Frequently Asked Questions

2008-08-11T23:27:12Z

Kenny mckormick:

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

[[Image:Gametab.png|frame|Here is a picture of what the 'Game' tab looks like with several different GRP files available. 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' tab at the startup screen used for?'''
:A: The 'Game' tab is a feature that allows you to select which GRP file you would like to play. The GRP files must exactly match the versions found on their respective CDs, without any modifications. The following games are supported:

:* ''Duke Nukem 3D Shareware Version''
:* ''Duke Nukem 3D''
:* ''Duke Nukem 3D: Atomic Edition''
:* ''NAM'' (Note: you must rename GAME.CON from ''NAM'' to NAM.CON)
:* ''Napalm'' (Wal-Mart only version of ''NAM'', some .GRP differences between the two releases)
:* ''WW2GI'' (Limited Support using ''NAM'' mode as a base)

'''Q: When I am playing EDuke32 with 16-, 24-, or 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:

:* Open the [[console]] and type "glredbluemode 0"
:* Download the newest drivers for your graphics card
:* Delete the texture cache directory
:* Try the latest [http://wiki.eduke32.com/stuff snapshot] of EDuke32

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

:A: Take a look at the [http://www.jonof.id.au/modsuppt/jfduke3d/releasenotes.html#multiplayer release notes for JFDuke3D] or grab a copy of [http://duke3d.sitesled.com/home.html Dukonnector].

'''Q: How can I acquire a copy of ''Duke Nukem 3D'' to run EDuke32?'''
:A: You'll need to either purchase the game from the [http://3drealms.stores.yahoo.net/games.html 3D Realms Online Store] (or another retailer) or use the shareware version. 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 data (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: I recently upgraded my video card, and now all of the textures in EDuke32 are screwed up. Help!'''
:A: You'll need to remove the 'texcache' subdirectory of whichever directory you've installed EDuke32 in. This happens due to differences in the texture formats requested by the drivers for various video cards and this issue will be addressed in a future update.

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