Reid Duke has an impressive record of 19 Grand Prix Top Eights with 5 wins and 2 PT Top Eights with 2 additional Top Sixteens. He’s lauded in the Magic community as a boon of positivity and a shining example of kindness. Reid is mentioned by several past guests of the show as a player they look up to. Reid lives in Sugar Loaf New York.
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First Set4th Edition Ice Age
Favorite SetShards of Alara / Ice Age
Favorite CardGreen sun's zenith
Early ChallengeReid did poorly at his first several Pro Tour. He was used to PTQ level players when the Pro Tour had much higher caliber players.
Worst Magic MomentPlacing 2nd at World Championship in 2013.
Reid was up 2 games in the finals and then lost 3 games in a row.
Doing so well at Worlds 2013 and making it to 2nd place. Also, winning the mocs 2011.
Magic MentorsLSV
Advice for New Legacy PlayersStick with the same deck.
http://www.channelfireball.com/articles/legacy-guide-part-i-introduction-to-legacy2/
http://www.channelfireball.com/articles/legacy-guide-part-ii-overview-of-legacy/
http://www.channelfireball.com/articles/legacy-guide-part-iii-choosing-your-deck/
Players try to do too much. The more you get into Magic the more time management becomes important.
How to Effectively Prepare for a Big EventReid starts about 3 weeks in advance. Reid will draft as much as possible and play practice games with locals and online
What have You Learned from MagicReid has learned, to be honest with himself and these around him. He has learned to not cut corners.
ShortcomingsTime management and deck building.
Daily HabitsQuality practice over quantity. Reid doesn't
Improvement SuggestionsStick with Magic through the good and the bad.multiqueue or listen to music.
Connect With Reid DukeTwitter:@ReidDuke
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