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Description: It's faster, more balanced, and probably closer to what the original programmers had in mind. All the best alpha.txt changes from numerous mods over the years combined in one product.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Download TurboSMAC.zip from this post to your game directory (which is probably C:Program FilesFiraxis GamesSid Meier's Alpha Centauri)
2. Rename alpha.txt to alphaoriginal.txt. (Right click on alpha.txt and select "rename").
3. Unzip TurboSMAC.zip in the current directory.
4. Play SMAC as usual.
RESTORING NORMAL SMAC FOR PBEM OR SCENARIO CHALLENGES
Starting a game under regular SMAC and then using an altered alpha.txt like the one provided by TurboSMAC will have odd unpredictable effects. You need to restore the original alpha.txt.
1. Rename alpha.txt to alphaturbo.txt. (Right click on alpha.txt and select "rename").
2. Rename alphaoriginal.txt to alpha.txt.
Posted by: sisko October 21, 2010, 02:26:25 PM Game Version: SMAC
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