HardBall 4 patch #2                                   July 24, 1995
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This patch consists of a new file, HB4Z.EXE file which can be copied into 
your existing \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.

This file is named differently than the main executable file because it
has been found that this patch disables both manager's mode and modem play.
If you wish to engage modem play, follow the rules as laid out in the
manual. If you wish to play manager's mode, start the game normally. If, 
however, you wish to play vs. the computer in arcade mode at varying 
levels of difficulty, use the "hb4z diff #" launch protocol as discussed
below.

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
  "hb4z 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.


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HB4 Web Page
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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.

