Welcome to Quake, id Software's 1996 masterpiece of atmospheric, lightning-fast first-person combat. You'll be thrown into brutal dimensions, armed with a diverse arsenal, and tasked with surviving relentless onslaughts. This is a game for players who crave intense action, exploration through nightmarish environments, and a challenge that demands quick reflexes and strategic weapon use.
This guide will help you conquer Quake's iconic levels and master its legendary shooter mechanics. We'll cover essential setup, advanced combat tactics, and uncover the secrets hidden within its brutal dimensions, ensuring you can dominate the arena across all its classic and modern platforms.
Additions/updates in this version of the UQFAQ
Quake UQFAQ is now version 2.0, out of beta. Learn about contributions and changes, including the removal of the files section.
The Quake UQFAQ has been updated to version 2.0 and is now out of beta. This version includes thanks to numerous contributors, including Tom Wheely for allowing the use of his FAQ, Joost Schuur for sections of his 'Aftershock' website, Kyle R. Hofmann for his 'Quake Shareware secrets FAQ', the people of Stomped for registered Quake secrets, Michael Montgomery for his console commands list, and Nathan Rice for his 'Guide to excellent Quakematch'. Assistance was also received from the rec.computer.games.quake.support mailing list.
The entire files section has been removed from the UQFAQ. This section, which took considerable time to compile, was deemed to be more trouble than it was worth, specifically to avoid listing every QuakeC patch.
- Check the UQFAQ for contributions from Tom Wheely, Joost Schuur, Kyle R. Hofmann, Michael Montgomery, and Nathan Rice.
- The rec.computer.games.quake.support mailing list provided significant help.
- The files section was removed to streamline the FAQ and avoid extensive listing of QuakeC patches.
Game Elements
Explore Quake's arsenal of weapons, essential ammo and power-ups, and a bestiary of monsters you'll encounter.
Weapons in Quake:
- Axe
- Shotgun
- Double barrelled shotgun
- Nailgun
- Perferator
- Grenade Launcher
- Rocket Launcher
- Thunderbolt
Ammo and Power-ups in Quake:
- Shells
- Flechettes
- Grenades
- Cells
- Armour
- Megahealth
- Biosuit
- Ring of Shadows
- Pentagram of Protection
- Quad Damage
Monsters in Quake:
- Rottweiler
- Grunt
- Enforcer
- Knight
- Death Knight
- Rotfish
- Zombie
- Scrag
- Ogre
- Spawn
- Fiend
- Vore
- Shambler
I need help playing Quake!
Navigate the brutal world of Quake with our comprehensive guide. Learn weapon damage, find secret areas, master combat tactics for single-player and deathmatch, and defeat tough enemies.
This guide provides essential information for playing Quake, covering combat, exploration, and strategy. It includes details on weapon damage, enemy weaknesses, secret area locations across all episodes, and tips for both cooperative and deathmatch gameplay.
- Weapon Damage: Information on how much damage weapons inflict at short and long ranges.
- Secret Areas: Detailed locations for secret areas in Episodes 1 through 4.
- Enemy Information: Tips for defeating specific enemies like Shamblers and Scrags, and general monster damage thresholds.
- Combat Tactics: Strategies for deathmatch and cooperative play, including movement, positioning, and teamwork.
- Boss Strategies: Guidance on how to defeat the boss of Episode One.
- Cheating: Information on how to use cheats in Quake.
- Advanced Guide: A section covering weapons, artifacts, player archetypes, levels, configuration, and opponent identification for advanced players.
Technical Stuff
Explore Quake technical aspects including console commands, key binding, config files, and multiplayer setup and troubleshooting.
Console Commands: Quake features a console and command line interface for advanced control. This includes factors affecting commands, command line parameters, and specific console commands. You can also define actions through the console.
Key Binding and Config Files: You can customize your gameplay by binding keys to specific actions. This involves understanding bindable keys, creating aliases (custom commands), and taking advantage of configuration files to save your settings.
Multiplayer: Quake supports multiplayer through modem, direct connect, and internet connections. Each connection type has specific system requirements, instructions for starting a game, and steps for joining an existing game. Modem connections also involve modem INIT strings.
Multiplayer Troubleshooting: Common multiplayer issues are addressed, including inability to connect, no response from servers, server full errors, phone jack icons appearing, frag count freezes, packet driver problems with PDIPX, SLIST not seeing servers, "BW_OpenSocket failed: 5" errors, and severe lag using TCP/IP under Windows 95.
Quake C: Advanced users can explore Quake C for further customization.
- Familiarize yourself with console commands to gain greater control over your Quake experience.
- Experiment with key binding and aliases to create a personalized control scheme.
- Consult the system requirements before attempting to set up multiplayer games.
- Refer to the troubleshooting section for solutions to common multiplayer connection problems.
- For advanced customization, unpack into Quake C.
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