       Welcome to the VGA Planets Interface Program for PCBoard 15+!

       This program will allow you, the VGA Planets player, to download
       your .RST files and upload your .TRN files while protecting against
       another player obtaining your files and cheating.

       In case you are really new to the game, here is some background
       information.  VGA Planets is a revolutionary BBS game.  Your turns
       are played offline (saving you valuable connect time) and then your 
       commands are compressed into a .TRN file for interpretation by the 
       host.  Each of the players does this, and at the end of the day (or 
       at some other pre-determined time), the host program runs and 
       applies the commands uploaded by all of the players, generating 
       .RST (result) files.  The players each then download their 
       respctive .RST files and the process is repeated.  Please see the 
       Planets docs for more detailed information.

       This program is an interface to allow users easy access to the .RST
       and .TRN files with a minimum of SysOp interaction.  The program 
       also provides security for these files, preventing them from 
       falling into the hands of unscrupulous players.  

       Upon entering this program, you will be given a list of all of the 
       currently active VGA Planets games.  These games will be 
       highlighted in one of three ways.  Games which you have already 
       joined will be displayed in magenta with your race in the right 
       column.  Games which are not full and which you have not joined 
       will be displayed in Blue with the number of races available shown 
       in the right column.  Games which are full and which you have not 
       joined will be displayed in red with the word "Unavailable" 
       displayed in the right column.  You will also have the options to 
       get information on a particular game, get general help (this 
       display), or to quit the interface and return to PCBoard. 

       Selecting a game which you have already joined will allow you to 
       upload your .RST or download your .TRN files, as well as getting 
       help, game info, or quitting to PCBoard.  If you select a game 
       which has available races, then you will be given a list of those 
       races which are available and asked to choose from that list.  
       As always, the Info, Help, and Quit options are also available.
       Selecting a game which is not available will prompt the program to 
       display an error message telling you that you messed up.

       Always remember to download a .RST file after the host has run, and 
       then upload a .TRN file before the host runs again.  Your SysOp can 
       tell you what time the host runs.  That is all there is to using 
       the PCBoard VGA Planets Interface Program.  Please encourage your 
       SysOp to register this shareware!

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