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CuberviewsBig Spender Micro Cube With MyagicWelcome 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...
2025-05-0752 minCuberviewsMay's Fae Cube With MyagicWelcome to the 21st 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 May to discuss May's Fae Cube, a beautifully thematic cube that tells the story of parties and adventure throughout the planes of Lorwyn, Eldraine, and Innistrad. In this episode we discuss topics such as identifying power levels in lower powered cube, designing a thematic cube, and much more. Enjoy the conversation and stay tuned for more insights into the world of cube design in future episodes of Cuberviews!
2025-03-2657 min
Uber CubeSubtypes Through Another LensDuring this episode Anthony aka Uber Bear and May aka Myagic deep dive into examining sub types through another lens. Our focus card Harmonic Prodigy serves as a perfect example of how reviewing secondary and tertiary abilities entwined within your cube environments can result in dynamic play experiences. We navigate through the magic minefield of triggers to find interesting ways to enhance our cube experiences. In addition, we have a discussion on both Champion of the Parish and Champion of the Perished and discuss how the two are both similar and vary on the subtype matters spectrum. We hope you...
2023-05-1944 minUber CubeUber Cube After Dark: The Double Mint TapesWelcome to Uber Cube After Dark: The Double Mint Tapes. During this unscripted afterhours episode Derek Gallen, May, Stu and Anthony enjoy a little bit more libations and have an open discussion on topics both cube curators and drafters will enjoy. We chatted on 5 color good stuff, Triomes, and what we love about the cube drafting experience. Thanks for listening and happy cubing! Here is location of the show notes including all the cards discussed during the show. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vZwn4xerGAImtId1E2YDPbd1VMc_G4X8?usp=sharingDerek Gallen's Cu...
2023-03-2047 min
Lucky Paper RadioIntroducing Your Cube, With Myagic!Andy and Anthony and special guest May talk about introducing your cube! The overview you write (or present) to your players is the first thing players often lean about your cube, so providing useful concise context is critical. They talk about the different audiences you may want to consider when writing about your cube, including players who want to get ready to draft and other designers looking to give feedback on the list.
They end the show with a pack 1, pick 1 from May’s very own Fae Cube, a flavorful, fairytale inspired list.
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2023-03-201h 07Uber CubeCube Bombs : What Makes Them Tick?During this episode Team Uber Cube (Anthony, Stu, May) are joined by Derek Gallen in an audacious 4 person round table discussion on what constitutes a bomb in cube. The panel discusses the subjective nature of bombs, prioritization, categorization, and what makes them tick. Thanks for listening and happy cubing! Here is location of the show notes including all the cards discussed during the show. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vZwn4xerGAImtId1E2YDPbd1VMc_G4X8?usp=sharingDerek Gallen's Current Cube Project: https://www.cubecobra.com/cube/overview/3xctCheck out Ant...
2023-03-131h 25Uber CubeCloning Cubes with Myagic EP 2During this episode Stu, May, and Anthony discuss the question "How do I make my cloned cube unique?" This was a listener submitted question where the team deep dives into resources that can be used to make your cube clone or copy different from the inspiration. We discuss design techniques, tools and strategies to make your cube stand out from the crowd. Thanks for listening and happy cubing! Scryfall Card Tagger Project Link: https://scryfall.com/docs/tagger-tagsHere is location of the show notes including all the cards discussed during the show. https://drive.go...
2023-03-0642 minUber CubeCloning Cubes with Myagic EP 1During episode 1 of this 2-part series Anthony, Stu, and Myagic discuss a listener submitted question "How do I make my cube unique from a clone or a copied cube?" We discuss the techniques, tools and resources curators can use to make your cube have a special identity apart from the original design inspiration. Thanks for listening and happy cubing! Here is location of the show notes including all the cards discussed during the show. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vZwn4xerGAImtId1E2YDPbd1VMc_G4X8?usp=sharingCheck out Anthony's Cubes: https://cubecobra.com...
2023-02-2731 minUber CubeA Discussion on Over Tinkering with MyagicDuring this episode both Anthony aka. Uber Bear and May aka. Myagic discuss the impacts of over tinkering in cube environments. Team Uber Cube provides methods to both process feedback and how to responsibly update your cube environments without "tipping the scales" or "flattening the tires." In addition, we discuss how to balance your subtypes or factions within your thematic cube environments to best target the fun for all drafters. We certainly hope you enjoyed this discussion and as always happy cubing!Check out May's Cubes: https://cubecobra.com/user/view/615504600674da101effa506Check out...
2022-11-211h 01Uber CubeFairy Tales & Cube DesignDuring this episode Stu and Anthony are joined by our special guest Myagic. May is the curator of The Fae Cube, a cube designed to highlight whimsical spells that encapsulate the imagination of the cube world. This cube beautifully captures a world filled with mischievous faeries, sinister goblins, ferocious dragons, majestic elves, mercurial changelings, and noble humans. Each group has been meticulously chosen based on their D&D class, signpost, and synergies. Team Uber Cube conducts a deep dive into thematic design concepts, card selection, and banters whilst enjoying libations. This was a fun and playful episode that hop...
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