Brutal DOOM Mod doesn't run on Ultimate DOOM?

[Vladimir Succarov]

So i followed Liberteer's guide on how to connect the Steam version of DOOM with the Brutal DOOM mod. Aside from the 'missing dos.exe' errors (i deleted the original dos.exe file and put the zandronum.exe in its place & renamed it as 'dos.exe'), when i opened up Ultimate DOOM and played it, the vanilla version played instead of the modded version. Have i done something wrong or missed something?

I'm new to this modding shiz so some tips would be appreciated (plus some other recommended mods i can play around with).

Cheeers mates!

[Euruk]

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=478257608

[Euruk]

If you follow that exactly as it says it should work.

[Vladimir Succarov]

So i did exactly what the guide said using the Zandronum method but everytime i go onto Ultimate DOOM the title screen pops up then freezes (not sure if this happens with the other games-haven't tried them yet) Got any advice?

Cheeers Mate!

[nizzledizzle]

It wouldn't work for me either but Project Brutality does

[Vladimir Succarov]

So should i uninstall Brutal DOOM & install Project Brutality then?

[Comissar person[FIN]]

dude how about this get https://zdoom.org/wiki/ZDL this launcher, very easy to use , takes couple minutes to set up and after that doom modding is super easy

step 1 download latest version

step 2 zdl really does not give ♥♥♥ where it is, but for simplicity sake

instal it to ultimate doom folder, just unpack it there
step 3 make folder called mods

inside that folder you need these folders if you like to keep things simple and organized

maps,gameplaymods,Ui,customtextures

why like this ,well it makes cataloging your mods very easy

step 4 go to your doom 2 or ultimate doom folder, remove dosbox, and you should have sourceport like gzdoom, there should be exe for gzdoom, blue ball or blue G

rename it to dosbox, thats optional but you should do it

next go to steam library, add non steam game
look for zdl launcher and add it. now steam overlay works with your doom mods and it counts the time for them

PHASE 2

using zdl

start zdl

trough steam or desktop shortcut no matter this is the starting phase

zdl is up now, ok click settings ,the box with IWADS text on it, under that box theres add and rem, click add, look for your iwads like doom2 and ultimate doom. find them and add them

now next to it is a box with sourceports/engines do the same thing but this time name the sourceport , cuz you need to keep up with the updates and checking ur current version is easier than remembering it, note when updating the zdl might still show the older version of the gzdoom, dont worry about it.


now click main

you should see something like this

https://gyazo.com/ce2a846290959daa8dc863559eb82efc

if it looks like it you are doing good.
keep it up lad

phase 3

MODDING!

It basicly works the same as finding ur iwads but sometimes you need to unpack the files.
sometimes you dont

Note some map packs need you to be on either doom2 or ultimate doom
just click the iwad that is requied and it should be high lighted

anyway back to modding

you should have the mod files in their own folders , say brutal doom in gameplay folder you made 1 minute ago, find it trough the add button , lower left side of the main screen.

https://gyazo.com/2535ba80ae1801e2044dd0fcd489313b

look for the files and add them, it should look like something like this

https://gyazo.com/3371130f1458bf278471036c88b328b5 mods are not always in wad form, but they sometimes are packed 2 times dont ask me

now you see the zdl button, thats where the magic happens, but first test if the set up works.
if it does conglaturations you modded doom horay

now click the zdl button then click save ini

name it to brutal doom. save it.
now you have brutal doom pre set you can load anytime
now zld is picky about one thing and its load order, bottom is important top less important.
if something doesnt work use the upndown arrows next to rem button.

[Comissar person[FIN]]

zandronum works too but not as powerfull as gzdoom.

[Comissar person[FIN]]

aka you may not get full features from the mods

[WickedQuence]

I actually use the "exe location" %command% launch option trick for Gzdoom (with bat files), but you could also use Steam edit to change the default exe target.

The deleting exe, change names method can cause errors, if the game uses launch options default. So every important files are in the main game folder, and I have several bat files for mods (in ultimate doom folder). For Brutal doom:

 .\base\gzdoom.exe -iwad DOOM.wad -file brutalv21.pk3 
exit

And my launch option is:

 "D:\Steam\steamapps\common\Ultimate Doom\BrutalDOOM1.bat" %command%

[Vladimir Succarov]

Ah cool. If it's not a problem, would you mind showing me a step-by-step guide on how to do it (i'm retarded know-it's how i got into this problem into the first place xD)

[Vladimir Succarov]

Quick update. I tried again & again but it's too confusing for me so i've taken the easy way out and uninstalled the Brutal Doom mod plus the Doom games (of the games still have the Zandorum.exe as the dos.exe application). I'll probably try to mod my available Doom games someday, but not right now.
Thanks for the help tho

[Halloween]

The steam guide confused the hell out of me too! I used this guide I found on reddit and got brutal doom up and running outside of steam then with a bit of tinkering I got it to work via steam!
Check it out:

https://www.reddit.com/r/brutaldoom/comments/7ni1hz/howto_three_different_methods_to_install_and_use/

[Comissar person[FIN]]

Originally posted by Smugger:

Quick update. I tried again & again but it's too confusing for me so i've taken the easy way out and uninstalled the Brutal Doom mod plus the Doom games (of the games still have the Zandorum.exe as the dos.exe application). I'll probably try to mod my available Doom games someday, but not right now.
Thanks for the help tho

did you try my guide just asking

[Vladimir Succarov]

Yeah i looked at your guide Heavy, and it wouldn't work because i'd already deleted the original dos.exe files and replaced them with Zandronum.exe so i already shot myself in the foot.

[Comissar person[FIN]]

dude just verify the game files from steam library ultimate doom then right click it and go to proper ties
there verify game files