Wildcatter Simulation released under the Apache License (v2.0)

I have decided to release the Wildcatter Simulation under the Apache License as open source software.

See the Apache license here:

http://opensource.org/licenses/Apache-2.0


Download Wildcatter here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9RVIrSVOIoIbV9jLXhXeHQ2RXM/edit?usp=sharing

I will no longer be developing future versions, as I am now moving to work on projects for iOS.  I hope you enjoy it.  The simulation requires micromanagement and is somewhat rough around the edges, but its strong suit is the economics engine working in the background.

Good luck, and happy Wildcatting!

-mjb

Link to the newest manual (v0.3)

Here is a link to the latest manual in .PDF format:

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9RVIrSVOIoIXzNoNGlBX2FxZWc/edit?usp=sharing

-mjb

Link to Wildcatter Youtube video demonstrating Excel Integration

Click the link below to see the new video demonstrating Excel integration:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQFaRY7DBBU

Remember, if you are interested in becoming a beta test for the Wildcatter Simulation, send a tweet to @wildcattersim or email me at wildcattersimulation@gmail.com!

-mjb

Wildcatter Beta v0.3 is complete, and now includes Excel integration!

Here is a screenshot showing Excel integration with financial statements.  Clicking on the excel icon in the simulation will automatically start Excel and export the data to worksheets.  Exporting project cash flows allows for detailed DCF analysis.

There is a new video coming soon that demonstrates Excel integration.

-mjb

Wildcatter Simulation User Manual

Here is a link to the Wildcatter Simulation manual (.PDF format).

Screenshots

Some screenshots from the Wildcatter Simulation:

First post!

Welcome to the Wildcatter Simulation blog!  Wildcatter is a finance simulation modeling the upstream energy industry, one of the most capital intensive sectors in business.  In Wildcatter you become the CEO of an upstream energy firm, and must find, develop and produce oil and gas in a randomly generated world.  Watch out for weather, sandstorms, and your competitors!  The Wildcatter Simulation incorporates accounting, corporate finance,  and economics concepts to create a realistic user experience.  Raise capital, sell bonds, and watch your firm's market capitalization grow.

Wildcatter is currently in a fully playable beta phase, and is available for demonstration to interested parties.  This blog will have entries about Wildcatter Simulation and its continued development.

To see the Wildcatter Simulation in action, please visit our Youtube channel: Wildcatter Simulation

Feedback is most welcome, comment here, follow us on Twitter @Wildcattersim, or drop us an email at wildcattersimulation@gmail.com.  Thank you for stopping by!

Best Regards,

Matthew Blazewicz

Chief Developer and Programmer

The Wildcatter Simulation