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                       BATTLECRUISER:3000AD PATCH UPDATE
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           THIS PATCH WILL *ONLY* WORK ON V1.01D7C THAT WAS APPLIED
           TO THE ORIGINAL V1.00 US OR UK VERSIONS. IT WILL *NOT*
           PATCH THE FREE DOWNLOAD VERSION (ALSO ON MAG CD-ROMS)
             
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v1.07C - 06/20/98

VERSIONS THAT CAN BE PATCHED

 This patch will *ONLY* update the following versions of BC3K. You must first
 have patched to this version before attempting to apply this patch! Be warned!

     BC3KUSD7.ZIP  - US BC3K v1.00  to  v1.01D7c
     BC3KUKD7.ZIP  - UK BC3K v1.00  to  v1.01D7c
     
 It will also patch v1.01D7C CD-ROM obtained directly from 3000AD

APPLYING THE PATCH
          
 If you have not yet patched to v1.0D7C. Download it and apply to v1.00 as 
 instructed. Then you can apply v1.07C.
   
 To apply v1.07C, unzip the file contents to your BC3K directory in which 
 v1.01D7C is installed and type UPDATE. If prompted to overwrite files, say Y

REVERTING TO v1.01D7C
 
 The patch will create a BACKUP directory containing the original files. If 
 you wish to revert to v1.01D7C at a later date, go to that directory, rename 
 UNPATCH.BAK to UNPATCH.BAT and run it. You can then remove the folder.
 
 If you do not wish to revert to this version after you have applied v1.07C, 
 you can safely remove the BACKUP folder once you have completed the patch.

RUNNING v1.07C
 
 Make sure that you are running the game from a WIN95 shortcut using the
 shortcut method described in the attached BC3KHELP.TXT file. If you have a
 3DFX based card, there is also a section that shows you how to configure it.
 
 Your existing method of running BC3K (as of v1.01D7C) remains the same but if
 you have a 3Dfx card, you should now add /g parameter on the command line in
 order to run it. Debug mode (/d) has been disabled in v1.07C.
 
 REGARDLESS OF THE PATCH OPTION, THE CD-ROM MUST BE IN THE DRIVE AT ALL TIMES 
 DURING OPERATION OF THE GAME!

MISCELLANEOUS

 This patch renders parts of the manual inaccurate. All changes are in the
 CHANGES.TXT file. I have no plans to upload an updated manual. You are also
 advised to read the BC3KFAQ.PDF file if you have not yet done so.

 BC3K has become very, very advanced since it's release in 1996, therefore,
 the processor requirements continue to increase. It is still the most advanced
 and complex space flight sim ever developed. If your system does not meet with 
 the MINIMUM requirements (see BC3KHELP.TXT), you're wasting your time.

 The next patch will be v1.1 and this will contain the Special Defense Fleet
 campaign as well as a host of fixes that are confirmed. I have released this
 version as a sneak preview for all you loyal fans out there. A LOT of things
 have changed and you will find yourself thinking sometimes, that you are
 playing a sequel rather than the original game.

 The 3000AD development team and it's testers, thank you for your undying
 support. Without fans like you, BC3K would be but a memory. Together, we are
 making this franchise a cult classic and one which we will be playing for
 sometime to come.

DISTRIBUTION FILES

CHANGES.TXT  - Contains list of changes between v1.01D7C and v1.07C
BC3KVER.TXT  - Master version control file
BC3KBUGS.TXT - Master reported bugs file
BC3KHELP.TXT - Installation help
README.TXT   - This file
