Magic Commander Counter (iOS and Android)
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Posted on March 20, 2019, 6:44 p.m. by Skornage
Hi guys,
I made a counter app for my buddy, and he suggested I share it with the community! It’s free and has some unique features that we haven't seen in the app stores yet. The most unique feature is that its session based: users host/join sessions to keep track of vitals across multiple devices. It allows unlimited devices to be connected and is cross-platform supported!
App Store listing: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/magic-commander-counter/id1450538726#?platform=iphone
Google Play Store listing: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.ionic.magic.commander.counter
Or search the stores yourself for "Magic Commander Counter," and look for the green icon.
Why online? My buddy requested this feature to be more strategic when he's checking vitals. When checking vitals on pen/paper, or traditional counter apps, his opponents could see who he was checking. Also, traditional counter apps starve for screen space because they want the device to be shared for the entire group. The session format allows individual users to decide what to display, and it allows the device to take advantage of more screen space!
The app has several features that you guys should check out! I believe it's the most flexible and non-prescriptive counter app out there. It has tablet support, and all mobile devices have landscape and portrait modes. I hope to make it even better after I gain some insight into how people use it. So please, if you try it out, post some feedback/suggestions. I'm accepting feature requests, and your ideas are extremely valuable.
Yep. That's the purpose of the app. Could you clarify the confusion?
March 20, 2019 7:50 p.m.
PlatinumOne says... #4
my confusion is why anyone would need an app for that when dice are much easier to see and use. instead of referring to my phone for each card, i could simply look at the dice i've placed directly on each card. honestly, i'd actually be pretty upset if my opponent told me "i'm using my phone to keep track of the counters on my planeswalker".
March 20, 2019 8:04 p.m.
I see. Well it sounds like you're not really confused about the app. Counter apps are pretty common, but I suppose they're not for everyone. It's not for me to dictate use cases. However, the purpose of this app is to address the concern of a single person keeping track by sharing it across devices. The app keeps logs of every change for player integrity too.
P.S. the thread is supposed to have images and links, but they're not showing up on my end. I'm not sure the issue. Is it moderated?
March 20, 2019 8:12 p.m.
You cannot add this kind of stuff until you upgrade your account. But still, I have to agree with PlatinumOne - why should we be each staring at our phones, instead of the game? I like that part of tabletop gaming - you are staring at the phone less. You also say they are pretty common, but this is the first time I have heard of it, let alone see it.
I will check it out in the store :)
March 21, 2019 4:46 a.m.
Hi Boza, unfortunately I haven't released the app in Bulgaria yet, but I plan to for my next update. I appreciate the interest, and I can notify you when it's released. I think you'll find it doesn't require much screen time at all, and it offers several advantages over keeping track manually.
They certainly are common, but the app stores can speak for themselves. ;)
PlatinumOne says... #2
i think i must be confused about what a "counter app" does. are we talkin +1/+1 counters and charge counters and such?
March 20, 2019 7:35 p.m.