Note: This README is also included as part of the patch installation setup dialog.
If you are happy with your orginal RP2 installation, there is no need to install
RP2a.  RP2a only includes a new patch installation process and it does not
include any new Falcon 4.0 files.

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iBeta Falcon 4.0 Realism Patch 2.0a (May 17, 2000)
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PLEASE READ FULLY!!

Thank you for using iBeta Falcon 4.0 Realism Patch (RP).  This README contains
important information about the installation of the RP.  Please take careful note,
as Falcon 4.0 will not work properly unless these steps are followed.

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You MUST install the iBeta F4 Realism Patch 2.0 on top of a fresh install
of Falcon 4.0 1.08us.  The following must be completed before running 
this patch:

1 - Uninstall any previously installed version of Falcon 4.0
2 - Install Falcon 4.0 from the CD 
3 - Install the Falcon 4.0 1.08us patch
4 - Run the iBeta F4 Realism Patch 2.0 installer

If you have not completed steps 1-3, please EXIT this patch installation program NOW 
and perform steps 1-3.  After you have completed steps 1-3, then you may execute
this patch process again.

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Also note: this patch gives you the option to install - 

- Full Installation: All EXE Modifications Applied
- Full Installation: No Airbase Relocation Modification Applied (but all others)

We have found that during our tests that the Airbase Relocation fix required a 
huge demand on the CPU, and in-game framerates began to suffer.  We feel that the
Airbase Relo fix is a very important modification to F4, and we didn't want to deny
anyone the opportunity to try it out.  

Be warned: the Airbase Relo fix can seriously affect your framerates.  

If you wish, you can always re-install this patch using the "No Airbase Relocation"
option.

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This installation process requires an EXE patch utility to update the Falcon 4.0
executable. The patch update utility will automatically start at the end of the
RP patch process, and will require that you press the START button to install
the EXE modifications.  After you press the START button, the new EXE will be 
patched with the included RP2 modifications.  The new EXE will be named
iBeta_F4_RP2.exe.


