Michael Majors
| Michael Majors | |
|---|---|
| Demographics | |
| Residence | Evans, Georgia, United States |
| Nationality |
 American |
| Professional Career | |
| Pro Tour debut | Pro Tour Charleston 2006 |
| Top Finishes | 0 |
| GP top 8s | 4 (1 win) |
Michael (Mike) Majors is an American former professional Magic: The Gathering player and current Play Designer.
History
Majors has four Grand Prix top eights, including a win at GP San Diego 2015. He also has three Pro Tour top 16 finishes: at PT Theros in 2013, at PT Journey into Nyx in 2014, and at PT Amonkhet in 2017. He also worked at Wizards of the Coast R&D as a member of the first iteration of the Play Design team from 2017 to 2020.[1][2] After a year back in the creator scene, he returned to WotC in August 2021.[3]
Accomplishments
| Season | Event type | Location | Format | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–13 | Grand Prix | Atlanta | Legacy | 30 June–1 July 2012 | 2 |
| 2015–16 | Grand Prix | San Diego | Standard | 8–9 August 2015 | 1 |
| 2015–16 | Grand Prix | New York | Standard | 7–8 May 2016 | 4 |
| 2016–17 | Grand Prix | Louisville | Legacy | 7–8 January 2017 | 6 |
→ Source: Wizards.com
Pro Tour results
| Season | Pro Tour | Format | Finish | Winnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Charleston | Team Constructed | 61 | |
| 2012–13 | Return to Ravnica in Seattle | Modern and Booster Draft | 31 | $1,500 |
| 2013–14 | Theros in Dublin | Standard and Booster Draft | 14 | $5,000 |
| 2013–14 | Born of the Gods in Valencia | Modern and Booster Draft | 315 | |
| 2013–14 | Journey into Nyx in Atlanta | Block Constructed and Booster Draft | 16 | $5,000 |
| 2013–14 | Magic 2015 in Portland | Standard and Booster Draft | 82 | |
| 2014–15 | Khans of Tarkir in Honolulu | Standard and Booster Draft | 174 | |
| 2014–15 | Fate Reforged in Washington, D.C. | Modern and Booster Draft | 215 | |
| 2014–15 | Dragons of Tarkir in Brussels | Standard and Booster Draft | 336 | |
| 2014–15 | Magic Origins in Vancouver | Standard and Booster Draft | 172 | |
| 2015–16 | Battle for Zendikar in Milwaukee | Standard and Booster Draft | 60 | $1,000 |
| 2015–16 | Oath of the Gatewatch in Atlanta | Modern and Booster Draft | 25 | $2,500 |
| 2015–16 | Shadows over Innistrad in Madrid | Standard and Booster Draft | 21 | $2,500 |
| 2015–16 | Eldritch Moon in Sydney | Standard and Booster Draft | 268 | |
| 2016–17 | Kaladesh in Honolulu | Standard and Booster Draft | 236 | |
| 2016–17 | Aether Revolt in Dublin | Standard and Booster Draft | 94 | |
| 2016–17 | Amonkhet in Nashville | Standard and Booster Draft | 16 | $5,000 |
→ Source: Wizards.com
Wizards R&D
Designing
Developing
- Ravnica Allegiance
- Modern Horizons
- Throne of Eldraine
- Zendikar Rising
- Kaldheim
- Modern Horizons 2
- Innistrad: Midnight Hunt
- Phyrexia: All Will Be One
- The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth
- Wilds of Eldraine
- Modern Horizons 3 (lead)
References
- ↑ Melissa DeTora (June 30, 2017). "Play Design Story of the Week". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Bryan Hawley (April 24, 2019). "Checking in With Play Design". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Michael Majors (August 3rd, 2021). "First day back at Wizards as a Senior Game Designer. Enjoyed doing content for y'all over the past year.". Twitter.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (May 20, 2019). "Modern Sensibilities". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.