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..a multiplayer map for Red Alert2


Contents
  1. Map Information
  2. Map Description
  3. Requirements
  4. Install & Run
  5. Modifications
  6. Known Bugs
  7. Other RA2/YR Maps by the Author
  8. MapEditing Notes
  9. Credits
 10. Disclaimer
 11. Legal




===1. Map Information===
*Author: Cannis
*Map Name: Gem Pit II
*Game Supported: Red Alert2
*Players: 2-4
*Size: 110x116
*Theater: Snow
*Resources: Moderate
*Format: .MPR
*File Size: 337Kb
*Online Transfer: Disabled
*Editors Used: FA2-Yuri, XCC Mixer, Wordpad, Paint Shop Pro
*Map Release Date: 11/18/02




===2. Map Description===
A completely rebuilt version of my RA2 map "Gem Pit", which I made quite a long time ago. The layout is the same but much more terrain detail has been added. The map has been enlarged somewhat and bridge placement changed, so that in skirmish games, the AI will sometimes make use of flanking attacks. Additionally, there is much less in the way of resources in this version of the map - all of the gems and ore are in the middle, where you must fight for it. Tech buildings can be found in the corners, instead of the neutral capturable factories that the original map featured. So many changes were made that I decided to offer this map as a new map in its own right, rather than offer it as an updated version of the original "Gem Pit", which is still available.

Tips: Defend your miners; don't get frozen out of the Gem Pit. Controlling the concrete bunkers are the key to defending your flanks and the passes leading to the tech buildings in the corners. In the abandoned Soviet outposts (where the airports are) you'll find some money crates - but beware, things are not what they seem. The bears by the oil derricks might wander around, and are much more lethal than you might expect, so keep your engineers safe.




===3. Requirements===
You need to have Red Alert 2 installed and patched up to at least v1.005 to play this map. If an earlier version of the game is used, player starting positions may be randomized yielding unexpected results.




===4. Install & Run===
*Included files:
gempit2.mpr (the map)
gempit2_RA2.jpg (preview image)
gempit2_RA2.txt (this file)

Place gempit2.mpr in your \RA2\ directory. Start Red Alert2, and the map should appear on the map list. Battle/FFA, Meatgrinder, Nukewar, and Airwar game modes are supported.




===5. Modifications===
-Mirage tanks mimic more and different trees than the same old 4 you're used to seeing.

-Paradrop planes are twice as strong.

-Polar Bears are much more lethal, and also wander around... but as a result they also panic when fired upon.

-Goodies don't come from where you'd expect.




===6. Known Bugs===
-When fired upon, polar bears will run about in panic rather than stand and fight. This is a side-effect of making them wander around.




===7. Other RA2/YR Maps by the Author===
.....(as of the date of this release).....
[Multiplayer/Skirmish]
	Gem Pit II			(RA2 & YR)
	Amazon Assault			(YR)
	Maelstrom			(RA2)
	Freeze-Out v.2			(RA2 & YR)
	Field & Stream			(RA2 & YR)
	Collision Course v.2		(RA2 & YR)
	Switchback Ridge v.2		(RA2 & YR)
	Switchback Ravine v.2		(RA2 & YR)
	Moonlit Bay v.2			(RA2 & YR)
	Sunstroke			(YR)
	OverExtended v.2		(RA2 & YR)
	Frigid Triangle			(RA2 & YR)
	Frigid Triangle Blackout	(YR)
	Frigid Triangle NightOps	(RA2 & YR)
	OutGrowth			(RA2)
	City Fights Back		(RA2)
	City Under Siege		(RA2)
	ROCK YOU!			(RA2)
	Gem Pit				(RA2)
	Jungle Warfare			(RA2)
	Inversion			(RA2)

[Obsolete Maps]
	Freeze-Out (RA2)		<replaced by Freeze-Out v.2>
	Collision Course (RA2)		<replaced by Collision Course v.2>
	Switchback Ravine (RA2)		<replaced by Switchback Ravine v.2>
	Switchback Ridge (RA2)		<replaced by Switchback Ridge v.2>
	Moonlit Bay (RA2)		<replaced by Moonlit Bay v.2)
	OverExtended (RA2)		<replaced by OverExtended v.2>




===8. MapEditing Notes===
Does anyone ever read this section? I wonder...
For a long time I have been meaning to update my old RA2 'Gem Pit' map. I used it as a base for creating this one, but if you compare the 2 maps you'll notice that I completely reworked things. The map is enlarged, the player starts are moved closer to the map edges, and the bridges moved closer to the center... these changes mean that the AI often sees the paths over the bridges as the shortest way to reach its enemy. Therefore, you are apt to see flanking actions from the AI, which you never saw in the original 'Gem Pit'. Also, the neutral factories in the corners have been removed, and replaced by tech buildings. The insane amount of resources has been cut down drastically, and is now entirely in the center 'gem pit'. Plus much much more terrain detailing has been added, and a small bit of humor included when garrisoning most of the little houses. The original 'Gem Pit' was also a heavily modded map; this one isn't. While I like this new version better, I decided it was so much different than the original that I wouldn't replace the old map with this new one.

This time around I'll just list the mod sections added to the map, and you can look at the map to see what properties were added if you are interested. Between this list, the map, and DeeZire's INI Editing Guide, you should be able to figure out what's going on.

All new INI sections added to the map are listed below.

[AI]

[CAMISC06]

[CannisBearBite]; new Polar Bear weapon

[CannisBearBiteProj]; projectile owned by CannisBearBite

[CannisBearBiteWH]; warhead owned by CannisBearBite

[CannisTruckBomb]; new Goodie Truck deathweapon

[CannisTruckBombProj]; projectile owned by CannisTruckBomb

[CannisTruckBombWH]; warhead owned by CannisTruckBomb

[DRUM02]

[GAYARD]

[General]

[NAYARD]

[PDPLANE]

[POLARB]

[TRUCKB]




===9. Credits===
-Westwood for a great game.

-Matze for a great editor - Final Alert2-YURI!!




===10. Disclaimer===
The author does not make any warranties regarding the files in this archive. Users assume responsibility for the results achieved for computer program use and should verify applicability and accuracy.




===11. Legal===
This Red Alert2 map 'Gem Pit II' is (c) November 18, 2002 by Tony Ferrara AKA CannisRabidus.
You MAY NOT include this map as part of any sort of commercial or promotional product without my permission.
You MAY distribute this map through any other means, provided it is offered free of charge.
If offered from a WWW or FTP site or similar, this .txt file (unaltered) must be included.
Please do not use this map as a base for other maps.


I hope you like the map!
-CannisRabidus 11/18/2002
cannis@earthlink.net
For more maps by Cannis, please visit:
http://www.cannis.net/cannis/

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