2001 GMC Safari "Cable Van"
An original scratch-built car by Mr_Sparkle of Pinnacle Design
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-- LEGAL NOTICES --

This file must be distributed completely intact. It must contain "car_safari.ar" and "safari_readme.txt" or else it is being distributed illegally. If your site is found distributing this vehicle without all files intact, all necessary steps will be taken to rectify the situation, including, but not limited to: contacting the webmaster; contacting the site host; contacting the file host; having this vehicle file removed; and/or having your website shut down. Hey, don't say I didn't warn you...it's your fault if you didn't read this file!

-- INSTALLATION --

Place "car_safari.ar" into your main Midtown Madness 2 directory.

-- TOOLS USED --

Zanoza Z-Modeler 1.0 (http://zanoza.iscool.net)
Paint Shop Pro 6 (http://www.jasc.com)
Adobe Photoshop 5.5 (http://www.adobe.com)
WinZip (http://www.winzip.com)
Windows Notepad (If you're reading this, you have it)

-- WHAT DOES IT HAVE? --

New model:           Yes - scratch-built by Mr_Sparkle
Breakables:	     Yes - both cones, both mirrors, and the ladder
New tuning:          Yes
New sounds:          Modified from LTV
Selection sound:     Yes - from the movie "The Cable Guy"
Damage Textures:     Yes
Software rendering:  Yes
Interior:            No
3D Wheels:           Yes
Dashboard:           TBD

-- BASIC DESCRIPTION --

My third scratch-built project. I got the idea for this vehicle while I was working on a Dodge Ram 1500 Van for a traffic mod. I figured I could stay fairly low-poly on the basic body (it's only 600 polys), and then go crazy adding tons of accessories to make this a really cool vehicle. Up front is a two-pronged cone holder - the cones are set up around the van if it is working near the street. The ladder rack on top holds a ladder, of course. Underneath the van you'll find a partially modeled suspension and an exhaust tip. And don't forget to check out those 3D wheels!

-- FOOTNOTES --

- Two of the paint schemes (white and sky blue) feature real-life cable company logos to add to the authenticity of the vehicle. The other scheme is just plain medium red.

- The sides of the ladder are yellow for increased visibility and therefore increased safety while working, thanks to TEK_Xacto for this info.

- The sounds are nothing really new, they're from the default LTV but the pitch has been raised a bit.

- The damage textures for the side decals don't show up with the same consistency as the rest of the vehicle, that's because they're on separate texture sheets


-- DISTRIBUTION --

Any site can post this car. Please give me (Mr_Sparkle) proper credit. Please provide a link to my e-mail address (found below). DO NOT TWEAK THIS CAR. DO NOT MODIFY IT IN ANY WAY WITHOUT MY CONSENT. DO NOT REMOVE THIS FILE FROM THE ZIP FILE! DO NOT OPEN UP THE AR FILE, EVEN TO JUST LOOK AROUND! E-mail me and I might just say "okay", so it is always worth a try to drop me a line! Violation any of the above distribution rules will result in action taken against the offender and the possible termination of his/her website, if applicable.

-- SPECIAL THANKS --

Oleg - For making Z-Modeler (note to lamers...it's not called Z-Converter!)
TEK_Xacto, Barracuda, and Stormforce_7 - My beta testers, thanks for your help!
Jim Carrey Online (http://www.jimcarreyonline.com) - For the selection sound :)
The community - For your continued support, encouragement, help, and constructive criticism

-- WHAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD? --

Work has already begun on a 1991 Mercedes-Benz 560 SEC that hopefully will be made for both MM1 and MM2 :)

-- CONTACT INFO --

Mr_Sparkle - pinnacledesign@hotmail.com


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http://pinnacle.makes.it