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DOOM-IT SETUP PROGRAM Version 2.1
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SUMMARY: The purpose of this program is to make the task of setting up
single or multiple player games easier. By running DOOM-IT,
instead of the setup program that comes with DOOM, you can
take advantage of many extended features not usually offered.
For example, you can start a game (in single or multiplayer mode)
from any level of any episode. As soon as you start DOOM your
right there! You can also choose to play PWAD levels that you
created yourself, or perhaps downloaded. You are taken through
the whole process by easy to use pop-up menus. Some other
features that DOOM-IT allows you to do are: record your game
movements and play them back as a Demo, choose to play with
no enemies, or have the enemies keep coming back to life. None
of these things are offered in the original setup program.
By using this program, setting up single player, network, serial,
or modem games will be completely simplified and provide more
options than before.
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INSTRUCTIONS
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INSTALLATION: To install DOOM-IT, unzip all the files within DOOMIT.ZIP
into your DOOM directory. To start the program type DOOMIT.
You must run the DOOMIT batch file for DOOM-IT to work
correctly. You cannot run DMLOAD.EXE.
PRE-CONFIGURATION:
Before starting Network, Serial, or Modem games you need
to set the PORT and COM settings. You can do this from
the menu bar located at the top of the screen. To access
this menu you need to press the ALT key. Then press the
right or left arrow until the category CONFIG is selected.
From here you can choose to setup any of the three types
of connections. More info on each of these is given later
on in this document.
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USING PWADS
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If you choose to use PWADS you will be presented with a menu
containing all files with a .WAD extension in the current
directory. All files except DOOM.WAD are probably PWADS. These
files can contain new levels, graphics, sounds, etc.. You can
select up to five different PWADS to load with DOOM. To do this
you must highlight the desired file then press the space bar to
mark it. If you do this correctly you will see a "*" next to the
file name. Once you have your PWADS marked you can press the
enter key to continue.
If you chose to load a PWAD containing a new level the program
will ask you if you want to warp directly to that level. Doing
this will skip the process of choosing an episode and level. If
you have marked more than one PWAD level to load, the program will
warp you to the lowest one.
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SPECIAL OPTIONS
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When you get to the special options menu you have a choice of
"No Enemies" or "Re-Spawning". If you choose to have no enemies
then enemies will not be present on any of the levels. This could
be useful in multi-player games when enemies just get in the way.
If you choose to have re-spawning, then once you kill an enemy,
it will come back to life after about 30 seconds. This is the
same technique used when you select NIGHTMARE for you level of
difficulty.
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RECORDING GAME
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If you choose to Record your game you must give the program a file
name to save the data into. When giving it a file name use no more
than eight characters and leave off the file extension. You MUST
do this because DOOM will put one on for you. DOOM will use .LMP as
the file extension of your recorded game. So, if you give DOOM-IT
the name "DEMO1" for recording, DOOM will save it as "DEMO1.LMP".
Recording of your game begins right when you start DOOM. To end
the recording you need to press "Q", or exit the level. Once you
have recorded your demo, you can it play it back within DOOM-IT
by selecting "PLAY DEMO" under MISC on the menu bar.
NOTE: If you record a demo from a pwad you must load that same
pwad along with DOOM for your demo to play correctly.
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NETWORK PORTS
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When playing a network game you must select a port number. By
selecting different port numbers you can play more than one match
over the same network. The default port number is 0. If you don't
want to change this then just press the return key to continue.
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SERIAL SETUP
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If you play DOOM over a serial cable you must pick the COM port
that you serial cable is plugged into. This will either be COM 1
or COM 2. COM ports higher than this are extended COM ports. They
are usually only useable by devices like an internal modem.
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MODEM COM PORT
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When setting up a modem game you must choose the COM port
that your modem is plugged into. External modems can only
use COM 1 or COM 2. Most internal modems can be setup to
use COM ports 1 through 4.
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MODEM SETUP
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When you get to the "Modem Setup" window you must choose
between making your computer the one that dials or the one
that answers. If you choose to dial, then you will be required
to type in the destination phone number or use the phone book.
If you choose to answer, then you need only to wait for the
incoming call. If you already have the two computers connected
by another program, then choose "Already Connected".
Before starting a Modem game make sure you modem is setup
correctly in MODEM.CFG
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PHONE BOOK
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To setup the phone book you need to access the menu bar by pressing
the ALT key. Then press the right or left arrow until the category
"PBook" is selected. You can then choose to edit the phone book.
After you have choosen EDIT, you are able to pick one of ten
slots to enter a persons name and phone number into. Select a
slot and press the ENTER key. Type the persons name and press
ENTER again. Now type their phone number and press ENTER a final
time. You are now back at the beggining. To exit the menu bar press
the ESC key.
THE FOLLOWING IS A BEGGINERS GUIDE TO STARTING DOOM!
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I. Starting DOOM in single player mode.
In order to start a one player game of DOOM you must complete
the following steps once you have started the program.
1. Select "One player game" from the first menu.
2. Decide if you want to use PWADS or not.
3. Select an Episode Number.
4. Select a Level Number.
5. Choose a Difficulty level.
6. Choose special options.
7. Decide if you want to record your game.
II. Starting DOOM over a Network
In order to start DOOM over an IPX compatible network you must
complete the following steps.
1. Choose 1-4 players
2. Select "Network Connect" for connection type.
3. Decide if you want to use PWADS or not.
4. Select an Episode Number.
5. Select a Level Number.
6. Choose a Difficulty level.
7. Decide if you want to play Deathmatch or Cooperative.
8. Choose special options.
III. Starting DOOM over a Serial cable
In order to start DOOM by using a serial cable you must
complete the following steps.
1. Choose "Two player game" from the first menu.
2. Select "Serial Connect" for connection type.
3. Decide if you want to use PWADS or not.
4. Select an Episode Number.
5. Select a Level Number.
6. Choose a Difficulty level.
7. Decide if you want to play Deathmatch or Cooperative.
8. Choose special options.
IV. Starting DOOM over a Modem
In order to start DOOM over a modem you must complete the
following steps.
1. Choose "Two player game" from the first menu.
2. Select "Modem Connect" for connection type.
4. Setup your modem for dial or answer.
5. Decide if you want to use PWADS or not.
6. Select an Episode Number.
7. Select a Level Number.
8. Choose a Difficulty level.
9. Decide if you want to play Deathmatch or Cooperative.
10. Choose special options.
I have explained the usage of this program to the best of my abilities. If
you still have questions or comments please feel free to contact me on
Compuserve at 74017,1014
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This document and the DOOM-IT program was created by Chris Badger.
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