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Title:	MegaGuns (version 2)
Filename:	combos/megagun2.zip
Size:	98.3 KB
Date:	06/30/00
Author:	Matthew Toews
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Rating:	(6 votes) Log in at the Doomworld forums to comment.

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Reviews:

driftyloon	This is a pitiful attempt. You shouldn't have wasted your time trying to compete with other when your art looks like they were done in paint(they were,weren't they?). this does nothing to change up and make the game stupidly easy. Why do I bother writing this, this is a 15 year old mod...it sucks :P	x
Anonymous	Fairly typical upgraded weapons mod, the changes range on the bizarre, the chain gun, rocket launcher and plasma gun look like they are made in paint. 3/5, Pretty average.	x
Anonymous	Looks like a retarded TV That lights on fire when you shoot it. Seen it before. Awful no matter what you do to it. 0/5	x
Anonymous	Hardly worth your time, there are much better than this out there.	x
Anonymous	There is a hack for the bfg iknow someone who worked for id and told me it.	x
Anonymous	notbad	x

View megagun2.txt

MegaGuns (version 2)
- a weapons/monster patch for Doom, Ultimate Doom, or Doom2 (v1.9)

This is an updated version of MEGAGUNS.ZIP

Original author:    Matthew Toews
Version 2 Update:   Sparky of KISS Software    kelm@eisa.net.au

Mods made by Sparky of KISS Software:
- the original version was for Doom v1.2 ONLY, and contained an
  obscure hex editor (hack.exe) to patch the doom.exe. This patching
  program is unique to Doom v1.2 and will not work with any other
  version. This version of MegaGuns tested okay with Doom, Ultimate
  Doom, and Doom2 (version 1.9).
- the original MEGAGUNS also included a DeHackEd patch which was used
  after the hack.exe patch.  I converted this old DeHackEd patch to
  Patch Format 6 for compatability with modern Doom Source Ports.
- the original version also used the programs DMGRAPH and DMAUD to
  patch your main iwad (doom.wad) with the new sprite graphics and
  sounds.  This version is in standard wad format and does not alter
  your original Doom files.
- the original MEGAGUNS.ZIP contained a whopping 50 files! This version
  has only 3 files:  megagun2.deh  megagun2.wad  megagun2.txt
- adjusted some of the sprite offsets - especially the ammo/weapon
  sprites, and the "rocket in air" animation.
- recreated the JetPack Marines and BFG Mines using DeHackEd v3.1.
  The original MegaGuns used hack.exe to perform these functions with
  Doom v1.2.  I don't have such an old version of Doom, so I can't
  check that I've recreated these functions accurately using DeHackEd.
  For example, the flying Marines looked silly walking in mid-air,
  so I modified the frames so that they fly around with their legs
  together.  Also, operating a mine like a BFG was a bit silly, so I
  made it do local area damage like a rocket instead of 'line of sight'
  damage like the BFG.

You can still use MEGAGUN2 with 'Plain Vanilla' Doom or Doom2, but you
will need to create a replacement .exe file using megagun2.deh and the
program DeHackEd v3.1.  You will also need to add the extra sprite
graphics to megagun2.wad using a program such as DeuSF, NWT, DeuTex,
WinTex, etc.    For example:   deusf -as megagun2.wad

A better option is to use a Doom Source Port which supports DeHackEd
patches and sprite graphics; such as: Boom, PRboom, MBF, SMMU, ZDoom,
Legacy, PrjDoom, etc.

The following command will work with all of these Source Ports:
  -deh megagun2.deh -file megagun2.wad

OpenGL Source Ports such as glLegacy and ZDoomGL can also be used,
but you'll need to refer to the port's manual for the more complex
command lines required.

The original text file follows:

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			       version 1.0
			     by Matthew Toews
		Only for Registered, Unmodified DooM v1.2

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				   DISCLAIMER

DOOM MEGAGUNS, ANYTHING CONTAINED ON IT AND/OR FROM IT, IS PROVIDED "AS IS"  
WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND.  THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE RESULTS AND
PERFORMANCE OF ANYTHING CONTAINED ON DOOM MEGAGUNS AND/OR FROM SUPER DOOM 
GUNS IS ASSUMED BY YOU.  DOOM MEGAGUNS, THE AUTHOR, HIS FAMILY AND/OR 
RELATIVES, AND ANYONE ELSE INVOLVED WITH DOOM MEGAGUNS DOES NOT WARRANT, 
GUARANTEE, OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE USE OF, RESULTS OF, 
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE OF ANYTHING CONTAINED ON 
DOOM MEGAGUNS AND/OR FROM DOOM MEGAGUNS SHOULD ANYTHING CONTAINED ON 
DOOM MEGAGUNS AND/OR FROM DOOM MEGAGUNS PROVE DEFECTIVE, YOU (AND NOT 
DOOM MEGAGUNS, THE AUTHOR, HIS FAMILY AND/OR RELATIVES, AND/OR ANYONE ELSE 
INVOLVED WITH DOOM MEGAGUNS) ASSUME THE ENTIRE COST OF ALL NECESSARY 
SERVICING, REPAIR OR CORRECTION.  FURTHER, DOOM MEGAGUNS, THE AUTHOR, 
HIS FAMILY AND/OR RELATIVES, AND/OR ANYONE ELSE INVOLVED WITH DOOM MEGAGUNS 
DOES NOT WARRANT, GUARANTEE, OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE USE 
OF, OR THE RESULT OF THE USE OF ANYTHING CONTAINED ON DOOM MEGAGUNS AND/OR 
FROM DOOM MEGAGUNS IN TERMS OF CORRECTNESS, ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, 
CURRENTNESS, OR OTHERWISE; AND YOU RELY ON ANYTHING CONTAINED ON SUPER DOOM 
GUNS AND/OR FROM DOOM MEGAGUNS AND RESULTS SOLELY AT YOUR OWN RISK. SUPER 
DOOM GUNS, THE AUTHOR, HIS FAMILY AND/OR RELATIVES, AND/OR ANYONE ELSE 
INVOLVED WITH DOOM MEGAGUNS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING 
BUT NOT LIMITED SYSTEM DAMAGE, SERVICE, REPAIR, CORRECTION, LOSS OF PROFIT, 
LOST OF SAVINGS, OR ANY OTHER INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES 
OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER RESULTING FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE ANYTHING 
CONTAINED DOOM MEGAGUNS AND/OR FROM DOOM MEGAGUNS.
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How to upgrade:
		1. Copy these files to your doom directory.
		2. Type install.
		3. Type delfiles to delete the files that you copied.

******************************************************************************
      EVERYTING IS PERMANENT!  BACK UP DOOM.WAD AND DOOM.EXE IF YOU MUST
******************************************************************************

What this upgrade does:

CHAINSAW:        Nothing

PISTOL:          The pistol shoots twice as fast.
		 The clips have 40 rounds.
		 The boxes have 200 round.
		 The maximum ammo is 500.

SHOTGUN:         Fully automatic.
		 The 4-packs contain 30 shells.
		 The boxes contain 150 shells.
		 The maximum ammo is 500.

CHAINGUN:        Shoots twice as fast and 2 at a time.
		 (I can chew through 500 round in ~27 sec).
		 The clips have 40 rounds.
		 The boxes have 200 round.
		 The maximum ammo is 500.
		 New graphics -> Magnetic Accelerator.

ROCKET LAUNCHER: Shoots a tiny bit faster.
		 5 times more powerful (BFG league).
		 3/4s as fast.
		 The rockets give 25 shots.
		 The boxes have 125 shots.
		 The maximum ammo is 500.
		 New graphics -> Sonic Wave Launcher.
		 New graphics -> Sonic Wave Ammo.

PLASMA RIFLE:    Shots go 5 times faster.
		 5 times more powerful.
		 The cells contain 40 rounds.
		 The energy packs contain 200 rounds.
		 New graphics -> Shoulder cannon.
		 New graphics -> Cobalt sphere ammo.

BFG9000:         Shots do not move (mines).
		 There is no ammo (unlimited).

OTHERS:          The status bar now says sonic instead of rockets 
			and ions instead of cells.
		 The imps are changed to possesed marines.  They have
			rocket packs so that they can fly and are armed
			with shoulder cannons.  This is to ensure that your
			battles are not too easy and one should not
			underestimate their long-range accuracy.  No they do
			not drop any ammo.  (Try E3M1! What a Slaughter!)
		 The barrels are lighter so that you can shoot them and
			they fly away fom you.  This helps in aiming.
		 You are also now heavier.   Tis makes it easier to maneuver
			on ledges when being pelted with ammo.
		 Your death scream is recorded from a movie that you should
			know very well.

* Copyright / Permissions *

Authors MAY NOT use this upgrade as a base to build other upgrades. Please.

You MAY distribute this upgrade, provided you include all of these files, 
with no modifications.  You may distribute these files in any electronic
format (BBS, Diskette, CD, etc) as long as you include these files
intact.

If you find this upgrade in any way usefull or sick and entertaining:
		send me money.  (Need to buy a modem to distribute the
				 rest of my doom library).
		Matthew Toews
		P.O. Box 317
		Grunthal,MB
		R0A 0R0

[Special Thanks to]
   Richard Cheung  
		The disclaimer write-up that I copied from.
   Blake Friesen
   Kass Weins
   Devan Desmarias
		Invaluable ideas on new weapons + ememies.
   Steven Dueck
		The use of his modem (I have none :< )
[Very Special Thanks to]
   The Guys at Id that made the kick-ass game!
		You know who you are.
   Matt Fell (matt.burnett@acebbs.com)  
		The Writer of the DooM Hack Specs.
   Bill Neisius (bill@solaria.hac.com)
		The Writer of DMAGRAPH.EXE
		The Writer of DMAUD.EXE
   ????? ????? (I hope you know who you are ;)
		The Writer of dehacked.

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