"Route 66" MPI Project

GAIPS 66 Map Packs
Generalized AIP Substitution
Custom DLL - mpinstant66.dll


Release Date: 3/9/2001
Updated: 4/22/2001  --  updated for Map Pack #7
Version: 1.2
Author: Natty Bumppo
E-Mail: nattybumppo@home.com
Homepage: http://members.home.net/nattybumppo/
Feedback: Absolutely! 

Planet: Multiple Venues
Size: Varies by Map
Players: 4+ Pilots
Type: MP Instant - Custom DLL


REQUIREMENTS:

    Battlezone II Combat Commander
    BZII 1.2 Official Beta Patch


INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:

    Unzip GS66Core.zip and any GS66Maps#.zip installation files directly
    into your "Battlezone II" folder, or unzip them into a temporary folder 
    and copy the folders piecemeal into the Battlezone II folder.

    The GAIPS66 core files and map packs are completely compatible with the
    BZII 1.2 official installation.  The GAIPS66 does not modify or supercede
    any official game component and will not compromise the official 
    installation in any way.

    *** NOTE: AlphaDragon's "Dragon Mod" is no longer a required installation.
    All the files needed from the Dragon Mod to support GAIPS66 have been 
    included with the GS66Core installation files.


DESCRIPTION:

    The heart of the GAIPS 66 Map Pack is the custom script DLL, mpinstant66.dll.
    Custom AIP and game configuration files are also included and are required 
    for use with the custom DLL.  Custom vehicle mesh and object description
    files are included in the core installation and are also reguired.

    
    Features
    --------
    - more than 30 host-controlled game options
    - improved and expanded AIP scripts
    - improved computer team scavenger management
    - human team AI unit skill progression
    - responsive computer team tactics
    - aggressive computer team mixed assault groups
    - computer team attack and patrol pathing
    - new custom vehicles
    - new custom weapons


    These maps are included in the GAIPS66 map packs:

    G66Maps1.zip
    -------------
    G66: Chill  -  original map by Pandemic
    G66: Dunes  -  original map by Pandemic
    G66: Ground Zero  -  original map by Pandemic

    G66Maps2.zip
    -------------
    G66: Iceberg  -  original map by Pandemic
    G66: High Heat  -  original map by Pandemic
    G66: Sea Battle  -  original map by Pandemic

    G66Maps3.zip
    -------------
    G66: Spinifex  -  original map by Natty Bumppo
    G66: Temple of Doom  -  original map by (LOC)Saint
    G66: Ridge  -  original map by Aesop

    G66Maps4.zip
    ------------
    G66: Canyons  -  original map by Pandemic
    G66: Island Warfare  -  original map by Pandemic
    G66: Junkyard  -  original map by Natty Bumppo

    G66Maps5.zip
    ------------
    G66: High & Low  -  original map by Pandemic
    G66: A Bridge Too Far  -  original map by Pandemic
    G66: Desert Quarry  -  original map by Pandemic

    G66Maps6.zip
    ------------
    G66: River Wars  -  original map by Pandemic
    G66: RJX-Mars  -  original map by Pandemic
    G66: Glacier -  original map by Aesop and Natty Bumppo

    G66Maps7.zip
    ------------
    G66: Crucible  -  original map by Avatar, converted from Mick Brown's BZ1 map
    G66: Dark Fortress  -  original map by Pastell, revised by Natty Bumppo
    G66: Daedalium -  original concept by Lizard (Metal Maze), revised by Natty Bumppo

    I'm going to take a break from G66 for a while to try to help out with the 
    Community Project.  I have some ideas for Map Pack #8, including a couple of 
    entirely new maps created by yours truly.  I'm also keeping a running list 
    of ideas for the G66 Summer Feature Patch, which will include many significant 
    improvements to the G66 Core files.  A smaller "objects patch" may be released 
    earlier this Spring to improve the appearance and performance of some of the 
    custom objects.  

    Suggestions for map conversions are welcome.

    Instructions for converting or creating your own maps for GAIPS66 are 
    available at Natty's Cabin.


    Look for the "G66" prefix in the online game list for GAIPS 66 map titles.

    Refer to the text file !G66OptionsHelp.txt, which is included with the core 
    installation files, for descriptions of the GAIPS66 game options presented 
    to the host at startup.  


    Acknowledgements
    ----------------

    The "Route 66" GAIPS66 MPI project was not limited to the efforts of one
    person.  GAIPS66 has been and will continue to be a community project.
    The successful completion of release 1.2 would not have been possible 
    without the generous and timely assistance and contributions of many 
    individuals including:

    Chris "AlphaDragon" Langley for the Dragon Mod "Cobra" and "Hunter" 
    custom vehicles, the first added to the GAIPS66 project;

    Andrew "Avatar" Goeldel for the "Rocket Tower" and "Rocket Pod" custom
    units and the awesome "Fury Tank" specially modified for this project, 
    the "Gorb Tank" borrowed from Pandemic's Dark Reign II, and many 
    wonderfully devilish ideas, some of which have been incorporated one 
    way or another into the project, others saved for later;

    "Lizard" for the "Puma" and "Dragoon" light tanks specifically designed 
    for this project (just what the doctor ordered), the "Hunter" scout and 
    "Scorpion" light tank;

    Victor "(LoC)Saint" Pinto - "Temple of Doom" map and "Mayan Pool";

    Arlen "Aesop" Spexarth - "Ridge" and "Glacier" maps;

    Chris Leinen, Robert "BS-er" Stewart and especially Nathan Mates for 
    critical information that made several key DLL modifications possible;

    and all the GAIPS66 Beta testers, too numerous to name individually
    mainly because I know there are more of you out there than those on my
    mailing list, who offered their time, thoughts, and suggestions for the
    betterment of the project.  A project cannot succeed without a good Beta
    test group, and this group was very, very good ... and very, very 
    patient!

    Thank you every one.


    Enjoy!  Send questions and feedback to:

    Natty Bumppo
    nattybumppo@home.com
    Natty's Cabin:  http://members.home.net/nattybumppo/

