Follow these steps to create a new game. Before you begin, read the
VSE Rules.
Tip:
Most of these settings can be updated at any time using the Game Administration
feature.
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1. Enter a Game ID
This is your game's short name. It appears on the My Games menu.
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6-20 characters long
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No spaces
Example: Percivale
2. Enter a Game Name
This is your game's longer name, used in more formal references throughout the
site.
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6-50 characters long
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May include spaces
Example: Percivale Investment Game
3. Decide if your Game will be Public or Private
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If you select Public, anyone can join your game and it is listed on the site.
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If you select Private, you invite players to participate and give them the game
password you will create.
Password: (Minimum 6 char.)
4. Establish your Game's Start and End Dates
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Weekdays only - no holidays or weekends.
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mm/dd/yyyy format
Beginning:
Ending:
5. Write a message for your Game
Players (current and prospective) will see this when they view or monitor your
game. Use it to provide an overall commentary, prize information or update it
often with recaps and highlights. Up to 1,000 characters, including spaces.
6. Set starting balance for players
This is the cash value each player receives.
Starting Cash:
7. Display real names of competitors in ranking?
8. Allow player to reset their portfolio during
game?
9. Allow new players to join after the game has
started?
10. Keep all member portfolios in the game public?