Logging in without using a 'Helper'
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Even if you choose to not use a commercial 'Helper' program, you will still have to use a terminal program of some kind. The game server, the TWGS, is just a program running on a separate computer. The address of the game server and a few details about the games offered are usually put in a 'Game Bang' announcement on various tradewars websites by the host, or sysop. Example: ClassicTW.com Rebang Forum
or more specifically;
runawayproton.dyndns.org:223
In the above address, "runawayproton.dyndns.org" is the server address with 223 being the 'port' on which the server is accessible.
Some examples of simple terminal programs:
