0-99 Spin-Down Life Counter for Commander Players
Commander (EDH) forum
Posted on April 19, 2017, 6:34 a.m. by Cold_Pizza
Epochalyptik says... #3
I believe OP wanted to link this.
It's ok. I generally don't like spindowns, though. Pen and paper master race.
April 19, 2017 9:10 a.m.
JerichoDarkstar says... #4
Yeah, I'm with Epochalyptik. Pen and paper are the only way to go, especially in higher level sanction tournaments.
A dice can move because the table got bumped, or someone may have tapped the screen one too many times on a life counting app. If a judge is ever called in these situations, they will almost always go with the pen and paper record.
That being said, I love dice collecting in general. A 99-sided spin down would be great to add to my ever growing hoard. I've seen randomized ones, but I honestly don't think I've ever seen a spin down one.
April 19, 2017 9:28 a.m.
Epochalyptik says... #5
For reference, the item in question is a cradle that holds two spindowns d10s side by side; it's not a single d100 (though such a die would be impressive).
April 19, 2017 9:56 a.m.
JerichoDarkstar says... #6
Ah. I'm currently at work (don't worry, I'm on a break), and certain links don't work here :(
I thought it looked like this
But honestly, what you were describing is sounds really neat. I would actually play with one of those.
April 19, 2017 10:26 a.m.
I use 10 sided dice exclusively for my life totals. They are rock steady, and clearly readable to all players. And most importantly, easy for me to find the right number since one side is odds, the other evens. And only 3 dice can get you to 999 life.
April 19, 2017 10:31 a.m.
Cold_Pizza says... #8
Thanks for checking out my G10: 0-99 Spin-Down Life Counter Kickstarter Page & video.
I agree that pen & paper is the way to go for tournaments.The G10 is designed for casual game play around a crowded table. The spin-down D10 is more intuitive than a standard D10, making a simple process even easier.
April 21, 2017 2:56 p.m.
Visit my G10 Etsy Store at I'm not sure why is was Kickstarted, d10s aren't a new thing but I suppose the cradle is nice.
July 25, 2017 5:15 p.m.
Spartacus33 says... #12
These have so many uses, and the click action is strong so no accidental movements.
Friends and I use them for L5r and Sentinels of the Multiverse Too.
www.jacestoychest.etsy.com
landofMordor says... #2
Not super sure what your question/comment is...I personally like to use a 1-20 spindown and then just remember how many "twenties" I am above 0. So I'll start at 40, and then if my Oloro gains life I'll spin up to 2, 4, 6, etc above 40.
April 19, 2017 8:28 a.m.