Commitment to the Bit — On Context Shift Cubes

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. ⁠View all cards mentioned in the episode →⁠ 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 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” C…