Getting The Best Out Of DOOM 3 in 2020

a guide on improving and fixing DOOM 3 in every way possible.
there is also some mods in this guide you can install.

Intro

this guide will explain how to make DOOM 3 better in every aspect via simply tweaking a few settings and installing mods. there is not much text in this but that's so its quick and straight to the point.

Does This Work With BFG Edition?

i have no idea. as i only own regular DOOM III

Do You Need To Patch It To Run Mods?

you should not need this since the Steam Release is the Latest Version. if something does not work however it can be downloaded below
https://www.moddb.com/games/doom-iii/downloads/doom-3-131-fixed-patch-v2

Startup Screen Skip

i have heard a few ways to do this. all are below

1. Use the +disconnect command (console)
2.+com_skipIntroVideo 1 (Add this to launch options.)
3. delete or rename the "boot_sequence.bik" file in the Videos folder.

Stopping Resolution Reset

DOOM 3 cannot be ran in 1280x720 or higher. and if you change it it'll just reset when you boot the game up (even if read only is ticked) thankfully someone found a fix

place the code below into steam's launch options
+disconnect +set com_allowconsole 1 +set r_mode -1 +set r_customWidth 1920 +set r_customHeight 1080 +set r_aspectratio 1





an alternative (and harder) way is to create a CFG file and load it ingame. but if you want to do it i'll list how to below.

go into /base whereever doom 3 is installed and make a notepad doc. put in the following into it is as you need it, not including the parentheticals

r_mode -1 (means putting into custom mode)
r_aspectratio 1 (this changes the aspect ratio 0 is for a 4:3 display, 1 a 16:9 display (widescreen) and 2 a 16:10 display)
r_customHeight 768 (means custom resolution height)
r_customWidth 1366 (means custom resolution width)
r_multiSamples "0" (anti-aliasing)
vid_restart

save the doc as res.cfg.
DO NOT MAKE DOOMCONFIG.CFG READ ONLY
run doom 3 and bring up the console (ctrl+alt+~ for us keyboard)
put in the command: exec res.cfg

FOV [Field Of View]

FOV may not matter to some but it can have a drastic impact on your immersion ingame. below explains how to change it.

put this piece of code into the launch options of DOOM 3 via right clicking the exe, hitting properties then click set launch options

THE FOV FIX >>>> +set g_fov 120

(Alternatively, you could add the line seta g_fov "120" in DoomConfig.cfg)

Before and after screenshots of FOV

BEFORE

AFTER



a more in depth guide showing the other weapons with this new FOV can be found here
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1168583993

Widescreen Resolution

if using the FOV Tweak i would Advise doing this aswell for maximum immersion

Go to <path-to-game>\base\.
Open DoomConfig.cfg.
Find seta r_customHeight "xxx" and seta r_customWidth "xxxx". Change the x's to set your resolution.
Find seta r_mode "x". Change the "x" to "-1".
Find seta r_aspectRatio "x". If your screen aspect ratio is 16:9, change the "x" to "1". If your screen aspect ratio is 16:10 or 15:9, change the "x" to "2".

this guide may also explain this better
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=647910391

No Headbob

Headbob may cause motion sickness for some. and it irritates me. below explains how to get rid of it

create autoexec.cfg file in <path-to-game>\base.
Add the following commands, and save the file.

seta pm_runbob "0"
seta pm_runpitch "0"
seta pm_runroll "0"
seta pm_walkbob "0"
seta pm_bobpitch "0"
seta pm_bobroll "0"
seta pm_bobup "0"
seta pm_crouchbob "0"

Cheats + Storage Codes

Cheats Guide can be found Below
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=386113217

Storage Code Guide can be found Below
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=139262458

Installing Mods

mods can be installed by creating a folder in the doom 3 directory with an appropriate name, and unzipping the mod into that folder. Then you can select it from the main menu ingame

Graphic Mods

So you want to mod DOOM 3 and add incredible graphics? well you came to right place.This game can look as good as any game out right now. Below has all the links you'll need to improve the graphics

https://www.moddb.com/mods/sikkmod/downloads/sikkmod-v12
https://www.moddb.com/mods/wulfen-texture-pack
https://www.moddb.com/mods/ungibbable-10

Doom 3: Redux

its super easy to install, fixes everything and doesn't make any changes to gameplay -Wibble

Redux is a large-scale modification that attempts to modernize Doom 3 with a massive overhaul of the graphical, sound and UI aspects of the game along with bug fixes, restored content and new features while keeping the gameplay and visual style intact.

Download
https://www.moddb.com/mods/doom-3-redux/downloads/doom-3-redux-20-beta-test

DOOM 3: Perfected Mod

if you want to improve DOOM 3 immensely download this mod.

Perfected Doom 3 is more then just a tweak mod. It attempts to completely overhaul the entire game with new monsters, rebalanced weapons, rebalanced monster stats, better graphics, new gameplay features and much more. It has been met with great appreciation and acclaim by it's users. This mod will bring many improvements to standard Doom 3 and it's Resurrection of Evil expansion

Download
https://www.moddb.com/mods/perfected-doom-3-version-500/downloads/perfected-doom-3-version-7


(this mod will break the FOV function.)

DOOM 3 Classic

Classic Doom in DOOM 3

Classic Doom 3 is a remake of the original Doom game, by id Software. The main emphesis is bringing the older game up to date in a modern graphics engine. The project makes use of all of Doom 3's advanced graphical features while retaining the feel and gameplay of the original game.

Download
https://www.moddb.com/mods/classic-doom-3/downloads/classic-doom-3-131-exe

DOOM 3 To DOOM 2

This mod converts your Doom 3 to the classic Doom 2, Giving you more frames per second and increasing the number of baddies that you will be up against, With this mod, the talented mappers out there will have an easier time creating quality Doom 2 maps for the Doom 2 lovers, Some people do not understand the purpose of this mod, it's all about NOSTALGIA !!!!

Download
https://www.moddb.com/mods/doom-3-to-doom-2/downloads

Player Helmet Add-on

that serves as a skin for the Doomguy in the main campaing, which makes him wear a helmet. He arrives at Mars City full equipped and remains like that during the entire game (except in the final cinematic, which is a video file).

Download
https://www.moddb.com/mods/arls-improvements/addons/player-helmet-add-on

[Greased Up Deaf Guy]

bruh no mention of doom 3 golden edition? cringe

(Awesome guide!)

[-Dat Mental Gamer-]

good point.

[Wibble]

Personally I just use "Doom 3: Redux" because its super easy to install, fixes everything and doesn't make any changes to gameplay. Perfected Doom 3 is probably something people should use on their second playthrough.