Recross the Paths

• Sam - TL;DR || The Circle of Life

  In this episode, Sam gives us an overview of both Too Long, Didn't Read, a cube where cards can't have more than five lines of text, and The Circle of Life, a cube where all of your creatures have emerge! We discuss Sam's experience at CubeCon, what he learned from feedback and what's next for his projects. We discuss considering feedback, balancing accessibility and complexity, leaning into what makes a cube unique, and much more.TL;DR on CubeCobra: https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/TLDRThe Circle of Life on CubeCobra: https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/EMRGSam is finmint on DiscordIf you'd like to be part of CUBE GRATITUDE this year, follow the link below to upload a recording. You can also email the show at [email protected]. Submissions close soon!https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdsZ78VJIDazkuY8AZ4AKgsTVOKpwU_Ks3o4YpkkB0tui2cJw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=111921507938458899914

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• BONUS - Post-Cube Vacation w/ Bones

  A busy schedule means a quick bonus episode. Bones and I (on very little sleep) reflect on an amazing trip to visit friends and play games.Be part of Cube Gratitude! Send in an audio clip about what you're thankful for in the cube space.https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdsZ78VJIDazkuY8AZ4AKgsTVOKpwU_Ks3o4YpkkB0tui2cJw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=111921507938458899914Email the show at [email protected]

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• CrimsonYoshi - Hackett Cube

  This week, John (CrimsonYoshi) guides us through the curated chaos of Hackett Cube, a low-powered environment that celebrates a mad scientist approach to repurposing cards from yesterday and today. We also explore his insightful blog detailing a year away from the project and the changes that came from the reflection. We unpack not designing at the peaks of power, putting complexity budget where it belongs, keeping sight of your pet cards, and much more.Hackett Cube on CubeCobra: https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/sd4Make sure to check out the Blog for the write-up! - https://cubecobra.com/cube/blog/blogpost/4a9f3e75-9b4d-4913-82fe-6bdfb762f8bfJohn on CubeCobra: https://cubecobra.com/user/view/5fca9a3abada5f7f150c8b6cJohn is .crimsonyoshi on DiscordCube Gratitude 2025 - Follow the link below to share what you're thankful for in a special episode during the week of Thanksgiving: https://forms.gle/dFo3q1QoLxTRjm8j9Email the show at [email protected]

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• Tom - Volcano Manor

  This week, Tom guides us through this deeply color-imbalanced, punishing environment where Black and Red rule and Bant offers power at a dangerous cost. This cube challenges players and design conventions in unexpected and delightful ways. We discuss building the best version of the experience you want, embracing what stands out about your project, not putting grapes in your ice cream, and much more.Volcano Manor on CubeCobra: https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/VolcanomanorUntap T.O.: https://untap.ca/Tom is ctide on DiscordCube Gratitude 2025 - Follow the link below to share what you're thankful for in a special episode during the week of Thanksgiving: https://forms.gle/dFo3q1QoLxTRjm8j9Email the show at [email protected]

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• Celaena - The Menagerie: Critters and Creepers

  Now we reach the grand finale,Animale, carnivale.Noises new to sea and landIssue from the skillful band. (Ogden Nash)In this conversation, Celaena guides us through The Menagerie: Critters and Creepers - a collection of fantastic beasts that defy cube conventions. This is also Celaena's first cube project! We discuss embracing the support of your community, not playing the idea of a cube, being gracious with yourself, and much more.The Menagerie on CubeCobra: https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/themenagerieCelaena on Moxfield: https://moxfield.com/users/CelaenaSwordCelaena on Bsky: https://bsky.app/profile/celaena.bsky.socialEmail the show at [email protected]

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