FAQ
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General
Where can I get Legacy?
You can get Legacy from the downloads section on the DooM Legacy website.
What are the system requirements?
* A working CPU (Pentium Class or Above). * 32MB RAM or more * 20MB's of available harddrive space * 300MB free space for swap * A copy of the Doom iwad (doom1.wad, doom2.wad, final.wad, plutonia.wad, etc)
For OpenGL mode, you must have a 3d accelerator with at least 32megs of vram.
Is there a Manual for Legacy?
Yes, the manual comes with the Legacy download. It is located within your Legacy directory (a folder called Legacy.Doc). You may find it easier to browse around this wiki, which has a lot more information and is constantly being updated.
In Game
Chasecam
To turn on the chasecam, drop down the console (press ~) and type:
chasecam 1
To turn it off, drop down the console (press ~) and type:
chasecam 0
IWAD Related
Legacy can't see additional episodes (doom 1) after using Zennode
A bug has been found with The Ultimate Doom and Legacy's nodebuilder, zennode. When you use Zennode on Ultimate Doom to rebuild the blockmap, Legacy stops recognizing Episode 4.
To fix this, simply change your iwad name to doomu.wad.
Support for Hexen
Support for Hexen is currently being coded in the new C++ version of Doom Legacy. There is an unsupported alpha you can download in the development article.
Where can I download doom.wad/doom2.wad/etc.wad
If you don't own the game, buy it; don't be a cheapskate by downloading pirated copies. We do not support warez of any sort. You can still buy the game at id Software (Doom2 = US$20 as a download) or through Steam.
There are two free alternatives to the Doom 2 iwad (that you can legally download):
Graphics
Skins
Need skins? We have Boingo the Clown to thank for his marvelous skin site: Epidermis Emporium.
To use skins, simply load them as you would any other wad. Either use the Launcher and add the file to the list of wads to load, or from the console/command prompt using the '-file' parameter e.g:
Legacy.exe -file snowman.wad
How do I fix the missing textures in OpenGL mode?
Run the wad you are using through Zennode. Drag and drop the wadfile onto the zennode.exe, you will see a little + as you hover the file over it. Let go of the mouse button, and it will build your nodes for you
Does Doom Legacy support Models - MD2's?
At this stage it's still experimental, which means possible crashes and or freeze ups, see the forums for detailed info.
Display Problems
Make sure you have the latest DirectX (for Windows), and video drivers. Try software mode as well as Opengl.
In Linux, you must be running X in order to play Doom Legacy. If you still have problems, post a thread in the main Legacy forum, with the following information:
* Linux distribution (Mandrake, Red Hat, Debian, SuSE, etc) * Kernal Version * Video Card * X Output * Version of Legacy and which executable
Launcher
Doomargs.tmp is missing
Create a new text file and save it as doomargs.tmp within the Legacy Directory. Do not put anything in this file.
If that doesn't work, put copies of your Iwads in the same directory as Legacy.
Linux Doom Legacy Launcher?
Pate has coded a simple, easy to use and straight to the point Doom Legacy Launcher for Linux.
This is the first version, so it does the basics, but not much else, as you can see in the picture. You can expect the next version to be a little more polished.
It requires Python and bindings for GTK 2, you can download it here.
Why is the stereo reversed? Left plays Right and viceversa?
Bring down the console (using the tilde key '~') and type the command 'stereoreverse 1'.
Of course you don't want to have to type this everytime you play Legacy, so simply add the command to the autoexec.cfg file.
Wad Not Found Error
Although this bug has now been fixed in more recent versions, you may experience the problem in earlier versions, either update to the lastest build, or just remove the speech marks that the launcher puts around the filename (providing there are no spaces in the filename).
Failing that, put the offending wad file in the main legacy folder and edit name to remove spaces and try the above method again.
The Game Launches with a Permanent Black Screen
When using the Launcher to start the game the Legacy.exe starts with a black screen and the hour-glass pointer displays forever. If you use Windows task manager to kill the Launcher.exe instance then the Legacy.exe completes its load and the game starts. (Observed on Windows XP and Windows 2000)
- This can occur if the Render Mode is set to "Software" which is the default setting. This can be fixed by changing the Render Mode in Launcher.
- Setup -> Display options -> Render Mode - Select a mode other than "Software"
Multiplayer
Dedicated Server
There is no dedicated server support as of yet.
For now, you will have to start a server and kill the player on the server.
What port does Legacy use for net games?
UDP 5029 for Legacy itself, TCP 5039 for Master Server
Do I need to Allow Internet Connections for a LAN game?
If you launch as the server your fire wall will request access to the Master Server (currently 68.178.242.113). You can deny this request and still have a client machine connect to you. (But presumably your server will not appear on the Master server list)
Bots
Type "addbot" in the console for each bot you want to create.
To get rid of a bot use the "getplayernum" and "kick" commands in the console:
> getplayernum Planky Then the console returns 1 > Kick 1
Direct cable connection in Doom Legacy?
The easiest way to get legacy working over a direct cable connection is have it run either IPX or TCP/IP. Then it works like normal Internet/Network play.
How do I play online games? Where do I find them?
To find network games, check the masterserver page and connect to the server using the command line:
Legacy.exe -connect xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
or in the launcher under Multiplayer:
You can also connect to servers while you are in-game. Open the Multiplayer menu and select Connect Server. Change the connection type to Internet and it will list the currently running Legacy servers.
Errors Reported When Connecting or Hosting Multiplayer Games
SOCK_Send sending to node 1 (192.168.5.3:5029) unknown error.
This error is encountered on the server when a client attempts to connect and the server is running an Internet filter (eg Integuard)
SOCK_Get: Unknown Error
This error is encountered on the client when it attempts to connect and the client is running an Internet filter (eg Integuard)
The errors can be fixed by disabling the Internet filters or by configuring them to allow legacy.exe privileges to run.
Sound/Music
MIDI doesn't work, Can't control music volume
Try starting your game up with the 'winmidi' parameter, ie. 'legacy.exe -winmidi 3'
You may have to experiment with the different values before it will work. The possible values you can use are:
0 (Default), 1, 2, 3, 4
MP3's
To get Legacy to play MP3's that may be included it a wad, simply launch Legacy with the -digmusic parameter
e.g:
Legacy.exe -opengl -digmusic
In order to insert your own MP3's into a wad you have made, use a program like Wintex. You insert the MP3 as a lump, as you would a mus/midi file. To work in Doom Legacy 1.42 and earlier, you must name the MP3 file O_RUNNIN for MAP01, O_AMPIE for MAP04, etc, whereas they would normally be called D_RUNNIN, etc.
In version 2.0, however, you can name the music lumps anyway you wish, Legacy automatically recognizes their type using the SDL_mixer library, without having to use the -digmusic parameter.
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