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VERSION 3.0a PATCH FOR FALCON 3.0 - 12/24/91
For use with: release version 3.0 Date 12-02-91 Time 8:11 am
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This patch will update all owners of FALCON 3.0 version 3.0 to version 3.0a.
First, type "DIR FALCON3.EXE" where FALCON 3.0 is stored on your hard disk.
You should see this:
FALCON3 EXE 1206158 12-02-91 8:11a
Next, copy FALCON3.EXE to a blank floppy disk and keep it in a safe place.
The reason for this is the patch will overwrite the original FALCON3.EXE
file. In the future, there may be patches which will update FALCON 3.0
even further. Since, the future patches will only work with the original
FALCON3.EXE, so be sure you have the original stored away safely or you
will have to reinstall the entire game over again.
After your spare copy of FALCON3.EXE is stored away safely, copy these two
files into the directory where FALCON 3.0 is stored on your hard disk:
PATCH.EXE
PATCH.RTP
Now from the directory where FALCON 3.0 is stored, type "PATCH". This will
execute the patch program and make the necessary modifications to FALCON3.EXE.
When the patch is complete, type "DIR FALCON3.EXE again and you should see
this:
FALCON3 EXE 1214858 12-24-91 6:06a
Finally, run the game by typing in "FALCON3" and you will be running version
3.0a. After FALCON 3.0 has been successfully patched, you may delete both
PATCH.EXE and PATCH.RTP from your hard disk.
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* *
* FALCON 3.0 *
* version 3.0a *
* *
* 12-24-91 *
* *
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Here's a list of the changes made in version 3.0a:
- On the title screen, at the bottom right you will see "V 3.0A" indicating
that you are running is version 3.0a.
- The problem with the keyboard not responding on certain systems has
been fixed.
- A new, improved install program has been added. The install program
now works with a one floppy drive system without asking the user to insert
a disk in drive B.
- The joystick calibration has been rewritten. Users of joysticks with a
throttle now have the option to turn off the joystick's throttle control
and use the "+" and "-" keys instead.
- All communications modes (direct connect, modems and Novell network) work
more reliably.
- Sounds should no longer turn off for no reason during the game.
- ECM effectivness has been corrected.
- RWR reliablity has been corrected.
- The IFF squawk works more reliably.
- Improvements in bombing targets with artificial intelligence (autopilot
mode) have been added.
- Glare caused by the Sun now occurs at the appropiate climb and heading.
- In the Red Flag training mission LESSON 4, the F-16 now faces the correct
direction.
- External fuel tanks added by the user are now loaded correctly.
- Various graphic embellishments have been added.
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OTHER NOTES:
- Your system needs a minimum of 512K of EMS to hear sounds effects.
Systems with only 1 MB of total RAM will need to upgrade to more memory
in order to hear sounds.
- .VCR files created using the ACMI feature are not compatible between
release version 3.0 and 3.0a.
- .VCR files created using the ACMI are intended to be viewed on the system
they were recorded on. They may not work between different machines,
especially if the machines have different CPU speeds.
- When playing FALCON 3.0 in head-to-head communications mode, be certain
that all the players are running version 3.0a and not version 3.0.
- If the connection is broken in head-to-head mode, there is a possibility
that squadron data will get corrupted. For best results, create a brand
new squadron when entering head-to-head mode. This will provide the most
reliable results in head-to-head mode as well as protect existing squadrons
that are involved in a single player campaign.
- It is recommended that Roland sound be turned of in head-to-head mode.
- If you are using QEMM and a Logitech mouse, you might be experiencing
some problems with moving the pointer. The pointer will move sluggishly
and draw multiple images of itself on the screen. If that is the case,
this can be corrected by entering your CMOS setup and turning off the
BIOS Shadow RAM.
- FALCON 3.0 works with STACKER, but STACKER must be loaded into high
memory. If you are using EMM386 as your DOS 5.0 high memory manager,
replace the DEVICE command that loads STACKER with DEVICEHIGH in your
CONFIG.SYS file. On the line that loads STACKER, simply add the four
letters HIGH after the word DEVICE. If you are using another memory
manager, read the manual to learn how to load device drivers high.