That's also a good point; perhaps if, as mentioned, we have a few back-up articles just in case. Or if instead of saying three specific days, we can just aim for three times a week?
Offering to help isn't bold I'll add it to the list.
Whenever's easiest for you. The template won't be written for a couple of days at least; oh my brother, why must you ask me to draft Modern Masters.
Modern Masters draft is super overrated imo, I haven't really enjoyed it. I just think, "I'd rather be cubing."
I have a few ideas for articles I could write, if the focus is going to be on getting more people interested in peasant cubing and growing the community I could start with a sort of roadmap/intro to drafting peasant and how to get your feet wet with it drafting-wise.
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i guess we'd have multiple people doing the card of the day so as to not overwhelm one person, or perhaps have multiple thoughts from people for each one?
i like the monday/wednesday/friday schedule. i guess it's just a matter of actually having things to write articles about, which will be the trickiest bit probably. new set releases are going to provide a ton of content, but figuring out what to do otherwise is harder.
Right now we've just come out of RTR block and MM, M14 is coming with a bunch already spoiled, and Theros is coming. That's a ton of stuff to write about already, and that's just the recent sets.
Delving into non-Modern sets could also be very insightful and valuable to newer players.
We can easily have the week's content prepared by the weekend beforehand so as to have time to prepare in case somebody is unable to prepare that week's content.
And we can take turns doing card of the day; only a couple of paragraphs are needed.
Get a decent backlog (like at least one from each contributor) of articles written and on track to be edited and formatted, then launch right after M14 spoilers are complete. The first two things on our site should be the general "Why Peasant Cube" page along with a "M14 for Peasant" preview article. These will be shortly followed by the other backlogged articles on the MWF schedule and we hopefully get a stream of content coming in behind the scenes.
I think having 5-10 "Card of the Day" blurbs in the can and ready to go is a great idea to fill in gaps where articles are coming in more slowly - there are definitely some from the main Peasant Thread I posted a while back that I can dig up and rewrite for public consumption. Just like Magic designers conserve design space with mechanics, we should be willing to conserve content to an extent so we have something ready at all times.
I cannot commit to contributing regularly (I have a fairly erratic schedule), but I will certainly try to write an article/CotD whenever I'm available.
I don't have much going on right now, so I'll start writing something.
Are we going to use our real names or stick with usernames?
Names don't matter too much.
If everyone can begin to draft and write an article or two over the next week, I can work on the template and hosting.
I believe we can have it running within 7 or 14 days?
Also, if you begin writing an article, let me know so I can add it to the list. We don't want two people working on an identical article!
Gameplay or draft videos of cube would also be awesome.
Using real names is a bit more official. However, people who feel like they prefer a pseudonym are free to do so (such as "The Ferret").
I agree that real names feel more genuine. Perhaps those who wish to remain anonymous can use a different name, but still a real name? Like Peter or Greg or something, rather than something artificial.
Oglor, count me in for writing articles on the regular. Its summer now, and I can see myself writing a column every week. I'm definitely interested in writing about different archetypes every week. Or deck techs, or draft discussions. I will ponder this for now, but put me down as definitely interested.
Also, I can write 10~ card of the days at a time. Gimme a list, and I'll get them done ASAP.
Oglor, count me in for writing articles on the regular. Its summer now, and I can see myself writing a column every week. I'm definitely interested in writing about different archetypes every week. Or deck techs, or draft discussions. I will ponder this for now, but put me down as definitely interested.
Also, I can write 10~ card of the days at a time. Gimme a list, and I'll get them done ASAP.
Sweet. For now, focus on Cube staples. Glad to have you on board.
Offering to help isn't bold I'll add it to the list.
And 3 days a week is my favorite for a starting schedule.
I can get you guys an article sometime soon. Not tonight but soon. Need a video card for my computer, badly.
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
Go giants for me, if possible.
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
Modern Masters draft is super overrated imo, I haven't really enjoyed it. I just think, "I'd rather be cubing."
I have a few ideas for articles I could write, if the focus is going to be on getting more people interested in peasant cubing and growing the community I could start with a sort of roadmap/intro to drafting peasant and how to get your feet wet with it drafting-wise.
peasantcube.blogspot.com
i like the monday/wednesday/friday schedule. i guess it's just a matter of actually having things to write articles about, which will be the trickiest bit probably. new set releases are going to provide a ton of content, but figuring out what to do otherwise is harder.
Delving into non-Modern sets could also be very insightful and valuable to newer players.
We can easily have the week's content prepared by the weekend beforehand so as to have time to prepare in case somebody is unable to prepare that week's content.
And we can take turns doing card of the day; only a couple of paragraphs are needed.
Get a decent backlog (like at least one from each contributor) of articles written and on track to be edited and formatted, then launch right after M14 spoilers are complete. The first two things on our site should be the general "Why Peasant Cube" page along with a "M14 for Peasant" preview article. These will be shortly followed by the other backlogged articles on the MWF schedule and we hopefully get a stream of content coming in behind the scenes.
I think having 5-10 "Card of the Day" blurbs in the can and ready to go is a great idea to fill in gaps where articles are coming in more slowly - there are definitely some from the main Peasant Thread I posted a while back that I can dig up and rewrite for public consumption. Just like Magic designers conserve design space with mechanics, we should be willing to conserve content to an extent so we have something ready at all times.
I don't have much going on right now, so I'll start writing something.
Are we going to use our real names or stick with usernames?
My Type 4 stack (Cube Tutor link)
maybe i'll write up a set review for a standard set, just cause.
If everyone can begin to draft and write an article or two over the next week, I can work on the template and hosting.
I believe we can have it running within 7 or 14 days?
Also, if you begin writing an article, let me know so I can add it to the list. We don't want two people working on an identical article!
Gameplay or draft videos of cube would also be awesome.
Cubetutor link - 380 Peasant Cube
I agree that real names feel more genuine. Perhaps those who wish to remain anonymous can use a different name, but still a real name? Like Peter or Greg or something, rather than something artificial.
Great job coming together on something like this guys, I feel so proud of our little forum!
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- Reya Dawnbringer // - Mistform Ultimus // - Balthor the Defiled // - Urabrask the Hidden // - Mirri, Cat Warrior
My Type 4 stack (Cube Tutor link)
If you want to give it a go, I'll put it in the list.
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Also, I can write 10~ card of the days at a time. Gimme a list, and I'll get them done ASAP.
Rally the peasants
has to be our first review
has to be
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
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
Sweet. For now, focus on Cube staples. Glad to have you on board.
Sounds good