Installing custom maps is relatively simple. The most difficult part is placing the map in the proper folder on your hard drive. Custom Maps must be placed in the “CustomLevels” folder under your game folder. The CustomLevels folder is generally located in C:\Program Files\Atari\Deer Hunter 2005\Game\CustomLevels. DH2005 custom levels will have a .spk file extension such as Chupa Island.spk

The following instructions are based on Internet Explorer V6. If you are using another browser the procedure should be similar.

To download and install the custom level make sure DH2005 is not running, then click on the Map Name which is found on the Current Tournament Rules page.

A “File Download” window will open asking if you want to Open, Save, or Cancel the file download. Click on Save. A second window will open titled “Save as:.

In the upper portion of this window there is a small box which has Save in: to the left of it. On the right side of this window there is a small downward pointing arrow. Click on this arrow and it will show a drop down list of your hard drive(s) folders.

Click on the Drive Letter where your DH2005 game is installed. This is usually C: next click on Program Files, then Atari, then Deer Hunter 2005, then Game and finally CustomLevels.

(C:\Program Files\Atari\Deer Hunter 2005\Game\CustomLevels.)

Now simply click on the Save button at the bottom right of the “Save as” window.

 

Once the file is saved it will have either an .spk file extension or a .zip file extension. If it has a .spk extension it is ready to use. If, however, it has a .zip file extension you will need to "unzip" the file before using it.

 

To unzip the file you will need a zip program installed on your computer Windows XP has one built into it if using a different operating system you may need to install one such as "WinZip".

Once you have an unzipping program you will need to go to the "Customlevels" folder and select your downloaded .zip file. Double clicking on the file should bring it up in a window.

There will be an option to "Extract" the file either at the top of this window or under the "File" menu in the upper left of the window. Select the file then click on extract.

In the "extract to" window browse to the "Customlevels" folder. Extract the file into the "Customlevels" folder. It should extract with a .spk extension.

The file is now ready to use in your game.

Now start the DH2005 game and you should find the custom map below the Official Maps in the “Location” section of the game.

(Please follow the directions above. If, however, you still are having problems e-mail me or try to catch me on the game. I will be happy to answer your questions, talk you through it on Team Speak or if you prefer, send your phone number and a good time to reach you and I'll try to give you a call.)

Good Hunting!