LEISURE SUIT LARRY 7: LOVE FOR SAIL! Patch to v1.2 __________________________________________________________________ TABLE O' CONTENTS I: VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION! II: WHAT THE PATCH FIXES III: WORKAROUNDS IV: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS V: HOW TO CONTACT US __________________________________________________________________ I: VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION! NOTE: After you install this patch, you will be unable to restore your previously saved games and will have to start the game over. However, there are some workarounds for common problems that may prevent you from having to use the patch. These workarounds are listed in Section III. Check them out! II: WHAT THE PATCH FIXES This patch upgrades Leisure Suit Larry 7: Love for Sail! to version 1.2 and corrects the following problems: * Lockup when passing gas in the casino. * Crash when typing more than 20 characters in the text box * Error 48 when saving and restoring games * Random lockups III: WORKAROUNDS This section contains some simple workarounds for common problems in Love for Sail. If you're experiencing any of the problems listed below, try these solutions before you install the patch! If the game is locking up in the casino when Larry passes gas, edit the RESOURCE.WIN file in the game directory and change the "leadsubmits=4" line to "leadsubmits=6". If this doesn't help, try 8 or 10. You can also avoid the lockup by eating the bean dip THREE times before going into the casino. In version 1.01, the game will crash or lock up if you type more than 20 characters in a text box. The patch will correct this, but there is a very simple workaround: just don't do it! There is nowhere in the game that you need to type anything that long. If you're getting an Error 48 when saving or restoring games, this indicates that you have more than 20 games saved. The patch will prevent this problem from occurring in the future, but you'll lose all of your currently saved games. If you prefer, you can salvage your last saved game and play from that point. Just follow these steps: 1) Find the latest saved game file in the game directory. This file will probably be named L7SG.020, but if you don't have a L7SG.020, find the file with the highest number (019, 020, 021, etc.). Copy this file to a floppy disk or another directory. You're going to need it for Step 4. 2) Delete the current saved games by typing DEL L7SG.* in the game directory. Or use File Manager or Explorer to remove all the files that begin with L7SG. 3) Start a new game. As soon as you have a chance, save the game, then exit. 4) Rename your saved file (L7SG.020) to L7SG.000, then copy it into the game directory. Click "Yes" when it asks if you want to replace the existing file. 5) Start the game and select "Open an Existing Game". You should have one saved game in the list. Restore this and play! Remember, you cannot save more than 20 games or you'll get the Error 48 again! IV: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Follow these steps to install the patch: 1) Copy the file LSL7PAT.ZIP into the game directory and unzip it. 2) Once the file is decompressed, run the batch file LSL7UPD.BAT. 3) Play the game and have fun! IV: HOW TO CONTACT US Sierra On-Line has a full library of help documents available electronically. You can download them from the following sources: · America On-Line: Use keyword SIERRA and choose "Software Libraries", then "Troubleshooting Guides & FAQ’s" · CompuServe: Use go SIERRA, choose "The Sierra On-Line Forum", then search the "Help Documents" library. · Go to our home page on the World Wide Web at http://www.sierra.com and follow the on-screen information. Additionally, you can get your document via our automated faxback service. Call (206) 644-4343, choose to use the automated technical support system and follow the voice instructions provided. You will be faxed a catalog of all of the documents that we have to offer and you will then be able to get the documents you need. If you prefer, you can also fax us at (206) 644-7697 with your document request. If you prefer to get assistance from a technician, Sierra Technical Support will be happy to assist you. All of the online services listed above are staffed by Sierra technicians. Additionally, you can send e-mail to support@sierra.com. A Sierra Technical Support, Support Request Form has been enclosed in case you wish to contact us via fax or U.S. mail. Simply fill it out and return it to us. Our fax number is (206) 644-7697 and our mailing address is: Sierra On-Line Technical Support PO Box 85006 Bellevue, WA 98015-8506 For phone assistance, you can reach Sierra Technical Support at (206) 644-4343 between 8:00 am and 4:45 pm, Monday through Friday. Please try to be at your system or have a copy of a Microsoft Diagnostics (MSD) report from it when you call. If you are in Europe, please contact our office in England. The Customer Support number is (0118) 920-9111, between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. The fax number is (0118) 987-5603. Customer Service can also be reached at the following address: Sierra On-Line Limited 2 BEACONTREE PLAZA GILLETTE WAY READING RG2 OBS UNITED KINGDOM