GANGSTERS: ORGANIZED CRIME UPDATE 3

Update 26th April 1999

This is a modification of update 3 which removes the problem of sacking hoods from the pool.

Update 20th April 1999

This update was created for Gangsters: Organized Crime. To install the patch, double click on the update icon that has been copied to your computer. The patch will automatically update your version of Gangsters.

This patch replaces patch/update 1 & 2, and incorporates all previous changes.

Update 3 

Fix List:-

* A further instance of Hoods not being released from jail in certain circumstances has been fixed, they will be released shortly after the case is dropped (max 2 weeks).
* The flee order has been tweaked.
* A crash caused by a problem with over production / non-distribution of booze has been fixed.
* Other minor fixes

UPDATE HISTORY

Update 2

Fix List:-

* When arrested gang members are released, they are now replaced in their teams correctly.
* Buying certain types of buildings could cause crashes under rare circumstances

Added:-

* The tagged characters box now has tooltips and help on the Gang Members and Orders buttons.
* Right clicking in a tagged window will now bring up a box showing the character's attributes. Right click again to remove the box.
* The message box now has buttons allowing you to filter messages about the different gangs, the police and the FBI.
* An in week flee button has been included. This button instructs the selected hoods to run away from their current position. The hoods will run for away for a few blocks before stopping and attempting to carry out their orders again.
* A button has been included that will allow you to recruit all the available hoods and move them directly into the pool.
* If the police join in a gun fight between your hoods and those of another gang, your hoods are now less likely to stand and fight with the police once the opposing gang members are dead.
* If your hoods are attacked, they now check the number of all opponents in the area before deciding whether to fight or flee.
* Successful police investigations are now more dependent on witnesses to the crime.
* The police now arrest from a shorter distance.
*A shield now gets prefixed to any hood's name if known, if he is flagged as being wanted by the police or FBI.
* Hoods are now released from the HQ at a greater rate.
*No of CD tracks check removed.

*Other minor fixes and enhancements.

Thanks to all who kindly pointed out errors we had missed in test and suggested improvements. We hope you enjoy the changes.

IDEAL FRONTS
There are many ideal fronts for the illegal businesses, of which the following is a brief selection;

CARD GAMES
Book Store		Cab Company		Coffin Makers		Gym		
Library			Pool Hall

CASINO
Department Store		Large Bank		Large Hotel

COUNTERFEIT PRESS
Large Bank		Printers			Small Bank		Stationers

DICE GAME
Book Store		Cab Company		Coffin Makers		Gym		
Library			Pool Hall

GAMBLING DEN
Auction Rooms		Cab Company		Large Bank		Large Hotel
Restaurant		Small Bank		Small Hotel

GRIFTERS
Antiques Dealer		Auction Rooms		Cab Company		Gift Store
Jewelers			Pawnbrokers		Pool Hall		Tattoo Parlor

INSIDER TRADING
Accountant		Department Store		Finance Company	Large Bank
Small Bank

LOAN SHARK
Accountant 		Auto Dealers		Department Store		Finance Company
Large Bank		Lawyers			Small Bank

MOONSHINE STILL
Doctors			Drug Store		Glassware		Plumbers

NUMBERS RACKET
Convenience Store	Local Store		News Agency		Pawnbrokers

OFFICE
Anywhere!

PRIZEFIGHT RING
Cab Company		Gym			Pool Hall

SPEAKEASY
Department Store		Large Hotel		Restaurant		Hotel

TEAMSTERS
Anywhere, although using the Trade Union building gives a greater benefit during an election.

WHOREHOUSE
Dance Studio		Health Center		Large Hotel		Massage Parlor
Hotel

PATCH HISTORY

Gangster patch 1-5-1999

Fix list:-

Snitches skill is now saved and loaded.
Snitches now work in scenarios.
Team name no longer gets changed when editing orders from the ‘This weeks orders’ report.
Game disk can now be in any drive.
ToolTip delay now set correctly.
‘Team’ no longer gets appended to lieutenant’s name in non-English versions.
CD timer now gets reset correctly.
Some copy protection issues resolved.

Added:-
An asterix now gets prefixed to any hood’s name if known, if he is flagged as being wanted by the police or FBI.