This Document: General Readme for Megapack Files Author: VampireWriter Contents: Introduction & Credits, Known Issues, Installation Instructions, Permissions & Disclaimer ---------------------------------------------- -= General Readme for Megapack Files=- ---------------- 1. Introduction The "megapack" files as I've come to call them (I call them this to distiguish them from the other large packs people have put together) are a set of four different files. They are: Mega Map Pack 1 Mega Map Pack 2 Mega Equipment Pack Mega Skin Pack These files were compiled by me into large packs. The items within were made by many different authors. A good bit of my own work is included in these. -Credits- As stated, the packs were put together using work from many different authors, including (but not limited to); Blue Orb, Kinji, Dead Seraphim, Dark Slob, Renee LaTrou, Citare, Q.t.R. Nevermore, Morgan, Chastity, bouba, anya, EZ Rage, GI Joe and VampireWriter I asked permission of some of these (not just those listed, but it's been awhile since I compiled the files and I no longer have everyone's name) to use their fine works in this collection, but not everyone responded. No one told me not to use their works. IF ANYONE RECOGNIZES THEIR OWN WORK IN THESE PACKS AND DOES NOT WANT IT THERE, PLEASE SEND ME A MESSAGE AT dayna79@hotmail.com AND LET ME KNOW. >If this is the case, I will be happy to remove the download links until I can remove your item from the pack. IF ANYONE RECOGNIZES THEIR OWN WORK IN THESE PACKS AND WILL ALLOW IT TO REMAIN WITH CREDIT TO THEM FOR CREATING IT, PLEASE SEND ME A MESSAGE AT dayna79@hotmail.com AND LET ME KNOW. >Credit where credit is due! I WANT to give you proper credit for your work, so just let me know. Incomplete credits are due, again, to not having complete information about who made what. ---------------- 2. Known Issues These files aren't without problems, so download at your own risk. Since this is a hobby and my time isn't infinite, I cannot offer technical support for these files beyond a response or two on my forums. I'm no expert - I just wanted to put something together for everyone to enjoy. >Crashing Some skins, items, or maps (some by me, some not by me) will cause your game to crash when you try to select them. I've had a couple of different computers since the megapacks were put together, and the crashing seems to be related to video card technology and screen resolution. For example - if the person who created a skin did so while their resolution was at 800 X 600, a person running at 1024 X 768 might experience crashing problems when trying to select that skin. This is a bizarre error to me, and I don't know how to resolve it beyond experimenting with the game's resolution. >Model errors Some of the models may or may not have errors that make parts of them point off in odd directions. I know there is something wrong with the VW Jerra model doing that, and so that is why I recommend downloading the separate version of her if you want to use the model. Since I've upgraded, my VW Goth model is doing the same thing even though I know she wasn't having problems before (she used to be the one I used all the time). I really don't know what causes the problem unless it has something to do with incompatible technology or bugs in the game. ---------------- 3. Installation Instructions Unzip the *.zip file's contents into your main Vampire directory. The correct path is usually C:\Program Files\Vampire the Masquerade - Redemption\ DO NOT UNZIP THE *.NOB FILES - IF YOU UNZIP THE *.NOB FILES YOUR DOWNLOADS WILL NOT WORK PROPERLY. Installed properly, characters will appear in your multiplayer create a character window, maps in your select a map window, and equipment/props in your storyteller item window. ---------------- 4. Permissions & Disclaimer Permissions: Please do not redistribute the MegaPack files. I personally have no problem with people redistributing, editing, or "frankensteining" files I have created (as long as I'm credited), but the MegaPacks are compilations, by many authors - not all of whom would necessarily like their stuff placed on other sites. Disclaimer: All files are derivatives of originals created by Nihilistic and published by Activision for Vampire the Masquerade - Redemption. No money can be made off these files! These files are not made or endorsed by Activision. Use at your own risk.