Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about the app
Q. What is this? A figure skating game? A figure skating simulator? A figure skating management game?
A. It's all of the above. Keep in mind it's a text-based simulation that lets the user manage/coach a skater. It focuses more on programs, scores, stats, and history than anything else though.
Q. Where do I see my skater?
A. You don't right now. It's a simulator not a graphical game. You can watch the program executed on the live viewer as if you're "watching" on a website that's updating the play-by-play.
Q. Is each game different?
A. Yes. Every universe you create is different with new skaters. The only thing that is consistent is some countries produce stronger skaters than others.
Q. Is this random?
A. The universe is generated somewhat randomly yes but once skaters are given skills, the outcome is heavily determined by those skills. There's a tiny bit of randomness involved in score generation but it's only to create some variation.
Q. Why do my skater's skills change each year in addition to my training?
A. Each skater has a career skill "arc" that follows a different path for each universe/skater. For the most part a skater will improve greatly in the early years, plateau, and then fall off as the skater ages.
Q. I have suggestions and ideas, how do I ask for them?
A. Email dan@playasport.com
Q. What are your plans for the future?
A. I want to continue making it authentic and fine tuning some of the scoring intricacies (like handling two-foot landings, edge changes, etc.) Eventually I'd like to make the programs more graphical.
Q. Do you provide the custom skater json files with real skaters?
A. No, I can't. Please view the custom file page for some tips though.