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DOOM 3 README
Last Updated 7-8-2004
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Multiplayer Requirements:
2. CD Key
The number one problem with CD keys is mistyping. Double and triple
check the characters you have entered.
The Doom 3 installer does not check for the version of DirectX(r) you
have currently installed, it just prompts you to install DirectX(r)
9.0b. Activision recommends allowing the installer to proceed with the
DirectX(r) 9.0b installation, even if you think you may have 9.0b
installed. Re-installing DirectX(r) 9.0b will not harm your DirectX(r)
configuration. Doom 3 requires DirectX(r) 9.0b to install and play.
TROUBLESHOOTING:
1. Video Issues
Please note that Doom 3 will automatically configure optimal video
settings based on your computer's hardware. If your hardware changes
after install or if you wish to rescan, in the Main Menu: click
OPTIONS, SYSTEM, then click the SCAN HARDWARE AND SELECT OPTIMAL VIDEO
QUALITY button, then APPLY CHANGES. Any change in Screen Size and some
advanced options requires you to quit and restart Doom 3 for them to
take effect.
For best performance and video quality, please make sure you have the
latest drivers for your video card when running Doom 3. If you have an
ATI or NVIDIA video card, you can find drivers on their websites.
http://www.ati.com/
http://www.nvidia.com/
2. Sound Issues
Please make sure you have the latest drivers for your sound card when
running Doom 3.
B. The game tells me I don't have surround sound speakers when I do.
If you have surround sound speakers make sure that you have the correct
speaker configuration in the Windows(r) control panel and not only in
any software utilities that came with your sound card.
For Windows(r) XP:
Select "Sounds and Audio Devices" in the control panel. On the
"Volume" tab, click the "Advanced" button under Speaker Settings. Make
sure you have the correct speaker configuration chosen in the drop-down
menu on the "Speakers" tab.
Make sure you have the latest drivers for your sound card. If
stuttering persists try reducing Hardware Acceleration: Click on Start,
then Run. Type "dxdiag" and hit enter. This brings up the "DirectX(r)
Diagnostic Tool". Click on the Sound tab and try reducing the "Hardware
Sound Acceleration Level" slider.
1) Make sure that you are connected to the Internet (through either a
Local Area Network, Cable Modem, DSL Modem etc.). You must connect to
the Internet before starting the game.
2) Once you have connected to the Internet and started Doom 3, click
"Multiplayer", then "Find A Multiplayer Game". In the "Game Browser"
menu make sure "Internet" is selected. Click on "Get New List".
"By pressing the SHIFT key five times you have turned on the StickyKeys
feature in Windows(r) 2000 [or Windows(r) XP]. With this feature, you
can lock down the CTRL, ALT, or SHIFT keys. This is useful if you are
unable to hold down more than one key at a time.
Click OK to turn this feature on. If you do not want to use the
feature, click Cancel.
To avoid this happening in the future, click the Settings button on the
window referenced above. When the accessibility options screen
appears, click the "Settings" button in the "Sticky Keys" portion of
the window. On the next window (should be labeled "Settings For Sticky
Keys"), uncheck in the box that says, "Use shortcut," then click on
"Apply," and close the windows. The problem should not occur once the
shortcut has been disabled.
If the Windows(r) key is pressed during game play, the Start Menu will
interrupt the game. Should this happen, simply press the Escape (Esc)
key to close the menu and return to the game. Unfortunately, there is
no way to prevent this from happening again except by being careful not
to hit those keys while playing.
C. Game Icons Are Missing From Start Menu And/Or Desktop In Windows(r)
2000/XP
If you are running Windows(r) 2000 or Windows(r) XP, you must have
Administrator rights to properly install and play the game.
DOOM 3 ADDENDUM:
The Console can be accessed with the CTRL-ALT-TILDE (~) key. Please
note that use of the console is unsupported by Activision Customer
Support. Please do not contact Customer Support with console command
questions.
Note: For ease of use, the console can be set to open with just the
TILDE (~) key. To turn this setting on you must enter the following
command:
com_allowConsole 1
Doom 3 multiplayer has the ability to play audio chat lines in-game for
purposes of taunting, congratulating, or for team-specific requests and
instructions. In order to utilize this function, keys must be bound to
them in the console. While this feature is unsupported, we've included
a CFG file that when executed will bind the key-pad keys to those voice
commands.
It can run from the console by typing the following:
exec mp_vchat
GENERAL KEYS
Keypad Insert = Great game
Keypad Asterisk = Hack
Keypad Del = That sucked
Keypad Slash = Die already
Keypad Plus = Switch channel (Global, Team)
GROUPS
Keypad Enter = Switch groups (Commands, Responses, Reports)
Commands
Keypad 1 = Cancel that
Keypad 2 = Pull back
Keypad 3 = Prepare for attack
Keypad 4 = Grab the armor
Keypad 5 = Cover me
Keypad 6 = Over here
Keypad 7 = Attack now
Keypad 8 = Move in
Keypad 9 = I'll take that
Reponses
Keypad 1 = I'm not ready
Keypad 2 = Negative
Keypad 3 = No way
Keypad 4 = Are you serious
Keypad 5 = I'm armed and ready
Keypad 6 = N/A
Keypad 7 = Yeah right
Keypad 8 = Roger
Keypad 9 = On my way
Reporting
Keypad 1 = I'm taking fire
Keypad 2 = I need a weapon
Keypad 3 = I need health
Keypad 4 = I have extra weapon
Keypad 5 = I have the armor
Keypad 6 = I have the powerup
Keypad 7 = Enemy has powerup
Keypad 8 = Enemy spotted
Keypad 9 = Item available
Doom 3 comes with the editor and source files built in. CAUTION:
loading and saving any of the single or multiplayer levels that come
with Doom 3 may cause them to no longer function properly. If this
happens you will need to uninstall Doom 3, delete the folder and any
created files, and reinstall Doom 3.
4. COPYRIGHT INFORMATION
DOOM 3 is linked with the OggVorbis SDK, copyright (c) 2004, Xiph.Org
Foundation