Recross the Paths

As iron sharpens iron, so one drafter sharpens another! Matt coordinates weekly drafts for designers and players in preparation for CubeCon. We discuss the process of hosting a digital draft for play on Magic Online, evaluating novel environments, the value of consistent scheduling, and more.

Join the CubeCon Discord at the following link and be sure to request the Digital Drafter role: https://discord.gg/pMgPQHCMQj

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This week, Joe guides us through the Alternate Timeline, a curated world without the peculiarities of modern Magic. We discuss intentional exclusions, Lunchables, balancing feedback with goals, and more.

Joe on CubeCobra (Check out more 5 Alive projects here)

Alternate Timeline on CubeCobra

Joe is JoeDonkey on Discord

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Dive into the gold mine of Daniel's Reading Rainbow cube this week, an all-multicolor experience! We discuss building projects you care about, balancing an opportunity-rich environment, making your cube fun, and more.

Daniel on CubeCobra

Reading Rainbow on CubeCobra

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All aboard! Join TrainmasterGT as he leads us through the Highball 4K. We discuss capturing a nostalgic feeling, using (and not using) format barometers, trains, and more.

Highball 4K on the RiptideLab forums

Highball 4K on CubeCobra

TrainmasterGT on CubeCobra

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Attention campers! Neal guides us through the intricacies of his Micro Cube and the joy of bringing people together. We discuss the weight of decisions in small environments, embracing being a learner, drawing inspiration from the Duelist Kingdom arc of YuGiOh, and more.

Neal (baconeal) on CubeCobra

Neal's Micro Cube on CubeCobra

Neal is baconeal on Discord

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Catastrophe equals opportunity! Morgan explores the design and decisions behind Disaster Movie Cube. We talk card and spreadsheet aesthetics, balancing mechanics, playing what you love, and more.

Morgan (darthpinkhippo) on CubeCobra

Disaster Move Cube (CubeCon Edition) on CubeCobra

Morgan is DarthPinkHippo on Twitter

Connect with Morgan for more info about LGBTCube

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Here there be Dragons! Chill walks us through the frozen reaches of his beautiful Vorthos Desert cube. We unpack building a thematic world, managing overt complexity, being part of a welcoming community, and more.

Chill on CubeCobra

Dragons of Winter's Night on CubeCobra

Chill MTG on YouTube

Chill is ChillMTG on Discord

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Long live the king! Warren walks us through treacherous tri-color realms and the decisions that led to their creation. We discuss balancing a broad environment, strategies for playtesting, working with others, and more.

xoanon.net/cube - quick link for Warren's CubeCobra page

Melded Mardu Monarchy

The Bardu Cube

Tresserhorn Gardens

The Junk Cube

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Join us for a spell! Brett talks about his background in Scrabble, being bold to make changes, being the final arbiter of design for your cube, and more.

Brett (aibretty) on CubeCobra

Low Country Boil on CubeCobra

The Fire Swamp on CubeCobra

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Secret, Gift, or Competition? Henry unpacks the fascinating draft environment of Hanamikoji and its uses in Magic micro-projects. We also explore telling stories, participation vs. spectacle, and much more.

Henry (HenryClay1844) on CubeCobra

Hanamikoji Micro Cubes on CubeCobra

Henry is HenryClay1844 on Discord

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