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 [[https://www.starshiphorizons.com/earlyaccess/enroll.aspx|Purchase on StarshipHorizons.com]] [[https://www.starshiphorizons.com/earlyaccess/enroll.aspx|Purchase on StarshipHorizons.com]]
  
-===== Host the Server =====+===== Hosting the Server =====
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-Horizons is a windows application. This application is the main viewscreen and main menu. It also acts as the server that each station connects to. Each station runs in a web browser (preferably Chrome) on any modern device.+Horizons is a windows application. This application is the main viewscreen and main menu. It also acts as the server that each station connects to.  
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 +Each station runs in a web browser (preferably Chrome) on any modern device. 
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 +If you are playing remotely, think about how you are going to communicate with your crew. We recommend using Discord for this. Many Horizons groups have small private servers plus we offer multiple public bridge channels on our Discord. They are open for anyone to use to play Horizons. The host will want to share their screen so that all players can see the main viewscreen. Use Discord for your intercrew voice communications and explore the galaxy from around the globe.
  
 ===== Set Up Your Network ===== ===== Set Up Your Network =====
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 ===== Invite Your Friends ===== ===== Invite Your Friends =====
-At this point, you are ready to select a Mission and start playing. First, you need a crew to play with. The ideal crew is six people: [[gameplay:stations:captain|Captain]], [[gameplay:stations:helm|Flight]], [[gameplay:stations:tactical|Tactical]], [[gameplay:stations:engineering|Engineering]], [[gameplay:stations:operations|Communications/Operations]], and [[gameplay:stations:science|Sciences]]. +At this point, you are ready to select a Mission and start playing. First, you need a crew to play with. The ideal crew is six people: [[gameplay:stations:captain|Captain]], [[gameplay:stations:flight|Flight]], [[gameplay:stations:tactical|Tactical]], [[gameplay:stations:engineering|Engineering]], [[gameplay:stations:operations|Communications/Operations]], and [[gameplay:stations:science|Sciences]]. 
  
 Get your crew ready for the unknown by sending them over to our [[gameplay_overview|Gameplay Guide]]. Get your crew ready for the unknown by sending them over to our [[gameplay_overview|Gameplay Guide]].
  
 It is helpful for them to learn more about their specific station and how their comrade's stations will work. Send them over to [[gameplay:stations|Stations]] for a deep dive! It is helpful for them to learn more about their specific station and how their comrade's stations will work. Send them over to [[gameplay:stations|Stations]] for a deep dive!
getting_started.1620067183.txt.gz · Last modified: 2021/05/03 18:39 by jazzy

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