Difference between revisions of "Doom 3: BFG Edition"
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|id Software}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|id Software}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Nerve Software|Doom 3: Resurrection of Evil<br /> Doom II: No Rest for the Living}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Nerve Software|Doom 3: Resurrection of Evil<br /> Doom II: No Rest for the Living}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Panic Button|Doom 3 (2019)}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Bethesda Softworks}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Bethesda Softworks}} | ||
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{{++}} Source port and mod support available. | {{++}} Source port and mod support available. | ||
{{++}} Supports higher maximum frame rates compared to the original [[Doom 3]]. | {{++}} Supports higher maximum frame rates compared to the original [[Doom 3]]. | ||
− | {{--}} Doom and Doom II are censored and contain unique IWADs; however, they can be | + | {{--}} Doom and Doom II are censored and contain unique IWADs; however, they can be [[#Decensoring Doom and Doom II|decensored]]. |
+ | {{--}} In-game cutscenes in Doom 3 and its expansions are unskipable unlike the original [[Doom 3]]. Use [[#DOOM: BFA Edition|DOOM: BFA Edition]] to enable cutscene skipping. | ||
{{--}} Mods for the original Doom 3 are not compatible with the BFG Edition unless converted for [[#DOOM: BFA Edition|DOOM: BFA Edition]]. | {{--}} Mods for the original Doom 3 are not compatible with the BFG Edition unless converted for [[#DOOM: BFA Edition|DOOM: BFA Edition]]. | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Amazon | B00GXHIQLO | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Amazon | B00GXHIQLO | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Bethesda.net | DO3CBFPCBG01 | Bethesda.net | | + | {{Availability/row| Bethesda.net | DO3CBFPCBG01 | Bethesda.net | Doom 3: BFG Edition. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Bethesda.net | DO3GNGPCBG01 | DRM-free | | + | {{Availability/row| Bethesda.net | DO3GNGPCBG01 | DRM-free | Doom 3 (2019). DRM-free when launched directly from its executable.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Neurochild|date=2020-02-28|comment=}}</ref> | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-DOOM3BFG | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-DOOM3BFG | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1039-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1039-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 208200 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 208200 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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+ | ===Version differences=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Doom 3 (2019) is discounted version of Doom 3: BFG Edition that only has the single-player content and does not include [[Doom]] or [[Doom II: Hell on Earth|Doom II]]. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
− | {{ii}} Using the following modifications (aside from skipping intro videos) will disable Steam achievements (unless you use this [[#Re-enable_Steam_Achievements_on_Classic_RBDoom3BFG| | + | {{ii}} Using the following modifications (aside from skipping intro videos) will disable Steam achievements (unless you use this [[#Re-enable_Steam_Achievements_on_Classic_RBDoom3BFG|add-on]]). |
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The copyright screen and the photosensitive warning from Doom 3 (2019) will still be displayed. | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Modify the intro videos|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141205234201/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3157854 Lostie's intro movies fix] (retrieved)</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Modify the intro videos|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141205234201/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3157854 Lostie's intro movies fix] (retrieved)</ref>|fix= | ||
# Go to {{code|{{p|game}}\base\video}}. | # Go to {{code|{{p|game}}\base\video}}. | ||
# Rename/delete/move {{file|loadvideo.bik}}. | # Rename/delete/move {{file|loadvideo.bik}}. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Use <code>+set com_skipintrovideos 1</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]|ref=<ref name="GoodGuide">[https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=850795752 Steam Community :: Guide :: Unlock Nightmare + Skip intro videos]</ref> | {{Fixbox|description=Use <code>+set com_skipintrovideos 1</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]|ref=<ref name="GoodGuide">[https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=850795752 Steam Community :: Guide :: Unlock Nightmare + Skip intro videos]</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Use {{code|com_skipIntroVideos}} command in {{file|autoexec.cfg}}|ref=<ref name="ReferenceA">{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=December 9, 2017|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use {{code|com_skipIntroVideos}} command in {{file|autoexec.cfg}}|ref=<ref name="ReferenceA">{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=December 9, 2017|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | ||
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]] or {{code|{{p|game}}\base}}. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]] or {{code|{{p|game}}\base}}. | ||
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===Modifications=== | ===Modifications=== | ||
====[https://github.com/MadDeCoDeR/Classic-RBDOOM-3-BFG/releases DOOM: BFA Edition]==== | ====[https://github.com/MadDeCoDeR/Classic-RBDOOM-3-BFG/releases DOOM: BFA Edition]==== | ||
− | {{ii}} A fork of the inactive RBDoom3BFG that adds some improvements and mod support for Doom 3: BFG Edition and the classic Doom games, the ability to [[#Play Final Doom and the Master Levels in DOOM: BFA Edition|play Doom II's other expansion]] and classic Doom [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line arguments]] support. | + | {{ii}} A fork of the inactive RBDoom3BFG that adds some improvements and mod support for Doom 3: BFG Edition and the classic Doom games, the ability to [[#Play Final Doom and the Master Levels in DOOM: BFA Edition|play Doom II's other expansion]] and classic Doom [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line arguments]] support. It is also compatible with the 2019 Bethesda.net re-release of Doom 3. |
{{ii}} Comes bundled with a {{file|pk4toBFG}} tool that can convert original Doom 3 mods to be compatible with Doom 3: BFG Edition to an extent. | {{ii}} Comes bundled with a {{file|pk4toBFG}} tool that can convert original Doom 3 mods to be compatible with Doom 3: BFG Edition to an extent. | ||
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====[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1105-doom-3-bfg-mod-launcher/ Doom 3 BFG Mod Launcher]==== | ====[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1105-doom-3-bfg-mod-launcher/ Doom 3 BFG Mod Launcher]==== | ||
{{ii}} Enables usage of basic [[Doom 3]] mods consisting of replaced sounds and textures (e.g. [http://www.moddb.com/mods/perfected-doom-3-version-500/addons/perfected-doom-3-texture-pack-v30-part-1 Perfected Doom 3]). | {{ii}} Enables usage of basic [[Doom 3]] mods consisting of replaced sounds and textures (e.g. [http://www.moddb.com/mods/perfected-doom-3-version-500/addons/perfected-doom-3-texture-pack-v30-part-1 Perfected Doom 3]). | ||
− | {{ii}} Comes with a build of RBDoom3BFG for Windows and a tool which extracts all contents of Doom 3 BFG to a moddable structured folder. Mods with modified {{code|dll}} files will not work. | + | {{ii}} Comes with a build of RBDoom3BFG for Windows and a tool which extracts all contents of Doom 3: BFG Edition to a moddable structured folder. Mods with modified {{code|dll}} files will not work. |
===Decensoring Doom and Doom II=== | ===Decensoring Doom and Doom II=== | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B48sttMoThziZjJrX1dtSjVyQ0k unRyker's PWADs]|ref=<ref>[https://forum.zdoom.org/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=53776 ZDoom • View topic - [Uncensored BFG / Censored Doom]Make IDKFA Wolfenstein Again]</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B48sttMoThziZjJrX1dtSjVyQ0k unRyker's PWADs]|ref=<ref>[https://forum.zdoom.org/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=53776 ZDoom • View topic - [Uncensored BFG / Censored Doom]Make IDKFA Wolfenstein Again]</ref>|fix= | ||
− | {{ii}} Works best with a source port (particularly [https://zdoom.org/ | + | {{ii}} Works best with a source port (particularly [https://zdoom.org/downloads ZDoom], [[#DOOM: BFA Edition|DOOM: BFA Edition]], and their derivatives). |
{{ii}} {{file|meds.wad}} works on both Doom and Doom II, but other files are exclusively for Doom II. | {{ii}} {{file|meds.wad}} works on both Doom and Doom II, but other files are exclusively for Doom II. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Saved Games\id Software\DOOM 3 BFG\base\}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Saved Games\id Software\DOOM 3 BFG\base\|{{p|userprofile}}\Saved Games\id Software\DOOM 3\base\}} |
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} {{code|DOOM 3 BFG}} is for the BFG Edition and {{code|DOOM 3}} is for Doom 3 (2019). [[#DOOM: BFA Edition|DOOM: BFA Edition]] uses the {{code|DOOM BFA}} folder. | ||
{{ii}} Some settings are stored in {{file|profile.bin}} where the save data folder is located. | {{ii}} Some settings are stored in {{file|profile.bin}} where the save data folder is located. | ||
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===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Saved Games\id Software\DOOM 3 BFG\base\}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Saved Games\id Software\DOOM 3 BFG\base\|{{p|userprofile}}\Saved Games\id Software\DOOM 3\base\}} |
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} Doom 3: BFG Edition | + | {{ii}} Doom 3: BFG Edition and Doom 3 (2019) are limited to only 14 manual save slots, which are shared across all 3 campaigns. Doom and Doom II are limited to 6 save slots. |
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
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===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Custom world FOV|ref={{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Custom world FOV|ref=<ref name="CVARs">{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2020-04-12|comment=}}</ref>|fix= |
Use the {{code|+set g_fov <value>}} [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]] to adjust the world FOV. | Use the {{code|+set g_fov <value>}} [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]] to adjust the world FOV. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Custom | + | {{Fixbox|description=Custom view model FOV|ref={{cn|date=November 2018}}|fix= |
# Install [[#DOOM: BFA Edition|DOOM: BFA Edition]]. | # Install [[#DOOM: BFA Edition|DOOM: BFA Edition]]. | ||
− | # Use the | + | # Use the {{code|pm_vmfov <value>}} console command to adjust the view model FOV. |
}} | }} | ||
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|full controller notes = Controller must be enabled with mouse/keyboard from the Options menu. | |full controller notes = Controller must be enabled with mouse/keyboard from the Options menu. | ||
|controller remap = true | |controller remap = true | ||
− | |controller remap notes = | + | |controller remap notes = Many bindings in Doom 3 and its expansions are also tied to the classic Doom games in BFG Edition. Use [[#DOOM: BFA Edition|DOOM: BFA Edition]] to make them independent. |
|controller sensitivity = true | |controller sensitivity = true | ||
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
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|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
|xbox prompts = true | |xbox prompts = true | ||
− | |xbox prompts notes = Xbox 360 | + | |xbox prompts notes = Xbox 360 variant. |
− | |impulse triggers = | + | |impulse triggers = false |
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
− | |dualshock 4 = | + | |dualshock 4 = hackable |
− | |dualshock 4 notes = | + | |dualshock 4 notes = Requires [[Controller:DualShock 4#DS4Windows|DS4 Windows]] or [[Store:Steam#Steam_Input|Steam Input]]. |
|dualshock prompts = hackable | |dualshock prompts = hackable | ||
− | |dualshock prompts notes = | + | |dualshock prompts notes = Install [[#DOOM: BFA Edition|DOOM: BFA Edition]] to toggle DualShock prompts from the '''Controller Layout''' setting. |
|light bar support = false | |light bar support = false | ||
|light bar support notes = | |light bar support notes = | ||
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|tracked motion prompts = unknown | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
|tracked motion prompts notes = | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
− | |other controllers = | + | |other controllers = hackable |
− | |other controllers notes = | + | |other controllers notes = Does not support DirectInput controllers. An [[Glossary:Controller#XInput wrappers|XInput wrapper]] is required.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2020-04-12|comment=Tested a Switch Pro Controller on Doom 3: BFG Edition by itself which did not register any inputs. Launching the game via Steam with Steam Input enabled for Switch Pro Controllers allowed the game to playable with said controller.}}</ref> |
− | |other button prompts = | + | |other button prompts = Xbox |
− | |other button prompts notes= | + | |other button prompts notes= For DualShock 3, Xbox One, DualShock 4, and Switch Pro Controller prompts, use [[#DOOM: BFA Edition|DOOM: BFA Edition]]. Options vary between BFG Edition and Doom 3 (2019). |
|controller hotplug = true | |controller hotplug = true | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
|haptic feedback = true | |haptic feedback = true | ||
− | |haptic feedback notes = | + | |haptic feedback notes = Only for Doom 3 and its expansions. Use [[#DOOM: BFA Edition|DOOM: BFA Edition]] to implement haptic feedback for the classic Doom games in BFG Edition. |
|simultaneous input = true | |simultaneous input = true | ||
|simultaneous input notes = | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
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===Re-enable zoom function=== | ===Re-enable zoom function=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Use the console command {{code|bind [desired key, mouse, or controller button] _zoom}}|ref=<ref name="ReferenceA"/>}} | {{Fixbox|description=Use the console command {{code|bind [desired key, mouse, or controller button] _zoom}}|ref=<ref name="ReferenceA"/>}} | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[#DOOM: BFA Edition|DOOM: BFA Edition]] and bind Zoom via the in-game configuration menu|ref=<ref name="Zoom mapping in BFA Edition">{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2020-04-12|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Audio settings== | ==Audio settings== | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==="Achievements have been disabled | + | ==="Achievements have been disabled" prompt appearing when taking screenshots when the console is not enabled=== |
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} By default, the game and the client's overlay use {{key|F12}} for taking screenshots, which is considered enabling the console with the former. |
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Unbind the in-game Screenshot key and reload to a save before it happened|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=ChaosBahamut|date=2018-10-09}}</ref>|fix= |
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Disable the console|ref=<ref name="GoodGuide" />|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Disable the console|ref=<ref name="GoodGuide" />|fix= | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Disable HDR to use MSAA|ref=<ref>[https://github.com/RobertBeckebans/RBDOOM-3-BFG/issues/283 AA not working, lighting bug · Issue #283 · RobertBeckebans/RBDOOM-3-BFG]</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Disable HDR to use MSAA|ref=<ref>[https://github.com/RobertBeckebans/RBDOOM-3-BFG/issues/283 AA not working, lighting bug · Issue #283 · RobertBeckebans/RBDOOM-3-BFG]</ref>|fix= | ||
# Open the console with {{key|~}}. | # Open the console with {{key|~}}. | ||
− | # Type in and enter {{code|r_useHDR 0}}. | + | # Type in and enter {{code|set r_useHDR 0}}. |
# Restart the game. MSAA should work now. | # Restart the game. MSAA should work now. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Screen flashes white when taking damage (RBDoom3BFG/DOOM: BFA Edition)=== | ===Screen flashes white when taking damage (RBDoom3BFG/DOOM: BFA Edition)=== | ||
{{ii}} Certain video settings combinations can cause visual bugs such as pain flashes being replaced with a white flash in these source ports. | {{ii}} Certain video settings combinations can cause visual bugs such as pain flashes being replaced with a white flash in these source ports. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Disable motion blur if using SMAA or use MSAA instead when using motion blur (RBDoom3BFG)|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable motion blur if using SMAA or use MSAA instead when using motion blur (RBDoom3BFG)|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2020-04-13|comment=}}</ref>|fix= |
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Disable filmic post-processing effects when using motion blur or vice-versa (DOOM: BFA Edition)|ref=<ref name=" | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable filmic post-processing effects when using motion blur or vice-versa (DOOM: BFA Edition)|ref=<ref name="White screen flashes in BFA Edition">{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2020-04-12|comment=}}</ref>|fix= |
# Open the console with {{key|~}} | # Open the console with {{key|~}} | ||
− | # Type in and enter {{code|r_useFilmicPostProcessEffects 0}} to disable the filmic post-processing effects. | + | # Type in and enter {{code|set r_useFilmicPostProcessEffects 0}} to disable the filmic post-processing effects or disable motion blur from the in-game settings. |
# Now type in {{code|vid_restart}}. The game should no longer flash white when taking damage. | # Now type in {{code|vid_restart}}. The game should no longer flash white when taking damage. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Middleware=== | ===Middleware=== | ||
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===Play [[Final Doom]] and the Master Levels in DOOM: BFA Edition=== | ===Play [[Final Doom]] and the Master Levels in DOOM: BFA Edition=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Playing [[Final Doom]] and the Master Levels in DOOM: BFA Edition|ref={{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Playing [[Final Doom]] and the Master Levels in DOOM: BFA Edition|ref=<ref name="Final Doom and Master Levels in Doom 3: BFA Edition">{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2020-04-13|comment=}}</ref>|fix= |
# Copy the {{file|PLUTONIA.WAD}} and {{file|TNT.WAD}} files into <code>{{p|game}}\base\wads</code>. | # Copy the {{file|PLUTONIA.WAD}} and {{file|TNT.WAD}} files into <code>{{p|game}}\base\wads</code>. | ||
− | # Create a new folder named | + | # Create a new folder named {{code|master}} in <code>{{p|game}}\base\wads</code>, then copy all 20 {{file|*.WAD}} files from Master Levels of Doom II into the {{code|master}} folder. |
}} | }} | ||
===Miscellaneous modifications=== | ===Miscellaneous modifications=== | ||
====Change the flashlight mode in Doom 3==== | ====Change the flashlight mode in Doom 3==== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use DOOM: BFA Edition|ref=<ref name=" | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use DOOM: BFA Edition|ref=<ref name="Flashlight options in BFA Edition">{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2020-04-12|comment=}}</ref>|fix= |
# Install [[#DOOM: BFA Edition|DOOM: BFA Edition]]. | # Install [[#DOOM: BFA Edition|DOOM: BFA Edition]]. | ||
− | # | + | # Go to Settings → Advanced Options, and set '''Flashlight mode''' to either {{code|Original}} (Doom 3), {{code|BFG}} (BFG Edition), or {{code|BFG Mix}} (hybrid). |
}} | }} | ||
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====[http://www.moddb.com/mods/doom-3-bfg-hi-def/addons/ungibbable-mod-for-doom-3-bfg-hi-def Ungibbable]==== | ====[http://www.moddb.com/mods/doom-3-bfg-hi-def/addons/ungibbable-mod-for-doom-3-bfg-hi-def Ungibbable]==== | ||
{{++}} Enables corpses to remain after enemy death (instead of disappearing), a common complaint of Doom 3 upon release. | {{++}} Enables corpses to remain after enemy death (instead of disappearing), a common complaint of Doom 3 upon release. | ||
− | {{ii}} Converted to work with Doom 3 BFG Hi Def and RBDoom3BFG. | + | {{ii}} Converted to work with Doom 3 BFG Hi Def and RBDoom3BFG/Doom 3: BFA Edition. |
====[https://www.moddb.com/mods/classic-rbdoom-3-bfg-edition/downloads/old-ammo Old Ammo count on pickups]==== | ====[https://www.moddb.com/mods/classic-rbdoom-3-bfg-edition/downloads/old-ammo Old Ammo count on pickups]==== | ||
{{++}} Brings back the original ammo count from [[Doom 3|Doom 3 (2004)]]. | {{++}} Brings back the original ammo count from [[Doom 3|Doom 3 (2004)]]. | ||
− | {{ii}} Works even with the | + | {{ii}} Works even with the vanilla game. |
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== |
Revision as of 01:50, 13 April 2020
Developers | |
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id Software | |
Doom 3: Resurrection of Evil Doom II: No Rest for the Living |
Nerve Software |
Doom 3 (2019) | Panic Button |
Publishers | |
Bethesda Softworks | |
Engines | |
Doom 3 | id Tech 4 |
Doom 1, 2 | id Tech 1 |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 18, 2012 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 59 |
IGDB | 71 |
⤏ Go to series page | |
Doom (1993) | 1993 |
Doom II: Hell on Earth | 1994 |
Final Doom | 1996 |
DRL (unofficial game) | 2002 |
Doom 3 | 2004 |
Doom 64 EX (unofficial port) | 2008 |
Doom 3: BFG Edition | 2012 |
Doom (2016) | 2016 |
Doom VFR | 2017 |
Doom I Enhanced | 2020 |
Doom II Enhanced | 2020 |
Doom Eternal | 2020 |
Doom 64 | 2020 |
This page is for the BFG Edition. For the original release, see Doom 3.
Key points
- Doom 3: BFG Edition consists of Doom, Doom II, Doom 3, Doom 3: Resurrection of Evil, and The Lost Mission.
- Source port and mod support available.
- Supports higher maximum frame rates compared to the original Doom 3.
- Doom and Doom II are censored and contain unique IWADs; however, they can be decensored.
- In-game cutscenes in Doom 3 and its expansions are unskipable unlike the original Doom 3. Use DOOM: BFA Edition to enable cutscene skipping.
- Mods for the original Doom 3 are not compatible with the BFG Edition unless converted for DOOM: BFA Edition.
General information
- Doom Wiki
- Differences between Doom 3 and Doom 3 BFG Edition
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Amazon.com | ||||
Bethesda.net | Doom 3: BFG Edition. | |||
Bethesda.net | Doom 3 (2019). DRM-free when launched directly from its executable.[1] | |||
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam |
Version differences
- Doom 3 (2019) is discounted version of Doom 3: BFG Edition that only has the single-player content and does not include Doom or Doom II.
Essential improvements
- Using the following modifications (aside from skipping intro videos) will disable Steam achievements (unless you use this add-on).
Skip intro videos
- The copyright screen and the photosensitive warning from Doom 3 (2019) will still be displayed.
Modify the intro videos[2] |
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Use +set com_skipintrovideos 1 command line argument[3]
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Use com_skipIntroVideos command in autoexec.cfg [4]
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Modifications
DOOM: BFA Edition
- A fork of the inactive RBDoom3BFG that adds some improvements and mod support for Doom 3: BFG Edition and the classic Doom games, the ability to play Doom II's other expansion and classic Doom command line arguments support. It is also compatible with the 2019 Bethesda.net re-release of Doom 3.
- Comes bundled with a
pk4toBFG
tool that can convert original Doom 3 mods to be compatible with Doom 3: BFG Edition to an extent.
Doom 3 BFG Mod Launcher
- Enables usage of basic Doom 3 mods consisting of replaced sounds and textures (e.g. Perfected Doom 3).
- Comes with a build of RBDoom3BFG for Windows and a tool which extracts all contents of Doom 3: BFG Edition to a moddable structured folder. Mods with modified
dll
files will not work.
Decensoring Doom and Doom II
Install DOOM: BFA Edition and use the original Doom and Doom II IWADs[5] |
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Use decensoring patch (Windows only)[6] |
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Use unRyker's PWADs[7] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\id Software\DOOM 3 BFG\base\ %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\id Software\DOOM 3\base\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/208200/pfx/[Note 1] |
-
DOOM 3 BFG
is for the BFG Edition andDOOM 3
is for Doom 3 (2019). DOOM: BFA Edition uses theDOOM BFA
folder. - Some settings are stored in
profile.bin
where the save data folder is located.
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\id Software\DOOM 3 BFG\base\ %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\id Software\DOOM 3\base\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/208200/pfx/[Note 1] |
- Doom 3: BFG Edition and Doom 3 (2019) are limited to only 14 manual save slots, which are shared across all 3 campaigns. Doom and Doom II are limited to 6 save slots.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Field of view (FOV)
Custom world FOV[8] |
---|
Use the |
Custom view model FOV[citation needed] |
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|
High frame rate
- Frame rate is capped at either 60 FPS or 120 FPS via in-game option.
Set custom frame rate cap[citation needed] |
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Notes
|
Input settings
Enable always run toggle on Classic Doom
Use DOOM: BFA Edition[citation needed] |
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|
Enable crouch toggle
Launch the game with +set in_toggleCrouch 1 parameter or use the console command in_toggleCrouch 1 [4]
|
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Enable zoom toggle
Launch the game with +set in_toggleZoom 1 parameter or use the console command in_toggleZoom 1 [4]
|
---|
Re-enable zoom function
Use the console command bind [desired key, mouse, or controller button] _zoom [4]
|
---|
Use DOOM: BFA Edition and bind Zoom via the in-game configuration menu[10] |
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Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | Use the +set sys_lang "english" parameter. |
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French | Use the +set sys_lang "french" parameter. |
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German | Use the +set sys_lang "german" parameter. |
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Italian | Use the +set sys_lang "italian" parameter. |
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Japanese | Use the +set sys_lang "japanese" parameter. |
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Spanish | Use the +set sys_lang "spanish" parameter. |
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Russian | Full audio and text translation can be downloaded here. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | ||||
Online play | 4 | Versus Steam only. Co-op mods are available as well as ones that increase the total number of players allowed in a multiplayer match. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
- Despite the GOG.com version being single-player only, it is possible to play multiplayer by adding
seta net_useplatformbackend 0
indefault.cfg
and use the console commandconnect
in order to join the server.
VR support
3D modes | State | GG3D | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Native 3D | ||||
Nvidia 3D Vision |
Headsets | |||
---|---|---|---|
SteamVR | Use Doom 3 BFG VR.[11] | ||
Oculus VR (LibOVR) | Use Doom 3 BFG VR.[11] | ||
Windows Mixed Reality | This game might be playable with the Revive Compatibility Layer, or Windows Mixed Reality for SteamVR. |
Devices | |||
---|---|---|---|
Tracked motion controllers | |||
Traditional controller | |||
Keyboard/Mouse |
Play area | |||
---|---|---|---|
Seated | |||
Standing | |||
Room-scale |
Issues fixed
Run the game at screen refresh rate
- Game only accepts exactly 60 Hz or 120 Hz refresh rate via in-game option.
Set custom refresh rate[citation needed] |
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|
Chaingun fires too slowly
Set in-game frame rate cap to 120 FPS[9] |
---|
Wrong language selected by default
Set language manually[12] |
---|
OpenGL startup fix
Launch the game with +set r_fullscreen 3 parameter[13]
|
---|
Game crashes on loading screen
Use old AMD OpenGL driver[14] |
---|
|
"Achievements have been disabled" prompt appearing when taking screenshots when the console is not enabled
- By default, the game and the client's overlay use F12 for taking screenshots, which is considered enabling the console with the former.
Unbind the in-game Screenshot key and reload to a save before it happened[15] |
---|
Disable the console[3] |
---|
Use |
MSAA has no effect (RBDoom3BFG)
- The only anti-aliasing technique that works with HDR is SMAA.
Disable HDR to use MSAA[16] |
---|
|
Screen flashes white when taking damage (RBDoom3BFG/DOOM: BFA Edition)
- Certain video settings combinations can cause visual bugs such as pain flashes being replaced with a white flash in these source ports.
Disable motion blur if using SMAA or use MSAA instead when using motion blur (RBDoom3BFG)[17] |
---|
Disable filmic post-processing effects when using motion blur or vice-versa (DOOM: BFA Edition)[18] |
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|
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
OpenGL |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows | Use DOOM: BFA Edition for 64-bit. |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | DirectX | XAudio2 |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Multiplayer | Steamworks |
Play Final Doom and the Master Levels in DOOM: BFA Edition
Playing Final Doom and the Master Levels in DOOM: BFA Edition[19] |
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|
Miscellaneous modifications
Change the flashlight mode in Doom 3
Use DOOM: BFA Edition[20] |
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|
Re-enable Steam Achievements on DOOM: BFA Edition
Use DOOM: BFA Edition[21] |
---|
|
Doom 3 BFG Hi Def
- Offers higher poly-count models, TGA textures, and effects including soft shadows (RBDoom3BFG).
- A .resources version of Doom 3 BFG Hi-Def mod adds support for Classic-RBDOOM-3-BFG.
Ungibbable
- Enables corpses to remain after enemy death (instead of disappearing), a common complaint of Doom 3 upon release.
- Converted to work with Doom 3 BFG Hi Def and RBDoom3BFG/Doom 3: BFA Edition.
Old Ammo count on pickups
- Brings back the original ammo count from Doom 3 (2004).
- Works even with the vanilla game.
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | Vista, 7 | Vista, 7 64-bit |
Processor (CPU) | 2.0 GHz Dual Core | 2.4 GHz Dual Core |
System memory (RAM) | 3 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 11 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 9800 GT ATI Radeon HD 5750 512 MB of VRAM | Nvidia GeForce GTX 260 ATI Radeon HD 5850 768 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (208200) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Verified by User:Neurochild on 2020-02-28
- ↑ Lostie's intro movies fix (retrieved)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Steam Community :: Guide :: Unlock Nightmare + Skip intro videos
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Verified by User:AmethystViper on December 9, 2017
- ↑ Steam Community :: Guide :: How to play multiplayer and load mods on Doom 1 & 2 - last accessed on September 20, 2018
- "Support for the original DOOM and DOOM II IWADS"
- ↑ BFG Edition uncensoring guide. - Doom 3 - Doomworld
- ↑ ZDoom • View topic - [Uncensored BFG / Censored Doom]Make IDKFA Wolfenstein Again
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2020-04-12
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 no 144hz option? :: DOOM 3: BFG Edition General Discussions
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2020-04-12
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 New version 0.22 of Doom 3 BFG VR released. Includes fixes for cutscene cameras, IK arms, Oculus Touch hand pose support and more : oculus
- ↑ Support switching the game language at runtime · Issue #389 · RobertBeckebans/RBDOOM-3-BFG
- ↑ Fix for the OpenGL issue. Should work for most of you. - Steam Community Discussions
- ↑ RADEON (ATI/AMD) graphic card users crashing? Look in here for solution! - Steam Community Discussions
- ↑ Verified by User:ChaosBahamut on 2018-10-09
- ↑ AA not working, lighting bug · Issue #283 · RobertBeckebans/RBDOOM-3-BFG
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2020-04-13
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2020-04-12
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2020-04-13
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2020-04-12
- ↑ Classic-RBDOOM-3-BFG/New-Parameters.txt at master · MadDeCoDeR/Classic-RBDOOM-3-BFG