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                        Doom Strategy Guide Volume 1


 This short guide is intended for the few remaining novice players of Doom.
 It provides strategies and hints for the various enemies of the game as well
 as direct cheat codes.  To begin, let's discuss some basics, beginning with
 the most effective way to control your character.

 CONTROLS--     The most important button in Doom is your fire button.  If
                you can't shoot, you can't kill;if you can't kill, you can't
                play a game like Doom.  The second most important button
                (excluding the cursor keys) is the strafing button.  I find
                this to be the only way to dodge fireballs and other ranged
                attacks: hold the strafe key and move to either side.  Once
                you master the use of this maneuver, you'll be able to dodge
                nearly anything.  You may also notice that there is a key for
                running.  This is sometimes useful but certainly not a
                requirement.  I tend to use it only in tight situations when
                I'm running from a Baron of Hell or Cyberdemon.  It is help-
                ful in dodging things quicker, but your marine is tough to
                control while running.  One other good use is if your moving
                down halls you've already been to and don't need to see again.
        As a result, I find the best setup is to use both the mouse and the
        keyboard.  As in Wolfenstein, use the cursor keys for movement and
        the mouse for fine tuning when aiming your weapon.  I have both the
        fire button and the strafe button located on my mouse and I use the
        keyboard for moving, running, and opening doors/activating switches.


 WEAPONS--      In total, there are eight possible weapons you have control
                of in Doom.  They are the pistol, shotgun, chaingun, rocket
                launcher, plasma rifle, BFG-9000, the chainsaw, and your
                fists.  As you'll notice, each weapon is very different and
                useful in unique situations.  Below is a discussion of the
                weapons, when it's best to use them, etc.

                Pistol-- Usually, I stay away from using the pistol.  In the
                first few levels of Episode I, it's useable.  After that,
                though, the pistol becomes grossly obsolete.  I save my
                bullets for the much more effective chaingun.  However, in
                many situations where ammo is critical or new guns are scarce,
                the pistol is a neccesary evil.  Thus, it is important to be
                familiar with this weapon.  If you have the registered version
                of Doom, you'll find yourself falling back on the pistol very
                often in the first levels of Episode III.

                Shotgun-- I find this to be the all around most useful weapon
                in the game.  At long range, it can wipe out two or more Demon
                Soldiers, and at close range it can kill an Imp in one hit.
                The only real drawback is that the shotgun isn't a very quick
                weapon.  You fire, pump it and fire again.  This takes a few
                seconds but it seems like minutes when your surrounded by
                five pink Demons.  Nevertheless, I use the shotgun far more
                often than any other weapon and believe me, if you learn it,
                love it, and never lose it, the shotgun can take you anywhere
                (and get you out!)

                Chaingun-- Oddly, I don't find this weapon as useful as I
                probably should.  Against Demon Soldiers and Imps, it seems to
                be very ineffective.  Why waste 15 bullets on three Imps when
                3-4 well placed shotgun fires will do the trick?  Well, there
                I go again on that shotgun, it really is the best weapon, but
                we heard that in the last section.  A strong point of the
                chaingun is that ammo is reletively easy to find.  Also, it
                is a very rapid fire weapon.  In the end though, these benefits
                cancel out because if ammo is easy to find and the gun uses it
                up real fast, you end up with nothing all that special.  Still
                I find that the chaingun is absolutely the best weapon for
                Caecodemons(the big red beholder-like floating guys.)  If you
                don't have the registered version, you don't know what I'm
                talking about and should definately send in your 40 bucks and
                get it now.

                Rocket Launcher-- Here we have an excellent weapon with a few
                minor flaws.  First, if you use it at close range, you're
                either very desperate or very stupid.  Believe me, it hurts
                when you fire a rocket at a wall or enemy that is close to
                you.  Second, if you fire the rocket launcher when far away
                you risk the chance of missing and wasting ammo that is all
                to scarce in the first place.  In the long run though, the
                rocket launcher is perhaps the second most important weapon.
                Against Barons of Hell it is the only way to go and if you
                have several Caecodemons on your butt, you can quickly cut
                them down with a few rockets.  Finally, if you're really in
                a bad mood, the rocket launcher is great if there's a large
                amount of Imps and Demon Soldiers in a confined area above or
                below you(or on the other side of a radiation river.)  A few
                shots will result in a truly impressive display of flying
                demon bodies and red drippy messes.

                Plasma Rifle-- This is only in the registered version on the
                second two Episodes.  On these levels, it is a godsend.  The
                Plasma Rifle (PR) is very useful because of both its power
                and its incredible speed.  Against the usual enemies (Imps,
                Soldiers, and Demons) the PR can clear a path in no time.
                Against Caecodemons and Lost Souls, it's also quite efficient.
                Like the chaingun, the rapid fire of the PR makes it another
                perfect weapon for the Caecodemons.  Ammo and the gun itself
                is hard to find but when you get some, you're ready to rock.

                BFG-9000-- Here is a weapon that I like to reserve for special
                occasions.  Against lone enemies, even Barons of Hell, this
                weapon is a waste (unless it's all you've got.)  However, when
                there's a room full of pink Demons or Imps, the BFG can help
                you out real fast.  Unfortunately, the weapon is very slow.
                Keep this in mind whenever you use it.  I only fire when far
                away from the enemies, otherwise a guy works his way in front
                of me while the gun is releasing its charge and the shot gets
                wasted on one wimpy enemy while all the others are now right
                in my face.  So use the BFG, but use it ever so wisely.

                Chainsaw-- Here is a truly exciting weapon.  How often do you
                get to chase down demons and shove a chainsaw through their
                chests?  Not enough would have to be the best answer.  The
                chainsaw is effective agains Imps and Soldiers if there's not
                too many of them nearby.  It works great on Caecodemons if
                you get the drop on them and are able to stick with them
                until they're dead.  It's the pink Demons, however, that are
                most susceptable to the chainsaw.  If you get in a position
                where only one can come at you at a time, use the chainsaw
                and it will be all to easy.

                Fists-- You have got to be completely suicidal if you use
                your fists every chance you get.  Although it's fun, the fun
                doesn't last long.  Use your fists only when you have a
                serious ammo shortage.  If you're lucky enough to get a
                berserker power-up however, the story is completely different.
                Know that two well placed berserker punches are equivalent to
                one head-on hit by a rocket.  If you keep this in mind, your
                fists will be one of the best weapons you've got.  Also keep
                in mind that once you pick up a berserker pack, it's with
                you the entire level, not just while the screen is red.

                Now a final word on some alternative weapons:
               Barrels-- If you have the chance should the barrels when the
                enemies are near them.  If you learn this, you can quickly
                resolve what could have been a hairy situation.  Like the
                rockets, though, don't hit a barrel at close range, it can
                easily ruin your day.
              Wars-- Yes, you can make enemies fight each other.  The manual
               says like species won't attack each other but that doesn't
               mean that they won't "accidently" hit one antoher.  Use this
               to your advantage.  If multiple enemies are coming at you from
               one direction, try to keep them in line so that when one in
               the back row fires, he hits one of his buds.  Also, in large
               rooms and courtyards sticking your head out for a second
               often makes the enemies jumpy enough to fire at each other and
               start a full scale battle.



 ENEMIES-- For now I'll give a quick overview on each of the enemies.  Maybe
                in a later volume I'll give more strategies and detail.

                Demon Soldiers-- There are two types: the pistoliers and the
                shotgunners.  They are identical except that shotgunners of
                course hurt you worse.  One shot with the shotgun is the best
                way to eliminate each one.

                Imps-- These guys are with you through the whole game and boy
                can they get troublesome if not dealt with quick.  Once again,
                one good shot from close range with the shotgun is sufficient.
                Anymore is a waste of shells.  Just keep calm and aim well.

                Demons-- Like I said above, use the chainsaw.  They don't
                stand a chance.  If one gets on your side or back I suggest
                getting out of there real quick.  Two shots from the shotgun
                will do it if you're lucky.

                Caecodemons-- These guys are real tough if your use of the
                strafe button isn't up to par.  I usually stick to the
                shotgun if there's just one.  If there's more, use the PR
                or chaingun.  8 or 9 hits with the shotgun is the ideal goal
                if you choose that weapon.

                Barons of Hell-- These guys will not go down easy.  I use the
                rocket launcher when possible (5 hits will stop them).  If
                you don't have it, or don't have enough rockets, use whatever
                you can and use it well because you'll suffer some serious
                damage if forced to use your fists or the chainsaw.

                Lost Souls-- These flying skulls can be real pests.  If you
                are ammo conscious like me, wait until one gets close and
                then hit him dead center with the shotgun.  Like this, two
                shots should kill each one.  The chaingun or PR is also a
                useful choice.

                Cyberdemon-- You won't see this guy much.  When you do happen
                to find one, you'll first be well stocked with rockets.  This
                is realy the only weapon to use.  Be careful though because
                he's got a rocket launcer also and rockets seem to travel
                much faster if you're on the wrong end.  Shoot, dodge, and
                run is the best tactic.

 CHEATING-- Finally the section you've been waiting for!  Doom has a large
                number of cheat codes and all are fairly useful if you're
                after maximum carnage.  Here's a few:

                God-mode (invincible)-----IDDQD (just type it in)

                Full map------------------Hit Tab and type IDDT.  Do it again
                                          for all the items and enemies.

                Happy ammo (max. ammo and guns)----IDKFA
                      FYI-the KFA stands for Killer F**king Arsenal-no joke!

                Warp----------IDCLEV then hit epsode # (1-3) and mission #

                The Chainsaw----------IDCHOPPERS  fitting, I think.

                        Now, pay close attention to this next one.

                IDBEHOLD------add one of the following letters:

                        A--computer automap
                        I--Invisibility
                        L--no more darkness!  Same as getting light amp.
                        R--radiation suit
                        S--berserker rage, very useful

                This next one let's you run through walls---IDSPISPOPD



      Well, I'm done for now.  Gotta go play Doom (again.)  I hope this helped
      if you had trouble with the game.  Next time I'll discuss the enemies
      in more detail, give more cheat codes and tricks, and maybe even offer
      a few pointers on the tougher levels.  See you then!


              If you have any comments, questions, or gripes, write Joe Bizek
              at the Software Creations BBS.  I would sincerely like to hear
              from anyone who has anything to say about Doom and this guide.