================================================== Falcon 3.0 Gold - The „Weeds„ Edition! Version 1.0 ================================================== a.k.a. "Falcon 3.0 - The REALLY REALLY Gold Edition!" Overview -------- This is a pre-installed complete collection of all of Spectrum Holobyte's EXCELLENT "Falcon 3.0" jet combat simulations. Included are "Falcon 3.0", "Hornet: Naval Strike Fighter", and "MiG-29: Deadly Adversary Of Falcon 3.0". The simulations are installed and running under DOSBox CVS r3873 (with Sound Blaster support, as well as Roland MT-32 and CM-32L emulation), along with a plethora of additional handy DOS utilities: * "FileEdit v1.65" * Several joystick and controller testing utilities ("JoyCheck, "JoyTest", "JoyTuner", "KeyTest", "SCode", and "TMScope") * Various "MS-DOS v6.22" and "MS-DOS v7.10" command-line utilities * "Norton Commander v5.5" * "Norton Editor v5.1" * "Norton Utilities 8.0" ("File Date", "File Locate", "File Size", and "Text Search") * "PKUNZIP v2.50" and "PKZIP v2.50" * "Play/B v1.7" * "UNP v4.12" Included are all of the quick reference cards, manuals, maps, posters, support documentation, FAQs, and readmes for the simulations, as well as all of the strategy guides that were published for the simulations (including the "Art Of The Kill" strategy guide and the video player that was included with the "Falcon Gold" CD-ROM, as well as all of the "Art Of The Kill" videos recorded to a single video in "MP4" format). Note that the main manuals for "Operation: Fighting Tiger" and "MiG-29: Deadly Adversary Of Falcon 3.0" are NOT included (as scans for these manuals were not currently available). Also included are CD "ISO" format images of the original "Falcon 3.0 CD" and "Falcon Gold" CD-ROMs. Included in this package are several third-party utilities for the simulations: * "Falcon/Hornet/MiG-29 Opening Screen Remover" * "Falcon Gold HUD Color Resetter" * "Gold Falcon Utilities v1.2" * "Strategic Falcon v1.22" ...as well as the Red Flag missions pack that was released by Keyboard Commander Corps and included with their "MiG Commander Utilities" (re: "KCC_RFM.TXT"). Also included is the complete soundtrack of "Falcon 3.0 Gold", recorded to MP3 files (located in the "C:\Games\FLIGHT\FalconCD\EXTRAS\MP3MUSIC" directory on your hard drive) using the MUNT Roland MT-32 software synthesizer (in CM-32L mode). Lastly, also included are all of the Windows desktop and start menu shortcuts that you need to run the simulations. Installation and Configuration Instructions ------------------------------------------- Delete any previous versions of "Falcon 3.0 Gold - The „Weeds„ Edition!" from your hard drive if you have any previous versions installed (delete the entire "C:\Games\FLIGHT\FalconCD" subdirectory and all of it's contents, and delete any existing "Falcon Gold" and "Falcon 3.0 Gold - The „Weeds„ Edition!" shortcuts on your Windows desktop and/or start menu). Unzip the "Games" directory included in the "Falcon_3.0_Gold_WE_v1.0.zip" ZIP archive file to the root of your hard drive (in verbatim). Note that the directory structure and subdirectories in the "Games" directory must be left intact, and that the "Games" directory must be located in the root of your hard drive in order for all of the Windows desktop and start menu shortcuts to function properly. Copy the included Windows desktop and start menu shortcut files (located in the "C:\Games\FLIGHT\FalconCD\Start Menu\Falcon Gold") to your Windows desktop and/or start menu. Optionally, add an entry for the file "C:\Games\FLIGHT\FalconCD\DOSBox\DOSBox.exe" to your Windows Firewall Exceptions, if you wish to host or join Falcon 3.0, Hornet, or MiG-29 multiplayer games over the Internet. Note that complete documentation and more information about DOSBox (as well as playing multiplayer Falcon Gold games under DOSBox) can be found in the "C:\Games\FLIGHT\FalconCD\DOSBox" directory on your hard drive. The DOSBox and multiplayer documentation files are: * "DOSBox 0.74 Manual.txt" * "DOSBox CVS r3873 Special Keys.txt" * "DOSBox IPX and Serial Connection Commands and Ports.gif" * "Falcon Gold Key Mapper Readme.txt" ...as well as the "#" comment lines at the bottom of the "DOSBox.conf" DOSBox configuration file. Note that the audio for DOSBox and the games are configured for Sound Blaster Radio Messages (Sound Blaster 16, address 220, IRQ 7, DMA 1), and Roland Sound and Music (Roland MT-32 in CM-32L mode). Lastly, note that ThrustMaster's "TMStick v2.1" TSR joystick utility (re: "TMSTICK.TXT") is loaded on startup via the "FALCGOLD.BAT" main menu batch file to configure for a small amount of null zone for the joystick axes and to adjust the position of the engine afterburner detent in the simulations ("LOADHIGH TMSTICK.COM 10 10 10 0 75"). Finally, double-click the "Falcon Gold" shortcut on your desktop, and HAVE FUN! THE DISCLAIMER -------------- Oh, and the USUAL DISCLAIMER: Use this mess of a package at your own risk... I will not be held responsible for ABSOLUTELY ANYTHING! Void where prohibited; Not available in all states; Removing factory seal will void your warranty; Removing information tag from pillow is a violation of federal law; Does not include tax, tag, or title; Ask about FREE shipping (just pay additional processing and handling); Your results may vary; Results not typical; Supplies are limited; I'm not a real doctor, but I play one on TV; California Proposition 65 Warning - This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects, or other reproductive harm - Not for sale in the State of California - Not to be shipped or transported to the State of California - Not for possession in the State of California; DON'T blame me... I DIDN'T vote for Obama, Clinton, Biden, or Harris (as I am NOT an IDIOTIC Democrat, or a BLATHERING LIBERAL MORON!); etc... etc... etc... . ENJOY ANOTHER FINE "„WEEDS„ EDITION" RELEASE! --------------------------------------------- "Fox One! Fox One!" "Good Kill! Good Kill!"