Andy and Anthony talk about novelty Cubes. Many Cubes are built around a novelty concept or design restriction. Novelty designs can be fun and light, but gimmicks can also pigeonhole cubes, making them feel unworthy of serious attention. Our hosts discuss their experience with novelty design, from its benefits to its challenging implications.
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Discussed in this episode:

Anthony’s Turbo Cube
Andy’s 100 Ornithopters Cube
Andy’s Degenerate Micro Cube
The Bolt Cube
The Descent Into Avernus
Anthony’s Defunct Monoblack Cube
Gimmicks
Novelties
Dan Dan — Rhystic Studies Video
Anthony’s Battle Box

Timestamps
0:00 - Introduction
3:45 - What is novelty in Cube design?
8:38 - How does novelty impact draft vs gameplay? What about self-imposed restrictions?
17:13 - The Monoblack Cube, The Turbo Cube, and first impressions of your themes “at common”
29:08 - A Ward Sliver Detour
35:54 - What can Dan Dan’s virality teach us about novel ways to play Magic?
49:44 - Pack 1, Pick 1 from the 100 Ornithopters Cube
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You can find the hosts’ Cubes on Cube Cobra:

Andy’s “Bun Magic” Cube
Anthony’s “Regular” Cube

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