Derek — Competitive Analyst

Tier: Pro | Platform: Android (Samsung Galaxy Tab S9) | Stage: Established

Background

Derek is an East Asian man in his late 20s — analytical, strategic, and dedicated to improving at word games. He studies word lists, reviews post-game analysis on over 90% of his games, and finds existing word game AI either trivially easy or annoyingly perfect. He wants a natural challenge that feels like playing a strong human opponent.

Goals

• Play against AI that feels challenging but not unbeatable
• Review every game's post-game analysis to find missed high-scoring words
• Explore advanced configurations (large boards, mechanics, varied setups)
• Track his win rate and scoring averages over time

How He Uses the App

Derek has 47 completed games (28 wins, 19 losses vs Hard AI "Wordsmith"). His average score is 215 points; his highest-scoring word was "QUIZZIFY" at 72 points. He has 3 custom presets: "Standard Competitive," "Big Board Challenge," and "Speed Round." He reviews post-game analysis after nearly every game to study the 3–5 highest-value words he missed and their board positions.

Tier Rationale

Derek subscribed to Pro specifically for the Hard AI and post-game analysis. The Medium AI became too easy within a few weeks, and the post-game analysis is central to how he studies and improves.