D3HDP - DooM 3 Essential HD Pack
D3HDP is a community-developed graphical overhaul that has been continuously updated with new features since 2022. The goal of D3HDP is to enhance the original game assets without any code modifications, ensuring compatibility with the default game, source engines, and mobile ports.
The pack includes new high-definition textures, fixed maps, and improved lighting and effects. It also incorporates some enhancements from the BFG Edition and other previous unofficial projects.
D3HDP is 100% compatible with the original game and is recommended for those who want a clean and accurate visual experience without any gameplay changes. The pack is compatible with the original Doom 3, Resurrection of Evil, and The Lost Mission.
### Installation:
To install D3HDP, simply extract and paste the files into the "base", "d3xp", and "d3le" folders. Remember to set your desktop resolution in the DoomConfig.cfg file or use DHEWM3.
The "zzz_pak007sikk.pk4" file is optional and contains an improved version of the main lighting script from Sikkmod 1.2. Simply place it in the "base" folder to activate it for Doom 3, RoE, and The Lost Mission.
**NOTES:**
If you experience any visual issues with "zzz_pak007sikk.pk4", delete the file and play with the default lighting settings.
### Widescreen Settings:
This section is for vanilla Doom 3 v1.3.1 (retail full patched/Steam version). If you use DHEWM3 engine or other widescreen fixes, you do not need this section.
**Instructions:**
1. Check "Run this program as administrator" in your Doom 3 shortcut (Properties -> Compatibility tab).
2. Add the following strings to the autoexec or modify DoomConfig.cfg:
– r_customwidth "1920" (or higher)
– r_customheight "1080" (or higher)
– r_mode "-1"
– r_aspectratio "1" (0 is 4:3, 1 for 16:9, 2 for 16:10/15:9)
### Credits:
Thanks for the great work to Wulfen, Monoxead, Sikkpin, Clear_strelok, Arl, darklord34, snapshot_, warezeater, Phrozo, Dafama2k7, Quake4ever2007, Alfeos, Defunkt, and the active community. Support the modders!
### D3HDP Improvements:
- **Complete HD texture pack** for Doom 3, Resurrection of Evil, and The Lost Mission mod.
- **Reworked and improved details** for all levels, map objects, characters, monsters, and weapons.
- **Added omitted/unused micro details and effects** from the E3 Alpha Tech Demo 2002.
- **Remastered enpro level** with architecture from BFG Edition.
- **Fixed several issues** and visual mistakes in the maps.
- **Imported the fixes for materials** from Resurrection of Evil into the original campaign.
- **HD hud elements, crosshair, hand, and arrow cursors**.
- **Jack Campbell (D3 campaign)** now wears marine armor from BFG Edition.
- **Richard Meyers (TLM campaign)** now wears a labcoat from BFG Edition.
- **Added shotgun sound** from BFG Edition and activated original machine gun sound from game data.
- **All the dead bodies stay in place** (optional for Doom 3, RoE, and TLM).
- **Bullet shells stay forever in the ground**.
- **Included E3 Alpha Pistol, Shotgun, and Machinegun** (optional for Doom 3, RoE, and TLM).
- **Added Phrozo Particles v2.0** (optional for Doom 3, RoE, and TLM).
- **Included Birdman as replacement for HellKnight** (optional for Doom 3, RoE, and TLM).
- **Full self shadows on every model of the game**.
- **Added Alpha & BFG Marine Armors and Invisible Monsters add-ons** (optional for Doom 3, RoE, and TLM).
- **New effects for impacts, liquids, and glasses** to the game.
- **Restored firing lights effect** for mancubus and plasma projectiles.
- **Optimized assets** for less space required.
- **Fully tested** on Doom 3 v1.3.1 and DHEWM3 source engine.