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- PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE DOCUMENT - it's not long...
-
- 1) This editor is NOT derived from any other work. It was created
- from scratch by me, Geoff Allan. The nodes builder, which was
- from DEU, is being replaced with a port from Id's own, which
- they graciously released. This port is being done by me, Geoff Allan.
- Several people who are associated with the DEU project were
- mouthing off all around the Internet that this is "DEU with a
- graphical shell around it". That is not even remotely true. The
- DEU source code specifically gives anyone the right to use the
- source for their own purposes. Apparently they don't REALLY want
- that to happen.
-
- 2) This editor was, in a previous incarnation, able to edit the
- Shareware version of Doom. That was a mistake. The code was in
- place to detect that the user actually was using the registered
- version, unfortunately I commented it out back in March to test
- something. I forgot to replace the code. This was an error, and I
- never intended to release a version which could edit the Shareware
- version. I apologize to everyone, and an apology WAS forwared to
- Id, along with this explanation.
-
- 3) The Id License agreement specifically allows for registered users
- to create their own maps. Since Id has not released a map editor,
- I and several others have decoded the data structure and built
- our own editors. This has received tacit approval by Id, as
- evidenced by their agreement entered into with all map editor
- authors.
-
- 4) It has always been my intention, from December 11, 1993 when I
- received Shareware Doom, to create a map editor which was as easy
- to use as possible. Several other editors exist which allow you
- to create maps, but they also require a rather thorough under-
- standing of how maps work. My goal is to make it as easy as drawing
- your idea. All of the gritty details should be looked after by the
- editor. That remains my goal.
-
- 5) Other than this document which specifically mentions "DEU", I
- refuse to enter into any argument regarding the relative merits
- or failings of this or any other editor. Everyone is entitled to
- their own preferences, yourself included. For my part, I hope that
- you prefer THIS editor. Any other attitude would be unprofessional,
- and rather childish, I think. This is policy for me and all others
- who are in any way attached to this project. Any nasty messages
- about other editors DO NOT COME FROM THIS CAMP.
-
- If you have any comments regarding this document, or the editor, you
- may send them on the Internet to:
-
- pringler@cuug.ab.ca
-
- This is a friend's account, not mine. So keep it cool. You can also
- send e-mail from the Internet to my Fidonet account:
-
- Geoff.Allan@f17.n134.z1.fidonet.org
-
- or, through Fidonet:
-
- Geoff Allan @ 1:134/17 (Excess BBS)
-
- This is a FidoNet address, which should get to me directly.
-
- Alternately, you can send via snail mail to:
-
- Geoff Allan
- 7232 Kananaskis Drive SW
- Calgary, Alberta, CANADA
- T2V 2N2
-
- April 20, 1994
-