Team Application

-Your Name and age

Sam Stoddard 27

-How you found out about Team Unknown Stars

Was told about it by member JR Wade.

-Your Magic accomplishments

Competed in 6 pro tours, soon to be 7. Made money at my last 5 GPs. 9th'd one, top16'd another.

-The last three major tournaments you attended and your record at each of them (Major tournaments are considered to be large events such as PTQ's, Regionals, Champs, Nationals, the Pro Tour, and other events on those levels or higher.)

GP: Indianapolis - 12-3 (including 2 byes). 16th

PTQ: Columbus (for Berlin) 3-2. Played 5c control.

PTQ: Columbus (for Hollywood) 4-2.

-A link to your DCI Rating page

https://webapp.wizards.com/ratings.aspx?dcinumber=10650313&Demographic=1%7C1&BrandRatedSeasons=5&ratingseasonid=5&Page=1&action=Search_Member

-Why you play competitive Magic

I enjoy friends, travel, and competition. Not much else to say here. I like being the best.

-What your main reasons are for wanting to join the team

Looking for help with constructed to balance out my skills.

-What you think you would bring to the team that makes you stand out above other applicants

A lot of experience at the PTQ level (nearly 100 ptqs, 22 top8s, 7 wins).

-What your strengths as a Magic player are

I am awesome at drafting, sealed deck, and figuring out sets for limited. I am good enough at constructed, though my skills there lie more in playing and perfecting than innovating.

-What your weakness as a Magic player are

see: http://www.starcitygames.com/php/news/article/15107.html

-What the main formats that you play and focus on are

Whatever the current PTQ format is.

-Which format you think you're most proficient in

Limited.

After careful consideration, you have been accepted to the team. Thank you for your application and interest, and see you on the team forums.

Sincerely,

Gavin Verhey