# MTG Life Counter - Ready to Use

## Quick Start

**Double-click `MTGLifeCounter.exe` to run!**

No installation required - this is a self-contained application.

## Features

- ✅ Track life totals for 2 players
- ✅ Quick buttons: +1, +2, +5 and -1, -2, -5
- ✅ Round tracking with Best of 5 system (first to 3 rounds wins)
- ✅ Countdown timer (default 50 minutes)
- ✅ Life change history panel with game events
- ✅ Custom player names and avatars
- ✅ SQLite database for game history
- ✅ Export history to CSV

## History Panel

The right panel shows all life changes and game events:
- Life changes: `Player 1: +5 (15 → 20)`
- Round wins: `🏆 Player 1 won Round 2`
- Draws: `🤝 Round 2 Draw`
- New rounds: `--- Round 3 ---`
- Resets: `🔄 Round Reset`

## System Requirements

- **Windows 10/11** (64-bit)
- No .NET installation needed!

## File Size

This .exe is ~156 MB because it includes the .NET runtime and all dependencies.

## Usage

1. Double-click `MTGLifeCounter.exe`
2. Customize player names (click on name)
3. Change avatars (click on avatar image)
4. Track life totals during your game
5. Declare round winners or draws
6. Export game history to CSV if needed

## Database

Game history is saved in `mtg_life_counter.db` in the same folder as the .exe file.

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**Have fun playing Magic: The Gathering!** 🎮✨
