RTCM - Knowledge Base - Online Documents

RTCM Online Documents 2-13-2025 © RTCM Corvin

This section of the site is comprised of documents we have researched, tested and compiled. Many of the documents are broken down to the most basic knowledge and information for clarity. They are as accurate as possible given what's at hand at the time the document is created or updated. If you notice any errors please let us know.

Also if you have a document that you would like featured here contact me and I will review it for posting. Please include your name and credits, as well as a version number.

Note: Most documents pertain primarily to Duke3D. However much of the information is usable with other BUILD games...

Online Documents : Index
- Design
  build-games - Details design issues in BUILD Games.
  map-rating - Details design issues in BUILD Games and Self Rating maps.
  witchaven-trivia - Details of little known facts about the two games.
- Con
  introduction - An introduction to understanding and using the con files.
  user-con - Description of and use of.
  primitive-declarations - Detailed information on some of the more complex primitives.
  primitives-tabulated - All the primitives listed from all the cons.
  primitives-available - A list of primitives in each BUILD Game.
  script-examples - Basic Con examples for effects. Some learning features.
  helper-bots - Some info on making bots and there A.I.
  frame-rate - Tweaking your cons to perform better on restricted machines or from huge amounts of script.
  script-paste - Simple copy and paste code.
  primitive-list - All the primitives listed from all the cons.
  limitations - The coding limitations.
  actions-explained - Actions in detail.
  actor-ai-explained - Details of the A.I. functions and parameters.
  basic-actor - A three part coding details.
  movement-explained - Aspects of movement.
  weapon-coding - Details on the weapon parameters.
  inventory-theories - Using inventory as counters and variables.
  eduke-con-guide - An EDuke v2.0 con guide.
  eduke-con-guide2 - An EDuke v2.0 con guide in development.
  eduke-con-faq - An EDuke v2.0 con faq.
  eduke-con-particle-engine - WIP of a particle engine code
- Map Editor
  copy-sectors-sprites - Methods to Copy effectively.
  scales - Explains how to use a Scale.
  grp-file - Explains the .grp file and how to use it effectively.
  installing - Explains how to install the tools correctly.
  witchaven2-manual - Explains how to build your own maps, expanded and corrected text.
  eg-witchaven-manual - Explains how to build your own maps, expanded and corrected text for source mod.
- Art Editor
  editart-guide - A complete guide to Editart and its usage. 2nd version. (2.5)
  palette-changing - Modifying the .dat file
  true-3d - A guide to simulate voxels or 3D objects in a non-voxel Build Game.
- Setup
  command-line-duke3d - The command line flags and functions explained.
  installing-duke3d - How to install your game with CD installer or Manually Installing it.
  loading-maps - How to load and run user made maps.
  installing-witchaven - How to install your game with CD installer or Manually installing it.
  windows-dosboxemu - What to change in the DOSBox Emulator for optimal performance.
  dosboxemu-3dfx-sw - Using the 3DFX patch in a custom Glide DOSBox.
  dosboxemu-3dfx-blood - Using the 3DFX patch in a custom Glide DOSBox.
  windows-buildgames - Using BUILD Games in Windows 95,98,ME
  windowxp-buildgames - Using BUILD Games in Windows NT,2000,XP
  windows-sound - Setup up your sound system with your BUILD game.
  windowsxp-sound - Setup up your sound system in Windows XP.
  cfg-file - A look into the .CFG file. Includes details on controller usage.
  cfg-detail-duke3d - A detailed look into cfg file.
  cfg-quake-duke3d - Setup your controller configuration to be quake-like, modern configuration.
  cfg-witchaven2 - Setup your controls with key scan codes, Video and Sound Device.
  default-components - Basically what a clean directory of your game would look like if installed correctly.
  demo-usage - Facts on .demo files and how to use them effectively.
  patch-guide-duke3d - A guide to help you find the latest and proper patch's for your game.
  game-connection - How and where to play your IPX to TCP/IP BUILD games at.
- Sound
  making-sound - Advanced details on adding sounds and using them with the sound engine.
  sound-with-witchaven - A briefing on using Music and Sound with the games.
- Gameplay
  team-communication - Ideas and methods on how to communicate In your game with only one channel.
  traps - Setting traps, how to and where. Includes downloadable demo files to show u live.
  tips - Very useful tips. Includes special usage of the 3rd person view! Bug Explosions, Anti-Bugs.
  secrets - Episode help guide. Use as last resort!
  witchaven-walkthrough - A guide for all the secrets and things to discover.
  witchaven2-walkthrough - A guide for all the secrets and things to discover.
- Internal
  author-board - User/FAN authors and their effects listed, includes people responsible for SRC releases.
  save-game-pack - How to use the save game to your advantage. Better handle of files. More save slots!
  weapon-behavior - Details on art and anim sequence with the weapons. Which sounds/art are activated.
  witchaven-mechanics - How things work or behave in both games.
  witchaven-item-mechanics - How Items work or behave in both games.
  witchaven-enemy-mechanics - How Enemies work or behave in both games.
  witchaven-egwh - About WH and WH2 Bugs and EGwhaven and fixes.
- Source Code
  build-ken - DOS Ken-BUILD, editor and game.
  duke3d-3dr - DOS Duke Nukem 3D game and editor.
  eduke-matt - DOS EDuke, game.
  eduke-rtcm - DOS EDuke Continued, game, emapster and editart 2.
- Theory
  trigonometry - What is trigonometry?... answered. Helps you understand angles a bit better. Education.
  particle-physics - Kinda a common sense paper on particles.
- Other
  tc-tips - A speech and guide on helping you get started with mod making.
  dukeworld-history - Brief history on DW and it's FTP archive.