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We’re back on the rails again with another exciting episode of Cube Engineers! In the season finale, TrainmasterGT invites back Usman Jamil and Chris Taylor to give a master class on Cube design! The trio discuss different Cube projects they have completed, and different lessons that can be applied from their designs. Learn about:
* Making and using custom cards
* Sizing and balancing your Cube
* Writing Primers
* Finding Ideas and Inspiration
* Fixing and how to use Triomes
* Basic Land Art Choices
* Proxying
* Nonsingleton
* Microcubes
* Setting Goals
* And More!
Special thanks to Usman and Chris for taking part in the finale, and to every other guest and viewer for being a part of this first season!
Show Notes
Cube Engineers Episode 3
The Dandy Cube (Full Cube)
The Dandy Customs
The Usman Cube
The Death and Taxes Microcube
The Campout Cube
Snom Party
Usman’s Article about Triomes
Usman’s Spider-Man First Thoughts
Derail (Rail War)
555-Jank
Episode 1,243 of the Drive to Work Podcast
Overanalyzing Avatar on YouTube
The Sokka Video Essay
Cards Noted
Image Gallery
Leeches
Suncleanser
Usher of the Fallen
Staff of the Storyteller
Esper Sentinel
Icehide Golem
Arcum’s Astrolabe
Cranial Plating
Nettlecyst
Shrapnel Blast
Galvanic Blast
Tezzeret, Agent of Bolas
Virus Bettle
Blackmail
Creepy Doll
Dollhouse of Horrors
Splitskin Doll
Arabella, Abandoned Doll
Twitching Doll
Living Phone
Stuffy Doll
Cankerbloom
Ancient Den
Garruk Wildspeaker
Ursine Monstrosity
Death Greeter’s Champion
Summon: Good King Mog XII
Falcon Airship
Sabin, Master Monk
Summon: Brinhildr
Spider-Punk
Psychic Frog
Psychatog
Sphinx’s Revelation
Helitrooper
Cori-Steel Cutter
Third-Path Iconoclast
Gut, True-Soul Zealot
Otharri, Suns' Glory
Broadside Bombardiers
Force of Will
Force of Negation
Swords to Plowshares
Entomb
Reanimate
Atraxa, Grand Unifier
Damnation
Vaultborn Tyrant
Necromancy
Animate Dead
Dance of the Dead
Spitting Dilophosaurus
Grim Bauble
Dubious Delicacy
Choco-comet
Gwen Stacy
Abbot of Keral Keep
Descendant of Storms
Zack Fair
Summon: Yojimbo
Marang River Regent
Cecil, Dark Knight
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
Starting Town
Tifa Lockheart
Gau, Feral Youth
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
Thieving Skydiver
Consult the Star Charts
Stock Up
Lazotep Quarry
Heirloom Blade
Lavaspur Boots
Adakar Wastes
The Landscapes
Plains (New Capenna)
Unsanctioned Basic Lands
Serene Rememberance
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
Wasteland
Rishadin Port
Wasteland Strangler
Path to Exile
Propaganda
Tundra
Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger
Goblin Rabblemaster
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
The Flux
Gaddock Teeg
Forth Eorlingas!
Glowrider
Lightstall Inquisitor
Judge’s Familliar
Serra Avenger
Tommik, Distinguished Advocate
White Orchid Phantasm
Flickerwisp
Vryn Wingmare
Restoration Angel
Cataclysm
Shattering Blow
Keeper of the Lens
Baleful Strix
Thanks again for watching!
—GT
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In this episode, TrainmasterGT invites Andy Mangold to discuss a topic every Cube podcaster must grapple with at some point in their career: Minecraft! Arguably, the most elegant sandbox game of all time, Minecraft contains many great lessons for any designer. The question is: what can we learn and how can it be applied to Cube? Stay tuned to find out!
All Aboard!
Show Notes
Luck Paper Radio
Cube Engineers April Fools Episode
Bdoubleo100 on YouTube
PaulsoaresJr
100 Ornithopters Cube
The Bun Magic Cube
Dooby’s in Baltimore
Cards Discussed
Skirmish Rhino
Edge Rover
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
Hazoret, the Fervent
Ornithopter
Dandân
Oko, Thief of Crowns
Questing Beast
Fear of Lost Teeth
Anticausal Vestige
Pulling Teeth (Bella Note: I think TrainmasterGT, Future DDS, would have some better methods of accomplishing this…)
Tooth Collector
Pith Driller
Restoration Specialist
Brilliant Restoration
Redress Fate
Tooth and Nail
Root Greevil
Special thanks to Andy for being a guest on the show and Bella for doing the card links in the Show Notes!
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In this episode, TrainmasterGT invites the legendary Dom Harvey to discuss the intersection between fun cards for Cube and Constructed. Learn the anatomy of successful designs for the two formats, and how Cube designers can gain inspiration for their own environments by examining various constructed formats.
All Aboard!
Show Notes
Dominaria’s Judgement Podcast
All About Amulet Titan
The Companion Cube
The Regular Cube
Cards Discussed
Ravnica Bouncelands
Cryptic Spires
Summon: Yojimbo
Dark Confidant
Greater Gargadon
Ritual Chamber // Unholy Annex
Oko, Thief of Crowns
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
Hardened Scales
Winding Constrictor
Pyromancer Ascension
Up the Beanstalk
Solitude
Fury
Overlord of the Hauntwoods
Ride’s End
Conclave Mentor
Panharmonicon (Bella Note: 10/10 excellent wedding venue)
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
Icetill Explorer
Ramunap Excavator
Crucible of Worlds
Strip Mine (Bella Note: a card for the certified Minecraft gamer)
Oracle of Mul Daya
Trained Armodon
Krenko, Baron of Tin-Street
Jan Jansen, Chaos Crafter
Faithless Looting
Thought Scour
Jeskai Ascendancy
Silumgar’s Scorn
Dispelling Exhale
Quench (Bella Note: There’s nothinggggg quenchier… IT’SSSSS THE QUENCHIEST!!!)
Roiling Dragonstorm
Chart a Course
Kavaron Harrier
Plasma Bolt
Torch the Tower
Magma Spray
Flame-Blessed Bolt
Hatching Plans
Consider
Opt
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
Stoneforge Mystic
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER (Bella Note: I need their hair care routine asap)
Blood Artist
Vivi Ornitier (Train Note: you’ll love himb. Bella Note: I LOVE HIMB 🤩)
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
Twinmaw Stormbrood
Marang River Regent
Broadside Bombardiers
Forth Eorlingas!
Minsc and Boo, Timeless Heroes
Gut, True Soul Zealot
Scavenging Ooze
Restore
Ursine Monstrosity
Tarmogoyf
Glarb, Calamity’s Augur
Special thanks to Dom for being a guest on the show and Bella for adding the links in the show notes!
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In this episode, TrainmasterGT invites Usman and Bella to discuss changes to Highball 4K, Unstable Cubicorns, and the all-new Jerry Gauntlet. Follow all of the latest changes to Highball 4K and the continuing evolution of Unstable Cubicorns. Also, learn about an all-new tool for teaching new players Magic: the Jerry Gauntlet!
All Aboard!
Show Notes
Highball 4K Cube on Cubecobra and Riptidelab
Unstable Cubicorns on Cubecobra and Riptidelab
The Jerry Gauntlet: Final Adventure
The Jerry Gauntlet: Flash of Ferocity
Usman’s Substack
The Pack One Slick Ones Episode 3: Starter Cubes!
Theseus (Parker’s 384 Legacy Cube)
Cards Discussed
Boon Satyr
Reaper of the Wilds
Siege Rhino
Courser of Kruphix
Elspeth, Sun’s Champion
Thoughtseize
Dig Through Time
Treasure Cruise
Monastery Swiftspear
Dark Confidant
Tarmogoyf
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
Leonin Lightscribe
Monastery Mentor
Ajani, Nacatl Pariah
Esika’s Chariot
Borrowed Time
Stormchaser’s Talent
Triton Wavebreaker
Archmage’s Charm
Cryptic Command
Mystic Confluence
Censor
Mana Leak
Dispelling Exhale
Stubborn Denial
Spell Pierce
Dragonlord Atarka
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
Murktide Regent
The Elder Dragon War
Elspeth Conquers Death (I love the art on this 🤩)
Ensoul Artifact
Tasigur, the Golden Fang
Collected Company
Marang River Regent
Memory Deluge
Fact or Fiction
Memory Deluge Promo
Unstable Cubicorn Changes
Devkarin Dissident
Deadeye Tormenter
Slate Street Ruffian
Lifecreed Duo (Bella & Train)
Patrick Star
Lightning Bolt
Minecart Daredevil
Spore Crawler
Friendly Teddy ☹️
Owlbear 🙂
Colossal Dreadmaw
Mosswood Dreadknight
Smitten Swordmaster
Thanks to Usman and Bella for being guests on this episode, and thanks to Bella for her contributions to the show notes!
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Space. The final frontier. These are the voyages of the podcast Cube Engineers. In this episode, TrainmasterGT once again invites Usman Jamil to discuss the coolest new cards in Edge of Eternities for Cube! Which cards will last the whole five-year mission, and which cards are wearing a red shirt? Stay tuned to find out!
All Aboard!
Show Notes
Highball 4K Cube on Riptidelab and Cubecobra
The original build of Highball
Usman’s Cube
Usman’s Substack
Usman and TrainmasterGT’s Full EOE Review Article
Gustav Holst - Mars: The Bringer Of War
Cards Discussed
Synthesizer Labship
Ensoul Artifact
Evendo, Waking Haven
Uthros Research Craft
The Seriema
Bygone Colossus
Kavaron, Memorial World
Hearthhull, the Worldseed
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
Lumen-Class Frigate
Marang River Regent
Fell Gravship
Anticausal Vestige
Bane of Bala Ged
Lavaspur Boots
Cori-Steel Cutter
Lightning Greaves
Rabbit Battery
Plasma Bolt
Curiosity
Guide of Souls
Tragic Slip
Nova Hellkite
Skewer the Critics
Rift Bolt
Edge Rover
Rampant Growth
Crucible of Worlds
The Landscapes
The Panoramas
Shire Terrace
Voldaren Epicure
Galvanic Blast
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
Lightstall Inquisitor
The Inspectors
Spyglass Siren
Cenote Scout
Flickerwisp
Siege Rhino
Cosmogoyf
Soulflayer
Ouroboroid
Terminal Velocity
Sneak Attack
Yuna’s Whistle
Kalonian Hydra
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
Cosmogrand Zenith (Bella Note: #girlboss)
Starfield Shepherd
Esper Sentinel
Hangarback Walker
Walking Ballista
Giver of Runes
Mother of Runes
Tamiyo, Inquisitive Student
Mockingbird
Hexdrinker
Noble Hierarch
Ignoble Hierarch
Pawpatch Recruit
Stoneforge Mystic
Cecil, Dark Knight (Bella Note: CECIL!!!! I NEED YOU CECIL!!!!!)
Soul-Scar Mage
Hired Claw
Kytheon, Hero of Akros
Nettlecyst
The Endstone
Lich’s Mirror
Celestial Colonnade
Restless Anchorage
Creeping Tar Pit
Tinker (Bella Note: GenChem lab be like…)
Recycle
Icetill Explorer
Oracle of Mul Daya
Lazotep Quarry
Ocelot Pride (Bella Note: 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️✨)
Horizon of Progress
Reflecting Pool
Courser of Kruphix
Goblin Guide
Heirloom Blade
Tireless Tracker
Kishla Skimmer
Sinkhole Surveyor
Horizon Explorer
Vaan, Street Thief
Keen-Eyed Curator
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
Consult the Star Charts
Stock Up
Impulse
Pillage the Bog
Memory Deluge
Seam Rip
Portable Hole
Trickster Mage
Waterfront Bouncer
Jaya Ballard, Task Mage (Bella Note: #baddie)
Invasion of Mercadia
Kavaron Harrier
Descendant of Storms
Winternight Stories
Thanks again to Usman for being a guest on this episode, and special thanks to Bella for her contribution to the show notes!
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It’s time for a new mini-series! In this episode, TrainmasterGT assembles the Avengers to help update his Cube, Highball 4K. Usman Jamil, GayTransMulldrifter, and Parker LaMascus help TrainmasterGT take a look under the hood of his Cube to fix a series of perceived issues. Learn different approaches to updating a Cube, setting and implementing goals, and how to reconcile evolving priorities.
All Aboard!
Show Notes
Cubes Mentioned
Highball 4K Cube on Riptidelab
Highball 4K Cube: Pre-Update/Main Thread
Higball 4K Cube: Update Progress
Cube Comparison
Parker’s Alara Article
Parker’s Article about Aesthetics and Design
Museum of Modern Cube (and it’s accompanying Cube Engineers Episode!)
The Tabletop Cube
The $5 Fair 'Nuff Cube (Riptidelab and Cubecobra)
The Bodleian Cube
Guest Links:
PARKER
Bluesky
Luckypaper.co
ARLO
Gaytransmulldrifter on YouTube
USMAN
Bluesky
Usman’s Substack
UsmanCube
Cards Mentioned
Murktide Regent
Baneslayer Angel
Tidehollow Sculler
Elspeth, Sun’s Champion
Siege Rhino
Polukranos, World Eater
Treasure Cruise
Dig Through Time
Tasigur, the Golden Fang
Jace, Vyrn’s Prodigy
Tarmogoyf
Dark Confidant
Questing Beast
Surrak, the Hunt Caller
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
Monastery Mentor
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
Esika’s Chariot
Bristlebud Farmer
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
Brimaz, King of Oreskos
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
Ranger-Captain of Eos
Skyclave Apparition
Wojek Investigator
Polis Smasher
The Wandering Emperor
Hooting Mandrills
Murktide Regent
Thoughtseize
Inquisition of Kozilek
Mana Leak
Old One Eye
Gruff Triplets
Grave Titan
Inferno Titan
Trumpeting Carnosaur
Ensoul Artifact
Dragonlord Ojutai
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
Sphinx of the Steel Wind
Thought Scour
Consider
Pearl Lake Ancient
Ajani, Nacatl Pariah
Dreadhorde Arcanist
Detective’s Phoenix
Sailor’s Bane
Stormwing Entity
Stormchaser’s Talent
Lórien Revealed
Marang River Regent
Anticausal Vestige
Tooth and Nail
Root Greevil
Sonic Shrieker
Avenger of the Fallen
Warden of the Grove
Retrofitter Foundry
Tersa Lightshatter
Liliana, Heretical Healer
Nissa, Vastwood Seer
Twinmaw Stormbrood
Roast
Songcrafter Mage
Bloomvine Regent
The Exhale Cycle
Magmatic Hellkite
Thundermaw Hellkite
Scavenger Regent
Surrak, Elusive Hunter
Disruptive Stormbrood
Inevitable Defeat
Anafenza, Unyielding Lineage
Sage of the Skies
Clarion Conquerer
Dragonlord Silumgar
Sower of Temptation
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
Overrun
Garruk Wildspeaker
Parallel Lives
Kitchen Finks
Murderous Redcap
Nova Hellkite
Flames of the Bloodhand
Suspension Field
The Khans of Tarkir Charms
Clever Impersonator
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
Glasspool Mimic
Hieroglyphic Illumination
Oko, Thief of Crowns
Tombstalker
Malevolent Rumble
Special thanks to Usman, Parker, and Arlo for being guests on this episode!
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In this episode, TrainmasterGT invites Senior Writer and Insyaa Region Lead Developer, Hoia, to discuss the Anbennar mod for Europa Universalis IV! Anbennar is one of the most immersive fantasy worldbuilding projects of all time, manifesting itself as a comprehensive total conversion mod for a popular grand strategy game! Hoia and TrainmasterGT go on a tour of the world of Anbennar, discussing each major region, including the interesting cultures and nations found in each. Learn about the great Kingdoms of Cannor, the Elven remnants of Aelentir, the diverse inhabitants of the Serpentspine Mountains, and even get a sneak peek of the Insyaa Region!
All Aboard!
Show Notes
Anbennar Official Discord
Anbennar Mod for Europa Universalis IV on the Steam Workshop
Anbennar on Reddit
Anbennar Merch Store
Anbennar on Bluesky
Additional Anbennar Content
William SRD: D&D’s Greatest Fan Game: Anbennar!
Quarbit’s Anbennar Playthrough Playlist
Pukebeard’s Anbennar Story Playlist
Lord Lambert’s Interview with Hoia
Cards Mentioned
Sinister Sabotage
Refute
Quench
Runo Stromkirk
Tags Mentioned
Moonhaven
Newshire
Jaddari
The Command
Taychend
Ameion
Koblidzan
Corinsfield
Konolkhatep
333rd Empire
Khatalashya
Vangheim
Hul-az-Krakazol
Clouded-Eye
Feiten
Varainé
Istralore
The Count’s League
Bianfang
Azkare
Arg-Ordstun
Redscale (for forming Koblidzan)
Goldscale
Thanks again to Hoia for being a guest on this episode!
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It’s time for the first Cube Engineers Bonus Episode!
In this episode, TrainmasterGT invites his sister Bella to discuss possible updates to the Unstable Cubicorns battle box. They explore a variety of cards, both new and old, that could match the tone and power level of this low-complexity battle box. Learn how to manage player feedback, address balancing concerns, and keep complexity manageable.
All Aboard!
Show Notes
Unstable Cubicorns Battle Box on Cubecobra and Riptidelab!
The Pack One Slick Ones: Starter Cubes!
Diggy Diggy Hole
The Woobles Crochet Kits
Langrennsfar
Kvikk Lunsj
Cards Discussed
(Cards in Bold were the main topics of discussion)
Ardenvale Tactician
Minecart Daredevil
Rimrock Knight
Friendly Teddy
Ravenous Rats
Miasma Demon
Colossal Dreadmaw
Spirited Companion
Armored Armadillo
Sundial, the Dawn Tyrant
Ancient Crab
Catacomb Crocodile
Expedition Envoy
Detention Chariot
Youthful Knight
Benalish Knight
Dub
Fencing Ace
Titan’s Strength
Shanna, Sissay’s Legacy
Brushwagg
Warbriar Blessing
Kor Skyfisher
Emancipation Angel
Heartfire Immolator
Repel Calamity
Manifold Mouse
Diversion Unit
Stormfront Pegasus
Mabel’s Mettle
Locust Spray
Fanatic of the Harrowing
Immerstrum Raider
Fanatical Firebrand
Admiral Beckett Brass
Goblin Diplomats
Goblin Wizardry
Irreverent Gremlin
Gremlin Tamer
Clamorous Ironclad
Ashcoat Bear
Terrian, World Tyrant
Neighborhood Guardian
Steadfast Unicorn
Owlbear
Ecstatic Electromancer
Pond Prophet
Moonrise Cleric
Tymaret, the Murder King
Patrick Star
Rick, Steadfast Leader
Cactus Preserve
Thanks again to Bella for being a guest on this episode!
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In this episode, TrainmasterGT invites lead developer Mac to discuss the After the End mod for Crusader Kings III! Journey to the 27th Century to explore a neo-feudalistic future of the Americas. Become a patrician in New York, a cowboy on the Great Plains, an administrator in the Empire of Brazil, or even a true Minnesota Viking! Discover cool characters, epic empires, and exotic cultures in a familiar yet new setting.
All Aboard!
Show Notes
After the End Discord Server
After the End Fan Fork Reddit
After the End for Crusader Kings 3 on the Steam Workshop
After the End for Crusader Kings 2 on the Steam Workshop
Pride on the Frontier Writing Contest
Crusader Kings III on Steam (On sale at time of publishing!)
Extra Resources
One Proud Bavarian: Becoming President of the USA in After the End!
Soul Tomato’s CK3 Video Playlist
Koifish Raiding America as the Best Viking in CK3!
Hey It’s Cara: The Best Crusader Kings 3 mod is BACK!
Orthodox Nerd: Mexico in the Post Apocalypse - Mexican Standoff
Tarkusarkusar: How To Reform America- GIGACHAD Story
Characters Mentioned
Includes both the full name of the character and their primary title.
Emperor Pedro X (Brazil)
General del Ejérecito “La Cucaracha” (Altipano)
Lord Thomas Wayne (New York)
High Chieftan Elias Waltney (The Mouse)
Emir Ali “Fabulous He” (Suncoast)
Senator Jeremy Afton (St. George)
Duchess Anastasia “The Heartbreaker” (The Inner Banks)
High Prince Roger Nelson (North Star)
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In this episode, Usman Jamil returns to discuss the new Final Fantasy Magic: The Gathering set with TrainmasterGT. What cards are hot? What cards are not? Where is Cecil? Also in this episode: Undertale, Massachussets, Sabrina Carpenter, and Chocobos. Oh so many Chocobos.
All Aboard!
Show Notes
Hej Hej from Sweden: Cube Engineers Episode 18
The Thom Heartmann Program
The Japanese Sakoku
The Pack One Slick Ones Episode 12
Chococraft Minecraft Mod
Communicating our Creations in the Evolving World of Cube Design: Cube Engineers Episode 17
Megalovania by Toby Fox
Gleaming the Cube on the Magic Show
You are a Pirate by Stefán Karl Stefánsson
Sound of Sunshine by Michael Franti and Spearhead
Espresso by Sabrina Carpenter
Massachussets by Ylvis
We are Number One by Stefán Karl Stefánsson
Master of Disguise by Stefán Karl Stefánsson
Cards Discussed
(Bold = Main discussion card).
Ignis Scientia
Tonberry
Sazh’s Chocobo
Garland, Knight of Cornelia
Gogo, Master of Mimicry
Ultima
Umaro, Raging Yeti
Archon of Cruelty
Barrowgoyf
Courser of Kruphix
Lightning Bolt
Lightning Strike
Brimaz, King of Oreskos
Elspeth, Sun’s Champion
Virtue of Loyalty
Stoneforge Mystic
Batterskull
Kaldra Compleat
Goblin Mime
Ticking Mime Bomb
Zack Fair
Maul of the Skyclaves
Cranial Plating
Selfless Spirit
Astrologian’s Planisphere
Alseid of Life’s Bounty
Heirloom Blade
Selfless Savior
Quarsi Revenant
Armor Thrull
Arwyn, Mortal Queen
Yuna’s Whistle
Phyrexian Obliterator
Emrakul, the Aeons Torn
Yuriko, the Tiger’s Shadow
Auroral Procession
Stormchaser’s Talent
Craterhoof Behemoth
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
Sleep Magic
Bind the Monster
Swords to Plowshares
Pacifism
Dog Umbra
Swift Reconfiguration
Summon: Yojimbo
Banishing Slash
Summon: Primal Odin
Summon: Leviathan
Kor Skyfisher
Nurturing Pixie
Sunpearl Kirin
Ambrosia Whiteheart
Cecil, Dark Knight
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
Death’s Shadow
The Last Ride
Scourge of the Skyclaves
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
Blood Artist
Goblin Piker
Squire
Relic Seeker
Bastion of Rememberance
Commune with the Beavers
Seed of Hope
Ancient Stirrings
Ensoul Artifact
Tough Cookie
Chainsaw
Cori Steel Cutter
The First Iroan Games
Galvanic Blast
Oath of Nissa
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
Thieving Skydiver
Sol Ring
Grim Monolith
Mana Vault
Portal to Phyrexia
Gilded Lotus
Coveted Jewel
Embercleave
Cryptic Coat
Sazh’s Chocobo
Wandering Chocobo
Steppe Lynx
Akoum Hellhound
Sazh Katzroy
Vinelasher Kudzu
The Landscape Cards
Enroaching Dragonstorm
Bloomvine Regent
Opera Love Song
Heartfire Hero
Vivi Ornitier
Cornered by Black Mages
Fleshback Marauder
Black Mage’s Rod
The Final Days
Expressive Iteration
Flame of Anor
Fire // Ice
Twin Bolt
Sublime Epiphany
Repulse
Thanks again to Usman for being the guest for this episode, and to Bella for helping me out with the Intro and Show Notes!
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It’s time for the moment you’ve been waiting for!
In this episode of Cube Engineers, the results of the “A Good Omen” contest are finally revealed! 25 contestants entered cards to compete for an epic prize: a full set of cards with the Omen mechanic, a foil Roiling Dragonstorm, and a signed foil copy of Skirmish Rhino! TrainmasterGT is joined by two guest-hosts: Chris Taylor of Riptidelab fame and the secret celebrity judge Kade Goforth of Recross the Paths! The trio discusses each amazing entry, giving their thoughts before the final deliberations.
Who will take the gold? Who will be eaten by Dragons? Stay tuned to find out!
All Aboard!
Show Notes
Sandara Tang Art (Artstation and Instagram)
TrainmasterGT+Usman’s Tarkir Dragonstorm Cube Review
The Modular Cube
The Pack One Slick Ones: The Bitterness Episode
Recross the Paths
Entries
Tempest Tyrant by Judge Bones//Luckylooter
Broodmate Mentor by Tachyzoite
Homestead Harrier by Henrizzlebear
Awoken Knollspine by TheLameSauce
Heapclanker Hellkite by StrionicAdventurer
Shivan Coastglider by gaytransmulldrifter
Wandering Spirit Dragon by Onderzeeboot
Omen, whose Nomen est Omen by J.mul
Nara, the Blinding Sun by Mycr0ft
Guin Water Wyvern by Alex/Alveric
Athryxis, the Inexorable by Nanonox
Tyrant of Memory by LadyMapi
Glop of Dragon by TekLazar
Windwing Stormbrood by Auxiliaryotter
Atarka, Apex Reborn by Heavenly Evan
Dragon Ram by Eltangente
Cheshire Dragon by Packcats The System
Jealous Hoarder by Parallel
Menacing Meteorite by Anotak
Dozing Hellkite by Ravnic
Galvanizing Dragon by Kirblinx
Loreweaver Broodling by Margaram
Xerexi Abombination by Trainwreck
Harbinger of the Feast by TabbuneBot
Mausoleum Despot by Mown
Cards Discussed
Dragonstorm
Thought Monitor
Obsidian Charmaw
Dark Ritual
Animate Dead
Fire // Ice
Swords to Plowshares
Shoreline Ranger
Firebolt
Environmental Sciences
Sagu Wildling
Bloomvine Regent
Approach of the Second Sun
Displacer Kitten
Sleep
Marang River Regent
Fossil Find
Tasigur, the Golden Fang
Thermokarst
Assault Formation
Doran, the Siege Tower
Unsubstantiate
Twinmaw Stormbrood
Shiko, Paragon of the Way
Bladewing the Arisen
Sift
Maro
Young Red Dragon
Hall of Storm Giants
Grief
Tangle Wire
Yidaro, Wandering Monster (Bella’s Note: I love himb)
Altanak, Thrice-Called
Shipwreck Dowser
Void Winnower
Demon of Catastrophes
Demanding Dragon
Dragon Fodder
Flame Jab
Worm Harvest
Animate Dead
Chains of Mephistopheles
Siege Rhino
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
Laboratory Maniac
Fable of the Mirror Breaker
Untethered Express
Inspiring Vantage
Special thanks to Bella for creating the “Cards Noted” section of the Show Notes!
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Hej hej! In this episode, TrainmasterGT discusses his experiences playing at a Final Fantasy prerelease event at Alphaspel/Alphabar in Stockholm, Sweden. Find out what is different about playing Magic in Sweden compared to the United States, and how Magic exists as a global phenomenon through interviews with Swedish Magic Players! Grab your Fika, it’s going to be a wild ride!
Thanks again to everyone who was interviewed for this episode!
Pictured: An Ether drink from Alphabar.
Show Notes:
TrainmasterGT’s 3-0-1 Prerelease Deck (WIP)
Alphaspel and Alphabar
Highball 4K Cube
Unstable Cubicorns Battle Box
Cards Discussed:
Summon: Primal Odin
Vivi Ornitier
Moogle’s Valor
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
Kaldheim Swamp
Bad Wolf Beach Island
Esper Origins
Balamb T-Rexaur
Shinra Reinforcements
Seperoth’s Intervention
The Final Days
Gustav’s Favorites: Sin, Spira’s Punishment and Esper Origins
Blazing Bomb
Tonberry
Stuck in Summoner’s Sanctum
Pål’s Favorites: Cloud, Midgar Mercenary and Zenos yae Galvus
Stoneforge Mystic
Summon: Leviathan
Cornered by Black Mages
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
Relm's Sketching
Phillip’s Favorites: The Crystals and Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
Venser, Shaper Savant
Ice Magic
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
Anton’s Favorites: Vivi Ornitier and Nibelheim Aflame
Abzan Devotee
Jumbo Cactaur
Fling
Special thanks to Bella, Chris, and Usman for helping me with the outro for the episode!
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An Usman episode? That isn’t about a new set!? Impossible! But not today! In this episode, TrainmasterGT and Usman Jamil discuss their history of writing articles about Cube and how their approaches have evolved over time. Learn how Usman and Trainmaster have worked to keep their writings fresh and relevant in the ever-changing world of Cube Design.
All Aboard!
Show Notes
The Cube is Bigger than You
How Heirloom Blade made me a better Cube designer.
Additive Destraction Article
Usman’s first article: Cube Design Theory Part 1
Usman on the Cuberviews Podcast
Mono-Green Artifacts (Frontpage Article // Full Version)
Magic's Corset: The Core Set
How to Port Constructed Archetypes into Cube
A Trainmaster’s Top 10 Articles: Strixhaven, Modern Horizons 2, and Adventures in the Forgotten Realms!
Usman’s Throne of Eldraine Cube Review (Part 1 +Part 2)
Joe’s Week in Magic Podcast
Highball 4K Cube
The Pack One Slick Ones Podcast
Trainmaster and Usman’s Foundations Article
Usman’s 2010 Cube
Fixing Magic with gaytransmulldrifter
Diggy Diggy Hole + Rave Version
Cards Mentioned
Heirloom Blade
Grafted Wargear
Siege Rhino
Hardened Scales
Metallic Mimic
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
Kaldheim Snow Duals
Dreadbore
Terminate
Spell Pierce
Opt
Portent
Miscalculation
Special thanks to Usman Jamil for being the guest for this episode!
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In this episode, TrainmasterGT and Usman invite TheLameSauce to discuss The Modular Cube! Trainmaster and Usman were tasked by the wonderful CubeCon organizers to select a Cube to be featured in the main event of CubeCon 2025! After poring over the options, they picked The Modular Cube and invited its designer to talk about the list on Cube Engineers. The twist: TheLameSauce had no idea their Cube was selected! Learn all about The Modular Cube, and how to build your own!
Remember, submissions for the “A Good Omen” contest close on May 28th! Get your final entries in now!
All Aboard!
Show Notes
A Good Omen Contest
The Modular Cube
CubeCon 2025
MTG Cube Talk Discord Link
The Dynasty Cube
Usman’s Substack
The Pack One Slick Ones Podcast
Cards Discussed
Krark, the Thumbless
Persistent Petitioners
Crow Storm
Special thanks to the CubeCon 2025 organizers for allowing me and Usman to select a Cube for this year's main event and to Bella and Arlo (GayTransMulldrifter) for helping me with this week’s Cold Open!
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A black sun rises over the choked landscape. A world of greed thrives below. Welcome to Pulp Nouveau.
In this episode, TrainmasterGT invites Parker “Landofmordor” LaMascus to discuss Black Sun Cubes, also known as Semi-Desert Cubes. Like Desert Cubes, players in a Black Sun environment are expected to draft some number of their basic lands. Unlike in a Desert Cube, the basics of one color are free for all drafters! Learn what it means to build under a Black Sun, including how to design a mana base, curate the card selection, and more!
Remember, the “A Good Omen” Contest is ongoing! Entries close May 28th!
All Aboard!
Show Notes
Pulp Nouveau on CubeCobra and Riptidelab
Lucky Paper Radio Episode 142: Drafting your Lands with Parker LaMascus
Cuberviews Podcast
Amonkar Desert Cube
The Black Cube
The Devoid Cube
Patrick Chapin’s Investment Article: How To Fix Standard: A Detailed And Surprising Format Comparison
A Good Omen Contest
Cards Mentioned
Dragonstorm
Black Sun’s Zentih
Thoughtseize
Lightning Bolt
Vindicate
Putrefy
Brainstone
Mishra’s Bauble
Scrabbling Claws
Phyrexian Revoker
Bone Splitter
Onslaught Cycling Lands
Environmental Sciences
Combat Courier
Scrapwork Mutt
Deadeye Tracker
Landscape Cycle
Spawn-Gang Commander
Siege Gang Commander
Godless Shrine
Isolated Chapel
Orzhov Basilica
Stalwart Valkyrie
Rip Apart
Battlewing Mystic
Cut // Ribbons
Claim // Fame
Travel Preparations
Tear Asunder
Patrick Star
Bloodlord of Vasgoth
The Scarab God
Cleaving Reaper
Abundant Harvest
Dogged Detective
Professor of Symbology
Bushwack
Swords to Plowshares
Shadowborn Demon
Reduce to Memory
Petrify
Path to Exile
Ponder
Serum Visions
Portent
Brainstorm
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
Abundant Maw
Thragtusk
Geist of Saint Traft
Psychic Frog
Splinter Twin
Loxodon Smiter
Giada, Font of Hope
Mad Auntie
Thwart the Grave
Goblin King
Goblin Barrage
Goblin Warrens
War Falcon
Special thanks to Parker LaMascus for being the guest in this episode!
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The past few years have been a tumultuous time for Magic, leading many players to ask the question: can Magic be fixed? In this episode, TrainmasterGT and Arlo (A.K.A. GayTransMulldrifter) attempt to answer that very question. They discuss how recent leadership priorities and audience have influenced both Magic’s game design and release schedule, and what those changes have meant for the game. Can Magic be saved? Stay tuned to find out!
Stick around until the end of the episode for a special surprise!
All Aboard!
Show Notes
GayTransMulldrifter on YouTube
Usman’s Cube Writings & Podcasts (The Pack One Slick Ones)
A Good Omen Contest!
Milo Murphy’s Law
The Nadu Article
Parker Lamascus on “Perishable Backbone Mechanics”
LadyMapi’s Fasting Cube: Gotta Go Fast(ing)!
Terraformers
Cards Mentioned
Sensation Gorger
Zendikar Expeditions (BFZ and OGW)
Ajani, Nacatl Pariah
Fable of the Mirror Breaker
Elvish Visionary
Burglar Rat
Ravenous Rat
Smothering Tithe
Liege of the Tangle
Ursine Monstrosity
Pyrogoyf
Flametongue Kavu
Tarmogoyf
Ghalta and Mavren
Atraxa, Grand Unifier
Leyline of Anticipation
Descend Mechanic(s)
You Are Already Dead
Root Greevil
Ponies: The Galloping
Transformers Collection
Miss Bumbleflower
Jace, the Mind Sculptor ($400 Furbait Edition!)
Room Cards
Omen Cards
Bird Maiden
Gifts Ungiven
Impulsive Pilferer
Armageddon
Parallax Wave
Opalescence
Parallax Tide
Parallax Nexus
Saproling Burst
Chimney Imp
Chimney Goyf
Smokestack
Meditate
Worship
Worship (Amonkhet Invocation)
Omnisciense
Fasting
Lesson Learned
Talk to the Hand
Rush Down
Advantageous Proclamation
Pulling Teeth
Wurm’s Tooth
Tooth of Ramos
Tooth Collector
Fear of Lost Teeth
Fume Spitter
Special thanks to Chris Taylor for providing the outro for this episode (and to Arlo for playing along!)
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Cube Engineers is back on the rails again! In this episode, TrainmasterGT invites Pauper Cube Committee member Omniczech to discuss the history of the official Pauper Cube community and how the committee uses big data. Learn about The Pauper Cube Polling App, Net Promoter Scores (NPS), and how community data is used to update one of the most visible Cubes in the community! It’s time for some good, common fun!
All Aboard!
Show Notes
A Good Omen Contest
The Pauper Cube Website
The Pauper Cube List
The Pauper Cube Official Discord
The Pauper Cube Polling App
The Cube Is Bigger Than You by Usman Jamil
Usman’s $100 Budget Cube
Cards Discussed
Arcanis the Omnipotent
Lightning Bolt
Carnophage
Omen Commons
Sagu Wildling
Sea Snidd
Avishkar Raceway
Syndic of Tithes
Derranged Assistant
Sakura Tribe Elder
Llanowar Elves
Yavimaya Elder
Special thanks to Bella for being this episode’s Cold Open guest!
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In the epic conclusion of Tarkir month, TrainmasterGT and Usman return to conclude their review of Tarkir: Dragonstorm! Usman and Trainmaster take an all-out approach to the review, discussing the cards they’re most excited about for their Cubes! Will Tarkir: Dragonstorm soar like a Dragon, or Return to the Earth? Stay tuned to find out!
Show Notes
A Good Omen Contest
Guest Links:
Usman’s Link Tree
Usman’s Substack
The Pack One Slick Ones Podcast
Cubes Discussed:
UsmanCube
Highball 4K
Unstable Cubicorns (Mentioned Only).
Cards Discussed
Main Cards are in Bold.
Stock Up
Spirit Dragon Cycle
Teval, Arbiter of Virtue
The Triomes
Troll of Khazad-dûm
Entomb+Reanimate
Wooded Foothills
Splinter Twin
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
Deceiver Exarch
Cori-Steel Cutter
Sword of Forge and Frontier
Sword of Wealth and Power
Clarion Spirit
Shatter
Mabel and Cragflame
Auroral Procession
Regrowth
Up the Beanstalk
Growth Spiral
Explore
Shark Typhoon
Voracious Bibliophile
Swords to Plowshares
Tersa Lightshatter
Gut, True Soul Zealot
Broadside Bombardiers
Fable of the Mirror Breaker
Goblin Rabblemaster
Legion Warboss
Squee, Dubious Monarch
Najeela, the Blade-Blossom
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
Ivora, Insatiable Heir
Marauding Mako
Flame of Anor
Sin, Spira's Punishment
Flooded Strand
Songcrafter Mage
Mystic Confluence
Collected Company
Volcanic Hammer
Incinerate
Snapcaster Mage
Dark Ritual
Archmage’s Charm
Cryptic Command
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
Vindicate
Maelstrom Pulse
Ashes to Ashes
Smuggler’s Copter
Grave Titan
Jeskai Revelation
Marang River Regent
Descendant of Storms
Usher of the Fallen
Siege Rhino
Ensoul Artifact
Dragonlord Ojutai
Foul-Tongue Invocation
Caustic Exhale
Last Gasp
Ulcerate
Dispelling Exhale
Quench
Molten Exhale
Silumgar’s Scorn
Roiling Dragonstorm
Encroaching Dragonstorm
Explosive Vegetation
Dragonlord Atarka
Lava Coil
Thundering Rebuke
Timeless Dragon
The Dragonlords
Marang River Regent (Episode Key Art).
Scavenger Regent
Bloomvine Regent
Twinmaw Stormbrood
Roast
Loxodon Hierarch
Runescale Stormbrood
Sagu Wildling
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
Elspeth, Sun’s Champion
Garruk Wildspeaker
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
Garruk, Cursed Huntsman
Brimaz, King of Oreskos
Adeline, Resplendant Cathar
Sage of the Skies
Baubles
Clarion Conqueror
Anafenza, Unyielding Lineage
Winternight Stories
Glacial Dragonhunt
Channeled Dragonfire
Unending Whisper
Special thanks to Usman for returning for this review!
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We’re back on the rails again with another Tarkir Month Cube Engineers Special! In this episode, TrainmasterGT invites a fellow Tarkir enjoyer, Safra, to discuss the history of Tarkir and how the world has changed across time streams and visits. They talk about the relationship between the Clans and their real-life cultural inspirations, the characters of Tarkir, and compare and contrast the “great man” theory of history with materialist analysis as it applies to fantasy stories. We also introduce the first Cube Engineers design contest: A Good Omen!
All aboard!
Contest Rules
Prompt:Design a custom creature card, preferably a Dragon, with an Omen.Main Regulations:–The card must be a Creature and have an Omen, either Instant or Sorcery.–The card does not need to have a render with art, but should contain all relevant mana costs, card types, spell names, text, power, and toughness.–While the card does not need to be a dragon, cards featuring dragons will be favored.–All submissions should be posted on the Riptidelab Forum thread or sent to TrainmasterGT on Discord. Forum thread submissions are preferred.Judging:The following panel of Judges will select the winner:@TrainmasterGT@Safra@Chris TaylorDeadline: May 28th, 2025The contest winner will receive a special prize (roughly $10-$20 USD in value), to be announced at a later date!
Full rules and regulations can be found on the Riptidelab forum post!
Show Notes
Sharzad V4 Cube
Yurts
Gerry Thompson’s Design Article about Khans of Tarkir Development
Z-O-M-B-I-E-S Franchise
David Graeber’s Debt: The First 5,000 Years
Ephemera Podcast
Cards Mentioned
Marang River Regent
Sift
Treasure Cruise
Monastery Mentor
Force of Will
Daze
Stubborn Denial
Death’s Shadow
The Dragonlords
Dragon Hunter
Silhana Ledgewalker
Siege Rhino
Ensoul Artifact
Call the Spirit Dragons (The Stormnexus Ritual but on a card)
Vizzerdrix
New Siege Cycle
Taigam, Master Opportunist
Humble Defector
Dalkovan Packbeasts
Sonic Shrieker
Voice of Victory
Avenger of the Fallen
See the Unwritten
Rattleclaw Mystic
Dragonback Assault
Sarkhan the Dragonspeaker
Sarkhan Unbroken
Narset, Enlightened Master
Time Warp
Time Stretch
Ugin Cards
Roiling Dragonstorm
Special thanks to Safra for being the guest in the episode!
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In the third episode of Tarkir Month, TrainmasterGT invites the always awesome Judge Bones to discuss building Cubes that mirror the play patterns of Constructed formats. They discuss what it means to make a “constructed-like Cube”, and how to build one! By analyzing their Highball 4K and Museum of Modern Cubes, TrainmasterGT and Bones showcase strategies to create Cubes mirroring your favorite constructed formats! Learn how to choose a format to emulate, an era to draw inspiration from, and how to port constructed decks as limited archetypes. If you can dream it, you can construct it!
All aboard!
Shownotes:
Museum of Modern Cube
Highball 4K Cube
MTGTop8
Cards Mentioned:
Tibor and Lumia
Leyline of Lightning
Aether Vial
Fecundity
Empty the Warrens
Skirk Prospector
Force of Will
Stingscourger
Man o’ War
Atarka’s Command
Tarmogoyf
Krark-Clan Ironworks
Seeker of the Way
Heir of the Wilds
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
Heartfire Immolator
Mage-Ring Bully
Delver of Secrets
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
Bloodbraid Elf
Stoneforge Mystic
Treasure Cruise
Dig Through Time
Deathrite Shaman
Birthing Pod
Splinter Twin
Inferno Titan
Collected Company
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
Chord of Calling
Bitterblossom
Force of Vigor
Death’s Shadow
Temur Battle Rage
Stubborn Denial
Gurmag Angler
Blood Moon
Cryptic Command
Spreading Seas
Sphinx’s Tutelage
Faithless Looting
Young Pyromancer
Arclight Phoenix
Cathartic Reunion
Tormenting Voice
Careful Study
Shock
Lightning Bolt
Thoughtseize
Inquisition of Kozilek
Daze
Wild Nacatl
Kird Ape
Loam Lion
Burning-Tree Emissary
Reckless Bushwacker
Mana Leak
Condescend
Remand
Smallpox
Bloodghast
Ensoul Artifact
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
Zoetic Glyph
Blackstaff of Waterdeep
Fatal Push
Sandsteppe Citadel
The Triomes
Jetmir’s Garden
The Bridges
The Snow Gates
Pyrogoyf
Flametongue Kavu
Scavenging Ooze
Elspeth, Sun’s Champion
Deceiver Exarch
Pestermite
Swords to Plowshares
Silkwrap
Banishing Light
Journey to Nowhere
Venser, Shaper Savant
Silumgar’s Scorn
Foul Tongue Invocation
Crux of Fate
Dragonlord Ojutai
Dragonlord Silumgar
Silumgar, the Drifting Death
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
The Exhale Cycle
Scapeshift
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
Saheeli Cat Combo Cards
Thragtusk
Special thanks to Onderzeeboot for providing the Cold Open for this episode. Please note that the Dutch Tourism and Culture Export Board is not a real organization and that Cube Engineers is not sponsored by any entity, real or fictional, at this time.
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