Simple Mod Version 1a

The Zip file Simple1a.zip contains:

Instructions.txt
market_misc.ini
weapon_equip.ini
weapon_good.ini

!!!!!Read this entire document before making any changes!!!!!

Here's something simple for people who love FreeLancer and would like to improve it, but do not have the tools/background to hack files.  I also wanted to preserve, to a certain degree, the integrity of the game.  So this is just a "little" cheat.  The replacement files do not modify the behavior of any ships or weapons.  These are replacement files ready to go.  Thanks to those who sent feedback.  Some people liked Version 1 better than Version 2 so I corrected Version 1's graphics bugs for them.

How to install these files: (Please note that I am running Windows 2000 Professional, Win 98 installs may differ.)


>>>>> FIRST, note that installation of Freelancer creates TWO "Freelancer" folders on your system! <<<<<


FOLDER 1 The Saved Game folder (This is NOT the folder you are looking for!)
This folder is automatically created as a subfolder in your "My Documents" Folder.  A "My Games" folder contains a "Freelancer" subfolder that contains all your saved game files, both single player and multiplayer.  This folder is NOT the one you are looking for.

FOLDER 2 The Game Files folder (THIS IS THE FOLDER!)
The other "Freelancer" folder is where the game files are installed.  It is usually installed as a subfolder of the "Program Files" folder on Drive C:.  You may have specified a different folder during installation.  No matter where you have placed the "Freelancer" Game Files folder, it will contain 3 subfolders: "DATA", "DLLS", and "EXE".  When you find this "Freelancer" folder, open it. You will see the "DATA" subfolder.  Open that and you will see more subfolders and some .ini files.

Installing the files:
In the "DATA" folder you will find, among other folders, the "EQUIPMENT" subfolder.  Open that folder and you will find a group of .ini files, including "market_misc.ini", "weapon_equip.ini", and "weapon_good.ini" among others.
Rename the existing files that you will be replacing as follows:

market_misc.ini   to  market_misc.ini.original
weapon_equip.ini  to  weapon_equip.ini.original
weapon_good.ini   to  weapon_good.ini.original
You will get a warning message when you attempt to do this.  Just ignore it.  Now copy the included files into that directory.  That's it.


So to recap:

1. Rename your original files FIRST.  You might want them back!
2. Copy the other included files into the "Freelancer/Data/Equipment" folder.


HERE IS WHAT IT DOES:

On Planet Manhattan in the New York System:
You will see a "showcase" of ALL mountable weapons and equipment available in the game.  Planet Manhattan is where you end up after finishing the missions.  You must have the appropriate ship and be at the appropriate level in order to purchase these items. After finishing the missions, you will not be at the required level but this "showcase" will allow you to see what's out there.

On Planet Crete in the Omicron Gamma System and on Planet Malta in the Omicron Alpha system:
You will be able to purchase all mountable weapons of Class 8 or greater and ammo for all weapons regardless of class.  Included are the Nomad weapons, all the Special weapons, all class 10 shields, and even a couple of weapons the designers declared but forgot to use!  Again, you must have the appropriate ship and be at the appropriate level in order to purchase these items.  I selected these bases because they are the most difficult to get to.

In Version 1a:
The only difference between Version 1 and Version 1a is that graphics problems with Nomad weapons have been corrected.  All weapons now display properly when mounted on a ship.  No changes have been made to any weapons.

I Hope you enjoy Version 1a of Simple MOD.  E-mail me if you have any problems or bug reports.

Thank You,
Glock 36
Asset Recovery R US.
glock36@comcast.net
