
 INTRODUCING D! - the ultimate front end for DOOM and DOOM 2.

 version 1.2


 WELCOME
 

 Hello, and welcome to the newest installment of DOOM shells for Simply Silly
 Software.  Once again, we are defining the standard for DOOM shells.

 Our newest release, D! support both DOOM, and DOOM 2, and is quite a step
 up from DOOM/MASTER.  So sit back, and emjoy...

                                               - Joe Wilcox
                                                 author

 THIS IS THE DEMO VERSION
 

 That's right.  This version was created so you could try out D! before you
 buy it.  You may distribute this freely through BBS, online services, and
 the internet.

 If you are a company putting together a CD, you may only include this demo
 by getting prior consent from us at Simply Silly Software.  But, as a CD
 distributor, you can also purchase a license to distribute D! (the full
 version) with your CD.  Contact us for more information.

 If you decide you want to purchase D!, you have 2 options..


 First off, let me say that we are NO LONGER accepting COD orders for D!.
 Since you can now order D! from the software creations online store (see
 option #1) there is really no need for the hassle it takes to send a COD
 order (believe me.. it's a pain in the rear).

 Order Method #1: CREDIT CARD ORDERS

 You can ORDER and recieve a full copy of D! from the Software Creations
 ONLINE store.  This method requires a VISA/MC/AMEX  credit card,
 but you will be able to download the full version of D! on  the stop.  A copy
 will then be mailed out to you on disk.

 To order, just call SOFTWARE CREATIONS BBS ...

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 Then select the ONLINE STORE from the main menu.  This is the quickest way to
 get D!.

 Order Method #2: ORDER BY MAIL.

 If you don't have a credit card, then you can order by mail.  Just fill out
 the ORDER.ME form, and send it with a check for $15.00 to...

                          SIMPLY SILLY SOFTWARE
                          po box 26191
                          Tempe, AZ  85285-6191

 Please make checks payable to Simply Silly Software, or Joseph M. Wilcox.
 Once your check arrives, a copy of D! will be shipped out to you via UPS.

 Again, I'm sorry but we no longer accept COD orders.  It's too expensive and
 there is just too much paper work for 1 person to handle.


 ONLINE DOCS
 

 Hey, I have added something since the manual was finished.  Originally, I
 was going to supply printed documentation but 3 things go in the way.

 1) It's very expensive.  If I was going to include it, it would have added
    $3 to $5 to the overall price.  NOT!

 2) It's hell to write/layout, and get it all to feel right.  I hate using
    DTP software, so there is strike #2.

 3) Noone ever reads it anyway.... why kill a tree!

 But, I have come up with an even better idea.  The documentation is online,
 and can be accessed by pressing F1 from anywhere in D!.  You will be
 transfered to a viewer containing the documentation.  You can also view the
 docs from DOS by typing 'D!_DOCS' from your D! directory.

 DOOM 2: HELL ON EARTH CD SUPPORT
 

 Ok, D! fully supports playing DOOM 2 from the CDROM drive.  Now, D! will
 attempt to auto-detect that your DOOM 2 directory is on a hard drive.  Since
 I could not find much information on how to auto-detect a CD, I have also
 added the "-use_cd" command switch.

 If you are playing DOOM 2 from CD, and D! won't recognize it, try added the
 "-use_cd" switch.


 GETTING TECH SUPPORT
 

 If you happen to find a bug or can't figure something out for the life of
 you then you need tech support.  I beg you to please read the manual before
 calling or sending email as it will probably help solve your problem.

 There are 2 ways to get tech support for D!.  First, you can call me at
 (602)-829-9646.  Now a quick word about calling me.  First off... Please
 do not call outside the hours of 11:00am through 10:00pm PST.  I leave
 such a huge time frame because I'm not always here (I'm a student with
 a full time job) but I do answer the phone when people call.  Also the
 answering machine on that line is not the best so if you leave a message and
 do not hear back from me, please call again.

 The best way however to get tech support is via EMAIL.  I check my email
 around 5 times a day so you will get a quick response.  Send all email to
 josephw@ramp.com, and please start your message description with "D!HELP:" so
 my mail client will toss it to the right place.

 If you have access to the internet, and IRC (Internet Relay Chat) then you
 can often find me on #doom, throwing the BS around.

 You can also send a letter, but that's way slow.


 OTHER PRODUCTS AND COMING SOON
 

 Can you believe it.. D! 1.2 is finally finished, and D! 2.0 is being started
 all in the same week.  A brief list of new advancements to D! 2.0 are:

          DEHACKED support!
          Support for BNG (Brand New Games) files for such add-ons as
           Aliens-TC and StarWars DOOM.
          Full Soundcard/controller/modem configuration inside D!.. No
           more SETUP.EXE.
          Listen to the DOOM soundtracks while inside D!
          PWAD map preview.
          Support for our new GENMAP (tm) random PWAD generator.
          ZMODEM transfer protocol in the terminal.
          and whatever you and I can come up with.

 Announcing GENMAP (tm) - the worlds first completely RANDOM PWAD generator.
 Why settle for just randomizing the items and monsters, GENMAP will create
 completly random MAPS (random walls, layout, items, monsters, the works).
 Customizable for unlimited possibilities.  Breaths brand new life into DOOM
 and makes deathmatch a real treat.  Features:

          Creates DOOM and DOOM 2 pwads
          User defined Item, monster and texture pools.
          User defined SEED for network or modem games.
          Links in to D! 2.0 so all the fuss is handled for you.

  - Available 1st quarter 1995 (Janurary we hope)

 Now available on any good DOOM FTP site or BBS.  HFDE/2 - the ultimate DOOM 2
 editor.  Based on DEU 5.2, HFDE2 is the editor we use here at Simply Silly
 Software to develop PWADS for DOOM 2.  Features:

          Completly new point and click GUI
          Draft Mode
          Revision tracking
          Make Stairs from Sectors command
          and much more.

 Best of all... its FREEWARE so check it out.


 WELP THAT'S ALL
 

 I really hope you enjoy D!.  If you have any questions/idea/hate mail, then
 please EMAIL me at:  Josephw@ramp.com or call us at (602)829-9646.


 DOOM PWAD CD DEVELOPERS
 

 If you are developing a PWAD or utility CD for DOOM, and wish to include
 the registered version of D! on, then please contact us (see above for the
 contact information.)  We offer a very low usage rate, or royalty scale.

 D! may not be distributed without consent from Simply Silly Software.