                    Grand Prix 2 Season 1997 Add-on v2.4
                    ************************************

                     Copyright (c) 1997 Matti Laitinen
                            All rights reserved.

                              Latest versions:
                        http://www.edu.lahti.fi/~mtl/


v2.4 - 31th May
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- Add-on changed to correspond the situation after Barcelona GP


How to Install
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First create directory SEASON97 under your gp2-directory. Then unzip the
files there and type INSTALL. The installation batch will update some of
the JAM files and change the gp2.exe. If you can't accept this, take first
backup the files you want to remain unchanged.


About Season 97
---------------

This car set will update your Grand Prix 2 into season 1997. As we all know,
the original version of GP2 includes only season 1994 cars, so now you will
have a great change to make the game even more interesting.

Because of technical limitations in Grand Prix 2, I had to include extra
team (Forti) to the add-on that you will have 26 runners (24 normally in
a season 97).

This add-on contains:
 - New cars
 - New helmets
 - New car and driver performances
 - New cockpit colours
 - New pitcrew colors
 - New pitbox order
 - New Goodyear tyres
 - New marshals and chequered flag man
 - New starting lights
 - Installation batch for DOS
 - Support for all versions of GP2

The installation will change the following files:
- gp2.exe and f1gstate.sav
- williams.jam, tyrrell.jam, benetton.jam, mclaren.jam, footwork.jam, lotus.jam,
  jordan.jam, ligier.jam, larrous.jam, minardi.jam, ferrari.jam, sauber.jam,
  simtek.jam, helmets1.jam, b1ftr.jam, b1rtr.jam, b2ftr.jam, b2rtr.jam,
  roadsgn.jam, mpush.jam, flags1.jam, flagcheq.jam and chequ1.jam

If you have saved some important data in them, take first backups of them.


Changing Game Settings
----------------------

The installation will change the game settings to default values. After
installation probably you'll have to change some settings like current
driver, modem settings, etc...

You must have Slobodan Blanusa's GP2 Editor v2.12b for Windows to change the
game settings. Using other editor may cause some strange things... The editor
can be at URLs shown above.


Troubleshooting
---------------

If after installation the game won't start anymore, delete the f1gstate.sav
-file and then load a saved game S97AO??.QRL

Loading a hotlap or replay will delete the current game settings. You can
restore this add-on's setting loading a saved game shown above.

If you notice strange car behaviour during the races, check your car setups.

The helmets in the driver selection screen can not change.

If the installation program (install.exe) does not start because of some
strange reason, go to SEASON97-directory and type "GP2EDEXP S97AO??.GPE .."
without the quotes. By writing "TYPE VERSION.ID" you will see the current
version number, which you then replace the ??-marks.


Thanks to
---------

* Geoff Crammond for creating this excellent game.
* Trevor Kellaway for creating JAM to BMP converter. More info can be found
  at his website: http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/tkellaway/gp2.htm
* Slobodan Blanusa <sblanusa@gradst.hr> for creating an excellent Windows
  editor and DOS Exporter.
* Pat Painter <patpainter@geocities.com> for a good painting tips.


Disclaimer
----------

This add-on may be freely copied and distributed, as long as it is not
modified in any way, no fee is charged and this file is always included.
This program is provided "as is" with no warranties expressed or implied.
The author will not be held responsible for any losses incurred, either
directly or indirectly by the use of this program.

This is *not* an Microprose product and the author has no connection with
Geoff Crammond or Microprose.


Author
------

Matti Laitinen
mtl@edu.lahti.fi
http://www.edu.lahti.fi/~mtl/


Have fun !!!
