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+====== WAD ======
+//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).
+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? =====
+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).
+Shareware versions of these games can be acquired from http://www.idsoftware.com/.
+===== Where to put WAD files so that Doomsday can find them? =====
+  * See the [[Getting started]] page.
+===== WAD Editors =====
+  *  [[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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