v1.2
- Released February 17, 1994.
- Rewritten sound code.
- Modem/null-modem support. This release saw the network code split into external « drivers« , providing a modular network system.
- PAS-16 stereo support.
- First appearance of « Nightmare! » skill level.
- Mouse and joystick can be used in the menus.
- Gamma correction mode was expanded to include five settings (0–4).
- Improved joystick calibration.
- Multiplayer text macros.
- The -left and -right network options no longer work.
- Textual changes:
- « CENTER the joystick and press button 1: » was added, changes to other joystick messages were also made.
- « I_StartupSound: forking sound daemon. » in 1.1 was changed to « I_StartupSound: Hope you hear a pop. »
- « OpenSocket: .. », « ListenForPacket: .. » and a few others were removed.
- The status bar is modified and now uses a single STBAR image as a backdrop.
Bug fixes:
- Fix for the broadcast packet bug which caused many networks to suffer decreases in performance.
- Runs under Windows.
- Z_Malloc error implemented.
- IRQ 2 works.
- Savegame slots 5 and 6 work.
- Switches and platforms work when reloading from a saved game.
- Network play no longer locks up when using a sound card.
