User Made Maps - Maps presented here are gathered from across the WEB. Most are from a Top Ten list that dukers played frequently('96-'98) There may be a few maps made in later years. Other Maps where considered unique or special at the time they where released.

Notice -Please check version numbers and authors, since its easy to confuse what you have and whats here.
          -Every attempt has been made to find the newest version (Last version in somecases), of these files.

DukeMatch | Simulated CTF | DukeTag | Using User Maps | Compatibility | 3drealms License Notice

Features key:

• C - con
• A - art
• S - Sounds
• 3 - for version 1.3d of Duke
• 5 - for version 1.4 and 1.5 of Duke
• Cam - demo cameras setup in map
• K - skill settings used
• M - also a multiplayer map
• Co - also a co-op map
• 1P - also a single player map

1. The Registored Version is required. Shareware will not run 'external' user made maps.
   Shareware requires the files to be in the duke.grp file and run them as the episode levels. But then you would have to rename each map you get and want to play. The result would be alot of unknown maps since they where renamed.
2. Download the .zip file and unpack it into its own directory.
3. Read all the text files that it came with. Special attention to installing.
4. Follow the directions in the map text file. Special attention to unusual instructions.
5. Place the map in the directory that your game is installed.
   (v1.5 allows you to place maps in the Game directory or anywhere else you may have your own maps folder)
6. Enter the Setup.exe Program.
7. In the Setup screen, go down to "Select User Level." Hit Enter.
   (v1.5 Pick "User Level Selection." Hit Enter, Then if you havn't already "Changer User Path" to point to your own map directory. Hit Enter. Now goto "Select User Level."
8. Select the map you want to play. Hit Enter.
9. Select "Save and launch.". The game will start with the map you picked.

Compatibility - You basically would need both versions of duke, or you'll have to modify the cons and/or maps yourself to get them to work correctly.

Multiplay
All players MUST have the SAME EXACT Cons, Maps, Art and Sounds to keep the game in sync during multi-player.

Maps
Maps made In Duke v1.3d are 90% foreword compatible with v1.4/1.5 of Duke. Maps made in v1.4/1.5 are 80% backwards compatible with 1.3d of Duke.

There May be some problems when maps are used in "compatible" mode. The most noticeable would be some of the textures. In duke 1.4/1.5 some textures where moved to new locations in the .art Tiles and some new textures where added. There are other factors such as new features in the BUILD engine that are not present in the 1.3d version of Duke. This in turn, causes some Maps to be presented incorrectly, or obscured.

DukeTag Maps - Are only for v1.4/1.5

Eduke User note - Maps are compatible

CONs
Cons from v1.3d maybe compatible with v1.4/1.5 However 1.4/1.5 cons are not compatiable with 1.3d

Eduke User note:  Duke1.5 Cons are compatiable.

3D Realms encourages you to experiment freely with the parameters contained in the con files, and to share your discoveries with the rest of the world. However, BE ADVISED that 3D Realms does NOT offer any technical support on how to use these files or other user-modifiable features of this game. Do NOT contact 3D Realms or Apogee Software for advice or help with this subject. You make modifications to .cons and other files at your own risk. It is recommended that you first make a backup copy of any .CON files before making any changes.(RTCM Note: The originial cons are stored in your .grp file)

NEW LEVELS.
"New Levels" are data that modify or substitute for Game data, thus modifying or replacing one or more Game levels. Creating or distributing a New Level or a software tool that has no substantial purpose other than to contribute to the creation of a New Level infringes rights of 3D Realms and is prohibited by law except as permitted by 3D Realms. 3D REALMS PERMITS NEW LEVELS ONLY THAT MEET ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:

[A] The Level must only work with a RETAIL episode of the Game. It must NOT work with Episode One.(Shareware)

[B] The level must not contain modifications to any COM, EXE, or DLL, or to other executable file.

[C] The level must not contain any illegal material, or (without appropriate irrevocable licenses) any trademarks, copyright protected work, or other property of third parties.

[D] The level must prominently identify at least in every online description and with reasonable duration on an opening screen
(1) the name and email address of the level's creators, and
(2) the words "THIS LEVEL IS NOT MADE BY OR SUPPORTED BY 3D REALMS".

[E] The level and any use of it must be offered solely for free (other than any incidental online charges).

[F] By distributing or permitting the distribution of any New Level, all owners of any trademark, copyright or other right, title or interest therein (to the extent different from the Game as originally distributed by 3D Realms) grant back to 3D Realms an irrevocable royalty free right to distribute the level.

[G] The distributor of any New Level or Level Editor must be authorized to distribute the Game itself (either in writing, or by being within a category where no writing is needed under these LICENSE.DOC that comes on the Duke CD's).