They had launched a superheros web site called UltimateBattles.com where they put strange combinations of fictional characters upagainst one another to see what might happen. They used computer simulation to put the likes of Jeffrey Dahlmer up against Dr. Hannibal Lector, or the Hulk again the Thing. They had designed software that would predict the outcomes of these battles.

…they wanted to lay down fantasy bets on these virtual battles, and wondered if I could  help. They weren’t able to pay me, so I told them I’d program it for free, and then resell it to try to make back some of my investment. I had no idea how much of a hit Fantasy Betting was to become!!

The latest evolution includes a category system, paid for by Meylin Taylor.

Now you can create any categories you want, and assign these categories to bettors and bets. If a particular wager isn’t assigned to a category, then any bettor can see it. However, if it is assigned a category, then only those bettors who are subscribed to the category are able to see it, and make a virtual bet on it.

Included in this new version are lots of great features!

• set bets to expire after a certain time (updated slightly)
• set the bet amount to a predetermined cost
• include/exlude a ‘draw’ option
• make certain, or all items ‘compulsory.’

You may also limit the number of bets a user can make per term— say, each week. At the end of the week you can login and reset everyone’s bet count with a simple click.

UltimateBattles.com hasn’t been updated since 2005, and they never really made use of this FantasyBetting script— but I hope you do, joinng hundreds who have already bought it — and let me know how you’re using it!

~Jason