Index -> Interface -> Casual Games Lobby -> Creating a Casual Game

To create a game, click the Create Game button in the upper-left corner of the screen. This opens a window where you can set up the game of your choosing.

Game Title: If you wish to name your game, simply enter one in this field. Your username is used as the default title.

Game Type: The default here is for Constructed games, where each player brings a pre-made deck. Presently, all Casual Games are Constructed.

Play Format: This lets you select the format for your game, with Standard (all cards permitted) being the default.

Number of Players: Casual games are one-on-one by default, but other options may become available in the future.

Match Structure: The default setting is for a single game. Other structures may become available in the future.

Deck Selection: Here you select which deck you'd like to use for the game. If you click the Browse Decks button, you can choose any deck file saved on your computer. If you use the dropdown button, you can quickly select one of your most recently used decks. If you have any Online Decks saved, these are also accessed by the dropdown button. The Deck Selection defaults to the last deck you used.

Time Limit: Casual Games default to having no time limit. You may choose to enforce one using this dropdown button.

Password: You may enter a password in this field. Players must provide this password to join your game. Passwords are case-sensitive.

Allow Observers: By default, Casual Games are open for other players to observe. If you'd like your game to be private, uncheck this box.

Buddy List Only: Checking this box will prevent anyone not on your Buddy List from joining your game.

When you are done adjusting the settings of your game, click the Create Game button in the lower-right corner of the window. This creates a Game Medallion in the Casual Games Lobby, indicating the game's title and format. Various symbols indicate whether the game allows observers, has a time limit, is buddy-only, etc.

Practice Games

If you're new to Stargate Online TCG, you may wish to create a two-player Practice Game instead of a regular game. You don't need any cards in your collection play a Practice Game; you and your opponent will instead use two pre-constructed decks to play against each other. These decks are the same in every Practice Game.

To create a Practice Game, uncheck the Advanced Mode box in the upper-right corner of the Create Game window.