Playgroup deine Commander Life App
Playgroup.gg is just a regular Commander life counter app.
At least, that’s what you might think. However, the app analyzes the recorded games and generates impressive statistics from them. Recording the damage dealt and received might feel unusual at first, but it’s definitely worth it for fans of statistics.
I have been using the app regularly since the opening of Twomoons and even created my own playgroup for it. All my previous games, now totaling 32, have been recorded in it. Altogether, our group currently has almost 40 recorded games.
Through the website, you can view your personal stats, such as win percentage, and more. Additionally, you can check for each of your decks how often you win with it and against what kinds of decks you lose. A power ranking is also calculated for each deck based on this data.
Winning and achieving a high ranking are not the main focus. Rather, Playgroup helps players better assess their decks and thus simplify the Turn Zero conversation.
Did you know that the average game lasts 68 minutes over 10 turns? Or that all turns recorded in the app have collectively taken 46 hours? The most common win condition is, of course, combat. However, combo and non-combat damage are each responsible for over 20% of wins. These and other fascinating stats can be explored in the Twomoons Playgroup.
The app and website are currently in beta. The small development studio from Amsterdam is working diligently on both minor and major improvements.
The only disadvantages of the app are the initially unfamiliar interface and the fact that the turn order follows a clockwise direction and (currently) cannot be changed.
I will also track my future games with the app to gain more fascinating insights. For anyone who would also like to learn more about their decks and matches, I highly recommend the app. Perhaps in the future, we can compare all our decks with a rating from Playgroup.gg to play even more balanced games.
If you want to track your own stats, it’s super easy. Create an account and use the link below to join the Twomoons Playgroup. The app for Android/Apple and the website usage are free. You also don’t need to pre-register all your decks on the website: you can do it directly when starting a new game.
For those who, like me, enjoy the stats episodes from Command Zone or Commander Clash, this app gives you your very own episode. Whether with or without the app, I’m already looking forward to the next Commander game at Twomoons!
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