EAW V1.2A README

This is a hex-modified version of EAW version 1.2 that makes changes listed below. 
It should be fully compatible with the various other mods and skins out there. Distribute freely!

INSTALLATION: Unzip to your EAW folder, usually in C:\Programs\Microprose Software\European Air War. The 
new version is named EAW12A.EXE and can sit next to your regular version. To use 1.2a just click on this 
new one (or create a shortcut to it and put it on your desktop). To use the original version click on it 
as before. To uninstall, simply delete EAWV12A.EXE.

The changes are: 

1) AI is more aggressive and use cannons at farther range 
2) Friendly and enemy flights start out closer to each other  
3) Sound is more vivid with taper distances increased to realistic levels
4) Better chance of getting closer airports if you use the StartOnGround option in net play (I think).
5) Some minor intended (and not intended) small changes I can't remember, but for the better.
6) Can be set so EAW no longer requires the CD (see instructions below).

Note on net play: You can only play against others with 1.2a. If they don't have it, use the standard
version 1.2 (there's no difference online if all you do is human-versus-human, anyway).

NO CD INSTRUCTIONS:

1) If you don't mind having the CD in the drive all the time or specifically want to keep your partial 
installation, you can skip this. But if you want the no-cd option, follow these steps. (This won't break 
anything either way).

2) Open up EAW.INI in your EAW folder. Under the section [Miscellaneous] there should be a setting for
"Debug Path=" (if not, type it in). Set this to Debug Path=./ and save it. It should look like this:
 
[Miscellaneous]
Debug Flags=0
Debug Path=./

3) Run it without the CD in the drive. If you get an error like "Can't find Movies.cdf", copy the missing
file off your EAW CD into your EAW directory, remove the CD and try again until everything works. 


ENJOY!

:)

DaveS   10/00  
