Works of the Masters, a Deluxe Edition of the Master Levels for Doom II. Most of the gameplay and interface items are built for UZDoom, so check that source port before installing.

Gameplay mods

These change rules, loadouts, or level behavior rather than adding new maps.

The pattern across these is replay and constraint: they give you a reason to run familiar maps again under different rules. Always Pistol Start is the simplest example — it removes carried-over weapons so each level begins from the same baseline, which matters if you want consistent difficulty or fair run comparisons.

Utility tools

• WadSmoosh — an IWAD merging utility. It combines official Doom WADs into a single merged IWAD, which is what makes a single continuous playthrough possible.
• JP's Secret Finder — for UZDoom; finds items, secrets, monsters, and keys.
• Full Run for WadSmoosh'd UZDoom — every official Doom level in one long playthrough, built on top of a smooshed IWAD.

WadSmoosh and Full Run work as a pair: merge first, then play the combined set. Secret Finder is the lookup tool for when you want to locate what's left on a map rather than hunt blind.

HUD and stat tools

• JP's HUD mod — a readability-focused ZScript HUD mod.
• Run Stat Tracker for UZDoom — tracks run times and many other stats.

These are for players who want information on screen or recorded across attempts; they don't alter gameplay.

Content release

Works of the Masters is a Deluxe Edition of the Master Levels for Doom II — a curated package of official Master Levels content rather than a rules mod.

How to choose

• Want a new way to play existing maps → start with Phobos Minute or Green Demon Challenge.
• Want consistent, comparable runs → Always Pistol Start plus Run Stat Tracker.
• Want one continuous campaign → WadSmoosh, then Full Run.
• Want to find what you missed → JP's Secret Finder.
• Want a cleaner on-screen read → JP's HUD mod.

Because several items are explicitly labeled for UZDoom, confirm your source port matches before installing; the page does not state compatibility with other ports.

It is the itch.io profile page of JP LeBreton, the creator of Playscii. The page collects his games, mods, and tools in one place, organized into sections: Playscii and Playscii games, Tourism Mods, Doom Mods & Tools, and old prototypes. It also links out to his personal site (jplebreton.com) and his Mastodon profile (@[email protected]).

What you'll find on the page

The listings fall into a few clear groups, and knowing them helps you decide where to start.

Playscii and Playscii games

Playscii is described on the page as an open source ASCII-based art, animation, and game creation tool. The section also lists small creations made with it, such as PETSCII Fireplace, a winter-themed visual, and Endless Ladder Climbing 2.

Tourism Mods

These are mods built around exploring game worlds without combat pressure. Examples from the page:

Doom Mods & Tools

This is the largest group, mostly for UZDoom (a Doom source port). It includes gameplay mods, challenge mods, HUD and stats tools, and utilities:

• Works of the Masters — a Deluxe Edition of the Master Levels for Doom II
• WadSmoosh — an IWAD merging utility
• JP's Secret Finder — finds items, secrets, monsters, and keys
• "Always Pistol Start" — start every level with the default loadout
• Phobos Minute — a classic twist on the speedrun
• Green Demon Challenge — your only escape is the level exit
• KEYMASTER — a gameplay mod
• JP's HUD — a readability-focused ZScript HUD mod
• Run Stat Tracker — run times and other stats
• Full Run — every official Doom level in one long playthrough for WadSmoosh'd UZDoom
• Arcadia Demade — a BioShock demake for Doom 2
• Autobiographical Architecture — an unreleased free mod for Doom 2

Old prototypes

Earlier experimental work, including Puddlejumper (a movement-based game prototype), Platformer Popular (a high school social sim), Simulation Purity (the IGF 2008 build, described as abstract expressionist first person action), and Shooter.

How to use the page

If you want to try something specific, match your goal to a section:

• Explore a game world peacefully → start with the Tourism Mods section and check the listed game and compatibility notes (for example, the STALKER mod notes Steam/GoG compatibility).
• Change how Doom plays → browse Doom Mods & Tools; most items name UZDoom as the target, so check that you're running that port before installing.
• Make ASCII art or games → look at Playscii and the games built with it.
• See early experiments → the old prototypes section.

Each listing is a separate project page, so download and installation details live there rather than on the profile itself. The page does not state prices, so check each project page for its own terms.

JP LeBreton's itch.io page groups four experimental projects under the heading "old prototypes": Puddlejumper, Platformer Popular, Simulation Purity (IGF 2008 build), and The Marked. Each is presented as a prototype rather than a finished release, so expect rough edges and limited scope. The list below reflects exactly what the page states about each one.

The four prototypes at a glance

Puddlejumper

Described only as a prototype for a movement-based game. The page gives no further detail on controls, engine, or completion state, so treat it as an early experiment in movement mechanics rather than a playable finished title.

Platformer Popular

A "high school social sim" prototype. The name suggests platforming, but the page's own description frames it as a social simulation set in a high school — worth noting if you are looking for a pure platformer.

Simulation Purity (IGF 2008 build)

An "abstract expressionist first person action" project, labeled as the IGF 2008 build. The IGF reference indicates it was prepared as an Independent Games Festival submission, which helps date the prototype to that era.

The Marked

A "No-weapons monster manipulation mod" prototype. Unlike the other three, this one is a mod rather than a standalone game, and its premise — influencing monsters without weapons — fits alongside LeBreton's other Doom-family modding work listed on the page.

How to use this list

• If you want to see early movement or social-sim experiments, start with Puddlejumper and Platformer Popular.
• If you are interested in LeBreton's design history or IGF-era indie work, Simulation Purity is the relevant build.
• If you play Doom-family mods, The Marked is the prototype most consistent with the rest of the page's mod offerings.

Because the page labels all four as prototypes, check each project's own page for current download availability and any stated requirements before playing.