Annoucing GT 5.32

[me...@ad.enet.dec.com]

Galactic Trader V. 5.32 (binary only, no sources) is now available for anonymous FTP from ento.tamu.edu. Galactic Trader is a VAX/VMS game with the following
features:

- A combination of trading and combat in outer space, losely based on the game ELITE by Firebird Software.

- Runs on a VT100 or good emulator, uses character cell graphics
to display ships, planets, etc...

- Supports up to 20 concurrent players who can communicate, fight
each other or non-player opponents, and exchange money.

- Can be configured in a turn-by-turn mode or a quasi real-time
mode.

- Based on a distributed architecture and using VMS mailboxes for
fast interprocess communication.

- Many ships and equipment are available for purchase - you
purchase and upgrade your ship as your skills improve.

If have a large number of players at your site and you are interested in becoming a Galactic Trader playtest site, please send me mail.

Stephan Meier

22 Email: Me...@ad.enet.dec.com (internet)
jy...@crnlvax5.bitnet (bitnet)