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- S H A R E W A R E V E R S I O N
- 17 JAN 1995
- Thank you for trying Super "ZAP" Shell! Based on the original ZAP shell for
- DOOM I and ][, Super ZAP will support even more games such as the new RISE
- OF THE TRIAD and HERETIC. And as new games come out that support 'command-
- line' launching, ZAP will pick up on these too!!! Better yet, registering
- ZAP is quick and easy, you'll get the full version right away, and you'll be
- able to get the updated versions (new options and new games added in) as soon
- as they come available! Not enough? Registered users also get a 1 year
- subscription to the hottest DOOM-based BBS in the south-west, will full
- support for great games like Doom, Heretic, Rise of the Triad (Rott),
- Descent and more! So join now and enjoy!
- - Dave Vitter, IMPACT Software President
-
- INSTALLING ZAP
- ==============
- Download ZAP from your favoite BBS (I see you already did!), and un-zip it
- using PKUNZIP into a directory named ZAP (or whatever you want to call it!).
- Now simply type ZAP at the DOS command line to start the program (NOTE : if
- the program is missing one of its data files it won't run properly! One
- such file is called PATH.CFG....if you loose this file simply make it using
- the Dos editor and just add the first line ZAP).
-
- PATH SETUP/PATHS
- ================
- When you first run ZAP you will be asked to set the paths to your favorite
- games. Use the TAB key to move from field to field (or click the mouse in
- the fields you wish to change). If you DO NOT have a certain game, just
- leave those fields blank. Once you set these paths you can change them
- easily from the ZAP main menu by picking PATHS. SHAREWARE VERSION : you will
- not be able to set the COMM settings or the PHONE directory because you need
- to register this program to use your modem (its worth it, so do it!).
-
- ***** WARNING *****
- Ok, so its not a warning, but I got your attention. You MUST
- set the paths carefully! They need to start with the drive letter
- followed by a colon, then a backslash, then the directory name!
- For example : C:\DOOM
- Do NOT use trailing back-slashes! If you don't enter a path, you
- won't be able to access that games option menu (but you'll be able
- to get to the others, and you can always change the paths later).
- If ZAP doesn't seem to want to start your game, and you never even
- see the game loading, check your paths!
- ***NOTE : If you screw up while picking the wad paths, you may have
- to manually fix the PATH.CFG file using the Dos 'edit' command. Just
- look at the file and fix the error (line 1=Doom path, line2=Doom wad,
- line 3&4=Doom ][, line 5&6=Heretic, line 7&8=Rott). Odd lines are
- the path to the game files, even lines are the paths to the wads.
-
- ABOUT/REGISTERING
- =================
- These two buttons simply tell you about the fine folks who brought you this
- fine program, and of course how to get the full registered version.
-
- SHELLING TO A GAME
- ==================
- From the main menu, just click on the game you wish to play. Now you'll see
- a menu with the game options. If you don't know what an option does you can
- read about it below, or just try it. In the shareware version, modem/net
- play options and the CD version of DOOM ][ are disabled and only available
- in the FULL regsitered version. Once you have the options you wish, just
- click on SHELL to load the game the way you wanted to play it. Also found
- here is the CHEAT key, as described next.
-
- CHEATS-R-US
- ===========
- On each game's launch-menu there is a button labeled CHEATS! By selecting
- this, you'll see an up-to-date listing of cheats you can use in the game to
- get certain items or bonuses. For most of the cheats, you'll need to load
- the game, start playing, then simply type the word or code in. You can get
- extra weapons, supplies, power and more!
-
- GAME LAUNCH OPTIONS
- ===================
- The following is a list of short desciptions of each option available from
- the game launch menus. The games DOOM, DOOM ][ and Heretic are all very
- similar due to the fact that they were produced by the same company. RISE
- of the TRAID at this time is not well document but future registered
- versions will include all new updates (they say it will be able to play
- WADS-add on levels- and at this time none are available so that feature is
- disabled until I get the details).
-
- DOOM / DOOM ][ / HERETIC
- ========================
- SKILL LEVELS
- ------------
- These are listed from easiest to hardest, DOOM I and ][ first, then Heretic.
- Beginers start with level 1, and when you think you're bad - try 5!
-
- 1 - I'M TOO YOUNG TO DIE
- YOU NEEDETH A WETNURSE (Heretic)
- 2 - HEY, NOT TOO ROUGH
- YELLOWBELLIES-R-US (Heretic)
- 3 - HURT ME PLENTY
- BRINGETH THEM ONETH (Heretic)
- 4 - ULTRA-VIOLENCE
- YOU ARE A SMITE-MEISTER (Heretic)
- 5 - NIGHTMARE!
- BLACK PLAGUE (Heretic)
-
- AVAILABLE WADS
- --------------
- Wads are files that can add new levels, sounds or graphics to your game. As
- long as you properly define the path to where you keep your wads, they will
- be listed in the 'Available Wads' box. For a long list, you can scroll
- through the list by click the arrows located on the right side of the box.
- To select a wad just double-click the mouse arrow on it using the left mouse
- button. This will add it to the box below labeled 'Selected Wads'. If you
- wish to remove a wad from the selected box, simply double-click on it and
- its gone. Doom can be launched with up to 8 wads and Rott with up to 3 (any
- wads selected beyond these limits will not be loaded).
-
- LEVEL WARPING
- =============
- You can load the game and jump straight to any level you wish by using the
- WARP list located on the upper left area. Simply pick which level you want
- to go to (For DOOM I and HERETIC it goes EPISODE LEVEL where episode is 1-3
- and level is 1-8, for DOOM ][ there is simply 1-32, 31 and 32 being the
- secret wolfenstein levels...doh! Sorry, it slipped!) If you select a level
- to warp to then change your mind, just select the '-' at the top of the list.
-
- EXTRA OPTIONS
- =============
- NO MONSTERS - this will start the game with (duh) no monsters!
- TURBO - as the name implies, you'll move very fast
- RESPAWN - items and monsters will respawn after 8 seconds
- DEVPARM - developers parameters... the frames per second (FPS) is shown as
- dots in the upper left corner of the screen and you can take screen
- shots of your game in this mode by hitting F1 during play
- NO MUSIC - you figure it out
- NO SOUND FX - do you need everything explained?
- RECORD - this will record your game as a DEMO and save it in the game
- directory as a file ending in LMP. You can watch your recorded demo
- by loading the game at the command line such as :
- DOOM -PLAYDEMO SPAZOUT.LMP
- FAST - this will makes monsters move as fast as in the Nightmare level
- SCREEN SHOTS - (Heretic only) like DEVPARM, you can take screen shots with F1
-
- RISE OF THE TRIAD OPTIONS
- =========================
- Not many available at this time, but more should come out soon!
- SLOW DEATH - when you die this will slow the motion down so you can see the
- blood and limbs flying!
- SILLY MODE - all this does is show a few more line on the game load part
- SKIP INTRO - this will skip all of the intro and go straight to the 1st menu
- START GAME NOW! - will take you straight to playing on good old level 1
-
-
- THE FUTURE OF ZAP!
- ==================
- As I've said, as soon as I learn of new game load options, new cheat codes,
- or especially new games that use command line options to start...I'll release
- a new version of Super ZAP! Right now my fav game is DESCENT and I really
- wish they'd release some options I could use in ZAP....but oh well... guess
- no game could be perfect. This shareware version and the first FULL release
- of Super ZAP will be numbered VERSION 2.0 with respect towards the original
- Zap. When I add new game options or cheats, the version will increase by
- 0.1 (such as 2.1). And when a new game is added to Super ZAP I'll increase
- the version number by one whole point (like 3.0)! Got it? Just watch the
- intro screens at THE SCORE BOARD BBS for news of new-releases.
-
- HOW TO GET THE FULL REGISTERED VERSION OF ZAP!
- ==============================================
- This is the best part of ZAP! This shareware version is distributed widely
- to all the inferior BBS's around, but you can get the FULL, UN-crippled
- version of Super ZAP for download by calling and joining the hottest BBS in
- the south-west, THE SCORE BOARD! Our paying memebers have instant access to
- all the updated versions as soon as they are released. So you'll have
- registered your program, you'll have instant access to all new changes and
- versions, -AND- you'll have full access to an awsome BBS (we have the best
- new ad-ons and files for great games like DOOM I and ][, Heretic, Descent,
- Rise of the Triad and many more! Flight sims, computer gaming! The best
- files can be found here first!!!). How can you loose? YOU CAN'T! What do
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- If you're among the first to get this - the release date for the FULL version
- of Super ZAP is 23 Jan 1995. The full version will include MODEM/NET play
- support, Phone directory for modem players, DOOM ][ CD support, and any new
- options I discover!!!
-
- REPORTING BUGS/REQUESTING UPDATES
- =================================
- I love feedback (the good kind is the best, but of course merde happens!)
- If you find a bug or something you think can run better, call THE SCORE and
- let me know (there is a new message area devoted strictly to Super ZAP, just
- put your message there and address it to the SYSOP). Also, if you know of
- a popular game that allows command-line options, or you know of an option or
- cheat that I don't (laugh....yeah right) then tell me and I'll add it in!
-