Pay no attention to the jack ass critics, they all are so good that they forget they needed to start some place too. Glad you are green at updown! Rumor has it that major improvements are coming to updown in the next few months that will simulate the market even better - - will see. But for real, take it from one who lost his ass there - - futures are for those who know better - not for newbies! You got plenty of time. 4 years of college and you come out with a piece of paper but no experience. 4 years of paper trading CAN give more education than college. Patience grasshopper!