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RunDOOM v4.0
March 16, 1994
I hate writing docs, so I'll keep it short and sweet...<g>
1 - NEW FEATURES
2 - INSTALLATION
3 - OPERATION
4 - CONFIGURATION OPTIONS
5 - MENU OPTIONS
6 - EDITING A SAVED GAME
7 - COMMAND LINE OPTIONS
8 - SOME TECHNICAL NOTES
9 - CONTACTING THE AUTHORS
1. NEW FEATURES!!
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External WAD support:
RunDOOM now supports the ever-popular external WAD files! Remember,
you must specify the Episode and the Level if you want to start on the
external WAD level. Up to 10 external WADs may be loaded at once.
Saved Game Editor (REGISTERED DOOM ONLY):
Saved game editor! RunDOOM now has a built-in saved game editor for
the registered version of DOOM. We are respecting id's request in not
allowing modification of any shareware version files.
2. INSTALLATION:
----------------
Just unpack the RunDOOM archive into your DOOM directory. Change to
this directory and type RDM to start! The file RUNNER.EXE is what is
actually used to run DOOM, but is only called by RDM.EXE and will not
work by itself. This is done to remove the larger RDM.EXE from memory
before spawning DOOM.
(example):
PKUNZIP RDM4_0 C:\DOOM <enter>
C: <enter>
CD\DOOM <enter>
RDM <enter>
3. OPERATION:
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On startup, RunDOOM will load the default configuration from
the RUNDOOM.DAT file. If this file does not exist, it will
be created with a sample default config. Once the config
has been loaded and all necessary files (DOOM.EXE, SERSETUP.EXE
DOOM.WAD/DOOM1.WAD, and RUNNER.EXE) check out ok, the RunDOOM
screen will pop up. This screen is where you will configure
your DOOM session.
To change a particular option, press the key that corresponds
to the highlighted character for that option (ie. hit "E" to
change the episode). Most options will pop up to a menu that
lets you select a particular item. Some, however, will require
attitional information that you will have to supply (ie. a phone
number).
Once you have chosen all your options, hit "S" to save them. A
window will pop up asking if it should overwrite the current
config or create a new one with these settings. Creating a new
config adds a record to your config database (RUNDOOM.DAT).
Each time you create a new config, you add another record. By
creating new configs and using the left and right arrow keys to
move through them you have many different configurations at your
fingertips!
4. CONFIGURATION OPTIONS:
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Most of the following options will appear as a pop up window when
selected. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to move the selection bar.
Press ENTER to select an option or ESC to cancel.
*Record:
key: "*"
This option allows you to 'jump' to a particular configuration in the
config database without having to use the arrow keys and only move one
record at a time. This option will prompt you for a record number to
'jump' to. Valid options are 1 - number of records (32767 max.)
DOOM version:
This is for display only. This tells if you have the registered or
shareware version of *DOOM*. Some options of RunDOOM will be disabled
if this reads "SHAREWARE".
Saved Game:
key: "G"
This option allows you to load or remove a DOOM saved game. Once the
game has been selected and appears in the slot, pressing "G" again
removes it and indicates that you do not want to load a saved game.
**Note that if you choose to load a saved game, other options such as
Episode and Start Map are disabled. DOOM gets this info from the
saved game.
**If you have the registered version of DOOM, you will also have the
option of editing a saved game by pressing "E" from the Load Saved
Game window. (see Editing a Saved Game for more info)
**This option is NOT saved as part of the normal configuration. The
saved game will remain selected for the entire session, but will be
removed the next time you start RunDOOM.
External WAD:
key: "X"
DOOM level editors have become very popular! The only thing bad about
them is you have to list all the WADs you want to play on the DOOM
command line. Well, not anymore! The External WADs option lets you
select up to 10 external WAD files to pass to DOOM. Press the SPACE BAR
to tag the current WAD file. Tagged WADs are noted by a √ to the left
of the filename. Once you have select the WADs you want, hit "ENTER"
to accept or "ESC" to cancel.
**This option is NOT saved as part of the normal configuration. All
selected WADs will remain selected for the entire session, but will
be removed the next time you start RunDOOM.
Episode:
key: "E"
This option lets you select the episode you want to play. This menu
lists all available episodes (depending on your DOOM version). There
will also always be a fourth episode on the list. This is the random
mode. Selecting this will drop you in a random episode (1 for the
shareware version) and starting map. This is nice for two player
deathmatches!
/Start Map:
key: "/"
This option lets you select the level you want to start at. The menu
will give you choices based on the current selected episode.
Skill Level:
key: "L"
This option lets you select the starting skill level.
Monsters:
key: "M"
This option lets you choose wether or not to have monsters, or to have
the monsters respawn every few seconds.
Two Player:
key: "T"
This option lets you select between cooperative or deathmatch mode.
This only affects two player games (over the modem).
COM Port:
key: "C"
This option lets you select which COM port your modem is on. This is
used by SERSETUP to establish modem communications.
Phone #:
key: "P"
This is where you will store the phone number used by SERSETUP. Once
selected, you will be prompted to enter the phone number, including
call waiting disable codes or other such items.
Name:
key: "N"
This is where you can store the name of the person to which the phone
number belongs. By entering a name, you can later use the Find Player
option to recall the phone number and the DOOM settings last used.
Once selected, you will be prompted for the name.
5. MENU OPTIONS:
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Run a 1 Player Game:
key: "1"
This option allows you to run a single player game with the current
settings.
Remove ext. WAD(s):
key: "V"
If you have chosen to load external WAD files, this option removes
them from selection and cancels the request to load them.
! Run DOOM Alone:
key: "!"
Runs DOOM by itself with NO command line options.
Dial this Number:
key: "D"
Runs SERSETUP instructing it to dial the current phone number. You
must have a COM port selected and a number in the Phone # slot!
Wait for Call:
key: "W"
Runs SERSETUP instructing it to wait for an incoming call. You must
have a COM port selected for this option!
Already Connected:
key: "R"
Runs SERSETUP signaling that a modem connection has already been
established. You must have a COM port selected for this option!
Save Settings:
key: "S"
Save the current settings. You will be asked if RunDOOM should
overwrite the current settings, or create a new config in the
configuration database.
Save as Default:
key: "A"
Save the current settings as the startup defaults.
Load Default:
key: "L"
Load the default startup configuration.
Find a Player:
key: "F"
Lets you search for a particular player's name in the config database.
If the player's name is found, that configuration will be loaded and
displayed on the screen.
Prev/Next:
key: "LEFT/RIGHT ARROWS"
This lets you "browse" through your different configurations defined
in the database.
ESC to Quit:
key: "ESC"
Hmmm... Wonder what this does!!!
6. EDITING A SAVED GAME:
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Are you always running out of ammo at just the worst time? Frustrated
cause you just can't find the BFG9000? Well, time to kick in the saved
game editor!
To get to the saved game editor, you must have the registered version
of DOOM. Hit "G" to select a saved game. Select the game you wish to
edit and hit "E". A window will pop up containing the information
that you can edit defaulting to what is currently in the saved game.
Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to move through the fields. Fields where the
cursor pops up, will require you to type in a value (Health, for example).
Other fields (or checkboxes) do not have a cursor in them. These fields
can be toggled on ([X]) or off ([ ]) by pressing the SPACE BAR.
Once everthing is to your liking, press "F2" to save the information or
press "ESC" and leave the saved game in it's original state. Once the
game has been edited, it can then be loaded using the Saved Game option.
7. COMMAND LINE OPTIONS:
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Hey? Aren't we trying to cut down on these? Well, yeah. There is only
one command line option and not even the programmers know it. It is
rumored, however, if you find it, you will be rewarded in some way....
8. SOME TECHNICAL NOTES:
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If you are using a later version of SERSETUP.EXE, like NUSER.EXE, then
you must rename it to SERSETUP.EXE. Sorry.
9. CONTACTING THE AUTHORS:
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If you have any problems or questions concerning this program, or if you
just want to express to us just how much you can't live without its
services, you may contact us at:
The Abyss/Digital Domain BBS
Eric Sargent or Mark Klem
Hattiesburg, MS
(601)261-9323
(601)261-3926
Happy Dooming! And...
Watch out for that demon around the corner!!!