From what I've seen, cube sounds like a really fun format. Problem is, I don't know the rules and how to play. I've looked around, but couldn't really find articles on how to play. Could someone link me some or explain for me? Thanks.
From what I've seen, cube sounds like a really fun format. Problem is, I don't know the rules and how to play. I've looked around, but couldn't really find articles on how to play. Could someone link me some or explain for me? Thanks.
Have you ever booster drafted? Cube is basically just booster drafts using cards in the cube list. You make random packs out of the contents of the cube, and draft/deckbuild/play exactly the same way you would in a normal draft. It's the best format ever.
"When I use a word," Humpty Dumpty said, in rather a scornful tone, "it means just what I choose it to mean - neither more nor less." -Lewis Carroll, Through the Looking Glass
The only downside of Cube drafting is that every other format sucks in comparison
I got started by viewing eidolon's Cube comparison thread at http://forums.mtgsalvation.com/showthread.php?t=271371 I looked at the most popular cards & built my Cube from there. The Cube is completely customizable so do whatever you want with it.
I have a bunch of information in the first post of my cube thread with links to some interesting reading on designing and playing cubes as well as my own take on why the format is awesome.
That's actually not a question at all. Seriously, where else do you get
a way to shape your own environment, feeling like R&D
a way to utilize tons of super-strong and super-interesting cards in one place
a way to see where these lead when combined (like what you've always wanted to do in chemistry, but were never allowed to)
a way to do so even more than 2 years after their most recent printing
a way to train your limited skills by pondering over very (VERY) hard choices
a way to play limited without any running investment
a way to play your pet cards, granted that they're not too weak
All in ONE FREAKING FORMAT!?
Sorry for the capslocking, but I have trouble containing myself when it's about the awesomeness of the cube. It's a little expensive, but then again, you can just make a budget one or a C/U one or even build a Pauper cube.
Specialities about the cube: U tempo, B aggro, R slow-ish are supported. G aggro is not.
Currently trying to support tokens in all colors but blue, in different ways: W pumps them, B sacrifices them, R suicides them, G has decent-sized ones.
cube list outdated
*literal C/U definition according to gatherer
**some cards are banned. Library of Alexandria, Land Tax, Sol Ring.
Sliced bread often feels inadequate due to its inability to cube.
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It's worth it. No matter how much money you can dump into it. I started with 180 terribad cards laying around and it evolved from there. You'll never regret it.
Thanks to Rivenor for the art.
Have you ever booster drafted? Cube is basically just booster drafts using cards in the cube list. You make random packs out of the contents of the cube, and draft/deckbuild/play exactly the same way you would in a normal draft. It's the best format ever.
My 630 Card Powered Cube
My Article - "Cube Design Philosophy"
My Article - "Mana Short: A study in limited resource management."
My 50th Set (P)review - Discusses my top 20 Cube cards from OTJ!
Thanks so much.
Thanks to Rivenor for the art.
http://forums.mtgsalvation.com/showthread.php?t=241844
-AA
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My Cube: http://cubetutor.com/viewcube/9029
wtwlf is often guilty of hyperbole. This is a rare example of understatement.
My 380 Beginners’ Cube on Cube Tutor
"When I use a word," Humpty Dumpty said, in rather a scornful tone, "it means just what I choose it to mean - neither more nor less." -Lewis Carroll, Through the Looking Glass
I got started by viewing eidolon's Cube comparison thread at http://forums.mtgsalvation.com/showthread.php?t=271371 I looked at the most popular cards & built my Cube from there. The Cube is completely customizable so do whatever you want with it.
Good luck!
My 540 card Powered Cube last updated March 2022
Oh but the real downside is that cubists tend to quit constructed.
My CubeCobra (draft 20 card packs, 2 packs.)
430, Peasant, Very Unpowered
Why you should take your hybrids out of your gold section
Manamath Article
That's an upside. Cube >>> Regular Limited >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Constructed.
[Remixes] - [The Brutal Cube - 360 Powered] - [My Cube Article] - ['Print-This' Wishlist]
[Remixes] - [The Brutal Cube - 360 Powered] - [My Cube Article] - ['Print-This' Wishlist]
MY CUBE!
EDH Decks
Tomorrow, The Pitcher's Name
That's actually not a question at all. Seriously, where else do you get
a way to shape your own environment, feeling like R&D
a way to utilize tons of super-strong and super-interesting cards in one place
a way to see where these lead when combined (like what you've always wanted to do in chemistry, but were never allowed to)
a way to do so even more than 2 years after their most recent printing
a way to train your limited skills by pondering over very (VERY) hard choices
a way to play limited without any running investment
a way to play your pet cards, granted that they're not too weak
All in ONE FREAKING FORMAT!?
Sorry for the capslocking, but I have trouble containing myself when it's about the awesomeness of the cube. It's a little expensive, but then again, you can just make a budget one or a C/U one or even build a Pauper cube.
450, Peasant*, unpowered**
Specialities about the cube:
U tempo, B aggro, R slow-ish are supported. G aggro is not.
Currently trying to support tokens in all colors but blue, in different ways: W pumps them, B sacrifices them, R suicides them, G has decent-sized ones.
cube list outdated
*literal C/U definition according to gatherer
**some cards are banned. Library of Alexandria, Land Tax, Sol Ring.
Content:
Sig & Avvy by Disappointing Signets Inc.
CCC&G BRAGGING RIGHTS
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To cube, or what the hell is wrong with you? That is the question.