
README.TXT


Introduction
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If you have questions or comments regarding Worldcraft, or problems
running it, please email:

  worldcraft@acdsystems.com

Read WHATSNEW.TXT for info on new features in this version - open it 
in notepad after you have finished reading this doc.

Also very important: Use the QBSP.EXE that comes with this version of
Worldcraft. It is specially made to work with Worldcraft's multiple
texture files.


Worldcraft
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Worldcraft is a Map editor by Ben Morris, author of the DOOM Construction 
Kit.

Worldcraft is a Shareware product. Please support low-cost, independent
software development and register Worldcraft if you use it. See ORDER.TXT
for details.

This is the Quake-enabled version of Worldcraft. It allows you to make maps
for id Software's very cool game, QUAKE. Other games will be supported in 
the future, including Raven's HEXEN 2 project and of course, QUAKE 2. Check 
the following website for up-to-date information on new features and work 
in progress:

  http://www.worldcraft.com

  *** NOTE: To run Worldcraft, you must first install Microsoft's ***
  ***    DirectX3, which is available from the WWW page above     ***
                       
As with DCK, I'm always interested in hearing suggestions and bug reports.
If you send a bug report, please include detailed information about
the problem, including:

	1. What went wrong: a description of the symptoms
	2. Error messages that appeared, if any
	3. What you did to 'activate' the bug
	4. The brand name and model of your system's video card.


Other Online Worldcraft Resources
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These resources are third-party; that is, they're not supported by me 
directly. They're all really very good sources of information, so check
them out if you're looking for info on Worldcraft and Quake editing.

- The Official Worldcraft Editing Site, by Chris "Autolycus" Bokitch
  and Jason "Loki" Vaux:
  http://www.planetquake.com/worldcraft/

  Thanks also to Chris Bokitch for the Pipes library that comes with
  the shareware version of Worldcraft.

- Jazz Mann's Quake Void: Worldcraft and general Quake Editing tips.
  http://www.hotr.com/mediak/


Legal stuff
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Worldcraft is a trademark of Valve Software - copyright 1996-97, all rights 
reserved. You may use Worldcraft for a period of up to 30 days, after which 
you must register Worldcraft or stop using it. YOU ARE LEGALLY BOUND TO 
REGISTER THE SOFTWARE IF YOU USE IT FOR MORE THAN 30 DAYS. Please see 
order.txt for registration information.

Under no circumstances will Ben Morris or Valve Software be liable for any 
damages or losses arising from the use or misuse of this software. If you 
use this software, you agree to these terms.

Quake is a trademark of id Software, inc.


Special thanks to
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- Brian Smedley (brian@underramp.com) for beta testing, lots of
  suggestions, prefab creation, and tech support.

- ACD Systems - "if you want something done right and don't want to
  do it yourself" - :)

- Jason "WolfeN" Spencer (wolfen@webaccess.net) for organizing the
  prefab libraries that come with the registered version.

- Mark Kusec (mkusec@direct.ca) for the .HLP file authoring and Rowan 
  Crawford (sumaleth@starfury.apana.org.au) for the user documentation.

- Brian Cozzens (whaleboy@flash.net) for the great splash screen logo.

- Alex Moon (odin@mdn.com) for the Direct3D code to create texture
  coordinates from Quake's texture information.

- My beta testers - they are very cool guys - say "hi" to 'em on IRC 
  #quake and #quakeed: 

    Avatar      ccaird
    DarkSpike   DRiller
    Disruptor   EvlGenius
    Loki        Mithrus
    Tanner

- Check out the following excellent URLs:

  DarkSpike's QUAKE news & information site, Impulse 1, at: 
    http://www.impulse1.com/

  The QUAKE Stomping Grounds:
    http://www.stomped.com/

  Blue's QUAKE Rag:
    http://www.bluesnews.com/

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