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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
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| + | When using the keyboard and mouse configuration in Doom or similar games on DOS or through [[DOSBox]], vertical mouse movement causes the player to move forward and back, which can make mouse aiming difficult. novert is a DOS TSR that disables vertical mouse movement to prevent unnecessary player movement. | ||
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| + | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| + | {{Fixbox/fix|Automating novert in DOSBox|ref=}} | ||
| + | This will automate the process of running novert for digital releases of Doom or similar games when using DOSBox. | ||
| + | #Download novert from Doomworld [https://www.doomworld.com/idgames/utils/misc/novert here], then extract the {{file|novert.com}} file to <code>{{p|game}}</code>. | ||
| + | #Open the {{file|*.conf}} file that launches the game in DOSBox with a text editor (e.g. Notepad, Notepad++), search for the <code>[Autoexec]</code> section, then add the command <code>novert.com</code> above the line that executes the game. | ||
| + | #Save the changes in the {{file|*.conf}} file and then run the game. You should be to use the mouse to aim without moving forward and back. An example of this command can be seen below: | ||
| + | <pre>MOUNT C "." | ||
| + | C: | ||
| + | novert.com | ||
| + | GAMENAME.EXE -config MOUSE.CFG</pre> | ||
| + | }} | ||
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===Source ports=== | ===Source ports=== | ||
Since the release of the source code, several modified engines have emerged. | Since the release of the source code, several modified engines have emerged. | ||
* [http://zdoom.org/News ZDoom] | * [http://zdoom.org/News ZDoom] | ||
| − | * [http:// | + | * [http://forum.drdteam.org/viewforum.php?f=23 GZDoom] |
* [http://www.zandronum.com/ Zandronum] | * [http://www.zandronum.com/ Zandronum] | ||
* [http://odamex.net/ Odamex] | * [http://odamex.net/ Odamex] | ||
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===Content=== | ===Content=== | ||
| − | A freely redistributable replacement of DOOM-like assets is available at [http://www.nongnu.org/freedoom/ Freedoom], forming a completely free and open source game. Art assets from the original game such as the levels, sounds, textures, etc., remain under copyright. They can be purchased from Steam or copied from an original game disk. | + | A freely redistributable replacement of DOOM-like assets is available at [http://www.nongnu.org/freedoom/ Freedoom], forming a completely free and open source game. Art assets from the original game such as the levels, sounds, textures, etc., remain under copyright. They can be purchased from Steam or copied from an original game disk. |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
Revision as of 13:11, 11 March 2016
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| Developers | |
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| id Software | |
| Publishers | |
| GT Interactive | |
| Engines | |
| id Tech 1 | |
| Release dates | |
| DOS | September 30, 1994 |
| Windows | 1995 |
| Mac OS (Classic) | 1995 |
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| ⤏ Go to series page | |
| Doom (1993) | 1993 |
| Doom II: Hell on Earth | 1994 |
| Final Doom | 1996 |
| DRL (unofficial game) | 2002 |
| Doom 3 | 2004 |
| Doom 64 EX (unofficial port) | 2008 |
| Doom 3: BFG Edition | 2012 |
| Doom (2016) | 2016 |
| Doom VFR | 2017 |
| Doom I Enhanced | 2020 |
| Doom II Enhanced | 2020 |
| Doom Eternal | 2020 |
| Doom 64 | 2020 |
Key points
- Runs on very low-end hardware.
- The Doom engine was made open source in 1997, making the game very mod-friendly.
General information
- Doom Wiki
- Doomworld — A major fansite for the series
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
- Steam Users' Forums for game series
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
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| GamersGate | |
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| GOG.com | |
Also includes Final Doom and Master Levels for Doom II. | |
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| Steam | |
Pre-configured to run with DOSBox (included in download). Can be played without Steam. | |
- Doom II: Hell on Earth is also available as part of Doom 3: BFG Edition. This version includes Steam achievements and the "No Rest for the Living" expansion (previously exclusive to the Xbox 360 version).
- The "Master Levels for Doom II" expansion cannot be purchased separately on Steam. It must be purchased as part of a Doom pack
DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Master Levels for Doom II | |
Essential improvements
novert
When using the keyboard and mouse configuration in Doom or similar games on DOS or through DOSBox, vertical mouse movement causes the player to move forward and back, which can make mouse aiming difficult. novert is a DOS TSR that disables vertical mouse movement to prevent unnecessary player movement.
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Source ports
Since the release of the source code, several modified engines have emerged.
You can view a more exhaustive list on Wikipedia or a set of comparison tables on DoomWiki.org. The history of various source ports is examined on Doomworld.
Content
A freely redistributable replacement of DOOM-like assets is available at Freedoom, forming a completely free and open source game. Art assets from the original game such as the levels, sounds, textures, etc., remain under copyright. They can be purchased from Steam or copied from an original game disk.
Game data
Configuration file and save game data location
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| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2300/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| Steam Cloud |
Video settings
In-game options menu.
Field of view (FOV)
Depending on your choice of engine, you can usually change the field of view with a console command, or even in the options. Try fov <1-179> or gr_fov <1-179>.
Multi-monitor
ZDoom seeks to support multiple monitors out of the box since version 2.5.0. Widescreen Gaming Forum discusses multimonitor set ups with GZDoom.
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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| Local play | Use Doom Legacy. | |||
| LAN play | 4 | Co-op, Versus |
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| Online play | 4 | Co-op, Versus |
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- A source port is recommended for online play as it adds modern networking support and simplifies the process of finding games. Most major source ports (like Zandronum) also increase the max player limit (for Zandronum, the limit is 64)
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | Requires source port. | |
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP | Possible in source ports. |
Issues fixed
Game does not run in DOSBox (Steam)
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Doom95 doesn't start on Windows 7
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | A source port is required. See Source ports. | |
| DirectDraw | 2 | Doom 95 only. |
| OpenGL | Various | A source port is required. See Source ports. |
| Software renderer | ||
| DOS video modes | VGA |
| Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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| Windows | |||||
| Mac OS (Classic) |
System requirements
| DOS | ||
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| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 5.0 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel 386 Processor | Intel 486 Processor |
| System memory (RAM) | 4 MB | 8 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 100 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | VGA graphics card | |
Notes
- ↑ Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/2300/. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (2300) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
Categories:
- Pages needing cover images
- DOS
- Windows
- Mac OS
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