Difference between revisions of "Doom 3: BFG Edition"
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− | |wikipedia = Doom 3 BFG Edition | + | |wikipedia = Doom 3: BFG Edition |
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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
− | {{++}} Includes Doom | + | {{++}} Includes [[Doom]] and [[Doom II: Hell on Earth|Doom II]] along with their respective expansions. |
{{++}} Source port and mod support available. | {{++}} Source port and mod support available. | ||
− | {{--}} Doom | + | {{--}} Doom and Doom II are censored and contain unique IWADs, though they can be uncensored. |
− | {{--}} Mods for the original [[Doom 3]] are not compatible with the BFG Edition (unless converted for | + | {{--}} Mods for the original [[Doom 3]] are not compatible with the BFG Edition (unless converted for RBDoom3BFG). |
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}. | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}. | ||
− | ===Contents of | + | ===Contents of Doom 3: BFG Edition=== |
− | + | # [[Doom]] (Ultimate DOOM) | |
− | + | # [[Doom II: Hell on Earth]] (plus No Rest for the Living) | |
− | + | # [[Doom 3]] (plus Resurrection of Evil and The Lost Mission) | |
− | |||
− | |||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Skip intro videos|ref={{cn|date=July 2017}}}} | ||
+ | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
+ | # Create and open <code>autoexec.cfg</code>. | ||
+ | # Add <code>set com_skipIntroVideos "1"</code>. | ||
+ | }} | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Skip 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>}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Skip 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>}} | ||
− | #Go to <code>{{p|game}}\base\video</code>. | + | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\base\video</code>. |
− | #Rename/delete/move <code>loadvideo.bik</code>. | + | # Rename/delete/move <code>loadvideo.bik</code>. |
}} | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===RBDoom3BFG=== |
+ | {{++}} Adds Linux, OS X, and Win64 support, as well as soft shadows and more. | ||
+ | |||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
− | {{Fixbox/fix|[https://github.com/RobertBeckebans/RBDOOM-3-BFG/releases | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Use [https://github.com/RobertBeckebans/RBDOOM-3-BFG/releases RBDoom3BFG]|ref={{cn|date=May 2017}}}} |
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===Doom 3 BFG Mod Launcher=== |
− | {{ii}} Comes with a build of | + | {{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. |
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
− | {{Fixbox/fix|Doom 3 BFG Mod Launcher|ref={{cn|date=May 2017}}}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|1=Use [http://www.kot-in-action.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=4436 Doom 3 BFG Mod Launcher]|ref={{cn|date=May 2017}}}} |
− | {{++}} Enables usage of basic Doom 3 (2004) mods consisting of replaced sounds and textures. | + | {{++}} Enables usage of basic Doom 3 (2004) 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}} Mods with modified <code>dll</code> files will not work. | {{ii}} Mods with modified <code>dll</code> files will not work. | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===Doom 3 BFG Hi Def Mod=== |
− | {{++}} Offers higher poly-count models, TGA textures, and effects including soft shadows ( | + | {{++}} Offers higher poly-count models, TGA textures, and effects including soft shadows (RBDoom3BFG). |
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
− | {{Fixbox/fix| | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Use Hi Def Mod|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} |
+ | # Download [http://www.moddb.com/mods/doom-3-bfg-hi-def Doom 3 BFG Hi Def Mod]. | ||
# Unzip files into the Doom 3 BFG installation folder. | # Unzip files into the Doom 3 BFG installation folder. | ||
− | # Run <code> | + | # Run <code>RBDoom3BFG.exe</code>. |
}} | }} | ||
− | ===Uncensor Doom | + | ===Uncensor Doom and Doom II=== |
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
− | {{Fixbox/fix| | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Use decensoring patch|ref=<ref>https://www.doomworld.com/vb/doom-3-general/64870-bfg-edition-uncensoring-guide/</ref>}} |
− | #Download the [http://www.mediafire.com/file/bv0rmbv2j6d2n75/bfgdecenswithbatch.rar | + | # Download the [http://www.mediafire.com/file/bv0rmbv2j6d2n75/bfgdecenswithbatch.rar decensoring patch]. |
− | #Extract the <code>bfgdecens</code> folder. | + | # Extract the <code>bfgdecens</code> folder. |
− | #Go to <code>{{p|game}}\base\wads </code> | + | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\base\wads</code>. |
− | #Copy the <code>DOOM.WAD </code> & <code>DOOM2.WAD</code> and paste them into the <code>bfgdecens</code> folder. | + | # Copy the <code>DOOM.WAD</code> & <code>DOOM2.WAD</code> and paste them into the <code>bfgdecens</code> folder. |
− | #Run <code>doom1.bat</code> & <code>doom2.bat</code> | + | # Run <code>doom1.bat</code> & <code>doom2.bat</code>. |
− | #Rename <code>udoomcen.wad</code> & <code>doom2cen.wad</code> to <code>DOOM.WAD </code> & <code>DOOM2.WAD </code> respectively. | + | # Rename <code>udoomcen.wad</code> & <code>doom2cen.wad</code> to <code>DOOM.WAD</code> & <code>DOOM2.WAD</code> respectively. |
− | #Put the newly uncensored <code>DOOM.WAD </code> & <code>DOOM2.WAD</code> files in <code>{{p|game}}\base\wads </code> | + | # Put the newly uncensored <code>DOOM.WAD</code> & <code>DOOM2.WAD</code> files in <code>{{p|game}}\base\wads</code>. |
}} | }} | ||
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{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Saved Games\id Software\DOOM 3 BFG\base\savegame\}} | {{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Saved Games\id Software\DOOM 3 BFG\base\savegame\}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} Doom 3 BFG Edition limited to only 14 manual save slots, which are shared across all 3 campaigns. | + | {{ii}} Doom 3: BFG Edition is limited to only 14 manual save slots, which are shared across all 3 campaigns. |
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
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|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
|fov = true | |fov = true | ||
− | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = 80-100°. Use <code>+set g_fov <value></code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]] for higher values. |
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
− | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = Can be toggled with {{key|Alt|Enter}}. |
|borderless windowed = hackable | |borderless windowed = hackable | ||
|borderless windowed notes = Use [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Borderless Gaming|Borderless Gaming]]. | |borderless windowed notes = Use [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Borderless Gaming|Borderless Gaming]]. | ||
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = hackable |
− | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = 8x by default. Use <code>+set r_maxAnisotropicFiltering 16</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]. |
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = Up to 16x [[MSAA]] on Nvidia, up to 8x on AMD and Intel. |
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = Includes 2 types: Vsync and Smart Vsync. | |vsync notes = Includes 2 types: Vsync and Smart Vsync. | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
− | |60 fps notes = | + | |60 fps notes = 60 FPS cap option affects chaingun firing rate. |
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
− | |120 fps notes = Capped at 60/120 FPS and 60/120 Hz. See [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]]. | + | |120 fps notes = Capped at 60/120 FPS and 60/120 Hz. See [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]]. |
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
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# Add <code>set com_engineHz "144"</code> and adjust as necessary. | # Add <code>set com_engineHz "144"</code> and adjust as necessary. | ||
# See [[#Run the game at screen refresh rate|Issues fixed]] to set the refresh rate manually. | # See [[#Run the game at screen refresh rate|Issues fixed]] to set the refresh rate manually. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{--}} Chaingun firing rate depends on frame counts; set <code>com_engineHz "120"</code> for the correct speed.<ref name="chaingun">[http://steamcommunity.com/app/208200/discussions/0/1368380934293336917/ no 144hz option? :: DOOM 3: BFG Edition General Discussions]</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
− | |acceleration option notes = | + | |acceleration option notes = No mouse acceleration. |
|mouse sensitivity = true | |mouse sensitivity = true | ||
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
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|light bar support = unknown | |light bar support = unknown | ||
|light bar support notes = | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Enable crouch toggle=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Launch the game with <code>+set in_toggleCrouch 1</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]|ref={{cn|date=July 2017}}}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Audio settings | {{Audio settings | ||
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
− | |separate volume notes = Available only for | + | |separate volume notes = Available only for Doom and Doom II. Not available for Doom 3 and its expansions. |
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
− | |surround sound notes = 7.1; | + | |surround sound notes = 7.1; Doom and Doom II also benefit from surround sound in this bundle. |
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
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|htc vive notes = | |htc vive notes = | ||
|oculus rift = hackable | |oculus rift = hackable | ||
− | |oculus rift notes = Use [https://github.com/tmek/DOOM-3-BFG-VR Doom 3 BFG VR]<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/oculus/comments/2tni1d/doom_3_bfg_vr_w_rudimentary_dk2_support/ Doom 3 BFG VR w/ rudimentary DK2 support : oculus]</ref> or [https://github.com/Codes4Fun/RBDOOM-3-BFG/releases | + | |oculus rift notes = Use [https://github.com/tmek/DOOM-3-BFG-VR Doom 3 BFG VR]<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/oculus/comments/2tni1d/doom_3_bfg_vr_w_rudimentary_dk2_support/ Doom 3 BFG VR w/ rudimentary DK2 support : oculus]</ref> or [https://github.com/Codes4Fun/RBDOOM-3-BFG/releases RBDoom3BFG]. |
|osvr = unknown | |osvr = unknown | ||
|osvr notes = | |osvr notes = | ||
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# Add <code>set r_customWidth "XXXX"</code> and <code>set r_customHeight "YYYY"</code> to set fullscreen resolution. | # Add <code>set r_customWidth "XXXX"</code> and <code>set r_customHeight "YYYY"</code> to set fullscreen resolution. | ||
# Add <code>set r_fullscreen "1"</code> to set fullscreen (0 = windowed, 1 = fullscreen on monitor 1, 2 = fullscreen on monitor 2, etc.) | # Add <code>set r_fullscreen "1"</code> to set fullscreen (0 = windowed, 1 = fullscreen on monitor 1, 2 = fullscreen on monitor 2, etc.) | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Chaingun fires too slowly=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Set in-game frame rate cap to 120 FPS|ref=<ref name="chaingun"/>}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
|64-bit executable = hackable | |64-bit executable = hackable | ||
− | |64-bit executable notes= See [[# | + | |64-bit executable notes= See [[#RBDoom3BFG|RBDoom3BFG]]. |
}} | }} | ||
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|cutscenes = Bink Video | |cutscenes = Bink Video | ||
|cutscenes notes = | |cutscenes notes = | ||
− | |multiplayer = | + | |multiplayer = Steamworks |
|multiplayer notes= | |multiplayer notes= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Enable the console=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Enable the console|ref={{cn|date=July 2017}}}} | ||
+ | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
+ | # Create and open <code>autoexec.cfg</code>. | ||
+ | # Add <code>set com_allowConsole "1"</code>. | ||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 07:52, 30 July 2017
Developers | |
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id Software | |
Doom 3 - Resurrection of Evil | Nerve Software |
Publishers | |
Bethesda Softworks | |
Engines | |
Doom 3 | id Tech 4 |
Doom 1, 2 | id Tech 1 |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 18, 2012 |
⤏ 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 |
Key points
- Includes Doom and Doom II along with their respective expansions.
- Source port and mod support available.
- Doom and Doom II are censored and contain unique IWADs, though they can be uncensored.
- Mods for the original Doom 3 are not compatible with the BFG Edition (unless converted for RBDoom3BFG).
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Amazon.com | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam |
Contents of Doom 3: BFG Edition
- Doom (Ultimate DOOM)
- Doom II: Hell on Earth (plus No Rest for the Living)
- Doom 3 (plus Resurrection of Evil and The Lost Mission)
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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RBDoom3BFG
- Adds Linux, OS X, and Win64 support, as well as soft shadows and more.
Instructions |
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Doom 3 BFG Mod Launcher
- Comes with a build of RBDoom3BFG for Windows and a tool which extracts all contents of Doom 3 BFG to a moddable structured folder.
Instructions |
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Doom 3 BFG Hi Def Mod
- Offers higher poly-count models, TGA textures, and effects including soft shadows (RBDoom3BFG).
Instructions |
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Uncensor Doom and Doom II
Instructions |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/208200/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/208200/pfx/[Note 1] |
- Doom 3: BFG Edition is limited to only 14 manual save slots, which are shared across all 3 campaigns.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud |
Video settings
High frame rate
- Frame rate is capped at either 60 FPS or 120 FPS via in-game option.
Instructions |
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Input settings
Enable crouch toggle
Instructions |
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Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
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LAN play | |||
Online play | Versus |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
VR support
3D modes | State | GG3D | Notes | |
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Native 3D | ||||
Nvidia 3D Vision |
Headsets | |||
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SteamVR | This game might be playable with the Revive Compatibility Layer (compatibility list). | ||
Oculus VR (LibOVR) | Use Doom 3 BFG VR[1] or RBDoom3BFG. | ||
Windows Mixed Reality | This game might be playable with the Revive Compatibility Layer. |
Devices | |||
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Tracked motion controllers | |||
Traditional controller | |||
Keyboard/Mouse |
Issues fixed
Run the game at screen refresh rate
- Game only accepts exactly 60 Hz or 120 Hz refresh rate via in-game option.
Instructions |
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Chaingun fires too slowly
Instructions |
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OpenGL startup fix
Instructions |
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Game crashes on loading screen
Instructions |
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"Achievements have been disabled due to the console being enabled during this game" but console is not enabled
Instructions |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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OpenGL | 2.x |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | DirectX | XAudio2 |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Multiplayer | Steamworks |
Enable the console
Instructions |
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System requirements
Windows | ||
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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.