228: The Key is Putting in the Practice with Dr. Chris Ferber

Chris Ferber is a doctor who is new to the upper tiers of competitive Magic with 1 Grand Prix top 8. Chris lives in Torrance, CA and plays at Fire and Dice. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Chris Ferber when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep228 First Set Odyssey Favorite Set Rise of the Eldrazi Favorite Card Green Sun's Zenith Early Challenge Card evaluation was tough for Chris. Talking with others helped Chris learn faster. Magic Milestones Top 8 at several PTQ's helped Chris realize he was actually a good player. Worst Magic Moment At a Shadows Over Innistrad Sealed RPTQ Chris went 3-0 right off the bat. He needed to win just one of three rounds to make it. But he couldn't get there. He learned to manage his time better. Proudest Magic Moment Top 4 at Cleveland with teammates. What Have You Learned From Magic Some things are out of your control but you still don't blame luck. Biggest Growth Magic gave Chris an analytical brain to look out problems and solve them. Biggest Mistake Players Make Side boarding decisions in Limited. How to Effectively Prepare for a Big Event Chris joined as many games as possible to understand the format and set. Shortcomings Chris has an autopilot made that he wants to turn off more often. What's in Your Tournament Bag Backpack, snacks, water, energy  bars, decks, tokens Parting Guidance Put in practice. Magic Resource CFB, SCG Connect With Chris Ferber Chris can be found in the MTG Pro Tutor Facebook group. Check Out Magic Story Magic Story brings the lore of the Multiverse to life in an audio presentation never before heard in the Magic community. Listen to Episode 1 here or on www.magicthestory.com   Sponsors