PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE DOCUMENT - it's not long...

1) This editor is NOT derived from any other work. It was created
   from scratch by me, Geoff Allan. The nodes builder, which was
   from DEU, is being replaced with a port from Id's own, which
   they graciously released. This port is being done by me, Geoff Allan.
   Several people who are associated with the DEU project were
   mouthing off all around the Internet that this is "DEU with a
   graphical shell around it". That is not even remotely true. The
   DEU source code specifically gives anyone the right to use the
   source for their own purposes. Apparently they don't REALLY want
   that to happen.

2) This editor was, in a previous incarnation, able to edit the
   Shareware version of Doom. That was a mistake. The code was in
   place to detect that the user actually was using the registered
   version, unfortunately I commented it out back in March to test
   something. I forgot to replace the code. This was an error, and I
   never intended to release a version which could edit the Shareware
   version. I apologize to everyone, and an apology WAS forwared to
   Id, along with this explanation.

3) The Id License agreement specifically allows for registered users
   to create their own maps. Since Id has not released a map editor,
   I and several others have decoded the data structure and built
   our own editors. This has received tacit approval by Id, as
   evidenced by their agreement entered into with all map editor
   authors.

4) It has always been my intention, from December 11, 1993 when I
   received Shareware Doom, to create a map editor which was as easy
   to use as possible. Several other editors exist which allow you
   to create maps, but they also require a rather thorough under-
   standing of how maps work. My goal is to make it as easy as drawing
   your idea. All of the gritty details should be looked after by the
   editor. That remains my goal.

5) Other than this document which specifically mentions "DEU", I
   refuse to enter into any argument regarding the relative merits
   or failings of this or any other editor. Everyone is entitled to
   their own preferences, yourself included. For my part, I hope that
   you prefer THIS editor. Any other attitude would be unprofessional,
   and rather childish, I think. This is policy for me and all others
   who are in any way attached to this project. Any nasty messages
   about other editors DO NOT COME FROM THIS CAMP.

If you have any comments regarding this document, or the editor, you
may send them on the Internet to:
        
        pringler@cuug.ab.ca

This is a friend's account, not mine. So keep it cool. You can also
send e-mail from the Internet to my Fidonet account:
        
        Geoff.Allan@f17.n134.z1.fidonet.org

or, through Fidonet:
        
        Geoff Allan @ 1:134/17 (Excess BBS)
    
    This is a FidoNet address, which should get to me directly.

Alternately, you can send via snail mail to:

Geoff Allan
7232 Kananaskis Drive SW
Calgary, Alberta, CANADA
T2V 2N2

April 20, 1994
