The Hardest Part is Just Getting Started, with Sam from Rhystic Studies

Andy and Anthony are joined by Sam from Rhystic Studies to talk about his first Cube design project. Sam, who produces thoughtful, carefully written videos on Magic, has been interested in Cube design for years and has finally made the leap to create his own list. They talk about what motivates Sam’s design goals, how he’s approached the project, and what he’s looking forward to in his first experiences playing it. ⁠View all cards mentioned in the episode →⁠ Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 3:06 - Betrayal Corner and the Magic to Game Design Pipeline 7:53 - Introduction to “Kitchen Table All Stars”, Sam’s new Cube 11:46 - Why now and why Cube is Sam’s “end game” for Magic 22:22 - Cube Design in the Liminal Space Between the First Complete List and the First Actual Draft 30:23 - What Are Sam’s Goals for the First Draft 44:34 - What are the other hallmark cards of Kitchen Table All Stars? 51:38 - Identifying and Handling Power Outliers 56:13 - Pack 1, Pick 1 from Sam’s Cube Discussed in this episode: Intro backing music “Lonesome Journey” by KeysOfMoonMusic Betrayal (Board Game) Pandemic (Board Game) Sam’s Cube, “Kitchen Table All Stars” Episode 191: Vibes-Forward Cube Design with Ryan…