> I think adding a new feature to send 32 positions via short packets would be a > good idea. I had been planning to do just that, when the netrek CVS went > down. > Suppose I should mention Netrek XP 2006 draws the new ship bitmaps to 255 positions :P I'd prefer the actual p_dir be sent if possible, it's the most important piece of information (imo) lacking in short packets. Bill