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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? == | |||
== | |||
*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? == | |||
== | |||
* 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? == | |||
== | |||
*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? == | |||
== | |||
*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. == | |||
== | |||
*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? == | |||
== | |||
*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?! == | |||
== | |||
*'''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? == | |||
== | |||
*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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== What platforms can Zandronum run on? == | == What platforms can Zandronum run on? == | ||
*Windows XP/Vista/7/8.1/10/11 | |||
*Windows XP | |||
*Linux based OS (FreeBSD is server-only) | *Linux based OS (FreeBSD is server-only) | ||
*Mac | *Mac OS 10.04 to 13 (64bit only | M1/M2 requires Rosetta 2) | ||
== 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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\c | \c | ||
... before that part of your name. Whatever letter you pick ( | When using the newtextcolor codes it will have 2 digits like this: | ||
[[File:New-text-color-codes.jpg|alt=New Text Colors codes |thumb|Here are the text codes from Newtextcolors mod which is already in Zandronum.]] | |||
\c[XX] | |||
... before that part of your name. Whatever letter you pick ('''A-V''') determines the color of the letters after it. So, say I wanted to make my name red. I'd type (at the console) | |||
name \cgCarnevil | name \cgCarnevil | ||
or if you like to use the newtevtcolors it must contain a letter ('''A-Z''') first then a number ('''1-0'''). | |||
name \c[m1]Carnevil | |||
Since g is the code for red, that makes my name appear in red. If I wanted the first part in red, and the second in blue, I'd do: | Since g is the code for red, that makes my name appear in red. If I wanted the first part in red, and the second in blue, I'd do: | ||
name \cgCarn\chevil | name \cgCarn\chevil | ||
same goes to the newtextcolors | |||
Since h is the code for blue, everything after it ("evil") will appear blue. Pretty simple, huh? A list of available colors can be found [http://zdoom.org/wiki/Print#Colors here] | name \c[m1]Carn\c[g0]evil | ||
Since h is the code for blue, everything after it ("evil") will appear blue. Pretty simple, huh? A list of available colors can be found [http://zdoom.org/wiki/Print#Colors here] and [http://zandronum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=3502&pid=46018#pid46018 Here] (The NewTextColor Codes has been added into Zandronum recently) . | |||
Go nuts! :) It can also be done when chatting, so enjoy. | Go nuts! :) It can also be done when chatting, so enjoy. | ||
== 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. | |||
OR | |||
You can go to One of the 3 free self-server hosting websites: | |||
[https://allfearthesentinel.com/ The Sentinel's Playground (US)] | |||
[https://audrealms.com/ Austral Doom Realms (AU)] | |||
[https://euroboros.net/ Euroboros (EU)] | |||
== 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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*B: Just only paste the beta build over the latest public release. However, you will not be able to join other servers that are not running the same Beta build as you, due to incompatible build or additional files (such as <nowiki>skulltag_data.pk3</nowiki>), and you must use a clean configuration file (.ini). | *B: Just only paste the beta build over the latest public release. However, you will not be able to join other servers that are not running the same Beta build as you, due to incompatible build or additional files (such as <nowiki>skulltag_data.pk3</nowiki>), and you must use a clean configuration file (.ini). | ||
== 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. | ||
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Tired of talking about Zandronum? Then [http://zandronum.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?fid=80 talk about other things!] | Tired of talking about Zandronum? Then [http://zandronum.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?fid=80 talk about other things!] | ||
You can keep up with announcements, development, and other staff things at the top of [http://zandronum.com/forum/ our forums]. | You can keep up with announcements, development, and other staff things at the top of [http://zandronum.com/forum/ our forums] or [https://discord.gg/fNW79Fm our discord]. | ||
== Zandronum IRC is down! is there any alternative places I could talk to? == | |||
[https://discord.gg/fNW79Fm Discord] is the only place since IRC is no longer maintained. | |||
= Related Articles = | = Related Articles = | ||
== Wiki Links == | == Wiki Links == | ||
* [[Playing Online]] | * [[Playing Online]] | ||
== Forum Links == | == Forum Links == | ||
* [http://zandronum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=2483 Zandronum Pill - everything a newbie would want to know!] | * [http://zandronum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=2483 Zandronum Pill - everything a newbie would want to know!] | ||
== External | == External Links== | ||
* [http://www.idsoftware.com/ id software's home page] | * [http://www.idsoftware.com/ id software's home page] | ||
* [http://store.steampowered.com/sub/18397/ Doom Collection download on sale at the Steam store] | * [http://store.steampowered.com/sub/18397/ Doom Collection download on sale at the Steam store] | ||