Welcome to the 27th episode of Cuberviews, a podcast where I sit down with friends to explore the world of Magic: The Gathering cube design! Today I am thrilled to be joined once again by May to discuss the Big Spender Micro Cube, a unique rules changed cube where all spells are free to cast, but players must spend treasures to both buy cards out of packs, and activate abilities of permanents. In this episode, we discuss topics such as the fascinating gameplay patterns that emerge from this design, the challenges and benefits of constructing a cube to be played both single player and multiplayer, and much more. Enjoy the conversation and stay tuned for more insights into the world of cube design in future episodes of Cuberviews!Music By Michael Vekstein: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelJesseMakesMusicBig Spender Micro Cube: https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/bigspenderUber Cube: https://ubercube.buzzsprout.com/
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Comparing Cube and Chaos Draft With Max Mayer (FiniteMTG)
Welcome to the 26th episode of Cuberviews, a podcast where I sit down with friends to explore the world of Magic: The Gathering cube design! Today I am joined by Max Mayer, also known as FiniteMTG, to discuss the similarities and differences between cube and chaos draft. In this episode we discuss topics such as what aspects of chaos drafting are transferable skills to cube draft, how to construct a cube that feels like chaos draft, and much more. Enjoy the conversation and stay tuned for more insights into the world of cube design in future episodes of Cuberviews!Music By Michael Vekstein: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelJesseMakesMusicThe Chaos Cube: https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/the-chaos-cubeFiniteMTG: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIWeVqDLQD9C8af_rYJ9IVA
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Museum of Modern With Austin Hale (Judge Bones)
Welcome to the 25th episode of Cuberviews, a podcast where I sit down with friends to explore the world of Magic: The Gathering cube design! Today I am joined by Austin Hale, also known as Judge Bones, to discuss the Museum of Modern, a cube aiming to recreate the feeling of Modern as it was between 2012 to 2018. In this episode we discuss topics such as creating a cube to emulate a specific magic format, why and how to include duplicates in your cube, and much more. Enjoy the conversation and stay tuned for more insights into the world of cube design in future episodes of Cuberviews!Music By Michael Vekstein: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelJesseMakesMusicMuseum of Modern: https://www.cubecobra.com/cube/overview/ModernMuseum
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Roguelike Cube With Micah Rahardjo
Welcome to the 24th episode of Cuberviews, a podcast where I sit down with friends to explore the world of Magic: The Gathering cube design! Today I am joined again by Micah Rahardjo to discuss the Roguelike Cube, a cube inspired by Roguelikes like Slay the Spire. In this episode we discuss topics such as the interesting rules changes utilized to make this cube feel like a Roguelike, the overall gameplay experience of the cube, and much more. Enjoy the conversation and stay tuned for more insights into the world of cube design in future episodes of Cuberviews!Music By Michael Vekstein: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelJesseMakesMusicRoguelike Cube:https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/e73d97fa-c999-492d-82d8-df1186e15238
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Neoclassical Cube With Andy Mangold
Welcome to the 23rd episode of Cuberviews, a podcast where I sit down with friends to explore the world of Magic: The Gathering cube design! Today I am joined by Andy Mangold of Lucky Paper Radio to discuss the Neoclassical Cube, a (mostly) old border cube that celebrates the spirit of the early days of magic. In this episode we discuss topics such as what makes an old border cube feel unique, Andy's approach to adding newer cards to the cube, and much more. Enjoy the conversation and stay tuned for more insights into the world of cube design in future episodes of Cuberviews!Music By Michael Vekstein: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelJesseMakesMusicNeoclassical Cube: https://www.cubecobra.com/cube/overview/neoclassicalLucky Paper Radio: https://luckypaper.co/podcast/
Cuberviews is a casual yet insightful podcast where Magic: The Gathering fans explore cube design and drafting. Each episode features a laid-back chat with a guest cube curator about their design choices, favorite cards, and the stories behind their cube. Whether you're a seasoned drafter or new to the format, Cuberviews offers fresh perspectives on cube building, draft strategies, and community-driven design. Tune in weekly for a fun, engaging journey through the world of cube!
My Cubes: cubecobra.com/user/view/5f500537a382126d0760ee45