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MYSAW.WAD Graphics Patch
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This is a simple graphics patch that replaces the chainsaw from DOOM/DOOMII
with a reasonable facsimile of my Husqvarna 272xp. (Stihl fans, please be
patient. If this goes over I may try a patch of an 064 next. :-)
I figured a real badass space marine doesn't need to worry about kickback
when he's hacking up monsters, so I did away with the chainbrake.
I also "loosened the chain", added a "green weenie" air filter, and a wrap
around handlebar for maximum carnage. I've replaced the titlepic and the
ending text page with variations on the chainsaw theme. I replaced the
skull-selector with a cute little running Husky.
I wanted to add more realistic chainsaw sounds, but they kept coming out too
fast, etc... despite the fact that I followed the rules. I've got some
awesome sounds thanks to the guys at Cloud Nine sound studio in Chico, CA. If
there is enough support for the patch, I may try again later. Suggestions are
welcome.
I've spent a lot of time writing Sawsetup.bat to read this textfile, add the
sprites, play the wad, restore the wad to save space, and purge your system
of all Mysaw.wad files in case you don't like it. (As if!)
************************* System Requirements ********************************
If you can run DOOM/Ultimate Doom/DOOMII on your machine, Mysaw.wad should be
playable. It plays well on my 486DX-2 66 w/only 4 megs of RAM. (I use the
multiple configuration menu instead of a boot disk, try it!) You will need to
have 4+ megs of Hard drive space available to create a playable Mysaw.wad for
DOOMII, and 2+ megs available to make Mysaw.wad for DOOM. (I Dunno about U_D)
You'll need to have Dos 6.* or higher if you want to use the easy setup/play
menu because it calls choice.com, a little dos utility that allows you to
enter a choice into a batch file. I will not distribute this utility, as it's
probably copyrighted. I "archied" for it and found a Spanish copy at
csg.uwaterloo.ca in the /pub/dmg/tex/disco0 directory. It worked fine w/this
batch file. If you can't find choice.com you can add the sprites and play the
wad manually by typing fsued -app mysaw.wad to add the sprites, and doom -file
mysaw.wad to play the wad. (Fsued is Deusf, renamed so I won't delete any
copies accidently)
Graphic wad authors can feel free to use this batch file as a template.
(If you like it.) I don't know how many times I've wished an author had
thought about what a mess he was making of my DOOM dir.
************************ Making "Permanent" Changes **************************
This pwad WILL NOT change your original DOOM/DOOMII wad file. If you want to
patch the Iwad with these graphics, I suggest Tic's Nwt. (Please read the
text file first and MAKE A BACKUP!) Here's a list of what must be replaced:
Images Raw
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SAWGA0 TITLEPIC ENDOOM
SAWGB0 M_SKULL1
SAWGC0 M_SKULL2
SAWGD0 CSAWA0
I doubt if there are many DOOMers out there who can't live w/o this patch.
I know it won't be the end all of graphics patches. What it does offer though
is increased realism for those who care, and easy installation/removal
for those who just want to check it out. It will also increase your
visibility, as it's smaller in size (and weight;-) than the original.
This archive contains: Mysaw.wad -Skeletal .Wad file
Mysaw.txt -This text file
Sawsetup.bat -Easy Setup/Run program
Fsued.exe -DeuSf renamed to avoid problems
*************************** Pwad Information *********************************
Title : Mysaw
Filename : Mysaw.wad
Author : Icarus
Email Address : icarus@ecst.csuchico.edu
Misc. Author Info : Ex-logger, now a law student ;-)
Description : Graphics patch that uses DeuSF to replace that ugly
chain saw with a suped-up Husqvarna 272xp!
Tools used : NWT103 -extraction/insertion of sprites/sounds
Deusf -insertion of sprites at site
Neopaint3.0 -Image editing
PSP3.0 -Image editing
Additional Credits to : My wife for putting up with countless hours
of tweaking w/these pix
More Kudos to : Id for DOOMI/DOOMII, TIC and Olivier Montenuy for
NWT, and DeuSF, respectively. Raphael Quinet and
Richard Ward for advice, Bruce at Cloud Nine Studio
in Chico, CA. for the sounds (see below).
*************************** Play Information *********************************
Game : DOOM, Ultimate DOOM, or DOOMII
Episode and Level # : N/A
Single Player : Yes
Cooperative 2-4 Player : Yes
Deathmatch 2-4 Player : Yes
Difficulty Settings : Yes
New Sounds : No, gave up after getting garbled sounds, despite
proper sample rates.
New Graphics : Yes, I've replaced all of the Chain Saw Sprites,
the titlepic and the endoom text page. I've also
replaced the skull-selecter with a cute little
chainsaw that "works."
New Music : No
Demos Replaced : No
*************************** Construction *************************************
Base : New Graphics *almost* from scratch. (I used the
original player's hands and part of the bar/chain.)
Editor(s) used : NWT v3.0, DeuSF v3.5
Known Bugs : None (If saw is invisible,"Create a Playable Wad"#2)
************************ Copyright / Permissions *****************************
Anyone who wants to do so may use this graphics patch on their own
Registered copy of DOOMI or DOOMII. Use at your own risk. I will not be
held responsible for damages of any kind.
Authors MAY use this patch in their own wads ONLY with my prior approval
and only if credit is given. (Just ask. I'm easy :-)
You MAY distribute this WAD free of charge, provided you include this file,
with no modifications. You may NOT distribute this file FOR PROFIT in any
electronic format without my express written permission.
************************ Where to get this WAD *******************************
FTP sites: ftp.cdrom.com and it's mirror sites
