NATION Member GoDJ416 has written a guide to help you keep your sanity, while playing the game we love.

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OneSeason Guidelines Your Sanity Depends On

New to OneSeason? Like what you see and want more? Well good. But before you lose the job/girlfriend/social life, be sure and keep things in perspective. Here are some simple guidelines that will make the OneSeason experience an enjoyable one rather than a reason for your untimely mental downfall.

1. Fall out of love with the F5 key.

This goes for both bull and bear markets. Yeah it’s nice to see your sportfolio rocket up 5% every refresh but the downside is it’ll become a habit. And trust me, those refreshes are not so sexy when the market is tanking. If you have to be on the PC and OS is your escape from the real world, meander around the many facets of the diverse OneSeason website and interface. Check the trading page for trends. Throw some data into a spreadsheet and see if you can utilize that information later. Run some of the amazing tools created by OSN members or check some of the other dedicated OS sites. Think of the F5 key as the new girl you’ve got a thing for. You have to show her some love every now and then but if you get at her too much, you’ll just come off as an insecure, desperate loser. Not that I would know from experience or anything.

2. Don’t Sweat The IPO Shutout

You probably aren’t going to get in on an IPO release. When asked earlier in the OS timeline what the formula was for an IPO I joked F5+prayer=heartbreak. There are some dedicated users who will get in on an IPO extremely quick; couple that with the fact that Sroka and his boys don’t release many and there may be tears for you on the horizon. The good news is that IPOs are a fraction of the money making process on OneSeason. In fact, the majority of users agree the secondary market is the real cash cow. So grab a Kleenex and use that money you had reserved to snatch up some SOIs at bargain bin prices from the (occasional) resulting market dip of an IPO release. You will thank yourself later.

3. Worry About You

The money you invested is yours. The money of the guy who just dumped 1000 AIRJ for .50 under market price is his. Keep that in mind and act accordingly. Someone may or may not have a valid reason for what they are doing on OneSeason but for the most part, what they are doing is none of your concern. Stick to the plan you developed. Don’t let panic selling dictate your actions. OneSeason is not a utopian environment and that means people will do things you deem ‘stupid’. When that does happen, gather yourself, capitalize on their perceived mistake, and laugh all the way to the bank. You’re on OneSeason to have fun and make money for yourself, not to worry about the other guy.

At it’s core, OneSeason is a game. So have FUN. If this aids anyone in that process I’ll feel vindicated.

-DJ

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