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DOOM■MASTER 2.10
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Documentation
Doom Master 2.10 Documentation
1994 (c) Simply Silly Software
WHAT IS DOOM MASTER?
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Once apon a time, there lived these incredible programmers in a company
called ID Software. They spent their days, dreaming and designing the
ultimate video game. Good King John, the ruler of these programmers
labored, day after day to make sure the people in video-land would have
the best. And then, after a night of furious typing, DOOM was born.
But on the day after creating the hottest game of 1994, they slipped up
(either from too much coffee, lack of sleep, or bad chineese food) and
they create a monster (called SETUP.EXE).
This monster, was hated by the good people of video-land, and several
brave knights (moDoom, DCC, and others) quickly tried to subdue the
beast, but unfortunatly, they could not succeed.
Then, out of the ashes arose a new fighter. Born of silicon and steel,
mixed with magic and eye of newt.. he was invincible. Quickly, this
new hero was accepted...the other bowed to his greatness, and in a
swift, bloody battle, SETUP.EXE was defeated... forever.
From that day forward, this hero... this master would rule, with
compassion, grace, and really nice ansi graphics. The people
shouted...DOOM MASTER.... DOOM MASTER... and a legend was born.
Doom/Master 2.10 (DM 2.1) is the product of much hard work,
brainstorming, and just plain sillyness. As you can see from it's
history, we don't take anything seriously. But, DM 2.1 is in our
oppinion the best shell for doom. And DM 2.1 takes off right where DM
2.0 ended.
We have boosted the External Wad support (in anticpation of our coming
addon - Return of the Cyber Demon) as well as added the ability to not
only launch DOOM, but any other DOOM utility as well. You can now use
map/character/item editors right from in DM.
Unfortunatly, this will probably be the last major release of DM! As
it is not, we can no longer debug in under the Turbo Pascal IDE, and I
hate Turbo Debug. Beside, I have run out of ideas, but if anyone has
anything they want added, just email me!
I would like to thank all of you who have taken the time to email us
with suggestion, bugs and comments. As always, we will always respond
to anybody who email us. So please do.
Well, enough history, let's talk about DM 2.10!
- Joe Wilcox
Head programmer
Simply Silly Software
page 1
Doom Master 2.10 Documentation
1994 (c) Simply Silly Software
WHAT'S NEW TO DOOM/MASTER
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Doom/Master 2.1 is the next logical step up from DM 2.0! As you may
already know, we added external wad support in the very last hours
before releasing DM 2.0! In DM 2.1, we expand on this, allowing you to
really tap in to the power of external wads. Here is a complete list
of new features, or bug fixes...
■ DM can now handle external .WAD files in 2 different ways. From the
configuration screen, and from the options' menu.
■ You can now launch any other DOOM utility (or any other program for
that mater) right from inside DM.
■ We have improved the configuration menu, by added online help for
all configuration options. No longer do you have to wonder what
something does.
■ Add the /VI command line switch to FORCE DM to re-initialize the
video system, fixing the dreaded "Black Screen" bug.
■ Added hidden humor to the program.
■ DM now uses 2 cool fonts that make it look nicer. Also, we added
fade in/out routines to spice up the interface.
■ You can now select levels by their description, not just be number.
■ When you load a saved game, DM now allows you to select from a menu,
just like in doom (including the decscription of the game).
■ DM 2.10 now support the recording and playing back of .LMP Demos.
DOOM/MASTER IS SHAREWARE!
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Yes, yes... DM 2.1 is shareware, just like DM 2.0! If you have already
registered DM 2.0 (like all 4 of you have) then you do not have to
register DM 2.1. Like all releases from Simply Silly Software, once
registered, you are free to get any later version for free.
Please help support the shareware concept. DM 2.1 has taken about 100
hours to design, code and test. I think it's worth the $5.00 dollars
I'm asking for it. See the file ORDER.ME for an order form and address
to send the money to.
Also please remeber, Doom/Master is not a product of ID Software. You
must register both DM 2.1 and DOOM 1.2 seperatly.
WARRANTEE INFORMATION
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There is none. We have tried to make sure DM will not blow up your
computer, but either way we cann't be held responsible for anything.
Use DM at your own risk (but there really isn't any).
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Doom Master 2.10 Documentation
1994 (c) Simply Silly Software
INSTALLING AND RUNNING DOOM/MASTER 2.1
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To Install DM, just unzip the archive in to your DOOM directory.
That's it. You should overwrite any files from a lesser version. DM
2.1 contains the latest versions of everything.
Once installed, just type "DM" from in your DOOM directory. And low
and behold... DOOM/MASTER! If you are a power user, then use the "/Q"
switch to bypass the into screen.
DM'S MAIN MENU
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DM's main menu, is really 2 menus in 1. The left side of the screen,
is the actual menu. It's here where you select which function of DM
you wish to use. For example, here is where you launch doom, or the
internal terminal, or configure doom.
The right side, is the option's menu. These option effect the way DOOM
plays. It's here you setup the Episode, mission, etc. If you want to
leave DM, you can press <ESC> or <ALT-X> from the main menu. If you
want to save your current options, press <F2>!
Let's talk about the main menu. It has 9 differnt function you can
choose from. Here they are in detail.
"Just Play Doom" If you want to play a single player game, you would
select this option. DM would then launch DOOM, using the options from
the right. It's almost like typing "DOOM" at the dos prompt.
"Dial & Play via Modem" This is the first of 3 modem options. In
order to play a modem game, one person has to dial, the other has to
answer (or you need to use the already connect). This option will
transfer you to DM's phonebook. Here, you can select who you want to
dial, and DM will do the rest.
"Answer & Play via Modem" If you are the player who is going to BE
called, then select this option. You will be transfed to your serial
driver, and then you will answer the phone and play doom.
"Play via null-modem or if already connected" For those players who
want to connect in either a communication program, or DM's Dumb
Terminal, you need to select this option. Rember, both players must
already be connected. You can also use this option to play via null-
serial cable.
"Play via Network" If you are luckly enough to be able to play via
network, you can use DM. DM can handle up to 4 players, with any
network socket. And al