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Game setup

2006-09-10T02:11:03Z

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In the '''''game setup''''' menu, you will find the following options which allow you to configure various aspects of the game, including special multiplayer-only features and control over the different types of information the game can display on-screen.
===Crosshair===
:The '''''crosshair''''' option allows you to configure whether or not you want the in-game crosshair to be displayed. Available settings are '''''off''''', '''''on (100%)''''', '''''on (50%)''''', and '''''on (25%)'''''.

===Level Stats===
:This option allows you to view your level statistics while ingame, including your number of kills out of the total enemies, the time elapsed, and the number of secrets found.

===Screen Size===
:Don't confuse this with the screen resolution. Rather, this option adjusts the size of your field of view (FOV) and enables you to switch between three modes for your status bar, also known as the heads up display (HUD). At the third to maximum size, a detailed hud will cover a complete portion of the bottom of the screen, while a more compact display containing only your health and ammo is available at the second to maximum size (which also gives you a better view of your weapon). Finally, if you increase your screen size as much as possible, you will receive no information at all, implying your HUD is completely hidden.

===Status Bar Size===
:You can use this to adjust the size of your HUD while it's at either of its two different visible positions. Decreasing the size will reveal more of your screen, and vice versa. At default, this option is set to maximum, as originally intended by the Duke3D 3D Realms development team.

===Run Key Style===
:Placeholder.

===Detail===
:Depending on how powerful your machine is, you should adjust this option accordingly. Though the vanilla (plain) version of Duke3D can run on any machine these days, you may want to tone down the detail option if you're playing with the high resolution pack (HRP).

===Shadows===
:Once again set this option to max unless you have an inferior machine--unless you don't care much for visual realism in your game.

===Screen Tilting===
:Placeholder.

[[Category:EDuke32 end-user documentation]]

Game setup

2006-09-10T02:10:27Z

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Game setup

2006-09-10T02:09:58Z

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In the '''''game setup''''' menu, you will find the following options which allow you to configure various aspects of the game, including special multiplayer-only features and control over the different types of information the game can display on-screen.
===Crosshair===
:The '''''crosshair''''' option allows you to configure whether or not you want the in-game crosshair to be displayed. Available settings are '''''off''''', '''''on (100%)''''', '''''on (50%)''''', and '''''on (25%)'''''.

===Level Stats===
:This option allows you to view your level statistics while ingame, including your number of kills out of the total enemies, the time elapsed, and the number of secrets found.

===Screen Size===
:Don't confuse this with the screen reslution. Rather, this option adjusts the size of your field of view (FOV) and enables you to switch between three modes for your status bar, also known as the heads up display (HUD). At the third to maximum size, a detailed hud will cover a complete portion of the bottom of the screen, while a more compact display containing only your health and ammo is available at the second to maximum size (which also gives you a better view of your weapon). Finally, if you increase your screen size as much as possible, you will receive no information at all, implying your HUD is completely hidden.

===Status Bar Size===
:You can use this to adjust the size of your HUD while it's at either of its two different visible positions. Decreasing the size will reveal more of your screen, and vice versa. At default, this option is set to maximum, as originally intended by the Duke3D 3D Realms development team.

===Run Key Style===
:Placeholder.

===Detail===
:Depending on how powerful your machine is, you should adjust this option accordingly. Though the vanilla (plain) version of Duke3D can run on any machine these days, you may want to tone down the detail option if you're playing with the high resolution pack (HRP).

===Shadows===
:Once again set this option to max unless you have an inferior machine--unless you don't care much for visual realism in your game.

===Screen Tilting===
:Placeholder.

===Run Key Style===
:Placeholder.

[[Category:EDuke32 end-user documentation]]

Game setup

2006-09-10T02:02:59Z

Yatta: /* Screen Size */

Game setup

2006-09-10T02:01:57Z

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Game setup

2006-09-10T01:54:58Z

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Game setup

2006-09-10T01:54:09Z

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Installation and configuration

2006-09-07T14:00:17Z

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After downloading the latest version of EDuke32, namely {{currentversion}}, on your IBM-compatible PC, go ahead and run the executable file. You'll see a brief introduction to the Setup process, and the program will prompt you to click next.

You better comply with the License Agreement by clicking "I Agree," or you're shit out of luck. The jest of it is, don't do anything illegal with the software, including but not limited to redistributing it for profit or stealing its content without permission from the author.

Now the setup will ask you which components you want to install. If you're just here to kick ass and chew bubblegum, just make sure the Game box is checked. If you do a little modding on the side, you might as well click the checkbox that says Level Editor, which is actually an enhanced Win32 version of Mapster. For multiplayer support with the launcher DukesterX, check the next box as well. You'll want to install the Samples if you're planning to mess around with various enhancements for the game, including the HRP (High Resolution Pack).

Click next again, and this time you'll be presented with the folder address into which EDuke32 is to be installed. If you don't know what's good for you, leave it the way it is and click next again. Otherwise, specify your preferred folder and the setup will be more than happy to copy the game files there.

You're done... almost! Just wait a few seconds until the program installs, and you're ready to start configuring your way into kicking alien ass.