User Guide

Welcome to the Soccerverse User Guide! This guide will help you get started with the Soccerverse platform and understand how to play the game.

Getting Started with Soccerverse

What is Soccerverse?

Soccerverse is a decentralized football management game built on blockchain technology. It allows players to:

• Manage football clubs
• Buy and sell players
• Compete in leagues and cup competitions
• Trade club shares
• Vote on club governance proposals

Creating an Account

To start playing Soccerverse, you'll need to create an account:

1. Download the Xaya wallet from xaya.io
2. Create a new Xaya name in the "soccer" namespace
3. Transfer some CHI to your account for in-game transactions

First Steps

After creating your account, here are the recommended first steps:

1. Browse available clubs for purchase
2. Review player markets
3. Learn about competitions
4. Understand club finances

Game Interface

The Soccerverse game interface consists of several main sections:

• Club Management - Manage your club's squad, finances, and facilities
• Transfers - Buy and sell players in the transfer market
• Tactics - Set up your team's formation and strategy
• Fixtures - View upcoming matches and results
• League Tables - See current standings in competitions
• Share Trading - Buy and sell shares in clubs

Key Concepts

Understanding these key concepts will help you succeed in Soccerverse:

• Player Development - Players improve based on performance and training
• Financial Management - Balancing income and expenditure is crucial
• Tactical Setup - Choosing the right tactics for your squad can make a big difference
• Share Value - Club performance affects share prices
• Governance - Club owners can vote on important decisions

Gameplay Guide

Match Day

On match days, your team will compete against other clubs based on the tactics you've set. Here's what happens:

1. Your team lineup and tactics are evaluated
2. The match is simulated minute-by-minute
3. Results and statistics are recorded
4. Players may gain or lose fitness, morale, and potentially get injured

Matches can't be directly controlled once they start, but your pre-match decisions make all the difference.

Club Management

Finances

Managing your club's finances is crucial for long-term success:

• Income Sources: Gate receipts, TV revenue, merchandise, player sales
• Expenses: Player wages, stadium maintenance, staff salaries
• Transfer Budget: Used for acquiring new players
• Wage Budget: Ongoing cost of player contracts

Stadium

Your stadium affects both club income and fan satisfaction:

• Larger stadiums generate more revenue but cost more to maintain
• Stadium upgrades can be proposed through club governance
• Attendance is influenced by team performance and fan satisfaction

Player Development

Players develop over time based on several factors:

• Match Performance: Good performances can lead to rating improvements
• Age: Young players develop faster than older players
• Playing Time: Regular starters develop more quickly
• Training: Future updates will add training options

Club Governance

As a club shareholder, you can participate in governance decisions:

• Proposal System: Shareholders can propose changes to various aspects of the club
• Voting: Votes are weighted by share ownership
• Key Decisions: Manager changes, stadium upgrades, financial policies

Trading Shares

The share market allows you to invest in clubs:

• Buy and Sell: Purchase shares when you expect club value to increase
• Dividends: Earn regular payouts based on club performance
• Voting Rights: Larger shareholders have more influence on club decisions