PHOST 3 : Table of Contents

©	The Portable Host Version 3.2.3.5g Table of Contents

*For Everyone...*
Introduction to PHOST	A good starting point if you don't know what PHOST is
PHOST Features	A high-level overview of what features PHOST offers over HOST
Changes in PHOST 3	What has changed from PHOST 2.x to PHOST 3.x
HOST/PHOST Differences	This page lists the known differences between HOST and PHOST
Version Changes	What has changed in the various revisions of PHOST3
Frequently Asked Questions	Can't find the answer? Check here first
Legal Information	The fine print

*For Players...*
Playing with PHOST	A summary of issues facing the player in a PHOST game
Alliances	How alliances work in PHOST
Extended Ship Missions	A listing of the extended missions available through the M.I.T. interface
Configuration Parameters	All of the parameters that control variations in game play are documented here
Detailed Operation	A complete mission ordering as well as formulas and algorithms for all game functions
The Command Processor	How to send command messages for effecting alliances, changing your race name, using special missions, etc.
The Ship Build Queue	How the priority build system works in PHOST
Order of Battle	A complete description of the order in which ships fight, as well as other battle-related issues
Wormholes	How to use wormholes when they are enabled in the game
Game Play Summaries	Summaries of how to perform some of the more involved actions in the game
The PVCR Program	Reference documentation for using PVCR
Remote Ship Control	How to take control of your ally's ships
Wraparound Maps	How to play in a game with a wraparound map

*For Hosts...*
Hosting with PHOST	A list of issues facing the host who is using PHOST
Configuration Parameters	Describes all of the config options that control PHOST's operation
Directory of Files	A listing of files related to PHOST and, in general, related to hosting a game
The Ship Build Queue	How the priority build system is configured in PHOST
Wormholes	How to set up wormholes in the game
Custom Hull Functions	How to customize a ship list for special hull function assignments
Fine-Grain Hosting Control	How to execute AUXHOST programs at any stage of host execution and/or skip stages of execution

*For Developers...*
Developer Information	A listing of items relevant for programmers
Directory of Files	A listing of files related to PHOST and, in general, related to hosting a game
Fine-Grain Hosting Control	How to execute AUXHOST programs at any stage of host execution and/or skip stages of execution
Auxiliary Data Files	A detailed description of PHOST's `UTIL.DAT` files

This document is maintained by The Portable Host Project

(support@phost.de).

Last updated 7 December, 2001