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Readme File for SPEC OPS(tm) Patch Vers 1.3 June '98
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        -- What's new
		"Full auto" MP5
		Stealth running modes changed
		"Clearable" random enemies
               
        -- What's fixed
		Correct geometry for MP5
		"Medkits bug" fixed

        -- What's broken (known problems)
               	Not all keys configurable in software
               	Voodoo2 gamma settings can't be changed under NT
		ACOG dot still "washing out" (more improvements coming)

        -- What's next
        	Aureal 3D sound
        	Working stereo sound (for non-Aureal owners)
		Final OPENGL support	

	-- Special Thanks
		We've got a new "official tester"! He's been helping
		out unofficially for a long time, and Mike Thompson
		thought we should ask him aboard for real. I couldn't
		agree more! Thanks for helping out, Rush.

		Rushian

		Also, the entire Zombie office wants to thank "Special
		Morale Officer" Sean North for his great gift! We'll
		be spending the weekend recovering from sugar fits,
		but it was worth it!

        Get the latest SpecOps info from
        http://www.zombie.com   or
        http://www.ripcordgames.com  or
        http://www.specops.org or
        http://www.specops.nobrainer.net

        Email your suggestions to:  specops@zombie.com

        The SPEC OPS Team
        Zombie Studios

        Thanks for supporting SpecOps!

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Installation Instructions
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This patch should install itself using the WinZip
self-extractor. You need only tell the WinZip self-
extractor where to find SpecOps. For most people,
this is

c:\Program Files\Zombie\SpecOps

(if you installed the game to a different directory,
give WinZip the directory into which you installed
SpecOps).

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OpenGL and 3D Audio Patches are Coming!
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        Look for an OpenGL version of SPEC OPS soon.
        This version will support RIVA 128, Permedia,
        NVidia, and Rendition cards that are OpenGL compatible.

        Aureal is porting SPEC OPS to support their A3D standard
        for 3D audio (Monster 3D Soundcards).
        Look for it on the web soon!

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The Best News Source for SPEC OPS on the Web
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        Check out:  http://www.specops.org for up to the minute FAQs,
        news, patches, and forums for SPEC OPS.  Special thanks to
        "Cash" for all his help on his site.  If Cash doesn't know,
        no one does!

TECHNICAL SUPPORT INFORMATION --------------------------------------------------------------------------

                If you are having problems installing or running the game, please contact       
                Ripcord Games in the U.S. or BMG Interactive in the U.K.
                
                Prior to contacting us, please be sure your system meets the above system 
                requirements and have the following information ready:

                * A description of the problem
                * The name of the computer manufacturer 
                * The speed and type of CPU
                * How much RAM is installed in the computer
                * Type of sound card
                * Type of video card

        A. Contacting Ripcord Games (U.S.)

                Technical Support:              425.889.7099
                Operators available:            Mon-Fri 9-5 P.S.T.  
  
                Technical support via e-mail:   tech@ripcordgames.com  
                Snail mail address:             Ripcord Games Technical Support
                                                10809 120th Ave. NE
                                                Kirkland, WA 98033

                Online:                         http://www.ripcordgames.com/



        B. 3Dfx Contact Information --------------------------------------------------------------------
                
                If you are having problems with your 3Dfx board, please check out the 3Dfx
                Interactive website at: www.3Dfx.com. You can also go directly to the website 
                of the manufacturer of your card. Here's a list of the 3Dfx cards currently 
                available:


                CARD                                                    URL
                 
                3D Blaster Voodoo2 by Creative Technology, Ltd.         http://www.soundblaster.com
                
                3D Emotion by California Graphics USA                   http://www.calgraph.com

                Adrenaline Rush 3D by Jazz Multimedia, Inc.             http://www.jazzmm.com

                Apricot MS660 system                                    http://www.apricot.co.uk

                Flash 3D by Deltron Technology                          http://www.deltrontech.com

                Helios Voodoo by A-Trend Technology                     http://www.atrend.com.tw
                
                HP Pavilion Model PC7295V by Hewlett-Packard Co.        http://www.hp.com

                Intense 3D Voodoo by Intergraph Computer Systems        http://www.ingr.com
                
                Mach V systems by Falcon Northwest Computer Systems     http://www.falcon-nw.com
        
                Magic 3D by Skywell Technology                          http://www.skywell.com.tw

                MaxiGamer (in French) by Guillemot International        http://www.guillemot.com 
                
                Millennia MME with Fusion 3D by Micron Electronics      http://www.micronpc.com

                miroHISCORE 3D by MiroMedia                             http://www.miro.de

                Monster 3D, Monster 3D II by Diamond Multimedia         http://www.diamondmm.com

                NEC PowerPlayer Series by NEC Computer Systems          http://www.neccsd.com

                Obsidian by Quantum3D, Inc.                             http://www.quantum3d.com 

                Power3D by TechWorks                                    http://www.techworks.com

                Pure3D by Canopus Corporation                           http://www.canopuscorp.com
                
                Righteous 3D by Orchid Technology                       http://www.orchid.com                                              
                    
                Stingray 128-3D by Hercules Computer Technology         http://www.hercules.com


        C. Microsoft Contact Information
                        
                If you are having problems with Direct X or your Microsoft operating system, 
                please contact microsoft at: http://www.microsoft.com


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        Copyright (c) 1998 Zombie VR Studios, Zombie LLC; Take2 Interactive; Ripcord Games.
        All Rights Reserved.

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Troubleshooting
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HEADER/BINARY VERSION CONFLICT
	If this error appears at any time during play,
	your SpecOps installation has a mixture of old
	and new files.

	Go to your SpecOps directory and check the
	dates for the following files:

		level1.zsb
		level2.zsb
		level3.zsb
		level4.zsb
		level5.zsb
		startup.zsb
		endMission.zsb
		spec3DFX.exe
		specRW.exe

	All should have the same dates. If any are dated
	differently, it pre-dates the current patch.
	Hand-delete these 9 files from your
	SpecOps folder and re-install the patch. After
	patching, verify that all 9 files have been
	copied into the SpecOps folder and have similar
	dates.

	If the error persists, email markk@zombie.com
	(two k's in the address).

