================== Tailgunner 2 by steveiy ===================


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See the section on known bugs.  Very important.


Description
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This patch allows CFS bomber pilots to aim their guns and drop bombs in multiplayer games.

Features
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1. Multiplayer bombs
All players equipped with TG2 can now drop bombs (and see each other drop bombs).

2. Improved gunnery
Gun pointing is now referenced to the cursor in all views, allowing stock aircraft to be used.

3. Brunhost support
Distance at which a) labels are displayed and b) target lock is possible can now be set for enhanced no-FUN games.  This feature only works in Brunhost games.

4. Anti-ramming
Anti-ramming reduces (but does not eliminate) the chances of dying in a collision.  Basically, if someone deliberately rams you, you might survive.  If you deliberately ram them, you die just like before.

Licence
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Released as Freeware with restrictions, All other rights reserved by the Author. This version of Tailgunner is made available free of charge, but you are not allowed to modify it, redistribute it, or any part of it, in any form without the express prior approval of the Author.


Fair use
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You must use Tailgunner 2 in a fair and responsible manner.  Do not use it to gain an unfair advantage.  Do not use it in games where it has been made clear that it is not allowed.


Disclaimer
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Tailgunner 2 has been extensively tested by CSS and has worked fine on a variety of systems.  However, the Author accepts no responsibility whatsoever for any loss or damage arising from the use of Tailgunner 2, however caused.


Installing Tailgunner 2
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There is no need to patch individual planes any more.  TG2 works with (most) stock aircraft.

1. Make sure you put your CFS CD in the CDROM drive, as the   installer will need to copy some files off it.

2. Download the zip file, extract and run the self-installer program.

3. Add the following line to your COMBATFS.CFG file in the [MAIN] section:

	ShowLogo=0

4. Reboot your computer.

Uninstalling Tailgunner 2
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The only way (right now) to uninstall TG2 is to completely reinstall CFS.  Sorry about that.

Hints on Using Tailgunner
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1. Point the guns using the mouse.  Remember that there is a parallax error because the gun and the viewpoint are in slightly different places.  You often have to give it more angle than you think because the gun is that much closer to the target than your eye is.  Don't spray it around.  Short (1sec) bursts will show you where your bullets are falling.  Make good use of your padlock view but don't forget to look where you're flying once in a while.

2. Load and use bombs exactly like you would in single player mode.  All players who have TG2 will see your bombs drop and explode.  NOTE: after you have dropped 20 bombs you will have to return to the ready room before you can drop any more.


Known Bugs
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1. Does not appear to work with Win2k.  May corrupt your CFS installation.
2. You MUST disable your startup video, otherwise you may get hangups, or worse.


Support
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If you have a problem installing or using TG2, head for the Tailgunner public forum at http://www.multicfs.com


Acknowledgements
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A huge thank-you to all members of CSS, who tested TG2 to destruction more times than I can remember.  In particular, special merit awards go to JG2_Gabreski, One_Eagle, AK_Lobo, CSS_Bigjohnnie, CSS_Bug, CSS_LRG_LIST and CSS_Gull for testing above and beyond the call of duty.

Thanks to CSS_JungleBudz for website support and advice.

Big thanks to GunsJammed for invaluable technical information, ideas and rational thought during the development of TG2.  

Thanks and kudos to paulieeee for the kickin' TG2 logo.

Apologies to anyone I forgot.


steveiy
July 2001