Frequently Asked Questions - Revision history

Hendricks266 at 23:42, 26 December 2024

2024-12-26T23:42:05Z

Hendricks266 at 21:21, 14 June 2022

2022-06-14T21:21:55Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 14:21, 14 June 2022
Line 49:		Line 49:
	'''Q: How do I play Duke Nukem 3D's various add-ons, like Duke It Out in DC, Life's a Beach, Nuclear Winter, etc?'''		'''Q: How do I play Duke Nukem 3D's various add-ons, like Duke It Out in DC, Life's a Beach, Nuclear Winter, etc?'''

	:A: See [[~~the~~ Official Add-~~on Installation Guide~~]].		:A: See the [[Installation Guide for Official Add-ons]].

	'''Q: How can I play multiplayer on the Internet or my LAN using EDuke32?'''		'''Q: How can I play multiplayer on the Internet or my LAN using EDuke32?'''

Master O: /* EDuke32 */

2022-06-05T20:33:06Z

EDuke32

← Older revision		Revision as of 13:33, 5 June 2022
Line 23:		Line 23:

	:You can also use the startup window to select a third party mod to play.		:You can also use the startup window to select a third party mod to play.

			'''Q: Where else can I find additional help regarding the EDuke32 and VoidSW source ports?

			:A: Join the [https://discord.gg/FQkMQ7r Duke4 Discord Channel] which requires a [https://www.discord.com Discord] chat account. Alternatively, you can join the [https://forums.duke4.net/forum/26-everything-eduke32/ Duke4 Forums] and create an account there in order to post.

			'''

	'''Q: When I am playing EDuke32 with 32-bit color, everything has a blue tint! How can I fix this?'''		'''Q: When I am playing EDuke32 with 32-bit color, everything has a blue tint! How can I fix this?'''

Master O at 19:48, 31 May 2022

2022-05-31T19:48:41Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 12:48, 31 May 2022
Line 2:		Line 2:

	'''Q: Where can I get a copy of ''Duke Nukem 3D'' to run EDuke32?'''		'''Q: Where can I get a copy of ''Duke Nukem 3D'' to run EDuke32?'''
	:A: Duke Nukem 3D: Atomic Edition and its expansion packs can now be purchased digitally DRM-Free at [https://www.zoom-platform.com/product/duke-nukem-3d-atomic-edition Zoom Platform]. You can also scour used game resellers for a copy of the original DOS release instead if you so choose. Alternatively, you can use the [https://dukeworld.duke4.net/2001-current/rtcm/duke3d-shareware/~~3dduke11SW~~.zip one episode shareware version] which is available from Duke4 for free. While the source code to ''Duke Nukem 3D'' has been released to the public under the [http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.txt GNU General Public License], the game's content (artwork, sounds, maps, et cetera) remains a commercial product. DO NOT post anywhere or ask anybody at all about where to acquire this game illegally. Support 3D Realms for making the most awesome game ever and don't be a pirate, yarrr!		:A: Duke Nukem 3D: Atomic Edition and its expansion packs can now be purchased digitally DRM-Free at [https://www.zoom-platform.com/product/duke-nukem-3d-atomic-edition Zoom Platform]. You can also scour used game resellers for a copy of the original DOS release instead if you so choose. Alternatively, you can use the [https://dukeworld.duke4.net/2001-current/rtcm/duke3d-shareware/3dduke13SW.zip one episode shareware version] which is available from Duke4 for free. While the source code to ''Duke Nukem 3D'' has been released to the public under the [http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.txt GNU General Public License], the game's content (artwork, sounds, maps, et cetera) remains a commercial product. DO NOT post anywhere or ask anybody at all about where to acquire this game illegally. Support 3D Realms for making the most awesome game ever and don't be a pirate, yarrr!

	'''Q: When launching EDuke32, I get an error about a missing file called 'GAME.CON' or 'EDUKE.CON'. Help!'''		'''Q: When launching EDuke32, I get an error about a missing file called 'GAME.CON' or 'EDUKE.CON'. Help!'''

Master O: /* EDuke32 */

2022-05-31T19:39:13Z

EDuke32

← Older revision		Revision as of 12:39, 31 May 2022
Line 2:		Line 2:

	'''Q: Where can I get a copy of ''Duke Nukem 3D'' to run EDuke32?'''		'''Q: Where can I get a copy of ''Duke Nukem 3D'' to run EDuke32?'''
	:A: Duke Nukem 3D: Atomic Edition and its expansion packs can now be purchased digitally DRM-Free at [https://www.zoom-platform.com/product/duke-nukem-3d-atomic-edition Zoom Platform]. You can also scour used game resellers for a copy of the original DOS release instead if you so choose. Alternatively, you can use the [~~ftp~~://~~ftp~~.~~3drealms~~.~~com~~/~~share~~/~~3dduke13~~.zip one episode shareware version] which is available from ~~3D Realms~~ for free. While the source code to ''Duke Nukem 3D'' has been released to the public under the [http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.txt GNU General Public License], the game's content (artwork, sounds, maps, et cetera) remains a commercial product. DO NOT post anywhere or ask anybody at all about where to acquire this game illegally. Support 3D Realms for making the most awesome game ever and don't be a pirate, yarrr!		:A: Duke Nukem 3D: Atomic Edition and its expansion packs can now be purchased digitally DRM-Free at [https://www.zoom-platform.com/product/duke-nukem-3d-atomic-edition Zoom Platform]. You can also scour used game resellers for a copy of the original DOS release instead if you so choose. Alternatively, you can use the [https://dukeworld.duke4.net/2001-current/rtcm/duke3d-shareware/3dduke11SW.zip one episode shareware version] which is available from Duke4 for free. While the source code to ''Duke Nukem 3D'' has been released to the public under the [http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.txt GNU General Public License], the game's content (artwork, sounds, maps, et cetera) remains a commercial product. DO NOT post anywhere or ask anybody at all about where to acquire this game illegally. Support 3D Realms for making the most awesome game ever and don't be a pirate, yarrr!

	'''Q: When launching EDuke32, I get an error about a missing file called 'GAME.CON' or 'EDUKE.CON'. Help!'''		'''Q: When launching EDuke32, I get an error about a missing file called 'GAME.CON' or 'EDUKE.CON'. Help!'''

Master O at 19:32, 31 May 2022

2022-05-31T19:32:10Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 12:32, 31 May 2022
Line 2:		Line 2:

	'''Q: Where can I get a copy of ''Duke Nukem 3D'' to run EDuke32?'''		'''Q: Where can I get a copy of ''Duke Nukem 3D'' to run EDuke32?'''
	:A: ~~At this time, your only option is to~~ scour used game resellers for a copy of the original DOS release. Alternatively, you can use the [ftp://ftp.3drealms.com/share/3dduke13.zip one episode shareware version] which is available from 3D Realms for free. While the source code to ''Duke Nukem 3D'' has been released to the public under the [http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.txt GNU General Public License], the game's content (artwork, sounds, maps, et cetera) remains a commercial product. DO NOT post anywhere or ask anybody at all about where to acquire this game illegally. Support 3D Realms for making the most awesome game ever and don't be a pirate, yarrr!		:A: Duke Nukem 3D: Atomic Edition and its expansion packs can now be purchased digitally DRM-Free at [https://www.zoom-platform.com/product/duke-nukem-3d-atomic-edition Zoom Platform]. You can also scour used game resellers for a copy of the original DOS release instead if you so choose. Alternatively, you can use the [ftp://ftp.3drealms.com/share/3dduke13.zip one episode shareware version] which is available from 3D Realms for free. While the source code to ''Duke Nukem 3D'' has been released to the public under the [http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.txt GNU General Public License], the game's content (artwork, sounds, maps, et cetera) remains a commercial product. DO NOT post anywhere or ask anybody at all about where to acquire this game illegally. Support 3D Realms for making the most awesome game ever and don't be a pirate, yarrr!

	'''Q: When launching EDuke32, I get an error about a missing file called 'GAME.CON' or 'EDUKE.CON'. Help!'''		'''Q: When launching EDuke32, I get an error about a missing file called 'GAME.CON' or 'EDUKE.CON'. Help!'''

Hendricks266 at 02:45, 10 March 2021

2021-03-10T02:45:26Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 19:45, 9 March 2021
Line 7:		Line 7:
	:A: It would appear that you haven't placed a copy of 'DUKE3D.GRP' from your ''Duke Nukem 3D'' or ''Duke Nukem 3D: Atomic Edition'' CD into your EDuke32 directory. Once you place 'DUKE3D.GRP' into the same directory as 'eduke32.exe', the game should launch and run fine. You may also use the shareware version's 'DUKE3D.GRP' as well. If you're sure you've put 'DUKE3D.GRP' in the right place but you still get this error, your GRP file is likely corrupt and will need to be re-copied off of your CD.		:A: It would appear that you haven't placed a copy of 'DUKE3D.GRP' from your ''Duke Nukem 3D'' or ''Duke Nukem 3D: Atomic Edition'' CD into your EDuke32 directory. Once you place 'DUKE3D.GRP' into the same directory as 'eduke32.exe', the game should launch and run fine. You may also use the shareware version's 'DUKE3D.GRP' as well. If you're sure you've put 'DUKE3D.GRP' in the right place but you still get this error, your GRP file is likely corrupt and will need to be re-copied off of your CD.

	[[Image:Gametab.png\|frame\|Here is a picture of what the startup window looks like with several different GRP files available and the ~~DukePlus~~ mod selected. Note that the shareware version and the original, non-''Atomic Edition'' version of the game have both had their GRP files renamed; all versions of ''Duke Nukem 3D'' ship with a GRP file named 'DUKE3D.GRP']]		[[Image:Gametab.png\|frame\|Here is a picture of what the startup window looks like with several different GRP files available and the Duke 64 mod selected. Note that the shareware version and the original, non-''Atomic Edition'' version of the game have both had their GRP files renamed; all versions of ''Duke Nukem 3D'' ship with a GRP file named 'DUKE3D.GRP']]

	'''Q: What is the 'Game' section of the startup screen used for?'''		'''Q: What is the 'Game' section of the startup screen used for?'''
Line 24:		Line 24:
	:You can also use the startup window to select a third party mod to play.		:You can also use the startup window to select a third party mod to play.

	'''Q: When I am playing EDuke32 with ~~16-, 24-, or~~ 32-bit color, everything has a blue tint! How can I fix this?'''		'''Q: When I am playing EDuke32 with 32-bit color, everything has a blue tint! How can I fix this?'''
	:A: Unfortunately, most people who run into this error are out of luck, especially those with an Intel or SiS video chipset. There are a few things you can do to try and fix this problem:		:A: Unfortunately, most people who run into this error are out of luck, especially those with an Intel or SiS video chipset. There are a few things you can do to try and fix this problem:

	~~:* Open the [[console]] and type "r_redbluemode 0"~~
	:* Download the newest drivers for your graphics card		:* Download the newest drivers for your graphics card
	:* Delete the texture cache		:* Delete the texture cache

Hendricks266 at 02:43, 10 March 2021

2021-03-10T02:43:55Z

Master O at 12:24, 10 June 2020

2020-06-10T12:24:02Z

@@ Line 23: / Line 23: @@
 :You can also use the startup window to select a third party mod to play.
 '''Q: When I am playing EDuke32 with 16-, 24-, or 32-bit color, everything has a blue tint! How can I fix this?'''
@@ Line 355: / Line 324: @@
 http://svn.eduke32.com/filedetails.php?repname=eduke32&path=%2Fpolymer%2Feduke32%2Fsource%2Fgrpscan.h
 == Mapster32 ==

Master O at 15:02, 7 June 2020

2020-06-07T15:02:06Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 08:02, 7 June 2020
Line 20:		Line 20:
	:* ''[[Napalm]]'' (Wal-Mart only version of ''NAM'', some .GRP differences between the two releases)		:* ''[[Napalm]]'' (Wal-Mart only version of ''NAM'', some .GRP differences between the two releases)
	:* ''[[WWII GI]]'' (Limited Support using ''NAM'' mode as a base)		:* ''[[WWII GI]]'' (Limited Support using ''NAM'' mode as a base)
			:* ''Shadow Warrior'' ('''Note: Supported by VoidSW ONLY, not Eduke32 itself!''')

	:You can also use the startup window to select a third party mod to play.		:You can also use the startup window to select a third party mod to play.
Line 31:		Line 32:
	:* STEAM: https://store.steampowered.com/app/225160/Shadow_Warrior_Classic_Redux/		:* STEAM: https://store.steampowered.com/app/225160/Shadow_Warrior_Classic_Redux/

	If you are reading this FAQ ~~and~~ wondering ~~why is there a free version of Shadow Warrior on GOG, so~~ what is the difference between ~~that~~ and Classic Redux? The simple answer is that Shadow Warrior Classic Redux comes with the base game and both expansion packs Wanton Destruction and Twin Dragon, while the free ~~GOG~~ version does not. VoidSW, the Eduke32-based sourceport, looks for the two GRP files ~~for~~ these expansion packs from Classic Redux and expects them to be present if you expect to play them.		If you are reading this FAQ, you are probably wondering what the difference is between Shadow Warrior Classic Complete and Classic Redux. The simple answer is that Shadow Warrior Classic Redux comes with the base game and both expansion packs Wanton Destruction and Twin Dragon, while the free Shadow Warrior Classic Complete version does not. VoidSW, the Eduke32-based sourceport, looks for the two GRP files from these two expansion packs from Classic Redux and expects them to be present if you expect to play them.

	'''Q: How do I play Shadow Warrior and its two expansions: Wanton Destruction and Twin Dragon?'''		'''Q: How do I play Shadow Warrior and its two expansions: Wanton Destruction and Twin Dragon?'''

← Older revision		Revision as of 19:43, 9 March 2021
Line 20:		Line 20:
	:* ''[[Napalm]]'' (Wal-Mart only version of ''NAM'', some .GRP differences between the two releases)		:* ''[[Napalm]]'' (Wal-Mart only version of ''NAM'', some .GRP differences between the two releases)
	:* ''[[WWII GI]]'' (Limited Support using ''NAM'' mode as a base)		:* ''[[WWII GI]]'' (Limited Support using ''NAM'' mode as a base)
	:* ''Shadow Warrior'' ('''Note: Supported by VoidSW ONLY, not ~~Eduke32~~ itself!''')		:* ''Shadow Warrior'' ('''Note: Supported by VoidSW ONLY, not EDuke32 itself!''')

	:You can also use the startup window to select a third party mod to play.		:You can also use the startup window to select a third party mod to play.
Line 323:		Line 323:
	The link below also provides all other known CRCs for Duke Nukem 3D GRP files:		The link below also provides all other known CRCs for Duke Nukem 3D GRP files:

	~~http:~~//~~svn.eduke32.com~~/~~filedetails.php?repname=eduke32&path=%2Fpolymer%2Feduke32%2Fsource%2Fgrpscan~~.h		{{EDuke32 source\|source/duke3d/src/grpscan.h}}

	== VoidSW ==		== VoidSW ==
Line 335:		Line 335:
	:* STEAM: https://store.steampowered.com/app/225160/Shadow_Warrior_Classic_Redux/		:* STEAM: https://store.steampowered.com/app/225160/Shadow_Warrior_Classic_Redux/

	If you are reading this FAQ, you are probably wondering what the difference is between Shadow Warrior Classic Complete and Classic Redux. The simple answer is that Shadow Warrior Classic Redux comes with the base game and both expansion packs Wanton Destruction and Twin Dragon, while the free Shadow Warrior Classic Complete version does not. VoidSW, the ~~Eduke32~~-based sourceport, looks for the two GRP files from these two expansion packs from Classic Redux and expects them to be present if you expect to play them.		If you are reading this FAQ, you are probably wondering what the difference is between Shadow Warrior Classic Complete and Classic Redux. The simple answer is that Shadow Warrior Classic Redux comes with the base game and both expansion packs Wanton Destruction and Twin Dragon, while the free Shadow Warrior Classic Complete version does not. VoidSW, the EDuke32-based sourceport, looks for the two GRP files from these two expansion packs from Classic Redux and expects them to be present if you expect to play them.

	'''Q: How do I play Shadow Warrior and its two expansions: Wanton Destruction and Twin Dragon?'''		'''Q: How do I play Shadow Warrior and its two expansions: Wanton Destruction and Twin Dragon?'''

	:A: Download ~~Eduke32~~ via the Synthesis builds, which now include the program "VoidSW", the new ~~Eduke32~~-based sourceport for Shadow Warrior and its two mission packs:		:A: Download EDuke32 via the Synthesis builds, which now include the program "VoidSW", the new EDuke32-based sourceport for Shadow Warrior and its two mission packs:

	:* 1) Go to https://dukeworld.duke4.net/eduke32/synthesis/		:* 1) Go to https://dukeworld.duke4.net/eduke32/synthesis/
	:* 2) Download either the 32-bit or 64-bit version of ~~Eduke32~~ and extract the contents to a folder of your choice.		:* 2) Download either the 32-bit or 64-bit version of EDuke32 and extract the contents to a folder of your choice.
	:* 3) Place SW.GRP, SW.RTS, WD.GRP, and TD.GRP in the same folder as the VoidSW executable.		:* 3) Place SW.GRP, SW.RTS, WD.GRP, and TD.GRP in the same folder as the VoidSW executable.
	:* 4) Double-click on the VoidSW executable.		:* 4) Double-click on the VoidSW executable.
Line 352:		Line 352:
	:A: Do the following:		:A: Do the following:

	:* 1) Create a new folder called "music" without quotes in your ~~Eduke32~~ folder where the VoidSW executable is located. For example: c:\eduke32\music\		:* 1) Create a new folder called "music" without quotes in your EDuke32 folder where the VoidSW executable is located. For example: c:\eduke32\music\
	:* 2) Place your audio files (FLAC or OGG format) within this folder using the following filename convention: track02.ogg, track03.ogg, etc. Your filenames should be track02.ogg (or flac) - track14.ogg (or .flac). For example: c:\eduke32\music\track02.ogg		:* 2) Place your audio files (FLAC or OGG format) within this folder using the following filename convention: track02.ogg, track03.ogg, etc. Your filenames should be track02.ogg (or flac) - track14.ogg (or .flac). For example: c:\eduke32\music\track02.ogg
	:* 3) Start Shadow Warrior and you will now hear Japanese music playing at the 3D Realms intro screen.		:* 3) Start Shadow Warrior and you will now hear Japanese music playing at the 3D Realms intro screen.
Line 366:		Line 366:

	:A: The issue occurs only with the Polymost renderer and has its cause in the way it determines the aimed-at object: based on the mouse position on the screen, it constructs a direction vector and calls [[hitscan]]. Both steps are a cause of imprecision. The classic BUILD and the Polymer renderers determine the aimed-at object (roughly) by querying what object was drawn at the mouse position, and thus are pixel-perfect. If you prefer to use Polymost, try avoiding aiming at objects at the border of the screen and looking up or down, since the aiming method is particularly ill-behaved in these cases. *update: actually it's a bug that need to be fixed some time.		:A: The issue occurs only with the Polymost renderer and has its cause in the way it determines the aimed-at object: based on the mouse position on the screen, it constructs a direction vector and calls [[hitscan]]. Both steps are a cause of imprecision. The classic BUILD and the Polymer renderers determine the aimed-at object (roughly) by querying what object was drawn at the mouse position, and thus are pixel-perfect. If you prefer to use Polymost, try avoiding aiming at objects at the border of the screen and looking up or down, since the aiming method is particularly ill-behaved in these cases. *update: actually it's a bug that need to be fixed some time.
	[[Category:~~EDuke32_end~~-~~user_documentation~~]]
			[[Category:EDuke32 end-user documentation]]