



                    L.O.R.D. II - Map Conversion Program



                        (for lack of a better name)



                              by Andrew DuBry



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INTRO

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This program is version 1.0beta. It will convert any LORD II map you have into

a .BMP graphics file so you can view the entire world with your favorite

viewer. However, it isn't "cool" yet so I'm calling it beta.



What it WILL do: Simply copy l2map2.exe to any LORD2 directory you have and

run l2map2.exe. It will give you a percent status as it converts the entire

world into a bitmap called OUT.BMP. You can rename that after it's done.

Only certain viewers will view this .BMP for some reason because I was only

able to find an old .bmp header format.



The .BMP will be about 2.5 megabytes in size, so make sure you have enough

room first before running it. I would suggest using a graphics program to

convert the .BMP into a nice little 65k .GIF or something if you can.



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FUTURE EXPANSION

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* get the proper .bmp header so all viewers can read it (send me any info plz!)

* perhaps even save it in .jpg format (again, any nice info would be coolio)

* improve the shading techniques on some of the higher ascii characters

* add little user defineable stuff



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REGISTRATION

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This program is provided as freeware, of course, like most of my programs,

which I'm sure none of you have :). However, I am planning to release my own

entirely new LORD II World on Halloween 1997 as "macaroni-ware". So I'd

appreciate it if you check out my World called Sword of Fate and send me

donations for that World and/or comments; check the readme file when you get

it. And send me comments on this program as well.



You can reach me at:



                          dubr0825@tao.sou.edu

                          feelie@juno.com



Merci Boucoups!

