Soccer
Star has been run as a play-by-mail game since
1986, but in recent years it has become clear
that the game would benefit greatly from a play-by-email
option.
Email
turns are cheaper than their mail counterparts
and will continue to drop in price as more automated
options are added. They are also much faster,
with managers receiving their result just minutes
after the matches have been processed each week
instead of having to wait for days for the snail-mail
to arrive.
The
game is already fully playable by email and we
are currently working on an automated program
to help managers return their orders by email.
At present, orders can be sent in by email by
simply typing out instructions into a plain email
and returning them to us. The automated program
(which is currently partly completed and available
for use) simplifies this process.
If
you are already a member of Soccer Star and would
like to convert to email turns, simply email us
at glynncarey@soccerstar.org.uk
and let us know (remember to include your team
name and league).
If
you are totally new to Soccer Star and would like
to give the game a try, either by post or by email,
please email us at glynncarey@soccerstar.org.uk
and let us know. Please specify which format you'd
prefer to play the game in. Your first turn is
free and there is no obligation to continue after
your first turn.
The
screens below show some of the screens from the
play-by-email orders program and the HTML turnsheets.
Click any screen to see a larger image.
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match highlights screen of the email orders
program. This allows you to view your match
minute-by-minute. Goals, injuries, booking
and other match events are shown. |
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The
squad selection screen of the email orders
program. Here you can change your squad for
next weeks match, aswell as set match tactics,
individual player match orders and substitute
conditions. |
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| The
team training screen of the email orders program.
You can alter your weekly training, individual
player training for up to 5 players, or select
new training staff (fourteen types of trainer). |
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The
league tables as seen in a HTML turnsheet.
Each week you will receive a HTML turnsheet
which is identical to the usual Soccer Star
play-by-mail paper turns. |
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| One
of the many information tables in the game. |
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The
current form tables. These are updated weekly
for each league. |
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| A
financial report, showing the highly detailed
finances in the game. |
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The
next weeks opponents section, showing your
opponents in detail. |
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| The
squad list, showing some of the main details
of the players. |
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