Vigilante 8: 2nd Offense PC 0.9b

This release contains the self-contained 64-bit Windows build, install
instructions, and the distributable mod set. Original game data is not
included.

Install

1. Extract Vigilante82PC-0.9b.zip to a new folder.
2. Place a supported USA SLUS-00868 CUE and every BIN file it references
   beside Vigilante82PC.exe.
3. Keep the included mods directory beside the executable.
4. Run Vigilante82PC.exe.

The first launch validates the disc image, extracts all 128 game-data files,
and converts CD-audio tracks 2-17 to OGG. Later launches use the imported
game_data directory. The .NET runtime, native libraries, Visual C++ runtime,
and OGG encoder are bundled; no separate runtime, Python, or ffmpeg install is
required.

Highlights

• Widescreen and selectable output resolutions.
• High-resolution 3D presentation, texture replacement, anti-aliasing,
  filtering, mipmaps, and extended draw distance.
• Enhanced shadows, lighting, fog, and particles.
• In-game video and controller settings.
• Modern, Trigger Drive, Classic, and Southpaw controller profiles.
• Movies, voices, sound effects, save data, and converted CD audio.
• Bundled original Vigilante 8 guest roster with all twelve vehicles and AI
  support.
• Mod loading without overwriting imported stock data.

Known Issues

• Super Dreamland 64 remains unfinished. Vehicle glass can disappear at some
  view angles, and distant terrain/lighting bands remain visible.
• Four-player local play is not included; this release supports one or two
  players.
• Default music balance still needs tuning.
• Disc import has no graphical file browser. A CUE stored elsewhere can be
  passed to Vigilante82PC.exe on the command line.

Verification

The packaged build passed a fresh-directory smoke test covering ZIP extraction,
disc validation, complete game-data and music import, Route 66 gameplay, clean
exit, repeat launch from imported files, and rejection of an altered track
layout.

SHA-256 (Vigilante82PC-0.9b.zip):
B2BDA00877BB1DEDA1A685BB6CC2271DA1415067C2804F0AE03E8067FD658100