HardBall 4 patch compilation May 21, 1996 ============================ Welcome! This patch compilation includes all of the HardBall 4 patches combined into one easy installation. To install, simply copy all of the files included here into HB4 directory on your hard drive. These files are: HB4.EXE HB4Z.EXE DRVRLIST.BIN HMIDET.386 HMIDRV.386 HMIMDRV.386 README.TXT The various patch information is listed below. SOUND PATCH ----------- This adds the Mozart 16, Orchid SoundWave 32, and Compaq Presario Built-In Audio Card to the Digital Audio Driver list. It also cures some problems related to sound cards already existing in the Digital Audio Driver list. HB4.EXE ------- This fixes some problems with the original HardBall 4 game. HB4Z.EXE -------- This patch consists of a new file, HB4Z.EXE file which can be copied into your existing \HB4 directory of your harddisk. It does not modify the distribution media, therefore if you re-install HardBall 4 you'll need to re-copy this patch into the directory after the install is complete. This file is named differently than the main executable file because it has been found that this patch disables both manager's mode and modem play. If you wish to engage modem play, follow the rules as laid out in the manual. If you wish to play manager's mode, start the game normally. If, however, you wish to play vs. the computer in arcade mode at varying levels of difficulty, use the "hb4z diff #" launch protocol as discussed below. Here is the complete list of items which have been fixed since the original pressing: - Improved physics-based batting model* which provides more user control and better hit locations. - Adjustable difficulty levels from 1 (easy) to 10 (hard). The original version played at approximately level 5. Run HB4 by typing "hb4z diff 3" to set difficulty to 3, etc. - Better computer pitching strategy (depending on difficulty level). - Computer pitcher attempts pickoffs at all bases. - Improved computer baserunning intelligence. - User gets control of catcher after pitch for throwing to 1st or 3rd. - Misc. other gameplay tuning. - Problems working with Mach 64 video cards corrected. - Detects DOS configuration problems which cause MLBPA leagues to be unplayable and suggests workaround. *note: HardBall III and HardBall 4 have always used a physics-based batting model. Technical Support ----------------- Email help is available from any of the following addresses: techelp@accolade.com accolade@aol.com 76004.2132@compuserve.com Telephone help is available Monday through Friday, 8AM to 5PM Pacific Standard Time. Call (408) 296-8400 or FAX (408) 246-0231. You may also write us at this address: Accolade Customer Support 5300 Stevens Creek Boulevard, Suite 500 San Jose, California 95129 Visit our World Wide Web sites ------------------------------ Accolade: http://www.accolade.com MindSpan: http://www.MindSpan.com/MindSpan