Formula Used
Raw average = sum of all ratings / squad size.
Bonus = sum of every positive difference between a player rating and the raw average.
Adjusted average = (sum of ratings + bonus) / squad size.
Final SBC rating = rounded adjusted average.
Total cost = sum of tested card counts multiplied by their entered prices.
How to Use This Calculator
Enter locked ratings first. These are cards already chosen for the squad.
Set the target rating, squad size, and rating range to test.
Add excluded ratings when certain cards should not appear in the brute force search.
Enter prices as rating and value pairs, such as 84:2200.
Choose a sort mode. Press calculate. Review the result table above the form.
Use CSV for spreadsheet review. Use PDF for a compact saved report.
Example Data Table
| Locked ratings |
Target |
Test range |
Prices |
Expected use |
| 84, 83 |
84 |
80 to 90 |
80:700, 84:2200, 88:16000 |
Find the cheapest valid squad path. |
| 86, 85, 82 |
85 |
81 to 89 |
81:800, 85:4500, 89:22000 |
Compare over target and exact target paths. |
| 87 |
83 |
78 to 86 |
78:500, 83:1400, 86:7500 |
Measure how one high card changes the search. |
Brute Force SBC Analysis
A brute force SBC calculator searches many squad rating patterns. It does not guess. It tests every allowed rating count within your chosen range. That makes it useful when locked cards, price bands, and a target rating must be checked together.
What The Calculator Does
The tool starts with locked ratings you already plan to use. Then it counts the empty squad slots. It builds every valid combination from the minimum and maximum rating inputs. Excluded ratings are skipped. Each tested squad is passed through the rating formula. The accepted rows are sorted by the selected method. You can compare final rating, adjusted average, total cost, and the exact number of cards needed at each rating.
Why Brute Force Helps
Manual SBC work is slow because one card change affects the average and the bonus adjustment. A high rated card can raise the adjusted average more than its raw value suggests. A lower card may still work when enough strong ratings are present. Brute force search exposes these tradeoffs. It also shows when a cheaper path exists with more mid rated cards instead of one expensive card.
Physics Style Thinking
Although SBC planning is not a laboratory measurement, the method uses a physics style model. Inputs define the system. The formula defines the rule. The search explores possible states. The result table shows stable states that meet the target condition. This is similar to checking energy states, force balances, or boundary conditions in a numerical model.
Practical Notes
Use a narrow rating range for faster results. Add realistic prices before comparing costs. Keep locked players close to the target rating when possible. Very low locked ratings may force expensive high ratings later. Use exact target mode when you want to avoid overbuilding. Turn it off when any rating above the target is acceptable.
Export And Review
CSV export is useful for spreadsheet work. PDF export is better for saving a short report. Review several rows before choosing. The cheapest row is not always the best row if a certain rating is hard to buy. A balanced solution can be easier to complete and safer when market prices change.
Always check final output before submitting any squad.
FAQs
What does brute force mean here?
It means the calculator tests many possible rating count patterns. Each pattern is checked against the rating formula. Valid rows are shown after the search.
What are locked ratings?
Locked ratings are cards you already want to use. The calculator keeps them fixed and fills only the remaining squad slots.
Can I exclude a rating?
Yes. Enter ratings in the excluded field. The search will skip those ratings while building possible combinations.
How is the final rating calculated?
The calculator finds the raw average, adds the positive bonus adjustment, divides by squad size, and rounds the adjusted average.
Why does one high rating change many results?
A high rating can increase the bonus adjustment. That may allow more lower rated cards while still meeting the final target.
Why should I enter prices?
Prices let the calculator sort valid squads by estimated cost. Missing prices are allowed, but cost comparison becomes less complete.
Why is there a maximum test limit?
Wide rating ranges can create many combinations. The limit protects page speed and server resources during large brute force searches.
What does the CSV contain?
The CSV contains the shown result rows. It includes added cards, rating values, adjustment data, cost, and missing price ratings.