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| [[The Solar Federation]] | | [[The Solar Federation]] | ||
| Federation, Fed | | [[Federation]], [[Fed]] | ||
| Feds | | Feds | ||
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| [[The Lizard Alliance]] | | [[The Lizard Alliance]] | ||
| [[ | | [[Lizard]], Liz | ||
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| [[The Empire of Birds]] | | [[The Empire of Birds|The Empire of the Birds]] | ||
| | | [[Bird]], Birdman | ||
| Birds | | Birds, Birdmen | ||
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| [[The Fascist Empire]] | | [[The Fascist Empire]] | ||
| [[ | | [[Fascist]], Klingon | ||
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| [[The Privateer Bands]] | | [[The Privateer Bands]] | ||
| [[ | | [[Privateer]], Pirate | ||
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| [[The Cyborg]] | | [[The Cyborg]] | ||
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| [[The Evil Empire]] | | [[The Evil Empire]] | ||
| [[Empire]] | | [[Empire]], EE | ||
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| [[The Robotic Imperium]] | | [[The Robotic Imperium]] | ||
| [[ | | [[Robot]], Cylon | ||
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| [[The Rebel Confederation]] | | [[The Rebel Confederation]] | ||
| [[ | | [[Rebel]] | ||
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| [[The Missing Colonies of Man]] | | [[The Missing Colonies of Man]] | ||
| [[Colonies]] | | [[Colonies]] | ||
| | | Colonials | ||
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| [[The Horwasp Plague]] | | [[The Horwasp Plague]] | ||
| Horwasp, Bugs | | [[Horwasp]], Bugs | ||
| | | 'wasps | ||
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This wiki is intended to serve as a repository for information about the game '''VGA Planets''', by Tim Wisseman: a turn-based strategy game designed to be played by up to 11 players. VGA Planets (or VGAP, or Planets) was released in 1992 as a BBS "door game", and is now played over the Internet via email or via Web interface. | This wiki is intended to serve as a repository for information about the game '''VGA Planets''', by Tim Wisseman: a turn-based strategy game designed to be played by up to 11 players. VGA Planets (or VGAP, or Planets) was released in 1992 as a BBS "door game", and is now played over the Internet via email or via Web interface. | ||
Due to problems with spammers, user account creation is disabled; if you want an account, contact rbos-contact@novylen.net. | |||
Although this wiki is largely intended to serve as a supplement for [http://vgaplanets.nu VGA Planets Nu], much information can also apply to VGA Planets Host 3.22. | Although this wiki is largely intended to serve as a supplement for [http://vgaplanets.nu VGA Planets Nu], much information can also apply to VGA Planets Host 3.22. | ||
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* [[Campaign|Campaign Mode]]: adds a customizable campaign system where the player designs his own upgrades | * [[Campaign|Campaign Mode]]: adds a customizable campaign system where the player designs his own upgrades | ||
* [[Production Queue]]: Alternative construction system, allowing priority builds to go over the (soft) ship limit | * [[Production Queue]]: Alternative construction system, allowing priority builds to go over the (soft) ship limit | ||
* [[Wandering Tribes]]: Alternative start condition with only STF's | |||
=== Additional Resources === | === Additional Resources === | ||
* [http://www.planetsmagazine.com/ Planets Mag] | * [http://www.planetsmagazine.com/ Planets Mag] | ||
* [http://www.gaming-strategy.com/computer-gaming/vga-planets/beginner-tips/ Zrog's Beginner Tips] | |||
* [[:Category:Templates|Wiki Templates]] | * [[:Category:Templates|Wiki Templates]] | ||
Latest revision as of 01:39, 6 July 2021
| Full Race Name | Short Forms | Plurals |
|---|---|---|
| The Solar Federation | Federation, Fed | Feds |
| The Lizard Alliance | Lizard, Liz | |
| The Empire of the Birds | Bird, Birdman | Birds, Birdmen |
| The Fascist Empire | Fascist, Klingon | |
| The Privateer Bands | Privateer, Pirate | |
| The Cyborg | Cyborg, Borg | Borg |
| The Crystal Confederation | Crystal, Tholian | Crystals |
| The Evil Empire | Empire, EE | |
| The Robotic Imperium | Robot, Cylon | |
| The Rebel Confederation | Rebel | |
| The Missing Colonies of Man | Colonies | Colonials |
| The Horwasp Plague | Horwasp, Bugs | 'wasps |
VGA Planets Wiki
This wiki is intended to serve as a repository for information about the game VGA Planets, by Tim Wisseman: a turn-based strategy game designed to be played by up to 11 players. VGA Planets (or VGAP, or Planets) was released in 1992 as a BBS "door game", and is now played over the Internet via email or via Web interface.
Due to problems with spammers, user account creation is disabled; if you want an account, contact rbos-contact@novylen.net.
Although this wiki is largely intended to serve as a supplement for VGA Planets Nu, much information can also apply to VGA Planets Host 3.22.
Starships
Planetary Economics
- Main Article: Planet
- Native Race Advantages
- Taxes, Happiness, and Population Growth
- Defenses
- Climate
- Priority Build Points
- Starbases
Tactics
- Cloak Intercept
- Disguising Ship Movement
- Warp Wells
- Combat Order
- Mine Laying
- Ship vs Ship
- VCR Side Advantage
Mechanics
- Friendly Codes
- Host Order
- Host Configuration
- Ion storm
- Planets.Nu API: Commonly used to develop small scripts
NuHost Add-ons
- Explore Map: Historical add-on that significantly limits visibility of planets
- Blitz: Fast-paced game that takes place on a much smaller map
- Stellar Cartography: adds Nebulae, Asteroid Fields, and Star Clusters to the game.
- Campaign Mode: adds a customizable campaign system where the player designs his own upgrades
- Production Queue: Alternative construction system, allowing priority builds to go over the (soft) ship limit
- Wandering Tribes: Alternative start condition with only STF's
Additional Resources
