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Quick update, Lili’s coming along and should up this evening. Sorry for the wait, but I’ve been experimenting how to weaponize Lili in Disney form… LOL

Anyway, the hype train for Modern Masters is insane and I’m guessing some of you have thought about the possibility of expanding from Standard to Modern. It’s exciting to think of the near endless possibilities and types of decks you can build, but please keep in mind that the game has finally reached to a point where it’s just not pieces of cardboard anymore.  We’re at a point where you’re holding rolls of $20 dollar bills stacked neatly inside a small box, not to mention foils that can literally buy you a few XBOX games or text books.

With Duels of the Planeswalkers for iPad & gaming consoles, it’s changing how people will play the game and how it’s hooking people into it. It’s not just attracting people that enjoy the fantastic art and robust gameplay, but now it’s attracting people that are trying to profit off of it, even if it means stealing. So please keep this in mind before you head off to your first FNM or even a large event:

1. Pay attention to your surroundings - This isn’t just for you, but also keeping an eye out for other people’s cards too.
2. Keep your cards within your line of sight - If someone talks to you during a game and you need to look away, don’t hesitate and place your hand/finger on top of your deck/graveyard. Try to maintain some prereferral vision on the board as well.
3. Pack light - Don’t bring things you don’t really need to an event. If you know you’re coming for Standard, just bring your Standard stuff and a small trade binder. Don’t bring your EDH deck, your binder full of FNM promos/foils/etc. If you don’t plan on playing with anyone specific that night, don’t bring extra stuff. 
4. Keep your bag/purse next to you - Don’t just slide your bag/purse under the table from where you’re sitting, but try and keep either your foot on top of it or keep your legs wrapped around the straps. If you have a small purse, keep it in your lap.
5. Keep yourself low key - Don’t announce to the world you pulled a foil Tarmogoyf or you brought along a crazy trade binder full of goodies. Try and keep this type of information to the people you’re dealing with in the trade. It’s not necessary to let everyone else within 20 feet of you know. Set up a time and place for the trade and only bring said card, not the rest of your binder. Show some humility and be humble about your collection. There’s no need to show off. You’re an adult now.
6. Limit social network information - If you’re planning to bring your cube or something ridiculously expensive to an event, do not tell the whole world on your Facebook, Twitter, etc. Same goes with anything else, people don’t need to know. Again, keep a low profile because at the end of the day, you’re going to be playing with your friends anyway.

Hey folks! I know everyone’s been cracking packs left and right this weekend, but if you’re ever thinking about hoping over to Modern, here’s a few uncommons you should try and pick up on the cheap/trades of you can.

These are vital to the format, so here a few selected ones to keep an eye out:

Any exciting Modern Masters pulls? Don’t be shy, share em here!