How to Become a Better Player?

[Agrus Kos, Enforcer of Truth]

Ok, so I think this is probably a goal we all share. I was thinking people could post ideas...

Let me get the most obvious one out of the way, PLAY A LOT!

[xStrayKnightx]

I think having a variety of people to play against is important. Play within a group of friends, sure, but always have the option to play randoms from inside a store or something.

[Spikepit]

Use others' decks, working out the synergies by trial and error.

[xStrayKnightx]

Don't be a tool.
If someone plays a really good card like {Iona, Shield of Emeria}, instead of openly complaining, find a way to deal with it.
Don't assume that because you won one game with a new deck, it's awesome. Use it often.
Learn keyword ability names and rules.

These might not make you a better player, but they'll make you a better and easier person to play with.

[Vileo]

Watch a bunch of deck techs, read articles, etc. I also ask others' opinions to see what they think.

[Spikepit]

If someone plays a really good card like {Iona, Shield of Emeria}, instead of openly complaining, find a way to deal with it.

Probably the truest thing I'll read today!

[xStrayKnightx]

Those are all examples of people I've played against in the past, and among the old friends I used to play as well.

I always got groaned at if I played Iona and was called an unfair player. I got sick of it, so I never played them again.

[Dudecore]

Play - a lot. Watch ChannelFireball videos, be mindful of the things they're saying and they look out for. Get on MAGIC ONLINE and play play play! You'll only get better with more reps. Playing once or twice a week for a couple of games won't cut it.

[Ertai]

I became a better player by playing literally the best player I could find constantly with different decks. That way I know how to react to big combos and how to play against very fast players.

I usually use their deck building experience to combine with mine so when I go to make another deck without that person, I know what to look for.

[Destore117]

I play against a group of friends who all use different decks. I build my decks to compensate for as much as possible. My word of advice is play often. And memorize your deck in and out. What works for what. And how can you improve to beat that crazy combo your friend just pulled? Don't give up. And ask your iMTG community and outsider's for help!

[Kaleo42]

Play with people who are better than you but not so much better that you waste their time. As you improve continue to work your way up the totem pole and play with better and better people.

[socraticirony]

After your game, match, FNM, whatever, pick one thing to focus on improving next time you sit down to play. I've found having specific goals for myself can be quite rewarding and stimulate regular progress.

[Gorzo]

Ask questions.

Learn from them and from experience.

Best advice I can offer.

[Coffee Vampire]

Play a lot against a lot of decks, and even pilot decks you wouldn't play normally. I use Cockatrice for that and it really helps. The community is...well, questionable to say the least. But there are definitely some good chaps out there. Find them and buddy them!

[DirtyMustachio]

Go to every tournament you can. Where you can find good competition you'll surely grow.