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'''Donald Smith, Jr.''' (Cut Off, LA, 1995) is an American former professional player of ''[[Magic: the Gathering]]''. In late 2017, he joined [[Wizards of the Coast]] [[R&D]] as part of the [[Play Design]] team.<ref>[https://kitchentablemagic.org/2018/01/09/donald-smith-jr-from-platinum-to-worlds-to-wotc-rnd-ep-316/ Donald Smith Jr from Platinum to Worlds to WotC]</ref><ref>{{DailyRef|play-design/checking-play-design-2019-04-24|Checking in With Play Design|[[Bryan Hawley]]|April 24, 2019}}</ref> | '''Donald Smith, Jr.''' (Cut Off, LA, 1995) is an American former professional player of ''[[Magic: the Gathering]]''. In late 2017, he joined [[Wizards of the Coast]] [[R&D]] as part of the [[Play Design]] team.<ref>[https://kitchentablemagic.org/2018/01/09/donald-smith-jr-from-platinum-to-worlds-to-wotc-rnd-ep-316/ Donald Smith Jr from Platinum to Worlds to WotC]</ref><ref>{{DailyRef|play-design/checking-play-design-2019-04-24|Checking in With Play Design|[[Bryan Hawley]]|April 24, 2019}}</ref> | ||
==Professional play== | |||
Donald started playing when ''[[Theros]]'' was released. In just a little over four years, he grinded his way to qualifying for the [[Pro Tour]]. Donald continued playtesting and dedicated himself to stay on the Pro Tour, and obtained a breakout performance at [[Pro Tour Aether Revolt]].<ref>[https://magic.wizards.com/en/events/coverage/gpcha15/top-8-profiles-2015-06-13 Grand Prix Charlotte 2015 Event Coverage Top 8 Profiles]</ref> He managed to convert that into Platinum status and later on an invite to the [[2017 World Championship]]. | Donald started playing when ''[[Theros]]'' was released. In just a little over four years, he grinded his way to qualifying for the [[Pro Tour]]. Donald continued playtesting and dedicated himself to stay on the Pro Tour, and obtained a breakout performance at [[Pro Tour Aether Revolt]].<ref>[https://magic.wizards.com/en/events/coverage/gpcha15/top-8-profiles-2015-06-13 Grand Prix Charlotte 2015 Event Coverage Top 8 Profiles]</ref> He managed to convert that into Platinum status and later on an invite to the [[2017 World Championship]]. | ||
===Accomplishments=== | |||
{{PTAchievements}} | |||
{{PTAchievementsTable | |||
|s = 2014–15 | |||
|d = 13–14 June 2015 | |||
|l = Charlotte | |||
|et= gp | |||
|f = m | |||
|p = 8 | |||
}} | |||
{{PTAchievementsTable | |||
|s = 2016–17 | |||
|d = 3–5 February 2017 | |||
|l = Dublin | |||
|et = pt | |||
|f = s+bd | |||
|p = 3 | |||
}} | |||
{{PTAchievementsFoot}} | |||
==R&D== | ==R&D== | ||
Revision as of 05:48, 19 January 2021
| Donald Smith, Jr | |
|---|---|
| Demographics | |
| Born | Feburary 23, 1995 |
| Nationality |
 American |
| Professional Career | |
| Pro Tour debut | Pro Tour Battle for Zendikar |
| Top Finishes | 1 (0 wins) |
| GP top 8s | 1 (0 wins) |
Donald Smith, Jr. (Cut Off, LA, 1995) is an American former professional player of Magic: the Gathering. In late 2017, he joined Wizards of the Coast R&D as part of the Play Design team.[1][2]
Professional play
Donald started playing when Theros was released. In just a little over four years, he grinded his way to qualifying for the Pro Tour. Donald continued playtesting and dedicated himself to stay on the Pro Tour, and obtained a breakout performance at Pro Tour Aether Revolt.[3] He managed to convert that into Platinum status and later on an invite to the 2017 World Championship.
Accomplishments
| Season | Event type | Location | Format | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | Grand Prix | Charlotte | Modern | 13–14 June 2015 | 8 |
| 2016–17 | Pro Tour | Dublin | Standard and Booster Draft | 3–5 February 2017 | 3 |
→ Source: Wizards.com
R&D
Designing
Developing
References
- ↑ Donald Smith Jr from Platinum to Worlds to WotC
- ↑ Bryan Hawley (April 24, 2019). "Checking in With Play Design". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Grand Prix Charlotte 2015 Event Coverage Top 8 Profiles