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The Complete DOOM Accessory Pack

Main Documentation File

Welcome to the first ever DOOM Accessory Pack on CD-ROM.  We hope the programs
and more importantly, the extra levels will enhance your DOOM experience as
much as it did ours.  For those of you who have not sampled any of the hundreds
of enhancements available for DOOM, we will try to guide you through the basic
concepts in this document.  If you have no experience with wadfiles, command
line parameters and DOOM utilities please read this file so you will better
understand what these programs do and how to best enjoy the extra levels.

Before we go any further, make sure you posess a copy of DOOM 1.2 *registered*
version.  If you have 1.1 or 1.0, download the file dm1_2rpt.zip from the
Software Creations BBS at [phone] (8,N,1).  If you have not registered,
please do so by calling 1 800 ID GAMES.  Believe me, it's well worth it.

Here are some answers to questions that might arise as you browse through
this disc.  For detailed information on DOOM and all it's secrets, please
read the DoomFAQ in the \doomfaq directory.  This file is packed with all the
latest information on DOOM.  It covers every concievable aspect of the game.

1.  What is a Wadfile?
A wadfile is the DOOM data file format.  When you installed DOOM, it placed a
file in your DOOM directory called appropriately enough, doom.wad.  This is the
main data file which contains all the sounds, graphics, music and animations
for DOOM.  All the programs and levels on the CD patch the doom.wad wadfile
to achieve their aims.  Some do it in RAM leaving your doom.wad untouched.
Others patch the doom.wad directly.

A file that patches the doom.wad in RAM is called a pwad or patchwad file.
This file can alter sounds, graphics (including monster movements) and maps.
A pwad only patches the doom.wad in RAM so the original is not harmed in any
way.  All the extra levels on this disc are pwad files.  A few of the extra
sound and graphic sets are also provided in pwad format.

The other method of modifying DOOM is to patch the doom.wad directly.  Most
of the sound and graphics utilities do this.  Here's a simple safety tip:
BACK UP YOUR DOOM.WAD BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MODIFICATIONS!!  My personal method
is to create a \temp directory off your \doom directory and copy a fresh
installation of DOOM to it.  That way, if you want to go back, just delete
all the files in the \doom directory and copy the files in the \temp directory
back to the \doom directory.

2.  How do I use the command line parameters?
There are a myriad of command line parameters that work with DOOM.  There is
a complete list of them in the DOOMFAQ.  The parameter for loading pwad files
is the -file parameter.  For example:  DOOM -FILE LEVEL1.WAD  This is the
method for loading an extra level or any other pwad file.  For information on
the other parameters, read the DOOMFAQ.  With these parameters you can record
and play back movies, warp to levels, set the skill level and many other things.

3.  How do the DOOM loaders work?
We suggest the use of a DOOM loader to help you access the command line
parameters.  This way, you don't have to type a long command line or write
batch files to run DOOM.  The loaders will give you an easy interface to
DOOM's extra features.  They are also invaluable for network and serial play.
Check 'em out.

4.  Where do I find all those great programs?
All the included programs have some kind of documentation.  Please read these
files thoroughly before using any of the software.  Look for files with .txt
or .doc extensions.  Here is a complete directory map of the DOOM Accessory
Pack CD-ROM:

\DOOMFAQ................The complete DOOMFAQ v5.6.
\EDITORS................A set of invaluable programs for creating maps and
            editing existing ones.
    \DEU51..........DEU 5.1, an excellent DOS-based editor, one of the
            best.  DEU was used to create most of the levels on
            this CD.
    \DOOMCAD........DoomCAD is an excellent Windows-based editor.  It
            sports a 3D preview feature that is extremely useful.
    \RENEGADE.......Renegade Doom Editor is another Windows-based editor.
            This editor includes a graphics editor built in.
    \DOOMED.........Doomedit is a good basic object for DOS.  Use this
            editor to rearrange the objects in existing maps.
    \DOOMSPEC.......For all you hackers out there, here are the complete
            wadfile specs for creating your own DOOM utilities.
    \DOOMBSP........This utility is a node-builder for use with deu.
            It removes bugs from levels created with DEU.
    \DEUTUT.........This is a complete tutorial for DEU 5.1.  Everything
            you need to know about creating maps is here.
    \MYDMEDIT.......My Doom Editor is another good basic object editor.
    \VERDA..........Verda is a fairly new editor for existing maps.
    \TEXCHANG.......This is a text file with complete instructions for
            changing DOOM's wall graphics.
    \DOOMMAN........Doom Management Shell, this program ties together
            several popular utilities for the DOOM developer.
    \WADED110.......Wad Editor v1.1, another map creator/editor.
\GRAPHICS
    \LBLEV2.........This is a complete set of alternate sounds, graphics
            and a couple of    levels too.  Run the included install
            program to use.
    \DMGRAPH........Doomgraph is a command-line utility to extracting and
            replacing graphics.  Read the enclosed documentation
            for more information.
    \IMP_GRFX.......Alternate graphics for the imps death, much gorier!
    \DOOMFX2........Another collection of graphics sounds and an extra map.
            Run the    install program to use.
    \DMIMAGE2.......Doom Image, a utility for replacing graphics in the
            doom.wad.
    \DIE............Doom Image Editor, another graphics extractor and
            editor.
    \BUNNY3D........Still going...bunny is here too!
    \DALEK3D........Cool robots and sounds to match.
    \LBLEV3.........Another set of graphics, sounds and levels by the
            author of lblev2 above.  Very cool!
    \WOLFDOOM.......Your favorite Wolfenstein characters are here with
            accompanying sounds.  Very very cool!!
\LEVELS.................Over 200 levels are in these directories.  The best
            way to load them is with the Doomload utility in
            \LOADERS\DOOMLOAD.  This utility will allow you to
            select a pwad, check its episode and level number then
            start DOOM on that level.  In a few cases, the pwad
            files have more    than 1 level, these are noted by
            accompanying text files.  In the \INTOFIRE subdirectory
            there is a batch file which will load these levels for
            you.  In all other cases, it is easiest to use
            Doomload.
\LOADERS
    \DM-MODEM.......One of several utilities designed to streamline DOOM's
            modem play feature.
    \DM_MASTR.......Doom Master, a complete front end for DOOM.
    \DOOMCC.........Doom Control Center, another complete front end with
            network and modem support.
    \DFE............Doom Front End, just what the name says!
    \DOOMLOAD.......An excellent front end with pwad support.
    \SERSETUP.......An alternative sersetup.exe for modem play.
    \DOOMFRNT.......Another excellent front end program.
    \DMINIT.........A DOOM modem utility for tricky modem communications.
    \DOOMENU........A front end especially designed for network play.
    \DSC............Another serial link utility.
    \RUNDOOM........Supports all the DOOM command line options.
    \DOOMIT.........Doom-it setup program, simple Q & A startup shell.
    \STWAD..........Command line utility to start Doom with a pwad file.
\MISCUTIL
    \MOVELEV........Change the episode and level numbers of the pwad maps.
    \RANDOOM........Patches your doom.wad to randomize placement of objects
            and monsters in the 27 original maps.
    \JUMBLE.........Doom Intelligent Jumble, same as the above but creates
            a pwad file instead of patching the doom.wad.
    \TOWHITE........This program changes your opponents in multiplayer
            games to a ghostly white color for better visibility.
    \DOOMSET........Doomset is an excellent savegame editor, give yourself
            keys, weapons and health.  You can even create
            savegames from scratch.  Windows-based.
    \DSGE4W.........Another savegame editor for Windows.
    \EDITGAME.......Another savegame editor.
    \BASWAD.........Streamlines the use of pwads over a modem.
\MOVIES.................All the movies in these directories have batch files to
            run them.  Simply copy all the files to your DOOM
            directory, run the batch files and sit back!
\SOUNDS
    \DOOMBOOM.......An excellent sound collection.  Includes install
            routines for easy use.
    \DOOMSND........Another sound collection.
    \HELLNET........Another sound collection.
    \DOOMAUD........The best utility for extracting and replacing DOOM
            sounds.  Can be    used from the command line but try some
            of the programs written for it here.
    \DSEDIT.........Doom Sound Editor, an excellent sound utility with
            interface.
    \NEWGUNS........New gun sounds.
    \ASH_SNDS.......Excellent sound set for DOOM.
    \DOOM-AS........Doom Audio Studio, excellent front end for Doomaud plus
            dozens of alternative sounds.
    \ENIGMA.........Another excellent sound collection.
    \DMFE...........Another frontend for Doomaud, this one creates batch
            files to install and uninstall your own sound
            collections.
    \JIMSDOOM.......Yet another excellent sound set for DOOM.
    \DMMUSIC........Doom Music will extract and replace the music in DOOM.
    \MUS2PWAD.......A utility to convert .mus files to pwad format.
    \DARKNESS.......Another awesome sound collection with install files.
    \MIDI2MUS.......Utility to convert MIDI files to .mus format.
    \E2MUSIC........All new music for episode 2 of DOOM.
    \STOOGES........Those 3 lovable guys are at it again.
    \PYTHON.........Monty Python sound for DOOM, they'll make you roll!

5.  How do I use all these great programs?
All the programs include documentation and/or batch files to get you up and
running.  Here are a few basics.  To load extra levels, use the Doomload
utility mentioned earlier.  It really is the easiest way.  Some of the levels
have text files with them, read these for more information.  The graphics and
sound sets usually have batch files to do the work for them.  Copy the entire
set of files to your DOOM directory and run the accompanying batch file.
It is strongly suggested you back up your doom.wad first.  For the few graphics
and sound sets that are in pwad format, load these with the doom -file xxx.xxx
parameter.  The utilities for DOOM must always be run from your DOOM directory.
Please read the included docs for each program before using it.

6.  How do I play the movies?
To play a movie, copy the .lmp and .bat file to your DOOM directory.  Then run
the batch file to play the movie.  In the cases where there is a movie for an
additional level, a copy of the .wad file should go in the DOOM directory
also.  They are grouped together in the \movies directory.

License Agreement:
While the individual programs on this disc are the property of their respective
authors, the compilation and selection of the programs is copyright to Modern
Microware.  Any attempt to resell more that 25% of the disc's contents in one
package is a violation of federal copyright laws.  Modern Microware assumes no
liability for the programs operation.  Shareware programs must be registered if
found useful after a reasonable trial period.

The products on this disc are not supported by id Software.
DOOM is a registered trademark of id Software.

The Complete DOOM Accessory Pack
(C)1994 Modern Microware All Rights Reserved