==================================================================== Terra Nova: Strike Force Centauri - The „Weeds„ Edition! Version 1.0 ==================================================================== Overview -------- This is a complete pre-installed version of Looking Glass Technologies' EXCELLENT game "Terra Nova: Strike Force Centauri", including the two official demos that were released for the game, as well as the third-party addon mission "Operation: Stone Henge". The updated version 1.09 of the game is installed and running under DOSBox v0.74 (with a custom DOSBox "Key Mapper" file, and a custom Windows joystick and mouse remapper utility that adds several new controller features to the game), and also includes a plethora of additional handy DOS and Windows utilities for use with the game: * FileEdit v1.65 * GM Reset * JoyMouse v1.0 for Terra Nova: Strike Force Centauri * Joystick and controller testing utilities (JoyCheck, JoyTest v1.2, JoyTest v2.1, JoyTuner, KeyTest, SCode, and TMScope) * 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 * Smacker Video Player v4.2e * UNP v4.12 * World Editor v0.70 for Terra Nova: Strike Force Centauri ...as well as a few additional addons for the game: * High Resolution Objects Utility for Terra Nova: Strike Force Centauri * Mission Selector Utility and Complete Savegame Pack for Terra Nova: Strike Force Centauri * Modified Death Cutscene for Nikola ("NIKDIE.SMK") * Random Scenario Builder Setup and Options Setup demo recordings ("RNDSETUP.REC" and "OPTIONS.REC") * Reversed Stereo Patch for Miles Sound Blaster 16 Digital Audio Drivers ("SWAPFIX.COM"/"SB16.DIG") Included are all of the quick reference cards, manuals, posters, support documentation, FAQs, and readmes for the game, as well as the official strategy guide that was published for the game. Included are the complete MIDI and MP3 soundtracks for the game (including the official "Tribe" soundtrack), official game trailers and wallpaper images, as well as all of the game's map terrains exported to "PCX" image format. Included is the custom AWE-32 "SBK" format soundbank that was included with the game ("FF.SBK") converted to "SF2" SoundFont format ("FF.SF2"), and with all of the original missing AWE-32 ROM samples ("1MGM.SF2") imported into the SoundFont ("FF_1MGM.SF2"). Also included is the complete set of original Gravis UltraSound patches, in case that you wish to configure the game for DOSBox's supported Gravis UltraSound music. Lastly, also included are all of the Windows desktop and start menu shortcuts that you need to run the game. Installation and Configuration Instructions ------------------------------------------- Delete any previous versions of "Terra Nova: Strike Force Centauri - The „Weeds„ Edition!" from your hard drive if you have any previous versions installed (delete the entire "C:\Games\TNOVA" subdirectory and all of it's contents, and delete any existing "Terra Nova: Strike Force Centauri" and "Terra Nova: Strike Force Centauri - The „Weeds„ Edition!" shortcuts on your Windows desktop and/or start menu). Unzip the "Games" directory included in the "Terra_Nova_Strike_Force_Centauri_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 (and for DOSBox) to function properly. Copy the included Windows desktop and start menu shortcut files (located in the "C:\Games\TNOVA\Start Menu\Terra Nova Strike Force Centauri" directory) to your Windows desktop and/or start menu. Note that if you do not have a joystick or game controller connected to your computer you will need to disable joystick support for the game. Edit the line "JOYSTICK 1" in the "TN.CFG" Terra Nova configuration file to read "JOYSTICK 3" using Windows Notepad. Also note that the digital audio for DOSBox and the game is configured for a SoundBlaster AWE32 (SB16, Port Address 220, IRQ 5, DMA 1, HDMA/DRQ 5), and the music is configured for General MIDI/Roland SCC-1 (Port Address 330). Finally, double-click the "Terra Nova Strike Force Centauri - The „Weeds„ Edition!" shortcut on your desktop (or single-click the "Terra Nova Strike Force Centauri - The „Weeds„ Edition!" shortcut in your Windows start menu), and HAVE FUN! Using Custom Addon Resources ---------------------------- This installation includes an empty "CUSTOM" subdirectory (located in the "C:\Games\TNOVA" directory), as well as entries in the game's configuration file ("TN.CFG") that reference this subdirectory. You can copy replacement addon resources (such as new maps or missions) using the same filenames as the game's original resources to this "CUSTOM" subdirectory, and the game will load these new resource files INSTEAD of the game's original resource files when running the game. This is a real handy way to install and try out new game modifications, maps, or missions, WITHOUT overwriting original existing game files in your game installation. Normally you would have to back up the game's existing files first (and then copy and overwrite the game's exisiting resource files with the new ones), but with this "CUSTOM" subdirectory method you don't have to. You can simply delete the new resource files that you copied to the "CUSTOM" subdirectory after you're done testing any new modifications, maps, or missions, to return the game to it's original unmodified state. Custom DOSBox Key Mapper File and Joystick and Mouse Remapper Utility --------------------------------------------------------------------- This installation includes a custom DOSBox key mapper file ("Terra Nova Strike Force Centauri Key Mapper.txt"), and a custom Windows joystick and mouse remapper utility ("JOYMOUSE.EXE") that adds several new controller features to the game. The custom DOSBox key mapper file ("Terra Nova Strike Force Centauri Key Mapper.txt") remaps the "`" key to the "Esc" key in the game. Press "Ctrl+`" (instead of the game's default "Ctrl+Esc" keyboard command) to abort a mission. This prevents the Windows start menu from being displayed and subsequently task switching back to Windows when aborting a mission. The custom DOSBox key mapper file also remaps the fourth joystick button ("stick_0 button 3") to the "F4" key to send communications to the entire squad. Lastly, the custom DOSBox key mapper file also remaps the first joystick button ("stick_0 button 0") to the "G" key to toggle full-screen helmet mode in your PBA suit (most players normally use the left-mouse button to fire weapons in the game, as using the joystick's first button to fire weapons in the game is non-intuitive). The included custom Windows joystick and mouse remapper utility ("JOYMOUSE.EXE") is a self-running compiled AutoHotkey script ("JOYMOUSE.AHK") that adds several joystick and mouse routines and features to the game. When using a joystick for movement within the game, the game ignores the "SHIFT" key, which is normally used in combination with the normal movement keys to make short quick bounding movements in that direction. This compiled AutoHotkey script will automatically press the "SHIFT" key for the "Y" (forward/backward) axis when the joystick is at it's extreme up and down positions, while simultaneously automatically pressing the "W" and "X" keys (the forward and backward controls). This compiled AutoHotkey script also adds joystick "R" (rudder) axis support for strafing (sidestep left: "Z" key, and sidestep right: "C" key) in the game, as well as also adding the "SHIFT" bounding key when the rudder axis is at it's extreme left and right positions (as described above) for strafing. Lastly, this compiled AutoHotkey script also adds middle-mouse button support to the game to deploy (or use) your PBA suit's selected ASF (the "5" key). Note that both DOSBox and the game must be configured to use a "CH Products Flightstick Pro" for the joystick type in order for the custom DOSBox key mapper file and the compiled AutoHotkey script to function properly ("joysticktype=ch" in the "Terra Nova Strike Force Centauri.conf" DOSBox configuration file, and "JOYSTICK 1" in the "TN.CFG" Terra Nova configuration file). Lastly, also note that the game uses the "X" axis of joystick "B" (also known as the "Z" axis) for looking up and looking down. If you have a joystick that includes a non-centering up and down throttle slider, this feature is fairly useless, and can seem quite strange within the game. The throttle slider MUST be set to approximately 57% from the bottom of it's travel in order for your view to remain centered within the game (and to use your joystick's POV/Coolie hat to look around). Using the included DOS utility "Joy Test v2.1" you can set the the "X" axis of joystick "B" to a value of "110" before starting the game to prevent problems (note that the reported range values of the axes in "Joy Test v2.1" is 1 to 254). 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... . Version History --------------- v1.0 - Initial release. 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