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                RELEASE NOTES FOR THE STARSHIP TROOPERS TC
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This file contains some general info you should be familiar with before
playing the TC. It's extremely important for you to know this or you may have
problems running and playing the game. READ!!!

TOC:

 1. 320X200 AND 320X400 RESOLUTIONS
 2. DEMOS IN ATOMIC SST
 3. CHEAT CODES
 4. TROOPERMATCH
 5. KILL COUNTS
 6. ADULT LOCKOUT
 7. CRASHES
 8. IMPORTANT GAME OPTIONS
 9. GAME TOO SLOW
10. TCP/IP MULTIPLAYER
11. MAKING YOUR OWN MAPS
12. NEED MORE HELP?
13. COMMENTS!



1. 320X200 AND 320X400 RESOLUTIONS
==================================
Windows SST TC Launcher is capable of detecting the current in-game resolution
on it's own. DOS Launcher, on the other hand, is not.
If you choose to play in VGA resolutions; make sure that you have selected
"USE LOW-RES" mode in the DOS launcher. You will be prompted to configure this
at the first launch and each time you run setup. NEVER use high res setting
with VGA resolution chosen in game setup or two foes will be invisible during
gameplay due to Build limitations.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS TC WAS DESIGNED WITH 640x480 RESOLUTION IN MIND!
Lower resolutions are not supported officialy and you may have problems.


2. DEMOS IN ATOMIC SST
======================
Recorded demos will not load in Atomic SST version. Install v1.3D version to
view them; as they are killers!


3. CHEAT CODES
==============
Cheating will do more than spoil the fun factor. Cheat codes can and will
cause troubles. WAV Dynamic Music may stop working, items may behave wildly,
enemies may have problems locating you. You've been warned.


4. TROOPERMATCH
===============
For Multiplayer games, make sure the monster setting is ALWAYS turned on.
There are no Arachnids in MP levels, but this option has to be ON at all
times.


5. KILL COUNTS
==============
Number of "monsters left" statistic presented at the end of each level is no
longer a valid representation and should be ignored.


6. ADULT LOCKOUT
================
SST TC will not work if you have turned on parental lock (In the options menu
within the game). Please play this TC in the uncensored "Adult mode" (default
mode). There is no pornography in this game; and violence is not covered by
this switch anymore so eitherway it's useless. If you bought your copy of
Duke Nukem 3D with the Adult mode permanently turned off you will need to
download 3DRealms's patch that will unlock this option.
Visit www.3drealms.com for more info. Don't contact us about this.


7. IMPORTANT GAME OPTIONS
=========================
Several options need to be turned on all time for this TC to work properly.
Make sure that DUKE TALK and AMBIENCE options (Sound submenu) are always ON,
and also be sure that MESSAGES are always ON (this is done by using F8 key in 
the game).


8. CRASHES
==========
Please report all repeated crashes to moloch@3dportal.com with the map name
and exact location of the crash. If you get dumped out of the game frequently
and on random locations/events, boot clean to MS-DOS and try then or play 
with PIF settings. Windows 95/98 are well known to interfere with DN3D.
Don't contact us regarding your PIF settings.


9. GAME TOO SLOW
================
Try this if you have a low-end system and the game is choppy (listed in order
of the direct positive effect on the game speed):

- boot clean to MS-DOS
- turn of shadows in the game options
- decrease sound quality and # of channels in setup (don't go under 4!)
- decrease screen resolution (and make sure to set the same in SST TC setup)
- upgrade your system ;)


10. TCP/IP MULTIPLAYER
======================
NOTE: In this version there is no TCP/IP support for CTF mode. Expect a patch 
soon.

If you do not own Lan you will probably use IC to play SST TC online.
Just copy IC files to your SST TC directory; the launcher is ready to use it.
However IC requires fast clean phone line and players within the same area 
code. If that's not the case with you should consider signing up for Kali or
Kahn. These services offer fast and reliable connection using IPX emulation
through TCP/IP protocol. You will need at least 33.6 modem, 32bit TCP/IP 
internet connection and Windows95 or 98. For more info and pricing take a
look at these sites:

Kali: www.kali.com
Kahn: www.kahn.com


11. MAKING YOUR OWN MAPS
========================
You will need a special patch to be able to build SST TC usermaps. UMP
contains special art and data required for Build to function properly with
the TC, FAQ's and tutorial maps to get you started. Get it from our site:

www.dukeworld.com/starshiptroopers


12. NEED MORE HELP?
===================
If you encounter gameplay based or problems of technical nature while running
this TC e-mail us ONLY if nothing else worked. We work on a tight schedule and
do not provide support for freeware products. Please do not ignore this; as
"how do I beat level 3" type of questions will NOT be answered to. We simply
cannot afford this. If enough people has the same problem, however, solution
will be provided in a form of a FAQ update.

The best place to seek help is to connect to the Starship Troopers TC site at 

www.dukeworld.com/starshiptroopers

...and log on to the online forum there.


13. COMMENTS!
=============
Comments -- both negative and positive; are, however, highly anticipated and
will help us make the TC better and encourage future releases, updates, and
improvements.
Please feel free to send your comments on this TC to moloch@3dportal.com at 
any time. Your letter will be answered to; and your comment will be posted on 
the site. Don't miss the opportunity to have your name on the biggest site 
on Dukeworld...


Berislav Markovic (Moloch)
moloch@3dportal.com

Bgame Productions CEO







