Super competitive help
Modern forum
Posted on Dec. 17, 2013, 6:06 p.m. by iVampire
I am going to a modern tournament where proxys are aloud. And I am not one to play super competitive decks that I know will win, I like to play with cards I have and play decks I like. But for this, everyone else is going HAM on making decks that will win just to win. So should I make a win deck, or play with my deck?
Epochalyptik says... #3
Think about the entry fee, then think about how much it's worth to you. If you're determined to enter, what are you determined to get for the price?
Keep in mind that the meta will not be kind, especially in a proxy-permitting event. What's the prize payout like? Will you get one of those prizes if you play a competitive deck, or will trolling around be a prize in itself?
December 17, 2013 6:15 p.m.
Ya Got Some Gristle On Your Face
run this deck (or a deck like it).
shits just cray.
December 17, 2013 7:33 p.m.
When it comes to being truly competitive, there's no spot on the match slip to reward for creativity. You only get points for winning. That's the simple truth to it.
That said, sometimes the two go hand-in-hand. Decks are often tuned against other certain known decks in the meta, so playing with unfamiliar cards or attempting to attack the format from a new angle can prove fruitful. For others, they'd rather loose a few percentage points at winning just to play some sweet cards than just what everyone else is running.
The flipside of that is honestly 95% of magic players are not going to produce a deck as finely tuned as the top tier decks that have been iterated on season after season. Even if you stumble on some good interactions or combos, folks will be playing with lists that have been tested over thousands of matches.
December 17, 2013 7:45 p.m.
alpinefroggy says... #7
whats the point to going to a tournament to have fun with decks you know wont be good for the format. Whats the point to this, youll probably only get crushed but I applaud those who try to make a stab at a rogue but comepetative deck.
Jay says... #2
Make what you'll have fun with. I'm assuming the stakes aren't too high if proxies are allowed, so just play what you'll have a good time with. Maybe something you've always wanted to try and never had the cash for?
December 17, 2013 6:14 p.m.