Creating new sprites and custom HUD/Interface

[Magnum Express]

I have two questions:

1. How do you create a custom HUD and interface for ZDoom?

2. What is a good program for creating and editing sprites, things, weapons,etc.? I've heard about programs called DecX2 and DECORATE, but I'm not sure if these offer what I'm looking for.

[Gez]

Magnum Express said:

1. How do you create a custom HUD and interface for ZDoom?

With a SBARINFO lump.

Magnum Express said:

2. What is a good program for creating and editing sprites, things, weapons,etc.? I've heard about programs called DecX2 and DECORATE, but I'm not sure if these offer what I'm looking for.

DECORATE is a content definition language. You can create new things, weapons, monsters, etc. with it. But it's purely game logic. For creating new sprites, you have to use an image editor, such as the GIMP.

[Magnum Express]

Are there any other programs that may be useful? I am new to mapping, and I'm just trying to see all of my options.

[Gez]

The ZDoom wiki has a list of recommended software, and a more exhaustive list of tools.