As they are they are substantially worse
Anybody whos ever touched Affinity in Pauper or back during Mirrodin Standard understands their value and why theyre banned in Modern
Creatures like Samwise Gamgee, Shire Shirriff, Bill the Pony, Eastfarthing Farmer, Mushroom Watchdogs and the powerful mana dork Delighted Halfling are ideal for this deck, along with pump effects like Pippin's Bravery, Second Breakfast, and various equipment cards to attack right after The Bridge of Bywater is cast
Another problem was not having an enchantment, aura or equipment card in hand or as the top card of the library that fits the current situation
Most Magic card arts feature scenes in progress of action, so the idea that the subject of that art seems aware and looking directly back at the viewer is unusual