Doom Explorer

	Doom Explorer
Developer(s)	bond
Initial release	1.0 (2001, 23 years ago)
Latest release	2.47 (2024-03-29, 6 months ago)
Development status	Active
Target platform	Windows
License	Proprietary
Website	http://doomutils.ucoz.com/

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Doom Explorer (previously known as IDE - Internet Doom Explorer) is a launcher for most popular Doom source ports, with user-friendly interface and a number of useful features. It supports both single and multiplayer game modes, allows users to set up and run their own servers and communicate with friends via built-in chat. First started on February 2001, the program is developed by bond and is for Windows only.

Features[edit]

The main properties of Doom Explorer are:

Easy way to launch any source port with a choice of WADs, maps and other parameters, saving and loading the specified configurations.
Full support for the main client/server source ports ZDaemon, Zandronum, Odamex; search and display information about all servers; automatic search and download for necessary game WADs; and a separate page with a list of all online players.
Convenient setup and running servers, saving and loading server configurations, and an easy way to organize a LAN party.
Built-in chat based on a specially created IRC client working closely with all components of Doom Explorer.
Maintain a list of buddies, track the appearance of buddies online, and the ability to quickly communicate with them.
Supports ZDaemon authorization system, creating and managing accounts, and searching for ZDaemon players.
Convenient, fast and functional interface with a variety of appearance settings and the ability to localize for any language.