Card-Forge/forge
Feb 2025 – Jul 2026
18 Months active
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TexttextPlain TextplaintextJavaScript
Technical Skills
Configuration ManagementData ManagementGame DevelopmentCard Game DesignGame Designcard game design
Paul Hammerton
PROFILE
Paul Hammerton
Worked extensively on the Card-Forge/forge repository, delivering continuous expansion and refinement of a large-scale card game database. Over 18 months, implemented new editions, formats, and features while maintaining data integrity and regulatory compliance. Leveraged JavaScript and plaintext data modeling to manage configuration, metadata, and content updates across hundreds of card sets. Focused on catalog completeness, game balancing, and edition governance, applying disciplined version control and cross-file synchronization. Addressed data quality through targeted corrections, artist attributions, and format rule updates, enabling accurate deck-building, analytics, and tournament readiness. Demonstrated strong skills in configuration management, data structuring, and collaborative content development.
Overall Statistics
Feature vs Bugs
78%Features
Repository Contributions
184Total
Bugs
15
Commits
184
Features
52
Lines of code
16,726
Activity Months18
Your Network
92 peopleWork History
July 2026
5 Commits • 1 Features
Jul 1, 2026Month: 2026-07. Focused on delivering metadata quality and catalog expansion for Card-Forge/forge.
5 Commits • 1 Features
Jul 1, 2026Month: 2026-07. Focused on delivering metadata quality and catalog expansion for Card-Forge/forge.
July 2026
June 2026
22 Commits • 7 Features
Jun 1, 2026June 2026 monthly summary for Card-Forge/forge: Delivered broad edition governance improvements and format enhancements across multiple components, applied the June 15 Alchemy Rebalancing patch, fixed the MSH edition, and published the Banned and Restricted update. This work improves cross-component consistency, expands Arena format coverage, and supports timely releases and player guidance. Key outcomes include consolidation of edition updates across 15 core components (MSH, MSC, MAR, PLST, PMEI, PURL, PW25, PW26, SLD, SOA, PF26, PWCS, PPRO, PSPL, UNK), updates to Arena formats and general formats (adding SPM, MSH, MSC), and a formal Banned & Restricted announcement for June 29, 2026.
June 2026
22 Commits • 7 Features
Jun 1, 2026June 2026 monthly summary for Card-Forge/forge: Delivered broad edition governance improvements and format enhancements across multiple components, applied the June 15 Alchemy Rebalancing patch, fixed the MSH edition, and published the Banned and Restricted update. This work improves cross-component consistency, expands Arena format coverage, and supports timely releases and player guidance. Key outcomes include consolidation of edition updates across 15 core components (MSH, MSC, MAR, PLST, PMEI, PURL, PW25, PW26, SLD, SOA, PF26, PWCS, PPRO, PSPL, UNK), updates to Arena formats and general formats (adding SPM, MSH, MSC), and a formal Banned & Restricted announcement for June 29, 2026.
May 2026
15 Commits • 3 Features
May 1, 2026May 2026 — Card-Forge/forge: Delivered a comprehensive catalog refresh, new formats with regulation updates, and deck-building enhancements, reinforcing data quality and competitive play. Key features delivered: - Card Editions, Sets & Data Refresh: Consolidated updates across editions FRA, HOB, HOC, MSC, MSH, OM2, PMEI, PSPL, PW26, SLD, YSOS, plus subsequent additions (MSC, PEWK, PUNK, SLD, UNK, YSOS; FRC, PMEI, TRC, TRK) and corrections to rarity and metadata to improve accuracy and content variety. - New Formats and Format Regulation Updates: Added YECL and YSOS; published banned/restricted lists on May 18, 2026 to enhance online play fairness and format variety. - Deck-Building Enhancements: Reworked metagame net decks, updated draft rankings and MAR edition, and refreshed SPM play booster to improve deck-building experience and balance. Major bugs fixed: - Data integrity and quality: corrected rarity metadata and removed outdated entries across editions to ensure accurate card information. Overall impact and accomplishments: - Improved catalog accuracy, coverage, and governance around formats; enhanced player engagement and trust; stronger foundation for future expansions. Technologies/skills demonstrated: - Data consolidation and versioning across large catalogs; release management; format governance; metagame analysis and content curation.
15 Commits • 3 Features
May 1, 2026May 2026 — Card-Forge/forge: Delivered a comprehensive catalog refresh, new formats with regulation updates, and deck-building enhancements, reinforcing data quality and competitive play. Key features delivered: - Card Editions, Sets & Data Refresh: Consolidated updates across editions FRA, HOB, HOC, MSC, MSH, OM2, PMEI, PSPL, PW26, SLD, YSOS, plus subsequent additions (MSC, PEWK, PUNK, SLD, UNK, YSOS; FRC, PMEI, TRC, TRK) and corrections to rarity and metadata to improve accuracy and content variety. - New Formats and Format Regulation Updates: Added YECL and YSOS; published banned/restricted lists on May 18, 2026 to enhance online play fairness and format variety. - Deck-Building Enhancements: Reworked metagame net decks, updated draft rankings and MAR edition, and refreshed SPM play booster to improve deck-building experience and balance. Major bugs fixed: - Data integrity and quality: corrected rarity metadata and removed outdated entries across editions to ensure accurate card information. Overall impact and accomplishments: - Improved catalog accuracy, coverage, and governance around formats; enhanced player engagement and trust; stronger foundation for future expansions. Technologies/skills demonstrated: - Data consolidation and versioning across large catalogs; release management; format governance; metagame analysis and content curation.
May 2026
April 2026
3 Commits • 2 Features
Apr 1, 2026In April 2026, Card-Forge/forge focused on content accuracy and game balance to deliver measurable business value: improved card data, attribution accuracy, and Historic format balance. Delivered updates across multiple editions and corrected artist credits; updated Historic ban list to reflect current balance, enabling a smoother user experience and cleaner data integrity.
April 2026
3 Commits • 2 Features
Apr 1, 2026In April 2026, Card-Forge/forge focused on content accuracy and game balance to deliver measurable business value: improved card data, attribution accuracy, and Historic format balance. Delivered updates across multiple editions and corrected artist credits; updated Historic ban list to reflect current balance, enabling a smoother user experience and cleaner data integrity.
March 2026
3 Commits • 1 Features
Mar 1, 2026March 2026 — Card-Forge/forge: Implemented a targeted content refresh to update card editions and event-related text for 2026 campaigns (MagicFest 2026, Secret Lair Drop Series, Spotlight Series). Edits covered PUNK, SLD, UNF, UNK, PF26, and PSPL to ensure content accuracy and timeliness. Changes were committed with clear messages across three commits, improving maintainability and readiness for the upcoming events. No critical defects detected; changes validated and aligned with release plans.
3 Commits • 1 Features
Mar 1, 2026March 2026 — Card-Forge/forge: Implemented a targeted content refresh to update card editions and event-related text for 2026 campaigns (MagicFest 2026, Secret Lair Drop Series, Spotlight Series). Edits covered PUNK, SLD, UNF, UNK, PF26, and PSPL to ensure content accuracy and timeliness. Changes were committed with clear messages across three commits, improving maintainability and readiness for the upcoming events. No critical defects detected; changes validated and aligned with release plans.
March 2026
February 2026
2 Commits • 1 Features
Feb 1, 2026February 2026: Delivered a major feature for Card-Forge/forge by expanding card editions across PMEI, PSPL, YECL and promotional sets, introducing new cards to broaden gameplay variety and improve collection clarity. The work was implemented via two commits updating edition metadata across core and promotional sets (PMEI, PSPL, YECL, SLD, SLP), enabling smoother balance tuning and future content. No major bugs fixed this month; the focus was on scalable feature delivery and laying groundwork for upcoming promotions. This initiative enhances player engagement, supports the product roadmap, and demonstrates strong cross-repo collaboration and Git discipline.
February 2026
2 Commits • 1 Features
Feb 1, 2026February 2026: Delivered a major feature for Card-Forge/forge by expanding card editions across PMEI, PSPL, YECL and promotional sets, introducing new cards to broaden gameplay variety and improve collection clarity. The work was implemented via two commits updating edition metadata across core and promotional sets (PMEI, PSPL, YECL, SLD, SLP), enabling smoother balance tuning and future content. No major bugs fixed this month; the focus was on scalable feature delivery and laying groundwork for upcoming promotions. This initiative enhances player engagement, supports the product roadmap, and demonstrates strong cross-repo collaboration and Git discipline.
January 2026
17 Commits • 6 Features
Jan 1, 2026January 2026 focused on expanding edition coverage, data quality, and promotional readiness across Card-Forge/forge. Delivered major edition updates, new formats, and token management across key product lines, enabling faster go-to-market for promotions and tournaments while strengthening data integrity.
17 Commits • 6 Features
Jan 1, 2026January 2026 focused on expanding edition coverage, data quality, and promotional readiness across Card-Forge/forge. Delivered major edition updates, new formats, and token management across key product lines, enabling faster go-to-market for promotions and tournaments while strengthening data integrity.
January 2026
December 2025
2 Commits • 1 Features
Dec 1, 2025December 2025 (2025-12): Delivered the Lorwyn Eclipsed Edition Expansion for Card-Forge/forge, introducing new editions and updates to card sets and updating edition lists with new cards and their details. This work enhances player-facing content, improves deck-building data accuracy, and strengthens the edition metadata pipeline for future expansions. No critical bugs reported; maintained stable release and clear metadata throughput to support ongoing content evolution.
December 2025
2 Commits • 1 Features
Dec 1, 2025December 2025 (2025-12): Delivered the Lorwyn Eclipsed Edition Expansion for Card-Forge/forge, introducing new editions and updates to card sets and updating edition lists with new cards and their details. This work enhances player-facing content, improves deck-building data accuracy, and strengthens the edition metadata pipeline for future expansions. No critical bugs reported; maintained stable release and clear metadata throughput to support ongoing content evolution.
November 2025
10 Commits • 4 Features
Nov 1, 2025November 2025 delivered targeted catalog enhancements, quality improvements, and format-rule alignment across Card-Forge/forge. Key features were implemented with cross-edition consistency and market-ready presentation, driving improved user experience and marketing reach.
10 Commits • 4 Features
Nov 1, 2025November 2025 delivered targeted catalog enhancements, quality improvements, and format-rule alignment across Card-Forge/forge. Key features were implemented with cross-edition consistency and market-ready presentation, driving improved user experience and marketing reach.
November 2025
October 2025
7 Commits • 3 Features
Oct 1, 2025Month: 2025-10 — Card-Forge/forge. Delivered substantial catalog expansions across Avatar and non-Avatar editions, improved data quality, and aligned data with format rules to boost reliability and business value. Key deliveries included Avatar The Last Airbender editions (TLA and TLE) with new cards and artists, a broad expansion of non-Avatar content across multiple sets (Final Fantasy Commander, Final Fantasy, Lorwyn Eclipsed, Secret Lair Drop Series, Secret Lair Showdown, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and related sets) with added cards and normalized metadata, and updates to banned/added card lists for Historic/Legacy to reflect new releases and balance changes. A data integrity fix corrected a duplicate Secret Lair Drop Series entry for Teferi's Ageless Insight. Overall impact: richer, more accurate catalog, improved search and filtering capabilities, and stronger governance for format compliance, enabling more informed pricing, availability, and purchasing decisions. Technologies/skills demonstrated: data curation and edition management across 20+ sets, metadata normalization, cross-set integration, and disciplined version-control practices with clear commit traces.
October 2025
7 Commits • 3 Features
Oct 1, 2025Month: 2025-10 — Card-Forge/forge. Delivered substantial catalog expansions across Avatar and non-Avatar editions, improved data quality, and aligned data with format rules to boost reliability and business value. Key deliveries included Avatar The Last Airbender editions (TLA and TLE) with new cards and artists, a broad expansion of non-Avatar content across multiple sets (Final Fantasy Commander, Final Fantasy, Lorwyn Eclipsed, Secret Lair Drop Series, Secret Lair Showdown, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and related sets) with added cards and normalized metadata, and updates to banned/added card lists for Historic/Legacy to reflect new releases and balance changes. A data integrity fix corrected a duplicate Secret Lair Drop Series entry for Teferi's Ageless Insight. Overall impact: richer, more accurate catalog, improved search and filtering capabilities, and stronger governance for format compliance, enabling more informed pricing, availability, and purchasing decisions. Technologies/skills demonstrated: data curation and edition management across 20+ sets, metadata normalization, cross-set integration, and disciplined version-control practices with clear commit traces.
September 2025
13 Commits • 2 Features
Sep 1, 2025September 2025 (2025-09) monthly summary for Card-Forge/forge: Expanded catalog with Marvel Universe and Spider-Man editions; refreshed Forge-GUI MTG editions data and formats; implemented data quality improvements including AltName metadata rollback and spelling corrections; delivered end-to-end edition updates across MAR, SPM, OM1, SLD, PSPM, OMB, and related datasets; improved consistency, accuracy, and user-facing data assets.
13 Commits • 2 Features
Sep 1, 2025September 2025 (2025-09) monthly summary for Card-Forge/forge: Expanded catalog with Marvel Universe and Spider-Man editions; refreshed Forge-GUI MTG editions data and formats; implemented data quality improvements including AltName metadata rollback and spelling corrections; delivered end-to-end edition updates across MAR, SPM, OM1, SLD, PSPM, OMB, and related datasets; improved consistency, accuracy, and user-facing data assets.
September 2025
August 2025
16 Commits • 1 Features
Aug 1, 20252025-08 Monthly Summary for Card-Forge/forge: Delivered a substantial content expansion and data-quality drive that broadens card pools and gameplay formats while improving metadata accuracy across editions. Key deliverables include new editions and cards across multiple datasets (Avatar The Last Airbender, Marvel's Spider-Man, Secret Lair, Wizards Play Network) and new formats such as YEOE; introduced Alchemy: Edge of Eternities; and synchronized extensive edition updates (PW25, SLD, SPM, MAR, PF25, AA1, AA2, TLA, TLE, UNF, PMEI) across the repository. Additionally, metadata fixes corrected spelling, artist attributions, and consistency across edition files, enhancing data reliability for players and tooling.
August 2025
16 Commits • 1 Features
Aug 1, 20252025-08 Monthly Summary for Card-Forge/forge: Delivered a substantial content expansion and data-quality drive that broadens card pools and gameplay formats while improving metadata accuracy across editions. Key deliverables include new editions and cards across multiple datasets (Avatar The Last Airbender, Marvel's Spider-Man, Secret Lair, Wizards Play Network) and new formats such as YEOE; introduced Alchemy: Edge of Eternities; and synchronized extensive edition updates (PW25, SLD, SPM, MAR, PF25, AA1, AA2, TLA, TLE, UNF, PMEI) across the repository. Additionally, metadata fixes corrected spelling, artist attributions, and consistency across edition files, enhancing data reliability for players and tooling.
July 2025
15 Commits • 5 Features
Jul 1, 2025July 2025 focused on strengthening data fidelity and edition coverage in Card-Forge/forge. Delivered extensive edition-data improvements and feature work across multiple card sets to improve deckbuilding accuracy, event readiness, and catalog reliability. Major accomplishments include consolidated data updates for Edge of Eternities, Marvel’s Spider-Man, and Avatar: The Last Airbender editions; store championships and format/data maintenance across several sets; and targeted drafting and data-quality improvements. A bug fix corrected the Decode Transmissions display name to ensure accurate data presentation.
15 Commits • 5 Features
Jul 1, 2025July 2025 focused on strengthening data fidelity and edition coverage in Card-Forge/forge. Delivered extensive edition-data improvements and feature work across multiple card sets to improve deckbuilding accuracy, event readiness, and catalog reliability. Major accomplishments include consolidated data updates for Edge of Eternities, Marvel’s Spider-Man, and Avatar: The Last Airbender editions; store championships and format/data maintenance across several sets; and targeted drafting and data-quality improvements. A bug fix corrected the Decode Transmissions display name to ensure accurate data presentation.
July 2025
June 2025
6 Commits • 2 Features
Jun 1, 2025June 2025 (2025-06) — Card-Forge/forge: Expanded edition catalog and improved data quality to support richer deck-building, editorial accuracy, and tournament readiness. Key deliverables span cross-title format definitions, data consolidation, data quality fixes, and sanctions updates. Key features delivered: - Edition data updates and new format definitions across FIN formats, Avatar The Last Airbender, Edge of Eternities, PA1 formats across Historic/Timeless/Legacy, plus related card additions. - Promo list cleanup to remove an erroneous line in Pro Tour Promos.txt (Rograkh) improving data integrity. - Banned and Restricted Lists update (2025-06): updated sanctions for Archived formats and Historic formats, with a June 30 announcement. Major bugs fixed: - Corrected promo data to prevent misrepresentation in promotions. Overall impact and accomplishments: - Broadened format coverage and clarified edition data, enabling accurate deck-building analytics and tournament readiness for users. - Reduced data defects and improved editorial accuracy, lowering QA/review overhead and support queries. - Strengthened compliance with competitive play rules through up-to-date bans/restrictions. Technologies/skills demonstrated: - Data modeling and catalog curation for multi-format gaming systems. - Version-controlled data updates and changelog discipline (Git commits present in the work). - Cross-functional collaboration with editorial/content teams and QA validation.
June 2025
6 Commits • 2 Features
Jun 1, 2025June 2025 (2025-06) — Card-Forge/forge: Expanded edition catalog and improved data quality to support richer deck-building, editorial accuracy, and tournament readiness. Key deliverables span cross-title format definitions, data consolidation, data quality fixes, and sanctions updates. Key features delivered: - Edition data updates and new format definitions across FIN formats, Avatar The Last Airbender, Edge of Eternities, PA1 formats across Historic/Timeless/Legacy, plus related card additions. - Promo list cleanup to remove an erroneous line in Pro Tour Promos.txt (Rograkh) improving data integrity. - Banned and Restricted Lists update (2025-06): updated sanctions for Archived formats and Historic formats, with a June 30 announcement. Major bugs fixed: - Corrected promo data to prevent misrepresentation in promotions. Overall impact and accomplishments: - Broadened format coverage and clarified edition data, enabling accurate deck-building analytics and tournament readiness for users. - Reduced data defects and improved editorial accuracy, lowering QA/review overhead and support queries. - Strengthened compliance with competitive play rules through up-to-date bans/restrictions. Technologies/skills demonstrated: - Data modeling and catalog curation for multi-format gaming systems. - Version-controlled data updates and changelog discipline (Git commits present in the work). - Cross-functional collaboration with editorial/content teams and QA validation.
May 2025
11 Commits • 1 Features
May 1, 2025May 2025 monthly summary for Card-Forge/forge focusing on delivering expanded card catalog, balance improvements, and data quality enhancements that drive player engagement and maintain data integrity.
11 Commits • 1 Features
May 1, 2025May 2025 monthly summary for Card-Forge/forge focusing on delivering expanded card catalog, balance improvements, and data quality enhancements that drive player engagement and maintain data integrity.
May 2025
April 2025
9 Commits • 3 Features
Apr 1, 2025April 2025 monthly summary for Card-Forge/forge focused on expanding the card catalog and edition data, introducing broader format support, and strengthening data quality to drive reliable deck-building and analytics. Delivered comprehensive edition updates across FIN, SLD, PF25, Legacy and Vintage archives; added new cards, artists, and a new character entry (Tifa); incorporated Unknown Event and other edition edits. Established YTDM-based formats (Alchemy, Historic, Timeless) with updated set lists and bans to reflect current rules. Standardized token data and naming conventions across editions (including Commander Anthology II), and aligned the Commander banned/restricted list with official April 22, 2025 rulings. These changes improve data accuracy, interoperability, and business value for users and downstream systems.
April 2025
9 Commits • 3 Features
Apr 1, 2025April 2025 monthly summary for Card-Forge/forge focused on expanding the card catalog and edition data, introducing broader format support, and strengthening data quality to drive reliable deck-building and analytics. Delivered comprehensive edition updates across FIN, SLD, PF25, Legacy and Vintage archives; added new cards, artists, and a new character entry (Tifa); incorporated Unknown Event and other edition edits. Established YTDM-based formats (Alchemy, Historic, Timeless) with updated set lists and bans to reflect current rules. Standardized token data and naming conventions across editions (including Commander Anthology II), and aligned the Commander banned/restricted list with official April 22, 2025 rulings. These changes improve data accuracy, interoperability, and business value for users and downstream systems.
March 2025
23 Commits • 7 Features
Mar 1, 2025March 2025: Card-Forge/forge delivered a coordinated edition and formats uplift, expanding format coverage, updating core modules, and refreshing edition metadata, while strengthening release readiness and governance. Key features delivered include YDFT support and cross-component alignment; broad TDM/TDC core updates; extensive PWCS, CC2, FIC, PMEI, SPG, SLD, LF coverage with metadata refresh; addition of TDM and TDC to formats; and the March 31 Banned and Restricted List announcement. Major bugs fixed included addressing the erroneous 'oops' commit and correcting the Poised Practitioner name, complemented by an Alchemy rebalance. These efforts improved interoperability, data integrity, and governance, enabling faster, safer releases. Technologies/skills demonstrated include large-scale refactoring, cross-module coordination, metadata management, release-process rigor, and robust version-control practices.
23 Commits • 7 Features
Mar 1, 2025March 2025: Card-Forge/forge delivered a coordinated edition and formats uplift, expanding format coverage, updating core modules, and refreshing edition metadata, while strengthening release readiness and governance. Key features delivered include YDFT support and cross-component alignment; broad TDM/TDC core updates; extensive PWCS, CC2, FIC, PMEI, SPG, SLD, LF coverage with metadata refresh; addition of TDM and TDC to formats; and the March 31 Banned and Restricted List announcement. Major bugs fixed included addressing the erroneous 'oops' commit and correcting the Poised Practitioner name, complemented by an Alchemy rebalance. These efforts improved interoperability, data integrity, and governance, enabling faster, safer releases. Technologies/skills demonstrated include large-scale refactoring, cross-module coordination, metadata management, release-process rigor, and robust version-control practices.
March 2025
February 2025
5 Commits • 2 Features
Feb 1, 2025February 2025 monthly summary for Card-Forge/forge: Focused on data reliability, catalog completeness, and UI data quality to improve user experience and downstream feature development. Implemented a major Deck List Source Migration to a new GitHub repository path, ensuring uninterrupted access to the latest deck lists and reducing link fragility. Expanded the card database with new editions and cards across formats (Alchemy Aetherdrift, Secret Lair Drop Series, Tarkir Dragonstorm Commander) and updated core datasets for Commander and Alchemy formats. Addressed Forge-GUI data quality with targeted card description/ability text corrections to improve search, display, and deck-building accuracy. Continued to strengthen the data pipeline and repository maintainability, enabling faster iteration on future editions and features.
February 2025
5 Commits • 2 Features
Feb 1, 2025February 2025 monthly summary for Card-Forge/forge: Focused on data reliability, catalog completeness, and UI data quality to improve user experience and downstream feature development. Implemented a major Deck List Source Migration to a new GitHub repository path, ensuring uninterrupted access to the latest deck lists and reducing link fragility. Expanded the card database with new editions and cards across formats (Alchemy Aetherdrift, Secret Lair Drop Series, Tarkir Dragonstorm Commander) and updated core datasets for Commander and Alchemy formats. Addressed Forge-GUI data quality with targeted card description/ability text corrections to improve search, display, and deck-building accuracy. Continued to strengthen the data pipeline and repository maintainability, enabling faster iteration on future editions and features.
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Quality Metrics
Correctness98.4%
Maintainability97.8%
Architecture95.6%
Performance97.8%
AI Usage23.2%
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JavaScriptPlain TextTextplaintexttext
Technical Skills
Card Game DesignCard Game RulesConfigurationConfiguration ManagementData CorrectionData ManagementGame BalancingGame DesignGame DevelopmentText Formattingcard game designcard game developmentcharacter designconfigurationconfiguration maintenance
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