Carmen Klomparens
| Carmen Klomparens | |
|---|---|
| Demographics | |
| Nationality |
 American |
| Professional Career | |
| Pro Tour debut | Mythic Championship III |
| Top Finishes | 1 (0 wins) |
| GP top 8s | 0 |
Carmen Klomparens (née Handy[1]) is a Magic: the Gathering player and content producer, known for her articles on StarCityGames, casting events as a color commentator on the SCG Tour, streaming, and helping write scripts for Tolarian Community College.[2] She is currently part of the Play Design team at Wizards of the Coast.[3]
Career
In 2019, Klomparens was short-term contracted by Wizards of the Coast to design the Wild Bounty Brawl deck for Throne of Eldraine.[4] In December 2020, she accepted a position working for the Play Design team.[3]
Professional play
In January 2020, Carmen (then going by the name of Emma[5]) was invited to become part of the Rivals League. In October 2020, she finished in the Top 8 of the 2020 Season Grand Finals playing Gruul Adventures.
After the first Split Championship of the 2021-21 season she stepped back from the Rivals League because she had accepted a job at Wizards of the Coast.[3] She joined the Competitive Play Design teams.[6]
League play
| Season | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2020 Rivals League | 17 |
| 2020-21 Rivals League | Withdrawn |
Accomplishments
| Season | Event type | Location | Format | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Grand Finals | MTG Arena | Standard and Historic | 9-11 October 2020 | 8 |
→ Source: Wizards.com
Wizards of the Coast
Designing
Developing
References
- ↑ Carmen IRL (September 22, 2023). "Finally legally Carmen.". Twitter.
- ↑ Emma Handy (July 11, 2018). "Obligatory social media plug". Twitter.
- ↑ a b c Blake Rasmussen (December 11, 2020). "2020-21 Season Magic Rivals League Roster Changes". Magic.gg.
- ↑ Gavin Verhey (September 4, 2019). "Inside the Throne of Eldraine Brawl Decks". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Carmen Handy (October 24, 2021). "New Name.". Twitter.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (April 11, 2022). "Hitting the Streets of New Capenna, Part 2". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.