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'''Oliver Tiu''' is a former American professional player, and is currently an associate game designer for ''[[Magic: The Gathering]]'' at [[Wizards of the Coast]]. | |||
'''Oliver Tiu''' is a former American professional player, and currently an associate game designer for ''[[Magic: The Gathering]]'' at [[Wizards of the Coast]]. | |||
==Professional play== | ==Professional play== | ||
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==R&D== | ==R&D== | ||
In November 2020, Tiu accepted a job as an associate game designer for ''Magic'' and stepped back from playing competitive ''Magic''.<ref>{{WebRef|url=https://manaecho.com/news/tiu-leaves-competetive-magic|title=Tiu leaves | In November 2020, Tiu accepted a job as an associate game designer for ''Magic'' and stepped back from playing competitive ''Magic''.<ref>{{WebRef|url=https://manaecho.com/news/tiu-leaves-competetive-magic|title=Tiu leaves competitive Magic|date=November 23, 2020|publisher=Manaecho.com}}</ref> | ||
===Designing=== | |||
*''[[March of the Machine: The Aftermath]]'' | |||
*''[[The Big Score]]'' | |||
===Developing=== | |||
*''[[Alchemy Horizons: Baldur's Gate]]'' | |||
*''[[Phyrexia: All Will Be One]]'' | |||
*''[[March of the Machine]]'' | |||
*''March of the Machine: The Aftermath'' | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 21:01, 2 April 2024
| Oliver Tiu | |
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| Demographics | |
| Nickname | TiuTangClan |
| Born | January 10, 1998 |
| Residence | Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States |
| Nationality |
 American |
| Professional Career | |
| Pro Tour debut | Pro Tour Battle for Zendikar |
| Top Finishes | 0 |
| GP top 8s | 9 (0 wins) |
| Awards | |
| Rookie of the Year | |
Oliver Tiu is a former American professional player, and is currently an associate game designer for Magic: The Gathering at Wizards of the Coast.
Professional play
He was the 2015–16 Rookie of the Year, a season during which he finished 13th at back-to-back Pro Tours, and made it to the top eight of two Grand Prix events. He also competed in the 2015 Magic Online Championship Series, where he finished tenth. In addition to being the 2015–16 Rookie of the Year, he also won the Constructed Master title, and as such earned an invitation to the 2016 World Championship, where he finished third. After a quiet 2016–17 season, he finished in the top eight of six Grand Prix events in the 2017–18 season, the most of any player.
Accomplishments
| Season | Event type | Location | Format | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | Grand Prix | Providence | Standard | 20–21 June 2015 | 7 |
| 2015–16 | Grand Prix | Toronto | Standard | 30 April–1 May 2016 | 3 |
| 2015–16 | Grand Prix | San Jose, Costa Rica | Standard | 4–5 June 2016 | 3 |
| 2016–17 | Worlds | Seattle | Special | 1–4 September 2016 | 3 |
| 2017–18 | Grand Prix | Indianapolis | Team Limited | 20–21 January 2018 | 4 |
| 2017–18 | Grand Prix | Toronto | Team Constructed | 19–20 May 2018 | 4 |
| 2017–18 | Grand Prix | Washington, D.C. | Team Limited | 26–27 May 2018 | 3 |
| 2017–18 | Grand Prix | Pittsburgh | Standard | 23–24 June 2018 | 2 |
| 2017–18 | Grand Prix | Providence | Standard | 18–19 August 2018 | 2 |
| 2017–18 | Grand Prix | Richmond | Standard | 1–2 September 2018 | 6 |
| 2020 | Magic Online Championship | Seattle | Vintage Cube, Modern and Pioneer | 13-15 November 2020 | 4 |
→ Source: Wizards.com
Pro Tour results
| Season | Pro Tour | Format | Finish | Winnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–16 | Battle for Zendikar in Milwaukee | Standard and Booster Draft | 107 | |
| 2015–16 | Oath of the Gatewatch in Atlanta | Modern and Booster Draft | 13 | $5,000 |
| 2015–16 | Shadows over Innistrad in Madrid | Standard and Booster Draft | 13 | $5,000 |
| 2015–16 | Eldritch Moon in Sydney | Standard and Booster Draft | 32 | $1,500 |
| 2016–17 | Kaladesh in Honolulu | Standard and Booster Draft | 121 | |
| 2016–17 | Aether Revolt in Dublin | Standard and Booster Draft | 42 | $1,500 |
| 2016–17 | Amonkhet in Nashville | Standard and Booster Draft | 132 | |
| 2016–17 | Hour of Devastation in Kyoto | Standard and Booster Draft | 434 | |
| 2017–18 | Ixalan in Albuquerque | Standard and Booster Draft | 243 | |
| 2017–18 | Rivals of Ixalan in Bilbao | Modern and Booster Draft | 62 | $1,000 |
| 2017–18 | Dominaria in Richmond | Standard and Booster Draft | 235 | |
| 2017–18 | 25th Anniversary in Minneapolis | Team Constructed | 78 | |
| 2018–19 | Guilds of Ravnica in Atlanta | Standard and Booster Draft | 27 | $2,000 |
| 2018–19 | Mythic Championship Cleveland 2019 | Standard and Booster Draft | 31 | $2,000 |
→ Source: Wizards.com
R&D
In November 2020, Tiu accepted a job as an associate game designer for Magic and stepped back from playing competitive Magic.[1]
Designing
Developing
- Alchemy Horizons: Baldur's Gate
- Phyrexia: All Will Be One
- March of the Machine
- March of the Machine: The Aftermath
References
- ↑ Tiu leaves competitive Magic. Manaecho.com (November 23, 2020).