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- * * * PIRATES GOLD VERSION 3 * * *
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- This update contains the following files:
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- README.1ST
- PKUNZJR.COM
- UPDATE.BAT
- PCX1616.EXE
- BARMAID.FIX
- MERCHANT.FIX
- PIRPATCH.ZIP
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- To update PIRATES GOLD, copy these files to your PIRATES directory
- (normally C:\MPS\PIRATES) using the DOS copy command.
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- Then, switch to the PIRATES directory (normally "CD\MPS\PIRATES")
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- Then, simply type UPDATE.
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- NOTE: If you are the running 16-color version, you must fully
- reinstall the entire game from the original diskettes choosing
- the 256-color version. Then install this update as above, and
- finally convert the updated product to 16-color by typing "CONV".
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- * * * Changes from previous versions * * *
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- * Game should now function on all video cards/VESA drivers.
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- * Forts are easier to enter in land battles.
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- * Captured Pirates are more likely to be purchased by his family.
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- * Digital Sounds have been added. NOTE: When selecting digital sounds,
- make sure that you correctly select the address, IRQ, and DMA
- channels!
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- * Hall of Fame scores now function properly.
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- * Plunder screen has been altered to make numbers easier to read.
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- * Accidental bumps into land are prompted with "Disembark? Y/N"
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- * A "Take All" button has been implemented in the plunder screen.
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- * Shipwright keeps track of his money.
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- * Wind direction when attacking town via ship matches the direction
- of wind in the main sailing screen.
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- * Occasional crashes when attempting to access the Captain's Cabin
- have been fixed.
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- * Exit to DOS hotspot in the Captain's Cabin is prompted with "Y/N".
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