HardBall 4 patch #2 July 5, 1995 =================== This patch consists of a new HB4.EXE file which can be copied over your existing HB4.EXE file in the HB4 directory of your harddisk. It does not modify the distribution media, therefore if you re-install HardBall 4 you'll need to re-copy this patch into the directory after the install is complete. Here is the complete list of items which have been fixed since the original pressing: - Improved physics-based batting model* which provides more user control and better hit locations. - Adjustable difficulty levels from 1 (easy) to 10 (hard). The original version played at approximately level 5. Run HB4 by typing "hb4 diff 3" to set difficulty to 3, etc. - Better computer pitching strategy (depending on difficulty level). - Computer pitcher attempts pickoffs at all bases. - Improved computer baserunning intelligence. - User gets control of catcher after pitch for throwing to 1st or 3rd. - Misc. other gameplay tuning. - Problems working with Mach 64 video cards corrected. - Detects DOS configuration problems which cause MLBPA leagues to be unplayable and suggests workaround. *note: HardBall III and HardBall 4 have always used a physics-based batting model. Technical Support ----------------- Email help is available from 76004.2132@compuserve.com or accolade@aol.com Telephone help is available Monday through Friday, 8AM to 5PM Pacific Standard Time. Call (408) 296-8400 or FAX (408) 246-0231. You may also write us at this address: Accolade c/o Customer Service 5300 Stevens Creek Blvd. Suite 500 San Jose, CA 95129 HB4 Web Page ------------ The latest information about patches, demos, sound and music drivers, etc. can be found at http://mindlink.net/mike/hardball.htm This patch, the demo, sound and music drivers, etc. can be found on Accolade's BBS as well as these two ftp sites: ftp://ftp.netcom.com/pub/ac/accolade/ ftp://brawl.mindlink.net/pub/MindSpan/HardBall4/ Copyright (c) 1995 Accolade, Inc.