Arcanum patch to version 1.0.7.4 Readme

09-28-2001

TABLE OF CONTENTS

[1] WHAT THE PATCH FIXES
[2] HOW TO INSTALL THE PATCH
[3] ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
[4] CONTACTING SIERRA



[1] WHAT THE PATCH FIXES
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This version fixes several bugs and other problems that have been reported. WorldEd has also received substantial improvement to its interface and a larger, more user-friendly help document. ScrMaker can also be invoked directly from WorldEd.

	WARNING: Before using the new WorldEd, make sure you have all of your personal modules
	compressed into DAT format. The new WorldEd will only read data from DAT files.

Here is a list of the major problems solved (and some minor ones too):

	NOTE: SPOILER WARNING! Given the nature of explaining what bugs have been fixed,
	there are some plot and item spoilers listed below! Read at your own risk!

- fixed corrupted save games due to inventory items with bad data

- fixed a turn-based bug that could lead to NPC's holding invalid items

- fixed a bug where followers would get angry at you for non-followers' accidental attacks

- a background called "Apprenticed to a Blacksmith" is now available

- the bonus cap for high Beauty has been raised

- mechanical followers can no longer be pickpocketed

- new script opcodes are available to allow changing auto level schemes and NPC standpoints on other maps

- attacking critters are now more prone to attack enemies near them rather than running to attack a farther enemy. However, sometimes they will still run to attack an enemy who is higher level than the nearer enemy.

- Master Repair is fixed and now makes broken items useable again

- By popular demand, you can continue to gain experience at level 50. At the point where you would normally advance to the next level, you will remain at 50 but any followers will level up. Then you are reset to level 50 and can continue to advance. In this way, you can eventually level all followers to 50, no matter what their level when they joined you.

- Getting the Vendigroth device early will no longer invalidate later events

- Idiot savants can now join Kerghan

- Magnus will rejoin properly after waiting

- M'in Gor'ad dialog has been fixed

- the 'M' and 'K' shortcuts are disabled in the Main menu

- fixed bug dragging skill/spells from the "invisible" rotating window in full-screen mode

- Zan A'lurin now checks the max follower limit

- Town map labels sometimes had extra text appended and this has been fixed

- Maug will now give his quest item

- several quest NPC's will no longer have the quest item on their person after the quest item is turned in (to prevent pickpockets from repeating the quest)

- Cassie will return the next day after you "enjoy some time together"

- The dog can now rejoin after being resurrected

- Problems with Stringy Pete, his quest, and his boat have been fixed

- Problems with the Bangellian Scourge have been fixed

- brightness levels are now saved correctly

- The Ellumyn and Elven hunter bows now do the damage specified

- followers can no longer use spells in unidentified magick items nor will they use magick items that will fail due to the follower's high tech level

- Grunwalde's dialog has been fixed

- Sebastian can now talk after being resurrected

- Pettibone's dialog has been fixed

- The Hand Cannon has been rebalanced

- Wagering with tavern people has been fixed

- Bronwych's Gun has been rebalanced

- Raven will rejoin the group before entering the Void

- Prices on the Force Shield and Shadow Shield now more accurately reflect their worth

- Guards in the Panarii temple have had their stand points reset

- Problems when Virgil chooses to leave the party (and comes back later) have been addressed

- a fix for tile scripts that cause crashes

- a fix for spell mastery so that it gives correct spell maintenance costs

Have fun!

The Troika Team.


[2] HOW TO INSTALL THE PATCH
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To install the patch, execute Arcanum_en_1073.exe and follow the prompts. You may install this patch with *any* previous version of Arcanum.

[3] ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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The patch will add a shortcut in the Start>Programs>Sierra>Arcanum group called "Arcanum Fullscreen" that allows the user to toggle between Fullscreen and normal modes by pressing F10 while in game.


[4] CONTACTING SIERRA
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A) Customer Service, Support, and Sales
B) Technical Support
C) Legal Information


A) Customer Service, Support, and Sales
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United States	

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United Kingdom

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Germany

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Tel: (0) 6103-99-40-40
Montag bis Freitag von 10h - 19Uhr
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On-Line Sales
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Disk and or Manual Replacement:		

Product Returns*:
Vivendi Universal Interactive Publishing International
Sierra On-Line Returns
4247 S. Minnewawa Ave.
Fresno, CA  93725

Vivendi Universal Interactive Publishing International
Sierra On-Line CD/Doco Replacement
4247 S. Minnewawa Ave.
Fresno, CA  93725				
		
NOTE: To replace your cd(s) please send only the damaged cd and copy of your dated Receipt, if less then 90 days.  After 90 days please include a $10.00 handling fee along with the cd(s).  For Documentation replacement, please include a $5.00 handling fee and a photocopy ONLY of either your disk or cd.  Payment should be made at the time of your request.  Sorry, no credit cards.	

* Returns to this address valid in North America only.


B) TECHNICAL SUPPORT
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North America

Sierra On-Line offers a 24-hour automated technical support line with recorded answers to the most frequently asked technical questions. To access this service, call (425) 644-4343, and follow the recorded instructions to find your specific topic and resolve the issue. If this fails to solve your problem, you may still write, or fax us with your questions, or contact us via our Web site.

Sierra On-Line		
Technical Support
4247 South Minnewawa Avenue
Fresno, CA 93725

Main: (425) 644-4343
Monday-Friday  8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. PST
Fax:  (310) 258-0755
	
http://www.sierra.com
support@sierra.com


United Kingdom

Vivendi Universal Interactive Publishing UK Ltd. offers a 24-hour Automated Technical Support line with recorded answers to the most frequently asked technical questions. To access this service, call (0118) 920-9111, and follow the recorded instructions to find your specific topic and resolve the issue. If this fails to solve your problem, you may still write, or fax us with your questions or contact us via our Internet or CompuServe sites.



Vivendi Universal Interactive Publishing UK Ltd.	
2 Beacontree Plaza,			
Gillette Way,			
Reading, Berkshire			
RG2 0BS United Kingdom
Main: (0118) 920-9111
Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Fax:   (0118) 987-5603
http://www.sierra-online.co.uk


France

Vivendi Universal Interactive Publishing France
32, Av de l'Europe 
Bt Energy 1 (2e tage) 
78 140 VELIZY-Villacoublay
France

Tlphone: 01-30-67-90-50
Lundi au Jeudi de 10h  19h
Vendredi de 10h  18h
Fax: 01 30 67 90 65

http://www.sierra.fr


Germany

Vivendi Universal Interactive Publishing Deutschland Gmbh.
Technischer Kundendienst
Paul-Ehrlich-Strae la
63225 Langen 
Deutschland			
Tel: (0) 6103-99-40-40
Montag bis Freitag von 10 - 19Uhr
Fax: (0) 6103-99-40-35
Mailbox: (0) 6103-99-40-35

http://www.sierra.de


Spain

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28034 MADRID 
Spain

Tech Support Telfono: 91 735 24 37

Soporte tcnico de lunes a Viernes 
de 09:30 a 15:00 y de 16:00 a 18:30
 

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Soporte Tecnico: soporte@havasinteractive.es
Comercial: comercial@havasinteractive.es

Italy

Vivendi Universal Interactive Publishing Italia spa
Contattare il vostro distributore.	


C) Sierra Warranty & Legal Information
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Copyright (2001 Sierra On-Line, Inc.)  



