Knock Out 🤜

Knock Out is a digital solution for managing a unique Magic: The Gathering Commander meta-format. This system automates the process of assigning players to pods, tracking knockouts, and dynamically creating new games as players return to the pool.

The Format

The "Knock Out" format adds an exciting twist to the traditional Magic: The Gathering Commander experience. Here's how it works:

1. Pod Assignment:

   • All players are randomly assigned to tables (or "pods") of 4 players.
   • Each pod plays a standard Commander game.

2. Knockout Mechanic:

   • When a player is eliminated from their game, they are "Knocked Out."
   • Knocked-out players are returned to the player pool.

3. Dynamic Pod Creation:

   • As players return to the pool, the system monitors availability.
   • When 4 players are available in the pool, a new pod is created, and the cycle begins again.

This process repeats until all games are completed, making it a scalable and dynamic system for tournaments or casual events.

Features

• Dynamic Pod Assignment: Players are randomly assigned to Commander pods for each round.
• Knockout Management: Tracks player eliminations and returns them to the pool.
• Automated Game Creation: Automatically generates new pods when enough players are available.
• Cross-Platform Accessibility: Start with a web-based MVP and expand to phone apps for iOS and Android.
• Scalable Architecture: Supports both local playgroups and larger Commander tournaments.

Visualizing the Format

flowchart TD
    Start[Start Event]
    PlayerPool[Players Enter Pool]
    AssignPods[Assign Players to Pods]
    PlayGame[Play Game]
    KnockOut[Player Knocked Out]
    CheckPool[Are 4 Players in Pool?]
    CreatePod[Create New Pod]
    EndGame[End Event]

    Start --> PlayerPool
    PlayerPool --> AssignPods
    AssignPods --> PlayGame
    PlayGame --> KnockOut
    KnockOut --> PlayerPool
    PlayerPool --> CheckPool
    CheckPool -->|Yes| CreatePod
    CheckPool -->|No| PlayerPool
    CreatePod --> AssignPods
    AssignPods --> PlayGame

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MVP Features

mindmap
  root((Knock Out MVP))
    Epic1(("✨1 - User Management"))
      PBI1.1["User Registration"]
      PBI1.2["Player Pool Management"]
    Epic2(("Pod Assignment"))
      PBI2.1["Random Pod Generation"]
      PBI2.2["Pod Display"]
    Epic3(("Knockout Management"))
      PBI3.1["Player Knockout"]
      PBI3.2["Auto Pod Creation"]
    Epic4(("Game Tracking"))
      PBI4.1["Pod Status Tracking"]
      PBI4.2["Game History"]
    Epic5(("User Interface and Notifications"))
      PBI5.1["Basic UI for Players and Organizers"]
      PBI5.2["Player Notifications"]
    Epic6(("Technical Infrastructure"))
      PBI6.1["Player Data Storage"]
      PBI6.2["Deployment and Hosting"]

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Diagram Explanation:

1. Epics are represented as subgraph nodes, with their titles clearly labeled.
2. PBIs are listed as individual nodes branching off from their respective Epic.
3. The structure is straightforward, emphasizing the relationship between each Epic and its PBIs.

Possible tech stack

• .NET - API
• Next.js - Front-end
• React Native - Front-end (mobile)
• Flutter - Front-end (mobile)