It had all the grand scope of Star Wars, even without the wizardry of Industrial Light and Magic. In fact, Starflight had incredibly low-tech, pixel by pixel graphics. The kicker was that interaction with aliens, simulated archaeology and the gripping story persuaded the imagination to go into overdrive. That, I think, is what made Starflight the benchmark for science fiction games -- and storytelling in the electronic medium.
Starflight was created by Alec Kercso, Rod McConnell, TC Lee, Bob Gonsalves and Greg Johnson in 1986. A sequel followed in 1989, which was just as excellent as the original. Now, a decade later, they're gracious enough to allow their fans to work unhindered on a public domain project that will make Starflight a trilogy.
Upon discovering the energetic Starflight fandom on the internet, I began writing stories based in the fictional Starflight universe. I've had entirely too much fun in the process and met a bunch of interesting people to boot. I've also created a page called "the Jova Lounge," which is something of an in-character spaceport based on my stories. Its "tiki lounge"-style format is aesthetically appalling, but somehow cozy and inviting.
If you absolutely must copy graphics from the Jova Lounge...please do so. And drop me a line -- I'd love to hear what you think about the page, the stories, Starflight, and any sightings of Habby Loman.
-- "Bliff," 1999