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│                        DOOM─IT SETUP PROGRAM Version 8.0                     │
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NEW IN 8.0:
             - Support for Hexen!
             - A WAD file description box, which displays the text file that
               accompanies most WAD files.
             - Multi-character searches can be done on the WAD lists.
             - Access to Episode 4 in "The Ultimate DOOM".
             - Larger Phone Book that hold up to 50 entries.
             - All Games have shared settings (PBook/Defaults/Config).
             - Improved layout.

             NOTE:  This is the registered version of DOOM─IT,
                    DO NOT distribute this program in any form.

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 DESCRIPTION
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          DOOM─IT is an alternate setup program for DOOM, DOOM 2, Heretic,
          and Hexen.  By running DOOM─IT to start a single or multiplayer
          game, one can take full advantage of command─line─only parameters.
          These parameters allow you to load WADs, record your game, start
          from any level, turn on development mode, and much more.

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 INSTRUCTIONS
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INSTALLATION:

          To install DOOM─IT, simply unzip all files within DOOMIT.ZIP
          into any directory on your hard disk.  This requires PkUnzip
          version 2.04 or higher.  If you don't already have this program
          you can download it almost anywhere, including Compuserve and
          the Internet.

          To start the program type DOOMIT at the DOS prompt.

          NOTE: You must use the DOOMIT batch file for DOOM─IT to work
                correctly.  You CANNOT run DMLOAD.EXE directly.


CONFIGURATION:

          Before starting Network, Serial, or Modem games you need to set
          your PORT and COM settings.  You can do this from the menu bar
          located at the top of the screen.  To access this menu press
          the <Alt> key and use the arrows to select CONFIG.  From this menu
          you can choose to setup any of the three connection types.  More
          info on each of these is given later on in this document.

          Before starting any type of game make sure the Path settings are
          correct.  They can be changed by selecting PATH from the menu bar.
          Different file locations can be specified for the main program and
          the WAD files.

          NOTE:  If you are still using DOOM v1.2 or lower you will need
                 to add "─DEVPARM" to the ADD PARAM list.  This enables the
                 level warp and record demo features.  This was removed
                 from DOOM─IT because it is no longer needed in the newer
                 versions of DOOM.

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 NETWORK PORTS
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        When playing a network game you must have a port number chosen.
        To do this, choose "NETWORK" under CONFIG on the menu bar.  By
        selecting different port numbers you can play more than one match
        over the same network.  The default port number is 0 and the
        maximum port number you can choose is 32767.

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 SERIAL SETUP
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        Before starting a serial game you must specify the COM port that
        the cable is plugged into.  To do this, choose "SERIAL" under CONFIG
        on the menu bar.  Your COM port will either be COM 1 or COM 2.

        You are also given the option to select a Baud rate.  This value
        will override the settings in your MODEM.CFG file.  If you don't
        want to change this then select "Default".

        The final option determines whether or not to use UART 8250.  This
        might be necessary if your I/O card is having problems at a faster
        speed.

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 MODEM SETUP
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        Before staring a modem game you must specify the COM port that your
        modem is connected to.  To do this, choose "MODEM" under CONFIG on
        the menu bar.  External modems can only use COM 1 or COM 2. Most
        internal modems can use COM ports 1 through 4.

        You are also given the option to select a Baud rate.  This value
        will override the settings in your MODEM.CFG file.  If you don't
        want to change this then select "Default".

        The final option determines whether or not to use UART 8250.  This
        might be necessary if your I/O card is having problems at a faster
        speed.

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 USING PWADS
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        To bring up the WADs list press "W" from the final DOOM-IT screen.

        You will be presented with a list containing all WAD files in the
        configured directory.  These files can contain new levels, graphics,
        sounds, etc..  You can select up to nine WADS to load at one time.
        To do this, highlight each file and press the space bar to mark it.
        You will then see a "*" next to each file name.  Once you have your
        WADs marked you can press the enter key to continue.

        TIP:  If you only need one WAD loaded you don't need to tag it.
              Just highlight that one file and press enter.

        If you chose to load a WAD containing a new level, the program will
        automatically warp you to that level.  If you have marked more than
        one WAD level to load, the program will warp you to the earliest one.

        TIP:  DOOM─IT allows you to change the episode and level number of
              a WAD.  To do this, highlight the desired file and press F1.

        To scan through a large WAD list faster, press any key A to Z to
        jump to the first WAD beginning with that letter.  You can type in
        multiple characters to form a search string.  To erase a character
        from the search string press BACKSPACE.

        If a WAD file has a corresponding text file under the same name, the
        text file will be displayed in the description box next to the WADs
        list.  For example:  if you have highlighted a WAD file called
        "CASTLE.WAD" and there is also a file in the same directory called
        "CASTLE.TXT", that file will be displayed in the description box.  To
        view a WAD's description using the entire screen you can press F2.

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 CHANGING DEFAULTS
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        Most parameters in DOOM-IT have a default setting that can be changed
        by selecting "Change" under DEFAULTS on the menu bar.  These settings
        are automatically loaded every time you start DOOM─IT.

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 PHONE BOOK
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        To setup the phone book choose "EDIT" under PBook on the menu bar.
        After you have done this you are able to pick one of fifty slots to
        modify.  Highlight a slot and press <Enter>.  Type the persons name
        and press <Enter> again.  Now type their phone number and press
        <Enter> a final time.  That's all there is to it.  To exit the phone
        book editor press <Esc>.

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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 a file name use no more
        than eight characters and leave off the file extension.  The program
        will use .LMP as the file extension of your recorded game.  For
        example, if you give DOOM─IT the name "DEMO1" for recording, it will
        be saved as "DEMO1.LMP".

        It is also possible to record mulitplayer games, just make sure ALL
        players choose the record option.  You can also specify the maximum
        size you want for your recordings by setting the MAXDEMO parameter.

        The recording begins immediately after the game starts.  To end the
        recording press "Q", or exit the game.  Once you have recorded your
        demo you can play it back within DOOM─IT by selecting "PLAY DEMO"
        under MISC on the menu bar.

        NOTE:  If you record a demo from a WAD, you must load that same
               WAD again for your demo to play back correctly.

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 MOUSE SUPPORT
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        You can use both mouse buttons in DOOM─IT, but the LEFT mouse button
        is the most important.

        On a single list menu, use the LEFT mouse button to make your
        selection.  After doing this, the program will immediately take
        you to the next menu.

        On a multi─list menu (such as the modem config menu), first use the
        LEFT mouse button to make your selection for each list.  Then, click
        the LEFT mouse button in the box in upper left─hand corner of the
        menu.  The box looks like this:  ( ).  You will then be taken to the
        the next menu.

        On the WAD selection menu, use the LEFT mouse button to tag or
        untag each file you want to load.  You can also use the LEFT mouse
        button to click on the up and down arrows to scroll through the
        file list.

        On menus that ask a yes or no question, click the LEFT mouse button
        on the word "YES" or on the word "NO" to answer.

        The RIGHT mouse button can be used on any menu.  It basically does
        the same thing as pressing the <Esc> key to back up a menu.

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 ID SETUP
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        If needed, you can run the SETUP.EXE program that comes with DOOM,
        DOOM 2, Heretic, or Hexen within DOOM─IT.  To do this, choose
        "ID SETUP" under MISC on the menu bar.  This option is given just in
        case you need to change your hardware configuration at the last
        minute.

        WARNING:  DO NOT start the game within ID's setup program when
                  running it under DOOM─IT.

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 RESPONSE FILE
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        A response file is an alternate way to pass parameters to a game.
        Instead of passing the parameters on the command line they can be
        written to a file.  Then the file is passed to the program instead
        of each paramter.  This is extremely helpful when passing more
        parameters to DOOM than will fit on the command line.

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 CUSTOM PARAMETERS
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        DOOM─IT allows you to define you own parameters.  This might be
        necessary if you have an alternative SERSETUP or IPXSETUP file that
        can accept non─standard parameters, or, if you want to use parameters
        not addressed by DOOM─IT.  To define these you need to select "ADD
        PARAM" under MISC on the menu bar.  You can type up to about fifty
        characters of your own text.  These parameters will always be added
        to the settings you choose when starting a game.

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 OTHER PARAMETERS
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        There are other parameters that I felt were not necessary to directly
        address in DOOM─IT.  I have listed as many as I can below.  If you
        wish to use any of these, you may add them to the custom parameter
        list.

 Parameter               Description
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 -config <filename>      Specifies an alternate config file.
 -devparm                Is needed to allow certain parameters.  With devparm
                         enabled you can press F1 during the game to save the
                         screen as a PCX file.
 -recordfrom <#> <name>  This is only availavble in DOOM v1.2.  It allows you
                         to record a game from a saved game.
                         (example -recordfrom 1 demoz)
 -irq <number>           Sets the IRQ for a COM port.
 -port <number>          Sets the COM I/O port that SERSETUP uses for your
                         modem. (example -port 0x3f8)

 NOTE:  A better description for many of these parameters can be found in
        the README file that comes with DOOM, DOOM 2, Heretic, or Hexen.

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 CHEAT KEYS
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   Here are some of the most useful cheat keys for the Hexen retail version.
   These codes will not work in the demo version of Hexen.

  Keys                    Description
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 NRA              Gives player all weapons.
 LOCKSMITH        Gives player all keys.
 VISIT            Followed by a level number, this key combination will warp
                  you anywhere in the game.  For example, VISIT02 will
                  warp you to level 2.
 CASPER           Use this combination in Heretic to turn off clipping
                  mode.  You will be able to walk through walls.
 DELIVERANCE      Turns you into a pig!
 SHADOWCASTER     Followed by a number 0-2, this key combination will change
                  your class.

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 IF YOUR BORED!
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         This document and the DOOM─IT program was created in entire by
         Chris Badger who is 19 years of age and lives in Santa Ynez CA.

         DOOM─IT 8.0 was compiled in Quick Basic 7.1 PDS on a P5─120
         with 16 Megs of RAM.  The first version was released around
         December of 1993.


I have explained the usage of this program to the best of my abilities.  If
you still have questions, comments, or found a big fat bug please feel free
to contact me on:
                   Compuserve at 74017,1014
                     Internet at [e-mail]

DO NOT distibute this program under any circumstances, or in any form.
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