modern robots
Modern forum
Posted on March 26, 2015, 3:20 p.m. by mrbaldwin89
I am planning to build my first tier 1 modern deck and Im considering robots for several reasons but before I take the monetary plunge I was hoping someone could point towards some resources I could read so I could learn more about their strategy because I've been told they are very difficult to pilot optimally
pro tip : Don't get T3'd Shatterstorm, AM I RIGHT VIPIN CHACKONAL?! OOOOOOOH
March 26, 2015 3:32 p.m.
Its affinity. Everyone knows it as affinity. Stop trying to call it something else. It's not cool, its not clever. It was affinity before the robots tag even existed. It doesn't matter that there isn't much affinity left in it - it's still an apt description of what the deck does. It's affinity.
March 26, 2015 3:37 p.m.
mrbaldwin89 says... #12
I'll go with whatever chief says though cuz he kinda knows what he's talking about lol
March 26, 2015 3:43 p.m.
I don't ALWAYS know. Both names are fairly well known but the deck was originally called affinity before it was called robots. There's little reason to change the name of the deck at this stage - it's only going to confuse people. It's elitist. Keep things simple.
March 26, 2015 3:44 p.m.
UrbanAnathema says... #14
Affinity is also just a more elegant name than Robots. =P
March 26, 2015 3:48 p.m.
slovakattack says... #16
GlistenerAgent: Affinity is Robots, and from this moment on, I'm calling Scapeshift Forestfire.
March 26, 2015 4:07 p.m.
GlistenerAgent says... #17
You know what they call Gifts? The same thing they call New Jersey.
Trash.
March 26, 2015 4:09 p.m.
slovakattack says... #18
Low blow, man. Low, blow. It seems that I've struck a nerve. Just you wait, I've got a new Modern Forestfire build that's gonna rock yo world. ;3
March 26, 2015 4:13 p.m.
Servo_Token says... #21
Hey guys, did you catch that ForestFire Vs. #Twinning match on Craig Wescoe's stream last week? Pretty gnarly.
Some other highlights from recent events, Ajundi takes down Affinity (Because lawl, what kind of name is that for a Robots deck?) 2-0, ErMaGerd Urza Lurnds went to time with UWR Control (Why does this deck not have a name yet?), and there was a Sister Twister mirror in the top 8 that is apparently still going on. Great event!
March 26, 2015 4:34 p.m.
ThisIsBullshit says... #22
Omg fluffybunnypants get yo ass to this thread asap
March 26, 2015 4:35 p.m.
Its affinity! I've only been playing a year and a half and it pisses me off when people call it robots lol
March 26, 2015 4:36 p.m.
asasinater13 says... #25
ChiefBell didn't you have a general modern primer that could help with the question actually going on?
also, the jersey joke hurts here glistener. it hurts bad.
March 26, 2015 4:37 p.m.
slovakattack says... #26
GlistenerAgent: I bet you I can get a Forestfire deck famous on this website. Then, there'll be no undoing the damage >:3
March 26, 2015 4:37 p.m.
It's just a shame that Assban is so prevalent in the meta right now. Well, that and Mono Rouge Fast Cards.
March 26, 2015 4:38 p.m.
mrbaldwin89 says... #28
I've looked at chiefs primer it's awesome I was hoping for a more in depth look and discussion about affinitybots
March 26, 2015 4:40 p.m.
GlistenerAgent says... #29
Chief's and a bunch of other people's. :)
I find it hilarious that you all think Assban and Rouge are more popular than Poison Cards and Titan-Garrison-Stronghold. Those decks are the real shit.
March 26, 2015 4:45 p.m.
Servo_Token says... #32
I mean, I personally play BlUrza Lands, but that's just because I can't afford a decent CanUSmellWhatImCooking list.
March 26, 2015 5:07 p.m.
GlistenerAgent says... #35
If
Affinity
isn't your strong suit, I'd suggest YouDontDeservetoEnjoyMagic. It's kind of a fringe archetype, really good against any control or combo deck but sometimes aggro decks can slip through the cracks. Ensnaring Bridge helps there though.
March 26, 2015 5:10 p.m.
Wow. Just wow. Thank you all. This thread just made my day. I'll go back to playing against mindboglling decks now.
March 26, 2015 5:20 p.m.
ThisIsBullshit says... #37
oh my god I can't breathe help help why are you people so damn funny
March 26, 2015 5:24 p.m.
mrbaldwin89 says... #38
Well the problem is idk if it's my strong suit but I know aggro is and I enjoy calculating my next decision so I feel like I will really enjoy "affinitybots" lol
March 26, 2015 5:25 p.m.
You all have made my day. My popcorn was eaten with great enjoyment.
March 26, 2015 5:26 p.m.
Servo_Token says... #45
Yes. Synergic Efficiency. 9.9/10, would name my deck that again.
March 26, 2015 5:33 p.m.
ShamaLamaDingDong says... #49
Conrats, guys. 2 and a half pages on what to call something. Applause.
March 26, 2015 5:43 p.m.
Sorry glistener, I hadn't dusted off my decks in august yet. Did I miss something this interesting?
GlistenerAgent says... #2
Affinity. It's called freaking Affinity.
I highly suggest reading Frank Karsten's articles on the deck (Googling his archive should help). Alex Majlaton has also written some on the deck and is probably the next best player of the archetype.
March 26, 2015 3:26 p.m.