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Mega Man 8-bit Deathmatch => Help & Editing => Topic started by: Tengu on March 29, 2012, 08:15:33 PM

Title: Helpful Links for New Players *EDIT 08/18/13*
Post by: Tengu on March 29, 2012, 08:15:33 PM: Hey kids, it's Tengu

This is so we get more online players that need some links to helpful areas all in one spot.

The first thing you need, obviously, is the latest version of MM8DM! The latest version is V3B, which can be found here:
http://cutstuff.net/mm8bdm/?p=194 (http://cutstuff.net/mm8bdm/?p=194)

If you are running MM8BDM off of a MAC, Please go here: viewtopic.php?f=27&t=2337 (http://cutstuff.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=2337)

*NOTE: Currently, there is not a mac build for v3b.

The next step to playing online is getting instructions on installing DOOMSEEKER! Remember, you can't play online without a way to connect. Found here:
http://www.cutstuff.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=728 (http://www.cutstuff.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=728)

For a tutorial on how to use and install Doomseeker, look here: viewtopic.php?f=27&t=5246 (http://cutstuff.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=5246)

EDIT: I have noticed a few people having some problems with Doomseeker. If this is not working for you, I recommend IDE (Internet Doom Explorer) Which can be found here: http://doomutils.ucoz.com/load/1 (http://doomutils.ucoz.com/load/1)

If you can't see servers on doomseeker, or whatever you use to connect please note that the MASTER SERVER has changed. IF you cannot see servers, please go here:
http://www.cutstuff.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=3475 (http://www.cutstuff.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=3475)

Now, you should see a list of servers in here once it's all configured. I'd like you to direct your attention to the ones with the [BE] Brackets. These are the Best Ever servers.

For information on these servers, please check with this thread: viewtopic.php?f=34&t=5229 (http://cutstuff.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=5229)

The next thing you are going to want are the very popular Map packs, Mod files, etc. That's where the fun is. Here are the ones you're mainly going to want. If there's one you had trouble finding that I have not provided a link to, just ask for the link to be posted.

MAKE SURE ALL OF YOUR MOD FILES ARE PUT IN THE SAME FOLDER

Map Packs:

AMP-MP Pack:
http://www.cutstuff.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=3000 (http://www.cutstuff.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=3000)

CSCM Remix:
http://www.cutstuff.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=2546 (http://www.cutstuff.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=2546)

IX-Pack:
http://www.cutstuff.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=1908 (http://www.cutstuff.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=1908)

Expansions:

Powered Up:
http://www.cutstuff.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=1691 (http://www.cutstuff.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=1691)

Game modes:

Rage Roboenza, Team Assassination, Bot Apocalypse, and The Hunted can all be found here:
http://www.cutstuff.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=2357 (http://www.cutstuff.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=2357)

Saxton Hale (And Saxton Hale Addons):
viewtopic.php?f=31&t=4319 (http://cutstuff.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=4319)

Cutstuff Community Classes (CSCC):
http://www.cutstuff.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=3118 (http://www.cutstuff.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=3118)

YD Class Based Modification:
http://www.cutstuff.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=1743 (http://www.cutstuff.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=1743)

KY Class Based Modification:
http://www.cutstuff.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=3519 (http://www.cutstuff.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=3519)

Roll's Chaos Generator:
http://www.cutstuff.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=2875 (http://www.cutstuff.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=2875)

?Box mode:
http://www.cutstuff.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=2521 (http://www.cutstuff.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=2521)

Skin packs
NOTE: FOR SKINS TO WORK, YOU MUST MAKE A NEW FOLDER CALLED "SKINS" IN THE SAME DIRECTORY AS MM8BDM

Kapus Skins:
http://www.cutstuff.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=1657 (http://www.cutstuff.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=1657)

ForteGigas Skins:
http://www.cutstuff.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=3765 (http://www.cutstuff.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=3765)

Weapon mods:

Lego's Weapons Archive:
http://www.cutstuff.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=2158 (http://www.cutstuff.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=2158)

King Yamato's Weapons Archive:
http://www.cutstuff.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=2055 (http://www.cutstuff.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=2055)

FOR ANY EXTRA HELP YOU MAY NEED:

Port Forwarding (For making servers):
http://www.cutstuff.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=751 (http://www.cutstuff.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=751)

DoomBuilder2 (For making maps):
viewtopic.php?f=18&t=841 (http://cutstuff.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=841)

SlumpEd (For WAD editing):
viewtopic.php?f=18&t=475 (http://cutstuff.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=475)

ALSO, REMEMBER TO ALWAYS CHECK MM8BDM DISCUSSION AND PROJECTS TO CHECK FOR UPDATES.

IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM THAT HAS NOT BEEN SOLVED, POST TECHNICAL ISSUES HERE.

YOU CANNOT MAKE POSTS UNLESS YOU HAVE REGISTERED TO THE SITE.

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Title: Re: Link headquaters for newbies
Post by: Ukiyama on March 29, 2012, 08:17:14 PM: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=3865 (http://cutstuff.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=3865)

We already got one of these in the project area >.>
Title: Re: Link headquaters for newbies
Post by: Orange juice :l on March 29, 2012, 08:23:17 PM: This was made for players who haven't played online at all yet. We were hoping to get the launcher banner updated with a link to this thread, which could be used as "tech support" for people who don't know how to configure the game for online.
Title: Re: Link headquaters for newbies
Post by: fortegigasgospel on March 29, 2012, 09:33:52 PM: This topic links to tutorials, as well as skin packs and weapon packs.

Though I am surprised to see my skin pack here.
Title: Re: Link headquaters for newbies
Post by: Korby on March 29, 2012, 09:53:43 PM: The purpose of the other thread is for people who can't find WADs.

This thread's pretty much just linking to everything.
I'm also pretty surprised to see Forte's skin pack here.
Title: Re: Link headquaters for newbies
Post by: Red on March 29, 2012, 10:04:43 PM: you may also want to link that master server thingy change
Title: Re: Link headquaters for newbies
Post by: Tengu on March 29, 2012, 10:40:18 PM: Again, I would like the banner on the launcher to lead to this thread, and for it to be sticky.
Title: Re: Link headquaters for newbies
Post by: FCx on March 29, 2012, 10:41:47 PM: Quote from: "Lag Man"
you may also want to link that master server thingy change
Naaahh. The newest version of Doombuilder includes the new Master Server Address...
Title: Re: Link headquaters for newbies
Post by: Ivory on March 30, 2012, 12:13:02 AM: Despite common belief, I can't sticky anything that isn't in the Projects forum. Only Mike can sticky things anywhere else. Like here.
Title: Re: Link headquaters for newbies
Post by: Tengu on May 25, 2012, 04:59:23 PM: Thanks mike~
Title: Just to make this easier for the Mac users who want the game
Post by: theanjo on August 17, 2012, 10:06:37 PM: You should add the Mac tutorial to this topic because a bunch of homies have been asking if the game was for mac. I believe it is still in the help section buried somewhere. It would be wrong to keep this game away from them.

EDIT:
viewtopic.php?f=27&t=2337 (http://www.cutstuff.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=2337)
That's the link to the Mac Port topic.
Title: Re: Link headquaters for newbies
Post by: Tengu on August 18, 2012, 01:47:23 AM: Thanks Anjo, Ill throw that up there :)
Title: Re: Link headquaters for newbies *EDIT 8/18/12*
Post by: Guy110 on September 01, 2012, 12:36:09 AM: Okay, so I'm a newbie posting this where I think it best belongs. I'm trying to join a MM8B DeathMatch server on Internet Doom Explorer. I've used IDE to play online with an abundance of other mods from Brutal Doom to Armageddon 2. But when I try to play MM8BDM, I get an error that says "This server requires a special version of Skulltag/Zandronum. Do you wish to install it?" I click OK and get an error saying "Can't get file http://zandronum.com/download/files/tes ... indows.zip (http://zandronum.com/download/files/testing/98e/SkullDev98e-3216windows.zip)" Like any idiot, I tried typing the URL in my browser, and got a 404 error. I'd much appreciate it if someone helped me fix this, and if you need any more information I'd be happy to provide. For everlasting peace!
Title: Re: Link headquaters for newbies *EDIT 8/18/12*
Post by: HD_ on September 01, 2012, 12:45:11 AM: Make sure you are using the version of Skulltag bundled with MM8BDM and not Zandronum or a later/earlier version of Skulltag. However, servers marked with [BE] [Automated] require the use of the current version of Zandronum, somake sure you are using the correct file at all times.

Hope this helps!
Title: Re: Link headquaters for newbies *EDIT 8/18/12*
Post by: Tengu on September 01, 2012, 04:33:42 AM: Quote from: "Guy110"
"This server requires a special version of Skulltag/Zandronum. Do you wish to install it?

Make sure in IDE's options, "Check for WAD's" is unticked.
Title: Re: Link headquaters for newbies *EDIT 8/18/12*
Post by: Guy110 on September 01, 2012, 11:37:18 AM: Wow, that actually worked. I disabled "Skulltag autotesting" and finally got to blast some guys in 8-bit... online! You know... I feel really weird putting online in the same sentence as 8-bit. Either way, thanks for the help!
Title: Re: Helpful Links for New Players *EDIT 10/05/12*
Post by: Tengu on October 06, 2012, 03:26:14 AM: Edited due to Saxton Hale's rising popularity, and I've seen a couple users asking where to find some content for it.
Title: Re: Helpful Links for New Players *EDIT 10/05/12*
Post by: Zard1084 on October 06, 2012, 04:41:09 AM: Quote from: "Tengu and Tango"
Edited due to Saxton Hale's rising popularity, and I've seen a couple users asking where to find some content for it.
yea that was a good idea Tengu :cool:
Title: Re: Helpful Links for New Players *EDIT 10/05/12*
Post by: Vitor on October 14, 2012, 01:50:49 AM: Hello everybody! I'm new here, I'm from Brazil and I really liked MM8BDM, would appreciate some tips as well as a summary of everything that is happening here.

(I'm talking about the Google translator)

I'm friends Kig Yamato (Asd967)
Title: Re: Helpful Links for New Players *EDIT 10/05/12*
Post by: Sora on October 14, 2012, 03:13:40 AM: Welcome to the forums, then!

Tango's first post (http://www.cutstuff.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=4202) pretty much explains what's needed for 8BDM currently, but if you want to know what the community members are up to, you can usually find out in the later pages of the Spamthread in Anything Goes. (http://www.cutstuff.net/forum/viewforum.php?f=9) You can also see what's going on for the latest MM8 expansion over here. (http://www.cutstuff.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=4111)

Hope you enjoy your stay~!
Title: Re: Helpful Links for New Players *EDIT 10/05/12*
Post by: Tengu on October 15, 2012, 05:48:28 PM: Welcome, friend. This is mainly just a guide to getting started on getting started. I hope you enjoy your stay, we don't bite (Just stay away from the pit of Lions)
Title: Re: Helpful Links for New Players *EDIT V3A 12/22/12*
Post by: Tengu on December 23, 2012, 02:06:19 AM: Updated with v3A.
Title: Re: Helpful Links for New Players *EDIT 12/30/12*
Post by: Tengu on December 30, 2012, 08:40:34 PM: Updated with a new Doomseeker tutorial link, and information on the Best Ever servers at the request of OJ and King Dumb.
Title: Re: Helpful Links for New Players *EDIT 12/30/12*
Post by: CHAOS_FANTAZY on January 25, 2013, 11:39:15 PM: This seems to be a wad-finding place.
Can someone point me off to saxton&friendsv3d-publicbetawclasseshotfix.pk3, please?

~~There are too many goddamn hotfixes for this goddamn game mode~~
Title: Re: Helpful Links for New Players *EDIT 08/18/13*
Post by: Tengu on August 18, 2013, 06:10:52 AM: Edited for v3b stuff