The files included in this browser are extracted from the alt.games.vga-planets newsgroup. I've collected them over the past four years. They contain valuable ideas from (experienced) players willing to share their deepest thoughts with the rest of us... For instance thoughts about which use ship type X of race B has according to someone, but also colonisation strategies and useful hints for playing against the Privateers.

The DOS version (437 kB): nwsflash.zip

I've moved the ON-LINE version of NewsFlash to a different site. Surf to the new, restyled ON-LINE version of NewsFlash.

He is presently working on a Privateer's Logbook which will incorporate many of these ideas as well as his own experiences into a more easily digestable form.

This release is an 123 kB plain text file that includes a mass of sorted/unsorted notes. Some of these are his own, most are from others. Some may be a bit out of date due to changes in host since they were first collected and a few contain plain inaccuracies in places. However, all-in-all they are a good source of ideas on how to make the most of everyone's favorite race: The Privateers.

Get it now: prihint.zip (47 kB zipped).

"Whoever read the docs more and better, has the best knowledge of the game,
but the one with the most fantasy to combine and invent new tactics will win."

The Firm was compiled by Edwin ten Brink ([email protected]). Portions of the data and information in the file are taken from documentation and texts owned by their respective copyright holders. "The Firm" is FREE to anyone who wants it.

This version was last revised on October 4th 1997 for host v3.22.016. The file is formatted for Word 6.0 for Windows.

Download The Firm now: THE-FIRM.ZIP (86 kB)

Taken from his introduction:
I realize the time spent writing these words could be used for studying music or other things, however I know I can contribute a little of my experience and 'know-how' to other VGA Planets players, from novices to experts. I have been playing Planets since March 1994 when I saw it for the first time. During this period, I've been learning as much as I can about this wonderful game. Now, as I have collected a little VGAP knowledge, I have decided to detail what I have learned.

I do not intend to teach you how to play VGA Planets. My goal is give you a little help in key areas .. without it, you could spend a lot of time only to arrive at the same point.

Personally I liked the Colonel's files very much - it resembled much of my own thoughts. It makes very good reading, and the contents are quite interesting. The file is formatted for Word 6.0 for Windows. (A plain text file is not available due to the tables in the file.)

Enough said! Download the zipped archive of the Colonel's files now! (11 kB)

Or you want get your info directly from the source - surf to his site. (His pages are written in Portugese and English).

The main purpose of the -H- Files is to help novice players avoid common pitfalls & allow them to play competently in games with more experienced players. It may also contain some tips of value to relatively advanced players.

The -H- Files were collected by Luc Projean.
The HINTS file was begun by Roger Burton-West ([email protected]) and continued by Gary Grothman ([email protected]), Gordy Pine ([email protected]) and now by Luc Projean ([email protected]).

The File
Luc asked me to put it on my site, and here it is: the -H-files is a plain text file of about 444 kB in size. I've got it zipped on my FTP site next to my very own NewsFlash strategy archive. Get it now: The -H- files (155 kB)

Disclaimer
The purpose of the -H- Files is to aid the user base of VGA PLANETS regarding different tactics to use in VGA PLANETS, by Tim Wisseman.
Luc Projean claims NO responsibility regarding any illegal activity concerning this file, or indirectly related to it.
I. If you wish to distribute this file, distribute the CURRENT and UNMODIFIED version.
II. It would also be nice if the copies give some credit to the current, and former maintainers of this file.

The -H- Files ON-LINE
Next to the archive on my site there is also an ON-LINE version of the -H- files. Surf to the site of Rodney Fisher.

Contents of the -H- Files
These are the topics covered by the -H- files:

0.1 Introduction
        0.2 The history of VGAP
        0.3 Credits
        0.4 Where to get VGA PLANETS
        0.5 Excellent VGAP-related Web Sites

1.0 Race-specific tips: Introduction
        1.1 The Federation
        1.2 The Lizards
        1.3 The Bird Men
        1.4 The Fascists
        1.5 The Privateers
        1.6 The Cyborgs
        1.7 The Crystal People
        1.8 The Evil Empire
        1.9 The Robots
        1.10 The Rebel Alliance
        1.11 The Missing Colonies of Man

2.0 Misc. Things introduction
        2.1 The Great Fighters/Torpedoes debate
        2.2 Ion Storms
        2.3 Mine Sweeping
        2.4 Which Freighters to use?
        2.5 General Colonization tips
        2.6 Ship Names Suggestions
        2.7 Diplomacy

3.0 Conclusion