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                      Ultima IX: Ascension
              Copyright (c) 1999 ORIGIN Systems, Inc.
                  Patch version 1.07F (12/22/99)

!!!WARNING!!! Spoilers in the information below.

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Additional Notes:
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- For additional support information and tips on improving game
  performance please visit our website at http://www.ultima9.com.
- For tips on improving game performance please refer to the
  PERFORM.TXT included with this patch.
- If you find you get stuck after casting a spell, hit the ESC
  key. The spell has probably not found a target and is waiting
  in spell targeting mode.
- If you pressed Alt-Tab while in the game it could crash on
  some systems.  Alt-Tab has been locked out.  However, on
  occasion it will still cause a crash. We recommend that you do
  not run any other programs while running Ultima IX.
- If you have Norton Utilities and uninstall Ultima IX: Ascension,
  make sure you right click on your Recycle Bin and select
  Empty Norton Protected Files to free up the space on your hard
  drive as Norton makes a backup of any deleted files.
- If you find that your video card is not selectable during
  installation, try changing your desktop color depth to 16-bit.
  To do this, right click on an empty space on your desktop and
  select Properties. This will bring up the Display Properties
  dialog box. Click on the Settings tab. In the section that says
  Colors select High Color (16 bit). Click on OK. Try running
  Setup again.

- If you find some music is not stopping (i.e. Hail Britannia)
  we have added a new key command to the game to flush the music
  system.  This key is located in KEYMAP.NEW (search for
  flush_music) and should be copied into your DEFAULT.KMP file.
  (You can also simply copy the new file on top of DEFAULT.KMP to
  completely replace/update keymaps.)  In a place where Hail
  Britannia is playing and you are not near Lord British's castle
  press CTRL+ALT+M and the music will stop.  Music will then cue
  up normally.
- We added a key command to cancel all Avatar spells.  This
  will allow you to cancel all spells at once or "stuck" spells
  that are not cancelling when recast. This key is located in
  KEYMAP.NEW (search for flush_spells) and should be copied into
  your DEFAULT.KMP file. (You can also simply copy the new file
  on top of DEFAULT.KMP to completely replace/update keymaps.)
  Press CTRL+ALT+S and the spells will be canceled.

- We added the ability to use the keyboard to control mimic
  mouse control. These keys need to be added to your DEFAULT.KMP
  file.  The patch installs a new keymap file for you, called
  KEYMAP.NEW.  If you have not modified key mappings yourself,
  simply delete DEFAULT.KMP and rename KEYMAP.NEW to DEFAULT.KMP.
  If you have altered your DEFAULT.KMP for your own preference,
  follow these steps to add the keys.  Edit your DEFAULT.KMP file
  located in the directory you installed Ultima IX (default is
  c:\Program Files\Origin Systems\Ultima IX).  Find the section
  labeled [General] and add the appropriate lines (for example):

     ctrl+alt+m      = flush_music
     ctrl+alt+s      = flush_spells

     ; Keyboard shortcuts to movement
     Up           = forward
     Down         = backward
     Left         = sidestep_left
     Right        = sidestep_right
     Delete       = mouse_left
     End          = mouse_right
     PageUp       = mouse_up
     PageDown     = mouse_down

     ; Numeric Keypad movement keys (Audball's preferences)
     ; Double-defines for NumLock being on or off.
     KeyPad+      = mouse_button2
     KeyPad0      = mouse_button1
     KeyPadInsert = mouse_button1
     KeyPad4      = mouse_left
     KeyPadLeft   = mouse_left
     KeyPad6      = mouse_right
     KeyPadRight  = mouse_right
     KeyPad8      = mouse_up
     KeyPadUp     = mouse_up
     KeyPad2      = mouse_down
     KeyPadDown   = mouse_down
     KeyPad7      = sidestep_left
     KeyPadHome   = sidestep_left
     KeyPad9      = sidestep_right
     KeyPadPageUp = sidestep_right

  Save the file and exit. The next time you run Ascension the keys
  will be enabled.


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What is Fixed in the Patch (1.07f):
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- Made additional D3D improvements.
- Fixed an issue in D3D in resolutions higher than 640x480 where
  the camera could only turn in one direction.
- Fixed an issue on the TNT cards where the Avatar's responses
  were not displaying.
- Fixed a crash that could occur if you saved your game while
  underwater.
- Fixed a crash that could happen when the earthquakes occurred
  in Covetous.
- Fixed a crash that could occur in the prison Wrong when
  walking down the hallway near the false Raven's cell.
- Fixed a crash that could occur if you tried to bind reagents
  using the binding circles in Moonglow or Wrong.
- Fixed a number of miscellaneous crashes.
- Fixed a few issues with the Hardware Setup program that would
  reset the options settings to the defaults.
- There were some situations where an item could disappear if
  your inventory was full and you swapped your sword and shield
  for a two handed weapon. We addressed this.
- Improved creature reaction to ranged attacks.
- Made it so your spells are canceled if your spellbook is taken
  away like when your are sent to Despise or captured in Wrong.
  Thus your mana will not continue to drain.
- Fixed a problem where some spells could get "stuck" on and not
  be canceled.
- Fixed a problem where the Stone spell would fizzle if you were
  using auto-targeting.
- Fixed a problem where the Kiran Shield would give you an extra
  5 mana if you were out of mana when you took it off.
- Fixed a problem where if you cast Light from a scroll it would
  use mana, and run until you were out of mana.
- Fixed an issue where pigs would end up propogating like rabbits
  in certain areas of the world.
- The flag to allow you to speak with Eustus is now set when you
  read the Book of Justice as well as when you speak with
  Vasaglarem.  Thus you can now get the Quill from him when either
  action is taken.
- Fixed an issue where some of the trainers would give you the
  option to train again (they wouldn't train you again, just
  offer) after you had trained once.
- Fixed an issue with Desbet where he would not talk to you again
  if you did not have the gargoyle queen egg.  You will now be
  able to come back and speak with him again.
- Fixed an issue where Amoranth acted like you had the candle of
  love when you did not.
- Fixed an issue where Marek the fisherman would give you a Karma
  boost multiple times.
- Fixed Phineus so you could talk to him in mid-fight in the
  arena and get your belongings back. You will have to start
  the fight over and still have to win three fights in a row
  to get a skill increase and you will have to pay again if
  you do this.
- Fixed a problem with Felix and Castro where you could not get
  the information about the Kiran Stones if you said goodbye
  immediately.
- Fixed an issue with Sarah where you could exit the
  conversation and then not have the option to get the mantra
  from her later.
- Fixed a problem where the Avatar could sometimes become stuck
  inside a rock, or a wall/
- Fixed a bug in swimming that made swimming very difficult.

- Fixed an issue in Moonglow where the magical airship would not
  return if you fell off of it. It now appears back at its
  original starting point (Tydus' house) when you take the lift
  up. Also increased the speed the ship travels.
- Fixed an issue in Valoria where the Demons could be killed
  early which prevented you from finding the Dagger of Valor.
- Fixed a section of Covetous where the lava would sometimes
  rise too high.
- There was one point in the game where the Guardian could be
  killed (though it was extremely difficult), making the game
  unfinishable. This has been fixed.
- You now receive a karma boost for finishing the water valve
  quest in Paws.
- Vasaglarem now leaves Lord British's castle after the shrine
  of compassion is cleansed (as was originally intended).
- Fixed the point where you could get the Hail Britannia music
  stuck and cause it to repeat for the rest of the game.  Those
  of you who already have this problem with your savegame use
  the flush_music command described in "Additional Notes" above.
- Fixed an issue where the lift to Vasaglarem's House in Yew
  would not return if you have already used it. When speaking to
  Desbet the lever to call the lift back will reveal. If you
  install the patch before entering Britannia this lever will
  be visible at the outset.
- Fixed an issue with Raleigh where he would sell you a
  Longbow if you selected Composite Bow or War Bow.  He now
  offers the correct weapons and prices.
- Fixed an issue where the game would lock if you purchased a
  jade bracelet from Irene in Cove.
- Fixed an issue with Leeland in Moonglow so he doesn't say his
  daddy's gonna die over and over again.

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There are a few items that will only be reflected if you
install the patch before you reach a certain point in the game.
Note that these fixes are less critical to your gaming
enjoyment (the game still works, we just improved upon a few
things) and you are not required to start over.  The patch
will still fix the issues listed above regardless of how much
you've played.
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- Fixed an issue in New Magincia where the quest was not
  completable if you went to Ambrosia/Hythloth first.  Note:
  You may be able to continue with an existing savegame
  depending upon how the quest was triggered. This will fix
  the problem 100% of the time if you have a savegame anytime
  before you received the quest from Katrina.
- The lighthouses without gems were emitting light before
  the gems were placed.  This will be fixed if you install
  the patch before you arrive in Britannia.
- Aidon now consistently returns to his house in Britain after
  you free his daughter in Paws. This will be fixed if you
  install the patch before you arrive in Britannia.
- Fixed an issue where you could fall through the lift in
  Covetous.  If you install the patch before enter Covetous
  you will see this change.
- Fixed an issue where the Silver Serpent prison would be
  unlocked but he would not be free. This would only occur
  if you got the key, left the cave and then returned later
  to free him.  If you install the patch before you arrive
  in Britannia you will see this change.
- Fixed an issue where the flag wasn't properly being set
  when you picked up the glyph of compassion. This would
  cause Raven to not show up outside of Despise and the
  Mayor to not move to Paws. You will see this fix if you
  install the patch before entering Despise.
- Fixed an issue with a cave along the coast of Minoc where
  some invisible lava existed. If you install the patch
  before you arrive in Britannia you will see this change.
- Fixed an issue in Terfin where a large stone block could
  randomly block the path to continue. You will see this fix
  if you install the patch before entering the Terfin dungeon
  for the first time.
- Fixed the shrinking room in Hythloth so the water does not
  rise until you have exited the pipe, thus preventing the
  random occurrence of getting stuck as the water rose. You
  will see this fix if you install the patch before arriving
  in Hythloth.
- Fixed an issue where the water levels were not rising and
  falling consistently in the same area of Hythloth. Again,
  you will see this fix if you install the patch before
  entering Hythloth.
- Fixed a situation that could cause Raxos to end up in the
  ceiling.  You can see this fix if you install the patch
  before you arrive in Britannia.
- Fixed several instances where NPCs could end up standing
  on top of furniture. You can see this fix if you install
  the patch before you arrive in Britannia.
- Fixed a situation where you could crash when using the
  teleport pads in Wrong. You will see this fix if you
  install the patch before entering Wrong.

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What is Fixed in the Patch (1.05f):
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- Further optimization of the Direct3D support.
- Fixed an issue where the Detonator 3.53 drivers were not
  working properly with the game with DirectX 7 installed.
- Addressed a problem with the Riva 128 and Intel I740 with
  certain drivers and DirectX 7.
- At times, monsters would not be properly hostile to the Avatar.
  Many of these situations have been addressed.
- There was an issue where the fire arrows would not fire when
  using the most common oil flasks in the game.
- If you had your bow drawn and then opened your backpack, the
  arrow count would read 1, regardless of the actual count.
- If you jumped in water twice in specific situations would cause
  the Avatar to lock up. This is fixed.
- The zoom reset key (ctrl-insert) has been fixed.
- Addressed a crash that can occur if you save the game while
  poisoned then load that game and try to continue.
- If you place an item between the compass and backpack the game
  would sometimes crash.
- When manipulating bags there was a random lockup that could
  occur. This has been fixed.
- If you dragged a bag while the bag gump was open you could have
  interface troubles.  This was addressed.
- Fixed an issue if the Spellbook was placed in a bag, it was not
  being added to the interface.
- The duration of spells (which have a duration) cast from scrolls
  has been increased.
- The Day spell has been adjusted so that it will not
  temporarily blink out in certain situations.
- The Time Stop spell mana drain has been increased dramatically
  to reduce the balance issues generated by the spell.
- Fixed a problem where you could manipulate some items while in
  the Wizard Eye view.
- Fixed a problem where linear spells cost mana if you have the
  Arms of the Magi on.
- Arms of the Magi will check to see you have enough mana based
  upon the reduced spell cost rather than the standard spell cost.
- Addressed a balance issue where you could cast spells while the
  backpack was open.  By design, monsters are non-hostile when a
  container gump (backpack, bag) is open meaning they had no
  way to respond to your spell/attack. Now when you cast a
  spell while the backpack or bag is open, they will be closed
  so the monsters may respond.  Additionally, quick targeting
  is now disabled when the backpack or bag is open.
- Fixed an issue where Rupert the blacksmith (in Trinsic) would
  not always recognize that you had blackrock and thus will not
  make a Blackrock sword for you.
- We found and fixed several areas where Raven would provide
  incorrect conversation options.
- Added an option to have Raxos give you the key to Nico's cell
  after the Shrine of Sacrifice is cleansed.  You no longer have
  to kill the repentant man to free Nico.
- You no longer have the option to ask Lord British about the
  shortcut to Yew once he has shown it to you.
- The speech for the two drinking skeletons near Britain is
  now playing (the text was only displaying before).
- Eustus would not speak to you if you clicked on him. Thus you
  had to walk away and approach again if you did not answer his
  questions.  Note: he still no longer has anything to say once
  you have received the Quill of Justice.  This is as we
  designed it.

- Fixed a few areas that were not playing the correct city music.
- The text for the Blackthorn note was too long for the scroll
  it was on and thus you could not read the entire thing. The
  scroll has been extended.
- Groldek (the evil Archmage in Serpent's Hold) was not casting
  his spells correctly and would try to walk forward off his
  platform. He now cast the proper spells and stays put.
- Addressed an issue where two characters would rush each other in
  an in-game cinematic (while using their magic).  They now stand
  still.
- Fixed a problem in Despise where you would get a Karma hit even
  if you saved Thadious (should only do so if you let him die).
- Fixed a problem with the blacksmiths where they were not
  offering any money for the blackrock sword.
- Fixed some incorrect labels in the Minoc vendors (e.g. said
  "Dozen Oil Flasks" when it would only sell you one.)
- Fixed a problem in the Abyss where the fireballs would be left
  behind in the hall, preventing progress later.
- There were times when the small rowboat that sailed you to the
  secret entrance of Wrong would not show up.  Made this more
  reliable.
- Fixed an issue where the secret cave from Buccaneer's Den to
  New Magincia would open the false path when you tried
  to travel from Buccaneer's Den a second time.
- There was a point northwest of Yew that would sometimes get
  stuck repeating the same sound over and over. This has been
  addressed.

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There are a few items that will only be reflected if you
install the patch before you reach a certain point in the game.
Note that these fixes are less critical to your gaming
enjoyment (the game still works, we just improved upon a few
things) and you are not required to start over.  The patch
will still fix the issues listed above regardless of how much
you've played.
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- Made the trigger bricks in Wrong easier to see. If you
  install the patch before entering the prison of Wrong you
  will see this change.
- In the Terfin dungeon the game would sometimes crash
  if you placed all of the black gate pieces in the circle
  too quickly.  Cleaned this up so it works properly in
  all situations. If you install the patch before you enter
  the Terfin dungeon you will see this change.
- Created a way for you to keep the Mage Shield once you've
  found it.  If you install the patch before you arrive in
  Britannia you will see this change.