Readme File:
Aliens Versus Predator 2
English version 1.0.9.6 UPDATE README
4/22/02


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

[1] WHAT THE UPDATE CHANGES
[2] HOW TO INSTALL THE UPDATE
[3] ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
[4] CONTACTING SIERRA


[1] WHAT THE UPDATE CHANGES
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Changes in version 1.0.9.6:

Multiplayer:
- Made the multiplayer file verification much more thorough. This
should prevent players with hacked attribute files from joining
servers that aren't running the hacks.
- Raised flamethrower damage while the attacker is shooting the
target.
- Lowered napalm damage while the target is on fire.
- Made taunts play as 3D sounds which diminish with distance.
- Hooked up five Queen taunts.
- Hooked up two more Predator taunts.

General:
- Lowered maximum railgun ammo from 30 to 10.
- Lowered railgun pickup ammo to 5.
- Lowered maximum flamethrower ammo from 600 to 200.

Mod support:
- Added the ability to make the Flare Pouch, Cloaking Device,
Predator Masks, Hacking Device and Night Vision pickup objects
respawn.


Changes from previous versions:
This update includes changes from all previous game updates. See
the changelog.txt installed with this update for a comprehensive
list of changes from all previous updates.


[2] HOW TO INSTALL THE UPDATE
====================================

Double-click the "avp2_en_096.exe" file and follow the prompts. If
the update has installed correctly you will see "1.0.9.6" in the
lower-right hand corner of the main menu when you run the game.

Since this update includes all previous "1.0.9.x" updates, you do
not have to install earlier updates before installing this one.
This update will only install if you have an English version of
Aliens Versus Predator 2 already installed.


[3] ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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This update is compatible with saved games from previous versions.


[4] CONTACTING SIERRA
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A) Customer Service, Support, and Sales
B) Technical Support
C) Sierra Warranty and Legal Information

A) CUSTOMER SERVICE, SUPPORT AND SALES

United States
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Hours: Monday-Friday 8 AM to 5 PM PST

International Sales: 310-649-8000
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Fax: (310)-258-0744

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United Kingdom
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Main: (0118) 920-9111
Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Fax: (0118) 987-5603
Disk/CD replacements in the U.K. are £6.00,
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France
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Du lundi au jeudi, de 9h00 à 18h00
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Germany
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Online-informationen und Webshop:
http://www.sierra.de


On-Line Sales
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CompuServe France: GO FRSIERRA
Internet USA: http://www.sierra.com
Internet United Kingdom: http://www.sierra-online.co.uk
Internet France: http://www.sierra.fr
Internet Germany: http://www.sierra.de


Disk and/or Manual Replacement:

Product Returns*:
Vivendi Universal Interactive Publishing International
Sierra Warranty Returns
4247 South Minnewawa Ave.
Fresno, CA 93725

Vivendi Universal Interactive Publishing International
Sierra CD/Doco Replacement
4247 South Minnewawa Ave.
Fresno, CA 93725

NOTE: To replace your CD(s) please send only the damaged CD and a
copy of your dated receipt, if less then 90 days. After 90 days
please include a $10.00 handling fee along with the CD(s). For
Documentation replacement, please include a $5.00 handling fee and
a photocopy ONLY of either your disk or CD. Payment should be made
at the time of your request. Sorry, no credit cards.

* Returns to this address valid in North America only.


B) TECHNICAL SUPPORT

North America
Sierra Entertainment offers a 24-hour automated technical support
line with recorded answers to the most frequently asked technical
questions. To access this service, call (310) 649-8033, and follow
the recorded instructions to find your specific topic and resolve
the issue. If this fails to solve your problem, you may still write
or fax us with your questions, or contact us via our Web site -
http://support.vugames.com

Sierra Entertainment
Technical Support
4247 South Minnewawa Avenue
Fresno, CA 93725

Main: (310) 649-8033
Monday-Friday, 8:00 A.M.- 4:45 P.M. PST
Fax: (310) 258-0755
http://support.vugames.com


United Kingdom
Vivendi Universal Interactive Publishing UK Ltd. offers a 24-hour
Automated Technical Support line with recorded answers to the most
frequently asked technical questions. To access this service, call
(0118) 920-9111, and follow the recorded instructions to find your
specific topic and resolve the issue. If this fails to solve your
problem, you may still write or fax us with your questions, or
contact us via the Internet.

Vivendi Universal Interactive Publishing UK Ltd.
2 Beacontree Plaza,
Gillette Way,
Reading, Berkshire
RG2 0BS United Kingdom

Main: (0118) 920-9111
Monday-Friday, 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Fax: (0118) 987-5603
http://www.sierra-online.co.uk


France
Vivendi Universal Interactive Publishing France
Support Technique
32, Av de l'Europe
Bât Energy 1
78 941 VELIZY VILLACOUBLAY CDEX
France

Téléphone : 0 891 670 800 (0,22 euro/mn)
Serveur vocal 24H/24 et 7J/7
Techniciens du Lundi au Vendredi de 8H00 à 21H00
Samedi, Dimanche et jours fériés de 10H00 à 18H00
Fax : 01 30 67 90 65

Courrier électronique : support@sierra.fr
http://www.sierra.fr


Germany
Vivendi Universal Interactive Publishing Deutschland GmbH
Technischer Support

Paul-Ehrlich-Straße 1
D-63225 Langen
Deutschland

Montag bis Freitag von 10 - 19Uhr
Tech Support Tel: +49 (0) 6103-99-40-940
Fax: +49 (0) 6103-99-40-188

Weitere Hilfen, Patches etc. finden Sie im Internet unter:
http://www.sierra.de
http://www.sierra.de/support


Spain
Vivendi Universal Interactive Publishing España
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28034 MADRID
Spain
Teléfono de Soporte Técnico: 91 735 34 37
Soporte técnico de lunes a viernes
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www.vup-interactive.es
Soporte Tecnico: soporte@vup-interactive.es
Comercial: comercial@vup-interactive.es


Italy
Contattare il vostro distributore.


C) SIERRA WARRANTY AND LEGAL INFORMATION

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