Combat Mission: Battle for Normandy v3.

12 README

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT README FILE BEFORE CONTINUING WITH THIS
INSTALL!!!
(This Readme file is also available after the installation inside the game
installation directory)

VERSION REQUIREMENT
This v3.12 patch for Combat Mission: Battle for Normandy requires you to have a
working copy of Combat Mission: Battle for Normandy installed and upgraded to
v3.11. It will not work with Game Engine version 2.0 or 1.0. It works for both
base-game only installs as well as those that have any combination of modules or
packs. Other non-Battlefront game versions may not be compatible with this patch.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Download your zipped file to the Downloads folder or Desktop, then unzip the setup
files. Run the setup from the same location and follow the onscreen prompts.
IMPORTANT: do not move the setup files to Combat Mission's "My Programs" or "My
Documents" directories. Running the setup from these locations will result in an
error. Move the setup files to the Downloads folder or Desktop before running
Setup.

INSTALLATION LOCATION
The v3.12 patch MUST be installed into the same directory where the full version of
the game resides. The installer will attempt to select the correct default for
you, and warn you if it thinks it's not where it should be, but if you moved the
game files manually, or on certain setups, this automatic selection may not be 100%
fail safe. Please doublecheck the installation location BEFORE installing the v3.12
patch and make sure that you are installing into the correct directory. Installing
into the wrong directory will lead to crashes and require a complete reinstall.

PREVIOUS SAVE GAME COMPATIBILITY NOTE:

Save games from previous versions ARE COMPATIBLE with v3.12, provided that you save
your turn-based games in the COMMAND phase (not the replay phase) before updating
to v3.12.

COMPATIBILITY WITH MODS:

Due to the potential of conflicts with pre v3.12 game mods, we advise uninstalling
any mods prior to installing the patch.

ANTI-VIRUS/SECURITY SOFTWARE WARNINGS

Certain anti-virus and other security software installed on your computer may
prevent the Upgrade from installing properly, or from running after installation.
This usually happens if your AV software settings allow it to use "heuristic"
scanning, which basically means guessing rather than scanning for known virus
signatures. Since our games are encrypted to prevent hacking, AV software is not
able to decode them, and this may result in what is known as a "false positive". As
long as during installation you see that Battlefront.com, Inc. is the originator of
the file, you can safely ignore such warnings and whitelist the file. If the file
was put into quarantine by your AV software, you can safely move it back. For more
information about false positives, whitelisting and heuristic scanning, please
consult the support manual of your chosen anti virus solution.

USER PRIVILEGES
The game does not require any "elevated privileges" (e.g. "Run as admin") under
Windows, nor any compatibility settings. Note that if you install and launch the
game with elevated or changed permissions anyway, you will be required to ALWAYS
run the game with these changed permissions from then on. For more information
about "user privileges", please see the Microsoft Windows manual for UAC (User
Account Control).

"VIRTUAL MACHINES", PROCESS MONITORS AND DEBUGGERS

The game does not run in a Virtual Machine environment, or even if you have partial
virtualization enabled (e.g. Virtual Keyboard) . It will also refuse to run if you
have various intrusive process monitors or debuggers running at the same time.

MULTIPLE WINDOWS USERS

Please note that the game will usually only run for the Windows User Account that
installed and launched it for the first time. If you would like to run the game on
multiple accounts, changes to your Windows Account Control will be necessary.

v3.12 Features:

Content
* Market Garden module scenario "MG Counterattack at Son" has been updated: the
Canal Bridge has been replaced with a bridge that can support more weight for
tanks.
* Market Garden module campaign "The Road to Nijmegen has been updated: Improved
Experience level of friendly aircraft throughout the campaign. Concrete bunker
changed to wood bunker in Heuman Lock Bridge mission. Reduced morale of German
troops in Heuman Lock Bridge mission.
* Commonwealth module campaign "Kampfgruppe Engel" has been updated: fixed an issue
where core tanks would disappear after Mission 1.
* Commonwealth module campaign "The Scottish Corridor" has been updated: Replaced
three tanks missing from player force in one mission.

Updates
* Some micro terrain, such as rocky ground, now provides more protection from high
explosives.

Bug Fixes
* Fixed a bug that caused players to swap sides in a 2-player Quick Battle.
* Fixed some issues with vehicles interacting with bridges.
* Fixed some issues with AI purchasing logic in Quick Battles.
* Fixed a problem where units from a module that was not owned by the player could
be added to a scenario after a 2-player Quick Battle, resulting in the scenario
being inaccessible to the player later.
* Fixed a bug where a towed anti-tank gun could disappear or get left behind by the
towing vehicle.
* Fixed a bug where an anti-tank gun could take up to 15 minutes to Pack Up,
instead of the time indicated by the UI.
* M8 and M20 scout car driver and radio operator, when commander is unbuttoned,
should no longer be hit by small arms fire that does not first penetrate the
vehicle.
* King Tiger (Henschel turret) mantlet armor protection increased.
* Fixed a bug that could cause a unit's pause orders to be change to a one-second
pause if a waypoint was repositioned.
* Anti-tank guns now rotate more slowly.

TO&E
* The Grille is now available to the Waffen-SS service.
* Waffen-SS motorized Panzergrenadier formations have more Panzerfausts stored in
their Opel Blitz trucks.
* PSW U304(f) halftracks now carry Panzerfausts like other German halftracks.
* Bedford QLT TT trucks assigned to Lorried Battalions and carrying infantry
platoons are now stocked with extra PIAT ammunition.
* Fixed an issue where if an entire Panzergrenadier battalion was purchased,
sometimes one platoon would be left without available halftrack transport.
* Adjusted ammunition counts for various artillery units.
* These vehicles will now properly have a full crew when they are purchased as
individual vehicles: Firefly, Stuart III, Stuart V, Stuart VI, and Crusader AA.
* The imposter "Vickers" team that is actually a 2IC team available for purchase as
a Specialist Team has been removed.
* Commonwealth service QB Infantry branch once again has Observer teams available
for purchase as Specialist Teams.
* Some Kriegsmarine Specialist Team troops were being improperly equipped with the
Gewehr 43 rifle. These troops are now equipped with the Kar 98K.
* Adjustments to ranks of various Kriegsmarine troops.
* German Heer once again have a Panzer Division Escort Company.
* SS Panzer Division Escort Company in Quick Battles now has three subordinate ATG
squads assigned, instead of three subordinate ATG platoons.

Art
* Fixed a misaligned passenger in White Scout Car.
* Fixed an issue with 105mm-armed M4 Sherman turret rotation on slopes.
* Fixed normal maps on Humber IV and Daimler tires.
* Adjustments to assignment of uniform textures for Luftwaffe infantry NCOs,
Commanders, and Kriegsmarine troops.
* Replaced missing brittleness indicator dot.
* Adjustments to King Tiger model and texture (Henschel turret variant).
* Adjustments to airborne 6 pounder ATG model.