263: GP Champion Alex Lloyd on Networking Your Way to Victory

  Alex Lloyd has 2 Grand Prix top 8s, with 1 win and numerous Top 16s. He's a 2 time Pro Tour Competitor, Level 1 Judge, and engaged in community development efforts. Alex is from Manchester, NH, USA. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Alex Lloyd when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep263 First Set Scourge Favorite Set Gatecrash Favorite Card Toshiro Umezawa Early Challenge Money. Alex found that Magic can be expensive, so money was a barrier to entry. Worst Magic Moment The length of time between big finishes can be tough. At GP DC (Journey Into Nyx  Limited) Alex gets paired down and losses. He missed top 8 because of it.  Proudest Magic Moment Winning GP Atlanta What Have You Learned From Magic Networking. How to connect and maintain relationships. Advice for New Players Learn to sequence (especially as a control deck). Magic Milestones Working at a game store. Tournament Day Tips Health and fitness are key at big events.Stay hydrated. Make time for yourself. Have snacks ready to go. Biggest Mistake Players Make Players don't value cards the way they should. Parting Guidance Networking is a huge. Connect with others as much as you can. Magic Resource 5-0 list from MTGO Leagues, MTG Goldfish, CFB, SCG Connect With Alex Lloyd Twitter:@AlexLloydOSM ‏ 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