To launch the expansion use: doom3 +set fs_game d3xpįor Arch Linux, two PKGBUILDs are available in the AUR for Doom 3 one that builds from source and one that provides a binary (if keeping to the Arch Way, you should prefer to build from source).ĭoom 3 has a small, but very knowledgeable mod community that is still very active and covers most id tech based games. I play a lot of weapon and gameplay mods for Doom 3, and while I enjoy them, I find myself often wanting a simpler experience that opens up the action that's already there, rather than being 'realistic' or modernized. You can start the game with the command: doom3. Doom 3 is an action/horror game, and since the horror wears thin very quickly, there's no reason for the action to suffer. If installing the expansion pack you must also copy the following retail pk4 to your /d3xp folder:Īfter copying all pk4 files to your hard drive run the Linux patch and direct it to your doom3 folder. To install Doom 3 on Linux create a doom3 folder and then copy the following retail pk4 files to your doom3/base folder:

10.4 Poor performance/'slow-motion' effect on Nvidia cards.

10.3.1 Game won't launch correctly (Retail) This mod adds the flashlight to pistol, shotgun, machinegun and plasmagun for those who want nearly constant flashlight action.

10.1.4 Performance improving for low-end systems.10.1.1 Textures are low-resolution, even on Ultra quality.4.7 Enable plasma gun projectile shadows.

Doom 3 weapon mods