SuperD version 6.3 - Doomworld /idgames database frontend

Title:	SuperD version 6.3
Filename:	utils/frontends/superd63.zip
Size:	10.13 KB
Date:	05/19/96
Author:	Jordan Russell
Description:	This program extends DWANGO v2.03 to support: þ DOS Shell þ Demo recording þ Turbo þ Timer þ Loading of multi-player saved games þ Monster respawning þ Debug mode (complete startup info, and F1 screen shots enabled) þ On-screen clock þ Windows 95 and Extended Memory Managers
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SuperD version 6.3 (5\8\96)
by Jordan Russell
and by Carl Jackson "Aztec"

This program extends DWANGO v2.03 to support:

ï¿½ DOS Shell
  ï¿½ Demo recording
  ï¿½ Turbo
  ï¿½ Timer
  ï¿½ Loading of multi-player saved games
  ï¿½ Monster respawning
  ï¿½ Debug mode (complete startup info, and F1 screen shots enabled)
  ï¿½ On-screen clock
  ï¿½ Windows 95 and Extended Memory Managers

Version 6.3 is a modified version of 6.0 and improves it by
  - Windows 95 Capability through the "No-Frag Enabled" command
  - Works with DWANGO Client 2.03

*NOTE*  This ONLY works with DWANGO v2.03. Do NOT attempt to use this SuperD
	 version with any other DWANGO version!

This works with DOOM, DOOM 2, Heretic, and Hexen.
Thanks to Pouge, Mrblonde, and Dmorgan for all the testing!

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  Getting Started
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ï¿½ UnZIP the SuperD files to your \DWANGO directory.
 ï¿½ Start SUPERD.EXE. A box will appear with different startup options, which
   are described below.

*NOTE*  SuperD uses approximately 15KB of RAM while loaded. If you are
	 really low on memory you can try loading SuperD by typing
	 "LH SUPERD" to load it into upper memory.

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  Startup Options
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Start DWANGO        This option starts DWANGO.EXE with a parameter you
		    specify from the command line (if any).

Enable No-Frag      Enabling this option allows dwango to run under Windows
		    95 and Extended Memory Managers
		    **NOTE** This option disables the frag counter on dwango

Select server       This option sets the '-server' parameter, which prompts
		    you to select a server when you start DWANGO. This comes
		    in handy if you frequently use different servers.

Configure modem     This option sets the '-config' parameter, which prompts
		    you to select a modem when you start DWANGO.

View instructions   This starts up the DOS editor with this file.

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  How to use
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The extra SuperD options are controlled through F11 and F12.

F11                 This clears the screen and starts a DOS shell.
		    The COMSPEC environment variable is read to find the
		    location of the command interpreter.

F12                 This brings up the SuperD options menu. The individual
		    options are described below.

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  SuperD Options
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Esc                 This saves the options you set. All games started after
		    that use those options.

Turbo               This option sets the turbo parameter, which speeds up
		    your character. 250 is maximum.

Timer               These options will "time" the game to where, when the
		    specified number of minutes have passes, levels are
		    automatically exited. This is useful for fair
		    deathmatches, or for levels that don't have an exit.
		    * ALL TEAM MEMBERS MUST ENABLE THIS IF IT IS USED *

Load Game           This field lets you use the -loadgame option to continue
		    multi-player saved games. All team members must join in
		    the same order as they did in the previous game, and
		    everyone must set this option to the same number.

Respawn             This field lets you enable/disable the monster respawning
		    option. This is useful if you want monsters in a
		    cooperative game to respawn, but don't want skill 5.
		    * ALL TEAM MEMBERS MUST ENABLE THIS IF IT IS USED *

Debug               This sets the -devparm option is DOOM/DOOM2 and the
		    -debug and -ravpic options in Heretic/Hexen. -devparm
		    gives you extra startup information, and lets you take
		    screen shots using F1. -debug -ravpic is the Heretic/
		    Hexen equivalent of -devparm.

Record              The field lets you enable/disable demo recording and
		    specify the name of your recording. ".LMP" is
		    automatically added.
		    * ALL TEAM MEMBERS MUST ENABLE THIS IF IT IS USED *
		    NOTE: While testing, we found that Hexen Beta does not
		    seem to record multiplayer demos correctly. This may have
		    been fixed in the demo or registered version. Try it
		    yourself and see.

MaxDemo             This adjusts how much memory (in KB) the game allocates
		    for a recording buffer. If this is not set, SuperD
		    automatically sets the record buffer to 512KB, which will
		    allow you to record approximately 30 minutes. You can
		    adjust this if needed.

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  How to play recorded demos
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If the demo doesn't use a WAD, type:
<gamename> -playdemo <demoname>                           * Don't add .LMP! *

If the demo uses a WAD, type:
<gamename> -file wads\wadname.wad -playdemo <demoname>    * Don't add .LMP! *

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  Revision history
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6.3             Works with DWANGO v. 2.03.  Additionally, this new Version
		Adds Win 95 Support of superd.
6.0             Now works with v2.02 of DWANGO. Added many new options.
		Problems in 5.7 have been fixed.
5.7             Many compatibility problems fixed. (Added problems on some
		machines)
5.6             Turbo option. Also has two more options on the start menu:
		log session and configure modem. Optimized the code, and
		fixed a few bugs.
5.5             Easy to use menu, 12-hour clock, selectable recording
		filename added, bugs fixed. More stable interface.
5.3             Added an on-screen clock when you press Scroll Lock.
5.0             Added an easier to use pop-up box, extended timer options,
		maxdemo option, and load saved game option.
4.0             Added 15/30 minute timer and record options.

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  Questions / Troubleshooting
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Q: My computer locks up when I try playing every time SuperD is loaded.
A: Try booting clean (by pressing F5 at the "Starting MS-DOS" message) and
   starting SuperD. If the problems are gone, then the source of the problem
   is an incompatible TSR you have loaded in your CONFIG.SYS or AUTOEXEC.BAT
   file. Try removing unneeded drivers.

Q: What happened to the 'Log session' option?
A: Unlike earlier versions, DWANGO v2.03 doesn't have a log feature.

Q: Sometimes when I press F11 it delays a long time before shelling.
A: The delays are caused by another program using DOS calls at the same time
   you press F11. SuperD has to wait for the calls to finish before it can
   shell.

Q: I'm Playing a game while running Windows and the score isn't being 
   recorded in the Lobby.
A: Dwango is NOT capable of running in "Protected-mode" and keeping the
   score of your games.  Protected mode is a way most Memory Managers and
   Windows operating systems run.

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  How to contact us
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DWANGO (Dallas)         jordanr
			
			Aztec

Internet                jordanr7@aol.com
			     - or -
			jordan.russell@chrysalis.org

Aztec@dallas.net

Don't hesitate to send bug reports or suggestions!

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  Where to get latest versions of SuperD
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ftp.cdrom.com
The Wall                214-286-8291
Code Red                214-424-4702
KCE                     214-613-0992

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