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date: 2023-12-18
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# A RetroDECK Doomy December:
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Twas the night before Christmas, and all through Mars space.<br>
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Not a creature was stirring, all over the base. <br>
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The chainsaws were hung by the fireplace with care. <br>
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In hopes that the demons would soon be there.<br>
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...
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Rip and tear!
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<br>
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<br>
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<img src="../../../doom-esde.png" width="550">
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*Theme is Alekfull NX (Revisited) by antfortytwo and fagnerpc. Also testing and feedback by Lazorne (RetroDECK).*
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# GZDoom and modding
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We in the RetroDECK team always believe that modding, texture replacements and tinkering is a core part of the gaming experience. <br>
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So on this secret December update we decided to share some technical details on what we are working on for DOOM.
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If you like running DOOM mods/fan-games today by installing GZDoom from flathub it can be quite daunting for the average player on how to get it running.
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Access the hidden folders, understand what configs to edit to make it work and in some cases drag-and-drop files into the GZDoom application.
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So what we are working on now is to make it at least a bit easier to play DOOM mods with RetroDECK.
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---
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## How it works in RetroDECK today
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The files you put in `/retrodeck/roms/doom/` today are:
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- .iwad
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- .wad
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- .pwad
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Then they are added into the ES-DE interface and run as default with the `RetroArch Core` - `PrBoom`.<br>
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`PrBoom` only supports a few file types, many doom mods don't work and this in total offers an inferior experience.<br>
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You do get the benefit of all that RetroArch offers with the core tho.
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---
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## How it will work in 0.8b with GZDoom
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With the addition of GZDoom into RetroDECK we will make it the new default for running DOOM and also get support for the following file formats:
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- .iwad
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- .wad
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- .pwad
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- .pk3
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- .ipk3
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- .pk4
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- .deh
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- .bex
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But we will also create a new format called the `.doom` file and a new parser to handle them.
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---
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## The RetroDECK DOOM Parser
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The Iwad parser will look for any of the CORE DOOM files that could be required to run a DOOM mod in the `/retrodeck/roms/doom/` directory.<br>
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We have not decided on the entire structure yet under `/retrodeck/roms/doom/` but you can follow our efforts on the Discord.
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Here is what files it is currently looking for:
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```
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IWAD_FILES=("DOOM1.WAD" "DOOM.WAD" "DOOM2.WAD" "DOOM2F.WAD" "DOOM64.WAD" "TNT.WAD"
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"PLUTONIA.WAD" "HERETIC1.WAD" "HERETIC.WAD" "HEXEN.WAD" "HEXDD.WAD"
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"STRIFE0.WAD" "STRIFE1.WAD" "VOICES.WAD" "CHEX.WAD"
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"CHEX3.WAD" "HACX.WAD" "freedoom1.wad" "freedoom2.wad" "freedm.wad"
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"doom_complete.pk3"
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)
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```
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---
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## The .doom file
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The .doom file is an empty text file they you can write what order to load the wads into GZDoom.<br>
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The goal is:
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- Easier controll to load what you want.
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- Reduce duplicates files and you only will need one core file and one version of the mod file.
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- Make it easier to run from the ES-DE interface.
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## Project Brutality .doom examples:
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Lets say you have a bunch of mods and core doom wads already downloaded under the `/retrodeck/roms/doom/` folder.
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You want to play [Project Brutality](https://www.moddb.com/mods/project-brutality) on DOOM 2 levels.
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On the ModDB Page of Project Brutality they say that the order to run it is:
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- Map WAD
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- Project Brutality
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- Any other mini-mods
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All you need to do is create an empty file called `Project Brutality.doom`
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Each line the the file will be the order the mods are loaded.
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So in the case of `Project Brutality.doom`
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The contents will look like this
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```
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DOOM2.WAD
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PB_Staging_9f2561c.pk3
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```
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You can now run Project Brutality from RetroDECK.
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---
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### But I want the metal soundtrack!
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Maybe after a few minutes you feel.... wait I really want the `Doom Metal Soundtrack Mod - Volume 5` mod as well to give better sound.
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So you go back out open the `Project Brutality.doom` text file and add:
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```
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DOOM2.WAD
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PB_Staging_9f2561c.pk3
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DoomMetalVol5.wad
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```
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Save and go back out to play with those metal tunes.
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---
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### I'm sick of Project Brutality, I want to play something else a Rogue-Like!
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[Doom Infinite](https://www.moddb.com/mods/doom-infinite)
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`Doom Infinite.doom`
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```
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DOOM2.WAD
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DOOM_Infinite_DEMO_0978_6.pk3
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```
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---
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## Customize the .doom files
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You can customize it how you wish with the above examples as a guideline.<br>
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There is nothing stopping you from adding more mods or create an infinite amount of `.doom` files.
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Maybe you want to have Project Brutality with DOOM and Doom 2 as separate entries in the ES-DE interface. <br>
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`Project Brutality DOOM 2.doom`
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```
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DOOM2.WAD
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PB_Staging_9f2561c.pk3
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```
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`Project Brutality DOOM.doom`
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```
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DOOM.WAD
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PB_Staging_9f2561c.pk3
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```
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Want to have more minor mods into Project Brutality?<br>
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Just keep adding the lines with the mod file names how many you want.
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Name the .doom file so you understand what it is and you are done:
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- `Project Brutality - The Ultimate Collection.doom`
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- `Project Brutality - But with Horses.doom`
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- `Project Brutality - Chex Quest with a Vengeance.doom`
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It is that easy.
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---
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## Sharing is caring
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As it is soon Christmas we want to talk about the importance of sharing.<br>
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Maybe you will make a really neat `.doom` file in the future with 10, 20, 50 mods that you think is really cool.<br>
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Share the `.doom` file and where to download the mods with the RetroDECK Community, tell everyone:
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```
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HEY Everyone!
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Download the mods from here (links)!
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Put them into the /retrodeck/roms/doom/ folder.
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Then put this .doom file I made: CoolDOOM.doom into the same folder.
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For the ultimate cool experience!
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```
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---
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### 🎆🤶 Happy Holidays 🎅🎇
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Did you like the Christmas Boot Logo? We got many more holidays up for grabs check: About RetroDECK 📖 -> Boot Logos <br>
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If you are an artist and want make a logo to contact the RetroDECK Team on Discord for more information if you are interested.
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With that the RetroDECK Team wishes you happy holidays and a happy new year!
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**Check out our:**
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[Discord](https://discord.gg/WDc5C9YWMx)
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[Github](https://github.com/XargonWan/RetroDECK)
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[Wiki](https://github.com/XargonWan/RetroDECK/wiki)
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[Donations](https://retrodeck.readthedocs.io/en/latest/wiki_about/donations-licenses/)
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