SID MEIER'S ALPHA CENTAURI
README.TXT 4.0
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CHANGES IN ALPHA CENTAURI VERSION 4.0

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ADDITIONS\ENHANCEMENTS
· Check out the new landmark: the Manifold Nexus, a ruined remnant of an extensive alien complex with a mysterious relationship to the Planet itself. The faction possessing the Nexus inside its territory enjoys an improved relationship with Planet (+1 on the Social Engineering scale).
· You can now see AI player's social engineering settings.
· Wheelmouse support implemented for most listboxes and when picking production choices.

FIXES
· Singularity reactors now have 40 HP, so they are balanced in psi combat.
· The AI no longer can use missiles beyond their designated range.
· You can no longer use long-range fire via right-click when out of range of the target.
· Automated formers no longer build bunkers prior to having the required technology.
· The Self-Aware Colony now correctly halves maintenance.
· The Space Elevator now correctly doubles mineral production when building satellites.
· Units should no longer switch their home bases automatically.
· The game no longer locks up when all players choose factions in a MP scenario that aren't present and END OF TURN is selected.
· Airdropped transports no longer leave cargo behind.
· You can no longer switch the AI's governor settings from the F4 screen.
· If you zoom to a base from the F4 Base Operations screen, when you return to the F4 screen you can now use the PgUp and PgDn hotkeys to scroll the window.
· Loading a map in the scenario editor after generating one now updates the minimap.

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