Knew that my personal thread troll couldn't help himself and would show up soon enough...
Yes, the game is already hard drive installable but you
do still require the CD in order to play without a bit of messing around i.e. setting assigns, making scripts, adjusting icons. I've also applied the trainer and parts of the patch etc.
In case you haven't tried without the CD inserted, here's lovely screenshot for you... Fresh install, eject the CD, oh no, what's this:
Anyway, you know what AmigaBill meant idrougge... Making an .LHA file for people that don't have CD-ROM drives and can just easily extract to their hard drive and play. No fuss!!!
Yes, not difficult but it does take a bit of thought.