Note to ftp.cdrom.com - this file replaces hotlaunch.zip.

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Hot Launch v1.0a (Alpha 1)
By Grady Drew - drew@globeset.com
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NOTE:
Please send all bug reports and feature requests to drew@globeset.com.
This program will get much better if you give me feedback.

This program is freeware. Donations are gladly accepted.

This program may not be sold or used as a basis for any other program 
unless express written permission is given by the author. 

This program may be distributed free of charge if accompanied by this 
text file. 

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Title:       Hot Launch
Author:      Grady Drew

Description: Front end for Ryan 'Ridah' Feltrin's Eraser Bot

Thanks to:   My testers (you know who you are)
             id Software
             Ryan Feltrin for yer bot
             Bluesnews
             Sonic Youth (Most helpful band today. This will change.)

Build time:  If I thought about it, I'd probably decide that I needed
             to get a life, so I wont think about it.

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DESCRIPTION

Hot Launch is a front end designed for use with the Eraser Bot. If 
you don't know what the Eraser Bot is, you can find out more 
information at http://impact.frag.com. Most features of the Eraser Bot, 
and Quake 2 multiplayer can be controlled from Hot Launch.

INSTALLATION

Unpack the .zip file into the directory of your choice and run 
hotlaunch.exe by double-clicking on the icon. 

RUNNING HOT LAUNCH

It's pretty much self-explanitory. Ill have a manual (considering that 
I'm a tech writer) finished in the near future that will be implemented 
in an on-line help format of some sort. Features not available in 
this version will be disabled, but you will still be able to see some 
of the control structures. If you can't affect it by clicking on it, 
the functionality isn't implemented yet.

SUPPORTED VERSIONS

This version of Hot Launch supports:
* Eraser Bot v0.7 (Beta)
* Quake 2 v3.14

If you can get it to work with others, great. If not, please don't ask 
me to support older versions. Upgrade. 

NEW TO THIS VERSION

v1.0a
+ Checks for hotlaunch.ini file on start. If one doesn't exist, it 
prompts user to create one. hotlaunch.ini files saved in c:\
+ About Screen
+ File menu works.
+ Help menu works.
+ Can spawn a specific number of bots. Uses either slider or direct 
input. 30 bots is the maximum at this time, but I can change if need 
be.
+ Bot skill slider works. 
+ Autoskill option box works. 
+ Internal maps all there and checkable.
+ External maps, if path set correctly, will be shown. Make sure the 
map you select is set up for deathmatch. If not, you'll have big 
problems.
+ Allow config of deathmatch settings
+ Client latency works. (doesnt check value, though)
+ Allow client commands yes/no.
+ Show bot connect info yes/no.
+ Preferences saves path info correctly, and checks to see if map 
directory exists. Updates maps in external map list automatically. 

To Do:
- Lots of stuff. I'll take all requests. (drew@globeset.com) 
Here's the preliminary list...
- Change graphics. Make the whole thing look good. (Several days 
with photoshop.) This is a low priority right now.
- Work on maximum bot number. Is it applicable in newer versions 
of the Bot?
- Spawning of a list of named bots. Allow user to choose which 
ones and how many. (from bot.cfg file)
- cycle maps option. (default = yes i believe) Taken from maps.txt
- **important** Teamplay options under gameplay. 
- add text window for additional flags for user to enter. 
- add the rest of the console commnds for the bot. 
- what else should be saved under preferences? eraser bot dir name?
- allow editing of bots.cfg - for named bots and teams
- allow editing of maps.txt - for map cycle option
- on-line help.

DISCLAIMER

This program is an alpha program. By running it, you take full 
responsibility for any problems that may arise because of the 
damn thing. I am not responsible for what happens to your 
computer (unless something wonderful happens). 

If something goes wrong let me know, but don't bitch at me.

Thanks!
Grady Drew