Difference between revisions of "EXOWAD"
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== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
[[File:Exowad title.png|thumb|right|eXoWAD Title Screen]] | [[File:Exowad title.png|thumb|right|eXoWAD Title Screen]] | ||
eXoWAD is a collection of levels and total conversions for DOOM, DOOM 2, Heretic. WAD files were the container file that contained information for games which used the DOOM engine. Custom WAD downloads were ubiquitous in the days of dial-up modems. There were also dozens of shovelware commercial attempts to sell WADs to users, such as the D!Zone collections. | eXoWAD is a collection of levels and total conversions (TC) for DOOM, DOOM 2, Heretic. WAD files were the container file that contained information for games which used the DOOM engine. Custom WAD downloads were ubiquitous in the days of dial-up modems. There were also dozens of shovelware commercial attempts to sell WADs to users, such as the D!Zone collections. | ||
eXoWAD is a curated | eXoWAD is a a collection of curated WAD lists, provided within an easy to navigate menu. | ||
== Process == | |||
eXoWAD uses a custom menu known as jchoice. This allows for input with a keyboard, mouse, or gamepad. | |||
=== Sound Selector === | |||
Upon starting eXoWAD and bypassing the title screen, the user is prompted with the ability to select a sound card. | |||
<small>Note: Sound card selection only applies to WADs run on the original DOOM ports. Some WADs rely on DOS based source ports, in which case they are typically Sound Blaster only</small> | |||
=== Mode Selector === | |||
Next the user is asked if they would like to play using remote multiplayer (via IPX emulation). It is important to note that this has not been tested on every single included WAD or TC. Some WADs were simply not designed to be played in multiplayer and don't spawn correctly. In other cases, there is no multi player due to the WAD relying on a source port. | |||
=== WAD Selector === | |||
Currently, there are three lists to choose from: | |||
* [[#DOOM World's top 100 WADs]] | |||
* [[#Bonus WADs]] | |||
* [[#Really Shitty WADs]] | |||
==== DOOM World's top 100 WADs ==== | |||
==== Bonus WADs ==== | |||
==== Really Shitty WADs ==== | |||
Revision as of 05:51, 12 November 2021
Overview
eXoWAD is a collection of levels and total conversions (TC) for DOOM, DOOM 2, Heretic. WAD files were the container file that contained information for games which used the DOOM engine. Custom WAD downloads were ubiquitous in the days of dial-up modems. There were also dozens of shovelware commercial attempts to sell WADs to users, such as the D!Zone collections.
eXoWAD is a a collection of curated WAD lists, provided within an easy to navigate menu.
Process
eXoWAD uses a custom menu known as jchoice. This allows for input with a keyboard, mouse, or gamepad.
Sound Selector
Upon starting eXoWAD and bypassing the title screen, the user is prompted with the ability to select a sound card.
Note: Sound card selection only applies to WADs run on the original DOOM ports. Some WADs rely on DOS based source ports, in which case they are typically Sound Blaster only
Mode Selector
Next the user is asked if they would like to play using remote multiplayer (via IPX emulation). It is important to note that this has not been tested on every single included WAD or TC. Some WADs were simply not designed to be played in multiplayer and don't spawn correctly. In other cases, there is no multi player due to the WAD relying on a source port.
WAD Selector
Currently, there are three lists to choose from: