####################################### # M124 Sniper Rifle # # Release 1 # # # # By Justin Meyer # # AKA Gh0st # # Convictinq@aol.com # # # # Released 9/2/2002 # # # # # ####################################### Installation Instructions: Note: These instructions require you to have the FAME program somewhere on your computer. If you don't, download it from www.nma-fallout.com. 1. Extract the M124.dat file to your \Fame\Patches Directory. 2. Extract the 00000143.pro file to your \Fallout 2\Data\Proto\Items Directory. Write protect it. (refer to my "write-protecting" section for instructions on how to write protect files) 3. Extract the Sniper.frm file to your \Fallout 2\Data\art\inven\ Directory. Write protect it. 4. Extract the Pro_item.msg file to your \Fallout 2\Data\text\english\game Directory. Write protect it. 5. Start up FAME. 6. Check the box next to "M124.dat". 7. Hit play and have fun! **************************** ***HOW TO WRITE PROTECT FILES*** **************************** 1. Right-click the file you want to write protect. 2. Scroll down to "Properties" and click it. 3. Under the attributes section (on the bottom), Check read-only, and hidden. Un-check archive if it is checked. 4. Click "Apply" then "OK", and your done. Easy, eh? ------------ Known bugs ------------ None that I know of, 'cept the pic isn't as bright as I'd like. There really shouldn't be any, since this "mod" is so simple. If you do find any, send me an email. (Convictinq@aol.com - copy and paste it.) ------------ Credits ------------ Full credit for the picture of the actual gun goes to the Half-Life Firearms team. I edited it to make it fit, and changed the colors and brightness a bit. Used without permission.(hope theres nothin wrong with that? really sorry if there is, but i didnt have time to ask :\ ) The rest is is my work. I tried to newb-proof this readme the best I could, sorry if it didnt meet satisfactions. I will gladly accept requests, suggestions, and comments, so email me at: Convictinq@aol.com HAVE FUN AND ENJOY