STC: Swiss Tournament Calculat 1.8.6-small-update

The STC Swiss Tournament Calculator offers a robust solution for those looking to organize card and board game tournaments among friends. Designed with versatility in mind, this application supports various tournament formats including Swiss, Round Robin, and Knockout styles.

A significant feature of the application is its ability to handle player resignations seamlessly. This ensures that the tournament can continue smoothly without disruptions. Additionally, the application provides timely reminders for round endings, helping participants manage their time effectively.

Users can easily correct any errors in input results with a simple undo feature. After each tournament, a comprehensive game history is available for review, allowing players to reflect on past matches.

The STC Swiss Tournament Calculator was initially created with Magic: The Gathering fans in mind, particularly for draft formats. However, its functionalities extend to various other games as well.

Available tournament modes include:

• Manual Mode: Users can select the number of rounds and manually pair players for subsequent rounds.
• Automatic Mode: Facilitates pairing while allowing for adjustments like player removal or addition during ongoing tournaments.
• Tournament/Swiss: Enables strict management of player drops directly from the scoreboard.
• Round Robin: All participants compete against one another in an organized format.
• Knockout/Sudden Death: Players are eliminated upon defeat against opponents.

The application boasts several functions aimed at enhancing user experience:

• An intuitive interface with validation to ensure smooth tournament flow.
• Diverse pairing methods accommodating manual and automatic options.
• The ability to add or drop players during the tournament.
• A thorough history of tournaments complete with graphical charts for performance analysis.
• A beta widget providing real-time information about current rounds being played.
• Tools for card selection during deck preparation.

The developer welcomes suggestions for further improvements to the STC Swiss Tournament Calculator and encourages users to share their feedback through the app or via provided links.

Graphics credit: Piotr Semeniuk