==LEGAL INFO==
The Mortrix, made by Quillax (who can be contacted via "quinton@quintonland.com"), is a mod of Commander Keen 2: The Earth Explodes, an id Software production. This mod has elements I made along with elements from other people and companies. It is made without any permission and shares no affiliation or endorsement by the owners listed below.

Commander Keen and related characters and elements are owned by id Software, Mario and related elements are owned by Nintendo, Sonic the Hedgehog is owned by Sega, Nisaba's physical design is made by Bernie, Martinez McMeyer is made by szemi, and Commander Kylie is made by Zilem.

The Mortrix is not made for sale and is therefore freeware; it is only made for fun. You may feel free to use my creations, as long as recognition is provided.

The SMB3 graphics from id Software's SMB3 PC demo are ripped by me, while the lowercase characters are made by Grandy02.

==HOW DO I START IT?==
Hi there! Thanks for downloading The Mortrix! To run it, you should follow the steps below:

1. Make sure the following files have been extracted into a folder:

   CK2PATCH.EXE
   EGAHEAD.CK2
   EGALATCH.CK2
   EGASPRIT.CK2
   ENDTEXT.CK2
   FINALE.CK2
   HELPTXT.CK2
   LEVEL01.CK2
   LEVEL02.CK2
   LEVEL03.CK2
   LEVEL04.CK2
   LEVEL05.CK2
   LEVEL06.CK2
   LEVEL07.CK2
   LEVEL08.CK2
   LEVEL09.CK2
   LEVEL10.CK2
   LEVEL11.CK2
   LEVEL12.CK2
   LEVEL13.CK2
   LEVEL14.CK2
   LEVEL15.CK2
   LEVEL16.CK2
   LEVEL80.CK2
   LEVEL81.CK2
   LEVEL90.CK2
   Mortrix.bat
   patches.pat
   PREVIEWS.CK2
   STORYTXT.CK2
   tiles.tli
   unlzexe.exe

   If you don't have any of the files above, then maybe you should try extracting the files again. Otherwise, you may continue.

2. KEEN2.EXE doesn't come with the zip folder, as Keen 2 is not shareware. Because of that, you'll need to copy and paste KEEN2.EXE into this mod's directory (if you don't have it anywhere in your computer, then you may need to purchase Keen 2). Make sure it's version 1.31, or otherwise, the patches may be not work!

3. You should now be able to run Mortrix.bat, which will let you play the mod (it basically takes KEEN2.EXE, uses CK2PATCH to decompress it and apply patches to it with patches.pat, and runs it). If you use a modern Windows computer, you can play it by running Mortrix.bat with DosBox.

4. If the mod loads correctly, then have fun! If not, then you might have messed up one of the steps. Try reviewing them carefully.

==CHARACTER INFO AND HINTS==
Want to know the names and some info about the cast of The Mortirx? Are you having trouble getting through certain challenges? If so, you should check out HINTS.TXT, which has a list of the cast along with some hints and tips. If you're still having a hard time trying to beat the mod, then feel free to contact Quillax (via "quinton@quintonland.com").

==SPECIAL THANKS==
* biffstudly - For beta-testing the mod and giving nice feedback.
* Darziw Nogaj - For proofreading the text in this mod.
* Nisaba - For giving me permission to have her appear in this mod.
* supertoad2k - For making Wario vs. Windows, a Mario fangame that inspired me to make The Mortrix.
* troublesomekeen - For also beta-testing the mod and making videos of playing it that helped me with some fixes.