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 +====== WAD ======
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 +//WAD// files are the original format that [[games:Doom]] used to store data files (such as sound, [[modding:graphic patch|graphic patches]], [[modding:texture]]s, palettes and level information). 
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 +There are two types of WAD files:
 +
 +  * **IWAD** is a complete set of game data (such as //DOOM2.WAD//).
 +  * **PWAD** (patch WAD) contains a subset of resources, e.g., a single level. These are meant to be loaded in addition to an IWAD.
 +
 +===== Where can I get DOOM2.WAD or other official IWADs? =====
 +
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 +From the original game retail disks, CDs and electronic download retail products (from [[http://store.steampowered.com|Steam]], [[http://gog.com|GOG.com]], or id Software online store).
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 +Shareware versions of these games can be acquired from http://www.idsoftware.com/.
 +
 +
 +===== Where to put WAD files so that Doomsday can find them? =====
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 +  * See the [[Getting started]] page.
 +
 +
 +===== WAD Editors =====
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 +  *  [[http://www.doombuilder.com|Doom Builder]]
 +  *  [[http://slade.mancubus.net|SLADE3]]
 +
 +
 +===== See also =====
 +
 +  *  [[modding:PWAD]]
 +  *  [[modding:Data lump]]
 +  *  [[modding:WAD directory]]
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guide/wad.txt · Last modified: 2018-12-16 12:10 by skyjake