I will start this post to help some of the people running the sim. I notice some of you are having problems.
Ask questions here and I will try to help you. Meanwhile here is a couple tips.
READ THE DOCS!!! Each install of the sim has a doc file. Use Start > all Programs > Mars Colony > Mars Colony Help.
Or you can go to
www.hyperkat.com/colonyets.html and read the docs online.
1. The first thing you should do is fire up the ERV fuel generator. It is located at the base of the ERV. When you get 3500 units of oxygen and 1000 units of methane you can launch and end the mission.
2. Scores are a big issue. You wont get a score till you launch and end the mission. I notice alot of people running the sim for hours and never end it with a launch score.
3. If you want to run a master server and want others to join your missions you need to set port forwarding on your computer TheDubMan found this link for us
http://majorgeeks.com/Simple_Port_Forwarding_d5999.html 4. GPR - Ground Penetrating Radar. There are actual 3D objects below the ground. If you get a radar ping ( shown as red dots on the map ) move around the dot in all directions at least 50 meters away and take more readings. The shape of the object can be seen easier. Hit the 4 corners around the dot. Draw a line between the dots and that will be the size and shape of the object. Find the center and drill away.