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- MechWarrior 2 DOS Version 1.1
- (11-09-95)
-
-
- MechWarrior 2 DOS version 1.1 is available in the most recent production run
- of MechWarrior 2 for DOS. This patch will update the files of those who have
- purchased the 1.0 version to include most of the 1.1 fixes and additional
- features. This patch is NOT to be used on any other version of MechWarrior,
- including the Windows 95 version or any foreign language version of
- MechWarrior 2.
-
-
- USING THE PATCH
- ---------------
-
- Once you have downloaded and decompressed MECH2V11.EXE (just type MECH2V11
- and press Enter in the directory where the MECH2V11.EXE file resides), four
- files should appear. They are PATCH.BAT, PATCH11.EXE, README2.TXT,
- WHATSNEW.TXT. To patch your version of MechWarrior 2 DOS with the 1.1 patch,
- simply type the following command:
-
- PATCH [Drive and path where MechWarrior 2 DOS was installed]
-
- For instance, if MechWarrior 2 DOS is installed on the C: drive in the
- GAMES\MECH2 directory, you would enter the following:
-
- PATCH C:\GAMES\MECH2
-
- In Windows 95, you can more easily run the patch by bringing up DOS
- by choosing your Start menu, then Programs, then clicking on "MS-DOS prompt".
- Then follow the same procedures as outlined above. Close the DOS window
- or type EXIT to return to Windows 95.
-
-
- BUG FIXES
- ---------
-
- MechWarrior 2 DOS version 1.1 fixes some problems which were reported
- in the initial version of MechWarrior 2 DOS (version 1.0), and also adds
- support for some new input devices as follows:
-
- 1. Problems Fixed
- * Occasional crashes under Windows 95.
- * Right arm would get blown off more often than left.
- * Tried to load instructor's voice from CD even if sound was
- turned off (caused some systems to pause for a while).
- * Would hang on exit for some systems.
- * Minor improvements for Cockpit Controls, including warnings for
- multiple functions attached to a single control.
- * Arrow keys on numeric keypad (not the cursor keys) can be used
- to navigate around the clan halls.
- * The boot disk maker has improved.
-
- 2. New Input Devices
- * Spacetec Spaceball Avenger
- * Forte VFX-1 Headgear
- * CH Virtual Pilot PRO
-
- 3. Improved Joystick Drivers
-
-
- VERSION 1.1 FILES
- -----------------
-
- The following files are included in the version 1.1 patch. The first two
- files (MW2.EXE and MW2SHELL.EXE) are copied into the MechWarrior 2 root
- directory, FIXBOOT.EXE is copied into the SETUP subdirectory of the
- MechWarrior 2 directory, and the remaining are copied into the GIDDI
- subdirectory of the MechWarrior 2 root directory:
-
- FILE REVISION DATE
- ---- -------------
-
- MW2.EXE 10-12-95
- MW2SHELL.EXE 10-09-95
-
- FIXBOOT.EXE 10-25-95
-
- AVENGER.CPC 10-31-95
- SIDEWNDR.CPC 08-04-95
- VFX1.CPC 08-31-95
- VPILOT.CPC 08-28-95
- AVENGER.DLL 08-28-95
- FLTSTCK.DLL 09-26-95
- JOYSTICK.DLL 09-26-95
- KEYBOARD.DLL 09-26-95
- MOUSE.DLL 09-26-95
- MSJSTICK.DLL 09-26-95
- SIDEWNDR.DLL 08-04-95
- TMASTER.DLL 09-26-95
- VFX1.DLL 08-31-95
- VIO1.DLL 09-26-95
- VIO2.DLL 09-26-95
- VPILOT.DLL 09-26-95
- SIDEWNDR.STD 08-04-95
- AVENGER.TXT 08-28-95
- VPILOT.TXT 08-28-95
-
- Some updated files that are available in the retail version of 1.1 are not
- updated in the patch. These files include the following:
-
- INSTALL.EXE - The installer was updated to improve the boot disk
- maker and fix some minor problems in the installation process.
- Since this file must run from the CD, it is not included in the
- patch.
-
- MW2SETUP.EXE - This file was modified to improve the boot disk
- maker. Since the revisions were minor and in the interest of
- reducing download time, this rather large file was not included in
- the patch.
-
-
- THE PATCHING PROCESS
- --------------------
-
- During the patching process, the following things take place:
-
- - The patcher verifies that MechWarrior 2 exists in the drive and path
- entered on the command line.
-
- - The patcher verifies that the compressed patch files (PATCH11.EXE)
- exist in the same directory as PATCH.BAT (the patcher).
-
- - The patcher verifies that you would like it to patch the version of
- MechWarrior 2 in the specified path.
-
- - The MW2.EXE and MW2SHELL.EXE files are deleted from the MechWarrior 2
- subdirectory. All corresponding files in the GIDDI subdirectory are
- deleted.
-
- - PATCH11.EXE is copied to the MechWarrior 2 path and decompressed,
- which simultaneously places all patch files into the appropriate
- directories.
-
- Upon completion of the patching process, PATCH11.EXE will automatically be
- deleted. After PATCH has completed executing, you can delete the README2.TXT,
- WHATSNEW.TXT, and PATCH.BAT files. You might prefer to store MECH2V11.EXE on
- a floppy disk in case you need to patch a later installation of MechWarrior 2
- version 1.0.
-
-
- TECHNICAL HELP
- --------------
-
- For the latest in technical issues and revision information, please download
- and review the latest version of MW2INFO.TXT, available on most BBS's and
- Online services.
-
-
-
-
- Thank you for purchasing MechWarrior 2. Look for the MechWarrior 2 Expansion
- Pack Ghost Bear's Legacy, MechWarrior 2 for Windows 95, and NetMech coming
- this Winter, 1995.
-
-
- [Revision 1.1 Patch - JLAFLEUR - 11-09-95]
-
-