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= General Questions = | = General Questions = | ||
== | == What on Earth is Zandronum? == | ||
*Zandronum, formerly known as Skulltag, seeks to reduce some of the bulk of SkullTag and serve as a clean slate both for the port as well as the community. | *Zandronum, formerly known as Skulltag, seeks to reduce some of the bulk of SkullTag and serve as a clean slate both for the port as well as the community. | ||
*In other words, Zandronum is a direct continuation of [http://doomwiki.org/wiki/Skulltag SkullTag], being used as a reboot for the port and to rebuild the community. | *In other words, Zandronum is a direct continuation of [http://doomwiki.org/wiki/Skulltag SkullTag], being used as a reboot for the port and to rebuild the community. | ||
== Is THAT really the name? == | |||
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*Torr got tired of the month-long discussions. He picked this as an end-all. It also guarantees relevant results on Google. | *Torr got tired of the month-long discussions. He picked this as an end-all. It also guarantees relevant results on Google. | ||
*Please deal with it. | *Please deal with it. | ||
== Will this port be kept up to date with ZDoom's updates as opposed to being like 1000 revisions or so that Skulltag generally was behind? == | |||
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*That is the plan, but we can't get that release going without testers, so [http://zandronum.com/tracker/ check the tracker], check the [http://zandronum.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?fid=55 development builds] and [http://zandronum.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?fid=50 Zandronum testing] subforums! | *That is the plan, but we can't get that release going without testers, so [http://zandronum.com/tracker/ check the tracker], check the [http://zandronum.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?fid=55 development builds] and [http://zandronum.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?fid=50 Zandronum testing] subforums! | ||
**''Note: You do not need to register on the tracker, just use or register your forum account to log in to it'' | **''Note: You do not need to register on the tracker, just use or register your forum account to log in to it'' | ||
== Help! I need HELP! == | |||
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*What do you need help with? Don't just ask to ask, go here: | *What do you need help with? Don't just ask to ask, go here: | ||
** '''[https://zandronum.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=39 General Help & Support] sub-forum | ** '''[https://zandronum.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=39 General Help & Support] sub-forum | ||
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***''Note: Maybe someone already bumped into the issue you had and posted about it, make sure to search before asking'' | ***''Note: Maybe someone already bumped into the issue you had and posted about it, make sure to search before asking'' | ||
== What do I use to play Zandronum online? == | |||
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*Or, '''"How do I use Zandronum with (Doomseeker/IDE/insert favorite browser here)?"''' | *Or, '''"How do I use Zandronum with (Doomseeker/IDE/insert favorite browser here)?"''' | ||
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*If you were previously using Doomseeker for Skulltag, you will need to [http://doomseeker.drdteam.org/download.php update]. | *If you were previously using Doomseeker for Skulltag, you will need to [http://doomseeker.drdteam.org/download.php update]. | ||
*If you're using Internet Doom Explorer, you need to [http://doomutils.ucoz.com/load/ update] as well. | *If you're using Internet Doom Explorer, you need to [http://doomutils.ucoz.com/load/ update] as well. | ||
**''Note: Make sure you've configured your directory/file paths properly in the options/settings'' | **''Note: Make sure you've configured your directory/file paths properly in the options/settings'' | ||
= Forum Questions = | = Forum Questions = | ||
== | == Where are the forum rules? == | ||
*[https://zandronum.com/forum/app.php/page/rules Right here]. They also appear when you register on the forum. | *[https://zandronum.com/forum/app.php/page/rules Right here]. They also appear when you register on the forum. | ||
== What do I do if I see someone breaking a rule? == | |||
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* If the staff are unaware of it, nothing at all! | * If the staff are unaware of it, nothing at all! | ||
* Please click the '''Report''' button on problem posts and summarize the issue in the text box that appears. | * Please click the '''Report''' button on problem posts and summarize the issue in the text box that appears. | ||
== The rules say how how small images should be, but is there a limit for the total signature size? == | |||
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*The height of signatures is capped at 152 pixels. Signature width is stretched to fit the width of posts. | *The height of signatures is capped at 152 pixels. Signature width is stretched to fit the width of posts. | ||
**''Note: A scrollbar also appears automatically when signatures are too tall, or when a spoiler inside them is opened. This was the main reason the hard limit on signature height was added'' | **''Note: A scrollbar also appears automatically when signatures are too tall, or when a spoiler inside them is opened. This was the main reason the hard limit on signature height was added'' | ||
== Who are the forum staff? Is there a list? == | |||
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*Yes. Staff list: https://zandronum.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=team | *Yes. Staff list: https://zandronum.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=team | ||
**A list of Zandronum.com e-mails is also here: https://zandronum.com/contact | **A list of Zandronum.com e-mails is also here: https://zandronum.com/contact | ||
== How many forum accounts can I have? I have a roommate/sibling/partner/etc. == | |||
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*You may have up to 2 accounts, as per the forum software configuration. If you need any more, please [http://zandronum.com/contact contact the staff]. | *You may have up to 2 accounts, as per the forum software configuration. If you need any more, please [http://zandronum.com/contact contact the staff]. | ||
== I'm having issues with my account, what can I do to fix it? == | |||
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*Or, '''"I'm having trouble activating my account, or resetting my password, or other account issues. Help please?"''' | *Or, '''"I'm having trouble activating my account, or resetting my password, or other account issues. Help please?"''' | ||
*If you registered an account and have not received a confirmation e-mail, please try the following links: | *If you registered an account and have not received a confirmation e-mail, please try the following links: | ||
*Resend Account Activation Code: [http://zandronum.com/forum/member.php?action=resendactivation http://zandronum.com/forum/member.php?action=resendactivation] | *Resend Account Activation Code: [http://zandronum.com/forum/member.php?action=resendactivation http://zandronum.com/forum/member.php?action=resendactivation] | ||
*Activation help thread: [http://zandronum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=1672 http://zandronum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=1672] | *Activation help thread: [http://zandronum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=1672 http://zandronum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=1672] | ||
**''Note: Un-activated accounts may post here for when the link above does not work'' | **''Note: Un-activated accounts may post here for when the link above does not work'' | ||
*Lost Password Recovery Form: [http://zandronum.com/forum/member.php?action=lostpw http://zandronum.com/forum/member.php?action=lostpw] | *Lost Password Recovery Form: [http://zandronum.com/forum/member.php?action=lostpw http://zandronum.com/forum/member.php?action=lostpw] | ||
**''Use this if you need to reset your password'' | **''Use this if you need to reset your password'' | ||
*For more information, or if you still experience any issues or have any questions, please visit this thread: | *For more information, or if you still experience any issues or have any questions, please visit this thread: | ||
**Staff Contact info & e-mail system: [http://zandronum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=3517 http://zandronum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=3517] | **Staff Contact info & e-mail system: [http://zandronum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=3517 http://zandronum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=3517] | ||
= Other Questions = | = Other Questions = | ||
=== | === What happened to the old Skulltag website and forum? === | ||
*'''Short reason:''' | *'''Short reason:''' | ||
**Due to time commitments and differences between the the Skulltag.com creator/webmaster and staff members, the SkullTag website was closed by the creator/webmaster and the project's open-source code was forked/split by Torr Samaho into Zandronum. | **Due to time commitments and differences between the the Skulltag.com creator/webmaster and staff members, the SkullTag website was closed by the creator/webmaster and the project's open-source code was forked/split by Torr Samaho into Zandronum. | ||
*'''Long reason:''' | *'''Long reason:''' | ||
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**In 2012, the remaining ST team forked the ST opensource code (legally, mind you) to Zandronum. On June 7, 2012, the creator of SkullTag [http://www.skulltag.com/itends/ officially announced] the discontinuation of the port. | **In 2012, the remaining ST team forked the ST opensource code (legally, mind you) to Zandronum. On June 7, 2012, the creator of SkullTag [http://www.skulltag.com/itends/ officially announced] the discontinuation of the port. | ||
== Why aren't my old Skulltag wads working?! Missing Skulltag textures and sprites?! == | |||
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*'''Short reason:''' | *'''Short reason:''' | ||
**The now separate skulltag_data.pk3 resources do not auto-load with Zandronum. It is no longer directly supported and we can not encourage its further use due to its old age. | **The now separate skulltag_data.pk3 resources do not auto-load with Zandronum. It is no longer directly supported and we can not encourage its further use due to its old age. | ||
*'''Long reason:''' | *'''Long reason:''' | ||
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*By making this decision, this now allows free Shareware [http://doomwiki.org/wiki/IWAD IWADs] to be supported again. | *By making this decision, this now allows free Shareware [http://doomwiki.org/wiki/IWAD IWADs] to be supported again. | ||
== How do I load my old SkullTag mods? == | |||
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*You basically need to load two files to get older SkullTag mods running properly. This also allows you to host old ST mods online. | *You basically need to load two files to get older SkullTag mods running properly. This also allows you to host old ST mods online. | ||
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== What is an IWAD? == | == What is an IWAD? == | ||
*An IWAD is a file that contains all the data for a Doom-engine game, such as Doom, Doom II, Heretic, Hexen, or Strife. An IWAD is required to play Zandronum in any form. | *An IWAD is a file that contains all the data for a Doom-engine game, such as Doom, Doom II, Heretic, Hexen, or Strife. An IWAD is required to play Zandronum in any form. | ||
== I just got Doom from Steam, can I still play Zandronum? == | == I just got Doom from Steam, can I still play Zandronum? == | ||
*Absolutely! Simply go to '''C:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\common''' and copy the <em>doom.wad</em> or <em>doom2.wad</em> files into your Zandronum folder. | *Absolutely! Simply go to '''C:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\common''' and copy the <em>doom.wad</em> or <em>doom2.wad</em> files into your Zandronum folder. | ||
== Which games can Zandronum run? == | == Which games can Zandronum run? == | ||
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== Zandronum is wonderful! Who created this amazing piece of work? == | == Zandronum is wonderful! Who created this amazing piece of work? == | ||
*Thanks so much for the compliment! The team includes many people, which you can read about extensively in the [[Credits]] article. | *Thanks so much for the compliment! The team includes many people, which you can read about extensively in the [[Credits]] article. | ||
== How dare you foul the sanctity of Doom by adding new elements and slightly altering the physics! == | == How dare you foul the sanctity of Doom by adding new elements and slightly altering the physics! == | ||
*Well now, that's not really a question is it? Anyway, you can configure Zandronum to largely emulate the original doom2.exe settings; none of the newness is forced on you. | *Well now, that's not really a question is it? Anyway, you can configure Zandronum to largely emulate the original doom2.exe settings; none of the newness is forced on you. | ||
== Is Zandronum open source? == | == Is Zandronum open source? == | ||
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== I get kicked from servers due to Authentication Failure, what do I do? == | == I get kicked from servers due to Authentication Failure, what do I do? == | ||
This can be due to either the Server is using an updated or outdated PWAD file. | This can be due to either the Server is using an updated or outdated PWAD file. | ||
If you get kicked from a Doom 2 server, then you might need to [[IWAD|patch]] your IWAD file. | If you get kicked from a Doom 2 server, then you might need to [[IWAD|patch]] your IWAD file. | ||
== Help! Nobody can see my server! == | == Help! Nobody can see my server! == | ||
Please see the [[Port Forwarding]] page. | Please see the [[Port Forwarding]] page. | ||
== How do I install the latest beta build of Zandronum? == | == How do I install the latest beta build of Zandronum? == | ||
When you want to try out the latest beta build of Zandronum, you will have to perform some extra tasks. | When you want to try out the latest beta build of Zandronum, you will have to perform some extra tasks. | ||
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== I have strange OpenGL problems, what should I do? == | == I have strange OpenGL problems, what should I do? == | ||
Please take a moment to read the [[OpenGL FAQ]], this will help you on resolving your OpenGL problems. | Please take a moment to read the [[OpenGL FAQ]], this will help you on resolving your OpenGL problems. | ||
== | == So what happens now? == | ||
Check out the [http://zandronum.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?fid=81 Community Events] section of this forum. | Check out the [http://zandronum.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?fid=81 Community Events] section of this forum. | ||