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Legend of the Golden Scorpion
by Essgee and Minigee
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INSTALLATION
Extract all files in audio1.zip and audio2.zip to a temporary location. Run madplay.exe by double-clicking StartMe.exe to convert all audio from MP3 format to wav files. Place converted wav files in TRLE/audio folder.

Place travel.tr4, path.tr4, temple.tr4, shrine.tr4, spirit.tr4, tourn.tr4, cutfin.tr4 and uklogo.pak in TRLE/data folder.

Place script.dat, scorp.dat and strings.h file in TRLE root directory.

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NOTES FOR PLAYERS:

Important: Play the Flash storybook introduction before commencing the game. Simply double-click on the Legend_Storybook.exe to view this introduction.

Static cameras: All static view camera clues used in this game are set to hold until you release the view by hitting the insert key, due to the unreliable nature of timed camera views. All flyby sequences will return control to Lara at the end of the sequence.

Bugs: I hope we have eradicated them all......Fingers crossed. 

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In setupTomb4 make sure Volumetric Fog and bumpmapping are switched on.


Then run tomb4.exe, select new game.

WHAT'S NEW!!!!
Don't want to spoil the surprise, but there are many brand new or customised enemies, new puzzle items and various new static and shatter items and a new vehicle for Lara.


LEVELS:

Prelude - Travelling in Style
Rooms: 46
Secrets: 2

Secret Temple Path
Rooms: 96
Secrets: 3

Temple of the Scorpion
Rooms: 128
Secrets: 2

Scorpion's Spirit
Rooms: 142
Secrets: 1

Temple Shrine
Rooms: 131
Secrets: 3

Tournament
Rooms: 95
Secrets: 1

Cutfin
Final cutscene

Custom Outfit: Goldtop/green shorts, Lara with fringe and green eyes by EssGee
Enemies: There are at least a dozen new or modified enemies that we've created. Also thanks to Michiel (VonCroyZombie and TR1 Centaur mutant)(sounds and AI modified by EssGee); Jliboy - Arab Soldiers; Tomo - Labyrinth monsters (further conversions by EssGee)
Vehicles: New Custom Lara Chopper - motorbike, complete with matching saddlebags
Objects: There are many new static objects and puzzles that we've made. In addition, thanks to Jliboy for original meshes of stake skulls which have now been modified. Thanks to Kidoguchi Misao(0330) for the climbable pushblock tutorial.
Lara's voice: Bex
Pilot's voice: EssGee
Flash Storybook: Bex and EssGee

Levels created December 2002-Feb 2004

EssGee and MiniGee are a father and son team. We built these levels together to develop my son's game design, computer and team working skills. It has been a growing experience for both of us and several thousand hours have gone into building this game. We hope you find it enjoyable yet challenging. We would especially like to thank the rest of our family for tolerating the time that we have sacrificed to build this game. 
This is not a game for a quick raid. You will get between 5-10 hours net gaming time if you explore thoroughly. If you raid smart, you will end up with plenty of medipacs, ammo and flares, but you will earn most of your pickups.

We really hope you enjoy the game. That makes all the effort worthwhile. :))


Raid on

EssGee & Minigee 

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Acknowledgements:

Thanks to the Lara's Home testing team: Torry, Cher, Bex, Kris, Elvis T. Thanks to Lynn for comments on the alpha version of level 2.
Thanks to Palopique, Tomo, Treb, LePerk, George Maciver and especially Elvis T. for their valuable technical input.
Thanks to the clever people that have made some cool custom tools and opened up so many new possibilities in game design - Michiel, Turbo, Iceberg, E. Popov, O. Mizno and Le Perk.
We would especially like to thank Bex for creating the new voice of Lara and for her huge contribution in making the storybook happen. 
Special thanks to all the TRCustom level sites and their webmasters for hosting these levels, and making it possible for us all to play and share these custom games.
And finally thanks to Core Design for releasing the TRLE Level Editor, which has provided us with a vehicle for self expression and so many our of enjoyment (plus the occasional heart break and headache LOL).


Tools used: TRLE Level Editor, Wadmerger, Strpix, Metasequoia, TR2Wad, TBuilder, TRViewer, Screamer

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Any problems or constructive comments please email me: essgee@tpg.com.au
Web Page: http://users.tpg.com.au/scottgg/Ess_Gees_home_page.htm


This level was not made and is not supported by Core Design Ltd. and Eidos Interactive.

The level must be distributed free of charge. Neither you nor anyone else
may sell, rent, lease or commercially exploit these levels in any way. You
may only exchange them at no charge to licensed users of Tomb Raider
Chronicles.

If you distribute this level this readme file must be included.

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