So this means that Affinity and Infect will run rampant b/c they can go under the Eldrazi and Tron decks that are on the rise.
I predict no less than 5 of the top 8 in the next GP will be a combination of Affinity, Infect, and Burn.
So much for format diversity.
If 5 spots in a top eight are three decks, that's not a bad thing. That's actually pretty good. Your post implied that'd mean up to six unique decks in the top 8 which, again, is good and diverse.
That isn't diverse those are all the same deck.
They're not the same deck. They each use a different axis to attack a player and are countered in different ways. Their only similarities are that they fit under the aggro archtype
Opponent's will have another whole turn to not fear the combo and tap out
And on top of it, if your opponent see's that you don't have 3 red sources, they can continue to tap out
I will absolutely not buy into Kiki-Jiki
Some form of Scapeshift, Jeskai will have to emerge, Twin has to be scrapped and built up to something dramatically different. Blue Moon, I don't know.
I'm going on MTGO right now and figuring out how to trade into Affinity
I have Affinity and Jund in paper, but I'm just really angry and disappointed. This really makes me want to sell all my Magic stuff, I got into Modern because your investments are supposed to stay fairly safe
So, how long until RG Tron and Affinity get something major cut?
Just thinking out loud here. More often than not you're going to combo on turn 5 with Twin b/c you really want a Dispel backup if possible. Unless you are 100% sure the coast is clear. If Kikki were to replace Twin, you're still at turn 5 if you run a Pact of Negation or two. If the combo were still disrupted, you should have the mana to pay for Pact on your next turn. You wouldn't have the mana to pay for it if you cast Twin on turn 4. Also, they need 2 removal spells to remove both pieces of the combo. With Twin they only needed 1. So unless they have a 2nd removal part of your combo is still on the board for another attempt next turn.
Opponent's will have another whole turn to not fear the combo and tap out
And on top of it, if your opponent see's that you don't have 3 red sources, they can continue to tap out
I will absolutely not buy into Kiki-Jiki
Some form of Scapeshift, Jeskai will have to emerge, Twin has to be scrapped and built up to something dramatically different. Blue Moon, I don't know.
I'm going on MTGO right now and figuring out how to trade into Affinity
I have Affinity and Jund in paper, but I'm just really angry and disappointed. This really makes me want to sell all my Magic stuff, I got into Modern because your investments are supposed to stay fairly safe
So, how long until RG Tron and Affinity get something major cut?
1 year. WOTC won't make major changes to modern except for just before a PT.
Edit: short of banning something absolutely broken
I hated playing against Twin. I hated having to dedicate SB cards to the Twin Matchup. I hated the fact that they could just randomlt topdeck a twin and win out of nowhere.
But that said, there is always going to be a "best" deck which the majority of players are going to play, they'll all just shift to Tron or Affinity and the ban cycle continues. For that reason I really disagree with this ban.
Opponent's will have another whole turn to not fear the combo and tap out
And on top of it, if your opponent see's that you don't have 3 red sources, they can continue to tap out
I will absolutely not buy into Kiki-Jiki
Some form of Scapeshift, Jeskai will have to emerge, Twin has to be scrapped and built up to something dramatically different. Blue Moon, I don't know.
I'm going on MTGO right now and figuring out how to trade into Affinity
I have Affinity and Jund in paper, but I'm just really angry and disappointed. This really makes me want to sell all my Magic stuff, I got into Modern because your investments are supposed to stay fairly safe
So, how long until RG Tron and Affinity get something major cut?
1 year. WOTC won't make major changes to modern except for just before a PT.
Edit: short of banning something absolutely broken
There has to be enough concrete evidence, so yes, I give it about 8 months to a year before Affinity and RG Tron are effected
I absolutely cannot believe they banned Twin and then didn't unban some major blue/control card. I think WOTC really ****ed this one up
Twin really came out of nowhere, especially it just being reprinted
So, what's next? Ravager/Cranial plating?
What about RG Tron? Stirrings will definitely be hit one day, I'm sure other things will be
This is a massive, horrible precedence. Did you guys see the Tweet by Aaron saying they feel pressured to shake things up because modern is popular and has the pro tours?
I would truly be scared in investing in a very good top tier decks
Hey guys, visiting from Boggles here. Had to play 5 twin decks at a gp, disliked it ever sense. That said, sorry to see it go. Keep playing magic, and maybe I'll see you around.
Hey guys, visiting from Boggles here. Had to play 5 twin decks at a gp, disliked it ever sense. That said, sorry to see it go. Keep playing magic, and maybe I'll see you around.
Let's just say everyone has the same feelings about the Bogles deck as well. Except we're not sorry to see it get stronger.
Twin is going to be so much less scary requiring 3 red sources, turn 5, and a boltable Kiki
I hate Tron too.
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They're not the same deck. They each use a different axis to attack a player and are countered in different ways. Their only similarities are that they fit under the aggro archtype
Disfigure is a thing too. So black decks without red (Eldrazi decks) have another source of combo removal.
Opponent's will have another whole turn to not fear the combo and tap out
And on top of it, if your opponent see's that you don't have 3 red sources, they can continue to tap out
I will absolutely not buy into Kiki-Jiki
Some form of Scapeshift, Jeskai will have to emerge, Twin has to be scrapped and built up to something dramatically different. Blue Moon, I don't know.
I'm going on MTGO right now and figuring out how to trade into Affinity
I have Affinity and Jund in paper, but I'm just really angry and disappointed. This really makes me want to sell all my Magic stuff, I got into Modern because your investments are supposed to stay fairly safe
So, how long until RG Tron and Affinity get something major cut?
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1 year. WOTC won't make major changes to modern except for just before a PT.
Edit: short of banning something absolutely broken
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But that said, there is always going to be a "best" deck which the majority of players are going to play, they'll all just shift to Tron or Affinity and the ban cycle continues. For that reason I really disagree with this ban.
There has to be enough concrete evidence, so yes, I give it about 8 months to a year before Affinity and RG Tron are effected
I absolutely cannot believe they banned Twin and then didn't unban some major blue/control card. I think WOTC really ****ed this one up
Kiki is not a playable substitute. It requires a completely different game plan and deck construction, and the triple red isn't trivial.
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What about RG Tron? Stirrings will definitely be hit one day, I'm sure other things will be
This is a massive, horrible precedence. Did you guys see the Tweet by Aaron saying they feel pressured to shake things up because modern is popular and has the pro tours?
I would truly be scared in investing in a very good top tier decks
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Let's just say everyone has the same feelings about the Bogles deck as well. Except we're not sorry to see it get stronger.
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