killap's Fallout 1.02+ US Patch - Version A

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Patch Information:
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This is an "unofficial" patch for Fallout 2 which attempts to continue where the official 1.02 patch left off. Over 500+ bugs that were still present in the 1.02 version have been fixed. I try and limit my changes to actual bug fixes and not just include random changes that are not always needed/intended. If you have any questions/comments feel free to e-mail me at "sniper@madd-net.net" You can also find me on the No Mutants Allowed forum found at http://www.nma-fallout.com/forum/  If you cannot reach me by e-mail, I suggest posting there. Thanks and enjoy the patch!


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**READ BEFORE INSTALLATION**
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Your Fallout 2 CD can come in three different versions.

1. Fallout unpatched (1.0)
2. Fallout patched (1.02) with a file called patch000.dat
3. Fallout patched (1.02) without a file called patch000.dat

• If your game comes as number 1, then all you need to do is install version 'A' of my patch (which is what this is) following the installation instructions below.
• If your game comes as number 2, then delete the file called patch000.dat found inside your Fallout 2 directory and install version 'A' of my patch (which is what this is) following the installation instructions below
• If you game comes as number 3, then this is not the correct version of my patch and version 'B' should be downloaded and used instead.


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Installation:
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The folder that contains this readme should also contain a folder titled "data." This is the folder that contains all the fixes and files needed to run this patch. You should also see a file titled "fallout2.exe" Select and copy all the files that come with this patch. Now, go to your main Fallout 2 installation directory.  If you used the default setup, the directory should be located on C:\Program Files\BlackIsle\Fallout2.  Once you are in your Fallout2 directory, you should see a bunch of files. (fallout2.cfg, fallout2.exe, and so on.) There will probably also be a folder in here already named "data." (If not, there will be one soon) Now, paste the files that you just copied moments ago into your main Fallout 2 directory. Windows will ask you if you want to overwrite the contents. Say yes. You should now have a folder called "data" in your Fallout 2 directory and when you go inside it, there should be a bunch of folder called "Art," "Data," "Maps," "Proto," etc. That's it! You have just successfully installed this patch. Enjoy!


NOTE: If this is the first time you have used my patch, then you will have to start a new game since previous save games will no longer work.


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Frequently Asked Questions:
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Q: Can I use official 1.02 patch saves with this unofficial patch?
A: No, sadly you cannot. Any save game made before using my patch is not compatible. All future versions of my patch, however, are compatible with previous versions of my work unless otherwise noted.

Q: I just finished the Temple of Trials and the pipboy already says I completed quests in Redding or other locations. What gives?
A: Did you follow the installation instructions above? Most likely you still have the patch000.dat file in your Fallout 2 directory. If so, remove this file and RESTART the game.

Q: How do I know if this patch is installed correctly?
A: Before this wasn't an easy question to answer. As of the June 2007 release, I added a small rock at the beginning of the game. This rock is found just outside the Temple of Trials behind Klint. Looking at the rock should display some text and give the version of the patch you are running. If you don't see this rock then you missed something and should look over the installation instructions again.

Q: I am moving REALLY slow on the world map. Why is this?
A: This patch comes with an improved .exe file for faster computers (1Ghz CPU or above). Everyone complained that the world map was too fast with modern computers and thus this .exe is included. To revert back to normal speeds, just download the official 1.02 patch corresponding to your language. Next, extract the file to a separate directory. Now, copy ONLY the Fallout2.exe from that file and replace the one that is in your Fallout 2 directory. Speeds should return to normal.

Q: The world map is still too fast even with this improved .exe file. What gives?
A: The improved .exe is balanced to work well with the majority of people. At the moment there is nothing more that can be done. Do remember that though it still seems fast, before it was even worse. :)


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Acknowledgements:
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• Without the use of Per's Fallout 2 walkthrough I would not have been able to pinpoint the majority of the bugs fixed in this patch. Thanks!
• Several of these fixes are taken from the work done by Seraph in his patch and I am truly grateful for the work he has done. Thanks!
• Thanks to all those out there that sent in bug reports and thanks to the friendly people over at No Mutants Allowed with all the help they have provided. Thanks!

