Question 1

What is PlanesForge?

Accepted Answer

PlanesForge is a tournament management platform for Magic: The Gathering. It handles player registration, Swiss pairings, live standings, and meta analysis — all in one place.

Question 2

Is PlanesForge free?

Accepted Answer

Playing in tournaments is free for players — always. An optional Player Premium subscription adds deeper personal stats and tournament data, but it's never required to register or compete. Organizers can run tournaments with up to 32 players at no cost; larger events and advanced features need a premium upgrade. See pricing.

Question 3

What formats are supported?

Accepted Answer

PlanesForge supports all major Magic formats: Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Pauper, Premodern, Duel Commander, Sealed, Draft, and Cube Draft.

Question 4

How do I create an account?

Accepted Answer

No password needed. Enter your email address and you'll receive a magic link. Click it and you're logged in. The link expires after 15 minutes and can only be used once.

Question 5

How do I register for a tournament?

Accepted Answer

Find the tournament on PlanesForge, click "Register", and fill in your details. You'll see the tournament in your dashboard once registered.

Question 6

How does check-in work?

Accepted Answer

When the organizer opens check-in before the event, a check-in button appears on the tournament page. Check in to confirm you're attending — players who don't check in may lose their spot.

Question 7

How do standings and tiebreakers work?

Accepted Answer

PlanesForge uses the Swiss tournament system. Players are ranked by match points first, then tiebreakers: opponent match win percentage (OMW%), game win percentage (GW%), and opponent game win percentage (OGW%).

Question 8

Can I sync my tournaments to Google Calendar or Apple Calendar?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Go to your profile and open the Calendar tab. There you'll find a personal subscription URL. Add it to any calendar app that supports iCal subscriptions (Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Outlook, etc.). Your upcoming tournaments will appear automatically and stay up to date.

Question 9

What is Player Premium?

Accepted Answer

Player Premium is an optional subscription for players who want more from their data — deeper personal stats and tournament analysis. It's never required to register or play. You can try it free for 30 days (no card required) and then choose a monthly or yearly plan. See what's included.

Question 10

How do I cancel my Player Premium membership?

Accepted Answer

Open your profile, go to the Premium card, and click End subscription — this takes you to the cancellation page, where you confirm with one click. A monthly plan stays active until the end of the current billing period (no refund for the period already started). A yearly plan is cancelled right away with a pro-rata refund for the remaining full months. If you're not logged in, go to the cancellation page and request a confirmation link by email.

Question 11

Can I withdraw and get a refund?

Accepted Answer

Yes. New subscriptions come with a 14-day right of withdrawal. Within those 14 days you can withdraw on the cancellation page and get a refund — minus a small amount for any Premium time you already used. After 14 days the regular cancellation rules above apply. Full details are in the withdrawal policy.

Question 12

Where do I find my invoices?

Accepted Answer

In your profile, open the Premium card and click Payments & invoices. This opens the billing portal, where you can view your invoices and update your payment method.

Question 13

Can I use PlanesForge for my tournament?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Log in, create a tournament, configure the details (date, location, capacity, entry fee), and share the link with your players. No approval needed.

Question 14

How does Swiss pairing work?

Accepted Answer

PlanesForge generates pairings automatically each round based on standings. The system detects rematches and attempts to repair them. If there's an odd number of players, the lowest-ranked player without a prior bye receives one.

Question 15

How do I get in touch?

Accepted Answer

Join the Discord community or send an email to info@planesforge.de. We're happy to help with questions, feedback, or issues.

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