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- DOOM MASTER version 2.00
(c) 1994, Simply Silly Software
documentation
Doom Master 2.00 documentation
(c) 1994, Simply Silly Software
WHAT IS DOOM MASTER?
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A Long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away... EVIL DEAMONS
TOOK OVER A MOONBASE AND TRANSPORTED IT TO HELL! AND IT'S
YOUR JOB TO GET IT BACK. And Doom/Master (called DM cause we
are too lazy to write it out everytime) is there to help you.
DM is an add-on program for use with ID Software's Incredible
DOOM 1.2 (shareware or registered version) that is meant to
replace SETUP.EXE, (the rather tame game launcher/menu system
supplied by ID.)
Originally, DM 1.0 was created for use by a few friends of
mine, but then, after searching for a better substitute, we
decided we have the best, and wanted to share it with you.
Currently, DM 2.0 is far from just a simple program shell.
It is a powerful replacement for not only SETUP.EXE, but also
the DOOM serial driver SERSETUP.EXE!
Remember something, this program is what it is today because
of the people, just like you who offered suggestions, hints,
hate-mail, etc and we hope you will.
And don't worry, this is not the last revision of DM, or
DMSERDRV. In fact, we have several new ideas planned for the
next week or two, so stay tuned. Enjoy....
Joseph M. Wilcox
Simply Silly Software
WHAT'S NEW TO DOOM/MASTER
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Doom/Master 2.0 is a complete upgrade from DM 1.0! We have
made the following improvements/corrections...
■ Ok, ok.. people quit yell at me about the rewriting of
MODEM.CFG! It's fixed.
■ DM 2.0 can now configure the following from right inside
the shell..
- All serial parameters
- All network parameter
- All DOOM parameters except keyboard,
Joystick, mouse control.
(including Soundcard, Serial Driver,
chat macro's, etc)
■ Terminal mode rewritten to use only the standard
communication parameters DMSERDRV and SERSETUP (ie: no
compress/protocol).
Doom Master 2.00 documentation
(c) 1994, Simply Silly Software
WHAT'S NEW TO DOOM/MASTER cont.
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■ Terminal mode also fixed so it will work with strange
UART port and IRQ settings.
■ BIG Bug in Network mode fixed.
■ DM 2.0 was re-designed to be compatible with aftermarket
serial drivers other than SERSETUP and DMSERDRV.
■ And of course.... FULL CDROM audio support has been
added.
DOOM/MASTER IS SHAREWARE?
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That's right, DM is not free, it shareware. But, what is
shareware... it's where you get to try out great new software
before you buy it. Did you ever go in to an Electronic
Boutique or WaldenSoftware and buy a game with a great cover
and awesome screen shots for $60.00 bucks, only to get home
and see it's junk? That's RETAIL... Shareware is where you
go out, and download a cool game or utility, and try it out.
If you don't like it, your out a buck for the phone call.
But if you do like, you are expected to register it.
I mean come on. DM is almost free. We believe that
software, does not have to be expensive to be good. Many man
hours went in to creating DM, DMSERDRV and DMQKCFG, so please
help support our cause. See the next section on Registration
for more information (hey I rhymed.)
REGISTRATION INFORMATION!
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As we said above, DM is shareware. You are granted a 10 day
trail period. If, after 10 days you think we wrote a piece
of junk, delete it. But it you find yourself using it, (and
you will, it's more addicting then JOLT cola) then you must
register it.
But we made it easy for you. All you need to do is print out
the file REGISTER.ME, fill it out, write out a check, and
send them to us here at Simply Silly Software. We even made
it cheap. Doom/Master 2.0 cost only $5.00 -- Less than the
price of a movie ticket -- Slightly more than the price of a
cheeseburger at Burger King -- and you get the best shell
around.
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(c) 1994, Simply Silly Software
Now it is time to get technical. Doom/Master, DMSERDRV,
DMQKCFG, and Simply Software have NO CONNECTION WHAT SO EVER
WITH ID SOFTWARE! DOOM is a trademark of ID Software. DOOM,
and Doom/Master are 2 separate pieces of software.
What does this mean.. well, it means you must register both
DOOM and Doom/Master separately. To register DOOM, please
contact ID Software.
WARRANTEE INFORMATION
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Face it, there is none, neither expressed nor implied. This
software is offered as is. We have gone to great lengths to
test it, and can not be held responsible for damages,
injuries, loss of employment or divorce, (due to the addicting
nature of DOOM).
We are sorry to have to bring up such depressing news, but
hey, we have to cover our butts.
INSTALLING AND RUNNING DOOM/MASTER 2.0
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To install Doom/Master, either UNZIP DM200.ZIP in to your
DOOM subdirectory (the directory where your DOOM files are
located) or copy all of the files there. Overwrite anything
that you are prompted for (by either PKUNZIP or DOS). All of
the files in this archive are the latest version.
That's it. Now instead of executing SETUP.EXE (or MODOOM, or
whatever) from dos, simply type "DM" and that's it. You will
now be using the best shell around.
A note to power users. If you type "DM /q" the opening
message will be skipping (and you won't have to press a key.)
DM'S MAIN MENU
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Once you have loaded DM, and pressed a key at the opening
screen, you will be at the DM Main Menu. It is the most
important menu in the program because it takes you everywhere.
The main menu is divided in to 2 sections, Menu and Options.
In the "Menu" you can select different modules of DM to use,
or play DOOM. In the "Options" section, you configure the
game you are about to play.
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(c) 1994, Simply Silly Software
DM'S MAIN MENU cont.
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