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- FIRST ENCOUNTERS PATCH PROGRAM
- (version 1.05)
- ==============================================
-
- Patches the file FIRSTENC.EXE to fix various reported problems (see below).
-
- TO USE:
- =======
-
- Unzip PATCHUP.EXE, FIRSTENC.PAT and EDPMI.SWP into the directory in which
- First Encounters is installed (overwriting the old EDPMI.SWP), then
- type PATCHUP.
-
- This patches the ORIGINAL FIRSTENC.EXE. If you have used an interim patch
- then restore the original FIRSTENC.EXE first (either by re-installing
- from CD or by renaming FIRSTENC.OLD created by the previous patch, if
- you still have it).
-
- PATCHUP renames the old FIRSTENC.EXE to FIRSTENC.OLD and makes a new
- FIRSTENC.EXE. Once it is finished you may delete FIRSTENC.OLD.
-
- It needs an extra 2.1Mb of free hard disc space to run, but this may
- be freed afterwards by deleting FIRSTENC.OLD.
-
- This patch should run on machines with at least 4 Mbytes of RAM. Many 4M
- machines have 2.5 Mbytes or less of extended memory free (To find out how
- much is free type MEM at the DOS prompt). Though First Encounters will
- work, it may run quite slowly. To avoid this it is best not to use memory
- hungry drivers (like EMM386) and DOS loaded high, though HIMEM.SYS is still
- needed. It should be possible to increase the free extended memory to
- about 3.3 Mbytes.
-
- HISTORY
- ========
-
- PROBLEMS RECTIFIED WITH PATCH V1.01 (8Mb Machines only)
- ========================================================
-
- - Unhandled exceptions due to soundcard interrupts.
- - CD Ship Upgrade problems
- - Angus Mannwaring, Birmingham City
- - 'Rigel' missions no longer appear
- - Getting 10% extra for missions if you have a good reputation
- - Nuclear Missile
- - Thruster and Ship equipment repair.
-
- PROBLEMS RECTIFIED WITH PATCH V1.02
- ====================================
-
- - Patch now works for 4Mb machines
- - Military Delivery Missions made more frequent
- - Missions to systems with no cities deleted
- - Midi Music tweaks
- - Graphics overflow on highest detail at some space ports.
- - Galactic Map spinning with some joysticks.
-
- PROBLEMS RECTIFIED WITH PATCH V1.03 (Not on general release)
- ====================================
-
- - Class 3 Military Drives now available to buy
- - Permits now included
- - Replies from passenger ships now correct in all cases
- - Fixed random failure on fuel scooping message (printing huge numbers)
- - Some medals were not getting awarded when deserved - now fixed
- - Top secret military mission now always gives you a camera
- - Fixed fault in German "Flower delivery" mission text
- - Made intro cycle properly at 99 (!)
- - Cured Ackwada/Rockforth Legal Academy mission problem with passenger
- cabins for ships with no cabins (leaving -1 passengers!)
- - Certain thrusters were not being repaired properly causing them to
- lock full-on
- - Alien missions now perform correctly with all reported hangs cleared
-
- PROBLEMS RECTIFIED WITH PATCH V1.04 (Not on general release)
- ===================================
-
- - Now can assassinate Dentara Rast after she has left system
- as well as before
- - Hitchhikers no longer detonate bomb once player has taken off on
- second stage of terrorist mission
- - Two year journal sub now gives 24 issues not 240
- - Save position length restriction lifted
-
- PROBLEMS RECTIFIED WITH PATCH V1.05
- ===================================
-
- - Freezing problem stopped when sometimes hyperspacing away from Alioth
- and taking on Trans Jammer mission
- - Can now destroy second guardian satellite without waiting for conjunction
-
- Where ever possible we have tried to make changes active through save
- games, though this cannot be guaranteed for all problems. If you are
- still experiencing difficulties it may be caused by corruption in your
- saved game created by previous versions.
-
- JOYSTICKS
- ==========
- We have found that some joystick/card combinations cause unusual craft
- behaviour and slow down in extreme cases. Disconnecting the joystick
- should fix the problem. (The game was actually designed for use with
- the mouse.)
-
-
- We are very sorry for any inconvenience these problem have caused, but
- would like to assure you that we are fully committed to supporting the
- product and will continue to refine it as necessary. We hope you have
- many enjoyable hours playing First Encounters.
-
-