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- MechEdit 1.0
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- This program will modify/create customized mechs in MechWarrior 2.
-
- It requires Windows 3.0 or higher.
-
- When you customize a mech in MW2, it writes out a "*.MEK" file in the
- \MECH2\MEK\ directory. These files are the files you'll be modifying. They
- include all of the attributes worth editing to make your mech into a powerful
- killing machine. No other files will be touched, and deleting any of these
- *.MEK files will result in no damage to the game.
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- Installation
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- From Windows, Run SETUP.EXE. Follow the instructions.
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- A few notes about values
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- MASS represents the mass of the current type of mech. The only real use of
- modifying this I found was in allowing a Dire Wolf to deploy in the early
- missions
-
- ENGINE is the Engine Level. I've set it to 20 as default which allows you to
- cruise at 300kph, and slow down to 50kph. A higher value will enable you to
- reach speeds in excess of 3,000kph, but with little control over turning.
-
- The maximum value for each field is 255, naturally.
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- Loading weapons
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- Drag and drop the weapon you desire into the "Weapons on board" list. It will
- automatically be added to the criticals list. If this type of weapon requires
- ammo, select it in the "Weapons on board" list and then hit <ENTER> and type
- in the # of Ammo Levels you wish to add. 10 is the maximum # of levels per
- weapon, and your mech is limited to 25 Ammo Levels.
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- Criticals
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- You are almost unlimited by criticals. Now your Head, Left Leg, and Right Leg
- each hold 12 instead of 6. In addition, each object you place doesn't need
- more than 1 critical ever. Also, you don't need an Engine and Gyros and all
- that. Basically, just 1 of each weapon and maybe a MASC unit will do. No
- armor or ammo needs be placed.
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- Summary
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- I wrote this mainly for myself. I've added a few things to make it more
- "user-friendly", but it's still pretty raw. If you experience any bugs, try
- to ignore them. This program is as is, and may never see a revision.
-
- So, enjoy! Try not to cheat until you finish the game first!
- Clockwork
-