"Melnikov Island".

A Tomb Raider 3 Custom Level.

This unofficial level was not made by and is not supported by Eidos or Core Design.

This custom level has been built using the TR3 engine, so Lara will only have the controls, moves and actions that featured in TR3.

PLAYING:
This level should run straight from the upzipped folder by clicking the "tomb3" file, but if it does not, or you get problems, try deleting the "config" file or run the "setup" batch file. You may also need to set "compatibility" mode in Windows. There are a few minor bugs that couldn't be corrected, but they don't affect the gameplay.

PLEASE NOTE:
This level is set at night so it is rather dark, but not pitch black. There are plenty of flares littered about, but if you find it too dark, you can ajust the Gamma settings from the menu in details (sunglasses icon). It is set at 3 but you may want to set it to a higher setting of 8 or 9. As this level is based on the Antarctic level set from TR3, the water is very cold and Lara can only spend a short time in the water before she freezes to death.

STORY:
Reports indicate that a unofficial and illegal communications array has been set up in an old abandoned base on Melnikov Island, which is contrary to international agreements. Several government operatives have already been sent to the island to investigate and none have ever been seen again! So the English Secret Services have commissioned Lara to sort the problem out. Lara travels to Melnikov Island to get proof of the activities to return to the authorities. As it is a severe winter, the weather conditions are treacherous, the island has dangerous wildlife and is also heavily guarded.

SECRETS:
There are 3 secrets to find.

LEVEL EDITING SOFTWARE USED:
DXTRE3D Rev2L by Turbo Pascal.
TBuilder24 by IceBerg.
TombPCscr V1.1 by Turbo Pascal.
PixStr 2.2 by Raider Croft.
Fexmerger 3.1 by Turbo Pascal.
CD Audio Player by Turbo Pascal.
Fexinspect 1.0 by Turbo Pascal.
TREditsound by Dario Romero.

OTHER SOFTWWARE USED:
Serif PagePlus X5.
Microsoft Paint.
Audacity.

Lara Bomber Jacket (Black) Outfit by Kaejaris from www.core-design.com/goodies.
Other customised textures and items by Storm Chaser.

Built - September 2019 to February 2020.
Alpha Testing - March 2020.
Beta Testing by StudBuddha - April 2020.
Released - May 2020.

Many thanks must go to the builders of the above software, the various TRLE forums and resources, TRLE.net for hosting my levels and all those people who have given me very useful information and advice. And finally, many thanks to you for downloading and playing this level.

Storm Chaser.