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== Quick install ==
== Installation ==
There a many ways to install TDM on your favourite OS.<br>
<br>
The most generally way is to:<br>
Download a TDM-zipfile, extract it to an folder, update TDM to the most recent version using the TDM-updater.
<br><br>
To install TDM on Windows/Mac os/Linux, see article [http://wiki.thedarkmod.com/index.php?title=Installer_and_Manual_Installation Installer and Manual Installation]
 
==== Downloading ====
You can either:
*Use our dedicated downloader.
*Use our Installer (on [http://wiki.thedarkmod.com/index.php?title=Installer_and_Manual_Installation Windows/Linux/Mac OS])
*Download "The Dark Mod 2.0 Standalone Full Installer" from:
**[http://www.moddb.com/mods/the-dark-mod/downloads MODDB] - http://www.moddb.com/mods/the-dark-mod/downloads <br>
**Or via a torrent - [https://thepiratebay.sx/torrent/9024163 tracker]


The only official way to freshly install TDM is described on the [http://www.thedarkmod.com/downloads/ downloads page on website].<br>
In short:<br>
* Download the TDM Updater for your operating system from the [http://www.thedarkmod.com/downloads/ downloads page on website], unpack it in a folder and run the updater.<br>
* And if you want to update an existing TDM installation, see [[Update|the Update article]].<br>
<br>
<br>
If you are using Windows and find those instructions difficult, try using the Freyk's Unofficial Installer (download from the download page).<br>
<br>
<br>
'''Note:''' <br>Version 2.0 is a very old version of TDM.<br>
And a large list of Official and ''unofficial & unsupported''' installation methods is provided in article [[Installer and Manual Installation]].
Please use the updater in this package to update the application files to the most recent version.
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See below for system specific instructions.
 
==== Installation Methods on your system ====
There a many ways to install TDM on your favourite OS.<br>
The common way:<br>
Download a TDM-zipfile, extract it to an folder and update this package using the TDM-updater.
<br>
<br>
To install TDM on Windows/Mac os/Linux, see article [http://wiki.thedarkmod.com/index.php?title=Installer_and_Manual_Installation Installer and Manual Installation]
If you want help after trying reading the documentation above, please ask for it on "Tech Support" subforum.
 
==== Install on Windows ====
 
You can install TDM on windows using the installer or manually.
If you download version 2.0 archive, this puts you directly at step 4 below -
 
Installer:
#download and use the [http://www.moddb.com/mods/the-dark-mod/downloads/the-dark-mod-gui-installer-windows TDM windows installer]
 
Manual:
# Create a folder anywhere you like named "darkmod". Saved games will not load properly if you call it anything else.
# Download the [http://www.fidcal.com/darkuser/tdm_update_win.zip TDM Updater]
# Extract the '''tdm_update.exe''' from the downloaded ZIP and copy it into your '''darkmod''' directory.
# Run tdm_update.exe. The installer will connect to one of our download mirrors and start the download process.
# Be patient and wait. The download weighs > 2.2 GB and will probably take a while.
# After installation, you'll find an executable TheDarkMod.exe in your darkmod folder. Use this to start ''The Dark Mod''.


== Prerequisites ==
== Prerequisites ==


==== Operating Systems supported ====
==== Operating Systems supported ====
*Windows (2000/XP/Vista/Win7)
*Windows (Vista/Win7/Win8/Win10)
*Linux
*Linux
*Mac OS (using WINE frontends)
 
Running TDM on Mac OS is unsupported, but possible in Wine.


==== General ====
==== General ====
:At a minimum, you'll need a machine which is capable of running the Doom 3 game on comfortably high settings. The team recommends adding more RAM and a bit more CPU to the basic requirements, however, otherwise running the larger maps will be difficult.
At a minimum, you'll need a machine which is capable of running the Doom 3 game on comfortably high settings. The team recommends adding more RAM and a bit more CPU to the basic requirements, however, otherwise running the larger maps will be difficult.
 
See the article [[Known System Configurations]] for a growing collection of system configurations and the corresponding user feedback.


==== Hard Disk Space ====
==== Hard Disk Space ====
:A rough estimate of how much disk space required is '''3-4gb'''. As TDM is under continual development this is likely to increase slowly over time.
A rough estimate of how much disk space required is '''4-6 GB'''. As TDM is under continual development this is likely to increase slowly over time.
 
:Breakdown of the estimate:
::* For the base TDM package you need around 2.5 GB.
::* Plus a variable amount of space you need for downloaded FM packages...
::* ... and also a variable amount of space for screenshots, savegames, etc.
 
:* Sizes of '''Fan Missions (known as FMs)''' vary, depending on how much custom content (models, textures, audio, etc) the FM authors chooses to include. If they're mostly using the stock TDM content, FMs are usually very small (1 to 10 MB). FM's with large amounts of custom content can be quite large (20 to 60 MB+). However, all content is pre-compressed. For more information, please see [[Fan Missions for The Dark Mod]].
:*Savegames vary in size; they can be a few MB per save depending on the size of the FM.
:*Screenshots sizes depend on the screen resolution you're using (~2 MB per shot).
 
==== References ====
:See the article [[Known System Configurations]] for a growing collection of system configurations and the corresponding user feedback.


==== Troubleshooting the application ====
Breakdown of the estimate:
The '''thedarkmod''' executable can generate a logfiles.
* Base TDM package takes around 3.5 GB of space.
These log files are located right next to the executable and might give some useful insight if the game fails to load.
* Size of one Fan Mission varies from 10 MB to 400 MB (depending on amount of custom content). <br/> Total size of all fan missions ever released is 5.5 GB, but you don't have to download them all at once =)
There is an article.  
* You also need some space for screenshots, savegames, etc --- negligible compared to the first two points.
[http://wiki.thedarkmod.com/index.php?title=Debugging_TDM_systemerrors Debugging TDM Systemerrors]


== First Startup ==
== First Startup ==
* Please take your time to read through [[The Dark Mod Gameplay]] article to get familiar with the game.
* Please take your time to read through [[The Dark Mod Gameplay]] article to get familiar with the game.
* TDM ships with a Training Mission which is designed to introduce you to the various gameplay elements TDM has to offer. It is recommended to play through this mission first, even if you've played other stealth games before.
* TDM ships with a [[Training Mission (OM)|Training Mission]] which is designed to introduce you to the various gameplay elements TDM has to offer. It is recommended to play through this mission first, even if you've played other stealth games before.
* Adjust the settings in the menus if needed (like screen resolution and gameplay settings).
* Adjust the settings in the menus if needed (like screen resolution and gameplay settings).
* See also the [[Performance Tweaks]] article to make TDM run a little bit faster if you're on a lower end machine.
* See also the [[Performance Tweaks]] article to make TDM run a little bit faster if you're on a lower end machine.
* When the game doesnt start the first time, the game create logs. The following article provides more information: "[http://wiki.thedarkmod.com/index.php?title=Debugging_TDM_systemerrors Debugging TDM Systemerrors]"
* In case of any problems, please read the [[Reporting Problem]] article.
* If you encounter a problem, please check the [[FAQ]]. If you can't find an answer there, you can leave a post in the TDM Support forum.
* If you encounter a problem, please check the [[FAQ]]. If you can't find an answer there, you can leave a post in the TDM Support forum.


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See the full article [[Installing and Running Fan Missions]] for a detailed explanation.
See the full article [[Installing and Running Fan Missions]] for a detailed explanation.


== See also ==
== See also ==

Revision as of 12:39, 26 March 2019

Intended article audience: players, general users

Installation

The only official way to freshly install TDM is described on the downloads page on website.
In short:


If you are using Windows and find those instructions difficult, try using the Freyk's Unofficial Installer (download from the download page).

And a large list of Official and unofficial & unsupported' installation methods is provided in article Installer and Manual Installation.
If you want help after trying reading the documentation above, please ask for it on "Tech Support" subforum.

Prerequisites

Operating Systems supported

  • Windows (Vista/Win7/Win8/Win10)
  • Linux

Running TDM on Mac OS is unsupported, but possible in Wine.

General

At a minimum, you'll need a machine which is capable of running the Doom 3 game on comfortably high settings. The team recommends adding more RAM and a bit more CPU to the basic requirements, however, otherwise running the larger maps will be difficult.

See the article Known System Configurations for a growing collection of system configurations and the corresponding user feedback.

Hard Disk Space

A rough estimate of how much disk space required is 4-6 GB. As TDM is under continual development this is likely to increase slowly over time.

Breakdown of the estimate:

  • Base TDM package takes around 3.5 GB of space.
  • Size of one Fan Mission varies from 10 MB to 400 MB (depending on amount of custom content).
    Total size of all fan missions ever released is 5.5 GB, but you don't have to download them all at once =)
  • You also need some space for screenshots, savegames, etc --- negligible compared to the first two points.

First Startup

  • Please take your time to read through The Dark Mod Gameplay article to get familiar with the game.
  • TDM ships with a Training Mission which is designed to introduce you to the various gameplay elements TDM has to offer. It is recommended to play through this mission first, even if you've played other stealth games before.
  • Adjust the settings in the menus if needed (like screen resolution and gameplay settings).
  • See also the Performance Tweaks article to make TDM run a little bit faster if you're on a lower end machine.
  • When the game doesnt start the first time, the game create logs. The following article provides more information: "Debugging TDM Systemerrors"
  • In case of any problems, please read the Reporting Problem article.
  • If you encounter a problem, please check the FAQ. If you can't find an answer there, you can leave a post in the TDM Support forum.

Installing and Running Fan Missions

Fan Missions can be downloaded from inside the TDM menu. Go to "New Mission" and click on "Get new missions".

Alternatively, you can go to www.thedarkmod.com to get hold of mission packages available for The Dark Mod. Each FM is contained in a PK4 file, which contains all the files necessary to run the mission. Sometimes missions also have an optional _l10n.pk4 file; these contain the content for all other languages than English.

See the full article Installing and Running Fan Missions for a detailed explanation.


See also