Open source GZDoom community splinters after creator inserts AI-generated code

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GZDoom, an open-source Doom port, has been a major platform for Doom modding and gameplay enhancements since 1998.
The GZDoom community is fracturing, with many developers moving to a new fork called UZDoom due to disagreements with the leadership of GZDoom's creator, Christoph Oelckers (Graf Zahl).
The split was partly triggered by Graf Zahl's insertion of untested AI-generated code into the GZDoom codebase.
UZDoom aims to continue GZDoom's legacy with a more transparent and collaborative development model.
GZDoom's lineage traces back to ZDoom, which itself has a rich history of forks and derivatives like LZDoom and DSDA-Doom.
DSDA-Doom, another popular Doom port, has its own history of maintainer controversies but remains active.
UZDoom is being developed by the same people who have been contributing to GZDoom for years, ensuring continuity and expertise.
Switching from GZDoom to UZDoom is straightforward, with save game compatibility and easy setup for existing players.
The Doom community is resilient, and the transition to UZDoom is expected to have minimal disruption.
The article highlights the ongoing creativity in the Doom community, such as the new Sunder map, 'The Leviathan's Arteries.'

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