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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.