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*        MiG-29: Deadly Adversary of Falcon 3.0       *
*                Version 1.01 patch                   *
*                     10/22/93                        *
*     includes Falcon 3.02 to version 3.02.1 patch    *
*         and Acer BIOS compatibility utility         *
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 WARNING: If you have the stand-alone version of MiG-29
 (the one that does not require Falcon 3.0) DO NOT use
 this patch! You will damage your copy of MiG-29 and
 will have to re-install!
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 Applying the patch
-------------------
 This patch will update MiG-29 version 1.0 to version
 1.01 and will update Falcon 3.02 to Falcon 3.02.1.
 
 Only use this patch for MiG-29 1.0 or Falcon 3.02.
 If you have an earlier version of Falcon, you need to
 first update it to 3.02 before using this patch.
 
 The patch consists of three files (not counting this
 readme file). They are:
 
   PATCH.BAT
   PATCH.RTP
   GOPATCH.EXE
 
 Be sure all three of these files are copied into your
 FALCON3 directory before going on with the patch.
 
 Switch to the FALCON3 directory (if you're not there
 already), then type "PATCH" at the DOS prompt.
 
 
 Falcon 3.02 Only (without MiG-29)
----------------------------------
 If you only have Falcon 3.02 (and not MiG-29), you
 should type "GOPATCH". You will see a number of
 messages indicating that various files are being
 updated. After a few minutes, the patch should be
 complete.
 
 If you only have Falcon 3.02 (without MiG-29 1.0), the
 GOPATCH program will abort when it can't find MiG-29
 1.0, but the correct Falcon 3.02 files will have been
 updated.
 
 
 Verifying the patch
--------------------
 If you were updating MiG-29 1.0 and Falcon 3.02
 together, you should see the following screen:
 
   ---------------------------------------------------
   -      Results of Application of Patch File       -
   ---------------------------------------------------
 
   File Patches Applied..........................(  5)
 
   Files Modified.........................(  2)
   Files Renamed..........................(  0)
   Files Added............................(  3)
   Files Deleted..........................(  0)
 
   File Patches Skipped: New Files Up-To-Date....(  0)
 
   File Patches Ignored: Old Files Missing.......(  0)
                         Old Files Invalid.......(  0)
 
   ---------------------------------------------------
   Total File Patches Processed..................(  5)
   ---------------------------------------------------
 
 
 You can verify the patch by typing "CHECKVER" at the
 DOS prompt. In addition to some memory and system
 information, you should see the following lines:
 
   Program        Version    Date     Time      Size
   FALCON3.EXE    V3.02.1  10-14-93  5:29pm   1366611
   MIG29.EXE      V1.01    10-14-93  3:59pm   1366551
 
 The version number is also shown in the game on the
 bottom of the title screen. If the version number for
 MiG-29 reads "1.01," the patch was successful. The
 version number for Falcon 3.0 should read "3.02.1"
 after a successful patch.
 
 Program fixes
--------------
 This patch fixes the following problems:
 
 - Ground units in Red Flag will no longer fire upon 
   your MiG-29 near Nellis.

 - The flight model has been improved, which is most
   noticeable in nose stability, trim control, and
   stability at high airspeeds.

 - In Red Flag, enemy F-16s can now be assigned weapons
   loads.
 
 - Owners of Acer computers, Acros computers or other
   computers with Acer motherboards using BIOS version
   version 1.2 could not play MiG-29 or Falcon 3.02.
   When either game was run, it would simply freeze
   with a blank screen.
 
   The solution is to use a small TSR (terminate-and-
   stay-resident) program called ACER.COM which we
   created to deal with this incompatibility problem.
   Running this patch will automatically copy ACER.COM
   into your FALCON3 directory.
 
   If you have an Acer with BIOS version 1.2, type
   "ACER" before you run MiG-29 or Falcon 3.02. This
   will load the ACER TSR into memory, where it will
   allow you to play Falcon 3.02 or MiG-29. When
   loaded, ACER.COM takes up 768 bytes (0.8K) of 
   conventional memory.
 
   Since MiG-29 and Falcon 3.02 require 603K of
   conventional memory, you should try to load ACER.COM
   high. Consult the manual for your memory manager,
   your DOS manual or the MiG-29 Installation and
   Loading Card for tips on memory management. If you
   cannot load it high, be sure you have enough free
   conventional memory for both ACER.COM and MiG-29.
 
   When you are done playing, type "ACER U" to unload
   the TSR from memory.
 
 - Problems with joystick calibration are now fixed.
 
 - The coolie hat problem when switching between
   cockpit and scroll lock view has been fixed.
 
 - Some users reported difficulty with rolling right.
   This problem is now fixed.
 
 - Adjustments to the MiG-29 flight model have made
   maneuvering and control smoother.
 
 - Some users reported problems with pitching upward
   when in any outside view. The problem was that the
   plane would not go beyond 30 degrees upward pitch
   until the player switched back to an inside
   cockpit view. This problem has been corrected.
 
 - The airspeed scale on the HUD is now marked
   correctly. Previously, 1100 kts was marked as 1000
   kts (so it went 950, 1000, 1050, 1000, 1150).
 
 - At extremely high airspeeds (in excess of 800
   knots), the nose would rise no matter how the trim
   controls were used. The trim controls are now
   effective at all airspeeds.
 
 NOTE: If you have a video card with the Tseng
 ET4000/w32 chipset, you may experience problems with
 frequent white flashing in the simulation.  You can
 download a specific fix for this video problem from
 our Customer Support BBS at (510)522-8909 or from
 GEnie,CompuServe or America Online.
 
 
 Finding Spectrum HoloByte Online
---------------------------------
 America Online: Press Ctrl-K for "Go to Keyword."
    Then type "SPECTRUM" in the Keyword window. You can
    also send e-mail to us at S HOLOBYTE.
 
 CompuServe: Type "GO GAMBPUB" at any ! prompt. Then
    select "Section 3" for Spectrum HoloByte. You can
    also send us e-mail at 76004,2144
 
 GEnie: Type "M805;1" at any ? prompt. Then select
    "Category 18" for Spectrum HoloByte. You can also
    send us e-mail at HOLOBYTE.
 
 Internet: Send us e-mail at 76004.2144@compuserve.com.
 
 Prodigy: Check the "Flight Simulators" topic on the
    Game Club bulletin board (located in the Game
    Center area). You can also send us e-mail at
    TKNJ33A.
