CstDoom3-BFG v2.0 released news

About

CstDoom3-BFG is a mod for Doom 3 BFG Edition. It has many gameplay options and tons of bug fixes.

What's new in v2.0

Bink playback: The CstDoom3-BFG engine is now able to play the Bink videos from the BFG Edition directly, so converting them to the Theora-TH format is no longer needed.

Simpler installation: Since there is no need to convert the videos anymore, installing the mod is easier and very quick.

Updated shaders: The mod now includes updated shaders that are in conformity with the GLSL specification (the originals from the game aren't). This should solve the issues people are having with strict video drivers, like crashes on startup or visual corruption.

Updated debug render tools: The backend debug render tools have been updated too, so all debug cvars that draw something (like g_showEntityInfo, r_showTris, s_drawSounds, etc) should work as expected.

Any display refresh rate: All display refresh rates supported by your monitor(s) are now listed in the Fullscreen menu (you're no longer limited to 60 Hz or 120 Hz only). The engine's frame rate is automatically adjusted to match the selected display refresh rate. If needed, you can also adjust the frame rate manually using the menus. Note: In multiplayer, the frame rate is still limited to 60 FPS or 120 FPS (the selection is automatic).

Armor Protection SP (new option): You can choose how much damage the armor absorbs in singleplayer. The choices are either the original behavior or one of the available absorption percentages (from 20% to 80%).

Instantaneous Reload SP (new option): If enabled, the weapons are reloaded instantaneously in singleplayer, without a reload animation. If you also enable the Auto Weapon Reload option, you'll be able to fire continuously as if reloading wasn't needed. This is a nice option if you would like to try Doom 3 with a gunplay closer to that of Doom and Doom II. Note: The Double Barrel Shotgun is an exception and is always reloaded with an animation.

DBS Always Auto Reload (new option): If enabled, the Double Barrel Shotgun (DBS) is always auto reloaded, even when the Auto Weapon Reload option is disabled.

Old Nightmare (new option) (Doom and Doom II): In the BFG Edition, the Nightmare skill of Doom and Doom II has been softened to some extent. If the Old Nightmare option is enabled, the Nightmare skill is restored to its original difficulty. This means that Imps, Cacodemons, Hell Knights and Barons of Hell will have faster projectiles, and Demons (Pinkies) and Spectres will move quicker. Important: This option takes effect only when a new game on Nightmare is started. Existing saved games aren't affected.

And more: See the included "changes.txt" for the complete list of changes.

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The Features

Below is a brief list of what is available. For more details, see the CstDoom3-BFG page at ModDB. And remember that everything is optional (except for bug fixes).

For all games

• Tons of bug fixes (see the included "changes.txt")
• Achievements are enabled for local use (and aren't disabled if the console is used)

Options for Doom 3, Resurrection of Evil (RoE), and Lost Mission (LM)

• Extended FOV range (from 80 to 115 in steps of 1)
• Cinematics can be skipped
• Show access codes (cabinet codes, door codes, etc.) on the HUD
• Double Barrel Shotgun and Grabber in Doom 3
• Chainsaw in RoE and in Lost Mission
• Shotgun spread reduction
• Handheld flashlight (as in the original Doom 3)
• Headlamp
• The Grenades key can toggle between Grenades and the previous weapon
• Adjustable armor protection (new in v2.0)
• Instantaneous reload (new in v2.0)
• Always auto reload the Double Barrel Shotgun (new in v2.0)
• EnviroSuit in Erebus 5 (as in the original RoE)
• Phasing effects in Delta X (as in the original RoE)
• Old health station values (as in the original Doom 3; less health)
• Old ammo pickup values (as in the original Doom 3; less ammo)
• Old player speed (as in the original Doom 3; slower movement)
• Additional layers for the game controls
• Demigod mode
• Always Run and Toggle Run in singleplayer
• Stamina drop can be disabled
• Run, Crouch, Zoom indicators on HUD
• Smoke options
• Damage feedback options
• More options

Options for Doom Classic (Doom and Doom II)

• Re-assignable controls
• New cheats
• Old nightmare skill (as in the original Doom and Doom II; new in v2.0)
• Run options (always run, toggle run, run indicator on HUD)
• Automap options
• Screen options to reduce eye strain

Additional Notes

• CstDoom3-BFG works with the Steam and GOG versions of Doom 3 BFG Edition. It does not work, however, with the original (non-BFG) versions of Doom 3 and RoE (but the standard CstDoom3 does).
• Windows 8 or newer is required. Windows 7 isn't supported.
• The complete source code is included.

Get It

See the included manual for installation instructions.