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ChessMaster 2100 GS
> I've seen patches to remove the annoying "Password" copy protection from
> The ChessMaster 2100 for the GS. Unfortunately, they are all for version
> 1.1, and I have 1.01. Has anyone seen a similar patch for the earlier
> version?
Here you go. I always knew this huge collection of Apple II cracks would come
in handy.
ChessMaster 2100 GS from The Software Toolworks
by Brian A. Troha
REQUIREMENTS:
512K Apple //GS
3.5" Disk copier
3.5" Disk editor
The following edits will completly remove the log-on/manual check type copy
protection used on ChessMaster 2100 GS:
1. Make a copy of the game disk (disk #1)
2. Make the following edits to the copy only (by version):
For version 1.01:
Block $4E5:
byte $2C from 22 to AF
byte $61 from D0 08 to EA EA
byte $C5 from 22 to AF
byte $118 from D0 08 to EA EA
byte $185 from 22 to AF
byte $1D8 from D0 08 to EA EA
For version 1.1
Block $304
byte $1EB from 22 to AF
Block $305
byte $20 from D0 08 to EA EA
byte $84 from 22 to AF
byte $D7 from D0 08 to EA EA
byte $144 from 22 to AF
byte $197 from D0 08 to EA EA
3. Write the blocks back the copy
4. Store your originals in a safe place (and the manual to!)
5. Play a game of chess & enjoy the absence of the copy protection
David C. Scott (Captain Harlock)