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BZNES is a shell utility/mod designed primarily for multiplayers in 1.2 and FE. It's a utility in that it adds many features to Battlezone2's shell and mod in that it's appearance is also changed. Being designed for multiplayers, it doesn't cause bad assets when used with other players who don't have it. Single players won't get a lot of benefit from BZNES except perhaps some of the HUD enhancements.

You can get it here: Beta BZNES 0.99 If you have a previous beta version make sure you read the install instructions very carefully. If you run at 1024 res, you can use this link that already has the 1024 large chat system as default. Beta BZNES 0.99 for 1024 x 768 That's the only difference between the two zips.

Here's a list of some multiplayer features you will find in BZNES:

- login name displays on server scanning page
- ping list button in shell
- iplist button in shell
- mwf setting/display while in shell
- quick chat buttons in shell
- easier to read chat interface in shell
- radio buttons to change shell music
- set passwords and clear them while in server list
- several preset server message and team names
- can change games server message after game created
- can change game password after game is created
- unlock teams on locked maps. (play teams on river4)
- alternate strat starts, add extra starting units
- teamnames show above team lists now
- synch start is default if map does not override
- script file to optionally always force synch join, etc.
- console logging toggle
- altered in game HUD appearance, low color high contrast hud colors
- optional large chat text system
- mwf is displayed in game on HUD
- improved contrast power readout
- ingame chat edit box indicates team chat status
- the games length is diplayed on the scores page
- when you enter a room, the map display is now default
- sniper keys movement presets with handy readout on HUD
- text info system including a range/damage chart for weapons
- keep a personal iplist of troublemakers
- kick -joiner button for server to clear bug
- NewKeys enhancement guide with many new commands



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Here's a screenie from the FE side of BZNES, since it works for both FE and stock 1.2. The black empty movie screen is much nicer than the glaring white one for those with DX8 exit problems.
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Here's some of the extra buttons you get while in the pre game shell. Music changing buttons, chat macros and a button for the control panel. One touch pinglists and iplists and the team names show above the team lists. The map defaults instead of vehicle selection since you can see your vehicle in the upper right window at all times.
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Here's the server control panel, the client panel is similar with a few less controls. It accesses many features including a weapons range and damage chart with data provided by {uscm}DarkFox, and other useful reading material while you wait for game to fill. You can change the server message and password here after you have started the room as well.
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This is a shot of the in game HUD. Some of you have seen the large chat mod from FE Rev.B. But this new version very handy since it shows whether you are on all chat, team chat, or one chat (extra install step required for the large chat option). You can also see where you have your movement controls set and your chat status at all times. The MWF is displayed, the menus have their contrast boosted and the power readout for base has been made easier to read.

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BZNES II is coming soon.