FAQ
This section answers some of the most frequently asked questions about Skulltag, especially those people ask when trying to get started.
What is an IWAD?
- An IWAD is a file that contains all the data for a Doom-engine game, such as Doom, Doom II, and Heretic. An IWAD is required to play Skulltag in any form.
I just got Doom from Steam, can I still play Skulltag?
- Absolutely! Simply go to C:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\common and copy the doom.wad or doom2.wad files into your Skulltag folder.
What all games can Skulltag run?
- Skulltag is mainly for Doom, but recent versions have started adding Heretic, Hexen, and Strife support as well. Heretic is fully playable with few bugs. Hexen has a few issues but is very stable, though survival mode does not work with it. Strife is supported by every game mode but cooperative and survival
Skulltag can't find an IWAD! What do I do?
- First, make sure you have a copy of Doom or Doom II.
- Got the original disc? The files will be on the CD.
- Is Doom installed? Try searching your computer for "doom.wad", or "doom2.wad".
- Used steam? Just see the above instructions.
- Once you find the files, just copy them into your Skulltag folder.
- Don't have Doom?
- We recommend that you get Doom 2, as most servers are hosted on it.
- If you don't want to buy Doom, you can get FreeDoom, which is a free, community re-make.
- However, it's best to just buy the originals.
- They're " available on Steam for $10 dollars.
- Or, you can get them (as well as Heretic and Hexen) at iD software.
What platforms can Skulltag run on?
- Windows 98/ME (Client only)
- Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista
- Linux (FreeBSD is server-only)
I hate Skulltag! It's an absolute abomination! Who created it?
- Oh, why... um... Agent Spork made it!
Skulltag 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.
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 Skulltag to largely emulate the original doom2.exe settings; none of the newness is forced on you.
Is Skulltag open source?
- No, the sources are not available to the public.
- The Doom source code was originally released in 1997 under a proprietary license that does not require to provide the source code for modifications released in executable form. ZDoom is based on the original source code release and therefore falls under the same license. ZDoom even is incompatible with the GPL, because it contains parts of the Hexen source that only was released under a license that is not compatible with the GPL. Skulltag uses the same license as ZDoom, so there is no legal obligation to release its source.
- The fact that the Doom source was re-released under the GPL in 1999 has no influence on the release under the original license.
How do I add colors to my name?
Colorizing your name works the way you coloring strings in ACS. To colorize a part of your name, simply put:
\c
... before that part of your name. Whatever letter you pick (a-i) 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
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
Since h is the code for blue, everything after it ("evil") will appear blue. Pretty simple, huh? Anyway, the color codes are:
a: reddish brick b: tan c: white d: green e: brown f: gold g: red h: blue i: orange j: white k: yellow l: red m: black n: sky blue o: beige p: olive q: dark green r: dark red s: brown t: purple u: gray
Go nuts! :) It can also be done when chatting, so enjoy.