Difference between revisions of "Doom 3: BFG Edition"
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Skip intro videos|ref={{cn|date=July 2017}}|fix= |
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
# Create and open <code>autoexec.cfg</code>. | # Create and open <code>autoexec.cfg</code>. | ||
# Add <code>set com_skipIntroVideos "1"</code>. | # Add <code>set com_skipIntroVideos "1"</code>. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=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>|fix= |
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# 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>. | ||
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{{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. | {{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| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [http://www.kot-in-action.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=4436 Doom 3 BFG Mod Launcher]|ref={{cn|date=May 2017}}|fix= |
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{{++}} 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]). | {{++}} 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. | ||
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{{++}} Offers higher poly-count models, TGA textures, and effects including soft shadows (RBDoom3BFG). | {{++}} Offers higher poly-count models, TGA textures, and effects including soft shadows (RBDoom3BFG). | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use Hi Def Mod|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
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# Download [http://www.moddb.com/mods/doom-3-bfg-hi-def Doom 3 BFG Hi Def Mod]. | # 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. | ||
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===Uncensor Doom and Doom II=== | ===Uncensor Doom and Doom II=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use decensoring patch|ref=<ref>https://www.doomworld.com/vb/doom-3-general/64870-bfg-edition-uncensoring-guide/</ref>|fix= |
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# Download the [http://www.mediafire.com/file/bv0rmbv2j6d2n75/bfgdecenswithbatch.rar decensoring patch]. | # Download the [http://www.mediafire.com/file/bv0rmbv2j6d2n75/bfgdecenswithbatch.rar decensoring patch]. | ||
# Extract the <code>bfgdecens</code> folder. | # Extract the <code>bfgdecens</code> folder. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use unRyker's PWADs|ref=<ref>https://forum.zdoom.org/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=53776</ref>|fix= |
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# Download [https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B48sttMoThziZjJrX1dtSjVyQ0k this]. | # Download [https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B48sttMoThziZjJrX1dtSjVyQ0k this]. | ||
# The meds.wad works on both Doom 1 & 2, but other files are exclusively for Doom 2. | # The meds.wad works on both Doom 1 & 2, but other files are exclusively for Doom 2. | ||
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{{ii}} Frame rate is capped at either 60 FPS or 120 FPS via in-game option. | {{ii}} Frame rate is capped at either 60 FPS or 120 FPS via in-game option. | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set custom frame rate cap|ref={{cn|date=July 2017}}|fix= |
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
# Create and open <code>autoexec.cfg</code>. | # Create and open <code>autoexec.cfg</code>. | ||
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===Enable crouch toggle=== | ===Enable crouch toggle=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=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== | ||
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{{ii}} Using [[#RBDoom3BFG|RBDoom3BFG]] with the GOG.com release may pick Japanese by default. | {{ii}} Using [[#RBDoom3BFG|RBDoom3BFG]] with the GOG.com release may pick Japanese by default. | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set language manually|ref=<ref>[https://github.com/RobertBeckebans/RBDOOM-3-BFG/issues/389 Support switching the game language at runtime · Issue #389 · RobertBeckebans/RBDOOM-3-BFG]</ref>|fix= |
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
# Open <code>D3BFGConfig.cfg</code>. | # Open <code>D3BFGConfig.cfg</code>. | ||
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{{--}} Game only accepts exactly 60 Hz or 120 Hz refresh rate via in-game option. | {{--}} Game only accepts exactly 60 Hz or 120 Hz refresh rate via in-game option. | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set custom refresh rate|ref={{cn|date=July 2017}}|fix= |
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
# Create and open <code>autoexec.cfg</code>. | # Create and open <code>autoexec.cfg</code>. | ||
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===OpenGL startup fix=== | ===OpenGL startup fix=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Launch the game with <code>+set r_fullscreen 3</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]|ref=<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/208200/discussions/0/864949037794399234/ Fix for the OpenGL issue. Should work for most of you. - Steam Community Discussions]</ref>}} |
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===Game crashes on loading screen=== | ===Game crashes on loading screen=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use old AMD OpenGL driver|ref=<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/208200/discussions/0/846958724796395601/ RADEON (ATI/AMD) graphic card users crashing? Look in here for solution! - Steam Community Discussions]</ref>|fix= |
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# Download old Catalyst 13.1 [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/226-atioglxxdll-catalyst-131/ atioglxx.dll]. | # Download old Catalyst 13.1 [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/226-atioglxxdll-catalyst-131/ atioglxx.dll]. | ||
# Extract <code>atioglxx.dll</code> into the installation folder. | # Extract <code>atioglxx.dll</code> into the installation folder. | ||
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==="Achievements have been disabled due to the console being enabled during this game" but console is not enabled=== | ==="Achievements have been disabled due to the console being enabled during this game" but console is not enabled=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Rebind in-game screenshot key|ref={{cn|date=May 2017}}|fix= |
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{{ii}} Do not use the in-game screenshot key ({{key|F12}} by default). | {{ii}} Do not use the in-game screenshot key ({{key|F12}} by default). | ||
* If the in-game screenshot key and the Steam overlay screenshot key are the same then either rebind the in-game screenshot key to a key you won't use or unbind it. | * If the in-game screenshot key and the Steam overlay screenshot key are the same then either rebind the in-game screenshot key to a key you won't use or unbind it. | ||
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{{ii}} The only anti-aliasing technique that works with HDR is SMAA. | {{ii}} The only anti-aliasing technique that works with HDR is SMAA. | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{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= |
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# Open the console with {{key|~}}. | # Open the console with {{key|~}}. | ||
# Type in and enter <code>r_useHDR 0</code>. | # Type in and enter <code>r_useHDR 0</code>. | ||
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===Enable the console=== | ===Enable the console=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Enable the console|ref={{cn|date=July 2017}}|fix= |
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
# Create and open <code>autoexec.cfg</code>. | # Create and open <code>autoexec.cfg</code>. |
Revision as of 01:29, 23 November 2017
Developers | |
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id Software | |
Doom 3: Resurrection of Evil Doom II: No Rest for the Living |
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, Doom II, Doom 3, Doom 3: Resurrection of Evil, and The Lost Mission.
- 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
- 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Amazon.com | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam |
Version differences
- 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.
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Skip intro videos[citation needed] |
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Skip intro videos[1] |
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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.
Use Doom 3 BFG Mod Launcher[citation needed] |
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Doom 3 BFG Hi Def Mod
- Offers higher poly-count models, TGA textures, and effects including soft shadows (RBDoom3BFG).
Use Hi Def Mod[citation needed] |
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Uncensor Doom and Doom II
Use decensoring patch[2] |
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Use unRyker's PWADs[3] |
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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] |
- RBDoom3BFG location:
%USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\id Software\RBDOOM 3 BFG\base\
.
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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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video settings
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
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Input settings
Enable crouch toggle
Launch the game with +set in_toggleCrouch 1 parameter[citation needed]
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Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Spanish |
Change language
- Using RBDoom3BFG with the GOG.com release may pick Japanese by default.
Set language manually[5] |
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Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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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 |
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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 | Use Doom 3 BFG VR[6] | ||
Oculus VR (LibOVR) | Use Doom 3 BFG VR[6] | ||
Windows Mixed Reality | This game might be playable with the Revive Compatibility Layer, or Windows Mixed Reality for SteamVR. |
Devices | |||
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Tracked motion controllers | |||
Traditional controller | |||
Keyboard/Mouse |
Play area | |||
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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
Instructions |
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OpenGL startup fix
Launch the game with +set r_fullscreen 3 parameter[7]
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Game crashes on loading screen
Use old AMD OpenGL driver[8] |
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"Achievements have been disabled due to the console being enabled during this game" but console is not enabled
Rebind in-game screenshot key[citation needed] |
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MSAA has no effect (RBDoom3BFG)
- The only anti-aliasing technique that works with HDR is SMAA.
Disable HDR to use MSAA[9] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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OpenGL |
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
Enable the console[citation needed] |
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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.
References
- ↑ Lostie's intro movies fix (retrieved)
- ↑ https://www.doomworld.com/vb/doom-3-general/64870-bfg-edition-uncensoring-guide/
- ↑ https://forum.zdoom.org/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=53776
- ↑ no 144hz option? :: DOOM 3: BFG Edition General Discussions
- ↑ Support switching the game language at runtime · Issue #389 · RobertBeckebans/RBDOOM-3-BFG
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 New version 0.22 of Doom 3 BFG VR released.
- ↑ 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
- ↑ AA not working, lighting bug · Issue #283 · RobertBeckebans/RBDOOM-3-BFG
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