USS Ticonderoga Update

This is a self extracting patch that will automatically update
the files in your Tico subdirectory.

This update adds the following enhancements:

1.  Gravis Ultra Sound Sound Card Support
2.  Pro Audio Spectrum Sound Card Support
3.  Ensonic Sound Card Support
4.  Weapons on board now display in a number format.

To use this update:

1.  Copy the file PATCHTIC.EXE to the Tico directory on your hard drive.
    (example:  Copy A:\PATCHTIC.EXE C:\Tico <hit enter> where A: is
    the location of the patch disk and C:\Tico is the subdirectory where
    USS Ticonderoga is installed).
2.  At the Tico dos prompt (C:\Tico>) type PATCHTIC <hit enter>.
3.  If will self extract the following files:
        PATCHTIC.RTP    786,843    5-26-95
        PATCHTIC.RTD     10,357    5-26-95
        PATCH.EXE        46,068    00-00-28
        UPDATE.BAT           49    5-26-95
4.  To apply the patch and update the files, type "UPDATE" <hit enter>.  
5.  The update is now adding or rewriting 33 files.

Setting your Sound Card Option:

6.  Before executing the Tico program, you need to reset your 
    sound card option.  
7.  Type "SETSOUND" <hit enter>.  
8.  You should now see a violet window that says "Current Sound Configuration"
    and a blue window that says "Sound Configuration Options".
9.  Under the blue window, choose "Select & configure digital audio driver"
10. The next screen will list the 6 sound card options.  They are in order:
        1.  Creative Labs Sound Blaster or 100% Compatible
        2.  Creative Labs Sound Blaster Pro or 100% Compatible
        3.  Creative Labs Sound Blaster 16 or AWE32
        4.  Media Vision Pro Audio Spectrum (this requires that the 
            MVSOUND.SYS driver is installed.)
        5.  Gravis Ultrasound
        6.  ESS Technology ES688 Digital Audio (Ensonic Sound Card)
11. Choose the option that best fits the card you have.  If you are unsure
    or you do not see your card listed, then choose option #1.
12. Highlight the "Select" option at the bottom of the sound card screen.
    Hitting Enter brings up the last screen where you set the address of your
    sound card.  Choose "Automatic".

This concludes the readme file for the USS Ticonderoga Update.  If you have
any other questions, Technical Support can be reached the following ways:
-By Phone: Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm P.S.T. @ (415) 883-5157
-By Fax: @ (415) 883-0367
-By Internet: MSCAPE@AOL.COM
-On America Online: Keyword MINDSCAPE or by addressing E-Mail to MSCAPE
-On Compuserve: Go MINDSCAPE
-Our 24 hour Automated Support System @ (800) 409-1497