HACX (tm) - Registered Version (Files only package) -Contents: Introduction: File Package: Installation: More Info: Legal Notices: Appendix A: Upgrading Doom II (tm) to Version 1.9 -Introduction: First off, the folks at Banjo Software would like to pass along a hardy Thank You for purchasing our product. By doing so, you've helped us to continue to create new computer realms to explore and we'll certainly do our very best to insure that your money is well spent by doing just that. HACX (tm) is the first game from Banjo Software, a group of highly talented people who are dedicated to making their mark in the computer gaming community while having a whole lot of fun doing it. We really hope you enjoy playing HACX (tm) as much as we enjoyed making it. Thanx! HACX (tm) is an Add-On game for DOOM II (tm) and it cannot be played without a registered version of DOOM II (tm). It is required that Version 1.9 of DOOM II (tm) be used. If you have an earlier version, see Appendix A: Upgrading DOOM II (tm) to Version 1.9 The registered version of HACX (tm) is DOOM II (tm) compatible, which means that levels you've designed in the past, as well as new levels, can easily be made to work with HACX (tm) and, in most cases, with the same tools that are used now to create DOOM II (tm) add-ons. In fact, you will find a text file called EDITING.TXT that will contain important DOOM II (tm) to HACX (tm) conversion information to help make your life a little easier. This Registered version is, of course, NOT to be distributed. This is known as piracy and can cause strange men to enter your bedroom late at night and make faces at you! ....just before they throw you in jail. None of the copyrighted material in the Registered version or the Shareware version is to be distributed with your "custom" creations. This includes, but is not limited to, graphics, audio sounds and music, and engine behavior and modifications. Instead, simply include the phrase "Requires HACX" to any "custom" creations that are made and distributed. -File Package: The files that should appear when you unzip the HX11pack.ZIP package are as follows: DHACX.EXE - The source executable DHSERSET.EXE - Multiplayer Setup EDITING.TXT - Basic statistics and information for add-on designers HACX.BIN, .DAT, .EXE, .WAD - Game files and programs HACX.DEH - The Dehacked source file - optimized for ZDOOM and Legacy LEGAL_R.TXT - Limited Use Software License Agreement READMEP.TXT - This file -Installation: This package created for those that cannot get the regular installation package (HACX1_1.ZIP or HACX1_1S.ZIP) to install because of incompatability with the version of Doom2 being used, i.e. WinDoom, MacDoom, other variations Simply unzip this package into your current Doom2 setup and see if it works. Hacx was intended to be used with Doom2 v.1.9. It has not been thouroughly tested with any other version. Neither Banjo nor Nostromo will offer support for using the package in this manner ...although the web site may have more information in the future. Once installed, simply type HACX to start the game. All of the startup parameters, codes you are used to using with DOOM II (tm) will work with HACX (tm). (Note: if you use the -file parameter, it must be first, ie: HACX -file test.wad -nomonsters is OK, but HACX -nomonsters -file test.wad is NOT) The internal cheat codes, that are typed while playing the game, have been altered, we want you to play the game! For a complete set of command line codes and parameters, consult the README.TXT file that comes with DOOM II (tm) or consult the DMFAQ166 documents, which is easily available from the internet. -More Info: Important web sites Id Software, Inc. - Home site for DOOM (R) and Doom (R) related files http://www.idsoftware.com/ Nostromo's Place - The Official Hacx Website http://www.sonic.net/~nostromo/ Doomworld - The central meeting place for the Doom community http://www.doomworld.com/ -Legal Notices: This Add-On is made possible by a license agreement between Banjo Software, Inc. and Id Software, Inc. Neither Banjo Software, Inc., nor the game HACX (tm), are affiliated with Id Software, Inc. and will not be supported by Id Software, Inc. "HACX (tm)" is a trademark of Banjo Software, Inc. "HACX (tm)" and all material in "HACX (tm)" are copyrighted, 1995-97 by Banjo Software, Inc. "DOOM II (tm)" and "DOOM (R)" are registered trademarks of Id Software, Inc. "DOOM II (tm)" and all material in "DOOM II (tm)" are copyrighted, 1994 by Id Software, Inc. -Appendix A: Upgrading DOOM II to Version 1.9 Upgrade patches are widely available for Doom2 and can be picked up just about anywhere Doom files exist. The files you will need to use depend on what version of DOOM II (tm) your currently have. To determine the current version of your game, start DOOM II (tm) the way you normally would. You'll notice a colored stripe at the top of the screen. Displayed in this stripe is the version of your game. (Note: Version 1.666 is actually Version 1.7) Once you've determined the version of the game you have, use the appropriate patch files. Keep in mind that patch files quite often must be installed in stages. For example, if you have V1.7, you will first need to run the patch to upgrade it to V1.7a followed by another patch to upgrade it to V1.9. So, it's important that you read the text files that come with the patch files carefully to determine whether you are using the correct patch files. Installing patches is extremely easy. Included in the patch file package will be a file called PATCH.ZIP. Unzip this file directly into your DOOM2 directory. Then go to the DOS prompt for your DOOM2 directory and type PATCH. If you've run a previous upgrade patch, you may get a message during the unzipping process of the next upgrade patch asking if you wish to overwrite the old patch files. Just tell it "yes". Note: Patch files can take a considerable amount of time to upgrade your game. There may be extremely long pauses with seemingly no activity, except maybe some hard drive activity. This is normal! Do NOT interupt or abort an upgrade patching process early if possible. Happy Gaming!