Helpful Links for New Players *EDIT 08/18/13*

[Tengu]

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

If you are running MM8BDM off of a MAC, Please go here: 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

For a tutorial on how to use and install Doomseeker, look here: 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

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

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

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

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

IX-Pack:
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

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

Saxton Hale (And Saxton Hale Addons):
viewtopic.php?f=31&t=4319

Cutstuff Community Classes (CSCC):
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

KY Class Based Modification:
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

?Box mode:
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

ForteGigas Skins:
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

King Yamato's Weapons Archive:
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

DoomBuilder2 (For making maps):
viewtopic.php?f=18&t=841

SlumpEd (For WAD editing):
viewtopic.php?f=18&t=475

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



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Keep in mind, Cutstuff has many great threads besides just files. There is Game discussions, forum games, spamthreads, etc. Just try to have fun alright?

[Ukiyama]

viewtopic.php?f=31&t=3865

We already got one of these in the project area >.>

[Orange juice :l]

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.

[fortegigasgospel]

This topic links to tutorials, as well as skin packs and weapon packs.

Though I am surprised to see my skin pack here.

[Korby]

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.

[Red]

you may also want to link that master server thingy change

[Tengu]

Again, I would like the banner on the launcher to lead to this thread, and for it to be sticky.

[FCx]

you may also want to link that master server thingy change

Naaahh. The newest version of Doombuilder includes the new Master Server Address...

[Ivory]

Despite common belief, I can't sticky anything that isn't in the Projects forum. Only Mike can sticky things anywhere else. Like here.

[Tengu]

Thanks mike~

[theanjo]

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
That's the link to the Mac Port topic.

[Tengu]

Thanks Anjo, Ill throw that up there  

[Guy110]

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" 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!

[HD_]

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!

[Tengu]

"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.