The Barash Files 002 — On Terminology, Communication, and Community

View all cards mentioned in this episode In the second installment of “The Barash Files”, Andy, Anthony, and Zach talk about Cube terminology. They talk about how the language we use effects that kinds of conversations we have which in turn effect the kinds of communities we build. New terminology can enable talking more efficiently about concepts that get condensed into a term, but also make it harder to communicate the nuance and variety in those concepts, potentially making communities harder to enter. Zach shares his thoughts on different parts of cube design, including ideation before anyone touches a card, material choices, what happens during the draft, and in game rules. His hope is to offer new terminology to push the boundaries of what cube designers consider when building a cube. Discussed in this episode: Parker’s History of Cube Article The Dunning Kruger Curve The Cascade Cube Eiganjo Drift Ryan Saxe’s Autobattler Cube The Devoid Cube Curio Cube Degenerate Micro Cube The Bauble Cube Reading Rainbow Companion Cube Tupelo Honey UMA Plus 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 A…