Northern NH's spot for online Multiplayer DOOM & DOOM I MODEM GAMELINK BBS 603-788-2213 ================================================================================ I am putting together this little text file to help new users get aquainted with setting up a multiplayer game at the MODEM GAMELINK BBS. First of all, you will need SirDOOM to play multiplayer DOOM here. You can obtain this file as (sirdoom.zip) from MODEM GAMELINK BBS Obviously you need DOOM! The most played one is DOOM II though. You need to get v1.9 a since everyone is required by id Software to have that. If you have an earlier version, the connection won't work. You can get this patch also at many bbs's and on Internet and here in the patch library If you are not sure what version you have, load DOOM II and check the top red bar on load up screen.It will either say v1.666 or v1.17 or v1.17a. ,1.9 is the version you will need to play here .Get the patches from the library.There are several patches so if one does not work you will need to use amother or upgrade in steps.IE:1.66-1.7-1.7a-1.9 and so on.Be patient , it can take 30 minutes or so when you do the patch. Start with a clean install of Doom {you do have the original still don't you}If not try to remove the added wads you may have laying around in the doom2 dir. Like I mentioned earlier, there is a patch to upgrade to v1.9 and it is free.Some of you may need to use more than one patch depending on what version you have.To play 4 players ,all must have the same version. Ok, now you need to log onto the bbs. I used my Term program that I normallyuse to connect, log on, and look around. You can use Sirdoom if you want,but don't expect to download files with that. I use my Term program for regular bbs use and Sirdoom when I am looking for some action! MODEM GAMELINK BBS uses Major BBS software v6.25 and Sirrus Game Connection to bring you online DOOMing. Using SirDOOM v2.18 /2.28 -------------------- There is a .doc file included with Sirdoom so please read that for detailed information! Basically in a nut shell, unzip Sirdoom into your DOOM II or DOOM directory. Like I mentioned, DOOM II is the popular one here and most users are playing it. Once it is unzipped, simply run Sirdoom and you will be in Terminal mode. alt-z will display the different keys. If you are lucky, the default initialization string will work. Try it first and if you have no luck, read the doc on editing the initialization string. Now select alt-d for dialing menu. You may need to edit MODEM GAMELINKS BBS phone number to 1-603-788-2213 if you are out of the NEW HAMPSHIRE area.Select the bbs number and press enter and you will dial out to the bbs. Once connected, log on as usual. You can then select "G" for Game Connection menu. Once in there, it is self explanatory on the selections. To immediately check on a game, you can select "M" to enter a game channel. Once you begin chatting with other players you will set up your game. Whether you want to play an external WAD or any parameter. To play something other than the regular DOOM II, you may need to edit your "args line" (arguments) in Sirdoom. Simply, while online, press ALT-C and then go to "set up DOOM" you will see some obvious selections and at the bottom, "args" that is where you would enter the following. -nomonsters (used almost 100% of the time, so you need it) -file .wad (used if everyone is going to play a WAD) -warp # (used to start a different level ie #7 = Map 07) A typical line would look like this -nomonsters -file xxxx.wad You then will have to select "Save and Exit" in the alt-c menu to get back. Note: Sometimes Sirdoom will lock up so simply alt-x and select Y, then retype Sirdoom and that should put you back in the bbs. Don't disconnect. When playing do not drop carrier on purpose during the game. If you want to leave simply tell the other players. ("T" during DOOM let's you chat), then hit esc and exit DOOM normally. There are several other things you may want to do such as read the help bulletin in the main menu of the bbs. It explains how to use the bbs. Also read the .doc in Sirdoom. Sometimes you may find yourself the "Moderator or Host" don't panic, someone will usually guide you through. But if your told to start the game, then you would type "/start" (no quotes) the the host will select alt-s to get the game going. I hope this text makes it easier for you to get going with Multiplayer DOOM. It takes a couple of tries, but after that it is easy! Worlds largest DOOM only bbs! Over 1,000 WADS and 350+ megs of DOOM files! ===============================================================================