293: How To Learn and Justify Decisions with Dani Anderson

Dani Anderson is an Engineering Ph.D. student from Glasgow, Scotland who is building his Magic resume with finishes such as winning the PTQ at GP Liverpool and making it into the Top 16 at Pro Tour Dominaria. Dani lives in Glasgow, Scotland. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Dani Anderson when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep293 First Set Gatecrash Favorite Set Battle for Zendikar Favorite Card Unlicensed Disintegration Early Challenge Mulligan decisions were tough early on because Dani came from a different card game. Worst Magic Moment Dani went 0-5 at his first Pro Tour. It felt bad to have to tell his friends that he was out. But what helped him through was knowing he had another event coming up. Proudest Magic Moment Top 16 at Pro Tour Dominaria. Tournament Preparation Dani chooses his deck 1 week before a big event.  This gives him time to playtest and tweak. What Have You Learned From Magic How to learn and how to justify decisions. Best Format Standard Biggest Mistake Players Make Players are too results-oriented. Parting Guidance Magic is still a game. Enjoy it as such. Magic Resource SCG, CFB, Twitter, connecting with a local group Connect With Dani Anderson Twitter:@Danderson92 ‏ 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