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Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee *BETA to FINAL PATCH* (c) GT Interactive
Cracker : N/A Release Date : October 27th, 1997
Supplier : George Hamilton Oper. System : Windows 95
Stripper : Ringo Starr Protection : N/A
Packager : Paul McCartney Game Type : BETA to FINAL PATCH
PARADiGMs BETA Release of Oddworld
oOo Release Notes oOo
The recent PDM release of Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee is in fact a BETA.
the sad part is they KNEW it was a BETA when they released it, since
they changed the version #'s and dates within ABEWIN.EXE. We picked the
game up from the store, which you are welcome to do as well if you feel
we are lying to you. However, the only liars are the members of PDM who
were involved in the release of Oddworld. Here is the VERSION
information from within ABEWIN.EXE which you are also welcome to check
out for yourself with any hex editor:
PDM - 14:32:52 Oct 22 1997 Oddworld Abe's Oddysee 2.0
CLS - Oddworld Abe's Oddysee 1.6 Oct 10 1997 20:56:14
Only PDM knows what the information was BEFORE they changed it, but it
is definetly NOT the same as the FINAL version. PDM would like you to
think it was FINAL if it was ever checked. Guess they didn't think it
would be, since if it was it would be exposed as BETA. Surprise PDM,
someone is always checking up on you and your releases.
The differences are not only inside ABEWIN.EXE but also in the DATA
files from this game. Here is the comparison:
PDM - ABEWIN EXE 1,125,376 10-22-97
CLS - ABEWIN EXE 1,075,712 10-10-97
PDM - F1 LVL 19,484,672 10-22-97
CLS - F1 LVL 19,472,384 10-03-97
PDM - R6 LVL 8,192,000 10-22-97
CLS - R6 LVL 8,189,952 10-03-97
PDM - S1 LVL 10,461,184 10-22-97
CLS - S1 LVL 11,112,448 10-08-97
Yes the FINAL CLASS version dates are "older" but this is because PDM
took their coverup one step further by matching the date they changed
in ABEWIN.EXE to all the other files in the release.
Since Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee is a 73 disk release, we here at CLASS
would rather the end user NOT re download all of the files since all of
the files were not changed. Instead, we are releasing the updated files
as a 14 disk patch. PDM should NOT receive credit for this game, since
their release was BETA. The end user will decide who should get credit
and what group is looking out for them. Expect much more from CLASS
very soon!
mAd greets to Menacile, Killer, Praxxxis, and Mizery.
oOo Install Notes oOo
UnRAR into your Oddworld directory and run ABEWIN.EXE. Enjoy the FINAL!
oOo WANTED oOo
Due to the overwhelming amount of feedback we got about artists, we are
going to try this again. First, we are looking for people who can
supply HARDWARE to our group. Most importantly 3DFX Cards, MMX Chips,
and Hard Drives. If you think you are able to help out, contact us ASAP
to be rewarded. Second, we are looking for DEMO's (4k, 64k, even 4MB if
they are good enough) with a CLASS theme. The DEMO Scene and our Scene
used to be tightly knit. Today, you are lucky if anyone knows what the
DEMO Scene is. We would like to change that, and give the DEMO Scene
some much needed exposure, especially here in the USA. Lastly, we just
wanted to thank everyone for all the positive feedback we have received
over the past few weeks. It's nice to know our work is appreciated. So
if can help us out in any way, don't delay, contact us today at the
following E-Mail address: classpc*hotmail*com
APPLICATION INFO
Interested in joining? We are looking for talented new members to help
us fill the ranks! If you fall within any of the following categories,
you might just be what we're looking for:
* If you work for a software developer, distributor, or publisher!
* If you can supply unreleased games, utilities, or even hardware!
* If you work for an ISP, or other provider of shell accounts, etc!
* If you feel that you have anything else that might be of value to us!
NOTE: WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING COURIERS AT THIS CURRENT POINT IN TIME.
CONTACT INFO
Should you wish to make contact with our members, we can easily be
reached via this method...
E-Mail (USA&Europe): classpc*hotmail*com
NOTE: WE DO NOT MAIL/FTP MISSING DISKS OF OUR RELEASES, SO DO NOT ASK.