There's an iOS app (I don't know if I'm allowed to mention names for fear of this being flagged as advertising) that has this one Pro Tour player's opinions on each of the cards which is nice because I can do it all offline, on the go... but I was wondering if there was a better way to improve your drafting skills between FNMs.
I just took a gander over at the draftcap and yes, you do a lovely job at helping others out. Although you hardly seem to need the practice, compared to someone like me who started at Scars.
Now, how do I get into the draftcap action without using something like MTGO? Are there any free alternatives where I don't have to type everything out?
I do online Swiss drafts when I have a few hours of uninterrupted time available to burn.
I listened to the Limited Resources podcast evaluations of M13.
I also watch streams on Twitch. I watch both Magic pro streams and amateur player streams, just to get a feel for the differences in their decision making processes both during drafting, and playing.
There's also a couple of online draft simulators out there, but I don't think they can be linked here.
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Focused on limited for now. Occasionally play some standard/modern as well.
I just took a gander over at the draftcap and yes, you do a lovely job at helping others out. Although you hardly seem to need the practice, compared to someone like me who started at Scars.
Whilst magicmerl is indeed no novice, talking about draftcaps remains excellent practice. Every so often you'll see a pick that seems wrong, comment on it, then get feedback from other players (not necessarily the one who posted the draftcap) that they see the pick differently. Even just reading other people's comments often leads to reevaluation of particular cards or strategies.
Now, how do I get into the draftcap action without using something like MTGO? Are there any free alternatives where I don't have to type everything out?
Nope. And nor will there ever be - at least not for very long. If any good, free draft system ever appears, WotC will squish it!
However, you don't need to post your own draftcaps to get a lot out of the section. Read the drafts that are there and see if you'd have made the same picks. If not, comment!
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I watch others draft via twitch or youtube as well as using draft.bestiare to practice. I also have a kind of scoring system of importance to draft that I would use.
Every so often you'll see a pick that seems wrong, comment on it, then get feedback from other players (not necessarily the one who posted the draftcap) that they see the pick differently. Even just reading other people's comments often leads to reevaluation of particular cards or strategies.
I agree with this. Failure is a most excellent teacher. Whether that's posting a draft gone wrong and getting feedback on it,or venturing your own opinions on someone elses draft and having other people shoot you down or disagree, there's a bit to be learned. If everything I said was always 'right', there would be no point in me posting (since I wouldn't have anything to learn. plus, i might be doing better at pro tours if I was always right.....)
A good way I would practice for my FNM drafts is if I am doing another one within the week, I would try my color wheel challenge where you pick 2 colors at random and those 2 colors you CAN'T draft. It leads to more ways to practice drafting and expands your thought process
How do you guys practice?
I just took a gander over at the draftcap and yes, you do a lovely job at helping others out. Although you hardly seem to need the practice, compared to someone like me who started at Scars.
Now, how do I get into the draftcap action without using something like MTGO? Are there any free alternatives where I don't have to type everything out?
I read people's posts here.
I post and read in the limited clan.
I post and read in a facebook group with local magic players.
Simon Goertzen on mtgo academy is the most helpful resource.
LSV on CF is the most entertaining.
http://www.mtgoacademy.com/simon-says-25-draft-dynamics-and-m13-draft/
I listened to the Limited Resources podcast evaluations of M13.
I also watch streams on Twitch. I watch both Magic pro streams and amateur player streams, just to get a feel for the differences in their decision making processes both during drafting, and playing.
There's also a couple of online draft simulators out there, but I don't think they can be linked here.
Whilst magicmerl is indeed no novice, talking about draftcaps remains excellent practice. Every so often you'll see a pick that seems wrong, comment on it, then get feedback from other players (not necessarily the one who posted the draftcap) that they see the pick differently. Even just reading other people's comments often leads to reevaluation of particular cards or strategies.
Nope. And nor will there ever be - at least not for very long. If any good, free draft system ever appears, WotC will squish it!
However, you don't need to post your own draftcaps to get a lot out of the section. Read the drafts that are there and see if you'd have made the same picks. If not, comment!
(I'm on on this site much anymore. If you want to get in touch it's probably best to email me: dom@heffalumps.org)
Forum Awards: Best Writer 2005, Best Limited Strategist 2005-2012
5CB PotM - June 2005, November 2005, February 2006, April 2008, May 2008, Feb 2009
MTGSalvation Articles: 1-20, plus guest appearance on MTGCast #86!
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Thanks.
I agree with this. Failure is a most excellent teacher. Whether that's posting a draft gone wrong and getting feedback on it,or venturing your own opinions on someone elses draft and having other people shoot you down or disagree, there's a bit to be learned. If everything I said was always 'right', there would be no point in me posting (since I wouldn't have anything to learn. plus, i might be doing better at pro tours if I was always right.....)
When I'm not drafting whatever the current draft format is I try to cube as much as I can. A lot of limited skills transition across formats.
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Same. I draft maybe 3 times a week.
I find it's really good to draft with better players, and ask advice on deckbuilding and such.
Other than that, I post here and read articles, plus watch Sam Black on twitch.
Draft it on Cubetutor!