GOLDEN NUGGET V1

AUTHOR:  joshcomm1 (Jon C. Randall)
E-MAIL:  joshcomm@earthlink.net
ICQ: (none at present)
MAP NAME: Golden Nugget V1
PRI MAP TYPE: Desert
SEC MAP TYPE: Plains, Desert, Barren
SIZE OF MAP: 6.28mb unzipped, 7.24mb zipped, 16mb, 16 x 16
MAX NO. PLAYERS: 4
TESTED: Yes
TOOLS USED: Annihilator 1.5, HPI Pack.

The value of knowledge is measured in the accumulation of true kernels of truth.

MAP TOPOGRAPHY:
	Another highly detailed and unique warmap in a desert setting, having intriquing formations.  This battlemap has plenty of wind, metal, and thermal vents for an excellent war.  Exellent for various multi-styled combos.  Used in both multiplayer/skirmish mode.  (NOTE: not all the mountaintops can have thermal vents placed upon them....they are volcanic, are asthetic in appearance with value).

COMBINATION TILESETS USED:
	Used in this battlemap are many of the standard desert tilesets and features as well as using the "New Desert.hpi" (found at TAMEC - www.tamec.org ).  Additional features that are standard are included for an unique look.

Included in this .zip file is SlowHandds newly created "RiverFord.hpi."  Place this in your C:\Cavedog\Totala directory. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
	Working together with SlowHandd, we have created two versions of this map for your gaming pleasure.  In an interesting display of unity and communications with an enjoyable and pleasurable experience, we have each created one map, then sent a copy of that created terrain map to the other for filling in features and additional things on that terrain map. Then each of us would fill in the original map with our own features; hence you have this map "Golden Nugget V1" created by myself, and an unique copy "Golden Nugget V2" enhanced by SlowHandd.  I therefore highly encourage you to also download SlowHandd's map "Golden Nugget V2" for additional fun and enjoyment; as SlowHandd's work is usually exceptional and of high quality.

On the map SlowHandd created "Apple Pie," we did the same as we have done here, therefore you now can have 4 maps created out of two for your inventory and enjoyment.  SlowHandd will explain in detail further information of that particular map.  

You, the gameplayer, will benefit twice with enjoyment and excellent quality gameplaying.

I thoroughly enjoyed working together with SlowHandd, who is talented, gifted, and highly capable.  His intelligent creations are found throughout TAMEC, from his AI, maps, and Tilesets, and are well worth obtaining for your system.
  
I would recommend using WinZip to extract this "goldenV1.zip" file (and remember where you extracted it to): saving the "goldenV1.jpg" for viewing, "goldenV1.txt" to read, and this unique battlemap "Golden Nugget V1.ufo" along with SlowHandds "RiverFord.hpi," placing them directly in your C:\Cavedog\Totala directory.

I have included two files that you can install to make this game more interesting to you.....and keep you on your toes.

The first is the very excellently drafted "AirLand_SH.txt" AI file created by noted Tileset creator and author Slowhandd.  It works very well with this map.  I recommend you creating a file called AI in your C:\Cavedog\Totala directory, then installing the "AirLand_SH.txt" AI file into this newly created AI file.  You will see an enhanced warfare that is enjoyable and aggressive.  This AI is set to be used in the Hard and Network modes of this battlemap.

Further, if you want heavy combat conditions, add also the AIBoost.ufo into your C:\Cavedog\Totala directory, and be prepared to fight.  This will enhance the Easy and Medium settings of this battlemap, utilizing their own AI's and start positions. 

After unzipping and installing the above files, then reboot your system, and reload the game for gameplaying.  

Another recommendation is your having TAMECHeavy in your C:\Cavedog\Totala directory.  

You must have the "New Desert.hpi," and either The Core Contingency or Battle Tactics expansion packs installed in your C:\Cavedog\Totala directory in order to use this map.

PROLOGUE:
	"Commander, man's eternal quest for knowledge, power, and conquest causes him to overlook the simplest nuggets of truth and understanding.  Use your knowledge and skillful cunning Commander, to seek greater wisdom and understanding outside yourself, so that you can overcome all that is before you.  Find the Golden Nugget Commander, then you will understand."

joshcomm1 (Staff - AfterMath Design)