[ P r e s e n t s ]                   AB!DF2^SAC

BRIAN LARA CRICKET (C) CODEMASTERS

Cracker    : Moelch / dEVIL          :  Released   : March 20th, 1999
Supplier   : LeChuck                 :  Protection : Securom
Stripper   : Stpark                  :  Game Type  : Cricket Simulation
Packager   : AHUUUUUUU               :  # of Disks : 46 x 2.88MB

P200 CPU, 32MB RAM, 250MB HD, DirectX v6.0+, & Windows 95 / 98
SUPPORT FOR: SOFTWARE RENDER, D3D, TNT and 3DFX

[ G a m e   N o t e s ]

Bloody hell! It's a cricket game! However, it's probably the best cricket
game available at the moment; with enough features to make the most seasoned
cricket playing veteran drool. Interesting protection on this game too, but
it was inevitably eliminated. It sure beats any Australian cricket game...
So go bring home the ashes, or whatever it is you cricket fans go on about.

Features:

FULL 3D ENVIRONMENT:
The action takes place in a full 3D environment enabling a true tv-style
presentation.  Using up to 16 fixed camera angles and many more 'director'
selected ones you can tailor the view to find the ideal personal angle to
play  from or to watch the action replays. Includes the dynamic 'Helmet Cam'
for first person play.

MOTION CAPTURED PLAYERS:
Motion capture technology is used to recreate the perfect movement of the
human body and particularly the unique techniques found in cricket. Flowing
cover drives, flashing square cuts and deft late cuts are just a few of the
batting strokes superbly recreated using this technology. All shots seen in
a cricket match have been included. The distinctive differences between the
various bowlers also become glaringly apparent when motion capture is used.

CONTROL SYSTEM:
Batting enables you to select from a variety of shots in an aggressive or
standard manner. Your shot selection and timing are important and become
crucial on the hardest level. There are defensive shot shortcuts and a
'leave ball', pad up and duck option if you are on the defensive.

A VARIETY OF TOURNAMENTS:
- World cup - using the 1996 tournament format

- Test series - play a 1,2,3,4,5 or 6 match series

- Test season - steer your team through between 1 and 7 seasons of test
cricket. Play test series all around the world in a schedule closely
mapped to the real thing.

- Knockout tournament - a straight one day knockout tournament involving 8
teams

- World series - play in a tournament of day / night matches

- Friendlies - customise your match type. Change the format (1 day or
unlimited overs), number of days, number of overs, number of innings,
pitch type, weather, location and white or colour kits.

IN GAME SOUNDS:
A huge store of sounds recorded from matches all around the world provide a
superb atmosphere for each game. The crowd's excitement level changes
according to the match status. Again, this area of the game is a massive
feature.

INTELLIGENT COMPUTER OPPONENT:
The computer's batting and bowling AI are highly detailed. In a one day
match the batsmen  will respond to the current situation realistically,
attacking when they should and defending when they should. The computer
bowlers  will attempt to bowl a good  line and length to you  and their
ability to do so will vary according to the ability of the bowler. They
will also  slip in the odd bit of  variety with bouncers, slower balls,
googlies, flippers and arm balls amongst the  various  bowlers weapons.
The computer  captains will  respond to the  match situation with their
field  and bowling  changes. In test  matches the  captains will apply
the pressure when they deem it necessary and defend when the need arises.

VARYING PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS:
As you tour around the world of cricket you will come across a variety of
conditions under which matches will be played. Try to master the techniques
needed to successfully compete on the parched pitches of the sub-continent
or the green wickets of England. Face the swinging ball when there is cloud
cover or revel in the perfect batting conditions of a fine sunny day and a
flat wicket. The weather could change as the day progresses and effect the
display, gameplay and tactics accordingly. Also, the pitch will wear as the
days pass in a Test Match as will the ball condition during an innings.

DAY / NIGHT MATCHES:
Play under the floodlights in a limited overs match in those stadiums that
actually have the lights in real life.

REAL PLAYER STATISTICS:
Squads of 20 players from the 9 test playing nations and teams from 6
minnow nations - Scotland, Ireland, Bangladesh, UAE, Kenya and Holland. All
stats provided by the internet based cricinfo - the home of cricket on the
internet.

PLAYER PERFORMANCE TRACKING:
Track up to 240 players throughout the game in 1 day and test matches. Keeps
a record of each players performance (matches played, not outs, top score,
total runs / wickets etc..)

FULL PRACTICE FACILITY:
Fine tune your skills in the relaxed setting of the practice nets.

ACTION REPLAYS:
Full action replay from 16 different camera angles, some dynamic and some
static. The third umpire is called on for those really close run-out
decisions.

What was ripped? The intro dissipated like the rumors that CLASS died. Some
commentary was stripped like Sun Dancer on May 1st.

Like Johnny Blaze, ain't a damn thing changed... Enjoy the game.

Greets to: China Blue, Mr.Skill,  Hemp Hoodlum, Prozac, aTm,  Devil, Grudge,
Animal & Dogfriend, OfD, Miramax, Mr. Sandman, Spectral Illusion,
LeChuck, Principal, SJ, Princ, Devestator, LGB, SunTzu, Xoanon,
Stpark, Moelch and everyone else who contributes to our success.

[ I n s t a l l   N o t e s ]

UnZIP to a temporary directory of your choice. Run INSTALL.EXE or manually
UnACE to the desired directory. If you UnACE manually, don't forget to
import BLC.REG into your registry. Run SOFTWARE, D3DLOW, D3DHIGH, 3DFX or
TNT to play. Enjoy!

[ G r o u p   N e w s ]

Quote of the week: "<][cE> class cant even begin to fathom iso protections"

Thanks to Stpark and Silent Joe for their help on this release.

CLASS is in  search of  hardware suppliers or  anyone capable of  making any
sort  of monetary  donation to  the group.  If you fit the  above criterion,
please don't hesitate to contact us.  The gift is quite  small in comparison
to the dividend.  We extend  this offer to every  and anyone, from whichever
country  you hail.  Help support  those who have supported you  for so long.
EMail support@class101.com today!

[ A p p l i c a t i o n   I n f o ]

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.

[ C o n t a c t i n g   C L A S S ]

Should you wish to  make contact with our members, we can  easily be reached
via E-Mail at support@class101.com

NOTE: WE DO NOT MAIL/FTP MISSING DISKS OF OUR RELEASES, SO DO NOT ASK.

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