Demos are .dm2 files recorded in-game  from the point of view of the player that allow for future playback.  They’re an excellent resource for learning.

How to play demos (.dm2 files):

1. Demos (.dm2 files) should be placed directly in the baseq2/demos folder.  Create this folder if it doesn’t exist.
2. In console, type set cl_predict 0.  This is required to view demos.
3. In console, type demomap  <demofilename> to view demo.   For example, demomap demo1.dm2 in console.
4. (Optional) Install Demoplay, to avoid having to open q2 and type “demomap demo1.dm2″ etc. Once you install it, you need only double-click on demos. Demoplay  supports r1q2.   Have a look at dm2-cfg.txt in the Demoplay installation folder, it has few useful features.  If you choose to use Demoplay, you will need to add set cl_predict 0 to your config.cfg or autoexec.cfg.

Tip: You can start a demo directly from the command line.  For example, c:\quake2\r1q2.exe +set cl_predict 0 +demomap demo.dm2

How to record demos (.dm2 files):

1. In R1Q2, simply add set cl_autorecord 1 to your config or type into console, to autorecord every map.

Demos for viewing:

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t2kdiendai.zip Demos of [T2K]Diendai on classic DM maps.

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chainrun.zip "Chain-run" on q2dm1 by Pulivari.  Beginning with ammo pack (360 bullets) shows how to time and pickup bullets to keep firing!  Contains 2 files, one in FOV 90 and 115.

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euro-demos.zip Contains six demos, 3 in Pulivari’s view and 3 in Dark’s view.  Demos are on maps q2dm1, beta2dm, ohmdm3, fact3 and rene51.  Install the map pak for Chef’s server to view these demos.

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usa-demos.zip Contains three demos in Pulivari’s view.    Demos are on maps fy01, knuckledm1, and dakyne4 – you’ll need these maps installed to view.  These demos are from #Mutant.

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