              *VGA Planets - FILE-FAQ - version 9NOV94*

  This FILE-FAQ is for users to browse through when wondering what "such and
such" a file does. Hopefully it will offer both pros and cons about the many
utilities that are available on various ftp sites and BBSes.

  It is simply written, files are just listed in alphebetical order. There is
no seperation from, say, mapping utilities and warp-calculators. Just search
out the file-name in question and read. :-)

  Input, be it praise or flame, is welcome. Please send to:
Gordy Pine <gordy@compumedia.com>   or
Gordy Pine <Lame BBS, 1-206-860-4922  2400-14.4k>   or
Tom Galley <galley@hou.sperry-sun.com>

Try to format your input like it is presented in this faq. Be short and to
the point whenever possible, as few people enjoy reading long postings. 
USE the program before writing us comments!!!
Please tell us if it is:
  1. A _completely_ NEW file.
  2. A new _version_ of an existing file.
  3. Just an addition to an existing file.
  4. A report of an error in the information contained in this faq.
Format the filename as a "zip", even if it's archived in another format (just
for uniformity in this faq). File Size is the approximate ARCHIVED size.

Note: The "PROs:" may just be a standard discription and not necessarily the
opinion of a USER (may be rave review by the author, a DIZ, ...ect)

NOTE TO AUTHORS: Your work _is appreciated_, flamed or not. We are not all
wizards of languages. What you do, great or small, is definitely praised -- no
matter how badly it may be recieve in the following discriptions.

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File sizes are the approximate ARCHIVED file size. The actual file may be
found in a differing archive format (ie; ZIP, LHA, ARJ, ARC, UUE,...)

FTP SITES:
USA:
  risc11.cahs.colostate.edu  /pub/planets/...
EUROPE:
  dobag.in-berlin.de  /??? (I assume /pub/pc/games/vgaplanets/...)
BBS SITES:
  LAME BBS (100% VGA-P), Seattle, WA USA (1)-206-860-4922, 2400-14.4 V32bis
  HOST-RELATED files are NOT available for public d/load on my [Gordy] bbs.
  gotta protect my custom games... ;-)

Currently there is no binaries newsgroup for vgaplanets. We tried to set one
up, but it just flopped. If you ABSOLUTELY cannot get a file, Email me
[Gordy <gordy@compumedia.com>] and I will _attempt_ to uue it to you.
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Filename:       Size:   Name:  Version:
        
AFSIM12.ZIP      35538  AFSim   v1.2
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: A multiship vga planets battle simulator And includes 
              planet/ship battles. The status of each ship involved is carried  
              forward to the next battle. Friendly codes affect the battle as 
              if planets was running the battles.
        CONs: Use BSIM

ANAL27.ZIP       14592  Analysis v2.7
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: Great ANALysis of your resources. Great for alternate scoring, 
               or just general info, primarily for hosts, but useful to anyone.
        CONs: Don't be ANAL, get ANAL27! :-)

ALTLIST2.ZIP     19382  Altlist2
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: Alternate ship/engine/weapons stuff. Second alternative list.
        CONs: Use altlist3

ALTLIST3.ZIP     24811  Altlist3
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: The 3rd alternate ship/weapon/engine setup. This is no doubt the 
              best one yet.
        CONs:

ALTLIST4.ZIP    22999   Altlist4
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: The 4th alternative ship/weapon/engine setup.
        CONs:

ALTLIST5.ZIP    13798   Altlist5
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: The 5th alternate list...
        CONs: More docs would be nice (ship/weapon/engine stats).

ALTSHIPS.ZIP      6755  Altships/list1
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: Alternative Ship/Weapon/Engine setup. 1st list.
        CONs: Use altlist 2 or 3.

AUTO301.ZIP      43648  Auto Build    v3.01
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: Automatically build up mines/factories/defense/set taxes. 
              Helpful when you own many planets.
        CONs: Use RANDMAXxx

BLANK.ZIP        30612  Blank
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: Blank out the scores from RST files. A little bit configurable. 
               For Hosts.
        CONs:

BSCORE30.ZIP     49535  BScore  v3.0
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: Makes ANSI and ASCII Score Bulletins, good for BBSes.
        CONs:

BSIM2.ZIP     134939    BSim    v2.0
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: The BEST battle sim out. Ship-Ship, Ship-Planet, Ship-SB. Runs
              as close to the real thing as is possible. Very config'able.
        CONs: VCR.EXE sucks (has nothing to do with BSIM).

BULLSEYE.ZIP     25510  Bullseye
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: Helps set HYPerwapr jumps (or any flight). Nice program.
        CONs:

CHART.ZIP        19789  Chart
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: Utility to Print out a star map (offers various map size and 
              font size ratios).
        CONs:

CHECK12D.ZIP     23130  Check   v1.2d
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: BEST anti-cheat checking util out! A MUST for any host.                             
        CONs:

CHKSTAMP.ZIP     20729  Check Stamp
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: Time stamp checker. For hosts.
        CONs:

CHKTRN00.ZIP     43869  Check Turn v00
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: Time stamp checker. For hosts.
        CONs:

CP302.ZIP        55881  Computer Player v3.02
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: Tim Wisseman's Cplayer (computer opponent).
        CONs: CPLAYER SUCKS! Don't use it! Play against HUMANS!

DEMO.BAT           406  Demo Batchfile
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs:Batch file for running the demo.
        CONs:

DEMODAT.EXE      26693  VGAP3 Demo Packet
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: Data file(s) for using the DEMO of planets.
        CONs:

DESGN210.ZIP     52737  Design  v2.10
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: Ships planner. Figure out exactly what you can build at your 
              current starbase(s).
        CONs:

DIST.ZIP         30386  Distance
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: Distance Calculator if I recall...(?)
        CONs:

DRAWPLZ.ZIP      70454  Draw Planets<?>
        DOS [ ]   WIN [X]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: Some windows util. 
        CONs: I couldn't get it to work, cause the author, IMHO, doesn't
              understand how planets' directory structure is suppose to run.
              .. I think this will run if you are lame and have ALL files 
              (exe's and data) in ONE dir. Windows.

EXP300.ZIP      164577  Expansion Packet  v3.0
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: Wisseman's scenerio stuff, plus the new version of Master. 
        CONs: New MASTER.exe sucks, imho.     

FIGHTERS.ZIP      1565  Fighters
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: This little util will speed up loading carriers for the Build 
              Fighters In Space mission. The docs are limited, but it looks 
              simple to use.
        CONs:

FIXMAPS.ZIP       8742  Fix Maps
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: Fix those problems when you use a custom  universe. For hosts.
        CONs:

FLEETS23.ZIP     33232  Fleets  v2.3
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: Keeps a record of all known ships. Much faster than the original
        CONs:

GJCHYPR.ZIP      38492  Somebody's Initials Hyperwarp Calc
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: HYPerwarp jump calculator. Not bad, worth looking at.
        CONs: STUPID name, who the _hell_ is gonna remember that at the DOS
              Prompt? (rename it, I did...).

GTRAK210.ZIP     64588  Galatic Tracker  v2.10
        DOS [ ]   WIN [X]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: Helps you plan your strategy. Stores information on every enemy  
              ship you en-counter and never forgets! View the hull specs. 
              Includes supplimental scoring system, visual map viewer, map 
              printer, and multiple game setup.
        CONs: $. Windows.

HOST313E.ZIP    165784  HOST  v3.13e
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: Host v3.13e. The choice of choices, imho.
        CONs: (you know them all...I won't mention them!)

HOST314.ZIP     163490  HOST  v3.14
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: Same as host313E, but "fixes the ATT/NUK bug".
        CONs: Use v3.13e

HOST314A.ZIP    173074  HOST  v3.14a
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: Host v3.14a, "bug fixes"
        CONs: Use v3.13e

HOST315.ZIP     206234  HOST  v3.15 Nitro
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: Host v3.15 Nitro. "Faster, Bigger, Better, Bug Fixes..."
        CONs: SLOWER, use v3.13e

HOST315A.ZIP    178269  HOST  v3.15a Nitro
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]        
        PROs: Host v3.15a Nitro. "Faster, Smaller,..."
        CONs: SLOWER, use v3.13e

HOST315B.ZIP    168669  HOST  v3.15b Nitro
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: Host v3.15b Nitro. "Faster, Smaller, ..."
        CONs: ..use v3.13e

HOST316.ZIP     117339  HOST  v3.16 OS/2
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: Host v3.16  THIS IS FOR OS/2 ONLY!!! This is a BETA (more like 
              an ALPHA) release of host.exe.   
        CONs: "Doesn't seem to work on my MSDOS machine.." [DUH!]

HOSTHACK.ZIP     15918  Host Hack
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: Allows hosts to edit many features (planets, ships, etc...)
        CONs:

HOSTMESS.ZIP     10094  Host Mess(age)
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: Allows host (or other) to insert messages into RST files. Very
              configurable.
        CONs:

HVAILD.ZIP       22078  Host Valid
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: Another turn file checker...              
        CONs: Another turn file checker...

HYPERCAL.ZIP     58145  Hyperwarp Calculator
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: Another HYPerwarp calculator. 
        CONs: This one sucks if I recall, but you can decide that for yourself.                        

INCEPT-1A.ZIP     29633 Intercept  v1a
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: Useful, but SLOW program that attempts to calculate where your 
                enemy's ship(s) will be headed. Great for intercepting (hence  
                the name)... (is v1a slow? I can't get it to work)
        CONs: v1a has NO DOCs! Lame!

INF235.ZIP      116569  Informer  v2.35
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: Planets utility. Records minerals hull type, weapons, minefield, 
              starbases ownership, bangs and most other aspects of the game.  
              Displays this data in an interactive graphical views.
        CONs: Can't ZOOM the map.

JUMP21.ZIP       80875  Jump  v2.1
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs:  HYPerwarp calculator. This one is more graphical than the others.    
               Worthy of inspection.
        CONs: Map might be a little buggy (?)

KILLBEEP.ZIP     21102  Kill Beep
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: Killbeep is a PATCH for PLANETS.EXE. It will stop the annoying 
              beeps when jumping between ships etc...
        CONs:

KILLRACE.ZIP     36906  Kill Race
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: Kill a race or races. A Wisseman Program  
        CONs: No Docs.

LDECAY.ZIP       16577  Logrithmic Decay
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: Set the decay rate of mines (either by straight percentage or
              logrithmically). Included in this is a calculator that shows the    
              logrithmic breakdown...(for older hosts)
        CONs: Outdated by newer host versions (?).

MAKEMAP.ZIP      13328  Make Map
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: Make custom maps (universes).
        CONs: A lame custom map maker. Use new_mapxxx.

MASTER2.ZIP      50395  Master-2
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: Master.exe for people without VGA monitors. A Wisseman Program.
        CONs: Don't have VGA? Then should you really be hosting?

MFIELD1.ZIP       3625  Mine Field  v1
        DOS [ ]   WIN [X]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: Mine feild calculator
        CONs: Lame. Windows

NAMEPLAN.ZIP     40020  Name Planets
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: Change planet names. Import from a text editor, randomize the 
              names too. 
        CONs:

NAMES32B.ZIP     31796  Names  v3.2b
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: Planet Name changer. Nice if you want to create a list of all 
              the planets and their numbers.
        CONs:

NEW_M220.ZIP     91583  New Map  v2.20
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: New Map. Create/Correct "second-hand" maps. A MUST for hosts.
              Tons of possiblities (infinite!). Excellent map maker!
        CONs: Lumberjacks :-)

NOBEEP.ZIP       58956  No Beep
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: VCR.EXE that doesn't 'display' sound (beeping)... speeds it up 
              a bit.
        CONs:

NOSCORE.ZIP      34723  No Score
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: Blanks out the score. Some configuration, but I recommend BLANK.
        CONs:

ONEPLA15.ZIP    187129  One Play  v1.5
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: This allows a single player option for VGA Planets. Choose your 
              player and computer players and even configure the type of 
              scenario for the game.
        CONs: Playing "by yourself" is rumored to be a nasty habit. Join a NET
              game, or a game on a BBS against HUMAN opponents!

PLANINFO.ZIP     35120  Planet Info
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: A sheet util.
        CONs:

PLMAP211.ZIP    372617  Plan_Map  v2.11
        DOS [ ]   WIN [X]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: Scripts to show Mines and more. Ship paths. Bar Graph resources. 
              Alter ship names/pictures/race names... Read/Send messages. 
              Make new universes/alter ships, weapons, engines, MUCH MORE!
        CONs: Little buggy (when making maps, alter ship stuff..).

PLANT099.ZIP     22481  Plantable  v0.99
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: A Great aftermarket planet "sheet" utility. A must.
        CONs:

PLANTOOL.ZIP     42092  Planets' Tool
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: A Util that allows you to see the whole universe in one shot, 
              including ships in space. Zoom in/out, Print, check ranges,  
              gives ship ID#, Mass, Race.               
        CONs: Dated, but still serves a purpose.

PLAYVGA.ZIP      66664  Play VGA-Planets
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: A Utility that will shell to various functions of the game. Also 
              moves files around (rst/trn files)
        CONs: I concider this to be lame, but you may like it, and you probably 
              like Windows too!

PLDISP20.ZIP     26004  Planet Display  v2.0
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: Planets "browser". Look through your planet info. Print to screen, 
              file or printer...                                
        CONs:

PLNT-NAM.ZIP     33103  Planet Namer
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: Easy to use renamer for planet names.     
        CONs:

PLOWN.ZIP        13142  Planet Owner
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: Plown will show you who owns an inputed planet, and the planet's 
        xy position. For hosting (helps with various scenerios set-up).
        CONs:

PLSC_100.ZIP     11221  Planet Score  v1.0
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: Alternative Scoring System. For Hosts
        CONs: Use PTSCORExx

PP2-2.ZIP        39288  Planets' Pilot  v2.2
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: Allows running many various Planets related utils (and Planets        
              programs) from one menu. Easy to set up.
        CONs:

PROSIM.ZIP       36211  ProSim
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: Combat Simulator. Gives you the ability to factor in damaged 
              ships and reduced crews, as well as support for the Host 3.1 
              Engine Tech Shield Boost feature. Freeware.                                 
        CONs: Use BSIM

PTSC11.ZIP     16000    Planets' Score  v1.1
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: BEST scoring system out. Very configurable. For Hosts
        CONs:

RAGNA200.ZIP     44285  Ragnarok <spelling?>  v2.0
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: Send all ships to one spot for the final conflict. Config'able. 
              Good way to end "endless" games. For hosts.
        CONs:

RANS-2D3.ZIP     54701  Randmax  v2D3
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: Allows automatic options to occur, such as changing friendly 
              codes and taxing (and MORE). Configurable. Includes RANGEN,
              Thomas Voigt's RANDMAX.INI generator.
        CONs:

SAVETURN.ZIP      4361  Save Turn
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: Saves your RST and TRN files...           
        CONs:

SAVVCR20.ZIP     44033  Save VCR  v2.0
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: Saves your vcr files for later viewing (also some patches to 
              speed up the vcr.exe that comes with planets)
        CONs:

SCORE4A.ZIP      14929  Score  v4a
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: Alternate scoring system for v3.xx
        CONs: Use PTSCORExxx

SHDISP11.ZIP     28948  Ship Display  v1.1
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: Ship displayer. 
        CONs: A little buggy...I consider vputil better by far.

SHEET304.ZIP     65475  Sheet  v3.04
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: Sheet allows you to print your messages.  
        CONs:

SHEETUT.ZIP       7421  Sheet Utility
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: Print out info on your planets.
        CONs:              

SHIPMOVE.ZIP     28228  Ship Move
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: Fix ships positions in Custom games...
        CONs: Bulky, use FIXMAPSxx if you want easy automatic fixes when using
              custom universe setups.

SHIPPOS.ZIP      13438  Ship Position
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: Set multiple (seperate) starting points for wandering tribes 
              games.
        CONs: New version of MASTER allows this (but it SUCKS [master])

SIGHTING.ZIP     40228  Sightings
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: Sightings keeps track of ships.
        CONS:

SIM.ZIP          59678  Sim
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: Test your fighting skills! See how your ships will do against 
              other ships!
        CONs: Use BSIM

SPACEDOK.ZIP    366895  Space Dock
        DOS [ ]   WIN [X]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: Shows the cost to build and outfit ships. Nice in comparing costs 
        of battle or when trading to see what your getting.
        CONs: Windows

STARS101.ZIP     32457  Stars  v1.01
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: This VGA Planets utility will create star maps on a HP LaserJet 
              II compatible printer, showing currently owned planets, 
              starbases, ships and mine fields.  Also printed are enemy ships 
              and mine fields. It also places meteor strike data and mine field 
              data into files.
        CONs: LASER only. :-(                              

SVIEW1.ZIP       35071  Ship View
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: Another ship tracker. Prints(?) too.
        CONs:

TLKHL102.ZIP     20621  Author's Initials<?> Hulls  v1.02
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: Ship Hull/Weapon/Torp cost view. See how much that ship costs to 
              build in $ and minerals.
        CONs:
                      
TRNSTALE.ZIP      6208  Stale Turn
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: After Market Stale Turn detector.         
        CONs: Yeah yeah, use TCHECK!

UNPACK32.ZIP     29239  Unpack  v3.2
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: Wisseman's New Unpack version 3.02... Faster
        CONs: VPUNPACK is much faster, and backups the rst file.

UTURN.ZIP         3804  U-Turn
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: Another turn file checker.
        CONs: Yeah yeah, use TCHECK.                                  
        
VCRSHOW.ZIP     101241  VCR Show
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: VCRSHOW allows you to watch the vcr files (the fighting). Either 
        your own files or the host files. Easy to use.
        CONs:

VGABATCH.ZIP     34083  VGA Batchfile
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: Stand-alone batch file writer for planets.
        CONs: Limited in capabilities

VGACALC.ZIP       7873  VGA Calculator
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: Calculate ship cost (Hulls, Minerals, Megacredits, ect..). 
              Can print to screen or printer.
        CONs:

VGASCORE.ZIP     32219  VGA Score
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: VGA Score v1.0  - An enhanced scoring system for VGA Planets.  
              Nearly every asset of an empire is included. A must for hosts.                                
        CONs: Use PTSCORE

VMAPACAD.ZIP    124226  VGAP ACAD Map
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: ACAD generated map. Multi-color? Requires a plotter to print(?).           
        CONs: I ain't got no plotter man...

VP314D1.EXE     426533  VGA-Planets Shareware  v3.14
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: VGA PLANETS Shareware version 3.14d 1 of 4
        CONs: You will become addicted! :-)                                  
        
VP314D2.EXE     120434  VGA-Planets Shareware  v3.14
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: VGA PLANETS 2 of 4
        CONs:

VP314D3.EXE     270045  VGA-Planets Shareware  v3.14
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: VGA PLANETS 3 of 4
        CONs:

VP314D4.EXE     154988  VGA-Planets Shareware  v3.14
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: VGA PLANETS 4 of 4
        CONs:

VP3CB214.ZIP    202941  Crystal Ball  v2.14
        DOS [ ]   WIN [X]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: Crystal Ball. GREAT, a MUST HAVE. Shows Mine Feilds, Tracks 
        ships, Message filtering, plus more!
        CONs: Setup is difficult. [try reading the docs]  Windows.

VPCPNE.ZIP      349235  VGAP Campaign Editor
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: VGA Planets Campaign Editor Edit Planets, Starbases and Ships to 
              create fantastic campains for VGA Planets.
        CONs:

VPDIST11.ZIP    103671  VGAP Distance  v1.1
        DOS [ ]   WIN [X]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: Shows ships "jump" capabilities...great for establishing your 
              borders. Also show planet info (resources) ect...
        CONs: Windows

VPHP100.ZIP       8471  VGAP Host [Patch?]  v1.0
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: Disables the 200-250ly waypoint restrictions in the HOST.EXE 
              (allowing for long flights?).
        CONs:

VPHT200.ZIP     261281  VGAP Host Tools  v2.0
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: Allows more configuration when hosting. Great! (for hosts)
        CONs:

VPLNS314.ZIP     40855  VGAP Planets Planner
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: VGA Planets Planner Shareware copy.  See The "big picture", see 
              mines, ships, track player movements, identify planets, ships 
              Registration is only $5....
        CONs: Out-Classed by Crystal Ball/Informer. $.

VPLST1_2.ZIP     30485  VGAP Planets Lister  v1.2
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: List resources available on your planets. A nice way to plan 
              shipping routes...
        CONs:

VPMAP131.ZIP     23294  VGAP Map  v1.31
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: Util for making postscript maps for planets. Looks great, but I 
              don't have postscript capabilities so who knows...
        CONs: Postscript...

VPMK120.ZIP     173374  VP-Maketurn v1.2
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: Faster maketurn processor than Wisseman's Maketurn.exe
        CONs:

VPRTM.ZIP       158583  RTM memory controller (TSR)
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: Use for VPUtil, VPHost, VPUnpack, and VPM[aketurn] versions
              that support the RTM driver.
        CONs:

VPSHELL.ZIP      43509  VGAP Shell
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: Nice little program to run ALL the programs you use. Easy to 
              set up.
        CONs:

VPT38DOS.ZIP    132484  VPTools, DOS  v3.8
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: VPTools, (DOS version) is a great little calculater for figuring
              out many different things (mining, defense, tax collection...). 
        CONs:

VPT39A.ZIP      395322  VPTools, WIN  v3.9a
        DOS [ ]   WIN [X]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: VPTools (windows version). Nice functions. Worth looking at.
        CONs: Setup isn't documented [unzip and type SETUP1]. Windows

VPTEAM11.ZIP     43182  VP Team  v1.1
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: Scoring program for TEAM play. Calculates the "team's" totals 
              and prints a log. For hosts.
        CONs:

VPTRC100.ZIP     72375  VPTracer  v1.0
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: VPTracer keeps a record of your players activity level. Spot 
              those lazy players and replace 'um quick! For hosts
        CONs:

VPUN220.ZIP     161118  VPUnpack  v2.20
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: After Market UNPACKer. "20 times faster than the original". 
              Also doesn't delete the rst file. (renames to *.bak)
        CONs:

VPUS.ZIP           496
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: Max out planets for major warfare!
        CONs: Makes game too easy. Buttloads of minerals everywhere.

VPUT250.ZIP     325668  VPUtil  v2.50
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: Hands down, the BEST general utility available. A MUST. See
              and edit nearly everything 'do-able' via VGAP3. Undo mistakes,
              Transfer items (Torps!), and on and on and on...
        CONs: Not having this utility is foolishness!

VSCORE11.ZIP     32583  VGA Score  v1.1
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: An enhanced scoring system Nearly every asset of an empire is 
              included. A must for hosts.
        CONs: Use PTSCORE

VT47.ZIP         89888  Plantool  v4.7
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: "Tacitical Planner" or some such name. A map based "big picture" 
              util. 
        CONs: This one sounds great from the docs, but the graphics are a far 
              cry from such great utils as Crystall Ball and Informer.

WORM034.ZIP      38397  Wormhole  v0.34
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: Host supplement, create wormholes for fun scenerios.
        CONs: DOCs need more info. Doesn't make a *.LOG file.

WORMGEN.ZIP      13919  Wormhole Generator
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: Creats random starting points for wormholes. Requires WORM.exe
        CONs:

WRMKR_13.ZIP     61528  Wormhole Maker  v1.3
        DOS [X]   WIN [ ]   UNIX [ ]   Other [ ]
        PROs: Worm Maker 1.3 Ultimate Worm Hole Control. Allows WORMWAYS.
        CONs:


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