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PODCAST

Lucky Paper Radio

Andy Mangold and Anthony Mattox

Lucky Paper Radio is a podcast about Magic: the Gathering hosted by lifelong friends Andy Mangold and Anthony Mattox. Focused primarily on sandbox formats like Cube, which are free of banlists, rotation, and net decking, the show is about the best parts of Magic and how to get the most out of the game.

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All Episodes

01:06:41

Inaugural Draft of the Irregular Cube

Lucky Paper Radio ·

2021/12/20

Andy and Anthony talk about recent drafts of the Irregular Cube, Anthony’s newest Cube which features ‘rare’ cards, and Andy’s Bun Magic Cube. They review their own drafts, what was working, what was problematic, and how the rare cards influenced the experience. They hypothesize reasons why the draft was not universally enjoyed and how the environment might be changed to improve the experience and better set expectations. They start things off with a pack 1, pick 1 from the Irregular Cube. Follow

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01:13:21

Un-Cards for Cube

Lucky Paper Radio ·

2021/12/13

Andy and Anthony talk about all things un-. They discuss the history of silver-bordered and other non-tournament Magic cards, how they’re designed, and the categories they fall into so you can choose if and how to play them in your Cube. Our listener submitted pack 1, pick 1 this week comes from Myagic’s Storytime Cube featuring fairytale themes and a sprinking of un-cards. Discussed in this episode: Drive to Work: Unglued Drive to Work: Making Un-Cards Munchkin The Misery Cube Unstable

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01:03:59

All About Brainstorm

Lucky Paper Radio ·

2021/12/06

Andy and Anthony spend a whole episode talking just about the iconic cantrip Brainstorm. They talk about how and why it works, how it behaves in different contexts and different cubes, how unique it is, and the many relevant interactions with other cards. Brainstorm can be a controversial topic among Cube players and designers. Some claim it’s over-rated as a carryover from formats it single handedly shapes. Andy argues a high power level rating is justified, and our hosts go deep on the many

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01:34:06

Innistrad: Crimson Vow Cube Community Set Review

Lucky Paper Radio ·

2021/11/29

Andy and Anthony are joined by Parker LaMascus to share the results of the Innistrad: Crimson View cube community survey. They look at the top cards that the most people are interested in for their cubes, what makes them appealing, and what contexts they fit best in. Follow along with every card mentioned in the card image gallery. Timestamps (includes spoilers!): 4:42 — A new theory for why cube designers are so interested in powerful cards 9:42 — Survey structure and introduction to community

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01:29:45

Innistrad: Crimson Vow Cube Additions

Lucky Paper Radio ·

2021/11/22

Our Innistrad: Crimson Vow survey is open! Please take a few minutes to let us know what you’re testing in your cube from the new set. Andy and Anthony talk about Innistrad: Crimson Vow through the lens of their many specific cubes, including the themes, mechanics, and individual cards that fit into particular contexts. They dig into many of the most powerful cards of the set relevant for Andy’s main cube, a few interesting twists on lower power cards for Anthony’s, and look at the set from a range

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01:00:52

Innistrad: Crimson Vow Mechanics & First Impressions

Lucky Paper Radio ·

2021/11/15

Our Innistrad: Crimson Vow set survey is open! Please take a few minutes to let us know what you’re testing in your cube from the new set. Andy and Anthony take a first look at Innistrad: Crimson Vow, breaking down themes, mechanics, and cycles for Cube. They talk about opportunities the headline mechanics including Blood, cleave, and yet another influx of double faced cards could offer for all manner of cubes. They also explore the less obvious, unnamed mechanics of the set that reinforce existing

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01:07:01

The Use and Abuse of Archetype Driven Design

Lucky Paper Radio ·

2021/11/08

Andy and Anthony talk about archetypes in Cube design. They discuss what archetypes are, why they’ve become a fundamental part of limited set design, and the uses and limitations of applying the same process to Cube design. Our listener submitted pack 1, pick 1 this week comes from Cassie’s cube, The Facedown Slide, heavily featuring morph, cycling and related mechanics. Timestamps: 5:24: Listener submitted pack 1, pick 1 13:59: What is an archetype? 15:35: 10, 2-color archetypes in limited

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00:24:11

A Farewell to Cube Tutor

Lucky Paper Radio ·

2021/11/01

For a transcript of this week's scripted opening, see our website. Music for this episode was adapted from Matt McInerney’s EP Mined. Thanks, Matt. We’ll be back next week with a regular episode. If you’d like to show your support for the show, please leave us a review on iTunes or wherever you listen.

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00:54:11

Evolving Cubes and the Power of Novelty

Lucky Paper Radio ·

2021/10/25

Andy and Anthony talk about a few loosely related Cube topics. They kick things off with a pick from a spooky cube, reflect on some recent drafts and how different playgroups can evaluate environments drastically differently, some individual cards, and the power of novelty. Our listener submitted pack 1, pick 1 this week comes from listener Anthony’s very spooky Horror Cube. Timestamps: 3:17 — Spooky listener submitted pack 1, pick 1 9:42 — Getting your fill of individual cards 15:32 —

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00:45:50

A Normal Conversation About Magic Cards

Lucky Paper Radio ·

2021/10/18

We’re compiling an audio memorial to CubeTutor, so please share your reflections on the site and the role its played in our community, or just your thanks to Ben, with us by sending a voice memo to andymangold@gmail.com. If I don’t confirm receipt of your message within 48 hours send me a message on Twitter or Discord (andymangold#5271). Andy and Anthony talk about a handful of individual cards from each of their Cubes: why they like them, how they’ve shaped the format or changed as the format

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01:27:58

Mark Rosewater is My Personal Design Intern with...

Lucky Paper Radio ·

2021/10/11

Andy and Anthony talk with Jason Waddell about Cube, game design, and the complications of Magic as a hobby. Jason share’s his experience with the ups and downs of his relationship with the game. Follow along with the card image gallery. View complete show notes and timestamps on our website. Discussed in this episode: Riptide Lab Who’s the beatdown UB Trippin (not actually by PVDDR, please excuse Andy’s mistake) Jason’s CFB Article Archive Bike Burnout on A Path Less Pedaled Three

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00:08:04

CubeTutor Shutdown

Lucky Paper Radio ·

2021/10/06

Andy and Anthony talk about the imminent shutdown of CubeTutor. Don’t forget to export your data! We’re compiling an audio memorial to CubeTutor, so please share your reflections on the site and the role its played in our community, or just your thanks to Ben, with us by sending a voice memo to andymangold@gmail.com. If I don’t confirm receipt of your message within 48 hours send me a message on Twitter or Discord (andymangold#5271). Discussed in this episode: Anthony’s Rotisserie Draft

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01:28:04

Innistrad: Midnight Hunt Cube Set Review

Lucky Paper Radio ·

2021/10/04

Andy and Anthony are Joined by Parker to dive into Innistrad: Midnight Hunt and all the cards and mechanics they’re interested in for cubes of all kinds. For detailed, linked timestamps view the episode on our website. You can also follow along with the brand new card image gallery, which includes images of every card mentioned in the episode, in chronological order. Discussed in this episode: Lucky Paper’s Innistrad: Midnight Hunt Cube Prospective Episode 64: Innistrad: Midnight Hunt Mechanics

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01:08:15

Cube Feelbads: Breaking Zero-Sum Fun in Magic

Lucky Paper Radio ·

2021/09/20

Our Innistrad: Midnight Hunt Cube survey is open! Please take a few minutes to let us know what you’re testing in your cube from the new set. Andy and Anthony talk about the ‘feelbad’ moments in Magic and the cards that are more likely to create them. This seemingly narrow topic turns out to be one of the most critical and easy to take for granted aspects of Cube design: how do we make it fun? They pick out some of the most likely cards they play that can lead to negative experiences, why those

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00:52:24

Innistrad: Midnight Hunt Mechanics and First Impressions

Lucky Paper Radio ·

2021/09/13

Andy and Anthony take a first look at Innistrad: Midnight Hunt breaking down the mechanics from a design perspective for Cube and other casual formats. They discuss the many different variations of transform mechanics, the challenges and opportunities they create for Cube designers, and how the new mechanics relate to the old. Timestamps: 6:20 — Day and Night 16:09 — Disturb 20:55 — Flashback 21:22 — Other transform cards and a note on the variety of DFCs in MID 25:06 — Coven 30:23 —

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01:04:44

Single Card Discussion

Lucky Paper Radio ·

2021/09/06

Andy and Anthony indulge themselves in talking about a few individual cards they find interesting in the context of Cube, using them as a jumping off point into an array of cube topics. Andy brings Field of the Dead to the table, leading to a discussion about card evaluation, single card archetypes, and fixing. Anthony shares why he thinks Feather, the Redeemed is a power outlier that creates positive gameplay experiences in his cube, contrasting it with Kess, Dissident Mage which for different

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00:55:24

Atomic Spells: The Role of One Mana Cards in Cube

Lucky Paper Radio ·

2021/08/30

Andy and Anthony talk about the role of one mana spells in Cube. The first play of the game can be fundamental to starting off the game with a plan. The atomic unit of the game’s resource shapes the decisions players have and the way plays can be sequenced. Our listener submitted pack 1, pick 1 this week comes from nettlesomeReflexion’s Public Library Cube, emulating their first experience with Magic at their local public library: old school cards with a vanguard twist. Discussed in this episode:

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01:06:14

Live from Cube Weekend '21

Lucky Paper Radio ·

2021/08/23

This is a special, ‘live’ episode of Lucky Paper Radio. The audio quality is not to our normal standards — if you’ve never heard the show before we do not recommend starting with this one! Andy and Anthony decompress with the draft crew in the middle of a long weekend of many, many cube drafts, sharing the greatest and saltiest moments in a rare, unfiltered episode of Lucky Paper Radio. Our cube weekend featured: Parker’s Midrange Cube Alex’s Peasant Cube Jay’s Vintage Cube Andy’s Bun Magic

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01:03:46

Cube Logistics: Sleeves, Storage, Shuffling, and More

Lucky Paper Radio ·

2021/08/16

Andy and Anthony talk about the logistics of Cube including everything from storage and sleeves, to basic basic lands and tokens. They cover everything you need to know when setting out to build a new cube that isn’t what cards to include. As with most things Cube, there’s no right answer to any of these questions for all players, but our hosts explore all the options, and how to find what works for you. Detailed timestamps available on our website! Discussed in this episode: Boonta Vista Moby

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00:57:34

Battlebox: No Setup, No Bad Mana, All Magic

Lucky Paper Radio ·

2021/08/09

Andy and Anthony discuss all things Battlebox, one of their favorite casual ways to play Magic. A Battlebox is a great thing to have for quick games between and around matches. Without the variance of land draws it's both very approachable and gives spikes an opportunity to test their skills in detailed aspects of gameplay. Our listener submitted pack 1, pick 1 this week comes from Milkshake1988’s spell’s only cube, which really commits to the bit. Discussed in this episode: Brian Demars’ Danger

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