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                 BEAM SCREENSAVER  -  Version 1.63
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            Copyright (C) 2001, Bravo Interactive Group


                  V E R S I O N   R E V I S I O N



What's new to "Beam v1.63":

    - reworked Camera behavior (should be less buggy)
    - preliminaty HW T&L support (when "OpenGL lighting" is ON)
    - reworked Configuration Window look
    - reworked Beam pack weapon visuals
    - fixed MP3 selection dialog bug (sometimes did not work)
    - fixed early-exit bug that was caused by mouse
    - fixed numerous small bugs
    - added some bugs :)

    known isses - DO NOT RUN BEAM SCREENSAVER IN "WINDOWED" MODE UNDER
                  WINDOWS 2000/NT - THE WHOLE SYSTEM MAY FREEZE.


What's new to "Beam v1.62":

    - Added Window mode - watch screensaver in a window while doing your work.
      (does not work on Voodoo1 and Voodoo2 cards)
    - Added Gamma Correction for Window mode (does not work on some video cards
      due to missing Blending modes)
    - Added option to change number of Stars
    - Added option to view hostile targets for current ship (experimental)
    - Added Dynamic Lights for Explosions
    - Extended variety of Backgrounds for REGISTERED USERS
    - Tuned up some camera modes to make them a bit smoother (Camera is always 
      experimental due to constant changes and additions)
    - FIXED very Hard-To-Find bugs in Beam.DLL and Beam.scr !!!!!!


What's new to "Beam v1.60a":

    - Fixed jerky camera animation (movement) in one camera mode
    - Fixed bug that can cause crash in Beam.scr (especially notable under NT)


What's new to "Beam v1.60":

    - Reworked configuration window
    - Adjustable number of objects on the scene
    - New 3D objects (satellites)
    - Retouched existing 3D objects
    - New and reworked visual effects - explosions, projectiles etc
    - Support for additional packs (themes) has been added
    - Added CD and MP3 playback options
    - Added Gamma correction feature
    - Tweaked camera modes
    - Numerous Engine updates and bug fixes
    - etc...


What's to "Beam v1.52":

    - Reduced memory requirements by 35%
    - Fixed problems when using Beam under Windows NT as not administrator
    - Fixed blinking bug when using Beam with TNT, TNT2, GeForce -based cards
    - Added option to hide Bravo Interactive Group spinning logo (REGISTERED 
      USERS ONLY)
    - Added Debris option (kind of experimental)
    - Added more camera modes
    - Added option to Disable Power management functions when running Beam 
      Screensaver
    - Fixed problem with window resizing when using screen resolutions smaller 
      than Desktop resolution
    - Fixed crash issues under Windows 95
    - Various small optimizations
    - etc...


What's new to "Beam v1.51": 

    - Added Windows NT/2000 support
    - Fixed bug prevented Voodoo3 to run Beam
    - Removed 3DFX logo at startup (for all 3DFX users)
    - Added support for S3 Savage4 and ATI Rage128 based cards
    - Changed mouse-move-detection delay value
    - Faster restart
    - Updated screen-resolution list
    - etc...


What's new to "Beam v1.5": 

    - overall speed boost
    - totally reworked models and textures of ships and asteroids
    - replaced one ship model with better one (as we think)
    - reworked space backgrounds
    - dynamic local lights (when ship makes a shot)
    - added new and tweaked old camera modes
    - added ship grouping feature
    - added "motion-blur"-like feature
    - added LOD (level of detail) feature
    - totally reworked configuration dialog(s), so it's more clean
    - added tips for menu items in configuration dialog
    - lots of bug fixes and enhancements
    - etc...


Initial Release - Version 1.0

Beam Screensaver first time appeared on 3DFILES.COM screensaver contest...


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We would appreciate REPORTS about the status of this update on different 
systems. 


Have a problem with Beam Screensaver - send email to: 

         support@bravointeractive.com

Want to say something about Beam Screensaver in general - send email to:

         info@bravointeractive.com


Thanks,

Bravo Interactive Group
http://bravointeractive.com