Magic: the Gathering Arena | Standard, historic, and limited - Private lessons

Magic: the Gathering Arena | Standard, historic, and limited

From 30 $ /h

Boost your Magic: the Gathering arena ranking with advice from a consistently Mythic player.

* Deck building advice
* Live commentary over Zoom
* Detailed instructions and explanations of my own thought processes

About me:

* British
* Mid thirties
* Played Magic since '98
* Played Magic Arena since 2018, Mythic every season
* Friendly, constructive and non-patronising

Extra information

Be prepared to share your screen on Zoom.

Location

Online from Thailand

About Me

British expat living in Bangkok.
Magic player since '98
I like turtles
Just trying to fill up the mandatary minimum character count with something relevant but can't think of anything.

Education

Computer Science, but other than that, nothing particularly relevant to playing Magic: the Gathering. I could write a little poem here to fill up the characters instead.

Experience / Qualifications

Played Magic since 1998.
Currently play standard, historic, pioneer, modern, legacy, vintage, EDH, and whatever kitchen table jank my friends are into.

Age

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Skills

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -05:00)

New York

Online via webcam

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

00-04

04-08

08-12

12-16

16-20

20-24

Hello,

I have two accounts on LoL, I am currently Diamond.

I offer to coach you in order to help you progress and find the positioning and champion that would suit you best in order to increase your rank as easily as possible.

- You will learn what a third party list is and why it exists (some champions are easier than others to play).
- The easiest positions to carry his team and climb his rank in the ranking.
- You will learn the important timings, the objectives and the basic strats to apply, the builds to adopt according to the situation.
- We will tackle theoretical aspects such as the micro and the macro (skill vs decision making).

- I will also study your games and comment them to help you understand the importance of analyzing your gameplay in order to progress and not repeat mistakes.
- Ability to play together to improve your gameplay.

Most kids think coding is for "smart kids" or "future programmers."
It's not. Coding is how real people solve real problems.
In this class, we skip the theory. Your child creates real things.

What they'll do:
✓ Build real projects in Scratch: a working game, an interactive animation, a story they coded
✓ Program virtual robots: solve real-world challenges (navigate a maze, automate a task, build a system)
✓ Create in Minecraft Education: design worlds, automate constructions, solve logic problems
✓ Experiment with different languages: not just learn "the right way," but understand that there are many ways to think about a problem
✓ Collaborate and share: work with other kids, get feedback, improve their work
✓ Develop logical thinking: not just for coding, but for anything: solving math problems, science challenges, real-world situations

Why this is different:
We don't teach syntax. We teach how programmers think.
Most children's coding courses say "here's the code, copy it." We teach "what problem are we trying to solve? How could we break it into steps? What options do we have?"
When your child learns to think like a programmer, they can learn any language afterward.

What they take home:
A portfolio of 3–4 completed, working projects. The ability to say "I built this." And the deep understanding that code is a tool to make real things happen.

Format: Online or Barcelona | 60–90 min sessions | Flexible pace, no prior experience needed
For curious 8-12 year olds who want to build.

in this class i will teach you how to make a character for videogame. you will be taught how to approach it by using software like zbrush, maya, substance painter, etc
we will start with discussing the concept and then proceed to sketching in zbrush, then we make the costume using Marvelous Designer and/or zbrush, at the same time we will create the gears and any accessories needed for the character, after that we go to maya for retopo, then toolbag for baking, sp for texturing and finally we render it in toolbag

We will cover:

- advanced modelling
- high resolution modeling/sculpting
- low resolution modeling (retopology)
- texturing
- materials
- lighting
- rendering (real time rendering)

note that this class require more than one session to help you achieve what you want, simply you ask me to help you with the things you don't know of the process

Hello,

I am a big player of playing and collecting card games and have participated in several Magic the Gathering tournaments such as the Grand Prix Bruxelles 2006 and 2016.

I have played many card games in paper or online versions (Yu-Gi-Oh, Pokémon; Hearthstone; Magic the Gathering; Magic Arena; Keyforge; Warhammer 40000 Conquest; Malkyrs, the Arenas of Eternity; Wakfu; World of Warcraft TCG; Might and Magic: Duel of Champions; Gwent: the Witcher Card Game; Elements; SpellWeaver and many others).

I even started to create my own card games. I have a perfect command of the general rules of playing and collecting card games. I am able to quickly identify a meta, as well as the strengths and weaknesses of each deck.

I can advise you in the management of your collection (purchase / resale / exchange / preservation) and especially in the creation of decks that are at the same time original, pleasant to play and formidable.

Finally, I have a master's degree in French and Romance Languages and Letters, and an AESS accreditation which gives me the ability to learn patiently and clearly to anyone wishing to enter the world of card games, or to improve their skills up to a high rank.

Do you dream of creating your own video games and mastering Unity and C#? Join this course, designed and taught by an experienced instructor with over 5 years of teaching game development at renowned schools such as GomyCode, EPAG, and ISMAGI. You will be guided step by step by an expert who has trained dozens of students and professionals through high-quality programs.

💡 Key Features
✅ Learn the basics of C# programming, terminology, and best coding practices
✅ Get comfortable with Unity fundamentals and features, including Unity 5 and 6
✅ Put your skills into practice by creating a fully functional first-person shooter prototype

💡 What You Will Learn
🎮 Create and implement C# scripts in Unity with simple steps and practical examples
🧠 Develop a 3D perspective to bring your games to life and understand key game development concepts
🔫 Build gameplay mechanics such as player controllers and projectiles using C#
🛠️ Organize your code efficiently with interfaces, abstract classes, and class extensions for clean and modular development
📂 Manage game data by handling text files, XML, and JSON to save and load game progress
🤖 Explore artificial intelligence and use it to create responsive and engaging enemies

This course is your gateway to a career in video game development. You’re in good hands with a recognized expert in the field! 🚀🎮

Looking for a chess coach? You should choose me and here's why.

I'm Kato from Georgia. The winner of the World Schools Chess Championship, I've been playing chess since 2010, a Member of the Georgian National Team, I'm full of energy and knowledge which I’d like to share with you.

Trained by gaming experience, numerous books and one of the best French coaches, I support you in your personal poker development in MTT, tournament poker.
I am here to help you both with the mental aspect and with understanding the game itself.
The support takes place live and/or by watching your sessions. Whether it is to have the right reflexes in recurring situations, or to learn the basics from scratch if you are a complete beginner, I am always available and attentive. Learning the position, managing stack sizes, bet sizes, defining ranges, I am able to teach you by simplifying or not according to your level of understanding of the game, always in a positive approach and mutual trust.
I speak English, French, and Spanish.

Lessons in Game Audio Production and especially:

how to produce sound (sound design) for games;
how to produce, mix and master music for videogames;
how to implement your sounds and music inside games using Wwise and Fmod;
how to be able to work inside standard game engines to complete your portfolio with your own sounds and music and your own persolnalized game.

I lead individual and group lessons.

Why is chess for you?
Chess is a game played by prominent statesmen, military leaders and IT specialists.
Chess is an intellectual exercise in an interesting game form with a proven positive impact on the quality of life.
Chess is the only sport that has grown globally during the quarantine.
Technique: evoke positive emotions through chess, motivate
Materials: The author uses known information, namely the games of the best chess players in the world, including Ukraine.

I have candidacy points (victory over KMS in the tournament) in the semifinals of Ukrainian classical chess under 14 and 16 years old.
My international FIDE rating: std 1814, rapid 1821, blitz 1759
My national rating according to Chess Federation of Ukraine: 1949

Helped a 5 year old student complete 4th grade (grade D).

I teach in English, Ukrainian and Russian

During my training, I learned to develop video games with Unity software. In the years that followed, I perfected my knowledge by participating in game jams and presenting my games at independent developer events. The most important thing I learned was how to find the information you need online. So I will teach you how to develop it yourself, without my help.

During this course you will learn to:
- Code in C# in Unity
- Create 2D game levels
- Create 2D sprites in the game and design tilemaps
- Create a game interface (menu, life points, credits etc...)
- Export your games to Android, iOs and desktop and WebGl to play in the browser

I will also support you in your gameplay ideas

Want to learn how to create your own video games on Roblox? With this course, you (or your children) will learn how to use Roblox Studio to design, program, and publish your own games on the Roblox platform. This course is aimed at children from 5 years old, teenagers, and adults who want to learn game design, Lua programming, and the essential tools of Roblox Studio. What you will learn: Using Roblox Studio: Create 3D environments, add objects, characters, effects, etc. Programming in Lua: Get started with Lua to create interactive game mechanics (buttons, animations, scores, etc.). Level design: Learn how to design immersive and fun worlds. Publishing games on Roblox: Put your games online, share them with the community, and learn the basics of monetization. Creating mini-games: Work on real-life projects like obstacle courses, racing games, role-playing games, etc. Why this course? Suitable for both children and adults, with a fun and progressive teaching method. Practical projects from the start, perfect for building a portfolio. Personalized support, with courses adapted to the level and objectives of each learner. #roblox #robloxStudio #games3D

Who am I ?
I am an Art Director and Senior Concept Artist with over 10 years of experience in video games, working on AAA, AA, and independent projects. I have collaborated with various international studios on art direction, concept art, illustration, and 3D production.

What I teach:

🎨 Game Art: concept art, digital painting, character/creature/environment design

🕹 Game Dev: Unreal Engine (Blueprints, level design, world building), Unity basics

🖌 3D: modeling, texturing, complete workflow for game assets

📂 Portfolio: support to create a solid portfolio intended for art schools or the professional market

For who ?

Beginners wishing to discover game art or development

Students preparing for a competition or art/video game school

Artists wanting to improve their portfolio and learn professional pipelines

Enthusiasts wishing to develop a personal project or a playable prototype

Method of working :

100% online course (Zoom/Google Meet with screen sharing)

Project-based approach: we work together on an illustration, a 3D scene or a prototype

Direct feedback on your creations, advice from the industry

Adaptation to your level and your objectives (beginner or advanced)

Stop just playing games and start building them! This course is a hands-on introduction to game development using Unity, the industry-standard engine behind hits like Among Us, Pokémon GO, and Hollow Knight.

Over the course of this class, you will learn the fundamentals of game design and programming. We will move from navigating the Unity interface to writing actual C# code to bring characters to life. By the end of the course, every student will have built a fully functional 2D or 3D game to share with friends.

What You Will Learn:

The Unity Engine: Mastering the interface, Scene view, and Game view.

C# Programming: The basics of coding logic (variables, loops, and functions) specifically for games.

Physics & Collisions: How to make things jump, fall, crash, and bounce.

Level Design: Building immersive worlds using tilemaps and 3D terrain.

UI & Polish: Adding scoreboards, health bars, sound effects, and menus.

Prerequisites: No prior game development experience is required. Basic computer literacy is necessary.

3D animation and character rigging for video games and film. Classes for university students, from beginner to advanced levels, in 3D modeling, rigging, and character and creature animation. 20 years of professional experience at Los Bionicos Animation Studio, working on various video games in Japan and Hong Kong.

The classes are recorded and the video is made available to the student; you can watch it as many times as you want.

An introduction to the game of Magic, including deck-building strategy that will allow you to enjoy every aspect of the game.
Learn how the stack works, and how to manipulate it; when to play what spells, and when to hold back; and how to build a deck that will be competitive with your friends.

Hello,

I have two accounts on LoL, I am currently Diamond.

I offer to coach you in order to help you progress and find the positioning and champion that would suit you best in order to increase your rank as easily as possible.

- You will learn what a third party list is and why it exists (some champions are easier than others to play).
- The easiest positions to carry his team and climb his rank in the ranking.
- You will learn the important timings, the objectives and the basic strats to apply, the builds to adopt according to the situation.
- We will tackle theoretical aspects such as the micro and the macro (skill vs decision making).

- I will also study your games and comment them to help you understand the importance of analyzing your gameplay in order to progress and not repeat mistakes.
- Ability to play together to improve your gameplay.

Most kids think coding is for "smart kids" or "future programmers."
It's not. Coding is how real people solve real problems.
In this class, we skip the theory. Your child creates real things.

What they'll do:
✓ Build real projects in Scratch: a working game, an interactive animation, a story they coded
✓ Program virtual robots: solve real-world challenges (navigate a maze, automate a task, build a system)
✓ Create in Minecraft Education: design worlds, automate constructions, solve logic problems
✓ Experiment with different languages: not just learn "the right way," but understand that there are many ways to think about a problem
✓ Collaborate and share: work with other kids, get feedback, improve their work
✓ Develop logical thinking: not just for coding, but for anything: solving math problems, science challenges, real-world situations

Why this is different:
We don't teach syntax. We teach how programmers think.
Most children's coding courses say "here's the code, copy it." We teach "what problem are we trying to solve? How could we break it into steps? What options do we have?"
When your child learns to think like a programmer, they can learn any language afterward.

What they take home:
A portfolio of 3–4 completed, working projects. The ability to say "I built this." And the deep understanding that code is a tool to make real things happen.

Format: Online or Barcelona | 60–90 min sessions | Flexible pace, no prior experience needed
For curious 8-12 year olds who want to build.

in this class i will teach you how to make a character for videogame. you will be taught how to approach it by using software like zbrush, maya, substance painter, etc
we will start with discussing the concept and then proceed to sketching in zbrush, then we make the costume using Marvelous Designer and/or zbrush, at the same time we will create the gears and any accessories needed for the character, after that we go to maya for retopo, then toolbag for baking, sp for texturing and finally we render it in toolbag

We will cover:

- advanced modelling
- high resolution modeling/sculpting
- low resolution modeling (retopology)
- texturing
- materials
- lighting
- rendering (real time rendering)

note that this class require more than one session to help you achieve what you want, simply you ask me to help you with the things you don't know of the process

Hello,

I am a big player of playing and collecting card games and have participated in several Magic the Gathering tournaments such as the Grand Prix Bruxelles 2006 and 2016.

I have played many card games in paper or online versions (Yu-Gi-Oh, Pokémon; Hearthstone; Magic the Gathering; Magic Arena; Keyforge; Warhammer 40000 Conquest; Malkyrs, the Arenas of Eternity; Wakfu; World of Warcraft TCG; Might and Magic: Duel of Champions; Gwent: the Witcher Card Game; Elements; SpellWeaver and many others).

I even started to create my own card games. I have a perfect command of the general rules of playing and collecting card games. I am able to quickly identify a meta, as well as the strengths and weaknesses of each deck.

I can advise you in the management of your collection (purchase / resale / exchange / preservation) and especially in the creation of decks that are at the same time original, pleasant to play and formidable.

Finally, I have a master's degree in French and Romance Languages and Letters, and an AESS accreditation which gives me the ability to learn patiently and clearly to anyone wishing to enter the world of card games, or to improve their skills up to a high rank.

Do you dream of creating your own video games and mastering Unity and C#? Join this course, designed and taught by an experienced instructor with over 5 years of teaching game development at renowned schools such as GomyCode, EPAG, and ISMAGI. You will be guided step by step by an expert who has trained dozens of students and professionals through high-quality programs.

💡 Key Features
✅ Learn the basics of C# programming, terminology, and best coding practices
✅ Get comfortable with Unity fundamentals and features, including Unity 5 and 6
✅ Put your skills into practice by creating a fully functional first-person shooter prototype

💡 What You Will Learn
🎮 Create and implement C# scripts in Unity with simple steps and practical examples
🧠 Develop a 3D perspective to bring your games to life and understand key game development concepts
🔫 Build gameplay mechanics such as player controllers and projectiles using C#
🛠️ Organize your code efficiently with interfaces, abstract classes, and class extensions for clean and modular development
📂 Manage game data by handling text files, XML, and JSON to save and load game progress
🤖 Explore artificial intelligence and use it to create responsive and engaging enemies

This course is your gateway to a career in video game development. You’re in good hands with a recognized expert in the field! 🚀🎮

Looking for a chess coach? You should choose me and here's why.

I'm Kato from Georgia. The winner of the World Schools Chess Championship, I've been playing chess since 2010, a Member of the Georgian National Team, I'm full of energy and knowledge which I’d like to share with you.

Trained by gaming experience, numerous books and one of the best French coaches, I support you in your personal poker development in MTT, tournament poker.
I am here to help you both with the mental aspect and with understanding the game itself.
The support takes place live and/or by watching your sessions. Whether it is to have the right reflexes in recurring situations, or to learn the basics from scratch if you are a complete beginner, I am always available and attentive. Learning the position, managing stack sizes, bet sizes, defining ranges, I am able to teach you by simplifying or not according to your level of understanding of the game, always in a positive approach and mutual trust.
I speak English, French, and Spanish.

Lessons in Game Audio Production and especially:

how to produce sound (sound design) for games;
how to produce, mix and master music for videogames;
how to implement your sounds and music inside games using Wwise and Fmod;
how to be able to work inside standard game engines to complete your portfolio with your own sounds and music and your own persolnalized game.

I lead individual and group lessons.

Why is chess for you?
Chess is a game played by prominent statesmen, military leaders and IT specialists.
Chess is an intellectual exercise in an interesting game form with a proven positive impact on the quality of life.
Chess is the only sport that has grown globally during the quarantine.
Technique: evoke positive emotions through chess, motivate
Materials: The author uses known information, namely the games of the best chess players in the world, including Ukraine.

I have candidacy points (victory over KMS in the tournament) in the semifinals of Ukrainian classical chess under 14 and 16 years old.
My international FIDE rating: std 1814, rapid 1821, blitz 1759
My national rating according to Chess Federation of Ukraine: 1949

Helped a 5 year old student complete 4th grade (grade D).

I teach in English, Ukrainian and Russian

During my training, I learned to develop video games with Unity software. In the years that followed, I perfected my knowledge by participating in game jams and presenting my games at independent developer events. The most important thing I learned was how to find the information you need online. So I will teach you how to develop it yourself, without my help.

During this course you will learn to:
- Code in C# in Unity
- Create 2D game levels
- Create 2D sprites in the game and design tilemaps
- Create a game interface (menu, life points, credits etc...)
- Export your games to Android, iOs and desktop and WebGl to play in the browser

I will also support you in your gameplay ideas

Want to learn how to create your own video games on Roblox? With this course, you (or your children) will learn how to use Roblox Studio to design, program, and publish your own games on the Roblox platform. This course is aimed at children from 5 years old, teenagers, and adults who want to learn game design, Lua programming, and the essential tools of Roblox Studio. What you will learn: Using Roblox Studio: Create 3D environments, add objects, characters, effects, etc. Programming in Lua: Get started with Lua to create interactive game mechanics (buttons, animations, scores, etc.). Level design: Learn how to design immersive and fun worlds. Publishing games on Roblox: Put your games online, share them with the community, and learn the basics of monetization. Creating mini-games: Work on real-life projects like obstacle courses, racing games, role-playing games, etc. Why this course? Suitable for both children and adults, with a fun and progressive teaching method. Practical projects from the start, perfect for building a portfolio. Personalized support, with courses adapted to the level and objectives of each learner. #roblox #robloxStudio #games3D

Who am I ?
I am an Art Director and Senior Concept Artist with over 10 years of experience in video games, working on AAA, AA, and independent projects. I have collaborated with various international studios on art direction, concept art, illustration, and 3D production.

What I teach:

🎨 Game Art: concept art, digital painting, character/creature/environment design

🕹 Game Dev: Unreal Engine (Blueprints, level design, world building), Unity basics

🖌 3D: modeling, texturing, complete workflow for game assets

📂 Portfolio: support to create a solid portfolio intended for art schools or the professional market

For who ?

Beginners wishing to discover game art or development

Students preparing for a competition or art/video game school

Artists wanting to improve their portfolio and learn professional pipelines

Enthusiasts wishing to develop a personal project or a playable prototype

Method of working :

100% online course (Zoom/Google Meet with screen sharing)

Project-based approach: we work together on an illustration, a 3D scene or a prototype

Direct feedback on your creations, advice from the industry

Adaptation to your level and your objectives (beginner or advanced)

Stop just playing games and start building them! This course is a hands-on introduction to game development using Unity, the industry-standard engine behind hits like Among Us, Pokémon GO, and Hollow Knight.

Over the course of this class, you will learn the fundamentals of game design and programming. We will move from navigating the Unity interface to writing actual C# code to bring characters to life. By the end of the course, every student will have built a fully functional 2D or 3D game to share with friends.

What You Will Learn:

The Unity Engine: Mastering the interface, Scene view, and Game view.

C# Programming: The basics of coding logic (variables, loops, and functions) specifically for games.

Physics & Collisions: How to make things jump, fall, crash, and bounce.

Level Design: Building immersive worlds using tilemaps and 3D terrain.

UI & Polish: Adding scoreboards, health bars, sound effects, and menus.

Prerequisites: No prior game development experience is required. Basic computer literacy is necessary.

3D animation and character rigging for video games and film. Classes for university students, from beginner to advanced levels, in 3D modeling, rigging, and character and creature animation. 20 years of professional experience at Los Bionicos Animation Studio, working on various video games in Japan and Hong Kong.

The classes are recorded and the video is made available to the student; you can watch it as many times as you want.

An introduction to the game of Magic, including deck-building strategy that will allow you to enjoy every aspect of the game.
Learn how the stack works, and how to manipulate it; when to play what spells, and when to hold back; and how to build a deck that will be competitive with your friends.

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