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The Neoclassical Cube: The Spirit of Old-School Magic, With a Twist

The Neoclassical Cube: The Spirit of Old-School Magic, With a Twist

FromLucky Paper Radio


The Neoclassical Cube: The Spirit of Old-School Magic, With a Twist

FromLucky Paper Radio

ratings:
Length:
71 minutes
Released:
Jan 30, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

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.
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

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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 mail@luckypaper.co. You can also find both your hosts in the MTG Cube Talk Discord.
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Musical production by DJ James Nasty.
Released:
Jan 30, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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Lucky Paper Radio is a podcast about Magic: the Gathering hosted by lifelong friends Andy Mangold and Anthony Mattox. Focused primarily on sandbox formats like Cube, which are free of banlists, rotation, and net decking, the show is about the best parts of Magic and how to get the most out of the game.