Listen "The Neoclassical Cube: The Spirit of Old-School Magic, With a Twist"
Episode Synopsis
Andy and Anthony talk about Andy’s latest cube creation, The Neoclassical Cube! The cube is intended to capture the spirit of old-school Magic, including iconic cards and themes, bolstered by a few new cards that feel in the spirit of old-school design. Andy plans to play it un-sleeved celebrating cards that show their history in their wear.
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They finish the episode with a pack 1, pick 1 from the cube.
Discussed in this episode:
Shuffle Up and Play with Patrick and Cedric
Boonta Vista
The Neoclassical Cube
Old Border Foil Cube
Patrick Chapin’s “How To Fix Standard: A Detailed And Surprising Format Comparison”
Dear Sophie, Love Gonti by Rhystic Studies and the deck that inspired it
Degenerate Micro Cube Primer
Cube Surveys for Phyrexia: All Will Be One and Phyrexia: All Will Be One Commander
Timestamps:
7:59 — Introduction to main topic
9:03 — Background of the Neoclassical Cube
22:34 — Neoclassical Cube Design Principles
26:56 — Neoclassical Cube Themes
49:27 — Immediate Challenges: White and Black Cheap Threats
59:24 — Pack 1, Pick 1 from The Neoclassical 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
If want us to do a pack 1, pick 1 from your cube submit it on our website. Send in questions to the show at [email protected]. You can also find both your hosts in the MTG Cube Talk Discord.
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.
View all cards mentioned in the episode →
They finish the episode with a pack 1, pick 1 from the cube.
Discussed in this episode:
Shuffle Up and Play with Patrick and Cedric
Boonta Vista
The Neoclassical Cube
Old Border Foil Cube
Patrick Chapin’s “How To Fix Standard: A Detailed And Surprising Format Comparison”
Dear Sophie, Love Gonti by Rhystic Studies and the deck that inspired it
Degenerate Micro Cube Primer
Cube Surveys for Phyrexia: All Will Be One and Phyrexia: All Will Be One Commander
Timestamps:
7:59 — Introduction to main topic
9:03 — Background of the Neoclassical Cube
22:34 — Neoclassical Cube Design Principles
26:56 — Neoclassical Cube Themes
49:27 — Immediate Challenges: White and Black Cheap Threats
59:24 — Pack 1, Pick 1 from The Neoclassical 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
If want us to do a pack 1, pick 1 from your cube submit it on our website. Send in questions to the show at [email protected]. You can also find both your hosts in the MTG Cube Talk Discord.
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.
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