FIREGOD2 - Fire Gods (version 2) - for either DOOM or DOOM II v1.9 YOU ARE GOD! Strike down mere mortals with a flick of your wrist! This is an updated (and legalized) version of FIREGODS.ZIP (dated 27 July 1996). Original author: Blazer Version 2 Update: Sparky of KISS Software kelm@eisa.net.au The original version illegally contained a hacked doom2.exe and hence only worked with DOOM II. This version contains an equivalent DeHackEd patch file which you can use with a Doom Source port and either DOOM or DOOM II. Note: FIREGOD2 cannot be used with 'Plain Vanilla' DOOM or DOOM II because of the extra sprite graphics which were added to the wad to enable it to run with DOOM I. To anyone interested, even if you add ALL the sprites to the pwad FIREGOD2 will not run with 'Plain Vanilla' DOOM or DOOM II. The original distribution was 825KB uncompressed (because of the illegal .exe file), but this version is only 193 KB ! Mods made by Sparky of KISS Software: - deleted the illegal hacked doom2.exe and created an equivalent DeHackEd patch. - removed the speaker sounds from the wad and removed the wasted space - added the missing sounds and sprite graphics to FIREGOD2.WAD to enable it to be used with DOOM I. - deleted all the redundant batch files so the distribution contains only 3 files now: firegod2.deh firegod2.wad firegod2.txt Patching is not required because FIREGOD2 MUST be used with a Source Port such as ZDoom, Boom, PRboom, MBF, Legacy, etc. For example: To use FIREGOD2 with the original Doom/Doom2 levels: ZDOOM : zdoom -deh firegod2 -file firegod2 BOOM : boom -deh firegod2 -file firegod2 LEGACY : doom3 -file firegod2.deh firegod2.wad .. or with your favourite External User Level: ZDOOM : zdoom -deh firegod2 -file firegod2 MYLEVEL BOOM : boom -deh firegod2 -file firegod2 MYLEVEL LEGACY : doom3 -file firegod2.deh firegod2.wad MYLEVEL.WAD Tested okay with: ZDoom v1.18b - From the Main Menu select "Display Options" and set "Blood Type" and "Bullet Puff Type" both to "SPRITES", and set "Rocket Trails" to "OFF" PRboom v2.02 - tested fine, no special instructions MBF v2.03 - " " " " " Boom v2.02 - " " " " " Legacy v1.28 - DOS and Win32 versions - can't disable rocket trails but that's no big deal. GLlegacy v1.29b7 - I was hoping to see some impressive lighting using FIREGOD2 but the dynamic lighting still isn't working with this beta version. Notes: - see below for descriptions of each new weapon. The original text file follows: ======================================================================= FIREGODS!! Infernal Deathmatch Patch for Doom2 v1.9 _________________ WHAT IS FIREGODS? Ever wanted to be God? Ever wanted the power to strike down your opponents with a mere wave of your hand? Well HERE YOU GO! YOU are one of four FIREGODS, with almost total command of the element of fire. With a simple twist of your wrist, you can send your opponents screaming for the Fire Department! Mere mortals will have a very hard time killing you, but other FIREGODS; that's another question entirely. FIREGODS have 750% health, which means it'll take more than faith to kill you. Rest assured your opponents will try, nonetheless. This is a patch for Doom2 v1.9, specifically for Deathmatch. __________________________ HOW DO I BECOME A FIREGOD? Unzip FIREGODS.ZIP to your DOOM2 directory, and type GOD-ON. This installs FIREGODS to your DOOM2.EXE, and makes a backup copy of your DOOM2.EXE in the file DOOM2EXE.SAV. To uninstall, type GOD-OFF. Just type DOOM2 or start a Deathmatch just like normal now to play FIREGODS. In all of your games, make sure you load the file FIREGODS.WAD by adding: -FILE FIREGODS.WAD You can play any level and any WAD with FIREGODS. Also note, FIREGODS might have slight difficulty running on slow computers (anything less than 486/33), and might also encounter difficulty in deathmatch if your modem/network connection is severely disrupted. __________________________________ WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A FIREGOD? Here's a rundown of your powers: Power 1 (used to be Chainsaw) - GRIP OF SIN If you can get close enough to touch your opponent, this power is one of the most devistating of all. Will kill almost instantly. Power 2 (used to be Pistol) - HAND OF FIRE Simply lights whatever is directly in front of you on fire. Power 3a (used to be Shotgun) - OPEN ARMS No, it's not a hug, its an enhanced form of HAND OF FIRE which will spread the fire out over a larger area. Power 3b (used to be Super Shotgun) - BANISHMENT Will bathe a vast region in utterly devistating Hellfire. One of your greatest powers, BANISHMENT will also use up your Mana very quickly; use it wisely. Power 4 (used to be Chaingun) - HAND OF HELL An even better form of HAND OF FIRE, this power will burn through even godly flesh in a matter of seconds. Power 5 (used to be Rocket Launcher) - DYNOMATIC PROJECTION A single punch, and whatever's directly in front of you will spontaneously combust. Using this power at point-blank range can be very deadly (to you!). Power 6 (used to be Plasma Gun) - FIRE LIGHTNING Fast and devistating. This power is to be feared. Power 7 (used to be BFG) - CATACLYSM This weapon comes in two forms; the first is a fireball which will completely consume its target in fire, killing instantly... no matter what. Sometimes this awesomely powerful fireball will open a rift in space, leaving behind a fatal trail of infernal devistation. ___________________________________ I WANT TO PLAY FIREGODS IN 4PLAYER! Check out ALTEREGO BBS (703)-931-6500! There you can hook up with as many people as you want to play multiplayer games such as FIREGODS, Doom2, Ultimate Doom, Descent 2, NASCAR, Hexen, Quake, Duke3D, and much more! My alias on the BBS is "Blazer"... check it out!