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]