This v1.2 updater is identical to the v1.1 updater except for improved mouse control and the fixing of several problems which were introduced with v1.1. If you haven't updated your copy of Marathon before, use the v1.0 --> v1.2 updater. If you have, use the v1.1 --> v1.2 updater.
BUGS FIXED FROM V1.1 ---------------------------------------------------------
• Low-res thousands of colors works again on 68k Macintoshes.
• The “Hardware Acceleration” option became enabled on Power Macintoshes without the Valkyrie video chip, causing them to blow big chunks.
• After many complaints, a number of changes have been made to the mouse control, and we hope this works better. If you’re having trouble with the new mouse control, try lowering your mouse speed from the “Mouse” (or “Trackpad”) Control Panel.
BUGS FIXED FROM V1.2 ---------------------------------------------------------
• The "Quadra 630 Acceleration" preferences option has been fixed and renamed "Use Hardware Acceleration". Quadra 630, Performa 630, etc. users should enable this option for better speed and visuals.
• Two-player network games with ARA are now possible. Unfortunately even with 14.4k modems between ’040 machines ARA’s CPU load is so heavy that the game becomes extremely slow. We realize this is one of the most awaited changes in v1.1 and that many people will be disappointed by its performance; we are investigating direct modem-to-modem play for future products, but such a patch will *not* be released for Marathon.
• The "A" key will always work now. We swear.
• Players can now leave network games without throwing them out-of-sync.
• Some Ram Doubler conflicts were identified and fixed.
• Sometimes changing bit depths or monitors didn’t take effect until quitting and relaunching Marathon; this has been fixed.
• Mouse control will no longer occasionally refuse to decline below -15°.
• On 12” monitors, 640x400 PowerBooks, etc., the Setup Keys dialog no longer appears with the “OK” button off the screen.
