#winquake

Create a file named “autoexec.cfg” (without the quotation marks) in the ID1 folder. Type in “+mlook” (again without the quotes), and save it. This will permanently enable mouselook, and also prevent that thing where moving the mouse forward makes you walk forward.

If the game runs really slowly (on par with running QUAKE.EXE in DOSBox): Edit the “config.cfg” file in the ID1 folder, using Notepad or something similar. Scroll down to the “vid_nopageflip” line; if the number there is a 0, change it to a 1. Try it now; for me, it brought the game up to what looks and feels like 60 fps--although the character models are still animated at a lower frame rate, and look kind of jerky (like cheap stop-motion animation).

If you’re doing a network game over TCP/IP (which you almost certainly are if you’re running WinQuake), be sure to set your computer’s firewall to allow WinQuake access. I was able to run a co-op game with my friend this way, connected to Wi-Fi.

Set the keybindings however you play best, although remember to turn the “Use Mouse” setting to ON if you’re planning to do so. (Side note: I haven’t tried playing Quake with a TrackPoint style pointer yet, but I really want to.)

Finally, if you’re doing co-op, remember that Quake has vertical auto-aim, so it’s not possible to shoot over the head of your ally. Try to set yourselves has having the same pants color, if you don’t want to hurt each other.