INTRODUCTION

This patch file will update your current version of Red Baron to include
a new joystick driver which corrects joystick problems, primarily, those
associated with using a fast computer (i.e. 386/33) with a game card
that does not offer speed calibration.


                             IMPORTANT!

This version of the patch file will only work with the 3.5" VGA version
of Red Baron.  (You are using the 3.5" version if you installed the
program from the 3.5" disks).  If you have the 5.25" VGA version, you
need to obtain a copy of the RBVGA5.ZIP patch file.  Since the PATCH.EXE
program actually updates the original files with the specific patch
data, it is important that you have the patch file that corresponds to
the version that you are using.

To determine which version you have, check the System Requirements Label
on the Red Baron box sleeve, or check the size of the RB.EXE file using
the DOS DIR command (type:  DIR RB.EXE).

If you have the 3.5" VGA version of Red Baron, RB.EXE will contain
298014 bytes.

If you have the 5.25" VGA version of Red Baron, RB.EXE will contain
297982 bytes.


                            INSTALLATION

To update your original version of Red Baron with the new joystick code,
simply copy the patch files (PATCH.EXE and PATCH.RTP) into the
subdirectory on your hard drive where Red Baron is located.  If you used
the Smart Start install program, it will be located in the
\DYNAMIX\BARON subdirectory.

Once you've copied the files there, run the patch program by typing
PATCH. The patch program will update your original version and announce
when it is complete.  That's all there is to it.  When complete, the
updated .EXE files should now look like:

        PS.EXE   271616   1-22-92   2:24p
        RB.EXE   299006   1-22-92  12:48p


                        RUNNING THE PROGRAM

Once you've updated the program, run it exactly how you ran the original
version.  No additional commands are necessary.


                             CONCLUSION

We want you to be able to successfully play Red Baron with your
joystick. If you continue to have any trouble, we will do whatever we
can to solve your problem.  Call Sierra On-Line technical support at
(209) 683-8989, or call the Sierra BBS at (209) 683-4463. From
CompuServe type G SIERRA at any command prompt, or leave a message on
the GAMPUB forum for John/Sierra 76004,2143.
Thank you for your assistance.