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Getting Started
This is the place to go if you need information about getting DooM started and working on your computer, while getting everything set up to get playing over the internet. If we don't have the information, we definately have the links to it!
Contents
What's Needed
FAQ's
Upgrading Doom
Doom Ports
What's Needed
What is it you need to get into Doom deathmatching over the net? You don't really need much, or anything unreasonable. Here's a quick list:
-A copy of Doom, Ultimate Doom, or Doom2. If you do not have a copy of Doom or Doom2, you can easily get a copy from iD Software at their Shopping Maul
-You'll obviously need to learn how to play Doom. Play single player a couple times and get a feel for the game if you haven't allready. If you would like detailed written documents about Doom, click here for a list of different Doom FAQ's.
-An internet connection, which most likely you obviously have. Your connection should at least have a modem running at 28.8k for optimal performance.
-A decently fast computer. A Pentium would be best for internet play, but a 486 is usable (I don't know about playable though).
-You MUST have the latest version of Doom, Ultimate Doom, or Doom2. Click here for info on wether you have the latest version and upgrade patches just in case you don't have the latest one.
-You need a Source port that supports internet play. More info on source ports can be found here.
FAQ's
If you would like to know Doom to it's fullest extent, I suggest you read the Official Doom and Doom2 FAQ. If you would like links to other FAQ's, you can find them on Doomworld's FAQ page.
Upgrade Patches
If you want to play Doom over the net with everyone else, you should upgrade your version of Doom or Doom2 to their latest versions. Both Doom and Doom2's latest versions are 1.9. To check the version of your copy of Doom or Doom2, simply launch a game and during the loading process, look at the top red (or gray) bar, and your version of Doom or Doom2 will be up top.
If you have Ultimate Doom, it is allready version 1.9 and you will not need to upgrade.
If you need to upgrade, you can go to our Upgrades Page and get the patch you need to upgrade to v1.9.
Doom Ports
What is a Doom port you ask? Well, ever since the Doom souce code was released, many people began to improve many aspects of Doom that they thought lacked. Many ports have been made. Some take away Doom's bugs and errors almost completely, while others implement GLDoom features. There are also some deathmatch specific ports as well. If you would like to try some source ports, you can go to the DoomWorld Source Ports Page and try them out. However, there is a vast selection there, and not a lot of them are enhanced for deathmatch playability. Here's a couple suggestions from us as to what source port to pick:
ZDoom: This port is a must have! Decent TCP/IP support is built in, and this port is backed by a vast majority of hungry old schoolers that want to deathmatch.
Doom Legacy: At once probably one of the most popular ports out there for deathmatchers, now has been seriously caught up by ZDoom. However, this port is still pretty good and has a lot of potential.
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