DEZ pack 1.53 v1 file

• Download and extract the DEZ pack (it's a ZIP archive).
  Make absolutely sure not to install in Program Files or Program Files (x86) as it will prevent the game from saving files to disk.
• Locate and copy the 9 missing .pk3 files (pak0 to pak8) from your legally obtained copy of Quake III Arena. The files are baseq3/pak0.pk3 to baseq3/pak8.pk3. Where to locate the files:
  • You can fetch the files from a pre-existing local installation.
  • You can buy Quake III Arena on Steam. (In Steam, go to the Game Library, right-click Quake III Arena and select Properties. In the LOCAL FILES tab, click BROWSE LOCAL FILES...)
  • You can buy Quake III Arena on GOG.
• You can now run cnq3-x64.exe
  

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This is a standalone package with everything you need to start playing. It includes:

- Latest CPMA mod
- Latest CNQ3 binaries for Windows and Linux
- All standard maps for pickup games & practice
- Best settings & config template (see cpma\template.cfg)
- A set of QoL scripts (see cpma\scripts.cfg)

Extra things:

- Settings preview
- Ger1e's collection of legacy HUDs
- SuperHudEditor utility
- Low-end configs for CNQ3 and Q3e
- Q3e config, in case you'd like to try Q3e engine
- Q3e launcher (works from the root directory)
- Dedicated server config

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Initial setup steps for veterans:

1) Unpack and copy 9 pak*.pk3 files (if needed)
2) set binds in my.cfg, cfg/flag and cfg/tdm
3) launch any map and execute my.cfg

Initial setup steps for newbies: See inital_setup.png

By default, the game is using your native desktop resolution. Don't be mistaken by square main menu!!!
If you want to use non-native resolution use /r_mode. Resolution switcher in the menu is broken, as are many things in the menu settings.
Learn to how to use console! Playmorepromode.com
D3D11 & GL3 backends are somewhat unstable. I recommend sticking to GL2 for the time being.

Documentation is available here: Playmorepromode.com

To revert settings to this build's defaults, do "/exec template"

A quick notice regarding included HUD files:
99% of these HUDs were made for obsolete CPMA versions,
hence they lack the new features added throughout the years.
They might serve you as a reference for your own HUD.

What they might miss:

- In-game chat (can be fixed with con_notifytime)
- Teamplay features
- Rewards
- Item timers
- Fade effects
- Pressed keys display
- Obituary
etc.

P.S.:
SuperHudEditor is a great way to make a HUD, but it's not familiar with new elements and features.
Use it to make a layout of basic elements then add/adjust missing stuff using text editor.
It also able to convert a HUD to specific aspect ratio.
Check out the default HUD (cpma\hud\defaultHUD.cfg) for all the new features.

PM me in Discord if you have any questions @dez_666