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HARDQORE 2 DEMO
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Build: 1.0.00
Date: 09.30.2009
website: hq.atomicarmadillo.com

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ATOMIC ARMADILLO TEAM:
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Revility:  		Artist
Ivan_the_B: 	Programmer
Neurological: 	Musician
Simulation:		Linux/Max ports

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INTRODUCTION:
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The DOOM 3: HardQore modification brings classic, fast paced, thumb blistering side scrolling action to Hell. 
Forget long winded plots, or boring puzzles, this is 110% non stop in your face run n' gun slaughter. 
Strap on advanced UAC weapons and take on the Forces of hell. If your a fan of classic action games such 
as Contra & Metal Slug; then HardQore is what you have been waiting for.

The demo contains a modified version of the first level of the mod, and a developer test map which
showcases many features for the mod.  The developer test map is also good reference for anybody
wishing to create their own custom maps for the mod and checking out many features of it.

Demo contains all the weapons, enemies and features of the mod.

Additionally we have included a Dev Documents folder in the demo.  These are various notes written
during the development of the mod.  They have no been proof read and have been left in to help anybody
wishing to create their own levels.  Better development documentation will arrive in the future.

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REQUIREMENTS:
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- Doom3 v1.3.1 patch
- Doom3 minimum PC requirements

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WINDOWS INSTALLATION:
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- make sure you have Doom3 installed updated to 1.3.1

- make sure there is no custom stuff in "base" folder.
  Only default contents should be present.

- unzip this zip file in your D3 folder (not base). 
  A folder named "hardqore2" will be created.

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RUNNING THE MOD FROM WITHIN DOOM3:
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Once you have installed it, run Doom 3 and on the main menu select Mods, you should see HardQore 2 listed.
If you have problems to run the mod from the main menu, you can run the hq2_game.bat included in the mod folder.

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CUSTOM DESKTOP SHORTCUT:
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We have also provided a default desktop shortcut inside the HQ2's documents folder.  It is setup to start up 
HQ2 with default D3 installation path.

You can also create your own desktop shortcut.  First copy the Default Doom3 short cut.  Rename it to Hardqore 2.  
Then Change the target path to:
"C:\Program Files\Doom 3\Doom3.exe" +set fs_game hardqore2
NOTE: (This is the default Doom3 installation path.)

If your having any troubles with the mod, please feel to ask.

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CONTROLS: PAD / KEYBOARD ONLY or MOUSE+KEYBOARD?
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HQ2 provides 2 method of aiming.  The default style is using the mouse to aim the weapon up to down.
The second is classic contra style 2d aiming using a keyboard or controller.
You can turn mouse aim on/off in the main menu:

options -> game options -> game opt. 2 -> mouse aim

If you want to play with a pad or with keyboard only turn this option off.
when using keyboard aiming, pressing a movement direction plus up or down will make the player aim their
weapon diagonally.

Default controls list:

Move right: d or right arrow
move left: a or left arrow
crouch/aim down whiling jumping: s or down arrow
jump: space bar
interact key/pick up weapons/open some doors: e
Next weapon: mouse wheel up or down.
Select Chainsaw: f
Drop current weapon: Q
back pedal/walk backwards: hold shift and then press the opposite direction the player is facing
slide attack: press crouch + jump
wall jump: press jump and the opposite direction the player is facing while jumping in air against a wall.

Note: The player can only carry 2 main weapons at a time. You can replace the current weapon the player
is carrying by pressing the interact key over a weapon pick up.  Choose your arsenal wisely.

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TROUBLESHOOTING:
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Q: I get the error message "Wrong game DLL API version"
A: Update Doom3 to v1.3.1

Q: I see pure black or missing textures:
A: If your using an ATI card, some textures may appear black on the new content.  This is a DDS file issue.  I have heard,
but been able to confirm, that updating your ATI graphic card drivers will correct this issue.

Q: How do I turn on or off Bloom lighting effects?
A:  Check the system settings for adjusting the bloom options.  The lower the bloom quality, the faster performance.

Q: When will the full version of the mod be released?
A: We will resume work on HardQore after we complete the Doom3 Ruiner modification.  
	This should happen sometime in 2010. www.theruiner.com
	
Any other problems or issues, please post at my forums: 
http://www.atomicarmadillo.com/forum


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RANDOM ADVICES BEFORE PLAYING:
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-Conserving ammo:  The best way to conserve ammo is finish off your enemies with either the chainsaw or slide attack.

-Destruction:  Some objects in the levels can be destroyed using your weapons.

-Secrets:  There are secret paths and hidden doors in the levels.

-Interact key tips:  Icons will appear in the bottom left corner of the screen when the interact key can be used.

-3d pathways:  Some maps contain alternate path ways.  You can check this feature out in the dev test map. An arrow
icon will appear in the bottom left corner of the HUD at points which the player can change directions.  By pressing
the movement key direction of the arrow, the player will move that way.

-Exclamation Icon: A "!" symbol will appear on the bottom left corner of the HUD when you can use the interact key
or pick up weapons.

-The chainsaw is a great weapon to use against enemies who carry a shield.

-Jet pack notes:  After acquiring the jet pack, the player can fly for short periods of time.  
	Holding down the jump key while jumping will activate the jet pack.
	
-Double Jump notes:  After acquiring the double jump boots, the player can perform a second jump while they are
currently jumping.  This allows them to jump even higher.  The developer test map has this feature on by default.

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DOOM3 STEAM INSTALL GUIDE:
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On the Steam version of Doom 3 you can use the manual install from the ZIP.
You have to extract the content in your Doom 3/Steam folder:

eg. x:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\"yout_steam_account"\Doom 3

Replace "your_steam_account" with your Steam account.

Once you installed it, run Doom 3 from Steam, and from the main menu select Mods. You should see HardQore 2 listed.

If you want to run the mod directly from Steam, follow these steps:

1- Right-click on Doom 3 icon in your games list 
2- Select Properties
3- Select General Tab and then Set Launch Options.
4- add the command line: +set fs_game hardqore2
5- Run Doom 3.

If you want to run Doom 3 normally just delete the command line.
NOTE: Don't try to run the mod from the hq_game.bat file in the mod folder, Steam doesn't support it.

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MAC/LINUX INSTALL GUIDE:
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Use the ZIP version, extract it into your Doom 3 folder:

example: X:\Program Files\Doom 3

Run Doom 3 and on the main menu select Mods, you should see Hardqore 2 listed.


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CREDITS:
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TESTERS:
6th Venom
Kiltron

SPECIAL THANKS:
TheRealSceneGraphManager: Heat haze improvement mod
6th Venom: High Quality main menu mod, and original controllable camera system, original x position locker.
Kev:
Kaiser: For giving us permission to use the main menu music and plasma gun sound fx from Doom64 PC port
Alex Jeffrey: water materials and textures source
Doom3world.org
Planet Doom
Planet Quake
D3files
Dinky
Kiltron
Pappy R
Ivan_the_B: Taking this mod from a simple sidescroller, to something truly special.
Red_UK: level design
Denton: for letting us use the source to his excellent mod
id Software
aulucifer: original 2d control code
Phil:	improvements to aulucifer's 2d control code.  This was the HQ2 control system.


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LEGAL STUFF:
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- This archive may be freely distributed as far as the contents are not edited or removed.
- You can use anything from this mod, but you cannot release modified unofficial versions of the whole mod.
- You may not include or distribute this mod in any sort of commercial product without permission from the authors.
- If you wish to use anything here in your projects, feel free to contact us at my forums:
	http://www.atomicarmadillo.com/forum

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