
		       HACX (tm) - Shareware Version

-Contents:

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

-Introduction:

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

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.

The Shareware version of HACX (tm) is intentionally designed NOT to
be used to make "custom" levels. As it is our goal to bring you more
advanced and exciting games in the future, making custom levels using
the sharware version would harm our ability to achieve those goals...
which would be a loss to all of us. Therefore, we ask that designers
and programers refrain from creating any material or tools that would
work with the shareware version of HACX (tm).

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.

The Sharware version of HACX (tm) 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 are included in an unmodified form.

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.

-File Package:

The Shareware file package (HACXSxxx.ZIP) should contain the
following files and ONLY the following files.  If the file package
you received differs from this list, do not distribute this file
package to others as it has been altered.  If you feel this is the
case, notify the person(s) you received the file package from that
the copy you received is not official and that they should not
continue to distribute it.  An official copy of the HACX (tm)
Shareware files may be downloaded from the sites listed in the
"-More Info:" section of this document.

HACXSW.1 \
HACXSW.2  \__The Game Package
HACXSW.3  / 
HACXSW.4 /  
HACX.DAT - HACX Data file
READMESW.TXT - This file
INSTALL.EXE - Installation Program
FILE_ID.DIZ - Description file used by some BBS software
CREDIT.TXT - Makers of HACX
HACXSW10.TXT - Description file used by some FTP Sites

Once installed, you will also find the following text file in your
DOOM2 directory.

READMESW.TXT - this file
ORDER.TXT - how to get a copy of HACX (tm)
LEGAL-SW.TXT - shareware license to use  HACX (tm)

-Installation:

Unzip the file package HACXSWxx.ZIP (xx being the current version
number) into any temporary directory.  If you downloaded the shareware
version in small packages or the package is split up on disks, Unzip
all of the ZIP packages into the same temporary directory. Go to the
DOS prompt for the temporary directory (example  C:\TEMP\> ) and
type INSTALL.

(NOTE: If you are installing the Shareware version from the
Registered version CD of HACX, just go to the SHARE directory
and run 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, it'll ask if you wish to play.  On any future games,
go to your DOOM2 directory DOS prompt and type HACXSW to start
the game. All of the startup parameters and codes you are used to
using with DOOM II (tm) will work with HACX (tm).

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 in your file
package for information that may answer your questions.


-Registered Version Info

The Registered Version of HACX (tm) will include 21 big and
mean levels, over 500 totally new graphics and 5 new weapons,
5 new monsters, music and sounds not found in the Shareware Version.

The Registered Version will also include a EDITING.TXT file containing
DOOM II (tm) to HACX (tm) conversion details including a complete
"Things" list.

For more information on the Registered Version, as well as how
to get it, consult the file ORDER.TXT found in your DOOM2 directory
after installation.


-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 II (tm)
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

If you need to upgrade your copy of DOOM II (tm) to version 1.9,
you can get the upgrade patch files directly from Id Software's
site or from Banjo Software's site.

The files you need will 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, you can get
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 information carefully at the file sites to determine whether
you are getting 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!


