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So.. it's been a while since I blogged about this. First time I said I wanted to quit my job and the last one I talked about chasing my dreams: be a professional Magic: The Gathering Player.
Today, I resigned my job. I just talked with my CEO and we'll start the process. I'll have to wait til they get other person to fill my position and then I'll have to train him/her. But when i finish the trainning, I'll be free.
Anyway, I've been pondering about going all in on Magic Online or have a part job wich would allow me to play constantly but also work as backup plan should i fail... anyway, I found a part job doing front end dev for desktop/mobiles and I wanted to know from you guys... should i just go all in on playing magic, or trying to conciliate my plans with this part time job?
Thanks in advice and sorry for my damn poor english... need to study more.
 
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If you are decent, going infinite on MtGO isn't that hard and only requires a little bit of investment. Drafts -> Block Constructed dailies are always a good way to stay relevant, and it becomes a good stepping stone into Standard when the rotation happens in a few months. MTGO PTQs are always good, too. There's definitely room to do a few drafts a day while still maintaining a part-time job - there's no reason to go completely all-in right now.
Best of luck to you!
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A pretty huge career move. Like pretty much every eSport this is a massive gamble, but I think there is a pretty strong foundation on which you can survive if you play your cards right.
Jokes aside, really good luck to you. While i don't personally know you, someone following their passion above and beyond a path that leads to security is something that is to be admired to the highest degree. Here's hoping you find everything you want.
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On May 22 2013 00:22 scintilliaSD wrote:
If you are decent, going infinite on MtGO isn't that hard and only requires a little bit of investment. Drafts -> Block Constructed dailies are always a good way to stay relevant, and it becomes a good stepping stone into Standard when the rotation happens in a few months. MTGO PTQs are always good, too. There's definitely room to do a few drafts a day while still maintaining a part-time job - there's no reason to go completely all-in right now.
Best of luck to you!
Well, my last results playing standard were five 4-0 in nine dailys... then i just dumped the majority of my tickets playing release events and now i'm stuck with a bunch of dgm packets waiting their value to go up haha. I think I'm good enough to make a living playing, but I also agree that there's no reason to go all-in.
MTGO PTQs are really good, I just wish they did give air travel expenses like PTQs irl do 
On May 22 2013 00:24 TemujinGK wrote:
A pretty huge career move. Like pretty much every eSport this is a massive gamble, but I think there is a pretty strong foundation on which you can survive if you play your cards right.
Jokes aside, really good luck to you. While i don't personally know you, someone following their passion above and beyond a path that leads to security is something that is to be admired to the highest degree. Here's hoping you find everything you want.
Thanks man! And good joke haha
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On May 22 2013 00:32 Gleen wrote:Show nested quote +On May 22 2013 00:22 scintilliaSD wrote:
If you are decent, going infinite on MtGO isn't that hard and only requires a little bit of investment. Drafts -> Block Constructed dailies are always a good way to stay relevant, and it becomes a good stepping stone into Standard when the rotation happens in a few months. MTGO PTQs are always good, too. There's definitely room to do a few drafts a day while still maintaining a part-time job - there's no reason to go completely all-in right now.
Best of luck to you! Well, my last results playing standard were five 4-0 in nine dailys... then i just dumped the majority of my tickets playing release events and now i'm stuck with a bunch of dgm packets waiting their value to go up haha. I think I'm good enough to make a living playing, but I also agree that there's no reason to go all-in. MTGO PTQs are really good, I just wish they did give air travel expenses like PTQs irl do Show nested quote +On May 22 2013 00:24 TemujinGK wrote:
A pretty huge career move. Like pretty much every eSport this is a massive gamble, but I think there is a pretty strong foundation on which you can survive if you play your cards right.
Jokes aside, really good luck to you. While i don't personally know you, someone following their passion above and beyond a path that leads to security is something that is to be admired to the highest degree. Here's hoping you find everything you want. Thanks man! And good joke haha
Sit on those packs and wait for the Voice of Resurgence price spike to trickle through MtGO I guess. (I'm not too familiar with the MtGO economy, so I don't know how much it's worth now.)
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What is the MTG esports scene like? I just started playing magic, and while I have no plans to go pro or anything, I'm just curious how high this ladder goes...
I'm currently trying to complete the m13 set online so I can redeem it :3
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I played quite a bit of magic casually (I think we all did at some point). Always wanted get into pro scene but since no FNM near me or other stuff just let it go.
Really want get back into magic depending on plans after graduation.
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Congrats, I love it when people quit a dead-end job to follow their passion.
Kudos and best of luck to you, sir!
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the balls on this one! good luck man!
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On May 22 2013 00:53 micronesia wrote:
What is the MTG esports scene like? I just started playing magic, and while I have no plans to go pro or anything, I'm just curious how high this ladder goes...
I'm currently trying to complete the m13 set online so I can redeem it :3
You mean to climb the ladder and be among the best of the game? If yes.. its freaking HUGE. Every year many people win a PTQ and get to play into the pro circuit but don't stay in the scene... it's hard but it's so rewarding... if not, could you please be more specific? I assume you're relating with esports but i don't know at what level you're refering... occasional streamer? the community?
On May 22 2013 00:37 scintilliaSD wrote:
Sit on those packs and wait for the Voice of Resurgence price spike to trickle through MtGO I guess. (I'm not too familiar with the MtGO economy, so I don't know how much it's worth now.)
Right now if i'm correct bots are paying like 30 tickets each voice... haha
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On May 22 2013 02:19 Gleen wrote:Show nested quote +On May 22 2013 00:53 micronesia wrote:
What is the MTG esports scene like? I just started playing magic, and while I have no plans to go pro or anything, I'm just curious how high this ladder goes...
I'm currently trying to complete the m13 set online so I can redeem it :3 You mean to climb the ladder and be among the best of the game? If yes.. its freaking HUGE. Every year many people win a PTQ and get to play into the pro circuit but don't stay in the scene... it's hard but it's so rewarding... if not, could you please be more specific? I assume you're relating with esports but i don't know at what level you're refering... occasional streamer? the community? Show nested quote +On May 22 2013 00:37 scintilliaSD wrote:
Sit on those packs and wait for the Voice of Resurgence price spike to trickle through MtGO I guess. (I'm not too familiar with the MtGO economy, so I don't know how much it's worth now.) Right now if i'm correct bots are paying like 30 tickets each voice... haha
the cheapest was 40 when i looked lol
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On May 22 2013 02:19 Gleen wrote:Show nested quote +On May 22 2013 00:53 micronesia wrote:
What is the MTG esports scene like? I just started playing magic, and while I have no plans to go pro or anything, I'm just curious how high this ladder goes...
I'm currently trying to complete the m13 set online so I can redeem it :3 You mean to climb the ladder and be among the best of the game? If yes.. its freaking HUGE. Every year many people win a PTQ and get to play into the pro circuit but don't stay in the scene... it's hard but it's so rewarding... if not, could you please be more specific? I assume you're relating with esports but i don't know at what level you're refering... occasional streamer? the community?
No, you answered my question. I just meant how competitive is it, how much money is there to be won, etc.
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On May 22 2013 02:52 micronesia wrote:Show nested quote +On May 22 2013 02:19 Gleen wrote:On May 22 2013 00:53 micronesia wrote:
What is the MTG esports scene like? I just started playing magic, and while I have no plans to go pro or anything, I'm just curious how high this ladder goes...
I'm currently trying to complete the m13 set online so I can redeem it :3 You mean to climb the ladder and be among the best of the game? If yes.. its freaking HUGE. Every year many people win a PTQ and get to play into the pro circuit but don't stay in the scene... it's hard but it's so rewarding... if not, could you please be more specific? I assume you're relating with esports but i don't know at what level you're refering... occasional streamer? the community? No, you answered my question. I just meant how competitive is it, how much money is there to be won, etc.
Oh yeah... for prizes and stuff you can look at that info...
Pro Tours: Pro Tour Prizes for 2013 Season
Grand Prix: Grand Prix Prizes
And then, there is the Pro Players Club advantages:
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2013-2014 Pro Tour Players Club Benefits and Limitations (May 20, 2013 through August 3, 2014)
Benefits apply only to the 2013-2014 Professional Points season (May 20, 2013 through August 3, 2014).
Silver Level
Member receives two byes at all Grand Prix tournaments
Member is invited to the Pro Tour immediately following the Pro Tour Qualifier Season in which he or she is promoted to Silver level. In the event that member already has an invitation to that Pro Tour, the invitation will be deferred to the next Pro Tour that Professional Season, and so on. Invitations will not be deferred beyond the end of the Professional Season in which the member earned the invitation.
Member is invited to the first Pro Tour of a new Professional Points Season. In the event that member already has an invitation to that Pro Tour, the invitation will be deferred to the next Pro Tour that Professional Season, and so on. Invitations will not be deferred beyond the current Professional Season in which the member earned the invitation.
Member is invited to his or her country's World Magic Cup Qualifiers
Member receives 10 QPs for each Magic Online Championship Series season
Gold Level
Member receives three byes at all Grand Prix tournaments
Member is invited to his or her country's World Magic Cup Qualifiers
Member is invited to all Pro Tours. Players will not receive their invitations until the Thursday prior to each Pro Tour.
Member receives a $500.00 USD appearance fee whenever he or she competes in a Pro Tour
Member receives 15 QPs for each Magic Online Championship Series season
Platinum Level
Member receives three byes at all Grand Prix tournaments
Member is invited to World Magic Cup Qualifiers in his or her country
Member is invited to all Pro Tours.
Member receives a $3,000.00 USD appearance fee whenever he or she competes in a Pro Tour
Member receives expenses-paid air travel ticket and hotel accommodations at all Pro Tours during the current season*
Member receives a $1,000.00 USD appearance fee if he or she competes in the World Magic Cup.
Member receives a $250.00 USD appearance fee whenever he or she competes in a Grand Prix
Member receives a complementary sleep-in special at all Grand Prix (where available)
Member receives 20 QPs for each Magic Online Championship Series season
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From what you've shared, it seems difficult to go pro and make any real money. Maybe I'm just misinterpreting the information you shared.
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Yeah... but what I'm looking for is to make a living from playing magic... quoted from my previous blog here is what I have to do:
Griding on MOL, i can play at least 12 Dailys/ a day. A daily is a tournament with 4 rounds that cost 6 tickets to play (the game coin, 1 ticket = 1 dollar). Players with a record of 4-0 win 11 booster packs and players with a record of 3-1 win 9 packs.
Each pack can be sold for 3.x tickets . Since here in Brazil not so many people has an international credit card to buy tickets, the secondary market is very active. So each ticket can be sold for BRL $2.10 (roughly USD $1).
That said, if I play 12 dailys, and 4-0 50% of them, my daily winnings will be:
cost => 12 * 6 tickets = 72 tickets
earnings => (6 * 11 packs) = 66 packs * 3 tickets each = 198 tickets
profit => 198 - 72 = 126 tickets (=~$126 USD) * $2.10 BRL =~ $264,60 BRL a day
That is, excluding possibles 3-1 records.
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When you sell lots of boosters for tickets, is there a way to extract those tickets as money? The only way I know of is to redeem complete sets, which I don't think is what you are talking about.
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Here in Brazil we sell tickets to other players who don't have an international credit card, that way we make money... I've heard that some american stores buy tickets too but i'm not sure.
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What happens when MTGO decides to fix the issue with buying these things in brazil and you can no longer sell them.
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On May 22 2013 03:38 Capped wrote:
What happens when MTGO decides to fix the issue with buying these things in brazil and you can no longer sell them.
Secondary market can't be "fixed". Dealers and stores profit from selling singles... i don't see how that can be stopped, since it would doom the game.
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There are vendors in the US that buy MTGO product, but it's usually packs, not tickets, since tickets are a non-factor to purchase for anyone in the US pretty much.
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