Hey gang,
I have archived file copies of Steve K.'s "Takamo DB" program, 16-bit (you need a 32-bit Windows OS to run it), along with the INPUT file which generates turns and does error checking, too. It does include some instructions, from 'The Steve' himself. What would be totally awesome is if someone, who has a lot more programming skill than I do, could tweak this puppy into a more advanced version that would run on newer machines. Need to get Steve's OK first, though, since is IS copyrighted.
Also a copy of the SHIPS database spreadsheet (with many thanks to Bill Guenther for his work). PLEASE NOTE that this is slightly inaccurate in a couple of areas (e.g. we don't actually have torpedo ships, and the carriers in particular are not listed under the correct Tec levels); BUT it is a very good tool to have. If for no other reason, getting those 'confusticating' ship type abbreviations figured out!
I don't know if this is something that can be uploaded here, but if you want a copy, just drop me an email via westermarker@yahoo.com and I'll be happy to send you a ZIP file with the whole shebang. I'd also appreciate it if you'd mention your empire name(s) and player type(s)... I'd kind of like to get a "game census" of sorts, which I will happily share, though not with people's contact information (without their permission).
You're welcome.
Trader_Phred, CEO MegaCorp