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View all cards mentioned in this episodeAs they continue to attend more and more local, grassroots Cube events, Andy and Anthony find themselves asking: do people like these ‘tournament report' episodes? They try to talk through their drafts at Boston Cube Party Two more quickly, but it still takes almost an hour to get through them. The episode concludes with a brief look at the decklists from Andy's new cube, Sacred Geometry, which was only drafted three times prior to the event. The cube is still very much in its infancy, and Andy and Anthony's discussion serves as a model for how to digest a very small sample size of gameplay results and turn those results into some high-level goalsSpecial thanks to Judge Bones for conceiving, writing, and recording the voiceover for this week's intro!Discussed in this episode:Tarkir: Dragonstorm Cube SurveyTarkir: Dragonstorm Commander Cube SurveySacred GeometryDoubleton Synergy555-JankEsper CubeSpicy Ramen CubeHoopin'The Cascade CubeThe Devoid CubeAndy on Cubereviews talking about the Neoclassical CubeAnthony on Cubereviews talking about the Irregular CubeAlex on Recross the PathsCheck us out on Twitch and YouTube for paper Cube gameplay.You can find the hosts' Cubes on Cube Cobra:Andy's “Bun Magic” CubeAnthony's “Regular” CubeYou can find both your hosts in the MTG Cube Talk Discord. Send in questions to the show at mail@luckypaper.co or our p.o. box:Lucky PaperPO Box 4855Baltimore, MD 21211If you'd like to show your support for the show, please leave us a review on iTunes or wherever you listen.Musical production by DJ James Nasty.Timestamps0:00 - Intro2:55 - Should we do a tournament report for every tournament we attend?5:30 - Boston Cube Party 2 Overview8:55 - Andy's Tournament Report10:52 - Andy's Draft of Doubleton Synergy18:53 - Andy's Draft of 555-Jank24:20 - Andy's Draft of The Esper Cube29:35 - Andy's Draft of the Spicy Ramen Cube35:33 - Anthony's Draft of Hoopin'41:25 - Anthony's Draft of the Cascade Cube49:09 - Anthony's Draft of the Devoid Cube53:08 - Closing thoughts on Boston Cube Party 255:05 - Sacred Geometry Initial Impressions

It's arts & crafts time! Ever wanted to get in to Print & Playing games but didn't know where to start? James brings along DoaM friends and PNP gurus Stephan & Dan to help you out. Where to start, what all you can make, and how to take it to the next level when you're ready. Also recent plays of The Great Zimbabwe, Streetcar Suburb, and Riichi Mahjong. Enjoy the show!   00:49 Welcome & Housekeeping 4:57 New Patron Anthony & Clef's DoaM Madness Prize Pick 7:35 The Great Zimbabwe 16:22 Streetcar Suburb 26:20 Riichi Mahjong 41:38 PNP Spectacular with prelude by Discord user Thornez PNP topics include Why we do it, How to get started, Materials to use, What kind of games to make, Next level PNPing with die cutters, Redrawing, and our personal recommendation for your must PNP game.  http://www.dadsonamap.com http://www.youtube.com/@dadsonamap Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter and Instagram - @dadsonamap

In this week's episode of What The Frock?, Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod set their sights on Hungary—yes, the land of goulash, Rubik's Cubes, and oddly aggressive water polo. Discover why two-thirds of Hungarians are podcast addicts, why paprika is practically a religion, and why clinking beer glasses might start a diplomatic incident. With classic banter, a belly-rubbing statue, and Rabbi Dave's fight against diabetic chaos, this episode welcomes our new Magyar friends with humor, heresy, and a healthy dose of Pálinka-fueled goodwill. Tune in for laughter, wisdom, and Hungarian proverbs you never knew you needed. Jó étvágyat!

View all cards mentioned in this episodeIn the final installment of ”The Barash Files” (at least for now!), Zach — game designer at Wizards of the Coast — talks with Andy and Anthony about playtesting. The three talk about how they approach getting feedback on their specific different environments and how they use that information.Discussed in this episode:Episode 15: Playtesting & TheorycraftingEpisode 231: The Barash Files 001 — The Principles of Game DesignThe Cascade CubeNeoclassical CubeOld Border Foil Cube100 OrnithoptersRegular CubeThe Mono Black CubeThe Null HypothesisKill Your DarlingsThe Turbo CubeUMA+ CubeCheck us out on Twitch and YouTube for paper Cube gameplay.You can find the hosts' Cubes on Cube Cobra:Andy's “Bun Magic” CubeAnthony's “Regular” CubeYou can find both your hosts in the MTG Cube Talk Discord. Send in questions to the show at mail@luckypaper.co or our p.o. box:Lucky PaperPO Box 4855Baltimore, MD 21211If you'd like to show your support for the show, please leave us a review on iTunes or wherever you listen.Musical production by DJ James Nasty.Timestamps0:00 - Intro3:44 - What is ‘playtesting'? How do you ‘playtest' a cube?9:55 - What kinds of feedback can players be trusted to give?16:22 - How does Andy ask for feedback on the Neoclassical Cube and 100 Ornithopters?28:24 - How does Anthony ask for feedback on Regular Cube, the Mono Black Cube, and the Turbo Cube?40:14 - How does Zach ask for feedback on The Cascade Cube, and what is the story with Crashing Footfalls?52:17 - The ballad of Aura Shards in 100 Ornithopters1:06:54 - A note on ego when you receive feedback

The latest episode of Elevator Talk features leaders from E3 Energy Cubes, The Flavorsmith, Terranean, Sphere Snacks and Masala Gossip. Watch founders and CEOs introduce their brands and provide a recap of recent news and updates. This week's special co-host is Elisa Croft, the co-founder of First Friday CPG, who shared her thoughts, questions and feedback with the participants. She is joined by Ray Latif, the editor and producer of the Taste Radio podcast. Founders and CEOs of early stage food or beverage brands are invited to join future shows to pitch their products, discuss recent news and get feedback from industry experts. It is free to participate and interviews are conducted remotely. Apply to participate in a future episode of Elevator Talk.

The Guys are reacting to the final minutes of the Men's Basketball NCAA National Championship. Houston goes from capitalizing off a Duke choke to choking the Natty away to Florida. Then Chris talsk about the state of UMD basketball, Brady talks about the Women's Gamecock squad losing to UConn, and Mike Malone getting fired. The Guys end the pod with their Top 5 Cubes!

View all cards mentioned in this episodeAndy and Anthony talk all things “combo”. After talking about both aggro and control on the show, they finally get around to this sometimes divisive part of the Magic landscape. They try to come up with a working definition of combo strategies, talk about their own history with it as players and cube designers.Discussed in this episode:Tarkir: Dragonstorm Cube SurveyTarkir: Dragonstorm Commander Cube Survey“The Daigo Parry”Episode 6: ABCs of AggroEpisode 165: ABCs of ControlImpostor SyndromeThe Turbo CubeWhen Trivia Beats Strategy by Parker LaMascusBun Magic CubeDegenerate Micro Cube100 OrnithoptersThe Neoclassical CubeCheck us out on Twitch and YouTube for paper Cube gameplay.You can find the hosts' Cubes on Cube Cobra:Andy's “Bun Magic” CubeAnthony's “Regular” CubeYou can find both your hosts in the MTG Cube Talk Discord. Send in questions to the show at mail@luckypaper.co or our p.o. box:Lucky PaperPO Box 4855Baltimore, MD 21211If you'd like to show your support for the show, please leave us a review on iTunes or wherever you listen.Musical production by DJ James Nasty.Timestamps0:00 - Intro1:52 - Introduction to Combo8:59 - How are Andy and Anthony defining a ‘combo'16:47 - A selection of combos from the Turbo Cube25:06 - Why does Anthony include combos in the Turbo Cube?26:59 - Andy's journey to loving combo48:13 - How playing against combo changes your decision making52:19 - The inescapable danger of playing combos alongside fair decks

Ronald Young Jr. reviews A Minecraft Movie RYJ ponders the cost of having five writers mine IP to craft a 3D film that nobody asked forRYJ -  0 of 5 stars Follow me on IG, TikTok, Threads, Bluesky, and Letterbxd - @ohitsbigronAvailable in theatersStarring Jason Momoa, Jack Black, Danielle Brooks, Emma Myers, and Sebastian HansenWritten by Chris Bowman, Hubbel Palmer, Neil Widener, Gavin James, and Chris GalletaDirected by Jared HessFor more information about A Minecraft Movie, check out this linkSupport Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link

Vandenberg Space Force Base has a long and storied history of spectacular missile and rocket launches and has been essential to some of the most advanced defense technologies ever tested and developed by the U.S. military and its contractors. Vandenberg has also been the site of many of the most dramatic UFO incursions in history. In this episode of Weaponized, Jeremy and George are joined by an Air Force veteran, Jeff Nuccetelli, who spent years at Vandenberg as a military police officer and who witnessed and investigated spectacular but chilling incursions by gigantic craft of unknown origin, including the sudden appearance of an enormous cube or rectangle that glowed red as it slowly crept over the top-secret Vandenberg range. The story told by this witness is included in a soon-to-be-released documentary film, The Age of Disclosure, by director Dan Farah. In this conversation, he shares previously unknown details about the Red Square UFO and about a similar incursion by another gigantic object that appeared over the base and caused perplexed security personnel to ask some tough questions. See the newly released Military Police blotter from the Vandenberg Space Force Base RED SQUARE UAP event series: https://www.weaponizedpodcast.com/news-1/red-square-uap Follow Jeff on X at https://x.com/@Ice_Alchemist11 GOT A TIP? Reach out to us at WeaponizedPodcast@Proton.me ••• Watch Corbell's six-part UFO docuseries titled UFO REVOLUTION on TUBI here : https://tubitv.com/series/300002259/tmz-presents-ufo-revolution/season-2 Watch Knapp's six-part UFO docuseries titled INVESTIGATION ALIEN on NETFLIX here : https://www.netflix.com/title/81674441 ••• For breaking news, follow Corbell & Knapp on all social media. Extras and bonuses from the episode can be found at WeaponizedPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We spend a little time talking Jazz Fest cubes with Keith Spera, from the Times Picayune | New Orleans Advocate

We take another look at why all four constitutional amendments failed and what it means for Governor Landry * We spend a little time talking Jazz Fest cubes with Keith Spera, from the Times Picayune | New Orleans Advocate

View all cards mentioned in this episodeAndy and Anthony are joined by Judge Bones. As mid-sized Cube events have flourished, Bones has spearheaded the task of judging and carried valuable lessons over from event to event. Hot on the heels of The Salt Box in Baltimore, the three talk about Bones' history with Cube and what it takes to host and judge a Cube event.Discussed in this episode:Eiganjo DriftThe Amonkar Desert CubeBones on Recross the PathsLoxodon Mierarch's Desert CubeHedron NetworkThe Broadcast ShuffleStripe Payment LinksLucky Paper Events PageCheck us out on Twitch and YouTube for paper Cube gameplay.You can find the hosts' Cubes on Cube Cobra:Andy's “Bun Magic” CubeAnthony's “Regular” CubeYou can find both your hosts in the MTG Cube Talk Discord. Send in questions to the show at mail@luckypaper.co or our p.o. box:Lucky PaperPO Box 4855Baltimore, MD 21211If you'd like to show your support for the show, please leave us a review on iTunes or wherever you listen.Musical production by DJ James Nasty.Timestamps0:00 - Intro4:48 - What is a Magic judge?8:05 - Judge Bones's history with Magic and Judging13:21 - Judge Bones's history with Cube21:45 - What is it like judging a small, grassroots Cube event?26:23 - How are grassroots Cube events run?31:43 - How to run your own grassroots Cube event38:43 - Security concerns, or lack thereof, of having strangers draft your cube46:34 - Bones's tips to other judges for working Cube events51:35 - Rapid fire logistics of Cube event organization1:00:34 - Andy, Anthony, and Bones's purely subjective suggestions for running your Cube event

View all cards mentioned in this episodeAndy, Anthony, and Patrick report on their experience at Baltimore's first mid-sized Cube event: The Salt Box. Following the pattern of other regional events, the tournament featured multiple drafts of Cubes from the local area, organized by ranked choice selection. The three of them talk through the decks they drafted, highlights of their matches, and their experience beyond of the event, catching up with and hosting the regional cube-heads, at last in their home town.Discussed in this episode:The DoughboysEkibenThe Salt BoxCube for a CauseNeoclassical CubeThe Oldest SchoolTheseusReading RainbowGabe's Weenies CubeThe Turbo CubeKong PochaVirtually French Cube100 OrnithoptersKamigawa RemasteredRegular CubeCheck us out on Twitch and YouTube for paper Cube gameplay.You can find the hosts' Cubes on Cube Cobra:Andy's “Bun Magic” CubeAnthony's “Regular” CubeYou can find both your hosts in the MTG Cube Talk Discord. Send in questions to the show at mail@luckypaper.co or our p.o. box:Lucky PaperPO Box 4855Baltimore, MD 21211If you'd like to show your support for the show, please leave us a review on iTunes or wherever you listen.Musical production by DJ James Nasty.Timestamps0:00 - Intro4:07 - The One Where Patrick Abandons 12 Years of Veganism11:47 - The Salt Box Overview18:08 - Andy and Patrick's Saturday Morning Draft of the Neoclassical Cube29:51 - Anthony's Saturday Morning Draft of The Oldest School34:39 - Andy and Anthony's Saturday Afternoon Draft of Theseus45:27 - Patrick's Sunday Morning Draft of Theseus50:38 - Patrick's Saturday Afternoon Draft of Reading Rainbow54:36 - Saturday Evening Extracurricular Activities57:34 - Andy's Sunday Morning Draft of the Virtually French1:06:11 - Anthony's Sunday Morning Draft of 1001:15:01 - Andy's Sunday Afternoon Draft of Kamigawa Remastered1:25:31 - Patrick's Sunday Afternoon Non-Draft of Virtually French1:26:35 - Anthony's Top 8 Draft of The Regular Cube

View all cards mentioned in this episodeAndy, Anthony, and Parker talk about Aetherdrift and peripheral sets. They review the results of the Cube community survey where Cube designers submit the cards they're giving a shot in their cubes and how highly they rate them. They also give their own overall impressions of the set in this single-episode review. Finally, they close with Parker's rundown of his experience at Cube For a Cause in New York.Discussed in this episode:Aetherdrift and Aetherdrift Commander Prospective ArticlesLucky Paper Radio Evergreen Keyword Ability Tier ListEiganjo DriftSides CartoonThe Mad Max Cube in Parker's PlaygroupCube for a Cause AW2025Loam CubeNick's Mono Red CubeJenn's Idealized Ravnica CubeMad Max: Fury RoadGodzilla Minus One Minus ColorCheck us out on Twitch and YouTube for paper Cube gameplay.You can find the hosts' Cubes on Cube Cobra:Andy's “Bun Magic” CubeAnthony's “Regular” CubeYou can find both your hosts in the MTG Cube Talk Discord. Send in questions to the show at mail@luckypaper.co or our p.o. box:Lucky PaperPO Box 4855Baltimore, MD 21211If you'd like to show your support for the show, please leave us a review on iTunes or wherever you listen.Musical production by DJ James Nasty.Timestamps0:00 - Intro4:52 - Episode Overview7:47 - Mechanic: Start Your Engines and Speed12:24 - Mechanic: Exhaust15:07 - How do we approach vehicles in our cubes?20:08 - On the coexistence of vehicles and mounts22:21 - Why cycling is a cowardly ability (according to Parker)33:46 - Overview of Lucky Paper Cube Survey35:46 - 5. Diversion Unit40:16 - 4. Scrounging Skyray42:18 - 3. Greasewrench Goblin44:07 - 2. Marauding Mako46:26 - 1. Grim Bauble57:40 - Honorable Mention: Brightglass Gearhulk1:00:39 - Honorable Mention: Cryptcaller Chariot1:03:04 - Honorable Mention: Sundial, Dawn Tyrant1:06:20 - Honorable Mention: Agonasaur Rex1:11:19 - Honorable Mention: Shefet Archfiend1:14:54 - Honorable Mention: The Aetherspark1:21:18 - Parker's Cube for a Cause Tournament Report

In this engaging episode, Baylor Barbee takes listeners on a journey of self-improvement and strategic thinking, using the Rubik's Cube as a metaphor for life. Baylor shares his personal experience of purchasing a Rubik's Cube and diving into the world of competitive solving, highlighting how the principles of strategy and foresight translate into everyday life. Listeners will find themselves reflecting on the ways they approach challenges and goals, inspired to think several steps ahead just like master Rubik's Cube solvers. Baylor delves deeper into the analogy, correlating life's complexities with the intricate puzzles of the Rubik's Cube. He emphasizes the importance of having a clear end goal, understanding that a multitude of strategies exist to achieve success, and the power of learning from those who've gone before us. With insights into business and personal development, Baylor discusses the need to anticipate future challenges and adapt accordingly. His message is clear: life's path is not linear, and success is defined by personal happiness and fulfillment, not by the benchmarks set by others. Key Takeaways: Life operates like a Rubik's Cube, filled with complexities that require strategic thinking and foresight. It's crucial to identify your end goals and understand various strategies to reach them. Experience allows you to anticipate future moves and challenges, helping you navigate more effectively. Success is subjective; define it for yourself and focus on achieving personal satisfaction and happiness. Be open to different approaches, as there is no single path to achieving your life's goals. Notable Quotes: “I bought a Rubik's Cube because I said, you know what? I'm determined to actually make this thing happen.” “People that are really good at Rubik's Cubes are able to see the moves in advance.” “We have to get out of our own way and quit letting our ego say, I got to be self-made.” “People care about results; they don't care how it was done.” “Define what is success to me. And when you get there, be happy that you made it.”

View all cards mentioned in this episodeAndy, Anthony, and Zach talk about improving as a Magic player, building a community and how they try to balance the two. They talk about the challenges of fostering positive social standards and how that can conflict with trying to improve at a competitive game.Discussed in this episode:The Null HypothesisCheck us out on Twitch and YouTube for paper Cube gameplay.You can find the hosts' Cubes on Cube Cobra:Andy's “Bun Magic” CubeAnthony's “Regular” CubeYou can find both your hosts in the MTG Cube Talk Discord. Send in questions to the show at mail@luckypaper.co or our p.o. box:Lucky PaperPO Box 4855Baltimore, MD 21211If you'd like to show your support for the show, please leave us a review on iTunes or wherever you listen.Musical production by DJ James Nasty.Timestamps0:00 - Intro2:22 - Balancing Developing Skill as a Player with Building a Community9:17 - The Nuanced, Complex Social Dynamics of Playing Magic12:57 - The Factors that Contribute to a Playgroup's Vibe27:20 - The Tension Between Improvement and Community32:54 - The Value of Shared Expectations in a Community40:45 - On “Take Backs” and Learning from Your Mistakes1:03:07 - Zach asks Andy and Anthony if they're satisfied with their level of competitiveness1:06:42 - Sequencing speed round

View all cards mentioned in this episodeAndy and Anthony are joined by Julien from their local playgroup, fresh off the pro-tour, to offer his expert advice on an important topic: updating the Turbo Cube. In Anthony's novelty cube, the rules are modified so all spells and activated abilities cost Discussed in this episode:The Turbo CubeCube Events on Lucky PaperCheck us out on Twitch and YouTube for paper Cube gameplay.You can find the hosts' Cubes on Cube Cobra:Andy's “Bun Magic” CubeAnthony's “Regular” CubeYou can find both your hosts in the MTG Cube Talk Discord. Send in questions to the show at mail@luckypaper.co or our p.o. box:Lucky PaperPO Box 4855Baltimore, MD 21211If you'd like to show your support for the show, please leave us a review on iTunes or wherever you listen.Musical production by DJ James Nasty.Timestamps0:00 - Intro2:55 - Turbo Cube Overview6:01 - Hate Bears and Julien's Theory on the Turbo Cube12:49 - The Diversity of Local Metas16:26 - Reconsidering the Pack Size in the Turbo Cube22:30 - The State of the Black Discard Deck34:10 - Should Anthony break singleton for more cards in the Turbo Cube?46:00 - Breaking Serve: Julien's Suggested Adds to the Turbo Cube for Turn 0 Interaction56:17 - Anthony's Reservations About Two Recently Printed Payoff Cards1:00:17 - Julien's other Suggested Adds to the Turbo Cube1:15:47 - Do fetch lands makes sense in the Turbo Cube? less. They talk about how the environment has been playing, how successful recent changes have been, and new cards to consider adding.

During this episode, Team Uber Cube is joined by Chris aka Sammich to discuss Pauper environments. Looking for a complex yet budget friendly way into cube? Well, we got you! Tune in as we discuss the fundamentals of constructing this type of environment and how a rarity restricted cube can be both fun and challenging to draft and curate. Thanks for listening, sharing, subscribing, 5-star reviews and as always happy cubing! Link to Sammich's Pauper Cube featured at UberCubeathon 2025 UberCubeathon 2025 tix are live! Join us on April 26th for a full day of cube at The Gathering Place in Chapel Hill, NC to win mostly glory, cash, and prizes! See you there happy cubing! DM me for details.Sign Up for UberCubeathon 2025 64 players, cube all day!Location of UberCubeathon 2025The Gathering Place Games.To get the latest updates on UberCubeathon 2025 join the Uber Cube Discord:Uber Cube is now a TCG affiliate partner. If you wish to support the show, please consider using this link to purchase any of the cards discussed on today's show. Thank you for your support and as always happy cubing! Uber Cube TCG  Player Afflilate LinkAnthony's CubesMay's CubesShow NotesUber Cube is now on YouTube!Find us at Twitter @UberCubeMTGPodFind us on Bluesky @ubercubemtgpodcast.bsky.socialEmail Uber Cube : ubercubemtgpodcast@gmail.comInked Gaming AffiliateUber Cube is now a Inked Gaming affliate. Support the show and find awesome supplies, playmats, etc.TCG Player AffiliateConsider using the TCG Player Link to shop and support Uber Cube. Happy Cubing!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Series: To a Land I Will Show You Title: The Rubik's Cubes of Life Text: Genesis 13:1-18 Today's Truth – We must be ready to solve problems as they arise on our journey 1. Expect problems 2. Recognize there is a problem 3. Understand the purpose of problems 4. Aspire for peace if possible 5.…

View all cards mentioned in this episodeAndy and Anthony talk about their favorite cards from the last year. They each go through their top favorite unique cards or cycles discussing their impact on their own cubes, cubes they've been playing, or their future potential for the format.Discussed in this episode:Aetherdrift and Aetherdrift Commander Cube surveysThe Salt BoxCheck us out on Twitch and YouTube for paper Cube gameplay.You can find the hosts' Cubes on Cube Cobra:Andy's “Bun Magic” CubeAnthony's “Regular” CubeYou can find both your hosts in the MTG Cube Talk Discord. Send in questions to the show at mail@luckypaper.co or our p.o. box:Lucky PaperPO Box 4855Baltimore, MD 21211If you'd like to show your support for the show, please leave us a review on iTunes or wherever you listen.Musical production by DJ James Nasty.Timestamps0:00 - Intro3:58 - Andy's Honorable Mentions: Fell, Refute, Joust Through, and No More Lies5:15 - Anthony's Number 10: Blacksmith's Talent6:53 - Andy's Number 10: Shadow of the Second Sun10:20 - Anthony's Number 9: Glaring Fleshraker12:32 - Andy's Number 9: Talon Gates of Madara15:52 - Anthony's Number 8: Elementalist Adept17:59 - Andy's Number 8: Forsaken Miner21:35 - Anthony's Number 7: Disruptor Flute23:15 - Andy's Number 7: Warleader's Call25:22 - Anthony's Number 6: Goblin Surprise26:52 - Andy's Number 6: Brainsurge30:16 - Anthony's Number 5 and Andy's Number 3: Searslicer Goblin32:44 - Andy's Number 5: Slick Sequence35:36 - Anthony's Number 4: Mandibular Kite37:16 - Andy's Number 4: Proft's Eidetic Memory39:27 - Anthony's Number 3: Glyph Elemental42:12 - Anthony's Number 2: Mischievous Mystic44:34 - Andy's Number 2: Psychic Frog49:52 - Anthony's Number 1: The Landscapes53:01 - Andy's Number 1: The Surveil Lands

View all cards mentioned in this episodeInspired by two standards of beauty from different cultures — the Japanese Wabi-Sabi and the Italian Sprezzatura — Andy and Anthony are talking about a seemingly mundane card choice in 100 Ornithopters and how that reflects on the aesthetic values that are informally codified in cube design.Discussed in this episode: Aetherdrift and Aetherdrift Commander Cube surveys Boonta Vista 383: “Stanking Ass Or Otherwise” Wabi-Sabi Sprezzatura Wabi-Sabi for Artists and Designers by Leonard Koren Wabi-Sabi: Further Thoughts by Leonard Koren Neoclassical Cube Dear Gonti, Love Sophie The Fire Swamp Pack One, Slick Ones Free “Playing Oppression” PDF Arlo's Thoughts on Cube as an Art ProjectCheck us out on Twitch and YouTube for paper Cube gameplay.You can find the hosts' Cubes on Cube Cobra: Andy's “Bun Magic” Cube Anthony's “Regular” CubeYou can find both your hosts in the MTG Cube Talk Discord. Send in questions to the show at mail@luckypaper.co or our p.o. box:Lucky PaperPO Box 4855Baltimore, MD 21211If you'd like to show your support for the show, please leave us a review on iTunes or wherever you listen.Musical production by DJ James Nasty.Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 1:34 - “Vintage Cube Sucks” Follow Up 7:34 - Cultural ideas of beauty that influence Cube design 13:29 - What is wabi-sabi? 28:30 - What is sprezzatura? 32:01 - Disenchant/Naturalize effects in 100 Ornithopters 44:27 - How do we cultivate style in our cube design choices? 48:05 - Examples of stylish Cube design choices 53:06 - Anthony talks about fractals 54:40 - Arlo's point about cube inclusions never meant to be put in decks 57:52 - Vanquisher's Banner vs. The Great Henge in 100 Ornithopters and cube style comes full circle

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View all cards mentioned in this episodeAndy and Anthony talk about why they think Vintage Cube sucks. Riddled with unintelligibly complicated cards, self-solving puzzles, and value generating haymakers that take no investment or strategy to maximize, it's not our hosts' favorite kind of Cube.Discussed in this episode:Aetherdrift and Aetherdrift Commander Cube surveysReally Bad ChessRusty Box o' GoblinsQuadrant TheoryMTGO Vintage Cube on Cube CobraNo Holds Barred Cube on MTGOParker's Article on Trivia ChecksStavvy's WorldMidnight DinerMay's Fae CubeCheck us out on Twitch and YouTube for paper Cube gameplay.You can find the hosts' Cubes on Cube Cobra:Andy's “Bun Magic” CubeAnthony's “Regular” CubeYou can find both your hosts in the MTG Cube Talk Discord. Send in questions to the show at mail@luckypaper.co or our p.o. box:Lucky PaperPO Box 4855Baltimore, MD 21211If you'd like to show your support for the show, please leave us a review on iTunes or wherever you listen.Musical production by DJ James Nasty.Timestamps0:00 - Intro3:09 - Vintage Cube Sucks5:19 - Disclaimers and Caveats14:45 - What do we mean when we say ‘Vintage Cube'?18:02 - Issue one: rampant card complexity, especially the Initiative30:25 - Issue two: cards with no downsides encourage unfocused decks36:13 - Issue three: modern power outliers are mostly unknown supplemental set cards, not iconic pillars of the game42:30 - Miscellaneous ‘Vintage Cube' cards that offend Andy and Anthony45:06 - What to do with the knowledge that Vintage Cube sucks?

The SKATCAST Network presents:The Dipsh*t Files #132 with the Script KeepersToday's Show:This week the Script Keepers once again come from the Den of the Baba Yaga House and Mrs. Script Keeper tells us a handful of stories about mysterious sightings of metallic black boxes in our National parks. This episode does include the petting of dogs.Have an excellent Wednesday non-Dipsh*ts!Visit us for more episodes of SKATCAST and other shows like SKATCAST presents The Dave & Angus Show plus BONUS material at https://www.skatcast.com Watch select shows and shorts on YouTube: bit.ly/34kxCneJoin the conversation on Discord! https://discord.gg/mVFf2brAaFFor all show related questions: info@skatcast.comPlease rate and subscribe on iTunes and elsewhere and follow SKATCAST on social media!! Instagram: @theescriptkeeper Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scriptkeepersATWanna become a Patron? Click here: https://www.patreon.com/SkatcastSign up through Patreon and you'll get Exclusive Content, Behind The Scenes video, special downloads and more! Prefer to make a donation instead? You can do that through our PayPal: https://paypal.me/skatcastpodcast Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's your turn...to click here to send us your comments on the showIn this episode we ask the important question...do you know what really crunches my cubes? Expect rants, expect us to get riled up about cardboard and remember this is just a bit of fun.  FIRST PLAYER: AdrianOTHER PLAYERS: JP, DanIn this episode you'll learn:- that JP has not only played Orléans by dlp games but driven past it as well, exciting.- about Dan's experience with Shackleton Base by Sorry We're French Games- whether Adrian's heart weighs the same as a feather in Men-Nefer by Ludonova- what triggers us in the hobby on as we pick fault in inserts, player aids, game days and much much more.LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOWN/AEPISODE CHAPTERS0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count1:06 - Public Service Announcement3:54 - TURN 2 - Let's Talk About Hex4:15 - JP - Orléans13:48 - Dan - Shackleton Base17:14 - Adrian - Men-Nefer27:43 - TURN 3 - Main Event: Do you know what really crunches my cubes?28:21 - Player aids32:52 - Crowdfunding42:02 - Poor quality boards45:22 - Inserts that are just s**t52:49 - Falling out of love with Stonemaier Games1:00:31 - The expectation vs reality on board game days1:08:01 - TURN 4 - Receive, Sleeve or Leave1:16:01 - TURN 5 - Penultimate Turn: What's Coming Up1:24:18 - TURN 6 - The Final TurnSupport the showSUPPORTING THE SHOW- Support us on Ko-FiENGAGING WITH THE SHOWWe want your questions so engage with the show through our channels below:- Email Us - BoardGameGeek - Facebook - Instagram- Youtube - TikTok

View all cards mentioned in this episode Andy and Anthony recap Magic events they participated in this week. First, Anthony talks through his experience at Vertex Philadelphia, a ~100 person Cube tournament. Anthony had another solid run in his drafts, and the event was the first time his new Broadcast Shuffling method was tried at scale to reasonable success. Andy shares his experience helping organize and play in a charity stream for the Tabletop Workers United strike hardship fund. He ended up played in the event as an alternate and shares his complex experience drafting on stream. Discussed in this episode: Anthony's Shuffling Article Anthony, Roja, and Arlo's episodes of Recross the Paths Lucky Paper Events Page The Cascade Cube Anthony's 3-0 Decks from the Weekend on BlueSky The Jund Cube May's Fae Cube May's Fae Cube episode of Uber Cube Cubereviews Podcast Eiganjo Drift The Dungeoneer's Cube Support the Tabletop Workers United Strike Hardship Fund on GoFundMe Watch the 100 Ornithopters Unite Stream on YouTube Check us out on Twitch and YouTube for paper Cube gameplay. You can find the hosts' Cubes on Cube Cobra: Andy's “Bun Magic” Cube Anthony's “Regular” Cube You can find both your hosts in the MTG Cube Talk Discord. Send in questions to the show at mail@luckypaper.co or our p.o. box: Lucky PaperPO Box 4855Baltimore, MD 21211 If you'd like to show your support for the show, please leave us a review on iTunes or wherever you listen. Musical production by DJ James Nasty. Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 5:32 - Vertex: Philadelphia Tournament Report — Event Overview 10:38 - Anthony's trajectory and improvement as a player 13:11 - Anthony's draft of the Cascade Cube 18:22 - Anthony's draft of the Jund Cube 23:35 - Anthony's draft of May's Fae Cube 29:14 - Anthony's draft of Eiganjo Drift 34:10 - Anthony's draft of The Dungeoneer's Cube 37:37 - Andy's experience helping with the 100 Ornithopters Unite draft event

View all cards mentioned in this episode On the third installment of The Barash Files, Zach shares stories from his drafts of some of Andy and Anthony's cubes over the last few years. He shares insights into how he approaches them as a player, and how effectively they deliver on their stated goals. Discussed in this episode: Drafting the Bun Magic Cube with Zach Barash Zach's Roto Deck Anthony's Roto Deck Zach's First Article for Hipsters of the Coast “Level Up Moments” The Turbo Cube Reading Rainbow 100 Ornithopters Episode 229: Fixing is Cringe with Jenn the Judge The Modern Darlings Cube Old Border Foil Cube Dan Schneider's Old Border Battlebox Check us out on Twitch and YouTube for paper Cube gameplay. You can find the hosts' Cubes on Cube Cobra: Andy's “Bun Magic” Cube Anthony's “Regular” Cube You can find both your hosts in the MTG Cube Talk Discord. Send in questions to the show at mail@luckypaper.co or our p.o. box: If you'd like to show your support for the show, please leave us a review on iTunes or wherever you listen. Musical production by DJ James Nasty. Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 1:05 - Introduction to Topic 3:50 - Anthony's Level Up Moment from Zach's advice on Anthony's gameplay in a single match 18 months ago 16:06 - Level up moments as a Cube designer 18:13 - Zach's Reflections on Playing The Regular Cube 24:45 - Reflections on Playing The Bun Magic Cube 32:42 - Zach's Reflections on Playing The Turbo Cube 44:00 - Zach's Reflections on Playing 100 Ornithopters 1:09:00 - Zach's Reflections on The Neoclassical Cube Lucky PaperPO Box 4855Baltimore, MD 21211

View all cards mentioned in this episode Andy and Anthony talk with Carmen Klomparens, lead designer of the Foundations Starter Collection, about the set and how it's a great option for new Cube players looking for a starting point. They talk about what's in the set, how and how it was designed, and then each offer ideas and specific cards they'd add and cut to use it as a cube. Discussed in this episode: Nile on Twitch The full list of cards in the Foundations Starter Collection Foundations Starter Collection on the mothership The Uncanny Valley The Regular Cube Sacred Geometry Carmen Klomparens on Bluesky Check us out on Twitch and YouTube for paper Cube gameplay. You can find the hosts' Cubes on Cube Cobra: Andy's “Bun Magic” Cube Anthony's “Regular” Cube You can find both your hosts in the MTG Cube Talk Discord. Send in questions to the show at mail@luckypaper.co or our p.o. box: Lucky Paper PO Box 4855 Baltimore, MD 21211 If you'd like to show your support for the show, please leave us a review on iTunes or wherever you listen. Musical production by DJ James Nasty. Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 4:33 - Did Magic R&D consider that the Foundations Starter Collection might make a great skeleton for a Cube? 6:29 - Limited and Cube as a proxy for kitchen table Magic 8:44 - What are the high level goals of Foundations 11:24 - Using mechanics to encourage your players to discover what is cool about Magic 14:49 - What is included in the Foundations Starter Collection 19:37 - What would Carmen, Andy, and Anthony would add to the Foundations Starter Collection if they were to turn it into a Cube 20:21 - Addition: a set of mono-color Planeswalkers 22:28 - Addition: Archangel of Thune 23:23 - Addition: Emeria Angel 24:18 - Addition: another cycle of fixing lands 27:29 - Addition: Remand 28:52 - Addition: Ravnica bounce lands 29:40 - Addition: more support for the ‘gates' theme 33:24 - Addition: Viscera Seer 36:57 - Addition: Kess, Dissident Mage 39:28 - Addition: Faithless Looting 40:46 - Addition: Irencrag Pyromancer 42:11 - Addition: Future Sight 43:19 - Addition: A good black green threat 46:06 - Addition: Krosan Tusker 47:30 - Addition: Treetop Village 49:56 - What would Carmen, Andy, and Anthony would cut from the Foundations Starter Collection if they were to turn it into a Cube 50:21 - Cut: the color hate cards 51:24 - Cut: Hidetsugu's Second Rite 52:07 - Cut: Wishclaw Talisman 52:50 - Cut: Feldon's Cane 55:33 - Cut: Command Tower 58:19 - Cut: Fog Bank 59:33 - Cut: Rogue's Passage 1:01:22 - Cut: Stroke of Midnight and Harmless Offering 1:03:45 - Cut: Sol Ring 1:05:57 - The lessons Cube designers can take from Carmen's experience with Magic R&D 1:10:09 - Llanowar Elves vs. Elvish Mystic 1:14:52 - A thank you for Burst Lightning

During this episode, Team Uber Cube is joined by esteemed guest Justin Parnell. Tune in as we discuss the pros and cons of A+B Combos (2 card combos) in cube and how they can add both texture and depth to your cube environments. Thanks for listening, 5-star reviews and as always happy cubing! Justin Parnell's Cubes and Altered TCG DiscordLink to Altered Discord Cube Links Artifact Synergy Cube  Straight Up Magic Cube Mini Vintage Cube Nathan's Make or Break It Cube Discussed Contra and the Konami CodeUberCubeathon 2025 tix are live! Join us on April 26th for a full day of cube at The Gathering Place in Chapel Hill, NC to win mostly glory, cash, and prizes! See you there happy cubing! DM me for details.Sign Up for UberCubeathon 2025 64 players, cube all day!Location of UberCubeathon 2025 The Gathering Place Games.To get the latest updates on UberCubeathon 2025 join the Uber Cube Discord:Uber Cube is now a TCG affiliate partner. If you wish to support the show, please consider using this link to purchase any of the cards discussed on today's show. Thank you for your support and as always happy cubing! partner.tcgplayer.com/UberCubeAnthony's CubesMay's Cubes:Show NotesUber Cube is now on YouTube!Find us at Twitter @UberCubeMTGPodFind us on Bluesky @ubercubemtgpodcast.bsky.socialJoin the MTG Facebook Drafting PageHappy cubing!TCG Player AffiliateConsider using the TCG Player Link to shop and support Uber Cube. Happy Cubing!Inked Gaming AffiliateUber Cube is now a Inked Gaming affliate. Support the show and find awesome supplies, playmats, etc.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

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Check Playlist During this episode of The Five Count we paid tribute to Five Count Alumnus Sam Moore, heard the story of Jem & The Holograms' keyboard crisis, and Ton solved several Rubik's Cubes over the radio. He's training for the upcoming World Cube Association Tournament! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fowldx4hRtI&pp=ygUMc2FtIGFuZCBkYXZl

No need for FOMO because if you weren't at our live show and somehow missed it the first time, we're airing this gem once again! Ku and Su take the stage at Neuehouse Hollywood for their first ever live show, with head-turning outfits, hilarious guests and, of course, free stuff! Friends, family and fans cheer on our intrepid hosts as they cover everything from Kulap’s fierce “playsuit,” to SuChin’s husband’s dating history. Then shopping superhero Jessica Gao breaks down why Costco is her go-to spot for toilet paper, booze, sweatsuits and even fine jewelry. And finally, Jason Mantzoukas returns for the next episode of “Zouk’s Cubes” — and let’s just say there’s a lot to unpack. Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners. To see all products mentioned in this episode, head to @addtocartpod on Instagram. To purchase any of the products, see below. Kulap’s ferocious tiger playsuit is from LALA Jessica Gao has a Costco membership and thinks you should have one too if you want all the Kirkland Signature products Like the Kirkland Signature toilet paper, alcohol, meats and sweats LaoGanMa Spicy Chili Crisp is Gao’s go-to for authentic Chinese spicy goodness Jason is back with his Tom Bihn travel tray in hand Eagle Creek Pack-It Shoe Sac might be what Su needs for her loose shoes The Hero Clip is perfect for keeping nice bags off the dirty floor Jason loves the Evergoods CIVIC Access Pouch 1L and Evergoods CIVIC Access Pouch 2L, which unfolds and sits upright Never worry about those tangly, free airplane headphones again! Connect your own bluetooth headphones with the Twelve South AirFly Pro Bluetooth Wireless Audio Transmitter Wabuki collapsible chopsticks are perfect for eating on planes as well Don’t forget to pack an Apple TV to watch your shows on the road Jason and Su both love to travel with noise machines — Jason’s go-to is the Snooz Go travel-sized white noise machine Left Center Right dice game is a fun-for-all-ages betting game The Case of the Missing Men graphic novel is an old-school mystery with a surreal (and Canadian) twist Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia. Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium. Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows: lemonadamedia.com/sponsorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

View all cards mentioned in this episode Andy and Anthony talk about changes to the design of Magic cards over the years: including some overt changes like “snap on equipment” and more subtle differences in how attack triggers are worded they feel would have been done differently in the past. They talk about how each changes the texture and focus of games and how they think about them as Cube designers, whether they add more options or are a reason to pick cards from particular eras of the game. Discussed in this episode: Cooking Issues The Oldest School Cube Richard Garfield's Post on Reddit Lucky Paper Radio 213: French Vanilla Face-Off Upcoming Cube Events Cube for a Cause AW25 Playing Oppression PDF The Best Method for Shuffling Cubes Detailed Analysis and Comparison of Cube Shuffling Methods Check us out on Twitch and YouTube for paper Cube gameplay. You can find the hosts' Cubes on Cube Cobra: Andy's “Bun Magic” Cube Anthony's “Regular” Cube You can find both your hosts in the MTG Cube Talk Discord. Send in questions to the show at mail@luckypaper.co or our p.o. box: Lucky Paper PO Box 4855 Baltimore, MD 21211 If you'd like to show your support for the show, please leave us a review on iTunes or wherever you listen. Musical production by DJ James Nasty. Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 0:31 - Tofu Corner 3:18 - Introduction to changing patterns in Magic R&D 5:15 - Changing pattern: more enter the battlefield abilities on creatures 21:04 - Changing pattern: the proliferation of trinket artifacts like clues, blood tokens, map tokens, etc. 30:28 - Changing pattern: eliminating edge-case targets 38:58 - Changing pattern: 'snap-on' equipment that attaches on entering 46:09 - Changing pattern: ‘whenever ~ attacks' triggers vs. ‘whenever you attack' triggers 59:08 - Closing thoughts and calls to action

View all cards mentioned in this episode In the second installment of “The Barash Files”, Andy, Anthony, and Zach talk about Cube terminology. They talk about how the language we use effects that kinds of conversations we have which in turn effect the kinds of communities we build. New terminology can enable talking more efficiently about concepts that get condensed into a term, but also make it harder to communicate the nuance and variety in those concepts, potentially making communities harder to enter. Zach shares his thoughts on different parts of cube design, including ideation before anyone touches a card, material choices, what happens during the draft, and in game rules. His hope is to offer new terminology to push the boundaries of what cube designers consider when building a cube. Discussed in this episode: Parker's History of Cube Article The Dunning Kruger Curve The Cascade Cube Eiganjo Drift Ryan Saxe's Autobattler Cube The Devoid Cube Curio Cube Degenerate Micro Cube The Bauble Cube Reading Rainbow Companion Cube Tupelo Honey UMA Plus Cube Check us out on Twitch and YouTube for paper Cube gameplay. You can find the hosts' Cubes on Cube Cobra: Andy's “Bun Magic” Cube Anthony's “Regular” Cube You can find both your hosts in the MTG Cube Talk Discord. Send in questions to the show at mail@luckypaper.co or our p.o. box: Lucky Paper PO Box 4855 Baltimore, MD 21211 If you'd like to show your support for the show, please leave us a review on iTunes or wherever you listen. Musical production by DJ James Nasty. Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 2:04 - Zach's Preamble 6:14 - What is a “Cube”? 20:09 - Where did the normative ideas of power-maxing and constructed ban list naming conventions come from? 29:50 - The need for new terminology for different kinds of cube design 38:36 - On strange, non-descriptive deck names and accessibility vs gatekeeping 45:15 - Zach's Five Areas of Cube Design 58:11 - The costs of making design choices in unexpected areas of Cube design 1:10:07 - On calling small Cubes “Twoberts” 1:14:52 - On referring to Cubes as “Baltimore Singleton”

During this episode Team Uber Cube opens our first piece of mail from listener and host of Cuberviews, Ian Braverman. Tune as the Team takes on Ian's question “What do you think are the essentials for supporting blink in different power levels?” Thanks for listening, sharing, 5-star reviews, and as always happy cubing! Ian Braverman's Podcast Discussed: CuberviewsLocation of UberCubeathon 2025 in planning. Save the date  April 26, 2025:The Gathering Place Games: https://gatheringplacegames.com/To get the latest updates on UberCubeathon 2025 join the Uber Cube Discord:Anthony's Cubes: https://cubecobra.com/user/view/5ea3405774a359107222d8fcMay's Cubes: https://cubecobra.com/user/view/615504600674da101effa506Show Noteshttps://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1vZwn4xerGAImtId1E2YDPbd1VMc_G4X8Uber Cube is now on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@ubercubemtgpodcast747Find us at Twitter @UberCubeMTGPodFind us on Bluesky @ubercubemtgpodcast.bsky.socialJoin the Facebook MTG Drafting page at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mtgcubeHappy cubing!Inked Gaming AffiliateUber Cube is now a Inked Gaming affliate. Support the show and find awesome supplies, playmats, etc.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

GET COMMERCIAL FREE and Exclusive Content: Become a Patron. https://Patreon.com/DisguisetheLimitsThe initiative for Greater Israel is the Attempt to reclaim the Old World ruled by the Goths. They want all the pieces that once made up their "world" empire. Of course, the controllers of history and academia deny the very history etched in stone, giving us instead superstition, fantastical mythology, and a confused & inverted depiction of our ancestors.Show Campaign: $850/mo GoalSTRIPE: https://buy.stripe.com/cN28wSelp30wgaA288BMC: https://BuyMeACoffee.com/BaalBustersGiveSendGo: https://GiveSendGo.com/BaalBustershttps://SemperFryLLC.com to get Priestcraft: Beyond Babylon, AWESOME Hot Sauce and Creatine-HCL. Use code 1STOPSHOP for 10% OFF Sauces and Creatine Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ba-al-busters-broadcast--5100262/support.

View all cards mentioned in this episode Andy and Anthony close out 2024 reflecting on their year in Magic. This year Magic's new direction as a product driven primarily by marketing goals fueled with cheap gimmicks and cross branding feels solidified. Our hosts talk, kind of briefly, on how their relationships to the game have changed because of that. More importantly, they talk about their personal highs and lows with the game this year. Regardless of the direction Magic as a product is moving, the Cube community has surged in so many ways. Small, grassroots events have become a norm. The local Baltimore Cube community is hitting a stride. The interstate Cube culture is emerging and flourishing. They also talk about some of their struggles in taking on more ambitions projects and how the podcast has effected their relationship to the online community. Discussed in this episode: Glengarry Glen Ross Episode 218: State of the Game 2024 The Adventure Zone Hello from the Magic Tavern My Brother, My Brother, and Me Til Death do us Blart 100 Ornithopters Episode 206: The Joy of Gaming with Richard Garfield Potsdam Gravity Potato Check us out on Twitch and YouTube for paper Cube gameplay. You can find the hosts' Cubes on Cube Cobra: Andy's “Bun Magic” Cube Anthony's “Regular” Cube You can find both your hosts in the MTG Cube Talk Discord. Send in questions to the show at mail@luckypaper.co or our p.o. box: Lucky Paper PO Box 4855 Baltimore, MD 21211 If you'd like to show your support for the show, please leave us a review on iTunes or wherever you listen. Musical production by DJ James Nasty. Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 8:48 - Recap of last year's recap 10:51 - How our relationship with Magic changed in 2024 13:34 - The perishability of joy, novelty, and discovery: why Andy and Anthony no longer listen to most McElroy brothers podcasts 23:34 - On decreased participation in set surveys 25:07 - Shared High: Small, Grassroots Cube Events 32:18 - Andy's High: The Design of and Reception to 100 Ornithopters 37:35 - Anthony's High: The Variety of Depth of What is Accepted as a Cube 42:28 - Anthony's High: The State of Our Local Cube Playgroup 44:17 - Andy's High: Having Richard Garfield on Lucky Paper Radio 48:36 - Anthony's High: He's Good at Magic Now 53:18 - Anthony's High: Connecting with Magic Friends about Things Other than Magic 55:45 - Andy's High: The Reception to Our First Playmat 57:04 - Andy's Low: The Playmat International Shipping Fiasco 1:09:43 - Andy's Low: His Sensitivity to Discussion on the Podcast

View all cards mentioned in this episode Zach Barash joins Andy and Anthony for the first episode in a series where he shares his game design expertise. In this first episode, the three talk about the first principles of game design, including the iteration loop most game designers follow (and similar processes in other fields!). Starting with ideation, then forming a hypothesis, finally prototyping and playtesting, designers feed the results they learn back into the beginning of the process. They talk about how cube designers can learn from the process, adopting the role and mindset of a game designer. Zach works at Wizards of the Coast on the Arena team, designing many of the events available — his opinions on the show are his own. We're excited to have him join us for four more episodes in the near future. Discussed in this episode: The Power Broker Kingdom Death Drawing Live: Zach's Column for Hipsters of the Coast Spaced Penguin Playthrough on YouTube The Cascade Cube The Turbo Cube Reading Rainbow Cube Andrew Elebogen Tween about Extrapolating from Too Small Sample Sizes The Beginning of Infinity The Modern Darlings Cube The Museum of Modern Cube Linguistic Relativity Playing Oppression Andy, Anthony, Parker, and Zach on BlueSky Check us out on Twitch and YouTube for paper Cube gameplay. You can find the hosts' Cubes on Cube Cobra: Andy's “Bun Magic” Cube Anthony's “Regular” Cube You can find both your hosts in the MTG Cube Talk Discord. Send in questions to the show at mail@luckypaper.co or our p.o. box: Lucky Paper PO Box 4855 Baltimore, MD 21211 If you'd like to show your support for the show, please leave us a review on iTunes or wherever you listen. Musical production by DJ James Nasty. Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 10:02 - Game Design with Training Wheels 12:43 - Anthony's History with Game Design 19:21 - The Basic Principles of Game Design: The Iteration Loop 33:56 - Balance is Overrated 47:32 - How does one go about uncovering truths about their cube? 59:11 - What does a cube designer mean when they say they want ‘balance'?

View all cards mentioned in this episode Andy and Anthony talk about the essential digital tools and workflows for Cube designers. Starting with finding and gathering cards on Scryfall, to sculpting and sharing lists on Cube Cobra and tools for analyzing and comparing lists, they talk about how to leverage resources to make designing and playing Cube easier. Our hosts also share about some of the tools they've built to address their own needs that come up regularly in Cube design. Discussed in this episode: Scryfall Cube Cobra Lucky Paper Rotisserie Draft Sheet Anthony's articles about Scryfall's search syntax and regular expressions Building a Cube from Your Collection Article and Podcast Moxfield Lucky Paper Cube Map Sacred Geometry 100 Ornithopters Anthony's CubeCobra API toolkit Anthony's Google Sheets Integration MTGTop8 Degenerate Micro Cube EDHRec Lucky Paper List Formatter Lucky Paper List Differ Commander Spellbook Neoclassical Cube Andy's Small Combo Cube “Eggs for Four” sealeddeck.tech deckstats.net Surveil Lands Playing Oppression The Dandy Cube Check us out on Twitch and YouTube for paper Cube gameplay. You can find the hosts' Cubes on Cube Cobra: Andy's “Bun Magic” Cube Anthony's “Regular” Cube You can find both your hosts in the MTG Cube Talk Discord. Send in questions to the show at mail@luckypaper.co or our p.o. box: Lucky Paper PO Box 4855 Baltimore, MD 21211 If you'd like to show your support for the show, please leave us a review on iTunes or wherever you listen. Musical production by DJ James Nasty. Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 7:51 - Introduction to topic 9:09 - Scryfall 14:00 - Cube Cobra 28:14 - Spreadsheets 29:35 - MTGTop8 32:36 - Lucky Paper Cube Design Tools 38:15 - Commander Spellbook 41:34 - Honorable mention: sealeddeck.tech 44:10 - Collection management 46:38 - Listener Submitted Pack 1, Pick 1

During this episode, "We Triple Dog Dare Ya!" to join Stu and Anthony as we reflect upon what 2024 meant for the show and for cube. Join us as we rabble on what we learned, events attended, and how we are inspired by cube and the community. Thank you for supporting the show, sharing, 5-star reviews, and as always happy cubing!  Oh and listen till the very, very end for a bonus track! Yippee Ki Yay Happy Cubers! Location of UberCubeathon 2025 in planning. Save the date  April 26, 2025: The Gathering Place Games: https://gatheringplacegames.com/https://www.morganfoodhall.com/To get the latest updates on UberCubeathon 2025 join the Uber Cube Discord: https://discord.gg/ww4vmWGG66 Mail Bag Episode , send us those questions!  Mail Bag Episode: Cut Off Dec 31 2024. ubercubemtgpodcast@gmail.comMovies DiscussedDie Hard Scrooge 1970 A Christmas StoryEpisodes and Guest DiscussedDiscussing the Regular Games, Commander Cards Cube with Gavin VerheyEmma & May Discuss The Femme CubeCube, Pleasant Kenobi, and Universes Beyond!Join the Discussion in the Uber Cube Discord:  https://discord.gg/ww4vmWGG66Anthony's Cubes: https://cubecobra.com/user/view/5ea3405774a359107222d8fcMay's Cubes: https://cubecobra.com/user/view/615504600674da101effa506Show Noteshttps://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1vZwn4xerGAImtId1E2YDPbd1VMc_G4X8Uber Cube is now on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@ubercubemtgpodcast747Find us at Twitter @UberCubeMTGPodFind us on Bluesky @ubercubemtgpodcast.bsky.socialJoin the Facebook MTG Drafting page at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mtgcubeOr join our Discord: https://discord.gg/ww4vmWGG66 Happy cubing!Inked Gaming AffiliateUber Cube is now a Inked Gaming affliate. Support the show and find awesome supplies, playmats, etc.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

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View all cards mentioned in this episode Andy and Anthony are Joined by Jenn the Judge to talk about “5 Color Good Stuff” decks in cube. They talk about what aspects of a Cube enable 5 color decks, and the impacts these decks have on the feel and fun of an environment. They talk about some of the strategies they employ in their own cubes, including Jenn's Ravnica Cube, to control what kinds of multi-color decks are likely to be drafted. Discussed in this episode: The Oldest School Cube Jenn's Ravnica Cube Jenn's Linktree Hex and Company Check us out on Twitch and YouTube for paper Cube gameplay. You can find the hosts' Cubes on Cube Cobra: Andy's “Bun Magic” Cube Anthony's “Regular” Cube You can find both your hosts in the MTG Cube Talk Discord. Send in questions to the show at mail@luckypaper.co or our p.o. box: Lucky Paper PO Box 4855 Baltimore, MD 21211 If you'd like to show your support for the show, please leave us a review on iTunes or wherever you listen. Musical production by DJ James Nasty. Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 4:06 - The fixing in your cube is too good 5:02 - Ravnica limited formats and how they might inform fixing in Cube 8:10 - What is wrong with five color good stuff? 15:56 - On disliking Triomes in Cube 22:51 - The effects on less experienced players in fixing dense cubes 26:12 - How do players that spend high picks on lands still end up with super high card quality in their deck? 28:23 - The various factors that contribute to the viability of five-color good stuff decks? 35:21 - How does Jenn limit soupy decks in their Ravnica Cube 48:09 - Does the five-color good stuff deck self balance in draft? 53:33 - Are there different kinds of five-color good stuff decks? What are their various merits and downsides? 58:17 - Closing thoughts on five-color good stuff and mana fixing in cubes

During this episode May and Anthony discuss the follow community post: "Question for the Community: What non-MTG context inspired your cube designs? i.e. literature, albums, movies, or experiences.”  Tune in as we discuss the inspirations provided by the community and share how you too can find your cube muse. Thanks for listening, 5-star reviews, sharing, and as always happy cubing!Community Cubes and Contributions Discussed in Order:Opening Quote: by Steveman prolific writer of cube reviews see the link below: https://cubecobra.com/content/article/f1142a15-c462-4eb5-89ba-9f192c290a26D.S.B. https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/cabbagesandkingsZavaro- inspired by Gem and Mineral Shows and makes posters for their cubes. https://www.visittucson.org/tucson-gem-mineral-fossil-showcase/ Link to Powered Cube: https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/tucsonHot-Gear-364's cubes  https://www.cubecobra.com/cube/overview/63e6a646ddd49d56647ae945 https://www.cubecobra.com/cube/list/af8d443d-8c9f-4baa-b9f7-5df88806c9bfJoe Anderson aka Fandwick: Trinity  https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/89355d83-0df5-4196-bf29-158ef16f4f2cJoe's Week in Magic podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/78siESL38SQIetdfSeCqsS?si=ebVCutSrR2KZFGf5-G4Z_gCrimson Yoshi- Spikeless Cube https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/sd4TrainmasterGT Article Riptide Labs- Unstable Cubicorns– TrainmasterGT's Low Complexity Battle Box. | Riptide Lab - MTG Cube Draft ForumZoydraft's Forbidden Trash Cube: https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/trashivJoin the Discussion in the Uber Cube Discord:  https://discord.gg/ww4vmWGG66Anthony's Cubes: https://cubecobra.com/user/view/5ea3405774a359107222d8fcMay's Cubes: https://cubecobra.com/user/view/615504600674da101effa506Show Noteshttps://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1vZwn4xerGAImtId1E2YDPbd1VMc_G4X8Uber Cube is now on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@ubercubemtgpodcast747Find us at Twitter @UberCubeMTGPodFind us on Bluesky: @ubercubemtgpodcast.bsky.socialReach Us at ubercubemtgpodcInked Gaming AffiliateUber Cube is now a Inked Gaming affliate. Support the show and find awesome supplies, playmats, etc.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

View all cards mentioned in this episode Andy, Anthony, and Parker review the results of the Foundations Cube Community survey. They talk through the top cards that have Cube designers most excited and theorize about what's catching people's interest and some of the patterns in the results. They talk about the associated Jump Start set with one major stand out: Scythecat Cub which is apparently both highly anticipated and polarizing. Finally, they can't help but talk about the trends, stand outs, and misses in the new set's artwork. We've chosen Playing Oppression for our next Book Club episode. We'll be reading the book and discussing it in an episode after the holidays. Pick up a copy if you want to read along with us! Discussed in this episode: Foundations Cube Prospective Foundations Jumpstart Cube Prospective Andy, Anthony, and Parker on BlueSky Ollie's post on BlueSky about Alesha Reprints with new illustrations on Scryfall Lucky Paper List Formatter Lucky Paper List Differ Upcoming Cube Events on Lucky Paper Vertex Philadelphia Discord Server Playing Oppression, our next Book Club book, on MIT Press Check us out on Twitch and YouTube for paper Cube gameplay. You can find the hosts' Cubes on Cube Cobra: Andy's “Bun Magic” Cube Anthony's “Regular” Cube You can find both your hosts in the MTG Cube Talk Discord. Send in questions to the show at mail@luckypaper.co or our p.o. box: Lucky Paper PO Box 4855 Baltimore, MD 21211 If you'd like to show your support for the show, please leave us a review on iTunes or wherever you listen. Musical production by DJ James Nasty. Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 2:52 - Parker's Successful Dissertation Defense 7:51 - Foundations Cube Prospective Overview 13:01 - 8. Goblin Surprise 17:11 - 7. Kiora, the Rising Tide 24:28 - 6. Sphinx of Forgotten Lore 32:36 - 5. Sun-Blessed Healer 41:16 - 4. Kellan, Planar Trailblazer 51:39 - 3. Mischievous Mystic 54:54 - 2. Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate 1:02:35 - 1. Searslicer Goblin 1:07:17 - On the recent trend of ‘simple' cubes 1:11:02 - Foundations Jumpstart — Scythecat Cub 1:15:47 - On the Anime Art Legends in Jumpstart Foundations

During this audience participation episode Team Uber Cube chats on cube projects that have fallen to the wayside. We discuss the reasons why these projects are either stalled or what ideas may revitalize them.  We would love to hear from you and how we might spring life back into these projects. Lastly please share with us your “mostly dead” projects that we as a community can breathe life back our stymied cube projects. Thanks for listening, sharing, 5-star reviews, and as always happy cubing! Project 1 Battle Chess: https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/6340da66a95fde1a7e203755Project 2 DragonTime: https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/8a9e5bec-6888-45c0-aa8c-5776edca5b2dProject 3 Doom Cube: https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/10fqzMail Bag Episode: Send us your questions for a New Year episode (Dec 31 2024 deadline). Please provide your questions and name and pronouns and send to: ubercubemtgpodcast@gmail.comJoin the Discussion in the Uber Cube Discord:  https://discord.gg/ww4vmWGG66Anthony's Cubes: https://cubecobra.com/user/view/5ea3405774a359107222d8fcMay's Cubes: https://cubecobra.com/user/view/615504600674da101effa506Show Noteshttps://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1vZwn4xerGAImtId1E2YDPbd1VMc_G4X8Uber Cube is now on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@ubercubemtgpodcast747Find us at Twitter @UberCubeMTGPodReach Us at UberCubeMTGPodCast@gmail.comJoin the Facebook MTG Drafting page at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mtgcubeOr join our Discord: https://discord.gg/ww4vmWGG66 Inked Gaming AffiliateUber Cube is now a Inked Gaming affliate. Support the show and find awesome supplies, playmats, etc.Uber Cube is a Alter Sleeves AffliateIf you want to bling out your cubes with amazing perfect sleeved alters, then look no further!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Andy and Anthony talk all things board wipes in Cube. They talk about the varieties and boundaries of cards that reset the board state and how they effect gameplay and add strategic depth to games with or against them. They talk about the roles of board wipes in their main Cubes. View cards mentioned in this episode > Discussed in this episode: Foundations and Jump Start Cube Surveys Lucky Paper Upcoming Cube Events Page Andy, Anthony, and Parker on BlueSky Timestamps 1:22 - Topic introduction 2:22 - What is a board wipe? 20:25 - How much should a board wipe cost and how much does it matter? 45:27 - Different densities of board wipes and how they affect their respective cube environments 51:15 - The draft and play patterns that board wipes create 59:19 - Summary Check us out on Twitch and YouTube for paper Cube gameplay. You can find the hosts' Cubes on Cube Cobra: Andy's “Bun Magic” Cube Anthony's “Regular” Cube If want us to do a pack 1, pick 1 from your cube submit it on our website. You can find both your hosts in the MTG Cube Talk Discord. Send in questions to the show at mail@luckypaper.co or our p.o. box: Lucky Paper PO Box 4855 Baltimore, MD 21211 If you'd like to show your support for the show, please leave us a review on iTunes or wherever you listen. Musical production by DJ James Nasty.

You enter the main chamber of the Cave of Woe (aka Target) and your Level 1 Fighter child starts screaming. Roll a d20 with disadvantage to see if you have a breakdown! Shelly Mazzanoble, author of How to Dungeon Master Parenting: A Guidebook for Gamifying the Child-Rearing Quest, Leveling Up Your Skills, and Raising Future Adventurers, joins Biz's party to talk monster faces, Stephs Curry and Furry, and the family treasure of playing Dungeons & Dragons together.Get your copy of How to Dungeon Master Parenting by Shelly Mazzanoble at a bookstore near you. Visit Shelly's website, www.ShellyMazzanoble.com, to sign up for her newsletter and for her other books, her writings as blogger, and the back catalog of her former podcast, Dragon Talk - An Official Dungeons & Dragons Podcast.Go to MaximumFun.org/join to support One Bad Mother in its final year! This week, we're sponsored by BabbleRoo and StoryWorth. Go to BabbleRoo.shop and use code BADMOTHER to get 15% off your first order. Go to www.StoryWorth.com/BADMOTHER to get $10 off your first order. Share a personal or commercial message on the show! Details at MaximumFun.org/Jumbotron.Visit our Linktree for our website, merch, and more! https://linktr.ee/onebadmotherYou can suggest a topic or a guest for an upcoming show by sending an email to onebadmother@maximumfun.org.Show MusicSummon the Rawk, Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com)Ones and Zeros, Awesome, Beehive SessionsMom Song, Adira Amram, Hot Jams For TeensTelephone, Awesome, Beehive SessionsMama Blues, Cornbread Ted and the ButterbeansMental Health Resources:Therapy for Black Girls – Therapyforblackgirls.comDr. Jessica Clemmens – https://www.askdrjess.comBLH Foundation – borislhensonfoundation.orgThe Postpartum Support International Warmline – 1-800-944-4773 (1-800-944-4PPD)The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Helpline – 1-800-662-4357 (1-800-662-HELP)Suicide Prevention Hotline: Call or chat. They are here to help anyone in crisis. Dial 988 for https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org and there is a chat option on the website.Crisis Text Line: Text from anywhere in the USA (also Canada and the UK) to text with a trained counselor. A real human being.USA text 741741Canada text 686868UK text 85258Website: https://www.crisistextline.orgNational Sexual Assault: Call 800.656.HOPE (4673) to be connected with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area.https://www.rainn.orgNational Domestic Violence Hotline:https://www.thehotline.org/help/Our advocates are available 24/7 at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) in more than 200 languages. All calls are free and confidential.They suggest that if you are a victim and cannot seek help, ask a friend or family member to call for you.Teletherapy Search: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/online-counseling

Tonight, for this month's Snoozecast+ Deluxe bonus episode, we'll read a Snoozecast original story titled “The Goose, the Fox and the Dog”. In this tale, a quiet farmer returns from a bustling town market with his purchases: a fox, a goose, and a sack of grain. On his way home, he faces a dilemma as to how to cross the riverbank with his goods. The small boat can only carry one of his new acquisitions at a time, but to do so would surely ruin the others before they could be transported across. While the animals ceaselessly squabble and fret, the simple farmer keeps them all safe with his patience and steadiness. This story is inspired by the classic “river crossing puzzle” in which the object is to carry items from one river bank to another, usually in the fewest trips. The difficulty of the puzzle may arise from restrictions on which or how many items can be transported at the same time, or which or how many items may be safely left together. The earliest known river-crossing problems occur in a manuscript from the 9th century. This type of puzzle is also a form of recreational mathematics, which is to say it is carried out for entertainment rather than for research, formal education or professional applications. These sorts of puzzles and games are often appealing to children and untrained adults and can inspire their further study of the subject. Some of the more well-known topics in recreational mathematics are Rubik's Cubes, magic squares, fractals, logic puzzles and mathematical chess problems, the culture and aesthetics of mathematics, amusing stories and coincidences about mathematics, and the personal lives of mathematicians. — read by 'N' — Sign up for Snoozecast+ to get expanded, ad-free access by going to snoozecast.com/plus! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices