As per:
http://vegastrike.sourceforge.net/devblog/?p=22
I downloaded the Mac beta.
I then created a log in:
http://vegastrike.sourceforge.net/cgi-bin/register.py
When I start the game and choose multiplayer game then use the default account server URL:
http://vegastrike.sourceforge.net/cgi-bin/accountserver.py
I get this notice:
"Error when joining game!NETWORK ERROR in...
I suggest allowing the user to cycle through a set of 4-5 predefined text colours of varying contrast for the HUD. I've seen this in other games and appreciate the option.