
		       HACX (tm) - Registered Version

-Contents:

	Introduction:
	File Package:
	Installation:
	More Info:
	Legal Notices:
	Appendix A: Upgrading Doom II (tm) to Version 1.9

-Introduction:

First off, the folks at Banjo Software would like to pass along a
hardy Thank You for purchasing our product.  By doing so, you've
helped us to continue to create new computer realms to explore and
we'll certainly do our very best to insure that your money is well
spent by doing just that.  HACX (tm) is the first game from
Banjo Software, a group of highly talented people who are dedicated
to making their mark in the computer gaming community while having
a whole lot of fun doing it. We really hope you enjoy playing
HACX (tm) as much as we enjoyed making it. Thanx! 

HACX (tm) is an Add-On game for DOOM II (tm) and it cannot be played
without a registered version of DOOM II (tm).  It is required that
Version 1.9 of DOOM II (tm) be used.  If you have an earlier version,
see Appendix A: Upgrading DOOM II (tm) to Version 1.9

The registered version of HACX (tm) is DOOM II (tm) compatible,
which means that levels you've designed in the past, as well as new
levels, can easily be made to work with HACX (tm) and, in most cases,
with the same tools that are used now to create DOOM II (tm) add-ons.
In fact, some of the text files that you will find included on this
disk will contain important DOOM II (tm) to HACX (tm) conversion
information to help make your life a little easier.  See the
"-File Package:" section for a list of these files and the rest of
the lot.

The Sharware version of HACX (tm) (included on the disk you've received)
may be freely distributed by any medium providing that the file package
retain the name HACXSWxx.ZIP, with xx being the current version number,
and that all of the original files in the file package are included
in an unmodified form.

The Registered version is, of course, NOT to be distributed.  This is
known as piracy and can cause strange men to enter your bedroom late
at night and make faces at you!  ....just before they throw you in jail.

None of the copyrighted material in the Registered version or the
Shareware version is to be distributed with your "custom" creations.
This includes, but is not limited to, graphics, audio sounds and
music, and engine behavior and modifications. Instead, simply
include the phrase "Requires HACX" to any "custom" creations that
are made and distributed.

You'll also find directories on this CD that contains DOOM II (tm) wads
previously made by the individuals responsible for HACX (tm).  Each wad
is the property of it's creator and you should refer to the text files
that come with each wad for more information and distribution rights.

-File Package:

Below is a complete listing of the files included on this disk and
a brief description of each.


TXT files

READMER.TXT - this file
LEGAL.TXT - license to use  HACX (tm)
EDITING.TXT - notes and tips for making custom levels


-Installation:

Place the CD-Rom into your CD-Rom drive.  If you are in Windows95, either
open a DOS Window or click Start, Shut Down, and Restart in MS-DOS mode.
Once in DOS mode, type your CD-Rom drive letter followed by a colon.
(Example  d:  and hit enter) Once at the DOS prompt for your CD-Rom
drive, type INSTALL.

The installation program will start by checking for your copy of
DOOM II (tm), and to verify that you have DOOM II (tm) version 1.9.
If you do not have version 1.9, see Appendix A: Upgrading Doom II to
Version 1.9.

If you do not have a copy of DOOM II (tm), it is still available
at most fine software outlets or directly from Id Software, at
1-800-ID-GAMES

Once installed, simply type HACX to start the game. All of the
startup parameters, codes you are used to using with DOOM II (tm) 
will work with HACX (tm). (Note: if you use the -file parameter, it
must be first, ie: HACX -file test.wad -nomonsters  is OK, but
HACX -nomonsters -file test.wad   is NOT)

The internal cheat codes, that are typed while playing the game, 
have been altered, we want you to play the game! 

For a complete set of command line codes and parameters,  consult 
the README.TXT file that comes with DOOM II (tm) or consult the 
DMFAQ166 documents, which is easily available from the internet.

We've spent much time in making the installation and playing of
HACX (tm) as painless to you, the end-user, as possible.  But, if
you have any problems, check the TXT files included on the disk
for information that may answer your questions.


-More Info:

Important web sites

Banjo Software, Inc. - Home site for HACX (tm) and HACX (tm)
related files
http://www.accesscom.net/banjo

Id Software, Inc. - Home site for DOOM (R) and Doom (R)
related files
http://www.idsoftware.com/

Nostromo's Place - Home site of the 3D Gamer's Group News where
you can get signed up to be informed of any HACX (tm) updates,
patch information, etc. via E-mail
http://www.sonic.net/~nostromo/


-Legal Notices:

HACXtm is not affiliated with, nor will it be supported by 
Id Software, Inc. All questions concerning HACXtm should be forward to
Banjo Software, Inc.
 
DOOM IItm (C) 1994 Id Software, Inc. All Rights Reserved. DOOM IItm is
a trademark of Id Software, Inc. Use of DOOM IItm is made possible
under a Limited Add-On License.

HACXtm (C) 1997 Banjo Software, Inc. All Rights Reserved. HACXtm is a
trademark of Banjo Software, Inc.



-Appendix A: Upgrading DOOM II to Version 1.9

Included on this disk are all of the upgrade files necessary to
upgrade your DOOM II (tm) to Version 1.9.

The files you will need to use depend on what version of DOOM II (tm)
your currently have.  To determine the current version of your game,
start DOOM II (tm) the way you normally would.  You'll notice a
colored stripe at the top of the screen.  Displayed in this
stripe is the version of your game. (Note:  Version 1.666 is actually
Version 1.7)

Once you've determined the version of the game you have, use
the appropriate patch files.  Keep in mind that patch files quite
often must be installed in stages.  For example, if you have V1.7, you
will first need to run the patch to upgrade it to V1.7a followed by
another patch to upgrade it to V1.9.  So, it's important that you
read the text files that come with the patch files carefully
to determine whether you are using the correct patch files.

Installing patches is extremely easy.  Included in the patch file
package will be a file called PATCH.ZIP.  Unzip this file directly
into your DOOM2 directory.  Then go to the DOS prompt for your
DOOM2 directory and type  PATCH.

If you've run a previous upgrade patch, you may get a message
during the unzipping process of the next upgrade patch asking if
you wish to overwrite the old patch files.  Just tell it "yes".

Note:  Patch files can take a considerable amount of time to upgrade
your game.  There may be extremely long pauses with seemingly no
activity, except maybe some hard drive activity.  This is normal!
Do NOT interupt or abort an upgrade patching process early if
possible.

Happy Gaming!

