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Author:                 Jeff250
Email:			jeff250@gmx.net
ICQ UIN:		41443592
Official Web Page:	http://tierone.2y.net
Revision:               2.0

Special thanks:         Nick-ED, Deathwinger, Dark Wolf, Iceman, and
			RoadRage!

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			*     Features     *
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	* Custom Textures!

	* Custom MIDI Soundtrack!

	* Custom PLAYER WEAPONS!
                * Impact Mortor Shell: A mega missile that is similar to
                  a grenade, and it even bounces!
                * Phoenix High Energy Beam: A true laser.  It is as fast
                  as vulcan, but uses energy.  Watch out for the quick
                  refire rate!
                * Rocket Launcher: A primary weapon, not secondary
                  weapon, that fires the all new rocket.  Beware, this
                  weapon will deplete your vulcan ammo very quickly!
                * Flamethrower: Uses gases found in the atmosphere for an
                  explosive answer to a primary weapon.
		* Advanced Proximity Bomb: The newest generation of
                  proximity bombs.  They include homing capabilites, but
                  because bombs only move with the inertia of your ship,
                  these puppies will only seek till they have reached a
                  complete stop.  The proximity bomb will actually spin
                  faster when it has locked on to a target.

	* Custom HUD Labels and in-game text so you know all the new
	  names of the weapons without having to read this!

Included files:
crystcav.mn2            This is the mission file.
crystcav.hog            This is the level itself.
crystcav.txt            This file is a text file that has cool info!
250.bat                 This file will install and uninstall the 250 MOD.
250.ham                 This file contains 250 MOD data.
250.txb                 This file includes custom in-game text.

You should not delete ANY file included with this level.
If one of these files is not included, please go to my web site,
http://tierone.2y.net, to download the full level.


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			*Table of Contents *
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1.  History of Revisions

2.  The Patcher (gives installation overview)

3.  FAQ & Troubleshooting

4.  Legal Stuff


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                        *      History     *
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v 2.0
     * 250 MOD now supports new liquids such as mud, sewage, and acid
       (3x stronger than lava!).
     * Various changes made to Crystal Caves 2.
     * Final version of the 250 MOD!

v 1.2
     * Fixed the flamethrower bug that I had already fixed, but
       didn't include the fixed file :).

v 1.1
     * Minor bug fixes
     * Added more plasma cannons
     * Took out one mortar shell

v 1.0
     * First released version
     * Uses the 250 MOD data

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			*    The Patcher   *
			********************

        The patcher (250.bat) allows you to install and uninstall the
250 series MOD data for any 250 series level.  Remember, the 250 MOD will
only work correctly with levels designed for it, so uninstall the MOD
when done.


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			* Troubleshooting  *
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Q: I have a Voodoo Banshee or another 3dfx card.  Reflux crashes when I
   try to play it, leaving the "Prepare for Descent" up there.
A: It really didn't crash-- it just sometimes takes a long time to load
   with Voodoo Banshees and other 3dfx cards.

Q: Why can't I see any custom textures?
A: Version 1.2 of Descent 2 is required!

Q: Some guy keeps complaining that his FPS is too high and the megas keep
   locking on to him.  What the heck?
A: Tell him he needs to run 250.bat!

Q: Listen Jeff whoever you are, why didn't you include homing missiles?
A: If you really need homing missiles for this to be your favorite level,
   check out someone else!

Q: And why didn't you include a custom ship?
A: I like the old ship just fine.  It would be one thing if it was a ugly
   piece of crap, but it looks nice the way it is.  If you mean custom
   ship speed, fire rate, etc., I didn't customize it for the same reason
   I didn't customize things like lasers and plasma-- they are cool the
   way they are.

Q: Uh-oh!  It won't unpatch! OH WHAT DO I DO NOW?
A: Listen, I told you not to modify the HAM or the HOG files and to not
   delete anything the patcher backs up.  Now you'll have to reinstall
   Descent 2! :(

Q: I lost my Descent 2 CD-- what do I do?
A: Get a job.

Q: What is the best weapon and missile now?
A: There is no best, but in my opinion, plasma is still my favorite,
   with napalm being pretty good in close-combat circumstances.  All the
   weapons are the best at something, but I'll let you figure out.

Q: You forgot to say the best missile.
A: That's not a question, but it is probably the impact mortar, especially
   when playing on the insane difficulty, where you can wipe out small
   rooms!

Q: How do I use the 250 MOD with my own level?
A: Contact me at jeff250@gmx.net for permission and instructions.  Since
   there are so many other questions like how to incorporate mud, sewage,
   acid, etc. into your own level, you'd have to ask me anyways.


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			*   Legal Stuff    *
			********************

1. You may not distribute these files for profit!
   If you want to, lets talk about it. ;)
2. You may not modify my levels or any files included without my
   permission.
3. You may not distribute my level unless all the files are included.
4. You may not use anything included with this mission for yourself,
   without my permission.
5. You may not use anything included in this mission as a base for your
   level.
6. This mission is provided as-is.  If it damages your computer, your
   cat, or Descent 2 in any way, I am not responsible.
7. You may not distribute or use, for your own level, my custom weapons,
   or the MOD without my permission.  (See the FAQ for more information.)
8. You may not distribute or use for your own level my custom textures
   without my permission.

Send any questions, concerns, or comments to jeff250@gmx.net.
Browse http://tierone.2y.net for other cool stuff like this!